A consistent go-to in my "where should we eat?" rotation -- and for good reason. Every visit has been solid, and I always walk out happy. My usual order is the steak tacos: generously portioned, perfectly seasoned, and such a great value for the quality you get. The chicken nachos are another must-try. Honestly, they could be a full meal on their own, but they also make the perfect shareable. Loaded with cheese and all the toppings, every bite is packed with flavor. Highly recommend if you love a good, hearty nacho situation. My boyfriend is loyal to the chips and guacamole, and it's become one of our favorite menu items. You literally get an entire avocado's worth -- super fresh, vibrant green, and full of flavor. The house-made chips are crispy, warm, and just salty enough. And of course, they always bring out chips and salsa to start. The salsa has a great kick without being overwhelming, and it's so good you'll definitely find yourself asking for extra. All in all, this spot delivers every time. Great food, great service and atmosphere -- great portions, great flavor, and great value. A recurring favorite we'll keep coming back to. read more

Great food in this BYOB on Rt 10 east bound Next to Harley Davidson! Beautiful interior with takeout also. read more

Good place for a quick lunch or dinner. I really don't like that they don't list their prices because it is not cheap in my opinion. Got the steak with rice and beans. The ribeye was very fatty and hard to cut, but the flavor was there and it was cooked to the right temperature. The beans and rice were solid too. I'd go back again but I'm not running back. 4/5 read more

Leyendas De Mexico - Mexican Near Me - Morris Plains, New Jersey

Tasty, colorful environment, and clean! They were decorated with red and pink for Valentine's Day (but it is already pretty colorful inside - now just more colorful). My husband and I sat in to eat on a Saturday evening around 5p and there were a few people sitting inside. Decent amount coming in for takeout. Our waitress was super kind and quick. The guac we had to start was soooo good. Chunky, but not to the point where it was hard to pick up the chunks with a chip. A tad bit spicy, but barely: just enough for good flavor. My enchiladas were very good - I liked it even more with the chips and salsa/guac. Many tasty bites you can make with all of the sauces/sides. My husband enjoyed his tacos! You also get 4 in an order (usually you see 3). Great spot. read more

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The restaurant is in a strip mall with the typical Mexican restaurant decor - nothing at all fancy about the place, and just the way we're accustomed-to and liked: unpretentious cuisine with good food at a reasonable price. When the food came out it was good and in decent portions. However, our whole favorable impression of the place fell apart when we got the bill - the carne asada dishes were being billed at $33 each! Definitely not Mexican eatery prices. I have ordered carne asada many times and have never been charged more than $20. Now I remembered that while there were prices listed for other items on the menu, the carne asada did not. It was sorta my fault for naively assuming it was an innocent oversight and that I won't be charged more than $20 - just like all my prior experiences informed me. I think it's rather pretentious for a eatery on a strip mall, with economy furniture/decor/silverware to be charging more than $30 for a common dish. read more

Great food and service... the owner is amazing. I would recommend the cemita of huevos con chorizo

We love Leyendas. Just this week, they hosted a special birthday party for 20 at their Morris Plains, NJ location. The cuisine was plentiful and just great. Many of my guests commented about this. I would be remiss if not mentioning the truly nice daughter/mother team who handled our event. It was Denise and her mom, with the mom looking like the sister. We go to the Parsippany location somewhat often, too. Five Stars here. read more

Leyendas De Mexico - Room set-up for 20 - Mexican Near Me - Morris Plains, New Jersey

Went there for the first time today, I will be going back the rest of my life, amazing guacamole and amazing portions. Inside restaurant was very clean and cozy. Staff was very friendly and polite 10/10! read more

We were meaning to try this place for quite some time and finally came here for dinner on the weekend. Place is spacious and decor is very lively , we were seated right away. We ordered quite a few things from menu and everything was super delicious and portion sizes were generous. Churros were super delish as well. Great spot and we would definitely come back. read more

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Leyendas is always solid. Expect huge portions, fair prices and all of the tacos, burritos and nachos that you could ever want. I usually go with the chicken enchiladas or an order of carnitas tacos. Both plates are massive - tacos come with four to an order and enchiladas come with a heaping side of rice and beans. It's a fun dine in vibe and because they do a large takeout business it's usually pretty quiet which I appreciate when dining with kids. They also deliver which I've taken advantage of many times. They offer a kids size quesadilla and other kid friendly options like chicken tenders and fries. Overall this is a good option to satisfy a craving for Mexican eats, and it's way better than Delicias Latinas in my opinion. Will be back for more tacos, hopefully sooner rather than later. read more

Fantastic authentic Mexican food and atmosphere. Fast and friendly service. Large portions and a great value. Definitely coming back here.

Leyendas has authentic flavors and ambiance, fast service, and an enticing menu. You'd never expect this quality from a strip mall on dealership row in Parsippany. The delicious lunch menu gives you a complete meal for like $12 per entree, and the Spanish-language soccer games on TV confirm you're in the right place. While my guest and I were there, three other Spanish-speaking families took the lunch. I can't think of a better way to pay a compliment to the deliciousness and selection offered here. It's just as good as the Boonton location, which is fan-hyphen-tastic already. read more

Leyendas De Mexico - Chicken Flautas, lunch portion - Mexican Near Me - Morris Plains, New Jersey

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I love my local Leyendas in Boonton, and I am not surprised to equally love one of their other locations. The same delicious food, giant portions, prepared authentic style with authentic sauces and heat, gigantic cemita sandwiches with wonderful fresh bread... bigger than my hand... and I still couldn't put it down despite my ever-shrinking appetite. Too good. Whichever Leyendas you are closest to is the right one to visit. So are all the other ones. I tried to get to another one for Cinco de Mayo, if that gives you an idea. Great food. Great atmosphere. Great service. All here. (: read more

Leyendas De Mexico - Cemita al pastor. Hand included for size. It's huge. - Mexican Near Me - Morris Plains, New Jersey

This very casual Mexican BYOB restaurant located on NJ Route 10 in Morris Plains is literally a hidden gem. With eastbound (and down!) traffic pressing down on me as I slowed down for the entrance to the shopping center just past the Harley Davidson store, I missed the right turn. There's only one entrance and exit to the shopping center and the adjacent streets don't connect with each other. Others might have abandoned their plans then and there, but I was committed to trying Leyendas de Mexico so I had no choice but to make a series of New Jersey's infamous jughandle U-turns at US 202 and NJ Route 53 to give it another go. Once we made it safely into the shopping center, we were really happy about the decision to try again. Leyendas de Mexico offers generous portions of tasty, authentic made-to-order Mexican cuisine - including Platas Typicos (or "Typical Dishes" entrees), seafood, soups, cemitas (or "sandwiches"), tacos, and fajitas at a reasonable price. The space, formerly occupied by Riviera Maya's 'Cantina' restaurant, is brightly colored and features an open, airy ambiance with tables for larger groups and booths for smaller parties. On my most recent visit, I had the Chorizo Tacos ($12) comprised of four Mexican street tacos -- 4" corn tortillas topped with ground sausage, pico de gallo, and fresh cilantro -- that was very tasty and quite filling even though it didn't come with a side dish. My dining companion opted for the Spicy Mexican Ceviche ($17), which was a very generous portion of shrimp, mussels, calamari, red onions, corn, and chopped jalapeño peppers served over lettuce in a spicy cream-based sauce. It was an impressive display and she said it was one of the best ceviche she'd ever tried. Service was attentive but not overwhelming. My dining companion and I were unhappy when we recently we stopped in for dinner and the air conditioning wasn't working (or turned on?) despite 90F+ temperatures outside. It was pretty uncomfortable without any air circulating from the HVAC system or standalone fans. I'll definitely be back, but when it's not as warm outside. PRO TIP: The menus in the restaurant don't list the prices for any dishes, which is common in very upscale restaurants but seems strange for such a casual restaurant where even the most expensive items (steak, mixed grill, and mixed grill fajitas platters) are less than $30. All prices are listed on the menu posted on the restaurant's website at https://www.leyendasrestaurant.com/eat/menu/. read more

Leyendas De Mexico - Tacos Chorizo - Mexican Near Me - Morris Plains, New Jersey

My kids (6&11 years old) come with me to get take out. I order at the restaurant so my kids can enjoy a bowl of tortilla chips. The policy must have changed because the waitress told me I would have to pay for them. She not only lost her tip, she made two children cry. I guess saving a dollar is more important than happy customers! read more

Food is always fresh. Shrimps are well cleaned and not mushy. Fish tacos are great. Only negative is a bit slow. But worth the wait.

Mole enchiladas were tasty and super authentic! Will come back to try more dishes I didn't know it was under new ownership and now it's more flavorful read more

Great food at affordable prices. Portion sizes are big and the tortillas are so good. Always request the hot sauce!!

This place is truly legendary! We haven't had a meal we haven't liked. We have gone in 6 weeks in a row now, and every time is better than the last. The service is incredible and quick. The room looks welcoming and warm. The food is delicious! We haven't had everything from fajitas, to chicken milenesa and the steak milenesa, always amazing!!! If you are looking for quality Mexican food and the service and ambiance of a 5 star restaurant this is the place for you! The waitress even helped us get an amazing appetizer sampler, the pichada sampler it is absolutely delicious!!!! I highly recommend this place, and I love food, this place is above the rest!!! read more

Leyendas De Mexico - Fajitas Mixtas-steak, chicken and Al pastor - Mexican Near Me - Morris Plains, New Jersey

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Have been going their since they opened for lunch and dinner. Enjoy the decor and ethnic music. Good food and nice service, though it can be a bit slow at times. The menu doesn't list prices, but you can check on their web site or just ask. I think they're reasonalbly priced. Would like to see a better salsa served, but that's my only negative. Always enjoy going. read more

The service is great and the food isn't bad. If you're a big fan of Mexican this may not be the best to you. It's tasty but could be more flavorful. Everything we had needed a little salt and we don't usually add salt to restaurant food. I won't be trying it again because I've had better but it's not bad. read more

Excellent fajitas and the potions are sizable. A little pricy, but good quality food. Service was excellent. Casual colorful ambiance. read more

Leyendas De Mexico - Steak Fajitas - Mexican Near Me - Morris Plains, New Jersey

This was definitely not my favorite. We got shrimp enchiladas, al pastor, and carnitas tacos. The only thing that was acceptable was the Al pastor tacos. The service was good but there were only two tables being served so it was slow as well. Overall, while the place looked nice and had good reviews, what we ordered didn't cut it. The enchiladas lacked flavor and were in some weird green sauce. (Please note, I get plenty of Mexican food and this wasn't your usual green sauce.). The carnitas tacos had no flavor as well. We had high hopes based on the reviews and it may be good to some. If you like traditional Mexican with strong flavors, this wasn't the place. read more

Leyendas was such a great experience. The restaurant is clean and the chairs are painted with such beautiful art and the tables. The service was exceptional and the portions were large. We appreciated that the owner stopped by our table and was genuinely concerned about our satisfaction. This was a great touch. We look forward to dining here, again, and highly recommend it, to everyone in the area. read more

My husband and I live in Morris Plains and love this local establishment! It is unassuming on the outside but has a great, upbeat, authentic vibe inside. The food is tasty - great options and sizable portions! We went here for cinco de mayo and they had a live singer (Jorge) to make the celebration extra special! We'll certainly be back. read more

Stopped in for a late lunch. I was the only person in there. Your typical mom and Pop Mexican restaurant food was decent but nothing spectacular. I got the enchilada de mole, the sauce was good sweet and spicy at the same time but at $19, Not sure it was worth it. I might go back if I'm in the area. read more

Absolutely terrible food. My carne asada was tasteless as was the chicken in my nephew's meal. I asked the waitress how the guacamole dip was and she said she's been working there for 7 years and has never tried it. Time for an overhaul. read more

Wife had noticed this place when she drove down Route 10 and we ventured in today. The place was colorful, clean and the staff was very courteous and helpful. Been to many Mexican places so I have lots to compare. The chips and salsa were good, guacamole was plentiful but a bit too cold as it seemed it came out of fridge and not made right then and there. The flautas and tostadas were fine but can't say the best I have had. Average today, I wanted more. read more

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So impressed by Leyendas!!! Best fajita and refried beans ive ever had. The service was great too!!

Stopped here on a whim after chiller theater. I cant wait to go back. Carne Asada Tacos-amazing! Hot salsa-amazing! Service & Ambiance AMAZING! read more

Just moved to the area and was looking for some great mexican grub. This place hit the mark, we ended up placing a large order for a family get together which was a big hit. My absolute favs are the fresh homemade guac, the beef chimichangas and the tostadas. read more

Amazing service and the tacos were delicious and super flavorful, my favorite were the tostadas, super crunchy and just perfect. The portion size are Huges coming back soon! read more

Best Mexican around. The mole is authentic and good. The quesadilla were very good too. Good portions. Denise is a great waitress. Ask for her. read more

Good food, generous portions, friendly & attentive staff. Reasonable prices and colorful dining area.

Very authentic and flavorful! I especially love the steak tacos which had authentic good flavor on real corn tortillas! Also it's a byob and u can get margaritas and sangria just add your own. Amazing cemita too! I had the chicken Milanese cemita and it was great! read more

Really yum vegetarian enchiladas with red sauce and chiliquilas with green sauce. Lots of vegetables and they have some extra spicy red sauce and green sauce . I specially asked for some mole sauce which was amazing as I had tried it for the first time . The Mexican rice and beans was wholesome . For a person who eats vegetarian food , this place is great . Also the quantity is a lot and it can be eaten over a couple days. read more

We love Leyendas. The food is always so fresh. The staff is attentive and helpful in making selections and the dining space is clean and festive. We've visited a few times and have enjoyed the cheese dip, enchiladas,, chilaquiles and fajitas. The portions are a nice size and the rice and beans are delicious. read more

Great food great atmosphere a great service and I could actually hear my dinner companion!!

Great find! A strip mall joint with cheap decor but the food that they served looked like a much higher end place. Enchiladas de Mole' was my choice. Some of the best mole' I've ever had. One of the other guys got a burrito. Looked fantastic and it was the size of a small child. While the service was fast, after she served us, she never returned. The prices are great as well. I will definitely be back when in the area. My one complaint is the fact that they don't have prices on the menu. Was told I had to scan some code on my phone to see them. This is a lousy way to run a restaurant considering not everyone has a smart phone. I don't even have a cell phone. Nope, don't need one but I will be back. read more

Good local and authentic Mexican food! Friendly and fast wait staff. Not typically very crowded when i have visited. Would recommend!