50 Best Mexican Restaurants near Ridgewood

“The Ridgewood location offers a fun, casual seating area with a laid-back vibe, simple and quick ordering, and top-notch service. The food is high-quality, authentic Mexican made with fresh ingredients—the fresh cilantro adds a wonderful fragrance to the dishes. Everything we tried was delicious, from the flavorful burrito box to the standout seasoned street corn and the tasty chips and guac. A variety of house-made sauces and a refreshing guava drink added a special touch to the meal, making for a great overall experience that's well worth a visit.“

“Ordered via uber eats tonight . I've wanted to try for awhile (since I did a delivery for Feed the Frontlines) and I wasn't disappointed! We shared several items and they were all yummy! I will definitely order again.“

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

“Hermoso restaurante de comida internacional música tragos espectaculares y ambiente súper agradable“

“My family and I stopped by for a quick bite after school and were pleasantly delighted with the delicious food, great service and attentive environment. We will definitely return and make it our Mexican Food restaurant going forward. We loved the food and very attentive waitress who paid attention to every detail.“

“Best tacos ever . I’ve been a client since the Sombrero truck on Market St in between Checkers and post office . Then they moved to union blvd . I’ve taken my immediate family ,taken friends , when my outer states visitors come is the first place they get taken to also!! Really everything is made fresh and there’s not one dish I can pick over another !! Can’t wait to get back from Puerto Rico to get some real tacos !!! Pa alante !!!“

“The birria tacos were delicious! Excellent service.“

“Definitivamente las mejores quesadillas de Tinga al carbón.“

“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 🙏🏼“

“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.“

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

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

“Un lugar muy hermoso 🤩 y encantador ☺️“

“Great fresh halal Mexican food. At this point my baby is going to come out wearing a sombrero because of how often I eat here 😂. In all honesty, the food slaps and I always leave feeling satisfied. Preggo lady approved. 👍🏼 I always recommend the loaded nachos(birria of course), birria quesadilla and the birria tacos. Chicken burritos are also delish, I personally avoid the California burrito because I feel it’s too salty.“

“Legit some of the best tacos I’ve ever had, and for sure the best tasting beans I’ve ever had in my life. Small little family run shop with very friendly staff, service was very fast and food was just incredible. Really enjoyed the theming and music, really sets the atmosphere. Definitely come get some amazing delicious food!“

“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!!“

“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!“

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

“Just tacos. Maybe tacos and a little bit of everything else.
Food was delicious and Enrique was awesome very hospitable made the whole experience even better.
Served hot and wait time was no more than 5-10min for our food.
To be completely transparent a bit on the pricier side but overall 8/10 all around.“

“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.“

“Tacoria is easily my go-to lunch spot since I work nearby, and it never disappoints. The food is consistently fresh, flavorful, and honestly one of the highlights of my workday. On top of that, the staff is always so friendly and welcoming especially Peter and Jose, which makes the experience even better. Great food and great people. You really can’t ask for more. Highly recommend!“

“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“

“Everything on the menu is excellent I have never had a bad meal. Margaritas are a must“

“awesome menu items great service“

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

“Food was excellent. Everything that I had was great. Flounder, was fantastic. Great place to eat good service fantastic atmosphere.“

“Taco Thursday’s! Who doesn’t like a taco? Food is very fresh and best Mexican food around. Margaritas are made fresh with squeezed limes not a mix. One of my favorite places for Sunday breakfast! Everyone is very friendly and welcoming.“

“Eating here feels like going over to your Mexican friend’s house and having their family cook you an authentic home-cooked meal.

The food is always fresh, high quality, and consistently clean. Every dish tastes homemade with real care behind it.“

“Great staff. Friendly and very attentive. Definitely recommend.“

“Fui a comer y todo está delicioso me encantan los burritos y el agua de tamarindo“

“Small mom and pop and you can tell they care about giving quality and quantity in their food. First place I went to ever where the guac to chip ratio was heavily favoring the guac, and I’m talking dipping 2-3x per chip. The birria tacos were so good as well as their carne burrito. Would strongly recommend stopping by if in the area even just takeout.“

“Amazing food, amazing people! The owners make you feel right at home, and every dish tastes fresh and authentic. The mole was outstanding, and the homemade desserts were perfection. Beautiful decor and a great atmosphere — can’t recommend this place enough!“

“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!“

“Highly recommend the birria tacos 🌮“

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

“Food is delicious and affordable.“

“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.“

“Finally!! Ramsey was in desperate need of good Mexican food. Guacamole & chips were fresh and delicious. Our Burritos were stuffed and yummy! Our toddler loved the quesadilla. Will be ordering again soon! 🥑😍“

“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 !“

“Hacienda Restaurant meet the best standards that we requested to enjoy a good time with a quality services.“

“Very good environment and nice spacing between seats. Good atmosphere and delicious food! Employees are hard working and caring!! Highly recommend !!“

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

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

“I wanna give a big thank you to our waiter Carlos we had a party of 13 ppl and we all enjoyed ourselves the service was an amazing experience!!! We will definitely go there again everything was worth it:) THANK YOU CARLOS“

“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.“

“This small business is just wonderful. The food is delicious, the bagels and sandwiches are so fresh and tasty and the bagels are large. I purchased here a few times via the TGTG app and purchased bagels and their delicious home made assorted flavor cream cheeses. Additionally, the owner Ernesto and his wife are so genuine, customer service focused and take pride in the products/service they provide to their clients and community. I definitely recommend this bagel shop and more as one of the BEST in NJ and I drive 7 miles from Maywood,NJ to support them while purchasing their outstanding products!!!! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“We have visited this restaurant on multiple occasions and have had great experiences every single time.

Food is delicious & affordable! The staff is friendly and attentive! 🙂
On a couple of occasions we've had to wait to be seated (due to the popularity!) but our wait has never been over 20 mins.

All in all, definitely recommend for yummy, authentic mexican food at an unbeatable price!“

“Great food, excellent customer service. Cant complain when you get guac and queso for free :)“

“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.“