I've worked in the service industry for 12 years. Like most of you reading these reviews, I'm never…read moreone to actually write one. However, based off my standout experience at Mezcal on Saturday night (10/3) for a night out drinking cocktails with my girlfriend, I felt inclined to share my experience. First off, you pull into the parking lot and it's in the middle of nowhere in Old Bridge. Once you open the restaurant door and walk in, it feels like entering a high-end hotspot in Manhattan. Completely different world. We sat at the bar, immediately were taken care of by the kind hostess, and began the night. My girlfriend made a comment to me, she said, "all of the bartenders look so calm". This was during the typical dinner rush @ 7-8 pm. Two standout bartenders, the first was a woman who had been there for 3 months (did not catch her name) and then another bartender named Mike. Both were splendid. Mike was deeply knowledgeable, passionate, and personable. He took time to explain all different types of liquors at the establishment, he took the time to cater to our requests and made some of the best cocktails both of us had ever had in our lives. It was incredible to me to watch the attention to detail and calmness during the busiest hours on a jam-packed Saturday night dinner rush. The service is remarkable, the team on Saturday night was remarkable, and that's rare with a dining experience post-Covid. We will definitely be back, this is our permanent date night cocktail spot. Thank you for the wonderful night.

This restaurant aesthetically looks great and is great for either a meal with friends or an…read moreintimate date night. The service was good and I love the fact that I ordered a beer and it came with a cool smokey presentation. I ordered the porterhouse and the NY strip. Both steaks were good my only negative about the food is the food temperature, the steak should come fresh off the stove top to the plates of the guest, by the time our steaks got to us it was on the colder side. You can tell that there was a waiting period before serving it. The sides were good as well I had the French fries and Mac and cheese. It's a shame the steak didn't come out hot but it was still good. As for the drinks the one that was recorded was not good at all I do not generate the name. My allagash beer was refreshing and the French 75 that was ordered I was told was great. All in all great spot they just need to work on food temp I thread between 3.5 and 4 stars

Ohhhhh I love their birria tacos here! Soooo much flavor and such good food here, I loveeee this…read moreplace! And the people here are so nice!!

The loaded fries are fresh and tasty! I didn't wait long and they tasted great! This is a small…read morerestaurant with personal service. I'll be back again soon! The only reason I didn't give a 5 is the toilet paper roll in the bathroom was wet. Hopefully she changed the roll when I mentioned it.

I may have posted one review a while back on this place, which was also very positive. I just…read moreordered a large take-out order today, and it reminded me how great and authentic this place is. Shredded chicken nacho plate with the works, and a side of tomatillo sauce, so amazing! Homemade corn-husk-wrapped tamales, also amazing. Also very affordable. If you love Mexican food, look no further, try this place out asap! Tell them Jason sent you!

Amazing as always! Chicken Tinga Quesadilla with the salsa verde for tonight's order. Fresh guac is…read morequite tasty too!

Was a bit hesitant to try this spot as so many Mexican/Tex-Mex around the area have failed but I…read morewas proven wrong. The food is on point! Fresh, flavorful and fantastic! Definitely will be ordering from this place more often. Mexican street tacos are must! They're amazingly good.

A hidden gem in Sayreville/Parlin! The food is fabulous. We ordered Chicken Fajitas,our favorite…read more They came out sizzling with onions and peppers and black beans, Spanish rice, sliced avocado, lettuce, tomato, cheese and sour cream and warmed tacos on the side. Their home brewed iced tea served in an icy carafe is just awesome. The server was attentive but not intrusive, checking in occasionally The decor is south western, fitting in with their Tex-Mex menu. So if you are looking for an amazing meal go to Casa Pelaez

I'd like to start off with the fact that the food was absolutely fresh, authentic, and delicious!…read more I had the ribs with rice, pinto beans, guacamole, pico de gallo, and plantains. Did I mention that the did was fresh?! Wow! Mmm! My boyfriend had the combination fajita. He made the same comment... sooo fresh! We almost didn't stay because when we entered the establishment, other than the one family that was already seated at a table, there was no one to be found. Just before I was going to walk out, a young man walked out from the kitchen and told us we could sit where we wanted to. He brought menus and asked us what we'd like to drink. After mentioning a few things that included unsweet iced tea and Pellegrino, we asked for the tea. He returned to say they were out. We then asked for the Pellegrino, but he immediately stated they didn't have any. We opted for the mineral water. We were brought a small tray with chips and salsa. Once again, very fresh and the salsa was amazing. I did have to ask for napkins. All in all, I'll definitely be visiting this restaurant again

Decent food, good ambience slow service. Menu seemed kind of limited.. didn't see any Fajitas!…read moreRestaurant was empty on a Wednesday, yet very slow service. We ordered Guacamole and they forgot to add to bill. Instead of comping us the miss, they asked to pay separately.. didn't feel right to me. Ambience is nice, ample free parking. BYOB. Generous portions, tasty.. I'll give this place another chance to see if it gets better.

This a good little restaurant. I recently went for lunch and ordered 1 beef tostada and 1 chicken…read moretaco. There are only four small tables inside. The owner was very nice and pleasant as she took my order. The best feature was the food was all natural. No mixes out a box, nothing frozen or out of a can. The beef was moist and tender and the soft taco had chunks of chicken pieces. The food tasted great. The menus on the wall behind cash register listed complete dinners and meals. If you're hungry, this is definitely a good place to go, and it was reasonably priced.

A good homey authentic Mexican spot if you're craving real Mexican food. Their lengua and barbacoa…read moretacos are pretty good. I enjoy their rice and beans and don't forget to add their salsa.

We always pass Sofia Taqueria when coming on and off the GSW but have never taken the time to go…read morehere. My husband and I finally came out on a Sunday at around 12:30 PM. The place is just as colorful and decorative inside as it is on the outside. They have different specials everyday and during the weekend they offer brunch specials along with bottomless mimosas. On Mondays they have buy 1 get 1 free margaritas. Happy Hour Monday-Thursday and other specials on all the other weekdays. My husband and I got some cocktails, guacamole, I got the chicken fajitas, and my husband got the birria tacos. I loved my espresso martini as it had a chocolate hint too it which I feel many places don't do anymore. My husband got the peach and mango belinni where the mango flavor was stronger than the peach which I loved because I am a mango fan. My husband wished his taco shells for the birria were a bit harder/crunchier but other than that he loved the flavor. I loved my chicken fajiatas as the chicken was still very tender. It also lasted me another 2 meals after this one. Although this place is a little on the pricier side I feel like you get your moneys worth. Plus the service is good and very fast.

Dined with a group of 8 and we had great service. There's something on the menu for everyone. My…read moretacos were super fresh. They have a great drink selection. I was pleasantly surprised to see a pitcher of mojito as an option. The colorful atmosphere is very inviting. Overall a great spot for a casual dinner with a group.

Al pastor burrito had a weird flavor. Birria tacos were ok. Definitely not the best in town…read more Probably won't try again.

This restaurant is so good so nice so great and you guys should try this restaurantI'mread more

Nice authentic Mexican Restaurant on Ferry Street in South River…read more We have had lunch here a number of times. The chilaquiles soup is exceptional and the tortilla chips are homemade. (they serve chips with red and green salsa. Beware the green is super spicy.) We have also had many different orders of tacos which were all delicious. And if you would like a cup of coffee they make it especially for you It's 2 doors off Main Street on Ferry which is a one way so go around. It's worth the ride around the block. Parking is usually available right on the street

As others stated, this place is SUPER authentic, so if you don't speak Spanish you might have to…read morewalk in and point to items on the menu that you'd like like I did. After I put my order in, I walked my dog around the block and came back. Food was ready in about 20 min and the worker gave me a free Diet Coke! I tried the shrimp fra diavolo. Omg, so so good! The spicy sauce on it mixed in with the large, well cooked shrimps, Mexican rice and refried beans was godly. Def a heavier dish I couldn't eat everyday, but well worth it! I also tried a chicken taco. Slightly dry/bland - wish they gave me a bit more of their homemade hot sauce that was delicious! But still the taco was very authentic tasting. The guac was HUGE! And extravagant. Super creamy and mostly mixed with onions and cilantro. They gave me a bag of chips on the side. This tiny little spot has a fun inside with a tv, (they played Sabrina the Teenage Witch which was one of my fav shows growing up!), had a juke box, art on the wall and I recognized the Frida painting. A couple customers were inside dining - they had every other table blocked off. I was surprised to see they have Valentina hot sauce on the tables instead of Tapatio - but I guess it's really no big deal. If you're looking for a solid authentic spot in the Central NJ area - and you like spice, DEF TRY THE SHRIMP FRA DIAVOLO!

Food was delicious and fresh. One of my favorite restaurants. Service was good and attentiveread more