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    Rodrigo's Mexican Grill

    3.7 (236 reviews)
    Closed 10:30 am - 9:00 pm

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    Casual
    Good for kids
    Good for groups
    Happy hour specials

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    2 Items Combination: Cheese Enchilada & Shredded Beef Taco
    Diana A.

    I've been coming here since it was Don Jose's as a child, and now my husband and I (along with our newborn daughter) frequent this amazing restaurant. Service is always incredible, the food is delicious and consistent, and it's a chill spot. We love their chips and salsa, and I appreciate that they use fresh shredded cheese on everything. It's probably our favorite Mexican restaurant in the area! It's good for groups or a quick meal. You can even watch a sport game at the bar or in one of the dining rooms. My go-to is always the 1, 2, or 3 item combo which comes with delicious rice and beans. I love their cheese enchiladas and shredded beef tacos. Their portion sizes are perfect - you won't leave here still hungry. The best part is the service. Everyone here is always so friendly and accommodating. They will bring you more chips, salsa, or drinks before you even need to ask. I would recommend this spot without hesitation (and you'd likely see me there)!

    Fajita Burrito
    Nina S.

    Located in Best Plaza with plenty of parking, this place is spacious! We came in for a late lunch on a Saturday and we clearly beat the lunch crowd (came in at around 2 p.m.). The place was quiet with a few people eating. 80s music playing on the background. We got served complimentary chips and salsa. Salsa was good -- just the right amount of heat. We ordered: Seafood Chalupa Salad - Shrimp, crisp greens, mushrooms, avocado, bacon, hard boiled eggs, cheese, and mile jalapeño vinaigrette dressing, $19.50. The shrimp were nicely seasoned! The dressing was just right. I normally ask for the dressing on the side but forgot. Was glad that the salad wasn't swimming in dressing. The greens were just iceberg lettuce. Fajita Burrito - Steak or chicken (we had steak) - Grilled onions, pepper and refried beans, flour tortilla, topped with red chile sauce, guacamole and sour cream, $20.50. It was just ok for my companion. It was too much of the refried beans and bell peppers. I tasted the fajita steak and it was ok. Service was good. Our server was attentive, checked in on us a few times once we got our food.

    Burrito supreme
    Joanna S.

    The burrito was good could have been great if I ordered it all chicken instead of other meats inside that one was on me but it was decent so can't complain came here with friends the place was dark, calm & quiet which is a plus for me, from what I've seen mostly senior citizens as patrons come dine here this place isn't authentic Mexican which is a bummer, our waitress was Marcella she was very friendly and helpful from the moment she saw us walk in she was very on top of things and very communicative , service was quick and accurate we were out of there in under an hour will be coming back in the future

    Beef Fajita
    Rong F.

    Chili Verde: 2-star. Pork is on the salty side, rice is hard, but beans is tasty Beef Fajita: 4-star. (Lunch special which is only $12!) Beef is tender. It's served w/fresh Salsa, Sour cream and guacamole. Corn tortillas is cold-average Flan is not so sweet as of what I prefer. Friend liked her black coffee. Server Luis is very attentive and friendly.

    Rigo's signature margarita, chips, and salsa.

    I tried this location last night. I was impressed with how clean and welcoming it was. Old school vibe. They had so many speciality drinks; i opted for the Rigo's signature margarita and it was perfect. I sat at the bar as the restaurant wasn't too busy and everyone was so attentive. I was extremely satisfied with the service. I decided to try the 3 item combo so I can get a bit of everything. I got the chili Colorado, chili verde, and chili relleno. All of it was tasty and the plate was large for the price of $20.50. I was only able to eat so much so I took it to go and got another meal out of it. I also tried a variety of their salsas. Their standard salsa served w/the chips is chunky, flavorful, and mild. My favorite was the hot red sauce and the warm tomatillo. Overall, I was very satisfied w/my experience and I'll definitely return.

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    I'm always happy with the service, and the food is so delicious. At some point we're going to have a party in that back room.

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    Love the atmosphere!!! The service is fantastic!!!!! Great food!!!! I will definitely come back!!!

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    Rosario is an awesome manager it was nice seeing him back in Montclair Our server was very friendly

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    I've only tried their carne asada burritos. It was excellent! It came with guacamole, chips and salsa.

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    Service was great and really good lunch special. Great spot for lunch or happy hour. I like their enchiladas

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    Do you guys still do Karaoke there? Use to come there all the time when it was Don Jose. celebrated several occasions and karaoke was always what made it so much fun

    No, we don't have karaoke at this time.

    Do they still do karaoke every week?

    Hello, no. Not at this time. Thank you

    Are they still doing happy hour?

    Yes, we are doing happy hour from 3pm-6pm, Mon.-Friday.

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    Union On Yale

    Union On Yale

    3.8
    (1.4k reviews)
    1.6 mi
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    Locally owned & operated
    Free parking

    Went to this cute little place today in Claremont because we were specifically looking for a…read morewoodfired pizza. They've got indoor and outdoor seating and they seemed a touch understaffed for being a beautiful day. It was also a Tuesday lunchtime so maybe they weren't expecting it to be as busy as it was. We were able to prove the menu before we got seated. And our super friendly server came out and we were able to order right away. They've got a lunch special. That is a small personal pizza with a salad and we each got that. Salads came out first and I had the arugula salad, which was absolutely phenomenal. 10 of 10 would eat this every single day. The arugula was peppery and it was well dressed in a lemon vinaigrette type sauce. I am a fan of just plain lemon on mine, but this was delicious. My husband got a union salad, which is their specialty I guess. It's got colored carrots and some beets and some shallots. I thought the dressing was bland and it certainly needed salt and pepper. We asked for both and didn't get either. Our pieces came out and they were nice and woodfired. I feel like they could've been done just a little bit longer maybe a minute or two. The sauce was a lovely fresh type crushed tomato sauce. The cheese was nice and gooey and did not feel or taste like a package of processed cheese. Pepperonis were greasy, but in a real meat kind of way. I had to dab mine, but my husband just went to town on his. The pickled peppers is a pickled jalapeño. Big chunks of them. They certainly didn't skimp on any of the toppings. They were a little sweet and a little hot. Some of the big chunks were a little too sweet for my liking but overall, it was a nice flavor mix Also from a size standpoint, I thought the salad and pizza were very adequate for lunch at around $20 price point I asked for salt and pepper again as well as a side of ranch. This time we did get the salt and pepper as well as cheese and crushed red pepper. But we didn't get the ranch until we were leaving. The server did apologize and said he thought someone else was bringing it out but I pretty much deducted a star because we asked for a couple different things that never came. Overall, the service was super friendly, the ambience was nice for an outdoor lunch thought. I thought the menu looked delicious and there were several things I would like to come back and try and I would go back again.

    We decided to try brunch on a Saturday morning. Long story short,…read more I ordered the steak and eggs breakfast. At $38ish, I expected a great meal. It was so underwhelming. 2 eggs cooked differently, one over hard, one over easy, 5-6 potato pieces and the steak was thin, overcooked, and appeared to be a cheap cut of meat. A New York cut would have been great. Wife mentioned norms has better steak and eggs. Called and spoke with a manager Stephanie, not looking for anything, but to express disappointment in the meal for the high price. She offered to mail a gift card for us and invited us back. Took all of my information and never received it. Thanks anyway. Don't think we'll be back.

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    The Corner Grill & Bakery

    The Corner Grill & Bakery

    4.8
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    This cozy little diner was exactly the comfort food experience we were hoping for! Everything…read moretasted fresh, homemade, and made with so much care. I ordered the chicken fried steak with country gravy, and it was absolutely amazing! The gravy tasted homemade, the chicken fried steak was perfectly cooked, and the mashed potatoes... OMG, they were my favorite part of the meal! Creamy, flavorful, and pure comfort food. The rice pilaf was also excellent and paired perfectly with everything. My husband ordered the ribeye and loved every single bite. It was cooked just right and full of flavor. To top it all off, our waitress was so friendly, welcoming, and attentive, which made the whole experience even better. Great food, cozy atmosphere, and wonderful service--we'll definitely be back!

    Have been here twice now and both times our server was Mayneth, who she was great…read more The food was mostly good and they have a large menu with a variety of options so there is something for everyone. The only issues with the food was the hash browns, which were completely unseasoned and not fully cooked. Also, the lobster omelette is tasty but you won't find much lobster in it. Prices are typical prices, but their portions are very generous compared to the price. I also like how large the dining area is and that there is decent space between tables. Not cramped like a lot of breakfast spots, which made it a more pleasant experience. Food: 4/5 Service: 5/5 Ambiance: 5/5

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    The Back Abbey - Claremont

    The Back Abbey - Claremont

    3.9
    (2.4k reviews)
    1.7 mi
    $$

    Love the Back Abbey! So yummy and consistent every time. My hubby and I went for a quick bite and…read morethere was a new seasonal burger on the menu, the Truffle Shuffle. Super delicious, cooked perfectly. Service was efficient and there was plenty of indoor seating on this late Sunday evening. If you haven't tried the Claremont location, please do!

    We were welcomed to sit outside on the patio when we got here, likely because the inside was filled…read morewith fans watching the World Cup final. We were fine with it, and were given two menus and told to sit anywhere we wanted. After 15 minutes, no servers had come out to take drink orders or anything, so my boyfriend went inside to ask if someone could come take our order. I looked around the patio area and realized there were two other tables whose patrons were there before us, waiting for drinks and service, just like we were. One of them was fanning herself with the menu, as it was close to 100° outside. (There are no misters on the patio, just a slight breeze now and then. And, if you sit near the patio entrance, you should know that the huge dryer vents from the adjacent hotel are pushing hot air into the patio.) My boyfriend came back and said that he was told "someone will be out soon", and he noticed that all the servers were watching the soccer game inside. We waited another minute or so, and decided to leave and find another place for lunch. We were so glad we left...we ended up at Gus's BBQ across the way, and OMG...save yourself the trouble of the weak menu & non-existent service at The Back Abbey and walk over to Gus's. You won't regret it!

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    Portabella burger comes with a side salad
    Portabella burger comes with a side salad
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    Eureka!

    Eureka!

    4.0
    (3.6k reviews)
    1.8 mi
    $$
    Outdoor seating
    Casual dining

    The Ambiance was perfect! We were seated outside by the corner. It helped that the weather was…read morecooperating as well. The vibe was just chill and lowkey. Our server was really accomodating, tbh, everyone was like that in here from the person who greeted us to the server. Food was amazing. Simple, yet different. On apoetizers, we had brussel sprouts which was cooked differently m, flavorful and portions were just enough. Lettuce wraps did not disappoint, we asked for additional lettuce. We also had their nachos (?), i thought it was but its mostly potatoes with toppings... so full of flavor. We each had different main courses, mostly burgers so we can try it. I was in burger heaven! We had some dessert to share, i did not remember the names of it but it was dense & rich. They also serve mimosa flight and beer flights which my friends really loved, lol. Parking is such a breeze here. There is a parking building every block plus street parking & its free. That alone is a gift. They are pet friendly too.

    Wife and I came here last Saturday for a new spot for lunch. Parking was easy and walked up and…read morewere greated immediatly by the hostess. She was nice and had us seated right away. We got a great waitress by the name of Ashlynn (I hope I spelled it right). The food was excellent we had the American Burger w/ with grilled onions and tater tots. Fish tacos w/charred green beans was so good we ordered another round of the tacos! Drinks were great! We had the Floor is Lava and the Electric Sky Mai Tai (Did two of these). The magnum opus was the Bourbon Barrel Cake my goodness! Every bite was worth running at 6am the next morning! Lol! All servers who came by our table said hello and asked if we needed anything. The manager and his staff are a great team. Please come thru and enjoy a wonderful dinning event!

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