We came here with my kids this time. With the lack of vegetarian and kid friendly options on the…read moremenu we almost left. However the staff was able to make sure we could have cheese items and mild sauce for them. We ended up n getting the mild chilaqueles with scrambled eggs, the Verde enchiladas and the cheese flautas. They start you with chips and salsa which is always great for hungry and impatient kids. The kids loved the cheese flautas and the cheese on top. They also cleaned up the rice and beans. The chilaquillas were not too spicy so they enjoyed the sauce and scrambled eggs combo too. The chicken enchiladas were plenty but could have used a little more spice. They have some authentic Mexican photos on the wall and the tables are adorned with the Mexican table cloth. The prices are fair. I will have to return since its a kid favorite now.

The birria tacos were terrible. I'm not Mexican but I know the beef should be shredded. This had…read moretiny square chunks of beef with most of it being fat so everytime you bit into it, it was slimy! Also, their chicken soup is basically close veggies cooked in water with a leg of chicken thrown in. Based on this, I give it 2 down!

First time trying birria tacos and these were sooo yummy!! The lady was so kind and the food was…read moremade so fresh. The birria sauce was so flavorful, and both tacos came with sauces. The pastor tacos were also good, not as flavorful as the birria, but still a great dish. I would 100% come back with 2 orders of only the birria tacos, star if the show, oozing with cheese and packed with tons of flavor. Great spot for quick bite with the most authentic flavors. Side note, their bathroom has no light, but there come on a good sunny day for their outdoor seating!

My favorite place for pupusas in the area! Their horchata is pretty good. Service is pretty quick…read more They always make the pupusas fresh. It's not the "prettiest" decor wise. It's on the smaller side so we always take food to go and have not dined in.

If you're looking for the perfect hole-in-the-wall taco spot in Paterson, Taqueria Brenda Lee 3 is…read moreit. This place is a hidden gem that serves authentic Mexican street tacos done right--no frills, just flavor. I came here multiple times and never been disappointed. Do yourself a favor and try the beef cheek tacos (tacos de cabeza). They're melt-in-your-mouth tender and come topped simply with fresh cilantro, chopped onions, and lime--just the way street tacos should be. On the side, they give you a generous dose of their house hot sauce, which packs heat and flavor. The vibe is straightforward: small spot, quick service, and all about the food. You'll see locals stopping in for a quick bite, and once you take your first bite, you'll understand why. This is a must-do if you're anywhere near the Paterson area. It's one of those places you'll keep coming back to once you've been.

Hands down some of the best tacos I have ever had! So juicy and flavorful! Highly recommend Al…read morepastor and carne asada!

We ordered Catering for our school and the staff and food both equally amazing ! We will be using…read moretheir takiza service again !

Me recomendaron este cirio pero fue una deserción no tenemos maíz, café agua mineral bueno todo lo…read moreque preguntábamos en el menú ni avía

Guys!!! The food here is so delicious. I had come here to eat after Mexico won one of their World…read moreCup games and the Arrachera's portion size was ridiculously generous for its price. I am so happy to have come across this restaurant, the salsa verde they had was so super yummy too along with the red hot sauce!! I will be coming back. Such a cute spot as well to bring family/friends to have a nice lunch or dinner together :) oh and the Horchata 10/10

The free chips and dip they provide is very good. The tacos are cheap, $2 but they can use more…read moreflavor. The spicy salsas are yummy. The ambiance is family like, sitting at long tables with other groups. Gets super packed, parking isn't the easiest to find.

Tiny place, no one speaks much English but they are happy to figure it out with you. The main thing…read moreis: of all the many taquerias in Passaic, Paterson, and Clifton that I've tried (maybe 20 places) this is the best. And it's not close. Try the mushroom quesadillas! Soups are also homemade and excellent, and they make a delicious Pipían sauce and a surprisingly good RibEye steak.

Don't let old, poor reviews deter you. If it was like that then, I can't speak for that but now, it…read morewas absolutely delicious. Ordered ahead to eat in for our lunch break, table was set up as soon as we got there. If you're looking for nopales BTW, this is the place to get them. I've never actually been to a place locally that has them that I can think of. I got an order of 4 chorizo tacos ($9!!!! Amazing!!) and the others got the bistec azteca. All items came w/ nopales, but one of us had asked for them. Chorizo tacos might've been better with two tortillas instead of one because they were filled to the brim but honestly I can't complain. Sometimes chorizo tacos are wayyyy too greasy and make a huge mess but these are perfect. Horchata is also great in my opinion because it's not overly sweet or gritty like many places.

Truly one of the worst customer service experiences I have had…read more My family and I have been loyal takeout customers here for about four years, but after this situation, we will not be returning. One issue with DoorDash turned into an extremely frustrating and disappointing experience because of how poorly it was handled by the restaurant staff, especially the manager. I placed a delivery order through DoorDash a day in advance for Mother's Day and scheduled it about four hours ahead of time. Around 30 minutes before the delivery time, I received a notification from DoorDash stating that the restaurant was unable to fulfill the order. Since I still needed the food, I placed a second order for pickup through DoorDash with the same items. Assuming the cancellation may have been due to limited availability, I called the restaurant several times to confirm that they could fulfill the new pickup order. When I finally got through, I explained the situation to the manager. Instead of listening or trying to help, she immediately assumed the first order had been stolen and suggested that I may have been involved. I explained multiple times that DoorDash notified me that the restaurant cancelled the delivery order, but she kept insisting that the order was stolen and said they would not fulfill my new pickup order because they were taking the previous order as a loss. I then tried to cancel the pickup order through DoorDash, but because the restaurant had already marked it as "In-Work," DoorDash showed that I would receive a $0 refund. I went to the restaurant in person to explain the situation and clarify that the second order was completely separate from the cancelled delivery order. The manager continued to insist that the first order was stolen and repeatedly told me to contact DoorDash, even though the restaurant's actions directly affected whether I could cancel or receive a refund. To make the situation worse, I ended up placing three separate orders: one delivery order through DoorDash, one pickup order through DoorDash, and one phone order directly with the restaurant. Even after I paid, the manager refused to let me leave with the food because the payment involved DoorDash. The entire situation went back and forth for about half an hour with no real solution, no accountability, and no attempt to help a loyal customer. This experience was incredibly disappointing. After years of supporting this restaurant without issue, it only took one poorly handled situation to make us never want to return. Customer service matters, especially when something goes wrong. Unfortunately, the staff showed no professionalism, empathy, or willingness to resolve the problem. There are plenty of other restaurants in the area, and after this experience, we will be taking our business elsewhere. If the business is not loyal to the customer, why should the customer be loyal to the business. It's business 101. They decided to break a 4 year relationship over $40 dollars. A chain restaurant should have alternatives.

We visited this location attempting to eat lunch. It was an…read moreextremely hot day, and the restaurant felt like there was absolutely no air conditioning on. The restaurant itself was tiny. There might be 5 tables, and one restroom. There were 2 tables outside in front. When I entered, no one was there inside the dining area, except a staff member sitting at a table. I approached the counter, and I saw three women. On the counter were quarters in little plastic bags. I inquired as to whether they were serving lunch, and I was told that they were. I was also told to just sit down. We went to sit down, and we're told to move to a bigger table, so we did. We were asked what we wanted to drink and we all said water. I asked if they had bottled water and the waitress said yes. I asked her what kind and she didn't understand what I was saying. She didn't understand that I was asking for a brand, like Aquafina, or Poland Spring. The waitress had trouble understanding us speaking English, so we decided to leave and go to another La Fortaleza. Therefore, I cannot comment on the food. There was street parking.

Loved the chicken feet and wings. Delicious especially with salsa Valentina and lemon. The pambazo…read moreis warm and fresh. Their servers are super kind and attentive. They don't sell alcoholic beverages FYI

Yo nunca había comido patas ni pescuezo de pollo pero partir de hoy soy fan la comida es súper…read moredeliciosa fuimos 10 familiares y todo lo que pedimos fue genial este lugar es increíble el servicio 10/10 las niñas súper atentas los muchachos muy serviciales siempre que hay personas felices el ambiente nunca está en discusión y ahí en este lugar se ve que todos aman lo que hacen mil gracias por la atención.