After doing some shopping at Jersey garden mall in Elizabeth. I was starving and wanted to eat…read moresomething that wasn't from the food court at the mall. Me , being the foodie I am. I decided to go on a foodie adventure to find some birria tacos. I came across this place in the heart of Elizabeth. 10 minutes away from the mall. The place is small but you can sit and eat your food there. I wanted the whole experience , so I did just that lol. Place looked clean, person at the counter greeted me and was nice. I went on a Wednesday afternoon. There was just one person sitting there eating. I ordered my Birria Tacos and waited patiently lol. I was so excited to try these. When the food was brought to the table, I thought how beautiful and yummy does this look... (pictures below) The tacos were absolutely delicious. They give u 4. Most places give 3 , so that's a plus right there lol. I personally love the amount of cilantro and onions that were on top of the tacos. The meat was so tender and flavorful. The consume.. just makes it that much better. It was definitely a mouthgasm moment lol! Going back most likely on the weekend!! Definitely recommend this spot. I always love supporting small businesses like this one. Things to know.. -You have to park in the street. Pay the meter. (I went during the week, not sure about the weekend and if you have to pay the meter ) -They take Apple Pay and cards -I paid $20, W/tip included (although it's optional) & a drink. Not too bad specially when the food is worth every penny. -Good options as far as food and drinks. (Not only birria tacos ) - They sell desserts as well. In the fridge by the drinks! Enjoy!!

Good corn tortillas, green sauce is spicy but flavorful. A little goes a long way for someone who…read moredoesn't like spice too much. My go to spot for Al Pastor tacos.

My go-to Mexican place to order for take out. I love them so much. They are one of the few taco…read moreplaces that have lengua (tongue) tacos. There may be some of you that read that and think, "Ew. Tongue?" When done right, lengua is so tender and flavorful and Maya Mexican does it right. They also have the best guacamole (it's so fresh and amazing) and tortas. I usually get the birria torta. The soup is divine and possibly a spiritual experience when consuming. Definitely order from here. I've never eaten at the restaurant but maybe I should. I can't imagine how much more amazing it would be if I ate it fresh out of the kitchen!

The taco craving hit us one Sunday so we decided to pick some up on our way home from running…read moreerrands, at around 1:30. There is street parking so if you wait around long enough, you'll be able to get a spot. We had the birria tacos, al pastor, and lengua. We originally wanted to try the oreja and campechanos but they didn't have it that day. These are probably the best quesabirria tacos I've had in the area. I'm normally not a huge fan because it usually ends up being soggy, and I don't really like braised meat, as it tends to be dry. That wasn't the case here. The tacos were still crispy 20 minutes later, and the meat wasn't dry. It was stuffed to the max with beef and cheese. The broth was also very good and not watery like most other places tend to be. The al pastor tacos and lengua tacos were also very good. They're a bit smaller than similar taco spots in the neighborhood but it's quality over quantity here. If they added fresh pineapple to the pastor, it would have brought the taco over the top. I also enjoyed their homemade (sauces). They have a kick to it but be careful with the dark chipotle looking one. One drop of that, and you'll be good. Will definitely be back for some more tacos. Hopefully next time, they'll have the oreja and campechano.

5/10/24 Saw this as…read morewe were leaving Los Amigos and Brenda Lee. The name was familiar. Reminded me of this little hole in the wall Mexican deli/taqueria near my job in Hells Kitchen NYC. They had another location closer to Port Authority, so we came by to try. Saw the framed article and YES! It's the same restaurant! The Hells Kitchen location closed before the pandemic, and a friend told me the Port Authority location closed during the pandemic. I was sad to hear that as we all thought we would go back to work some day soon. Anyway, I'm so happy to find them in NJ where I live! 4 tacos for $13, choice of 2 meats The NY location would charge per taco . You can mix and match Chorizo con Papas - my favorite order, and it didn't disappoint! Chicharon en Salsa Verde - my second fav, and it was a little drier than I remembered but still really good! Cabeza - tender but didn't have much flavor. I had to use Salsa Verde Tripa - best tripa of the 3 restaurants this week. It was tender. They crisp the outside, so it was really good and seared the flavor in. Jamaica - not overly sweet and a touch of tartness. I miss my taco lunches with my coworkers, so this is a wonderful surprise and a bit of nostalgia. I texted my coworkers, and they were surprised and jealous. LOL Small restaurant with about 15 seats and 5 tables. Order at the counter and pick up when ready. Just like the NY locations CASH ONLY, the sign was in Spanish, but I got the gist

The best tacos I've eaten in North America. (drops mic)read more

If you're looking for the perfect hole-in-the-wall taco spot in Paterson, Taqueria Brenda Lee 3 is…read moreit. This place is a hidden gem that serves authentic Mexican street tacos done right--no frills, just flavor. I came here multiple times and never been disappointed. Do yourself a favor and try the beef cheek tacos (tacos de cabeza). They're melt-in-your-mouth tender and come topped simply with fresh cilantro, chopped onions, and lime--just the way street tacos should be. On the side, they give you a generous dose of their house hot sauce, which packs heat and flavor. The vibe is straightforward: small spot, quick service, and all about the food. You'll see locals stopping in for a quick bite, and once you take your first bite, you'll understand why. This is a must-do if you're anywhere near the Paterson area. It's one of those places you'll keep coming back to once you've been.

Hands down some of the best tacos I have ever had! So juicy and flavorful! Highly recommend Al…read morepastor and carne asada!

Stopped in for lunch today and ordered the pollo bowl, carne asada taco, pollo taco, fish tacos,…read morechips and salsa, and tamarind agua fresca. First, definitely go for the corn tortillas - they're different here and the restaurant is aptly named. We liked the fish tacos best, but the pollo and carne asada were also very good. The pollo bowl has some sauces that you're not going to find at your typical chipotle type spot. The salsas are also very unique and good. The interior really adds to the feel of the restaurant. The tiles are beautifully done and a lot of fun. They're also in the restrooms (which are very clean). Food came out quickly and service was great. No notes.

After reading about this great little taco place on Main Street, we decided to give it a try--and…read morewe're so glad we did! The food was delicious, and the atmosphere was warm and welcoming. We tried the fish taco, chicken flautas, al pastor, and birria taco, and everything was very good. We will definitely be back! Great food, friendly people, and a wonderful little spot!

Reordered from here and it is as win for the family. My kiddo got the chorizo tacos; he literally…read moresaid 'I have to compliment this!!', which he rarely does for food. I got the asada nachos, and not only was it huge but flavorful with each bite. Highly recommend!

OK so the address says Passaic, but I went to the one in Bloomingdale. Whether they're the same,…read morehave the same owners ect.. I don't know BUT...let me tell you. It was awesome. The food was delicious, the people working there were kind and very attentive. Highly recommend!!

Found this spot randomly while searching for new taco places to try since I love tacos. I saw they…read moreserved chicharrón tacos, so I immediately knew I had to check this place out. I stopped by on a Friday afternoon. The place is bright and colorful. Once we were seated, I noticed they had two different menus, I'm guessing it's two restaurants in one. I already knew what I wanted: tacos. One thing I noticed was that the taco menu doesn't list prices or mention how many tacos come per order. I ended up getting two chicharrón tacos and two Pernil tacos. The Pernil is only served on weekends. When the tacos arrived, they were served with three sauces and lemon slices. The chicharrón tacos looked really good, chopped up evenly and crispy. They were solid. The Pernil tacos reminded me a little of carnitas, but not really since it was Pernil... still solid as well. Overall, I had a good experience. I'll definitely be back to try the al pastor and chorizo tacos.

Small, intimate taco restaurant in Cliffside Park. It might be confusing but they also have a…read moreColumbian restaurant in the same place so look for Sabor Y Punto Colombian Restaurant. The Al pastor tacos were so juicy and flavorful! I already want to go back and eat them. They also sold chicharron tacos which I've never seen before. Definitely come and try their al pastor!

So thankful for the local who recommended this place. I've tried plenty of birria tacos, but these…read moreare the only ones I'll drive 30 minutes for!

Part I: The Food Truck...stopped here as few months ago when looking for a taco vendor to hire for…read morea backyard party. The staff is friendly. The truck was the nicest on this "Food Truck Block". Everything was amazing & with all fresh ingredients. The tacos ( chicken, or beef, or chorizo), Quesobirrias ( cheesy tacos with a beef broth dipping sauce), and Mulitas ( taco ingredients place between 2 tortillas and fried. All 3 were crispy and perfect. Best tacos ever!!! All the add-ons were extremely fresh too: spicy pickled onions, shopped raw onions, cilantro, spicy creamy pepper sauce. So after this "taste test" on a Sunday morning, we decided to hire Viva Birria NJ for a backyard party we were having in May. Part II: The Party Tent...So, they set up a tent in the driveway. Donovan and his assistant were awesome! Totally prepared; super friendly; The food smelled and tasted so good. Everyone loved it. We had tacos & queso birria tacos and also added Mexican Street Corn ( in a cup). They grilled all the fresh corn, seasoned it, shaved it off the cob and had a big hot pot of it to make individual portions in cups. Plenty of fresh queso fresca was there to use as well. Best of all, Donovan gave us everything that wasn't eaten so we had plenty of tacos for days! I highly recommend you visit the food truck in Passaic, or think outside the box for your next house party. It was the easiest part of setting up this outside party. Bravo Viva Birria -NJ!!! ( thank you Steve!)