50 Best Mexican Restaurants near East Orange

“I ABSOLUTELY LOVE THIS PLACE ?. PRICE, SERVING AND PRESENTATION...10's across the board. My fave is the chicken taco bowl.

Update!! 6/8/24
Nothing has changed!! I love this place. Servings are not stingy, taste is extraordinary and price is affordable ??“

“I didnt actually go inside the restaurant, we ordered through the drive thru. Pleasant experience all around.

Parking: Pleant of parking.

Kid-friendliness: Clean and spacious to bring ones family to dine in.

Wheelchair accessibility: This location is wheelchair accessible.“

“El concepto es muy padre y bonito. Me sentí en México por un momento. El sabor de la comida excelente. Pero mi mesera me descuidó y nunca me preguntó cómo estaba todo, nunca pasó a preguntar si ocupaba algo. No se ganó la propina, pero ya me la cobraron en la cuenta.“

“😍 I Love ❤️ their chicken and steak 🥩 tacos 🌮 and their Melanesa steak 🥩 sandwich 🥪 🥰❤️“

“I had an amazing dining experience at Fortaleza, and a huge part of that was thanks to Karen, our server. She was incredibly attentive, making sure every detail was perfect, and her friendly, accommodating nature made us feel so welcomed. Karen anticipated our needs before we even had to ask, and her service was flawless. It’s clear she truly cares about her guests’ experience. I highly recommend dining here and hope to be served by her again! Visit Karen!!! At Fortaleza Garfield NJ“

“it is highly recommended. all servers and the owner were very nice and attentive. Foods are amazing and good serving size.“

“Excellent places , if you want to have at great time with family or friends , great atmosphere , great food , great drinks , great staff , ty Gretel will highly recommended to everyone #new sherif in town 🙏🏼“

“Un lugar muy hermoso 🤩 y encantador ☺️“

“⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Mr. Roy's Grill in Rutherford, NJ, is a charming small family-owned business that truly stands out in the culinary scene! This delightful spot beautifully blends the best of grilled dishes with rich Latin flavors, creating a unique and mouthwatering eating experience. This hidden gem is a must-visit, and I can’t recommend it highly enough!“

“Tried their dessert - love chips - amazing!“

“buena atencion y rica comida mexicana“

“I pass this place often in my travels so I finally decided to give it a try. Initially when I walked in and saw the prices of everything I almost walked out because everything seemed overpriced. But I figured since I was already there I may as well give it a try. And thank God I did The food and service were amazing and made my trip and the money worth it.“

“I love this place. The food is good, as is the service. There's not much in the way of ambiance, but it's clean and gray for quick takeout. Gina is always super sweet!

Parking: There's a large skated parking lot.“

“Great atmosphere, friendly service and interesting menu offering plenty of delicious options. We will be back for sure!“

“As a Californian am on the constant look out for excellent Mexican food. I found the place! The food is authentic, delicious and consistently good!

Zee the Manager is a gem, friendly and provides the BEST customer service.

Their specialty are the birria tacos—you won’t be disappointed. Its a large serving and you’ll lick your fingers throughout.

I HIGHLY recommend this restaurant. Clean, excellent service and delicious food.“

“Super nice place to hang out with friends and family, gretel o point with service 24/7 , food and drinks 100% the best“

“Drinks and music is great“

“This place truly feels like a hidden gem. While the interior may not be the best, the food and hospitality here are exceptional. The staff’s kindness brings a warm, uplifting atmosphere from the moment you step in until you leave. The food is delightful, but it’s the welcoming service that makes the experience memorable. I genuinely want to commend them for it“

“A Hidden Gem for Authentic Mexican Food!

We recently discovered this amazing little family-owned Mexican restaurant, and it’s safe to say we’ve found our new favorite spot. The restaurant may look unassuming from the outside—definitely a "hole in the wall" type of place—but don’t let that fool you! The warmth and hospitality of the staff made us feel welcome from the moment we stepped in.

The food here is nothing short of spectacular. Everything we ordered, from the perfectly seasoned tacos to the crispy, flavorful flautas, and even the Mexican corn, was bursting with authentic flavors. Each dish tasted homemade and packed with fresh ingredients, giving us a true taste of Mexico.

We were so impressed with our first visit that we’ve already been back for seconds! If you’re looking for delicious, authentic Mexican food served by friendly people in a cozy setting, look no further. This place is a hidden gem that deserves to be discovered by all food lovers. Highly recommend!“

“Our first time going to the Totowa location (met up with friends for lunch). Staff was very friendly and helpful - we decided to eat outside and they brought the food to us quickly. We had the tacos, regular bowl with carnitas and fajita bowl with steak and pina-mango drink. Food was very tasty and freshly made. Will come back to try El Pastor. Definitely recommend Sombrero Tacoria.“

“Genesis recommended the ‘tacos placeros’ to me, and they did not disappoint! The flavors were incredible, and the place itself is beautiful. We’re on vacation and stumbled upon Tortas Lokas Elizabeth¡what a gem! The atmosphere is warm and inviting, and Karen went above and beyond to make us feel at home. Great food, amazing service, and a cozy vibe.
I highly recommend this spot to anyone looking for an authentic and welcoming experience!
Thank you guys!👍🏻“

“Wow this place is really good I loved everything the moment I went inside the atmosphere, the music, and the food wow it was really amazing had some carne asado tacos and they were really tasty aswell the waitress was super nice and helpful as a Latino I definitely felt welcomed would definitely go again“

“Muy buen servicio y la comida fresca y muy deliciosa“

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

“I love this place! The staff is so friendly and accommodating. Brett the server is the best!! He it's attentive, patient, kind, fast with taking and bringing the orders and he checks to see if the order is satisfactory and if anything else is needed. I appreciate this kind of service especially after a hard day at work. Also, my friends and family members have expressed great gratitude for being treated so well. The food prices can't be beat, the quality and quantity is great, well worth every penny. The friendly and happy atmosphere is very welcoming and enjoyable. I feel at home here. I highly recommend Chevy's in Clifton to everyone I know. Thank you so much for all the hard work and dedication to providing excellent customer service and delicious food!! Love it.“

“I have dined there a few times. Twice with my daughter. Their food is delicious. Great tasting burgers and Beef Nachos. The Staff are very friendly. The atmosphere is relaxing. I learned how to say mushrooms in Spanish. Thank you.“

“Great food nice atmosphere.“

“A lot of thought and time went into designing this beautiful, spacious interior, including textured wall surfaces and designer lighting. Perfect for parties and couples alike, and kid froendly during the day with fancy mocktails. Take pride in hand crafted cocktails with freshly squeezed lime and yes they really look like the photo. Accommodating of allergies. Lots of flavor and great presentation“

“best authentic tacos in the island!!!“

“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).“

“Always our favorite Mexican food spot in HarrisonCounty!“

“🤩⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️🤩 Recommend you all to stop by and eat their Jus’antastic tacos“

“3rd String on a blind date, but guess what the food was great I got the bria tacos plus they brought out extra nachos. We got some wings and things my man got some fries. I guess what I bet ill call this as a five star restaurant next time I pull it this side nor Arlington baby.“

“Food is super fresh and the owner is so nice and you can tell he takes pride in his food. Never had baliada before Mi Sabor and definitely a fan!“

“Waoooooo!!!!
We ordered a combo of tacos and a combo of birria mulitas, the food was super delicious, we loved it.
The person who served us was very friendly, the place was clean, there were two tables under a tent where we could eat.
The wait time was short considering that there were several people who had already ordered before us.
Very good size of the taquitos and mulitas in relation to their cost.
Recommended 100%“

“Absolutely love this place great Mexican food and very decent prices the restaurant is always so cold but the loook inside the restaurant is pretty cool lots of decorations is a small place never have had a problem with service here however parking is very very difficult and I mostly take take out because of parking issues“

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

“Absolutely recommend this place. The food is excellent and the service is great. The prices are just right and love that fact that it is a bring your own.“

“I have eaten here many times and when they had the food truck .. everything I had was amazing. Would recommend 10 out of 10“

“excelente lugar para compartir en familia chicharrón el payaso mago 732 621 9305“

“Everything was top-quality & delicious! Kind & helpful staff, colorful-festive environment and good music. My wife & I wanted to try a variety of items & each was 5-star in their category (fish tacos, chicken quesadilla & chimichanga). Hopefully they start selling the green sauce in bottles to customers they give with the chips soon.“

“I grew up in Texas and enjoyed this authentic beef taco bowl for a casual and affordable dinner in Newark. The owner and staff clearly put their hearts into each ingredient in the bowl which comes together as a Tex-Mex festival of flavors.

Kid-friendliness: Saw a mother and daughter there. Lots of teenagers were eating there as well.“

“The reviews I read to this restaurant really fooled me. The food served here did not taste fresh. Don't get me started on their drinks, more like ice. If you love spending money on bad food and iced drinks then this is the place for you. I wouldn't recommend this place to anyone“

“I didn’t know what authentic Mexican food was until I came here. This is hands down the most delicious Mexican food I have ever tried. Carlos, the son of the chef, provided outstanding service and was extremely professional as a server. I love this restaurant!“

“Very good food and great service. The salsa with chips was delicious. Horchata was amazing. All of the tortillas are handmade, meats were seasoned perfectly. Sauces in the dishes have just the smallest bit of spicy kick to them, but not super hot.“

“My friend Mari invited to me to eat a Mexican food, she is from Ecuador, I ‘ am from México , I really enjoyed it! I really recommend to anyone because it is the authentic Mexican food? the owners are so friendly ?“

“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“

“deliciosos los tacos de huitlacohe“

“Food is delicious and affordable.“

“Friendly service, delicious fajitas, homemade guacamole, shrimp tacos, and chicken soup were some of my favorites!!“