PROS: Food was fantastic, priced well since the food is fresh, came out on time, atmosphere brings…read moreme back to my trip to Texas, loads of parking, great hours CONS: They got my friend's order wrong and had to send it back. The waiter also was miserable to us. OVERALL: I think getting the food wrong was a fluke and I don't want to hold that against them. But the waiter needs to cheer up. As for everything else, it was perfect and I recommend coming here

Easy parking and a nice Mexican rancho aesthetic which I love!…read moreThe food was somewhat inconsistent. The guacamole was delicious and fresh, made in front of us, but the octopus leaned too salty, which overpowered the dish. The cocktails were the biggest miss of the night. The piña asada margarita in particular.

"Perfect for sharing!"…read more We had a great delivery experience yesterday! We shared the "Bistec a la Tampiquena" plate, and it was plenty for two people. The Sirloin was cooked exactly as I requested--well-done but still very juicy and flavorful. Everything tasted like a traditional Mexican home-cooked meal, though the green enchilada had a fantastic Tex-Mex vibe that really stood out. Even the rice and beans were wonderful. To top it off, the staff was so helpful and kind when I called in the order. I'm definitely a returning customer now!

THE GOOD ----------------…read more+ Alllllll of the food was EXCELLENT and FRESH!!! ++++ Complimentary Tortilla Chips and Salsa - Pretty good for free chips and salsa, especially the salsa, which wasn't watery, like other restaurants. ++++ Parrilla Mixta - Sizzzzzling platter of skirt steak, shrimp, chorizo, chicken and fajita veggies smelled sooooo freakin' good ... and, of course, allll of it was phenomenal. Came with a side of delicious yellow rice and refried beans. ++++ Pancho Villa Platter - Neatly arranged skirt steak, 2 flautas and a salmon tostada on a bed of plain salad. Loved this as well. Everything in here was flavorful and delicious (minus the plain salad). This also came with a side of yellow rice and refried beans. ++++ Chicken Quesadilla - Huge and solid quesadilla. Our kids gobbled this up. ++++ Mango Lemonade and Strawberry Lemonade were refreshing. + Decent size restaurant with 9 tables that can each seat 4 guests. Each table is nicely spaced out. + Authentic atmosphere with Mexican music playing, but not too loud, and Mexican art on the walls. + Service was fantastic all evening for our meal. ++++ Friendly waiters. Accommodated all of our requests. ++++ Food came out very quickly. THE NOT SO GOOD ---------------------------- - Unfortunately, parking can be tough on the block because you can only park across the street, so you'll probably have to look around the corners of the block. - Automatic 20% gratuity on all bills. MIXED THOUGHTS --------------------------- = Nada. RANDOM OBSERVATIONS -------------------------------------- = Came here on a Saturday evening from 6-7:30 PM. Was relatively quiet when we arrived, but soon became pretty busy, to the point no tables were available.

I'm so mad at myself for not trying this place sooner. Even the chicken has so much flavor! I…read morealways worry when I order chicken because I think some ppl just don't marinate it well but both proteins were loaded with so much flavor to be honest the guac wasn't even necessary. And the guac was ALSO packed with flavor! I can't wait to try everything on their menu one day. I think the two tacos were packed enough to be good for a meal. I also love that they served it on a soft corn tortilla instead of flour. I basically used the radish slices to dip in the guac haha. The service was kind and quick for dine in. It is a little self serve style, but they brought the food to me and I put the plate away. The restaurant itself is bright cute and playing some Latin pop music in the background. Enjoy.

I was craving a good Mexican bowl After the gym and drove all the way to their new location in…read morePaterson, only to find out that they open up at 5 o'clock! I was determined to try this place. So I decided to drive all the way to Hackensack. The girl at the front counter was sweet and answered a couple of my questions before I decided to get the steak bowl with no beans, a birria taco, a watermelon agua fresca and a side of chips. The taco was good, nice kick to it and the tortilla was nicely crisped. The drink was super refreshing and not overly sweet. The bowl was good but something was off on the flavor, couldn't put my finger on it. Was not a fan of the rice, and I see other views note the same. Food came out hot and fast, additional sauce on the counter too. Maybe I'll try the Paterson location again because they have a fish option that Hackensack does not have.

I have been to the Garfield location years back and had a good experience there. I came to this…read morelocation on a Sunday late afternoon with some friends and the place has the same lively atmosphere and vibes. They give you iPad/digital menu. They serve complimentary chips and salsa. Ended up getting the nachos with Al pastor for the table to start. It was huge and the Al pastor tasted great with the nachos. For my main, I got the Al pastor and chorizo tacos which were solid but for $25... it's a bit pricey but still delicious. Overall had a good experience with good company. * Valet parking

Think Pee Wee Playhouse meets Guanajuato Mexico and there you go. The place certainly isn't boring…read more But what's annoying is valet parking, perhaps on a packed night it's needed but yeah. Portions are extremely generous, you will be taking some home. Food is average but I guess it's the ambiance that keeps this place hopping.

Returned to Rumba Cubana to enjoy their Sunday brunch menu…read more The restaurant was full of happy patrons and I always appreciate the nostalgic music adding to everyone's enjoyment. We started with a Bloody Mary and one of my favorites, Coconut Mojito. Rumba's Bartenders always create amazing libations and these two followed suit. The entrees were: Picadillo Jinetero (Cuban-style ground beef hash, served "a caballo" (on horseback) with two fried eggs and ripe plantains. It is a savory-sweet dish made with seasoned ground beef, sofrito, tomatoes, olives, capers, raisins, and Moro Rice). I enjoyed this dish, VERY MUCH. The ground beef was perfectly seasoned, I prefer the delectable dry Moro Rice, and those sweet plantains are divine. The other selection was the Tostones Montaditos (Fried green pressed plantains topped with Churrasco-Skirt Steak). Even though this is an appetizer, it is large enough to be a meal. Try it. I appreciated the attentive and cordial service from our Server, Eduardo. I placed a to-go order and not only was it securely packed, but Rumba also included another free appetizer coupon to the bag.

Rum in my cup, rumba in my step~…read more I'm no stranger to Rumba Cubana... It's my favorite Cuban restaurant group in New Jersey. I've visited multiple locations over the past few years and I've never been disappointed! They don't miss! No matter which spot I go to, the quality of the food, the warm service, and the lively ambiance are consistently amazing. We visited the Rochelle Park location on a Saturday night. It's right on Rt17 with a large parking lot, but it was packed when we arrived. There was a line of cars backed into the highway waiting for valet service. It's complimentary, so tip as you please. I honestly don't like to valet my car...... especially when I could easily park it myself right there LOL. But we didn't have a choice. *shrug* As always, Rumba's vibrant atmosphere didn't disappoint. You can feel the energy as soon as you walk in! The upbeat Latin music will have you swaying, I promise ;) The interior beautifully captures the culture and history of Cuba with colorful artwork, tropical plants, rattan pendant lamps, and large murals of Havana. It has a touch of elegance without feeling too upscale, so this restaurant is perfect for casual dining and special occasions like celebrations or date nights. We didn't have reservations and had to wait around 15 minutes for a table for two. No biggie - we sipped at the bar until our table was ready! The menu offers traditional Cuban dishes like ropa vieja, vaca frita, and bistec de palomilla along with a variety of tapas, mofongos, sandwiches, and sides. I ordered: *Taino Cocktail [El Jimador Reposado Cristalino, Ancho Reyes Verde, Tamarindo Pure, Agave Syrup, Fresh Lime Juice] ($14.95) - Oooo this was a sweet & spicy mix with a strong tequila finish! It's like a spicy margarita with a tropical twist. *Caribbean Punch Cocktail [Tanduay White Rum, Tanduay Gold Rum, Plantation Overproof Rum, Lime Juice, Guava, Orange, Pineapple Juice, Grenadine] ($13.95) - This drink was screaming my name! It's fruity, refreshing, and makes you feel like you're on an island. I just wish it had a liiiiiiitle more rum for a stronger punch, and that the glass wasn't filled with so much ice. *Ropa Vieja [shredded beef stewed in a sauce made with tomatoes, onions, bell peppers, garlic, cumin, olives, and sherry wine] ($15.95) - Cuba's national dish! The tomato-based sauce was perfectly seasoned and the beef was sooo tender... melt-in-your-mouth type of tender! My tummy was happy, but I wish the portion size was bigger! I paired it with a side order of tostones (fried plantains) and arroz blanco (white rice) with frijoles negros (black beans). The fluffy rice soaked up the rich sauces of the black beans & ropa vieja, so every bite was savory heaven~ The tostones were sliced, deep fried, and smashed to perfection. Crispy tostones + garlic mojo sauce = a perfect pairing. I could eat these all day! The only thing that's really missing here is...Can you guess? A DANCE FLOOR. Once they make room for that, y'all know where to find me. I'll be at the bar for drinks first and then dancing later! Need to satisfy your Cuban cravings? Look no further. Put some rumba in your step and head over here!

Dear Yelp, I attended a work get together here for happy…read morehour. There was ample parking. My mojito was $6 and tasted amazing. Everyone who had margarita's were happy as well. The food came out as I had to leave but I was able to snag a bite of a chicken quesadilla and it was very good! We are already making plans to come back soon. Love, Nicole

Went tonight for the first time and yes I get it's hot out . But the sweat was pouring down all of…read moreus at the table ; when I asked the server if the AC was broken she said no , it's just very hot out ! Margaritas were great . Cheese dip was barely warm , the chicken flautas were good ! The FIFA game was blaring overhead , it was not a good experience ! And the service was awful , they were busy but it took too long to get our drinks , never got water we asked for. No good ! Oh and then we asked to split the check three ways and was told no - only 2 ways .. WTH ?!

I have been here previously. my first experience with taqueria D&K was at their stand in the…read moremeadowlands flea market. I was blown away by how good their tacos were and knew i had to go back to their main location to see what's the word in flavortown. Tacos Al Pastor (9.4/10) - HOLY SHITTTT. This is arguably one of the best al pastor tacos i've had in my life (like top 10). The meat was reallyy juicy, the flavors were seeping out of that marinated meat. The pineapples were really well paired, cooked in a way that went beautifully with the pork. The tortilla, which happened to be different from the last time i got them, was still solidd. Overall all together this taco was formed elegantly and was so good i didn't even consider the sauces at first. (the sauces were buss af tho don't get me wrong). Birria Pizza (8.4/10) - The first time I got this pizza pizza, it came with a cute little mexican flag in the center. I was a little sad that it did not come with it this time :( The box came with a lovely abundant amount of limes, radishes, and cucumbers. It was all in a little baggie, I only wish the cucumbers were separated, they tasted sour because of the limes. The pizza was cut in 8 fairly sized slices, and did not hold back on the meats, but was just a little light on the cheese for my liking (I like cheese a lot). The tortllla was pretty decent and held its weight, I wish it had a little more of a bite to it, but that might just be on me for ordering a little too early (10 minutos). The meat was pretty good, nothing too crazy and about what i expect from eating birria meats. The cheese, although not plentiful, still was good and i love me some cheese (a cheese pull would've been so buss istg). These ingredients alone made for a fairly good experience, BUT what really brought it to the next level was the combination of each slice with a healthy fixing of radishes, lime juice, consome, and green sauce specifically. Consome (8.5/10) - For sure one of the better consomes i've had, it gave a very much needed moisture to the pizza pizza. They were so kind to give us not one but DOS CONSOMES CTM. The soup itself had its own great level of flavor, just the right amount of oiliness, meatiness, saltiness, and love. I was so happy to find that there was meat in the bottom of the cup, which slurped up oh so nice in my mouth ;) You know that shit when you could drink it by itself and not feel like your mouth is covered in salt crystals. Green sauce (7.6/10) - When you're used to green salsas being heavy on flavor and lighter on potency, it throws you off when you get a green sauce that flips the script! This sauce was still good and paired well with the tacos and even better with the pizza. On its own though you don't taste the typical green flavor immediately, you are met some spice at first ironically enough. Still a good sauce overall but I can definitely see it being better. Red Sauce (5.1/10) - Honestly I kinda tasted this one and put it away, I didn't really notice the flavors of it with or without the food, and only got a higher taste of spice than the green sauce. But also less flavor than the green one weirdly enough. (Esto si que es). Nopale (6/10) - The flavor was mild but alright, it had a nice crunch to it though. It didn't really pair with the tacos in my humble opinion, but i could see it pairing nicely with other dishes that have a rice and bean base. Green onion (7/10) - found it in my al pastor box, it was good, enough said. Overall in total I enjoyed my experience here once again, I would like to point out that the red sauce was different from the last times i've gotten, which was disappointing to find out because that og was fucking buss. But it did not take away from this meal, i enjoyed the tacos and pizza pizza a lot. The people are very generous with their serving sizes, additives, and maybe attitudes (we didn't really talk to the workers). I will be coming back for sure, next time i'm gonna try the burritos and get to the bottom of why people keep shitting on it, it's got me curious i gotta be deadass flavortown. Overall Experience (8.7/10)

Feeling Mexican food for lunch. Try a new spot by random, I should know when the place is empty and…read moremanager is eating by himself should be a sign of No No Since the place looks authentic so I give a shoot. Spicy pork burritos, it's big alright but greasy fill with sauces but chewy pork. Rice & tortilla is hard. I eat half them and I run

This sweet restaurant is good vibes all around. Though the interior has some cool spaces, we tend…read moreto enjoy their outdoor patio for fair-weather meals. Service has been nothing but kind, helpful, and attentive every time we've gone. On our last visit, we were jonesing for happy hour and asked for the drink menu, only to discover they don't serve alcohol but they're BYOB. "And there's a wine and liquor store only two blocks away," our smiling server whispered conspiratorially. It was a genius idea. While we waited on our order, my husband jetted out for a 6-pack of Modelos and got back just as our chicken salad was being set down on the table. We asked for it to be timed as an appetizer, and I'd say the serving size might be closer to an appetizer than an entree. But the chicken pieces were well-marinated and delicious, making the salad a meaty entry point into our shared steak fajitas. These fajitas are a winner winner chicken - er, steak - dinner. Since we got it done medium well (my preferred doneness - feel free to judge me for it), I was worried about the steak being tough but these were tender enough for both my husband and I to emit a simultaneous "wow" at first bites. The sauce on them was also incredible, so much that we asked our server about it when he checked on us mid-meal. He crossed his heart and demurred, "It's a secret, so I can't really tell you," but when we pressed for more information, he admitted the main base was "lots of tomatoes". Well, whatever's in that magic sauce was good enough for us to drag our spoons against the near-empty fajita plate, trying to get every last drop of it. My husband and I have visited twice now, and our order has ranged from good to excellent (with those steak fajitas being the high winner thus far). There are a few parking spots in the front lot but being that this is in a quiet, residential area, there's plenty of parking to be found on the side streets if necessary.

A cute Mexican restaurant tucked Ina residential area. Really great service, attentive to customer…read moreneeds. The ac was blasting and my kids and wife was cold. Without us asking, the staff noticed and asked if it is ok to warm up the place. That really helped enhance the dining experience. Now the food, we shared the chicken fajita and the enchilada mi bandiera. The chicken fajita was so tasty, the chicken is made w chicken thigh. Some might not like that. We enjoyed it tremendously. The chicken and the veggies were very flavorful and grilled perfectly. They were a little stingy w only 3 tortillas but it's ok. The enchilada was also good. Good flavor but it was Luke warm. Would've been better if it was hotter. I very much enjoyed the home made hot sauce and their signature mole sauce. A good dining experience. Left satiated.