4.3
Superb
78 Reviews
260D Main Street, Hackensack · 8.07 miles
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“IXIM TACO feels like one of the more promising new additions to Hackensack’s Main Street. What immediately separates it from the usual fast-casual taco experience is the tortilla. Corn tortillas are pressed fresh to order, and that detail changes the entire structure of the taco. They arrive warm, soft and with an actual corn character rather than simply functioning as a container for the filling. We tried the chicken, fish and birria tacos, which gave us a good first look at the kitchen. The fish taco is the more constructed of the three, while the birria delivers the richer, slower-cooked side of the menu. But the common thread remains the masa, and that seems to be where IXIM is building its identity. The restaurant itself is casual and efficient rather than theatrical. The emphasis is clearly on fresh preparation, quick service and a relatively focused menu. It is still a young concept, and that is perhaps the most interesting part. IXIM feels less like a finished statement than a very good promise. If they maintain the quality of the tortillas, ingredients and execution as the restaurant grows, this could become one of the more distinctive taco spots in Hackensack and Bergen County. Definitely one to watch.”
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