My wife and I ordered from this place on a whim and HOLY MOLY guacamole Angelina JOLIE!…read more this place did NOT disappoint!!!!! I got the beef brisket plato, and my wife got 3 different types of tacos because they had a special. The meats are slow cooked for 16 hours. Yes you read that right. And each taco is LEGIT loaded with juicy, tender, flavor packed meat. My wife was full just eating two!! (She had to save room for the Mexican street corn.) Alright ill stop tacoing about this place now

Welcome Carlito's to Lyndhurst! So glad we decided to give them a try today!…read moreWe ordered the brisket and pulled pork platos sans the beans, a chicken taco, Mexican grilled corn, and a pineapple agua fresca to go. Everything was moist and smoky and the additional sauces and cilantro onion mix put it all over the top! The Mexican street corn was a favorite of the whole family - you definitely need to add that on! The pineapple agua fresca was lightly sweet with a smooth pineapple flavor- not acidic at all. Very refreshing! Staff was super friendly too! Loaded with flavor you must give them a try!

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.

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.

Love this spot food and service is great! The vibe of the spot is very San Diego! Will come backread more

I've visited this place a few times, and unfortunately, the quality of the chicken has gone…read moredownhill. Each order was different, showing a real lack of consistency. I wanted to support a small business, but the food and service declined with each visit. There's frequently an issue with the card reader, and one time, another customer even ended up with my card--so be careful. Many of the positive reviews seem to come from friends and family, and I've never seen the place busy. While the owner is friendly, he doesn't come across as professional, and even his wife no longer comes around. I wouldn't come back, even if it were free.

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.

I order birria tacos cheese taste horrible and so did the meat / steak tacos…read moreWere alright not great . Order street Corn looks like they bite off a piece Before giving it to us .

The inside of the place is really cool. Appearance of a taco truck but you're inside and air…read moreconditioned which is fantastic for the summer. They are a couple of outdoor tables too if you prefer to eat outside. We ordered the Birria bowl and the AL pastor bowl which came out pretty fast. Before that a basket of chips and salsa were given to us which hit the spot too. The bowls were flavorful and really filled us up. Rice, black beans, all the fix-ins and some birria sauce on the side for me to drizzle all over the meat. This I would consider an authentic Mexican restaurant in the middle of North Arlington. If you're in the area definitely give this a try!

- 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.

Amazing!!! For the amount and the price, this is just right. The food was absolutely delicious and…read morewill now be our go-to for days when we want to eat in. The pictures don't even do it justice. The platter was delicious, the birria tacos were spectacular and the steak burrito is humongous - perfect for those with big appetites. Thank you!

This restaurant is local and offers different types of different foods from different latin…read morecountries so it is a good choice if you are in the mood for any special foods, such as colombian. I like that i dont' have to travel far. The tacos and skirt steak were delicious.

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

The food was good a fresh. The young woman behind the counter was sooooo bored and disinterested…read morein being there.

Came in an hour before close. Ordered steak tacos. They gave me a few tiny cubes of steak for each…read moretaco. It was so disrespectful and not what I paid for at all. I wouldn't not recommend you spending your money here. Go anywhere else in tacos in town. Absolute rip off. And their tacos are drowned in toxic seed oils.