Probably the best Mexican food in Jersey City. We've been going for years tacos, sopes, burritos,…read moretamales, quesadillas. All so good, even the platters of chicken or chuletas in green sauce or mole with rice and beans are really good. The green sauce and hot sauce are fire, so good. Yeah it's a small place, no frills, cash only but the food is solid, the service is efficient, and the people are nice. A good local spot, it's been here for years I remember years ago when it was a half a store front.

This is a good taco spot in Jersey city. It is cash only and the service was good. There's a good…read moreambience. They have a fan but no ac. Overall good burritos.

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.

Taqueria Downtown is a DTJC classic, but sometimes classics are buoyed by nostalgia more than…read moreactual value, and that's kind of what this place felt like to me. On a hot, loud day (hot because of summer, loud because of World Cup chaos), we popped by for lunch. The Red Pozole was probably the best dish on the table, chock full of chunky, hearty ingredients--but not spicy enough for my liking. The Suadero Taco and Fish Tacos were both fine, but on the smaller side and not super flavorful. My Flautas Plate was decent, but I couldn't help noticing that places like El Ranchero give a LOT more food for their flautas platters. And the Rojo Tamale was just dry and sad. I think I could see it weep little maize tears. All in all, a solid choice if you want affordable standard Mexico fare, but there are other taquerias within a few-mile radius that are just as affordable while being able to make your tongue sing.

I had always been a big fan of Orale's Hoboken location (see review here-…read morehttps://www.yelp.com/biz/orale-mexican-kitchen-hoboken?hrid=ryYRKZXfVkYvL5NbKQavTA), which has sadly closed. However, I recently stopped into their original Jersey City spot for a quick snack at the bar. While my companion ordered a cocktail, I just had a can of Diet Coke, but we shared an order of chips and pico de gallo, which was excellent! The tortilla points were crispy and perfectly salted. The fresh tomato salsa was vibrant and delicious, but we also appreciated the three squirt bottles of more liquid-like sauces they gave us as well. These included one that was more smoky, one that was a medium spice-level verde, and another that was a more fiery rendition. The bar staff was great, and the large dining room was dimly-lit, but decorated with bright, festive colors. I will need to revisit that Orale location for a larger, more substantial meal next time!

I was really torn about leaving this review but here we are. I went to Orale the other day because…read moreI had a craving for tacos and I wanted to be outside and people watch. The restaurant is located in the busy downtown area of Grove St. Jersey City. If you are lucky enough to get street parking great, if not there are some garages you can park in for a fee. I walked up and there were several employees at the entrance to the outdoor street-side patio chitchatting. They were very pleasant and quickly gave me a table. It wasn't busy. That's a key fact. Also I was dining alone. It took about 5 minutes for the waiter to come over and when he did he asked about my water preference and showed me the QR code on the table to get the menu. He left and came back and I gave him my order which was the carnitas tacos and a watermelon margarita. He quickly walked off and the food came out LITERALLY in 5 minutes. I was surprised because I was expecting the complimentary tortilla chips and salsa that's customary at most Mexican restaurants. Also I saw other tables with 2 or more with chips in front of them. So I asked a waitress that was passing by (since my waiter had seem to disappear) if I too can get the tortilla chips and she said it would be extra. Okay...well I started eating my food and my drink came out. The food was good. Flavorful. Temperature wise it didn't come out hot, it was warm... so it's not cooked to order. The drink was sweet and strong. So my reason for the three stars isn't the food or drink but more so for the service I received as a solo diner. My waiter never came back over to check on me! Had he done so I would have easily ordered dessert and something more to drink as I enjoyed the patio area. I had to wave him down to bring my check as he passed my table several times without even looking my way. Piece of me wanted to mirror his service in my tip but I still gave generously just to be a blessing. But I hate that I received poor service because I was a solo diner. I was a little jealous on how he treated the two other tables with 2&3 people. I spent over $50 here and left disappointed. So if you've reached this far, will I go back? Maybe. Just not alone. Food Service

For living in NJ for nearly my entire life, I never stepped foot inside a Tacoria. Now living in…read moreJersey City, I couldn't avoid seeing it only a couple streets away from where I live. Looking for a quick dinner, I decided to come here on a whim. Because it was raining pretty decently, I opted to eat inside. There's a small size dining area in the back, though the ordering area and hallway leading there is a bit narrow. Anyhow, for those who are new, the concept is similar to Chipotle, except that they create everything for you behind the scenes. I basically opted for the burrito bowl except with the vegan chorizo (Tacorizo). Before adding the sauces, the Tacorizo had a good amount of heat to it. I simply added the two mildest sauces and it was just enough. Bowl tasted great and it was obviously very filling. Good spot for a quick bite.

Tacoria in Jersey City was easy to find with a bit busy finding a spot. We came with an appetite…read moreand were warmly welcomed by the front staff. I love the brick walls, and the relaxed feeling we got. Our order arrived quickly. Everything was made fresh today. Very tasty food and plentiful. Thank you Yelp and Tacoria for having this event! I will be returning... :)

I ordered delivery from uber eats. The food was better than I expected and they were very generous…read morewith the portions. Everything was cooked very well and it was delivered within 20-25 minutes after the ordered was placed. I ordered elote, birria empanadas, a side of rice, and Picadera (fried pork, sausage, yuca fries and fried cheese) Everything was delicious and the presentation of the dishes were good also. No complaints from me, I know I'll have dinner for the next two nights. Update!!! I went to dine in and nothing short of amazing, staff, food, atmosphere and bar top notch hidden gem in the area.

Maybe it was all those awful Twitter scolds howling about the evils of the "burrito taxi," but I…read morewas in the mood for DoorDash's most reviled offering. The carnitas burrito was juicy and well-crafted. I liked the zingy salsa and even the rice. The preparation was speedy. Sorry haters. I'm glad I got this "luxury item." For my next act I'll buy avocado toast, which will be solely responsible for my inability to my a house.

Really good Mexican food! Sopa is flavorful and they have a bunch of food to choose from! On top of…read morethat, this has been the most affordable mexican spot ive seen compared to others, without missing out on the good quality food. Ive also been looking around for a long time for good carne asada fries and this will now be my go to mexican spot!

This is the best authentic Mexican restaurant in Jersey City! The flavors are bold and they make…read moreeverything in house. It's family owned and everyone is welcoming and friendly. They also have good prices.

Great service, very inviting energy inside the restaurant. Couldn't recommend enough whether it be…read moretakeout, a local datenight, or getting together with friends. They have some of the best mexican food around, very authentic flavors. I could eat their chicken tinga or carnitas everyday

Ordered: Pambazo de Birria (~$15): fried torta with birria,…read moresour cream, lettuce, onion, cilantro, radish, and avocado; served with lime, molcajete salsa, and green sauce Aya's take: Wow, Chofi might actually be my new favorite birria spot! The Pambazo de Birria was absolutely delicious - from the seasoned and tender birria to all the fresh toppings loaded inside to the soft yet crisp torta holding everything together. It hit the spot! I preferred the green sauce over the molcajete salsa but both have different flavor profiles. My only complaint is the torta is a bit small and could also use some cheese. I placed my order for pickup and it was ready even a few minutes before the promised time. There's a few tables inside if you choose to dine in. Highly recommend Chofi, you will leave satisfied!

Love love love this spot! The food is always delicious , made fast and fresh…read more The place is large and can seat plenty of people and the staff are always cool and friendly. I got me the lamb and beef burrito and when I say that shit was huge it was HUGE lol they packed it with so much meat I could barely eat it . Def worth the price even if you think it's on the pricey side and they also gave me 3 sour creams to go with it. I could barely hold the burrito and eat it all. Highly recommend their food and drinks

Tried the chicken torta this time. $16 is a pretty tall ask, but then I realized it's because the…read morething is my size of my friggin forearm. Huge portion, and flavor was fine, but I feel like it could be better with something sour or tangy. I think the onions were pickled, but not well enough. Or instead of avocado, you could do a lime guac. Also I had to use my own knife to cut it into manageable sections (to-go order). Pretty crazy that they just serve the whole thing to you, but maybe they cut it if you dine inside. Pina colada slushie was great, but not worth dropping 6 bucks, that's insane.