My first trip to El Gallo Tropical was to try their fish tacos as part of my goal to find the best…read morefish tacos in/around Hamilton Township. I'd known about them for years, but they were kind of out of the way for me. The place is small and unassuming, which gave me high expectations, as sometimes I find myself having lower expectations for a more "Mexican" decorated place (I'm wrong as often as I'm right). As far as the Fish Tacos went, they do not serve the Baja style fried fish tacos that I'd grown up on out west, so it was a downer when the plater arrived and I saw the tacos filled with chopped fish cooked in broth. That said, at least the taco was well filled and the fish had a very good flavor. The broth turned out to be a major issue, as the (very tasty) single layer tortillas were soaking up the broth while I ate the first taco, and the second and third tacos both split at the seams and fell apart after one or two bites. A second tortilla may have prevented this debacle, but I won't order fish tacos here again. I'd have loved a fish soup made in this style. The next visit I tried Tacos de Tripa (fried pork intestines), which is my current go to taco style. They were very good, and I enjoyed the heck out of them. They were nice and crispy as I'd requested, and the excellent tasting tortilla made them an excellent choice. My wife had a cheese tamal that had ribbons of poblanos inside as well, and it was also very good with the poblanos providing a nice balance to the heaviness of the cheese. I'd get both again in a heartbeat. My third visit was at lunchtime, and I opted for a Torta de Chili Relleno--essentially a chili relleno sandwich. It wasn't the first I've ever had, and it's a fave torta when I see them on the menu--which isn't often. The torta arrived with a nice sized chili relleno along with the usual smear of beans, lettuce, tomatoes, avocado, and a couple pieces of queso fresco served on a lightly toasted roll. Overall, the torta was very good tasting, and it went down nicely. However, I wish they used a little firmer roll instead of the soft one they did use. The torta was big and warm, and a crustier roll would have been better. The soft one used was near to collapsing under the weight of the ingredients. Fries are an option on the many torta options for a couple dollars extra. In retrospect, I'd have liked to have added a layer of fries to the sandwich for a little extra kick. All in all, El Gallo Tropical is a place I'll continue to go to. The staff is very friendly, and the menu is extensive (too big?). Although I had them initially at three stars after my first visit for fish tacos, the second (4+) and third (4-) visits have raised them up, and I'm rounding up to a four.

Just WOW!!! Best tacos I've had in a long time!! Order takeout and ate half before leaving their…read moreparking lot! Everything was delicious and you can 100% tell how much love that's put into their food! Service is speedy and staff/owners are incredibly friendly! Definitely need to check it out if you're in need of some authentic Mexican food!

I came here with a supper club group. There were 7 of us. The atmosphere was great. Not really…read morecrowded on a weekday. Our food was delicious. I like that the menu is on a tablet and you can choose English if you don't speak Spanish. The waitress was very helpful. And at one point the owner came over to speak to us about our food. There was a little mixup with one dish but she fixed the error. As a perk if you leave a review you get a shot. So one of our companions left a review right then and the whole table got shots! It was great. I would definitely recommend this lovely place. I gave it 4/5 stars ONLY because it's street parking and parking is hard.

The food and service are simply amazing. Take out literally takes 15 mins or less. So we just sat…read moreat the bar. The music and vibes were on point. I've been eating here for years. However, this was my first time order Mondongo from here. When we got home, we noticed there was BARELY any tripe in there. In a whole bowl, there were 3 pieces of tripe. They used a lot of filler like carrots, potatoes, celery and etc. that's my only complaint about the food. The chicharrones were flavorful and the bistek was juicy! Food here is pretty good. Just don't order the mondongo.

The food was good but it was okay. I like my taco but I also got fried plantains... not the vibe…read more My drink was good! :) Now let's get to service... bad. I can't say it any other way. My mom asked for her meat well done and it was very pink. My dad ordered and the waitress completely forgot it. We also were waiting for the check... it took forever. My dad loved his food. So definitely a toss up but idk if I want to come back. Cool vibe??? ~ Quiero empezar, mi familia es guatemalteca. La comida estaba okay... Me gusta mi taco, pero también pedí plátanos fritos... no me gustó. ¡Mi bebida estaba buena! :) Ahora vamos al servicio... malo. No puedo decirlo de otra manera. Mi madre pidió su carne bien cocido y estaba muy rosada. Mi padre ordenó y la mesera, lo olvidó. También estábamos esperando el cheque... tardó una eternidad. A mi padre le encantaba su comida. Así que definitivamente un tirón, pero no sé si quiero volver.

The place is so pretty and so close to home. They bring charm to the neighborhood and I hope they…read moredo well. It is a soft opening only so food did take a little while but we enjoyed the ambiance felt elegant. It was a little chilly at first but it may have been because the rug had the door a bit open. Anywho, the girl was so nice and explained they were open at about 8 am and that there was a breakfast menu , kids menu, lunch/dinner menu -and lunch special menu. Please check their instagram for this info because they have so much variety. I had rice and beans mix so tasty, sweet potato mash soo so fresh and tasty and their chicken parm also full of flavor and tasty. What i appreciated was the options of sides and the fact they gave chips and tortillas or bread to fill you up! My husband had the surf and turf and was also happy with his plate(s). It was higher end place so it was priced accordingly I think. In the near future I will be trying some of their more simple items such as shakes, bowls, fancy pancakes, and checking out their $15 lunch special menu -I think it's available 12p-3p and comes with dessert! Support local businesses and enjoy !

La Taqueria is a small, neat and clean Mexican/Guatemalan place off route 206. They've a good menu…read morewith most of the usual suspects on it, and they're located next to a small market where you can pick up a bag Cacahuates Japoneses to enjoy on the drive home. Service is friendly and efficient. Orders are made at the counter, or, dare you dare, via QR codes located at the table. Parking is limited, and because it's located between two one-way streets, it can be tricky coming in to or leaving. The Sopes at La Taqueria are a must to try. They're heavily ladened with tasty toppings, and I'd order them again in a heartbeat. The chorizo sope was especially good, and had enough chorizo on it to make two Sopes. Be forewarned that you will not have clean hands after eating them. On another visit I tried the fish tacos. Fish tacos at La Taqueria are the chopped/shredded variety rather than the deep fried filet version. The tortillas themselves were heated well, but were nothing special, nor was the flavor of the fish itself anything remarkable. I expected something more interesting from the place. On the flip side, I also tried a Taco de Tripa, asking for it to be cooked crisp (Tripa in Mexico is pork chitterling, not tripe) and it was very, very (feel free to insert more verys) good, and is definitely a taco I'll try again and again. During our most recent visit, we had the Enchiladas de Pollo en Mole, which brought four enchiladas in a deeply flavored mole with rice and beans. The mole was not sweet like so many other moles in other area restaurants, but was instead relying heavily on the flavors of the chiles. It was very tasty, and a nice change from the usual sweet moles. We also had an excellent Huarache de Lengua, a thick, oval tortilla ladened with beef tongue. I have a feeling my wife will be ordering it each time we return. In addition, we ordered a bowl of the Sopa de Panza y Pata, a soup with a spicy broth and loaded with cow's hooves and tripe. It was a meal in itself, and was also served with rice on the side along with some thick corn gorditas. I was torn between four and five stars here, and if the fish tacos hadn't been such a bust, they'd probably have gotten that fifth star. La Taqueria is definitely in the top tier of local Mexican/Guatemalan restaurants, and will be part of our regular rotation going forward.

Really delicious Mexican food, we got fajitas, guac, chips and salsa and queso. The shrimp and…read moresteak were really tasty, steak was soft, shrimp was not overcooked. Tortillas seemed to be homemade and thick, loved everything! Visiting the area for work so won't be back here but I am glad we stopped by and got to eat here. The food came out quickly and cashier was very nice!

Consistently good And by the way the yes leches is the best!…read moreAs well as the horchata Always love my steak bowl and my husband loves his quesadillas The staff is nice

Cinco de Mayo was celebrated at home this year. This did not stop me from enjoying a delicious…read moreCrispy Taco Salad with Chicken. This is such a fun, delicious and hearty meal. You know what? I ate the whole meal in one sitting, no breaks. The service was great and quick. Thank You.

La Chapinita is a Guatemalan house on Chambers Street, Trenton, NJ. The space was the famous home…read moreof Papa's Tomato Pies, and the look is the same now as then, with the exception of Spanish signs and futbol games on the HDTVs. The booths that once bore great tomato pies, are now primarily for Guatemaltecans to enjoy the superior comidas that come out of the new kitchen. The place is clean, with Tiffany-style light fixtures descending from the ceiling, and a very friendly, bilingual staff ready to assist this first time customer. The lunch menu is fairly comprehensive with variations of beef, chicken and pork used as primary ingredients in styles Asada, Empanizada, a la Mexicana and Encebollado. They also do the traditional Tostados, Quesadillas, Burritos, Tortillas and Tacos. I ordered the Pechuga Empanizada (Breaded Chicken Cutlet with Rice and Black Beans), and Jugos Naturales de Pina (Pineapple Juice). The plate came with Black Beans and White Rice. It was very big for a lunch. There were two large, thin breaded chicken breasts, lightly browned, with a wedge of lime for seasoning. A couple of raw onion rings, slices of radish, and a pile of lettuce completed the performance. I cut everything with my fork and enjoyed every bite. All was tasty, complementary, and filling (I did not finish the rice). The Pineapple Juice was cool and refreshing with a nice bite of just juiced pulpy fruit. This was an excellent lunch in a comfortable setting. At under $10 for everything (plus tip), I was very satisfied, and happy that another historic Italian house was now transformed into an equally qualified newcomer from Central America. Buena Suerte!

Clean and delicious food! The atol de elote is a great authentic treat I would come back for,…read moreespecially as the weather gets colder. The service was great and a "at home " feel.

Decent food but not the best spot for dine in on a hot day as they have no AC, just a small fan…read moreblowing. Was sweating the entire time. Dine in on a cool day or get take out. Small restaurant with few seating inside. Got the fish tacos(listed at $12.99 on the menu but was charged $14.99 before taxes). BEWARE OF THIS CHARGE INCREASE!!! Spoke with the lady owner about this and she tried explaining they haven't had time to update their menus and seemed annoyed when I asked for my $2 price difference. I understand things take time but no one likes to be blind sighted especially in this economy. Food quality- 8/10 for me. Very filling but the fish could have used some seasoning. Price- $15 for 3 tacos is expensive in my opinion. And with taxes ~$17. They have other menu items you can get maybe those come in bigger portions and worth the price. Not sure I'd be back tbh.

A quick shout out to Rich W for recon on this Mex place that replaces a fav of mine…read more Gone are the pastries and Mexican treats but it appears the food is just as good as the predecessor. First visit an easy chicken tacos plus guac and chips. Very good tacos with sear on the meat and nicely seasoned with white onion and cilantro. Guac was very good and they asked me about spice level, medium turned out to my liking with just a little jalapeño, I like that their version contains tomato. Friendly and professional staff, will be returning to try more things, update to follow.....

This place should be take out only. There were no prices posted anywhere on the wall or on the…read moremenu. Gluten-free items were not marked on the menu and no one knew what gluten-free meant when asked. The food quality and portions were just okay and there was no table service. Staff was not welcoming and music was very loud. They did turn it down when we asked nicely in Spanish. Plastic utensils and stale chips with salsa in tiny plastic takeout containers. Steak fajitas were tough and corn tortillas were greasy. There are many better options in the area.

Authentic, inexpensive, and delicious!…read more If you are looking for a taco spot to try, this is the place! Each item comes with an abundance of sauces and sides like rice and refried beans. The beef and chicken were tender and flavorful in both tacos. And their soup for the video was soooooo good, I could drink the whole container. Definitely get their loaded nachos and hibiscus tea when you're there extremely filling and delicious!! This place definitely has a lot of people getting takeout so the staff is very busy but accommodating . There's plenty of indoor seating and some outdoor seating if you prefer. The interior is filled with a western Mexican theme, which just adds onto the authenticity of the restaurant and food!