25 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 Superb1071 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“

5 Superb79 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!👍🏻“

4.6 Superb140 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 Superb337 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 Superb59 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 Superb43 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!“

4.5 Superb52 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.“

4.5 Superb30 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

“The place is well decorated and well lit for both the bar and restaurant environment. The food tastes good and the portions are quite big, so it's a bang for the buck, really affordable. The service was nice, all the waitresses were friendly. Some of the dishes are spicy, so if you don't like spicy food you can ask them to give you that food without spicy ingredients.“

4.1 Good97 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.“

4.2 Good37 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“

4.2 Good23 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 Good8 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.“

3.8 Good19 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.“

3.8 Good8 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 Good37 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

“Disclaimer-:….I ordered through Uber Eats!!!
and wow — this was such a delicious surprise! 🌮✨

I got the Buy One Get One Free chicken tacos with rice & beans and everything was fresh, full of flavor, and beautifully packed.
The portions were generous — I couldn’t even finish one round! 😋🍽️

The tacos were tender and perfectly seasoned, the rice was fluffy, and the beans had real soul in them. Every bite tasted like it was made with care 💛

Small mix-up with the drink — I ordered hibiscus fresca but received mango instead. Not a big deal in the grand scheme —Im allergic to Mango- I know right… what a horrendous allergy… shout out to Benadryl when eating fresh mango……
Anyhoo- nothing wasted my roommate enjoyed it, and it didn’t take away from how incredible the meal was 🥭💕

What made me smile the most?
The food came in recycled, eco-conscious containers ♻️ — something I deeply appreciate.
No waste. No guilt. Just good food with good values 🙌🏾🌍

I’ll definitely be ordering again (and may stop by in person next time). The food speaks for itself — fresh, honest, and full of love 💫🌯“

3.7 Good42 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

“I love the tacos, they are delicious, especially the gorditas, unfortunately today I ordered a burrito for my 5 year old son (it was too spicy) and the rice came with peas and other condiments that it shouldn't have, on the website they didn't specify that it was spicy, they ruined the my little one's lunch?and since I have already bought in other places I assumed that the burrito was not spicy anyway, just that detail, I called and they told me we were sorry, we will change it, but I would have liked to have a refund or at least the burrito without spicy. But otherwise very delicious, everything is a very delicious place to eat jaimaca water, super delicious, fresh and well made. ?“

3.7 Good67 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 Average28 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 Average34 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

“Great food and great place to dine“

3.3 Good119 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 Good32 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 Good15 Reviews
Mi changarrito la mexicana Fast Food • $
624 Elizabeth Ave, Elizabeth
5 Superb1 Reviews
El Cortijo Mexican • $
124 1st St, Elizabeth

“buena atencion y rica comida mexicana“

5 Superb1 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 .“

3.8 Good74 Reviews

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