Stopped by this restaurant for take out one rainy evening and it was a VIBE in there. Immediately felt welcomed in by the host (manager/owner?), bartender took my order, talked me into a margarita while I waited. It was karaoke night, people were drunkenly singing Latino favorites. My drink was EXCELLENT; it was large and strong and not sweet which I dislike in a classic margarita.The only negative is that there's no parking. Otherwise the tacos were DELICIOUS!!! I would love to come back. read more

The service was terrible never going back worst experience I've had in years food was good but took forever they forgot my order also charged my card twice and also drinks are a miss my friend had chardonnay it was terrible I had a terrible mocktail watermelon margarita I wudnt suggest it. The bathroom doors hard to close the stall doors my friend had hold it close. The tiramisu took 30 min n it tasted exactly how it looked. Lesson learned read more

El Chingon Tex-Mex Mexican Restaurant - Taco Salad with shrimp - Tex-Mex Near Me - Union, New Jersey

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The service was poor not only did he try to coerced me to buy a drink and upped the prices on them. He didn't introduce himself and also had an attitude as well because we were paying with card and cash. He had an attitude that clearly everyone could see and ignored my questions asking him to come and service us. They also added a tip that was not deserved because he quite literally did nothing but have an attitude and roll his eyes. I've come here multiple times and whoever owns it now needs give it up. The food was okay came out pretty fast. Authentic but the servers are assholes. read more

El Chingon Tex-Mex Mexican Restaurant - Queso Gratinado - Tex-Mex Near Me - Union, New Jersey

Ambiance was very decent. Food was mostly okay - def mex, not much Tex. The service was okay. Our waitress was in a day dream but others were far more attentive and compensated. read more

We were able to find parking with no issues. We were greeted and seated immediately. Service was perfect. Our server gave great recommendations for us and they were spot on. Our food came packed with flavor, so much so that I stuffed my face and didn't leave any to bring back. The drinks were good I ordered the Margherita (mango) with grand marnia and tequila. I would return for good authentic food with good company. read more

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This restaurant was good! We went in a huge group and the service was great. We got nachos, and I got a quesadilla for myself. It was huge servings and the food overall was good, a few people got tacos with cold crumbly corn tortillas but otherwise it was nice! The drinks were very strong but delicious. I would recommend if you're in the area looking for a fun vibe. read more

El Chingon Tex-Mex Mexican Restaurant - Nachos - Tex-Mex Near Me - Union, New Jersey

I'll be honest, we tried this place a few years back. We really were not happy with it. The food was not so good. The Service was angry. But wandering around, we chose this place again realizing when we pulled up, we had been there before. But this time the platter pernil with yellow rice and tostones was good. the alcapurria was very nice ..we got some to go. Nice turn around with the food and the people. We gave it another chance, you should too. read more

El Chingon Tex-Mex Mexican Restaurant - Tex-Mex Near Me - Union, New Jersey

The vibe is mellow and relaxing. The staff is friendly. The atmosphere makes you feel like you're a little bit Saint Lucas, but somewhere in Mexico on the ranch. I love the spin on how they have everything so Meadows has ceiling lights. The vibrant colors they have in the actual restaurant itself is perfect. The food is delicious. read more

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Very good food. Guac was great, and the shrimp, steak and chicken nachos, too. Also, the chicken mole sauce was very good, but the chicken itself had a weird bite/texture when chewed. Drinks, however, were awesome, especially the margarita jalapeño. Initial service was slow, but, luckily, picked up. Large space, and big bar, very colorful and cool art on the walls. We also liked the sombrero and tequila bottle chandeliers. Music and singer were very good, too. Recommend this place, would come again. read more

El Chingon Tex-Mex Mexican Restaurant - Margarita Jalapeño, Spicy Paloma and other Margarita - Tex-Mex Near Me - Union, New Jersey

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Birria tacos were It was just loud inside for no reason, they were playing the music loudly. Service was quick read more

El Chingon Tex-Mex Mexican Restaurant - Birria tacos - Tex-Mex Near Me - Union, New Jersey

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3.5 stars, but with the ambience of a fun karaoke night-- 4 stars. Casual, fun, and good comfort Mexican food. An extensive menu for everybody's whims- from the classic guacamole and chips to the crazy meat tower. All of our entrees were just 'okay.' The meat meant to be broiled and charred lacked flavor but it was edible with drinks and conversation. The meat tower we got was insane in presentation but that's what really made it a dish to order- just for pics. It is quite expensive so it was disappointing that all the meats weren't well seasoned and cooked. The lobster and fish skewers were very dry and under seasoned. Both cuts of beef were chewy and not charred. Cactus was limp and needed more seasoning and the chicken breasts were plain. Their drinks are strong and tasty, green tea shots were great, and their mangonada tangy and strong. Karaoke night is every Thursday and the whole restaurant gets into it, with tables ribbing and cheering each other on. Service is friendly and fast and efficient. If you are only here for food, I'd suggest going to another place but combined with drinks, friends and their food, this is a place I'd go to for a fun night out. read more

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Terrible service. Our waitress ignored us, and Chose to be on her phone instead of talking care of our table. When we asked for a glass of water, she said they "only sell bottled water" When we asked for chips for our table, we were told this place "doesn't give chips to its customers" We had ordered a piña colada, but decided to cancel our order because of the poor service and left the place. When we asked for the check, our waitress had the audacity to add a four dollars gratuity charge. It took 20 minutes to get a $20 drink. We had been to this place before, and had better experiences, but we won't be coming back. -Ever It's sad to see local places not care for loyal customers and staff treat their patrons poorly. read more

We (two of us) came in during dinnertime on May 5. The place was packed, as expected, but the wait wasn't very long. Most surprisingly, the music was SOOOOO loud. We were seated and eventually a waitress came to take our order. I ordered sparkling water, and a can of club soda and a plastic cup was brought to our table. Some time later, our food came out. The chimichanga was fairly small and was mostly tortilla folded into itself and with only some meat. The food was edible; not horrible but not great. Neither of us were interested in taking home our leftovers. The waitress didn't come to check in on us until we were finished with our food, which is when we asked for the check. I know they're busy but would have been nice so we could have asked for straws and napkins. Strangely, gratuity was included for just the two of us, which wasn't a big deal, just weird and was only 15%. I still can't get over how loud it was. We will not be returning. read more

El Chingon Tex-Mex Mexican Restaurant - Chicken Chimichanga - Tex-Mex Near Me - Union, New Jersey

The place is very cute, street parking so beware of your timing you go. There is a parking structure close by. The drink we got was very good, 1 and done lol. We ordered the seafood combo in the pineapple because of a picture we saw on Yelp. Unfortunately they do not make it with the crab legs. More sauce calamari and mussels that's it!!! Not worth 34 dollars we asked about the picture this is not what we wanted. The made us pay for half of the dish we never ate!! And charged gratuity for 2 people. I would only come for drinks here if I come back. The decorations are very beautiful. read more

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Service was terrible. Place was loud , almost empty and Waitress was busy on her phone. Menu's are sticky. No chips are given. Would not go back. read more

Worst customer service I ever experienced. This place is so ass it's unbelievable. The waitress barely acknowledged us and we had to flag her down every single time over just simply coming to take our order or help out at all. The food's okay, definitely had better. I could deal with the karaoke going on if the service was at least good but overall, wouldn't recommend this place to a single soul. Probably if it was the last place on earth to order from. read more

Where to go in New Jersey and get the fiesta vibe while drinking large glasses of margaritas? Come and visit El Chingon in Union, NJ. Colorful and vibrant ambience, it feels like you're transported to a different country once you get inside the restaurant. They have an extensive list of cocktails on the menu!And if you're craving tacos, tostadas, enchiladas, chimichangas along with your cocktails. This is the place to be! We ordered the el pastor tostadas $15 and steak tostadas $? and the pina colada $16 and the margarita curacao $20, plus two bottled water. Expect to have the gratuity added to your bill. Total amount paid $95.51. All in all, it's kind of in the $$$ probably just because we ordered the drinks. Now I'm thinking and wondering why it reach $95. I hope i wasn't billed incorrectly though. It's a fun place to celebrate just about anything in life! read more

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Once you walk in you see many colors and I loved that. Such detailed decor. My friend and I were sat right away, there weren't many people. We stopped by on a Thursday night, they had karaoke which was fun! I ordered the chicken tacos and my friend ordered steak tacos which were both really good!! I got a mojito with a shot added and my friend ordered a spicy cocktail. We loved our drinks, made to perfection! Literally want to go back just for the mojito! Loved everything about this place. read more

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I was very disappointed with this place. The floor was super sticky, the bathrooms were unkept and unclean. Additionally, we were served on plates that had broken edges. I felt for the price of this place the serving sizes are small and overpriced. Wouldn't recommend for dinner but if you wanted to go for drinks then I would suggest this place. read more

El Chingon Tex-Mex Mexican Restaurant - Broken plates - Tex-Mex Near Me - Union, New Jersey

Food is ok not great. Biggest problem is automatic gratuity added to bill especially after poor service. Secondly, drinks are way too high ( Paloma $18 for a small mug). Place looks fun but issues with mandatory gratuities are deal breakers read more

Food- amazing. They give you just enough where you are satisfied and if it is a party of 2 can definitely be shared(my hubby and I shared and it was perfect) Service-with a smile and answered any questions we had (especially regarding drinks) Ambiance-very cool, on Saturday nights there is a lady singing in mariachi attire, quite beautiful. They also have karaoke. Also the margaritas will sneak up on you. They are delicious and while you don't feel it while you are seated on the barstool. Wait til you get off. 10 out of 10 recommend. read more

El Chingon Tex-Mex Mexican Restaurant - Tamarind margarita El Chingon margarita - Tex-Mex Near Me - Union, New Jersey

Came here after a dance class. There was plenty of seating and we were seated right away. The server came over and didn't seem to speak much English but that didn't cause any issue. Everything from drinks to food were oversized and tasted amazing! You'll pay a reasonable price for each item. Despite the large drinks, there were many families attending with children. We seat, ate and talked for a while. We never felt rushed to leave. Can't wait to go back. read more

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Stay away! The service, the food, and the overall vibe. For starters, my party of 5 waited about an hour for v basic meals (flautas, queso dip, tostadas, enchiladas, and fajitas). I heard complaints all around about the food lacking flavor. Also, the service was terrible! Our waitress never came to our table to ask us how our food was nor if we needed any refills, etc. With so many other options for quality food in the area, I would stay away! The drinks were the most decent thing during our time here on a Monday karaoke night. read more

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Besides the guacamole seeming fresh, everything else appears to be pre-made from restaurant depot. Don't think I'll be returning.

First timer, I loved the festive decor. It was exactly what I needed to grab my attention to the present moment. Service was a bit slow. Our drinks came out after our meal. Margaritas were alright. Our food was ok. I would give this place another chance. It could just had a been an off day. read more

El Chingon Tex-Mex Mexican Restaurant - Tex-Mex Near Me - Union, New Jersey

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Very bad customer service, The manager is absolutely rude when answering, and they don't respond when a delivery order arrives incorrectly.

This is my second time here and I enjoyed if. Weng with a large group for my sister's bday and the service as always was quick and good. The drinks are pricey because of the choices of liquor you get and the massive drinks they serve- they also have regular sizes. Ordered the octopus, it was tasty- and the t-bone which was a bit overcooked hence chewy in some areas ( we ordered Medium) we didn't want to bother the waiter so we ate it. Will recommend but it has not made my top list of Mexican food restaurants in NJ. read more

El Chingon Tex-Mex Mexican Restaurant - Tex-Mex Near Me - Union, New Jersey

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Place at a first glance looks nice, but the walls are disgusting. Food was good, priced too high, $5 for sprite is crazy. What was the most insane was a mandatory gratuity of 14% even though there were only 2 people at the table. Also if you are paying with card it is an additional $3.11 read more

This place is alot of fun. Good strong drinks and fun vibes. The food was very tasty. We had the guacamole and chips to start, as well as the garlic shrimp and grilled octopus. The knock was the octopus was a bit chewy for my taste. I had the tacos (you can not mix) steak churassco, and she had the mixed fajitas. There were alot of birthdays this place gets loud. We were on a 2nd date, so it was difficult to talk. I would go back with a fun group. read more

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Came here for some drinks with a friend. We sat at the bar and the menu had a huge selection to choose from. But beware that the prices are nowhere to be found. Some drinks are made for multiple people but it doesn't warn you. I got a mango margarita that was mediocre. And my friend got one of those crazy drinks with multiple shots in it. We only had gotten two drinks and two bottle of water and it came out to $109 including tips. It was too crazy for me lol. Overall, the atmosphere was fun, the bartenders are cute and attentive but the place got extremely warm and humid out of nowhere. I thought it was OK experience just too expensive and I wasn't too impressed. read more

El Chingon Tex-Mex Mexican Restaurant - Tex-Mex Near Me - Union, New Jersey

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The food was okay. I ordered a steak, and when it came out, it was light gray. I was disappointed, which led me to order something else. The service was okay, and the ambiance was nice but too loud. A lot to improve! read more

Ok the food was ok and the service was less then ok . We ordered a bunch of appetizers and drinks . The mix drinks were expensive but we'll wroth it . The place is super loud as they had singer preforming that Monday . The bottom line is this place is a hang out for people who link to drink and snack on appetizers. They have outdoor seating but very limited. Parking is in the rear township lot . No much more to say about this visit . read more

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This review is SOLELY based on the drinks!! I repeat, the drinks are worth it!! The food is below mediocre. Don't waste your $ on the food. But if you do, keep in mind that they're slick - they charge a la carte for minial things that SHOULD come with your meal. Specifically, the chicken flautas and the chicken tacos were both almost inedible. But i know myself & I needed to eat something to counteract the drinks. For example, i ordered chicken tacos - is it far fetched to think something simple like sour cream should @ least come w/my tacos? I guess it is because after the bar tender ASKED me if i wanted sour cream - i said yes - the bill showed a $2.00 charge for sour cream (and it was barely a dollop of daisy). Smh won't get me again!! The chicken in the taco was hurtfully DRY. Literally, it hurt to swallow such dry, unseasoned, flavorless meat. So, order the food @ your own misguided risk. Lol The drinks though - they deserve 5 stars. Strong and delicious. The margarita bulldog and the frozen drink that comes in the patron bottle - both are excellent and verrry strong. I'll be back for the drinks, and I'll be sure to come on a full stomach. read more

El Chingon Tex-Mex Mexican Restaurant - Tex-Mex Near Me - Union, New Jersey

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This review is just for take out. After checking out the photos I cannot wait to stop in because the place looks absolutely awesome! I was visiting some family that lived nearby and we ordered a bunch of food to be delivered. Everything came hot and quick. The good: The plantains were delicious! Cooked perfectly so they were soft and sweet. My fish tacos were delicious. Lots of guac, rice and beans. I do wish the tacos had a little bit more substance to them. They also did not come with any lemon or lime which is a big must for me. It was a great dinner and I would definitely eat in next time I am in union! read more

My boyfriend and I went out to eat and when we arrived we parked on the street nearby. When we walked in we walked into a packed house. They had karaoke and a lot of birthdays. We decided to sit at the bar and Marilyn was our bartender and she was great. We started with our drinks and I got the red sangria and it was tasty. For my meal I got the vegetable fajitas and my boyfriend got the salmon. Both meals were very good. I sang a few tunes off key while I was there but it was a good time. I enjoyed my time at the restaurant and would return. read more

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The burritos are full of rice. With 4 small pieces of diced meat. It has no flavor or any seasoning at all. The non-alcohol Pina Colada, gross! I got sick afterwards. I'm up early typing this review because I'm still sick from the Pina Colada. I was considering this place for a party, not anymore. read more

Loved the atmosphere of this restaurant. The food and drinks are great as well. I would recommend any of the tacos, fajati's and the fried red snapper. read more

Beware from this establishment. The decor is nice but the prices are really high. I had ordered the mega chingon. On the menu I didn't see any prices but I figured it was not going to be much. OMG just the drink they charged me $100. My guest had food and regular drinks I had no food at all.!! I've never paid this much! In New York is not that pricey. A bottle might cost a little more but is a bottle not a drink. This place breaks your pocket!! Steals from you. 1st time and my last I will never recommend this place. BeWare of these thief's!! read more

Only reviewing because it seemed like they are not following covid regulations. Tried to get a table for dinner on a Saturday night and omg this place was pacccccked from front to back. No way in heck that's following protocol. read more

Great spot for karaoke on fridays after 9pm I believe , I apologize if I get the time wrong but the vibes in this spot are amazing ! They play all types of karaoke music , from Spanish to country to hip hop and from the several times I come hear the customers really enjoy it ! I do admit the drinks are way over priced but very strong ! We ordered the BullDog which was 50$ and our party of 4 could have all shared it it was that big lol their steak and rice and chicken were all cooked great and I drank a little to much my first time and when I got out the bathroom the waiter noticed and brought me some water an alkaseltzer which made my night ! Very nice of them to do that ! Food is a little pricy to but in all a great place to try and have a fun time at ! Definitely will be back read more