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    Habanero

    4.6 (68 reviews)
    InexpensiveMexican, Tex-Mex
    Open 10:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    Casual
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Guacamole and Pico De Gallo
    Nicole G.

    Went to pick up some nachos on Friday night. Those Clifton streets are dark but the smile that greeted me was bright. The young lady that took my order was very patient. I needed my nacho toppings in separate containers. Guacamole was good but the veggie chili was very good. The chips had alot of salt I didn't mind, it helped from eating all of them in one night. The portions are good size. Chips, guacamole, pico de gallo, veggie chili and jalapeños $16.21 Cheese and sour cream are available but not my liking.

    Chicken Tex-Mex Tacos
    Maleeha M.

    I stumbled on this place with my girls this afternoon and we couldn't be happier. Such a low key spot we love it. It's small and you order in the front. We got the nachos, chicken tacos Mexican style, shrimp tacos and veggie tacos. The portions were big and the price was reasonable. We will definitely return.

    Yummy Grilled Chicken Wrap with homemade chips!
    Diane C.

    I was in the mood for Mexican food a while back. Habanero had mostly all very good reviews. Best of all, they delivered in my area. So far, I've had the following: *Grilled Chicken Wrap w/ homemade chips-$9.95 *Shrimp Bacon Avocado Wrap-$10.95 +Grilled Shrimp Avocado Salad-$13.75. Includes "8" yummy grilled shrimp! Every dish was delicious! I can't wait to try some other items soon. All food portions are very plentiful. Their homemade chips are amazing. Prices are reasonable. Their delivery is always earlier then stated on the order. There is a $2.00 delivery fee. Definitely check out Habanero for delicious Mexican Food!!!

    Milanesa De Res Torta
    Ana R.

    This was my first time trying Habanero, but I'd like to come back to try out more items from their menu. Overall, the food is decent. I had Camarones a la diabla, which lived up to its name in terms of spicy-ness, and flavor. I think I could've done without the rice & beans, or possibly switch for something else? I also tried their guacamole which is fresh, although I would've liked more use of cilantro & onions. They also have traditional Mexican juices like horchata, jamaica, and tamarindo. It is a very small restaurant, with about 3-4 tables so I wouldn't recommend coming here with a large group. It's a good place for a quick bite. I look forward to trying the rest of their plates!

    BEYOND MEAT BURRITO
    Mitesh J.

    A small Mexican restaurant that I never knew existed in Passaic. The menu is enormous and the portion sizes are large. I ordered the Beyond Meat Burrito and French fries. The Beyond Meat Burrito comes in an 12 inch tortilla filled with a picadillo stye Beyond Meat, black beans, seasoned rice, and Monterey Jack Cheese with a side of salsa and sour cream. The Beyond Meat was flavored perfectly and tasted super delicious; tasted exactly like seasoned meat. The French fries were straight from the fryer, crispy and airy from the inside.

    Shrimp and avocado salad
    Kristina S.

    Habanero Restaurant is excellent. Perfect for lunch. It's small but not too small. There is ample seating and it's very clean. The prices are very fair. Not too expensive but not cheap either. The food is very good. I've tried a few things on the menu and my favorite is the shrimp avocado salad. The mustard vinegarette is house made and it's the perfect dressing for this salad. The staff is nice and friendly. Also, the delivery is good, about average in quickness.

    Chicken and lettuce "tacos"
    Michele S.

    Absolutely awful. My chicken tacos came with flavorless, room temperature chicken and ice cold lettuce. Nothing else beyond the minuscule sides of sour cream and flavorless pico de gallo. I requested cheese, but I was ignored. There was so much lettuce shoved into the "tacos" that the inexplicable outer hard shells were shattered. The beans were flavorless. The rice was okay, I guess, but also overwhelmingly bland. So, if you're into paying $10.50 for two flavorless chicken and lettuce "tacos", this is the place for you! Everyone else would be better off going anywhere but here. Edit: Unsure how to reply to the comment on my review, but this is not Tex Mex. It's like someone heard about Tex Mex and made an attempt at cooking it without ever actually having tasted it. Upon further examination, I did find a sad, cold blob of melted cheese under my chicken. I've updated with another picture to reflect that.

    Law & Order!
    Mich K.

    Of course, all I feel like saying is Yum, good stuff. But alas, Yelp wants more so: The food was great! First time I ever went- I don't live around here, just house sitting and was scrolling through Yelp. I wanted "Mexican near by". I got lucky because this place is wonderful. Clean space with a modern feel. The staff was very friendly. I got a chicken burrito (huge) and chips and salsa. The burrito was so fresh. The chicken was fresh, tasty and plentiful. Great chips and salsa. While waiting for my to go order I used the bathroom and it was clean!Great place- you're lucky to have it in your neighborhood.

    Grilled Flank Steak Burrito
    Carlos V.

    Solid spot. Clean and looks nice inside. I ordered the flank steak burrito and it was 4/5. Good portion and made fresh. I needed the hot sauce to enhance the flavor a bit. The steak in my opinion could've been seasoned just a little better or longer but I enjoyed it. I'll definitely come back

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    Tacos are the best !!!Great portions and chicken was cooked to perfection !! Side of rice and beans were a perfect addition

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    the food from this establishment was so deliciousness and amazingness i WILL be returning :D + very nice service

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    always quick with tasty and fresh food. plus the staff is always friendly. Definitely a staple in our household.

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    Great service and food is awesome I will be going to get my food the grill is so good with sauce and ship

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    Bitol Mexican Kitchen & Handcrafted Cantina

    3.9(236 reviews)
    1.4 mi
    $$$

    Fantastic experience for Friday happy hour. My friend and I arrived at 4:30 and were asked if we…read morewanted to take advantage of HH at the bar or one of their two high tops. We enjoyed the $9 margaritas - mango, guava and passion fruit were all absolutely delicious, my favorite being the mango. We ordered small plates to share off of both the HH & regular menu, everything was fresh and tasty. Our server was very attentive and offered great suggestions. He said the Mac & cheese was a "must order" and I honestly agree! He also said we could order the "elote loco" off the cob and that was another favorite as well. We enjoyed our time here and would definitely come back for their amazing happy hour!

    I want to like this place, but I've been here twice now and it just misses the mark and is so far…read morefrom being authentic. For starters, we had guacamole and chicken flautas. The guacamole didn't taste fresh at all and the chicken in the flautas had no flavor. For dinner, I had the enchiladas suizas. The chicken was the same chicken used in the flautas aka flavorless and the tomatillo "salsa" did not taste like salsa at all. It actually tasted more like the "avocado mousse" that the flautas were drenched in. My husband had the carnitas michoacan and he said they were just okay/super greasy/wouldn't get them again. Both our meals were supposed to come with rice and beans, but they only bought one side for us to share. When I looked around the restaurant, it seemed like they only bring one side per table regardless of party size. This to me is a rip off especially since this place is pricey. My 2 year old was also with us and we got him chicken fingers and fries from their very limited kids options. When I asked if he can have rice and beans instead of fries, they said no. You're a Mexican restaurant - maybe put a taco option with rice and beans on the kids menu. For dessert, we got tres leches- it was fine. The only other things ordered were a cocktail and a beer. We waited SOOOO long to get the bill and even longer for someone to come back to take our payment. With tip included- our total was about $180. That is very steep for the quality and quantity of food. Sadly, I don't think we will return.

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    Mariachi Grill - Churros

    Mariachi Grill

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    From its pre-Columbian origins to its merger with Spanish and other culinary traditions, Mexican…read morecuisine has a fascinating history and a unique flavor configuration that sets it apart from other cuisines. They are renowned for their vibrant flavors, bold spices, and diverse dishes catering to all tastes using ingredients such as tomatoes, onions, garlic, and cilantro. Authentic Mexican food is more than tacos and salsa. The Garden State is hailed as one of the most diverse states when it comes to food, hosting some of the best Mexican restaurants on the East Coast. Whether one desires a quick taco or a full-course meal, my friends and I were craving rich and bold tastes from Mexico and decided on this family-owned establishment for an early Cinco de Mayo dinner. The reservation was easily made by calling Mariachi Grill, located on Ridge Road in Lyndhurst. Upon arrival at this popular spot to locals, with its cozy and casual interior decked out in traditional Mexican vibes, we were greeted by the staff and immediately got a table by the entrance, but they also have outdoor dining, weather permitting. The menu selection is much smaller than at other restaurants. We decided on the Cheese Enchiladas, Beef Enchiladas, California Burrito, Beef Burrito, Chicken Fries with Fries, and Shrimp Fajitas. Some meals are accompanied with a small portion of rice and black beans. Complimentary house chips and salsa started our meal. As the restaurant is working on their liquor license, it's BYOB. One can bring your own tequila or wine, and the staff will mix it with their sangria or margarita mixes. We washed our meal down with a pitcher of sangria. The presentation was very good. The food was made incredibly fresh, well seasoned, deliciously tasty, and generous. The price was very reasonable for the area. Our server Lisa with her outgoing personality and her desire to make our visit enjoyable, which we didn't feel rushed. Good experience overall, which we can recommend.

    Great local Mexican food that is BYOb. I Can't believe we waited so long to try it. They have a…read morecovered patio on the side for outdoor seating. The inside is not that big so be sure to go early or call ahead. The food was excellent and portions were a decent size. The meal starts with complimentary chips and salsa. The chicken mole was so good- highly recommended. They can make a burrito into a platter if requested and The churrasco was very tender. We look forward the dining again soon.

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    Tio Taco Tequila Bar - Fried Plantains

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    3.4(160 reviews)
    1.5 mi
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    The server was great she was personable. The restaurant was clean and music was at a moderate…read moretempo. Vibes are there. We ordered Tacos on Tuesday which are 1/2 off. The drinks were mixed really good couldn't taste the alcohol but they crept up on us. Definitely will be back the food was good. I didn't really like the steak taco but the fish hit the spot. The best empanadas I've ever had.

    Some of the verrrrrrry best chain restaurant food we've had in a longgggg, longgggg while…read more With only 4 locations in NJ, I honestly wasn't very familiar with Tio Taco at all. With this area being our go to after a Salvation Army drop off run in Passaic, Tio Taco was next up on our list after we had already hit up a few of the restaurants in the Clifton shopping area. We came by at around 12pm on a wintry Saturday afternoon and there was only one table occupied at the time. When we walked in though, unfortunately we weren't greeted by anyone for a good few minutes, so alarms already were going off in our heads of a potentially bad experience coming up. We ended up walking in on our own and seating ourselves before being greeted. The menu was Mexican-oriented as you can imagine - empanadas, tacos, quesadillas, enchiladas, steak and seafood Mexican-inspired entrees, etc. It wasn't a huge menu, but plenty to still choose from. We started off with the Beef Empanadas, which were FANTASTICCC. There were 3 large pieces in the order, which easssssily could have been an entree. It was some of the best beef empanadas I've had - honestly. Juicy seasoned beef and very good flavor from the sofrito. It came with a side of lettuce and pico de gallo and cheese dipping sauce. Next, the entrees. We ordered from the Kids menu for the kiddos - a Kids Chicken Quesadilla. First, the order was absolutely HUGEEEE! We were so shocked that the serving was so big that we double-checked with the waiter that it wasn't 2 orders. This was one of the largest kids meals items I had ever seen. There were 6 cut up pieces of the quesadilla, which was generously filled with lots of chicken and melted cheese. There was also a side of deliciously super crispy fries. I had 1 piece of the quesadilla and it stunned me that it was soooo gooood and the entire order probably would have filled me up with ease. My better half ordered the Churrasco Skirt Steak and I had the Short Rib Enchiladas. BOTH were ridiculously superb. The skirt steak was tender, juicy, flavorful and the chimichurri sauce was perfect. One of the better "non-fancy restaurant" steaks that we've had. As for the enchiladas, absolutely delicious! The short rib was soooo juicy and flavorful. Both entrees came with a side of rice and beans. The rice was a bit on the hard side, but I mixed mine with the beans, which made it better. We've been to our fair share of restaurants and, especially chain restaurants, and this was one of the best experiences, service wise and food wise, that we've had. It didn't get off to the best start having to wait a few minutes to be greeted, but our waiter was very friendly, accommodating with our requests for non-glass plates and plastic forks and even brought over extra ketchup and napkins without us asking. He came by to check on us every once in a while as well. And, yes, initially I was brought the wrong order of enchiladas, but they fixed that up asap with a brand new order for me. In closing, I'll say that when we visit chain restaurants these days, most of the food is decent and satisfies our hunger, but nothing very memorable ... the food here was absolutely MEMORABLE and we'll definitely be back.

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    Clifton City Tavern Mexican Cantina - 3Leches

    Clifton City Tavern Mexican Cantina

    3.7(458 reviews)
    0.1 mi
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    Got food to go, and it was prepare quickly and nicely separated out for ease of travel and then…read morelater assembly. I got the enchiladas, which were very cheesy and full of steak and accompanied by a good portion of pico de gallo, guacamole, and sour cream for preferred portioning. The meal also came with rice and beans which were nice and definitely served to round out the meal. I also got a side of maduros, which was a hearty portion, but they were a bit softer and less crispy on the outside than I like. They were still nice and sweet as a good side/dessert option. Food was good to go, look forward to having it on site next time.

    I recently visited this restaurant for the first time on the recommendation from friends, who…read moreadvised going only when the establishment is not busy. According to them, service tends to decline under pressure--particularly because the bartender is often pulled away to assist in the kitchen, and the manager doesn't seem to read the room effectively when additional support is clearly needed. Upon arrival, the restaurant was fairly quiet, with only one other table occupied. Despite this, our experience felt disorganized from the start. Our waitress was kind, but there was a noticeable language barrier that made it difficult to ask questions or receive drink and food recommendations. My impression was that maybe she was new? The manager watched her talk with us, but didn't step in when we couldn't all communicate effectively. This was the first and last time we ever saw our waitress. The bartender took over the dining room from there. One point of confusion was the absence of chips and salsa at our table. At most Mexican restaurants, this is typically a complimentary starter. We weren't served any, but later observed other tables receiving them. It appeared that chips and salsa may need to be ordered separately, but there was no clear indication of this on the menu or from the staff. On a positive note, the food arrived quickly and was served hot. The enchiladas were well-presented and came with a generous selection of sides including pico de gallo, guacamole, and sour cream (all included, no extra charge). The green sauce was flavorful with a good level of spice--definitely a highlight. The margarita, however, was underwhelming. It was served in a large cup, which was promising at first glance, but it tasted heavily diluted and juice-forward--more style than substance. We ordered churros for dessert, which turned into a frustrating experience. After waiting an hour (we could NOT get the manager or the bartenders attention sooner because they were hectically running around) we finally were able to request an update from the manager. The manager then brought out the dessert with an apology. We were told they'd be on the house from the manager themselves, due to the delay, but the final bill still included the charge hand-delivered by the manager. Clear lack of attention to detail. Throughout our visit, the restaurant only had five tables occupied, yet the overall atmosphere felt chaotic and poorly managed. If service becomes this scattered during a slow night, it's difficult to imagine how they might handle a larger group or busy service. On a more positive note, the decor was beautiful and thoughtfully curated, giving the space a warm and inviting ambiance. One final note: the restaurant appears to operate under two different names, which caused confusion when searching for directions. It's unclear why this is the case, and it made it difficult to confirm if we were arriving at the correct location. In summary, while there were some highlights in terms of food and ambiance, the service and organization left much to be desired. I'm open to giving the restaurant another try, but only under the right circumstances.

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