Best mexican food in Maplewood!!! I've been looking for a place for years and finally found my…read morego-to place. They do a huge takeout business but I dined in. The service was great here. The man at the front (I wish I got his name) was awesome. He was so friendly and even comped our diet coke and jarritos. We started with chips and guac. The portion of guac was so generous and it was so creamy and flavorful with the seasonings, tomato, and onion. I got a chicken burrito and it was the best burrito that I can remember having. It was a big portion and the sauces on top really made the dish. That avocado crema was amazing. We finished with a tres leches that had such bright flavors and a perfect texture. Ambiance is super casual and restaurant was very well heated. A great cozy spot for some amazing Mexican food!

First time visit via best lunch near me Yelp search. The place was empty as we arrived after 2pm…read more The dishes we tried were all fresh and tasty. It is not as authentic as Southern California, Arizona or Texas, but they served us delicious food with a smile.

Great value, traditional flavors, solid portions. Very friendly staff. Will be back!read more

No matter who you are or where you're from, there's a strong chance that you're familiar with the…read moremeaning of "Taco Tuesday," which exists across the US, from Los Angeles to small-town Tennessee, from food trucks in the barrios to high-end restaurants in hipster haunts. For some of us, it might simply call for going out and getting tacos or even just preparing our own. Situated in the middle of a residential neighborhood in Roselle Park, this establishment is set inside a small corner suburban home where some of my colleagues decided on takeout, which came highly recommended. Upon arrival at Taqueria La Casita, or "The Little House Taqueria," we were confronted outside by the neon signage reading "Tacos Open" and Mexican flags, among other pieces of colorful decor. Greeted by the staff inside an un-air-conditioned cozy dining room decked out in its Mexican splendor with 4 tables. In the back, a colorful menu with nearly a dozen different types of tacos and an array of other dishes written by hand. We opted for individual orders containing 4 tacos with Shrimp, Chicken, Steak, and Pork. While waiting, we couldn't help but notice the trompo--the spinning, shawarma-adjacent log of marinated pork used for Al Pastor, which translates to "in the style of the shepherd." Originating in Puebla, this came at the hands of Lebanese immigrants during the 1930s. The tortilla itself was freshly made, of the corn variety. They were stuffed to the brim with meat prepared in front of us and served with cucumbers and lime. Fresh condiments of diced onion, cilantro, and avocado were separated in their own container, and all were needed. Various sauces accompanied in small containers, such as green, which was jalapeño-based; the darker red salsa was smoky from dried and smoked chipotle chilis; and neon orange, which was a sauce made from chili de arbol and tomato. The guacamole was absolutely delicious along with the chips, and we couldn't get enough. The portion was a healthy size. The service was fast; Maribel was friendly and accommodating. Authentic, fresh, and affordable--we can recommend this place.

Came here on a Sunday afternoon with my friend who suggested this spot. Parking on premise and had…read moreno issues getting a spot. Once we entered we got greeted by the host and got seated promptly. The place was pretty big inside and was not too loud. Ordered the tacos pollo ($14) which came in 4 and was pretty good. Also got the sopes carnitas ($15.10) which also came in 4 and was really filling and delicious. I like the sope better. The Coca Cola ($3.25) is the glass bottle type that you see at Mexican restaurants. Overall this is a solid Mexican spot and I would recommend this place if you are in the mood for tacos and sopes. * Great service

I was in the neighborhood delivering packages (wearing a neon netted vest) and asked the older lady…read morein the front if I could use the bathroom and let her know I was doing deliveries in the area. She seemed as if she didn't understand so I asked her if she understood what I was saying. She waved her hand toward the bathroom and said "okay". When I went to open the door it was locked. I said, "oh sorry" and then waited patiently. She comes out, I go in. As I'm leaving I say, "Thank you". When I'm almost to the door the young worker said, "you're not supposed to use the bathroom". I turned around and asked her to repeat herself. After I explained the earlier exchange with the lady that said I could use it she actually said I was lying. I told her I wasn't, but then explained to her that we all are working on the same side of servicing the community, we should be sticking together, and there is nothing wrong with allowing a delivery person to use the restroom. She continued to be argumentative and say I wasn't supposed to and that I was lying. This establishment was completely empty during the afternoon on a Friday. I have decided to leave this review because, as a black woman, I cannot be sure if her disrespect was racially motivated, especially in this social climate. I would never recommend someone patron a business that treats potential customers in such a classless and demeaning manner. It's unfortunate that she felt so comfortable being so disrespectful to a grown woman despite being addressed respectfully. The owner needs to sit her down and explain how the way she handled that was inappropriate and how split decisions can affect business. She definitely has some maturing to do.

One of my favorite spots to hit when I am in Elizabeth…read more Service is excellent. The food is such a good price. You really can't go wrong with anything. I love that their burritos are filled with substance and not just rice.

Fast service, friendly, and delicious. The flavor combo of the pork and pineapple was amazing…read more Definitely recommend it for some late night eats.

Stopped by this restaurant for take out one rainy evening and it was a VIBE in there. Immediately…read morefelt welcomed in by the host (manager/owner?), bartender took my order, talked me into a margarita while I waited. It was karaoke night, people were drunkenly singing Latino favorites. My drink was EXCELLENT; it was large and strong and not sweet which I dislike in a classic margarita.The only negative is that there's no parking. Otherwise the tacos were DELICIOUS!!! I would love to come back.

The service was terrible never going back worst experience I've had in years food was good but took…read moreforever they forgot my order also charged my card twice and also drinks are a miss my friend had chardonnay it was terrible I had a terrible mocktail watermelon margarita I wudnt suggest it. The bathroom doors hard to close the stall doors my friend had hold it close. The tiramisu took 30 min n it tasted exactly how it looked. Lesson learned

It's a good place to relax. And as always the hot plate was very good ..the chicken was delicious…read more I just wish I had a bigger appetite today. " the chicken fell off the bone..OMG" She said, she loved the food , tamarindo she loved ... :)

Sabor Catracho Restaurant is now this place's name. I have been passing by here for years and did…read morenot even realize that this place does not exist in Yelp. I guess the name of the place has changed. I see so many contractors picking up their lunches as early as 7 am. I will stop by one day. And from other reviews, this place sounds good. I will stop by one day for lunch. It's so close to home. I can even walk here.

I came here hungry. I left humbled…read more This sandwich has strips of flank steak stir fried with peppers and red onion like the cook had something to prove. Not aggressively. Confidently. The kind of confidence that doesn't announce itself, it just delivers. Then there's the crema de cilantro and aji, which basically tag team your taste buds and ask, "You good?" Yes. I'm great. Mind your business. This is not a, "Instagram made me do it" sandwich. This is a composed, disciplined, shut up and eat sandwich. Every ingredient is there on purpose. No freeloaders. The owner is a Peruvian chef who lived in Canada and now cooks in New Jersey, which explains why this sandwich has flavor, restraint, and zero patience for mediocrity. This isn't fusion, it's life experience on bread. Fair warning: eating this will ruin weaker sandwiches for you. You'll start asking questions. You'll judge more. You'll be disappointed elsewhere. Peruvian soul inside, llamas, Incas, Cusco, with Maplewood graffiti keeping it honest.

Fast and friendly service. Clean tables and seats. And fantastic sandwiches. They're big and can…read moreget messy but it's worth the waste of napkins. Perfectly cooked, juicy steak on my lomo saltado sandwich. And my GF really enjoyed her pulled pork sandwich. We went for lunch but could only eat half of them, ended up saving the remaining halves for dinner. We will definitely be back for more!

Food was well done and very delicious. Little wait time. The restaurant was clean and very…read moredecorative would definitely return.

Ordered a bunch of items to try out and I was pleased with everything. I'm a California girl and…read morethis is honestly the closest I've gotten to tacos with that Los Angeles flavor. Tacos (Trips) - I'm super picky about these tacos because I like mine more on the crunchy side. The texture of these tacos were right in the middle of crunch with some softness to it. - Rating 4/4 Tacos (Asada & Pastor) - Both flavorful and cooked just right. - Rating 5/5 Torta (Milanesa) - Fairly large serving but has good flavor. - Rating 4/5 All tacos came in sets of 4. I was already getting full off 2.5 tacos so an order should be sufficient for anyone. The workers are nice. Place/seating area is clean. And freshly handmade tortillas.

This is the spot for some delicious burritos! It's super close to all the bus stops, and maybe…read moreabout a mile down from the Elizabeth train station? Parking is a bit tough, but there are other shopping lots where you may be able to use. Service was so professional, what a kind waiter we had. The burritos itself was so filling, you could tell all of the ingredients are fresh. Fun fact: both hot sauces were hot :) lol

The portal Restaurant offers Delicious food, Great service, and nice Ambiance…read more If you like spicy you are going to love the sauce, you are going to fall in love with the steak and nachos but please get some shrimp. The waiters were very attentive, they make sure we have everything we ordered. Great music, quiet ambience to have a nice dinner and lunch. Lastly I loved the Valentines decorations 100% recommending you this place. Restaurante El Portal ofrece comida deliciosa, buen servicio, y un ambiente agradable. Si les gusta lo picante les van a encantar las salsa. Se van a enamorar de la carne azada y los nachos pero ordenense unos camarones están súper ricos. Los meseros fueron muy atentos, asegurándose que tuviésemos todo lo que ordenamos. Buena música, un ambiente tranquilo ideal para una cena o almuerzo. Y por último la decoración de San Valentín estaba muy bonita 100% les recomiendo este lugar!

This is my second time here but first review. We went to…read morecelebrate my daughter getting into the nursing program. We were seated quickly. I had the chicken enchiladas. They were wonderful and tasteful. I haven't enchiladas like that in a long time. I had churros for dessert. Loved that they gave a bowl of chocolate with them as an option to dip. The decor is spectacular. From pictures of musicians on the wall and the waiting area has two benches one with musician mug shot and the other with the last supper with musicians who passed on.

Amazing spot! The margaritas are on point , the tacos are flavorful, and the vibe is so fun and…read morelively. The menu is playful and creative, making it a joy to explore every option. Perfect place to hang out with friends, enjoy great drinks, and just have a fantastic time. Highly recommend!