This place deserves a 6th star! They are just so consistently excellent. My son likes to try…read moresomething new each time we ordered and you can taste the love, pride, freshness and quality in each bite and sip you take. It would be a crime to compare it to the other local places in the area because they are that good. You really can't go wrong in whatever you choose to order and frankly I can't remember ever saying that in a review. The only thing I'd warn you about is their small innocent looking red hot sauce. I do love some heat but this sauce will clean out your sinuses and have you tearing up. It packs a punch. Stick to the green sauce and use the red very sparingly.

Saw this place go viral a few months ago, and judging by the reviews on Yelp, I assumed it would…read morehave been crowded. But boy oh boy, at 1PM on a Friday, I was the sole customer in the restaurant my entire time there! I hope business is going well. Ordered three yummy tacos - all between $5-7 a piece. I tried the al pastor, the carne asada, and lastly, the surf n' turf tacos. I'm a bit of a taco snob... having tried the best of the best in the West Coast and in Texas, but these were passable by NJ standards. All my tacos were cooked to order, served with a side of radishes and limes, and came "con todo" --- with cilantro and onions. The Jamaica was good and refreshing; a tad bit strong for my taste, but I haven't had Jamaica in so long I probably forgot the taste. In any case, it was delicious as well. The sauce assortment they offered me was amazing, great flavors, and some of them (!!) packed great heat! Total price for 3 tacos and a regular drink - about $22. Disfrute!

- Bright, inviting restaurant with vibrant framed wall art and fun table/chair design; Light,…read morecasual atmosphere - Service was cordial: our waiter was warm and friendly, though he got busier as the evening went on; he still checked in several times to make sure everything was good - Food was overall very good: elote was nicely seasoned, but the corn had very small kernels and wasn't very plump--pricey at $7; quac and chips were fresh and served in a cute piggy (or maybe cow) dish, though the portion was on the small side; chicken quesadilla was generously filled with chicken and gooey cheese--no sauces/salsas came on the side, so we had to request sour cream; shrimp fajitas were tasty and well-seasoned, though the shrimp were chopped rather than whole--includes side of rice and beans and two tortillas; street tacos were huge and loaded with meat (note that mixed proteins are charged at the price of the most expensive choice)--chorizo and spiced pork were flavorful, but the steak was surprisingly bland and under-seasoned - Automatic 3% convenience fee added to the bill - Street parking only

THE FOOD ----------------…read more+ Elote - DELICIOUS. Whole corn was perfectly grilled and each and every bite was addictively tasty with the chili powder, queso fresco and mayo mixed in. + Guacomole & Salsa - Verrry, verrry good. Possibly some of the BEST guacamole we've ever had. It wasn't super thick and was so smooth, which made it easy to dip the chips in. Unfortunately, we had a surplus of chips compared to guac so we definitely could have used a larger serving. + Chicken and Cheese Quesadilla - Perfect for our kids. Quesadilla was simple, but delicious and hot right off the grill. Plenty of chicken inside too. + Shrimp Fajitas - Delicious. There was a lot of ingredients mixed in - roasted peppers, onions and lots of melted cheese on top. Only knock was that there were just 2 large tortillas. We could have used 1 more large one or a bunch of smaller ones. + 3 Tacos - Chorizo, Carne al Pastor and Bistec tacos were all excellent! There was sooooo much meat pouring out from each one, so to say the amount of meat in the order was generous is understating it. ==== The Chorizo was actually sliced pieces of sausage, which was good, but I do love the ground version more. Nevertheless, still super flavorful. ==== If you love a good kick, the Carne al Pastor is for you. A bit too spicy for me, where it overpowered the flavor of the meat. ==== The steak actually wasn't really seasoned, which was a surprise. However, in a strange way, it worked considering all of the ingredients mixed in - onions, scallions. BUT, if you were to just eat the steak outside of the taco, you might find it disappointing. THE SERVICE ------------------- + Waiter was friendly, however, he always seemed very busy, so it was tough flagging him down when we needed him sometimes. + Despite it being very busy on a Saturday evening, food arrived very quickly after we ordered, THE SURROUNDINGS ------------------------------- + Located right in the heart of the Rutherford downtown area where there are plenty of other restaurants. + No private parking lot, so street parking is your only option. + Spacious restaurant and beautifully decorated inside, especially in the back half where the tables and chairs have designs on them. + Music was constantly blaring, some traditional Mexican music, but they also mixed in reggaeton, which was interesting considering that it was a Mexican restaurant. + Relatively clean interior. RANDOM OBSERVATIONS -------------------------------------- + Was busy on a Saturday evening at 6 PM and as early diners left, more folks just kept coming in, so we KNEW we made the right decision coming to dine here.

Food was delivered via DoorDash…read more It was very good. Ordered the Classic Torta, Veggie Quesadillas, Chicken Flutas, and Bira Tacos. Flavorful and great taste. The side sauces were also great. Portions size was great. Price was very reasonable.

Started ordering from here a few months ago and I'm not going back to any other Mexicano…read morerestaurants. This place is really good. Me and my girlfriend love their 30 taco tray. The meat quality is amazing being very tender and they give a generous amount of sides: sauce, onions, limes, sliced radishes. Really well prepared. We order it for the night and then have plenty for the next day. Very surprised how low the reviews are for this restaurant because I myself haven't had a single bad experience and enjoyed every time I've ordered from here.

We came last night for dinner. Menu offerings are good - burritos, fajitas, platters, lots of…read moredifferent options. I had a carne asada and my husband had a steak burrito - both came with generous portions of rice and beans - mine also had pico de gallo, sour cream and guacamole. I passed on the tortillas (who needs extra carb). All was very tasty.

"Perfect for sharing!"…read more We had a great delivery experience yesterday! We shared the "Bistec a la Tampiquena" plate, and it was plenty for two people. The Sirloin was cooked exactly as I requested--well-done but still very juicy and flavorful. Everything tasted like a traditional Mexican home-cooked meal, though the green enchilada had a fantastic Tex-Mex vibe that really stood out. Even the rice and beans were wonderful. To top it off, the staff was so helpful and kind when I called in the order. I'm definitely a returning customer now!

Reordered from here and it is as win for the family. My kiddo got the chorizo tacos; he literally…read moresaid 'I have to compliment this!!', which he rarely does for food. I got the asada nachos, and not only was it huge but flavorful with each bite. Highly recommend!

OK so the address says Passaic, but I went to the one in Bloomingdale. Whether they're the same,…read morehave the same owners ect.. I don't know BUT...let me tell you. It was awesome. The food was delicious, the people working there were kind and very attentive. Highly recommend!!

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4.5 Yep, you're…read moreeating in a gas station. When I was coming up with a list of things to do on a sunny Monday in late spring, eating at a gas station was not high on the list. But as I plotted and planned, the birria tacos kept coming to the fore. I suppose my lunch at a gas station was inevitable. And I'm glad it was. Admittedly, I was a bit off by the prices. Again: gas station. But I suppose the Mid-Atlantic isn't the South and things are going to cost what they cost. But $3.75 for a soda and $16 for tacos was a bit of a hard sell. And then I ate them. The chicken birria* taco order came in an oversized four-pack bursting with ingredients, flavor and a large side of consomme. Between the seasoned chicken, cheese, onions, cilantro, pan-fried fatty goodness, and crunch of the shell, I was deep in food-like.** These were not street tacos. These were hefty, large-hand sized, meaty, heavy talk pieces that were worth the price, regardless of location. You get your money's worth at MRT. I ate my bounty in the station. The owner (?) was nice, chill and about his business. He welcomed me in, answered questions and made sure that I was happy with my food before I took the first bite. Between the smell and presentation, how could I not be? This may be a gas station but you'll get your food with restaurant sensibilities. The soda was over-priced, though. *Is that really a thing? **Food love is hard to come by.

We were exploring Rutherford and found this Mexican restaurant. It's a small restaurant, it seems…read morelike most customers do take out. We decided to dine in. The decor was really colorful and the seating was comfortable. For drinks (not pictured), my husband had the margarita and I had the freshly squeezed lemonade. Both were really good. I ordered the Mexican pork ribs, which the waiter recommended. My son had the kids meal. The Mexican pork ribs had pork ribs sautéed in tomatillo sauce, which added nice acidity to the dish. It was also served with rice, beans, and corn tortillas. The kids plate had chicken with rice and beans. He absolutely loved it, I had some of his chicken it was juicy. This place is the definition of home style meal. It just tasted like something your grandmother would make. It was super satisfying and filling. We also took churros to go. They were very crispy and came with chocolate and a light dulce de leche sauce. The restaurant was clean and the waiter was very nice and attentive. Everything came out quickly. I didn't see the bathroom. Prices were reasonable, I think for the plate size, it was a good price. We're really excited to try their brunch menu!

Can't believe I haven't written a review for them yet. This is our go to fav Mexican spot in the…read morearea. Birria tacos and nachos are the usual repeats. They've recently updated their tables and chairs. Byob so bring on the cervesas.

Absolutely some of the best authentic Mexican eats you'll get anywhere on the east coast. The…read moretacos, of which I got a variety of, were bursting with authentic flavors. Service was quick friendly and very welcoming as this place is a small hole in the wall that is very much off the beaten path. I see myself coming here more and more it was that incredible. 10/10 recommend