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.

I ordered two burrito boxes tonight--one chicken, one steak--along with two chips. The total came…read moreto $28.16, so I know I paid for two chips. Unfortunately, my order only included one bag of chips. This is the first time I've ever had an issue here, which is why this was disappointing. I usually have a great experience and expect the order to be accurate, especially at this price point. I hope this was just an off night, but I wanted to share the feedback so it can be corrected moving forward.

We always love tacoria. And the Montclair location didn't disappoint…read more The location, ambience is clean, the staff are great and the food holds to the standards. We got the chorizo and chicken bowls, chips, guac and 2 drinks. Horchata was the only one that didn't hit the spot because it was too sweet for us but the rest of the items were tasty. Bang for buck

Love, Love, la Gringa. My favorite is the one in Paterson. My office was right by them so I was…read morethere OFTEN. I've tried others but they just aren't the same as the one in Paterson. Not to mention fast is very nice for my tacos. I would choose la Gringa over just about any other!!!!!!!

I'm only giving a third star because the food is good. However, the customer service is not. We…read moreordered this evening and my husband asked for my tacos to not have cheese on them because I am allergic. When I opened them, there was cheese. When he called on his way to return them he spoke to someone whose response was, "well, that wasn't on the ticket." Now, under other circumstances I wouldn't leave a review, we have already decided we won't be back as there are plenty of other places. But in this instance not taking responsibility because of a mistake on the part of your staff is ridiculous. Mistakes happen. Responding to a customer in that manner is unprofessional and unnecessary. The mistake is not a big deal, the poor customer service is.

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.

Man we stopped at tacos Locos-Mexican and holly crap what a pleasant surprise! The food here is…read morefire! I knew after the first bite of my pastor taco it was gonna be a good lunch but never saw the birria coming! It was a masterclass in birria! Don't sleep on Tacos Locos! Fantastic cuisine and fast service. Next time I'm in south orange i know where to go .

Small little place with great customer service, delicious food and a great menu selection…read moreeverything was plated nicely and flavors were great! We will definitely return.

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 order for pick up on a Friday night and thankfully they weren't busy so I was able to get my food…read morewithin 15 to 20 minutes. Unfortunately, the food was a bit cold when I picked it up, not the type of cold as if the food has just been made in because it was sitting out it got cold, but rather the type of cold when they try to reheat something up. I got their tacos al pastor, and, unfortunately, they were not to my liking . The meat was very hard and not as tasty as I wish it would've been. My boyfriend got some enchiladas with rice and beans, and both rice and beans were cold. The service was very nice and they were very kind, which is why I'm giving them more than just one star. Unfortunately, this is at the lowest of my list of Mexican restaurants. I've tried in New Jersey.

Great and delicious Mexican food spot. My husband and I…read morewent here for lunch and the food was great. Clean and fresh. Service was good too!

Honestly, these tacos are not right. Granted I only had two, the buttermilk chicken and the jerk…read morechicken. However, the tortillas are trash. They are the packaged ones and they didn't bother to warm them up. On top of that, they don't even double up. With the amount of toppings, those flimsy store-bought packaged tortillas don't hold up. I get this isn't authentic but at least invest in a thicker cut tortilla if homemade is too big of a task. And warm them up. The buttermilk chicken itself with the sauce was good but the jerk chicken went in the trash. There is nothing jerk about it. No condiments, no spice, all flair.

Great tacos, very flavorful and made like it was personal. The avocado taco was perfect soft and…read morecrunchy.

Ordered fish tacos and ended up with food poisoning. Absolutely unacceptable…read more This isn't the first review on food poisoning. I'll be reporting this, no one else should get sick from eating here

On a weeknight, my husband and I placed a takeout order for dinner. We drove over. I was behind the…read morewheel, and he hopped out to pick up since street parking on Harrison can be tough. Folklore has nice taco options for vegetarians. The hibiscus (flower) taco with slaw was so good. It's flavorful and hearty, and a satisfying meat alternative. We also tried the mushroom-spinach tacos with onion and cilantro; next time I would try this one with the slaw or ask for hot sauce or something to spice it up because it's fresh and good, but it paled in compared to the flavors of the hibiscus tacos. It's fresh ingredients and you can tell they make an effort in preparing, so I would still give it a higher rating. My husband had the veggie burrito bowl. He said it was filling, but did not have a variety of veggies. I suspect that meat bowls are really good. It could have also been that we ordered towards the end of the night. He said next time, he would get the hibiscus from Folklore. Chips and guac were a good side to share. Freshly made and tasty. Also I liked how they were packed in a red and white plaid food boat

How can this place get bad reviews? New Jersey is lucky to have this place. I happened by tonight,…read morecoincidentally a Tuesday, and ordered the al pastor tacos - got an extra free one for Tuesday. These tacos are the most similar (in New Jersey) to ones I've had in Mexico. For eight and a half bucks you get 5 little tacos stuffed with juicy, tender pork meat roasted on a spit, served on warm tortillas and covered with small diced onion and cilantro. Red and green salsa that's actually hot served on the side. It's in a cool former diner, like a beautiful Mexican tribute to my home state. This is a treat that is equal in almost every way to Katz's Deli, including the amount of meat, at a quarter of the price. It's the best value around, and nothing warms me like good Mexican food. I even loved hearing the employees mumble about the gringo who just walked in. I've been coming for years, and will always come back. Viva Taqueria Los Gueros. !Orale!

Meh- seriously mid .... Ok let me explain- I went to the location on Bloomfield Ave and I usually…read morego to the one downtown Newark .... So maybe something is to be said about different locations?!! Pace ?!? Additional secret seasoning ‍‍ So I grabbed 4 tacos and a quesadilla for the baby..... they were season- less ..... and it gets worst ..,, I ordered 2 chicken and 2 roast pork..... and the chicken was incredibly bland and resembled something more like "carnitas" the roast pork was "ok" the skin wasn't as crispy as one would imagine and unfortunately soggy...., even though I got a double level taco.,., Anyway I'll try it again - but mehhh Oh wait to add more clarity ..,, I was leaving the dispensary- and yall know how much more food generally tastes after leaving the dispensary...,, uh huh - a miss