By this weekend things should start to get hot in here. If all goes well w/ those pesky health/bldg. inspections, Mr. Jalapeno, the newest hot head in town, will fling open his doors on Saturday. Every time I talk to owner Ricardo, I get a good feeling. Seems the process has dragged (when doesn’t it around here?) and he has had to add an emergency exit, which derailed his Winterfest opening plans. Anyway, he is optimistic this weekend will mean chili rellenos, enchiladas and cerviche on Merrimack St. A chef from Mexico is here waiting to train his chef/staff. There’s authentic and there’s “authentic,” this sounds real to me. The proof will be in the pico de gallo, but I like how this feels. Also in a change from the last time we spoke, he said corn tortillas have been added to the menu. So you can choose between flour and corn made in house. Nice. The atmosphere, sunny walls, tile, obligatory sun-themed pottery — imparts some needed cheer on the dark side of Merrimack St.
Jalapeno update
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I can't wait to try this place. Is it going to be more of a fast food joint or full service?
Has anyone tried the ribs at the Shamrock? The ad in the paper suggests a new atmosphere. I hope they redid the bathrooms. The men's room is disgusting.
I gather it will be more sit down, full meals. It sounds great.
I wouldn't trust the ribs at the shamrock. They tried updating their menu from pub grub two years back, but from what I see, it's more of the same.
I feel like such a traitor, but my curiosity is getting the better of me. I think I'm going to have to check it out too. Ceviche in Lowell is a dream come true! I wonder if they'll have fish tacos. I don't think anything will compare to La Carreta but it will be nice to have another option closer to home. I just hope my friends at Mambo don't see me going in there.
When is this opening and where is the location? I love mexican, and would love to try it out!
We vote with our food dollar, and I don't know who could support a restaurant that opens up across the street, copying the same atmosphere from another small business who has worked tirelessly to bring Lowell great food. A local lowell family who for four years have given the community their all. It would be one thing if Jalepeno chose to open a few blocks away, but right across the street from Mambo? We don't have enough of a population here to support the argument that the more the merrier. I would not go in, no matter what the price or food. I want to support those who support the town, and if there is something I'm not satisfied with at Mambo, I''ll let them know and I know they'll care enough to listen. I hope that other people will vote to support Mambo too!