La Fortaleza Passaic
204 Hope Ave, Passaic
(973) 471-2883
Customers' Favorites
Nopales Y Cebollas Grilled Prickly Pear Cactus & Onions
Un Carrito Con Guacamole and Chips
Chocolate Caramel Churros New
Gorditas de Chicharron New
Camarones A la Diabla New
Pechuga A la Parrilla New
Costillas En Salsa Roja
Ceviche De Camaron New
Pico De Gallo Side New
Combination Fajitas New
Apps (New)
Flautas (New)
Nachos Supreme (New)
Tostadas (New)
Three crunchy tortillas topped with refried beans, lettuce, avocados topped off with drizzled crema Mexicana! Your choice of: Chicken, Vegetarian (mushroom, onion & green pepper), Refried beans, Steak, Cecina (dried & salted beef) or Tinga (Stewed Chicken)
Nachos (New)
Nachos Mix (New)
Tostadas de Camaron (New)
Four crispy tortillas topped with sautéed seasoned shrimp, guacamole dip & pico de gallo.
Guacamole (New)
Made With Only The Freshest Michoacano Avocados, Jalapeno, Onion & Cilantro. Served With Oolden Tortilla Chips & Salsa.
Coctel de Camarones (New)
Fresh Shrimp With Chilled Calypso Cocktail Sauce, Garnished With Onions, Cilantro & Avocado.
Ceviche de Camaron (New)
Marinated shrimp in lime juice with onions and spices.
Sopes (New)
Queso Fundido (New)
Pick at this delicious fondue made of handpicked mixed cheese, topped with pico de gallo & your choice of:•PLAIN $10 •JALAPEÑO SLICES +$1 •SAUTEED MUSHROOM +$1•cHORIZO (MEXICAN SAUSAGE) +$2Roll up youR side of flour tortillas & dip away!
Soups & Salads (New)
Pozole (New)
A Savory Hominy Soup With Tender Pork, Accompanied By 2 Tostadas Topped With Crema Mexicana, Frijoles Refritos, Lettuce & Cheese.
Viva la Dieta***
Pancita***
Caldo de Camarón***
Mole De olla
Caldo de Mariscos
Tacos (New)
Tacos (New)
Tacos Birria (New)
Tacos Gringas (New)
Tacos Albañil (New)
Tacos Arabe (New)
Cecina Tacos (New)
Tacos Gobernador
Tacos de Cabeza
Tacos de Lengua
Fan Favorites (New)
Quesa-Birria
Quesadilla (New)
Burrito (New)
10-inch flour tortilla with melted monterey jack & cheddar cheese served with rice, frijoles refritos, pico de gallo, crema Mexicana & guacamole -covered in your choice of salsa roja, verde o bandera. The tortilla is stuffed with your choice of the following: Vegetarian, Chicken, Steak, Carnitas Michoacan Style, Shrimp.
Enchiladas (New)
Corn tortillas stuffed with your choice of meat, coated in smooth salsa roja, verde or bander & a touch of crema Mexicana -all topped with lettuce, melted cheese & avocado.
Burritos Supreme (New)
10-inch flour tortilla with melted monterey jack & cheddar cheese served with rice, frijoles refritos, pico de gallo, crema Mexicana & guacamole -covered in your choice of salsa roja, verde o bandera. The tortilla is stuffed with your THREE choices of the following options:
Fajitas (New)
Your Choice Of Meat Sauteed With Green Peppers & Onions. Served With Rice, Frijoles Refritos, Crema Mexicana, Pico De Gallo, Guacamole & Flour Tortillas.
Burritos Mixed (New)
10-inch flour tortilla with melted monterey jack & cheddar cheese served with rice, frijoles refritos, pico de gallo, crema Mexicana & guacamole -covered in your choice of salsa roja, verde o bandera. The tortilla is stuffed with your TWO choices of the following options:
Combination Fajitas (New)
Your Choice Of Meat Sauteed With Green Peppers & Onions. Served With Rice, Frijoles Refritos, Crema Mexicana, Pico De Gallo, Guacamole & Flour Tortillas.
Supremo Fajitas (New)
El Machete Fortaleza
Mojarra Frita
Burrito Chido
Cemitas (New)
Cemita Milanesa (New)
Cemita Mexicana (New)
Fresh Guacamole, Sirloin Steak, Onions, Jalapenos & A Handful Of Oaxaca Cheese.
Cemi-Birria (New)
Cemita Cubana (New)
A Delicious Combination Of Creamy Avocado, Grilled Ham, Breaded Sirloin Steak, Carnitas, Oaxaca Cheese, Papalo & Homemade Chipotle.
Cemita Carnitas (New)
Tender Michoacán Style Pork Served With Avocado, Oaxaca Cheese, Cilantro & Onions With A Side Of Spicy Green Sauce & Lime.
Cemita Cecina (New)
Fine Cut Salted Steak With Oaxaca Jalapeño & Spread Guacamole.
Cemita Pierna Adobada (New)
Cemita Pata (New)
Cemita Al Pastor (New)
This delicious cemilta is a great combination of avocado, pastor style pork and oaxaca cheese with a side of spicy green sauce and limes.
Cemita Hawaiana (New)
Cemita Lengua (New)
Cemita Lucha Libre (New)
Cemita Chorizo (New)
Cemita Enchilada (New)
Cemita Cabeza
Cemita Quesillo
Cemita Arabe (New)
Cemita Albañil (New)
Cemita Steak (New)
Cemita Jamon (New)
Alambres (New)
Alambre (New)
Combo Fortaleza.
El Ranchero (New)
El Poblano (New)
Entrees (New)
Chilaquiles (New)
Corn Tortillas Mixed With Homemade Sauce With Peppers, Onions & Spices ·Topped With Fried Eggs. Served With Refried Beans & Crema Mexicana ·Garnished With Cheese & Avocado. Select From Roja, Verde Or Bandera Salsa & The Following Choices: Chicken, Steak, Cecina.
Cecina Fortaleza (New)
Thinly Sliced Salted Pork, Cooked On The Cirill & Served With Rice, Refried Beans, Corn Tortillas, Toasted Chiles, Nopal & Chives
Gorditas de Chicharron (New)
Tlacoyos (New)
Milanesa (New)
Huevos Rancheros (New)
Bistec Encebollado (New)
Pollo Parrillado (New)
Bistec Ranchero (New)
Bistec a la Mexicana (New)
Camarones a la Diabla (New)
Costillas De Res
Kids (New)
Mini Burrito (New)
Your Choice Of Chicken Or Steak. Served With Rice & Refried Beans Topped With Red Salsa.
Chiquilladas (New)
Delicious Flour Tortillas Filled with Melted Cheese & Served with Rice.
Para los Pollitos (New)
Savory chicken fingers. Served with french fries.
Side Order (New)
Chips y Salsa (New)
French Fries (New)
Guacamole Side (New)
Salsas
Nopales y Cebollas (Grilled Prickly Pear Cactus & Onions)
Arroz Mex (New)
Queso Oxaca
Frijoles (Refried Beans) (New)
Sour Cream Side (New)
Maduros (Sweet Plantains) (New)
Pico de Gallo Side (New)
Bandera Side (New)
The best trio side dip combo: Guacamole, Sour Cream & Pico de Gallo!!!
Aguacate (New)
Jalapeño Side (New)
Nopales (New)
Paletas
Tortillas de Maiz (New)
Queso Fresco
Chiles Toreados (New)
Tortillas de Harina (New)
Pata Side
Chipotle
Side de papalo
Desserts (New)
Chocolate Caramel Churros (New)
Flan (New)
Fried Ice Cream (New)
Platanos Fritos con Lechera (New)
Tres Leches
Pastel En Nogada
Soda y Jugos (New)
Coca Cola (New)
Diet Coke (New)
Gingerale (New)
Piña Colada Virgen
Sprite (New)
Snapple (New)
Seltzer Water (New)
Aguas Frescas (New)
Horchata (New)
Jamaica (New)
Tamarindo (New)
Lemonade
Mexican Soda (New)
Jarrito (New)
Coca Cola Mex Imported (New)
Sangria Señoral Soda (New)
Boing Mango (New)
Sidral Mundet (New)
Squirt
Water & Hot Beverages (New)
Coffee (New)
Hot Chocolate (New)
Bottled Water (New)
Seltzer Water (New)
Tea (New)
Food Specials
Chiles en NOGADA
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Recent Reviews
Really good authentic food. Some of the best tacos around for sure. The birria tacos were delicious. Everything felt fresh and packed with flavor. The drinks like the Horchata were on point. So good. I love coming here. Great vibes as well. A perfect hidden gem. Definitely best in the area.
June 2026
I highly recommend this place! Has very authentic Mexican food. I drive almost over an hour just for this location. Our waitress Valeria and staff were very attentive throughout our visit. I have been coming to this place for more than 10 years and it never disappoints. 😊
February 2026
My family is from California, and we’ve been searching for great Mexican food since moving to the East Coast two years ago. La Fortaleza is by far the best Mexican food we’ve had out here. The dishes were fresh and perfectly seasoned, and Irma, our server, was wonderful. We’ll definitely be back!
February 2026
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