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    La Cita

    3.9 (305 reviews)
    ModerateMexican
    Closed 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Fish tacos
    Christine D.

    Stopped into La Cita for lunch on a long road trip along the East Coast and was blown away by this little gem! While it's a small spot, we were able to be seated right away during Friday lunch hour. We were given chips and beans with some salsa as a free app, and then we had the esquites, which were delicious! Full of lime and rich flavor without being too weighed down by mayo. We had grilled fish tacos for our main course, and they were good - I especially appreciated the cabbage slaw. If I ever found myself in Cherry Hill again, I'd definitely go back!

    Chips and salsa
    Joshua L.

    This is a small quaint BYOB authentic Mexican restaurant in Cherry Hill. I was able to a table for two for a walk in. It looked like they did a lot of take out orders/Uber Eats. I ordered sweet plantains and Elote as an appetizer. My lady ordered fish tacos, she specifically loved the shrimp version. I ordered Al pastor and I forgot the other name. Both equally good and tasty. Great prices, and great service. Parking isn't the best because it fills up. PS, their free chip and salsa is an added bonus. They pour a nice brown bean sauce over the freshly made chips.

    Red snapper
    Joan V.

    Stopped at La Cita on a recent trip to Cherry Hill. Excellent authentic Mexican food. Well made in house chips & sauce. We had large chicken burrito & red snapper. So good. Nicely decorated Authentic music. Excellent service.

    James F.

    We came here for my dads birthday dinner. Nice atmosphere inside. The wait staff was really nice as well and provided good service overall. It's a smaller restaurant but has charm. We got the margarita mix. It is a BYOB spot so you can bring your own tequila and get their mix. Chips and salsa are complimentary. Very good there. We started off with the sampler and it was pretty good. The empanadas were the best part. We also got the carnitas tacos. The tacos were pretty dry. The flavor was good but the meat was very tough. But disappointing there. We got the fajitas. I got steak and my dad got chicken. I thought the flavor was okay. Nothing to write home about in all honesty. A bit disappointing. I wanted to like it more. Could be worth another shot. I would just switch up the order.

    Unfolded Birria tacos
    Marie S.

    Solid Birria tacos!! Overall accommodating service, albeit slow at times. Probably one of the more authentic Mexican eateries in NJ. No frills, homey feels. The tacos are great! The fajitas can be improved. Worth a visit if you're in the Cherry Hill area.

    Brian K.

    I've been wanting to check this place out for a little while. And I must say they didn't disappoint. What we had was really good. The service was great and you can tell they really put forth the effort.

    La Cita Sampler
    Victoria H.

    I came here for lunch with my family. The waitress was quick to assist us and the other tables that were there. There was only one server so she had her hands full with dine-in, take-out and mobile orders. This place is ideal for small and large groups. The tables are pushed together to accommodate for larger groups. Make sure to call ahead to allow for her to set up for your large group however. Because the facility is small, it can be a bit loud at times. The food came out in about 15-20 minutes. The La Cita platter is best when you don't know what to get or can't decide on an appetizer for a large group. My family ordered tacos, enchiladas, a burrito, platter, and torta--a little bit of everything from the menu! The bill came out to around $160 for 5 people. Not bad for a shared appetizer, a meal and drink! The horchata here is the best in town! We all ordered one each!

    My first visit to this highly recommended  authentic Mexican eatery! The food is fresh and servers are courteous. Nachos w steak.
    Monyet A.

    Service and ambiance was conducive for a low key dining experience. Staff were welcoming and the food was good.

    Nachos Don Goyo
    Vanshika A.

    Complete hole in the wall in the best way possible! Water served in repurposed tequila bottles, since it's BYOB. I am so glad we saw a previous review that mentioned they serve virgin margaritas and you can bring your own tequila. DO. IT. BYO tequila and order their virgin margaritas. Your life will be changed. So fresh and so tasty, and you can add how much or how little tequila you want. A dream come true! This was perfect for Father's Day dinner for my family, since our dad loves authentic Mexican food. If you want something legit, look no further. Everything we ordered was delicious. Even the churros were amazing! Service was mentioned in many reviews but we didn't really have an issue, nothing seemed to take too long. Hope to go back another time, maybe when I don't have to drive home!

    Dining area
    Claudia R.

    Place has a parking lot. It was clean, not too full. Service was good, liked how they served the tacos in wooden pans. Corn tortilla are my favorite so a plus for that. The pastor were good but on the dry side. Birria taco we're good, flavorful. However, all the other tacos were on the dry side. The corn was delicious but a little too much mayo.

    Enchiladas
    Huda S.

    Came in on a snowy evening in the mood for some authentic Mexican food. I had heard some good things about this place from some South Jersey locals, and I decided I'd give it a try. The space is pretty small, but still cozy and cutely decorated. We were greeted by a server who gave us some menus. After quite some time, she came over to take beverage orders and service out table. I would definitely say that La Cita isn't too focused on the quick or friendly customer service category. Once she had come over, we had given her both our food and beverage orders. Our Empanada appetizer came out about 10 minutes after we ordered it. I did really enjoy this appetizer, which had Chicken Tinga as the filling of the day. It was very crispy, flaky, and fresh-tasting. It also had a decent amount of flavor to it. I also tried a Horchata beverage, which I felt was very good and authentic-tasting. After about 25 minutes from our appetizer, the food had come out. I had ordered a mixed fajita entree containing shrimp, chicken, and steak. Like most restaurant fajitas, the platter came out hot and sizzling. The meat also sat on top of a bed of peppers and onions. It was also accompanied by some corn tortillas, rice and beans, and sour cream and cheese that I had asked for. I had also ordered a side of Sweet Plantains. They came out drizzled with fresh crema and cheese. As for the taste of my entree, I felt that the fajitas were very lacking in spice and flavor. The meat quality was mediocre, and some of my steak slices had chewy and fatty pieces that I had to pull off. The rice and beans were also somewhat flavorless. I did enjoy the sweet plantains, and found them above average compared to places that I have tried. Overall, I didn't find my experience to be anything above average. Service was OK, and food was also subpar compared to other Mexican spots that I've tried. I expected a bit better for a small-owned, authentic-looking Mexican spot.

    Best Pork Shank I've ever had.  While the tacos are great, order the specials.  Wife had the Bronzino,  also great.

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    Great food and great service. Love their orchata. Restaurant decor is authentic and i recommend this place 100%. Birrias are the best

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    We love this restaurant. Their food is authentic, the service impeccable. They make a gazpacho that is off the charts it's so good.

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