Gardenias - Nanuet

Excellent lunch, generous portions and friendly service. Will return when in the area.

A hidden gem in the old part of Nanuet township. The food is of high quality while the price is low, and they give you plenty of free bites too, e.g. a generous serving of tortilla chips and salsa is presented on the table as soon as you sit down. For a true vegetarian there isn't much on offer, while yours truly can tolerate fish and seafood every now and then, and boy what a treat when one orders the Caldo de Mariscos! In a thick tomato based broth swim generous helpings of jumbo shrimp, mussels, fish chunks and squid slices. I usually order this soup as my main, and the portion is always larger than my stomach, esp. when it comes with 4 free tortillas (handmade, warm and delicious). Last time we visited, my son ordered the Plato de Carnitas (upon the waitress's recommendation) and it was much more substantial than he had thought he could barely move after finishing the plate! The restaurant is tastefully decorated, with lots of indoor and outdoor seatings.

I am from California and a real Mexican foodie. The Cadillac margarita is perfect. The mole enchilada is a perfect balance of spice. The suadero tacos melt in your mouth. The Azteca soup is perfect. I can go on, we eat here at least twice per month and have never been disappointed.

Best Mexican restaurant in the area. Food is always solid and service is great

Seems some of these places forget this type of food was on the low end of pricing... mm