Authentic halal Mexican food is hard to come by in Singapore but there's a new eatery in the west that's satisfying ALL our cravings for tacos and quesadillas!
[P.S. Need to fill your tummy? We've got 15 great halal eateries you need to head to in Singapore!]
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Say Hola to Jalapeño South-West at 321 Clementi ? This Muslim-owned eatery has only been opened for 2 weeks but it's getting rave reviews for serving authentic AND affordable Mexican food. Almost all their dishes cost around $8-$10 and they come in generous portions too.
[P.S. If you're visiting the west side of Singapore, don't miss out the hidden gems at the hipster district of Tiong Bahru!]
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One of the highly recommended dishes is their Beef Quesadillas (from $9.90). Crispy tortillas with smoked marinated meat, jack cheese and topped with sauteed onions and pickled jalapenos - it sure doesn't get any better than this! You can choose chicken, turkey or BOTH chicken and beef too ? All quesadillas are served with sour cream, salsa and Mexican rice.
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Another must-try is their signature Jsw Burger (from $8.90) - the meats are hand-patted and then grilled to perfection. Onion rings, cheese and their special "Jalapeno South West" sauce are added to the mix and voila, you'll get to savour this hearty burger ?
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Their appetisers are JUST as good too. The Beef Nachos ($9.90) is an upgrade of your regular favourite snack. Sink your teeth in the light crispiness of tortilla chips, juicy smoked meat, melted cheese and spicy jalapenos! Don't miss out on their mozzarella cheese sticks and jalapeno poppers too ?
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For those of you looking for something different, you can try their tacos, burritos and fajitas (grilled meat) too. There's also a wide variety of sauces and dressings to choose from, like ranch, blue cheese and even wasabi ginger ? Did we tell you that the eatery has an open concept too? This means that you'll be able to see your Mexican grub prepared freshly right before your very eyes. That's certainly a feast not just for your tummy, but your eyes too!
So, this weekend, why not ring up your amigos and plan a meetup at Jalapeño South-West? Yes, we're talking to even those of you who don't stay in the west ? Because good food is worth travelling for and in this case, since it's yummy AND affordable, what's not to love?
[Psst... if you're not a fan of Mexican food, why not head to these 9 awesome places in Singapore with the best seafood?]
Halal status: Muslim-owned
Address: #01-09, 321 Clementi Ave 3, Singapore 129905
Opening hours: 11am - 11pm daily
Contact No: 6272 7123