27 Best Mexican Restaurants in Elizabeth

Restaurantji's Elizabeth picks for the finest Mexican cuisine.

El Nacho’s Cantina Mexican Restaurant and Bar Mexican • $$
746 Carlton St, Elizabeth

Customers` Favorites

Filet Al Horno En Salsa de Queso
Quesadilla de Pollo Con Bacon
Frozen Margarita Classic
Ultimate Fajitas Mixtas
3 Camarones Shrimp Tacos
Tostones Con Camarones
Ceviche de Camarones
Camarones Al Ajillo
Chicken Quesadilla
Tres Leches Dessert

“Oh my god the place is amazing! The servants are so kind and the food oh my god I can't even tell you how good it is. And the servants they are always so kind. The place is so beautiful and lots of places to take the most wonderful photos. You should go.“

4.7 Superb1061 Reviews
El Mirador Restaurant Mexican • $
124 1st St, Elizabeth

Customers` Favorites

Chorizo Quesadilla Casera Frita
Cow Tongue Tacos My Favorite
Al Pastor Marinated Pork
Carne Enchilada Tostada
Chips and Guacamole
Enchiladas Verdes
Flautas De Chorizo
Chips and Salsa
Tacos Al Pastor
Bistec Poblano

“buena atencion y rica comida mexicana“

4.9 Superb108 Reviews
Jalapeño De Fuego Deli • $
334 Murray St, Elizabeth

Customers` Favorites

Tacos de Birria Y Agua de Jamaica
Salsa Verde Con Aguacate
Al Pastor Tacos 4 pcs
Chicken Tacos 4 pcs
Birria Tacos 4 pcs
Special Tacos 4 pcs
Quesadillas 4 pcs
Flautas de Pollo

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

4.9 Superb88 Reviews
Spicy Burro Taqueria Bar Mexican • $$
630 Clarkson Ave, Elizabeth

Customers` Favorites

Guacamole Con Chicharrón Y Maduros
Guacamole Chicharron and Maduro
Pecado de Chicharron Tacos
Entrana Camaron Al Mexcal
Gringa Calamari Tacos
Birria Queso Tacos
Mero Macho Ceviche
Kids Tiras de Pollo
Chicken Quesadilla
Galpon Quesadilla

“Great food nice atmosphere.“

4.4 Superb363 Reviews
Los Tres Cabrera Authentic Mexican Taqueria Mexican • $
605 S Broad St, Elizabeth

Customers` Favorites

Tacos De Chorizo Y De Tripa Bien Frita
Fajitas De Pollo Chicken Fajitas
Combinaciones Combination
Chips with Guacamole Dip
Salsas Pepinos Y Limones
Al Pastor Seasoned Pork
Birria Tacos De Carne
Tacos De Carne Asada
Consome De Borrego
Quesabirria Tacos

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

4.8 Superb99 Reviews
Tortas Lokas Mexican • $
104 Elmora Ave, Elizabeth

Customers` Favorites

Milanesa De Pollo Breaded Chicken
Quesadilla de Queso Y Ensalada
Torta de Milanesa de Pollo
Quesadillas De Pollo
Birria Beef Birria
Chicken Quesadilla
30 Mixed Tacos 45
Torta de Carnitas
Tacos Campechanos
Tacos Placeros 3

“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!👍🏻“

4.4 Superb141 Reviews
La Cabaña Mexican • $
901 Elizabeth Ave, Elizabeth

Customers` Favorites

Tacos De Chorizo Pollo Bistec Carnitas Pastor Barbacoa Lengua 12
Ceviche de Camarones Con Pulpo
Tostadas 3piezas Bistec O Pollo
Guacamole Tostada & Tamale
Ceviche Puerto Vallarta
Cocktail De Camarones
Bistec A la Mexicana
Quesadillas 3 Piezas
Burritos Regulares
Bistec Y Camarones

“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!“

4.4 Superb86 Reviews
Taquería Gran Sabor Mexicano Mexican • $
704 Jersey Ave, Elizabeth

Customers` Favorites

French Fries & Rice
Tacos de Costilla
Tacos Al Pastor
Breaded Chicken
Tacos de Pastor
Torta Mexicana
Carne Asada

“muy rica toda la comida. I got la pastor tacos with jarritos de piña. my sis got a cemita de carne agua de horchata and my nephew got a carnitas taco cocacola. the food was good portion size great. overall great food and service great waiter with spider man shirt. you guys should definitely come and try it.“

4.5 Superb46 Reviews
La Mexicana Bar and Grill Mexican • $$
27 Westfield Ave, Elizabeth

Customers` Favorites

Fajita A la Mexicana Pollo Carne Y Camarón
Queso Fundido Con Chorizo Y Jalapeño
Enchiladas de Pollo En Salsa Verde
Entrana Al Grill Con Camarones
Guacamole with Chicharrón
Churros Con Dulce de Leche
Tacos De Pescado Frito
Nachos A la Mexicana
Hamburguesa Mexicana
Calamari Empanizados

“A bit disappointed 😔 that they charge me 5 dollars for a side of 3tostonnes because they don’t substitute arepas but keep it in mind they did not serve them and 31 dollars for the Patrona Drink is a bit pricey. Overall the food was very good and service was great.“

4.1 Good105 Reviews
Sazón de México Bakery and Restaurant Mexican • $
128a Elmora Ave, Elizabeth

Customers` Favorites

Carne Asada Con Nopales
Guacamole Dip
Chilaquiles
Sweet Bread
Taco Salad
Quesadilla
Tamales

“aparta tu Rosca de relles lla disponibles“

4.3 Superb46 Reviews
CHINA POBLANA MEXICAN RESTAURANT Mexican • $$
620 3rd Ave, Elizabeth

Customers` Favorites

Carne Asada Con Camarones Grilled Beef with Shrimp
Carnitas Burrito
Tacos Al Pastor
Todo Fresco
Birria
Taco
Sopes

“Excellent restaurant.Delicious tacos with just the right amount of spice.Get yourself an elote too.Very relaxing vibe.Incredible customer service - the waitress so gentle and patient with my wife and I.It’s not far from the Goethals Bridge, so I’ll be back.“

4.2 Good45 Reviews
Authentic Mexican Food Mexican • $
701 Spring St, Elizabeth

“The food here is SOOO delicious! I would say it is fresh food fast, not fast food. We ate in, ordered 3 dishes, and there was no one else in the place. It took roughly 10 minutes to get our food. I could see that the grilled veggies were just cooked, and not reheated. The plate of 4 veggie tacos was very filling and satisfying. Others got steak burrito and veggie burrito, and gave thumbs up all around. Total bill for 3 with a decent tip was $45.

Vegetarian options: They have veggie tacos (yum), veggie burrito, veggie quesadilla.“

4.7 Superb14 Reviews
Restaurant El Portal Mexican • $
179 Elmora Ave, Elizabeth

Customers` Favorites

Ensaladas de Aguacate Y Queso - Avocado And Cheese Salad
Enchiladas Verde De Pollo
Guacamole Con Nachos
Quesadilla de Pollo
Chicken Burrito
Steak Nachos
Tortillas
Lengua

“La lengua la hacen deliciosa.“

3.9 Good56 Reviews
Taqueria Brenda Lee Mexican • $
867 Elizabeth Ave, Elizabeth

Customers` Favorites

Torta De Milanesa De Res O Pollo Breaded Beef or Chicken Torta
Tacos de Birria de Camarón Shrimp Birria Tacos
Cemita De Carnitas Pork Puebla Style Sandwich
Taco De Cueritos Fried Soft Pork Skin Tacos
Flor de Calabaza Quesadilla
Bistec Enchilada Verde
Tacos De Birria De Res
Carne Al Pastor
Guacamole

“This taco place is so delicious! as a avid taco lover their birria tacos are a MUST! their chorizo tacos are also pretty good. The owner is really nice and always very welcoming. their green tomatillo salsa is so good i could drink it by itself.

Support this local taqueria ! you wont regret it“

3.7 Good81 Reviews
Taqueria los dos carnales del chacarrón Mexican • $
335 Washington Ave, Elizabeth

Customers` Favorites

40 Tacos Alpastor Enchiladachorizo Carnitas
Tacos de Cueritos
Bandeja de Tacos
Tacos de Pastor
Chorizo Taco
Pastor Taco
Caldo de Rez
Lengua Taco
Bistec Taco

“Was their couple days ago , my brother, her girlfriend, my worker , excellent service, excellent food , everything fresh ,” best tacos de bistek “ in the state of New Jersey, I wish this place nothing but supreme success. They ready to take over the food industry , love the green sauce , salsa verde . Love the decorations ,ty so much“

3.7 Good41 Reviews
Roque's House Mexican • $
1092 Elizabeth Ave, Elizabeth

Customers` Favorites

Enchiladas de Pollo Chicken Enchiladas
Lengua En Salsa Verde
Quesadillas de Birria
Tacos de Tingas
Tacos De Birria

“I've only ever ordered from DoorDash. But holy smokes. Their birria & elote makes me feel close to Jesus himself. The first bite feeling doesn't compare to anything else. It's a whimsical experience. Don't even get me started on the tres leches. First of all. The serving size of the cake is HUGE. It's perfectly saturated and not too sweet. Whenever I'm having a bad day, my boyfriend orders me Roque's House and it cures my life problems. Did I mention the food always comes hot off the press ? I've never received cold food from them ever. THANK YOU ROQUE'S HOUSE!! You have forever customers. May the hands of Christ himself lay over your business. 🥰🥰🙏🏼🙏🏼“

3.5 Good64 Reviews
Los Jarritos Mexican • $
161 3rd St, Elizabeth

Customers` Favorites

Al Pastor
Pupusas

“Good, sturdy fare that was delicious and clearly made with care.The beans looked and tasted house-made, and they were great. The chicken burrito was lovingly plated in the to -go container, and still retained almost all of it's charisma by the time I got it back.It was all really delicious and the price was very reasonable. I will come back here when I'm in town next.“

3.2 Average17 Reviews
Taqueria Los Güeros Mexican • $
705 Spring St, Elizabeth

Customers` Favorites

Tacos Al Pastor and Bisteca
Chilango Burrito Spicy
Chips and Guacamole
Veggie Burrito
Burrito Fajita
Taco Tuesday
Sincronizada
Quesadilla
Los Tacos
Nachos

“After an early day of travel, this was just what I needed. The beef quesadilla was fresh and very tasty. I really enjoyed the mango August Fresca. This restaurant offers quick, fresh, and great food. Check out the daily specials that they offer. Worth a try !!“

3.4 Good69 Reviews
Los Compadres Mexican Restuarant Mexican • $
313 Morris Ave, Elizabeth

Customers` Favorites

Carne Enchilada
Carne Asada
Al Pastor

“We are from the north of Mexico and we had not tried such good tacos with the flavor and seasoning of the North, especially the asada tacos, excellent, we only give it a 4 for the following:
1 - The chef still needs the shepherd tacos, the seasoning falls short, perhaps it has something to do with the cooking of the trompo.
2 - The corn tortilla tastes much better a little golden (dried in oil)

We don't know if it has a flour tortilla, that one is a bit complicated almost everywhere they give it raw.

We cannot comment on the service since we order at home.

Other than that, everything was very good.

We are from the north of Mexico and we had not tried such good tacos with the flavor and seasoning of the North, especially the roast tacos, excellent, we only give it a 4 for the following:
1 - The pastor tacos still lack the cook (a), the seasoning falls short, perhaps it has something to do with the cooking of the trompo.
2 - The corn tortilla tastes much better than a little golden (passed through oil)

We don't know if they have a flour tortilla, that's a bit complicated almost everywhere they give it to you raw.

We cannot comment on the service since we order at home.

Outside of that, everything very well.“

3.1 Average37 Reviews
Mexology Mexican • $$$
270 Morris Ave, Elizabeth

Customers` Favorites

Leyendas de Milagro Reposado
Short Ribs Empanadas
Guacamole and Chips
Chips and Guacamole
Empanadas De Pollo
Tacos De Barbacoa
Chicken Al Pastor
Brisket Barbacoa
Fire and Passion
Dessert Sampler

“Who serves brunch without coffee? Mexology does.
It was nice to me but question services and purchases. They are vague, ask for details on writing before any service especially when reserving. Make sure you are paying for what you were told.
It was a bit dark inside and there was not enough lighting. They took a photo which came out brighter due to flash.“

3.4 Good161 Reviews
Santiago's Bakery Bakery • $
271-273 Westfield Ave, Elizabeth

Customers` Favorites

Sándwich Con Jamón Huevo Y Queso Ham Egg & Cheese Sandwich
Torta Milanesa de Pollo
Carne Asada Con Arroz
Nachos de Carne Asada
Torta Pechuga Asada
Pastel Tres Leches
Pancita de Res
Tacos de Cecina
Birthday Cake
De Carnitas

“Excelente todo. Increíble precios“

4.1 Good49 Reviews
3 Nopales Mexican Salvadorian Restaurant Salvadoran • $
708 Jackson Ave, Elizabeth

Customers` Favorites

Tacos De Carne Enchilada
Quesadilla
Guacamole
Fajitas

“I ordered pupusas for the school I work for, since we were celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month. The way they pack and organize my order was amazing. The pupusas are so big that I was able to cut them in half and everyone was able to eat. The students and staff were satisfied, some first time eating pupusas and some already had try them before and they all said it was delicious. Thank you so much 3 Nopales!!!“

4 Good35 Reviews
Mi changarrito la mexicana Fast Food • $
624 Elizabeth Ave, Elizabeth
5 Superb7 Reviews
Guananica Restaurant Salvadoran • $
301 Elizabeth Ave, Elizabeth

Customers` Favorites

Yuca Con Chicharron
Sopa De Mariscos
Tamale Plate
Carne Asada
Nacatamal
Pupusas
Steak
Sopa

“wow! Delicioso y muy limpio!“

4 Good24 Reviews
Antojitos y Mas 2 Colombian • $
860 Newark Ave, Elizabeth

Customers` Favorites

Grilled Chicken Salad
Mini Bandeja Paisa
Colombian Picada
Empanada de Carne
Bandejas Paisa
Pan de Bono

“Went here for lunch for the first time, and was pleasantly surprised. Handicapped friendly. Plenty of seating. Very organized to serve in an efficient manner. Yes. They speak English and the menus has English subtle“

3.7 Good77 Reviews
Dulce Pecado Bistro Bar Bistros • $$$
848 2nd Ave, Elizabeth

“Muy Recomendable excelente servicio,muy lindas las niñas que nos atendieron,Rumba increíble“

3.7 Good35 Reviews
Bubbakoo's Burritos Burrito • $
505 N Broad St Suite 102, Elizabeth

Customers` Favorites

Crispy Chicken Bacon Sriracha Ranch Quesadilla
Burrito Quesadilla Queso Curly Fries
Chicken Bacon Sriracha Ranch Tacos
Crispy Cheesy Birria Tacos
Sweet Chili Shrimp Tacos
Shredded Chicken
Nachos the Works
Hibachi Steak
Burrito Bowl
Burritodilla

“I did delivery and got the burritodilla which was cauliflower as my protein, chips and salsa(pico de gallo) and egg rolls . It was delicious ! I also got tacos for taco Tuesday and it’s delicious !! They also came with chips as well. I also had the birria fries and OMGGGGGGGGG soooo good. I only have a photo of the fries because I ate everything so fast .“

3.6 Good133 Reviews

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