El Azteca. The Aztec. A civilization which rose to and held power for centuries. Their leadership,…read morein some indirect fashion, has led to the craftsmanship of El Azteca - A slight chain of Mexican restaurants in a 30 min radius of Bergen County. I will copy and paste this review across the Park Ridge and Mahwah locations so emphasize my appreciate for their consistency in providing great Mexican food. If you are consistently performing, Linguini will take care of you. Like I've taken care of many others. I will bring you to the top with me. If you backstab me. Oh if you come for me at the top, you will reach an abyss so deep you may end up digging to China. Don't test me. I'm not that guy. Anyways, I've tried a lot from Azteca. Most of what they've got is a 4/4.5 out of 5 but I'm rounding up for the full experience. Phenomenal price point. Variety of food that all comes out well. Performs well in restaurant and when the food travels. Friendly staff. And local business of which I support. I suffer from GGS - Good Guy Syndrome, sorry not sorry. My motha, bless her soul. I legit mean bless her soul. Be nice. Pray. Bow down to her. She doesn't eat much food but she even loved the taco salad here so much that she asked to go again. So much protein, so well seasoned. Just as their other options showcase as well. My personal favs are the Kash Burrito and the, what I'd call "trademark" Cod Burrito. Never have seen it elsewhere like this. The wrap is toasted wonderfully, great rice, great salsa. I mean this place just does it real well. I've had tacos, appetizers, desserts. Never let down. El Azteca is consistently good. Constantly pushing out quality product. Is it the best Mexican I've had? No. But it's the most underrated. Being a consistent 4, makes you a five in my books. It's like that girl that's occasionally a 6 or occasionally an 9... you can't bring her home. But that girl that's consistently a 7 or an 8? You let her meet the fam. I don't where I'm going with this one. All I'll say is STOP. Stop going to Chipotle, Bubbakoo's, etc. when you could be supporting a better quality and friendlier priced location in El Azteca. Thank you in advance. I will be watching - LB.

Every time absolutely everything was so delicious. Churrasco asado,black beans and amazing rice and…read morepico de gallo. Enchiladas suizas, black beans and rice. Always consistently delicious and generous portions. And this was takeout, everything was hot. The staff there whether you eat there or take out are so friendly. Try them!

Stopped in this weekend for lunch and was pleasantly surprised! We were immediately provided with…read morechips and fresh salsa to snack on as we perused the menu. I started with a glass of the red sangria (which was perfect) and my friends and I shared an appetizer of guac, nachos, chicken chimichangas, and flautas - definitely enough for 3-4 people! We were extremely impressed with the appetizers and couldn't get enough of the guac (which says A LOT considering none of us are big guac lovers!). I had the stuffed strip steak which was cooked to perfection. The dish is served with mushrooms, peppers, and a tomato sauce on top, along with refried beans and rice. You are definitely getting your moneys worth with the portions. My friends got the enchiladas and fajitas, which were both just as phenomenal. The service was very attentive and the decor was gorgeous. Bright blue walls with unique artwork everywhere. Dimly lit with a cool vibe. We dined to the sounds of the Gypsy Kings, which I could never complain about. This place is definitely great for lunch, dinner, a date, or a social gathering. I can't wait to go back!

I have no idea where these positive reviews are coming from. This is some of the worst Mexican food…read moreI've ever had. Everything we ordered was completely devoid of flavor. If our drinks had any alcohol in them, I couldn't taste it and I felt totally sober after drinking half a pitcher of margaritas. The service was ok, I guess, although our waiter acted like he barely had a pulse. The best part of our meal, sadly, was the salsa they served with the tortilla chips. It was pretty good, which makes me think they poured it out of a jar. I will never go back here, and if you've never been, do yourself a favor and go to Taco Bell instead.

I went through an odd phase where I was souring on Jersey City and figured Suffern would be closer…read moreto nature yet still commutable. I took the train up one day, but unfortunately I didn't revisit the town for another 17 years. My Mexican House was a random stop that turned out to be great. I've always been into tacos and in recent years gained a nearly dangerous fascination with cemitas, and a result I may have missed out on many great Mexican entrees over the years. In the chuleta a la diabla, the pork chops were perfectly done and the sauce was an awesome incendiary concoction somewhat like mole. The chips were warm and fresh, the salsa was zingy and the service was outstanding.

Came here with a group of friends on National Margarita Day!! We were promptly seated as the…read morerestaurant was empty on a Saturday night. We immediately ordered four margaritas, which were good, just not the best ones I've ever had. For appetizers we all split the cheese empanadas, which were actually pretty amazing in my opinion. The portions were pretty generous, so all of us were able to have about 1.5 empanadas. The empanadas were served with red and green sauce, the red sauce is SPICY so be aware! For main course, I ordered the vegetarian chimichanga which I LOVED. It was so good and it tasted freshly made. Overall, was very happy with my experience here. Its not the fanciest restaurant but it was perfect for national margarita day!

Very fresh and muy authentico. Dine in is the way to go, portions are very generous, the food is…read morefresh and tasty, and service is friendly. Take-out is great too, but compared to what they can fit in takeout container, it seems the dine-in platters are just nicer and more appealing. Everything is fresh, guacamole is made to order, and the chips are fresh fried with just the right amount of salt. Burritos were big, and they come two to an order, so you will have lunch the next day. I'm still trying to get the weekend tamales, but I never get there early enough before they run out!

Great service, clean and great food. All the employees were super nice, portions were huge. Dine in…read moreexperience was very nice, seats are hidden away on the other side of the restaurant. Fresh chips and guac are a must.

I liked the food here fine but in an area with so many good Mexican options, El Molcajete doesn't…read moretop the list for me, especially with another restaurant close by with a similar menu that I'm partial to and find to be better. The Mex/Tex-Mex menu is plenty diverse, and the combination platter is a good deal if you'd like to try several things. Our steak was cooked medium rare as requested. I was disappointed by the horchata which tasted and looked artificial and syrupy; the texture and flavor were both off. The decor is quite cute and charming. 3.5.

Great food. Great service. And a byob definitely helps the cost too. We will definitely come back.read more

Came here for lunch on a random rainy Sunday and not many people were in the restaurant. There were…read moreplenty of street parking in the area and we did not need a reservation. The interior design of this restaurant was the coolest, made us feel like we were truly in Mexico. It was one of the most fun decorations I've seen for Mexican cuisine. The food was delicious, authentic, and in good amounts. Our server was attentive and efficient. We got mostly brunch food and my husband loved the steak. The salsa was very flavorful and tasted so different than the store-bought ones. We had plenty of leftovers to take home and the price was so reasonable, I don't think I can find a better deal than that. Would definitely recommend visiting if you are in the area!

Very sorry to leave this review. We visited this restaurant on Sunday 8/16/26. the restaurant was…read moreabout 50% occupied. we were given chips and salsa within 5 minutes, but it took 15 minutes before anyone took our drinks and appetizer order. It took another 20 minutes before our appetizer was delivered. They then took our dinner order. it took another 30 minutes to arrive. While the drinks and appetize were good. Our dinners were not. We would not go back.

Nice little cozy Mexican place located inside a strip mall. Serving sizes are BIG here and the food…read moredoesn't lack in taste. Workers are very helpful and food came very quick. Very surprised not a lot of people were there. Would definitely get this place again

Beautifully decorated mexican themed restaurant that serves a variety of mexican staple dishes. If…read moreyou're looking for authentic dining this is not it. The flavors are lacking and it appears very commercialized and processed. Tried their shrimp quesadillas, steak burritos and pastor tacos. But nothing had flavor. Their flan is really good though. The server was nice.

Bloomingdale, NJ - this place is a favorite of the locals and among my top 3 Mexican restaurants in…read morethe area, but is the one we like to dine in at the most because the food is always good, it's homey, and the people are very sweet. I'm always psyched for the salsa here and could probably polish off a whole basket of tortilla chips by myself with it. It's got just the right amount of mild kick. You're given a complimentary cheesy tortilla as an appetizer as well. We often get the queso derretido con chorizo appetizer, a combo platter of some sort, and I'm a fan of their paella as well, which is stuffed to the brim with chicken, chorizo, and seafood. They serve up a complimentary dessert of banana & honey chimichanga at the end which is yummy. The prices have gone up a fair bit in the last couple of years, and they do charge 4% for credit card payment (an increasingly common practice that's anathema to someone who hates carrying cash like me), so I was tempted to take away a star. But in light of our overall great experiences here, always satisfying meals, excellent and friendly service (shoutout to Fabian), not to mention the freebies they throw in, a 5-star rating is still justified.

Parking. Staff very attentive. Nice ambiance. Food was okay. They give you a free cheese quesadilla…read moreand dessert. I ordered the combo; taco was an american taco which was not my favorite but the chile relleno was really good.

Quesabirrias 10/10, super delicious! It is a very clean place with great atmosphere and amazing…read moreservice. I will love to come back

I stopped into this Mexican spot on a whim and was so pleasantly surprised! From the moment I…read morewalked in, I was warmly greeted and made to feel right at home. I ordered three al pastor tacos, and wow--they were packed with flavor, and absolutely delicious! Needless to say, I left happy and already looking forward to my next visit. I'll definitely be back!

We came here for a Christmas team dinner, and while the restaurant was surprisingly empty when we…read morearrived, the experience overall was pleasant. The staff were incredibly kind, attentive, and prompt, which we really appreciated--especially during the holidays. The menu had a good variety of options, and the drinks were definitely a highlight; well-made and enjoyable. The food itself was good, but it felt like it was missing that extra punch of flavor that would've made it stand out. With a bit more seasoning or boldness, it could easily be elevated to the next level. The ambience was nice and comfortable, making it a good spot for a group gathering or a relaxed night out. Overall, a decent experience with great service and drinks, and some room for improvement when it comes to flavor.

Went here for my wife's birthday, wonderful time. Great drinks, great food and friendly service…read more All around a great place!