The inside of this place is really cool. Maybe a good place to go with some girlfriends for drinks…read more We had a party of 6 and service was severely lacking. We took a while to get drinks. There was a hair in my aunts food and one meal was completely wrong. My own food took over twenty minutes afterwards to come out. The server didn't apologize or anything. The manager would stop by and see if we were okay when we didn't say yes and instead said we were waiting for our food, it's wrong, etc she just walked away. I'm not sure if there was a language barrier or something because when we would ask questions our waitress just said "yes" and we didn't seem to understand any of it. They automatically include an 18% tip on all tables so the staff doesn't need to work to get their tips either. Why provide good service if you know you're getting a good tip?

We are in Jersey for a wedding. This restaurant was within walking distance of our hotel. We had…read moreread some of the reviews on Google. Which raved about this restaurant. I think they are bogus. This restaurant has several locations around NJ. Parking is valet only. The ambiance and decor is pretty, fun and loud. Very loud. We were seated upstairs with a pretty good view of the restaurant. Where we were seated, the lights coming from the huge projector screen was annoying. They give you an iPad to look at the menu, which can be confusing if you are technically challenged. I am not. My husband is! There's a photographer going around asking if you want a picture. I agree with one of the reviews. It seems that they are only interested in upselling. I ordered the house margarita the regular size. It was OK, from a mix, but no tequila to be found at $13. My husband had a Pacifico beer which he ask twice for lime and a glass. They brought him a margarita glass and a few dry limes. At this point he gave up. I had the chicken fajitas. It came with Rice, black refried beans and some guacamole. The included three flour tortillas were terrible old and dry. The only thing good were the fajitas. We also ordered chicken chili rellenos. Came with the terrible rice and the refried beans. My husband said they were OK. Edible as he put it. The Mexican food here is not authentic. Now for the service. Our server, told us right off that her English was limited. We speak Spanish, so that was not a problem. The service is mediocre. We asked for water twice. Finally she brought it. But not the hot sauce my husband asked for twice. It's definitely a 3 star restaurant. Catering to people that want the fun but are OK with mediocre food.

Their steak nachos were pretty good & we enjoyed them. The chicken nachos were a bit dry. The…read morechurros with ice cream were really good! The place was decent, I personally probably wouldn't go out of my way to come. Came here thinking it was $5 margs on tuesdays per their website but it was only on Mondays so when we got our check they were $13. They do offer parking in the back of the restaurant.

At first entrance so vibrant and lively artwork everywhere. Staff was friendly and helpful. Luckily…read moreI went for an early dinner so it wasn't crowded. Parking is located in the back. Chicken empanadas were baked and so yummy, 3 standard size so no minis as an appetizer. Food was flavorful and filling, enough that we needed to take home. They have a karaoke station which I was told they have going on certain nights. Music was fun and videos were showing old and new. Loved it. There was a service charge included in the bill so please read your receipt. We were a party of 2. Good spot I'd come again

always clean, fresh and perfectly cooked, the staff greats you with a smile. I usually stop in on…read moremy way home a pick-up for the family and myself.

Food was very bland no flavor. Queso is cheesy water. Not very happy people behind the counter.read more

From a warm welcome walking in to the kind service throughout my meal, its was exceptional! The…read moreSkirt steak entree was a complete meal and the rice and beans delicious. The Chimichurri brings it all together for a world class dinner. Definitely stop by this beautiful restaurant!

Hidden Gem! Prices are reasonable, food tastes fresh and flavorful! Even the refried beans and…read moresauces they give you with tortillas are delicious! Service is quick and their fresh lemonade brought me back to my childhood! So good! Restaurant is decorated with bright colors and is clean. Give this place a try!

We were exploring Rutherford and found this Mexican restaurant. It's a small restaurant, it seems…read morelike most customers do take out. We decided to dine in. The decor was really colorful and the seating was comfortable. For drinks (not pictured), my husband had the margarita and I had the freshly squeezed lemonade. Both were really good. I ordered the Mexican pork ribs, which the waiter recommended. My son had the kids meal. The Mexican pork ribs had pork ribs sautéed in tomatillo sauce, which added nice acidity to the dish. It was also served with rice, beans, and corn tortillas. The kids plate had chicken with rice and beans. He absolutely loved it, I had some of his chicken it was juicy. This place is the definition of home style meal. It just tasted like something your grandmother would make. It was super satisfying and filling. We also took churros to go. They were very crispy and came with chocolate and a light dulce de leche sauce. The restaurant was clean and the waiter was very nice and attentive. Everything came out quickly. I didn't see the bathroom. Prices were reasonable, I think for the plate size, it was a good price. We're really excited to try their brunch menu!

Can't believe I haven't written a review for them yet. This is our go to fav Mexican spot in the…read morearea. Birria tacos and nachos are the usual repeats. They've recently updated their tables and chairs. Byob so bring on the cervesas.

- Bright, inviting restaurant with vibrant framed wall art and fun table/chair design; Light,…read morecasual atmosphere - Service was cordial: our waiter was warm and friendly, though he got busier as the evening went on; he still checked in several times to make sure everything was good - Food was overall very good: elote was nicely seasoned, but the corn had very small kernels and wasn't very plump--pricey at $7; quac and chips were fresh and served in a cute piggy (or maybe cow) dish, though the portion was on the small side; chicken quesadilla was generously filled with chicken and gooey cheese--no sauces/salsas came on the side, so we had to request sour cream; shrimp fajitas were tasty and well-seasoned, though the shrimp were chopped rather than whole--includes side of rice and beans and two tortillas; street tacos were huge and loaded with meat (note that mixed proteins are charged at the price of the most expensive choice)--chorizo and spiced pork were flavorful, but the steak was surprisingly bland and under-seasoned - Automatic 3% convenience fee added to the bill - Street parking only

THE FOOD ----------------…read more+ Elote - DELICIOUS. Whole corn was perfectly grilled and each and every bite was addictively tasty with the chili powder, queso fresco and mayo mixed in. + Guacomole & Salsa - Verrry, verrry good. Possibly some of the BEST guacamole we've ever had. It wasn't super thick and was so smooth, which made it easy to dip the chips in. Unfortunately, we had a surplus of chips compared to guac so we definitely could have used a larger serving. + Chicken and Cheese Quesadilla - Perfect for our kids. Quesadilla was simple, but delicious and hot right off the grill. Plenty of chicken inside too. + Shrimp Fajitas - Delicious. There was a lot of ingredients mixed in - roasted peppers, onions and lots of melted cheese on top. Only knock was that there were just 2 large tortillas. We could have used 1 more large one or a bunch of smaller ones. + 3 Tacos - Chorizo, Carne al Pastor and Bistec tacos were all excellent! There was sooooo much meat pouring out from each one, so to say the amount of meat in the order was generous is understating it. ==== The Chorizo was actually sliced pieces of sausage, which was good, but I do love the ground version more. Nevertheless, still super flavorful. ==== If you love a good kick, the Carne al Pastor is for you. A bit too spicy for me, where it overpowered the flavor of the meat. ==== The steak actually wasn't really seasoned, which was a surprise. However, in a strange way, it worked considering all of the ingredients mixed in - onions, scallions. BUT, if you were to just eat the steak outside of the taco, you might find it disappointing. THE SERVICE ------------------- + Waiter was friendly, however, he always seemed very busy, so it was tough flagging him down when we needed him sometimes. + Despite it being very busy on a Saturday evening, food arrived very quickly after we ordered, THE SURROUNDINGS ------------------------------- + Located right in the heart of the Rutherford downtown area where there are plenty of other restaurants. + No private parking lot, so street parking is your only option. + Spacious restaurant and beautifully decorated inside, especially in the back half where the tables and chairs have designs on them. + Music was constantly blaring, some traditional Mexican music, but they also mixed in reggaeton, which was interesting considering that it was a Mexican restaurant. + Relatively clean interior. RANDOM OBSERVATIONS -------------------------------------- + Was busy on a Saturday evening at 6 PM and as early diners left, more folks just kept coming in, so we KNEW we made the right decision coming to dine here.

We ordered delivery and it was fantastic! Everything was super fresh and loaded with flavor! Got…read morethe party pack which came with 3 different varieties for a total of 30 tacos. Came with side of lemon wedges, green and red sauce, container of chopped onions and cilantro. We added on diced pineapple and supplied our own avocado and sour cream. We had plenty leftover for another meal which we vacuum sealed and froze for later on! Only caveat was I prefer flour tortillas and that was an up charge of like $18! I can buy a huge pack at supermarket for $3. Overall much cheaper than what it would have cost us to make everything from scratch! Highly recommend and looking forward to trying other options in future!

Uber Eats order of tacos and received rotten Avacado slices in all my Tacos. The picture says it…read moreall. If that was OK to use what are the other ingredients like??

The food at this restaurant is great. A nice quiet family environment. It's BYOB and the Chips and…read moreSalsa and Fajitas are amazing!

A hidden gem for authentic Mexican food in NJ!…read more I recently visited The Mariachi Grill and was blown away by the flavors and portions. I tried the birria tacos, fresh guacamole with chips, avocado salad, mixed seafood in red sauce, churrasco, chicken flautas, and chicken enchiladas -- all served with rice and beans. Everything tasted homemade, especially the salsas, which added that perfect kick. The patio is lovely, great for dining outdoors, and it's BYOB, which is a huge plus! If you're looking for authentic Mexican food with great service and a chill vibe in Lyndhurst, this place is a must.

Great place for a late night/'morning meal. Open until 3 am!…read moreFood is fresh and tasty. Staff is friendly and welcoming. We had tacos, quesadilla, horchata and passion fruit drink.

Fast, efficient bc you order on a kiosk, fresh, not salty, tasty, and close to the train station…read moreacross the street in fact. It's about $3 per taco for vegetarian tacos without tax so it's reasonable. I paid about $15.50 total with tax for 4 tacos so it was enough food for a hungry dinner. No place to sit so take out only. And they double up the tortilla so you can have some extra and put in your own stuff.

We were craving Mexican on MDW and a lot of restaurants were closed. We decided to give Viva…read moreMargarita a try and it didn't disappoint. Their lunch specials are priced greatly and are full portions. I wasn't a fan of the red sauce on the steak fajita but I definitely would order it again without it. Their lunch specials are $10-$12 and their margaritas are $5.

Gensen is such an amazing server! I could believe how FRESH…read morethe pico was and the guac was super green. Awesome ambiance. My husbands had the tostadas and I have a burrito. Execellent