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At El Mexicano Tapas & Tequila, located in Clifton, NJ, culinary tradition meets vibrant flavors. This inviting Mexican restaurant is renowned for its delightful tapas and expertly crafted tequila cocktails. Each dish, from the creamy guacamole served with tostones to the succulent chicken wings, reflects a passion for authentic cuisine. The ambiance is lively, enhanced by attentive staff who ensure every guest feels welcome. Unique offerings, such as their renowned seafood soup and delicious churros, have garnered rave reviews. Whether you're indulging in Taco Tuesday or enjoying a laid-back happy hour, El Mexicano promises a memorable dining experience filled with warmth and flavor.Photos
Amenities & More
Service options
- Outdoor seating
- Curbside pickup
- Delivery
- Onsite services
- Takeout
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Fast service
- Great cocktails
- Great wine list
- Live music
- Serves local specialty
Popular for
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Dining options
- Breakfast
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Catering
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Bar onsite
- Restroom
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cozy
- Romantic
- Trendy
Crowd
- College students
- Family-friendly
- Groups
- Tourists
Reviews for El Mexicano Tapas & Tequila
Review highlights
Based on 1,796 reviewsEl Mexicano Tapas & Tequila consistently receives praise for its diverse and flavorful Mexican and Tex-Mex offerings, particularly its tacos and seafood dishes. Customers commonly highlight the value of specials like Taco Tuesday and happy hour deals, which complement the attractive pricing. The restaurant is noted for its vibrant ambiance and attentive service, creating a welcoming experience for groups and celebrations. Drinks are frequently mentioned as a standout, with a creative and visually appealing cocktail menu that appeals to a wide range of tastes. Overall, the combination of authentic flavors, generous portions, and a lively atmosphere makes El Mexicano a favored spot for both casual dining and special occasions.
The tacos here are delicious. The Taco Tuesday is 2 for 5 and 2 for 7. The fish tacos are my go to. Then the chicken tacos. Happy hour for food is Wednesday to Friday 4-6. Happy Hour for drinks is Tuesday to Friday 4-6. Great food at good prices.
This restaurant is amazing!!!! I came across it via Instagram and wanted to try their Sunday brunch and WOW! I'm so glad I did. I went with a couple of girlfriends to celebrate a birthday , and we enjoyed really good food and drinks. I mean the PRETTIEST, most EXOTIC and DELICIOUS drinks! La exótica, bloody maria, pumpkin sangria, frosé, grapefruit Margarita.. and the list goes on. All were incredible! The food was also amazing.. really enjoyed the guac for appetizer with chicharrón, and also the chilaquiles with steak! The place is cozy and beautiful. The setting is creative and perfect for IG photos. And the staff was really friendly and professional. We loved Felipe as our waiter! He was so accommodating to our needs, and even took photos/videos of us. He made sure we had a fun and pleasant time. I cant wait to come back! I HIGHLY recommend this place!
If your looking for a good mexican place to eat with some great food and drinks than look no further. I went here with a group of friends and we tried out their mexican sampler, their guac, and a bunch of different tacos and let me say that we were not dissapointed. The prices were not that bad for the food you get and the girls really loved their drink menu.
Great food, great ambiance, service was on point, both our waitress(Masiel) as well as the hooka lady, very professional. Did not rush us, gave us our time. Definitely worth the wait, reasonable prices. Lots of food, but the drinks tho...wow.
The BEST seafood soup EVER ..oh my Lord...it is fabulous!!! You all gotta try it. All the food is delicious and amazing. The staff are warm and inviting. I'm telling, that seafood soup is the best ever!! Please try it. It's got zero imitation...it has real juicy crablegs and you even get the tools to dig in and get down and dirty. The rice was perfectly cooked. The entire meal was well seasoned and you cant beat those tasty margaritas!!
Saw this restaurant on Ig while on our way to another restaurant… and we changed our minds and headed there right away.Since it was a Sunday, I called and asked if we could make a last minute reservation so that we could secure our lunch, they informed me it was already too late to make one but we could walk in because it was a party of 3 and they had available tables at the moment. Half an hour later we arrived, we were seated right away as there was one empty table when we got there.As soon as we sat down, Fabio came to our table, he was our waiter for the evening.We ordered Guacamole with tostones & chicharron for appetizer, and they provided complementary chips and salsa for the table as well. We also ordered our entrees right away… I ordered Birria nachos, my sister ordered Chicken nachos and my boyfriend ordered Short-rib fajitas.The service was amazing!!!!!The appetizer came out like five minutes after we ordered, the guac and tostones were freshly made and very tasty, the chicharrones as well.The food service was so fast, we were literally shocked!!! Our food came not even 5 minutes after we got our appetizers, we had our table full, literally!!!!Everything was delicious, portions are very very generous and service made it even better. Fabio and Felipe were extremely attentive, super friendly and incredibly nice!! Loved the ambiance and the food as well.
My experience on a Sunday afternoon during a holiday weekend was….very good! The music set a nice vibe, the food was tasty and the drinks were descent. I had the Carribean Vacation and chicken quesadillas. Good combination. The staff all met me with smiles and my server was attentive but not smothering. This is not the place for you if you want non stop attention or always “need” something. I was provided with all I needed and the server came by every 20 minutes to check on me. It’s acceptable. It wasn’t busy when I arrived but after about 15 minutes it got busy and my waiter still made his way to my table. I recommend everyone try this experience at least once!
Food, drinks & environment is amazing!I recommend their brunch unlimited mimosas and shots on the side! Our server Andres was very attentive & kept us happy! :)
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Opening hours
- Monday (Today) Closed
- Tuesday 4:00 PM - 12:00 AM
- Wednesday 4:00 PM - 12:00 AM
- Thursday 4:00 PM - 12:00 AM
- Friday 4:00 PM - 12:00 AM
- Saturday 1:00 PM - 12:00 AM
- Sunday 1:00 PM - 12:00 AM
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