My husband and I are both chefs but sometimes we just want to relax and order in. This place is…read moreAMAZING. Authentic. The flavors were on point. My husband got tinga tostadas with rice and beans. The tinga was absolutely perfect. I had the shrimp taco. The shrimp were big and the flavor was amazing. Now.. the one thing that's usually ehhhh.. The salsa.. tomatillo salsa and it was the best salsa I have ever had. The acid and the heat were perfectly done.. we will make this place a staple.

The food was good, the service went well. We visited the spot as a midpoint for my family to meet…read morefor my granddaughter's 2nd birthday. It's was just 10 of us. We had tacos, sopes, guacamole and soup. The food came out fast. Due to the rain we couldn't use there outdoor dining area but all in all, I'd recommend.

I really wanted to love this place but was disappointed. I'm…read morea Texas girl so when I saw queso on the menu, I got excited but so sad that it was room temperature, almost cold and mind you, I ate at the restaurant. Flavor was good but why was it not hot, not even warm! The guacamole tasted good and fresh. The tortilla chips were my fav kind so happy about that. I also got a burrito and again, disappointed. At least it was hot but like 75% rice, 25% protein. No cheese, no crema and no salsa like the menu says and I think there was a teaspoon of pico de gallo in there too. I've never been to a Mexican restaurant where they don't serve you salsa on the side or on the table, this was crazy. Positives, the tortilla was good and so was the rice, both seemed homemade. But come on - this totally ruined my first experience.

This was a pleasant stop. My top-tier chum and I came by this past Saturday around noon for some…read moremuch needed sustenance during the Montclair Town-wide Yard Sale (which I honestly thought was terrible - if you don't have kids, you were not finding much beyond moldy pogo sticks and tattered luggage sets. Dark times.). Apparently there was also a sidewalk sale going on in Upper Montclair so it was definitely on the crowded side when we wandered over but we were still able to secure parking about a block away. Deliciously uneventful. Despite the congestion in the surrounding area, Playa Taqueria wasn't too busy - there were a few people seated outside, but otherwise we were able to walk right up to the counter and order. My favorite part of this experience by far was that Playa let you kind of mix and match/build your own. I'm very picky when it comes to Mexican because I don't like crunchy shizzle in my food (which is kind of a calling card of the genre) so a lot of times I'm out once pico de gallo or whatever automatically gets involved. Despite several items not being to my liking in the official quesadilla description, I was able to pivot and order a very basic version of it, with just chicken, cheese and a guac add-on. (After making an enormous deal of ordering off menu, the woman behind the counter listened to my order, nodded slowly and said, "...so you want a chicken quesadilla." I may have blown the situation out of proportion.) The quesadilla was very good. It was definitely made to order, so it came out several minutes after my chum's meal (a bowl of nachos or something that was housed quickly). It's not a formal restaurant by any stretch so the disparate arrival times to me aren't a big deal, especially when you're getting a better quality meal being made right then and then. It was a LITTLE too cheesy for me (absolutely dictionary definition nitpick), and it's wild to me that queso is one of the typical ingredients in this dish; I can't even imagine the cheese overload in that scenario. But the chicken was very flavorful and I was pleased that the guac was a legit portion (an item in my experience where you really have to pull teeth to get more than a very small spoonful, even if you're already paying extra for it). The restaurant (at least the front end) was being handled by a handful of young women, all of whom were very nice. The one at the register who dealt with my order specifically deserves top marks for dealing with my high maintenance behavior capably and ably. I also didn't think the price point was too bad - the obvious chain comp for me would be something like a Bubakoo's, which is definitely a step or two below this and really greasy. I think you're getting better food for roughly the same cost, which I'll always take in a heartbeat. I can't recommend the Town-Wide Yard Sale this year, but I do recommend this place.

One of the best mexican taste on the City! Came for lunch,…read moreand our food was originally favores and big portions. Service by YsaMary and rhe Cook Hugo are amazing people!

Came to Tijuana Falls Taqueria in Little Falls tonight with a friend -- an awesome little…read morehole-in-the-wall spot that turned out to be deceivingly good. Food: I had a burrito packed with flavor, and I especially loved the Verde and Rojo sauces that gave it a great kick. My friend ordered the chicken tacos and really enjoyed them as well. Solid portions and fresh-tasting ingredients made it a satisfying meal. Service: Our waitress, Emely, was really polite and attentive throughout the meal. Service was straightforward and pleasant. Aesthetic: A cozy Mexican restaurant with around six tables and upbeat music that sets a nice tone. Parking can be tricky, with only a few spots on the side -- avoid the back lot, especially on weekends.

Huge delicious sandwich at a great price on Tortas Thursday. Watch the chipotle it HOT!read more

Ordered 3 Tortas all 3 were wrong. They threw these sandwiches together with whatever ingredient…read morethey had left in the kitchen. We called they said sorry we ran out of stuff. Next time call email and tell ppl so we have an option to cancel. Terrible solution in fact no solution. why do I have ham and carrots when I was suppose to have peppers and onions and bacon. Beyond annoyed!!!!

The best authentic Mexican food around. It's my go to always…read more The elote and Mexican Shrimp Cocktail are to die for

The best hole in the wall around. I've never had a bad meal there, the service is exceptional (the…read moreteam makes you feel like family), and the cost for the quality of your food is unmatched. Their empanadas are my favorite - we bring a platter to every get together and they go in minutes! Absolutely worth going/ordering out from.

Chips are consistently good. Ordered appetizer for 2 plus…read morethe entree. Food came all at the same time so did not get a chance to enjoy the meal. I ordered shrimp tacos and it was way too salty I did not even finish 1 myself. Very disappointed considering that we come here for almost 20 years now. Service is lacking too and some tables were not cleaned from the moment we arrived and left. It was an eye sore to see uncleaned tables. Seems understaffed too. I guess we are not coming back anymore. It's a shame that after Covid it is not the same as before.

Recommendation, try the GAUCHO CHICKEN, ask for the Jim Bowie sauce on side and sub the regular…read morerice w. jambalaya rice. Phenomenal combo. Always busy on the weekends, nice family oriented restaurant. Kid friendly

rice- very flavorful and good. good amount for a side too…read more chicken taco- very good. chicken was cooked well and lots of onions and cilantro. chips- very good and nice and yellow. not over cooked. crispy too. green salsa- has a nice kick. loved it. red salsa- good but too spicy for me lol. birria tacos- loved these! my first time trying them too. loved the dip that came with it. Chicharrones- these were very good. crispy and crunchy but airy. i didn't know it was like pork rinds lol nice and colorful inside. staff was very friendly too.

Friendly staff, tasty food and very reasonable prices for Montclair…read more We split the bierras nachos which were fantastic and super flavorful. I opted for the al pastor, which I also found to be delicious. There was four per order (they allow you to do 2 and 2 if you choose) and came with plenty of garnishes and salsas. We finished with a small order of churros which came with two different flavors. Next time I will try one of the signature tortas which looked huge.

Nice authentic Mexican restaurant in Montclair . Love the the chicken tinga burrito - pretty…read moremassive. Steak tacos were good as well. Lunch specials are pretty good and decent portions.

This has been my favorite restaurant in the world since I was five years old. delicious food every…read moresingle time -- super consistent, and THE staple for my family for over two decades (and the stuff is wonderful, and the ambience is lovely). if i could only eat at one restaurant for the rest of my life, it'd be Tinga.

Casual place with tables, a few booths, a bar, and a takeout counter. Service is very attentive,…read morefast, and friendly. My coconut margarita was good. The tamales de pollo were tasty enough that I finished them, and the beans seemed more homemade than out of a can. They didn't have that lardy taste and feel. I would have liked more lettuce, and maybe some sour cream, but probably best calorie-wise that I didn't have it. I wouldn't rush to go back here, but I'd eat it again if not much else was open to try.

Pleasantly surprised at how tasty everything was! My husband and I came in on a Mexican craving…read morewhim and really enjoyed our meals. The price point was perfect and the service was great. There's a takeout counter at the front but plenty of table seating and booths to dine in. My husband ordered the West Orange Burrito and I ordered the Pechuga A la Plancha. Our food came out perfectly and tasted great! We were very happy we found this restaurant and it will be our New Mexican go to spot!