50 Best Mexican Restaurants near Carteret

“My boyfriend and I stopped by Waves of Wine for a quick drink and loved the chill vibes. The atmosphere was super relaxed, perfect for unwinding after a long day. Great spot if you’re looking for a laid-back place to enjoy a glass of wine and good company. We’ll definitely be back!“

“My family attended the Easter celebration. We had a blast.“

“Food is awesome. Service is top notch.“

“buena atencion y rica comida mexicana“

“Tried their dessert - love chips - amazing!“

“My friends and I had a fantastic time here and will definitely be coming back soon! Be sure to check out their specials!“

“delicious!! so good.Birria and empanada are best ever had.“

“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!“

“Great food nice atmosphere.“

“Todo muy delicioso lo recomiendo llegar a comer todos los platillos“

“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“

“I went to the up town one yesterday for happy hour. Emilio was great welcome to me right away. Let me know about the happy hour specials. Then I spoke with the owner. I congratulated her on the success of her business. Her husband and her opened this restaurant, and the one on 412 Broadway after many years of working at Hendricksons as a cook. It’s nice to see hard hard-working people become successful n keep their business local. Very inviting and friendly place. Great margaritas. Great ppl:) I also had the chorizo queso. It was delicious. But everything on the menu us. All in all had a nice experience:)“

“Delicious with excellent service.“

“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!“

“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!“

“Alyssa our server was very attentive We had an Awesome experience! The drinks were out fast and our food was Great!“

“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!“

“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 🫢“

“Food was delicious but if you have a dairy allergy beware of the butter used in the rice and vegetables!!!!“

“Drinks and music is great“

“The food was fresh, the place is clean, the service was welcoming and professional which is important!!! We were greeted by a friendly face and the food was delicious. The food and atmosphere are not like the typical franchise we all know of. I highly recommend this place and will be back.“

“10 out of 10!!! Absolutely delicious! We had the chicken, steak, and chorizo tacos. Nachos. Mexican street corn and Churros. Everything was made to perfection! I’ll definitely be recommending!! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️🌟“

“If you like Mexican and Indian food, you must try masalamex! Everything I ordered was so good. I will definitely come back here!“

“Always our favorite Mexican food spot in HarrisonCounty!“

“THIS IS THE BEST MEXICAN RESTAURANT I'VE EVER BEEN TO, THIER FOOD IS OUT OF THIS WORLD, IT CHANGED MY LIFE FOREVER!!! IT'S GOOD THAT I'M LEARNING MEXICAN SPANISH, I DO WANT TO TRAVEL TO MEXICO ONE DAY AND LEARN HOW TO COOK THIER FOOD!! I LOVE THE MEXICAN CULTURE SOOOOO MUCH!!!
🇲🇽¡VIVA MÉXICO!🇲🇽“

“Amazing place and delicious food“

“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.“

“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 🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼“

“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!“

“First time ordering today and I wasn't disappointed at all! Pastor Tacos -- Delish! meat was juicy and full of flavor and the pineapple also fresh steak quesadilla hit the mark as well the steak was nicely seasoned and plentiful. Look forward to stopping by soon and enjoy a meal in store. Also, delivery time was great and the driver very nice he helped me sing happy Birthday to my neighbor lol All the Best to You All at Figuritas“

“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).“

“¡¡Qué delicia de lugar !! , excelente ambiente y atención.“

“The service provided is outstanding. Attentive and friendly service all around. The menu isn’t necessarily what I expected , but there is a variety of common and popular dishes. The location and parking is conveniently located for all patrons. Thanks for a memorable night“

“this food was awesome! We will def be back again! Very Fresh food!!“

“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!!“

“The servers were great, helpful and a pleasure to work with Milina and Xavier in Staten Island on hylan blvd.“

“Had to make a visit at Taco Stop Llc in Rt 35 and I was really hungry. Ufffffff - Pork chops I haven’t had in a while and can you believe D Cesiah Jimenez Burgos, owner made ‘tostones’ and of course the chips with guacamole 🥑. Sent my wife in Florida the pictures. Sorry babe. It was AMAZING! TACO STOP, THE PLACE TO GO WHEN YOU’RE ON THE GO! Recommended 100%+ You won’t regret it!“

“Better than chipolte. Great food“

“Phenomenal Tacos! I bet everything else is equally delicious but I love these tacos!!“

“The Food Is Absolutely Delicious and good portions.. The service is very warm and welcoming.. The drinks were very tasty.. And the inside decor and scenery is phenomenal.. I went for lunch with my Mom we will definitely be back here.“

“So I found this restaurant on “Perth Amboy Eats” website and wanted to try their $1 tacos and empanadas Tuesday special I payed $8 in total but they missed a taco which is ok because I understand the are busy! Overall the empanadas were good the tacos were underwhelming with flavor (all the flavors) but service was fast and good, and it’s a $1.00 but I’ve had better flavorful tacos for a $1.00 somewhere else, but it’s ok 👍🏽“

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“Came here today and was impressed with the authenticity of their tacos! Fresh, Homemade corn tortillas made in house were delicious and elevated the tacos flavor. The suadero and al pastor were absolutely amazing! Will be coming back soon.
If you are considering, stop thinking about it and just GO!“

“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! 🙌“

“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.“

“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. 😅“

“so authentic and amazing service. such a hidden gem. Drinks were also great. The Twice as Nice was perfect for the summer!“

“Outstanding food and service! Will definitely be coming back here.“

“The food here is SO GOOD! Best Mexican food I’ve had on the island. Chill spot. They have all the delicious Mexican drinks. The Gordita is incredibly fresh. Crunchy on the outside, soft inside. The enchiladas verdes , amazing. The tacos de bistec, tender and flavorful. I can’t wait to eat here again.“

“Finally, some authentic Mexican food on the south shore. Ordered on Grubhub - the driver bailed and the restaurant called me telling me about it. I took a ride over there to pick up the food. They were so apologetic, even though the driver leaving was not their fault. The food was delicious - spicy, fresh, and the portions were great. Will definitely be ordering from them again.“