50 Best Mexican Restaurants near Pompton Lakes

“I’m not a big review guy but this place is one of those exceptions because of how FANTASTIC the food here is. I don’t eat out much and prefer eating healthier at home because eating out makes me feel bad BUT THIS PLACE NEVER makes me feel like poop. A+++++++ “

“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.“

“Muy buena comida! muy buen servicio. les va ir muy bien en este pueblo! 🙏🏾“

“I have LOVED Tony’s Pizza my entire life! Their pizza has remained consistent and unforgettably delicious! I grew up in Pompton Lakes and I have moved all over the country and have dated more pizza than I care to share 🤣 I swear to you there is no better sausage pie in the world better than Tony’s. I work and own a business in the food industry and I swear by this pizza and mussels. Whenever I am back in Jersey or when my peeps come to visit, they know I will be ordering several pies to freeze for when we are nostalgic and want a a GREAT PIE! I cannot recommend this Mom & Pop restaurant more. Thank you all for my latest haul! You are the BEST!!!!! 🌟 😉🌟🌟🌟🌟“

“Recently had my daughters graduation party at Agave. Isaac, the owner was extremely helpful and the staff worked very hard to make sure my party ran smoothly. The food and cocktails were fantastic. We had a party of 50+ with a DJ and had plenty of room dinner and dancing. The party was very affordable! Would definitely recommend!!“

“The birria tacos were delicious! Excellent service.“

“Comida mexicana buen ambiente“

“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!“

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

“I really like this place, especially the juice; it's delicious.“

“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!“

“Queridos Alex y María, Desde el principio captaron mi atención. Su huella en la industria es única; a lo largo de los años, su constancia ha sido de primera. Oro para que cada proyecto en el que se aventuren multiplique su fe en Dios.“

“What do you do when your son eats your leftover enchiladas on Friday night? You go back on Saturday! Husband had the steak salad. Lots of steak.“

“Found this place randomly with my family. We ate so fast I didn’t consider taking pics until it was too late. I told our sever, when he asked how everything was, that it was the best Mexican food that I’ve had in ten or more years. And I wasn’t kidding. My girlfriend is Mexican and she bugged out over the sauces and salsa. And our server was so nice that even though we couldn’t eat another bite he insisted that we take desert on the house to go. Those churros didn’t stand a chance. The next time we go back I will take photos of the food. 😁“

“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.“

“Absolutamente amables y comida deliciosa ;
They’re incredible! Not only is their food delicious but they’re so kind and willing to work with my allergy to soy. I had Mexican family so I’m a pretty harsh critic to Mexican food but I absolutely enjoyed it here.“

“La comida deliciosa , servicio excelente muy limpio muy buen servicio 💯 recomendado !!😊😊“

“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.“

“Food here is amazing and reasonably priced. The margaritas are equally good and it has a relaxing atmosphere, scenic outdoor dining and always friendly service. Don't always get up to Piermont, but when I do it's delicious Mexican food and a yummy drink at this awesome spot!“

“Just had lupita’s for the first time . Everything was so good i couldn’t believe how generous the portions are . Will be back soon !“

“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.“

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

“The food was absolutely amazing and the owners extremely friendly. This place is a diamond in the rough for sure! Value is beyond reasonable as a matter of fact I've payed twice as much in other places and received much less! We will be back!!“

“atmosphere was great, food was good. I miss this service since Moe's left. I wish their cheese sauce was better. homemade better, it was jarred. straight out of a can. I won't order that again but everything else was great.“

“Just ordered from there for the first time today, I must say delivery was on point and the food was delicious will definitely order again!!! Great place,awesome food!!!“

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

“Fun. They shared my birthday Danced. Good food“

“amazing food and service couldn't ask for a better place for a quick and easy dinner“

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

“Margaritas are the best. Beef burritos are great. Chips and salsa top notch“

“Great food and Margaritas always! A cute and cozy interior with Mexican vibes. The staff is very friendly! Outdoor dining too if you want. 👍🏼😎🍹🥑“

“lo mejor de lo mejor ❤️♥️“

“the best mexican food. exelent service!!!!“

“Went here for lunch got two burritos, the first one took me two meals to finish and the second one I shared they both were delicious, huge , and full of flavor . Great price for burritos thicker than my arm. Staff were friendly and outgoing and even recommended a meal for my next visit , please check out this hidden gem

Side note (my order was hot and ready in no more than 8 minutes , and their in house made sauces are incredible)“

“the best homemade food ever“

“Best spot for Mexican food!“

“FIRE!!!!! This place is amazing! The problem is, it took me months to actually try the food. The portions are excellent, the fajitas are insane, the guac is fresh and delicious, my order took 12 minutes(fast!), and the price is right. They Kept It Simple Stupid! Real industry people will get that joke. Highly highly recommended!“

“Yesterday I arrived to pick up an online order to find out I had placed it at the wrong location. The lovely woman behind the counter told me she could still make it for me, then called the other location to let them know. Great customer service! And the food was great, as usual!“

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

“The food was delicious. I had the gorditas with cecina. And it felt very authentic. Like a piece of Mexico in NY. The cheese they use for the quesadilla and tortas is quesillo or Oaxaca. And it makes a huge difference in how delicious the food is.“

“I had such an amazing experience here! From the moment we walked up, everything was perfect. The food was absolutely delicious, the atmosphere was great, and the service truly made the night special.

A huge shoutout to Raul and Martha—they went above and beyond to make sure we were taken care of. They were so friendly, attentive, and genuinely made us feel welcome. It’s rare to come across service like that!

I left completely happy with everything and will definitely be coming back. Highly recommend this place if you’re looking for great food and even better service!“

“Loveeee this place.. the atmosphere on the weekends is great and the food is sooo good. I crave their chicken nachos all the time, didn’t know nachos could be so good“

“The best moes Best place“

“WOW! IF I COULD GIVE THIS PLACE 10 STARS I WOULD! this plaza has amazing food and I noticed this new storefront. when I walked in, I was surprised by how nice it looked on the inside. And then I saw the menu. This place is like Chipotle on turbo. I got the steak and shrimp, only $12 and the girl behind the counter had great suggestions on how to best top it. I left extremely satisfied with the food, but also the pleasant service and hip atmosphere. I will definitely be back soon. thank you!!!“

“First time here. Walk in and just smells amazing. Very friendly staff, fast service and great food. Got a lot of food for the price. Actually had to bring food home. Definitely hot and fresh. They have plenty room for parties/events. Made a great family night.“

“Great food and service! Very generous! Always supporting our local schools and sports teams!“

“My wife and myself were at Latin American Restaurant in Boonton, NJ. We are from out of town looking for home cooking, let me tell you, this was the most delicious food we've had since we've been here. The restaurant is clean and the owner stayed and talked to us for a long while. I had the steak smothered with onions, salad, white rice, black beans and maduros(sweet plantains). You get large portions, my wife took her left overs to the hotel for later. My wife is a very picky eater and she loved everything that was served. The staff was great and we felt very comfortable taking our time with our dinner. We surely will be back before we go home and will recommend this restaurant to our friends and family.“

“me gusta el ceviche y el seco...lo mejor que tienen“

“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“

“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“