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    East LA

    3.0 (548 reviews)
    ModerateBars, Tacos
    Open 12:00 pm - 10:00 PM

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    Casual
    Happy hour specials
    Outdoor seating

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    Chicken Wings

    Came here Tuesday for happy hour and honestly had a really good time. The place had a chill, laid back summer vibe which was exactly what I needed after work. The margaritas are $7 and they don't charge extra for flavors or to make it frozen, which is already a win. I got mango frozen and it was sweet and refreshing, perfect for the heat. They also let you pick your rim, sugar, salt, or tajin, small thing but I appreciated it. Our server was super attentive, kept checking back on us way more than most places do, and even gave us a heads up before happy hour ended so we could sneak in one last round. That kind of thing makes a difference. Food is half off apps during happy hour. The chicken flautas were legit, would definitely get those again. The East LA wings were just okay though, didn't have much flavor and wouldn't rush to reorder. Chips and salsa come free for the table, nothing crazy but a solid snack while you wait. Good value, friendly service, solid drinks. Skip the wings but everything else is worth it on a Tuesday.

    Tacos (4 per order) Frozen Margarita Flautas
    Natalie T.

    I never have any complains about East LA. Our server took a few minutes to take our order, but he was very busy and extremely apologetic. He ended up being very attentive of us the rest of our time there. The frozen margaritas are strong and will definitely sneak up on you! They pair really nicely with the food and we ordered the steak schoolyard nachos, fish tacos, carnitas tacos, and beef flautas. I thought the textures of our dishes were nice in their contrast, everything hit the spot. It comes with a lot of food too so we were able to bring extras home!

    -Marvin W.

    This place is good for people, who do not know what authentic Mexican or Tex Mex is or suppose to taste like. The order of nachos, the cheese was only melted only on the top. We took those off the ticket. The chips were not fresh for the salsa and the chillie con queso, the cheese tasted like it came out of a can. The only saving grace was the bartender Letti. She was excellent. But I could have had better "Mexican" food at Taco Bell down the street.

    Beef Enchiladas
    Angie Y.

    A bustling mexican eatery off a main street, inside has approximately like 10 tables and on a Friday night me and my party of 2 were asked to wait 30 minutes. Food was ok -- nothing great nothing too special, everything came out relatively quickly and tasted as you would expect. We ordered flautas which were kinda dry on the inside, quesadillas which just tasted like your standard chicken and cheese quesadillas, and enchiladas that were seriously lacking sauce. All dishes came with a good portion of pico, guac, and sour cream. Chips and salsa were included in the meal. Margaritas are strong but not the tastiest. Ambience is fun and laid back. It's almost like dining at a taco bell/ mexican diner.

    Chicken Quesadilla
    Marisa M.

    This is a cute place and it was very busy on a Friday night. We waited for 30 min to be seated, though the time went past pretty quick. The waiters were very friendly. The drinks were cheap, most margaritas $10. Even just one got em a bit tipsy, though they are very sweet like other reviews say. My favorite drink was the chambord margarita with sugar on the rim. I knew that was going to be sweet and it was but a very good kind of sweet and I enjoyed it a lot. They give complimentary chips and salsa. We ordered flautas, chicken quesadilla and enchiladas. Everything was decent. The quesadilla was not as filled with chicken as I hoped but it had good flavor. The flautas were a bit spicy but very crispy and overall good. I liked the rice and refried beans that came with the enchiladas. There was two enchiladas on the plate so perfect to share between two people. One downside is they added the tip automatically 20% for a party of 2, which is pretty unusual. I would have given 20 anyway but I would like the choice. 2 clean single bathrooms in the back. Overall very fun and colorful inside and would go again

    Tee G.

    3.5 maybe even 4 is fair. It's average commercial Tex-Mex food but the beef tacos were pretty good and the chorizo & chicken were average. The beef fajitas were good and beef was not tough. The rice and beans at Mexican places are rarely any good or maybe we are just not fans of bland rice and refried beans. The margaritas however were pretty dang good! It was not too busy on a Thursday early evening, therefore the service was excellent and attentive.

    East LA chips and Margaritas

    I first went to East LA in 1991 for their legendary Margaritas and to sign the offer on my first condo in Hoboken. For over 3 decades this Hoboken classic has been locally owned by the same family and now operated by Chris Son, Nephew and Grandson of it's original founders The Roberts Family Housed in a historic former Ice Cream Parlor this eatery unabashedly serves great quality Mexican food with a menu that you can rely on without trendy changes and shifting whims... The very best Chips, Salsa and Guacamole- if you have a question its likely the owner will come out and answer it... The outdoor cafe is the place to be seen and also spot various celebrities walking down Washington St during our various films being produced here recently! EAST LA defies the restaurant industry trend of opening, changing and closing- mainly because the one thing you can be sure of it's not going to change. 34 years after my various homes in Hoboken have changed, but this legendary spot stays comfortably and proudly exactly the same! Tony Hoboken

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    Mags were solid, get it frozen. Portions/price were fair. Good Mexican joint to add for your eating out routine if any.

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    Great burrito, great queso, great marg. Came hungry, left full. crazy quick, nice service.

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    Service was awesome and food is exactly what I was looking for from a typical Mexican restaurant

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    Love this spot. The hospitality is Amazing and margaritas are out of this world. Love east LA.

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    tacoria - Hoboken

    4.0
    (101 reviews)
    0.2 mi
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    The affordability crisis may provide an opportunity to bash the same politicians that you already…read morehated, citing inaccurate Facebook memes. It's an also an opportunity to thank Tacoria for the "small" nachos, currently $10 and not small. When I discovered the JC branch circa 2020 Uber delivery, it was definitely one of the cheapest non-pizza options in coastal NJ. The golden avocado is perhaps the best of the main ingredients but multiple versions benefit from the escabeche peppers. (I will confess that I have ordered different things partly for the sake of having non-duplicate Yelp photo ops). You'll also enjoy the hot sauces and guava basil beverage.

    My wife and I stopped by Tacoria on March 8, 2026 planning to order food. While I was standing in…read moreline at the register preparing to place our order, my wife politely asked if she could use the restroom. A cashier immediately tried to stop her from going, even though we were clearly customers already waiting in line to order. What made the situation worse was what happened next. A manager identified as Justin and another cashier began arguing about the situation in front of customers. Instead of calmly explaining any policy, the discussion turned into an awkward back-and-forth between staff members while we stood there waiting. The entire interaction became uncomfortable and embarrassing, and it felt like we were being treated as if we had done something wrong simply for asking to use the restroom while waiting to order. If the restaurant has a policy that restrooms are only for paying customers, that's completely understandable. However, there was no visible sign anywhere explaining that policy. Situations like this should be handled professionally and respectfully, especially when customers are already in line to make a purchase. What could have been a simple moment of customer service instead turned into an unnecessarily uncomfortable experience. I hope management reviews how staff communicate policies with customers and considers posting clear signage about restroom access so situations like this can be avoided in the future.

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    3.5
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    Don't let this 3 star review turn you away!…read more Hoboken Burrito serves giant portions with fresh ingredients and a smile. The outside has always made me walk past, but I finally decided to try it tonight as I've gotten sick of Chipotle. Plus it's always a good feeling to support our local businesses. While I wouldn't call this spot a "hidden gem" of Hoboken by any stretch, I did thoroughly enjoy my burrito. I got a regular grilled chicken burrito and everything that came with it. Upon my first bite it was apparent that the chicken was more like hibachi chicken than grilled chicken (not a complaint but not what was advertised). If you try it you'll know exactly what I mean. No complaints about anything else. They could have made more of an effort in evenly distributing the contents of the burrito but thats just me being picky. If it means anything to whoever may be reading this...the burrito felt like it weighed 5 pounds and I found myself eating the entire thing. So why 3/5 stars? This burrito cost me $16! While the ingredients were fresh and the portion was huge, it's hard to justify one burrito at almost 20 bucks. Complain about Chipotle's portions all u want, but my bowl there only costs me like $12. I'd definitely go back again at some point, but it just didn't taste good ENOUGH to justify the price tag. Tacoria has a better burrito (imo) and is a few bucks cheaper. Still, worth a try for sure.

    Hoboken Burrito 209 4th. St…read more Hoboken, NJ 07030 Grilled Chicken Burrito There is no menu posted, so make sure you have your phone handy to scan the QR menu. The burrito was heavily packed. It was loaded with protein and sides, but they were not distributed evenly. One half had too much rice while the other portion had all the chicken. The salsa did help enhance the flavor, but it honestly wasn't my favorite burrito. #hobokenburrito #GrilledChickenBurrito #hobokennj #hoboken #franksinatrastown

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    Taqueria Downtown

    Taqueria Downtown

    3.9
    (2.2k reviews)
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    It's a solid bar with good tacos and margaritas. The tacos come out very hot but they are so…read moreflavorful. The service was great and the waitress was attentive and quick. The margaritas have good kick to them(especially the regular Margarita). The ambiance is what you would expect from a dive bar, grungy and dark. Definitely recommended if you're in the area. 4 stars.

    I love everything about Taqueria except for the exceptionally long wait times on the weekends. But…read moreit's because the food, the drinks and the vibes are so incredible that you kind of don't mind the wait. I've waited every time I've come but last weekend was by far the longest. We put our names down around 7:30, grabbed a few margaritas from the bar inside and waited outside on the sidewalk for about an hour and a half. A couple tips to make your wait bearable! -If you are staying close by, grab some margaritas at the bar and hang out. -If your wait time is expected to be over an hour, I promise it won't be less than that so you might as well walk around or grab drinks elsewhere and come back. After we finally got in, we were seated in the enclosed back patio space (it's still cold out, but this is usually a lovely spot for dinner during the warmer months). Get the guac! We got a medley of a bunch of different tacos but my favorite was the fish and the lengua. Loved everything and have declared every time that I leave that those are the best tacos in the area. Worth the wait (to an extent) but just go on a weeknight if ya can!

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    Orale Mexican Kitchen

    3.8
    (361 reviews)
    0.9 mi
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    This delivered wonderfully. Everything was delicious and the portions were big! Prices are a bit…read morehigh but definitely worth it, we really enjoyed this meal. The yuca fries were crunchy and came with a tasty sauce. The sauces they gave us from spicy to smoky to creamy were all great. The machin - bone marrow taco was AMAZING. The takes juan to know juan was also really delicious, especially the sauce to pair it with. Lastly, the esquites with the barbecue pork nachos were a cherry on top. Would love to try this place in person one of these days.

    Ordered delivery from here today. First time trying it. We are both impressed and a little…read moredisappointed at the same time. We ordered: Borracho Tacos (fish) $22 Esquites Gratinee (corn) $10 Truffle Ribeye Burrito $27 Black Chili Crunch Guacamole $14 The borracho tacos aka fish tacos were very small and disappointing. They are very overpriced for what we received. One small piece of fish per little taco shell. Flavor was ok. Are they worth $22? Absolutely not. We will not be reordering these. The Esquites Gratinee corn side dish was bigger than the guacamole portion and flavorful per my boyfriend. I don't eat corn so I didn't have any. My boyfriend really liked it. Said it's unique and 10/10. He would get this again. The truffle ribeye burrito is delicious. Though I didn't get any truffle flavor? If it was there, it's minimal. I didn't taste it at all. The ribeye was cooked perfectly and it's a good portion of meat. Tender and flavorful. No chewiness. Sauce on top is amazing. Rice and beans cooked perfect. Would order this again. It's worth it. Even without truffle flavor. Great portion size too. The black chili crunch guacamole is the star of the show. While it's a small portion, it's very flavorful. Love the garlic. Love the crunch. Fresh avocados. This is worth it. We would definitely order it again. Highly recommend the guac. Small but mighty haha.

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