If you want a spot that gives a LOW KEY NYC CHILL VIBE! Go to MK, a dj could be spinning, games could be viewed on multi screens around the STOCKED bar! FYI the drinks are amazing (Lychee martini) is a must try! The food is always made fresh & on point.. my favorite are the zucchini chips! read more

MK Valencia - Steak & fries! Perfectly cooked and the fries have a nice crispy snap - New American Near Me - Ridgefield Park, New Jersey

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My husband and I went to his niece surprise graduation party at MK Valencia and I must say that this restaurant is so gorgeous and so awesome... the whole place were set up beautifully. The food was worth the wait. It was amazing.... My husband and I have been talking about this place since we left.... They have the best staff ever... I definitely would love to book my next event at this specific restaurant because of the experience that I have while attending that graduation party.... Thank you so much MK Valencia for making all of us feel so welcome... read more

MK Valencia - Caesar Salad was fresh - New American Near Me - Ridgefield Park, New Jersey

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Boring restaurant with little to no atmosphere and the food was just ok. The salmon was overcooked. Veggies were ok. Just an ok town restaurant that has a bar. read more

The food is very well done. I usually don't comment on restaurants because I can cook better than most. This was a delightful surprise. The selection is varied and so far everything has been excellent. The best part is they are not overpriced. Good value for the money. Super friendly staff. I will be back. read more

My family and I went there the other day for dinner for the first time. The service was good, the menu options were a nice offering, and I must say the food was good. Priced well for what you get and the cocktails were decent. We had dinner outside because the bar area was way too loud to be able to have a conversation. We would definitely go back but only if the music level in the bar area is decreased if the main dining room is not open. read more

Stopped into MK for Happy Hour (Monday - Friday, from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM) and it was a pleasant visit. The bar and restaurant are clean and the bar has two televisions, in case the game is on. Howard, the Bartender, was exemplary. He created very good drinks and gave very good recommendations. You cannot beat the prices, both for drinks and food. Our beverages were: Mango Margarita (El Toro Tequila, lemon and lime juice, simple syrup, splash of orange juice, and mango monin) and an Isla de Coco (Malibu Coconut Rum, Midori melon liqueur, pineapple juice, lime). Both were amazing, strong, and I'm glad that I wasn't driving. Since it was Taco Tuesday, I ordered the Chicken Tacos (Chicken, marinated in red sauce, topped with pineapple, pickled cabbage, carrots, and red onions). This order comes with 4 fully packed soft tacos and one order is large enough to share. The chicken was well seasoned and I enjoyed every bite. Highly recommended. MK will definitely be revisited and I hope everyone takes advantage of these prices and quantity of food. read more

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This place seems like a go-to for birthday dinners! There were 3 separate celebrations when I went (including my own). I made a reservation on Resy a few weeks in advance, but I had to add one more person at the last minute. I just called and they were able to accommodate. All the food we ordered was so good, and they were able to make substitutions. I asked for the arugula salad instead of the mixed vegetables that comes with the braised short rib and I'm so glad I did! The drinks are also really good. They have non-alcoholic options as well. Because they have a full bar, you can ask for classic cocktails not on the menu and they can probably make it for you. Highly recommend this place for any celebrations! I wouldn't really come here for a date especially on a weekend just because the larger parties can get loud and make it hard to hear, but that's just my personal preference. read more

Had a couple hours while waiting for my daughters hair appt to finish and found MK. It was a Saturday afternoon and wanted to catch the Michigan/OSU game. Found it on a tv and sat at the bar. It was brunch time, but I wasn't looking for something big. A few items looked worth trying and I'll check them out next time. Did grab a Bloody Mary and definitely hit the spot. Had a little kick, but not powerful. Also Chicken Empanadas, which were tasty. Not the best, not the worst. Overall, no issues with MK Valencia, especially for what I was looking for. I'll be back when my daughter has her next appointment. read more

MK Valencia - New American Near Me - Ridgefield Park, New Jersey

I should have stopped while I was ahead. Found this place on Google last night and it was relatively close so let's give it a try. On street parking sux due to all the snow but that's not their fault. I parked at 7-11 which was only across the street. Once inside, the music was definitely too loud. More of a club than a quiet restaurant but there were several folks at the bar so it must be what they like. Immediately seated and waitress took my order within a couple of minutes. I tried the salmon with squash and brussel sprouts. Absolutely delicious. I was tempted to wipe the plate with my finger it was that good. That's when I should have stopped. But I love wings and finding new places for them. So I grabbed an order to go. Ordered Buffalo Hot. I noticed going back to the hotel I didn't have that buffalo smell permeating the car but sometimes they're well sealed. Back at the room I dug into them. Not hot at all. Barely any Buffalo. They were seasoned, just don't know with what. While it did come with a nice amount of celery and carrots, the blue cheese container was small and barely half full. Not sure what spice was on there but had heartburn all night long until around 4 when they came up. Tasted worse on the way out. Had I stopped at the salmon, this would have easily been a 5 star review. That was fabulous. The service was excellent. The only complaint about the on site dining experience was the music volume. (Did I get old and not realize it?). But even that I was able to tune out after a few minutes. Salmon AAA+++ Wings FFF--- read more

The restaurant was very nice. It had a good ambience. I started off with the fried calimari. It was good. Then I had the steak quesadilla with mixed cheddar cheese, pico de gallo, avocado and sour cream on the side. It was really good. The servers were very nice. I would recommend this restaurant. read more

I always have great food and service whenever visiting MK Valencia. I had a taste for their brunch burger which is handmade and cooked to perfection with provolone cheese and parmesan fries. The meal was delicious and was topped off with dessert...to go because I was full from my meal. They even wished me happy birthday and offered my birthday discount towards my meal... thanks for the great food and service! read more

Went here for Saturday brunch. I was so happy to find this place because most places only serve Sunday brunch. We ordered the bruschetta and mac and cheese bites for appetizers which were very yummy. I wasn't crazy about the garlic aioli for the mac and cheese bites but the bites themselves I thought were good. The bruschetta was about as perfect as bruschetta can get. For brunch, you get an entree, dessert and coffee/tea/soda for one price. I got the impossible burger, chocolate lava cake and coffee. The chocolate lava cake was an upcharge but I'm glad I did it because it was delicious and oozing with chocolate. So much chocolate that I couldn't eat it all. The impossible burger was ok but to be honest it's hard to make one of those very flavorful. The coffee was good. I ordered a passionfruit mimosa as well which was just ok. It mostly tasted like champagne instead of passionfruit. The service was phenomenal! I loved our server. She was so attentive and thoughtful. She came to check on us all the time and everything came out promptly. All in all, I would definitely come here for brunch again. Definitely try this place if you're looking for a good brunch spot in the area. If you're looking for parking, there's a municipal parking lot behind the liquor store across the street. There's also street parking. Both are metered and take quarters only. read more

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Came out here for brunch and man, what an experience! Had great time with great company and the servers were attentive, making our experience even greater! The food was phenomenal and the place its self is pretty nice. Looking forward to coming back. read more

Looove their brunch and services is great. Music is a vibe and their food never disappoints. It's honestly a hidden gem that I forget about and always remember last minute for a quick cute and nice vibe. read more

Great spot for brunch. Lots of options to choose from. They have two sections. Once is more visually interesting than the other. This is a great spot. read more

Great service, delicious food, and a perfect location. After so many years, this place is still one of my favorites -- it never disappoints!

I've come here for years but never gave a review. I've loved this place since I discovered it back in 2016 or 2017. It's conveniently located minutes away from work. Before pandemic, it was a great Friday happy hour spot with a DJ later on at night. Drinks were always good and food on point. I rented out the wine cellar to hold my birthday dinner party there in 2019. Place was phenomenal and accommodating. All of our food and sangria was to perfection. The bar, and two other dining spaces are always beautiful. Dark but well lit, wine wall..... Just classsy! MK Valenca is my go to spot!! read more

If you are looking for a good vibe and good martini's this is the spot for you. Amazing service, ambiance and staff. Upscale feel with home town vibes. If in the neighborhood come by you won't be disappointed. Taco Tuesdays are my favorite! read more

One of my girlfriends and I got together to get brunch. When I arrived I parked on the street nearby. I walked in and told the hostess my name and she sat me towards the back. My friend arrived a little after I sat. Sofia was our server and she was nice. The place was super cute and had an area for private parties. I ordered the seafood fritti and my friend ordered the zucchini chips and mozzarella sticks. The seafood fritti was good but the shrimp was a tad salty. My friend said the zucchini chips were salty but she enjoyed her mozzarella sticks. We had a pretty decent time here. Fyi they have a good brunch special. read more

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We were looking for a good brunch and remembered hearing about MK Valencia. I made reservations and was surprised I had to put my CC down as a deposit to hold our reservations. I was expecting a packed house and DJ. Neither was the case. I didn't want a boozy brunch but with adding a credit card to file - you'd think otherwise. There was music but pretty low. I had a spicy margarita. It was delicious. The food was so good and loved the dessert. Overall it was a great experience and great service. read more

MK Valencia - Fried Banana Cheesecake - New American Near Me - Ridgefield Park, New Jersey

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Celebrated my birthday there last nite and had the best time! Krista and staff made sure the service and everything was on point. Luv this place!!! read more

Went to this restaurant on Friday and ordered the impossible burger and the ceaser salad. The burger was huge and juicy, the FF were great and the salad was good. I decided to go back today and ordered the California chicken wrap to go. The chicken was tasty but there were no tomatoes and no onion in the wrap. The staff was not focused, i had to repeat myself twice that I ordred something to go and they were laughing.... I asked myself how come this place is listed on Resy ?! read more

Inside, it feels like you are in the city and not in a sleepy town. It's a nice place to celebrate, go on a date or just hang at the bar. Service was really friendly and attentive, despite being short-staffed (I saw only one server for the whole place when I went). The food was a little salty and nothing too special, but it was tasty. The variety of the items on the menu was weird, with bulgogi, quesadillas and chicken parm in one place. I'm happy I went, but I don't think I'll be back. read more

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OMG! I didn't wanna leave. The food was delicious and the service was great. The host Zee and the manager treated us like we were royalty. read more

MK Valencia - My Daughters and I eating at one of the most delicious restaurants in America - New American Near Me - Ridgefield Park, New Jersey

MK Valencia has been my go-to brunch spot for the past two years since moving to NJ, so it seemed like a no-brainer to host my 30th birthday brunch in their "Valencia Room". And I'm so glad I did! Monica made the booking process very easy and even went the extra step by providing personalized menus for the event. The all-inclusive 3 course meal packages offered were very reasonable (I went with the "mimosa, bellini, and bloody mary" package), and my party definitely got our money's worth out of food and drinks lol. The room and tables were already set when we arrived - all we had to do was set up my extra decorations and cake table. They graciously waived the cake-cutting fee since we brought cupcakes. Danielle and the rest of the staff took great care of us and were very accommodating. Even with the late comers, they made sure that everyone got their order to the kitchen and that all the food come out in a timely order. We truly had a TIME, and I'm thankful for MK Valencia for helping to make my 30th birthday a memorable one! read more

MK Valencia - New American Near Me - Ridgefield Park, New Jersey

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Great service and a real lounge vibe. Especially liked their starting appetizers - the popcorn chicken and Parmesan herb fries were superb! They had a good selection of drinks as well, and they were willing to accommodate custom modifications and answer all our questions too. Small but cozy feels, and they had live music too! Had a great time. read more

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Great spot for brunch with bottomless mimosas! They offer different flavors for bottomless mimosas (lychee, passion fruit, orange, peach, apple strawberry, and a berry fusion) all very good! For appetizers we got the chicken empanadas and truffle fries (yum!) For my entree I got the penne vodka which was very savory. My friend got the brunch burger which was also a great option. Prices were great, highly recommend. read more

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My experiences here have been nothing less than great! Came here last week with a group of friends and we had such an awesome time. It was a Thursday even around 8pm and the resturant was basically empty (so social distancing was not an issue) Our waitress was very patient and attentive to our requests. We ordered drinks, appetizers, and our main dishes and ended up paying $65 per person. Everyone enjoyed their food, their were no complaints at all. I will continue to come here! P.S. I highly recommed the penne a la vodka and coconut shrimp read more

MK Valencia - Crab cakes and Sangria - New American Near Me - Ridgefield Park, New Jersey

Great spot for a drink or happy hour for sure! It's the closest spot we have from my office and I'm so glad I found it. I was here a couple of times and the service has been always great. The food is good, I ordered coconut shrimp which I've never tried them and I really liked them. I was supposed to share my dish but I didn't care, I ate them all lol. The place looks nice, very modern, clean, great atmosphere and can accommodate large parties if needed. Their sangria was delicious, I had just one glass, even though it was good, it was a bit strong lol but I'm it complaining. The staff was great, they were fast and very welcoming. The restrooms are clean which is a double plus for me. I ordered a chocolate lava cake and my only complaint is that they brought 2 spoons lol, I don't share my cakes! Anyway, if you're in the Ridgefield Park area, you should definitely come to this place, I recommend! read more

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If I could give this place more stars, I would. Food was amazing, service was incredible. Shout out to our server Sofia. She was so nice and gave such great recommendations. We got the seafood fritta, bruschetta and crab cakes for starters. Seafood was fresh and tasty. Crab cakes were so good on a delicious sauce. Bruschetta was yummy! We were here for brunch so we got the MK steak sandwich and bananas foster broche French toast. Both, spectacular. Tres Leche for dessert was amazing. Going on the list of favorite spots in Bergen County! read more

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I cannot believe I have never been to MK's before! If you have not had a chance to lunch or dine here you don't know what you are missing! What a pretty sleek and sexy look to a place in the center of Ridgefield Park. Popped in yesterday for a small work lunch. Had no problem getting a table because we were the only ones in at 12pm. For appetizers they offer warm complimentary rosemary sourdough like bread. YUM! Our fellow helpers raced about the zucchini chips so we ordered them to start off with. We were so not disappointed! They were YUM YUM YUM! Did I say YUM! Totally addicting with their thin slices, fried with a hint of salt and parsley? Not sure but they were AMAZiNG. Slightly crispy on the outside yet soft with every bite. They seemed natural and were not covered in. Any kind of breading! Needless to say-you must order this app and be prepared to devour the nicely sized portion they provide. We ordered the arugula salad with chunks of fresh goat cheese, pumpkin seeds and chunky, soft, cinnamon pumpkin pieces that complimented the salad perfectly. I ordered salmon on the side which was surprisingly large. Again YUM! All in all the decor, ambience, service and food was very much appreciated and enjoyed. Not sure what the desserts nor alcoholic drinks taste like but my group was pleased with our lunch. I will return soon. Street parking by the way but don't believe there will be an issue with that. read more

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Now that the tristate area is starting to alleviate some of the COVID-19 restrictions, I decided to accept an invitation to Brunch last Sunday with a group of co-workers. Although I'm much more familiar with the brunch scene in New York, I decided to venture off to the other side of the GW bridge. Interestingly enough, it turns out I received an invitation for brunch but the crew never picked a venue. No worries, I tapped the Yelp family for some recommendations and MK Valencia was among them. Reservations were strongly recommended for Sunday Brunch and we were without...but we went to their website and scored a reservation at noon. ***Keep in mind, you will need a credit card to make an online reservation*** On to the good parts: Ambience - was pretty trendy with its large granite bar, perfect to enjoy your favorite cocktail while R&B plays in the background. Drinks - we ordered a pitcher of Mimosa for the table and everyone agreed, it's nice to taste the champagne in a Mimosa, other places are way too heavy on the OJ. I also loved their Passionfruit Sangria, it was deelish. Appetizers - Truffle Parmesan Fries and Fried Calamari Entrees - 12oz NY Strip Steak with scrambled eggs; Eggs Benedict with Crab Cakes; Chicken and Steak Quesadilla; Rigatoni Silvana; Salmon Judging by everyone's empty plates, I can only assume they enjoyed their selections. My only disappointment was with the homefries, they lacked seasoning and were slightly undercooked. Dessert: We enjoyed the tres leches and the fried Banana Cheesecake. My only observation about the dessert is...don't plan on sharing it -- because the portion size is about two bites worth, so savor every morsel. Until next time! read more

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i have been here a few times but today was the best all thanks to our server, Crystal! my 4 girl friends and i came here to celebrate a birthday. the food was amazing. they do bottomless mimosas. Crystal went above and beyond for us. we will be back again very soon!!!! read more

My wife and I celebrated our anniversary which fell on a Wednesday. It was great to find a restaurant with a nice ambience and a brunch special during the week, which is very difficult to find! We enjoyed the unlimited mismosas and bellinis, along with the brunch meal. We also order the mac & cheese bites, truffle fries, and empanadas as appetizers, and they were all delicious. The tres leches dessert was also savory. Such a great week day deal! I look forward to going back during the summer time as they also have outdoor seating. read more

MK Valencia - Tres leches & Vanilla Ice cream. A dessert comes with brunch special. - New American Near Me - Ridgefield Park, New Jersey

The food here is soooo good and the brunch special is amazing. $20 for an entree and dessert. If you wanted to do unlimited mimosas or bellinis, it's only $15 for 90 minutes. So with it and the place is nice inside. Staff are super friendly and attentive too. I'd come here again. It also wasn't very packed for a Saturday and wasn't loud. It was a chill vibe. read more

MK Valencia - Brunch Burger - New American Near Me - Ridgefield Park, New Jersey

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Overall a great experience in a cute space. I went with family, but this would be a great spot for a date. Starting bread was tasty. They had a cheesy one. The cheesy one was unexpected but good, and I wish they had included when we asked for a 2nd bread basket for the table. Drinks were strong (i.e. very good lol). The mango margarita was my favorite. Appetizers (crab cakes and fried zucchini chips) were delicious. For mains, the seafood dishes were better than the meat dishes. I ordered the daily special surf n turf ($45) My medium filet mignon was closer to well done and a bit dry. The seafood special ($35) for the day was absolutely delicious and came with generous servings of mussels, clams, shrimp, and lobster. The chocolate lava cake was fine, but you wouldn't be missing out if you skipped it. read more

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I was so surprised that my hometown had such a great restaurant. The Sam And I had there was fantastic. They were open late at night and we arrived at the airport late at night. I had no room at my hotel and it was nearly midnight. MK Valencia was fabulous. Salad was great. The salmon was great. The server was great. Loved it. read more

Came here because of a recomendaron. The food is delicious, better than I thought it would be. Service was ok. Chicken empanadas are way over rated. Burger, pasta are very good. Short ribs are good, tasty, very tender. Food I give 4.5 score. Service 3.8 score. It's definitely not a fine dining place. Drinks... oh man, that's when everything went to shit. The drinks here are horrible. Unless you're ordering a 2 ingredient drink, don't even bother. I tried like 4 different drinks, ended up settling for bottle beer. How do they and where did they learn how to make the drinks?? They Dunkirk need training. I'm not a bartender and I absolutely make better drinks at home with my cocktail kit. Drinks score -3.2 Stick with beer in the bottle, you won't be disappointed. This is the only bad thing here. Everything else is ok or very good. read more

Devin the bartender made me a drink that's not even on the menu and it was BUSSSSSSINNNNNNNN! Clams came out raw which we don't eat and we said yerrrp we need these clams cooked and they brought them thangs back out wit the white wine sauce not even on the menu and they were BUSSSSSSSSINNNNNNN!!! Shout to Devin and Ralphy and Anessa I bangs w them all!!!!!! read more

MK Valencia - New drink alert - New American Near Me - Ridgefield Park, New Jersey

I typically go for Happy Hour with friends. The Happy Hour drink specials and food offerings are very good and at a reasonable price point. It's a solid local establishment with friendly staff. read more