Recommendation, try the GAUCHO CHICKEN, ask for the Jim Bowie sauce on side and sub the regular…read morerice w. jambalaya rice. Phenomenal combo. Always busy on the weekends, nice family oriented restaurant. Kid friendly

I cant say enough about Jaime our waiter and the manager Melissa. They were both professional,…read moreaccommodating and extremely polite. I asked for my steak Fajitas to be cooked less and he spoke to the cook. They both went out of their way to make my meal the best I ever had. My friend ordered a burger NO CHEESE. It was sent back, Melissa took care if this for us. If my rating was only for the service I would give it a 5. The Jumbalya tastes old, stick fries tasted like they came out of a can of chips. Still miss the Chili and the quality of the food is so, so. This reminds me why we dont come here very often anymore. Not worth the money.

Outstanding restaurant delivering impressive flavors, prompt service, and inviting surroundings…read more The meal exceeded expectations, creating a memorable visit that felt special, enjoyable, and completely worth returning for another meal soon.

Great local Mexican spot, love their steak and guacamole burrito. The quesadillas here are very…read moregood as well, had a vegetarian one; mushroom and cheese. Staff has been nothing but friendly and accommodating for substitutions due to lifestyle changes. If you're wandering around Van Houten I highly recommend stepping in!

We went there tonight (Friday night) for burger night. The food was excellent & there was great…read moreservice. The Mexican Street Corn was truly some of the best I've ever had...authentic & delicious. Even the salsa they give the table was awesome. We saw the Chef after we finished dinner & he was a class act. Highly recommend Rustic!

Super happy to have a restaurant/bar so close to home! The staff is very nice & attentive. We came…read moreon a taco Tuesday and this place was packed. The tacos were pretty good, the steak fajita dish was also very good, the Baja fish tacos were on the dry side but ok. Downsides: place is new and obviously folks are flooding this place to try them out. The staff is overwhelmed. We were seated quickly, but menus took a while because they were short whole menus. The kitchen was also overwhelmed. I saw people leaving with bag fulls of food. For $2 tacos people were likely ordering by the truckload. Our order took 40 mins to reach the table. And to be honest, I wanted more food but couldn't afford to wait close to an hour for it. I will say that the owner was walking to the tables and let us know what was going on- totally appreciated it. She also gave us a discount to help make things right which we also appreciated. We gave the discount and the tip to the waitress. The waitress was phenomenal. Clearly under pressure. She knew that we were antsy because of the wait and she really did try to be extra attentive with drinks and chips. Big kudos to her. New place going thru the growing pains. Don't give them a hard time. I'll be back and look forward to seeing them settle in.

Wow guys! I was at a marching band competition at met life stadium. There's a parent tailgate after…read moreour kids perform and I didn't know what to bring. So a quick yelp/DoorDash search brought me to this place and they delivered to the parking lot! Lol It was the hit of the tailgate! I should have taken credit for them but that would have been too suspect lol! We loved them so much after we left the stadium, we drove by to grab more empanadas for home and some horchata and sweet plantains. All were excellent! Prices were great! And I preferred the beef over the chicken empanadas but both were popular at the tailgate.

We ordered on Uber Eats and we're sooo satisfied! The CA burrito was spot on. Made me miss home!…read more My partner has a torta de Milanesa and it was also delicious!! We also ordered the agua de pepino con limón and it was also delicious! We will be back!

Now I'm going to make myself clear here, I've ordered from here, I've ordered from the other…read morelocation but I originally started eating cactus cafe in 2011 when I worked in the glen cove area. Since then, they have been one of the most amazing spots ever. Great food, a variety of options, so many specials and amazing service. Every person that works at all these locations has always been friendly. I haven't dined in at the new one yet but from what I see they have a full bar and the ambience looks great. Their steak is always perfectly cooked, medium rare, juicy most and packed with flavor. All of their meat options are absolutely delicious. They are limited on the sauces they provide but I am so happy they are consistent throughout. I've had their burritos, their wings, their enchiladas their chicken you name it. You will always see me here as this will remain one of my consistent places to dine in or for take out.

We called ahead to order a 'Build Your Own' burrito with shrimp, lettuce, refried beans, and…read morecheese. I specifically told the person on the phone 'no rice' when asked. However, when I picked up my order and got home, I found a burrito with absolutely no beans and a lot of rice! I am very disappointed that my simple instructions weren't followed. Llamamos con anticipación para pedir un burrito a nuestro gusto con camarones, lechuga, frijoles refritos y queso. Cuando me preguntaron por teléfono, dije específicamente 'sin arroz'. Sin embargo, cuando recogí mi pedido y llegué a casa, ¡encontré un burrito que no tenía frijoles y tenía mucho arroz! Estoy muy decepcionada de que no siguieran mis instrucciones.

Been wanting to check Lola's out for years- and finally got the pleasure this past weekend. There…read morewas a short wait even with a reservation but nothing too crazy. Atmosphere is fun and light overlooking a the beautiful lake! Our server was friendly and helpful with menu choices. My strawberry margarita was made perfectly. We got a few apps to split and entrees and not a single bad thing to be said. Excited to come back when the weathers a little nicer.

We stopped by for dinner a few days ago. Couldn't find the…read moreplace as Google was confused with Lake side ave n lakeside rd. But we eventually found restaurant. Was a rainy day. Am sure it must be nice in the summer as it's on the lake. Nice restaurant friendly staff. Valet parking. Driveway is v steep. We had the Cesar salad n queso fundido de birria. Cesar salad was v tasty n a big portion for 2 to share. Loved the queso fundido de birria. Tasted really good. Had the king pargo Frito which was fried red snapper n was so delicious n crispy. Also got the filet pargo lobster cream sauce. Fish wasn't cooked well but the sauce was good. Not that appealing. Lobster sauce would have tasted better w the whole fried fish. Topped it off w churros - half caramel n half chocolate which was good. Not sure if I will come back.

Second time here after almost 10 years and it didn't disappoint. Still the same Mexican vibe and…read morefun atmosphere but with an added enclosed room now that just widens the great room they have. Our waiter (very friendly brazilian guy) was top notch from start to end, always on top of the table (party of 4) to make sure we were good with drinks, that food was good and up to standards and nothing was missing, and always with a smile and a positive attitude. We had queso fundido and guac to start which was pretty addictive (we had 2 baskets of chips). After we had fajitas, chicken quesadillas and beef enchiladas. We all ate and still were able to take some home. Very flavorful and seasoned food, great portions and very price friendly. We had such a great time and will definitely be back soon for more, what a wonderful evening!

Jose Tejas is one of those places that proves a busy restaurant is usually busy for a reason…read more The portions are huge, the drinks are strong, and the prices are surprisingly reasonable for how much food you get. We sat at the bar, ordered way too much for two people, and enjoyed every bit of it. The empanadas, which are clearly a crowd favorite, absolutely delivered, and I loved that there were vegetarian options not just for those but across the menu more broadly. That made a big difference. Yes, it's crowded, and yes, you should think about reserving before you go, but the wait is worth it. The staff was also really helpful and kept things moving despite how packed the place was. If you're in Iselin, Jose Tejas is an easy recommendation.

Walked into this restaurant and was seated at a table where my family and I were completely…read moreignored. My kids were excited to eat here so I approached the manager kindly just making them aware we had been sitting at a table for 20 minutes, 2 tables came in after us, and they had been served. He assured me someone would come to wait on the table. Unfortunately, we were not served for an additional 5 minutes after stating my concerns and we walked out. I've never been ignored like that inside of a restaurant especially with young kids.

Food: Good portions, decent tex mex…read more Service: friendly, attentive Ambiance: clean, spacious

I finally went to try the place I have been thinking about for a while. Not sure what took me so…read morelong but I am glad that I did! Their serving sizes will leave you full however they do not ignore quality. I was craving a quesadilla and empanada primarily but the loaded fries spoke to me. Finally the peppers are actually spicy here too so beware if you cannot handle spicy. I appreciated the service while there. I was about to order on the machine but the lady told me that she could take my order. The little things like this make me prefer the many other places that avoid human interaction. She was friendly and able to answer the questions I had on recommendations for a first time customer. This is my new favorite local place that k will definitely be going to be again soon yk try their tacos and burritos next.

This is my second time here. I love the food -- it's exquisite, very tasty, and the portions are…read moregenerous. Everything is fresh, and they prepare it very quickly as soon as you order. Delicious! The service is excellent and the place is clean. I really liked it and I highly recommend it. I know I'll be coming back soon.

My son brought me here on Mother's Day, and only one of the kids had Mexican food. She was…read moredisappointed with the nachos from the kids menu as they were only topped with cheese and the place they usually go serves them loaded, but that'w what I fix at home and the cheese was good. Older grandson had wings, and they were so spicy that he kept running out of water and we had to ask for more water a couple times. I had a combo with a cheese enchilada, which was good but surprising because it was topped with seasoning instead of sauce, and a chimichanga which was very good. Middle grandkids shared a chicken basket. I'm somewhat mobility impaired and the choice of seating was the patio, which is all high-tops, which don't work for me, or upstairs and there was no elevator. I did climb the stairs, but it's a slow process, so beware if that will be an issue for you.

Flavorless food. Salsa lacks something...had a hard time pinpointing exactly what. Good salsa is…read morealways the sign for decent Mexican restaurants. Fajitas had barely any seasoning. Weak service at the bar. First and last time going here.