Restaurantji's Riverdale Park picks for the finest Mexican cuisine.
“In the hallowed halls of gastronomy,Where tweed-clad scholars gather,Amidst oak-paneled walls and leather-bound books,Lies a secret whispered among the cognoscenti.Behold, the burrito—an enigma wrapped in parchment,A culinary symphony of maize and meat,Its savory notes resonate through ivy-covered quads,As if Hemingway himself had penned its recipe.The tortilla, a golden diploma unfurled,Cradles the treasures within—a calculus of flavors,Black beans, like ancient runes, inscribed with spice,Avocado, the verdant promise of summer's yield.And there, nestled in the folds, the pièce de résistance:Carnitas, slow-cooked to perfection,Their tender confessions echoing across generations,A clandestine rendezvous of taste and tradition.As the clock chimes midnight in the dining hall,We raise our silver forks to this scholarly feast,For the burrito, my dear companions,Is the thesis of sustenance—a dissertation of delight.“
“If you want authentic homemade Mexican food, this a great place to go. Small little shop that offers a variety of different Mexican dishes. Personally my favorite dish to order is the gordita campechan. Comes with pork and steak. Pack full of flavor and with the hot sauce make it a 10/10. The tacos and pupusas are good as well but my MVP is the Gordita. Will definitely be back“
“First time here. I went before lunch time so the service was fairly quick. The place looked clean. The fiestas Fajitas with chicken, shrimp and steak was ok. Good quality and quantity, a bit too much onions and need a bit more flavors and seasoning! It was a bit too bland. Thank you.“
“Had an unforgettable stop here. I wandered in after picking up some groceries next door, I had seen and heard about this establishment so I had been intending to check it out.I was greeted by some lovely ladies seated at a table with a smile and very nice sentiment on the way in. As I sat down at the bar, I had a very lovely lady assist me with some Dos Equis and the gentleman who seemed to be manager or lead of the evening was also really focusing on on getting me my order quickly and ensuring I was paid attention to. It was very flattering. I also was able to practice my Spanish comfortably and felt quite at home and treated with patience and the highest respect.I would love to come back and really get into the spirit of the establishment.Thank you so much for your amazing service and wonderful atmosphere.I did not get to try any food but from what I experienced, am greatly looking forward to it.Much love y'all. God Bless ??“
“The food was excellent period there was no complaining about the food and how it was cooked. The only issue that I had was that the service was very, very slow period it was a very busy night. It took about 40 minutes from the time that I placed. My order so. It just took way too long. But it was nice and hot. They could have used at least one more person at the counter to Help the young lady that was there, she definitely could have used More support because she was definitely overwhelmed. But if you catch yourself in the area on a regular night when it's not that busy, you will be pleasantly surprised. The food is great, the people that work there Are great. You will be surprised by the food that you get from here. Your orders are always correct.“
“Stopped in on a Tuesday night and the place was packed. We ordered chicken flautas and a quesabirria. The food was incredibly delicious and now I have three flautas left for lunch tomorrow. Looking forward to going back and trying more of the menu!“