38 Best Mexican Restaurants in Jersey City

“Amazing Margaritas! Great staff and food. A MUST in Jersey07302!“

“I’ve been coming to this small business for about 3/4 years now and although it’s just a taco truck I know enough that all I have to do is pick up my order and eat it at my house or enjoy it with my partner at the nearby park. I’m not gonna make a review about the “environment” of a taco truck and make them feel obligated to my seating needs for that I’ll just to a RESTAURANT it’s a perfect grab and go. The staff is very friendly and hard working people, for as busy as they get their customer service is consistently great. I want to mention how hard it is to find authentic AL PASTOR TACOS that are supposed to be made like how they make it here. The tortilla is always fresh, the meat is seasoned perfectly and you can tell by the color on the meat and the salsa verde is also perfect if you are into spicy fresh homemade salsa just the right texture not watery like others that I’ve had around the area.“

“El Ranchero is my favorite taqueria in the bayshore. The tacos are the best in the area and the mole is delicious. The food is fresh and the service is fantastic. I recommend this to anyone! A wonderful place to practice my spanish! El Ranchero es mi taquería favorita. Los tacos son los mejores de la zona y el mole es delicioso. La comida es fresca y el servicio es fantástico. ¡Yo recomiendo esto a cualquiera!“

“We drove right past it but THANK GOD we were able to turn around and get to it the food was heavenly juicy hot and suuuuper tasty the cook we spoke with was amazingly patient as he could see we wanted the entire menu but didn’t know how to order it lol the man was a saint and got us exactly what we wanted we were in such disbelief that such amazing tacos came from such a small spot but it’s clearly a top shelf establishment and will continuously recommend this place“

“Very good tacos at a very fair price. These are probably some of the best seafood tacos I’ve ever had, even better than once I’ve had in California or Mexico. The large shrimp with cheese taco is by far my favorite, the ceviche is also good, and the restaurant itself is always packed with a lot of energy. I’ve ate in there in person, I’ve only ever picked up food, which is very efficient with them and fairly quick.“

“Very outgoing, the environment and staff are friendly and welcoming. Thanks“

“Really great restaurant it just seems they always forget an item on uber eats. I visit Jersey city regularly and love eating at guac time but it’s literally Russian roulette with what they will forget lol. Last 3 times I ordered every time an item was forgotten.
Hope it does better with this!!!“

“The most delicious Mexican food I have eaten in New Jersey, the place is decorated in a divine way that makes you think of being a little in Latin America, the service is very good, the food is truly excellent, what a delight!!!

Vegetarian options: Veggie burrito, vegetarian tacos and vegetarian nachos.“

“This place has the best tacos I’ve ever had…🇲🇽“

“@Todo muy limpio y sobre Todo la comida super sabrosa😍😍😍😍😍😍Estoy muy feliz por encontrar este lugar cerca 😘😘😘“

“muy rica comida mexicana,😊 ricos tacos“

“If you’re looking for delicious food, look no further than Tacoria. There are so many reasons I keep coming back: The team at Tacoria is so nice. (Shout out to Louie and team for always making me feel like I’m home whenever I’m there!) The food is so comforting and yummy. The vibes are so chill. It’s the perfect place to catch up with a friend after a busy day at work. I look forward to eating here at least a few times a week! When you’re there, definitely don’t skip their fresh housemade salsas. My favorite is their habanero!“

“great food ,great atmosphere and service“

“Hands down the best Mexican restaurant in Jersey City. I’m from west Texas, so I’d say I have fairly high standards when it comes to Mexican food. I’ve been here several times and this place is top notch. The owner is very friendly and they have tons of options. I think this is Oaxacan-based cuisine so expect to find classics alongside more popular dishes. Try the tostadas with Cecina. You’ll be amazed.“

“I was on a mini hunt for Birria Ramen and let’s just say this little spot is now my go to! My daughter loved her food as well. The food is fresh, and seasoned perfectly! The guacamole and chips were also good! The staff was friendly and attentive!“

“This place thrives mainly on takeout but has a fully functional and pleasant dining space. The food here is very good with a large variety of options. I had tacos as appetizers, and fajitas as main course - all were delicious. Whatever my friends ordered was also very good. Service was good and attentive. The place is BYOB so that makes things convenient too. It's never crowded, so it's a nice quiet place to dine in. Would definitely go there and try out the rest of the menu.“

“Amazing amazing amazing!! The authentic Mexican food from this local joint managed to impress us.. we tried the veggie burrito, cheese flautas and mushroom huraches.. each dish was better than the other. The sauces and compliments were yummy. This joint is mostly for take out because there was not much place to sit inside. We are definitely visiting again!

Vegetarian options: Mushroom, cheese or veggie options available under most categories except tacos.“

“Really delicious food including plenty of vegetarian options. We were staying around the corner and were looking for somewhere to eat late on a Sunday night. Friendly, helpful service and reasonably priced menu. This place is an absolute winner. Thanks for feeding us so well.“

“Left Cheesecake Factory to come here and it did NOT disappoint. Our server, Malachi, was the absolute best! I’ve never gone out of my way to write a good review for a server before, but he truly earned it. He deserves a raise and the coworker helping him does too!

The food was great, and the service was exceptional. Thank you for making our night so much better. Definitely coming back“

“Delicious! All I’ve ordered has been super delicious. Thumbs up!“

“Ive been ordering delivery from this place for about a year now, it is hands down the best mexican food in my area. Enchiladas are great, the portions are very generous, and the pricing is extremely fair. They are also fast with the food and packaged well. Will continue to order from here :)“

“I have eaten Qdoba at several different locations over the years. I went to the Qdoba located on West Side Avenue near New Jersey City University. To say I was happy with my food and service is an understatement. THE FOOD WAS DELICIOUS AND COOKED TO PERFECTION.i ordered a cheese and a steak burrito with chips. Excellent service by the employees, and the store was so so so so clean. I AM very happy I made this choice today. Thank you to qdoba and continue the excellent service and quality.“

“Simply awesome! Very festive atmosphere.“

“My daughter and I came across this place. Although it took a while to find inside the mall the food was amazing. It was a little food kiosk located on the 1st floor at Newport mall. It's a little pricey but worth every buck! Our tounges were definitely satisfied ? if your at the mall and want a light bite this is a place to stop by!!! You won't regret it ?“

“I can’t believe I just discovered this restaurant! Best tostados I’ve ever had - I’ve quickly become addicted to them. The staff are really friendly and the service is great. The restaurant has a chill vibe and a large TV for entertainment while eating. A+!“

“Good food and friendly service.“

“Located in the bustling center of Jersey Heights, this spot has some prime Mexican food!

We ordered a couple of the burrito options (chorizo & steak). The burrito meals contain 2 burritos, but we were not prepared for 2 full size burritos…and at $15 per order it is a great deal.

The burritos were spot on, I loved my chorizo burrito. Was fairly greasy so you know it is legit. The chips and salsa were just average, the chips were pretty thin and not like Taqueria Downtown’s.

Would definitely recommend for a lunch or dinner option.“

“Been coming here pretty regularly for the last two years. Ordering pupusa’s almost every week. I love their bean and cheese ones! They also make amazing tacos. Super nice owners too, let me try a one of their pastries for free once. They won me over for sure! Thanks!“

“Came here for lunch with my friends and was pleasantly surprised. Staff is super friendly. Small mom and pop shop pumping out amazing food. I got a torta and it was amazing. Soft bread and packed. It was a bit messy to eat but there was a lot in them. Salsa options were great as well. Green was my favorite. Great value. Will definitely come back to try more items.“

“Always great Authentic Salvadorian food . Lovely owners/ staff“

“Food was delicious. Service was very friendly“

“Love this place! They have some of the best food in jersey city. Every time i call or come in they know who i am, and are always very nice. And what i like the most about them is that they have great Mexican food and great chinese food, so i always have alot of different choices to choose from lol...“

“Awsome fresh food. Great central sandwich. Great music“

“deliciosa comida.... excelente atención 👌“

“I don't say this about many places, but the fried chicken here is really good. Nice crispy exterior with a juicy interior. There are also so many menu options to choose from. Not to mention the buy 1 get one deal you can get if you order online. The customer service is also excellent. I can here so often we're on a first name basis.“

“Really good food, made by really good people.
Tbh, I was surprised that I discovered this place so late, I've been living in the city for 5+ years now. But I'm really glad I found it. 💛
This is a perfect place for those lazy afternoons when you don't wanna cook, yet eat good food. You can eat as many tacos you want, and they all will be fresh and taste really authentic.“

“Simply awesome! Very festive atmosphere.“

“LOVE THIS PLACE! I would love to eat here more but it's soooo popular it can be hard getting a table. Really good margaritas. Also great for catering when feeding a film crew! I have had some happy workmates recently after a Downtown Taqueria spread!“