Browse menus, reviews and photos of Mexican Restaurants near Avenel.
Burrito · $
904 US-1, Avenel
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“The best place for burritos in the county, great variety of different kinds of meals and at a fair price to boot. The other day I came here I was helped by a supervisor named Mariah who went above and beyond for me and my friend, will always come back here!”
Mexican · $
1560 St Georges Ave, Avenel
“I’m live in Hillsborough where Chipotle is an over-priced Taco Bell. I went to Avenal there’s a drive through the dining area is not dirty like Hillsborough. The food is actually edible. Chipotle in Hillsborough is dirty and the food is expired and tasteless. The food is such low quality I had to take my child to a real Chipotle located close to New York. Like I said Chipotle in Hillsborough is an over-priced Taco Bell. If you’re love Chipotle but don’t like the calories go to Hillsborough you will never eat Chipotle again.”
Mexican · $$
746 Carlton Street Suite 752, Elizabeth · 5.76 miles
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“My family attended the Easter celebration. We had a blast.”
Mexican · $
124 1st Street, Elizabeth · 6.99 miles
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“buena atencion y rica comida mexicana”
Mexican · $$
5 Pearl Street, Metuchen · 4.9 miles
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“Food is awesome. Service is top notch.”
Mexican · $
178 New Brunswick Avenue, Perth Amboy · 4.91 miles
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“delicious!! so good.Birria and empanada are best ever had.”
Mexican · $$
630 Clarkson Avenue, Elizabeth · 6.09 miles
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“Great food nice atmosphere.”
Mexican · $
301 Central Avenue, Clark · 3.91 miles
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“Tried their dessert - love chips - amazing!”
Mexican · $
521 Westfield Avenue West, Roselle Park · 5.48 miles
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“My friends and I had a fantastic time here and will definitely be coming back soon! Be sure to check out their specials!”
Tex-Mex · $$
78 East Cherry Street, Rahway · 1.93 miles
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“Totally enjoyed our first visit to this new gem. The decor is creative, the cocktails are delicious and the food is excellent. The staff is attentive and very friendly! Wishing them all the best and hoping this place is around for a long time!!”
Deli · $
334 Murray Street, Elizabeth · 6.29 miles
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“Todo muy delicioso lo recomiendo llegar a comer todos los platillos”
Mexican · $
242 Morris Avenue, Springfield · 9.15 miles
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“I don’t want to say what I ordered because I don’t want to set expectations for others… but I will say it was the best I have ever had, including california and south america. Food took a bit of time, but I knew from smelling the food when we arrived that it was going to be good. What made it so great was the flavor of the meat. I am so happy we found this place. Coming back often!”
Breakfast · $$
417 Main Street, Metuchen · 4.82 miles
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“Brewed Awakening is the perfect spot for breakfast, brunch, or lunch. The food is consistently delicious, and some of my favorites include the BLT Sandwich (always made to perfection), the omelettes, and their Apple Caramel Butter Latte—a delightful seasonal treat. I first discovered the latte through a social media post a few weeks ago, and now Brewed Awakening has become my go-to spot every Sunday for a relaxing meal. The service is always warm and welcoming. Annie, the owner, often makes an appearance on the floor, either serving or checking in with guests to ensure they’re enjoying their visit. Her kindness and genuine hospitality make the experience even more special. I highly recommend stopping by Brewed Awakening for a delicious meal and a cozy, inviting atmosphere. You won’t be disappointed!”
Mexican · $
605 South Broad Street, Elizabeth · 6.02 miles
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“gracias por una buena atención la comida 10 de 10 siempre que boy me si ento bien consentida 😍😍🥰🥰 excelente servicio lo recomiendo 👌 al 100% bendiciones a todos”
Mexican · $$
1588 Irving Street, Rahway · 2.11 miles
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“Phenomenal Tacos! I bet everything else is equally delicious but I love these tacos!!”
Mexican · $
2024 Woodbridge Avenue, Edison · 8.24 miles
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“Hands down best Mexican food in the the area, maybe the best I’ve had in NJ. Everything on the menu hits and theres a wide variety of options with generous portions and fair prices. The staff are always kind and welcoming and the food is always fresh time and time again, 10/10 Most recommended: Cemitas (any kind), Chicken Burrito Bowl, Birria Quesadilla”
Mexican · $$
2 S Avenue West, Cranford · 5.25 miles
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“Delicious with excellent service.”
Mexican · $
556 NJ-18, East Brunswick · 11.3 miles
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“I went here tonight for my father’s birthday and the experience overall was wonderful. The staff were so kind and welcoming, our waitress was friendly and engaging, and the food was absolutely delicious! I can’t wait to go back and try more stuff off the menu. Also the tres leches was some of the best I’ve ever had 🤤”
Mexican · $$
901 Elizabeth Avenue, Elizabeth · 6.91 miles
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“Dinner was delicious! The food came quickly and the kids were thrilled with their quesadillas. Guacamole was good. Chicken enchiladas verdes was great. Service was pleasant and attentive. If we lived in New Jersey we’d go back for sure!”
Mexican · $
421 Raritan Avenue, Highland Park · 9.21 miles
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“Great Mexican dishes with nice vegetarian selections”
Mexican · $
1951 E Edgar Rd, Linden · 5.34 miles
“What a phenomenal experience! Just two men handling the counter, and they handled it AMAZING!! From the food, to the customer service, everything was wonderful. I’d highly recommend this Qdoba to anyone. My wife and I live in Woodbridge and stopped ordering Qdoba from the Iselin location because it’s so bad! This place has officially brought us back to being loyal Qdoba customers!”
Mexican · $
1189 Raritan Road, Clark · 3.71 miles
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“Food is delicious, drinks are fantastic. Horchata is definitely not real or whatever blend they got isn't good but the strawberry dragonfruit is a must. No tunes is a bummer but the workers are amazing. Gio and Julian really make this place special and went above and beyond to make sure my order was perfect! Definitely will be back!”
Mexican · $$
586 Raritan Rd #2446, Roselle · 4.48 miles
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“Drinks and music is great”
Barbeque · $$
405 NJ-18 Ste 5, East Brunswick · 10.96 miles
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“Great food. Cant wait to go back and try something new.”
Mexican · $
7528 Amboy Road, Staten Island · 5.33 miles
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“First time trying Taqueria Three Amigos on Page Avenue, and it definitely won’t be the last! 🌮🔥 We ordered takeout and tried a little of everything—birria tacos, a steak and cheese quesadilla, a burrito, and loaded nachos. Everything was fresh, flavorful, and packed with great taste. 🤤 Next time I’ll be eating there instead of taking it to go, but this was a fantastic first impression. Definitely worth a visit! 🙌”
Mexican · $$
53 US-1, Metuchen · 3.15 miles
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“Alyssa our server was very attentive We had an Awesome experience! The drinks were out fast and our food was Great!”
Mexican · $
314 West Webster Avenue, Roselle Park · 5.79 miles
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“Ordered take out once and 2 times I physically visited and their consistency in flavor is phenomenal. Customer service is impeccable, you get greeted the moment you step inside. Good arrives super quick. Even with us arriving last minute before they closed we were still welcomed warmly. I’ve had the al pastor tacos and a pork cemita. Their hibiscus tea and horchata are delicious. Giving this place a try will not disappoint. I’ll definitely be coming back at a more decent time not 35 mins before close 🫢”
Mexican
291 Essex Street, Millburn · 10.03 miles
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“We had a delicious lunch today. Guacamole was awesome with nice chunks of avocado- just the way we like it. Both the steak fajitas and shrimp quesadillas were fantastic.”
Mexican · $$
1680 US-22, Watchung · 7.9 miles
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“Went here for dinner tonight the first time. Food was absolutely amazing. Stephanie was our host/server and she was fantastic at recommendations. Food was delicious. Will definitely make this my new Spanish go to restaurant. The Salvadorian Chicken Tamale was moist and dense, and the flavors mixed perfectly together. If you order the beef empanadas, ask them for their new homemade hot sauce. It's a perfect blend of sweet & heat to go with the pastry dough. Their plantains were a good addition of sweet to the dense of the meal. Their flan was the perfect size for a nice ending dessert to a very filling meal. Definitely a highly recommended place to get an excellent and very affordable meal.”
Mexican · $
1908 Springfield Avenue, Maplewood · 9.72 miles
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“Always our favorite Mexican food spot in HarrisonCounty!”
Mexican · $$
4370 Amboy Road, Staten Island · 6.98 miles
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“Food was very good. Had Fajita Duo and Cheese Nachos. Prices were decent. Menu was limited. Problem was the flour pancakes were very small (Maybe 6" round (4) for the dinner we had. Six Tortillas would of been fine for that dinner. We asked for more and they gave us 3. Noticing the bill I WAS CHARGED for the 3 extra ($2.50)? That's Not Good Business. I have never been charged for a few extra tortillas. I will not go back or recommend. Disappointed. It was freezing in there.”
Indian · $
115 Quimby St, Westfield · 5.96 miles
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“If you like Mexican and Indian food, you must try masalamex! Everything I ordered was so good. I will definitely come back here!”
Deli · $
45 East Milton Avenue, Rahway · 1.81 miles
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“El desayuno salvadoreño estuvo delicioso y fresco. La atención fue muy buena. Recomiendo este lugar!!! The food is so delicious and the service was amazing 🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼”
Mexican · $
1561 Irving Street, Rahway · 2.07 miles
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“I like to go to this mexican / tex mex restaurant. The food is always fresh and they quick on serving your food. Also the flavor of the dishes are really yummy. And the breakfast is a kick to start your day. Specially the torta de milanesa which is my favorite”
Mexican · $$
1003 US-1, Edison · 6.36 miles
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“Excelent and good customer service.”
Mexican · $$
1150 South Stiles Street, Linden · 3.48 miles
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“Food was delicious but if you have a dairy allergy beware of the butter used in the rice and vegetables!!!!”
Mexican · $
201 Sheridan Ave, Roselle · 5.84 miles
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“It’s funny that some of the reviews here complain about servers not speaking English...it’s an actual authentic Mexican restaurant what do you expect? The menus are in both English and Spanish and have descriptions if you are not familiar with Mexican food. I love this place and you really can’t beat the prices. The food is great and I always wind up taking some home (maybe because I fill up on all the chips and salsa they give before the meal).”
Mexican · $$$
301 N Avenue West, Westfield · 5.8 miles
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“I had the salmon with brussel sprouts, we also ordered the steak, and chicken tacos, and margaritas. Place is clean, good food, good vibes, aesthetic. Food was very good as well, I loved the flavors brought together on my salmon dish.”
Mexican
169 East Front Street, Plainfield · 7.72 miles
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“Birria Tacos were amazing and so well seasoned.”
Mexican · $$
471 West 1st Avenue, Roselle · 5.39 miles
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“amazing place great food will go back”
Mexican · $
353 Springfield Avenue, Summit · 10.25 miles
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“Went there for the first time and left being a big fan. Food was super fresh and full of authentic flavor. You can always judge a place by their gauc and Tacoria’s is fire. I highly recommend adding the chiptole sauce to your burrito. Staff was super nice and it was easy to order. Will be back again (:”
Mexican · $
1331 St Georges Ave, Colonia · 0.62 miles
“Such a great spot for tacos, and I had the best server! I tried the beef birria tacos, pescado tacos, chicken tacos, and beef nacho fries, and everything was packed with flavor. The birria tacos tasted so good! The beef was tender, flavorful. My pescado tacos were fresh and flavorful, & the chicken tacos were juicy and well-seasoned. The beef nacho fries were also a must-try, with generous toppings and plenty of flavor in every bite. Also the restaurant is family friendly I had an infant with me and my friends, they were super accommodating to us and made us feel so welcomed!!”
Mexican · $
42 Main Street, South River · 10.22 miles
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“Muy rica la comida y excelente servicio”
Pizza · $
498 Inman Ave Unit 3, Colonia · 2.56 miles
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“¡¡Qué delicia de lugar !! , excelente ambiente y atención.”
Mexican · $$
150 1st Street, Keyport · 10.83 miles
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“El Ranchero is my favorite taqueria in the bayshore. The tacos are the best in the area and the mole is delicious. The food is fresh and the service is fantastic. I recommend this to anyone! A wonderful place to practice my spanish! El Ranchero es mi taquería favorita. Los tacos son los mejores de la zona y el mole es delicioso. La comida es fresca y el servicio es fantástico. ¡Yo recomiendo esto a cualquiera!”
Mexican · $
449 North Wood Avenue, Linden · 3.9 miles
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“Gracias por brindarme la mejor atención en su Restaurante mamis cosina y gracias a esas manos qué cosina tan Rico su sabor es delicioso”
Mexican · $
1628 Springfield Ave F1, Maplewood · 9.92 miles
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“We eat here almost every day. The food is always made to order so it does take a few miinutes. The food is delicious, I have never had anything I did not enjoy. Mr. C is always making sure we are happy with what he has prepared for us. Sometimes he will add his own little touch once he gets to know you and what you like. He will make great suggestions if you are not sure what you would like. The girls at the counter are great! This is a small hidden gem!”
Fast Food · $
106 Central Avenue, Westfield · 5.94 miles
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“Food was delicious with great proportions, not too much not overwhelming. I was skeptical looking at the price of the street corn but it turned into shock when I saw how the corn was presented. It felt like I was eating at a high end expensive restaurant while still serving a pretty big portion.”
Mexican · $
207 Park Avenue, Plainfield · 7.7 miles
“This meal was absolutely outstanding. The chicken sandwich was perfectly crispy, the bread was fresh, and every bite tasted homemade with real care. The restaurant delivered perfect quality across the board, from the flavorful food to the warm, welcoming atmosphere.”
Mexican · $
2456A US-22, Union · 7.62 miles
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“I ate here yesterday, and even though it was a 40 minute drive, I'm HEAVILY debating going back today.😍 The employees were all so sweet and helpful. It was my first time in. Food came quick. Chipotle, Moe's and Qdoba wish they had the flavor that this place has!! I got the bowl with Chorizo and a bunch of toppings. The food was so fresh and flavorful. It may be a little difficult to get through with the turn around, but it's beyond worth it to me. To reiterate....all the employees were amazing! So patient, and so kind, and as someone who can be a little anxious when ordering i can't articulate enough how good that makes me feel. Didn't get a picture of ny food because I basically unhinged my jaw like a snake and inhaled it. 😅”
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