Mexican Restaurants near Hillside

“Ok, normally Taco Bell wouldn't pop up on my list of good places to eat. However, the Taco Bell at this location is different. The cantina bowls are HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!! And the Happy Hour Ice Drinks are a chance to treat your inner child ???. The prices are budget friendly. It's quiet and clean inside which is a plus when you're talking about a fast food establishment. If you're in the area stop in or take a quick trip through their drive thru. You'll definitely find yourself going back again and again.“

“Where do I start!!! Super amazing happy hour !!! Liliana and Julian were so nice and friendly!! The food ...amazing was deliciouso!! I'm def coming back!! Besos!! Thirsty Thursday!!! The decor is so sexy like a mini mexico!! # nacho #tequila“

“I love going here. The food is always fresh and delicious. The staff is patient and helpful with my order. They help with suggestions for sauces. I always leave satisfied ..I love their burritos and their guacamole is my favorite around.“

“Came to this place not knowing what to expect but saw lots of great reviews and I can absolutely say it lived up to its ratings. Me and the fam got to try the tenders(hugee), ribs, rotisserie chicken, burgers, general tsos and chopped cheese sandwich and OH MY was it DELICIOUS. The people here were also very friendly and accommodating, they also had good music playing in the background. Definitely recommend this spot to anyone in or out of town. I will be coming back for more as it seems they updated their menu with some great new stuff that I can't wait to try. Small but tasty restaurant!Vegetarian options: Veggie Panini, Veggie Wrap, Veggie Burrito and Veggie BurgerKid-friendliness: Very Friendly and have kid options.“

“One of the best taco places In NJ right after you cross the Verrazano Bridge We were on our way back to VA, we were craving some authentic Mexican food and homemade guacamole which I love so much We didn't choose wrong. The tacos were so good the customer service was excellent I couldn't say more about the owner Shea was very nice to my kids She even gives them free candy Next time we go back to NY, we are coming back again and trying the Birria I recommend this place“

“We have ordered food here many times for our family. The food is always delicious and the staff is excellent! The owner is very supportive of the community!!! If your organization is looking to fundraise, please reach out to the owner of Bubbakoo's Burritos in Livingston.“

“The vibe is amazing as soon as you walk in. Staff is friendly to the T. Food's worth what you pay for, 8/10 in taste. Me and my girl go for dinner, a quick session at the bar or something to go. Overall, I vouch for Johnny's. No pictures because I'll be back.“

“I’ve been here on multiple occasions and the food is always delicious and fresh. It’s so good, I would compare it to my grandmother’s cooking. The gentleman who’s typically the waiter is very nice and recommends the best dishes. The staff in general is very welcoming. I read through the reviews and have this to say: if you don’t understand true Mexican cuisine, culture and ambience, go to this restaurant and find out for yourself. It’s an experience, it’s something Rutherford needed, and it will be my new favorite spot. Taste is subjective but it’s clear some people don’t understand the hard work and effort that goes behind making this place possible. Keep up the good work Nacho Libre team! You gained a loyal customer.“

“Even if the restaurant looks a bit unusual from the outside right next to the laundromat: don't miss out on a visit! Super friendly, attentive service and absolutely delicious, freshly prepared food! Absolute recommendation! we'd love to come back! Thanks!“

“The food is AMAZING !!! was a last minute thing and we are so happy we went ! Taste so authentic, and family owned. Out family had an amazing time ! Fries , Barria tacos , horchata, burritos.. all recommended! We will be back to try there pupusas. “

“OMG!!! Talk about a little nook In my neighborhood!!! I love everything about this place! Food is delicious, Prices are average, and the atmosphere and feel of the place is cozy!! It is B.Y.O.B. and I think this is the best thing that could've happened in this neighborhood! I love it !! Oh and the staff are very helpful.“

“YUM! Simple, Tasty - like I remember Mexican fare should be!We started with Guacamole & Chips. The Guacamole was fresh, simply seasoned, with chunks of avocado!I had the Shrimp Tacos, perfection - like tasting Summer in Cancun.Phil had the chicken & steak quesadilla Phenomenal!We shared rice and beans - perfect accompaniment to our light dinners.We rounded out the meal with coffees with(With warm milk) and an order of Churros. Crunchyon the outside, soft on the inside and the perfect balance of cinnamon & sugar!Mexican food was a staple in my house growing up because of a woman named Sue Kivett, a Mexican woman who was a hospital roommate of my mom's when I was a baby.My brother and I are always on the look out for quality Mexican restaurants that don't work too hard to bring the flavors and the spirit of our childhood to life. So happy to have found El Paso in our own backyard!Bienvenido los todos!“

“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“

“If authentic Mexican tacos is your thing, this place is where to go! Not only were their tacos big in size, delicious and flavorful, but they had 9 different types of sauces to sample with your chips before your meal. Check them out, you won’t be disappointed. Oh and don’t forget to order their fresh guacamole!“

“The family at Los Hermanos is a quality group. The meet you with a smile and their space is delightful. Nice for a quick bite whether that’s for a breakfast quesadilla or a lunch entree. A great addition to the 4th ward of Montclair. Also, side note - they wear gloves while preparing your food and it’s a very clean establishment.“

“My son goes to Woodrow Wilson near this restaurant, and every time that I visit him, or pick him up. We go here. I highly recommend this restaurant, because the food is amazing, and the family that works at this place are very kind, and have great service.“

“I love Dario's Tex Mex, the first time I got put on this spot I couldn't stop going back, I put my mom on this spot and she now loves it, the owner is a charm very friendly and the food is soo good please don't sleep on Newark NJ food spots we definitely have some hidden gems here ???“

“These are by far the best and most authentic Mexican tacos I’ve had in the state of New Jersey. For someone who has regularly gone to some of the “best rated” Taco places in the state, This locations Al pastor tacos with cheese are some of the best tacos I’ve ever eaten. A true hidden gem in Roselle Park.“

“We went last week, based on these reviews, as I have been wanting Mexican food but a little different from the usual. This was it! Quite good, charming hostess/owner. Really loved the "sopes" which was an oblong open-faced tortilla dish with fillings.Parking: Was able to park on street right in front.“

“Earlier today, I ordered the bistec torta and an order of Grilled steak which came with rice and beans, a side of tortillas and yummy grilled cactus ?it was all very tasty, I would’ve preferred less lechuga on the torta but other than that I would definitely order again.????“

“Very cool ambiance. Food and drinks were both super delicious.Sign says you can only stay at the table for 1.5 hours I think?Parking: Small parking lot on the side of the building but it was completely full. Can find parking on some of the streets nearby for not more than a 5 minute walk.“

“SOL AZTECA Got Has New Look Wow the Restaurant looks so inviting bright and the Decor is so amazing. Our family love having Familia Dinners here the owners are The sweetest always making sure we are happy with everything. Restaurant is BYOB, so you can enjoy a Nice Cold Beer with your TAQUITOS. Oh And now they have Queso Birria Tacos On weekends the Consume is to die for with a little spicy kick yummy So All You Mexican Food Lovers check this Wonderful Spot .“

“Run don't walk to this new Maplewood gem! We had dinner here Sunday night & everything was excellent! Love the decor, ambiance, staff & food. We had the guacamole, octopus, the tacos al pastor, crispy fish tacos, chicken mole poblano enchiladas, shrimp fajitas & tres leches cake. The Jamaica/hibiscus aguafresca was delish as is or with tequila as a cocktail. We'll definitely be back & often“

“I love this place! The waitresses are so cute and friendly and try their best if they aren't fluent in English. They have deals on food and drinks on Wednesdays and Thursdays. Drinks are potent but tasty. The beef empanadas are yummy. I also recommend any of the “

“First, welcome to this New Mexican Restaurant located at 704 Jersey Ave Elizabeth 07202, second, I want to say that I have been to more than 15 Mexican restaurants and with all the respect they deserve. I love this one specifically. For the quality of the food, the texture, the great service, the good attention. The food is fresh and the amount they put is an excessively large amount. Congratulations, great job. I will always be back. I like that there are all kinds of traditional Mexican drinks.“

“Stopped by this local dot because I was HUNGRY! Lol. Also needed to get something before heading to my next appointment. I walked in and although the place was empty, the employee at the front was patient, helpful and friendly. I liked the decor and cleanliness of the establishment. You could tell they worked hard to keep this casual spot warm and inviting. Down to the flower vases on each table. I ordered the pupusa and chicken tacos. The food was flavorful and ingredients fresh. Even the radishes and cucumbers as garnish was fresh. I'll be back again. I love finding local spots with great food! Let me know if you have any to recommend.“

“Excellent food and service I love this place very tasty I really recommend service is great Fernando and Paola was so friendly and nice.?? ??Kid-friendliness: Nice attitude and so clean I love this place so friendly Paola and Fernando do a great service ☺️? ?“

“My husband and I lived in Harrison in 2019-early 2020 and this was our local taco spot. We were obsessed. We moved due to the pandemic and to this day we haven’t found better tacos than these. We compare every taco we ever have to these, hoping to find some that will compete and they never come close.“

“I recently order takeout and was blown away by the amazing food, generous portions, and top-notch customer service. Every dish was bursting with flavor and prepared to perfection, leaving me fully satisfied. The staff went above and beyond to ensure a memorable experience. I highly recommend – it’s definitely worth a visit!“

“I was looking for a restaurant that serves Mexican food ? due to the face the only other one I been too is like 40 minutes away so we decided to find one closer to home before going to work n honestly I was amazed how nice we were treated and the food was delicious I mean I still full and the serves and cook ask if we would like veggies in are food due to the fact we don't eat meat and the price was cheap so thank you for serving us a delicious meal I will be coming back againVegetarian options: They can make anything Vegan-friendly if you don't eat meat.“

“I would pass this place on my way to work and I was very interested to see what they have to offer. First thing was the atmosphere, it's cozy intimate and feels like home. Walking in there the music wasn't loud, everyone in there looked like they were having a blast. The servers were attentive and so sweet. I've never been in a place in NJ where the servers are kind, very welcoming and you can tell every staffer gets along. Growing up in the US and having the authenticity of Mexican food, they did phenomenal. I'm mexican and the food were top notched. I just loved everything this place has to offer. I cannot wait to come back with more people to see how amazing this place is. I love it 10 out of 10.“

“These are the BEST quesabirria tacos I have EVER had! They taste like home ?? tacos come with cheese and a very delicious consume. It was not too salty nor too watery, but a perfect consistency. The carne was seasoned to perfection, and it was a nice amount. They were not cheap with the portions! You get 3 nice big tacos.This is definitely a Hidden Gem in the East Coast ! Restaurant is extremely clean and staff is really friendly. You have to give them a try!“

“Food and tamales were delicious, I wasn't a fan of the green salsa they use its a bit to tangy for me but the mole was amazing and full of flavor. They also gave me a bigger cup of coffee de oya, my favorite kind of coffee and theirs is soo good.“

“So we had the best work lunch ever. Delivered on time. Service is great. Excellent customer service.Food is amazing!! Everyone was so happy with their orders. Yum. Will order again for sure. Can’t wait to introduce my family to this place.“

“My friend and I got together for some good Mexican food. When I arrived I parked on the street nearby. I walked in and was greeted by the host/server and sat. It was a dimly lit restaurant. I started with the red sangria, and that was tasty. I was a little disappointed because they had no red wine for my next drink, so stuck with the sangria. For my appetizer, I got the camarones scampi, but it was a garlic shrimp, and it was tasty. My friend had the fiesta platter and I tried it and it was good. We then had the shrimp tacos, which were delicious! For my meal, I got the red snapper, and my friend had the garlic shrimp dish. I really enjoyed the red snapper, and my friend enjoyed the shrimp. We then had the dulce de leche cheesecake, which was good. We really had a good experience!“

“Some of the best Mexican food I have ever had! Steak burrito is excellent and shrimp tacos are AMAZING! My husband and I prefer the truck food over the physical restaurant location, the food seems more flavorful. The prices are great and the service is very friendly.“

“Loved the futbol game playing in the background, how homey it felt to eat there. Split birria tacos and tacos dorados with a date. Both were amazing, even dipping the tacos dorados into the birria consume. The horchata was okay. But the space was perfect for a cute calm date. Would definitely go back.“

“I had a meeting earlier in the day and didn't have lunch, so I was looking for something good to eat when I saw Fandango Mexican Grill. I was amazed at the beautiful decor of Mexican art. I was promptly greeted by a very friendly welcoming waitress. Everything on the menu looked great and I had a hard time selecting something, so I asked my waitress to recommend something. She recommended the Carne Asada Burrito. I ordered that and was not disappointed. The burrito was enormous, full of well seasoned steak, cheese and rice. It was so good. I would definitely Fandango Mexican Grill. ?“

“Fantastic! Fajita was juicy and tasty. Fish tacos perfect amount of sauce and breaded fish. Mexican Street corn was excellent. And of course, don’t fill up on the warm chips. Excellent service. Leave room for the churros. And definitely call first to confirm if they are open.“

“It was a great find for lunch. Was craving Mexican for lunch and it hit the spot. I got a chicken tamale and al pastor tacos. The tamale was delicious. Good amount of chicken and sauce. I almost ordered more to bring home. The tacos were pretty good. The al pastor was a bit bland and didn't have much pineapples. The tacos were big and filled with meat. My coworkers all finished their meals. One of them who is a California local gave it the place an approval stamp. Fairly priced meal for the amount of food we got.“

“This place was so good. We visited from out of state and now I wish I had one close to my home. Chips and salsa were amazing. Beef enchiladas were sooo good. Enchilada sauce was some of the best I’ve ever had. My mouth is watering writing this review.Service was great too and we enjoyed the atmosphere!“

“Wifey and I have been talking about going to Fat Fish Taco for eight years - since they opened - but we FINALLY made it last night. And we. Both agreed we were idiots for waiting so long. This place reminded both of us of being in a Jersey shore restaurant - pleasing and simple decor, friendly people, and good food. They were mostly filled when we got there, but we were seated immediately and started looking over the menu. We opened our wine (yep, it's BYOB) and they brought us some glasses. It was pretty tough deciding what to have. First we considered an appetizer and a couple tacos each, but then the table next to us got their nachos and we decided on those and one taco each. We ordered the nachos with chicken, Wifey got the Baja taco and I had the Blackened Sole taco. Man...it was all good. Kudos to the owner, Steve, and the wait staff. The tacos were delicious and everything tasted so fresh. The nachos were great too, though I would have liked more chicken on them. The chips tasted fresh and everything on top was just amazing. We finished off the evening with a slice of Key Lime pie with two spoons. It's not a stretch to say this is the best Key Lime pie I've ever eaten...anywhere. Could not have asked for a better meal...as Wifey said, it was an "Unexpected Delight. Took us 8 years to finally come here...won't be 8 years til our next visit, that's for sure. Worth every penny.“

“I would give 100 stars if I could. Food. Amazing. Price. Perfect. Staff. A delight. My super picky child who does not eat beans cleaned her plate! I don't know if it's me but since moving to this area I can't find good nexican food. We'll this place is going to be my new favorite spot!“

“We went to Alfonso’s following my parents’ wedding for a small dinner. The service was absolutely incredible, all the servers were so attentive and friendly. They went above and beyond to create a fun and memorable experience for us. They cut and served a wedding cake and also played the wedding song for my parents. We had the best time and truly were so grateful to the servers for their attentiveness! We all loved our meals. The tacos were a hit and so were the quesadillas. Drinks were also tasty and they were very accommodating to offering vegetarian alternatives as well! I will absolutely recommend Anthony’s to anyone wanting to have a delicious dinner and memorable time !“

“I've tried hundreds of Mexican spots all over the country. Im from NJ... been to mexico 5 times. This is literally my favorite spot that I have tried in the states. The owner cares so much and makes everything "home made". Try it and see for yourself.“

“This is my 2nd time coming here for a quick local eat. While i was waiting for my food, i got toasted hot chips with salsa. I got the chicken fajita and it was really good. Enough flavor without it tasting like only salt was added. The portion is huge! I also got a mexican corn, 3 carnitas tacos and quesadilla to go. I will definitely come back to this hidden gem again as the service was great. Lady greeted me with warmth.“

“The best Mexican I’ve had outside of Texas or California. I’m so glad I wandered in.Funny story: I was looking for a place to drink while my wife ate. When her food came and I tasted her birria torta, i had to get something myself. I got the chicken enchiladas suizas.Very greasy, fatty and delicious. Perfect hangover food.“

“A truly wonderful authentic Mexican restaurant. Food is super fresh and salsas are flavorful. The horchata may have been made from scratch but I didn't ask, either way it was great! My husband and I loved eating here and this has been the most authentic Mexican I have discovered since moving to the east coast four years ago. Hands down, a solid great restaurant.“

“Bomb ass food. Had an appt nearby and decided to check in. Ordered shrimp tacos and grilled chicken with rice/peppers. Simple dishes but they perfected it. Lorena was sweet and attentive. The place gives that authentic feel - I really felt like I was in Mexico! Everyone was under 4ft, the decor was Mexican-esque and the music was perfectly aligned. Would return for sure!!“

“Tienda Valentina's Restaurant was a lovely Mexican store and restaurant. They had everything you could think of, from coffee and sweet bread to Carne enchilada to groceries. Today, we bought 3 beef empanadas, one order of Huevos Ala Mexicanan, and one Torta de Jamon (with everything). The food was extremely tasty, flavorful, and rich. The portions were big, the Oaxacan cheese on the whole was a beautiful touch, and the empanadas were stuffed full! I am so happy to have come along this quaint and conveniently located restaurant and store. We will be returning very soon.Valentina's Restaurant Store was a lovely Mexican store and restaurant. They had everything you could imagine, from coffee and sweet bread to enchilada meat and groceries. Today we bought 3 beef empanadas, an order of Huevos Ala Mexicanan and a Torta de Jamon (with everything). The food was extremely tasty, flavorful and rich. The portions were large, the total Oaxacan cheese was a beautiful touch, and the empanadas were filling! I am so happy I came to this quaint and conveniently located restaurant and shop. We will return very soon.“