50 Best Mexican Restaurants near Nutley

“I discovered this gem through a mutual friend and it's now my go-to Mexican spot! The prices are incredibly affordable, and the staff is exceptionally friendly. It feels like a family-owned business, which adds to its charm. I always opt for the delicious tacos or fajitas!“

“We ordered from Margarita’s tonight. The food arrived very quickly and it was hot. The chips were crispy and the guacamole was fresh and tasty. My burrito was delicious and the mole sauce was fantastic! Everyone else really enjoyed theirs too. We were sad to see Pancho’s go, but Margarita’s is even better!“

“El concepto es muy padre y bonito. Me sentí en México por un momento. El sabor de la comida excelente. Pero mi mesera me descuidó y nunca me preguntó cómo estaba todo, nunca pasó a preguntar si ocupaba algo. No se ganó la propina, pero ya me la cobraron en la cuenta.“

“😍 I Love ❤️ their chicken and steak 🥩 tacos 🌮 and their Melanesa steak 🥩 sandwich 🥪 🥰❤️“

“I had an amazing dining experience at Fortaleza, and a huge part of that was thanks to Karen, our server. She was incredibly attentive, making sure every detail was perfect, and her friendly, accommodating nature made us feel so welcomed. Karen anticipated our needs before we even had to ask, and her service was flawless. It’s clear she truly cares about her guests’ experience. I highly recommend dining here and hope to be served by her again! Visit Karen!!! At Fortaleza Garfield NJ“

“Great meal - drinks extraordinary. Definitely coming back.“

“Excellent places , if you want to have at great time with family or friends , great atmosphere , great food , great drinks , great staff , ty Gretel will highly recommended to everyone #new sherif in town 🙏🏼“

“Arre Sinaloa has such a cozy and charming atmosphere! The staff is very friendly and welcoming. The food is very flavorful and drinks are amazing.
I recommend their signature guacamole, pollo al pastor and culiches. The dessert menu has a great selection. The flan has a great texture and it’s absolutely delicious.
The presentation of every dish and drinks are fascinating!!!
I had a lovely experience. I highly recommend this authentic and modern Northern Mexican cuisine!!!!“

“Un lugar muy hermoso 🤩 y encantador ☺️“

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Mr. Roy's Grill in Rutherford, NJ, is a charming small family-owned business that truly stands out in the culinary scene! This delightful spot beautifully blends the best of grilled dishes with rich Latin flavors, creating a unique and mouthwatering eating experience. This hidden gem is a must-visit, and I can’t recommend it highly enough!“

“Nice bright location atmosphere is vibrant all halal food . You must try all the tacos the birria ones are to die for have not tried any of the burritos I'm sure they are great as all their dishes they serve.

Dietary restrictions: All food served is halal“

“I pass this place often in my travels so I finally decided to give it a try. Initially when I walked in and saw the prices of everything I almost walked out because everything seemed overpriced. But I figured since I was already there I may as well give it a try. And thank God I did The food and service were amazing and made my trip and the money worth it.“

“I love this place. The food is good, as is the service. There's not much in the way of ambiance, but it's clean and gray for quick takeout. Gina is always super sweet!

Parking: There's a large skated parking lot.“

“Great atmosphere, friendly service and interesting menu offering plenty of delicious options. We will be back for sure!“

“Super nice place to hang out with friends and family, gretel o point with service 24/7 , food and drinks 100% the best“

“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!“

“A Hidden Gem for Authentic Mexican Food!

We recently discovered this amazing little family-owned Mexican restaurant, and it’s safe to say we’ve found our new favorite spot. The restaurant may look unassuming from the outside—definitely a "hole in the wall" type of place—but don’t let that fool you! The warmth and hospitality of the staff made us feel welcome from the moment we stepped in.

The food here is nothing short of spectacular. Everything we ordered, from the perfectly seasoned tacos to the crispy, flavorful flautas, and even the Mexican corn, was bursting with authentic flavors. Each dish tasted homemade and packed with fresh ingredients, giving us a true taste of Mexico.

We were so impressed with our first visit that we’ve already been back for seconds! If you’re looking for delicious, authentic Mexican food served by friendly people in a cozy setting, look no further. This place is a hidden gem that deserves to be discovered by all food lovers. Highly recommend!“

“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.“

“Wow this place is really good I loved everything the moment I went inside the atmosphere, the music, and the food wow it was really amazing had some carne asado tacos and they were really tasty aswell the waitress was super nice and helpful as a Latino I definitely felt welcomed would definitely go again“

“I love this place! The staff is so friendly and accommodating. Brett the server is the best!! He it's attentive, patient, kind, fast with taking and bringing the orders and he checks to see if the order is satisfactory and if anything else is needed. I appreciate this kind of service especially after a hard day at work. Also, my friends and family members have expressed great gratitude for being treated so well. The food prices can't be beat, the quality and quantity is great, well worth every penny. The friendly and happy atmosphere is very welcoming and enjoyable. I feel at home here. I highly recommend Chevy's in Clifton to everyone I know. Thank you so much for all the hard work and dedication to providing excellent customer service and delicious food!! Love it.“

“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.“

“A lot of thought and time went into designing this beautiful, spacious interior, including textured wall surfaces and designer lighting. Perfect for parties and couples alike, and kid froendly during the day with fancy mocktails. Take pride in hand crafted cocktails with freshly squeezed lime and yes they really look like the photo. Accommodating of allergies. Lots of flavor and great presentation“

“Highly recommend the birria tacos 🌮“

“Listen- it’s rare I love Mexican food as much as this. I’m celiac and have a lot of l difficulty eating out. However, not only was I was received with excitement and optimist but was also given the best Mexican food out of my life. This is my new favorite spot in the area. Will be coming back for the rest of my life. The food was delicious and some of the best I’ve had. They know what they’re doing here.“

“Always our favorite Mexican food spot in HarrisonCounty!“

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

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

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

“3rd String on a blind date, but guess what the food was great I got the bria tacos plus they brought out extra nachos. We got some wings and things my man got some fries. I guess what I bet ill call this as a five star restaurant next time I pull it this side nor Arlington baby.“

“Food is super fresh and the owner is so nice and you can tell he takes pride in his food. Never had baliada before Mi Sabor and definitely a fan!“

“I recently tried the jerk chicken burrito bowl at Guac Time, and it was absolutely delicious! The flavors were bold and perfectly balanced, with the jerk chicken being tender, juicy, and well-seasoned. The combination of fresh ingredients, including perfectly cooked rice, beans, and a medley of vibrant toppings, made every bite satisfying. The portion size was generous, and the presentation was spot on. If you’re looking for a flavorful, filling meal, the jerk chicken burrito bowl at Guac Time is a must-try! Highly recommend it!“

“Waoooooo!!!!
We ordered a combo of tacos and a combo of birria mulitas, the food was super delicious, we loved it.
The person who served us was very friendly, the place was clean, there were two tables under a tent where we could eat.
The wait time was short considering that there were several people who had already ordered before us.
Very good size of the taquitos and mulitas in relation to their cost.
Recommended 100%“

“Worth the 2 hour drive every single time, los mejores tacos que he probado en todo NJ. atención esmerada y super agradable.“

“Without a doubt the best taco’s I’ve ever had! Cute neighborhood establishment. Really nice staff! Thank you! 🌮🌮🌮🌮❤️“

“Absolutely love this place great Mexican food and very decent prices the restaurant is always so cold but the loook inside the restaurant is pretty cool lots of decorations is a small place never have had a problem with service here however parking is very very difficult and I mostly take take out because of parking issues“

“We tried the street corn, burritos, tamales, chips & salsa, quesadillas, and the list goes on. Not a single complaint. Kids and adults in our group loved it. Some went back for second rounds!

Check this place out!“

“This is our go to Mexican restaurant. Everything is amazing, they have some of the best shrimp and grits I have had. Their always friendly and it’s BYOB.“

“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“

“Absolutely recommend this place. The food is excellent and the service is great. The prices are just right and love that fact that it is a bring your own.“

“excelente lugar para compartir en familia chicharrón el payaso mago 732 621 9305“

“Everything was top-quality & delicious! Kind & helpful staff, colorful-festive environment and good music. My wife & I wanted to try a variety of items & each was 5-star in their category (fish tacos, chicken quesadilla & chimichanga). Hopefully they start selling the green sauce in bottles to customers they give with the chips soon.“

“great food ,great atmosphere and service“

“Absolutely loved it! Locations is perfect, plenty of free parking, great service and food is absolutely delicious!

I always like to try the new places and this one is absolutely amazing! Newly renovated building, parking lot is big, the service was excellent, the menu had great food choices and the prices are very reasonable, the food comes out fast and absolutely delicious and big portions! We all loved it and I highly recommend it!

Vegetarian options: They can make almost anything on the menu vegetarian!“

“I grew up in Texas and enjoyed this authentic beef taco bowl for a casual and affordable dinner in Newark. The owner and staff clearly put their hearts into each ingredient in the bowl which comes together as a Tex-Mex festival of flavors.

Kid-friendliness: Saw a mother and daughter there. Lots of teenagers were eating there as well.“

“The reviews I read to this restaurant really fooled me. The food served here did not taste fresh. Don't get me started on their drinks, more like ice. If you love spending money on bad food and iced drinks then this is the place for you. I wouldn't recommend this place to anyone“

“I didn’t know what authentic Mexican food was until I came here. This is hands down the most delicious Mexican food I have ever tried. Carlos, the son of the chef, provided outstanding service and was extremely professional as a server. I love this restaurant!“

“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.“

“The best best restaurant!!! El mejor muy delicioso 😋 y esquí siga comida la recomiendo mucho Soy una persona muy exigente cuando se trata de comida mexicana por que se del sabor ♥️pero este lugar me encantó mucho mucho ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️saludos desde East Hampton New York 🗽 🇲🇽“

“Our go-to spot for Mexican take out or delivery. I've tried numerous items here and everything is delicious.

Our usual order is the pollo asado burrito box and chorizo burrito. Everything on the menu is fairly simple to customize and I have never had an issue with customizing my order (no pico, etc).

Do not sleep on the mango habanero salsa!!! It's fantastic!! I really appreciate that when you order take out there is a hot sauce/ salsa area where you can grab as much as you need.

Another thing I really appreciate is that the guacamole doesn't include chopped tomatoes. I know this is a hot take, but I prefer guacamole without tomatoes.

Overall, highly recommend for take out and delivery!“