50 Best Mexican Restaurants near Maplewood

“Absolutely the best in town!“

“Strolling through town a wanted a little snack to go with my healthy smoothie from earlier. I walked in and was warmly greeted by a cheerful guy. After checking out the menu, I asked him what his favorites were and he made all the tacos sound so delicious. I was kinda of leaning towards a bowl, but after hearing all the taco goodness I grabbed a Cajun shrimp taco to hold me over till later.Turns out the guy I was chatting with was the owner, Todd. Really great to interact with him, super passionate about this place.Service was fast, taco was $6ish, and it was really tasty. I should've grabbed a deal for three, but I'll be back to eat more another day. You should too!“

“I have eaten here a number of times over the years. It has good food at reasonable prices, which is hard to say about many of the restaurants in this area, these days. I had the mixed fajita the last time I was there, which I would order again. The restaurant has a lot of character and is nice and laid back.“

“Delicious and great atmosphere“

“Tried their dessert - love chips - amazing!“

“Great food and drink best service“

“We have ordered food here many times for our family. The food is always delicious and the staff is excellent! The owner is very supportive of the community!!! If your organization is looking to fundraise, please reach out to the owner of Bubbakoo's Burritos in Livingston.“

“buena atencion y rica comida mexicana“

“The vibe is amazing as soon as you walk in. Staff is friendly to the T. Food's worth what you pay for, 8/10 in taste. Me and my girl go for dinner, a quick session at the bar or something to go. Overall, I vouch for Johnny's. No pictures because I'll be back.“

“Tried this spot a week ago for the first time and already had to go back! Food is fresh and absolutely delicious. You can tell that everything is homemade using quality ingredients, especially the salsas. Service is quick and friendly. Also very well priced for the serving sizes. Definitely added to our favorite go to spots in Montclair!“

“Everything made with love. I'm a gringo that knows how to speak spanish. Let me say this: I don't think there's a better option in the 100mile radius for authentic mexican food made with love and care. Oscars the best! If you haven't tried you have to right now!!“

“Passing through Cranford and felt the itch for good Tex-Mex. Follow the reviews on Yelp and parked across the street in convenient parking. The weather was nice today but, we decided to eat indoor. The place was exceptionally clean with a pleasant atmosphere. We ordered and were quickly served with some of the best dishes we've had in a while. The food was prepared and presented in an exceptional way. Judge for yourself on these pictures. Stop by and enjoy. I loved the Salsa Verde on my strip tacos!“

“Even if the restaurant looks a bit unusual from the outside right next to the laundromat: don't miss out on a visit! Super friendly, attentive service and absolutely delicious, freshly prepared food! Absolute recommendation! we'd love to come back! Thanks!“

“Such a cute spot! I love the decor and the service is great.The tacos are freshly made and taste like they’re made with quality ingredients.The green and red salsas are soooo good!I also really loved the mint lemonade.My only gripe, is I wish they served the tacos with lime instead of lemon and I wish the birria meat and consommé had more robust flavor, but they were still good!“

“Muy buen servicio y la comida fresca y muy deliciosa“

“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“

“The family at Los Hermanos is a quality group. The meet you with a smile and their space is delightful. Nice for a quick bite whether that’s for a breakfast quesadilla or a lunch entree. A great addition to the 4th ward of Montclair. Also, side note - they wear gloves while preparing your food and it’s a very clean establishment.“

“I love Dario's Tex Mex, the first time I got put on this spot I couldn't stop going back, I put my mom on this spot and she now loves it, the owner is a charm very friendly and the food is soo good please don't sleep on Newark NJ food spots we definitely have some hidden gems here ???“

“Natalie was such a great help! Explained everything very clearly and ? super helpful when I asked for a to go she even asked to pack it for us. Braught out the food quick and it was nice, hot & delicious! Great little spot for you and bae on a rainy night! Or any occasion. Cute little local spot. They speak Spanish and English also! Horchata frescas def give you that made at home made feeling. Overall we left super happy and full!“

“Very cool ambiance. Food and drinks were both super delicious.Sign says you can only stay at the table for 1.5 hours I think?Parking: Small parking lot on the side of the building but it was completely full. Can find parking on some of the streets nearby for not more than a 5 minute walk.“

“We went last week, based on these reviews, as I have been wanting Mexican food but a little different from the usual. This was it! Quite good, charming hostess/owner. Really loved the "sopes" which was an oblong open-faced tortilla dish with fillings.Parking: Was able to park on street right in front.“

“These are by far the best and most authentic Mexican tacos I’ve had in the state of New Jersey. For someone who has regularly gone to some of the “best rated” Taco places in the state, This locations Al pastor tacos with cheese are some of the best tacos I’ve ever eaten. A true hidden gem in Roselle Park.“

“Earlier today, I ordered the bistec torta and an order of Grilled steak which came with rice and beans, a side of tortillas and yummy grilled cactus ?it was all very tasty, I would’ve preferred less lechuga on the torta but other than that I would definitely order again.????“

“Best service. Best food.“

“I have been coming here for about a year, always good service and the food is good too, French fries are excellent and I like the quesadillas or the Caribbean burrito with plantains. Also the Agua Fresca with cucumber is really good. ?Parking: It is sparse.. and metered parking only“

“Great food nice atmosphere.“

“SOL AZTECA Got Has New Look Wow the Restaurant looks so inviting bright and the Decor is so amazing. Our family love having Familia Dinners here the owners are The sweetest always making sure we are happy with everything. Restaurant is BYOB, so you can enjoy a Nice Cold Beer with your TAQUITOS. Oh And now they have Queso Birria Tacos On weekends the Consume is to die for with a little spicy kick yummy So All You Mexican Food Lovers check this Wonderful Spot .“

“Had such a good experience here - not only the food was amazing and great value but the service was so quick and helpful! My friends and I got the nachos with chicken (loved the taquitos and thick chips), Huitlacoche quesadilla, tacos el pastor, and the bowl. All so so good! My personal favorite were quesadilla soooo good and filling!“

“First, welcome to this New Mexican Restaurant located at 704 Jersey Ave Elizabeth 07202, second, I want to say that I have been to more than 15 Mexican restaurants and with all the respect they deserve. I love this one specifically. For the quality of the food, the texture, the great service, the good attention. The food is fresh and the amount they put is an excessively large amount. Congratulations, great job. I will always be back. I like that there are all kinds of traditional Mexican drinks.“

“I read the reviews online and went there based on their ratings. I was expecting a nice little sit down restaurant but this is actually more of a takeout place. They do have a few tables so we did eat in there. The food was fresh. I wasn't thrilled with the flavors. I got fish tacos and really the only thing I could taste was the cabbage. The guacamole and chips were very good and fresh. I probably won't go back. The people there are extraordinarily nice“

“Excellent food and service I love this place very tasty I really recommend service is great Fernando and Paola was so friendly and nice.?? ??Kid-friendliness: Nice attitude and so clean I love this place so friendly Paola and Fernando do a great service ☺️? ?“

“Awesome Food! And the hosting was perfect!“

“I had Greg and team from Mezoco my wife's 50th surprise birthday party for about 60 people. The food was plentiful and got rave reviews. Setup was perfect. Working with Greg on the menu was painless. Would 100% use again and recommend to anybody who loves Mexican food--some of the best I've ever had. That salsa... amazing.“

“We had a great meal at LaColina Mexican Cantina. We got seated pretty quick but we did get there by 6… got a little more crowded at 7 on a Saturday night. Food options were great as well as the drinks. Atmosphere was great also and there was a good amount of people there on a Saturday night. Just one down side… I don’t like that they automatically add on 20% tip on the bill. Tip should be based on great service and at the customers discretion.“

“I was looking for a restaurant that serves Mexican food ? due to the face the only other one I been too is like 40 minutes away so we decided to find one closer to home before going to work n honestly I was amazed how nice we were treated and the food was delicious I mean I still full and the serves and cook ask if we would like veggies in are food due to the fact we don't eat meat and the price was cheap so thank you for serving us a delicious meal I will be coming back againVegetarian options: They can make anything Vegan-friendly if you don't eat meat.“

“Love this place! Simple tacos but so yummy I could just pop taco after taco. Got the Al Pastor, Spicy Pork, and Chorizo. The large sandwich is their Torta Loka (after their restaurant name). There are a few different types of meat like beef, ham, and hot dog. It was huge but quite yummy. I recommend adding their salsa verde. They bring out a small cup of tortilla chips with their two types of salsa (verde and roja [smokey]). Inside or outside is super colorful. You're drawn to this place from across the street! Colorful chairs and flowers greet you outside and pretty painted walls inside. Friendly staff and super quick service! $3/taco what can be better than that. Vegetarian options: Veggie tacos Wheelchair accessibility: No stairs, flat entry“

“Best tacos ever and so much more. Innovative special each week.“

“These are the BEST quesabirria tacos I have EVER had! They taste like home ?? tacos come with cheese and a very delicious consume. It was not too salty nor too watery, but a perfect consistency. The carne was seasoned to perfection, and it was a nice amount. They were not cheap with the portions! You get 3 nice big tacos.This is definitely a Hidden Gem in the East Coast ! Restaurant is extremely clean and staff is really friendly. You have to give them a try!“

“I recently order takeout and was blown away by the amazing food, generous portions, and top-notch customer service. Every dish was bursting with flavor and prepared to perfection, leaving me fully satisfied. The staff went above and beyond to ensure a memorable experience. I highly recommend – it’s definitely worth a visit!“

“Great place, food and atmosphere.“

“Real authentic Mexican food. Delicious all l kinds of tamales!“

“Fandango’s street tacos are awesome. We took a tray of these to a New Year’s Eve party in Glen Ridge and they were a big hit!“

“Todo muy bonito y las personas q atienden a los clientes muy buenas personas muy humildes recomiendo este restaurante ❤️❤️“

“Went here for dinner tonight the first time. Food was absolutely amazing. Stephanie was our host/server and she was fantastic at recommendations. Food was delicious. Will definitely make this my new Spanish go to restaurant. The Salvadorian Chicken Tamale was moist and dense, and the flavors mixed perfectly together. If you order the beef empanadas, ask them for their new homemade hot sauce. It's a perfect blend of sweet & heat to go with the pastry dough. Their plantains were a good addition of sweet to the dense of the meal. Their flan was the perfect size for a nice ending dessert to a very filling meal. Definitely a highly recommended place to get an excellent and very affordable meal.“

“The place is very nice as they have it decorated, the food is very delicious, I recommend it, the chalupas were delicious and the roast beef tacos were also very good and the quesadilla birrias Wow, delicious, only the soup where it is wet lacked flavor, which did super me I loved it, the fresh jamaica was delicious and the jar where they give it was superAnd well, the only bad thing was the attention, if a little bad, my husband and I had to raise our hands or see when they were looking at us to signal them to come to the table and I really understand when there are people but that day it was just us and one more table so they could have served us well but the rest was very good“

“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 like to go to this mexican / tex mex restaurant. The food is always fresh and they quick on serving your food. Also the flavor of the dishes are really yummy. And the breakfast is a kick to start your day. Specially the torta de milanesa which is my favorite“

“Loved the futbol game playing in the background, how homey it felt to eat there. Split birria tacos and tacos dorados with a date. Both were amazing, even dipping the tacos dorados into the birria consume. The horchata was okay. But the space was perfect for a cute calm date. Would definitely go back.“

“Being from Texas, we are always looking for a place that reminds us of home, and this was it! Torta with bistek was very good, the bread was nice and toasted. Husband got taquiles with pastor, and the grilled pineapples were such a sweet surprise! The guacamole and chips were tasty and the horchata was delicious! Service was attentive and food was delivered very quickly. We will definitely go back to get our torta and taco cravings filled!“

“The best Mexican I’ve had outside of Texas or California. I’m so glad I wandered in.Funny story: I was looking for a place to drink while my wife ate. When her food came and I tasted her birria torta, i had to get something myself. I got the chicken enchiladas suizas.Very greasy, fatty and delicious. Perfect hangover food.“