Cactus Charly

We moved to NJ about 5 months ago from Texas and have been missing Mexican food.  There are so many so called Mexican restaurants around that are really south American food and seasonings. I was pleasantly surprised by the food at Cactus Charly.  Even though it isn't the best Mexican I have had, it is still good.  I had a combination plate.  The chimichanga was good, although not a traditional one, the flavor was still right on.  The chile relleno was very flavorful, a bit spicy but good.  The burrito was more like a taco, but it was ok.  The salsa and chips were ok, the salsa tasted a little bland, but passed as a salsa.  We ordered a queso fundido with chorizo, authentic tasting, but the tortillas that came with it were not warm enough, i think they warm them in microwave.  Overall, I plan on making the drive back, not the best I have had, but one of the best in Jersey so far.

The food was bland but OK. A little more spice or a different cook could put this place over the top.

I can say this is a solid Mexican restaurant with a lot of really good choices.  I have been there 3-4 times and each visit has been consistently good.

Tonight we ordered pollo en mole verde, beef enchiladas, and chicken soup.  The mole was the highlight by far.  Check it our for yourself.