Finally made it to El Azteca for lunch and wow what a good deal! I ordered their 4 al pastor tacos…read morefor $11. On Tuesdays you can get even better deal for taco Tuesday's. The pricing and portions is well done as is the efficiency. I ordered my food an a large to go order and it was easily done in 10-15minutes. Also didn't realize how many of these spots exist near me I have 3 within a 10-15minute drive. Which is a great option for lunch or dinner. I can't wait to try out the rest of their menu.

Was doing an errand around the area and we found this Mexican restaurant in a mini plaza (with lots…read moreof parking btw). The restaurant is small but lots of customers seating down and enjoying their meal. Service was relative quick and we enjoyed our meal which consisted of the following: - 8 ounce guacamole with chips $8 - salsa on the side - order of 4 tacos we opted for chorizo $10 - order of a burrito $11-12 - order of aguas frescas $3-4 Food is authentic and very affordable.

We come to Uno Mas every once in a while with friends to catch up over dinner! Uno Mas is BYOB but…read morethey offer delicious mocktails. Food-wise you MUST go for the tacos. I ordered the 3 taco meal and was able to mix and match getting the Scallop, Crispy Shrimp and Al Pastor taco along with rice and beans. The tacos are small but yet so filling. It's a small space but the staff here is super nice!

This is a cute restaurant, chic decor. Service is attentive. Prices are okay, a little on the high…read moreside for some things. They serve mocktail margaritas for $10 and we went to the liquor store next door for tequila and then poured it into the drinks ourselves. They even give you shot glasses to pour it into. The mocktail is pretty sour though and not very flavorful, mine was strawberry basil but didn't really taste like strawberry or basil. Small seating area, backs of chairs kept bumping into each other and it's hard to walk to your seat when the place is busy. Also the tables are uneven. One table was slanting to the side a lot. The guacamole and the calamari apps were great. Big portions and delicious. Guac was very fresh and well seasoned, the calamari I loved how big the pieces were, super tender and had a spicy sauce with it that had sautéed almonds which added a nice crunch. And lots of shishito peppers on top. The entrees were average. They got the temperature wrong for my hanger steak. It was still tender and juicy but I didn't like the green sauce on it. Which was spicy and vinegary. The potatoes added nothing to the dish in terms of flavor or texture, I barely ate them. The tomato and avocado salad was good, light and tasty. They served it with corn tortillas but the tortillas are very gooey and bland. My husband liked his scallop tacos a lot. I tried one of his mushroom tacos and didn't like it. Again lots of vinegar, and also it wasn't all mushrooms it had peppers and leeks in it. The desserts were pricey at $12 and pretty average. Nothing special. The churros were dry. I give this place a 4 because I loved their apps and it has a nice vibe despite being cramped. And wait service was professional and friendly.

Outstanding Food Vera is off the hook definitely one of the best places I've been to for Beria…read moretacos. Horchata was next level! You're gonna need to ask for an extra homemade hot sauce, not too spicy the flavor profile was outstanding and balance perfect compliment to food!

Best tacos in Hawthorne. I usually order the traditional carnitas. Always overstuffed and juicy…read more The order comes with rice and beans and I can never finish everything. People are very friendly.

Stopped here with my husband for a quick dinner during the week and it was amazing! The birria…read morequesadilla is one of the best things I have ever eaten. I highly recommend it! I had the taco trio, which consisted of carne asada, carnitas, and chorizo; also very good, and my husband had the salmon burrito, which he loved. Hands down the best authentic Mexican place in Ridgewood, at least in my opinion! Try it, at least once! Very casual place, laid back, and simple decor.

The owners, who are also the chefs, are truly lovely people! This is authentic, delicious Mexican…read morefood that won't break the bank. My daughter loves their steak burrito (add quac) and I love the Shrimp bowl. Both together & a drink is about $40. The ambience is nice but not fancy. For scrumptious food on a night you don't want to cook, come here!!!

The owner of the establishment is extremely nice gentleman. I've had the Chicken Parmesan hero and…read morethe Chicken burrito all I can say is the chicken Parmesan was amazing better than any pizza place around; the Chicken burrito is stuffed with chicken, rice, beans and other tasty ingredients. Don't hesitate to eat here, you too will become a regular customer. Bill Lutz Waldwick

Great food, great value and great service. Tacos are the best in the area. Highly recommend!read more

Service is always quick & friendly here. The waitstaff are helpful in answering any questions about…read morethe menu items. Tacos and quesadillas are flavorful, although I had higher expectations for the fries-they are only average. The ambiance is bright, lively and clean.

Ordered delivery from here. Biria tacos were good. Chicken burrito looked large but was actually…read morejust filled with a lot of rice and very little protein. The burrito also lacked in flavor.

Every once in a while, you finally try a restaurant and think, what took me so long? That was…read moreexactly our experience at Allendale Social last night. Everything about it was top-notch. The transformation from the previous restaurant is truly impressive. The Paella Arancini was incredibly unique and absolutely delicious. My husband had the Lobster Thermidor and said it was the best lobster he's ever had. My shrimp dish was just as outstanding. We can't wait to go back!!

I visited Allendale Social last night with my family for dinner after it was recommended by several…read morefamily members and friends. The restaurant is very pretty overall, though the interior is quite dim, making it difficult to read the menu without additional light. The tables were also placed fairly close together. Our server was polite and welcoming throughout the evening. We started with the Korean fried chicken and tuna tataki. The chicken was moist and coated in a sweet and spicy sauce. The tuna tataki was flavorful; however, the taro chips were very thin and tended to break easily when holding the tuna. For our main courses, we ordered the Icelandic cod, rigatoni, Freebird chicken, and a side of whipped potatoes. Dessert was the hazelnut chocolate crunch, which was a nice way to end the meal. Overall, the food was enjoyable. That said, the pricing felt more in line with a fine dining experience, while the atmosphere and service were closer to an upscale casual restaurant. Some small details, such as the whipped potatoes being served without a serving spoon, stood out. While minor, these details can make a difference, especially at this price point.

El Azteca. The Aztec. A civilization which rose to and held power for centuries. Their leadership,…read morein some indirect fashion, has led to the craftsmanship of El Azteca - A slight chain of Mexican restaurants in a 30 min radius of Bergen County. I will copy and paste this review across the Park Ridge and Mahwah locations so emphasize my appreciate for their consistency in providing great Mexican food. If you are consistently performing, Linguini will take care of you. Like I've taken care of many others. I will bring you to the top with me. If you backstab me. Oh if you come for me at the top, you will reach an abyss so deep you may end up digging to China. Don't test me. I'm not that guy. Anyways, I've tried a lot from Azteca. Most of what they've got is a 4/4.5 out of 5 but I'm rounding up for the full experience. Phenomenal price point. Variety of food that all comes out well. Performs well in restaurant and when the food travels. Friendly staff. And local business of which I support. I suffer from GGS - Good Guy Syndrome, sorry not sorry. My motha, bless her soul. I legit mean bless her soul. Be nice. Pray. Bow down to her. She doesn't eat much food but she even loved the taco salad here so much that she asked to go again. So much protein, so well seasoned. Just as their other options showcase as well. My personal favs are the Kash Burrito and the, what I'd call "trademark" Cod Burrito. Never have seen it elsewhere like this. The wrap is toasted wonderfully, great rice, great salsa. I mean this place just does it real well. I've had tacos, appetizers, desserts. Never let down. El Azteca is consistently good. Constantly pushing out quality product. Is it the best Mexican I've had? No. But it's the most underrated. Being a consistent 4, makes you a five in my books. It's like that girl that's occasionally a 6 or occasionally an 9... you can't bring her home. But that girl that's consistently a 7 or an 8? You let her meet the fam. I don't where I'm going with this one. All I'll say is STOP. Stop going to Chipotle, Bubbakoo's, etc. when you could be supporting a better quality and friendlier priced location in El Azteca. Thank you in advance. I will be watching - LB.

nothing special got the "kash" burrito as a bowl and it…read morewasn't a bowl and had no taste skip this place not good

Great experience! We got seated right away on a Saturday night. Staff was very timely. Our waiter…read moreAiden was very entertaining and gave great recommendations. For dinner we got the Triple Play and the Steak Fajitas which were both delicious and good sized portions. The blood orange margarita was also delicious, recommended by our server. Ambiance was nice! Fun vibes and had a lot of tvs to watch sports. It's pretty loud at peak hours and by the bar, but it was manageable. Will be back!

THE GOOD ----------------…read more+ Very, verrrry solid Mexican food. ++++ Complimentary tortilla chips and salsa was typical of starter chips and salsa at most Mexican restaurants. ++++ Brisket Empanadas with queso and salsa was fantastic, but there were only 2???? For $15, we expected at least 3 empanadas, but, nevertheless, they were very tasty and filled to the brim with brisket. They also came with queso and salsa for dipping. ++++ Tacos de Amor special with grilled skirt steak tips, garlic shrimp on corn tortillas was verrrrry good. The meats had delicious flavor and there was no skimping, however, we figured after our meal that the chimichurri was actually missing :( ++++ Fish Tacos with beer battered cod filets was excellent! It was topped with jalapeño tartar sauce and slaw and I absolutely devoured it! The fish was crispy and cooked well. ++++ Kids Cheese Quesadillas was as you would expect for kids quesadillas. They were super thin, with a layer of cheese, but our kids enjoyed it. + Waiter was great. He checked in on us a few times and made sure we had everything we needed. + Food arrived quickly. + Restaurant was VERY spacious with 2 separate dining rooms. + Plenty of parking outside as the restaurant is part of a super large strip mall. + There are a few large TVs in the dining room with the bar. THE NOT SO GOOD ---------------------------- - As mentioned above, the missing chimichurri on the Tacos de Amor was a miss. The tacos were good, but definitely would have been even better with the sauce. MIXED THOUGHTS --------------------------- = Nada. RANDOM OBSERVATIONS -------------------------------------- = Nada.

Sangria's has been a go-to for us for years for good tapas and sangria, but we've now had issues on…read moreour last two visits, and this most recent one was especially frustrating. The food is still great. We had scallops, chorizo, brussels sprouts, and a flounder ceviche special. Everything was delicious. The ceviche in particular stood out -- fresh, well-portioned, and nicely "cooked" in lime juice. The sangria is still a highlight too. A big carafe, no ice watering it down, served with glasses full of fruit. The problem is the service. They had two servers and one bus person, and it showed. Everyone seemed to be scrambling, and it was hard to get a moment of attention to ask for anything or even be heard. Our food came out in pieces -- three items, then a long delay, then another. The last dish, calamari, never came. When I tried to tell the waiter we didn't want it anymore if it was forgotten, he didn't listen and insisted on bringing it anyway. We ended up waiting even longer, which just made the experience more frustrating. To top it off, they're now adding an operating/service fee (around 3-4%), which wasn't clearly communicated and just showed up on the bill. It's disappointing because the food is still very good, but the service issues -- and now the added fees -- are taking away from the experience. After this visit, we'll think twice before coming back.

Food: was great there been there once with some old friends…read more Service: was great too a must go n try it out Ambiance: is amazing not. What I thought of it