50 Best Mexican Restaurants near Berkeley Heights

“I recently dined at this fantastic restaurant and had the pleasure of savoring their grilled chicken quesadilla. The flavors were exquisite, and the chicken was perfectly grilled. The friendly service added to the overall delightful experience. Highly recommend!“

“I love going here. The food is always fresh and delicious. The staff is patient and helpful with my order. They help with suggestions for sauces. I always leave satisfied ..I love their burritos and their guacamole is my favorite around.“

“The food, the staff here and overall the quality of this restaurant is beyond 5*Will always come back here with a smileKid-friendliness: We came here with our 18month old daughter and she enjoyed her food and the kindness of the staff towards her“

“We have ordered food here many times for our family. The food is always delicious and the staff is excellent! The owner is very supportive of the community!!! If your organization is looking to fundraise, please reach out to the owner of Bubbakoo's Burritos in Livingston.“

“Went on a Saturday around noon. Food and drinks were nice and fresh. I had a mezcal and Blueberry drink and my wife ordered a tequila version of a Pina colada. For our meal I ordered the chicken enchiladas. The chicken was well seasoned and the green sauce had a nice bright citrus flavor and was quite enjoyable. My wife ordered the tree leches French toast which was nice very nice as well. The only disappointment was the fact that they only served brunch and we were looking to have the mole. Wish we were told prior to being seated or at least a sign posted. Not used to seeing brunch on Saturdays, usually thought brunch was reserved for Sundays. Will try again in the future but for dinner instead.“

“YUM! Simple, Tasty - like I remember Mexican fare should be!We started with Guacamole & Chips. The Guacamole was fresh, simply seasoned, with chunks of avocado!I had the Shrimp Tacos, perfection - like tasting Summer in Cancun.Phil had the chicken & steak quesadilla Phenomenal!We shared rice and beans - perfect accompaniment to our light dinners.We rounded out the meal with coffees with(With warm milk) and an order of Churros. Crunchyon the outside, soft on the inside and the perfect balance of cinnamon & sugar!Mexican food was a staple in my house growing up because of a woman named Sue Kivett, a Mexican woman who was a hospital roommate of my mom's when I was a baby.My brother and I are always on the look out for quality Mexican restaurants that don't work too hard to bring the flavors and the spirit of our childhood to life. So happy to have found El Paso in our own backyard!Bienvenido los todos!“

“Central Taqueria is an absolute gem! From the moment I stepped in, I knew I was in for a treat. The homemade tortillas are a game-changer – absolutely perfect in every way.I had the pleasure of trying their cochinita, pollo, al pastor, and birria tacos, and each one was bursting with flavor. And let's talk about their deals, especially Taco Tuesday – it's a steal! I even got to enjoy an agua fresca alongside my four delicious tacos.Oh, and don't get me started on their churros – just the right amount of sweetness, making them literally perfect.What really sets Central Taqueria apart, though, is the warmth and friendliness of the owner and staff. They made me feel right at home from the moment I walked in.I'm already planning my return visit tomorrow – where I will be trying their torta! Thank you, Central Taqueria, for an unforgettable taco experience. Best i have had in east coast (coming from a Californian!)“

“Had such a great breakfast here today. The red velvet waffles were delicious as was the latte I ordered. My daughter had the huevos rancheros which she said was really good. My niece had the eggs Benedict which she said was cooked perfectly. Such a nice cafe with friendly staff. Will definitely be back!Kid-friendliness: They had high chairs available.“

“Went there Sunday 4/14 with a group of 7 people.We got there early to be first in line to be seated. Trevor was our server and was amazing to all of us!!! He kept our waters filled and came over a few times to check on us for drink refills etc. I would definitely ask for Trevor the next time I go. The food was great and no wait to be seated since we got there before opening at 1130.“

“We went last week, based on these reviews, as I have been wanting Mexican food but a little different from the usual. This was it! Quite good, charming hostess/owner. Really loved the "sopes" which was an oblong open-faced tortilla dish with fillings.Parking: Was able to park on street right in front.“

“I read the reviews online and went there based on their ratings. I was expecting a nice little sit down restaurant but this is actually more of a takeout place. They do have a few tables so we did eat in there. The food was fresh. I wasn't thrilled with the flavors. I got fish tacos and really the only thing I could taste was the cabbage. The guacamole and chips were very good and fresh. I probably won't go back. The people there are extraordinarily nice“

“Macho Nacho continues to be the best tacos around! Used to eat at the old location, and love the new location more. I traveled a lot for work and I only get one thing here which stacks up amazingly to the best tacos - carne asada on a crispy taco shell. Comes with guac (a must have) and pico, and add the amazing red and green sauces and squeeze of lime - perfection! Top off with a Mexican Coke and you have an amazing and affordable meal - the spice and flavor dances on the tongue and continues to do so after you leave!“

“The place was very relaxing before 6pm… the service was very pleasant, well-prepared drinks… the only detail that could be changed and made sure is that the water does not have a good taste, it is not at all natural or pleasant, the way it feels, the rest everything was good ? ??“

“My friend and I got together for some good Mexican food. When I arrived I parked on the street nearby. I walked in and was greeted by the host/server and sat. It was a dimly lit restaurant. I started with the red sangria, and that was tasty. I was a little disappointed because they had no red wine for my next drink, so stuck with the sangria. For my appetizer, I got the camarones scampi, but it was a garlic shrimp, and it was tasty. My friend had the fiesta platter and I tried it and it was good. We then had the shrimp tacos, which were delicious! For my meal, I got the red snapper, and my friend had the garlic shrimp dish. I really enjoyed the red snapper, and my friend enjoyed the shrimp. We then had the dulce de leche cheesecake, which was good. We really had a good experience!“

“When I say everything was top notch. I got the fried pickles 10 out of 10, the street corn also a 10 out of 10.To add to my madness I got the shrimp and jerk chicken fajitas. Babbyyyyyyyyy I was so surprised at how it came out. My food came out sizzling and I love it. The toppings were so fresh and so on point. I love this place it’s a new fav for me. 20 out of 20I had a margarita the mi casa is su casa it was so freaking delicious and I got one to go. It was made with casamigos.My first time here and let me just say I will be back. My waiter was sweet and attentive“

“If you are looking for place having Mexico food with nice vibe, it’s the great choice for you! Very colorful and detailed indoor decoration. Plenty of combinations, and you can customization, adding beans, lettuce, tomatoes, sour creamParking: Limited place for parking“

“I really like this place and couldn't wait to try it again. When I arrived I parked on the street. I walked into a busy restaurant. I was greeted and ordered the burrito bowl and the street corn. The bowl was good as per usual. And the ambiance and service were good. I definitely had a good experience!“

“Wow. Finally. GOOD FOOD that can be taken to go. I’m beyond relieved I don’t have to endlessly search for other food options that aren’t fried or fast food. Even chick fil a is falling off these days.If you’re tired of the same old generic garbage fast food, then please take a shot on this Mexican food.I ordered the chicken fajita to go with a pineapple Mexican soda they had there. It was alllll delicious ?came with a house salad as well, and the staff were very kind and respectful.This spot is right next to a panera, wingstop, even a movie theatre, right off of 22.“

“Our server davie was awesome- my son has a few allergies (dairy, egg, and nut) and made sure all of the food we ordered was safe for him to eat. We really appreciated it, especially that he checked up on us asking if he was safe once the food came out. Little things like that I’ve really come to appreciate at restaurants and make our experience so much better. Definitely adding Nom to the list of restaurants to visit again. Thanks!Dietary restrictions: My son has a dairy egg and peanut allergy“

“Hi me & my wife stopped in & we had the best experience the best burritos it was better than chipotle & Moe’s with many varieties to choose from meats & sauces the burritos were big & full of goodness everything was fresh great customer service we had the pleasure of meeting the owner he was such a great guy he was so welcoming & he actually work he waited on us 10’s across the board do me a favor & get you some love chips so good you’ll be addicted I wish we had a location in Buffalo Ny we will definitely be back soon thanks again“

“I found the chorizo to be extremely flavorful and full of spice and a great level of heat. I enjoyed it inside a burrito. You order via a kiosk and get a buzzer, and when your food is ready, the buzzer goes off, and you pick up your food at a separate window. The place has a cozy ambiance and efficient workers. No complaints.“

“Great food for very reasonable prices! Can’t believe I’ve driven past here so many times and haven’t tried it sooner— we will definitely be back!The owner even came up to us and chatted with us for a bit. He offered us a new queso dish he was testing out, it was “

“Stopped by after an event at Chatham. The atmosphere was relaxing/calm. The service/ customer service was great, we were greeted as soon as we came in and our food was brought in a reasonable amount of time. We ordered the Molcajete and it was delicious with an authentic taste! We will definitely return.“

“My boyfriend and I have been to many restaurants in Morristown, but Orale is definitely our new favorite. With dinner we tried the Blood Orange Margarita, and the Cosmopolitan, both drinks we highly recommend. We started with the Pork Belly Guacamole, Pulpo, and Flautas de Pollo. All were truly amazing and exciting. As mains, we had the wood grilled carne asada and the Ribeye Plancha. The meat in both dishes was so tender and perfectly buttery. Lastly for dessert we shared the Flan, Tres Leches and an espresso martini. The flan is the true highlight of the night. It is truly so delicate and delicious. It is a MUST TRY. Fausto was our server and was super attentive, kind and very welcoming We genuinely could not love and recommend this restaurant more. Incredible and absolutely one of the best restaurant in the Morristown area.“

“The place is nice , good for quick breakfast-brunch. The menu is pretty big, but the food is not special. We got a flight of jams, it was served with mini croissants, corn muffins and biscuits, but it wasn’t fresh at all. It was warmed up, but tasted like it’s been standing for few days already. I’ve had the smoked salmon omelette that was served with home fries and a toast-it was great. Overall, a nice place but wouldn’t say that I loved it.“

“I had the Chicken Enchiladas (red) and it was wonderful!!! Fresh, delicious homemade Tres Leches!!! Best ever! Nice, casual, very clean, very friendly! The owner herself took my order. The food came out quickly and it was delicious!!!!!! Excellent Chipotle Chicken!Parking: Large public parking lot right beside it and also street parking.“

“Ordered via a food delivery service close enough to closing time to wonder if I'd regret wasting my money ?but was pleasantly (and thankfully) surprised!Instead of end of the night lack luster food, my flautas were crispy, street corn was ?‍??, chicken tacos were perfect and guac was plentiful (as opposed to the condiment-sized container often used) !Y'all, I was so impressed that I called them today to tell them that I appreciated the quality of the food! I ride past this humble, unassuming establishment all the time not knowing the gem that it is. Will DEFINITELY be ordering again!“

“this place is truly great. we ordered a few things and ended up taking most of it home because the soup portions were nice and hefty. everything was flavorful and made when ordered. cannot recommend this place enough. as soon as our soups came out we were shocked at how big the bowls were and how aromatic the soups were. flavors and service were on point. hidden gem 100%“

“We absolutely love getting Guerreros for lunch. The quality and authenticity of the food is unmatched. They have a variety of food and nice large portions, plus the hot sauces are spicy and flavorful, my favorites are the carne enchilada sopes or tostadas, must try!“

“It was okay. Its a quiet place and the food was fresh. The shrimp were grilled excellently but the chicken in the enchiladas were extremely dry and bland.The cups were amazing and the service was decent. I'd come back, but I wouldn't get the chicken again.“

“Finally tried Agave a few months ago after eyeing it for quite some time! The Shrimp quesadillas have been my go-to when I go to any kinda of mexican place! The quesadilla was super cheesy and delicious with plenty of shrimp inside! In my opinion, the best dish was the Queso Fundido! The chorizo was cooked perfectly and it was ooey and gooey - perfect for the rainy day that it was when I went.“

“I wish I went here sooner. I love everything about this place. There’s plenty of food options. They have a sandwich and wrap station , taco station , pizza station , a fresh salad and bowl station and fruits and desserts. There’s plenty of chips and drinks to choose from. This is a great lunch spot. I had a “Livingston” pizza which had bacon, pineapple , and Gorgonzola cheese and it was real delicious. I also tried an “Essex” sandwich which was chicken cutlet , spicy ranch and tomato on Focaccia bread toasted nicely in the oven. Relaxed atmosphere with plenty of seating. Very friendlyHelpful people working. I will be back for sure to try many more items.“

“Food came out fast and was delicious. Portions were more than sufficient. Very flavorful and just was a truly satisfying meal. Our waitress was friendly and the service was excellent. We will definitely be going back…soon. Big thanks to my friend, Ed, for recommending this place.Vegetarian options: Plenty of choices“

“This place is wonderful! Every time I walk in through the door, the whole crew makes me feel welcome with a big smile and a nice greeting. They are very attentive and careful when it comes to preparing your meal. Food service is just outstanding!Food quality is ?! Birria Tacos are my favorite! The restaurant is always spotless. Definitely, if you haven't been here in a while, you must come back since this place has been under new management for a couple of years!“

“I recently tried the quesadilla at Toca Spot, and it was an absolute delight! The blend of flavors in the quesadilla was exceptional, and the ingredients tasted fresh and high-quality. The warm, gooey cheese combined with the perfectly cooked tortilla made for a delicious experience.“

“This place has very good potential to be a regular spot.They have the best quesadillas ever. The tacos were alright, to be honest. The meat was rather dry, in my honest opinion, but I feel like it could've just been an off day for them when I tried it.The lady who helped us was absolutely sweet and really took time to get our orders correctly.The birria is good but definitely did not have a good consomé. It was very watery and not rich, and I think that made the birria taste rather plain a bit.But I think it's worth going back again for the chorizo, the quesadillas, and their amazing horchata :)Vegetarian options: Nopales (cactus)HorchataQuesadillas con quesoNachos“

“Ordered from here for the first time for delivery. It was very good! I ordered fish burrito bowl. The fish is shredded in small pieces. We also ordered the short rib tacos which were good and the cheese quesadilla. I would definitely order from here again.“

“An amazing place for a meal that feels like it was made from home. The location has great parking. Fresh food all the time but specials that rotate are a must. The chef took out order and took out food right to our table. Greeted us. Thanked us personally for coming and it was such a welcoming environment.“

“Don Jose's is a great place to eat. The food is always good and the service is spot on. Carne Asada and Pollo Mexicana are out go-to meals, both very food and delicious. The night we went, they also had a mariachi band, added to the atmosphere.Kid-friendliness: Various kids meal options are available.“

“Everything was amazing!! As soon as we walked in we got greeted and got seated and then as soon as we got seated we got our chips and salsa and you should come on Tuesday because it’s the tequila and tacos Tuesday and their tacos are amazing and it was really nice the music was nice and our waitress sat with us and helped us out with the menu if you see him his names is James“

“The team of workers at this Qdoba are elite!I walk in there’s two employees absolutely killing it, they were wiping down the tables like their lives depended on it. Very hard working. That aside, I go into the line, there’s one person ahead of me and the guy helping the customer in front of me makes eye contact and tells he’ll be there to help me in just a moment since he was helping someone else. Great service even when busy. But he didn’t need to because Luis came in and with a smile asked me what he could get for. I tell him my order and he delightfully starts making my bowl, asking me questions and being an overall joy. I just knew I had to leave a review! But what tops it all off is that when I was leaving (with my hands full of food) an employee named Edgar (I think is his name) held the door open for me. That’s above and beyond service right there. Best Qdoba I’ve been to honestly.The food is very delicious, the produce are fresh. The restaurant is clean, the ambience of the place is such a vibe I do recommend.“

“Very good food and service. Fresh..... My favorite Mexican food place.Vegetarian options: My wife is vegetarian and loves the food here as well as I do. I go for the meat selection.Parking: The restaurant is in a strip mall with parking spots. It's a cozy place..“

“The staff here are spectacular. By far the cleanest Qdoba I’ve been to and the food always looks fresh and they don’t skimp out on everything. Compared to Chipotle in town this is 20x better. It’s great coming in for lunch and seeing the same smiling staff members who always make sure you get what you want and more!“

“Outstanding!!! We've never had a bad (or off) meal at Jose's Mexican Cantina. Everything is always super fresh, made to order, very authentic, delicious, not overly salty, and very reasonably priced. The atmosphere is festive and fairly small, and the staff are always friendly and attentive. This is our favorite Mexican restaurant in New Jersey. And it is a BYOB, so you can bring your favorite wine or beer to dine with! Enthusiastically recommended. A+++++“

“On a random need for tacos and pizza combinations. This place is to go to their consommé is a little bit on the spicy side. I was surprised to see a birria pizza here so I gave it a try and I couldn't be more satisfied. I never really seem to see it again I guess it's a special request but I would love to try it again“

“My husband and I usually get the breakfast box and an extra hash brown and cinnamon iced coffee. The cinnamon bites inside the box are very tasty and this is so affordable for people on the go or just not in the mood for cooking on a weekend or weekday.“

“Nice hole in the wall restaurant. It can get loud depending on how full the restaurant is. But since we were in the back we got a quiet spot :) One thing is the red lights and dim lit restaurant makes the place dark. I wish they brightened up the space with regular lights instead of the colored lights. Made the pictures come out dark too (see pictures for reference) The food was amazing! I loved the guac we ordered for appetizers. Nachos were okay, I have had better. The entrees both were good, flavorful and good portions. They served the rice/beans in tortilla cups so more food to eat! (Not that we finished it all) I took off 1 star because the service was really slow. It took them 45 minutes to give us just appetizers and another maybe 50 minutes for the entrees. We waited for quite some time for the food!! Also their fountain drinks are flat. Just order something bottled instead! When we went they were out of stock on most of the advertised bottled drinks.“

“Very good Mexican and Latin cuisine restaurant in Bernardsville. We either eat or order from there all the time. It's a breath of fresh air in a town dominated by countless Italian restaurants. Good food, relatively decent prices, free parking in the back, and casual atmosphere. The braised short rib enchiladas with mole sauce and the Shrimp a la Diabla are the best. Our kids love the fajitas.Parking: The parking is shared with other businesses, but we typically always find a spot.“

“This is one of my favorite local restaurants! I love the atmosphere. Love to go with my family or even on lunch/dinner dates. The waiter, Alex, is TOP KNOTCH! 10/10 customer service that makes the experience that much better. My go to dish is the ranchero steak and their chicken soup. So delish. I also recommend their chicken chimichanga, their hongos borrachos, and camarones al ajillo. Their new owners have upgraded the taste of their food compared to the previous owners. Made me happy to go back there as the original flavor that I remember from my childhood was finally back. The restaurant is decorated so nicely, and the music choice is great. I like this place very much!Kid-friendliness: They have kid-friendly cups available.They have baby chairs.Waiter, Alex is super patient, friendly and kind. We look forward to seeing him everytime we go!“

“Great service, great location, food was delicious. If you're looking for a local authentic Mexican place this is a great option. Fajitas definitely recommendedParking: If you don't mind a bit of a walk there's a quickchek a block or so down you can park at for free, I don't think they mind...“