Enjoy Mexican food at Los Jalapeno Brothers in Harvard, IL, where dine-in guests can explore a full menu of bold, satisfying flavors.
Order onlineTaco Salad
$14.50
Crispy tortilla bowl filled with beans, cheese, guacamole, and lettuce.
“Los Jalapeños Brothers is a fantastic local restaurant that has amazing authentic Mexican food! Our chicken fajitas have always been to die for whenever we’ve ordered them! It always feels good to support a local business, especially when they’re this good!!”
Flautas
$15.00
Four crispy rolled chicken flautas topped with crema and queso fresco.
“They have amazing carnitas, flautas, and margaritas! Great prices as well”
Choriqueso
$14.00+
Melted queso with sizzling chorizo, beans, pico, and a tortilla choice.
“Our waitress was lovely—very sweet, attentive, and thoughtful throughout our meal. Excellent service and a great attitude. The food was outstanding. Best mexican restaurant in the area. We will definitely be back!”
Los Jalapeno Brothers brings a full spread of Mexican food to Harvard, IL, with shareable starters, hearty plates, and classic antojitos worth exploring.
Standout options include Choriqueso, Loaded Nachos, Tres Amigos Dip, Chile Relleno Plate, Flautas, and Chips & Guacamole — each a satisfying choice on its own.
Come enjoy Mexican food your way at Los Jalapeno Brothers in Harvard, IL — dine-in seating makes it easy to gather, share, and savor every bite together.
Alambre Al Pastor
$19.00
Grilled fajita-style al pastor meat with bacon, cheese, rice, and beans.
“Waiting on an animal rescue, I stopped in for a bite. Had the Alambre Al Pastor. Absolutely amazing! Loved every bite and there was none left. Reminded me of church breakfast on sundays growing up. Alondra (sp) was my waitress and she was top notch.”
Big Platter
$15.00
Quesadilla, two flautas, guacamole, queso, and chips fill this platter.
“Best Mexican food in harvard, been saying it for years.”
Cebollitas y Chiles Toreados
$5.00
Grilled green onions and blistered chiles make a savory side.
“Food is amazing service is Great ! My favorite place in the world to eat Mexican food. Real authentic. Mexican food Makes all the flavors take me back, great food Must try .”
Chile Relleno Plate
$17.00
Two cheese-stuffed poblanos with chosen red or green salsa and side salad.
“Food is always delicious!! Best place to cater authentic Mexican food and their queso dip. So good .🤌🏼🤌🏼”
Chips & Guacamole
$8.00+
Creamy guacamole with lime, onion, cilantro, and tomato, served with chips.
“Our waitress was excellent. Food was delicious! The guacamole with chips was so fresh! Will return.”
Chips & Salsa
$5.50+
Fresh chunky salsa served with crisp chips for scooping and dipping.
“. Hands down, Los Jalapeño Brothers is a must-visit! The spicy chips and salsa were the perfect start to our meal, and the burrito and tostadas were absolutely mouthwatering. The staff’s exceptional service and friendly demeanor made our experience even better - they even treated us to a sample of their incredible churro cheesecake, which we ended up buying to take home! 10/10 would recommend - don’t miss out!”
Churro Cheesecake
$6.50
Soft cheesecake with a sweet, cinnamon-sugar churro-style flavor.
“Food was AMAZING, I got a chicken quesadilla that was absolutely to die for and the portion was big enough that I had some for leftovers 😋 my brother got birria house tacos which he also loved. Service was so great and friendly and the music they were playing was awesome as well. We ended up getting a churro cheesecake to bring home even though we were so full, but it ended up being a nice treat for later!!”
Gorditas
$15.00
Two thick gorditas with meat, cilantro, onion, queso fresco, and crema.
“We’re from Michigan and staying in Lake Geneva for the weekend. This place came highly recommended, and even with the 30-minute drive, it was 100% worth it. Such a cute little restaurant with a cozy, homey feel. The waitress was the absolute sweetest and made us feel so welcome. I ordered the birria tacos, and hands down—they were the best I’ve ever had. Incredible flavor!! If you’re looking for truly authentic Mexican cuisine, this is the place to go. We will definitely be back when we come back to town!”
Jalapeño Blanco Dip
$6.00+
Warm white cheese dip with jalapeño flavor, served with chips.
“Had an amazing valentines dinner! We had the quesabirria which is fire as always and super flavorful! We even tried the new jalapeno queso with their house made tortilla chips and it was delicious, my husband wanted to take it home to put on EVERYTHING. HIGHLY RECOMMEND! This business truly cares about your experience and they do it well!”
Loaded Nachos
$17.00
Chips topped with beans, cheese, lettuce, tomato, and jalapeños.
“We enjoyed the chile rellano tacos, asada nachos and tacos. Everything was amazing, the steak is seasoned with the most amazing seasoning and everything was cooked perfectly. Melanie was a great waitress and we will definitely be back!”
Mini Nachos
$7.50
Crisp chips topped with beans, cheese, and your chosen meat.
“If you want true authentic Mexican food and superb service with a great atmosphere, this is the spot! Such a cozy, family run restaurant. The best Birria Tacos we’ve had and the salsa was phenomenal!”
Pico de Gallo
$5.00+
Fresh tomato salsa combines onions, cilantro, lime, and spices.
“We love Jalapeños Brothers. It is such a cozy, warm and welcoming environment. The food is delicious that it is our go to place for Mexican food. Cannot recommend them enough.”
Sopes
$18.00
Two masa rounds hold beans, meat, lettuce, tomato, avocado, and crema.
“Best Mexican food in McHenry County”
Tostadas
$14.00
Two crispy tostadas with beans, meat, lettuce, avocado, cheese, and crema.
“Best tostadas ever! Love this place”
Tres Amigos Dip
$14.00
Guacamole, white cheese, and chorizo beans layered into a shareable dip.
“I don't know what to say. This is by far the most amazing Mexican restaurant in Harvard Illinois out of the myriad of options. The quesadillas were gooey and flavorful. The Birria Tacos were flavorful and tender. The Street Tacos were tender, full of flavor, outstanding, and amazing. 11/10 would eat here for the rest of my life.”
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Yes! Los Jalapeno Brothers offers kid-friendly options, including Mini Burrito and Kids Quesadilla.
Explore our menu to see all the options for your next family meal.
