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    Sofia's Taqueria Old Bridge

    3.6 (153 reviews)
    Closed 11:30 am - 11:00 pm

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    Loud
    Dogs allowed
    Good for groups
    Happy hour specials

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    Deborah W.

    We had a great dinner last night. We started off with amazing drinks, frozen margaritas that were exceptional. Fresh homemade chips with fresh, homemade salsa. We ordered a side of Sofia's secret guacamole that was outstanding. My friend and I both had shrimp tacos enough for 2 people. We ordered side dishes of rice and beans that was so flavorful and tasty. My husband and friend ordered shrimp ajillo and beef fajitas that came with Yukon. Diced potatoes. So much food servings that we all took food home. But there is always room for dessert. We ordered warm apple pie chimichanga and chocolate bread pudding. Both were topped with vanilla ice cream My friends birthday was coming up S was mine. The waiter came and sang to us in Spanish, Happy Birthday and put sombreros on our heads. It was so much fun. Thank you all for a wonderful experience and night

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    Yvonne R.

    Friday night. Loud and vibrant. Festive birthday songs with a rooster accompany the singing. A candle in the table is needed for the dark menu. There is a candle to help if you need light. I've visited two of their locations the food is good. Surpass that they don't have queso sauce but there is a corn queso that was fabulous.

    Marta F.

    Came here with a group of friends, location has plenty of parking. Walked in here and felt like we were back in Mexico. What a wonderful ambiance! Our waiter was Brian, and he was excellent as well as the busing staff. We started with all different flavors of margarita. Each of them were just as good. We had appetizers the street corn nachos and guac all were excellent. We all had different entrées and they were all so good. By the way they had daily specials. Can't wait to come back for brunch! I definitely recommend Sofia's as a go to Mexican restaurant.

    Birria Tacos
    Liz C.

    Staff was very friendly and attentive. Good came out amazingly(scary) quick. I had the birria tacos, they were excellent. The drinks were ridiculously expensive. The "special" of the day which they continued to highly push was $16 and you couldn't even taste tequila. Dinner for 4, one app and a couple beers and "specials" was over $200, very expensive and for tacos.

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    Thomas A.

    11/15/25 - A birthday dinner for a Mexican food lover in your life? We did Sofia's Taqueria on Rte 9 in Old Bridge, NJ. The place is decorated colorfully and has a great fun atmosphere feel to it. Last time, I tried to get a Saturday night reservation at this place on the Wednesday before and I got shut out. So this year, I tried ten days prior and it worked. So if you want to try this place, plan well in advance and make a reservation. I went with a Blackened Chicken Burrito and nibbled on chips and salsa while my party and I waited on the arrival of the entrees. The chips are the multicolored variety. Decent crispiness but had little to no salt. The salsa is very chunky and had great flavor but there was no "heat" whatsoever. So we were off to a pretty poor start. That all changed when the entrees came. Everyone in my group raved about their meals. My burrito had rice, beans, guacamole and an abundance of the tastiest, juiciest chicken you ever ate. Highly recommend! The staff was great ---especially our waiter, CJ, who checked on us a few times. It was clear to us that this fellow was trying really hard which is always appreciated. This place is pretty solid for Mexican food in this area. I would easily classify it as outstanding if they would add salt to the chips and heat to the salsa. Overall Rating: B+

    Steak plate
    Brittany M.

    The gorgeous colors and art do not stop at the eye catching building of Sofia's. The decor continues to impress everywhere you go inside. There are many photo ops to be had! They have a large dining area with small tables and large tables to accommodate different party sizes. We went with a large group. Our waiter was friendly and attentive. There was one issue where someone ordered a burrito bowl but got the burrito version, but she was ok with eatting the burrito and did not complain. Here's the rundown on the food: the complimentary salsa left something to be desired for me. It tasted like a slightly seasoned can of diced tomatoes to me. It's complimentary so not a big deal but competitors definitely have the leg up on salsa! We got nachos, street corn and Sofia's secret guacamole for appetizers. Each was tasty, especially the nachos which really were loaded with goodness. For my entree I got the steak plate, the steak was perfectly tender, just the right amount of chimichurri on top, below was a delicious chorizo hash which made for an exciting and unique combination. On the side, rice and beans. I really enjoyed my entree but couldn't help but notice the tacos and burritos do not come with sides. Luckily everyone was quite full from the appetizers, and it was Tuesday so for every 2 people who ordered tacos we got a free appetizer! Without that deal though, the prices on some things seemed a bit up there compared to other places and considering the ingredients. I would come to Sofia's again, but I probably would not get the tacos or burritos, knowing I can get something similar cheaper elsewhere. My plate, however, was delicious!

    Lawrence C.

    We finally made it here! It's always packed, so we never seemed to get in. It was worth the wait. Ernesto, our waiter was spectacular. Came back after every dish was served to make sure we were good. Kept our water glasses full. The flavors of each dish were really fantastic. The chili pineapple marinated steak Chimichanga was tender and so full of flavor. It wasn't too spicy or blah. It was seasoned perfectly. The Cadillac Margarita was tasty and not watered down, and the presentation was pretty. The fried ice cream was warm and crunchy outside, and icy cold ice cream inside, served in a little burrito bowl with sliced strawberries with whipped cream, was so delicious and adorable. I topped it off with a Mexican coffee, which was served in a wine glass, warm with a lit cinnamon stick, so aromatic and awesome. All the flavors were fresh. The food came quickly. I would say order your appetizer and wait a few minutes to order your meal. Which reminds me they served a dish of salsa and chips as soon as we sat down, but we also ordered Sophia's Secret Guacamole, which was creamy and mildly flavored which was ideal because you could taste the fresh avocado. I can't wait to go back and try something else.

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    Connie C.

    This little Taqueria serves up some average eats with a hefty price punch in a cute, decorated, space. Definitely no where near Rosa Mexicano quality or ambiance and yet their prices are same as NYC if not more in Old Bridge, NJ. When we arrived we were greeted right away by several staff members. Everyone seems so willing to help and interacts as a team and the consumer feels that. There were several birthday's we witnessed so it was very lively. Couple of things that could've went better: After we sat for about 10 minutes we asked for someone to take our order. Very apologetically someone took our order right away (not our waitress) but then everyone was very helpful. The lemonade was wayyy too sweet like a concentrate. I used the water we were served to dilute it so I made about 3 lemonades from 1 drink. So if you order 1 you can definitely split it- no problem to save $5.00 a glass. The lemons/limes they served were all dried out and when you squeezed it either in the taco or your drink not a drop of juice. We skipped the guacamole as it was $13-15 for just that. We ordered an empanada at $12 as an app and it was okay but not authentic (no peas or vegetable hash) just some good seasoned beef and potatoes. My husband ordered the Chimichanga ($21) and he said it was okay but not delicious. My Berria tacos ($23) fell a little short in the freshness category. The short rib was prepared well but and I had one radish on top but I wanted some fresh cilantro, queso fresco, maybe some fresh onions chopped up. The flavor was good and the sauce was good. Just left me wanting something more. This place was starting to pick up for a Monday night as we left around 6:30pm so I can imagine it does well. We spent just shy of $100.00 for the two of us without a real appetizer or alcohol. Check out the menu prior to going so you won't have sticker shock and just don't have super high expectations for the interaction between your wallet and sensory receptors in your tongue/palate and enjoy the good music they play.

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    Kat T.

    Atmosphere was great, employees were very hands on coming over (too) often to check in. I believe the manager made a round as well. The food was delicious but I honestly don't feel the need to return. It's conflicting. We have lived in this area for a year now and I would guess that this is the best authentic tacos in the area, but I'd rather drive farther and go to my old place. Sofias is very very very salty. The chicken empanadas had a depth of flavor to them, but everything else was just salt. The carnitas tacos were very tender, very generous portions, I have no complaints about any part of our meal. I just don't want it again, which is a bummer bc the place is a fun vibe for a date night / night out. My favorite part was the cocktails for sure. The killer cactii had a great mix of flavors and was served in a fun glass with candied (pineapple?) on top. I DIY'd my drink by asking for one of their lemonades with vodka added. It was great! We had a 6:30 reservation on a Friday night, arrived a few minutes early, and were seated right away. See photos for food - even presentation is great!

    Strawberry Nutella Empanadas
    Rachelle A.

    It's hard not to spot Sofia's when driving down Rt 9. I've had this place on my list for a while now, so when my husband said he was craving tacos, this was just the place. The decor is just as fun and colorful inside as it is outside! Our server was a sweet girl who was friendly and was able to give great recommendations. Aside from the complimentary chips and fresh salsa, we ordered the chicken AND beef empanadas. The seasoning in both the fillings was so good and flavorful! Each order comes with 2 good-sized empanadas which is great to share for an appetizer. I ordered the Birria Tacos and my husband, the Blackened Chicken Quesadilla and Bay Street Corn. The Birria Tacos.... Chef's kiss. Three large tacos filled with the most tender short rib with your own little pot of consommé... these are not spicy at all which is great for my husband who doesn't do well with any spice. The only thing I would change about the dish is the platter it comes on. It was a little small for everything that comes with it so it was a little tricky trying to eat over it. They bring a little selection of hot sauces with your food except for me, they weren't hot enough. Our server hooked me up with some hotter sauces and it was just what I needed. My husband really liked his chicken quesadilla but he liked my Birria tacos more lol. We always end with dessert so of course we got the churros with the chocolate dipping sauce and my daughter got the strawberry Nutella empanada. I really can't say anything bad about either of them! We will be coming back when that taco craving hits again!

    Jamie S.

    First time here. Glad we looked past some of the Yelp reviews. Definitely can tell it used to be a diner of some sort but the update is very trendy and cool. We got the guac which was okay, but the steak tacos and steak fajita was awesome. Went on a Monday so the margaritas were buy one get one free which was awesome. Got the churro for dessert which was good, but I think the chocolate sauce would taste better warmed. The bathroom could use a little update. The toilet seat was cracked and they should definitely put hooks behind the door in the ladies room. Also a garbage by the paper towel dispenser. Otherwise very pleasantly surprised, would come back. Also forgot to mention that both times I've been here I'm crossing over traffic which is dangerous and entering the exit. The entrance is before I have a chance and I would have to do some kind of other u turn. Pretty dangerous. I don't understand how this works.

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    Thank you for the review Amanda!

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    5 days ago

    We enjoyed our dinner there this evening. Try the Barria tacos!!! Also recommend the Tostadas as an appetizer.

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    I've been here multiple times now and brought friends over to try this spot. I love this place. This place is always worth coming back to.

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    Fun Mexican place off route 9. Has some interesting and unique menu items with great service. Food was good and would go again.

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    Thank you for the review Rick!

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    Really cute restaurant. Food is good decor is good and staff was good One of the better Mexican restaurants in the neighborhood.

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