I started coming here a few months ago and I love it. I always get tacos when I come, except for once I got chicken quesadillas. My favorite tacos by far are chicken and al pastor, both with everything on them (what other way is there to eat tacos?) and the al pastor are great with pineapple too. They're wonderfully seasoned and a decent size, they also come with lime slices and radish, as well as the two different hot sauces. And the best part? They're only $1 each. My friend convinced me to try their chicken and cheese quesadillas one time, and I did not regret it. The quesadillas are filled with flavor and the shell is perfectly fried so you get a nice crunchy texture eating it. These come in at $7.50 for 3 (they're about double the size of tacos). I also enjoy getting a horchata whenever I come to a taco place. They make this really good here too, but at $5 for a large, I might skip this next time I go. For parking, you'll probably have to park a block or two away as it's a busy street and this place gets packed on the weekends and nights. If you come and there's a wait for seating, don't worry, there are other places nearby for tacos too. A plus of this place too is that the decor is nice, it's colorful and lively. Tl;dr: You could go to some random bar advertising "$2 taco Tuesdays! $5 margaritas," with inauthentic tacos, and not necessarily all that flavorful OR, hear me out - you can come to Passaic and go to Mexico Deli or one of the other taco places around there and get real, delicious $1 tacos. read more

Mexico Restaurant - Chicken and Al pastor tacos. - Mexican Near Me - Passaic, New Jersey

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So disappointed! Found this restaurant through IG and my son asked me to take him for his birthday. We get there and we we're not acknowledge. I had to stare the lady down at The counter. That's when she told me to write my name down on a paper. I noticed other people put down how many and their phone numbers. There is no designated waiting area or any room to wait inside. I asked the lady at the counter if she would call us when our table is ready and she said yes so we waited in the car. 45 mins go by and we hadn't received any calls so I sent my husband to check on the estimated waiting time. They had a full table open for the past 10 mins before they decided to let him know we can come in! We sit down and everyone's just staring at us. Soon to find out they were closing and had nothing to drink but water! Sure enough, I LEFT! DO NOT RECOMMEND! read more

Two words: Dollar. Tacos. These are not only the best dollar tacos I've ever had, but they're some of the best tacos that I've had in the area in general! I had one chorizo, one chicken and one steak. They're all super flavorful and the rice&beans was a perfect side. In total, my fiancé and I had 7 tacos, rice&beans and 2 drinks for $13 ...so yeah, you should really go there ASAP! read more

Mexico Restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Passaic, New Jersey

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My friend came for a visit a few weeks ago and we found this place while in Passaic. We stopped in and had tacos for lunch and absolutely loved it! So much so we went back for lunch again the very next day . I've lived here a year and a half now and have yet to find really good Mexican food and this place wins my love!! read more

Mexico Restaurant - Tacos and guacamole - Mexican Near Me - Passaic, New Jersey

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Great price, great flavor, great variety, great staff....can i give Mexico Deli 10 stars?! The tacos might look like they are super small but they pack a punch and three usually does the work. I love how much variety and different types that they have and for $1.20-$2.50 per taco how can you lose? It is usually packed during the afternoon so if you are not good at waiting i would just order out. The parking also isn't the best but that doesnt make Mexico Deli less desirable. A MUST TRY. read more

Delicious and authentic tacos at amazing prices! Definitely always stop here when in the area. The tacos de lengua are my favorite with tamarind juice! So good! The service is always fast and the servers are polite! Truly a must have if you're looking for tasty food. The restaurant does get crowded on the weekends so there may be a little bit of a wait but totally worth it! read more

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The food quality has definitely declined a lot and prices are way too expensive and it just doesn't taste good limes are very very dry and the meat was no good made us feel a bit sick . read more

This place is just ok nothing special except the cheap price per taco. It's just a local spot that I would go to if I lived in the area and wanted something fast and cheap, but it's definitely not a go out of your way from far and wide because you to have these tacos kinda place but again the price point is great at $2 a taco. Just don't expect it to be mind blowing tacos. We ordered the carnitas, pollo, Al Pastor and chorizo, two of each taco or at least I thought. I get home and found they gave us seven not the 8 tacos we ordered. I live about 20 min. away and I was not about to go back for a taco. They really need to be more thorough when doing to-go food. The chorizo was good but the rest were dry and bland. For the inside it is quaint and liked the way it was decorated. So no problem there. About service they're nice but they don't speak English too good if it all so good luck if you don't speak Spanish and they obviously don't make sure pick-up orders are correct. Yelp kinda let me down on this one with the stellar reviews for this place. If you're local and about within 10 min drive or walking distance go ahead and go. But don't travel far to try this place. You're welcome Yelpers and remember be nice to each other. If this helped hit that like button. read more

When i got my food there was a piece of cabbage I ordered a SALAD this is an OUTRAGE salad is meant to contain LETTUCE not cabbage expect to hear from my lawyer. read more

La comida está muy bien pero quiero hacer una crítica constructiva, La comida debe ser servida al mismo tiempo para toda la mesa u orden emitida Se ve muy mal que unos están comiendo y el resto de la mesa esperando por mas de media hora mas En especial si se ordenan tacos la orden de tacos deben traerla al último ya que el resto de comida esté casi listo, solo un poco de falta de Coordinación. read more

Amazing food as always! And affordable . They never fail to deliver great quality to the table, and the tacos make it up for me ! read more

My FAVORITEEE taco place. $1 for almost all types of tacos!! They can be a little dry sometimes but nothing a little limon can't fix! I always get bistec and al pastor! Try the al pastor with pineapples and you won't regret it! read more

Mexico Restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Passaic, New Jersey

This is my absolute favorite taco spot! The closest I've tried in the East Coast that compares to California and Mexico. Very authentic and delicious. The staff is always very friendly and accommodating. If you call ahead of time, you can avoid long waits. My favorites are the oreja, pastor con piña and the tripas. Their yellow rice and refried beans are too die for also! read more

Absolutely delicious, went with my coworker who's Mexican. He said it's his favorite in NJ. I loved it! Very authentic menu with items I've never seen elsewhere. We ordered a ton of different tacos and I tried tongue tacos for the first time, which were delicious. I also had cantaloupe juice and my first Horchata. I can't wait to go back there. Absolutely awesome stuff! read more

As a mexican mobile restaurant owner, i came to Passaic to bulk buy some product but saw the overwhelming amount of mexican culture, that we decided to get breakfast here, and even though this was not our first option (because our first option was closed) we came to Mexico Restaurant and wow we are so happy we got here! The service at this restaurant makes you feel like you're eating a home cooked meal at a relatives house! Don't even get me started on the food! Completely authentic and original family recipes. Safe to say that we will be coming to this location every time we come to the area. read more

Mexico Restaurant - Chilaquiles rojos - Mexican Near Me - Passaic, New Jersey

This place hands down has some of the best tacos I have ever tasted and they're all either $1 or $1.50. The decorations are beautiful and the service is very quick. The place in general is well kept and the workers are very friendly. We only got tacos and this cultural drink called "horchata" which tasted very good too. I definitely recommend the carnitas, tongue, and al pastor, top 3! Definitely want to go back to try more food, but will be my go to taco heaven! read more

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Everything was great service cleanliness tacos we had all of them I had the pozole tostadas great food fast and friendly. My granddaughters said the rest room was very clean and smelled fresh they notice everything they loved the fries there is a kids menu it's cute when you read it you will agree. I recommend that you cal reserve your table and enjoy!!! read more

Awesome tacos!!! Can't beat $1 tacos. But honestly we all know it's not just about the price, the tacos were filling and flavorful. I tried the al pastor, chicken and chorizo. The al pastor was perfect, the right mix of sweet and savory and a hint of spice. Chicken was good, the meat was tender and moist and every well seasoned. The chorizo was equally delicious and just enough spice to leave you wanting more. Try their red hot sauce and cilantro sauce, both a good complement to the tacos. And do yourself a favor and get a agua de Jamaica (hibiscus tea) read more

Delicious $2 tacos and natural fruit juices. I love this place. Every one I introduce always comes back for more.

This place makes fantastic food at amazing prices! The takeout service was so kind. I will be back now that I found this gem. I love this restaurant! Thanks read more

I've come here so many times to pick up tacos for my family on a busy night after work or a late night quick meal with my friends and they are delicious and unbeatable for the price of $1 each! Our favorites are the al pastor which is the best al pastor I've ever had, the steak, and the chicken tacos. The tacos are typical street tacos topped with radishes, cilantro, and onions and a lime on the side. The horchata drink is also really good. The only downside is that sometimes it's difficult to get through on the phone because they are so busy and showing up in person often has a long wait time for the same reason. Really a GREAT, no frills choice for quick and delicious street tacos. read more

Presentation wise : 2 I got pollo empanisado and the rice tasted disgusting the beans were okay but the chicken itself was good Staff rude , impatient Don't recommend DO NOT EAT THEIR !!!! read more

Nothing beats their prices. They even have juices and horchata. Get the all pastor tacos!!! If you're picking up late in the evening be ready to wait in line for a minute. read more

Mexico Restaurant - Tacos al pastor - Mexican Near Me - Passaic, New Jersey

amazing traditional tacos #facts They delivery of you live near by Reasonable prices and amazing authentic Mexican food! read more

Very rude and nasty. I called to place an order for my job and the person was nasty and hung up the phone. Absolutely poor service. Please train your employees nobody should have to ensure that level of unprofessionalism. read more

The best tacos in N.J. - hands down. They are as original and authentic as they get. And on top of the deliciousness, they're super cheap! I mean, c'mon!! They also offer a wide variety of authentic Mexican items on their menu, all of them super delicious also. Their Horchata water is to die for! The place itself is super clean, and festive. The staff is super friendly and attentive. The place tends to get PACKED, so make sure to get there early! They close the kitchen after a certain time and only tacos are served, so make sure to go before 9pm if you want something from the kitchen. read more

Came here with my church friends after service and was VERY surprised to see this place PACKED with sooo many people inside, pooling out. This place is genuinely a hole in the wall as I would have overlooked this place if I was by myself but I'm so glad my friend brought me here because wow. I am in LOVE! I'm not usually a taco person but $1 tacos?! I'm here for it. I got 5 and man, this had to be the best and cheapest meal I have ever gotten in my life haha. I even got a large horchata drink for $5 and if you see my picture... it was HUGE. Definitely can share amongst 2-3 people. The staff here are super sweet and really hard working-you can see them making the food and the decorations. OH MAN, the decoration is phenomenal. I genuinely thought i stepped into the disney animated movie coco haha. Anyways, parking is a butt to find, but when you do find it, it's all uphill from there. Truly a pleasure. Wish it was closer to home but it's definitely worth the trip. read more

Mexico Restaurant - $1 tacos - Mexican Near Me - Passaic, New Jersey

Love coming here for the $1 tacos. I've had the chicken, pastor & steak. horchata is so good. Al pastor ($1.00) Seasoned pork Bistek ($1.00) Steak Pollo ($1.00) Chicken Chorizo ($1.00) Mexican Sausage Carnitas ($1.00) Pork Lengua ($1.50) Tongue Cabeza ($1.50) Head Tripa ($1.50) Gut Sudadero ($1.50) Brisket Oreja ($1.50) Ear They also have meals/combos. read more

This used to be my favorite Mexican place but the last time I was there the service was horrible, I could only see two waitresses serving the whole place which was packed, our waitress was super stress and not nice at all! read more

$1 tacos , where have you been all my life ?! Recently moved a few minutes away and this has become my new favorite spot ! Chorizo and Al pastor are my favorites! Communal seating . Great, festive decor. Staff is nice . read more

Breakfast & Lunch Spot Quick Clean With Friendly Service The sister to Mexico Deli Restaurant http://www.yelp.com/biz/mexico-deli-restaurant-passaic#hrid:2eXD1zLT929YcOE-y2CQtg/src:self Great coffee and hot chocolate with American favorites as well as Mexican pastry's and sandwiches. The prices are low and food great, combined with a efficient staff and great owner/manager this is a great spot to satisfy your morning hunger and lunch cravings. Great job Hector! read more

Mexico Restaurant - Storefront - Mexican Near Me - Passaic, New Jersey

I was in the mood for tacos. Thanks to the trusty yelp app and Mick L's rave review, we decided to come here. I was pleasantly surprised that waitress understood English well and the food was excellent. I ordered the Arrachera. It's pictured in the menu. It's a platter of thin steak, a slab of white mozz type cheese, cactus, sour cream, beans, and pico de gallo with a few torrillas to make your own tacos. I also had 2 al pastor and 2 steak tacos. Tacos are $1 or $1.50. Craziness!!! My Boo boo had a chicken, steak, and sausage taco. We also got the Chicken Milanese torta but we were disgustingly full and got the torta to-go for Boo Boo's bro. We went a day after the polar vortexnado so it was cold everywhere and the heat was not cycling enough inside. My tacos got cold after a few minutes coming out as I was working on the Arrachera. I recommend staggering your order if they are not busy so your taco goes down smooth. CC with minimum of $10 (10 tacos). They use an Ipad as an register which blew my mind. This place better not turn vegan on me next. I noticed that they sold morning stuff too. read more

Passaic has SO many Mexican restaurants, it must be hard for one to stand out. Mexican Deli Restaurant delivered in all areas -service, food, and ambiance. It's nothing fancy but it has more space and cleanliness than other spots, where you are either afraid to sit or there is no seating. My coworker and I ended up just sitting down for our meal. I had the chicken quesadillas. I was comparing them to one of my favorite mex spots in JC, where we order from often. These blew them away. The masa (tortilla dough) used was not thin and you can tell it was recently made, the quesillo and other ingredients used were so fresh. I thought I was going to take some to go but an order of 3 ($9) were gone by the end. You can never go wrong with cheap, authentic, Mexican food! read more

Mexico Restaurant - Chicken quesadilla (3) - Mexican Near Me - Passaic, New Jersey

Great to go to taco place and feel at home. They really take care of you and their tacos just get you to where you need to be. Tripa and cabeza were my favorite but their el pastor and brisket ones were solid as well read more

Mexico Restaurant - The vibe was cool too. Love the terracota lights - Mexican Near Me - Passaic, New Jersey

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I've been here three times and have spent a lot of money on tacos for me and my family. Every time I have been there the cashier lady on the right always have an attitude problem and gets my order wrong. I took my mother and father to this place and each time the lady on the right had an attitude and was disrespectful. I won't be coming back here. If you want to come to a place where you'll be treated like a sack of s#%+ this is a great place to visit. They also have the worst limes of all times. read more

I was craving tacos and heard from a good friend of mine that this restaurant was the best in Passaic. I can honestly agree to it solely on my taco experience the other night. Once you walk in, you are greeted and luckily my waitress was bilingual so made it much easier to communicate. I ordered two chicken tacos and two chorizo tacos. These tacos were only $1 each and packed with flavor. They aren't cheap with meat so they will give a good amount. The chicken was tender and well seasoned while the chorizo had a little kick to it but still appetizing. Next time I'll definitely try another menu item along with more tacos and would highly recommend them. read more

Mexico Restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Passaic, New Jersey

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You haven't tasted authentic Mexican food until you've visited this place. What an awesome place! This is the real deal & as authentic + tasty as it gets. Not only that, it's a total bargain with the menu prices! You can have a legit fiesta with your friends and not even come close to breaking the bank for some really good food. Imagine Mexican food that is 2x better than the tastiest most authentic restaurant you can think think of, then imagine that food being 1/2 or even 1/3 the price. Yep this is THAT place. For my NY Food Truck Foodies, this place beats Mexico Blvd hands down every time, and for the price of 1 of their tacos you can 3 better ones here! The $1 tacos are excellent but small, you may need 3-5 to fill you up. They may be small but this is the traditional Mexican taco size, so they are def comparable to any other place you can get traditional mexican tacos, just way tastier! They come in different flavors, namely Chorizo, Bistek, Carnitas, Pollo, Lengua & Al Pastor. Usually I come here with 2-3 friends and we just order a mix of 20 tacos, 5 of each. Think about it for a second, we spend $20 between 3-4 people and we feast like kings. I'm in love with these lightly grilled delicious tortillas filled with the most tasty meats, onions and cilantro! Be sure to put both Roja & Verde sauce on them for a little spicy kick if your a fan of the spicier side of life :) They also serve Mexican drinks, sodas, pastries & deserts. They have really good mexican bebidas (drinks) & sodas, also the pastries are to dieeeee for. There's a bakery next door owned by the same owner so make sure you try something for desert. This place is small, but it does what it does very well! Mexico Deli also serves delicious breakfast platters, which you should try with the Tamales which are unfortunately are only available in the mornings. Apparently they make hundreds of these things daily but they go like hot cakes, er, I guess I mean they go like hot temales. Give this place a try, you will love it! It honestly doesn't get any better than this if your a fan if tex mex or Mexican food. read more

This is a great spot for authentic tacos. The variety, the price, the freshness will not disappoint. I like to try different things, so I went for the ear and the head tocos. I have one word amazing. My husband more conservative has the chorizo and pastor ones. They were great. A MUST TRY. read more

Mexico Restaurant - Top pastor & chorizo tacos. Grilled onions. Barton ear & head tocos. - Mexican Near Me - Passaic, New Jersey

Mexico Deli continues to exceed and surpass all Mexican culinary expectations! I have been a frequent and loyal customer for over two years and have yet to be disappointed by any of their dishes. They have continued and maintained superb quality in the ingredients. I've seen little staff turn over. It's pleasant seeing the same staff on my every visit. If you come here often, they will remember your ordering habits and ask you if you will be ordering the same or switching it up. In my case, they know I will ask for a basket of tortilla chips....so when they see me, they will often greet me with a basket of chips before anything else. That's love and great customer service! I have eaten at other local Mexican food spots in the area, and continuously leave disappointed and question why I even bother eating elsewhere. I'm a big foodie and am always looking to try new places, but when you find a great and excellent spot - just stick to it! You see...Mexico Deli simply has delicious food at reasonable prices! Mexico Deli has a very reasonably priced menu. Menudo/Pancita @ $7.50 Pozole with two tostadas @ $8.00 And, no main dish is priced over $10.00. Tacos @ $1.00 And a few select meats @ $1.50! Over my two years frequenting this place, I've ordered each item at least once. Oh my goodness - each dish is always on point. Never have been disappointed. I have my favorites. Las enfrijoladas are awesome....think of enchiladas, but instead of the tortillas dipped in red or green sauce, they dipped and covered in frijoles and filled with your choice of steak, chicken or cheese! Las Fajitas...you can't go wrong with this dish. It's well served, best of all, it's well-priced! It's very filling. You can taste the freshness of their ingredients. El Menudo or Pozole are excellent! The broth is well seasoned and come with the side fixings. When it's cold and gloomy outside, these caldos will hit the spot and do the job. The Pozole comes with two tostadas smothered with frijoles topped with lettuce, tomatoes, and two slices of avocados sprinkled with queso fresco. As everyone raves about....Los Tacos! Authentic street-cart style tacos! Double tortilla with your of meat of preference topped with onions and cilantro.....nothing more and nothing less. Red and green spicy sauces are available to spice your tacos up a bit. For a $1 - $1.50 - they are generous with their meat portions. They provide you with sliced radishes and limes (rabanos y limones) when you order the tacos. You can't go wrong with the tacos. I always order various types of meats when I get my taco fix! (side note - I always ask for a single tortilla doradita......try it....awesomeness) Mexico Deli is always vibrant with life and laughter. Lively colors adorn its interior. Mexican regional music (Rancheras, Mariachi, Noterñas, And Corridos) coming from the speakers, a Soccer game or Novela on the 3 flat screen TVs. Show up a on hot summer night, weekend or Sunday after church lets out and you'll be pleasantly surprised to have live musicos playing folks favorite songs and always taking requests. Can't beat that! I previously rated them 4 out of 5 stars. The minus one star was due to their service, not the food. They would bring your pozole, Menudo or main dish but forget to bring the utensils or they'll forget to bring your drink. They have most improved on their service. A significant part of their business comes take out orders. Need to feed a big crew? Call in your order and it will be ready....yet taste and quality is not compromised! And, you won't break the bank. I come from East Los CA. And, Mexico Deli can compete, if not beat, some well established Mexican food spots from the westcoast! Come solo or in a group, they can accommodate you. You will be not disappointed. Best Mexican food spot in North Jersey! (&, I have eaten at many) Best of all, they take plastic! $10 card minimum. Only down side - No alcoholic beverages served and not sure if they allow BYOB. But, when you have tasty aguas frescas who needs a bar. Honestly, the lack of alcoholic beverages served here makes this place extremely family friendly. read more

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$1 Tacos that have that authentic cilantro, cebolla, carne asada taste.. That Horchata is a nice companion also. The only downside is the hot sauce, too mild. Otherwise all is what!!!! Nopales you know. read more