We had a girls' Sunday luncheon and it was delicious. The colorful festive decor, the delicious chimichanga, the choice of spice level, the drinks, and affordable but delicious desserts made this ladies lunch memorable. If you want great food that's not a chain but tastes homemade Mexican go to My Quate.. Paula our waitress was attentive and kind too. read more

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One of the great things that has happened over the recent years here in Hamilton has been the increase in the number of Mexican & Central American restaurants available. For too long a time, the choice just used to be just one place on 33 that no longer exists (even the building is gone). If not there, then one needed to head to Trenton for the Guatemalan places that served some solid tacos to go with their regional cuisine. Now, we've choices galore, and since we're no longer held hostage by lack of options, we actually have to put thought into deciding where to spend our dollars. My Quate has now been serving up tasty south of the border standards for about a half dozen years, and after a number of visits, I can say that My Quate is solidly on my list of places worth going to. The location is on the small side, and every time I've been there, there's been just one person working the front. Sometimes if it's busy it can take a few minutes before the counter person can get to you, but they've always been cheerful and attentive. The place is always clean, and it's got the usual bright decorations that you've grown to expect when going for Mexican style food. Probably my favorite item on the menu is the Tortilla Soup. It has a depth of flavor that hits me where I live, and it's a fantastic cold night dish (or anytime dish), and even the cup sized serving can be fairly filling in itself. If I need some Tortilla Soup, My Quate is my choice. They serve two different types of enchiladas--their House style and their Traditional style. The difference between the two appears to be the toppings and choices of sauces. That said, you need to pay attention. I ordered a House style chicken mole enchilada, and the server asked me if I wanted grilled chicken or shredded. I said shredded, but that only comes with the Traditional style. So what I got was the shredded chicken enchilada en Mole, but instead of being topped in the cheese sauce that the House style gets, it was topped with lettuce and sour cream (which I dislike). Luckily the sour cream wasn't super heavy and by smearing it in with the mole it was hidden, but it was a lesson in paying attention to the menu. That said, the Mole was very good, a hint of sweetness, but not excessively so, and it went down well. The fish tacos served here didn't quite make the top 3 of my faves (https://www.yelp.com/collection/3YtEEhWaFEnyFZ4JjP0nbw/Fish-Tacos-in-Hamilton-Area-Ranked) in the Hamilton area--mainly due to them not being the battered, deep fried style I prefer, but they were the BEST of the chopped, non-fried fish tacos. They were tacos with above average flavor, likely due to the flavorful liquid in which they're cooked (braised?) that's full of tomatoes, onions, and chiles. To top it off, they're served on a fresh, house made tortilla that's got a robust texture that didn't succumb to the wetness of the fish, and that tortilla also had a great flavor that you only get from freshly made tortillas. Probably my only real negative is the salsa that is served with the totopos at the beginning of the meal after sitting down. It's just lifeless and is like dipping your totopo into a bowl of crushed tomatoes. There's no pico in that gallo. Aside from my minor issues with the free stuff, My Quate is well worth the visit if you're looking for a quality Mexican style meal. read more

My Quate - Chicken tortilla soup -- very flavorful - Mexican Near Me - Hamilton Township, New Jersey

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We stopped in tonight and service was incredible. we got the jalepeno poppers, chicken quesadilla, steak chilaquiles, and chicken burrito. everyone enjoyed their meals and the jalepeno poppers really stand out here. read more

My Quate - steak a la Mexicana platter and the Ecuadorian bistec platter - Mexican Near Me - Hamilton Township, New Jersey

José is the friendliest and most hardworking server. The menu offers so many options to consider over complimentary chips and salsa. The chicken soup and chicken tortilla soup were a little watery, but the flavors were delicious. Don't miss the amazing Taco Tuesday deal! My favorite was pastor (pork and pineapple) in a corn tortilla. I would prefer more traditional queso fresco on top, but otherwise a great price for excellent flavor! read more

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Service is utterly FANTASTIC! Best service ever!!! Seriously! Food is excellent. Sauces are great. read more

My Quate is great! When you walk in, there is beautiful and colorful artwork on the walls. It's very inviting. The place is kinda small but there are tables to sit down with groups. We were asked to sit down and checked on about what we wanted to eat. The waiter was great and also seemed very busy. The food was wonderful! To start, they bring out chips and salsa, which was delicious. I ordered 3 tacos. Shrimp, steak and al pastor tacos with option 1 - onions, cilantro and lime. They have different options of what you can get on top of your tacos. I'd definitely come back again and recommend trying it if you haven't been there! read more

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Nice restaurant. Convenient for takeout. Food is delicious and portions are generous. read more

Killer takeout tacos. Very well seasoned, good quality ingredients, extensive sauce selection that reminds me of Mexico.

Cute spot in a little strip mall. Exceptionally clean bathroom. We order the guacamole and chips for starters. I did not like it because it was over whipped and not really any flavouring to it. I would not order it again. The tostadas were just fine, not the greatest nor one of the best. It was fully loaded so they did not skimp on ingredients, it just lacked flavor. It was okay to try, but I would not go back. It lacked a lot of flavor. read more

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The food is impeccable and the service is excellent. I always have a very specific order and my meals are cooked especially for me . The food is authentic . read more

Let's start with saying I never order enchiladas at a new place because I have been disappointed so many times....guess what I decided to do at my first time at My Quate?? Yes, I ordered the My Quate enchilada platter (brings one of each type - chicken, pork and meat) and it was AMAZING! Their green sauce is different from other places with just the right touch of lime and crema and each enchilada brought their own little touch to my delicious plate. After each bite, my husband and I looked at each other to reconfirm how GOOD this food is! Hubby ordered a full platter of the chicken enchiladas that were equally as amazing. The salad topping was a nice touch of crunch as well. I contemplated not ordering my 3 yr old a full plate and just sharing, but i am SO GLAD we got him his own. He cleaned his plate of rice and pork, then proceeded to steal my black beans! I wish we had room to order more from the menu, but we were so stuffed that we just rolled out of there and straight into a food coma. I must comment that the staff was so sweet and attentive. We were the only ones dining room and they kept coming in to check in on us and get to know us. I left feeling like we made friends and got the most delicious meal. If you haven't had a chance to check them out yet, please consider stopping by! read more

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Best Mexican spot in town and the most authentic. Would HIGHLY recommend! All the food is amazing.

We have been regulars, the staff knows us yet that didn't seem to factor in this Sunday night. If you look at my other reviews, they were favorable. Not tonight! We started out well with the chicken soup which is always good. My wife's burrito was as always. Since I don't like all the sauce and cheese used in most dishes, I try other dishes which also happen to cost more and perhaps the kitchen staff are not as familiar with preparing no - burrito or fajita dishes. I asked a few questions tonight about the shrimp skewer dish I ended up ordering. Was told two different descriptions- one by the new server and one by the female server that we've seen a few times; she was convincing of the preparation. However the dish presented was not the dish as to have been prepared. Skewers we were told would be 6 medium shrimps alternated with peppers and onions. The dish presented had just the six shrimps on the skewer. They realized after the fact that it was wrong, but instead of redoing it, they brought me a small side dish with two cooked peppers and cut onions. Very disappointing as it had no flavor and it is an $18 dish. Bad for me for not sending it back. Bad on them for letting it out of the kitchen that way and not correcting repreparing it. One thing about this staff, they are super polite and apologetic. More times then not on previous trips, we hear staff apologizing. Great but in my case they let it go. The Sunday staff are too inexperienced on customer management. They should have it in their power to avoid reviews like tHis one. We will need to pause and look for another option. read more

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Had delivery which was fast and the food was excellent. Will be ordering again either delivery or going to their location.

Very cute inside. They also added a few tables and umbrellas outside. We both got shrimp and Al pastor taco's. The lunch comes with two taco's, rice and beans, delicious!! All the people that work there are very nice and accommodating. Definitely try it. read more

The food is delicious. But I want to say that the staff, and I assume the owner have been really thoughtful in giving me suggestions on what to eat and try. But again the food is great. I usually get the decried beans, and carne asada tacos with the avocado and hot sauce on top. Or taco salad for those days I want to eat salad with guacamole on top. The spicer the better so get some horchata to cool down " read more

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This is a true authentic restaurant! This place has an amazing decor set up. As soon I walked in I felt like I am in a different country. Very well done! The restaurant is very clean with super nice management. Even though I walked in 20 minutes before closing, staff was happy to take me in. As soon as food arrived to the table I already knew that it will be a feast! Food presentation and quality is 5/5. I ordered fresh steak tostadas (very fresh and pretty spicy) and vegetarian taco salad (fresh with a delicious crispy bowl to it). Will definitely come back to try something new. Thank you for reading this and I hope you find it helpful. read more

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MQ has taken over the space of a decent sandwich shop that I used to visit. In my review of that business I mentioned that there was already several other similar spots nearby, and wondered if it was wise to open another. I'm sad to see that they failed here, but am cautiously optimistic that a quality Mex restaurant might be sustainable. I stopped in a few days ago for takeout and was happy to see fresh and brightly painted walls and tables, it's a small space, maybe only 10 tables but now very welcoming for those wanting to eat in. I selected the chicken tacos a la Mexicana and also an order of guacamole and chips. When I arrived I was greeted by who I assume were the owners, they were enjoying a family meal. Even the young lady who rang me up was very friendly. I was already hangry when driving home so I chalked that up as to why my car smelled so good. But once tasted I realized that these were very good tacos, this version utilized thick soft corn tortillas that were a bit smaller than other restaurants I'm familiar with use. In fact if I had one complaint it would be that the portion size for this item is pretty small. But the chicken itself was tasty and tender, with jalapeño, melted cheese and onions. One of the better chick tacos I've had recently. The guacamole was legit too, properly seasoned and with diced tomato, just the right heat and creaminess. The homemade chips were of the thinner variety, but very good too. As an astute reviewer already noted, there are many options for this caliber of Mex food closer to the metro Trento area, but for the burbs this is a clean and Gringo friendly winner. I'm looking forward to returning and working my way through the menu. . read more

Food was good but service was horrible. I was told my order would take 10 min. 25 min later finally had my order. Prices on the menu and prices on my receipt are not the same. Had to push just to use the coupon to they offer. A couple came in to dine in while I waited. After they sat down, an employee came in for their shift, brought chips and salsa out to the couple and didn't even wash his hands before picking up the basket of chips. I'm not sure if I want to come back again. read more

My Quate - Weekly specials and prices - Mexican Near Me - Hamilton Township, New Jersey

Hunting for a hearty breakfast one morning, My Quate seemed to fit the bill perfectly. A Mexican burrito complete with chorizo sausage seemed to be a perfect choice to fill the tummy and take away some of the monotony of a rainy weekday morning. The inclusion of home fries on all the entrees, always a plus, only served to solidify the choice to visit My Quate. I ordered takeout ahead of my visit and didn't have to wait very long to pickup my order. I promptly paid and left with my order. Digging in quickly, first thoughts centered on the lack of crisp or browning on the home fries. The texture of the potatoes was also just short of mushy but had good flavor without being too salty. Overall, it was ok but it definitely would have better with some exterior crisp. Next up was the Mexican burrito. Again first thoughts initially didn't look promising given that the cheese didn't look melted enough. Worse, upon closer inspection, the burrito was missing a key ingredient, the egg which was no where to be found. Although the broken up chorizo in the burrito was delicious on its own, the missing egg component was definitely noticeable, and sorely missed. The restaurant dining room looked well kept and clean. The hostess was really nice and friendly as well. Partially for that reason, I will visit again and hope that my next meal will be better in quality. read more

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Hm, I'm kind of surprised at the very high average rating for this restaurant! My wife and I grabbed lunch here recently and we thought it was OK but not amazing. The cashier was polite and helpful, so thumbs up for that, and they prepared our food reasonably quickly, but there was was one significant issue: the price! I got 3 soft shell tacos with ground beef, onion, cilantro, and lime, and my wife got the shredded chicken quesadilla. Combined, we paid over $20 for these two entrees. This would have been OK if the quesadilla was large and packed full of delicious fillings, but it was really small and only had the basics. My tacos were also pretty vanilla - sure, they tasted fine, but for $10 I expected a little more. More toppings, more meat, more something! The flavors were decent and I can see why people appreciate that (they're authentic!), but the prices are just a little too high for me. Maybe they're slightly higher than normal due to the pandemic? Anyway, not sure I'll be back. read more

The service was very good. The food was good but since it changed ownership, I noticed that the portions shrank and the corn chips were a bit lacking. The ambiance is okay, I think they overdid the decor a bit. read more

This is authentic Mexican at its finest. Nothing fancy or pretentious just solid good food. We ordered the veggie enchiladas and the fish enchiladas. One with black beans and the other with refried beans. Both entrees were fantastic. The complementary chips and salsa were homemade and delicious and so were the trio of homemade hot sauces. My daughter ordered a mango drink with water for $3.99...also fantastic. We will be back very soon to try more. read more

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The food is amazing (we got the My Quate appetizer plate, shredded beef tacos, and ground beef chimichanga). We also enjoyed the perfectly seasoned rice and beans as well as lime-aid. Our server was friendly and efficient, and the place is super cute & clean. We always enjoy our visits! Will be back. read more

Vast menu of delicious Mexican fare (with good portion size and fair prices) served by friendly staff in a colorful restaurant with high-quality tables and chairs. Could you ask for anything else? Their cheese empanadas are flaky, crunchy and freshly made - highly recommend them! The taco salad was delicious and filling with their signature spicy avocado sauce. My partner ordered the chicken tacos which had generous portions of tender breasts seasoned perfectly. read more

Friendly staff and food was great!!! Only negative (not deducting stars because it wasn't their fault) was that their online system had a glitch/wasn't working for a while, so even though I scheduled For pickup, they didn't get my order until I got there. So I had to wait a bit for them to make the order. I'd go back again though! read more

I'll never be back here. They lost a loyal customer, who came MULTIPLE times a week, usually bringing others with me. I was given trouble for asking for my retried beans on the side for my taco salad. I have never in my life heard of such. They just said they won't do it. I have specific medical reasons for doing this, ones I shouldn't have to explain. I am the customer and I am not asking for much, and I have been told no we can't do that. I asked why and first I was given a response of "we're very busy right now". You're busy so you can't put my beans on the side???? Then I was told it is because the little tiny clear containers (very small ones you'd put dressing in) are too expensive so they can't give them to me. I had to laugh at this. You are a restaurant. That is why you have them. You buy them in bulk. I buy them for myself from Columbus markets and they are NOT expensive, but rather cheap. I have been given trouble from this place one too many times. I cancelled my order and will never be back here. What a way to treat a loyal customer- let alone ANY customer. They are overpriced here anyway, so if I were you I'd go elsewhere. It simply isn't worth the trouble to support a business whose owner doesn't care about its customers at all. read more

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The food was delicious! Fresh & savory! This restaurant is set in a little strip mall with an unassuming presence outside. However, don't pass it by! Stop in to see the colorful murals, or get takeout for one of the best places around for Mexican food. And the prices are reasonable too! read more

My Quate joins the growing list of superior Mexican restaurants in and around Hamilton, reflecting in large part the changing demographics in the Trenton area. While most of these muy autenticas cater to gentes Latinos, this one on RT. 33 is designed for the rest of us as well. Bilingual menus and a charming two generation family, with papa in the cocina, mama behind the counter, and abuela working the floor. They all greeted me warmly when I stopped by late this week to check My Quate out for lunch. Their dining room looks like most, with colorful Mexican village scenes depicted on table tops and chair backs, and decorative paper cut pastel sheets hanging from the ceiling beams. The menu has most of the usual suspects, with a slight orientation to the Norte Americano pallet and without some of the more ethnic dishes favored in Mexican homes. Can't fault them for knowing their market. I went with chicken flautas (flutes) - 5 deep fried tortillas stuffed with ground chicken, cheese and pablano pepper, covered in iceberg lettuce and drizzled with cojita cheese sauce. I poured the red chunk salsa from the chips table basket over the top to enhance the burn. They were crunchy excellent. It has been a while since a lunch order carried 5 pipes. It was quite filling. The horchata rice drink was best of breed, tasting like high quality liquid rice pudding, with a tasty sprinkling of cinnamon. For now, My Quate is the best choice for Mexican grub on this side of town. Take a look at the list at the bottom of the page for other places closer to Broad Street where there are many more excellent possibilities. read more

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Excellent addition to the Route 33 corridor in Hamilton! My Quate is a family run Mexican restaurant that has taken over F.D. Subs former location. The interior has undergone a complete makeover, complete with bright colorful walls and custom-decorated chairs. I went in on Friday night for a take-out dinner and found every table in the place occupied, a good sign. While I was at the register waiting to complete my order, I was speaking briefly was a couple who was making their third trip to My Quate, an even better sign given the fact that it has only been open a few weeks. My wife had the shredded chicken enchiladas and I opted for the chorizo stuffed poblano pepper. The enchiladas were perfect, stuffed with a generous portion of perfectly marinated chicken and topped with a tasty salsa verde and queso fresco. As delicious as the enchiladas were, the stuffed poblano was even better. The pepper was absolutely packed to capacity with crumbled chorizo and cheese, lightly coated in egg batter and topped with some sort of red sauce that complimented the flavor amazingly. Both dishes came with ample sides of rice and beans (black or refried). We both finished our meal with the best rendition of Tres Leches that I have found in the area. My Quate is the kind of establishment any community would be lucky to have. I truly wish them well, because not only is the food delicious, but every member of the family was courteous, friendly and a pleasure to deal with. The menu is huge, and I look forward to many return trips to sample all of the choices. ¡Bienvenido a Hamilton, My Quate, y buena suerte! read more

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We had a great meal at My Quate! We came here around 5:30 on Saturday night and dined in. The restaurant had a steady stream of customers picking up take out and about two other tables dining in. The waiter was super friendly and even changed the television station so we could watch the football game. He brought us free chips and fresh salsa and we tried a hibiscus tea which was delightful. We ordered the homemade guacamole, queso blanco, shredded chicken enchiladas and the Big Boy taco combo. The guac was really tasty and fresh, definitely recommend ordering it, but you can skip the queso. The enchiladas come in a suizas style. It was stuffed with well seasoned chicken, delicious tomatillo sauce, with fresh lettuce and cojita cheese. The rice and refried beans stole the show! Additionally, the Big Boy tacos came with 2 steak, 2 shrimp and 2 chicken tacos stuffed in warm flour tortilla and piled high with lettuce, cheese and tomato. We can't wait to come back! read more

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I was driving home from Delaware and I saw this place was not too far from the turnpike and Google reviews was good. Anyhow I ordered the veggie enchiladas and they were bland. They put a lot of pick de gallo on top and the salsa verde sauce lack flavor. The refried beans were on a watery side. The food lacked flavor overall. The young woman who is a server was very nice and the inside of the place was nice and clean though. read more

Excellent food here - Taco salad with steak and also delicious guacamole. Very friendly service with that personal feel of gratitude for your business. read more

They have the best Mexican food around and the service is always polite.. I can't complain

I order take out a lot from here. Great food and very reasonable prices. Fish Tacos are my go to

Fresh ingredients, well prepared. I WILL be back, read on... The words of some who have been very critical of the blandness of the food ring true to some extent. I myself would prefer spicier food, but the restaurant provided yummy hot sauces (I'm thinking they made them, fresh and delicious) and I was able to tailor the taste to my liking, and thus had the best Mexican food I've had in years. So don't be scared if you're a hot & spicy fan, just be sure to get some sauces (Habanero and Chile de Arbol.) Guacamole was just the right consistency, nice garlicky flavor, beautiful avocado, no changes needed. Chips are probably the best I've had, crisp, thin, tasty, and little or no salt. My main dish was Shredded Chicken Tostadas, delicious but not spicy hot, and the chicken was a *wee* bit dry but the other moist fresh ingredients, and my addition of their super-duper Habanero pepper sauce made them perfect. Finally, for dessert, I had Tres Leches cake. Man, oh MAN! Fluffy, moist, sweet, just heavenly. I don't usually get thrilled by desserts, but this one was awesome. By the way, as a footnote, the owners are sweet, wonderful people, and so I think I will be very happy to in the future enjoy their good food and in the process help them make a living, again and again. Highly recommend. read more

I just moved to New Jersey from LA, I'm Mexican and grew up in a traditional Mexican household so I'm very picky when it comes to Mexican food. I've been pretty disappointed with the Mexican food options out here but I just ordered this place on DoorDash and I'm impressed with how good the food was. I ordered the chicken chimichanga and my boyfriend ordered the birria tacos and we got horchatas for our drink with a tres leches cake. The food tasted authentic and the chimichanga had a green salsa that was pretty tasty, the only thing I will say is the chicken was a little dry but still tasty. Good portions sizes the chimichanga was big and packed with chicken and the tacos came with 3 for one order, for the price I thought it was pretty cheap overall. The horchata is good and authentic, not overly sweet. The tres leches cake is super sweet however, it's a sweet dessert in general but it was overly sweet. Overall very impressed and will be ordering from this place again and trying new things on the menu. read more

This place has the best Mexican food. The staff are so polite. Awesome customer service, and the restaurant is clean. Give them a try I have ordered in person as well as Door Dash and the food is always a bit either way. read more

Well, I have been missing out, and if you haven't been there, you too have been missing out on what very well may be Hamilton's hidden gem!! This is such a well-run restaurant!! It has a fun vibe, very clean, excellent service, and food that is out of this world!! My family and I love authentic Mexican food!! My Quate's menu is impressive!! There is such a variety of dishes which means you have the opportunity to go back and try new things!! Their complimentary chips and salsa is SO fresh...it is an incredible start to a high-quality meal at a VERY reasonable price!! If dining in, I highly recommend starting your order with the Chilaquiles!! They are great to share as an appetizer. The stuffed poblanos are wonderful if you like spicy. The carnitas are great. Three of us ordered enchiladas and not one of our plates was the same which was so neat because we each got our own personal faves Beef/Mole, Chicken/Tomatillo, Pork/Red Sauce. All served with tasty beans and rice, and all very very delicious!! Oh and you absolutely must get a Horchata to drink!! The brothers that run this place are awesome and on top of things, and the chef really know what she is doing! You can tell there is love in the food!! So whether dining in or looking for takeout...this place does not disappoint!! It has easily become my newest go-to!! It is a feel-good taste-great place that I can't wait to visit again soon!!! My only qualm is that I wish I knew about it sooner!! read more

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Yum! I had the tostadas and they were good. My family was just as satisfied. Authentic food and good service.