50 Best Mexican Restaurants near Basking Ridge

“Wow!! This restaurant really impressed me. Went here tonight for dinner with a girlfriend. Service was impeccable and the food was amazing. The yellowfin tuna app was the best I’ve ever had. My scallop entree was flavorful and delicious. My gf also loved her shrimp entree. Loved that instead of bringing your to go bag to your table they give u a number to grab on your way out. A+ all the way. I will be back.“

“Best and affordable vegan restaurant downtown.“

“We chose La Colina Mexican Cantina in Warren NJ to celebrate 3 birthdays on 4/5/25. We were a party of 12 & tried a few of the beautifully crafted cocktails that were out of this world and so tasty we had to order more. We began our feast with a couple of platters of Nachos El Gordo that were huge and absolutely delicious and went perfectly with the chosen wines, margaritas, and assorted cocktails our family ordered. The cocktails were of the beautiful quality that we've only seen on TV during cooking shows or restaurant series. The edible flowers and the smoke emitting drinks were amazing. We were served by a wonderfully friendly, knowledgeable, and attentive waitress. She was able to answer every question and had plenty of patience for our crowd who were amazed by the menu. Especially the "Smart" menus that detail each item at the flip of your finger. What an upscale & impressive touch that is. After we ordered our entrees we enjoyed more cocktails and had some time to talk and enjoy the unbelievable decor that seemed to have an endless amount of thought and class put into the decor of this authentic Cantina. The service was beyond excellent and our meals came out hot and enticing and as pleasing to the eyes as it was to our pallets. This was authentic delicious, beautiful meals that made the party seem like were were enjoying fantastic Cantina style food right in Mexico. I highly recommend the burritos, enchiladas, the Mexican Caesar salad, fajitas and I'm sure that rest of the menu has to be outstanding if everything the 12 of us had was that delicious. Besides the wonderful service, drinks, food and authentic atmosphere, topping the celebration off was when the owner came over to our table , introduced himself and made sure everything was as fabulous as possible. Believe me it was. Then the Head Chef came out and asked if everything up to our expectations to which we all agreed this place out did every single Mexican restaurant we've ever been to. I highly recommend La Colina in Warren NJ and I know you won't be disappointed in the food , atmosphere or the service. We surely will be back !!!!“

“We absolutely adore Mr. Cautus! Their food is simply delicious, and they make you feel like part of the family. We always bring our extended family along because there's plenty of space for everyone! We love trying all their specials—I think we’ve sampled just about everything on the menu! Our top picks are definitely the molcajete, shrimp a la diabla, and their amazing tacos. Overall, this place is fantastic, and I highly recommend it, especially for bigger gatherings. 🫶“

“I recently had my daughter’s Bridal shower here and the food, drinks, service and atmosphere were excellent! I would definitely recommend Nom if you are looking to host a private event.“

“Food is delicious, my favorite are the Tacos Al Pastor they really taste like authentic Mexican tacos! All staff is super friendly!“

“If you want the BEST food for your dollar, this place is AMAZING. Honestly, make sure you tip them well because everyone in the area goes there and they are killing themselves to keep up with demand. If you enjoy burritos, the selection is to die for. Portions are generous and service is friendly and helpful. DO NOT pass this place by!!!! Quesadillas, carne asada, tres carnitas, anything you could possibly want. Just go.“

“This is the bes restaurant i've ever tried. This restaurant has the best bartender ever. His name is Jesus he's kind he also recomends drinks i cannot gon on the bar cause im 10 years old but i've seen this amazing person helping people choose what the should get. This is the only reason why I gave the 5 🌟“

“yep good food ill come back for sure“

“First time customer. I got two beef tortas and one chicken milanesa torta. The bread was fresh, meat tender and so flavorful with just the right amount of heat. Even the fries were well seasoned and crispy. The cheese, crema and avocado added balance to all the flavors. Excellent service and experience overall. I would have taken photos but I was too busy eating! This will become my Mexican food mainstay from now on.“

“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.“

“Good food friendly staff good location fresh food hot food“

“We LOVE Tacoria!! The manager & staff are amazing. They recently donated gift cards for my daughter’s school for Teachers Appreciation Week! The manager was super friendly and excited to support the community and local educators. The food being great is just a bonus. Can’t wait to dine here again soon!“

“Great drinks great food highly recommend“

“This is a hidden gem in Morris County right on the border of Berkeley Heights and Long Hill. The restaurant feels like you are right in Mexico -- the ambiance, service, and food are exquisite. I love the Sonora and Mazatlan! Only thing is the restaurant is very small with minimal parking.“

“Bubbakoo's Burritos is amazing! The food is fresh, the atmosphere is clean, warm and inviting, and the kids loved the churros. The burritos are huge, nachos are delicious, and quesadillas are tasty. Service is quick and attentive. Can’t wait to order a taco box for our next party!“

“We catered from this location through EZ Cater for 60 people and had an outstanding experience. The delivery was perfectly on time, portions were more than generous, and everything came with utensils and heat warmers. The chicken hot bar was delicious, and our guests loved it. The team set everything up upon delivery which was super helpful for us. We’re so glad we chose Qdoba — truly effortless!“

“Buena atencion bariedad de platos tipicos de centro america“

“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.“

“atmosphere was great, food was good. I miss this service since Moe's left. I wish their cheese sauce was better. homemade better, it was jarred. straight out of a can. I won't order that again but everything else was great.“

“I decided to try Blue Habanero for the first time and ordered takeout. From the moment I walked in, I was greeted with a warm welcome and outstanding customer service. The staff was friendly, professional, and had my order ready in a timely manner.

While I waited, I noticed how clean and well-kept the restaurant was, which always says a lot about a place. Once I got home and dug into my meal, I was blown away. The food was fresh, full of authentic Mexican flavor, and you could tell it was made with quality ingredients. Every bite was seasoned perfectly, and everything tasted like it had just come off the grill.

It’s not easy to find a restaurant that delivers excellent customer service and amazing food, even with takeout, but Blue Habanero exceeded my expectations. My first visit was a great experience, and it definitely won’t be my last. If you’re looking for authentic Mexican cuisine that’s fresh, flavorful, and worth every bite, I highly recommend giving Blue Habanero a try.“

“Our biggest reason for trying this place out was the TROMPO - the vertical meat roasting machine that they cook al pastor meat on…

Delicious tacos, guacamole and horchata.

We ordered the tacos Al Pastor and they were very good. The meat was a little dry but it was well seasoned, generous portions and double tortillas for each taco

Horchata was serviced in a plastic cup that was sealed (like the ones at bubble tea shops)

Red salsa and green salsa were both delicious

Only critique is that they put pico de gallo on the tacos - which isn’t normal nor traditional. They do ask if you want it that way when ordering - so for a more traditional style, just ask them to put onions and cilantro only.“

“Really hit the spot! Amazing coffee drinks, breakfast all day, and cute servers! ?“

“impeccable food and service and super cozy atmosphere“

“Went for Cinco de Mayo with my boyfriend and our 1 year old and she loved the horchata and guacamole, we loved our food to ! 😋“

“Did you know that this Latin food place is around Morristown? So delicious!! I'm glad I found the place. I was craving for rice and beans so I did a Google maps search. I didn't order any beans but this curry shrimp rice was amazing. The server asked me if liked spicy food and I said I loved it. She gave me a chilli sauce and I said it's not that spicy. Then she handed me a secret sauce she said was not for everyone. It was pretty good because I love spicy food. They have so many options is ridiculous. I will definitely go back to try other things. The rice came with a salad and a thousand Island sauce topped with avocado. I couldn't finish the dish because it was so filling. Definitely a local GEM. It's not fancy but that's what I like. I got the rice and a Pina colada drink with no alcohol. The drink was ok and price was expensive for a lunch. With tips I gave $30 which is kinda pricey for a lunch. I could've had a pizza and a soda for less than $10. But if you have the money to spend, I think this is a very good place try. The price was decent considering the quality I got. I definitely recommend it.“

“I was there today for the first time and I loved the food, the place was very nice, it looked clean, a little noisy with the music very loud, but the very friendly girl turned it down but the food was very exquisite. I think I will return. I recommend tacos de birria su consume it was delicious ?“

“Highly recommended! This place is great!“

“El peor restaurante en el área el encargado con la peor actitud un patán prepotente abusivo no recomiendo este lugar basura a nadie. we went to this place for dinner with the family. the manager with the worst attitude ever didn't give us the table because we were waiting for 1 more person we told him he was 3 minutes away and with he's terrible attitude said no and after that he got mad because we grab on of the menus and told us to move out the way from the bar. He was so disrespectful. I would never recommend this place to nobody.“

“Delicious food and so nice and friendly! The best quesadilla’s I have ever had!!“

“Pretty good- A lot like chipotle!“

“We ordered here from Door Dash and this was BY FAR the best Mexican we have had since we've lived within 10 miles from here. 👏🏼 Everything we had; mixed fajitas (steak and chicken), flautas, tamales, enchiladas, Oreo moose cake, and the Tres Leches cake... was outstanding, even through delivery! 100% recommend! Not to mention, they actually got out entire order correct, which is rare these days! Thank you!“

“The menu now has Mexican and items from south of the Mexican border! Absolutely loved it. The staff is very cordial.“

“I saw the very mixed reviews on El Tenampa and wanted to try for myself. Unfortunately, here I am with a mixed review. Overall the experience was good, the chilaquiles were spicy but incredibly delicious, the place is small but cozy. However, we also ordered the gorditas and those were incredibly greasy. I’m Mexican, I know gorditas are not exactly healthy food, but ours were soaked in oil. Having said that, I will definitely go back to try other menu items because the variety is great and the seasoning is on point!“

“The food was great as well as the service. I highly recommend this restaurant.“

“Try the beef soup or pozole. Great food and service.“

“Authentic Mexican food, not the fake stuff. Highly recommend the chicken flautas and enchiladas verdes, delicious and spicy. Got the guacamole and nachos de carne asada for the appetizer and it didn’t disappoint. I Will definitely be coming back here In no time!“

“Me llegó el deliver. Calentito. Rápido. Exelente servicio“

“I come here often. It’s a good spot that has a lot of different varieties in central american food. The waitresses are extremely delightful and it’s overall a great place.

Parking: There are a couple of spots in front on the street and behind the restuarant they have free parking for customers!“

“(Translated by Google) A year ago I left Argentina, a year ago I didn't eat a milanesa like this! Incredible ?? and super friendly and fast service.They made me feel at home ?? for a while, thanks!(Original)Hace un año me fui de Argentina, hace un año no comía una milanesa así! Increíble ?? y la atención súper amable y rápida.Me hicieron sentir en casa ?? por un rato, gracias!“

“Great. Great. Great. Unbelievable customer service. Family owned for many years. Ordering pizza and any other items is always a great experience. The secret is in their sauce! The sauce is so succulent. I would highly recommend this place to all my friends and family.“

“Omg the taco was beautiful with the limes on the side and the service was super friendly. When I bit into the taco I was amazed at how good it was 10x better than Taco Bell and Chipotle.

Parking: We just slid right into the driveway!

Kid-friendliness: They are always smiling to lids her and it was just a happy place.“

“Great food and great service at this excellent NJ diner. The omelettes, corned beef hash, home fries and bacon were all perfectly prepared. Service was friendly and quick. Prices are in line with other NJ diners. Highly recommend for breakfast!“

“The greatest place to have a delicious diner. My family and I experienced a very proffecional and lovely behavior for the Colombian waitresses, and very special environment that made us feel at home. The menu was small no to much to chose but perfectly exquisite having pretty much of the Colombian cuisine“

“La comida riquísima la atención excelente el lugar es acojedor y te sientes como en tu propia casa y i love it👌🏼👌🏼👌🏼“

“Yo pedí una orden de tacos sin cebolla y me los mandaron con Cebolla no ponen atención ni mierda es una tal abi“

“muy buena la comida lo recomiendo muy buen restaurante“

“I come here often. It’s a good spot that has a lot of different varieties in central american food. The waitresses are extremely delightful and it’s overall a great place.

Parking: There are a couple of spots in front on the street and behind the restuarant they have free parking for customers!“

“El Portal Restaurante in Morristown, New Jersey, is a culinary gem where flavors come to life. The food here is not just delicious; it's an exquisite journey through authentic and mouthwatering Mexican cuisine.The menu boasts a variety of flavorful dishes that showcase the richness of Mexican culinary traditions. From savory tacos to zesty enchiladas, each bite is a symphony of spices and fresh ingredients. The attention to detail in the preparation is evident, ensuring a dining experience that tantalizes the taste buds.The vibrant and inviting atmosphere of El Portal adds to the overall enjoyment of the meal. Whether you're savoring traditional favorites or exploring unique specials, the restaurant's commitment to delivering exceptional flavors shines through.In conclusion, El Portal Restaurante is a culinary haven in Morristown, offering a delightful fusion of authenticity and taste. It's a place where food becomes an experience, and every dish is a celebration of the rich and diverse flavors of Mexican cuisine.“