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    El Monte Mayor

    3.8 (5 reviews)
    Open • 10:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Paloma Restaurante - Chilaquiles

    Paloma Restaurante

    4.0(36 reviews)
    1.6 mi

    PALOMA, COLLINGSWOOD, NJ…read more I had planned to host a dinner party for 6, with a Spanish Seafood Paella as the main course. Due to fatigue from a recuperated illness, I realized that while I was not up for cooking this dish, I could certainly host my friends at a restaurant. I looked locally for a restaurant with good reviews that listed paella on the menu, and found Paloma's in Collingswood, NJ. I called on a Thurs for Sat. dinner reservations, and spoke with the manager/amazing chef Ernesto. He was willing to take our reservation, where I pre-ordered the Paella for 6, and asked him to choose 4 appetizers. We had an AMAZING meal! First, we didn't have to make choices, though that was an option. The appetizers included cauliflower, wonderful, shrimp ceviche, yum, guacamole and steak nachos...they were all devoured! Second, Ernesto prepared the food himself and everything was so fresh tasting, shrimp, scallops, mussels, clams, and the saffron flavor in the rice was perfect. I don't personally eat clams and mussels, but I did that Sat night, they looked and tasted so good and had just the right texture! We had their flan for dessert, again, delicious! Due to my greediness with the appetizers, I took some Paella leftovers home, and they reheated perfectly. All in all, we had a wonderful meal at a reasonable price. This would have cost more than double the price at a city restaurant and would not have tasted as good!. We will certainly be back, I encourage you to try it!

    I have no complaints, the nacho serving was enough for 3 people. I got fish tacos too that was…read morereally good, but I was full by time I got to it. The place is BYOB, which is always a plus. The staff was friendly and quick, and the ambience was very nice. They will definitely see me again.

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    Central Taco and Tequila - Central Taco & Tequila

    Central Taco and Tequila

    3.3(456 reviews)
    2.8 mi
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    I'll start off by saying this would truly be a 3 1/2 star review but since that's not an option -…read morethe margaritas and their happy hours kicked it up to be 4 stars instead of 3. GO TO THE HAPPY HOURS AND DRINK MARGARITAS! My MezcalRita was BOMB! So bomb I had 2 and didn't need 3 to get me where I wanted to go lol! Really awesome place overall with ample true outdoor seating but also really great indoor/ outdoor seating out back which is where we sat and it was the perfect temperature! The inside seating is also cool as is the bar seating. The appetizers were delicious! The crispy chili Brussels sprouts and guacamole were equally yummy! Our entrees on the other hand weren't as great. We both had entrees with carne asada and we agreed that there was something "off" with the steak ... perhaps not as fresh as it should've been or something, we said we'd veer away from it next time we visited ... because we WILL visit again since finding a Mexican restaurant in the area that is NOT a BYOB seems impossible for some reason so, Central Taco & Tequila is now our go to spot lol. Oh and we can't forget that our server was awesome - friendly and attentive.

    I love this place ! Drinks /Food /Ambiance and most of all Service is amazing ! Nick the ex waiter…read morenow a manager there and his staff are incredible! Everyone is so friendly and knowledgeable and professional. One of the best margaritas in my life is here ! The food is some of the best Tex Mex around ! The portion sizes are great ! I never leave here hungry later . It's a 10 out of 10

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    tacoria - Cherry Hill

    4.6(45 reviews)
    3.7 mi

    For a quick bite, it was just what we were looking for! The food was great; it was fresh and made…read morewith lots of love. It was also super cute in there, with amazing service; the workers were so kind.

    I had absolutely no idea there was a Tacoria this close to one of my family home locations until I…read morespotted it on the map. My very first Tacoria experience was at the Edgewater, NJ location. Needless to say, I was hooked. I've tried so much on their menu across multiple locations, met some of the most genuinely kind staff, and I just keep coming back. When I say my man & I have Tacoria often, I mean it - the quality never disappoints no matter which location we go to. PARKING The parking lot is on the smaller side, but I pulled in around 4:30 PM on a Friday and had zero trouble finding a spot. ATMOSPHERE This location is absolutely gorgeous. You can really feel small bits and pieces of Philadelphia woven into the space; I genuinely loved seeing that reflected here. Tacoria always brings an amazing atmosphere no matter where you go, and this location is no exception. There is also outdoor seating available when the weather allows it. I could have easily eaten in and felt a little bittersweet about not doing so. That said, the inside is beautiful. MENU & FOOD Since my man is usually the one ordering for us, I had to take a moment to recall our go to order. The big menu board is a lot to take in at once, so I appreciated that Justin, the guy working the counter, handed me one of the smaller menus to look through. That made it so much easier to find what I usually get. I ordered the burrito box with Brussels sprouts and carne asada (double the protein), the Nutella nachos (which are my absolute favorite, they're a must), and an agua fresca. I swear if Tacoria started selling Agua Fresca by the gallon I would buy it! Fair warning: I am never fully able to finish a whole burrito box in one sitting. I can usually get through about three quarters of it, but honestly that is not a complaint at all because Tacoria tastes just as delicious the next day warmed up. For the agua fresca, I went with my usual horchata, but there are three options available: horchata, limonada, and guava and basil. My boyfriend's go-to is the limonada that he mixes with the guava. They also have regular refreshments available, but if you're new here, please try an agua fresca, you will not regret it. For sauces, they have to go containers to fill up at your disgression, I loaded up on salsa verde, habanero, smoky roja, and Valentina. I just love building out my burrito box with literally all of them. For a Polish girl, I LOVE SPICY FOOD. LOCATION I originally knew the other south jersey location, but that one has always been a bit too far out for me. According to Justin, this location opened up in August 2025. Therefore, knowing that this one is so close now is genuinely dangerous for my wallet; I can already see myself ordering here way too often, and I am completely fine with that. Tacoria started in New Brunswick and has been growing and expanding ever since, and I'm thrilled to see it making its way into this area. More people deserve to have access to this food. ALL IN ALL, I have to give a huge shoutout to Justin, because he genuinely made this first-time experience at this location so special. We were talking back and forth while I looked through the menu, and he was warm, helpful, and just the kind of person you're happy to interact with. At the end of it all, he comped my agua fresca because it was my first visit to this location, and honestly, that kind of generosity and hospitality says everything about the culture of this place. I went back in after I had already walked out just to get his name so I could mention him here, because that level of customer service deserves to be recognized. Tacoria is always going to be my go-to for a feel-good, delicious, well-made meal when I want to treat myself. The food is incredible, the atmosphere is always amazing, and the people make every single visit worthwhile. If you have never been, I cannot recommend it enough. Just go.

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    Jalapenos Grill 2 - Peas?

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    3.7(192 reviews)
    1.3 mi
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    It pains me to say this, but ever since the change in ownership - this place has sunk like a lead…read moreballoon I was toying with giving them only a single star, but am giving them 2 because the servers there are incredible and none of this is their fault. Nope the trouble it all comes down from the top. The food has gotten bland and the portions have gotten ridiculously small. How small? Here are some examples - I used to order the chile rellenos: * Old owners - 2 stuffed chile peppers served with rice. * New owners - 1 stuffed chile pepper served with rice for about 3 dollars more. I used to order tamales: * Old owners - 3 tamales * New owners - 2 tamales for two dollars more. As a bonus kick in the pants - I was charged $5 for a side of extra queso fresco. I had to order this because of the minimal amount they now put on it. I was literally in shock. I could see 2 bucks, even 3, hell 4 is pushing it, but 5 dollars? Nope. The final straw came for me when I order 3 beef tacos and they came on tortillas that were insanely small. I'm talking 2 bites and gone. I asked the server, did they change tortilla styles, and she honestly didn't know. Also they're now 3 bucks more than they used for to be. The worst thing a place can do is charge more money for less food that by comparison is substandard to how it used to be. On top of that their kitchen's sheer inability to get even the simplest requests right, coupled with finding actual steel wool fragments in my taco meat the last time I ordered... sigh. I'm at a loss. Thankfully the previous owners opened up a New Mexican restaurant only 5 more minutes in driving distance from me and it was like going home again. Sorry Jalapeños, but we are never coming back again.

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