Bitol Mexican Handcrafted Cantina

1061 Bloomfield Ave, Clifton
(973) 246-3558

Recent Reviews

Brenna R.

Great service, margaritas, and tacos. Try the habanero salsa and the steak on a stone.

Jocelyn L.

A fun place to visit with friends or a date night. They decorated the place for Valentine's Day and even folded the napkins into hearts. The first time I came was for the drinks so we just sat at the bar and ordered chips and guac. It was really good so we came back months later to try their actual food. The steak on the stone was cool because you got to cook it exactly to your liking. The plantains were good. I wasn't a huge fan of the green salsa, as it was bland. I would have just stuck to the original. For the dessert we tried the churros, dulce de leches and the brownie and ice cream. The brownie is a very very small portion but it is also rich and decadant. I would probably recommend putting it on a smaller plate presentation wise. I think I liked the churros the best which had two dipping sauces. Drinks were fun and delicious too.

Elizabeth A.

At Bitol, presentation is everything! The restaurant itself is decked out with neon signs and beautiful Mexican inspired designs. The drinks and plates also always are presented beautifully adding to your experience. The only reason I rated a 4/5 is because sometimes when the place is packed, you can feel the service and kitchen take a bit of a hit. Price point is also a little on the higher side but is worth it for the quality of the food & drink

Bill C.

The restaurant is definitely delicious. Staff is excellent. We came in dressed like bums because we came from the gym. Sorry. Don't really understand why it's not packed all the time. Been there twice so far. Oysters out of control good. Got ribeye cooked on the lava stone. Delicious. Extremely tender and flavorful. Got the queso app with a side of tortilla chips. Delicious. Solid place.

Peter OFarrill

My wife and I went to Bitol for Saturday Brunch and all I can say is WOW. We were both extremely surprised with the great service and food. We sat at the bar and Hailey was great, one of the best Bloody Marias (Mayan Maria) I have had. My wife loved the Butterfly Pea Tea Mimosas that came with her Mimosa flight. They had great brunch food options and we both really enjoyed our dishes, their guacamole app with the Sikil-P’ak was on point!! We will be back again for brunch, looking forward to their Taco Tuesday night, as well as future dinners at Bitol.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Alex Biba

We came here for Valentine's day dinner, everything was great, they had special courses and drinks for Valentine's day, and they also had a violin player which was a nice touch.I ordered the skirt steak and it came out medium rare as requested ???.All in all great experience.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Whitney W.

I loved how fancy it was but still fun and yummy. The drinks were not too sweet but pretty and came with edible flowers! The tuna medallion was sooooo good.

Alexander Diaz

Dietary restrictions: They were able to accommodate a soy and diary allergy with plenty of options.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Frozen Margarita, Birria Tacos and Chicken Enchaladas, Carne Asada Tacos, Tacos Al Pastor, Smoky Chipotle

Jocelyn Lee

A fun place to visit with friends or a date night. They decorated the place for Valentine's Day and even folded the napkins into hearts. The first time I came was for the drinks so we just sat at the bar and ordered chips and guac. It was really good so we came back months later to try their actual food. The steak on the stone was cool because you got to cook it exactly to your liking. The plantains were good. I wasn't a huge fan of the green salsa, as it was bland. I would have just stuck to the original. For the dessert we tried the churros, dulce de leches and the brownie and ice cream. The brownie is a very very small portion but it is also rich and decadant. I would probably recommend putting it on a smaller plate presentation wise. I think I liked the churros the best which had two dipping sauces. Drinks were fun and delicious too.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Churros, Steak on a Stone, Chips and Salsa

Lisa F.

Food was decent but poor value for the dollars. 1. Drinks were pricey and extremely weak 2. Everything was a La carte. A small bowl of chips and roughly 5 Tbsps of salsa was $4. Rice and beans were extra charges The food was decent but not amazing and close to $200 for 4 with only 3 getting a cocktail. Not worth a trip.

Felix Rodriguez (FOX)

Well , what an unexpected surprise, but I welcome on!!For starters, the presentation was very nice! Their menu wasn’t overwhelming either. They had all of the classics along with other dishes which created a nice variety. All dishes we tried had great flavor. Also, the service was much appreciated. They were very attentive during our visit and gave really helpful suggestions when asked. Would’ve liked a bit more lively music but it was still good.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Jackson S.

This was a terrific experience. I got a margarita, a Amante Picante, and the Asada tacos with Mexican rice and the plantains. The drinks were inventive, delicious, and appropriately strong. The tacos were fantastic, and the rice and plantains were the perfect supplements. Service was excellent, attentive, and knowledgeable. Definitely a fantastic experience, don't let the little strip mall store front vibe fool you, they hit the mark.

Nikko A.

I brought my fiancé here for Valentine's Day and it was a VIBE. We both got steaks that were cooked to perfection, but the star of the show was the dessert. The churros I got were some of the best I've ever had in my life, and they came with three dipping sauces. Dipping the churro in the chocolate dipping sauce might have cause a rip in the space time continuum. Highly recommend this restaurant for the churros alone

Hank M.

it was Valentine's Day & I came with my adult son for a nice evening dinne. we were seated promptly and our waiter come within 5 minutes to take our order. he asked us to give us all our orders (starters & entrees) at the same time. Our appetizers were promptly served and quite tasty. we then waited one hour & 20 minutes for our entrees. After an hour & 10 minutes I complained to the manager who apologized and said out food ticket must have gotten lost. Finally our meals were brought out and my order was totally cold. When I complained, the manager(owner) came to our table, whisked my food away without apologizin. At that point, we got up, paid our reduced price (no charge for the appetizers) & left without eating my entree The woman was rude. This was my worse experience at a respected restaurant and will never go back. it ruined my evening and I had no dinner. Nasty

Colleen Curry

What a score to find this place. I live 1/2 away and already planning when I can come back. The ambiance and music were so nice. The server, Heylee, was so sweet and friendly. But, the food was AMAZING! We had the caldo Tlalpeno soup that was so flavorful and delicious! We also had the ahi tuna tacos that were perfection! We ordered some soup to go, it was that good! We'll be back!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

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Bitol Mexican Handcrafted Cantina

1061 Bloomfield Ave, Clifton, NJ 07012
(973) 246-3558