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La Chula

4.1 (79 reviews)
Open 1:00 pm - 12:00 am (Next day)
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Elotes De La Esquina
Sheila S.

Shopping for Black Friday and got a bit hungry. Decided to try this place La Chula. Loved the name since my sister used to call me that. Anywho I was led astray. From the greeting from Daniela to the drink and food plus the music playing in the background it did not disappoint. I'm looking forward to bringing friends and family. If you're in the neighborhood sincerely think you should try.

Cynthia A.

A great Tex-Mex place in the heart of downtown Rahway. Biggest con is the parking situation. We walked in as a group of 4 and were seated immediately. The drinks were strong and delicious ( we collectively got the green& blue sangrias, chihuahua ( made with aguardiente)). We got the birria tacos and they were delicious. The presentation with the dry ice was also very festive. The birria burger was also good and filling. The chicken nachos were also just as filling and great for sharing. For dessert, we ordered the churros and was also impressed by the presentation. They were also nice and warm and the vanilla ice cream and sauces were yummy.

Frozen margaritas!! Yum
Camille G.

Great place with great food. Stopped in to pregame Cinco de Mayo. We were seated immediately. It was a few minutes left for happy hour menu. We ordered kiwi and pineapple frozen margaritas. We were expecting a slushy. We got an amazing cocktail. So we ordered another one!its definitely a must try!! Chicken nachos and guacamole with nachos. Both were very good! We will come back for dinner. Great place o love the welcoming feel.

Isla Mujeres
Adrienne M.

I absolutely loved La Chula. The restaurant is fun and vibrant with food/drinks to match! My friend suggested this spot for our double date and it lived up to everything she said it was. We ordered a bunch of different menu items: Food: - Queso Fundido - Guac - Salmon Tropical - Chicken Quesadilla - Steak Tacos Drinks: - Isla Mujeres - La Jefa Margarita - Tequila shots Food came out quick and it was delicious! If you order guac, you HAVE to get it with tropical style (w/ mango). It adds a sweet touch to it. For the queso fundido, we were able to order it without chorizo as they have a mushroom option as well or you can order it plain. I really enjoyed the salmon tropical, especially with the chunks of mango paired with white rice. Their drink presentation was on point even down to the shots. My drink was the La Jefa marg and added guava with my first drink and strawberry for the second. Very tasty! Service was fairly quick as we didn't find ourselves waiting too long for our waiter. All in all, La Chula is a great for date nights, girls nights and friend meet ups. The restaurant is lively and they play music which isn't super loud so you can still have conversations. Total bill for 4 was $281.64 cash and $292.29 for card (CC fee is 3.99% which was $10.64. Will definitely be back!

Birria Burger
Mykhalo P.

The birria tacos and the burgers are amazing. Perfect for either a date night or a night out with friends. Ambiance is slightly loud and colorful - but that's the point! You're getting a "party" vibe. Service is great.

Chicken taco, elotes, rice beans
Latoya L.

I give this place a 3.5. I came here on a Tuesday for taco Tuesday's and karaoke night. I came around 7pm but I guess that was too early for karaoke because it didnt start until about 9pm. The place is extremely small, but they do have an outdoor patio. I came with my sister and we asked about the taco Tuesday specials. They told us basically all the taco selections are half off. The menu was on tablets as well. So we ordered the chicken tacos with flour tortillas, rice, beans, eleotes, and chips with salsa. I also got a virgin passion fruit mojito and my sister got the lemondae. Both drinks were extremely sour. I had to dilute it with water but it was still good. The food cane out about 10 min later and the presentation was night with the smoke from the dry ice. The chicken tacos where ok, the rice was ok, the beans were bland beyond belief, and we didnt care for the salsa choices. The elotes was really good as well but had a chipotle type mayo. All in all, I would definatly come back. The bill was $50 and the most expensive thing was the corn which was $10. I would definatly come later because i was looking forward to kareoke but came too early. P.S- parking will be a hassle but I found one right in front

Margarita
Isabel A.

Came here on a Friday night excited for some good Mexican food and fun vibes. The porch setup with a live DJ was a nice touch, though the music transitions were a bit choppy. I ordered a passion fruit margarita--$12 for a super small drink in a plastic cup felt underwhelming. The birria tostadas sounded promising but ended up dry and not as flavorful as expected. I probably will not be back.

Desiree F.

One of my girlfriends and I got together for dinner and a drink. When I arrived I found parking on the street. I walked in and found my friend. The restaurant is super cute. We were served by Johnathan, and he was good. They had taco Tuesday with half off tacos and $8 frozen margaritas. I started with the frozen margarita, and I didn't care for it. I got the red sangria instead, and it was delicious! I also got the shrimp tacos, and they were good but needed more shrimp! My friend liked her tacos as well! This particular night, they had karaoke, and I sang my heart away lol. The bill was affordable and I had a fun night!

Taquitos de pollo
Yesenia R.

Visited for a girl's night out and was blown away by the amazing staff and food. We were a party of 7 and they were trying to sit us inside in a table for 6, but after we requested if we could sit outside we were pleasantly surprised by the beautiful decor and the amazing waiter. To start we ordered the guacamole with mango, the queso with chorizo, street corn, taquitos with chicken, nachos and Bombones de jalapenos. All were delicious and served in beautiful and unique way. Drinks were all also beautiful and delicious. For the entree I has the birria tocos with a side of cilantro-lime rice. I am usually disappointed with birria tacos, but theirs were delicious. For dessert I ordered the churros and they came with vanilla ice cream and fudge. Just perfect to end a perfect night. Please give them a try!

Stephanie C.

I stopped by La Chula for lunch with a friend. It was a Saturday afternoon and we were seated right away. The restaurant is small. It was very nicely decorated and the music that was playing was a vibe! We shared the quesabirria and al pastor tacos. The presentation was very nice and IG worthy. I loved the quesabirria, the flavors were great. The broth it came with was very good. The al pastor tacos were okay, they tasted bland. I would not order them again. I also enjoyed the red and green sauces they provided. The drinks were really good and well made. I had the passion fruit margarita and it was delicious! The service was good, our server was friendly and attentive. I would come here again but skip the tacos.

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Rose C.

Came to La Chula on a Sunday afternoon with friends. We were seated immediately by the hostess. The entire restaurant was decorated for Christmas which felt festive. We started with the chihuahua cocktail which was aesthetically cute and actually tasted good. I got the birria tacos which were delicious. I love how crisp the taco shell was while the meat was very tender. I also got the blue sangria which was in a huge wine glass and they filled it almost to the brim. The bartender was definitely heavy handed with that drink. We also got the nachos with chicken (not pictured) which was like a mountain of food. Three of us were able to split it. For dessert, we had churros and ice cream which came in this super cute mini ice cream carriage. The staff was super nice. Our table got complimentary shots and we got our picture taken which was featured on their Instagram story. I had a great time. It's a good restaurant for a cute and intimate setting for a small group outing.

Great food. Awesome environment Gabi is a great server. Very friendly and attentive. Get here!! The outside seating is absolutely beautiful, definitely worth a try.

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Marta F.

Came here with friends for a birthday. We parked in the parking deck for only $2! Had too wait a little for a table, this place is pretty small and really decorated cute. Started with a couple of flavored margaritas they were all good.We ordered the flautas and esquites as appetizers. The flautas were really good with a great presentation, the esquites with chorizo were ok. We shared the El Volcajete an La Mexican for dinner, good portions and very flavorful. Our waitress was not very attentive and we had to always look for her at one point it felt like half hour passed without seeing her. This place is way to small to get lost. On the other hand the busboy was great! Another downfall is they add the gratuity to the bill and we were a group of three. Was very disappointed because even though the food was good but service wasn't. I gave this place 4 stars only because the food was good and the busboy was outstanding! Not sure if I would come back.

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Food was delicious ! Loved the atmosphere great service I recommend this place small but mighty and the presentation of the food is amazing

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Highly recommend La Chula. Amazing food , great music and our server Gabby was very accommodating!

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The Irving Inn Social

The Irving Inn Social

4.3
(404 reviews)
0.1 mi
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1st time in Rahway and we stayed at the Watt Hotel it was late and we wanted a burger... this place…read morewas in literally a few doors down so we decided to stop by. For starters we had the shrimp tacos!!! $17 for 2 but worth every penny! And they were by far The best I've ever had!! Very fresh toppings and perfectly seasoned. And I loved the green sauce they topped it with. For dinner my husband and I split the $19 classic burger and substituted the fries for a Caesar salad. We also subbed the cheddar cheese for the smoked Gouda and omg chefs kiss!! Ordered it medium and It was cooked perfectly! For drinks we had a coke soda $3.50 and an uptown girl (lychee martini) $14 Both were good. The servers were really nice. The vibe was laid back. The volume of the music was perfect. The bathrooms were really clean. If ever in the area again I'd definitely come back!

I went to The Irving Social on April 7, 2026, and it definitely didn't disappoint--this wasn't my…read morefirst visit, and it continues to be a favorite! I love their Caesar salad--it's consistently delicious and one of the main reasons I keep coming back. The service is always awesome, and the staff makes the experience even better. The ambiance of the place is also a big plus--great vibes all around, whether you're catching up with friends or just stopping by to unwind. It's a perfect spot for a quick happy hour. On top of that, I find their prices to be very fair for the quality you get. Overall, I would absolutely recommend, this place is a solid go-to and you won't be disappointed!

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Grilled salmon with brocollini and apple purée with a side of greens.
Grilled salmon with brocollini and apple purée with a side of greens.
Jambalaya (risotto based... hand to Bible this is so flipping good!)

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Black Sheep Bar And Provisions

Black Sheep Bar And Provisions

4.4
(81 reviews)
4.3 mi

LOVE the vibe here. It's cozy but upscale. The lighting is perfect, and the happy hour even…read morebetter. I'm commenting solely on our happy hour experience. My colleagues got the lobster roll + champagne and I got the "sliders" with a side of truffle fries. They had happy hour prices for drinks as well, so we got a few glasses of wine and cocktails. The happy hour prices are a great deal. Especially the lobster roll + champagne!! Service is very quick. The staff attentive despite the crowd. The sliders were the biggest (pleasant) surprise. They were HUGE. Almost the size a full size burger. One of the owners stopped by and laughed that it was the only size buns they had --- but it's seriously such a great + tasty deal! Honestly would come back for these happy hour sliders alone! Overall we had a great time here. Haven't tried any of their main dishes, but judging from happy hour alone, this place is one to return to.

1st time here as 'Black Sheep,' I used to come here routinely when it was 'Rosie's.' Small to…read moremedium venue with an upscale feeling vibe, but you can still be casual here and not feel judged. No parking out front, parking around back and a cut through to the front. Service was friendly and at a good pace. We had the Lobster Roll & Butcher's Cut Grilled Cheese, which the cheese changes periodically so ask before ordering. We also upgraded the frittes to the Rosemary which comes with rosemary on it & a garlic aioli dipping sauce. Everything was amazing! Mad it took me so long to come back. We also had the Mai Tai, so good we ordered 2 each. Worth the stop!! Grades: Lobster Roll: A Butcher's Cut Grilled Cheese: A+ Rosemary Frittes: A

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Beef cheek
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Fork

4.0
(41 reviews)
0.0 mi

I really wanted to give this place a try, but I left pretty disappointed. Not only was it…read moreexpensive, but the food just didn't deliver. I started with a drink that was just okay, nothing special, but not terrible either. For an appetizer, we ordered the octopus, and unfortunately it was not good. The sauce didn't taste great, and the octopus itself didn't taste great either , which already set the tone for what I was about to have next. For my entrée, I had the Dijon salmon (not pictured), and it was honestly so bad. It had a very strong, fishy taste, and I couldn't get through it, I left most of it on the plate. I'm not one to complain, and since I was there with my kids, I just paid the bill and left. The space itself is pretty, but the food is no bueno. Also I found the menu was limited, it wasn't clear what their specialty is, and nothing really stood out or made me want to try something else. Overall, not a place I'd return to nor recommend.

A medium sized venue with low mood lighting. Gives upscale energy & vibes. Staff were very friendly…read more& efficient. They also were fun, not afraid to joke around with you as part of your experience. Parking here is a true pain though. Metered street parking mainly (Free after a certain time), but there is also a parking garage. It does have a very nice bar area, but I did not take a picture of it. For food we had the Dumplings appetizer, El Presidente, & Mama's Chicken. Drinks we had The Purple Drink (Yes, that's its name) & Simple Man. All of the food was absolutely delicious. Even the complimentary bread was great. It comes with a "cinnamon apple" butter? Not sure, but it was excellent. Overall, worth a return trip. Grades: Dumplings: A+ El Presidente: A+ Mama's Chicken: A The Purple Drink: A Simple Man: A+

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Maize Cocina And Cocktails

Maize Cocina And Cocktails

3.7
(89 reviews)
4.8 mi

Drinks were very good! Mojito was very good! The steak and…read morefries great! and the grouper taco was very very good! Looking forward to our next visit.

Maize has a wonderful ambiance, especially on a cool winter evening where you can gaze out to the…read moretrain tracks and snowy Westfield downtown. Though residing in a small former train station, it doesn't feel overly cramped, and the service was attentive enough to keep people moving. The meal itself felt a little over the top, with lots of flavors that didn't always meld well. We started with Nachos with Manchego Queso, which were not worth $18 even though the flavor was good. The order wasnt quite enough for two hungry people, though we also didn't opt for additional protein on top. We went with tacos for our main dish, and there we found the chicken to be the clear winner. The meat was hot, juicy, and complete with a hint of spice that brought the heat in all the right ways. Unfortunately, the brisket felt like the opposite experience, suffering from a sauce that had far too earthy of a flavor, which wasn't well-balanced with the cilantro that covered the meat. I needed to douse these ones in the spicy side sauce to make them palatable. Finally, we tried maize fries out of curiosity. I am no longer curious about corn fries - they were bland, with a texture and look of a French toast stick but with none of the satisfying taste. If I returned, I'd do it for drinks in the beautiful bar area. But when the drinks are done and it's time to eat, I'd recommend hitting the tracks.

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The Westfield by Casa del Rey

The Westfield by Casa del Rey

4.0
(59 reviews)
3.7 mi

We came here because of the marketing we saw. Looked good with happy hour specials. Sadly our…read moreexperience was awful. We sat outside, when treated by the waiter we asked about the happy hour specials. He stated only if you sit at the bar. We asked if we could have the specials outside so we could keep our waiter. They agreed or so we thought. We ordered drinks and the waiter seemed irritated when we put our order in for food. He walked away as we started to tell him what we wanted. One of my friends ordered a drink that tasted like pure syrup. She asked him if he could take it back since it was undrinkable. He brought the bar tender out and he had an attitude about the drink saying he made it and it's fine. At this point with the rude arrogant behavior we don't want the food now. We canceled our order and asked for the check. The hostess offered the margarita flatbread for free and we declined. The waiter and bartender were very rude. He brought our check and surprise it was not the happy hour prices they had said they were charging. It's a shame this place is beautiful and has ample parking. The wait staff except for the hostess will have this place shutting down with the way they treat people.

We dined here for a family birthday with a party of 11. This place is not only a restaurant, but it…read morealso has a bar that serves top notch drinks, tapas, and space for events and celebrations. They have ample parking attached to the restaurant. They play salsa and merengue all night and the ambiance is fun and lively. They have a kid's menu available as well. Our server Paul was so friendly and really attentive the entire service. I have to say the tastiest were the drunken birria nachos and the creamy Tuscan salmon in Alfredo sauce served over a bed of spinach. I will definitely return to try more of their delicious dishes

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Wine flights and Bruschetta what could be betta?
Wine flights and Bruschetta what could be betta?
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District Taco

District Taco

3.5
(17 reviews)
2.5 mi

We tried District Taco because it was on the Enkind app, where I had credit. Its similar to…read moreChipotle. I think that the menu is bigger, and the prices are a little higher. The higher prices seem to be reasonable because the portions are much bigger than Chipotle. I couldn't come close to finishing my meal. The food was quite good, although a little too salty. One of the best things versus Chipotle was that it was not packed, so don't need to wait too long for the food.

Vegetarian friendly! Pescatarian too! I ordered the Fish Taco Deluxe in a BOWL ~ excellent meal!…read more I added black beans and Guacamole. It was enough food for a dinner, so I brought the rest home since it was lunchtime. Nice open & spacious atmosphere in the dining area. Very clean with many regular tables and chairs and also high (bar height) tables & chairs spaced nicely. Also 2 counter style seating areas; 1 overlooks the street. Orders can be placed on a Kiosk computer or directly with an employee. A friendly and helpful female employee was patient with the many questions I had since this was my first time there. The food preparation area was efficient; the workers wore gloves. The food is delicious and there's quite a variety including protein foods, toppings and sides... see photos. Definitely recommend & I will be returning again! Note: For those with walkers or wheelchairs, there are 2 entrances ~ one with a nice long ramp & the other with stairs. Both open to a foyer. It would be a good idea for a person with a wheelchair or walker to be dropped off as soon as you pull into the driveway, rather than walk from the parking lot. Menu: https://www.districttaco.com/pages/district-taco-menu

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