Chapala Grill
52 S Washington Ave, Bergenfield
(201) 387-2107
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Arrived before the dinner rush on a friday. Had to wait to order our drinks, which gave our party of 3 a chance to decide on fountain drinks as opposed to bar drinks. Chips and salsa were brought out we were given our menus and honestly probably spent a little too long perusing but none the less we ordered and the food came out quick.
My meal was the combo 2. Tamale, Chili Relano, and something rolled and covered in sauce.
The tamale was so overcooked it had turned into cornbread with hard chunks of stew meat baked inside. My Relano retained the oil from frying that had a more than faint flavor of fishyness and my what ever it was was just that whatever with ground beef. The rice was dry the beans were watery and bland.
My companions meals were of equal disappointment the chicken chimichangas are know to the rest of the worlds as flautas. (I would hate to see that there flautas look like, tacitos?)
My other guest who is usually a plate clearer was only able to intake half of the Texas burrito, who was being Polite while we ate (well we all were).
From there we never saw our server again. No refills no "is everything ok" . So after we ate we for any sort of follow up. The place is getting busier, staff is all over. I just get tired of looking at my plate and moved it to the empty spot and thankfully another server noticed and took our plates. A different older female came over to see if we wanted any dessert. Which ironically like the drinks and the refills we had enough time to deliberate on where we are going to spend the money we did not spend there, so no desserts or coffee just the check.
And we waited.
After 15 minutes the first server came back to see if we wanted desert or coffee. I reaffirmed that we will not be partaking in any after meal confectionaries or coffee and would like our check. This took about another 10 mins.
2 out of 10
Food was definitely hot enough to be no where near the danger zone for getting sick and the floors weren't sticky. But note none of our party used the restrooms.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 1
The food is mediocre, the rice was dry and overal it just wasn't the best, the service was horrible they completely ignored us we waited 30 minutes just to get the check after we asked 3 times for the check, would not go again.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 1
Best!!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great place! Food & drinks are terrific! Everyone is so nice and accomodating
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
As always consistently good, drinks and food were great.
Kid-friendliness: They cater to my grand daughters, they always get their food and drinks first.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Enchiladas, Nachos, Quesadillas, Guacamole
Authentic Mexican dining. The guacamole is especially good, as is the taco salad for us non meat eaters. Service is very attentive. Without doubt, one of my favorite eateries in Northern Jersey.Today, 4/7/24, I had another excellent meal. The food was fresh and delicious. The wait staff was also professional. Bravo!?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Rice and Beans, Nachos
Food was ok, mango margarita on the rocks with tajin on the rim is on POINT and our waiter Martin made it all happen. If you happen to stop in definitely ask for Martin! Oh and the chapala ceviche is delicious!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
Absolutely one of the best places to have dinner. Food is great, staff are super friendly and always accommodating.Veggie fajitas rule!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Everything was spectacular from the margaritas to the tacos and the service was top notch.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Ceviche
Quick and delicious Mexican food. The carne asada was great.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Dietary restrictions: Gluten free
Parking: Parking in the rear.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Ceviche, Bistec Sarape, Pescado Frito, Nachos, Kid's Nachos Pizza
Loved the authentic Mexican cuisine and the atmosphere! Appreciate the vegetarian choices offered in their menu.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Excellent service and excellent food
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Family time was ?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I can tell you this there are definitely better places to spend your money on Mexican food. The place is definitely overpriced for what you get. Okay the food seems fresh but the portions are very small and the food just isn't really noteworthy or memorable... For what we paid I can honestly tell you we will never go back there.. This place has nothing special to offer!... When we saw the menu and the prices we thought we were going to have really excellent Mexican food. It is totally subpar for the pricing so are the portions....you'll definitely be disappointed if you know what fine Mexican food taste like.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 2
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