2026 Best Tex-Mex in Ellis County

Tex-Mex, with a twist
of Mexico.

Family-owned in Midlothian for eight years. Fresh recipes, generous plates, margaritas that actually taste like tequila.

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Pickup · Delivery · Dine-In

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Feed 10, 25, or 100

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Graduations, weddings, office lunches, quinceañeras — we've fed Ellis County since 2018. Fajita spreads, taco bars, full family meals.

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What we do

Tex-Mex on the table, Tex-Mex at your event.

Jalapeño's Lemon Pepper is the family-owned Tex-Mex kitchen at 1000 George Hopper Rd in Midlothian, Texas. Eight years of fresh recipes, generous plates, and margaritas that taste like tequila. We cater across Waxahachie, Red Oak, Cedar Hill, Ovilla, and Mansfield too — pick a service below to plan your order.

Tex-Mex catering platters
Tex-Mex Catering
Full menu, drop-off or full-service. 10 guests and up.
Sizzling fajitas with peppers and onions
Fajita Spreads
Skirt steak, chicken, shrimp. Off the grill, sizzling.
Build-your-own taco bar
Taco Bars
4 proteins, 12 toppings. Built fresh on-site.
Quinceañera celebration
Quinceañeras
Bilingual lead, full-service, 75 to 250 guests.
Wedding reception setup
Wedding Catering
Plated, station, or buffet. Late-night taco bar finale.
Graduation celebration
Graduation Parties
May/June grad parties for the class of '26.
Office lunch catering trays
Office Lunches
Hot delivery, 10 ppl minimum, same-day if before 10am.
Family-style Tex-Mex spread
Family Meals
Feed 4, 6, or 10. One tray, table at home.
Tex-Mex takeout containers
Online Pickup
Virtual receptionist takes your order. No app. 15 min ready.
Frozen margarita with lime and salt rim
Margaritas & Bar
House to premium tequila flights. Frozen mix to-go.
Customer calling in a takeout order
Order Ahead by Phone
Call (972) 472-2601. Virtual receptionist takes fajitas, family meals, catering 24/7.
Set dining table with margarita and Tex-Mex spread
Reserve a Table
$200 refundable deposit holds the table. Cancel 48hrs ahead, no charge.
Our Story

A family kitchen, not a chain.

Jalapeño's Lemon Pepper is family-owned-and-operated — eight years of feeding Midlothian the way we feed our own.

We cook Tex-Mex the way it ought to be: fresh produce, lime squeezed over the top, sauces made this morning, fajitas hitting the table still sizzling.

No corporate menu. No shortcuts. Just the food we love, served the way our grandmothers taught us.

2018· family-owned since
Jalapeño's Lemon Pepper family table
— Recognized By —
2026 Best of BusinessRate Award — Jalapeño's Lemon Pepper, Tex-Mex Restaurant, Ellis County Texas, Powered by Google Reviews

Best Tex-Mex Restaurant in Ellis County

Awarded by BusinessRate — powered by Google Reviews, recognizing outstanding family-owned restaurants across Texas based on verified customer sentiment.

5-Star RatingGoogle Reviews · 2026
Community FavoriteYelp · 2025–2026
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What Locals Say

Five stars, over and over.

★★★★★

"One of our favorite 'go to' places. Nachos are good, the bean dip is tasty. The margaritas are great!"

Denice B · Yelp
★★★★★

"You haven't experienced Mexican food until you have eaten here. The service was amazing!!!"

Pamela M · Yelp
★★★★★

"I can not say enough good things about JLP! The food is amazing, the environment is superb, and the margaritas are out of this world!"

Leah G · Yelp
★★★★★

"This place is outstanding! From the food and customer service! I would highly recommend this local restaurant!"

Mikel L · Yelp

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Come See Us

Find us.

Here

1000 George Hopper Rd
Midlothian, TX 76065

Hours

Every day
11am — 10pm

Jalapeño's Concierge

English · Español