Mexican Eats
MEXICAN
WRITTEN BY JOYCE VENEZIA SUSS
B
ergen County has a wide variety of restaurants
that specialize in Mexican cuisine, from casual,
low-cost eateries to colorful restaurants with
bars and more extensive menus.
BLUE MOON
MEXICAN CAFE
WOODCLIFF LAKE
BADLANDS TACOS
102 E. MAIN ST., RAMSEY, (201) 818-2446
BLUE MOON MEXICAN CAFÉ
42 KINDERKAMACK ROAD, WOODCLIFF LAKE, (201) 782-9500
23 E. PALISADE AVE., ENGLEWOOD, (201) 541-0600
327 FRANKLIN AVE., WYCKOFF, (201) 891-1331
595 BROADWAY, NORWOOD, (201) 784-3311
Endless chips and salsa, huge burritos and fresh veggies are
hallmarks of this popular trio of Mexican eateries. Warm
colors and traditional artwork create a comfortable dinner
atmosphere. Come in on Thursdays for margarita madness.
CHAPALA GRILL
52 S. WASHINGTON AVE., BERGENFIELD (201) 387-2107
This large family-friendly restaurant features an extensive
menu of classics, plus a full bar for enjoying pre-dinner
cocktails or to watch the game.
CINCO DE MAYO
116 BROADWAY, HILLSDALE, (201) 722-1172
Fans rave about the authentic Mexican specialties served
with fluffy rice and creamy beans. The extensive menu
includes Sopa de Albondigas (meatball soup) and Botana
5 de Mayo, a plate with selections of miniature tostadas,
flautas, chalupa and taquitos.
CINCO DE MAYO
2428 LEMOINE AVE., FORT LEE, (201) 947-4780
Fans rave about the guacamole, warm chips and homemade salsa. Try the Ropa Vieja, shredded beef with garlic,
onions, tomatoes and cilantro, served with maduros (sweet
plantains) or the Puerco en Salsa Verde, marinated cubes
of pork with garlic, onions and herbs in a spicy salsa verde,
topped with grilled onions and pico de gallo and served
with corn tortillas. BYO.
FIESTA HUT
227 PARK AVE., EAST RUTHERFORD, (201) 939-4338
Old-timers may miss the original diner-like location on
Route 4, but Fiesta Hut is still going strong with its fresh,
authentic Mexican food in a no-fuss atmosphere. The
affordable menu has classic dishes such as enchiladas and
chili con carne, as well as more unusual items such as
Nopalitos, which are seasoned and spiced cactus plants.
Fiesta Hut has a liquor license, so you can have
margaritas too.
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JALAPEÑOS MEXICAN GRILLE
930 PROSPECT ST., GLEN ROCK, (201) 445-5566
A popular gathering place with a wide variety of traditional
Mexican entrees and a large selection of sea