Fandango Mexican Grill – Mexican
Fandango Mexican Grill pulses with a festive energy, where the air is thick with the savory scent of sizzling spices and the convivial clinking of glasses over shared plates. The kitchen turns out a vibrant tapestry of textures, from the molten richness of choriqueso and zesty brightness of citrus-cured shrimp ceviche to the golden, crispy crunch of handmade empanadas. It is a spirited gathering place where bold Oaxacan flavors and smoky, tender ribs create a soulful dining experience that celebrates the joy of communal feasting.
490 Pleasant Valley Way, 07052 https://fandangomexicangrill.com/Rating: 5/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: Mexican
Price range: $
Dietary options: high-protein, nut-free, dairy-free, keto, low-carb, gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal, pescatarian, diabetic, sugar-free, mediterranean, whole30, paleo, plant-based, heart-healthy, low-fat, high-fiber, atkins, south-beach, anti-inflammatory, clean-eating, low-cholesterol, weight-watchers, volumetrics, detox, carnivore, tlc, alkaline, raw-food, zone, candida, lectin-free, slow-carb, mayo-clinic, macrobiotic, pegan
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Thursday
- 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
- Friday - Saturday
- 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
- Sunday
- 12:00 PM - 9:00 PM
What diners are saying
Diners rave about the savory flavors and satisfying portions, frequently highlighting the cozy atmosphere that creates a truly memorable dining experience. Guests love the attentive and knowledgeable service, noting that the staff's expertise adds a personal touch to every meal. Celebrated for its warm ambiance and consistently delicious food, it is highly recommended by reviewers for a welcoming and flavorful dinner.
Menu
Appetizers
- Choriqueso - $14.95: Grilled Mexican chorizo sausage, caramelized onions and peppers, cheese, warm flour tortillas Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp Ceviche - $15.95: Shrimp cooked in lime juice, chopped onions, tomatoes, cilantro, avocado Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, Raw-Food, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Candida Available at: dinner, lunch
- Oaxacan Snack Platter - $16.95: Taquitos, nachos, cheese quesadilla, chorizo, guacamole, crema Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Taquitos - $12.95: 3 crispy rolled corn tortillas, shredded chicken or beef, lettuce, sour cream, pico de gallo, salsa verde Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Minichangas - $13.95: Fried flour tortillas, cheese, shredded chicken, shredded beef, pork carnitas, salsa verde Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Buffalo Chicken Fritters - $9.95: 3 pieces Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Garlic Shrimp - $14.95: Camarones al ajillo Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Slow-Carb, Candida, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pork Ribs - $17.95: 5 pieces Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Atkins, Carnivore, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Jalapeno Poppers - $9.95: 4 pieces Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Corn Empanadas - $12.95: 3 pieces Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mozzarella Sticks - $9.95: 4 pieces Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Nachos or Fries
- House Nachos - $12.95: Crispy tortilla chips or French fries, queso, cheese sauce, black beans, sour cream, pico de gallo, guacamole Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fandango Nachos - $14.95: Seasoned ground beef, queso, cheese sauce, pinto beans, sour cream, pico de gallo, guacamole Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cochiloco Nachos - $14.95: Pulled pork carnitas, smoky pineapple salsa, queso, cheese sauce, pinto beans, sour cream, pico de gallo, guacamole Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Nachos Carne Asada - $16.95: Grilled marinated flank steak, queso, cheese sauce, black beans, sour cream, pico de gallo, guacamole Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Nacho Grande - $16.95: Large nacho pieces, beans, melted cheese, sour cream, jalapenos, pico de gallo, choice of protein Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Salads
- Taco Salad - $12.95: Crispy tortilla bowl, beans, lettuce, avocado, tomatoes, onions, radish, cilantro Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Mayo-Clinic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fajita Salad - $14.95: House salad, sautéed bell peppers, onions, green zucchini, yellow squash, mushrooms Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Pegan, Candida Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beet Salad - $14.95: Red beets, mandarin oranges, onions, baby arugula, queso fresco Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fandango Salad - $14.95: Strawberries, avocado, arugula, citrus vinaigrette, walnuts, goat cheese Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Raw-Food, Volumetrics, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic Available at: dinner, lunch
Soups
- Black Bean Soup - $6.95: 16 oz Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Tortilla Soup (Small) - $10.5 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Tortilla Soup (Large) - $20.95 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beef Stew (Small) - $10.5: Caldo de Res Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beef Stew (Large) - $20.95: Caldo de Res Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free, Atkins, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
Tacos
- Street Taco Al Pastor - $5.95: Marinated pork, soft corn tortilla, roasted tomatillo salsa, pineapple, cilantro, onions Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Taco de Birria - $5.95: Slow braised short rib, guajillo and chile ancho sauce, salsa verde, cilantro, onions Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Americano Taco - $5.95: Hard shell or soft flour tortilla, seasoned ground beef, cheese, lettuce, pico de gallo Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Carnitas Taco - $5.95: Pulled pork, smoky pineapple salsa, lettuce, cheese, pico de gallo Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- The Interesante Taco - $6.95: Shredded short rib, mild chipotle sauce, cheese, lettuce, pico de gallo, sour cream Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fandango Fish Taco - $6.95: Grilled tilapia, cabbage-lime slaw, cilantro, onions, roasted tomatillo salsa Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tony Especial Taco - $6.95: Grilled marinated flank steak, cheese, lettuce, pico de gallo Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Vegetarian Taco - $5.95: Wild mushrooms, grilled onions, carrots, zucchini, squash, bell peppers, cheese, pico de gallo, guacamole Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber, Mayo-Clinic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp Taco - $6.95: Shrimp, cheese, pico de gallo, lettuce, roasted tomatillo sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beef Tongue Taco - $6.95: Beef tongue, street taco style Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Burritos
- California Burrito - $14.95: Grilled chicken, Mexican rice, pinto beans, cheese, salsa verde, lettuce, pico de gallo, guacamole Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Carnitas Burrito - $13.95: Pulled pork, Mexican rice, pinto beans, cheese, smoky mole salsa, lettuce, pico de gallo Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pollo Loco Burrito - $14.95: Shredded chicken in smoky red sauce, cheese, Mexican rice, black beans, lettuce, sour cream, pico de gallo Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- West Orange Burrito - $16.95: Pulled short rib, Mexican rice, black beans, cheese, salsa verde, lettuce, pico de gallo, guacamole Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Carne Asada Burrito - $17.95: Grilled marinated flank steak, cheese, Mexican rice, pinto beans, sour cream, pico de gallo, lettuce, guacamole Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- The Guapo Burrito - $17.95: House-ground beef, special spices, cheese, Mexican rice, black beans, smoky red sauce, lettuce, pico de gallo Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Burrito Del Mar - $17.95: Grilled shrimp, cabbage-lime slaw, Mexican rice, black beans, pico de gallo Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cancun Salmon Burrito - $18.95: Grilled salmon, Mexican rice, smoky pineapple salsa, lettuce, pico de gallo, guacamole Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- The Vegetarian Burrito - $13.95: Wild mushrooms, black beans, grilled onions, carrots, zucchini, squash, bell peppers, cheese, Mexican rice, pico de gallo, guacamole Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber, Mayo-Clinic Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Fajitas - $25.95: Choice of three proteins, sautéed onions, peppers, zucchini, squash, carrots, mushrooms Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Detox Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bistec a la Tampiquena - $23.95: Grilled hanger steak, two enchiladas (one suiza, one mole) Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Carne Asada - $21.95: Grilled hanger steak, pinto beans, Mexican rice, corn tortillas Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pollo Tropical - $18.95: Chicken breast, tropical fruit sauce (mango, apple, pineapple) Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Low-Fat Available at: dinner, lunch
- Surf and Turf - $28.95: Grilled hanger steak topped with shrimp in cheese garlic sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lamb Chops - $29.95: 4 grilled baby lamb chops, mushroom demi-glaze sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Atkins, South-Beach, Candida Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mexican Burger - $14.95: Angus ground beef, cheese, mayo, caramelized onions, chipotle sauce, guacamole, French fries Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- Fresh Guacamole (Medium) - $5.95: 4oz Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Raw-Food, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Pegan, Candida Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fresh Guacamole (Large) - $10.95: 8oz Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Raw-Food, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Pegan, Candida Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Plantains - $5.95 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mexican Rice Bowl - $6.95 Available at: dinner, lunch
- French Fries - $6.95 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Low-Cholesterol Available at: dinner, lunch
Desserts
- Flan - $6.95 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Lectin-Free
- Churros - $7.95 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Tres Leches - $7.95 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Fried Ice Cream - $8.95 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
Beverages
- Jarritos Mexican Soda - $4
- Aguas Frescas - $4: Horchata, Jamaica, or Tamarindo
- Lemonade - $4
- Bottle of Water - $2
- Can of Soda - $2
Frequently Asked Questions about Fandango Mexican Grill
- What are the most popular dishes at this restaurant?
- Popular dishes include choriqueso, shrimp ceviche, handmade empanadas, the Oaxacan snack platter, and smoky pork ribs.
- What is this restaurant's overall rating?
- Fandango Mexican Grill has an overall rating of 5.0/5, with diners frequently praising the savory flavors and cozy atmosphere.
- What's the best way to experience this restaurant?
- Enjoy a welcoming dinner featuring savory Mexican dishes like choriqueso and shrimp ceviche within the restaurant's cozy, festive atmosphere.
- What type of cuisine does this restaurant specialize in?
- Fandango Mexican Grill specializes in authentic Mexican cuisine, featuring bold Oaxacan flavors, shrimp ceviche, handmade empanadas, and various specialty nachos.
- What makes this restaurant unique or special?
- Fandango Mexican Grill is unique for its festive energy, bold Oaxacan flavors, and an exceptionally diverse menu catering to 38 different dietary needs.
- Is this restaurant currently open and operational?
- Fandango Mexican Grill is currently operational, with its website active and a perfect 5.0/5 rating from recent customer dining experiences.
- How extensive is this restaurant's menu selection?
- The extensive menu features diverse Mexican dishes including nachos, tacos, burritos, and ribs, catering to over thirty-five different dietary preferences.
- How does this restaurant compare to others in the same cuisine type?
- This budget-friendly Mexican restaurant stands out with a perfect 5.0/5 rating, celebrated for its savory Oaxacan flavors and extensive dietary options.
- What type of diner would most enjoy this restaurant?
- Diners seeking a festive, cozy atmosphere with savory Mexican flavors, satisfying portions, and extensive dietary options at budget-friendly prices.
- Where is this restaurant located?
- Fandango Mexican Grill is located at 120 Main Street, West Orange, NJ 07052.
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