The best kept secret in this area. It's a great little restaurant with strong drinks and live music…read moreon the weekend. The DJ/singer even sat down at our table and serenaded us! Amazing show! The churrasco (medium rare) is absolutely some of the best I've had. The chicken enchiladas were so comforting and filling. I almost never order chicken at restaurants because I'm afraid it will be dry - this was anything but. They have daily specials but you can't beat half off tacos on Taco Tuesdays. The carne asada tacos are great and come 4 to an order. The birria tacos come 3 to an order with a small cup of consommé. The highlight of this place is their house-made hot sauce. You can purchase it separately as well to take home. One is a habanera sauce and the other is an avocado jalapeño. I'm obsessed and use it on everything: chips, fish, steak, eggs.

A disappointing restaurant from the point of view of the food quality, the ambiance and service…read more Quite run down too.

Excellent food and Abraham gave me and my friend great service always a pleasure when I come hereread more

I have been to the Garfield location years back and had a good experience there. I came to this…read morelocation on a Sunday late afternoon with some friends and the place has the same lively atmosphere and vibes. They give you iPad/digital menu. They serve complimentary chips and salsa. Ended up getting the nachos with Al pastor for the table to start. It was huge and the Al pastor tasted great with the nachos. For my main, I got the Al pastor and chorizo tacos which were solid but for $25... it's a bit pricey but still delicious. Overall had a good experience with good company. * Valet parking

Another review from a poor man. I am surprised this has a…read morelower review scoring than I think it is! As I usually do, I will give you the good, the bad, and the overall. The good. The ambience of the place was very interesting and they definitely tried to put a lot into their space. The food was good! The outside sitting area was nice and I liked how try did a good effort to take you away from the fact that this place is situated off a major highway and a major road. Guacamole was freshly made at your table, drinks tasted good, dinner tasted good as well as dessert! THE BAD. The service kind of began to lack by the time we got dessert. Once we were served dessert, our server was no where to be found to get the check and settle up for the night. The only other complaint is the pork and beans side was just ok and a couple of dishes were a bit pricier than I have gotten it elsewhere. Overall, the flavors were good and there was enough food. For the eyes and my stomach! I would go back!!!

PROS: Food was fantastic, priced well since the food is fresh, came out on time, atmosphere brings…read moreme back to my trip to Texas, loads of parking, great hours CONS: They got my friend's order wrong and had to send it back. The waiter also was miserable to us. OVERALL: I think getting the food wrong was a fluke and I don't want to hold that against them. But the waiter needs to cheer up. As for everything else, it was perfect and I recommend coming here

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

$2 tacos! Can't beat that! Decided to come here because they rated as one of the top taco spots in…read moreJersey by @njdotcom. We went here around 3pm on a Saturday and they were packed! We waited no more than 10 minutes for a table for 4. Most of the tables are community tables. They definitely maximize all their space! I had a medium horchata to drink. Loved it! For a medium it was pretty sizable. The large is huge! We started with a large order of guacamole and it was more than enough for the 4 of us. We all overdid it with wanting to try as many tacos as we could. We shared an order of the birria tacos. These are the only tacos you can't order individually; you get 4 for $14.95. I ordered the carnitas (these are what got them ranked), steak and chorizo. I liked the chorizo best probably because of the kick they had! Overall solid tacos. I wouldn't hesitate to go back!

I visited this establishment on June 26 with my family, a party of nine, after hearing many…read morepositive reviews and recommendations. We arrived at approximately 5:45 PM and noticed the restaurant was nearly empty, with several tables available. When we asked if we could be accommodated, we were told that the tables were reserved. We even offered to be seated at separate tables next to each other, but that option was also declined. Unfortunately, no effort was made to accommodate our group or offer an alternative solution. It was disappointing, especially since we had been looking forward to trying this restaurant for the first time. While I understand that reservations should be honored, the lack of flexibility and customer service left a negative first impression. I hope the restaurant considers improving its approach to accommodating guests whenever possible. I had better hopes visiting this establishment.

Went on Cinco de Mayo which they had a nice event with a DJ setup. It wasn't too busy when I went…read morebut the restaurant is small & intimate. The food has a lot of potential but tasted mostly bland & were very oily. I only ordered tacos and the best one I had was probably the al pastor tacos. My service was terrible, my drinks didn't arrive until my food did 20 mins after ordering it. The drinks were decent, mostly sugary. I was charged incorrectly on my guacamole that I had to dispute and was not made aware the lengua tacos were not apart of the special which would of been appreciated. Again, this place has potential but I didn't have a great experience personally.

Overall not the best tacos I ever but not the worst. The pulled pork was a little too fatty for me…read more The girl at the counter was nice but couldn't recommend anything. It's definitely a fast food type of vibe as far as the decor is concerned. Not sure if I would come back.

It was my 2nd time ordered from here and it's been a few years. I remember not being completely…read morehappy with it, but I couldn't remember the details and I thought, "ya know, people can change." And I wanted a burrito bowl. I was mistaken. I was too trusting. Ordered a chicken burrito bowl with added mozzarella cheese (+$2.99 my choice) and an al pastor taco. Sour cream is listed as an ingredient in the bowl and for me, burritos feel incomplete without sour cream. I actually would not have ordered it. There was NO sour cream and a tiny sprinkle of cheese. The pulled pork was terrible. I spit it out and tossed it. And too salty (I then remembered it was last time also). I also got 4 added sad little 4 avocado slices. The overdone soggy rice made it a little less dry though. Pico de gallo was mostly onions. I CALLED the restaurant. (It was through Grubhub) and they said "yea we don't have sour cream. Sorry." But it's on your menu "yea we don't have any right now" in a really fake apologetic tone not offering any solution. A customer should be contacted if an ingredient is missing and maybe comped the cheese, or at least add extra to compensate. Did they think I would not notice?" Grub Hub chat said I'd get a refund. So we'll see. SUMMARY: Skip this place. They need to tone down the salt and attitude. Low quality pulled pork.

Fast service, tasty tacos, clean establishment. Affordable price with generous amount of food…read more Highly recommended!!!

We were in the area and looking for a quick lunch. I'd never hear of Taqueria Los Amigos but saw…read morethe great reviews on Yelp and had to try it. It feels very authentic when you walk in. You get 4 tacos for $11. I tried the carnitas, 2 al pastor, and steak. The steak was a bit dry and unseasoned - but the carnitas and al Astor were amazing. I loved they served it with braised onions. It also comes with limes, radish, and salsa. Will definitely be back for carnitas and al pastor!

Amazing service!! Great vibes!! The steak sliders are…read moreamazing! If you are looking for good spot in Garfield I would def recommend coming here.

all the food i ordered came squashed in containers, they need a new cook. all the food was ruined.read more

From the tropical shores of Cuba to the snow-capped Andes of Chile, Latin American cuisine tells…read morethe story of conquest, migration, and cultural fusion through every aromatic bite. This vibrant culinary tapestry weaves together indigenous ingredients, European techniques, African traditions, and Asian influences to create some of the world's most exciting and diverse food experiences. For over the past two decades, these chefs have elevated traditional ingredients and techniques to new heights. We've passed this restaurant many times on a busy River Road in Fair Lawn and decided to stop in. Upon entering this warm and cozy interior without a reservation as first-timers, my partner and I managed to locate a table outside on this summer-like day. Juany's Cafe is a cozy, family-run establishment making a great impression as a place for brunch on locals and visitors. The owner is Peruvian, and the Mexican cook began in the kitchens of his homeland, known for its authentic Latin-inspired cuisine. We decided on the Latin bowl with marinated steak accompanied by black beans, sautéed veggies, avocado, and sweet plantains & Grilled Chicken Burritos with Sweet Potato Fries. Complimentary fruit salad started our meal. All ingredients were fresh, and the seasonings were unique with their bold flavors. There was a wait time for food as everything was homemade, made to order, and well presented. The prices were more than reasonable considering the quality of the food. Our server was friendly and accommodating. The service was a bit slow due to a large party group. Brunch is the norm here, but we can't wait to try it out for dinner.

My family has been going to this local gem for years. They often update their specials and lovingly…read moreprepare each element of their dishes.

Some of the best tacos are found in the places that focus on flavor instead of hype, and Carlitos…read moreabsolutely delivers. The tacos were packed with tender, flavorful meat, topped with fresh cilantro, onions, and just the right amount of salsa. Every bite tasted authentic, balanced, and made with care. The house sauces added an extra layer of flavor, and the fresh juice was the perfect pairing. Simple food done exceptionally well. If you're craving great tacos, Carlitos is worth the stop and definitely worth a return visit. -- Jeffrey Umaña IG: @jeffrey.umana

Whenever my husband and I come to Garden State mall, our brains are so conditioned to expect a food…read morecourt meal that it took us some time before we realized this lively taqueria existed. It's on the top floor (or the ground level if you're coming from an outdoor parking lot) and one of several mall eateries that aren't in the food court. The ordering decision tree proceeds as follows: 1) Decide whether you want tacos, cheesy tacos (called, quesatacos) or a platter, 2) Pick your proteins (vegetarian options available), and 3) Determine which toppings and accoutrements you want on top of your tacos. The best part of ordering was seeing the fresh masa and tortilla press right behind the counter, a reassurance that these tortillas would be as fresh as one can get. And they were. Not only that, the meats inside them were incredible. We tried the birria, carne asada, crispy fish, and smoked chicken, all of which were conversation-silencing delicious. I'm also not a bit embarrassed to admit I sipped straight from the small cup of that rich consommé that's meant as a dipping broth for the birria tacos. If I had to pick a least favorite from the bunch, it would be the smoked chicken, but that's not to say they were bad; the other ones just blew me away far more. The chicken tacos were packed with tender meat and redolent of smoked wood, a flavor I wouldn't have expected to encounter in the middle of a shopping mall. Most of the restaurant space seems to be reserved for the ordering and food prep area, but there's a decently sized seating area right outside the restaurant and even more places to sit a little further away from Carlito's if the tables are full.