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I wish that instead of giving rice as one of the sides that they would incorporate jambalaya into their menu. The beers were a bargain at $4.it doesn't get much better than that! Both times I ordered the cheese enchiladas which were so incredibly cheesy, and whatever kind was used was absolutely DELISH! The type was not listed on the menu so perhaps next time I will inquire. I think that would definitely be a popular hit and I do hope they decide to add them. I was very disappointed that jalapeno poppers were not an option on the appetizer list. Even a little salt goes a long way when it comes to tortilla chips. The chips were lame though since they were completely void of salt, which I always consider to be a very poor choice. The first time I wished that it had a stronger tomato flavor, but the second time it did. It was heavy on the onions which was unique, and had a nice 'kick' to it which I like. The mariachi bands present (in the main dining room) set the mood and sounded great, and to my surprise were even there on a weeknight.

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And the fact that they even have a liquor license is a big plus, since I have encountered many Mexican restaurants that do not.

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The only thing that I found positive about this room was that the owner was smart enough to install a second bar there, which would make delivering drinks to patrons much more efficient. Had one been blindfolded and led inside and upstairs they would never know that they were even in a Mexican restaurant. It is a completely blank canvas, which I liken to a typical party room or office conference room. I was shocked to find that no effort whatsoever was put into the upper half. However, when we came back for the second visit we were sat in the upstairs dining room which lacks ANY personality. Rows of intricately patterned doilies line the ceiling, rotating from one bright color to the next.I admire looking at the many different cut-out pictures in them. It is simple, but nevertheless colorful and fun.

I like the ambiance at Riviera Maya's, DOWNSTAIRS. I then told myself that this isn't THAT place, and if Riviera's looked the same and had all Mexican restaurants been a duplicate of Don Jose's then every place would look cliché. Initially I was comparing the inside to that of Don Jose's in East Hanover, which has beautifully carved and colorfully painted tables and chairs. Upon first glance I wasn't sure if I was feeling the interior décor of Riviera Maya, but after some careful reconsideration I changed my mind. I was a bit turned off the first time we entered and were awkwardly ignored by the guy who appeared to be the host at the host desk, but luckily this was not a recurrence. I tried Riviera Maya for the first time in early April and thought that it was pretty good.and since then I have returned one more time, on Cinco de Mayo. There always seems to be an abundance of all other cuisines in this state, except for Mexican fare. I was happy when I heard about this Mexican restaurant opening up in town. Recommend Riviera Maya for drinks, chips, and great salsa. The dessert choices include flan which was large and dense. I prefer shredded meat in my enchiladas, so that it doesn't all fall apart when you try to pick it up with your fork here, despite the thicker than normal corn tortillas and ample chunks of chicken, it was too sloppy to eat. The lamb was great for the price, but the burritos and enchiladas were nothing special. All of the entrees suffered from very thin, tasteless sauces and everybody disliked the beans.

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They offer traditional Mexican lunch menu choices starting at $7.55, along with combos with rice and beans ($8.95) plus some more expensive specials that you wouldn't expect to find (lamb, pork loin).

The salsa was addictive it was cool in the bowl and tasted great in your mouth, but the lingering spice forced you to keep eating more of it to satiate the heat. Thick and spicy complimentary chips and salsa (w/refill) and drink choices food nothing special.