Great food and service is usually fast. Guacamole is a must! But don't believe them if they tell you 20 minute wait it's usually over an hour to get a table. Fridays and Saturdays are worst. read more

Nice restaurant with great atmosphere inside. Food was good, margarita pitchers were good. Service was alright. I would definitely come again in the future. In my opinion it was a little pricey but the food and drinks were good. I think my favorite think about the restaurant is the interior decor. They do a really good job of the environment for your meal! read more

I walked in and walked out...its set up like Chipotle(which I hate) but it was my bday lunch and my sister and I are from California (we know mexican food) and her hubby is Central American. It smelled like and how can I put this nicely.....wet floor like old mop...not the aroma of anything close to Mexican Cuisine being freshly cooked....and it was early so it should have smell like fresh grilled onion and roasted pepper cilantro and a steamy corn tortilla or something ........nothing ....we walked over looked at the old looking food and walked out. Went to the BBQ place a door down. You can't fool California people ....or Central Americans .....step up your game. read more

Amazing food but the service has steadily declined. I originally rated this restaurant 5 stars but I have bad one too many less then great experiences because of bartenders: read more

How does a company charge then email an oops we don't deliver to your area or we ran out of something you ordered. Then it says to call the location for assistance. When I call the phone rings and rings and then just stops. Absolutely poor management. There are too many other mexican restaurants with better food in the area to choose from. Never again. read more

Very nice service and people but food is just ok. Nothing special just ok. I think that Chipotle is much more better. read more

Riviera Maya - Mexican Near Me - Rockaway, New Jersey

Excellent food Excellent staff Beautiful place and the Mango Margaritas Yummy I had tonight 6 of them =) I would recommend this place to everyone !! read more

I was just in San Antonio, and got amazing Mexican food there, so when I came here, I was ready to be disappointed. I was pleasantly surprised by the large selection of dishes, and the fun atmosphere. The food was not incredible, but it was tastier than any of the other Mexican-type chains like Qdoba. The service was pretty good,but I did go on a Sunday afternoon, when it was not super busy. I'd say it's worth a try, especially if you're having a craving for Mexican food. read more

Groupon introduced me to this place and I'm so glad. Great atmosphere, authentic food and vibe. They make the guacamole fresh right in front of you, mortar and pestle style. Upbeat, lively music, delicious food, EXCELLENT customer service. The waitors are so attentive and nice. Perfect for small or large groups, any occasion really. They only reason I'm giving it a 4 is because it's always smoky with all the cooking going on. They need a bit better ventilation read more

Riviera Maya - Taco salad with chicken and shrimp. Fancy! - Mexican Near Me - Rockaway, New Jersey

This is one of those reviews were if I could leave no stars I would me and my mom decided to finally venture out during this wonderful pandemic that we're experiencing and finally enjoy some outdoor dining. we get there And served with chips and salsa which was really good and then there was a little QR menu scan on the table but no menus we then waited about 15 minutes for menus or even just some drinks and nothing happened so we got up and walked away left four dollars for the salsa and we're on our way there were two other tables not being assisted I don't know if there was just not enough coverage or what but to be waiting 15 minutes with no menus no server no drinks was just unacceptable. Plenty of bussers just standing in the door literally doing nothing but standing there, and yet no one could get a server or inform us that a server would be with us. Really was in the mood for some chicken fajitas which really aren't all that fantastic from here, in my two visits food is good not great. But service was abysmal. read more

I was completely disappointed in the food and the service. The salsa at the table was extremely spice, and therefor was uneatable. When I asked for some mild salsa, I was brought a lukewarm bowl of soup. When I ordered my entree, I specifically asked it to be made with out crema and cheese. However, when I received my order I was covered in cheese, and the staff refused to fix it. Not only was the staff extremely rude, the food was not even mediocre. read more

SERVICE = HORRIBLE HORRIBLE HORRIBLE!!!! I want to start off with the service because that was our biggest problem. We went to Riviera Maya on Wednesday (12/26/17) around 2PM for lunch and it was empty (only three other tables were occupied). The place looked nice so we decided to sit. Now let's start counting the problems: 1) The server was very uninterested in us. He did not introduce himself, nor did he stay at our table for even thirty seconds each time he came to us. When asked for recommendations- he shrugged and was like "I don't know. Depends on what you like." He would listen to half our order and walk away. 2) The server messed up our order. We had a combination plate: taco, chimmichanga, and a burrito. We asked for everything to be in chicken... we ended up not eating the combo plate and packing it instead because we were full from the chicken fajitas. When we got home- our combo plate had beef and only the burrito was chicken. We had told him we do not eat red meat... if we had checked at the restaurant then maybe they would have changed but irrespective, the order was messed up. 3) THEY CHARGED US THE DINNER MENU PRICES. And the waiter would not change the price. How that makes sense, I don't know. Long story short... the food was decent but the service makes it completely not worth it! I wish we had gone elsewhere. The service just made me feel completely unwanted and disregarded as a costumer. Definitely not worth my money. read more

Well this was my last time going to this location, we sat down to wait no big deal. There was just 2 of us. 10-15 minute cool. Well after 5 minutes 2 girls that came in after us got seated before us. When we asked the hostess her response to this was a shoulder shrug!! Really!?!? Ok avoid this location!!! FYI if I could give no stars I would have read more

Probably my favorite restaurant in the Denville area. Consistently good food, great service, and good drinks. Not sure what else you could ask for. I was so happy when this restaurant opened and have visited it many times without disappointment. I think once or twice service was a little slow, but that's unusual. Oh, and Wednesday nights they usually have a mariachi band. One small complaint: the men's room always smells like a sewer. read more

Great service food was great I hade my birthday hear and it was great employees wear great I recommend this place but there was a strange smell coming from the kitchen but otherwise this place would be the best for birthdays read more

Loved my first visit here . Extremely fast and attentive service . I really enjoyed my salsa , guacamole and my tacos . I strongly recommend this place . read more

Yes I DO give 5 stars. No bounds here. This place is so far the best Mexican restaurant I've tried in 3 counties. Salsa is accurate. Mole is balanced. Chips fresh and crisp. Guacamole is court side. Strawberry daiquiri virgin and non is a must try and great balance to the spice of the authentic and fresh Mexican influenced peppers they use. read more

Riviera Maya - Mexican Near Me - Rockaway, New Jersey

Service was A+, food was amazing, guacamole was SO GOOD! Got a coconut margarita and chicken fajitas which were delicious! My family was seated immediately on a busy Saturday night and got chips and salsa right away, fresh guac guy came over and made it right in front of us. Had a great time here! read more

Came here for my dad's birthday. Wasn't that good. Chicken tenders for the kids were literally burnt. They came out black and was too hard for the kids to bite into. I ordered a shrimp dish, it was fine but nothing special. My father ordered a steak rare, it was so well done that he said it was like leather. My father told them about the steak and they took it away, never replaced it and still charged it on the bill!!! I'm so surprised at this place. I always pass it on my way to NY. Really thought I would have liked it. Never EVER again! One more day thing, we had a cake that we bought prior to going. One of the waiters (not even ours) came over and took a piece of the cake. Like what? Lol read more

We ordered queso and it was thick and almost gritty... also ordered nachos and got literally 8 pieces of chips with cheese melted on top that's it... no sour cream no beans no lettuce no tomatoes... I'm confused read more

I don't usually give an average review, it's either stellar because the restaurant is stellar or negative because well the experience was not good. This place used to ROCK, now it's OK. Something changed over the last 2 years and it's not the same. Foods good, Margaritas OK just doesn't have the killer vibe any more. read more

I've been here a couple times and each time was underwhelming. I would rather go to Blackwell street in Dover for really good Mexican food. The shrimp a la diablo was just not as good as I was expecting, and the margarita was pricey at $9. Also, the ceviche appetizer we got just did not seem fresh. read more

Food rocks, but everything else needs improvement. Simple review: Food - 5/5 Atmosphere - 3/5 Price - 4/5 Service - 3/5 So first off let me say that I WILL be going back. The food was fantastic! I want to see them succeed but I feel they really need some kind of business manager, as there were a lot of small obvious things out of place. INITIAL WALK IN IMPRESSION First off the host was not behind the host stand about 50% of the time and I noticed as people came walking in they stood completely neglected for up to 3 full minutes. After the host tells them about the wait he instructs them to the waiting area, which is basically a dining room by the bar (full dining tables, seats, etc). When I walked in and was told there was a 45 min wait I was shocked because I saw nobody in the lobby area and once I was told about the 'waiting area' thought to myself "well, why is nobody serving those tables ... then there would be no wait". 2 extra servers and a couch in the lobby instead of inviting people to wait randomly at approximately 10 tables could really solve their wait times. SERVICE As for the service, our waiter and everyone we encountered were friendly, but it seemed a bit like organized chaos. Some training and implementation of specific procedures would go a long way here. Just basic front of house stuff (checking back on tables after food is delivered to them, asking for refills, etc) FOOD In a word, awesome. Ingredients taste fresh, flavorful and everything was cooked to perfection. SUMMARY This place can go from good to great with a few simple front of house changes. The unnecessary wait times and lack of training and procedure by the wait staff are downfalls that can easily be circumvented. As for the kitchen staff, keep up the good work!! read more

Go to Taco Bell! More authentic!!!! Attentive wait staff however I've been here for 2 hours. Kitchen is very slow! Definitely run to the Border! read more

Drinks are good, I would give the food two stars and the food took forever. Will not come again

My wife and I enjoy good Mexican or Tex-Mex food and have been looking for a new place to go for good Mexican food. Did you ever walk into a restaurant and almost immediately get the feeling that this ain't gonna be a great meal. There really is nothing to say good about this place and I am dead serious. Those who have read some of my previous reviews know that I usually go through what everybody ordered but here it just is not worth the effort. Before I even touch on the food, lets talk about the staff. First of all, they got the orders wrong. Ok, this happens but don't get an attitude about it when it is brought to your attention. You graciously say 'I'm sorry' and you correct it. So they took the orders back and brought out new orders and believe it or not, they got my wife's order wrong again. And I am dead serious when I tell you that they really gave my wife a time before finally getting it right. Second, if you think a place like Margurita's is good food then you will probably love this place. If you have any idea what good Mexican or Tex-Mex food should taste like then stay away. If a Mexican restaurant can not even get rice and beans right, then what the heck are we talking about. The rice was sooooo dry and disgusting while the beans tasted like.... taco bell. So if you want, attitude, not so reasonable pricing and lousy food, then you have found a place for you. But if you want good Mexican food, head down to East Hanover and definitely give Don Jose a try (you will definitely thank me for it). read more

Very decent Mexican for around here! Other reviewers said it was a bit expensive, but we disagree. Prices are very reasonable for the quality and quantity of food. Margaritas at $5? A bargain! We will be back! read more

The best homemade guacamole! Tonight was really packed. The best Mexican restaurant around. Very good selection!

The enchilada del mar was great! The service was great and the atmosphere is good. We will definitely be back again!

The sangria was awesome. The Chips and salsa/guacamole was top notch. Super fresh taste. Also my dinner was the shredded beef tacos. Just perfect. I love that the refried beans aren't heave and pasty. They are light with a wonderful flavor. Great service at the bar! Definitely going back and recommended to friends! read more

As a native Southern Californian, finding good Mexican food in Jersey has been a challenge. This place is the real deal. Flavorful, plentiful portions, hot plates, chips and spicy salsa, this place really has it all. Bartender made a perfect Shirley Temple including a cherry. Beef taquitos for an appetizer were crispy and hearty. Real shredded beef! Cheese chile relleno with a real pablano, breaded nice and light. Beef taco also had the good stuff: shredded beef in a crisp, fresh shell. The bisteca aztec was tender (cooked a perfect medium) with a nice bite. Beans and rice on the side were so good I couldn't stop eating. I'll have to save some room next time for some dessert. Definitely going back! read more

We stopped in this place because I pass it frequently and was very curious. I am glad I did. First , the place looks great inside. It is very large and well decorated with lots of color and atmosphere. As soon as you sit down they give you chips and a very delicious and spicy salsa. They replenished quickly so I was grateful for that. I ordered grilled chicken tacos which were so good I cleaned my plate. They were served with rice and beans and a tiny salad on the plate. The food was so delicious. The place is impressive. The staff is very attentive and friendly. I highly recommend this place. read more

My husband and I came here on Saturday night since we had heard great reviews since they opened. There was a wait for tables when we arrived so we decided to sit at the bar as there were a few sears open there. The bartender took our drink order as we reviewed the menu. Drinks were great, but the fun ended there. We ordered a bowl of queso to go with our chips at the same time as our dinner. We both selected combination plates, mine a pork tamale with chicken chili rellenos, and my husband a pork taco with chicken enchilada. After the bartender took our order he went over to the computer and asked my husband to repeat his order as he typed it in. Then he came over to us holding the menu and asked us each to repeat what we wanted a second time. Not writing anything down either time. Then he went into the kitchen and brought us a bowl of guacamole, when we said we hadn't ordered that but we did order queso he looked confused and apologized. As he turned around to bring back the guacamole, our food was brought over by a food runner. We had no silverware and watched the bartender come in an out of the kitchen 3 times before we got his attention and asked for some. My husband's meal came out incorrectly, he was given a beef taco a cheese enchilada. When we told the bartender it was incorrect he said, "I put it in right, the kitchen must have made a mistake" No apology, no offer of a resolution just passing of blame. We decided we had enough, we asked for the food to be taken off our bill and requested the bill for only the drinks. When the bartender came back with the fixed bill he slammed it down on the bar top with a pen. My husband commented on his poor service and he just said "sorry" and took the signed receipt as he walked away. We will definitely not be going back and I wouldn't recommend this place to any one. read more

The entrees were rather bland-- I could make better at home or find it just as bad in the microwave dinner aisle at ShopRite. And i ended up refortified in my belief that too much cilantro tastes like soap and ruins the night. I ended up surprised (we came at 8:30pm)-- despite expecting to sit down, order, have a leisurely meal, and expecting the usual appetizer before entrees--to find out the waiter forgot about our appetizer order and delivered the entrees 3 minutes after ordering (even before the margaritas came). Felt rushed. The waiter disappeared...the rest of the service was taken care of by a bus boy who managed but seemed unsure of what he was doing. I always heard good reviews of this place, but I was quite disappointed. read more

Decided to give this place a try, my wife and 2 kids. We have eaten at Don Joses in East Hanover and this place is no comparison. The food was awful, food was cold and soggy. And I got fajitas! I would not recommend there really was no redeeming quality to this place the decor was not good, the service, not good, the food as stated bad, no BAD! Don't waste your money... read more

The margaritas were way too heavy on sour mix, but a lot of tequila options. Although that doesn't matter unless the person behind the bar knows how to make a margarita. He didn't stay behind the bar all. Once he finished making anyone's drink he'd exit and sit with all the servers doing nothing. I've had this experience before with a couple of bartenders at riveria maya. Food tastes stale and chicken is dry. Try rattlesnake cantina instead. read more

Went to pick up food for a lunch meeting and it was delicious, decided to bring back the family. We were four people. My kids love Mexican and our typical haunt in Don Jose. Well, this may become our new haunt. On a Friday night, we were seated immediately. Our waiter Alberto was more than attentive. He checked on us regularly, gave us a pitcher of water and was just wonderful. We started with the table side guacamole which was outrageous. We had them make it medium, only because the kids were there. Or else we would have gone spicy. My husband got the street tacos (steak). The steak was perfectly tender and seasoned beautifully bit came with the hottest hot sauce I've ever had and it was delicious. But definitely not for the faint of heart. I ordered the shrimp Diablo and we shared. Mine came with rice and beans and I asked for no rice and was given a nice side salad instead. One of my sins he the sharp quesadillas and before I turned around his plate was empty. My other son had beef tacos, which he devoured. This place overall was amazing, the only reason we didn't do 5 stars, was the price. Overall it was more expensive than we are use too. But we will absolutely go back! read more

This place is always good. We love the table or bar side guacamole service. The quesadillas are yummy. We mostly go for appetizers and margaritas. They have a good happy hour where with your purchase of a pitcher of margaritas you also get a choose of nachos or a quesadilla. For under $20 you can't beat it. If in the area stop by!!! read more

BYOB. And by BYOB I mean beverage. Went when the place first opened and food was mediocre and I hated how we were so close to the people next to us that you could blatantly tell they were listening to the conversation I was having. As I live down the street, I see the place being packed, and my neighbor raves about it so when my sister suggested we go, I decided to try it again. Went tonight and sat upstairs. Now while I do usually find myself yelling at my sister, I do not need to be yelling over the crappy muzak to ask if we are splitting appetizers or if we're doing dinners. There were either 2 waiters and one bus boy or 1 waiter and 2 bus boys. I was not able to figure it out. The one dropped us off chips and salsa immediately which was wonderful, but when you're starving and the salsa is spicy as all hell (I'm a fan of spice, so no bad marks on the salsa) it would help to have some sort of liquid. Luckily, I carry water with me at all times. When our waiter finally came over, I was happy to know I was correct that he was the guy who kept walking by us and ignoring us. Now, I only had a brief stint in waitressing, but when I did, I learned that there is no need to walk away half way through the drink order to come back and finish it. It would also help to ask if the table you are serving is ready to order instead of offering another basket of chips while we waited another 15 minutes to get our food order done. As I observed, the waiter's method was to do one piece at a time in the order the tables were seated. While I am sure that comes in handy never, a table of two ready to order versus a table of 7 (next to us who sat a few minutes before us) who is still looking might like to order instead of wait. When it was our turn, we ordered appetizers: choriqueso (my sister wanted to compare it to Don Jose's), chilaquiles, costillas de puerquito, and this sopa something. Once that was ordered, we were put back in line for refills on my water and her margarita. The water was refilled fairly quickly all things considered. Mostly because the water was in a jug. The margarita came after the food. The choriqueso would probably have been good. It can on a fajita platter so you would think sizzle. The hottest part of it was the tortillas that were warmed and wrapped in tin foil. It was borderline cold, there was no meat to speak of, but plenty of pepper and onion strips. The cheese looked like it already hardened but was still too rubbery to be there. My sister begged me to finish it and I couldn't Looking at the chilaquiles made me not even try it. We did shredded beef and it had that nice rubbery look you can recreate when you make nachos in the microwave. Adding the pieces of white cheese would have been a nice touch, but it looked like the kitchen went "oh crap we forgot!" and threw some white cheese on it. I assume it was the fresh mexican cheese? Assuming the melted cheese was the kraft brand. The costillas were cold. The were pure fat covered in this weird looking and tasting sauce that wasn't sauce. The small portion of meat I was able to pull off I had to pour the side sauce onto to give it any kind of taste. I then bit into a nice hunk of fat and had to spit it out it was so bad. The sopa thing? Not too bad. I was pleasantly surprised to see it had shredded meat on it. I'm guessing pork. It wasn't in the description. The potato thing it was on wasn't completely tasteless, and the shredded lettuce was nice for placing the reasonable slice of avocado on it. Still, you would think at least something would have some flavor to it. All I feel like I did was fill up on chips while we waited forever. And I have excused bad or horribly slow service if the food is good. I felt like I should have brought adobe with me. But then again, it would have meant the food looking edible. I swear I have tasted more flavors at Taco Bell. So, lesson learned. Never going back, and the next time I want spanish food I will go to the Mexican Grill at the mall or Brick 46 for the nachos. read more

This is probably my favorite Mexican restaurant. Being vegetarian there are enough options available. Margaritas & Pina colada are awesome. Wait staff is awesome & very attentive. read more