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    La Cabaña Restaurant

    4.2 (137 reviews)
    ModerateMexican
    Closed 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Sangria
    Lauren A.

    Authentic Mexican restaurant. Very tasty, friendly staff, noise level was moderate. Family friendly atmosphere. Margarita was good, sangria was good. Tacos were really good! The tostados were good but too many chips for me. If you're in. Elizabeth definitely check it out

    This place is a true gem! We accidentally found it on our way to PA and it exceeded all our expectations. We are huge fans of Mexican food and culture, traveled to Mexico multiple times, and this restaurant is the most authentic one we've found around here. The food was fresh and absolutely delicious with great service and decor to die for. It's like you are instantly getting teleported to Mexico the minute you step inside :) Fantastic experience all around, highly recommend!

    Super fresh pico de gallo, spicy red salsa and limes
    Emilee S.

    A truly wonderful authentic Mexican restaurant. Food is super fresh and salsas are flavorful. The horchata may have been made from scratch but I didn't ask, either way it was great! My husband and I loved eating here and this has been the most authentic Mexican I have discovered since moving to the east coast four years ago. Hands down, a solid great restaurant.

    Beef taco
    Shu Jin S.

    Some seriously authentic Mexican food that we stumbled upon, en route to Asbury Park. I opted for the barbacoa tacos (YUM) and the salsa that's on the table is pretty spectacular (we ended up putting it on everything). My partner and I shared the chilaqiles (solid), though his enchilada had the oddest sauce on it. Service is great, food is served fast and I loved the decor on the inside. If we happen to be in the area again, I'd want to try their horchata, which it seems everyone was ordering (except for us, alas, lol).

    Maria V.

    I came here recently and I Mom surprised that I didn't review it because I used to come her me many years ago when I used to be in the area more often I love what they have done with the place . The inside is painted and decorated with lively colors . It did not used to look like that like 7 years ago! But I used to pick up food there all the time and it was always really good This place is real Mexican food! Not processed or anything like that! My go to has always been the chicken enchiladas with green sauce! Comes with 3 enchiladas , rice and real refried beans! Yum. Very filing . They give you salsa , diced onions and jalapeños and also lime on the side! Perfect! Parking is street - metered and usually hard to find especially at night . Area can be sketchy at times around Elizabeth ave. If I'm in the area I will definitely stop by again! If you want Mexican and are in the area- come here !

    Chicken Enchiladas, no rice double beans
    Allie A.

    *Somewhere in between 3 and 4 stars* Definitely authentic Mexican, no Tex-Mex here so if you're expecting that you'll be disappointed. Got some guac to start and it was good, some people at my table thought it needed salt but I liked it the way it was. To drink, I got a margarita on the rocks- tasted a bit low quality but nothing terrible. I got chicken enchiladas for my entree with no rice, double refried beans. The red sauce was like nothing I ever tasted before- it was very sweet and had some spices I didn't recognize for an enchilada sauce, but I thought it was decent. The refried beans had great flavor and were pretty thick which I appreciated because I hate watery beans! I normally always get dessert but for some reason I didn't so can't comment on that, but the Tres Leches looked good. Our server was nice, but service was slow. It's a small place and parking can be difficult (street parking only, no lot.) There's no signs indicating this but meters are free after 6 PM. Don't pay 25 cents per 10 minutes for nothing like I did :) Overall, I'd recommend it for authentic Mexican if you're in the area but I wouldn't go out of my way to come back!

    Angel S.

    If you're ever tired of the manic shopping at Jersey Garden, and don't want food court food, try this place out. The authentic limited menu here is amazing. From the home made guacamole to the beef tacos, the chicken tropical all tasty and super fresh. We walked and felt like the only nine regulars. We were quickly greeted and welcomed. The staff is attentive and super nice. The decor is true Méjico and festive. Don't miss it.

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    Juan C.

    Good taco place in Elizabeth, New Jersey. It's one of the best kept secret in Elizabeth. We ordered some pork tacos and another appetizer. It was well worth the food. This is a nice affordable and great tasting place. We also had the desert which was great as well. I wouldn't consider this place fancy but more casual (see photos)

    Margarita, ceviche, guacamole
    Marta F.

    We had a good time here, ceviche with shrimp and octopus was amazing. We shared a variety of items on the menu everything was good.

    House margarita
    Danielle V.

    This restaurant was such a good spot to get good Mexican food with drinks and a nice atmosphere! It was pretty busy on a Saturday night, but we lucked out and didn't have to wait for a table (around 6:30pm). Started off with nachos and some barbacoa tacos- all of it was really tasty- the nachos were simple but super cheesy which I love. My house margarita hit the spot and was well made. I went with the chicken enchiladas for my meal and loved it. The salsa verde was delicious and it was nice, hefty portion of the enchiladas with rice and beans. We shared a piece of flan for dessert which was also really good. This is a great authentic restaurant, friendly staff, good prices overall just a really fun time. I would definitely go back!

    Surprisingly authentic Mexican in Jersey
    Sean M.

    Note: I did not expect to find an authentic Mexican restaurant in NJ! Being from California, having been to countless Mexican restaurants, and Mexican families' homes, plus having worked in a taqueria in high school, I know Mexican food. We were WAY early for our flight from Newark back to SF. We were hungry but the last thing I wanted was airport food. So, we took a quick $10 Lyft to this little gem. I really questioned the validity of authentic Mexican food in NJ, so I did not have high expectations. As soon as I walked in, I knew it was legit. The decor is warm, inviting, friendly, and home feeling. It was like stepping into a high end taqueria in my home city. The food was so good. Filling plates, bold flavors. The menu is legit, you have all the staple classics you could want and more. The service was friendly and fast. Our waiter had a Mexican eagle tattoo so you know they're not BS'ing. ;-) As mentioned, the inside decor has a charm. The colors, the tables, the chairs, the art. All created a wonderful ambiance. It is spacious with plenty of room for small to larger groups. There is even a little divide which makes one of the rooms even more private feeling. If I lived in the area, I'd certainly come back. I recommend anyone in the area to check it out. And if you're stuck at Newark airport, don't settle, take a short ride over, you won't be disappointed.

    Appetizers- guacamole tacos and condiments of hot sauce and pico de gallo.
    Benny.mimi M.

    Great authentic Mexican food!!! The decor super cute and cozy gave it that cantina vibe!

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    service was good food not so much i got the enchiladas and the were the worst i've ever had

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    Las mejores enchiladas verdes que eh probado en mi vida Beef Enchiladas muy buen restaurante

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    Shoutout to Karen at El Nacho for making my sister-in-law's birthday so special…read more From the moment we walked in, she went above and beyond to celebrate--bringing such great energy, making us feel so welcomed, and really turning a simple dinner into a full-on birthday experience. The extra touches did not go unnoticed, and it honestly made the night. Karen, you're amazing at what you do--thank you for making it so memorable. We'll definitely be back!

    The restaurant itself is such a vibe. I love the vibrant colors of the restaurant. The food was…read morereally good and the presentation was great. Our server was very pleasant, but unfortunately didn't speak English at all so when my friend asked to pack up her food, they got rid of it instead. They gave back the charge receipt, but without the credit card and it took forever to get them back to the table. Overall, I liked it, but the end of our experience was not great. Quick update: my friend reached out to the manager because after throwing her away the offered to make her another but only sent her home with 2 ribs and the peppers without the chorizo that she didn't even touch our the veggies and plantains. We were stupid for not checking first for sure. She ate two of the three ribs so I don't even know where they got the second rib that they gave her. I'm assuming they remade them. The manager asked that she text instead because he didn't speak English and wanted to be able to use Google translate I'm bilingual so I understand the struggle, but not being able to speak to anyone including the manager in english is completely unacceptable, in my opinion. I really love this place and will always support local Businesses but after bringing in new patrons and having this experience I would not put my name on a recommendation for them again.

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    We visited Spicy Burrito on a Saturday night and had a really good experience…read more It's a great place if you want to eat well, enjoy cocktails, and stay out without having to go to a club. For drinks, we ordered the Don Chente and the Tour of Mexico, both were very good and perfect to start the night. We shared a few dishes, including the guacamole with chicharrón and fried sweet plantains, birria tacos, and the corn desgranado with bacon and chicken -- everything tasted great. My favorite dish by far was the BBQ rib bao buns. So good and definitely something you should try if you come here. The vibe gets better as the night goes on, and with live DJs on the weekends, it's an ideal spot for a birthday celebration or a night out. I'd definitely come back.

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