50 Best Mexican Restaurants near Livingston

“If your looking for a good meal at a good price, try Sombrero Tacoria Livingston. A nice Mexican restaurant with quality food. My daughter suggested we try the spot and it did not disappoint. The store is clean, food is fresh, and the staff is friendly. If you are looking for change from hamburgers and pizza give the spot a try and I guarantee you will be back for more.“

“Great food, great workers, amazing portion sizes.“

“La comida está muy bien. Tiene bien servicio. Lo recomiendo“

“My family attended the Easter celebration. We had a blast.“

“buena atencion y rica comida mexicana“

“Comida mexicana buen ambiente“

“My friends and I had a fantastic time here and will definitely be coming back soon! Be sure to check out their specials!“

“Great food nice atmosphere.“

“This place is a hidden gem! I’ve been coming here for over a year and every single time I have a great experience. The people are super nice, and friendly. You can really tell they like what they do. And the food.. It is always AMAZING, very flavorful, authentic, and portions are very generous. The empanadas and burritos are my favorite but all items are great! Every time I get the chance to, I recommend it to friends and family!“

“I don’t want to say what I ordered because I don’t want to set expectations for others… but I will say it was the best I have ever had, including california and south america. Food took a bit of time, but I knew from smelling the food when we arrived that it was going to be good. What made it so great was the flavor of the meat. I am so happy we found this place. Coming back often!“

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

“Amazing food !!! Highly recommended… Fast delivery service“

“Flavorful food here, especially their sauces! We had been looking in the area for a good Mexican spot and this is the place. Another star for being walking distance from the rock climbing gym right next door. So great for a good rock climbing sesh and great Mexican food after! Our waiters Yahir and Marilin were especially amazing! Great service and the food came out quick and hot. The horchata was especially good!“

“Our first time going to the Totowa location (met up with friends for lunch). Staff was very friendly and helpful - we decided to eat outside and they brought the food to us quickly. We had the tacos, regular bowl with carnitas and fajita bowl with steak and pina-mango drink. Food was very tasty and freshly made. Will come back to try El Pastor. Definitely recommend Sombrero Tacoria.“

“gracias por una buena atención la comida 10 de 10 siempre que boy me si ento bien consentida 😍😍🥰🥰 excelente servicio lo recomiendo 👌 al 100% bendiciones a todos“

“Delicious with excellent service.“

“What a phenomenal experience! Just two men handling the counter, and they handled it AMAZING!! From the food, to the customer service, everything was wonderful. I’d highly recommend this Qdoba to anyone. My wife and I live in Woodbridge and stopped ordering Qdoba from the Iselin location because it’s so bad! This place has officially brought us back to being loyal Qdoba customers!“

“🤩⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️🤩 Recommend you all to stop by and eat their Jus’antastic tacos“

“Ordered take out once and 2 times I physically visited and their consistency in flavor is phenomenal. Customer service is impeccable, you get greeted the moment you step inside. Good arrives super quick. Even with us arriving last minute before they closed we were still welcomed warmly. I’ve had the al pastor tacos and a pork cemita. Their hibiscus tea and horchata are delicious. Giving this place a try will not disappoint. I’ll definitely be coming back at a more decent time not 35 mins before close 🫢“

“We would recommend the Coconut Grilled chicken and red grapes salad. Tasty to the last drop. We also enjoyed dining outside in this beautiful weather.“

“Fandango’s street tacos are awesome. We took a tray of these to a New Year’s Eve party in Glen Ridge and they were a big hit!“

“Drinks and music is great“

“Carlos Mexican Kitchen in Little Falls is hands down the best Mexican restaurant around — no contest. From the moment the food hits the table, you know everything is made fresh, authentic, and with serious care. The dishes are bursting with flavor and come in generous portions, so you never leave hungry.

The salsa dips alone are worth the visit— bold, vibrant, and completely addictive. And the corn quesadilla is to die for. Perfectly prepared, packed with flavor, and the kind of dish you find yourself craving again the next day.

What makes this place truly special is how the food transports you straight to a local home in the heart of Mexico. It’s warm, authentic, and full of soul. Nothing feels commercial or rushed — just real Mexican cooking done right.

Also a huge plus: there are several great vegetarian options, which are just as thoughtfully prepared and delicious.

If you love authentic Mexican food, incredible salsa, and meals that feel homemade in the best possible way, Carlos Mexican Kitchen is an absolute must.“

“Always our favorite Mexican food spot in HarrisonCounty!“

“Wonderful people, great food. Always an enjoyable experience!“

“If you like Mexican and Indian food, you must try masalamex! Everything I ordered was so good. I will definitely come back here!“

“Stopped here on a Friday night driving back from Philly to MA, such a warm and lovely place. Delicious food - two of us had tacos and the third had a spicy beef. The rice side dish was really flavorful. It was late and we were the only ones there but the space was super welcoming and the server was so kind and helpful. Trying to route future trips to Philly via Parsippany NJ :-)“

“yep good food ill come back for sure“

“All made fresh! Delicious“

“muy amables y la comida es % mexicana amigos paisanos bayan acomer a cenar yeben a su chikita o la familia la comida está deliciosa“

“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!“

“nice atmosphere, friendly staff and good food at a reasonable price“

“delicious bowls. And I was pleasantly surprised at the value prices.“

“It’s funny that some of the reviews here complain about servers not speaking English...it’s an actual authentic Mexican restaurant what do you expect? The menus are in both English and Spanish and have descriptions if you are not familiar with Mexican food. I love this place and you really can’t beat the prices. The food is great and I always wind up taking some home (maybe because I fill up on all the chips and salsa they give before the meal).“

“Stopped by for a quick lunch snd had enough leftover for dinner too. Great food and great staff Than you“

“Went there for the first time and left being a big fan. Food was super fresh and full of authentic flavor. You can always judge a place by their gauc and Tacoria’s is fire. I highly recommend adding the chiptole sauce to your burrito. Staff was super nice and it was easy to order. Will be back again (:“

“The service provided is outstanding. Attentive and friendly service all around. The menu isn’t necessarily what I expected , but there is a variety of common and popular dishes. The location and parking is conveniently located for all patrons. Thanks for a memorable night“

“I haven’t eaten here perhaps a dozen times, I’ve had Several instances of being dumbstruck by how good some of the dishes are at Nomada. This reasonably priced, family friendly spot is batting way above its’ weight class as is one of the best restaurants in the area.“

“They serve authentic Mexican and it is delicious! I eat the tacos 2-3 times a week!“

“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.“

“Went here for dinner tonight the first time. Food was absolutely amazing. Stephanie was our host/server and she was fantastic at recommendations. Food was delicious. Will definitely make this my new Spanish go to restaurant. The Salvadorian Chicken Tamale was moist and dense, and the flavors mixed perfectly together. If you order the beef empanadas, ask them for their new homemade hot sauce. It's a perfect blend of sweet & heat to go with the pastry dough. Their plantains were a good addition of sweet to the dense of the meal. Their flan was the perfect size for a nice ending dessert to a very filling meal. Definitely a highly recommended place to get an excellent and very affordable meal.“

“Went to eat lunch with my mom. The server Ethan was great did a great job had a great smile I’ll def be back“

“We eat here almost every day. The food is always made to order so it does take a few miinutes. The food is delicious, I have never had anything I did not enjoy. Mr. C is always making sure we are happy with what he has prepared for us. Sometimes he will add his own little touch once he gets to know you and what you like. He will make great suggestions if you are not sure what you would like. The girls at the counter are great! This is a small hidden gem!“

“Came here today and was impressed with the authenticity of their tacos! Fresh, Homemade corn tortillas made in house were delicious and elevated the tacos flavor. The suadero and al pastor were absolutely amazing! Will be coming back soon.
If you are considering, stop thinking about it and just GO!“

“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 ate here yesterday, and even though it was a 40 minute drive, I'm HEAVILY debating going back today.😍 The employees were all so sweet and helpful. It was my first time in. Food came quick. Chipotle, Moe's and Qdoba wish they had the flavor that this place has!! I got the bowl with Chorizo and a bunch of toppings. The food was so fresh and flavorful. It may be a little difficult to get through with the turn around, but it's beyond worth it to me. To reiterate....all the employees were amazing! So patient, and so kind, and as someone who can be a little anxious when ordering i can't articulate enough how good that makes me feel. Didn't get a picture of ny food because I basically unhinged my jaw like a snake and inhaled it. 😅“

“Les recomiendo los tacos polo porque estan de poca muy sabrosos los taquitos“

“Great food and service. Varied menu. Large amount of seating inside and a good amount outside. The food is reasonably priced for downtown south orange. Family friendly.

Kid-friendliness: They have high chairs and food kids typically will eat“

“Food was delicious with great proportions, not too much not overwhelming. I was skeptical looking at the price of the street corn but it turned into shock when I saw how the corn was presented. It felt like I was eating at a high end expensive restaurant while still serving a pretty big portion.“