I've been here on multiple occasions. Inside is big and spacious. The 1st time I sat at the bar area for happy hour. My bartender was very attentive. I tried the frozen margaritas, which were really good and STRONG! The tacos are pretty basic, but still tasty. This is definitely a good place to grab a drink and catch up with friends. read more

Went towards the end of brunch so we had to order from their regular menu which was fine. Good service. Wasn't packed. Good music. The food and drinks were overall good. The food was absolutely tasty and I would return just for that. Drinks were decent. Big space. Brunch is for all ages. Parking isn't the easiest but we found street parking not too far away. read more

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Came here on a Friday evening and to my surprise it was fairly empty. This was my second time there. I came when they first open years ago. I was lucky enough to find parking up the street after being informed that my car would be towed if parked across the street at at the bank. We were seated in the side dining area with only about 2 other people there. I ordered the fajita, steak medium. When it came out, it felt more medium well and the steak had a grayish color to it. the white rice that accompanied the fajita was good. We asked for hot sauce and they provided it, but what we didnt know, it would cost us extra. Our drinks were good and the ambiance was the best part of the restaurant. read more

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

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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. read more

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amazing food!! people in there are super nice and very attentive. The guy for the hookah is also very sweet and amazing!! i recommend going there read more

I had a very disappointing experience with the head of security, Los, during a recent visit. His behavior came across as disrespectful, and he did not communicate clearly or professionally with guests. Based on this interaction alone, I would not recommend this establishment. My group and I purchased tickets several days in advance and had friends already seated inside since 5:30 PM. While we were waiting patiently in line, we observed a large group (approximately 10-15 people) approach from the street, engage in very familiar behavior with security (including hugging and flirting), and then be allowed to bypass the line and enter immediately. After witnessing this, we politely asked a staff member whether, since we had an existing party inside, someone from our group could come to the front to assist us with entry. We were told that this would be acceptable. However, when we attempted to follow those instructions, Los responded in a hostile and dismissive manner, insisting we return to the line. We made multiple attempts to calmly explain that we were acting based on directions given by other staff members, but the situation escalated unnecessarily. There appeared to be a clear lack of communication among staff, and rather than addressing the confusion, Los became increasingly confrontational. Ultimately, he made the decision to deny us entry altogether and had us removed, despite the fact that we had valid tickets and an existing party inside. At one point, he made a snarky remark implying that we simply would not be allowed in, which reinforced the impression that the decision was personal rather than procedural. The entire interaction felt like an abuse of authority and was handled in an unprofessional manner. This experience left me feeling uncomfortable and unwelcome. It was especially disappointing given that I have visited this establishment multiple times in the past. The inconsistency in staff communication, combined with the way this situation was handled, raises serious concerns about the establishment's standards and how guests are treated. I hope management takes this feedback seriously and works to ensure better communication, fairness, and professionalism moving forward. read more

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. read more

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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!!! read more

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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. read more

Little Tijuana - Lounges Near Me - Newark, New Jersey

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. read more

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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. read more

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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. read more

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Tonight my family and I came into Little Tijuana. The place is cute, bright, and the décor is stunning. Our server/host/mixologist/birthday singer was Iyana--and wow, she was working it. She cleared tables, mixed drinks, took care of guests, and did it all with an amazing attitude. I truly HOPE she's treated well, because she absolutely made our night. That being said, as someone with over 20 years in the restaurant and hospitality industry, I have to say this was a huge management fail. How do you have one young woman running the entire floor on a Friday night? At one point she was even interrupted to fetch bathroom tissue. Drinks were great, service was fantastic thanks to Iyana, but this is not sustainable. If you're charging $12-$16 for margaritas and cocktails on the Passaic strip, management should prioritize supporting their staff first. Guests see when employees are overworked and undervalued, and it doesn't leave a good impression. Iyana held it down and made our experience memorable, but unfortunately, I won't be returning unless I see that the staff is being properly supported. Take care of your team--your guests and your business will thank you. ____________________________________________ Esta noche mi familia y yo fuimos a Little Tijuana. El lugar es lindo, brillante y la decoración es impresionante. Nuestra mesera/anfitriona/mixóloga/cantante de cumpleaños fue Iyana -- y wow, ella estaba en todo. Limpiaba mesas, preparaba tragos, atendía a los clientes y lo hacía todo con una actitud increíble. De verdad ESPERO que la traten bien, porque ella fue quien hizo que nuestra noche valiera la pena. Dicho esto, como alguien con más de 20 años en la industria de restaurantes y hospitalidad, tengo que decir que esto fue un gran fallo de la gerencia. ¿Cómo es posible que una sola joven maneje todo el piso un viernes por la noche? En un momento hasta la interrumpieron para pedirle papel de baño. Los tragos estuvieron muy buenos, el servicio fue excelente gracias a Iyana, pero esto no es sostenible. Si van a cobrar $12-$16 por margaritas y cócteles en las calles de Passaic, la gerencia debería priorizar primero el apoyo a su personal. Los clientes se dan cuenta cuando los empleados están sobrecargados y no se les valora, y eso no deja una buena impresión. Iyana salvó la noche y nos dio una experiencia memorable, pero lamentablemente no regresaré a menos que vea que el personal está siendo apoyado de manera adecuada. Cuiden a su equipo: sus clientes y su negocio se lo agradecerán. read more

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. read more

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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. read more

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Quite the place! I brought a large group for dinner here recently. We were a bit surprised that the place was empty on a weeknight but it filled up more towards the end. The drinks were very interesting and good, but it was a shame that the dry ice one was unavailable that night. The portion sizes were good and the food was decent. They have enough vegetarian options and accommodated my request to have beyond or impossible meat put into their quesadilla. Everyone else's food was alright, and better than expected. However the burritos were quite heavy on the rice. I would recommend ubering here as I'm not sure how parking works. The waiter we had was extremely nice though! I'd come here again, but understand that this is not my top Mexican place. However it does get the job done Also it seems like they have a club? Interesting! read more

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. read more

Little Tijuana - Tijuana Steak & Eggs Brunch - Lounges Near Me - Newark, New Jersey

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. read more

Little Tijuana - Quesadillas - Brunch - Lounges Near Me - Newark, New Jersey

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

Little Tijuana - Birthday brunch was lit - Lounges Near Me - Newark, New Jersey

do not come here. service was terrible. SECURITY WAS UNBELIEVABLY RUDE. i paid $40 for valet parking JUST FOR MY CAR TO GET TOWED. no announcement no warning nothing prior, even saw two other valet cars get towed as well. i'm extremely disappointed and upset, do not give this establishment your business. read more

To celebrate my friends birthday, we came here. All the drinks we got were yummy and some came in cool cups! They even put a whole display in when the birthday girls drink came around. Later that night they got the huge birthday sign out for her when we took shots. The waiter was very nice, helpful, and patient with our big group. The food was great. The chips were so light and fluffy I could have eaten them all night and been happy. One thing to point out is I did find a rogue tinfoil piece in the chip basket. The cauliflower tacos were delicious with an Asian taste with Mexican style. The churros also need a mention as they hit the spot to end the night! They have several different rooms in the restaurant. We sat in the dining area but there is a more lighted bar/hookah lounge and a club type seating area. There was not a lot of people at the place when we ate dinner here but from the vibe of the place you could not tell. A thing to note about the bathroom is the womans stalls did not lock at all. Overall, I enjoyed my experience at Little Tijuana! For parking, we used the valet in the capital one bank parking lot ($25). read more

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Service is not good at all. Because the gratuity is added I guess they don't feel the need to service people in a timely fashion. The atmosphere itself is nice, but the service lacks for certain clientele. The food was just ok. Nothing I'd return for. The chips for our chips and queso were mostly crumbs. The elote was one ear of corn cut into strips. I have to repeat that the service was not good, and the server seemed to favor larger parties over just two dining in. read more

I was unaware that this place has become popular due to social media, and I can clearly see why. One could capture some of their best social media photos here... and that's about it. In my opinion, it is mediocre at best. My husband and I were very hungry on a Friday evening. We Ubered to this place and I was upset that I had forgot my I.D. at the hotel. I approached one of the several security guards and asked if they would accept a picture of my I.D and he said yes. Red flag #1 should have been that he didn't even look at the I.D at all. He let us in and informed us to check-in with the rep at the front. We were informed that they were charging $20 per person to get in. Yes, $20 to get into a restaurant, smh. We paid only because we were very hungry, we had already Ubered there, and they allowed me in without my I.D. Food: the menu makes it sound the most pleasing, but it's average. Lacks seasoning. We both ordered tacos, and we both felt we've had better at a less expensive rate. Service: mediocre. My husband and I were served our drinks in plastic cups. Before getting a second drink, I noticed that the menu stated that my drink, Tijuana punch, should come with a glow in the dark straw. I mentioned something to our waiter about it, and he stated that they stopped serving drinks in glass with all the fun stuff at a certain time. I commented that I felt like I was paying for an 'experience' that I wasn't getting. He returned with our second round of drinks, and my drink was as the menu described the second time around. It would have been nice if he simply served the drink, but as he was handing it over, he said 'I had the bartender make it this way so you can stop complaining'. Value: not enough bang for my buck, in the least bit. After paying $40 just to get in, I would expect a lot more for the price we ended up paying. Portions weren't the best. Food didn't seemed to be served hot. The salsa and chips provided seemed to come out of someone's carry out order. Ambiance: We primarily stayed in the restaurant area. As stated before, the decor is very aesthetically pleasing, thus this is a good spot for pics. There is seemingly a club inside and a rooftop bar, in addition to the restaurant. Music can be very loud, so if you're looking for a true restaurant vibe, this isn't it. Overall, this restaurant needs to make a decision- is this place a restaurant? Club? Lounge? If people are paying for access to all the above, though they only want food, that should be clear. The taste of the food and drinks can drastically be improved. Location: right outside of NY in Newark, New Jersey. No private parking- only street parking. There is also their version of 'valet parking' which is basically you just paying for a spot and parking yourself. Wouldn't be mad if I never returned... read more

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I went to Little Tijuana with my family this past weekend. Great food with Vegetarian options and excellent service as well. Staff were very attentive. Get the pitcher of Red sangria! We will be back! read more

Little Tijuana - Crispy Shrimp Tacos, Sangria, Beyond Mexi Veggie Nachos, Lamb Barbacoa - Lounges Near Me - Newark, New Jersey

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Had the best time here, really fun and tasty cocktails, guac and tacos are on point and overall it was really great atmosphere. The music was lively and service from Iyana behind the bar really made the experience even more fun. Can't wait to return and try more off the menu. read more

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I had a very unsettling experience here that I believe involved racial profiling. My partner and I paid our bill in cash, and as we were getting in our car, the waitress and a security guard followed us outside. We rolled the window down, and the waitress said she was "missing money." I turned to my partner, knowing he had counted the cash multiple times, including the automatic gratuity. She then counted it right there in front of us...and everything was correct. She simply said "oh" and they walked away. No apology, no acknowledgment that they were wrong. It was embarrassing, humiliating, and unnecessary. She should've counted the money before being accusatory. We should have been able to enjoy our meal and leave without being followed and accused of something we didn't do. This kind of treatment leaves a bad taste, no matter how good the food or drinks were. read more

The best time to go is on Tuesday. They have many specials. The atmosphere is great. The service is excellent. Great place for selfies. read more

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This place is trendy and busy. It's for groups - celebrations & parties. It has all the instagrammable props and decorum you'll need for your pics. It's high energy, fast paced (as in spend money or keep it moving, lol) The food is nothing to talk about - the food is the least attended to. You are paying for energy, pictures, antics and music. This was a pricey experience - I suggest checking the website and reviews to find if this is your vibe before rolling up. Again, the food and drinks (mimosas 85% orange juice) are of no satisfaction - in portion size, presentation or flavor. This place serves another purpose to those interested. read more

Little Tijuana - Lounges Near Me - Newark, New Jersey

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Definitely a fun spot to listen to music, celebrate a special event, and smoke some hookah. Sadly, the drinks and food were overpriced and unflavored. The food tasted like it was made in advance and heated up. The meat was tasteless and somewhat dry. The cocktails tasted like it had no liquor and was pricey. It feels as though you are paying for the ambience rather than the quality of food. The service, though, was great! read more

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We had an issue with our bottle and instead of trying to resolve the issue or even explain the situation the manager threatened to kick us out . Kitchen did not have a lot of options despite things being on the menu, men fought during the night. Bottle girl jade was amazing though. read more

Awesome vibe. Came in with reservations on a Saturday. We were seated promptly. We ordered shrimp tacos and shrimp enchiladas; replaced chicken with shrimp. For appetizers we had the shrimp tostadas and flan for dessert. Everything was delicious and flavorful. I'm pescatarian. There are plenty of options for non meat eaters. The drinks were also delicious. Our waitress was very pleasant. There was music playing in the background and the ambience is very lively. I'll be back for brunch and night vibes with friends or while on a date. read more

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I came here at 1pm on a Sunday for brunch with friends. The ambience is very nice, they have beautiful decor and flowers all over! Great for photos. I went dressed casual but most people are dressed up very nice. DJ was there he started around 2pm. They offer hookah and alcoholic drinks. The food! I enjoyed every bite of mine I had the huevos rancheros which was amazing I got it with an extra side of salsa verde which was great. I tried my friends French toast which was amazing! It was so nice and fluffy. The waffles were eh, they looked and tasted more like pancake consistency. My friend said her quesadilla was good too. The service was good, it was fast! I had a table of 5 which included gratuity not sure if that's a standard for them no matter what size table. They have bottomless options which everyone at the table would have to do - different packages. We also were able to make reservations so that was good because it seems like it can get packed on the weekend but it wasn't packed when we were there. Oh and also! Parking really hard to find! They offer valet parking for $20 right behind the establishment - although we didn't valet we parked ourselves and we were able to pay that inside (still $20) That's all folks. Good food, good time def worth a try. read more

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Food here was good, well flavored, generous portions & properly seasoned. The atmosphere is lively, colorful & welcoming. Ordered during the week & service was fast. Nightclub, rooftop, restaurant & bar all in one! Definitely give it a try! On a busy street & didn't see a parking lot, that's my only qualm read more

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Shrimp tacos were okay, but lacked bold flavor. The tortilla was soft and easy to eat. The tangy sauce was interesting. Staff were nice and welcoming. Not bad, just not exciting read more

Decent food, absolutely horrible service. We waited 15 minutes just for the waiter to bring us water, and once he took our order he never came to our table again. I had to physically call him over twice because he would be at the table next to me but completely ignore our table. And when it came time to pay of course he was quick. Would give this place 0 stars if I could. read more

Ambience was good. Food was ok not great. Service initially was ok but a follow up order took too long. Order a Bosses drink and wasn't served until I followed up almost half an hour later. And it tasted like lime juice with ice, no hint of any tequila at all. For a $19 cocktail in a place that advertised itself as a place for margaritas, it's downright disappointing. Either they don't know how to create cocktails, or I got served juice. read more

Hey!This is a hidden gem in New Jersey as it's in an area that's a little out of the main areas but it's super authentic Latin American. Great tacos and really good drinks. Bartender 'Iyana' is amazing!! She's personable and sweet and went above and beyond to make me comfortable! Ambience was chill and happy relaxing vibe! read more

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Went here for a girls' night, on a Tuesday evening. It's a huge space, beautifully decorated. Definitely took me to another place, which is always nice in places you drink and eat. Things we ordered and they didn't have: Sunset on tijuana El payaso Anything for selena Tijuana punch Tacos al pastor Shrimp tostadas We obviously were very bummed, especially about the tacos :-( We had a great attentive server. I think her name was Karen (that was the name on our bill), she had big blonde braids. She was really sweet and felt really bad about the items we ordered which were not available. She checked on us a lot, which was nice, until the end when it was getting really busy and we did wait a while for our check. But it didn't look like they had a lot of people working on the floor so I won't fault her for this. The drinks we did get were very tasty: Besitos, Mijita, there was another I forget the name. Since it's a lounge/club, I think maybe the drinks were not as strong. Lot of ice in the drinks. Would like a little more with the price being spent haha but either way the drinks were yummy. We were originally served chips and dipping sauce. I am not sure what the sauce was... ,maybe a chipotle? However, that was delicious! We ordered the Queso Fundido and added chorizo (of course) and it was good. The cheese stayed nice and melted for a looong time. Nice and hot... what wasn't nice and hot was the Mexican shrimp we ordered. It was hardly warm. The sauce on it was really good and the shrimps were nice and chunky though! We also ordered a side of sweet plantains. They were actually sweet! Good on their own but my friend did ask for a side of crema and our server said they had Mexican crema, which was fine. When we got the sauce though, to me, it tasted like they put oregano or thyme in it... maybe rosemary??? Idk, didn't taste like the Mexican crema I am used to haha. Also, they do charge extra for side sauces, just mentioning. I'm sure the club part of it is a lot of fun, we didn't see any of that since it was a Tuesday. Parking, I can't imagine finding. I parked in some lot nearby which was $20 by the time I got back to the car. I would expect a pricey night haha. Nice place though! read more

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Let's start with the service. My server was Jaida and her spirit and energy were so inviting and refreshing. Sundays are my days to chill and recover and she made it easy to do so. The manager, Frank, was also graceful and amazing. I had a food allergy and they wasted ZERO time removing it from my table and bringing me a new plate of food. THAT is what I like spending my hard earned coin on!!! Next: the food. I ordered the chicken and waffles and to my surprise it was very tasty!! The waffles were perfect and the chicken was fried hard and the seasoning was perfect. The eggs were under-seasoned but fluffy and delicious so that was perfectly fine. I ordered unlimited mimosas for 1.5 hours plus an entree and the total was $45 which is an excellent deal. I also ordered the Mijta- YALL. The drink is strong AND delicious. The ambiance: the DJ was very in tune with whatever the audience wanted. He was really spinning. The decoration was perfect. And the space is HUGE! I like that cuz I be having hot flashes so I don't want people all up on me lol. I asked for a tour of the entire space and it was given!! Thank you so much for such an amazing and chill experience. I'll be back with my people, but this is a perfect place to take yourself on a self care day date. Good food, good drinks, and good music. This is 100% a win. read more

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