This place deserves a 6th star! They are just so consistently excellent. My son likes to try…read moresomething new each time we ordered and you can taste the love, pride, freshness and quality in each bite and sip you take. It would be a crime to compare it to the other local places in the area because they are that good. You really can't go wrong in whatever you choose to order and frankly I can't remember ever saying that in a review. The only thing I'd warn you about is their small innocent looking red hot sauce. I do love some heat but this sauce will clean out your sinuses and have you tearing up. It packs a punch. Stick to the green sauce and use the red very sparingly.

Saw this place go viral a few months ago, and judging by the reviews on Yelp, I assumed it would…read morehave been crowded. But boy oh boy, at 1PM on a Friday, I was the sole customer in the restaurant my entire time there! I hope business is going well. Ordered three yummy tacos - all between $5-7 a piece. I tried the al pastor, the carne asada, and lastly, the surf n' turf tacos. I'm a bit of a taco snob... having tried the best of the best in the West Coast and in Texas, but these were passable by NJ standards. All my tacos were cooked to order, served with a side of radishes and limes, and came "con todo" --- with cilantro and onions. The Jamaica was good and refreshing; a tad bit strong for my taste, but I haven't had Jamaica in so long I probably forgot the taste. In any case, it was delicious as well. The sauce assortment they offered me was amazing, great flavors, and some of them (!!) packed great heat! Total price for 3 tacos and a regular drink - about $22. Disfrute!

- 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.

Tiny place, no one speaks much English but they are happy to figure it out with you. The main thing…read moreis: of all the many taquerias in Passaic, Paterson, and Clifton that I've tried (maybe 20 places) this is the best. And it's not close. Try the mushroom quesadillas! Soups are also homemade and excellent, and they make a delicious Pipían sauce and a surprisingly good RibEye steak.

Don't let old, poor reviews deter you. If it was like that then, I can't speak for that but now, it…read morewas absolutely delicious. Ordered ahead to eat in for our lunch break, table was set up as soon as we got there. If you're looking for nopales BTW, this is the place to get them. I've never actually been to a place locally that has them that I can think of. I got an order of 4 chorizo tacos ($9!!!! Amazing!!) and the others got the bistec azteca. All items came w/ nopales, but one of us had asked for them. Chorizo tacos might've been better with two tortillas instead of one because they were filled to the brim but honestly I can't complain. Sometimes chorizo tacos are wayyyy too greasy and make a huge mess but these are perfect. Horchata is also great in my opinion because it's not overly sweet or gritty like many places.

Reordered from here and it is as win for the family. My kiddo got the chorizo tacos; he literally…read moresaid 'I have to compliment this!!', which he rarely does for food. I got the asada nachos, and not only was it huge but flavorful with each bite. Highly recommend!

OK so the address says Passaic, but I went to the one in Bloomingdale. Whether they're the same,…read morehave the same owners ect.. I don't know BUT...let me tell you. It was awesome. The food was delicious, the people working there were kind and very attentive. Highly recommend!!

Guys!!! The food here is so delicious. I had come here to eat after Mexico won one of their World…read moreCup games and the Arrachera's portion size was ridiculously generous for its price. I am so happy to have come across this restaurant, the salsa verde they had was so super yummy too along with the red hot sauce!! I will be coming back. Such a cute spot as well to bring family/friends to have a nice lunch or dinner together :) oh and the Horchata 10/10

The free chips and dip they provide is very good. The tacos are cheap, $2 but they can use more…read moreflavor. The spicy salsas are yummy. The ambiance is family like, sitting at long tables with other groups. Gets super packed, parking isn't the easiest to find.

Loved the chicken feet and wings. Delicious especially with salsa Valentina and lemon. The pambazo…read moreis warm and fresh. Their servers are super kind and attentive. They don't sell alcoholic beverages FYI

Yo nunca había comido patas ni pescuezo de pollo pero partir de hoy soy fan la comida es súper…read moredeliciosa fuimos 10 familiares y todo lo que pedimos fue genial este lugar es increíble el servicio 10/10 las niñas súper atentas los muchachos muy serviciales siempre que hay personas felices el ambiente nunca está en discusión y ahí en este lugar se ve que todos aman lo que hacen mil gracias por la atención.

Besides the very best Mexican food on the planet, the care, attention , and gentle nuances of…read moreaffording an incredible experience are rendered every time we visit. Carne Asada, Camarones Zapata, combination plates of every imaginable Mexican favorite are served to perfection! Totally and unequivocally UNEQUALLED,

The most authentic Mexican place in this area. The best Puebla style food you can find i should say…read morevery fresh

Excellent service and food is very authentic, my favorite dish are the tacos de cecina.read more

Quesadillas are pretty good and big. Good portions served hot and fresh! The Aqua Fresca was…read moreespecially tasty. I would order from this place again!