I have a hard time pronouncing their menu items but the food is delicious. Tacos, burritos,…read morequesadillas are all excellent.

The food here is so authentic! Yelp categorized the food Mexican but I think it's Guatemalan. I…read morepractically inhaled everything I ate - from the tacos birrias to empanadas to the rice and beans to the fresh made guac and chips. Husband got the El pastor and loved it! Also, the person I spoke with over the phone when placing the order, was very meticulous in asking questions to clarify on the order. Definitely no language barrier at all, and a very friendly staff

Food was amazing and service as well! I really enjoyed their chicken quesadillas but I do wish they…read moreserved more rice because it was very tasty i definitely recommend coming here

Excellent Excellent.... Arrived before 2:00 pm late…read moreafternoon Lunch . Service was Great , not too busy during this time. Food was excellent we had La bandeja and La parrilada meals for 2 ... a lot of food and incredibly delicious . Glad there's extra for home ! Also the COLD HORCHATA TEA is refreshing and not too sweet . We will be back and for take out !!!

My first trip to El Gallo Tropical was to try their fish tacos as part of my goal to find the best…read morefish tacos in/around Hamilton Township. I'd known about them for years, but they were kind of out of the way for me. The place is small and unassuming, which gave me high expectations, as sometimes I find myself having lower expectations for a more "Mexican" decorated place (I'm wrong as often as I'm right). As far as the Fish Tacos went, they do not serve the Baja style fried fish tacos that I'd grown up on out west, so it was a downer when the plater arrived and I saw the tacos filled with chopped fish cooked in broth. That said, at least the taco was well filled and the fish had a very good flavor. The broth turned out to be a major issue, as the (very tasty) single layer tortillas were soaking up the broth while I ate the first taco, and the second and third tacos both split at the seams and fell apart after one or two bites. A second tortilla may have prevented this debacle, but I won't order fish tacos here again. I'd have loved a fish soup made in this style. The next visit I tried Tacos de Tripa (fried pork intestines), which is my current go to taco style. They were very good, and I enjoyed the heck out of them. They were nice and crispy as I'd requested, and the excellent tasting tortilla made them an excellent choice. My wife had a cheese tamal that had ribbons of poblanos inside as well, and it was also very good with the poblanos providing a nice balance to the heaviness of the cheese. I'd get both again in a heartbeat. My third visit was at lunchtime, and I opted for a Torta de Chili Relleno--essentially a chili relleno sandwich. It wasn't the first I've ever had, and it's a fave torta when I see them on the menu--which isn't often. The torta arrived with a nice sized chili relleno along with the usual smear of beans, lettuce, tomatoes, avocado, and a couple pieces of queso fresco served on a lightly toasted roll. Overall, the torta was very good tasting, and it went down nicely. However, I wish they used a little firmer roll instead of the soft one they did use. The torta was big and warm, and a crustier roll would have been better. The soft one used was near to collapsing under the weight of the ingredients. Fries are an option on the many torta options for a couple dollars extra. In retrospect, I'd have liked to have added a layer of fries to the sandwich for a little extra kick. All in all, El Gallo Tropical is a place I'll continue to go to. The staff is very friendly, and the menu is extensive (too big?). Although I had them initially at three stars after my first visit for fish tacos, the second (4+) and third (4-) visits have raised them up, and I'm rounding up to a four.

Just WOW!!! Best tacos I've had in a long time!! Order takeout and ate half before leaving their…read moreparking lot! Everything was delicious and you can 100% tell how much love that's put into their food! Service is speedy and staff/owners are incredibly friendly! Definitely need to check it out if you're in need of some authentic Mexican food!

Updating a very old review from old owners. This place is now my favorite spot. The owners are so…read morekind and down to earth. They remember my order here just by hearing my voice on the phone or seeing me. They truly care about their customers in a way that most restaurants stopped doing many years ago. Their food is authentic and so yummy. Their limeade is also super good here and made fresh. The inside is cute and cozy. I highly recommend this restaurant for anyone in the area craving Mexican food!

One of the great things that has happened over the recent years here in Hamilton has been the…read moreincrease in the number of Mexican & Central American restaurants available. For too long a time, the choice just used to be just one place on 33 that no longer exists (even the building is gone). If not there, then one needed to head to Trenton for the Guatemalan places that served some solid tacos to go with their regional cuisine. Now, we've choices galore, and since we're no longer held hostage by lack of options, we actually have to put thought into deciding where to spend our dollars. My Quate has now been serving up tasty south of the border standards for about a half dozen years, and after a number of visits, I can say that My Quate is solidly on my list of places worth going to. The location is on the small side, and every time I've been there, there's been just one person working the front. Sometimes if it's busy it can take a few minutes before the counter person can get to you, but they've always been cheerful and attentive. The place is always clean, and it's got the usual bright decorations that you've grown to expect when going for Mexican style food. Probably my favorite item on the menu is the Tortilla Soup. It has a depth of flavor that hits me where I live, and it's a fantastic cold night dish (or anytime dish), and even the cup sized serving can be fairly filling in itself. If I need some Tortilla Soup, My Quate is my choice. They serve two different types of enchiladas--their House style and their Traditional style. The difference between the two appears to be the toppings and choices of sauces. That said, you need to pay attention. I ordered a House style chicken mole enchilada, and the server asked me if I wanted grilled chicken or shredded. I said shredded, but that only comes with the Traditional style. So what I got was the shredded chicken enchilada en Mole, but instead of being topped in the cheese sauce that the House style gets, it was topped with lettuce and sour cream (which I dislike). Luckily the sour cream wasn't super heavy and by smearing it in with the mole it was hidden, but it was a lesson in paying attention to the menu. That said, the Mole was very good, a hint of sweetness, but not excessively so, and it went down well. The fish tacos served here didn't quite make the top 3 of my faves (https://www.yelp.com/collection/3YtEEhWaFEnyFZ4JjP0nbw/Fish-Tacos-in-Hamilton-Area-Ranked) in the Hamilton area--mainly due to them not being the battered, deep fried style I prefer, but they were the BEST of the chopped, non-fried fish tacos. They were tacos with above average flavor, likely due to the flavorful liquid in which they're cooked (braised?) that's full of tomatoes, onions, and chiles. To top it off, they're served on a fresh, house made tortilla that's got a robust texture that didn't succumb to the wetness of the fish, and that tortilla also had a great flavor that you only get from freshly made tortillas. Probably my only real negative is the salsa that is served with the totopos at the beginning of the meal after sitting down. It's just lifeless and is like dipping your totopo into a bowl of crushed tomatoes. There's no pico in that gallo. Aside from my minor issues with the free stuff, My Quate is well worth the visit if you're looking for a quality Mexican style meal.

Consistently good And by the way the yes leches is the best!…read moreAs well as the horchata Always love my steak bowl and my husband loves his quesadillas The staff is nice

Cinco de Mayo was celebrated at home this year. This did not stop me from enjoying a delicious…read moreCrispy Taco Salad with Chicken. This is such a fun, delicious and hearty meal. You know what? I ate the whole meal in one sitting, no breaks. The service was great and quick. Thank You.

El Jalapeño Mexican Food Restaurant in Trenton, NJ, has quickly become one of our family's go to…read morespots whenever we're craving delicious Mexican cuisine. The food here is always fresh and flavorful, and you can really taste the quality of the ingredients in every dish. From the vibrant salsas to the perfectly seasoned meats, every bite is great and you can tell the care and authenticity that goes into their cooking. Whether you're in the mood for classic tacos, hearty burritos, or something more unique, you can't go wrong at El Jalapeño. Highly recommended! Some of our favorite dishes are, mixed grilled plate. Whole fried fish, their tacos. All great.

Prices are great for what you get -- I got a Jalapeño Burrito with Al pastor and it was sooo good…read more Food came out very quickly & the staff were very nice. This will be my go-to spot when I'm in the area

Went to this location one time before officially leaving Robbinsville. While it is bigger and has…read moresome decent interior as well as ambiance compared to the Hightstown location, it wasn't the best experience. This location felt more expensive than the Hightstown location and it can be a pain to find parking at this location too because the parking lot can be small. The food at this location overall is fine but nothing super special. Service overall is good as expected but there isn't much else to say or talk about otherwise.

Had the tortilla soup, veggie burrito and chips with the fireball salsa. Tortilla soup lacked…read moreveggies but the flavor was good, not overly salty or spicy. Just wish it had a bit more substance to it. Chips were good, possibly house made? Their house salsa left a lot to be desired - way too thin - but, again, good flavor. The fireball salsa had nice heat and an earthy taste that I enjoyed. I assume it comes from the use of dried peppers? Only note on that one is that it's too blended. I'm guessing their salsas are more sauces than dipping condiments? Either way, flavor was there. The burrito is for lunch tomorrow so if there's anything earth shattering that requires me to come back, you'll know. =)

Decent place. Was expecting a proper Mexican restaurant only to find it's like a chipotle or…read moreMoe's. Not too cheap or expensive. Was relatively empty when I was there at 1:30pm. It's decent but wouldn't go outta my way to dine here.

Pancheros overall is good but nothing super special to write home about. Used to go to them plenty…read morebefore they got really expensive and had switched to Moe's. The burritos here overall are filling and usually big so they're filling by themselves. The chicken, steak, and veggies are all really good at Pancheros. But the chips are not as good as Moe's or other Mexican places. The ambiance is overall fine but nothing special and the service is fine too.

My SO wanted chips and salsa and this place provided! Service was attentive and catered us to their…read morebest ability, felt valued, for sure! The space was welcoming and artwork appealing. We've had their tacos, enchiladas, veggies wrap, and even dabbled in their chicken tenders + fries. We've ordered their kids quesadillas, but their chicken chunks we a bit too big for our toddler to eat through :( All in all, a great place to work through some Mexican cravings outside of taco (which were awesome). The only thing that I would say is that they do not have Chile Rellenos ;)

If you're in the Columbus, NJ area and craving flavorful, authentic Mexican food, El Mariachi Loco…read moreMexican Grill is a spot you need to check out. It's become a local favorite, and after eating there, it's easy to see why. First off, the service is great--super friendly and fast, even when it gets busy. You never feel like you're waiting around, and the staff makes you feel welcome from the second you walk in. The portion sizes are generous, and you get a lot of high-quality food for what you pay. Whether you're ordering a burrito, tacos, or something off their full entrée menu, you'll leave full and satisfied. The burritos especially are solid--hearty, flavorful, and well put together, and the rest of the menu holds up just as well. Everything is seasoned perfectly and cooked with care. The interior decor is really fun and vibrant, with a lot of attention to detail. It's one of those places that's actually worth sitting down to eat in just to enjoy the atmosphere. It's colorful, cozy, and adds to the whole experience. That said, it's a little pricey for Mexican food, especially compared to quick-service spots--but the quality and setting justify it. You're definitely paying for a sit-down experience with authentic flavors and not just a quick bite. Overall, El Mariachi Loco is one of the best spots around for Mexican food--a great local place with bold flavors, friendly service, and an atmosphere that makes it worth a visit again and again.

As soon as you walk in, you immediately get that high-class, well-taken-care-of feeling. The…read moreatmosphere is beautiful, but what really stood out to me was the level of attention and hospitality. From the beginning, we genuinely felt welcomed. I came here for a birthday dinner with a group, looking forward to some good food and drinks, and the experience honestly exceeded my expectations. It almost felt like the spotlight was on each individual person at our table. The staff made sure everyone felt taken care of without ever making it feel forced or overdone. And the cocktails? I kid you not, almost every drink came with its own special presentation, and they actually tasted just as good as they looked. The food portions were generous and great for sharing, the lighting gave the whole place a warm and intimate feel, and everything we ordered was juicy, flavorful, and cooked perfectly to our liking. I genuinely wish I had the stomach to try more entrées. One of the finishing touches for me was the host coming over to our table toward the end of the night just to make sure everyone was enjoying themselves and everything had gone well. It may seem like a small gesture, but it says a lot about how seriously they take the overall guest experience. Between the atmosphere, food, cocktails, presentation, and service, we had a great experience from beginning to end. I highly recommend giving this place a try, but don't just take my word for it..OBVIOUSLY. Pu

Perfect place for a GNO. My friends and I definitely enjoyed everything. Once we opened the door…read morewas enamored with the ambiance of the place just had great vibes and the song selections were amazing! We also had an amazing server named Jake, he really connected with us and ensured our experience was great. He gave great suggestions regarding their drinks and foods.