A hidden gem in Sayreville/Parlin! The food is fabulous. We ordered Chicken Fajitas,our favorite. They came out sizzling with onions and peppers and black beans, Spanish rice, sliced avocado, lettuce, tomato, cheese and sour cream and warmed tacos on the side. Their home brewed iced tea served in an icy carafe is just awesome. The server was attentive but not intrusive, checking in occasionally The decor is south western, fitting in with their Tex-Mex menu. So if you are looking for an amazing meal go to Casa Pelaez read more

Great mexican food. Always our go to place! I have also recommended this restaurant to our neighbors who just moved in.

The restaurant tends to have a long wait time so we decided to check it out on a rainy Tuesday hoping to not have a long wait. The restaurant was empty so we looked forward to great service. We sat down and received our menus and complimentary chips and salsa. Salsa did not taste homemade and seems to be processed. After finishing the chips we received no drinks and the waitress had not stopped by for our orders. Once placed we learned we picked popular combos (3&7). Food arrived and I was not impressed. Food was hot but didn't not taste authentic. Rice was hard and they used a Mexican cheese blend instead of fresh Mexican cheese that I was looking forward to in Mexican restaurant. Since it's Tex-mex I guess that's why. Finished the meal with a churro. A little over cooked but satisfying. read more

Casa Pelaez - Enchiladas and taco (not pictured) combo - Tex-Mex Near Me - Parlin, New Jersey

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We came her last night for dinner. Bf ordered the steak and onions - flavors were great! Tasted so good! I ordered the burrito/enchilada combo - omg, we loved this! The flavors melded together so well and the green sauce was just yummy! This place is a must go! read more

4 stars for now...* Currently only takeout but they do have tables situated outside for your use. Checking out the local area and found Casa Pelaez. They have a very extensive menu that doesn't serve alcohol. What we had... - Chorizo tacos for me -Shrimp tacos for her While sharing a side of rice & beans, plus a large order of maduros. Just place your order inside and you can wait there or outside. We chose waiting in our car and the young lady brought it right to us within 10 minutes. Food was very good and reasonably priced. *Would really like to dine in here when life returns to normal again and explore the menu further. read more

Casa Pelaez - Shrimp tacos - Tex-Mex Near Me - Parlin, New Jersey

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Food is great definitely homemade .nice staff very clean inside nice decor ! My only complaint is when you call the phone line is always busy .other then that highly rated read more

Went back today for takeout and the food definitely tastes better than my last review, so I'll update accordingly

Food was okay, the tres leches was delicious. Appetizers are not great. Guac is not fresh. Poor customer service. No AC upstairs and didn't give ice in water. Maybe it was an off day. read more

The food is fine but service is always lacking. This business always just gets one young kid to work the front. Today I was here for 35 minutes before getting water. There was another table here and 2 customers came for pick up. So our chips were done way before drinks came. The owners don't really have a system for taking care of orders and indoor dining. It's not the kid's fault, you can see them trying but there isn't an organized process. You'll be happiest with pickup but paying may still take some time. Going back to the food, it's just pretty good Mexican food though better than Rosalita's, the service just doesn't have the people power nor organized process. I miss that authentic taste and this place is alright for that kind of craving -- I'm spoiled from eating at the Oaxaqueño restaurants in New Brunswick. read more

Looking to eat locally, and interested in trying out some Tex-Mex food, me and my sister visited Casa Pelaez. Located in a small strip mall off of a main road, Casa Pelaez is a pretty large restaurant with comfortable spacious seating and plenty of ambient sunlight. We appeared to be the first customers for a Saturday lunch service, so we were greeted and seated promptly. Served first was a complimentary basket of corn chips and salsa. The chips were pleasantly crunchy, and the accompanying fresh chunky salsa was nicely flavored. Our starter was the garden salad which I enjoyed a lot due to the variety of fresh crispy vegetables such as lettuce, grape tomatoes, cucumbers, red onions, and carrots. The ranch dressing served on the side was okay (thankfully not overly rich), but nothing special. My sister decided to compliment her meal with one of Casa Pelaez's fresh fruit drinks choosing the "All Berry Mix" of blackberries, blueberries, raspberries and strawberries. It was an awesome drink; so refreshing and not too sweet as no sugar was added. Onto the entrees..... Looking to spice things up I chose the fiery sounding "Plato a la Diabla" with ribeye steak as my protein. The Ribeye was served in several thick slices bathed in what was described on the menu as an "extra spicy roasted dry pepper red sauce". Indeed for most people that description is apt, and being a lover of hot & spicy food I found the heat level very enjoyable. The slices of steak were fine; cooked to a medium temperature, still tender, and some pieces having a nice thin layer of tasty fat. The sides of rice, beans, lettuce, pico de gallo, sour cream, and tortillas were all acceptable; providing a bit of cooling contrast and starch to soak up the Diabla sauce. My sister chose combination platter #9, consisting of two enchiladas (with chicken as her protein), two hard shell ground beef tacos, and a tamale. She found the portions adequate (neither skimpy nor overly generous), as we usually have some form of leftovers, but she finished her entire platter (I did sample a bit of everything she had though). Enchiladas were pretty good, with a nice ratio of chicken to the other ingredients, and the cheese was nicely melted. The hard shell American style tacos were intriguing as neither of us have eaten this style of taco in ages. It was interesting to get that crunch coupled with the lettuce, shredded cheese, and ground beef. However, beyond the novelty of a crunchy shell, it was just an okay taco. The chicken tamale was quite yummy and light (for a tamale), as I think another protein like beef or pork would have been heavier. Tex-Mex food is not a cuisine I crave, so I don't think I'd be back, but if you like Tex-Mex, Casa Pelaez is a solid choice. read more

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Everything was great there and we enjoyed both the food and atmosphere there .... A great menu and prices are not too expensive.

I absolutely love the food here, everything is amazing. The problem with Casa Pelaez is that they NEVER answer their phones before 1:00 PM. the website states that they open at 11:00 AM. On multiple occasions I've called for lunch 6-12 times no answer. To the point that i go in and order in person, complain about them not answering and still nothing. Really you can't even answer your phone. You have lost my business. read more

Casa Pelaez - CALL AFTER CALL - Tex-Mex Near Me - Parlin, New Jersey

If you are looking for authentic Mexican fare, this is not the place for you. But if you want a great atmosphere with nice people and great food, give this place a try! What you'll get if you eat here is yummy Tex-Mex Fusion. The chef owner is Cuban so there's tostones and maduros on the menu. And the pork tamales have a Cuban flair with spicy Mexican red sauce. I would suggest you try one, as sometimes we go just to have them! The traditional Tex-Mex stuff is all there, tacos, fajitas, flautas, burritos, and they are all good. My family likes the ground beef over the chicken but we're definitely carnivores. Another of our favorites is the choriqueso, their take on quest with chorizo, so good...but not for the waistline! The only down vote I have is that they don't make they're own salsa. read more

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I ordered a steak fajita and it was absolutely horrible. The skirt steak was so tough I couldn't even chew it. Will never go back .... read more

Okay food. It wasn't fresh at all. I got the burrito. My partner got the tacos. Both had meat that seemed like it was microwaved from the day before. Not what I am really interested when I am eating. I'm disappointed because I felt like it could be a solid Tex Mex place but you are better off going to Chipotle honestly. Also you'll get more consistent service, our waitress seriously left use completely alone for 30 min. I did not know what to do as I've never been left alone at a restaurant. read more

Casa Pelaez - Tex-Mex Near Me - Parlin, New Jersey

Terrible service. Owner turned us away with many tables open. Rude. Dirty. You should learn hospitality for your community.

Surprised how cute they fixed up the inside, lighting and painted tables. It's BYBO so we grabbed some Corona across the street at the liquor store, was excited to have it with salsa and guac but was disappointed that guac was not fresh, tasted packaged with no flavor and had a brown tinge like it was sitting out. BUMMER..Please, we want you to stay in business gotta fix the guac! They were kind enough to share a bottle opener and gave us some limes for our Corona.NICE! Street tacos were tasty we had both steak and pulled pork..nicely seasoned and not too skimpy on meat but would have loved some sour cream. It's close and pretty reasonable so we will try again..fingers crossed they start doing fresh guac!! read more

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Very exciting to have a "Quality Mexican Restaurant" in Parlin, NJ! We've eaten here three times, all three times were "Dine In". The restaurant has been completely renovated/updated to reflect a modern Tex-Mex vibe. It's very clean and comfortable. The staff are really friendly and attentive! The owners are always around, ensuring diners are satisfied with their food. The food is great!! I'm willing to bet that most items are cooked to order, because you can taste the freshness. The "Veggie Quesadilla" is delicious...filled with freshly roasted vegetables and cheese. The great thing about the Tacos is that you can choose "Tex-Mex Style " or "Mexican Street Style "...the latter, a more traditional preparation has quickly become my go to! I always go for the "Fish Tacos", I prefer Flounder (Deep Fried) versus the Tilapia (Not Deep Fried). They come topped with onions, cilantro and a delicious House Sauce. Salsa Verde, Sliced Radish and Lime Wedges on the side! The "Chicken Tacos" are equally delicious. They also serve a wide variety of beverages, including authentic Mexican sodas. They don't serve alcohol, but you are perfectly welcome to BYOB! Overall, I'm really excited about this place! Fresh Food, Consistency and Friendly Service! I'm definitely looking forward to working my way through the menu. read more

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We were delighted with the food and service! The decor was cute and lovely too! It was not crowded and very relaxing.

This is by far the best TEX-MEX around! The enchiladas , fajitas, empanadas are my favorite..but the menu is so extensive it's always hard to decide! The staff is super friendly and accommodating. The inviting decor makes it a pleasure to sit and relax with delicious , authentic Mexican food . I can't wait to go back! read more

Great local spot for takeout too. I tried the pork carnitas which included rice, black beans, fried sweet plaintain, pork stew meat in a red sauce, plus small side salad with lettuce, pico de gallo and sour cream. The pork was tender, slightly spicy, and very tasty. Would definitely get that again! You do get a lot of food, too. read more

Nice place for lunch, dinner or takeout. Friendly staff and good flavored food with good portions and reasonably priced. The ambiance is comfortable and plenty of space to sit and eat inside or outside of the restaurant. read more

This Tex-Mex restaurant is our family's number one spot for chimichichangas. Perfectly fried every time. If you plan on dining in, the decor is very eclectic, with a strong Mexican vibe (makes sense). All the tables and chairs are different shapes and sizes. If you're into thrift shops and quirky trinkets you'll love eating here. The owners are genuinely lovely people. They've helped expedite forgotten orders, have come by to chat with us, and always remember our names. read more

Soooo good. I got basic ground beef tacos and they were so flavorful with onions. I also got their homemade hot sauce which was delicious! My friend got the shrimp tacos which she enjoyed and my other friend got the taco salad. Very cheap meal while also being of good quality. Will definitely be back!! read more

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Love this adorable Tex Mex restaurant!! I ordered the tamales, enchiladas in corn masa combo meal with beef tacos & everything was delicious!! My best friend ordered the steak & shrimp fajitas & they also delicious!! Also, excellent service, I recommend this restaurant!! read more

Amazing food & amazing customer service very filling Definitely recommend to anyone looking for a bite to eat very clean also 10/10

Was a bit hesitant to try this spot as so many Mexican/Tex-Mex around the area have failed but I was proven wrong. The food is on point! Fresh, flavorful and fantastic! Definitely will be ordering from this place more often. Mexican street tacos are must! They're amazingly good. read more

I'm giving 5 stars, not a huge fan of the empanadas but they were ok, service was good, chimichangas were good as were fajita and tamale I definitely do recommend this place, its BYOB and I have to have a beer with Mexican food which is no issue as there is a liquor store directly across the street, they serve authentic Mexican coke but you have to ask for it, I definitely will return read more

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We used to eat at the Mexican restaurant they owned when it was in old Bridge on Englishtown Road. The food was great. My wife and I just went to this new restaurant in Parlin right off of Route 35 on Ernston Road. The tacos and enchiladas were incredibly good. This is the best Mexican food I've had and n the USA. If you like real authentic Mexican food, you are going to love this place. The owners are really really nice people too. It's a husband and wife, and they are just the nicest people. I can't say enough about how personable and professional they are. Give them a try and will love this food! read more

The good thing about small places like this is that the food is really good! The bad thing about small places like this is that there's a serious problem setting the right expectations, specially when it comes to time management. After sitting at our table for just about an hour, we questioned how much longer it would take, then we're told the order was going to be started in 10 more minutes. I'm sorry, I just don't care how good the food is, this type of treatment to me is disrespectful and we just left to go for a quick bite at Panera. So, if you have something to do after eating, take this post into consideration and adjust your expectations. read more

I love this place! What a little gem. It's hard to find a good Mexican place where the food isn't dried out and the restaurant isn't just a little hole in the wall. The chicken and steak come juicy and very well seasoned. The corn tortillas are out of this world. I swear whenever I pick up food, I eat the tortillas on my way home as I'm driving because I just can't even wait. My only comment is that you have to be very specific when you order because I think the girls in front aren't that experienced. I ordered the burrito bowl once with just lettuce and without rice without realizing that no protein comes on it and I wish they would've asked if I wanted something on it because when I got home, I had shredded lettuce and beans and pico in a container. Thank god they also messed up where I said "2 chicken tacos" and gave me two ORDERS of chicken tacos because I ended up eating that haha. Overall, the food is fresh, the decor inside is super cute, and the young girls who work the counter are always nice and friendly! Definitely my go-to for Mexican. read more

All in all, good food. I ordered the #3 combo which contains a burrito with three chicken flautas. The amount of food was generous, albeit a little expensive ($19 for the combo plus a soda.) Everything was fresh, and seasoned well, I will be returning. This will never be the best Mexican food you ever eat, but if you're living in New Jersey, you won't be eating the best Mexican food anyway :p read more

We had not been here in quite a few months and decided to go tonight - a Friday night. Place was empty, we were told sit anywhere and we proceeded to sit for a good 10 minutes before the woman came to our table with menus. She did not take our drink order - she came back with chips and salsa and still did not take our drink order. When the food arrived we finally got water and silverware. My salad was supposed to have corn and black beans on it and avocado. I got a tiny side cup of guacamole because she said they can't get avocados and other supplies. I counted 7 black beans in my entire salad, 4 grape tomatoes halved, and about a teaspoon of corn, otherwise it was all lettuce and cucumbers. The bacon on the salad ( 1 strip cut up) was rancid and I had to remove it. We will never eat there again read more

The burritos had no meat, they were all rice and beans. The place was empty on a Friday night... we should have known right away something was wrong. We took two bites of our food and the server didn't think to ask if anything was wrong. We aren't ones to complain so we paid and just won't return. Oh, and the phones were ringing off the hook and the host/server didn't even care to acknowledge it ringing. We couldn't help but laugh. read more

Visited on Saturday night around 5:30 and there was no wait. Was seated right away and promptly taken care of. Our drinks arrived within 2-3 minutes after ordering and our waitress was very prompt and accommodating. Started to get busier towards end of the night and service was a little on the slower end but that's expected for busy establishment. All of the appetizers were phenomenal and nicely portioned and presented as well as came out in timely manor. Dinner took a little longer but was also very good and tasty. My only complaint was everything was an up charge and additional but not a big deal just not worth the extra charging. Pricing was very reasonable otherwise. Will definitely be coming back. read more

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Great Mexican spot, a must try. During pandemic all measures were taken. It's a BYOB, big plus. Good hidden gem. Great taste and service was on point. Will be back for sure. Again it's BYOB what else could you ask for good vibes, good service and great food! read more

Casa Pelaez - El Patrón - Tex-Mex Near Me - Parlin, New Jersey

Located in the quick check plaza on Ernston Rd. Staff was very friendly, welcoming and informed me the food wait is 30 mins before doing take out (greatly appreciated). Ordered the steak and chicken fajitas( substituted for pork and steak), fish tacos, the carnitas flautas, & choriqueso. During my wait, I noticed multiple people bringing in beer and wine so that's a perk! Website on the menu is not up and running yet so I figured I provide photos of the menu along side our food. Food overall was good, good portions and highly recommended. Will be back very soon! read more

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Nice to find a good spot for Mexican close to home. My son ordered steak & onions which he said was really good. My husband and I ordered the Macho Plate. I found both beefs to be a tad bit dry but very flavorful. I can't wait to try other items on the menu. read more

It was first time I'm eating here. I liked what I saw. Place looks a lot better then before. Sandwiches I got tastes great. Price was affordable (for me). Staff very friendly, makes you feel special. read more

We were invited here by our friends and they told us about this on a couple of occasions. We never knew that this place existed. This was our first time here and we were pleasantly surprised. The interior was not fancy and really didn't matter to me. We started off with complementary chips and salsa; we also had a couple servings of guacamole with chips. I had the combo fajita with chicken and steak served with rice and black beans. The seasonings were perfect and tasty. We also had burritos enchiladas and other entrées at our table that were appealing and satisfying There were multiple varieties of dishes including vegetarian if you want it here. They had dessert empanadas including Guava and also apple and cinnamon. You could get ice cream with Churros and you could also get fried ice cream. The food preparation took some time but it was made to order so that really did not bother us since we enjoyed each other's time together. Our server was pleasant and helpful. We will come back again. read more