This delivered wonderfully. Everything was delicious and the portions were big! Prices are a bit high 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. read more

Orale Mexican Kitchen - Machin taco - Mexican Near Me - Hoboken, New Jersey

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Ordered delivery from here today. First time trying it. We are both impressed and a little disappointed 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. read more

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I have been to Orale a bunch in the last few years, but noticed that I had not provided an updated review. I happened to enjoy a dinner there recently, so this felt like the perfect time. As usual, the artistic dining area was pretty crowded, yet very comfortable. Our server was a sheer delight! He was so friendly and even went out of his way to write down the name of a song that was playing on the speakers, which I had been unable to capture with my Shazam app. I started the dinner with a Skinny, Spicy Margarita, which I found super boozy. Next time I will make sure to specify my desired tequila to improve the taste. My friend and I shared a basket of incredible tortilla chips with their Fresa, fruit-topped guacamole, which was excellent but could have been less oniony. I ordered the Shrimp Tacos for my entree and was presented with 5 small corn tortillas that were filled with a mango slaw, radish slices, micro cilantro, and seared shrimp that had been seasoned with a pineapple and achiote adobo. The shrimp had been perfectly cooked and their sauce was smoky, spicy, and sweet. They were really excellent tacos. This had been yet another great experience at Orale! read more

Had the best experience at Orale! Great happy hour specials for Saturday brunch, perfect size for groups, massive portions, delicious drinks, awesome service, and the cutest decor! Couldn't recommend this restaurant enough, can't wait to be back! read more

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Trendy Mexican restaurant in North Hoboken! Delicious food, yummy drinks, fun atmosphere, and decent service. The space is dark with colorful day of the dead decor and a vibrant energy. I will definitely be back! read more

Orale Mexican Kitchen - Churros - Mexican Near Me - Hoboken, New Jersey

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As soon as you walk into this cute little date spot, you're greeted with decor that is colorful, inviting, and picture-worthy. The dim lighting makes it such a sexy date night spot that makes the ambiance worth the trip to Hoboken. The staff were attentive and made the whole dining experience welcoming. From our waiter checking on us at the right times and giving us amazing recommendations, everything we tried was DELISH. I also love how they continue to fill our water cups, keeping us hydrated. Now onto the food, Apps: PORK BELLY BAO BUNS; Boy Oh BOY, the black garlic sauce was amazing. The buns were the perfect texture you look for in a bao bun. It was the enticing start for the rest of the evening. Oh, and the apple slice was an interesting touch but much needed cool down from the sauce. Main: PULPO; This was divine!!!! The White Bean Croquette was different in all the right ways. At first, you're wondering whether it's a potato but then the distinct taste was there and a perfect addition to the pulpo. SHRIMP TACOS; MMmm, I can still taste how amazing these were. They were refreshing and beautiful shrimps. Drinks: I completely forgot the name of the first drink. It was their drink of the day, VERY STRONG ! But refreshing, I believe it was lychee frozen marg. Second drink, of course, I had to try their passionfruit marg and that was *chef kiss*. & their churros come in this great presentation in cigar box! read more

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For my personal taste, this was OK. Lots of hard surfaces so our party of 8 was able to converse with the person next to you or directly across from you. There were lots of families there and I understand there is a kids menu, I did not see it. This is not typical Mexican ~ no fajitas or quesadillas here. First experience with duck nachos. The chicken dish that I ordered had a very unusual flavor, to my palate. I should have ordered the burger. The chicken was recommended as I do not eat spicy food. Our party was split. Some really enjoyed their food while others of us ~ not so much. I understand that the margaritas were very good but all drinks are served in small glasses. Our server was very attentive, wait for food was acceptable. Best part of the meal ~ the churros. They were delicious. read more

Orale is a local gem in Hoboken. Their guac is truly out of this world. We typically will do a sampler and will never not order the pork belly or marmalade guac. The chips that they're served with always come out wam and so tasty as well. We ordered a bunch of tacos for the table this time around. Definitely got a little taco happy when ordering but no taco was left behind. The tuna is always so fresh and comes with an amazing sauce. The lettuce wrap adds a perfect extra crunch as well. We always get the bone marrow carnitas tacos also, although the regular carnitas hit the spot just fine. The chicken was soooo tasty and I don't eat shrimp but per the "yummmm"s around me, I know they were good. As for the drinks, biiiig fans of the mango margs (although we ask for them spicy). They have a great selection of tequilas and marg options if you're not into the mango Out waitress Shalom provided amazing service and made my friend's birthday all the more special with a sombrero while we sang to her Over, awesome spot! Gets better every time. read more

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Was a hunting tacos near the hotel.. and stumbled on an awesome! Orale has their Pico together so to speak.. the music was right. The art on the walls. The real candles. The music was tasteful and edgy. Cool bar. Comfy seats with pillows .. service that didn't stop asking how everything was.. if I lived in Hoboken I would be here twice a week. Eyeballed the "baracho" fish tacos and they were perfect. Presented awesome. 5 little delectables.. just right. No crappy cabbage. The pico was awesome and the chips were "seasoned" perfectly.. three different salsas in convenient tubes to dispense them.. green was my fave. I can't get over this place. You shouldn't either. read more

Orale Mexican Kitchen - Baracho Tacos and Pico De Gallo - Mexican Near Me - Hoboken, New Jersey

Multiple locations in NJ. The Hoboken location was huge and food was decent. The appetizers were the best, we ordered seasoned fries and queso. For main dishes we ordered shrimp tacos (5), chicken tacos (2) and chicken enchiladas. The enchiladas were good, however way too much sauce. Shrimp tacos were slightly disappointing. Extremely loud in there, great for a pregame with friends. Quick service on a busy weekend. read more

Orale Mexican Kitchen - Chicken enchiladas - Mexican Near Me - Hoboken, New Jersey

I liked the ambiance of this place, especially with the jarritos bottle display, but the food here was a bit overpriced and just okay. Pineapple Frozen Margarita ($13): I came here at the end of their Happy Hour so the drink was closer to $7. The pineapple flavor was pretty subtle. Guac - Tastings of 3 ($14): My favorite one was Bombero, which was a House Special Blend, and it had the most spice and flavor. El Naco was guac with crispy braised pork belly and it was pretty disappointing. The pork belly didn't feel cohesive with the guac and it was on the tougher side. The last one we got was the Black Chili Crunch (confit black garlic, pickled fresno chilis, chili de arbol garlic crunch). It had some garlic flavor, but it was pretty mild, not spicy at all, and lacked any crunch in texture. Machin Tacos ($22): These had roasted bone marrow with crispy pork belly and shredded cabbage. The components were really dry and didn't pair well, especially since there was no sauce tying it all together. I would pass on this next time. Borracho Tacos ($20): I liked these ones more than the Machin Tacos. The fish wasn't crispy, but the chipotle orange sauce was pretty spicy and went well with the tacos. Overall, I like the vibes here, but I would probably eat at a different place if I'm in the Hoboken area again! read more

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Can't believe they have permanently shut down . My favorite Mexican food spot in the vicinity. Will miss their tacos

We go to Orale all the time. Super fun vibe, great guacamole, pico chips, margaritas, Tacos and well everything. Today was May 5th and we decided that we would spend cinco de mayo with Orale Hoboken after soke indoor rock climbing. We had Blue Demon Guacamole, pico, house margaritas, spicy watermelon margaritas, the salmon and tacos Look this is a great spot if you want fun, food and a hangover. Don't sleep on it. read more

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Went here with a friend on Halloween during their Thirsty Thursday night. It's an all night happy hour! Here are my thoughts: Atmosphere: lively Decor: ambient lighting, colorful, beautiful Mexican murals, paintings, decorative objects Music: old school RnB and Pop Food: Borracho tacos, Carnitas tacos, plantains -- all were delicious. No complaints! Drinks: Frozen margaritas -- tasty Service: attentive and friendly Good for: casual dinner, casual drinks, date night read more

I came here on a Saturday morning after making reservations via Resy. Surprisingly, the place was essentially empty at around 12pm but started to fill up a bit towards the end of our meal. So pro tip: make early brunch reservations! The vibes of this place are immaculate. There is so much fun decor everywhere you look and they have a rather large restaurant space for Hoboken. It would be a great option for booking an event or party. Unfortunately, I wasn't impressed with the food. We got a tasting of 3 Guacamoles for $14. It wasn't anything special. I got the vegetarian tacos which were $19!! That seems way too expensive for a meat-less dish and I felt like they were just pulled out of the fridge- the tacos and fillings were all cold and essentially flavorless. I will say, the portion sizes are pretty generous though. In my opinion, for the price, there are probably way better Mexican spots in Hoboken. read more

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This restaurant is probably the only great quality Mexican food you can find in New Jersey. The flavors are authentic, the service is great and the ambiance is charming too. I got the octopus and the tuna tacos and both were amazing. Can't wait to come back again and try more things on the menu. read more

Orale Mexican Kitchen - Tuna tacos - Mexican Near Me - Hoboken, New Jersey

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Serious question: do the chefs at Orale close their eyes & spice their dishes at random? I'm all for fusion cuisine, I'm all for creative license, but Orale throws together ingredients that do not play well together. We ordered: -- charred guacamole: why was it sweet?! I didn't see cinnamon listed on the menu, but there was a hint of it (or something like it) present. -- plantain with queso fresco & crema: the most "normal tasting" item. -- pork belly bao buns: Korean pears & the guajillo sak sauce was an odd & overly sweet pairing. -- wood grill pollo tacos: the breast meat was overly charred & spiced all wrong. I can't put my finger on it -- too much cumin? No idea, but so unpleasant. I want to believe that dining in rather than ordering for delivery would've garnered a better experience, but I'm hesitant to give them the benefit of the doubt after having wasted money & calories once. read more

Orale Mexican Kitchen - Delivery 1/23 - Mexican Near Me - Hoboken, New Jersey

Having been to the Orale in JC, I did not expect to have a poor experience. The food was as good as the one in JC. That's where it stopped. We arrived for dinner during the 6pm hour and the music was already bordering on too loud for conversation. But, the real kicker was that every 5 minutes a waiter came by. I appreciate attentive service, but there is a fine line between being attentive and being disruptive. We were having a nice, relaxed conversation and eating, no we don't need anything that we also didn't need 5 minutes ago. This continued after our plates were removed, now trying to clearly get us to leave so they could turn over the table (we hadn't even been there 45 minutes). The odd thing was, though, there were numerous empty tables around us, no line, and no obvious reason that our leaving would have made their lives better. We lingered but did eventually leave after the turned the music up even louder. Would not return to the Hob location. Will continue to patronize the JC one. read more

Orale rocks - we were fans of their Jersey City location, so when we wanted to dine out on a date night, we didn't waste any time before booking at Orale Hoboken when we saw it! The location is kinda on the northwest tip of Hoboken, which still made for a challenging parking situation (we circled the empty-looking block once) and waltzed in for our reservation via Resy. The place had that legit, festive and distinct Orale aesthetics and we were led to the side dining room with its own smaller but no-less-gorgeous bar, and sat in front of a wall of backlit Jarritos. We started with the Crab & Shrimp croquettes special appetizer the day which was tasty, but a bit cheaply-made because it had a few more grains of rice than I would've liked instead of being more packed with crabs. My wife and I were loyal fans of their street corn we once had on the side at their JC location, so we ordered Esquites Gratinee side, but it turned out to be not the creamy street corn we wanted, but more of a breaded-crunchy street corn. It was still delish though not as awesome as its creamy kin. For entree, we ordered Juan Wayne tacos and the Shrimp tacos. I'll say Juan Wayne was a home run. It had delectable COKE sauce and juicy meat. Shrimp taco was also highly recommended by the waiter, and was good, though paled to the Juan. I also enjoyed their Raspberry margarita which was a nice and strong compliment to the meal. Service was quite attentive despite the place being busy, and the place has just got the right vibes! We left quite satisfied and saw many diners outside along the street (they have a lot of outdoor tables - extending to the front of the next store) enjoying their food, esp. the monstrous, envy-inducing, Truffle Ribeye Burrito. Highly recommended! So bring your friends, families, or go for dinner dates! read more

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Talk about a hidden gem! I have walked and driven by this place so many times without every realizing how amazing it is! The decor was on point, two bars, great service, and a happy hour menu on a Friday! We tried the guacamole sampler and let me tell you it did not disappoint. The sangria, frozen margaritas, house margs, and beers were all on happy hour special! $7 margs on the rocks or frozen and $4 beers! The sangria was not on as great of a special but it was delicious! The happy hour was only available at bar which worked for us! The bar and restaurant had a great crowd which made this a lot of fun. I would totally recommend this restaurant for couples or even a group of friends or co workers. The vibe was right and the happy hour was totally unexpected and awesome! read more

Orale Mexican Kitchen - Frozen margarita on the left and classic on the right! Located at the back bar! - Mexican Near Me - Hoboken, New Jersey

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I gave this place three attempts to impress my family, a date with my husband and my mom, a special guest, who has never been in US. All three times, food was ok, nothing too special, fusion. But service! All three times it's just disaster. These people definitely do not know what service means in general and how to make a guest feel appreciated. The first time we came with kids, and the manager came to me explaining that he is "a bad cop", who is supposed to watch kids, while they were going to a bathroom (all of a sudden, he decided he is police! And babysitter!) The second time we arrived for our date with my husband, with no kids, because seriously the vibes are not for kids anyways, but we were so rushed to eat, to drink, to order dessert. We were quite confused. It was just 9 pm. Today, I brought my mom there, it says very clear on a menu, which is legally a CONTRACT! - that Taco Tuesday 50% off on taco, except two types of tacos. When they brought us a check, we found out that it's a "verbal things", that to get this 50% off you must pay cash. Ok. I asked a server to put tacos on a separate bill, and, managing high end restaurants for 7 years, I know it's totally possible. No. It's not possible in this exact place! Such a bs. Stay away from this place! read more

Orale Mexican Kitchen - Mexican Near Me - Hoboken, New Jersey

Came here for brunch a few months ago, really good experience and is the second time I was there. The food is very very good, though it does feel a little bit heavy. Great burritos, and I really enjoy their dessert. The service there all the times goes between good and great. There's always someone checking up on us in my personal experience, and there is never a problem. The aesthetic is really nice, especially when they open up the garage door/window. Definitely a nice place to eat. read more

Orale Mexican Kitchen - Mexican Near Me - Hoboken, New Jersey

Food was delicious! Drinks were hit or miss among the group, with some saying they tasted too artificial. Service was OK; felt a bit rushed at times. Really great decor and vibe. read more

Nice spot to stop in. The ambiance was cool and casual. Drinks were great- well made and very sneaky! I was however disappointed in the ceviche. It was on the sweet side and definitely not what I was expecting of a traditional ceviche. We had a nice time though! read more

Orale Mexican Kitchen - ceviche - Mexican Near Me - Hoboken, New Jersey

I was sooo excited to come to Orale, I booked a reservation over a month in advance for my sister's bachelorette party! The ambiance and the vibe is so fun, colorful and energetic! Drinks - I ordered the MARLEE AHUMADO "SMOKEY" drink and it was absolutely disgusting. I cannot blame Orale for this as I never had Mezcal before but I definitely learned I do not enjoy Mezcal from this drink. I wish I told the waiter that I didn't like it and asked for another drink but I felt bad because I did order it without knowing the flavors but in hindsight, I should have. The WATERMELON drink is much better as I was told by my friends. Dinner - The nachos are a must order. They are so delicious, flavorful and big enough to share with a group. I ordered the Wood Grilled Pollo Tacos. There was such a pungent overwhelming flavor, reminded me of orange flavor, that I didn't like. I only ate one taco and left the rest which was a bit of a waste. My friend order the Pork Belly Bao Buns and said the meat was super chewy and unfortunately didn't eat it. I appreciated the waiter and manager (II'm assuming) coming and asking if there was something else she would like to order for dinner. They took the meal off the bill. Dessert - Another must order is the churros. They are served with caramel sauce (I am not a fan of caramel but my friends really liked it). Served hot, soft and cinnamon-y sooo good! Despite this experience not being as extravagant as I had wished, I would return to a different location closer to home to try new drinks and a different meal. **Note that they do ask for a credit card upon making a reservation online (through Google or websites/apps like Resy) if you do not cancel in advance or if a member in your party doesn't show up ($25 per person). I can understand not canceling and just not showing up to a reservation but if you have a party of 8 and one person can't come last minute, to charge for that seems rude. Things happen, things come up. read more

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Food was good with substantial portions. Barbacoa had to be my favorite one and I was not a fan of the bone marrow, personally. The inside is very cute and chill. The server was a little rude when we didn't order drinks though. It was taco Tuesday so the tacos were half off if you paid the whole bill in cash. read more

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Really good more "upscale" Mexican! A little pricy but the portions are really big. The burrito is a must - but beware it is massive! The guac sampler and queso are get app options. Drinks are strong - highly recommend the sangria and original margarita. read more

First off, sorry for some of the low quality photos! I had to screenshot from a video. Overall I really enjoyed my experience at Orale in Hoboken. I went to the Downtown location before and I felt so cramped and I did not like the food as much as this location. Me and my friend made a reservation to visit on Cinco De Mayo. I did not like that they overbooked so we had to wait 10 more minutes to be seated. The location was very big and spacious. They had 3 different spaces there. The kitschy Day of the Dead decor was cute. We were finally seated and our waiter greeted us quickly and gave us waters. I'm surprised they did not bring out chips and guac or salsa as most Mexican spots do. That was unfortunate. Also, their flights only come with straight alcohol, which I also did not like. For our drinks we ordered the Frozen Margarita, which I believe only came in a pineapple flavor. They did not have as many options as I felt they should've for many things. The drinks were very strong though. Worth the money. For our meals, I ordered the Takes Juan To Know Juan or beef tinga taco (it came with a side of rice and beans) and my friend ordered the Truffle Ribeye Burrito. My friend really loved her burrito. It was honestly big enough for 2 people, so she took the rest home. My taco was pretty good. The flavors were all there and the beef was good. I could not taste it too much. There was so much red cabbage slaw. The side of rice and beans was REALLY good. All the staff was very nice and helpful. They even gave out sombreros to celebrate. The music was 10/10. They mostly played rap and reggaeton. Definitely a nice spot to come and have fun over food/drinks. read more

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Love the colors. Great vibe, ambience and food! Our server was very polite and patient too. Recommended some great dishes. We ordered a bunch of apps - guacamole, queso, brussels sprouts, pico de gallo. They have different type of guac which is a good spin! The entree portions are huge- we got different types of tacos - veggie taco, fish taco, chicken taco. Each taco entree had 5 taco each. We ordered a veggie buriotto and it was delicious, great stuffing! We had gone for brunch but will come back for the dinner menu as that seemed to have more options! read more

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Let's start at the top - I visited Orale Mexican Kitchen with a group of gal pals. Luckily we had a reservation, when they're filled to cap there's no knowing how long the wait can be. As a general practice especially with groups larger than 5 I'd suggest making a resy. If the whole group is not present, you must wait until everyone in your party is at the resturant to be seated. As we waited for some of my gal pals, we decided to grab a drink at the bar - drinks were served up strong and tasty. When the whole group was present we were seated upstairs (the restaurant is 3 levels - 2 levels of eating, 1 level of restrooms). The decor in this place is full of life - such vibrant colors and fun details were placed all along this building from inside out. We had a trio of guacamole to start (who knew there were different types) and then we each broke out into our own taco choices. Overall we had a great time here - the food was delicious, the drinks were strong, the service was great. I'd highly recommend it! The one downfall for me, is parking - there is none. It's street parking, but the location is in a very particular area where there isn't much of that either. read more

Celebrated our anniversary for the 4th year in a row at Órale. We can't say enough good things about the delicious food and amazing staff. This is something we look forward to every year and are thrilled that the experience is always the same :) read more

Orale Mexican Kitchen - Pulpo - Mexican Near Me - Hoboken, New Jersey

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Love coming to Orale's Hoboken location, especially during the holiday season. The atmosphere is festive and the staff are always helpful and friendly. We had our girls annual holiday outing for 2023 and it didn't disappoint. Cocktails were strong and apps were drool worthy! read more

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Some of the best Mexican food in Hoboken/Jersey City. Definitely more upscale so keep that in mind, but worth the price in my opinion. I loved the pineapple in the tacos and options for hot sauces. My neighbors and I agree this is the best margarita menu in all of town. read more

I remember this place being okay a few years ago but my most recent trip wasn't great. We had a guac tasting, garlic chili truffle fries, and veggie tacos. The veggie tacos were okay, but along with everything else just was so bland and tasteless. Nothing had flavor. It was way too expensive for what it is and my stomach felt funny after too. Never going back. read more

The food was a bit on the expensive side. But it was high quality and had sufficient vegan options. I selected the marmalade guacamole which was a perfect balance of sweet and spicy. The accompanying hot sauces for a great addition to all of the dishes throughout the night. We thought it might be fun to the hot sauce is progressed in heat from green to Yellow to red like a traffic light. My option was the vegan chimney which I highly recommend. I appreciate it a large portion size and will be taking home half of it to eat for tomorrow. It came with a small salad as well which made me smile. Great Vibe and great wait staff from Laurel. read more

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We've been wanting to give this place a try and I'm happy i finally crossed it off my list. The inside is decorated so nicely it's very cute& vibey in there. We were impressed with the service, server was great and bus boys were great as well making sure our drinks were always full. The drinks were fun and yummy too. I got a spicy margarita and it was spot on. What we ordered: Appetizers: we got the 3 guacamoles. The house one, chili guac & octopus guac. These were underwhelming and not worth the price. For entrees we got the tuna tacos & mahi fish tacos. They were pretty pricey for tacos but i was happy with my tacos and the amount in the order And we got a side of elote which was amazing. My only complaint was how rushed we felt there, entrees came while we still had the apps on the table which is a pet peeve of mine and the prices were a bit high. Nonetheless, i think I'd go back for some drinks. read more

Orale Mexican Kitchen - Tuna tacos- only pic i took! - Mexican Near Me - Hoboken, New Jersey

Food & service were awesome. Keep in mind this is an upscale Mexican place, so menu will be a little different and prices a little higher. Really good spot for a date night or something like that. I got the salmon dinner and it was incredible. We also ate guac, pico w/ chips and had churros for dessert. No photos - we ate too fast lol. read more

I only went to Orale for drinks, but I really enjoyed this spot. They have indoor and outdoor seating during the summer so we opted to sit outside. Seating is along the sidewalk so if that's bothers you, you may want to sit inside. The drinks were really good and our waiter was knowledgeable on the drinks and the menu. He was patient and very attentive to our table. I tried one of the mezcal drinks and one of the mango tequila drinks and both were so good! I love a good refreshing cocktail. We nibbled on the guava and chips sampler, which I wasn't too impressed it, but it's okay. I just like regular guacamole - all the extra fixings weren't for me, but if you're into that, go for it. This place is great to check out with friends or a casual date. read more

Orale Mexican Kitchen - Mezcal & Tequila - The Smokey - Mexican Near Me - Hoboken, New Jersey

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I was super excited to try Orale -- I've walked by this restaurant a handful of times where the vibrant decor and energetic atmosphere caught my attention. Unfortunately, the decor is just a facade for the incredibly mediocre food and service. SERVICE. Upon arriving, the hostess was unwelcoming. We wanted to sit in the 'day of the dead room'. She was being difficult as she said those tables were reserved (not surprisingly, those tables were still empty when we left). In addition, we ended up waiting 45 minutes for our food as we watched other tables that were seated after us get their dishes before us. FOOD. We came here to try the tacos and the house guac. All taco entrees come with 5 tacos with the exception of the wood grilled pollo (2 tacos). The tacos also came with a side of rice and beans. - Guacamole Casa. It's a small ice-cream-like scoop of guacamole. It wasn't bad, but wasn't great either. The dish needed additional seasoning. Complimentary chips are given. - Carnitas Tacos. Pork belly tacos were dry and had no flavor. - Borracho Tacos. Beer battered fish tacos that had a strong kick of jalapeno. This was probably the better dish out of everything we tried. - Machin Tacos. Pork belly and bone marrow tacos that were very average. This was similar to the carnitas - pork belly was overcooked. ATMOSPHERE. Beautiful. The atmosphere is very energetic, however it is VERY loud with the music. Loud to the point where you kinda need to shout over each other. Overall, Orale was not for me. I would not recommend or return given the poor food and service. read more

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Terrible and overrated restaurant. Not only did they have what I believe to be the worst sangria I've ever tasted, they only sold it by the glass and not a pitcher! I guess it's a blessing in disguise, because my lord was that glass of sangria terrible. Even worse was the fact that they barely had any margarita flavor options. If I recall correctly, all they had was mango and another option that wasn't strawberry (a flavor that I thought was standard for margaritas). Very odd. The food was just ok, I've had much better Mexican food elsewhere in Hoboken. I'd say the main draw here is the vibes, but even that didn't make up for the awful overpriced drinks and barely ok food. I can't see myself ever coming back here willingly. read more