Bold dishes, colorful ambiance, and attentive service that keeps Ringwood Ave regulars coming back.
The skull-adorned walls and bursts of color inside La Catrina tell you something before the food even arrives: this place takes its Mexican heritage seriously and has fun doing it. Named after the iconic Día de los Muertos figure, the restaurant on 548 Ringwood Ave brings genuine Mexican cooking to a corner of Passaic County that didn't know it needed it until now. Reviewers consistently rate it 4.8 out of 5, and first-timers routinely say the same thing: they'll be back.
The menu reads like a culinary tour of Mexico. Deviled shrimp arrives with a smoky, spiced kick. Guacamole is made to order, not scooped from a tub. Even the calamari appetizer draws repeat orders, which tells you the kitchen isn't coasting on chips and salsa. Server Fidel and the rest of the crew bring the kind of attentiveness that feels personal rather than rehearsed.
La Catrina covers the full range of what a Mexican restaurant should do well. Starters like fresh guacamole and chips and calamari set the tone. Entrees span bold proteins, including deviled shrimp tossed in a rich chile sauce, grilled chicken dishes, and a kids' menu that doesn't feel like an afterthought.
Dine-in delivers the full experience, complete with the colorful décor and table service that regulars rave about. When you can't make it in, online ordering through Toast lets you bring the kitchen home. The restaurant handles family lunches, casual dinners, and everything in between, so whether you're feeding two or a full table, the kitchen is ready.
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La Catrina is at 548 Ringwood Ave in Wanaque, NJ 07465, easily accessible from Ringwood and the surrounding Passaic County communities.
Yes. La Catrina uses Toast for online ordering. Visit order.toasttab.com/online/la-catrina-548-ringwood-avenue to place your order directly.
Reviewers consistently highlight the deviled shrimp, fresh guacamole and chips, and the calamari appetizer as standout items worth ordering on your first visit.
Absolutely. The restaurant offers a kids' menu alongside the full adult menu, and the colorful, festive atmosphere makes it a fun outing for the whole family.
La Catrina welcomes walk-ins. For larger groups or to guarantee your table, it's worth calling ahead, especially on weekend evenings.
The interior is bold, colorful, and inspired by Día de los Muertos imagery. Customers frequently describe it as festive and fun, a noticeable step above a typical strip-mall Mexican spot.
Yes. The kitchen serves both lunch and dinner. Multiple reviewers have visited for midday meals with family and reported the same quality they experienced at dinner.
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