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    Little Tijuana

    3.5 (441 reviews)
    Open 12:00 pm - 2:30 am (Next day)

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    Daniel C.

    Amazing vibe! The food was outstanding and nice portions! Service was top notch! I highly recommend Little Tijuana to all my yelpers!

    Vadim B.

    Beautifully decorated spot with good food but impersonal service. My wife and I visited Little Tijuana for an early dinner in May 2025. The moment we walked in, we were struck by the restaurant's beautiful, artistic decor, which instantly set the tone for a pleasant dining experience. The overall experience was mixed though. Most of the food ordered was excellent with a couple of exceptions. The drinks were flavorful, but noticeably diluted. Service was efficient but impersonal. Everything arrived correctly and politely, yet we never felt truly cared for - no one stopped by to ask if we liked the food or drinks, no smile, no friendly chat. We can recommend Little Tijuana for its ambiance, décor, and solid food -- just don't expect much beyond what's served at your table. Food ordered Guacamole Trio - three types of guacamole to try and all three were absolutely tasteless :( Mexican Fajita - excellent. Flavorful and sizzling. Lamb Barbacoa (lamb shank) - excellent. Melting in the mouth.

    Rooftop
    Sara G.

    We had a wonderful date night here. Vibes are fun, service is friendly if a little slow. Salad in a taco bowl was the best thing we ordered. Wish they made their own chips. We'll probably come back for drinks and to check out the nightclub.

    Tequila Punch and Besisto(I got the syrup on the side because I don't like real sweet drinks)
    Crystal B.

    Thursday night is music on the The Rooftop and Happy Hour from 4PM-7PM! The food was really good and so was the service. Get the Elote (grilled corn) and shrimp tostadas; you'll love them!!!

    Danny D.

    This place was top notch. I don't give 5 easily, but Little Tijuana was just that. The atmosphere was out a movie. Cool lounge/restaurant place with indoor and outdoor seating/hookahs/bars/dance floors, etc. a great place to go out to celebrate with friends or just a good night out. And it's open til 3am for those who want a really late night... or should I say early.

    Unique restroom decor.
    Allicia S.

    Excellent venue with multiple purpose rooms nestled in the Lincoln Park area of Newark downtown. Despite torrential rain, Little Tijuana provided a refuge with decor that highlighted Spanish culture. Security located at the entrance was polite and efficient to make sure no outside drinks were brought in while providing a safe environment. Tables were located on both sides of the main entrance providing a large walkway to the rear event space. Additional tables were available with seating in rear near DJ stage. A side room en route led to restrooms, a bar and another large lounge area that later hosted a second party skewed to younger crowd with own DJ. The main area was hosting an event with celebrity DJ Natasha Diggs featuring Actor/DJ Deon Cole and a few others. The energy was great and service was consistent with great food and drink selections. Dancing extended past the designated dance floor to the restaurant area which had a bar near the DJ area. The food was good overall; event was the main draw, but would return for ambience. 4 stars given due to restrictions on getting tables & inefficient laptop menu ordering that added a few challenges. Worth a return visit when in town again.

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    Alicia W.

    Came here for HH with my sister, due to this place being close to the airport to catch my flight afterwards. I gave it three stars over all due to; 1 the parking. For starters the parking is in an awkward spot, and there is no signs directing you to where it is which is behind the restaurant on a side street with the restaurant being on the main street. I drove around 4-5 times trying to figure it out, luckily my sister saw me and told me where it was. 2. The service was meh, our server seemed to be in a rush and overwhelmed. It was just her taking tablets in the bar area. 3. The food was ok and so were the drinks nothing special. The food was lukewarm warm and one of my drinks was made wrong. I didn't send it back nor did I make the server aware of my issues due to me being pressed for time. For food we ordered the Elote Corn Ribs 10/10, Birria Nachos 5/10, last but not least the Street Fries 10/10. These were my favorite and were really good, I highly recommend getting these. My sister insists I give this place another chance especially on the weekends. Were I can see how it's fully operated. I believe in second chances so I will next time I'm in town.

    Tee G.

    Overpriced bland food, super weak $20 drinks and $14 for a shot! Decor is lovely and service was pleasant on a quiet Sunday evening. Parking is a nightmare in that area. I would not go out of my way to go back there.

    BLT with a side of fries
    Breanna C.

    I went here for brunch so I can only comment on the brunch menu. I went with the avocado toast with a sunny side up egg on top and a side salad. My date went with a classic BLT sandwich with a side of fries. The aesthetics of the restaurant is cute and quaint, especially with the flowers hanging from the ceiling. It was a quiet Saturday and we were the only customers at the time. The service was good.

    Christine H.

    Diamond in the rough for sure Fabulous decor Happy hour 4-7 Good drinks Affordable prices Pretty good hookah Friendly service Has a roof top and it's a very spacious bar/restaurant The birria nachos are very good The guacamole was very tasty The street fries were a flop The food needs more work it sorted of tasted luke warm Needs be hotter and they should have more options the menu is a little limited We ordered the Al pastor tacos and the meat didn't look appealing But overall great time.

    Tijuana Steak & Eggs   Brunch
    Phoebe L.

    I've been here with my friends when it's a bar/club at night, but this was my first time trying the bottomless brunch. It was a fun environment, especially since I went with a big group of friends. I ordered the Tijuana steak and eggs, which were just okay. The portion of steak was very small, and the chilaquiles were kinda soggy. But I didn't expect much from the food in the first place, so I was satisfied with what I got. The server was also good about refilling mimosas. Overall, it's a nice brunch vibe, but the food is very average.

    Quesadillas - Brunch
    Tiffany M.

    Overall, place is OK, depends on what you are looking for. We went for Brunch on a very rainy day, so we practically had the place to ourselves. The DJ was solid and had us entertained. The drinks weren't strong but they kept coming, throughout the allotted brunch time, so can't complain about that. The food servings were huge, which was great. I had the Beef Quesadillas w/ mole and they were very rich and flavorful but definitely an acquired taste. Everyone else also raved about their food and serving size. The place had a cute vibe, very post me on the gram or TikTok, which was obviously the point. There was a lot of space and it definitely must turn into a club at night time. Personally, won't return unless there's an event for me to go to but that's just because this isn't my style of restaurant anymore.

    Birthday brunch was lit
    Maria S.

    Birthday brunch was lit . We had an amazing time. Food was good & music was great. The staff were awesome

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    Is there parking here?

    20 valet if you go early evening you may find parking on the street

    Do they have a dance floor?

    Yes have dance floor and DJ

    Do you need an ID to get in?

    Yes they ask at the entrance

    Do this place serve hookah?

    Yes they do, but only at the outside patio

    How's the parking situation?

    Valet parking offered

    Do we need to make reservations?

    Hi there, at the moment we are accepting walk-ins for dinner and drinks. You may email info@littletijuana.com to make reservations for bottle service in the lounge area and to ask about availability for large groups.

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    Ehhhh I was hoping to love it but was underwhelmed. Great house music DJ which I specifically went…read morefor on a Sunday night but the crowd was a bit off. A mixture of either old, sketchy, no sex appeal and rough around the edges. The dance floor was packed and the music was on point. There was some people that set up food in the back but it left a trail of an odor that was not appetizing. Drinks were ok at best but when I asked for a cup with ice it seemed to be an issue. Very off putting. Not quite sure what the issue was.... The bartender brought the manager over and I had to specify I wanted it for my beer. Yes, I'm a weirdo if I don't get a frosted glass, I'll take a cup with ice. The manager proceeds to ask me ; "So you want me to pour the beer into the cup with ice?" UMMM yes I don't mind pouring it my damn self but if it makes you more comfortable, knock yourself out. It truly didn't make a difference to me who poured it, I just wanted some damn ice to cool myself off! I'm not sure what type of sketchy and shady people they deal with but I am not the one. My boyfriend and I run a good tab on drinks, give me what I'm asking for and paying for! Meanwhile, I did not see just about any of the 30-40 people on the dance floor buy a drink. I then saw hookah's on a table and the price list. Unfortunately, they were not providing hookah service that night. So why have them out? Whewwww I love my house music community and love the Lincoln Park festival that is close to the bar but this past Sunday this bar and crowd missed the mark. The only redeeming factor was the DJ. I highly doubt I'd return unless it were to vibe out and dance to a DJ I reaaaaallly love.

    If you coming for sports. This will be your place 2 projection tv that covers large portion of…read morewall. 3 tvs at each bar itself. The cutie at the bar don't hurt either. Stopped in here to grab a half of super bowl with friends. I do not drink but I'm told they make great drinks. Strong for what they charge. The non smoking law makes this place even more enjoyable. Tonight they having a drawing. 3 winners go in the money room. Grab as much money as you can in a given time. Cute. And then few drawings for bottles of Hennessy. That's a good way to draw in people.

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    The Vault Restaurant & Lounge

    2.1(23 reviews)
    1.1 mi

    Vault is very okay. We came here as a first stop on my birthday a few weeks ago. We had a…read morereservation. They sat us upstairs and immediately informed us that there was either a 90 minute limit or two-hour limit. Apparently, after that, it's only four bottle service and there is a three bottle minimum for the table we were at. Sooo, it took forever for anyone to even come take our order. And once our server, who was very much a bottle girl, did come by, she was a bit inattentive and still reiterated the time limit, despite the fact that it took her forever to even come see what we needed, bring refills, etc. We ordered food, hookah, and drinks. I always think that hookah situations at lounges are so interesting because who is this one person walking around taking random payments that isn't really affiliated with a business but is? Anyway, I think hookah was like $40-50. Not crazy. The hookah girl checked on it properly so I appreciated that. The drinks were basic. No presentation - just regular degular, ratchet lounge drinks in plastic cups. The food was fine. We ordered truffle fries and the first two orders they brought out to us were cold as hell. They told us they would replace them, but only ended up bringing one. We ordered the salmon bites, too, and those were actually very good. Nothing else was really memorable. Again, the service was extremely slow for a place that had a time limit. We happen to be here on the night that they were celebrating Ghana's Independence Day, which is one of my personal favorite holidays, and the vibes were OK. When we got there, the DJ was doing what he was supposed to do. Then, they did that weird thing that DJs do where they try to use dancehall as a bridge between trap/rap as they make their way to Afrobeats. The Afrobeat selection wasn't even leaning Ghanaian, so that was interesting. Also, it was very much the type of environment/vibe where everybody is just on their phone. There was very minimal dancing aside from this one couple in the middle of the floor that was clearly using it as the play before (if you get me) but they were cute. I would've loved to see more dancing and less standing/posing. Would I return? Maybe.

    Not every Instagram famous restaurants live up to the hype, but this one does. The decor is trendy…read moreand staff friendly and efficient. Everything we ordered; Apps, Entrées, Cocktails, tasted great. Would definitely recommend. Only issue I had was the music, which was too loud but that wouldn't stop me from dining here.

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