Maybe it was all those awful Twitter scolds howling about the evils of the "burrito taxi," but I was 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. read more

Mezcal Kitchen JC - Carnitas Burrito - Mexican Near Me - Jersey City, New Jersey

Love their mushroom tacos! The mushrooms have that charred flavor, and their salsas are great. I have tried other dishes too like Tostadas - huge portion, bowls are also good if you are looking for huge portion. The cauliflower tacos or quesadillas are okay. Nothing great about them, lack favor. Service is great and its a good place to sit down for lunch or dinner. read more

Every time I come here it is amazing thank you for making my son's birthday so incredibly special. This deserves a five star review every time I've ever been there. The staff is amazing. I absolutely love the ambience and the food is always incredible and considering I travel around the world and have had the best cuisine , that speaks volumes. Period! read more

Mezcal Kitchen JC.. stopped in for some Mexican food. Went with the nachos to start and entrees to follow including the chicken with peppers and onions and the cubano sandwich. Service wasn't anything special as it definitely didn't stand out. The place was loud and overly dark. The menu had a ton of options, which was a plus. The food was decent definitely worth the stop. read more

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This place serves some delicious Mexican food. You can order a variety of dishes, from Nachos to Quesadillas. We started with a pitcher of Sangria (which we got the happy hours discount on), but it was a bit too sweet for my taste. The nachos were loaded and great for a group of six. I enjoyed the Shrimp Quesadillas, which were loaded with large shrimp. We also tried the Chicken and Peppers, which was okay but a bit chewy. My main complaint is about the music. It was quite loud, making it difficult to hear each other. A softer volume would have been better. read more

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2 for $10 margaritas is a gem in 2025. HOWEVER, bring back the original fish tacos. The new version pissed me off. And the elote corn could use some work. read more

Takeout review- tasty food, really good packaging. In a long time felt the restaurant cared about how the food looked even for a takeout. Both the nachos and tacos I got were well made. Will go back for a dine in. Heard their taco Tuesday is amazing. read more

I don't suggest going here. The drink deal is a lie. They will say if you want a double shot in your drink then say that's two drinks when you get a bill that's worth double than advertised. The cup won't even be as big as a solo cup. It's just a small plastic cup.With basically no alcohol in it at all. They will argue with you about it when you ask for clarification. For a restaurant with alcohol in the name you'd expect a good drink. Not for them to cheap out on you and basically scam you. I did enjoy coming here as there is a limited amount of Mexican restaurants but honestly go to Mi Mariachi instead. The foods better. read more

Loud & Pricey but Tasty! I was craving birria as I often do and decided to try a new place that happened to have birria burritos which sounded quite delicious. While I had to lean over the bar just to hear & be heard by the server due to the extremely loud music, I ordered the birria burrito and tres leches to go. She was kind. My order came quick. They give you a small to-go ramekin of consume dipping sauce...I wanted the equivalent of sauce received with standard birria tacos especially for the price. The tres leches I saw pictured on Yelp was plain with a few strawberry slices...this was covered in peaches, mango, & strawberries which I was not happy with when I opened it at home. They should tell ppl that ugh. It was fine but I prefer my tres leches less soggy & runny so I wouldn't order it again. Overall, good food to return for & a fun environment if you want to dine in solo or with others. I def want to try the birria quesadilla next. There were solo ppl at the bar, couples at the bar, friend groups at tabletops, families at tables, & birthday folks dancing. Go, enjoy! read more

Mezcal Kitchen JC - Beef Birria Burrito - Mexican Near Me - Jersey City, New Jersey

We love Mezcal!! We stayed in the neighborhood for about a month while our apartment was being finished, and we ate here multiple times. Everyone is always friendly. The food is consistently delicious--the mole enchiladas are my favorite along with the sweet tooth cocktail. Vibes are casual with sports on tv and themed decor. read more

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I came here with my significant other and we really liked the vibe and service. One thing to note is that I left my wallet there and I was so pleased that they were able to keep it overnight safe for me. We had too much fun splitting a pitcher of margaritas. Food absolutely delicious and the cheese dip was sizzling hot upon arrival. 10/10. read more

Mezcal Kitchen JC - Mexican Near Me - Jersey City, New Jersey

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This has been my favorite spot so far moving into the jersey and it has not been a disappointment! The place is definitely for locals, always has seating, service is always attentive and friendly. They do have events and living performances as well. The food and drinks are delicious as I have come back in a few accessions mows and have been trying different items to get a feel of their dishes. The place is self is beautiful, not packed whenever we go even on a Friday night. I hope to see it on busy night one day but I don't mind going anytime! read more

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I stumbled upon Mezcal's Kitchen while exploring Jersey City and honestly, it's one of the best decisions I've made all week. From the moment I walked in, the vibe was warm, welcoming, and authentic, a perfect mix of cozy and modern. Food wise, absolutely incredible. I had the chorizo quesadillas more times that I can count, juicy, tender, and perfectly cooked to the smallest detail. I also tried most of their mezcal cocktails, the best. Their happy hour is the best hour haha The service was on point too. Friendly, attentive without being overbearing, and you can tell the staff genuinely care about the food they're serving. I love you guys lol Whether you're a local or just visiting, Mezcal's Kitchen is 100% worth a stop. It feels like a neighborhood spot with destination-worthy food! Definitely stop by! read more

Mezcal Kitchen JC - Margaritas for Happy Hour - Mexican Near Me - Jersey City, New Jersey

Love this place in Five Corners Jersey City! We've been living here for 7 months and tried this spot for the first time. Drinks are great and their waitresses are on point with recommendations and checking in on guests. The shrimp tacos are small but pack a lot of flavor. We also had the fresh guac and chips which was super refreshing and delish! The atmosphere is clean and inviting and it feels like were in a fancier location maybe on vacation somewhere. Also, the prices are pretty decent for a local joint and we would definitely come back! read more

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Late night coming back from a concert, I felt a little peckish and wanted to replenish my saline. Mezcal was open, served Mexican, which often has salty seasoning, had decent reviews, and right on my way home. Do note that this doesn't have the best feeling neighborhood, but I put my trust in Newark Ave. being busy at all hours, and sure enough my car was just fine and the atmosphere in Mezcal feels nice and local. In fact, even though I'm not local, they offered to turn down the bar music for me! It was late, there were actual locals inside, so I deferred to them, but this place seems accommodating and caring. The servers took to me right away, with more than one helping me obtain beverage and meal items. I went with a different agua fresca than usual (tamarind) and not much to comment there, but $3 is reasonable for 16 oz of fresh drink. You can see the beef birria I ordered, and all of the stars poured in once I started eating. The enchiladas were full of every ingredient and perfectly balanced between items and flavors. The green sauce had a nice kick, there was a nice fresh avocado on top and just the right crema sauce, not oversauce like I'm used to. Even the rice and beans were full of flavor! I marveled to many of my friends how Mezcal singlehandedly raised the bar on rice and beans. No longer will I accept the slightly spiced rice and cool beans I'm used to. Now they have to have all of the delicious flavor that Mezcal brings! And since they raised my food bar, and with wonderful service and a great atmosphere (see photos!), all the stars for Mezcal! read more

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This review is for their tres leches cake - although their food is great too! There have been many times I have ordered a peice of just their tres leches cake because it is that good. So milky and soft and just the right amount of sweet. We decided to try to order a whole cake for my friend's birthday (he used to live in the area and definitely misses it) and they were soo sweet. They said this is the first time they have had this request and the chefs were excited so they got creative. So cute! Highly recommend if you want to have a different type of cake for a party! It held up very well and was a hit. read more

Mezcal Kitchen JC - Outside of cake box - Mexican Near Me - Jersey City, New Jersey

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Food and service was good, unfortunately we were hit with secret fees and charges; although a service charge for parties larger than 5 was included on the itemized receipt we later had to ask for, it was not disclosed. Additionally, the breakfast burrito was listed as $9 with an included choice of protein, although the terminal automatically added a $3 charge for protein, leading to a misleading $12 burrito. Although the menu listed the price of a mimosa pitcher as $25, the waitress divulged to us (after we had to ask for an itemized receipt and were disputing these charges) that groups that order a pitcher will be charged $30 (????) Overall, shameful business practices and we will not be returning out of principle. What kind of management thinks it's ok to deceive and mislead customers like this, especially without an itemized receipt?? Malicious and sad read more

Mezcal wasn't on our radar until we called Brujeria to ask for the wait time for a table. We were informed that they're set up as more of a takeout place and suggested that we check out Mezcal (same owner, I think). We showed up and though several diners were there already, we were able to be seated right away. The servers were all very friendly and the music was great. We soon realized that we were there on a live music night, the band was really really good and added to the amazing vibe. We started with a couple of strawberry margaritas and another cocktail that I can't remember, along with a large chips and spicy guac - honestly one of the best I've had. The kids split a chicken fingers and fries (more like chicken cutlets, but we cut them up, no complaints from the kiddos). My chicken burrito was fantastic, I got to try a fish taco which was really good, I didn't get to try the chorizo tacos or chicken gringo (crispy shell) tacos on our table because they were devoured too quickly. The cherry on top was the free tequila shots that we were offered at the end. This was an all around great dining experience and I'd highly recommend Mezcal to anyone looking for great Mexican food! read more

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Caldo was too SALTY... I tried a few bites from the other dishes my friends ordered and it was still a little too salty. Not the best Mexican food read more

I was starving and ended up looking for a place to eat after 9PM. However, being a Sunday evening all kitchens were closed or closing soon in Jersey City and Hoboken. I didn't want fast food, and I ended up finding Mezcal Kitchen. I was really happy they were open. If you're looking for a bite and are starving I would say they are open late- their kitchen was open till 1:30 AM on a SUNDAY. The inside is cute, had a smell of cleaner (maybe they had just cleaned considering they were completely empty). Service was pretty good, but they were empty as I mentioned so I don't know how it would be on a busy night. I will say their bar is fully stocked with all kinds of tequilas. My only complaint is that the bartender seemed a bit inexperienced. I first ordered a coconut margarita - but it had a bug in it so I sent it back. The bartender only apologized but did not offer anything off the bill, which was a bit surprising. Food was maybe a low 5 out of 10. I ordered the pollo encebollado with beans and tostones. The chicken was okay nothing memorable or to brag home about. I also tried the grilled chicken torta and again both to brag about and was not like other authentic Mexican tortas I've had. To drink I had the spicy flamingo, which was really good. However, my drink was not at all spicy so if you're looking for a spicy drink, this would not be it. I also tried the Con Todo I wasn't a fan- it's mezcal, horchata, egg white, and lemon juice. It originally sounded amazing but the taste was definitely not there. Overall I wasn't impressed with Mezcal Kitchen but I think it has potential and I am willing to give it another chance. Maybe the food and drinks are better during the evening and not at 9 PM on Sunday. read more

Mezcal Kitchen JC - Cocktail Menu - Mexican Near Me - Jersey City, New Jersey

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The food was really bad. The pork tacos tasted old and weird and the corn side smelled. I threw all of the food out and felt sick afterwards. read more

Beautiful small restaurant, I went with the fam bam from California to celebrate my son's birthday for the long weekend. After a long trip we found this little gem , the food was delicious and our servers were really nice . I was surprised to find authentic Mexican food all the way over here , I'm from Los Angeles so you know I have high standards for my Mexican food. This restaurant is a must !!! read more

Mezcal Kitchen JC - Mexican Near Me - Jersey City, New Jersey

Delicious and convenient! I had the tacos and would order them again in a heartbeat. Didn't try any drinks but would love to come back in the evening for a margarita as the options looked amazing. It is beautiful inside, and we loved the wall art that looked burned into the wood. read more

Mezcal Kitchen JC - interior - Mexican Near Me - Jersey City, New Jersey

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Omfg, I came here randomly with my friend for lunch and I love love love this place. Well first and foremost let my start off with Jacob, truly an amazing guy. He was super helpful in helping me pick out a vegetarian option. He suggested the cauliflower tacos and the zucchini tacos. Whoa, I've never had such delicious tacos. I ordered a spicy margarita and that was also really good. Let me tell you about the nachos, they were so damn delicious I couldn't stop eating it. He gave us a lot of helpful tips, I am literally going back tomorrow. I loved the ambience of this place as well. It really is a great place with reasonable prices. Oh yea and happy hour starts at 3 o'clock, nice And early ! read more

Mezcal Kitchen JC - Art - Mexican Near Me - Jersey City, New Jersey

Good food, large portions good drinks that's all I need to say oh yeah and great bartenders

I chose this place to host my 24th birthday brunch for a large party of 30 people last year. I had made a reservation well in advance and provided all details but upon arrival, nothing was set for the party in terms of seating arrangements and there was ONE member serving as well as making drinks. This was supposed to be a bottomless brunch experience and he barely came around to take orders / get apps in for such a big group. Total chaos read more

I really enjoy taco Tuesday here! I love their decor and as well as the drinks. Service is 10/10. I would visit again read more

Mezcal Kitchen JC - chips and salsa - Mexican Near Me - Jersey City, New Jersey

I got the birria quesadilla and it was super disappointing. First off, the birria consume was in a very small sauce container and less soup-like. The quesadilla was more like 2 large tacos. They put 2 pieces of birria on each and the birria was tough to chew. The guac did not taste fresh, reminded me of store bought prepackaged guac. read more

Whoever decided to add the laser light show to the dining room should be fired. I've loved this place for years and went with friends for dinner tonight and we had to leave before ordering because blinding lights were flashing in our eyes. I love the food so we ordered delivery, but they completely ruined the dine-in experience. read more

Great Menu. Food was just awesome. I tried Mexican Quesadillas, which was full of flavors and juicy. Others tried Enchiladas and everyone was happy for their order. Our server 'Karen' was very friendly and suggested options based on our request. Full bar. Ambiance of a restaurant is very nice. read more

Mezcal Kitchen JC - Bar seats - Mexican Near Me - Jersey City, New Jersey

Pleasantly surprised! Came in on a weekend and it was pretty empty. Doesn't seem like much on the outside, but once food started coming out, we were so delighted. Portions were huge - expect leftovers - and flavors were delicious. Would definitely recommend if you're nearby! read more

Mezcal Kitchen JC - Guacamole - Mexican Near Me - Jersey City, New Jersey

Food.... Excellent Service....Great Ambiance.... Love wall art! The food was soooooo good. Just went there today. Gotta go back,! read more

Fun loud atmosphere. Busy for a Monday night. Service was barely adequate. Server was difficult to find. Wasn't knowledgeable about the menu. Didn't know if they served coffee because he "didn't drink it ". Corn was very tasty. Guacamole was bland when we asked for medium heat. Ordered the skirt steak fajitas. Ordered rare and was served oily and well done. Waited so long to be served was too hungry to send it back. Place had potential. read more

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I picked up an order from here for dinner on a Saturday. Their menu is huge. They have every type of Mexican dish you could want including tacos, burritos, flautas, two styles of quesadillas, moles, tortas, and so much more. They also offer a ton of customizations. Many of the dishes can be prepared with Mexican, "gringo" or LA style. For an appetizer, we tried the plantain fritters. I was expecting the fritters to be flat pancakes but they turned out to be fried balls. They were dense, slightly sweet, and covered in a cheese topping. I enjoyed them. We also got the guacamole and chips. Their homemade chips were very high quality and not overly salted. We ordered spicy guacamole. They added a generous amount of jalapeños to it and it tasted very fresh. For my main meal, I got the mushroom tacos, LA style. These were loaded with guacamole with melted cheese on the inside of the tortillas. Each taco came with two tortillas. They were tasty, but I would've preferred a few more toppings, as the mushrooms and guacamole alone were a little underwhelming after awhile. We also got an American style cheese quesadilla. It was huge. If we had put all the pieces together, it probably would have been the size of a large pizza. I liked the cheese blend they used in this dish, which gave it nice flavor and texture. The al pastor and birria tacos were also good. All of the taco dishes came with three tacos each as well as sides of salsa, so it was quite a lot of food. For dessert, we had the churros. These were fantastic. They were served with a vanilla dipping sauce. They were soft and doughy on the inside with a perfectly crisp bite on the outside. I could've done with just a little less cinnamon sugar. My order was waiting at the bar counter when I arrived. Everything was packaged well. Their prices were just a tiny bit high but overall, I was satisfied with this restaurant. read more

Love this place! One of the few authentic spots in Jersey city, my favorite is the mole enchiladas. It comes with rice and beans and it's worth every penny. The ceviche is a hit or miss and the horchata is the best horchata in Jersey City. The place definitely has an authentic Mexican feel. From the drawings on the wall to the seasoning. Definitely recommend this place . read more

Great food, very friendly and professional service, clean and lively with great ambience. Parking is a little tough but well worth it. read more

Mezcal Kitchen JC - Mexican Near Me - Jersey City, New Jersey

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Great drink options, food was very decent, and they had live acoustic music. All around a great night out in the area. read more

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Got the spicy pork burrito to go. Inside of store is cute & menu has amazing options for everyone! Great vegan option! My burrito tastes amazing! The actual meat wasn't as spicy as I wanted but the sauces made it perfect. The rice and guacamole tasted fantastic. Really solid and filling burrito! Would definitely come back here. read more

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Came to JC for a work meeting, needed lunch, and saw burrito Monday lunch special in the window. That's all I need to see. There were a lot of tables and it wasn't too busy at lunch. The tables had a nice wood finish. The lunch menus were just on regular copy paper, so wasn't sure if it was new/in test run. So burritos are $8, I got the carne asada which was a really good deal. It was a large-sized one and packed with flavor, accompanies by some side sauces. Service was fast, bathroom was clean, and the price was right. There's a 4% transaction for cards, which is a little annoying. I think the burrito was a solid pick for $8, but they are regular priced around $11-12 and I think that feels a little much. It was a good weekday lunch though. read more

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I've ordered from Mezcal more than any other place since I've moved to NJ. Can't speak to eating in the restaurant, though I've picked up and it seems nice! Food is always solid. Ceviche is pricey but you get a lot and it's always fresh. Pricing is high for what you get but portions are big - just not the best leftover food if you don't eat it all in the sitting. Order with friends! read more