Elixir Bar & Grill — Restaurant in Edison

I went here last night to see my buddy's band play. We were a group of six guys, an older bunch just looking to enjoy the band, have a couple of beers, and relax. Upon approaching the bar, we were immediately directed to sit at a table. We explained that we were fine for the time being and just wanted to hang at the bar to grab a drink and wait for the rest of our party. That's when the trouble began. The woman behind the bar, who turned out to be the manager, rudely told us we couldn't stand there. Confused, we clarified if she meant at the bar? She said yes we can't stand at the bar and pushed us towards a bar table. When she saw two of us standing at the table she repeated that we had to sit down. Eventually, we settled at a table by the band, but two of us stood out of the way to watch the band. Again, she approached us and told us to sit down, when told that two of us didn’t want to due to back issues she then very nastily told us she was the manager emphasizing her authority and mentioning that the bartender was the owner's wife. We attempted to explain our situation, highlighting our desire to simply watch the band and two of us having back issues. She then got the bouncer. He was accommodating and clearly uncomfortable with the situation, offering an apology for the inconvenience and suggesting we stand by the ATM machine. This woman was rude and has no business managing a play date, let alone a bar! She acted like she was in the Gestapo and clearly felt the need to throw her authority around. She is certainly not helping that business. The bouncer even apologized again outside when we were taking a smoke break, mentioning the manager's consistently unpleasant demeanor. This place could be fantastic, but due to the manager's behavior, it has lost our business, and I am sure she has caused the bar to lose the business of others. As a result of her attitude we left early and went around the corner to Tommy's Tavern and Tap. That place was fantastic, staff was friendly and they clearly wanted our business. I would recommend trying Tommy's before going to Elixir. ELIXIR IS NOT NOT A FRIENDLY PLACE, TERRIBLE EXPERIENCE, NOT...

Great environment and with friendly staff. I sat at the bar and received fast service. As a starter I had the chipotle corn on the cob which was amazing ! Although I like Mexican food, I’m not too fond of spiciness. Their corn on the cob, to me, was the right amount of spicy making it delicious and enjoyable! I went for happy hour and I got the Mango Elixierita for $6 (yum!) and I got the “dos tacos” -chicken and ground beef for $5. Honestly, the tacos to me weren’t any better than something you’d make at home for taco night. It’s the same tortillas and shredded Mexican cheese you buy at the supermarket. I feel like they could definitely do a better job with the tacos.

I will definitely be coming back and trying out different things on the menu. I was very happy to find out that they show the UFC fights. My boyfriend and I usually go to BWW to watch the fight around here but I much rather have Mexican food. Sid, the bartender, informed me that their wings are to die for so I will come back for those next time !

I was also informed that there is a rewards program which is a great idea for them to do. I was excited about that for sure. There is also a DJ on Friday’s and live band on Saturdays I believe he said. Definitely a place...

Elixir Bar & Grill advertise through a local mail company. So we read their ad and saw some interesting menu items. This Bar and Grill has your typical bar food but, have tex-max items. We went there during the lunch period. Not to many were still there and lot was almost empty. So we had choice of all prime spots. The bartender was also the host and waiter. A good selection of beers on tap, bottles and cans offering many options and specials. Their menu indicated homemade empanadas and the best wings in town. Well, how can you not bite on that. No pun intended. We elected to try the beef and cheese as well as the chicken and cheese. The order had three empanadas and it came with chimichurri dipping sauce. The empanadas were oily. The taste reflected that taste in the crust. Filling was average but, having tasted authentic empanadas their's failed. As for the wings, I elected the 12 piece wing Sampler, which included both boneless and bone wings. The wings were not moist but, very dried. It was disappointing and I like wings with my beer. I couldn't finish them. The lunch special, chicken enchiladas were tasty and saved the day. Service was attentive and friendly. Elixir has it's own parking lot and they do offer...