50 Best Mexican Restaurants near Highland Park

“los taquitos de birria más ricos que he probado!!!“

“Great Mexican dishes with nice vegetarian selections“

“This is one of the best Mexican restaurants in the area! The food is delicious and very authentic. The ambiance and decorations make you feel like you are visiting Mexico. The staff are super friendly too. Overall a great experience.

Parking: When I come at off hours (11:00-3:00 PM) it's easy to find parking on the street. Probably not that easy during the evening rush.

Wheelchair accessibility: There's a door right off the street. There should be no problems.“

“Tried their dessert - love chips - amazing!“

“One of my favorite places to get food. Foods always sooooo good and the people are so nice, even when I'm being a little annoying with my 13 people orders (I always get help when I have like 4 bags of foods). As a Muslim it is really hard to find good halal places that won't cost an arm and a leg, and this is is really affordable for the amount of food you are getting. I hope this place never closes. 10/10 would recommend“

“Quick and tasty meal, good for a quick bite“

“We LOVE Jalapeno and Cilantro! Since they first opened, they have been absolutely wonderful and we have seen no drop-off in any aspect, even as they have become increasingly busier and well-known in the local area.

Service: the staff here are so friendly and accommodating. They check in on your table at just the right cadence throughout your meal service and have always made sure to manage the allergens or dietary needs of our table.

Food: The food options are great! They have some traditional diner staples (pancakes, waffles, french toast, egg platter combos, etc.) along with some great Latin American offerings (enchiladas, burritos, etc.). The portioning is awesome - I never leave feeling hungry and we usually bring home leftovers. The value on the pricing is also incredibly favorable for customers. The standouts from our past dining experiences are the french toast, the hola combo, the breakfast burrito, and their tostadas.

Atmosphere: We love how joyful the atmosphere is every time we come! They regularly decorate for every occasion and holiday and keep the space clean and tidy. The amount of seating is modest so it can get crowded quickly during busier meal times but they turn the tables over in a reasonable amount of time.

Jalapeno and Cilantro is one of the few restaurants that I repeatedly recommend to others without hesitation. I have the utmost confidence that anyone I send there would have a good experience and even better food.“

“Delicious and always fresh. Haven’t had a bad meal here yet and I don’t think I will. I love the authentic Spanish music as well.“

“Food is awesome. Service is top notch.“

“Creepy Uncle Dave here. Today I went to the Tex Mex Deli in Edison. The food was amazing! I tried a burrito that was out of this world. Apparently this was a new entry to their already sprawling menu. My boss once told me that if I never step out of my comfort zone and try something new I will never taste success. At the time I was pretty sure the only success I was going to taste was the sweat from my forehead seeing as he wanted me to dig a 200 foot trench by hand. Anyway, this was a shredded chicken burrito stuffed to the hilt with chicken, rice and beans, then smothered with MOLE, MOLE, MOLE sauce. Sorry, if you know you know. My coworker had the birria tacos that looked equally amazing. They must have been good seeing as he didn’t even offer a taste. This isn’t a white tablecloth establishment but the food definitely has potential. I’m sold! I’m definitely coming back and I think you should check this place out too. Tell them I sent ya!
-Creep Uncle Dave

Parking: Just park in the street.

Kid-friendliness: What kid don’t like tacos!“

“Great place … Clean, New, Great food…. Awesome drinks..“

“We eat here once a week, faithfully. Actually because we have such a big order, we order it for delivery to Piscataway. I ate there twice in the restaurant and was HOOKED! The flavors are so DELICIOUS! We’ve have our favorite menu items and a nice variety. Hands down best place to eat!“

“Taqueria María @ Jamesburg NJ Fresh taste Fresh food Great service I JUST LOVE IT“

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

“The Mexican food here is comparable to a border town restaurant and definately better than the rest in the area. The only thing missing would be the hand made tortillas.“

“Ordering pickup from El Mexicano is so GREAT! Starting with the AMAZING customer service when calling to order our food. The young lady answers very politely, understands our order and gets it right every-time! It is ready is a very timely manner. It is carefully packed, with salsas and chips. Most orders include a little salad, limes, and yummy chiles. We love the enchiladas verdes, pollo empanizado (breaded chicken cutlet). The arroz and fríjoles are DELICIOUS! The carnitas are so YUMMY too! Definitely recommend!“

“This place is so good! New in Pitt“

“Excelent and good customer service.“

“Muy buen servicio, la comida con el mejor sabor en New Jersey.“

“buen servicio, excelente sabor y un ambiente limpio. muy recomendable.“

“Recommended to take away because it has a smell, I don't know if it's the bathroom, but it smells like black water, apart from that, very delicious and varied food, different from the others in the area. ????? aaaa good cucumber water...“

“First time in there..very cool! Great food! And I love the atmosphere..in and outside..good service overall...a little pricey though..and according to the sign in front outside..it says low prices... definitely not low prices...but...when I have a little extra for some great mexican food..I'm.going here!“

“We enjoyed our self’s so much and it was great food“

“Tacos Basilio has everything, delicious food, good atmosphere and great service. If you are in the Somerset or New Brunswick area you must visit this restaurant. Its owners and staff are always friendly and attentive.

Kid-friendliness: Very suitable for the whole family“

“The staff were very friendly especially Darius and Baby T. Highly recommend this location.“

“this place is UNREAL. I started coming here a few years ago when I started college over at Middlesex. I’ve since then transferred and graduated and still make the trip out there 2-3 times a month. This is my absolute favorite birria place. i’ve tried 5-6 other places and NONE are as good as this one. This birria has such a unique flavor and you can tell there’s a lot that goes into it. They focus a lot on it since it’s the main menu item. I always get the tacos. the horchata is also incredible and the churros are fantastic. Please NEVER CHANGE THE RECIPE! This is the only good birria spot around!

Dietary restrictions: they’re always happy to make something dairy free for my bf.“

“Tried New Brunswick location today for the first time after hearing raving reviews from my co-workers. I am very impressed! I got a burrito box w/ chorizo and added guac, Brussels sprouts & chipotle aioli. Oh my goodness. Delicious! Those brussels were way tasty. Then a bag of chips too. The chips had a hint of lime and lightly salted, so good. Better than chipotles. The bowl was huge; couldn’t finish which made for a great dinner. Can’t wait to come back and keep trying different meats!!“

“My sister told me about her local go-to for tacos. I tried the 3 tacos de birria. It was absolutely delicious. Sizeable portion (I was full with 2) and it came with a consome that you could dip the tacos.

Also, the owner is so kind. She wrote a get well note for my mom on her order. I had mentioned that had been sick.

Before leaving the area, I am heading back for another order. Definitely recommend.“

“I wanted to leave a positive review, because now that the Baja Tacos are off the menu, I’m not sure I’ll be back ? Those were my absolute favorite, and pretty much the only thing I ordered every time! I really hope the best for this place, though, and that it continues to thrive! RIP Baja Tacos, you will be missed.“

“Recommend: tilapia tacos*, salsa verde, campenchanosGood: tamales, barbacoa tacosOk: chicken flautas, arabes tacos, lengua (tongue) tacos, tripa tacos*Probably would have been a 3 star rating if we didn't like the tilapia tacos so much. They were definitely the favorite. The fish was tender and nicely seasoned.The seasoning and cook on other things were a little hit or miss. Barbacoa had great taste but too salty, arabes were dry, lengua was disappointingly dry and bland. The salsa verde was used liberally to save many of the tacos.The flautas were nice and crispy but the chicken inside was dry.The tripe had some crunchy bits that some people might like but I found them tough.The campenchanos in the flour tortilla were also a bit salty but I liked how soft the tortilla was.The tamales had nice texture, but the cheese stick inside was strange for me.“

“I LOVE IT I BEEN THERE TWICE AND WE DON'T SPEAK SPANISH BUT WE WERE HELP AND THE WAITRESS REMEMBER US FROM THE LAST TIME. THE SHRIMP IS TO DIE FOR. WILL BE BACK“

“Excelente lugar familiar. Disfrútalo“

“The food was super delicious, they have a great variety of sauces. I had several questions about the sauces. A man named Domingo answered everything and explained that they are recipes made by him. He allowed me to try several and notice the difference between sauces. I recommend this place 5 stars ?“

“surprised to see the low ratings, the food is pretty good and ambiance is vibrant yet nice & low key. I’m afraid the people complaining about operating fees and mandatory tip don’t read the news about how difficult it has become to operate a restaurant business during these times - it’s either drive up the cost of the menu or add in a fee (either way you’re going to get an up charge because this is the state of the economy)“

“Delicious fast casual Mexican food. I love that I can get a burrito or a bowl, both very filling with fresh ingredients. The sauces are tasty too! The employees have always been helpful and friendly. Would definitely recommend, and will definitely go back.

Vegetarian options: It's so easy to get a filling meal without meat here, you can substitute beans or tofu or veggies.

Dietary restrictions: Because you customize what you want, you can choose not to add cheese or meat, or get a bowl and not have a tortilla, and still have a very filling meal

Parking: It's a strip mall with enough parking“

“I didn’t get a picture of my food because I was so hungry. The hospitality in the establishment was above and beyond. I enjoyed the quality of the food and the portions were definitely large enough to get what you paid for. I can’t wait to go back and try more menu items! You could tell everything was fresh and made to order. I have zero complaints about this place and I hope they do well for a long time so I can keep visiting“

“2020 during COVID - took it home & still delicious!“

“The best Mexican food and service!!!“

“This one girl who I met was chill glad they have "great" waiter 10/10??The Alfredo was great. The people are pretty chill and and food has nice flavor and pretty good variety. I wanna say the wait time was great and price wasn't too much for a meal.“

“Stopped in for a quick tamale lunch. Always a pleasure to revisit some of the flavors of Spots wood when we wander back into town. As always Mi Familia is one of our favorites. The service and food is top notch. Never a bad experience over the years. The tamales are divine! Thanks to all the folks that work there. We've missed you all.“

“Buena atencion bariedad de platos tipicos de centro america“

“Seemed like they only spoke Spanish, but Idk. Prices were fair, portion size was just right, food was fantastic. Served chips with salsa verde. The salsa was spicy in the best way. I got pollo el chipotle. It was perfect. Also got pupusas. Definitely authentic food made very well. So far my favorite Mexican place in New Jersey.“

“Great experience. Tried to place my order, but was basically told what to get. I wanted an empinada one way, the lady told me the right way. Empinada was great. Burrito was HUGE and tasty, two meals. Highly recommend!“

“Food was very tastefully Nice portion“

“Excellent service! Staff was very attentive, our server, Alessandra was amazing!She was so personable and knowledgeable about meals. Food had huge portions and absolutely delicious. Everything from the drinks, to the appetizers to the meal.“

“I ordered a custom vegetarian burrito online, and it was DELICIOUS!! The vegetables were very fresh and perfectly cooked. The online process was easy, and my food was ready when I arrived to pick it up.

Vegetarian options: They have lots of vegetables to choose from.

Parking: Parking is right in front of store next to the 7-Eleven gas station.“

“My wife and I are on the #eatjersey challenge to visit & have a meal in all 564 towns of NJ. We chose Mis Amigos for Dunellen, our 118th town.

We came for breakfast before a Rutgers football game on a Saturday morning. We had Huevos con Chorizo & Carne Asada con Huevos. Both were excellent with plenty of flavor. The agua de pina was a refreshing to the food. The restaurant was well decorated with lots of color and Mexican artwork.

If you're in the area and looking for a good Mexican breakfast, check out Mis Amigos!“

“First time there and it won’t be the last.........absolutely delicious!“

“The best nachos I’ve ever had in my life! Plus amazing tacos that don’t need to be covered half a pound of shredded cheddar to be delicious. This place is legit!“

“Muy deliciosa la comida!!“