Best mexican food in Maplewood!!! I've been looking for a place for years and finally found my…read morego-to place. They do a huge takeout business but I dined in. The service was great here. The man at the front (I wish I got his name) was awesome. He was so friendly and even comped our diet coke and jarritos. We started with chips and guac. The portion of guac was so generous and it was so creamy and flavorful with the seasonings, tomato, and onion. I got a chicken burrito and it was the best burrito that I can remember having. It was a big portion and the sauces on top really made the dish. That avocado crema was amazing. We finished with a tres leches that had such bright flavors and a perfect texture. Ambiance is super casual and restaurant was very well heated. A great cozy spot for some amazing Mexican food!

First time visit via best lunch near me Yelp search. The place was empty as we arrived after 2pm…read more The dishes we tried were all fresh and tasty. It is not as authentic as Southern California, Arizona or Texas, but they served us delicious food with a smile.

We haven't been here in over a decade but we very much enjoyed our meal at Casa Maya last night…read more We shared the carnitas and the garlic shrimp appetizer and both were delicious. The service was spot on as well, we will be back!

Tres leches is fantastic first time trying it definitely I will come back for more. I tried their…read morecarnitas and it was so tasty try making them extra crispy

Got the chicken platter with tomato, onion, rice, black beans, and tortillas, plus chips and guac…read more Everything was good. The chips tasted homemade and the rice was cooked really well. Only thing is the chicken came as one whole piece, so I wish it had been cut up. Also tried the Al pastor, chicken, and carnitas tacos. Carne asada was delicious, the carnitas were a little dry, according to my husband. Also, they don't automatically include utensils for takeout, so make sure to ask. Overall, solid food and I'd come back to try more!

I can sum up the food here in one word, average. The beef burrito had good ingredients, but it was…read morevery dry. Shrimp tacos are not bad, having a good amount of flavor. I guess I would recommend that. Service was not the best, a bit pushy if something goes wrong in the kitchen. Overall: 5.1/10 Yelp Score: 2/5

Love the enchiladas in either the green or mole sauce. COD is another favorite and you can't go…read morewrong with the fajitas. Tons of drink options as well. The only dish I don't like is the Mexican Paella- mussels were not good and the calamari was chewy and the overall dish was very very heavy with butter.

We came here lead astray by the reviews. I ordered veggie enchiladas with sweet plantains and…read morebeans. I was expecting traditional beans like the beans and rice that come at every Mexican restaurant; what I got was beans poured from a can and heated up. Very disappointing. The enchilada was ok. The veggies were barely cooked and everything fell apart. There was barely any flavor. My partner got a birria enchilada which they put in as birria tacos and it took them a long time to bring out the correct order, I was almost done with my meal. The enchilada really only had one flavor; salt. The dipping sauce was pretty good. I'm writing this review so I know never to come back and let anyone who likes flavor know that they will most likely be disappointed.

More casual walk up and order or order at kiosk restaurant, but the food was delicious. The birria…read moretacos were juicy and tender and very flavorful! Would love to come try more on the menu.

Solid tacos. Quite authentic, and the best I've had in the area. They are a little on the expensive…read moreside, given I was hungry after eating the serving of 3. Probably need 4 to be satisfied, although the issue is that many come in a set of 3. No alcohol, but may be byob. Its in downtown westfield, so parking can be tough/ Service was good

From start to finish - 10/10…read more We had a reservation for 830, but had to wait a little to get seated. While we waited, we grabbed a drink at the bar downstairs. The bartender guided us on the drink options and offered suggestions, which I thoroughly enjoyed. I ordered the spicy margarita, which was delicious. We then were seated up stairs (the decor and ambiance of this place is beautiful!). They provide complimentary chips and salsa (my fav). The owner came by to apologize for the wait, which really wasn't terrible, and offered us two free tacos on the house. They were delicious! One chicken and one beef. We ordered the toca vez salad and plantain and coconut shrimp sushi (UNREAL!). Both were delicious but the plantain starter was heavenly. I ordered the scallop risotto. Delicious! My husband ordered the salmon and it was crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside. Cooked to perfection!! The waitress knew we were celebrating and provided up to complimentary champagnes and ice cream. One of the best dining experiences. Can't wait to come back to try more!

Maybe my expectations were a bit too high. I'll give it that. The place is visually very…read moreinteresting - there's really nothing else like it in the Somerset Hills and looks like it came from a much more metropolitan area. The food was a mixed bag. Shrimp tacos - tender seasoned shrimp served on fresh corn tortillas and a spicy sauce on the side were excellent. The steaks - one medium rare ribeye was surprisingly lean, but tender and flavorful and was beautifully cooked. The filet ordered medium came somewhere between rare and medium rare. But it was tender as expected (it is prime filet after all). Asparagus side was phenomenal. Shoestring fries came out crisp but oddly room temp. Sea bass dish was good, but the menu description failed to adequately describe the ingredients. The steaks were typical upscale steakhouse, but I guess I was hoping for a more Mexican-inspired flare when it came to the sauces or sides. Service was well-coordinated and available and friendly and efficient. The area that was lacking was the knowledge of the food. No one knew what was in the sauce that accompanied the shrimp tacos. It's okay not to know perhaps, but say I don't know and go find out. Also requested information about the dishes was lacking, particularly when it came to food allergies which one person in our party had.

My friend and I stumbled upon La Esperanza for dinner tonight while driving down 22…read more It was a cute little Mexican place. The menu was different than regular Mexican fare, but still delicious. I ordered a chorizo quesadilla and found it to be super delicious! My friend got a chorizo torts as well as a cup of Jamaica. He loved both. The waitress was very kind and helpful. Just a heads up though: the staff only speaks Spanish. Luckily I'm fluent.

My wife ordered a Chicken Cemita on DoorDash and received a Steak Cemita. She does not eat beef or…read morepork for religious reasons. When she called to explain the issue there was little understanding or remorse. When she returned the Steak Cemita to exchange it for a Chicken Cemita, they gave her another Steak Cemita with chicken as well... Luckily I have no dietary restrictions but my Chorizo Burrito was ok at best. It lacked flavor and was mostly rice and veggies. We love Mexican food. We have several favorite local Mexican Restaurants. This particular establishment did not deliver on customer service, flavor, or value. It pains me to admit it, but it was a horrible experience all around.

Highly recommend this place. Stopped here on a whim. Walked in and was automatically greeted with…read morefriendly service. The service is top notch. Very attentive. Food is so freshly made! Place and restrooms are clean. They have all you can eat street tacos everyday $18.00/person for lunch and $21.00/person for dinner. Meat choices are carne asada, ground beef, carnitas, chicken chipotle and I forgot what the other one was. It was so good and filling. Cute little date night too! It's tucked away in a corner in a little shopping center and so worth it!

Got takeout from there as we sometimes do. First off, it's fairly overpriced but likely because…read morethere's not many competing Mexican places in the area. A lot of the menu items are pretty good for typical comfort food. Unfortunately, their vegetarian selections are not well done at all, as evident in the burrito we ordered earlier (stuffed with white rice and a mere sprinkling of the other more substantive ingredients). Would definitely expect more for this price point, so can't give it more than 2 stars.

We rented the upstairs out for a private party and it was great! Service and food were both good…read more It is BYOB so you can bring in whatever you'd like. Only thing to keep in mind is parking lot can get packed!

When a cocktail and an entree usually add up to like $30 a person, BYOB is always where I am hoping…read morewe end up. Luckily Freppe's makes it fun by serving up the margarita mix if you bring along the tequila. Done! Freppe's ended up being the perfect spot for a little lunch, and not just the DIY margaritas. We had perfect weather so sat outside on their patio, had a really lovely waitress taking our orders, and served up some pretty delicious food. I got the mahi mahi tacos and they were pretty great. Lots of fish and the verde salsa had so much flavor. I think the fish was just a bit overcooked, so I will probably try something else on my next visit, but still loved my meal. We got some churros for dessert and oooooh man they were good. Piping hot and filled with a caramel or dulce de leche sauce that was so tasty. Perfect cap to to a great meal. We'll be back! Some tips: They have a big parking lot in the back, and I will say it again, BYOB and have them turn it into margs for the table.

Orale in Morristown is such a fun spot, especially for Taco Tuesday! Their deal--50% off some of…read moretheir most popular tacos if you pay in cash--is totally worth it. My friend and I sat at the bar and the service was excellent - friendly and attentive. Great atmosphere, delicious tacos, decent cocktails and a perfect place for a casual night out with friends. Definitely coming back for happy hour!

We had lunch at Orela in Morristown and were pleasantly surprised by how good the food was. We…read morearrived around 1:30 p.m. on a sunny Saturday afternoon, and the place was nearly empty. Since the weather was perfect, we decided to sit outside with our dog. The service was very attentive throughout the meal. We started with fresh pineapple juice and a frozen margarita ($14). The juice was light and refreshing, while the margarita was perfectly balanced and delicious. For appetizers, we shared several plates: Brisket Nachos ($18) - Slow-roasted brisket with yellow habanero salsa, cheddar, black beans, radish, crema, and pico de gallo. The portion was enormous--very New Jersey-sized--and full of flavor. Tasting Trio of Guacamole ($16) - Guacamole Casa: Avocado, onion, tomato, cilantro, serrano, and sea salt M - Serrano Marmalade: Serrano, lime, and agave - Fresa:* Fresh seasonal fruit mix The guacamole trio was outstanding; we loved all three, especially the Serrano Marmalade. It was so good I wish I could find something like it in New York City. For our mains, we ordered: Huevos Rancheros ($17) - Sunny-side-up eggs with refried beans, rice, pico de gallo, chorizo Milano, ranchera sauce, crema, queso fresco, red onion, serranos, and crispy corn tostadas. Shrimp Tacos ($24)** - Seared pineapple achiote shrimp with mango slaw, aji verde, pineapple achiote adobo, and micro cilantro on corn tortillas. Steak Chalupas, Cholula Style ($29) - Seared ribeye steak served with bone marrow mashed potatoes, cotija, salsa verde aioli, crema, shredded cabbage, and lime. By the time our entrées arrived, we were already 80% full from the appetizers, but everything was flavorful and beautifully prepared. The bottled water is $ 10, Orela is a fantastic spot for a relaxed weekend lunch, especially if you're bringing your dog. The outdoor seating is lovely, and the food quality easily rivals many NYC restaurants.