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Address: 227 Park Ave, East Rutherford, NJ 07073
Phone: (201) 939-4338
Website: https://www.fiestahut.biz/
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Garcia, along with their children, opened up the first Fiesta Hut on Main Street in Little Falls, NJ. … The current East Rutherford location opened up in 1985 …
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1st Mexican Food I’d ever eaten… Loved that place. Last time I checked their family still owns the Fiesta Hut in E. Rutherford. Still uses the …
Menu – Fiesta Hut
Salad. Lettuce, tomato, cheese, onions and green peppers with oil and vinegar. $6. Vegetarian ; Guacamole. Mashed avocado seasoned and spiced, made fresh. $7.
Reviews
Estefani “Effie” Gumenik
I really wanted to like this place, but unfortunately the experience was disappointing from start to finish.
There’s no real signage outside, so finding it was already a bit confusing. Once seated, the wait times were excessive — about 30 minutes just for appetizers and another 30 for the mains. We ordered everything at once, but it still took about 30 minutes for appetizers and another 30 minutes for our mains. The pacing made no sense since the kitchen already had the full order.
The “salad” we received was literally just shredded lettuce, a few tomatoes, and cheese piled on top (see photo). None of the food seemed to have any seasoning — it felt like “toddler food” with no flavor. The beans tasted straight from the can and just microwaved (you could actually hear the microwave going from the dining area).
Pricing also doesn’t make sense: a combo costs the same as an entrée, which felt unfair given the quality.
The dining area itself looks dated, with worn-out chairs and a tired setup, which didn’t help the overall impression.
Sadly, with so many great Mexican spots in NJ, I wouldn’t recommend Fiesta Hut unless major changes are made in both the kitchen and service.
… moreThere’s no real signage outside, so finding it was already a bit confusing. Once seated, the wait times were excessive — about 30 minutes just for appetizers and another 30 for the mains. We ordered everything at once, but it still took about 30 minutes for appetizers and another 30 minutes for our mains. The pacing made no sense since the kitchen already had the full order.
The “salad” we received was literally just shredded lettuce, a few tomatoes, and cheese piled on top (see photo). None of the food seemed to have any seasoning — it felt like “toddler food” with no flavor. The beans tasted straight from the can and just microwaved (you could actually hear the microwave going from the dining area).
Pricing also doesn’t make sense: a combo costs the same as an entrée, which felt unfair given the quality.
The dining area itself looks dated, with worn-out chairs and a tired setup, which didn’t help the overall impression.
Sadly, with so many great Mexican spots in NJ, I wouldn’t recommend Fiesta Hut unless major changes are made in both the kitchen and service.
alma mcdermott
I’m love Fiesta. I’ve been going since they had the one on route four in Paramus for many years. The only thing is their hours are terrible.
… moreMichele duJardin
If you’re looking for basic Tex Mex like you’d get in the south, this place is for you! Super predictable and greasy, Fiesta Hut is American diner quality northern Mexican food at its finest. I’m pretty sure they use shredded American cheese in their tacos–and I’m not even complaining.
… moreAl Gum
Going to a concert, I figured Mexican food was a safe pre-show bet: cheap, fast, tasty. Spoiler: none of those boxes got checked.
First red flag — there’s no real sign. Just a tiny sticker on the door that looks like an 8th grader doodled it. Inside it was dark and empty, and the waiter waved us to sit anywhere. Chips and salsa came quick, but the salsa was so spicy it felt like it was forged in a volcano.
Menus? Not until we asked. Drinks were taken before menus even appeared. When we finally got them, they didn’t look like any Mexican restaurant menus I’ve ever seen — just a generic, thrown-together list. On the back was a story about “hardworking Mexicans back in the day,” which was touching, but didn’t make the menus any less odd.
We ordered guac & chips and a salad as appetizers, and the taco/burrito/tostada combo as our entrée. The appetizers showed up 30 minutes later. The entrée? A casual 1 hour and 15 minutes after we sat down. And it’s not like the kitchen was slammed — when we walked in, there was one other table… also staring into the void waiting for food.
The guac was particularly tragic. Imagine someone scooped a single spoonful of avocado, plopped it onto shredded lettuce (or maybe cabbage?), and called it “guacamole.” No salt, no lime, no seasoning. Just avocado cosplay.
During the long wait, I had time to notice things: water-damaged ceiling tiles, chairs unraveling like they’d been attacked by raccoons, and the constant ding of a microwave. The music? Not mariachi, not salsa, but The Beatles. Another red flag: not a single diner looked remotely Hispanic. At this point, I’m convinced the food wasn’t made by Mexicans at all — more like a committee of confused Midwestern dads who once saw a Taco Bell commercial.
Around 7pm, the one table that had been there before us finally received their food. At that point, we were honestly just curious if ours would ever arrive or if this was some elaborate social experiment. The waiter, perhaps sensing our despair, brought over some mystery “on the house” dish in the meantime. Let’s just say I wouldn’t feed it to my dog, mostly out of respect for the dog.
Finally, the entrée arrived around 7:15. My burrito looked like a depressed Hot Pocket drowned in marinara sauce, with chicken that tasted exactly like Costco rotisserie leftovers. The taco was soggy mystery beef, the tostada was sadness on a shell. Culinary theater at its finest.
And for the finale: cash only. With two margaritas and a beer, the bill was $71. For that, I could have bought three actual Costco chickens and eaten them in the parking lot. Honestly, I now want to drop acid, bring a group of friends here, and just watch their minds unravel trying to process this “restaurant.”
Somehow this place has a 4.2 rating. Unless in the past year the restaurant suffered catastrophic apocalyptic damage, the five-star reviews are either bots, family members guilt-tripped into posting, or people from the same bizarre dimension this restaurant seems to exist in.
… moreFirst red flag — there’s no real sign. Just a tiny sticker on the door that looks like an 8th grader doodled it. Inside it was dark and empty, and the waiter waved us to sit anywhere. Chips and salsa came quick, but the salsa was so spicy it felt like it was forged in a volcano.
Menus? Not until we asked. Drinks were taken before menus even appeared. When we finally got them, they didn’t look like any Mexican restaurant menus I’ve ever seen — just a generic, thrown-together list. On the back was a story about “hardworking Mexicans back in the day,” which was touching, but didn’t make the menus any less odd.
We ordered guac & chips and a salad as appetizers, and the taco/burrito/tostada combo as our entrée. The appetizers showed up 30 minutes later. The entrée? A casual 1 hour and 15 minutes after we sat down. And it’s not like the kitchen was slammed — when we walked in, there was one other table… also staring into the void waiting for food.
The guac was particularly tragic. Imagine someone scooped a single spoonful of avocado, plopped it onto shredded lettuce (or maybe cabbage?), and called it “guacamole.” No salt, no lime, no seasoning. Just avocado cosplay.
During the long wait, I had time to notice things: water-damaged ceiling tiles, chairs unraveling like they’d been attacked by raccoons, and the constant ding of a microwave. The music? Not mariachi, not salsa, but The Beatles. Another red flag: not a single diner looked remotely Hispanic. At this point, I’m convinced the food wasn’t made by Mexicans at all — more like a committee of confused Midwestern dads who once saw a Taco Bell commercial.
Around 7pm, the one table that had been there before us finally received their food. At that point, we were honestly just curious if ours would ever arrive or if this was some elaborate social experiment. The waiter, perhaps sensing our despair, brought over some mystery “on the house” dish in the meantime. Let’s just say I wouldn’t feed it to my dog, mostly out of respect for the dog.
Finally, the entrée arrived around 7:15. My burrito looked like a depressed Hot Pocket drowned in marinara sauce, with chicken that tasted exactly like Costco rotisserie leftovers. The taco was soggy mystery beef, the tostada was sadness on a shell. Culinary theater at its finest.
And for the finale: cash only. With two margaritas and a beer, the bill was $71. For that, I could have bought three actual Costco chickens and eaten them in the parking lot. Honestly, I now want to drop acid, bring a group of friends here, and just watch their minds unravel trying to process this “restaurant.”
Somehow this place has a 4.2 rating. Unless in the past year the restaurant suffered catastrophic apocalyptic damage, the five-star reviews are either bots, family members guilt-tripped into posting, or people from the same bizarre dimension this restaurant seems to exist in.
Pooja Desai
Love this place
If you are searching for authentic Mexican food or are lactose Intolerant stay away
Cheesiest food ever
Disappointing salsa
I hate the queso but my husband loves it
Love the :- Cheese crisps, quesadillas, margaritas, cheese stuffed jalepenos, nachos and on some days their guacamole
Their burritos are just like enchiladas but are yummmmmmyyyyy
Service is super slow and decor is ermmm wierd
… moreIf you are searching for authentic Mexican food or are lactose Intolerant stay away
Cheesiest food ever
Disappointing salsa
I hate the queso but my husband loves it
Love the :- Cheese crisps, quesadillas, margaritas, cheese stuffed jalepenos, nachos and on some days their guacamole
Their burritos are just like enchiladas but are yummmmmmyyyyy
Service is super slow and decor is ermmm wierd
Shweta S
Best Mexican food ever. Relaxing environment and very tidy place. Very good service, they take their time to prepare the food.
This lady is the best, she is so welcoming and friendly. I am in love with this place
… moreThis lady is the best, she is so welcoming and friendly. I am in love with this place
Griff
I’ve “dined” here thrice and fail to see any reason for ever returning. The fact there is no sign on the exterior is a red flag. There’s a foul odor upon entrance, and view of the interior clearly shows it is severly run down and in need of immediate repairs. All of this would be benign if the food excelled. It is mediocre at best, and there’s an unexplained wait for it as well. Regardless of how many patrons are there, you will wait forever for their food. The chips and salsa arrive immediately, but they’re lackluster with cold, unsalted chips and liquidy salsa. Their prices are rather high, and the quality of the food doesn’t warrant it. The cash only stipulation does not help. There is far better Mexican dining in the area. Las Maravillas in Hawthorne for example. I’ve also found safety hazards prevalent.
… moregspinz
Veg friendly South American Spanish fare. great choice. very tasty preparations. Only drawback is the lack of signage, one could easily miss it if you’ve never been here before.
… moreDavid K
When my cousin raved about going here, I had high hopes. Once I got there, however, those hopes were dashed. The first sign something was wrong was the moldy smell coming from the entrance/foyer. Then, when you walk in, there’s a tiny sign you could very easily miss if you walk by too fast that says “Cash Only Since 5/5/2022″…so if you don’t have cash (like we didn’t), you get to walk down over the railroad tracks to the Bank of America in order to get money to pay for your food. The free chips they bring out to start you off before the meal aren’t salted, and neither is the near-liquid salsa, which was too spicy. Once your order gets taken, be prepared to wait. While you wait, try not to look up, because you’ll see most if not all of the ceiling tiles are in need of replacement, festering with water damage. Oh, and if you dare ask about how much longer until the food comes, be prepared to be met each time with a snappier, more annoyed-sounding response from the one waitress who works there. The man who seated us seemed a bit friendlier. There is apparently only one person who is cooking in the back, so if you’re in any rush, be prepared to wait. Once the food did come, it was underwhelming, both in size and taste. For the prices they charge, I expected much larger portions. I can spend less at Chipotle and get more food. Before I left, I used the bathroom, which looked to not have been cleaned in a while. If this is how they keep the areas the customers see, what do the areas we don’t see look like? Overall, this isn’t a place I would rush to again, or recommend to anyone.
… moreGeorge
Don’t go here. We want to keep it a secret. Small family run long time Mexican restaurant been a staple in North Jersey for 40+ years. We come for the food and for being part of the family. Cash only. Normal selection bar. Be part of the family or don’t come. Food is ridiculously outstanding. It’s personal
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