50 Best Mexican Restaurants near South Orange

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

“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“

“The food was awesome. I wanted to try the fat Amy but, didn't.“

“We love everything about Miti Miti!“

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

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

“buena atencion y rica comida mexicana“

“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.“

“The birria tacos were delicious! Excellent service.“

“Ronny was absolutely amazing and made our visit to Chevy’s a great experience from start to finish. His kindness, professionalism, and genuine personality immediately made us feel welcomed. He didn’t just provide great service he made sure we felt comfortable, respected, and truly cared for.
What impressed us the most was the way Ronny treated my mom. He went out of his way to make sure she was happy and had everything she needed. His patience, positive attitude, and thoughtful way of helping made her feel special. My mom left Chevy’s with a big smile and kept talking about how wonderful Ronny was and how much she appreciated the way he treated us.
People like Ronny are what make a place stand out. He brings great energy, kindness, and dedication to his work, and it shows through the way he interacts with customers. He made our experience memorable, and we are truly grateful for the excellent service he provided. Chevy’s is lucky to have someone like Ronny on their team, and we look forward to coming back again because of him. THANK YOUUUU SO MUCH RONNY❤“

“Tried their dessert - love chips - amazing!“

“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 🙏🏼“

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

“Un lugar muy hermoso 🤩 y encantador ☺️“

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

“Great food nice atmosphere.“

“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!“

“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“

“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.“

“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“

“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!“

“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!“

“Food is delicious, drinks are fantastic. Horchata is definitely not real or whatever blend they got isn't good but the strawberry dragonfruit is a must. No tunes is a bummer but the workers are amazing. Gio and Julian really make this place special and went above and beyond to make sure my order was perfect! Definitely will be back!“

“Some of the best authentic Mexican tacos in the area! I've tried a few taco places within 10 minutes of here but this place is the best. Always get my Al Pastor tacos from here. Love the green sauce they provide. Super easy to place an order for pickup over the phone. Very reasonable prices compared to other taco restaurants.“

“Drinks and music is great“

“The food was fresh, the place is clean, the service was welcoming and professional which is important!!! We were greeted by a friendly face and the food was delicious. The food and atmosphere are not like the typical franchise we all know of. I highly recommend this place and will be back.“

“Food was delicious but if you have a dairy allergy beware of the butter used in the rice and vegetables!!!!“

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

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

“Food is delicious and affordable.“

“I went to the up town one yesterday for happy hour. Emilio was great welcome to me right away. Let me know about the happy hour specials. Then I spoke with the owner. I congratulated her on the success of her business. Her husband and her opened this restaurant, and the one on 412 Broadway after many years of working at Hendricksons as a cook. It’s nice to see hard hard-working people become successful n keep their business local. Very inviting and friendly place. Great margaritas. Great ppl:) I also had the chorizo queso. It was delicious. But everything on the menu us. All in all had a nice experience:)“

“Always our favorite Mexican food spot in HarrisonCounty!“

“THIS IS THE BEST MEXICAN RESTAURANT I'VE EVER BEEN TO, THIER FOOD IS OUT OF THIS WORLD, IT CHANGED MY LIFE FOREVER!!! IT'S GOOD THAT I'M LEARNING MEXICAN SPANISH, I DO WANT TO TRAVEL TO MEXICO ONE DAY AND LEARN HOW TO COOK THIER FOOD!! I LOVE THE MEXICAN CULTURE SOOOOO MUCH!!!
🇲🇽¡VIVA MÉXICO!🇲🇽“

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

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

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

“El desayuno salvadoreño estuvo delicioso y fresco. La atención fue muy buena. Recomiendo este lugar!!! The food is so delicious and the service was amazing 🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼“

“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!“

“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.“

“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!“

“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).“

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

“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.“

“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!“

“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“

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

“They were contacted 4 days before an event for 50 people and killed it! 4 different protein tacos with all the appropriate accompanying Taci additions, including an amazing pickled onion/chile combo. Also served with rice and their super flavorful birria dipping juice. The staff was 2 people who came and set up a tent and multiple prep tables and babout an hour before. Super professional, super nice. Would 100% recommend.“

“Phenomenal Tacos! I bet everything else is equally delicious but I love these tacos!!“