Another great restaurant to add to the growing foodie scene here in Trenton NJ. On a recent Thursday night, F and I met up with our Trenton Eats Local group at Tikal. I was really looking forward to trying this place because one night about a year ago when we were around the corner at Championship Bar, we saw people inside what is now Tikal, doing construction work. So, of course, we went in to inquire about the space. The owner/workers were gracious enough to show us all the updates and work they were doing...and if you knew the old Rossi's, it definitely needed it. We arrived early to have a cocktail at the bar. Now, this was the only dip in an overall great night. The bartenders we're 2 young girls (who were also the servers) that barely spoke English. The beer selection is definitely not extensive. Ex. Bud, Corona, Bud light... I was going to order a Manhattan, but I thought I would be pushing my luck. I saw they had Jim Beam so I ordered that on the rocks. This was way beyond these girls...they were very sweet and trying so hard, but they should not have been manning the bar. After that it was all uphill. The food is delicious. There were about 16 of us and everyone was happy with their choice. Many taking food home. Dessert for some was tres leches cake which got rave reviews. We will definitely be back and it's only a bike ride away. read more

Tikal Restaurant and Lounge - Latin American Near Me - Trenton, New Jersey

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I am not happy at all i whent there to have dinner i order the new york steak prices wen up not the quality it was so bad chip meat vegetables from frozen bag nothing like before sparagus over kook not good at all!!!!! read more

We order 3 things from them, order was to be done at 7:20. Was told it's not ready yet. 7:45 order done but told that they didn't have one order. Really you cont have told me that when u first got there!!!! Very poor service read more

Great place to go for some drinks and food. Wings and the garnaches are good. Good crowd and decent pricing read more

Tikal Restaurant and Lounge - Chicken wings - Latin American Near Me - Trenton, New Jersey

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Tikal Restaurant & Lounge is the successor to the venerable Rossi's Bar at the corner of Morris and Franklin in the Chambersburg section of Trenton, NJ. At one time, Rossi's was considered to grill the best burgers in the city. When they moved out to Quakerbridge Road in Hamilton, there was a big void left behind. That emptiness has now been replaced with this well appointed casa Guatemalteca. I stopped by for lunch recently and was impressed with the quality of the finished space. The old square bar had been replaced with a wall unit with attractive wooden back bar. There was new furniture in the barroom as well as the rear dining room. New windows on the world were stenciled with the new name and its Mayan pyramid logo. Tikal is a famous historic site in northern Guatemala where the Mayan Civilization build a large city and temple complex before the arrival of Europeans, or even the Chinese before them. The menu is a bit of a fusion exercise, with a large national delicacies list, and a few Americano dishes like hamburgers and cheesesteaks with a definite Central American flair. They also blend up excellent shakes and fresh fruit bedidas, using your choice of water or milk base. I took a stool on a hightop in the barroom, and was served by bartender, Ana. She had the right temperament for the job, and was friendly and prompt with menu, order taking and food delivery. She was also patient as I worked my way through the menu looking for the right combination for lunch. She finally recommended the Tikal Wrap, with came with papas fritas. I also ordered a mango smoothie as a washdown. The drink arrived in a tall frosted glass. The mango mix with water was cool, semi-sweet, tasty and very refreshing. The wrap was a monster, full of grilled chicken, lettuce, black beans, avocado, tomato and an interesting piquant sauce. I ate as much as I could, knowing that I would be skipping dinner that night. It was excellent. The ample pile of fries was more than I could handle, but they tasted great with the spicy mayo that came in a bottle rocket on request. The app chips and homemade salsa were overkill, but I did dip a couple of the triangular chips, and thought the salsa nicely spiced. Tikal is one of the higher end Guatemalan houses in the Trenton area, and definitely worth a visit for lunch or dinner. Prices are very reasonable. I am particularly curious about their burgers, given the gloried history of the joint. As I am not a fan of the new Rossi's, it would be ironic and poetic justice if the new Latin take on this American classic was better than the "new" original. Sometimes the city is the secret sauce that make for magical dishes. read more

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Tikal Restaurant and Lounge is yet another great addition to Trenton's new restaurant lineup. Recently opened and located in the Chambersburg neighborhood, Tikal is a clean and friendly restaurant that serves up some pretty mean Guatemalan food. The garnachas, a mini tostada topped with a ground beef mixture, lettuce, pico de gallo, and avocado, were spot on and beautifully seasoned. The seafood soup we ordered was fresh and filled with a variety of seafood including crab legs! And wanting to try their version of a Guatemalan-American fusion, I ordered the Tikal Hamburger and it did not disappoint. It was loaded with fresh toppings and came with a side of crispy French fries. Early afternoon the place really filled up and the waitress was doing a really great job keeping everyone happy. There was a small wait for the food but it was worth it. If they keep up with this volume they would definitely benefit having another waiter or waitress on board. On a side note, I was pleased to see a group of Trenton detectives/police officers pop in for lunch (kudos to them for supporting local businesses). In summary, this is a hot new spot to try and is sure to please, whether you are looking to have a nice dinner or lunch, or stop by for a few drinks! Highly recommend!! read more

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Comida bien..location bien..Servicio malisimo. Lo bueno era el dj que puso todos clase de musica. Sin eso no hay negocios ni clientes que mantener sus negocios. Las meceras or bartenders, no le imprta nada. Cuando ellas quierenir a usted para ver si quieres un traigo o algo de comer lo hagan cuando quieren. Regresamos pero ojala el servicio es para dar a los clientes y no cuando ellas quieren servir a los extranjeros y no los que son regulares ahi (lo que solo buscan que le hablan los chicas que no tienen en su casa o creen que son tigueres (malucos)) read more

Recently opened this week and decided to try it with my wife and kids. The menu looks really good, with a full variety of authentic guatemalan and american dishes. After taking a while to decide ( because everything sounds so good ) it was well worth it, the food was amazing, the presentation and taste is really good. The service was excellent from the time we came into the restaurant, being greeted at the door was really nice. The fact that the restaurant and the bar is separate makes it more family friendly, having a separate entrance for each is perfect. One of my favorite was the nachos with a bean sauce before they brought the food, it was perfect for those few minutes we were waiting! Overall, it is highly recommended if you're in the mood for good food!! read more

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I love this restaurant, it's very clean, the food is fresh and the service is excellent! Their menu is Latin and American and the environment is very friendly. read more

Tikal Restaurant and Lounge - Casado with grilled steak, rice and beans... - Latin American Near Me - Trenton, New Jersey

Came here on a Sunday night, food was cold and manager was a BI TCH. we returned a nasty tasting horchata and they refused to remove it off the bill as if they were going bankrupt for a $3 drink? We called the manager and she REFUSED to talk to us as if she's not getting paid to handle situations like this. Then the waitress told us if we don't pay she will have to saying "I didn't charge the WATER cups" as if they were a luxury. Would NOT recommend. read more

Really good food and service. Very nice atmosphere. Orchata was on point. Price was reasonable. Will definitely revisit this place again.

Food is good but service is below average. It takes an eternity to get your food. This place needs to be better managed.

Excellent food, service and environment. First floor is a very nice bar and the second floor is the restaurant. The restaurant area has Large Wall TV's and restrooms. The quantity of food is great. The prices are great, very affordable. It is always very clean and the food is delicious, steak, chicken, seafood, salads, soup, rice, beans, potatoes, all of it. My favorite is sopa de res (soup). No doubt one of the hidden spots of Trenton NJ for delicious spanish food. read more