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    El Mariachi San Lucas

    4.3 (406 reviews)
    Open • 10:30 am - 8:30 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating

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    Jess L.

    amazing. everything we had was delicious and arrived in tact and very tasty. will definitely be ordering again

    Chili Relleno
    Donata N.

    Wanted lunch was visiting the area from AZ. Wasn't expecting much, it's mexican food in Jersey. Restaurant is in a small strip mall. We opted to sit on the side of the building that they've converted to an really cute outside dining area. We ordered. I wanted something small I I ordered "a" carnitas tostada, well it came as three. Loaded with cheese and flavorful retried black beans with just enough pork carnitas. This dish was good but I do wish the pork was caramelized a bit more and it had a little bit more flavor..but I'd definitely order again if in the area. We ordered guacamole, it was excellent. Chips and salsa, chips a tad to thick for me but very fresh. Red and green salsa was great. The red had just a hint of heat at the end. The green, I loved the abundance of cilantro. The chipotle crema was ok. My husband liked his enchiladas and I tasted the sauce, again full of flavor. My brothers relleno was huge and picture perfect but the cheese was strange. Major cheese pull, he had a hard time eating it. Had to twirl on his fork like spaghetti. But again, he loved the taste. Overall this was a great affordable meal. Service was good, produce and garnishes were fresh, food tasty. I'd love to go back and try the take out boxes.

    Chorizo fundido. Super filling.
    Trent O.

    Friendly accommodating team. Nice and clean dining room and restrooms. Food was exceptional - especially any of the sauces, salsas etc were so incredibly flavorful. Seem to do a good takeout business as well, as we saw DoorDashers coming and going to the little counter all night. They have a little display case with to-go desserts at the hostess desk. (TRES LECHES!!!) Soda's are all bottled, not fountain. No alcohol, but you can BYOB and add it to some mixers they offer - like margarita by the glass or pitcher. Parking lot is tiny for a strip mall that is almost exclusively dining options, but we managed to find a spot in the back by the dumpsters. The overall experience checked every box. Give it a try!

    Combo Birria Tacos
    Tyreek H.

    Amazing place, dope vibe, very festive (had a Halloween decor and colors all over), great food, and excellent service. This place seemed like a hidden hole in the wall but every 2 minutes there was more and more people walking in, so clearly I'm late to this spot. Definitely will be going back!

    Decor
    Kaitlyn C.

    I went here with family on a road trip! Okay first off I ABSOLUTELY LOVEEE THE DECOR!!! The People are very friendly and attentive but I honestly can't say the food is as good.

    Patio area
    Tara L.

    Fresh! Bright, clean, very cute inside and out. The freshness was visible when they set our plates down and then the first bite confirmed it. The chips (with salsas and queso) they brought to the table were probably the best I've had. Enchiladas and asada tacos were both excellent. The street corn was delish!!! Cute floral decor inside and umbrellas hung outside on the patio.

    Enchiladas
    Darsha M.

    A decent Mexican restaurant in South Jersey. My fiancé and I came around 7 pm on a Friday and the restaurant was packed. Luckily we were able to be seated quickly and were served chips and salsa and water. The trio of salsas were great, I loved the different flavors. For apps, we ordered the tortilla soup. I ordered this in the past and loved it but this time they put too many tortilla strips, which I couldn't finish. Overall, the flavor was great and the . For entrees we ordered the enchiladas with tomatillo sauce. I ordered the veggie one. I loved the sauce, it was spicy and tangy and filled with different veggies. Our food did take a while to come out, which is why I took one star off but overall had a good experience.

    Taco Bar

    I never leave reviews. We ordered the "taco bar" box, and let me first say, there is nowhere that compares to this place. Phenomenal. -fantastic value (amount of food/price) -excellent quality ingredients (can taste freshness -great presentation Not only will i be going back for more soon, but this box would be perfect for having friends over for a football game or bbq

    Nothing in the taco but bland, overcooked beef.
    Lulu B.

    (Photos included) It was my first time trying birria tacos, and it was not good. Very bland. The tacos are nothing but meat in a fried tortilla (I skipped the cheese but that wouldn't have made it better). The birria sauce/soup was spicy which is nice, but it was very watery and didn't have that smoky, beefy taste everyone talks about. It was so bland! And it cost $18! Next time I will have to try something else from the menu. Pros: beautiful restaurant.

    Tiramisu
    Anna Mae R.

    I have not one bad thing to say about this restaurant. From the smiles when you walk in, the attentiveness of the staff and the adorable decor. Each dish we ordered was delicious. Also, the way they sang Happy Birthday to me was heartwarming.

    Taco box
    Heather F.

    Take away boxes are the way to go! Wonderful way to have family dinner at home. Every little item you could need is included. Lime wedges. Sour cream. Etc. we had a taco box, for four 4 adults - added rice/ beans. Elote. and churros and had plenty of leftovers. Can not brag enough about how delicious everything was. Take away is a gamble especially on cinco de Mayo weekend and we had everything we ordered and full bellies

    Sy L.

    I called in a order for pickup. There is indoor and outdoor seating. The inside is much larger than anticipated. All the tables were neatly set with colorful napkins. I ordered the lunch express for $13. The food looked really good and I wanted to like it! The food was bland. With some extra seasoning this would have been a 5 star review.

    Chips and Salsas
    Jon H.

    Saturday afternoon and we had a sudden craving for Mexican food, specifically nachos. I suggested Mariachi San Lucas because I recall their nachos (and their food in general) being superb and the drive being on the shorter end. It's been a couple of years since my mom and I have been and it was my girlfriend's first time. We arrived around 3:45 and had were the only guests in the restaurant. It is BYOB so we brought a bottle of wine and they supplied the wine glasses. Our server was really nice and more than accommodating. We had a few questions and a couple requests and everything we asked was of no issue at all. The restaurant also seemed like it was decorated for Spring. Both my mom and girlfriend said it was cute inside. They started us off with homemade chips and some delicious salsas. Soon after we placed our order more guests started arriving. I guess we ended up going at a weird time right between lunch and dinner but by the time we were finished eating the place was full. We decided to split chicken nachos between the 3 of us and to each get our own entree. My girlfriend ordered a chicken burrito enchilada style in green sauce. My mom had chicken enchiladas in green sauce. I finally broke after years of wanting to try a molcajete bowl and loved it. I chose red guajillo sauce which is the least spicy of their two options. It came with beef, pork, chicken, shrimp, and avocado and was bubbling and steaming long after it was placed in front of me. The sauce had great flavor and the meat was tender. I couldn't even finish the entire dish because the portion size was so large. My mom and girlfriend had leftovers as well. Everyone enjoyed their food to say the least. I can't believe it's been so long between visits for me especially with how short of a drive I have. The food was great and so was the service. I will be back again soon. The quality is just how I remember it a few years back.

    Birria Tacos and rice

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    Got take out, split a mini-box with my husband, such a fantastic deal, and was absolutely delicious - will order again! Highly recommend.

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    Is this part of a chain?

    I far as I know, I honestly don't think so.

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    If it's the weekend yes

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    Cap' N Cats

    3.5(131 reviews)
    1.1 mi
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    Been here a couple of times and it's quite good seafood - VERY filling!!!…read more Taking off a star because I got a dirty mug and didn't realize til I'd already taken a sip The staff was apologetic and changed it out for me but still ... eww. Please note that this is a DRY restaurant. If you are like me and want to pair your seafood with a nice white wine you might end up needing to change your plans to soda or tea ... and hopefully get a clean mug!!

    This classic establishment has been here for many years, located in the Eagles Plaza. An unassuming…read morestrip store with a fish market in the front, this is the first time that I have been here in over two decades. It's Mother's Day 2025. My lovely lady wanted to come here for snow crab legs. We met up with her parents and we had a feast! We started with the mini crab balls, lobster bisque, spicy garlic little neck clams, clams casino and the hot smoked white fish. The little necks were really good and the sauce was much spicier than expected. It came with a round roll for dipping all that juice. They were really good. The clams casino was the classic I remember, and they were good, not great. The crab balls were very popular at the table and went fast. They were crispy and had lots of crab in them, I believe it was claw meat. The lobster bisque was also delish. The hot smoke whiting was warm, Smokey and flakey with a wonderful taste. It came with hot butter and was so good we ordered a second plate. For entrees we ordered the mussels in spicy red sauce, the broiled combo platter with shrimps and scallops and a crabby cake. Oyster stew, and baked jumbo lump crab meat. All came with coleslaw, and a side. We got onion rings and French fries and they were good. They weren't the cheap onion rings. They were battered not breaded, and thats how I like them. The spicy clams and mussels really had a kick, so be prepared because it was a little too much for the ladies at our table. The oyster stew was not as thick as we wanted and was a little watery. My crab cake was packed with jumbo lump crab and the whole meal was really delicious and filling. This is why this place has stood the test of time!

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    Family pictures of the grandfather who started the restaurant.

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    Lump crab backfin.

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    Siena Italian Creative Cuisine

    Siena Italian Creative Cuisine

    4.5(90 reviews)
    0.1 mi

    I love Pappardelle (top three; first is long Fusilli, then Pappardelle, and Tortellini and Rigatoni…read more. . . who am I kidding?! - I fancy almost all pasta types except for Angel Hair!) Anyway, Saturday night's visit was excellent - Pappardelle Bolognese for me, and for my Sir - Veal Parm. I absolutely loved my dish; he wasn't crazy about the gravy on his - said it was bland. He tried and liked mine a lot. Everything else was stellar. I'm glad that they still have their yummy scratch bread! I mopped up on that - four pieces lol (I skipped lunch and was ravenous!). Anna and Alvaro were stand outs with their excellent service and conversation :) Of course, no room for dessert - we didn't even look at the menu.

    We visited Siena for lunch and very much enjoyed the experience. We arrived at 11, when they opened…read moreon a Saturday and had the restaurant to ourselves for most of the meal. Alex, our server, was gracious, efficient, and engaging. The food was fantastic! They served us bread fresh out of the oven with garlic infused olive oil, as well whipped butter with herbs. Delicious! We ordered the Antipasto Plate as a starter. Artichoke, Roasted Peppers, and Prosciutto were the highlights. We also enjoyed the Shrimp and Scallop Pappardelle and the Branzino special. Both wer delicous and the servings were so generous we brought some home! Dessert was a Crème Brûlée and Tiramisu. Ambience was a cozy Italian restaurant in a strip mall. Siena is a BYOB. We'll be back!

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    I absolutely love their fresh flowers

    Siena Italian Creative Cuisine - Tagliatelle Fruit di Mare. Very good. Pasta al dente. A veneer of sauce that tastes of the sea.

    Tagliatelle Fruit di Mare. Very good. Pasta al dente. A veneer of sauce that tastes of the sea.

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    The ChopHouse

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    3.9(380 reviews)
    1.9 mi
    •$$$

    This was only my second time at the Chop House (my first being about year ago for my wife's…read morebirthday) even though my wife's family are what you could call regulars. My wife again chose The Chop House for her birthday dinner celebration and for great reason! We came on her birthday, a Tuesday evening, for drinks and appetizers in the bar area. The gentleman working valet was very respectful and professional and while I can take or leave valet in most cases, he definitely added to the upscale experience of the entire night. Upon seating ourselves at a high-top, both bartenders on shift greeted us with huge smiles and very warm hello's. They are familiar faces to my wife's family and were genuinely happy to see us. Unfortunately, we learned my wife's family's favorite server, Debbie, recently retired but great for her! The bartenders were fabulous themselves. Service, personability, mixology skills were all top-notch. They fit the sophisticated vibe of the restaurant perfectly. We started with drinks of course! A Stoli Elit Martini with a twist, a Dirty Martini, an Apple Butter Old Fashioned, and a Tito's and Club. The drinks came out beautifully. Smooth, chilled. I ordered the Apple Butter Old Fashioned as I was intrigued, but skeptical. While I thought it was good, I'd prefer a regular or Smoked Old Fashioned to the Apple Butter. My wife loved it though. We ordered lots of food to split and each appetizer we picked was as good if not better than the next. The Tuna Nachos fresh and had a tropical, savory flavor with pineapple mixed in. The Kona Tips were tender, full of flavor coming from the Kona crust and sautéed mushrooms/onions, and were served in a skillet full of sauce perfect for soaking up with bread. I actually liked the Kona Tips appetizer more than I liked the Kona Crust I got on my NY Strip I ordered last year (the Strip was great I'd just prefer no Kona crust on the entree). The Flatbread De Jour was a Kona Tip flatbread, which you may call us crazy for ordering two Kona Tip inspired appetizers, but the Kona Tips are just that good. The Oysters we had were small (just how I like them) and were up there with the best Oysters I've had. We finished up with Fried Calamari. They were lightly battered, fried nicely, tender, and served over a bed of different hot peppers (when I say hot, I mean it!). Everything was delicious and there wasn't one appetizer we chose that I wouldn't order again or recommend to others. We did order a few more drinks throughout the night -- another Elit Martini and a Hendrix Martini with the appetizers and then Bailey's on the rocks and Frangelico on the rocks as after dinner, dessert drinks. We ordered a Brownie Sundae for the table for my wife's birthday while she was excused from the table and the bartender brought it out with a lit candle. The bartender also brought out a complementary miniature Crème Brûlée for my wife as she acknowledged The Chop House's Crème Brûlée as one of her favorites earlier in the night when we were talking about the menu. I thought the entire night went as good as you could have hoped. Valet, bar service, food, drinks, desserts, atmosphere. Everything was amazing and most importantly my wife had a great birthday. This is two years in a row we celebrated her birthday at The Chop House and I wouldn't mind seeing this turn into her birthday tradition.

    Surprised I haven't been here sooner. Very nice restaurant between fancy and casual with table &…read morecloth napkins. Mike our server was fantastic! He checked on us through out our meal to ensure we were enjoying our meal. We had the calamari and dozen raw oysters which were both fresh and delicious. We had the Chophouse steak experience which worked out perfectly for our table of four and actually could've feed 5 easily. It consisted of 4 cuts of steaks and my favorites were the filet and ribeye. They were seasoned perfectly and grilled medium rare. Our sides were mashed potatoes, CH hash browns, and grilled asparagus. The weakest link was the asparagus which were small in size but still tasty. I will definitely be back based on service, food and value. This is a perfect restaurant for celebrations, dates and casual dining. Definitely a gem of a restaurant. Will be back sooner than later.

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