Sad to say but this place went downhill. The old menu was great. Food was always tasty and there were always so many drink specials and special food menu items. The prior manager/bartender is no longer there and we definitely know this is the reason why this place changed. We are a party of 2 and we ended up staring at the menu not knowing what happened or where all these great items went. Basically had no clue what to order. Their was always fresh exciting items and now it's basically one step above a chili's. After getting past the rude bartender/seater/greeter we sat for 20 minutes staring at a plain boring menu. Finally ordering drinks after asking where the loaded drink menu that used to be went, we made a decision. Drinks were horrible to say the least. Then the food..........well needless to say, bland, salty, basically left most of it! Not gonna go on and on, let's just say after always visiting religiously - we won't be back, and neither will friends of ours and family members who used to frequent this place. What a shame. The millenials seem to like it, gee I wonder why lol, they don't know great food and drink, that's for sure! read more

Good food. Good service. The best food. Will always eat there. Walking distance from home. Plentiful amounts of food.

Chill bar... they close somewhat early which is a downfall. However the staff is sweet and the music is good. I like the size of the bar because it's quaint and warm. This is a short review but just want to say it's a cute spot in edison and can be a vibe with significant others and friends and family. read more

First time going here the bartenders were very nice and attentive. The appetizer sampler was amazing. And so was the chocolate cake. An awkward situation broke out where two customers were arguing over the football game and some racial comments were made. It escalated quickly and only one party was asked to leave. I wasn't feeling that at all. At the time they had no security so anything could have gone down. Went back a second time and service was still great. There was security at the door which made me felt more at ease. If you're looking for a local spot to grab some drinks low key this is the place. read more

Elixir Bar & Grill - Tex-Mex Near Me - Edison, New Jersey

Ok, I so don't want to jinx this by posting after only two visits, but so far I'm impressed. South Edison appears to have something new to be proud of. Not only a great bar, but with GREAT food and very reasonable prices. First, start every meal with the Elixir Sampler (taquitos, pork bites, chips a guac.. awesome..). I've had the Steak Ranchero and just regular Cheese Burger and both were outstanding. I know this might sound like an "inside" review, but I have no connections to the joint. Just a local fatty that appreciates good food. Hoping it has staying power as it adds a lot to the Southside. #SouthsidePride read more

Elixir Bar & Grill - Great space with great service! - Tex-Mex Near Me - Edison, New Jersey

I got the chicken avacado panini. We also got the sampler for the starter. Both were great! I asked for the elixirita but not too sweet. It came tasting like straight liquor but they fixed it Also got mojito. It was great as well. Be prepared to smell like the place once you leave! Ugh! I had to take another shower and wash my clothes lol I'd come back again...before a shower though lol read more

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Not a fan. Went last night. The Cole slaw I believe was spoiled. The food wasn't good. My friend said her's was luke warm at best. Service was slow, but server was friendly enough. Wouldn't go back unfortunately. read more

Went here for dinner. After being seated and served drinks our waitress vanished. We had to call a different server after 15 mins of waiting. That being said, the food we ordered came out very fast. Though food looked very appealing taste was not that great. Each and every dish we ordered lacked salt. Not sure if they make all their dishes 'salt free' or if the chef forgot to add salt to our order but that ruined our experience. We felt the food was tasteless. read more

Elixir Bar & Grill - El Jefe Chimichanga - Tex-Mex Near Me - Edison, New Jersey

Nice place and the wings were in fact very good. Definitely bar food but the service was great, made us feel right at home and turned the TV to the game as we had wanted within just a couple minutes. They were definitely there to help make you comfortable and get you whatever you wanted. I especially liked the men's room. I think this is the best urinal you will ever find! read more

Elixir Bar & Grill - Tex-Mex Near Me - Edison, New Jersey

If I could give this place zero stars, I would. Walked into the restaurant and it was fairly empty. We were told to seat ourselves and it was poker night so we wandered to the non-poker side. There was no servers, only two bartenders. This is clearly a local spot for drinking. The bartenders were fairly nice but only payed attention to there regulars. After placing our order it took forever to just receive our appetizer which was horrible. Poker night filled up and 3-4 other tables showed up also. The place was packed with a full bar, full poker night and 3-4 new tables. We asked the bartender how much longer for our food. She said, "we make the chimichangas fresh and it would be up soon". I sure hope you make them fresh, was my thought. Come on!! She offered to bring chips and salsa to hold us over. She did just that but charged us for stale chips and bland salsa. Finally our food came. I took one bite and knew right away that something didn't taste right. I was a chef for 8 years and know when something doesn't taste right. For some reason I took another 3 bites, probably because I was hungry. I finally stopped eating it, thank god. I went home and knew I was doomed. I woke up with a ruined stomach and regret going to this place at all. Whatever you do, don't go to this place unless you are hanging out at the bar. read more

Best restaurant in Edison, hands down! Chorizo burger is incredible and garlic fries go perfect with it. Also a reason this place won best wings in Edison...tons of flavor. Service was also fantastic, super friendly and helpful bartender. Will definitely go back read more

I came on a Thursday night with my girlfriend and they had a great karaoke night. This restaurant in my opinion is very competitive to Rosalitas and Jose Tejas. In addition to serving food they have other events throughout the week as well. The food is well priced, delicious, fresh and hot. We both order the fajitas. The drinks are great. I recommend the americano mule and my girlfriend got a margarita. The service was great the waiter was very attentive and welcoming. I highly suggest you check it out the atmosphere is very welcoming and has a more of a modern vibe with out losing its Tex-mex elements. read more

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Stopped here after visiting Cypress Brewery. Service was attentive and friendly. Food was Mexican inspired food. I had the fajita bowl with shrimp. It was tasty and the black beans were very tasty. Also had the drunken camarones as an app and it was slightly spicy and rich, yumm. The beer choices were plentiful. read more

Came here for a business lunch. There was 2 cars in the entire parking lot at 12:15pm. When we walked in only 1 table was being used. 2-3 ppl at bar. The bartender was the waitress also. We had the guac and chips to start. Weirdest guac i ever ate. There was BIG chunks of white onion in the guac?!?!?! whos idea was that? And they serve homemade tortilla chips with the guac. Homemade anything is a nice touch, but these were just too thick and way too much. TOO MUCH chips for the small amount of guac you get. I got the shrimp fajitas, and my lunch partner got the steak fajitas. I had 6pcs of shrimp on my skillet. It was more like a pepper fajita dish. There was so MUCH PEPPERS!!!! They gave me 4 tortillas for my fajitas, but only enough shrimps to use 2 of those breads. The shrimp was good, but kinda bland. The dish needed seasoning. I like that the tortillas came in a tortilla warmer and everyone got their own warmer. Very nice touch. They give you pico de gallo with ranch dressing. LOL wtf The thing that was the worst was how long we had to wait to get our food. It was ridiculously long. We had to get up and ask where our food was. Confusing since they werent busy at all. It was about a $45 lunch. Kinda pricey. Could have ate for half of that with much better food at jose tejas. This place has A LOT of potential. But its not getting it right at the moment. at one point the owner of the place was serving us, very weird and confusing. read more

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Love Elixir! I've been there twice with my girlfriend and had an awesome, attentive bartender. I wish I could remember her name!! (dark hair from Florida, go to her!) both times we went were on a Saturday night and there were max 20 people there, it's chill. The music is pretty good - top 40/hip-hop but it's not a place where I would dance since there's hardly anyone on the dance floor..We just sit at the bar and take shots ;). Also their food is surprisingly amazing! Get the fajitas! read more

Elixir Bar & Grill - shots! - Tex-Mex Near Me - Edison, New Jersey

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Stopped by this evening and this place is great. First off the bathrooms are clean! That's a big deal for someone enjoying their happy hour deals!! Haha. We ordered boneless wings and they were delicious. French fries were also very tasty. Overall would come back. read more

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Place is good for parties, but i personally feel the Bar table should be a little bit extended.

Such a great menu. Local crowd. Most AMAZING wings. Go with the Grilled option. Thank you Manny!! read more

Elixir Bar & Grill - Adulting Guava-infused IPA - delicious and refreshing. - Tex-Mex Near Me - Edison, New Jersey

One of my favorite spots in the area ! My fiancé and I met here But the decor is super cute and very vibrant! The food and drinks are great and the service is really good read more

Hands down the best bar food i've ever had and chill spot to watch games *thumbs up* RECOMMENDED APPETIZERS: Chorizo Mac N Cheese, Stuffed mushrooms, Chipotle Corn on the Cob Entrees: Steak Tostadas 4 stars El Toro Loco Burger 3 stars Carne Asada 3.5 stars Shoutout to Kate and Kourtney read more

The enchiladas and bar service were pretty good. I was happy that they offered some vegetarian options. The only thing that really bothered me was the attitude of the servers. We felt very rushed, they rounded on us constantly and at the end instead of asking if we need anything else, want dessert, etc, we were asked "so you want your check now?". It just felt like we were inconveniencing them the whole time. read more

Edited: Honestly, the food was okay. The portions were good - ordered squid and shrimp paella and the skirt steak. The paella was really soupy and flavor was ehh. But unfortunately, the service was worse. The waiter (with the beard) treated us like we didn't really matter throughout the whole night. But what really put the cherry on top was when we were ready to pay. It was our first time there with the yelp "$30 for $50". When it was time to pay, I had my phone and yelp on the screen to redeem our coupon, he walked by saying something along the lines of, "you figure it out and I'll come back". I had to call him over right away, "sir, this is on the yelp app". He comes over, glanced at it and goes "this looks weird, find the button". When I eventually did the "mark as used" FOR him, he comes to glance again, tossed my phone back on the table and walked away with the check book. When he came back with the checkbook I even tried to start to small talk; "so how long have you guys been open for?", just a dry "about one year" and ended the conversation. Even when I asked for a recommendation for a drink when we first placed an order, he seemed dissatisfied in having to suggest me a drink. This waiter did not smile at us at all throughout the whole night. He always seemed rushed or "too busy" chit chatting down by the bar. Furthermore, when we got up to leave, he was sweeping by a table away from ours (and he KNEW we were leaving; there were only 3 other tables of couples in that restaurant) but didn't even bother with saying "thank you" or "have a good night". As soon as we got outside and looked back inside through the window, our waiter went straight for the checkbook to check the tip. I am completely unsatisfied with the service, this makes me not want to ever go back. So rude. Customer service is #1. I don't care how good the food may be; bad hospitality always makes food taste worse and ruins the experience. Edited: The owner was caring enough to message with an apology for the bad experience on the same night. We'll have to see if it's worth going back - there's plenty of other places with great food AND service. read more

My sister loves this place. My mom liked it as well. I thought it was ok and my wife was highly disappointed. First of all it is a tex-mex place and you don't get free chips!? You actually have to pay for chips and then once you do even if there is left over guac or salsa no one offered us more chips to help finish it off. The drinks are really good and I liked how the margarita was served in a beaker added to the theme of the place. I got combo fajitas with shrimp and chicken. The shells were still on the shrimp which made it a little awkward to eat. They only gave you 4 corn tortillas and no beans. What type of tex-mex food doesn't give you beans? I had to order them as a side item for an extra $2. My wife got the Pollo Al Ajillo it was so salty that she couldn't finish it. My sister got the Carne Asada which she said was delicious but I found it weird that it was served with mashed potatoes and spinach. It was also very loud in there it was very hard to hear each other even with just being 2 people between us. It is a nice looking place but very echo-y. My sister wants to go back her for her birthday this coming May. I guess I will return but I will try a burger rather than Tex-Mex. I'd rather go to Jose Tejas and wait over an hour for a table for that. read more

Fantastic new place. The food was amazing! Fresh salsa and guacamole. Pork Cremoso was delicious! Churros with ice cream not to be missed!

Place was dead on Saturday night. Drinks r ok, beer selection was decent but food was crap. Ordered the burger n chorizo burger and it was below average. Will prolly won't go back for food. read more

This is my first time at Elixir and it was pretty good. We were seated immediately and the waitress was nice and attentive. The food was excellent.(I had the steak fajitas) The only complaint I would have is the music was pretty loud, which made conversation a bit difficult. It seems that Elixir is good for small groups, guys/girls night out, and family night. The place could be a bit cleaner, but that could be because it was a little busy. I would definitely go back there and try out the other items on the menu. Hope this is helpful. read more

Weird weird weird place, weird vibe, there are several gambling tables, people eat and play cards there. Food is good, but I won't come back. In all, it was a weird place. read more

Dear Elixir Bar and Grill Last week my wife and I enjoyed having dinner with you. I appreciated the assistance and advice of your server. Your employees are well trained and courteous. The food was great and we look forward to returning. As a community minded businessperson, I have a commitment to patronize local businesses. Consumers in Central Jersey appreciate local business people, such as you, who devote substantial effort to customer satisfaction. We appreciate your willingness to provide excellent service at a cost-effective price. I would highly recommend you to my clients and business friends. Keep up the good work. If I can ever be of help to your business as it grows, please call me. We are always available to provide legal services to assist the needs of expanding stores, restaurants and businesses in Central New Jersey. Very truly yours, KENNETH A. VERCAMMEN ATTORNEY AT LAW 2053 Woodbridge Ave. Edison, NJ 08817 (Phone) 732-572-0500 read more

Great food. Friendly servers. Drinks were on point, not watered down or too sugary. Live music on weekends, and a jukebox set up with a good selection on week nights. Atmosphere is very chill. Overall, a reliable place to have a good time in Edison, NJ. read more

Cute spot! Nice decor. I ordered the special sizzling chicken. My friend had the veggie burger both seemed pretty good. I'm not from the Edison area but if I was I would consider coming here again! :) read more

Elixir Bar & Grill - Sizzling chicken - Tex-Mex Near Me - Edison, New Jersey

Personally, this place exceeded my expectations. Maybe it's because I've grown so accustomed to the Manhattan and Queens scene or maybe because I'm starting to forget my Jersey roots; either way, this is a place I would absolutely come again. Initially I assumed this place was a dive bar, but in terms of the actual definition of dive bar, nope, didn't fit the criteria. The bar is the first thing you see when you walk in which a good thing. Off to the side there is some seating in an open room which looks like it would be awesome for a party. TVs were nothing outstanding, but we enjoyed watching a game here. The food was good, we had wings, a chicken sandwich, and I hate the chili cheeseburger. The chili was very good and I'd order it again on its own. The beers were cheap and OMG not city prices! The server was very nice and had an outgoing personality. The only thing that really kept me from giving this place a 5, the seating is "cold", not as in temperature, but it's not very inviting. read more

This is a wacky and weird place that I found a couple months ago, and it has become my favorite local joint (beating out Destination Dogs in NB, which is still excellent in a very different way). It looks like a cocktail lounge, with a stylish bar and laser LEDs at night. They have a great selection of beers and a variety of cocktails, but the prices for most drinks are like a local drinking hole. And there is a party room that you can apparently just reserve for free with a bunch of friends (though I haven't done it). The restaurant side just looks like a restaurant. Not a sports bar, not a grill, and not a cheesy tex-mex place. And on that - this place is Tex-Mex like a diner is a Greek restaurant. Sure, there are a whole lot of TexMex dishes, and some straight up Mexican dishes, but they also have burgers and Bavarian pretzels and salads and hot wings. And the dinners that we have had so far (in a handful of sittings) has been excellent. You really need to see the crazy awesome that is Elixir to understand it. read more

Went here with my boyfriend to watch a game. Good prices-- it's a nice place to get a casual drink with an atmosphere that is a step up from a corner bar. For nights where I don't feel like battling for a parking spot in New Brunswick, this is a great alternative. read more

Elixir Bar & Grill - Tex-Mex Near Me - Edison, New Jersey

Wow! The service is impeccable! Thank you Carmela for taking such great care of us out-of-towners! Extremely friendly bar staff that actually took the time out to talk to you, truly heartwarming. If I was a local, this would be my neighborhood bar. Delicious food, yummy drinks and amazing hospitality! Thanks again so much! read more

So me and the wife came back to elixir for lunch. Now after the grand opening, some restaurants dip in service or food quality. That was not the case here. Place is still nice, bathrooms are clean, atmosphere is friendly and not rushed. My wife this time had the drunken milenessa, which is again delicious. I ordered the chorizo burger with the garlic fries. Chorizo burger was good, but I feel that the garlic fries were the s#%t!! This was the first time I got garlic fries this good. Crispy, garlicky, delicious. The service was great. Considering there was the manager who was acting as waiter, host, and bus boy. Still did not have to wait for service. The bathroom also got the wife's approval of cleanliness, and that's saying a lot. Safe to say that elixir should be sticking around cause of the great food and great service. read more

I'm glad we found this place (by accident). We drive by here a million times but never noticed it. A groupon-type deal led us to here. They have ample outdoor dining if that's your thing. The inside is a roomy standard bar & grill setup. The staff was friendly and attentive. The menu selection was straight forward with a interesting mix of American and Tex-Mex. We didn't realize that Thursdays were bingo nights. We ended up staying a bit longer than we had planned because we had so much fun. The food was good and the crowd was pleasant. Elixir may end up on our regular rotations. read more

Great place to watch a UFC fight as long as you stick to drinks only. The food is horrible!

Its a nice place. Liked the drinks. Full points for the long island ice tea I had. Appetizers are good too! Highly recommended! read more

Elixir Bar & Grill - Tex-Mex Near Me - Edison, New Jersey

More like 3.5 stars. Came here as we got a coupon in the clipper paper. The good: Wings wings wings!! Seriously some of the best mild wings I've had. Big and juicy with a great sauce that isn't too spicy but still gives a kick. Service quick. Food came out hot and fresh. The bad: Salsa and chips were plentiful in serving size, but the salsa tasted like it was blended up from a jar. We came on a Tuesday and had $5 for 2 tacos/tostadas. They were pretty big for the price. Problem was they were bland as all heck. No flavor in the ground beef or chicken. It seems they pile on the crema, pico, and beans to try and mask the fact that the meats have no flavor. Even some salt and pepper while cooking would have made a bit of difference. Had the fried ice cream. I lThe batter was too thick and doughy. It was covered in something before it was battered which was actually really tasty but I had to get through the tempura to taste it. The cinnamon and sugar dusted tortilla chips weren't needed and tasted off. Waiter was a nice dude. Weird though that he was super attentive in the beginning but a little hard to flag down at the end. All in all, we would totally come back for the wings and plan to, but will probably stay clear of other menu items unless we hear they improved. read more

I hosted a private event here and it was one of the best experiences I've had working with a local restaurant. The owner Manny went above and beyond to accommodate us and it was such a pleasure working with their staff. They really took care of our guests and made us feel like valued customers. The food was also really good! Theyre private room is so fantastic and comfortable fit our party of 40 and the servers were so attentive. Overall would love to have our big events here all the time. read more