I ordered a *molcajete* for takeout, and everything was delicious. The dish included *nopales* (cactus), cheese, chicken, *carne asada* (grilled steak), plenty of avocado, green onions, and shrimp. The shrimp were incredibly fresh, and the flavors of the chicken, sausage, cheese, *nopales*, and onions were all exceptional. Everything in the *molcajete* was grilled--it seemed like it was done over hot coals. The only minor issue was that the steak was a bit tougher than I usually prefer; it was cooked between medium-well and well-done. However, I simply sliced ​​it into very thin strips at home to make some great tacos, and it turned out perfectly. The order came with tortillas, as well as beans and rice--which were also delicious--and a salsa that was surprisingly spicy, though I could handle it since I'm Mexican. This order will easily provide enough food for three of my meals; the portion was huge. Fair price! I give this restaurant and the food a nine out of ten. I would definitely order from here again. Congratulations and blessings to the whole team. read more

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- Fun, vibrant decor with a bold aesthetic; the interior feels open and spacious, making for a comfortable dining experience; there's also a small kids' play area with a toy kitchen that helps to keep the little ones entertained - Service was consistently very good throughout our meal--staff were friendly, attentive, and welcoming - Food was decent overall with a mix of highs and lows: the steak fajitas arrived sizzling hot on a skillet, but the steak itself was tough and the dish leaned overly salty; the chicken enchiladas, smothered in red sauce, had good flavor and well-seasoned chicken; the chicken burrito was generously portioned and filling; rice and beans served alongside the entrees were standard; complimentary chips were fresh and crispy, though the salsa was quite watery - Sour cream and hot sauces are served in small squeeze bottles, which was a nice touch for convenience and sharing - Appreciated the kid-friendly restroom setup, including a step stool for little ones read more

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THE FOOD ------------------ + Fajitas with Steak - Came out snap, crackle, sizzzzling. Strips of steak with peppers and onions were solid. Came with only 3 tortillas though. Rice and beans were what you would expect. + Enchiladas with Chicken - Pretty good enchiladas. Order came with 3 pieces smothered in red sauce. Flavor was decent. Rice and beans were what you would expect. = Burritos with Chicken - Just OK. Our kids shared this and it had ample chicken inside, but didn't look extraordinary. THE SERVICE ------------------- + Waitress took our order down very quickly after we sat down. + Food arrived verrrry fast - about 8-10 minutes after ordering. THE SURROUNDINGS ------------------------------- + Interior of the restaurant is super spacious with lots of tables. + Colorful walls and decor with a hugeeee mural staring at you right when you walk in. + There is a small kids play area, on the right side of the restaurant, with a play kitchen. - No private parking lot. Street parking only. RANDOM OBSERVATIONS -------------------------------------- = Came around 6 PM on a Friday evening and it wasn't very busy. There were plenty of availabe tables. It did get much busier closer to the time we left, but there were still many tables available during our meal. read more

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The quesadillas were great, the house salsa was delicious, and I absolutely loved their horchata!

Mexico Mi Amor 132 Veterans Plaza Dumont, NJ 07628 Tortilla Chips Mexican Burger Spicy Pork Burrito The interior has a pleasant ambiance. Throughout the year, the decor changes to coincide with any specific holiday. Tortilla Chips: This complimentary appetizer is freshly made in house and served with chunky salsa. In addition to being consumed solo, the chips also make an excellent side to any entrée. Mexican Burger: The burger was topped with Oaxaca cheese, avocado, sautéed onions, and chipotle mayo. Although there was a wide variety of toppings, the beef patty wasn't large enough and there were more toppings than meat. This burger was not my preferred item. Spicy Pork Burrito: The burrito was packed with rice, beans, and protein of your choice. It was wrapped in a warm flour tortilla. As a bonus, it came with three separate dipping sauces. My only regret is that I ordered the burrito for take out; had I dined in, I could have supplemented tortilla chips with the burrito. I was grateful that all complimentary iced water was served in a refillable bottle so I could conveniently pour myself another glass. Although I wasn't too fond of the Mexican burger, the burrito and tortilla chips were phenomenal. I am looking forward to exploring other menu items, especially during the lunch hour when discounted meal options are offered. #mexicomiamor #dumontnj #mexicanburger #tortillachips #spicyporkburrito read more

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Mexico Mi Amor is great! Came here for Trivia night with a group of friends and it did not disappoint. They start the table off with chips and salsa but we did end up ordering chips with guacamole which was excellent! I ordered the enchiladas and also got to try the carnitas tacos which were delish. For dessert, we shared the flan, churro and chocolate mousse cake. It is BYOB so we brought a bottle of tequila which staff took and made us margaritas with ;) Mexico Mi Amor is a fairly new restaurant so I am little surprised that it wasn't busier. All of the tables were there for trivia. They host a bunch of events from trivia to Spanish Storytime to book club meetings and dance classes. Hoping they pick up some business in the new year -- this is your sign to go! read more

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Nice surprise in Dumont with Mexico Mi Amor. Good food, nice menu, great hospitality, BYO. My steak fajitas were very good as was my wife's chicken enchiladas. We'll be back. read more

We came to this newly opened restaurant (few months ago) for lunch. Must say, I was super impressed with their colorful vibrant interior. Found out they host many special events like trivia and salsa nights. The menu had all the popular Mexican dishes like tacos, burritos, enchiladas, fajitas and many others. We got a complimentary basket of chips with salsa. I ordered the chicken and shrimp fajitas with side of guacamole. I liked the dish so much. It came with three purple color tacos, never had seen that before. The rice and beans were good. Swizzling chicken and shrimps had dynamite flavors. I finished all of it. Also got to try the chicken burrito that was delicious. But the guacamole was disappointing. The tomatoes were so chunky. It needed more citrus and lemon too. I took a flan home, it was a huge piece, really dense and sweet, so good! The service was good, our server was very friendly. Other than guacamole, rest of the items came out quickly. We had a good lunch. We look forward to joining one of their weekly events and go back to try some other dishes as well. read more

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What an adorable, cool spot! Easily one of the best eateries I've seen near our little ol' town. It's full of charm, the food is great, prices are reasonable, and parking is easy. I heard they've only been open about six months, and I really hope they do well--this place truly deserves it. The decor is absolutely adorable, the chips and salsa are delicious, and there's plenty of seating. It's perfect for families with kids, date nights, or a get-together with friends. They don't serve alcohol, but you can bring your own and they'll sell you margarita and sangria mixers, which is a nice touch. Definitely a must-try if you're in the area. We ordered the fajitas and they were spot on! If you want it shorter or more casual, I can tweak it too. read more

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Local Mexican restaurant by Dumont post office. The decorations are vibrant and colorful. Wonderful staff. Very helpful. We had chicken/shrimp fajitas and shrimp burrito and flan to go. The onion flavor is a little over powering in my burrito but overall it's good. Love the pan seared the tortillas. Great portion. Flan is soft and sweet. I would recommend it for dessert. They offer many events such as Latin dance nights, trivia, kids music class etc. Good to see the restaurant promoting themselves with the community. read more

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I only got the birria tacos and side of guacamole - both were great. The menu looks very enticing and recipes are truly authentic. This is not the best option for me as someone with many dietary restrictions, but if you like authentic Mexican food, this may be your place! The space is large and festive. The location seems central enough--I'm not familiar with the area to comment at length on convenience, but parking was available right outside. The staff were super friendly, gotta give it up. My server was really sweet and I hope she wasn't offensive that I didn't order too much. This is a great option for neighborhood, authentic food. BYO Place is currently decorated for dia de los mueretos... I don't think they have skeletons hanging around all year long. FYI read more

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Maybe I ordered the wrong dish. Maybe we came at the wrong time. I'm not sure but I did not have a good experience at this restaurant unfortunately. As soon as I walked in I saw a party of about 15 to 20 people, that should have been my sign to leave. But it was my first time here so I figured let's give it a shot. The waiter took about 10 minutes to come take our order. I actually had to walk up to the service table and ask for a waiter. I get it between that 15 to 20 people party. Maybe there's only two waiters on staff so they were very busy with them. The place is very kid-friendly because they clearly let all the kids run around going crazy . I was very hangry at the moment and couldn't help but watch three to four kids run around this restaurant hiding under tables that were not being occupied and crying non-stop when they weren't running around. The place is BYOB which is nice so you can bring whatever you want to drink. My wife had a bottle of wine and she enjoyed that. I was not drinking however that evening so maybe that's why I was a little more annoyed. After ordering our food it took about 45 minutes for it to come out. Again I get it. They had a huge party there and there was probably one cook in the kitchen. So I feel like I just came at the wrong time. But still I was pretty pissed that I took this long for our food to come out. Then on top of that I didn't love my dish, I think I ordered the wrong thing. I got the mole plater with chicken inside. I didn't love it, the flavor felt off to me for the mole sauce. It was edible but like I said I didn't enjoy it, so that was kind of twisting the knife in the wound. For appetizer I did order a shrimp sope, and that was delicious. It was deep fried bread with black beans, shrimp, onions, tomatoes and lettuce on top. It was very tasty. All in all, I did not have a good experience at this restaurant, but I'm not blaming the restaurant. It could be I ordered the wrong dish and I happened to come at the wrong time. I'm not sure if I would give it another try because I could think of two excellent Mexican restaurants in this area. read more

Mexico Mi Amor - The mole dish that I did not enjoy. I didn't love the flavor. - Desserts Near Me - Dumont, New Jersey

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The chicken enchiladas and red mole with chicken, and chilaquiles were very authentic! We have searched for authentic Mexican food and have now found it! The service was very personable, and in addition, the owner came out to greet us. The ambiance was very nice and inviting. The restaurant has dance and karaoke nights also! read more

In the beginning, their birria tacos were delicious. It had great flavor with the right balance of meat and cheese. This time, though, they were disappointing. The meat portion was smaller, there was barely any cheese, the flavor was bland, and the tortillas kept falling apart. It might've just been an off night, so we may give it another try. But if the quality stays the same, we won't be returning... read more

Mexico Mi Amor - Tacos De Birria - Desserts Near Me - Dumont, New Jersey

After visiting multiple times (and at varying times of the day), I can confidently say Mexico Mi Amor is now my go-to for authentic Mexican cuisine. Chef Juan and his wife, Marta, have created something special that goes beyond exceptional food. Food & Value-- Mexico Mi Amor consistently delivers on both authenticity and quality. The pricing reflects the quality--you're paying for fresh ingredients and genuine craftsmanship. The birria tacos alone are worth the visit. Experience & Care-- What sets Mexico Mi Amor apart for me though is how genuinely welcoming they are to families and the community. As a parent of a two-year-old, the dedicated kid's play area is a game-changer--my little one can play while I actually enjoy my meal. They've also thoughtfully included changing tables, a detail that many restaurants overlook but parents desperately appreciate. The team at Mexico Mi Amor is working hard to create something meaningful in Dumont, and it shows in every interaction, every dish, and every celebration. Whether you're looking for a family dinner, a community gathering spot, or simply the best birria tacos in the area, Mexico Mi Amor delivers. read more

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So pretty inside! Enjoyed my chicken soft tacos and the homemade tres leches cake was absolutely fantastic! Not too sweet and just melted in your mouth. Wish there were some veggie sides offered but otherwise enjoyed it all. read more

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Beautifully decorated place with great service. A young man named Alexander made our guacamole. He did a great job but a touch too much salt. The food however was perfect. Very freshly made and delicious. I had my favorite enchiladas verdes con pollo. Rice and beans were perfectly seasoned and really tasty. The enchiladas were probably the best I've had. They were served with some incredibly delicious green sauce and avocado slices which added to the richness of the dish. I was mildly surprised and impressed. We went there because my wife saw a video on social media so we went to support a local business. What we found was a very good place to eat. We will be back. It's byob which also saves you a little money. They will serve you a pitcher of margarita mix and you can supply your own tequila. Or they can put your beer on ice. Whichever works for you. A really nice experience, quite a nice crowd there too. read more

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This place I think has the best Mexican food around. It's fresh authentic and the service is amazing. The tacos and horchata amazing.

So glad I decided to try out Mexico Mi Amor -their Christmas decorations are amazing, the outside has a blow out Santa Claus very cute and inviting. As soon as you walk in you see this beautiful mural of a woman signifying día de los muertos, a Xmas tree, the restaurant is full of inviting colors. There is two big screen tvs and a smaller one with Xmas screen savers. Music was nice playing all your favorite Xmas songs. Their corn chips and salsa delicious just wish they give you a bigger serving it was very good Now the food I ordered mar y Tiera dish came with rice and beans and flour tortillas of course all was yummy. Marcos our server made us fresh guacamole must say just a bit salty but still very good. He was very attentive with our needs -so thank you Marcos. For dessert shared a flan very good and moist. My favorite was the hot chocolate flight -yep chocolate flight-I had the strawberry, matcha , my hubby chose abuelita and classic. My favorite was strawberry brought me back to when I was a little girl. Will definitely be coming back -oh they have an event posting too per day -like movie night for families-salsa dance class ect... read more

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Food was great. We got it to go and it was hot, very fresh and delicious!!! Will 100% be going back again! Best Mexican food around! Give it a try!! read more

Brand new business and I'm ad they are here!! It's open late, the food was flavorful and we loved it. We got 2 orders of birria tacos and there's 3 sizable ones per order. The server we spoke to was beyond friendly and accommodating. The juices we had were fantastic (passion fruit and horchata) and it was all neatly packed for our pick up order. Absolutely worth coming back. The restaurant is also put together beautifully and definitely felt comfortable to hang out in. read more

My first time here , it's a new place in town ! Very pretty colorful nice atmosphere, the service was very pleasant, the food was excellent great taste , I will definitely come back again with friends and family, the best it's BYOB ! It's nice to have a Mexican restaurant in Dumont town ! read more

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Love this place. Solid 8-8.5/10. Any restaurant that makes fresh, well seasoned food at a reasonable price deserves 5 stars and this place is no exception. I've had the burria, the gringo tacos, the Mexico platter, it's all great. Just don't get the mole sauce. Not good. Not fresh. lol. Otherwise, it's awesome. read more

A BIRTHDAY EXPERIENCE TO REMEMBER!!! 9 people for Mom's 92 birthday. Hard to decide which was better, the food or the service. Everyone had different meals, everyone enjoyed. My sister said it was the best mole she ever had. And she's a foodie. We took many pictures, and mom was smiling in every one. She loved when they brought the sombrero and sang. Our server took pictures for us so everyone was in the shot. One of those pics was the best family picture taken in 20 years! Thanks to Mexico mi Amor for a terrific experience! read more

Our server, Holly, was knowledgeable about the dishes and able to answer any questions we had. The chef/ owner also accommodated our preferences and made an unadvertised appetizer special (chorizo fundido) into a vegetarian friendly queso fundido with red and green peppers, onions and mushrooms. It turned out great! Chips and salsa (first bowl) are gratis. They also give you 3 bottles of different sauces to try. I had the taco burria (Any spelling errors are mine) with the consumme and loved every bite. My vegetarian friend had the cheese enchiladas with the red sauce, rice and black beans. She said it had a great kick but was delicious. We didn't have room for dessert but we will next time. (No photos because we were too busy eating) read more

The Birria tacos and steak tacos were both really good!! We ordered takeout and would definitely get it again!

Love this place! My husband and I came here for a date and it didn't disappoint! The waiter was so nice and welcoming. We were seated right away and the food couldn't be tastier! We will def be returning! read more

This is our new favorite spot in Dumont. The food is incredible, so fresh and authentic, and the atmosphere is just perfect. What really stood out was the skillet fried cheese and chorizo appetizer, which was prepared right at our table. It was absolutely delicious, and even the kids devoured it! What also made our visit stand out was the little play area for toddlers. Our kids had a blast, which meant we could actually sit and enjoy our meal in peace and quiet. It's such a thoughtful touch from a family owned place. You can feel the care they put into everything they do, and we love how active they are in the community. We'll definitely be back, and we highly recommend it to any family looking for a delicious meal in a welcoming place! read more

We had a great meal at Mexico Mi Amor. The food was delicious and plentiful, the service was responsive and on top of things. It's a really festive restaurant and we will be back! read more

I've been to Mexico Mi Amor a couple of times since they opened back in March. I'm so happy to see a child friendly restaurant come to town. We can go there and know our 3y.o will find something to play with and will feel welcome to do so, such a bonus as parents not to be stressed out while dining out. The food is delicious. I've tried the street tacos, quesabirria, and burritos. Nothing has disappointed. This is definitely our new local go to. read more

We went there to celebrate Father's Day. The restaurant is really cute with a lot of colors. We ordered chicken mole, molcajete (it was huge and enough for 2-3 people). The food was good. Will come back. read more

We love supporting local businesses and wanted to love this so much more than we did. Chicken fajita meat was...odd. Like bad takeout Chinese "white meat" if you know what I mean. The rice and beans were definitely passable but still sort of bland. The quality of the corn tortillas tasted like warmed-up store bought, as opposed to house made which were advertised. As soon as they cooled, they were hard and tasted oddly stale. Sadly our Cheese enchiladas were cold in the center and the cheese wasn't melted. The green sauce was bland and really just added a watery texture to the dish. The place is cute and welcoming and fingers crossed they get a handle on the food. The prices are steep and it stinks to leave hungry. We will definitely try again in a few months and update the review. read more

Such a great vibe. The restaurant is really well designed. The food was excellent, and they had an extensive (non alcoholic) drink menu. Service was also really good, our waitress was really attentive. We can't wait to come back! read more

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We have been to Mexico mi amore several times. The food is amazing. I typically get the quesabirria and it never disappoints. The margarita mix is top notch. We love that it is byob. We love Mexico Mi Amore so much that we trusted them to cater our daughter's first birthday party. They did not disappoint. The tacos were amazing as always and the portions were more than generous. They even gave us a birthday card and a complimentary drink for the party. It was overall a wonderful experience and we would highly recommend considering them for your next party! read more

Such a great place loved everything about it. My family also loved the food and atmosphere. Definitely recommen!!!

At first look at the menu, I thought it was a little pricey but after seeing the portion sizes and tasting the food, it's a deal! Especially because they are BYOB. We got the Molcajeta. It was outstanding! My husband and I didn't come close to finishing it, so we had the rest for lunch today! Our server was really funny and nice! I love what they have done with the decor! It's so festive! I can't believe it's not more busy! read more

Won a gift card at an event and tried to use it to place a take out order online, but couldn't do it so had to go to the restaurant to place the order. The place was completely empty so I asked how long it would take. I was told 10 minutes. A couple came in and ordered. Their food came out pretty fast while I was still waiting. Time was passing (30 minutes now) and this couple already finished eating as I kept waiting. I asked about my order and was told a few minutes. 5 minutes went by and I was again told a few minutes. It took over 40 minutes to get my order! I took it home and it was good, but the prices are high for what you get. ($19 for guac and chips). If you have the time or the money to eat here that's great, but I will be ordering from another Mexican restaurant in the future. read more

Live locally and tried twice. Just actually got back from Mexico. This place is NOT real Mexican food and the service sucks..

Food was ok, server was good and friendly. I have had better. The music was too loud made conversation difficult. Don't know if I'll go back read more

Food had no taste, chips were stale. Was really hoping for a good meal. Always support our local neighborhood restaurants, but this place is a no go. read more