On The Border Mexican Grill & Cantina

Paramus, NJ · Mexican restaurant

Rating
3.9/5
★★★★☆ 3.9
Reviews
20
Rank in Paramus
#89
of 184 restaurants
City Percentile
48%
rating percentile
Address
On The Border Mexican Grill & Cantina, 71 NJ-17, Paramus, NJ 07652
Phone
(201) 397-1175
Website
www.ontheborder.com/locations/paramus

On The Border Mexican Grill & Cantina is a restaurant located in Paramus, NJ. It is one of 184 restaurants listed in Paramus. Its 3.9-star rating is slightly below the Paramus city average of 4.1 stars. There are 10 photos associated with this location.

About On The Border Mexican Grill & Cantina

Our day begins making fresh chips & salsa in-house and continues as we fire up your favorite Tex-Mex flavors. Enjoy our family-friendly fare at the restaurant, to-go, or delivered in Irving, TX.

Customer Reviews

★★★★☆ 4.0 KPP Chris · Feb 2026

On the border used to be one of my favorite places for food however this time it wasn't so. I will be back and hopefully next time it will be better server would disappear for long periods of time and food was not typical for on the border standards

★★★★★ 5.0 Martin Gamer · Dec 2025

The "Guac Live" is live for real, concocted right in front of your table. That kind of sincere advertising is worthy of commendation. It's a standard Mexican cuisine served with emphasis on hospitality. Of the few locations On The Border corporate decided to keep operational, this one was more than deserving of continued business.

★★★★★ 5.0 Giovanni Shafik · Oct 2025

As a local realtor, I spend a lot of time dining around the area and I have to say this Chili’s truly stands out. The staff were friendly, attentive, and made sure everything came out just right. The food was fresh, hot, and full of flavor you can tell they care about consistency here. The atmosphere was relaxed and welcoming, making it a great spot to grab a bite after a long day of showings. Definitely one of the better Chili’s locations I’ve been to. Highly recommend for both locals and anyone passing through!

★★★★☆ 4.0 Frank Ranu · May 2025

You don’t appreciate something until it’s gone. After several closures of OTB around the US, it’s nice to still have one left that is somewhat nearby. Since this one is right outside the Garden State Plaza mall, it’s best to come on a Sunday when all the stores are closed. Food is still as good as I remember and you can’t beat their chips and salsa. The place looks a little dated inside, but don’t let that hold you back from visiting. Pleasant experience and friendly staff too.

★★★★★ 5.0 Brian Curnow · Mar 2026

My wife and I had a very nice experience here on a Saturday late afternoon for an early dinner. The chips and salsa they give you when you first sit down are delicious. The fajitas were delicious and the margarita was excellent. Overall, a nice dinner.

Accessibility & Amenities

✓ Wheelchair Accessible Entrance ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Parking Lot ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Restroom ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Seating

Services

Mexican restaurantRestaurant

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