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.

How can this place get bad reviews? New Jersey is lucky to have this place. I happened by tonight,…read morecoincidentally a Tuesday, and ordered the al pastor tacos - got an extra free one for Tuesday. These tacos are the most similar (in New Jersey) to ones I've had in Mexico. For eight and a half bucks you get 5 little tacos stuffed with juicy, tender pork meat roasted on a spit, served on warm tortillas and covered with small diced onion and cilantro. Red and green salsa that's actually hot served on the side. It's in a cool former diner, like a beautiful Mexican tribute to my home state. This is a treat that is equal in almost every way to Katz's Deli, including the amount of meat, at a quarter of the price. It's the best value around, and nothing warms me like good Mexican food. I even loved hearing the employees mumble about the gringo who just walked in. I've been coming for years, and will always come back. Viva Taqueria Los Gueros. !Orale!

Meh- seriously mid .... Ok let me explain- I went to the location on Bloomfield Ave and I usually…read morego to the one downtown Newark .... So maybe something is to be said about different locations?!! Pace ?!? Additional secret seasoning ‍‍ So I grabbed 4 tacos and a quesadilla for the baby..... they were season- less ..... and it gets worst ..,, I ordered 2 chicken and 2 roast pork..... and the chicken was incredibly bland and resembled something more like "carnitas" the roast pork was "ok" the skin wasn't as crispy as one would imagine and unfortunately soggy...., even though I got a double level taco.,., Anyway I'll try it again - but mehhh Oh wait to add more clarity ..,, I was leaving the dispensary- and yall know how much more food generally tastes after leaving the dispensary...,, uh huh - a miss

We love this place. Delicious Mexican food. Chips and salsa yum. Love the app sampler. Enchiladas…read moredelicious. Love that they have a freezer full of paletas for dessert after! Service is attentive and friendly too

Solid Mexican food with great service. Parking can be slightly rough being that it's street…read moreparking only on a busy street. I got the chicken burrito and went against the grain and got fries this time. I had an itch. Lol. Burritos are absolutely phenomenal. We also got the guac with their housemade chips. Can't be beaten. I ordered online and everything was ready by the time I got there. Definitely don't pass this place up.

Great food and amazing service. Shout out to our waitress Arianna for the excellent service and…read morekeeping us laughing! Definitely coming back.

had an amazing time today and my waiter went above and beyond thank you so much Ronny for a great…read moreexperience!

5/17/26: Always had a wonderful experience at Sonoma Bistro Bar & Grill…read more Today was the first time ever for Brunch. Overall, it was an excellent experience. They have indoor and outdoor seating. The place always has a cool indoor and outdoor vibe! The patio seating has colorful umbrellas on the ceiling. Please check out my video. It was such a beautiful day we had wanted to eat outside. Outside seating was packed. However, the manager brought a table out to the patio for us. Talk about excellent customer service! We had a delicious meal: Banana French Toast and a Pernil Benedict along with a Coconut Mojito and Cosmo. During our visit, the server kept coming around filling everyone's glasses with water. Besides HH & Dinner, Sonoma Bistro & Grill is great for brunch!

Good food friendly staff. All around a good place to eat and socialize. Wings are above average.read more

Our local subway! When we used to try and eat a tad bit healthier, we used to come here more…read moreoften, but we have slowed our roll on that... My wife used to come here 3-4x a week for a turkey salad with OnV. They knew her so well that when she walked in, they just automatically started making it! Now that is service! When we started going together, we started switching it up, but our toppings were usually consistent, and they always remembered us! Honestly there isnt much else to say about Subway. You know all about it already. Staff here has always been friendly, and place is always pretty clean. Never had any issues in either of those 2 departments... Food is always standard good. When they have pastrami, that is usually one of my favorite items to get! They also let you put as many toppings as you want! All in all a nice little Subway. Great choice if you want to eat healthier.

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This place came highly recommended! The food was decent and reasonably priced for the location. I…read moreordered the authentic chicken tacos. Granted, they were a little dry (perhaps because it was chicken) but still very flavorful and delicious. I feel like I need to try them one more time - just to order the ramen burria and beef tacos. Stay tuned!

I've visited this place a few times, and unfortunately, the quality of the chicken has gone…read moredownhill. Each order was different, showing a real lack of consistency. I wanted to support a small business, but the food and service declined with each visit. There's frequently an issue with the card reader, and one time, another customer even ended up with my card--so be careful. Many of the positive reviews seem to come from friends and family, and I've never seen the place busy. While the owner is friendly, he doesn't come across as professional, and even his wife no longer comes around. I wouldn't come back, even if it were free.