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    Aldys Restaurant

    4.9 (22 reviews)
    Closed 9:00 am - 8:00 pm
    Updated 3 weeks ago

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    John K.

    So so so good and authentic. The lady working behind is so sweet and the food is really incredible. Exactly what i was looking for.

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    Gloria H.

    The owners are very nice. The food takes a while but it is worth it! I would definitely come back. Parking was hard to find because it is street parking. I recommend saying hi and thank you in Spanish

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    Mark S.

    Very nondescript kind of place... Strictly a Yelp search cause I had a hankering for Mexican food. Went with the 3 taco special for $7.00. One each of chicken, beef and pork served up with what the owner said was a mild sauce. Could only wonder what the hot sauce would have been like, as this opened up my sinuses. Menu is strictly a blackboard. Aldys has only 3 tables plus a couple of stools by the front counter and that's it. Gotta admit that the food was pretty darn good. Definitely not the easiest place to find. Probably walked by this place 2 or 3 times before I realized where it was. No sign is out front, just the address. This is not a chain. Nice little hole in a wall establishment in Union City. Would like to explore the menu a little bit further. As these places are somewhat popular in the vicinity.

    Cris A.

    We went inside as we passed by and it smelled really good we love to support the locals and it's a small hole in the wall but totally worth it. Doesn't look fancy and the menu is small but TOTALLY WORTH IT! My fiancé got tacos de carne and I got the burrito de chorizo. Soooooo good!!!

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    Dana B.

    This is about my 5th time here and realized this woman, Aldy deserves way more recognition! Best authentic Mexican food I've had. It's a tiny mom and pop shop making a handful of delicious Mexican dishes! It seems that Aldy runs the place herself. (Good for her!) She takes the order, cooks the food, and rings you up. The food is always so fresh and flavorful. Definitely recommend the steak torta and chorizo quesadilla. Try her spicy green sauce!

    Best tacos in town !
    Henry C.

    Always fresh and great prices! The lady makes a great soup that will cure a bad hangover!

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    Sarah W.

    The neighborhood is kind of a foodie desert, but this tiny little spot redeems it slightly! Unassuming hole in the wall, grab and go kind of place. We've tried pretty much everything on the menu (Mexican eats) and the biztec torta (steak sandwich) is our favorite!

    Ghozt R.

    yo.. this little hole in the wall mexican restaurant is the REAL THING. The place is not the nicest of interiors, no thrills or frills., but THIS IS TRUE AUTHENTIC MEXICAN FOOD. I will definitely come back again and YOU should try it for yourself.

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    Eli O.

    This is the most authentic Mexican spot in union city. The lady who runs it works here 7 days a week. Got no more than 3 tables in it but the food is Bomb!!! I recommend the "Torta de Res" this hole in the wall spot is authentic as it gets for Mexican food in union city. Everything is A1

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    Amazing food! Reasonably priced and simply delicious. Service was quick and portions were more than ample. Can't go wrong here.

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    Excellent steak street tacos!!! Been eating from there over 24 yrs . That woman really knows how to cook and she gives it her all !!!

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    7 years ago

    Best tacos in town. Torta sandwich was a tad soaked in salsa but it was still very good.

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    0.8 mi
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    This delivered wonderfully. Everything was delicious and the portions were big! Prices are a bit…read morehigh but definitely worth it, we really enjoyed this meal. The yuca fries were crunchy and came with a tasty sauce. The sauces they gave us from spicy to smoky to creamy were all great. The machin - bone marrow taco was AMAZING. The takes juan to know juan was also really delicious, especially the sauce to pair it with. Lastly, the esquites with the barbecue pork nachos were a cherry on top. Would love to try this place in person one of these days.

    Ordered delivery from here today. First time trying it. We are both impressed and a little…read moredisappointed at the same time. We ordered: Borracho Tacos (fish) $22 Esquites Gratinee (corn) $10 Truffle Ribeye Burrito $27 Black Chili Crunch Guacamole $14 The borracho tacos aka fish tacos were very small and disappointing. They are very overpriced for what we received. One small piece of fish per little taco shell. Flavor was ok. Are they worth $22? Absolutely not. We will not be reordering these. The Esquites Gratinee corn side dish was bigger than the guacamole portion and flavorful per my boyfriend. I don't eat corn so I didn't have any. My boyfriend really liked it. Said it's unique and 10/10. He would get this again. The truffle ribeye burrito is delicious. Though I didn't get any truffle flavor? If it was there, it's minimal. I didn't taste it at all. The ribeye was cooked perfectly and it's a good portion of meat. Tender and flavorful. No chewiness. Sauce on top is amazing. Rice and beans cooked perfect. Would order this again. It's worth it. Even without truffle flavor. Great portion size too. The black chili crunch guacamole is the star of the show. While it's a small portion, it's very flavorful. Love the garlic. Love the crunch. Fresh avocados. This is worth it. We would definitely order it again. Highly recommend the guac. Small but mighty haha.

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    2.9(544 reviews)
    1.4 mi
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    Since my previous mediocre review in 2007, I had been to East LA one other time, in addition to my…read morerecent visit. That occasion had been a few years ago and had involved an insanely strong margarita, an experience that I would not want to relive. However, my friend suggested grabbing dinner there recently, and since it was a nice evening and their outdoor dining was right on the main thoroughfare of Washington Street, I agreed to at least go to enjoy their excellent people watching. I certainly vowed to skip the cocktails, but was willing to give their food another chance. We started with crisp, lightly-salty tortilla chips and a rich, bold salsa. I then ordered Vegetable Fajitas, which included green and red bell peppers, zucchini, and onions. The peppers had been sliced so thin that they were barely noticeable and made hardly any flavor impact. The sizzling platter was also about 85% onions, of which I was not a fan, so I sent back most of them in the end. The whole thing was also rather greasy. The flour tortillas were delicious and not artificial tasting like most. The DIY platter was also served with a side plate of refreshing sour cream, well-seasoned guacamole, sliced jalapenos, and fresh pico de gallo. I wished the portions of these condiments were larger, though, and the guacamole, in particular. The staff was so friendly, allowing us to linger at the table after we paid and even refilling our water during that time. They all provided service with a smile, which also helped ease any frustration a diner might have about the fact that they apply an automatic tip of 20% to the check for any party size. While I still had a decent experience at East LA, it was much better than I had remembered, and I would be willing to return.

    Drinks a staple forever In Hoboken. Beers margaritas etc. The food is ok…read more This place is always busy as it is festive.

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    4.5(180 reviews)
    1.4 mi

    Being honest, the food here is about three-star-worthy…read more But the prices. The prices are from 2010, and as long as Chango keeps its menu at those prices, I'm going to keep loving them. Christ on a chopstick, I haven't seen an $8 sandwich since I was in grad school (back when dinosaurs roamed the earth)! We started with the Tamal Cubano, which was fantastically delicious, though the accompanying sauce wasn't hot at all. A shame, because it was well-flavored--just needed a lot more capsaicin. My Cubano was very well done, but barely had any pickle in it, which made me sad. I opted to add fries and wasn't sad about the small, thin ones I got (very McDonald's-shaped). However, the Pechuga de Pollo Adobada con Escabeche de Calabaza was a disappointment. The grilled chicken was drastically overcooked, probably because they used really lean breast meat. The accompanying Caribbean pumpkin was interesting, but too small. The other side of rice and beans was perfect, though--great bean texture and lots of savory flavor. With tax and tip included, our meal came out to $33. $33! You can't even get lunch for one person for that price at 90% of Manhattan restaurants south of Central Park. I could've cried with wonder at the bill. Time travel is real guys--at least financially. Just hop into El DeLorean and come to Chango.

    Casual spot, good Cuban food…read more Their chicken soup was perfect for a cold winter evening. Not overly salty. We also tried their chicken empanadas and shredded beef dish. Both were tasty. We got tres leches for dessert and unfortunately it was still frozen and did not taste good. We let the waiter know and he quickly resolved. Recommend if you're looking for a cheap and quick lunch/dinner.

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    Panela was perfect for a big dinner group. The space was great, the vibes were fun, and the service…read morewas very friendly. The food was awesome. We started with Guacamole and Chips (generous guac portion) and Lomo Fries with steak. Both were true crowd pleasers. We shared a bunch of entrees. The stars of the show were the Peruvian Chicken and the Churrasco. We ordered two of each and they were both *devoured*. On the other hand, the ribeye seemed a bit underdone--more cool red than warm pink. But the meat quality was great and it also got eaten up quickly. The desserts were also great. We split one of each, and they were all so good. The churros in particular will live rent free in my mind for a long, long time.

    We had a lot of fun here for a recent girls night! The margaritas were so much fun, and there was…read morean extensive drink list if you are feeling a little adventurous. We started with the nachos, which were amazing. We got them with chicken, which was cooked wonderfully. I would consider ordering this as my main next time. Between the three of us, we ordered a steak quesadilla, the steak and tacos vampirico, which were made with short rib. Everything was great. Very attentive service, which was comforting since we had a guest with a food allergy in our party. However towards the end of the service felt almost a little too attentive. We were being waited on by several employees, so we felt a little rushed to leave. We got a little peek into the private event space, too. It looks absolutely beautiful filled with floral features, I woukd absolutely consider for a larger gathering!

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