Tiny Tijuana — Restaurant in Passaic

I rarely write reviews, but feel like I have to after my experience. The ambiance is fabulous- it's small, cozy, nicely decorated with attention to details. Our server was very nice and sweet, however, there was another server who was rude and snippy. This restaurant tries to upsell on EVERYTHING without telling you, including the Hookah which is cash only. We had four people and ordered a hookah, which at $45 is already on the pricey side. The hookah gets delivered, I add a tip to the payment and am told it is $65 because they put it in a pineapple. We did not request this and when we expressed this, were met with irritation and he walked away with our money, hookah, and no explanation. He came back, delivered the hookah without any words and never came back to refresh the coals. Now, the dinner menu is small with only 5 items on it. They were sold out of the lamb shanks, which happens in restaurants, so it's understandable; HOWEVER, the lamb kebab was dry and favorless. We ordered 4 meals, but only 3 were brought out and all at varying times. When we asked for the 4th one, we were told "they should be making it". over 30 minutes later, we are told the meal is being plated, but by then, everyone had already finished eating and when we asked for it to be removed, were met with an attitude. They tried to convince us to accept it anyway. We had to explain several times that everyone had finished eating twenty minutes prior and that one of the meals had to be split because the 4th never came out. We ordered 4 meals, 3 appetizers, 4 drinks, and a bottle of wine- the check was almost $300....fine, no issues with that. BUT one double pour of Hennessy was $35, which included a $2 "ice" charge...one icecube?! The martini had a $2 "up" charge...so the price of drinks varies and it does not matter whether there is ice or no ice, there will be an extra, undisclosed fee ON TOP of the drink price. Gratuity was added to the check, which was literally tossed on our table by the 2nd server (not our server).

This may have been an off night for this establishment, but overall, we did not have the best experience. Pricing and upcharges were sneaky. Although our server was polite, service was exceptionally slow and disorganized. The food is mediocre at best, portions are small, and there wasn't...

I gave Little Dubai NJ 4 out of 5 stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

We had a very enjoyable experience at Little Dubai Hookah Lounge and Bar! Let me break it down for you:

Pros:

• Atmosphere: Oh. My. God. This place transported me straight to the Middle East! The decor is so cool, and the vibe is so chill and cozy. I felt like I was in a magical hookah den! 🌬 • Service: The staff is top-notch! Friendly, attentive, and knowledgeable. They made us feel welcome and took care of us like royalty! • Ambiance: Little Dubai has got this spot on! The lighting and overall energy are just right. • Bar: My friends enjoyed the cocktails and referred to them as "Solid." • Sports: They've got a TV playing sports, and there's plenty of bar seating, making it a great spot to catch a game and enjoy some drinks! 🏈

Cons:

• Food: The food was just okay. Not bad, but not wow either. • Hookah flavor: Visually, the hookahs looked fabulous! But, unfortunately, they lacked oomph in the flavor department.

Overall, I'd totally come back to Little Dubai for the fabulous atmosphere, exceptional service, and solid bar options! My friends loved their cocktails, and I loved the vibe. Keep working on that food and hookah flavor, and you'll be unstoppable! 💥

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I was really excited about the place their ad on social media looked really good.

Have to say the decoration when they have inside is 10/10 it’s super cute, aesthetic and very detailed.

I got the watermelon drink with tequila (forgot the name) but I had to call the waiter to change it because it didn’t taste anything. It had a lot of ice and it tasted like water down drink.

My meal I got the California burrito, the French fries inside weren’t cooked they were still a little cold. It was also bland but the hot sauce they give on the side was pretty good.

When we went it was a Sunday they had just finished their brunch. There was only 2 servers that includes the bar tender (which was I believe is the manager).

Overall experience, I probably wouldn’t go back but if you like aesthetic place and hookah this will be your place.

The place is also pricey we paid almost $275. 4 people, 4 drinks,...