50 Best Mexican Restaurants near Waldwick

“great food great service can't wait to go back“

“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!!!! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

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

“Hubby and I needed a quick place to eat before back to school night in town. This place is absolutely DELICIOUS! We ordered the chicken birria tacos, and the “Al pastor”, and we shared them. The pineapple in the steak and the cilantro and fresh lime to squeeze over was fantastic. The birria sauce was so tasty! We will definitely be coming back!“

“Everything was good. The only complain i have is they give you only 90 min to eat and drink. After that time they just bring the check with out us asking and they refuse to keep serving you. They said they have others reservation and people waiting outside for your table. I think they should let you know when you do the table reservation or when you arrive to the place so you can have that on mind. We Drove 1 hr just to get there with a party of 6 and we were consuming all the time . So basically they kick us out.“

“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!!“

“Amazing Quesabirria (birria quesadillas). Authentic. U can tell they take the flour tortilla and dip it into the red consume before cooking and then the meat, cheese onions, cilantro and lime all combined. Unbelievably delicious!! All their food so far has tasted delicious and fresh.“

“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.“

“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!“

“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!“

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

“Highly recommend the birria tacos 🌮“

“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 !!!“

“Un lugar muy hermoso 🤩 y encantador ☺️“

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

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

“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.“

“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!“

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

“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.“

“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.“

“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!“

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

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

“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.“

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

“This is the place where you can find authentic Mexican food like made right at grandma's house. The dishes are made with fresh ingredients and everything is super delicious, from the drinks, appetizers, main dishes, and desserts. The staff is friendly and attentive. They are always super busy so not much time for chatting but always making sure costumers feel good. My most favorite is the Horchata juice, the flautas, and the tacos al pastor. I highly recommended this restaurant if you can truly appreciate authentic delicious Mexican food.“

“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!“

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

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

“awesome menu items great service“

“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.“

“Great food, friendly staff. I had the super nachos, they were.“

“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.“

“Absolutely loved this place definitely a hole in the wall. Be prepared to EAT they do serve heavy, recommend come with an appetite. Prices are fair $40 for a large drink that serves two, Quesabirria that truly serves 2 and tacos de res (beef tacos) that serve 2. Overall ambiance is great makes it feel like home. Overall 10/10

Gracias por todo, muy rico y Espero poder volver pronto“

“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“

“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! 🥑😍“

“Delicious food and great service 😊“

“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!!!“

“This place is amazing and the best Mexican spot to eat around this area. The tacos are so fresh and yummy as well as the chips and guac everything is so fresh and definitely gave me a great experience . Brian was amazing and super helpful will definitely be back not just for the food but for the experience“

“Awesome deals and awesome
quality food! When I ordered I used pickup with door dash and they have buy one get one free on some great menu items. Even went back a few days later for more. Was able to feed 3 kids and 3 adults when I ran to ShopRite next door and got tortillas used them to make burritos and we were all fully satisfied.“

“Great food for a hole in the wall restaurant located in Gas station . Hidden find indeed.“

“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.“

“Very nice restaurant! Friendly staff ! Excellent and fast service ! Tasty food ! Will definitely visit again ♥️♥️“

“Pickup or dine in. EVERYTHING is delicious! Fantastic family place.“

“My new favorite restaurant. My husband and I haven't had a bad or mediocre meal here. They have all been stellar. Having been to Mexico several times, I find the food to be quite authentic and not too Americanized. The prices are fair, but any meal out lately can be rather expensive for two. Anyway, I love this place. They are welcoming and the service is good, with cordial servers. Try it. I'm sure you'll like it.“

“Amazing trays of 30 tacos and all veggies on the side! Plus we grabbed some Empanadas too! Today was the perfect day for us to try them since we were right at the mall! The owner was too sweet and brought us all kinds of things to try while we were waiting! The Biria was to die for and he brought us this Mexican Pizza absolutely mouthwatering! It is inside the gas station across from the Palisades! Seriously such good authentic Mexican food! He says you can even call and ask what his special is. He tries different things every week! Let's support a small local business! La Fondita Jarocha“