Mi Amor Brings Tacos, Margaritas, and Sports to Downtown Englewood

The slogan says it all: Tacos, Margs, Sports.

Mi Amor opened this month in downtown Englewood with a simple premise that should resonate with anyone who has ever wanted quality Mexican food while catching a game. The restaurant joins a growing roster of casual dining spots that have helped revitalize Englewood’s commercial district in recent years.

The space is lively without being overwhelming, with screens positioned throughout the dining room and bar area for game-day viewing. The atmosphere skews more neighborhood hangout than sleek gastropub, which seems intentional. This is a place designed for regulars, not Instagram influencers.

The menu sticks to Mexican classics executed well. Burritos come stuffed generously and wrapped tight. Tacos arrive on soft corn tortillas with fresh toppings. The guacamole is made tableside, as it should be. Nothing on the menu reinvents the wheel, but everything appears to be made with care and decent ingredients.

The margaritas, advertised prominently in that slogan, are worth the trip on their own. The classic version hits the right balance of tequila, lime, and sweetness, while seasonal variations rotate in and out. Pitchers are available for groups, and the pricing is reasonable by Bergen County standards.

What makes Mi Amor interesting is not any single element but the combination. Sports bars in New Jersey tend to serve mediocre pub food. Mexican restaurants tend not to prioritize the viewing experience. Mi Amor is betting that there is an audience for both, served together in a comfortable setting.

Englewood has seen significant change in recent years. The downtown area, once struggling with vacancies and an identity crisis, has attracted new businesses and investment. Restaurants have played a leading role in that transformation, giving residents reasons to spend time and money in their own community rather than driving elsewhere.

Mi Amor slots into that mix nicely. It is not trying to be the fanciest restaurant in town or the cheapest. Instead, it occupies the middle ground that every good neighborhood needs: a reliable spot where you can meet friends, eat well, and not break the bank.

For the sports-focused, the timing is fortunate. Football season is in full swing, basketball and hockey are underway, and the calendar of games provides endless excuses to stop by. The restaurant has positioned itself as a destination for fans who want something better than chain-restaurant wings.

Whether Mi Amor finds a lasting audience will depend on execution over time. First impressions are positive, but consistency matters more in the restaurant business than any opening-night buzz. If the tacos stay fresh, the margaritas stay strong, and the screens show the right games, Englewood might have found its new game-day home.

Mi Amor is located in downtown Englewood. No reservations are taken; seating is first-come, first-served.