La Cita has an excellent Chile relleno and Horchata. It was a good sized pablano pepper and a delicious sauce bath, along with the perfect cheese for the pepper. The service was also nice and pleasant. It's on my list now. It is BYOB joint, so let that on mind. read more

La Cita - Mexican Near Me - Cherry Hill, New Jersey

I wish I could remember who told me about this place so I can thank them. [[HIGHLIGHT]]It's a small restaurant with bright colors, attentive servers, and delicious food.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The chips and salsa are definitely a must. Their hot sauce has flavor and heat. read more

La Cita - Carne Asada - Mexican Near Me - Cherry Hill, New Jersey

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Stopped at La Cita on a recent trip to Cherry Hill. Excellent authentic Mexican food. Well made in house chips & sauce. We had large chicken burrito & red snapper. So good. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Nicely decorated Authentic music.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Excellent service. read more

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Great birria tacos and amazing horchata they also offer famous sodas like jarritos . Also their service was quick and the waitress was very nice to me and my friends read more

La Cita - Mexican Near Me - Cherry Hill, New Jersey

Stopped into La Cita for lunch on a long road trip along the East Coast and was blown away by this little gem! While it's a small spot, we were able to be seated right away during Friday lunch hour. We were given chips and beans with some salsa as a free app, and then we had the esquites, which were delicious! Full of lime and rich flavor without being too weighed down by mayo. We had grilled fish tacos for our main course, and they were good - I especially appreciated the cabbage slaw. If I ever found myself in Cherry Hill again, I'd definitely go back! read more

La Cita - Fish tacos - Mexican Near Me - Cherry Hill, New Jersey

[[HIGHLIGHT]]This is a small quaint BYOB authentic Mexican restaurant in Cherry Hill.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I was able to a table for two for a walk in. It looked like they did a lot of take out orders/Uber Eats. I ordered sweet plantains and Elote as an appetizer. My lady ordered fish tacos, she specifically loved the shrimp version. I ordered Al pastor and I forgot the other name. Both equally good and tasty. Great prices, and great service. Parking isn't the best because it fills up. PS, their free chip and salsa is an added bonus. They pour a nice brown bean sauce over the freshly made chips. read more

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I wish I could give it higher, because we used to love this place but I got food poisoning the last time I went. We aren't sure what it was, but it was definitely from here. They are very nice and [[HIGHLIGHT]]the ambiance is cute[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Recommended by a friend to have La Cita cater an engagement party. From the minute I contacted the restaurant Regulo was very helpful and follow through with everything he said he would do. Down to on time delivery with hot, DELICIOUS FOOD!! We chose build your own tacos and tres leche for dessert. Everyone went back for seconds. I'm looking forward to visiting the restaurant one of these days! read more

Que Delicioso ! Terrific food and very authentic. And I say that as a third generation Mexican immigrant Best I've had in Jersey. Thank you for everything read more

Great food and great service. Love their orchata. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Restaurant decor is authentic[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] and i recommend this place 100%. Birrias are the best read more

I've been wanting Mexican food for a while. They hit it out of the park! I've driven by here a few times and finally stopped in for lunch. I had 3 different tacos and couldn't have been happier. Barbacoa was on the menu and I had to try it. There is something about tacos that are so satisfying when they are made right. All the meat was cooked perfectly with those little charred bits. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Nice decor and service was wonderful.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] They scratched an itch I've had and I'll be going back. read more

I don't usually write Yelp reviews, but after my taste buds' recent vacation at La Cita, I felt morally obligated to spread the good word. First, the hostess greeted me like I was her long-lost cousin finally returning from a years-long salsa sabbatical. She was warm, welcoming, and-best of all-cracked jokes that were actually funny (not just "restaurant funny"). The waitress was equally delightful, dropping knowledge about the menu like a tortilla-wrapped encyclopedia and making me laugh so hard I almost snorted my horchata. Let's talk food. The tortillas? Softer than a puppy's ear and more comforting than my abuela's hugs. Each bite was like being wrapped in a carb-cloud of happiness. The sauces (or should I say, "sauces of the gods")? They didn't just add flavor-they added personality to every dish. I'm convinced the guacamole is made with avocados harvested from the Garden of Eden. I would honestly write a love song to that guac if I could sing. As a vegetarian, I'm used to menus that treat me like an afterthought ("Here's a sad salad, enjoy"). Not here! The menu was so vegetarian-friendly, I felt like the chef was reading my mind. I had options-delicious, creative, actual options! [[HIGHLIGHT]]Dining here felt like being transported to a hip Mexico City hotspot, minus the airfare and jet lag.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] If you're looking for an experience that's equal parts flavor, fun, and friendliness, cancel your travel plans and book a table here instead. 5 enthusiastic, guacamole-covered stars! read more

If you want good food, this place has good food. If you want good service, this isn't the place. Unless you're a regular. We waited over 45 mins for our food as we watched the regulars who came in after us get their food. Our little one was hangry to the point of crying by the time her tacos came. We didn't realize we needed to feed her before coming for dinner but lesson learned. read more

We came here for my dads birthday dinner. Nice atmosphere inside. The wait staff was really nice as well and provided good service overall. It's a smaller restaurant but has charm. We got the margarita mix. It is a BYOB spot so you can bring your own tequila and get their mix. Chips and salsa are complimentary. Very good there. We started off with the sampler and it was pretty good. The empanadas were the best part. We also got the carnitas tacos. The tacos were pretty dry. The flavor was good but the meat was very tough. But disappointing there. We got the fajitas. I got steak and my dad got chicken. I thought the flavor was okay. Nothing to write home about in all honesty. A bit disappointing. I wanted to like it more. Could be worth another shot. I would just switch up the order. read more

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Solid Birria tacos!! Overall accommodating service, albeit slow at times. Probably one of the more authentic Mexican eateries in NJ. No frills, homey feels. The tacos are great! The fajitas can be improved. Worth a visit if you're in the Cherry Hill area. read more

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I've been wanting to check this place out for a little while. And I must say they didn't disappoint. What we had was really good. The service was great and you can tell they really put forth the effort. read more

La Cita - Mexican Near Me - Cherry Hill, New Jersey

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I came here for lunch with my family. The waitress was quick to assist us and the other tables that were there. There was only one server so she had her hands full with dine-in, take-out and mobile orders. This place is ideal for small and large groups. The tables are pushed together to accommodate for larger groups. Make sure to call ahead to allow for her to set up for your large group however. Because the facility is small, it can be a bit loud at times. The food came out in about 15-20 minutes. The La Cita platter is best when you don't know what to get or can't decide on an appetizer for a large group. My family ordered tacos, enchiladas, a burrito, platter, and torta--a little bit of everything from the menu! The bill came out to around $160 for 5 people. Not bad for a shared appetizer, a meal and drink! The horchata here is the best in town! We all ordered one each! read more

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Great little traditional Mexican food restaurant, served by an attentive staff. I recommend a reservation because they get busy at times. They do both on-line and phone ordering to go and they hit their estimated time, every time. They're in the middle of the Rt 70 debacle but have plenty of off road parking. BYOB. read more

Service and ambiance was conducive for a low key dining experience. Staff were welcoming and the food was good. read more

La Cita - My first visit to this highly recommended authentic Mexican eatery! The food is fresh and servers are courteous. Nachos w steak. - Mexican Near Me - Cherry Hill, New Jersey

Complete hole in the wall in the best way possible! Water served in repurposed tequila bottles, since it's BYOB. I am so glad we saw a previous review that mentioned they serve virgin margaritas and you can bring your own tequila. DO. IT. BYO tequila and order their virgin margaritas. Your life will be changed. So fresh and so tasty, and you can add how much or how little tequila you want. A dream come true! This was perfect for Father's Day dinner for my family, since our dad loves authentic Mexican food. If you want something legit, look no further. Everything we ordered was delicious. Even the churros were amazing! Service was mentioned in many reviews but we didn't really have an issue, nothing seemed to take too long. Hope to go back another time, maybe when I don't have to drive home! read more

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Came in on a snowy evening in the mood for some authentic Mexican food. I had heard some good things about this place from some South Jersey locals, and I decided I'd give it a try. The space is pretty small, but still cozy and cutely decorated. We were greeted by a server who gave us some menus. After quite some time, she came over to take beverage orders and service out table. I would definitely say that La Cita isn't too focused on the quick or friendly customer service category. Once she had come over, we had given her both our food and beverage orders. Our Empanada appetizer came out about 10 minutes after we ordered it. I did really enjoy this appetizer, which had Chicken Tinga as the filling of the day. It was very crispy, flaky, and fresh-tasting. It also had a decent amount of flavor to it. I also tried a Horchata beverage, which I felt was very good and authentic-tasting. After about 25 minutes from our appetizer, the food had come out. I had ordered a mixed fajita entree containing shrimp, chicken, and steak. Like most restaurant fajitas, the platter came out hot and sizzling. The meat also sat on top of a bed of peppers and onions. It was also accompanied by some corn tortillas, rice and beans, and sour cream and cheese that I had asked for. I had also ordered a side of Sweet Plantains. They came out drizzled with fresh crema and cheese. As for the taste of my entree, I felt that the fajitas were very lacking in spice and flavor. The meat quality was mediocre, and some of my steak slices had chewy and fatty pieces that I had to pull off. The rice and beans were also somewhat flavorless. I did enjoy the sweet plantains, and found them above average compared to places that I have tried. Overall, I didn't find my experience to be anything above average. Service was OK, and food was also subpar compared to other Mexican spots that I've tried. I expected a bit better for a small-owned, authentic-looking Mexican spot. read more

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Place has a parking lot. It was clean, not too full. Service was good, liked how they served the tacos in wooden pans. Corn tortilla are my favorite so a plus for that. The pastor were good but on the dry side. Birria taco we're good, flavorful. However, all the other tacos were on the dry side. The corn was delicious but a little too much mayo. read more

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We popped in here after a day of shopping and were met with friendly service and clean environment. We are brought the restaurants version of compliment chips and salsa which was a small plate of chips beans and side of 2 house sauces. We ordered the nachos and 2 plates of enchiladas. If you're looking for authentic Mexican, this is your place! While the prices did seem a bit high for what we expected, the quality of the food was flavorful and colorful. read more

Loooooooved this place! What a great surprise. I've spent a lot of time in Central and South America and lots of years on the West coast where divey authentic Mexican restaurants are cheap and plentiful. La Cita isn't cheap, but dang, it's good. I love that their water is served in an empty Patron bottle. Loved the complimentary little plate of chips with refried beans and cheese with the two delightful different dipping sauces. I thoroughly enjoyed the $15 sampler plate. I'm a huge fan of queso fundido, and their version did not disappoint. I loved pretty much everything they threw onto that plate and it was really filling, even split between two people. Also shared a pork dish with my dining partner, but by then I was getting full. Enjoyed the plantains. That spicy little concoction in the little lava dish nearly killed me though - holy heat bomb! Fair warning. Easy parking with a nice sized lot and quick access to Rt. 70. read more

La Cita - Sampler plate - Mexican Near Me - Cherry Hill, New Jersey

Excellent food. High quality ingredients. La cita prepared personalized meals for a business meeting and all the food was warm and delicious ! Can't wait to come back with family. read more

It's been a few years since I tried this place and it was time for a revisit. I remembered it was BYOB so we brought a few Corona Lights to quench our thirst. Everything was flavorful including the chips with salsa verde and red salsa. Pork was moist and falling apart. Plantains were crispy and sweet with fluffy rice. I'm not a big fan of beans so I left them alone. I definitely recommend splitting the La Cita sampler for two or picking as a main meal. It was fresh and tasty! Maybe next time I'll have room for dessert. read more

La Cita - Freebie On the table to whet your appetite - Mexican Near Me - Cherry Hill, New Jersey

Family owned. While tacos are great, you owe it to you're self to order the specials. Bronzino, lobster, octopus, lamb, pork shank... all great read more

La Cita - Best Pork Shank I've ever had. While the tacos are great, order the specials. Wife had the Bronzino, also great. - Mexican Near Me - Cherry Hill, New Jersey

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Was craving Mexican food and my bf suggested we visit La Cita. Wow! Food is delicious and super authentic! Love that the restaurant is BYOB. La Cita is on a busy road so it's easy to miss but there's a parking lot right next door. The inside is so cozy and warm and I love all the decor. Prices are great and food is so flavorful. The green and orange sauce are very spicy but add a great kick to the tacos. If you're looking for some awesome authentic Mexican food, La Cita is the place to go to! read more

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This is a great neighborhood Mexican place. While it is small inside, it's cute and my wife and I eat here relatively often. When we go I can tell they do a pretty good takeout business as well. I've been here enough times that I've tried many different things on the menu. The food is authentic and very well spiced. I have not had anything bad yet, the molcojete is probably my favorite although my wife says the tacos are top notch. It's a BYOB so if you're looking to booze it up this might not be your place. Or, as it were, maybe it is!! The service is decent, nothing to swear by but it's certainly friendly enough. When the dining room is full, is can get tough because it's only so many people who are seating folks, taking orders, bringing food out, getting take out orders etc. All in all - a great place to get Mexican food. read more

Absolutely delicious authentic Mexican food. Intimate setting, byob. I am addicted to the queso fundito and the churros dessert is so yummy!!! read more

First time at La Cita after driving by numerous times and wish I stopped in sooner! Amazing food; taste was exceptional and all the dishes going to other tables looked and smelled fantastic. Ample food given for the price points. Ambiance is great for a girl's night or a date night. COVID measures are in place, reduced occupancy, mask wearing required, and tables spaced appropriately apart. Felt completely comfortable removing my mask to scarf down some tacos. Order ahead and get takeout if preferred; call to find out what empanada filling of the day is. Tamales were spectacular, highly recommend along with the corn on the cob. read more

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I took a bite of my food, and OMG so freaking good. The meat is perfectly flavored. The presentation of the meal was also great read more

La Cita - Mexican Near Me - Cherry Hill, New Jersey

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Driven by this place more times than I can remember but never stopped in. Finally decided to try it out. Ordered the 5 taco platter, side orders of rice and beans and a slice of the tres leches cake. The tacos were decent I ordered fish, al pastor, steak, beef tongue, and pork. Honestly with the exception of the fish they all kinda tasted the same to me some flavor, cooked fine but nothing distinguishing each one. Rice and beans were good but you can't really screw that up. Tres leches was good too but nothing to write home about. I'd eat here again but it just wouldn't be my first choice. read more

La Cita - Tacos platter - Mexican Near Me - Cherry Hill, New Jersey

Amazing service, food came out fast and was so fresh. I got the ceviche and pork tacos and it was 10/10. Don't forget to BYOB! read more

La Cita - Ceviche de Camaron. - Mexican Near Me - Cherry Hill, New Jersey

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Great food and service. Nice dining room and pleasant service. My favorite are the empanadas, tacos and plantains. read more

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My go-to place for tamales ! When I first discovered this place I went back three times in a wee for them ! The vegetarian ones are the tastiest, but I have tried other items on the menu and been very happy . Service is quick and friendly, too. read more

this looks like a hole in the wall, but the food is authentic. I was a little disappointed because I placed an order for here through GrubHub, but when I got there, I could tell that they had not even looked at my order at all. The person working told me they had just received the order, but it was clear that they just had not checked their GrubHub account to see that the order had came in at all. Regardless, they were able to get me my meal quickly, but it was cold. Which was strange since they literally made it when I got to the restaurant. The tacos were a little small and the tortillas were not as fresh as I would have liked. Overall, though they did taste not bad. Their meat was not as flavorful as I have heard from other restaurants. Their ceviche was very yummy though overall good place if you want to kick your craving for authentic Mexican tacos, but not the best I have had in New Jersey. read more

La Cita - Mexican Near Me - Cherry Hill, New Jersey

We love this restaurant. Their food is authentic, the service impeccable. They make a gazpacho that is off the charts it's so good.

La Cita is a welcomed addition to the area! The brightly colored exterior opens to an airy indoor space. The restaurant is the size of many of the smaller BYOB's in Philadelphia and the food is amazing! Some Truly authentic Mexican mixed in with some Tex Mex favorites. As a group of 4 we were seated immediately (went early on a Saturday evening) and to start we were given some fresh tortilla chips topped with delicious refried beans and amazing sauces. (The spicy orange sauce is amazing!) As a table we ordered enchiladas, the taco sampler, and a couple burritos (again, they do have some great tex Mex options for anyone who is in the mood for that) and a plate of nachos to share. The tacos were on delicious corn tortillas, made fresh on site and the sauces that came with it we're great. I highly recommend you try out this food. Finally they are a BYOB and you can bring your own tequila and add it to the non- alcoholic margaritas they make in house. If you're in Cherry Hill or driving through, I recommend you stop in! read more

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Great unique Mexican food. We are from Colorado and to be honest, I didn't know what to expect from a northeast state Mexican food, but it was so good and unique. The chips tasted homemade. I am not sure if they were, but tasted like it. The birria tacos were very tasty. My daughter had enchiladas and she thoroughly enjoyed them. We also had the nachos. The presentation was beautiful and it had some unique flavors, but very good! It is a small space. We were on our way from the Philly airport to Tom's River and ate around 3:00. We had no issues getting served-I just don't know how busy it gets at traditional meal times. No liquor license so BYOB. read more