50 Best Tex-Mex Restaurants near Ridgewood

“I had a great experience here! The food was fresh, flavorful, and came out quickly. The tacos were packed with meat, seasoned well. The staff was friendly and attentive, and the restaurant had a welcoming atmosphere. The portions were generous for the price, and everything tasted homemade. I’ll definitely be coming back and would recommend this place to anyone looking for authentic, delicious Mexican food.“

“I have to say this is one of the best places I have gone to get myself a burrito with me and my family. This is our go to place highly recommend this location for anyone. Customer service is Outstanding location is very clean. Staff is very friendly. Food is delicious. I will always continue to come to this place.“

“The food was excellent, well worth the wait.
Service was good but could be better. Servers should understand if they smile more often and use friendly conversation, they are more likely to get a larger tip.
The noise level was the only negative. The guests around us were mainly diners in their 20's. People dont need to shout and almost scream to have a good conversation. I felt like my ears ringing as we departed.“

“omg Sophia was absolutely amazing! She catered to alllll my allergies. And it was my boy's bday and she made it extra special. Totally recommend to anyone in Chelsea!“

“Good service, good live music.“

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“I was starving and near by and a burrito i knew would cure what ails me.

Got the birria burrito, thing was huge, came with consume and was amazing. Felt like it was made with love. Chips and a coke and I don't need to eat got the rest of the day.

10 out of 10, would totally stop by here again. Not even just because I am starving.“

“10000/10 I love this restaraunt so much. I’ve been coming for 3 years on and off and even throughout any changes made in the business, they’re so consistent. Food is amazing and drinks get you there immediately ;) !! Would definitely recommend <3“

“If you want fajitas that actually resemble the ones you’d get in Texas, this is the only place in NYC worth considering. Skirt steak, cooked over an open flame, and served a perfect medium-rare. Accept no impostors.

The queso is very much on par with what you’d get at a Ninfa’s. Pricing is remarkably reasonable across the board. This is quickly becoming my favorite spot in NYC.“

“good chilaquiles in the city“

“Seriously good home style chili from awesome peeps.“

“This is one of our favorite places to PLAY MUSIC in the city, and we love it so much... we go there on our off nights, too, just to hang out. There's always a friendly scene and the food, drink, and atmosphere are unbeatable. Top 1 place in NYC.“

“My first visit was last year and yesterday we decided to go again since indoor dining was reopening. We were a group of three, friendly staff and our host went above and beyond at a point that coffee was not in the menu and he made it for us. We ordered margaritas and were on point, fajitas, Mac and cheese, churros, beer, chips with salsa and many other things. Every single thing was good. Me personally never ordered Mac and cheese on a restaurant and I have to go hands down on your chef because that was the best one I’ve had in a while. To everybody: make sure you support local restaurants like this one, and tip well for their service, they really need it and the quality of their service hasn’t go down even on a pandemic. Support Lobo!!!!!“

“Delicious and unique items available on the menu. The staff, food, and environment and overall experience were 10/10. Definitely check it out!“

“Great food and service. My after work food stop when working late on a Friday at Governors Island.“

“The food is AMAZING!!! I love the tortilla soup ❤️“

“This is the best Mexican food I’ve found in NYC so far. At least as far as burritos go. I get the Acapulco burrito (which has no meat). It’s still not like mexican food in the south west, but I love it and keep going back. Very fast preparation.“

“Nice bar, good selection, billiards and darts.“

“Great food! we go every time we are in the city.“

“This spot combines the right elements in perfect proportion. We stepped into a restaurant with minimal noise. Their cooking remains impressive and the space feels special. The culinary experience and customer attention both impress. This restaurant warrants your time.“

“Karaoke, dinner and drinks always makes a great time better.“

“Incredible food with great service! One of the hidden gems in NYC!“

“first I learned about it it was a flyer place in our mosque in our neighborhood Pawtucket Rhode Island it turns out it's across the road down the street so we went there two nights ago nowhere to what to expect first impression spacious well lit well designed clean and smelling good right at the start you come closer to the counter very friendly faces eager to please you colorful fresh ingredients and lots of flavor so we'll be back specially this coming Saturday May 9:00 for the special and other goodies thank you for doing that good luck to you“

“Great Tacos 🌮 Thank you For your excellent Service“

“Beach burrito spot with tasty food and generous portions. My girl and I love it. Since our first order, we've been getting ot at least once a week. I tear through my burrito but the bowls are enough for 2 meals for my girl. Haven't enjoyed a burrito this much since Alberto's in California when I lived there.“

“I’m getting those three stars because I’ve eaten here before and the food was better (had decent burritos here). But today I ordered something different. To be fair, I only ate the nachos which were shared. But they were really bad. The cheese was liquid, the “sour cream“ was liquid, the chips disintegrated. It was worse than a Taco Bell, nacho Bell grande, which can be quite delicious given the right circumstances. I just don’t think there are any circumstances under which he nachos would be acceptable.“

“Liked. Good food great atmosphere“

“This place is definitely a sleeper. When you’re hungry Tex mex food just hits different. I won’t lie, they don’t do the best wrap jobs on the burritos and the meat be dry sometimes, but honestly the flavoring is good. The price is okay, they be wanting almost 4 dollars for a taco.“

“I have had ALL of their tacos over the years, and I mainly recommend the birria and carnitas, also the mushroom & cheese for vegetarians. Their prices are great and the tacos I mentioned are delicious. I also tried their colada for the first time and it was amazing and extra strong. Shout out to Jacqueline for going above & beyond to make sure our orders are great.“

“bartenders are wonderful and Barbara is doing a great job of managing“

“Worth it. Got three tacos and horchata. The pineapple + pork taco is a 10/10 MUST TRY. I'd get three of just those next time.

The steak one was a little overcooked so 7/10 and the other pork was overall mediocre.

The horchata has vanilla (I think) in it, and is sweet. 8.5/10 and very flavorful. Tastes similar to ice cream. Oscar was kind and the place has a very lively attitude! Open late!“

“increible servicio comida muy deliciosa lugar muy agradable“

“exelente atención todo el tiempo“

“I finally came here to try the famous crispy tacos, and my first bite was literally, “Whoa!” They were crispy, fresh, and so delicious. I also ordered a chicken bowl, which was very tasty with a generous portion.

I’ll definitely be back to try more items. I honestly don’t understand why the rating isn’t higher. Friendly staff, fresh ingredients, great food—a true hidden gem!“

“Great local takeout spot for tex mex food. Filling, good taste, inexpensive and friendly people. The enchiladas, chimichangas and combo dish are my go to. Also really like the chorizo taco and black bean taco, black and pinto beans with rice.Even the American food is pretty good, especially if youre trying to decide what to order with a picky eater: burgers, onion rings, chicken or steak sandwiches.Try the fried apple sticks..“

“The owner of the restaurant is the nicest person I have ever met. She is like a sweet Chinese aunt who always cares about you. She gifted me traditional Chinese calendar as new year gifts. She really warmed me so much and reminded me of my family, especially when I struggled all alone in a foreign country. She is always smiling and calling you “my dear”. The food is amazing. Fried chicken is so juicy, fresh and crispy.“

“Garden Tortillas & Chinese Express never disappoints. The food was amazing — flavorful, fresh, and cooked just right. Every bite was satisfying, and the portions were more than worth it. Whether you’re craving something comforting or bold in flavor, this place delivers. The staff was friendly and efficient, and the food came out fast. Easily one of my go-to spots, and I highly recommend giving it a try!“

“I had one of their tacos for the first time today and it was indeed Delicious!“

“Hello 👋 I have also been coming here since I was a teenager. The kitchen is always very clean and the food is also very good quality tender steak and real chicken. I always get the steak burrito or combo lunch platter. Prices are affordable and very friendly husband and wife family run restaurant. Its way better than taco bell 🔔 in my opinion you cant really compare this place to a fast food chain but if your looking for fresh good tasting food this is a good choice.“

“Just had some fantastic food here, very comfortable atmosphere and great service, thank you“

“Ignore any one star reviews. This is by far some of the best and most hearty mexican food I’ve had. The prices are reasonable but the food and portions are more than worth it. Highly recommend if you’re looking for a no frills good eats.“

“This is an ordinary Chinese restaurant a few blocks off the 18th Ave line of the D train. I had the sweet and sour soup and kung pow chicken, which I ate inside at one of their three tables. The food was just as good as the many Chinese restaurants in the area. But what was impressive was the kind, friendly, and generous attitude of the man behind the counter. While eating there, I saw and heard him interact with customers in person and over the phone. He knew most customers names and orders before they even asked. When a man came in picking up food, saying he needed to drive to Staten Island, the proprietor gave him a bottle of water on the house for the road. He gave another frequent visitor a free soup just because, and begrudgingly took a few extra dollars from a customer who was short on cash the last visit, insisting he also take a free soup or a drink. I saw him take care of his delivery person, too, giving him a hot meal and insisting he take a breather and rest during this unseasonably hot evening. He did everything with a smile on his face and genuine care. People like this should get all the business in the world.

If you’re choosing a Chinese place and don’t have just the world’s best restaurant nearby, come to this one. You will contribute to the universe becoming a better place.“

“Lemme make something clear for yall… the couple who run this place is kind and lovely, yes the prices on the wall need to be updated… just ask the person in the front of those prices are correct 🤷‍♂ or order off of seamless… this is their take on Mexican food… it’s not going to be authentic lol and another thing the food taste good and is pretty priced good if you see the prices on the menu… you get a lot of bang for your buck. That’s all that needs to be said, if you order online it’s pretty quick.“

“I love love love this place. The staff is very kind. They speak very fluently and there is never a problem with your order. They are polite and I love the food. They even deliver to some places you think they won’t. The reason they don’t get the full five stars is because the restaurant needs a paint job. The fish are beautiful but the paint is old and it takes away from the restaurant just a little. Not the taste tho the food is on point.“

“Asked for a torta with enchilada pork at 8:30 am. They quickly and efficiently accommodated a request they likely don’t get at that hour. The torta was absolutely excellent and I’ve had a hundred or more after overtime a decade in so cal and Mexico. They do it right. Will be back.“

“buena comida los mejores tacos del área“

“awesome menu items great service“

“Writing this as of 7/28/26

THEY NEED TO FIX THE AIR CONDITIONING!!!

It was extremely hot to eat in the restaurant, and I feel terrible for the workers who have to go an entire shift without AC.

Taco Bell Corporate please fix the AC for the customers and workers.“

“We moved here about a few months ago and I had to write a review for Sonya and her team. We've been to many Moe's in Jersey and New York but this is the best Moe's by far! The service and food is fantastic! Their customer service is excellent and they always make us feel welcomed. The food here is wonderful! You can tell everything they make is so fresh. We love eating here every other week. I truly hope they get the credit they deserve because they get an A+++++ from us! Great job Sonya and her team at Edgewater, NJ! Thank you for always taking such great care of us!“

“From the moment you arrive in that place the personel give you a great feeling. Very comfortable hosts, it is a friendly place to enjoy with friends and colleagues or with your date. delightful food, skillful chef, decent pay and generous service. Highly recommended.“