Bitol Mexican Handcrafted Cantina

1061 Bloomfield Ave, Clifton
(973) 246-3558

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Enchiladas Suizas Stuffed Rolled Up Tortillas
Birria Tacos and Chicken Enchaladas
Ostras Raw Oyster of the Day
Guacamole Al Pastor
Chicken Enchiladas
Carne Asada Tacos
Shirt Steak Taco
Steak on a Stone
Frozen Margarita
Tres Leches Cake

Menu

NA Beverages (Copy)
Aqua Panna
Arnold Palmer
Boing Guava
Boing Mango
Club Soda
Coke
Cranberry
Diet Coke
Ginger Ale
Ginger Beer
Ice Tea
Jarrito Grapefruit
Jarrito Mandarin
Jarrito Sangria
Jarrito Sidral
Jarrito Tamarind
Lemonade
Mex coke
Milk
Orange Juice
Pellegrino
Pineapple
Refresher
Shirley Temple
Sprite
Tonic
Virgen Margarita
Virgen Mojito
Virgen Pina Colada

SALSAS DE LA CASA (Homemade sauces)
SMOKY CHIPOTLE
CHERRED TOMATILLO-JALAPENO
FIRE HABANERO
Homemade Chips

SIGNATURE FRESH MADE GUACAMOLE
GUACAMOLE
Freshly made guacamole with avocado, jalapenos, tomato, onion and cilantro. serve with fresh tortillas chips.

SMALL BITES (BOTANAS)
ELOTE LOCO
Grilled corn on the cob, red chile aioli, house adobe chile powder, and queso fresco.
CORN TRUFFLE TORTITAS
Corn cake fritters, black beans, caramelized onions, poblano peppers, jumbo lump crab meat, and truffle aioli.
GUAVA CABRA
Crispy rolled up mini corn taquitos, pulled chicken, avocado mousse, creamy black bean, and chipotle aioli.
TOSTADITAS GUAVA CABRA
Goat cheese, guava paste, black beans, and pomagranate seeds.
TOSTADITAS TUNA TARTARE
Pumpkin/cilantro hummus, sesame oil, and mango picode gallo.
TOSTADITAS CANGREJO
Jumbo lump crab meat, guacamole, grilled corn, and lime jalapeno emulsion.

ENTRADAS (STARTERS)
SIKIL-P'AK (MAYAN DIP)
Toasted pumpkin seeds, roasted tomatillo, lime, jalapeno, queso fresco, pomagranated seeds, and homade mexican flat bread.
PALOMITAS DE COLIFLOR
Crispy beer-batterred tempura cauliflower florets, valentina sweetchille sauce, and roasted peanuts.
QUESO FLAMEADO
Melted cheese casserole skillet, grilled cactus, mushrooms, homade corn tortillas, guacamole, and salsa
CEVICHE DE PEZ
Cured bass fish in lime-lulo juice, cucumber, pickled red onions, tomatoes, avocado, chile serrano, and sweet potato chips.
CEVICHE MAYA
Ahi tuna, shrimp, cured bass fish in lime-lulo juice, coconut ginger habanero, papalo oil, and sweet potato chips.

SOUP AND SALADS
CALDO TLALPENO
Chipotle-tomato broth, pulled chicken breast, vegetables, rice frizzled tortillas, avocado, and queso fresco.
BOTANICA (HOUSE SALAD)
Mix greens, tomatoes, jicama, avocado, cucumber,and passion fruit vinagrette.
REY CESAR
Romaine hearts, queso fresco, bolillo al gratin, and creamy caesar dressing.

TLAYUDAS (Mexican Style Pizza)
DEL MERCADO TLAYUDA
Grilled cactus, mushrooms, cauliflower, and salsa negra.
DE COSTA TLAYUDA
Saute shrimp, pumpkin-seeds guajillo salsa, bell pepper, and mango salsa.
DE TINGA TLAYUDA
Chipotle adobo pulled chicken, pork chorizo, poblano peppers and corn.
DE ASADA TLAYUDA
Grilled adobo spice hanger steak, papas bravas, mole, and oregano pickled onions.

FRESH TACOS
BIRRIA DE JALISCO TACOS
Mexican slow cooked beef stew, crispy tortilla, blended mixed cheese, red adobo broth dipping sauce, cilantro, onions, and lime
TACOS AL PASTOR
Thinly sliced marinated pork, bacon, onions, pineapple, and papalo.
TACOS DE CARNE ASADA
House adobo grilled hanger steak, avocado, black beans, pico de gallo, and lime.
TACOS DE COLIFLOR
Beer-batter cauliflower popcorn, guacamole, and queso fresco.
TACOS DE COSTA
Sautee shrimp, sikil-p'ak, chile guajillo, black beans, and red bell peppers.
TACOS DE PEZ
Crispy fish, guacamole, apple coleslaw, and chripotle aioli.
TACOS DE POLLO
Adobockicken crackling, guacamole,grilled pineapple, and valentina-chile aioli.
TACOS DE TUNA
Seared tuna, guacamole sesame oil, mango, and habanero-aioli.

STEAK ON A STONE
NEW YORK STRIP 12OZ
Cooked on a lava stone at the table, served with truffle sauce, papalo chimichurri, and bitol fries.
FILET MIGNON 8 OZ
Cooked on a lava stone at the table, served with truffle sauce, papalo chimichurri, and bitol fries.

PLATOS FUERTES (ENTREES)
ENCHILADAS SUIZAS (STUFFED ROLLED UP TORTILLAS)
Stuffed rolled up tortillas, pulled chicken, fresco/cotija/monterey jack cheese, charred tomatillo salsa, al gratin.
ENCHILADAS DE MOLE (STUFFED ROLLED UP TORTILLAS)
Stuffed rolled up tortillas, a trio of mexican cheeses, cilantro, red onions, roasted adobo potatoes, and bitol mole.
MEDALLON DE ATUN
Sesame spice rub pan-seared tuna, cucumber, corn, black cactus salad, miso cream,and hoja santa citrus emulsion.
POLLO CON MOLE
Grilled half baby chicken, queso fresco, enchilada, and Bitol house mole.
CARNITAS MICHOACAN
Slow-cooked pork butt in a copper cazo, orange, lime, herbs, five chile salsa, crispy pork belly, homemade pickled vegetables, and tortillas del comal.
PUERTO DE MARISCOS
Shrimp, blackened sea bass, seared tuna, creamy poblano truffled rice, salsa negra
VEGAN VEGETABLE PLATTER

PARA ACOMANAR (SIDES)
SAUTE MUSHROOMS AND PEPPERS
NOPAL ASADO
Grilled cactus.
BITOL FRIES
CORN/CHIPOTLE MAC & CHEESE
ARROZ A LA MEXICANA
FRIJOLES REFRITOS NEGRO
SWEET PLANTAINS
SIDE OF TORTILLAS

EXTRAS
Side of Truffle Aioli
Side of Chimichurri
Side of Tortillas
Side of Guacamole
Side of Avocado
Side Chips
Scoop of Ice cream

Tres Leches
TRES LECHES

NIcuatole
Nicuatole

Chocolat Tamal
Warm Chocolate Tamal

Ice Cream
Ice Cream

Kids Menu
Kids Quesadilla
Kids Mac& Cheese
Kids Chicken tender/W Fries
Kids Corn on the Cob

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Recent Reviews

Bitol is an upscale Mexican restaurant. The location is on a strip mall making the space a little narrow. The decor and vibe are very nice.
The noise level was good. You can have a conversation without a training to here.
They have a full service bar and excellent cocktails.
The service was very good. They were courteous and attentive. They regularly checked in without being intrusive.
They have a menu with a reasonable number of options, but...
June 2026
Shoutout to the bartender ARIS (the bald head with major tats) for making our much needed happy hour amazing! The margaritas (tamarin and passion fruit) were absolutely incredible, and the shrimp and garlic appetizer recommendation was a hit. You can tell they really know the menu and care about giving people a great experience. Can’t wait to come back! A hidden GEM for sure and hit the spot for my Mexican craving!
June 2026
Bitol Mexican Restaurant in Clifton, NJ is absolutely amazing. The service was excellent from the moment we walked in, and the staff made the entire experience feel welcoming, attentive, and enjoyable. The atmosphere is beautiful, lively, and perfect for a night out, dinner with friends, date night, or a special celebration. The drinks were incredible, well-made, refreshing, and full of flavor. The food was also excellent, fresh, delicious, and beautifully presented. You can tell...
May 2026

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Bitol Mexican Handcrafted Cantina

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