15 Best Mexican Restaurants in Paterson

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

“An Exceptional Culinary Experience in New Jersey

This establishment stands out as the premier destination for authentic Mexican cuisine in New Jersey. From the moment you arrive, you’re welcomed into a warm and vibrant atmosphere that reflects the heart of Mexican hospitality. The food is consistently outstanding—rich in flavor, beautifully presented, and true to tradition.

What truly elevates the experience, however, is the impeccable service. From the owners to every member of the staff, the team demonstrates genuine care, professionalism, and a passion for creating memorable dining moments. A shining example of excellence in both cuisine and customer service.“

“From the moment we walked in, the service at Dulce Patria was incredible. We were warmly welcomed right away, and the ambience is absolutely beautiful with plenty of great spots for photos. Our server, Natasha, was amazing and took the time to explain all their promotions, including a great happy hour menu. We tried the Tussi Roll, Dominican Power, and Cuban Tempora sushi rolls. Each one was full of flavor, and I was honestly impressed by how good they were. My friend ordered the Bad Bunny drink and the Beso de Coco. She enjoyed both, but the coconut one was her favorite and she definitely recommends it for coconut lovers. Parking isn’t the greatest in the area, but this place is absolutely worth the effort to find a spot. Overall, I had a great experience here and will definitely be coming back with more friends.“

“Like these Quesa Birria [Original] Como estas quesa birrias ningunas berdadera mente deliciosas extra ordinarias se las rrecomiendo atodo parison ballan i deleitense unas autenticas quesabirrias i que nosediga del consome la señorita que atiende mis rrespetos sin duda exelente ambiente“

“My son and I ordered today while Christmas decorating, he had highly recommended your place (as he has ordered before) Everything was fresh and delicious“

“Steak tacos 🌮 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻“

“La comida es muy buena pero la atención es horrible las mujeres que últimamente ponen que son con acento peruano atienden mal al cliente,te gritan en el teléfono,al parecer no les gusta atender,y se enojan porque no saben los platillos mexicanos 😕😞“

“Just ordered, chicken tostadas, chicken flautas, chicken burrito and churrasco con camarones. I'm a very SATISFIED CUSTOMER. Food DELICIOUS Delivery super fast. THANK YOU“

“Very good!! Deff will be returning !“

“Are you nuts, the best Puerto Rican 🇵🇷 restaurant in Paterson. They have been there for many, many years. It's a family owned. They are so lovely n respectful to everyone. If you haven't ever been you have to go and try for yourself. On holidays like Christmas and New Years the pasteles are freshly made the are bomb delicious 😋.“

“Small, no frills, Mexican mom and pop place with baked goods (conchas , pan dulce) and home cooking and Mexican street food (tacos, huaraches, burritos, tortas, sopes etc etc) ... I had the huaraches al pastor ($13) and a jarrito. They were very good, and proper ..the portions were big. I was expecting 1 big huarache but I got 3 small ones, which is good because they were so filling I ate 2 and brought the 3rd home. I would go here again. I want to try the tacos which all the other tables were eating on their lunch hour.“

“Was visiting my mom but left her casa hungry. I stopped by looking for authentic mex food and found it. I'm not sure which part of Mexico the family that runs this place is from so I something I'm more familiar so I ordered the chicken quesadilla. It was really good with the chili sauce. Only thing missing was horchata. I washed it down with grapefruit jarrito. I paid in cash not sure if cc accepted. Next time I will see if they have a house special like dish more known in there hometown“

“Paterson has a lot of good Mexican food and El Rincon has to be somewhere at the top of the list. I am not sure how authentic these nachos cantinero are but they taste amazing. I frequently order their quesadillas de pollo, tamales verde, tamales de Rajas (stuffed with peppers and cheese), and their tacos de bistec. Call them. You won't be disappointed. Btw... their prices are cheap for the quantity of food that your getting.“

“Absolutely thrilled with my experience at the Cathedral Restaurant in Paterson! The tacos were a flavor explosion – the aroma alone was enough to captivate my senses. Conveniently located in the heart of Paterson with ample parking, it's a gem worth discovering. The customer service was top-notch, making the overall visit delightful. I can't recommend this place enough – a must-try for anyone craving a culinary adventure!“