Jalapeno Joe's

In 1972, the couple opened their first restaurant--Taco-Miedo that was located at the corner of Somerset Road and Southwest Military Drive. Two years later, the couple moved to Iowa and opened the well-known Taco-Licious. The highly popular Mexican food restaurant had a solid reputation and was known for its excellent service. During that time, the Lozano's raised four children--all of whom are...

The story of Jalapeno Joes and the history of Joe and Norma Lozano in the restaurant business goes back 34 years and spans across two different states.

In 1972, the couple opened their first restaurant, Taco-Miendo, which was located at the corner of Somerset Road and Southwest Military Drive. Two years later, the couple moved to Iowa and opened the well-known Taco-Licious.

The highly popular...