Bitol has a small menu but the food is good. The al pastor tacos are delicious and are Packed! It also comes with rice and black Refried beans which are delicious. Margaritas are good. They also have some cute instagramable drinks. Cute decor and plenty of parking read more

I want to like this place, but I've been here twice now and it just misses the mark and is so far from being authentic. For starters, we had guacamole and chicken flautas. The guacamole didn't taste fresh at all and the chicken in the flautas had no flavor. For dinner, I had the enchiladas suizas. The chicken was the same chicken used in the flautas aka flavorless and the tomatillo "salsa" did not taste like salsa at all. It actually tasted more like the "avocado mousse" that the flautas were drenched in. My husband had the carnitas michoacan and he said they were just okay/super greasy/wouldn't get them again. Both our meals were supposed to come with rice and beans, but they only bought one side for us to share. When I looked around the restaurant, it seemed like they only bring one side per table regardless of party size. This to me is a rip off especially since this place is pricey. My 2 year old was also with us and we got him chicken fingers and fries from their very limited kids options. When I asked if he can have rice and beans instead of fries, they said no. You're a Mexican restaurant - maybe put a taco option with rice and beans on the kids menu. For dessert, we got tres leches- it was fine. The only other things ordered were a cocktail and a beer. We waited SOOOO long to get the bill and even longer for someone to come back to take our payment. With tip included- our total was about $180. That is very steep for the quality and quantity of food. Sadly, I don't think we will return. read more

I was going back-and-forth on whether to try this place due to all of the varied reviews, but I'm glad we did come to try. The food quality I have to say is excellent. Everything tasted great and fresh. I loved the tuna taco and the chicken taco I loved the queso app. Guac app was excellent but small. The cocktails were done right. Service was great and very attentive. The only downfall is that I do believe it's a little pricey for the portion size. However, I feel like the quality makes up for it. The atmosphere was wonderfully decorated. It's nice to have parking since it's in a plaza. Frozen margaritas are very refreshing on a hot day! read more

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We had a wonderful experience mid-week; our server Ariz was great -- super attentive, friendly, and had wonderful suggestions. All of our dishes were well executed and delicious. The guacamole appetizer was great. Margaritas had slightly too much ice, but were delicious. Good beer selection and menu was great. Stand outs was the mole chicken - that sauce was amazing ! The steak on a hot stone was great. The fish and tacos were also great. dessert was great too. The owner / chef Franklin even stopped by our table - great vibe overall. Try it, you'll love it. Not your typical Tex/Mex joint. read more

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We dropped by here for lunch today. Super cute restaurant located in the Styertowne shopping center complex. We were a bit chaotic, my son broke a plate as soon as we sat down, but the server was nice he cleaned it up and didn't make a fuss. And then my son spilled his water. It was not our day! But we were super excited to try the food. My husband ordered the tacos de carne asada and I had the Cesar salad with chicken. Both were really good. The Cesar salad was unique, it was 3 full pieces of romaine lettuce, I believe they were charred and the croutons were soft and delicious. The chicken and dressing were really good too. My husband thought the tacos were just okay. I think I'll come back and try more! I feel like the food took a while to get there, it seemed like other people that came after got their food first. But it wasn't too crazy. The bathroom was also really clean. read more

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Really wish Yelp offered 1/2 stars. My experience was very mixed and honestly I'd give them a 2.5. Ambiance is nice. The restaurant is pretty, dimly lit, cozy atmosphere. The food was good & nice plate presentation. My issue is cost. This is a Mexican restaurant in a strip mall. $14 maragarita. $15/Cab Sauvignon glass [the bottle is worth $20 at total wine]. Flautas appetizer was $14 and they were tasty and pretty but literally two tortillas cut in half (menu called mini tortilla). Club soda was $4. This place was nice and food passable but not worth that NYC prices they charged. I personally won't be back. The menu prices seemed elevated compared to the quality and portion size of the dishes. read more

Bitol Mexican Kitchen & Handcrafted Cantina - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Clifton, New Jersey

Fantastic experience for Friday happy hour. My friend and I arrived at 4:30 and were asked if we wanted to take advantage of HH at the bar or one of their two high tops. We enjoyed the $9 margaritas - mango, guava and passion fruit were all absolutely delicious, my favorite being the mango. We ordered small plates to share off of both the HH & regular menu, everything was fresh and tasty. Our server was very attentive and offered great suggestions. He said the Mac & cheese was a "must order" and I honestly agree! He also said we could order the "elote loco" off the cob and that was another favorite as well. We enjoyed our time here and would definitely come back for their amazing happy hour! read more

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I visited Bitol recently with a small group to celebrate a special occasion. I made a reservation online for 12 pm on a Sunday, upon our arrival, we were the only group there up until we left. The restaurant does offer a brunch menu, which can be found on their website. We started off with drinks, and I opted for a mimosa flight. The flight tray that arrived at the table was so pretty and I loved the drinks, but I cannot recommend the guava mimosa more. It was probably THE best mimosa I've had and if you've ever looked at my reviews, you know I'm a mimosa queen. The mimosas came topped with cotton candy that can be eaten, discarded, or dissolved in the drinks to add to the sweetness, but I opted to give mine away to someone in my group. Sadly, there's not a ton of vegetarian options available, but I was able to order veggies, rice, and beans, all of which were delicious. I also recommend trying their house hot sauce, which was perfect for providing the heat I needed for my food. Everything tasted fresh and even with my limitations, so I thoroughly enjoyed the visit. read more

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One and done for me... their frozen Margarita needs help, it's missing triple sec, simple syrup, and more tequila. The coconut drink, the one with the fire show, needs help... lacking flavor, watered down for $16.00.. 2 sips and it's done... Chicken enchiladas verde sauce was good but chicken had not one ounce of seasoning, very scant on the cheese and no garnish... Don't think I will be returning... read more

Bitol is always a fun experience, their drinks and food is so interactive it makes you forget that you're at a small local restaurant. I love their Guac options. The first time we came we tried the Al Pastor Guac, this most recent time we tried the Atun. Both in my opinion could've used a little more meat portion but nevertheless still very flavorful. Moving onto drinks, we always make it a point to try as many different ones as possible to have the best experience. While their drinks are not customizable (meaning if you want mezcal and it's offered with blanco tequila they won't do it), but they were still showy and some had a fire effect which was cool. The staff is very knowledgeable and can guide you to make the best decision. read more

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We came here for dinner last night - it was both our first times. Pros: plenty of free parking since it is in a large shopping plaza. Easy to make rsvp online and plenty of open spots last minute. Staff was friendly, Knowledgeable. The decor was very aesthetic and they had some Christmas decorations up. We loved the drink presentation for the colomitos coconut - fiery and great for special occasions and to impress someone. My partner loved their side order of French fries, they were crispy and nicely flavored Cons: My partner loved the taste of his first drink but when he ordered a second one the flavor was not consistent with the first order. My Fresca Espumosa was ok, and the lightbulb drinkware was festive but I wish there was more , I felt like I took 2 sips and it was done. The food was underwhelming to me. Our crab tostadas were ok, I didn't love that it left a raw onion taste behind. We both got birria tacos and they were ok, I was expecting more flavor. I had to ask for hot sauce and that added more flavor. The tres leches was very disappointing, it was actually the worst I've ever tasted and my partner wasn't a fan either. All in all a nice place to come too for a birthday dinner or nice date because of the exciting drink presentation and pretty decor. read more

Service average food average,-- prices overpriced for Mexican food haven't tried happy hour maybe give it a shot

Food, service, and the vibe were all wonderful. I sat solo the bar and enjoyed some of Bitols signature margaritas. Dinner I chose the Cowboy steak on a stone (I had the kitchen prepare since I was sitting at bar) steak was perfectly cooked and seasoned, sides were black beans, yellow rice, and maduros. read more

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We came here for the first time and this place was okay. If anything we'll come back for drinks since that was our favorite part. The guacamole and chips were pretty delicious too! My fiance loved his Al Pastor tacos. Unfortunately I ordered the breakfast burger and I couldn't eat it. It came out so hot and had that weird gamey meat taste where it doesn't taste fresh. I sent it back since I couldn't even get past the scent. The chef came over and made me feel uncomfortable questioning why I sent it back and that he tasted it and it tasted fine. I felt pressured to order something else so we just got the churros and they weren't good either. They were stuffed with a sauce but the flavor wasn't my favorite. read more

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In a shopping center so there is plenty of parking. Nice restaurant. Cool type of drinks and glasses there in but most of the drinks barely have alcohol. Food was a bit pricey for the small portions. My friend ordered the same meal as i (skirt steak) and mine was a good size but hers was small portion. Cute spot but not worth the price. read more

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I really enjoyed this place. We recommended to a few people and they didn't really like it. I think service was their issue which I found to be great when we went. Food was fantastic and the drinks were just as good. Inside is a little tight and hot during summer and the outside seating is pretty much in the parking lot. read more

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We were in the area on a Friday night and decided to try this spot out. We were very impressed! The food and drinks were delicious and our waiter was friendly and attentive. The decor is super cute and the place is not what you would expect (in a good way!) for a restaurant in a strip mall. Will definitely be back! read more

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My friend suggested Bitol for dinner and it did not disappoint. The restaurant is spacious and nicely decorated. Our sever was friendly and attentive. They have a nice selection of cocktails. I was surprised to see Lulo as a flavor option for their margaritas and decided to try it. I really enjoyed the flavor. We shared the flautitas de pollo from the small bites menu. They were good but they were not kidding about it being a small bite. I had the birria tacos and enjoyed them. Overall, we had a good experience and would return. read more

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This restaurant is beautifully decorated and parking is easy since it's in a shopping plaza. The drinks menu is fun and I loved the full bar. My husband and I came in for dinner on a Sunday and it was pretty empty besides 3-4 other tables. The server was very nice. We tried the guacamole which was delicious. I enjoyed their ceviche although I wish it contained more in terms of texture and taste. The grilled octopus had amazing flavor although unfortunately was way overcooked. I'd love to come back to try their tacos and try more of their drinks! I had their passion fruit margaritas on the rocks and it was delicious. read more

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The decor and fresh look of the place makes this a nice find. Came here once before and enjoyed it enough that I came back with wife and friends. From the greeting to the ongoing service of the staff, you feel welcomed and appreciated. Except for the chips being bland in need of some warmth, the rest was great food... flavorful dishes, great tacos and more! Would recommend a visit if you are looking for casual dinning and a great staff! read more

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Staff is welcoming and friendly the food is always pretty good and service is on point. Margaritas and apps are amazing.

Unfortunately, my friend and i were incredibly disappointed in this place. The decor and atmosphere is nice, service was good, but the food was not impressive at all. Was it terrible? No. but the great reviews and word of mouth led us to believe we were in for a treat. Treat, we were not. House guac, not made in front of you, comes out super quick. so my guess is its premade ahead of time in big batches. it was pretty bland, wish it had more salt or garlic even. really simple otherwise. we asked for extra chips and got a charge for this. the housemade salsas are good, id throw them on anything. elote were 3 small pieces, they werent bad, but needed more spice. it was mostly cheese. my chicken 3 tacos were incredibly dry and bland. to say i wasnt happy is an understatement. my friend didnt care for his birria tacos either - i believe he said they were also bland. i got a fruity margarita, i think if my memory serves me correctly it was a passionfruit? tasty, but weak. they have an extensive tequila menu, which i think should be a selling point for this place for sure. read more

There's a lot of thought behind what goes on here. We've always been greeted warmly, the service has always been prompt, friendly and professional, the cocktails are well made and unique, and the food has always been just right with lot's of flavor. It's an upscale take on Mexican - with great decor - and there are some unique menu selections. The brunch is good too. AND the chef comes out to every table to ask if everything was good - which is a nice touch. An needed addition to the scene. read more

Came here for brunch on Mother's Day. Is the outside of the restaurant breathtakingly beautiful? No, it's in a shopping plaza (as are most restaurants in the Jerz). But thankfully you don't even consider eating outside the restaurant unless it's one of the seven calendar days each year when it's neither too hot nor too cold to eat outside. The setting and decor were nice, and the food was very good - would particularly recommend the French toast marinated in coconut milk and the "pancake tacos" (which I've never seen before but seem so obvious in retrospect). The chilaquiles were also very good. The service was friendly and efficient, and--again--the food was very good. Was it affirmstively cheap? No. But it's not really marketed as a cheap eats place and I didn't think it was unreasonable for the quality of the food. We would totally come back here and I hope this restaurant makes it (hence writing this review). read more

I came here for a girls night out. I loved that it was in a complex so no trouble finding parking. We made an 8:30p reservation on a Saturday night. It didn't seem too busy. The server was friendly and greeted us shortly after being seated. We ordered our cocktails and guacamole and chips appetizer. I got the fuego eterno with spice- it was refreshing and I could've taken a little more heat with it. One of my girlfriends got the colomitos coconut- if you want a IG reel worthy drink, this is it. Fire and all! We realized we didn't place our orders in after a while but that's okay because the tacos came out pretty quickly after. We decided to do family style of tacos. We got the birria tacos (of course), de pez (phenomenal- I could've eaten all three if I wasn't sharing), Al pastor ( very flavorful). The ambiance is dark and fun but loud so I did feel like I was yelling or couldn't hear some parts of our conversations. The food and the serve is worth coming for! read more

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A fun place to visit with friends or a date night. They decorated the place for Valentine's Day and even folded the napkins into hearts. The first time I came was for the drinks so we just sat at the bar and ordered chips and guac. It was really good so we came back months later to try their actual food. The steak on the stone was cool because you got to cook it exactly to your liking. The plantains were good. I wasn't a huge fan of the green salsa, as it was bland. I would have just stuck to the original. For the dessert we tried the churros, dulce de leches and the brownie and ice cream. The brownie is a very very small portion but it is also rich and decadant. I would probably recommend putting it on a smaller plate presentation wise. I think I liked the churros the best which had two dipping sauces. Drinks were fun and delicious too. read more

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Had a great time visiting here I was not disappointed. Make sure you make a reservation to secure your seating. I went with a friend on a Friday night around 8:45 and the place was packed and we were seated upon entrance. Our waiter was very nice and patient with us. The presentation of the food was amazing! from the drinks that were set on fire to the Nicely plated arrangement of our food. The food was very delicious and the ambiance was aesthetic yet casual. We ordered 2 drinks the Fresca Espumosa, the queso flameado, fish tacos, steak tacos, side of plantains and side of rice, a tres leches cake and Birria tacos to go. The prices weren't so bad but the quality of the food and the amount you were served was worth it. The location is within a plaza so parking is available just make sure to make your reservations ahead of time. read more

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Came here after a Stew Leonard's shop with my two little kids without looking up anything about it and we totally struck gold. Ambience is very cool (way cooler than we needed for a family lunch!) and goes with the theme. Food was absolutely delicious and our server was so nice -- he was so accommodating of our toddlers and particular needs like allergies and menu modifications. I would recommend this to anyone and will definitely be back! read more

Heylee was awesome! She made us feel welcomed and it was a pleasant feeling. She is polite and it is a pleasure to be in her company when you go to Bitol! You will enjoy the food and service! Thank you Haylee! read more

Ordered takeout. Micro portions. The only takeout was the money wasted being taken out of my wallet. Overpriced. Tasted ok but had to have leftovers to quench out appetites. Never again. Good luck !!! read more

I'll start by saying that forget you are in a strip mall in Clifton, NJ. Just walk in with the excitement that you would if you were just allowed into a secret speakeasy. Because truly, you will be transformed by the plates and cocktails that will be served to you here. I came on a Friday night without a reservation and the FIRST thing I have to compliment the restaurant on is working with me to make us feel comfortable despite them being super busy. I came because I wanted the flaming skull drink (which is AMAZING). We had a FABULOUS server who went out of his way to create a friendly and fabulous cocktail experience. Needless to say we went from having just one round of drinks, to ordering two rounds and appetizers. The starter plates are tapas sized, so make sure to adjust your expectation. With that said, they are HIGH QUALITY, homemade, fresh and delicious. We ordered the queso with chorizo and it was AMAZING. It came with soft warm tortillas and we asked for chips - WRONG. Stick to the tortillas, they were the made for this thick cheese stuffing to warm your soul. We also had the flautas, which were perfection. Our friends ordered a variety of drinks and each one of them was better than the next. It was my birthday and I wanted to be flashy so I ordered two flaming skulls which tasted like a spiked horchata almost. Overall, I will be returning because the whole staff treated us like VIP and truly went out of their way to make sure we were taken care of. read more

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Great food and amazing service by Antonio. The food was fresh, authentic and well presented. The drinks were on point. The ambiance was romantic and modern. I will be back again read more

Loved this little cantina! I wasn't expecting it to be attached to the shopping plaza but it made for plenty of parking! The vibe is very fun and colorful. There are 2 nice sized tvs at the bar which looked very inviting. My husband and I ordered food and cocktails which including the Prickly Pear Mule, Colomitos Coconut, traditional chips and guac (comes with chipotle salsa which was great), Carnitas Michoacan, and De Asada Mexican Pizza. We really enjoyed everything. The Colomitos coconut drink was not only fun to see come out, but surprisingly very smooth and easy to drink. The food came out quickly and tasted delicious. Service was fantastic. We couldn't have asked for a better experience. read more

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I brought my fiancé here for Valentine's Day and it was a VIBE. We both got steaks that were cooked to perfection, but the star of the show was the dessert. The churros I got were some of the best I've ever had in my life, and they came with three dipping sauces. Dipping the churro in the chocolate dipping sauce might have cause a rip in the space time continuum. Highly recommend this restaurant for the churros alone read more

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Bitol is the greatest place. Antonio is an amazing and attentive server! From the moment we walked in we are made to feel welcome , valued and made to feel like family. Come here for phenomenal food, drinks and service! read more

Randomly dropped in because I was getting kinda hangry and was SO HAPPY to find this place. We sat outside and were taken care of by a really sweet server, you can tell she loves working there. As for the meal--oh my goodness, everything was incredible. Seriously, whoever curated the menu really took their time and perfected every detail. We had the Al pastor guacamole to start with chunks of pork and bacon and it was perfection, probably the best guac I've ever had. I like guac a certain way, it needs to be BRIGHT. Sometimes a lot of places will skimp on the lime/cilantro but this was excellent. The chunks of pork on-top balanced out the citrusy tang and it was heavenly--also, perfectly portioned. Their specialty cocktails are also very beautiful, I ordered a Jasmine tini and it tasted like gently kissing in a flower bed. For our entrees we had fish tacos and steak tacos (3 each) and we shared. Hands down best fish tacos I've ever had, JUICY crispy fish with chipotle mayo and a side of green salsa to pour ontop. The steak was also very delicious and at one point I took a bite and the steak squirted all over from how perfectly cooked it was. I wanted to end on a high note so I ordered the corn crème brûlée and it was divine, not too sweet, with a crunchy sugar top and a wonderful sweet corn flavor. I'm coming back here again and again and again. read more

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Found this place thanks to YELP and went 3 times in a week. To be honest the food is good and the drinks were even better. But the ambiance is what makes you come back each time. This place gives vacations vibes especially when sitting outside. I have had the Elote Loco(not the best), Guac, tostaditas, Corn truffle tortitas, queso flameado with chorizo and lots of tacos. Everything was good, but the star of every visit was the corn creme brulee. Please give it a try. It is one of the best brulees I have ever had. Not super sweet and creamy. read more

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Stopped by yesterday for Dinner. The ambience was great the food was delicious server was very attentive and spot on with food recommendations. The drinks were also strong and tasty. As you can see by the pictures Food was devoured read more

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Best Mexican food in the area. The food is of great quality and service is excellent. From the appetizers, entree, and drinks it kept getting better. Food has several pleasant flavors, no corners cut, and all very balanced if that makes sense. See you again soon Bitol !! read more

Sweet chili wings were delicious, crispy outside soft inside. sauce wasn't too sticky with a bit of spice to help with the sweetness. However the prices were high for the amount of food you get, on top of the quality of service. Only 3 tacos for a large price and if you wanted something else in the side there was a charge. read more