I used to visit this place often when I lived in JC.. and now when I'm in the area, I try to make a…read morestop to get their tacos. It never disappoints! Authentic tacos, great service and friendly laid back ambiance. Give it a try! 4 chicken tacos for $12. Can't go wrong.

Stopped by here for a quick lunch with my sister before heading back to work. It was Taco Tuesday…read moreso we had to celebrate accordingly and El Ranchero is the perfect spot because they throw in an extra taco on Tuesdays as part of their deal! The service was great. Our server was very on top of her stuff, making sure we had everything we needed and we were enjoying the food. She even let us practice our Spanish with her when ordering! My sister ordered the chicken tinga tacos and I ordered the beef birria. Both taco orders came with 5 tacos (because of the deal, it is typically 4), onions, cilantro, lime, and radish. Don't sleep on the radish, it my favorite part to add a nice crunch! Both meats were very flavorful and tender. They also gave us green and hot salsa on the side (green was my fave) and the birria tacos came with some delicious consommé for dipping. We also ordered guac and chips as an appetizer which was very fresh, and our favorite jarritos flavors to drink. It's decorated very nicely inside - no frills, a few tables and chairs inside for dining in and even a bar-style area with stools for those dining by themselves. They also offer takeout of course, but I honestly enjoyed sitting down because everything was very quick and they took great care of us. We walked, but there is only street parking so keep that in mind when traveling here.

I came into this restaurant with high hopes. And they were met! The atmosphere was nice and lively…read morethe food was the best Mexican food I've had (I had gotten the steak burrito) and the sauces is just mmm! The service was nice, the lady at the counter was sweet and gave out the food quickly.

This is a good taco spot in Jersey city. It is cash only and the service was good. There's a good…read moreambience. They have a fan but no ac. Overall good burritos.

Our go to place in Jersey City! Best tacos we've had in NY area - so tasty. Prices are very…read morereasonable. But most importantly the service is incredible! Special thank you to the manager Yerlin who was so kind and attentive - this is the type of hospitality you want to return to!

Nostalgia abounds in this hole in the wall restaurant. There are images from the 1960s through the…read more1980s on the walls, old license plates and a dark copper ceiling. The music alternated from Latin music to classic rock. As others mentioned, the food is surprisingly affordable and very tasty. Someone said the portions were small. I disagree. My fish taco was sizable as were the huevos and chorizo burritas. The food came out fast and the service was good.

I had always been a big fan of Orale's Hoboken location (see review here-…read morehttps://www.yelp.com/biz/orale-mexican-kitchen-hoboken?hrid=ryYRKZXfVkYvL5NbKQavTA), which has sadly closed. However, I recently stopped into their original Jersey City spot for a quick snack at the bar. While my companion ordered a cocktail, I just had a can of Diet Coke, but we shared an order of chips and pico de gallo, which was excellent! The tortilla points were crispy and perfectly salted. The fresh tomato salsa was vibrant and delicious, but we also appreciated the three squirt bottles of more liquid-like sauces they gave us as well. These included one that was more smoky, one that was a medium spice-level verde, and another that was a more fiery rendition. The bar staff was great, and the large dining room was dimly-lit, but decorated with bright, festive colors. I will need to revisit that Orale location for a larger, more substantial meal next time!

I was really torn about leaving this review but here we are. I went to Orale the other day because…read moreI had a craving for tacos and I wanted to be outside and people watch. The restaurant is located in the busy downtown area of Grove St. Jersey City. If you are lucky enough to get street parking great, if not there are some garages you can park in for a fee. I walked up and there were several employees at the entrance to the outdoor street-side patio chitchatting. They were very pleasant and quickly gave me a table. It wasn't busy. That's a key fact. Also I was dining alone. It took about 5 minutes for the waiter to come over and when he did he asked about my water preference and showed me the QR code on the table to get the menu. He left and came back and I gave him my order which was the carnitas tacos and a watermelon margarita. He quickly walked off and the food came out LITERALLY in 5 minutes. I was surprised because I was expecting the complimentary tortilla chips and salsa that's customary at most Mexican restaurants. Also I saw other tables with 2 or more with chips in front of them. So I asked a waitress that was passing by (since my waiter had seem to disappear) if I too can get the tortilla chips and she said it would be extra. Okay...well I started eating my food and my drink came out. The food was good. Flavorful. Temperature wise it didn't come out hot, it was warm... so it's not cooked to order. The drink was sweet and strong. So my reason for the three stars isn't the food or drink but more so for the service I received as a solo diner. My waiter never came back over to check on me! Had he done so I would have easily ordered dessert and something more to drink as I enjoyed the patio area. I had to wave him down to bring my check as he passed my table several times without even looking my way. Piece of me wanted to mirror his service in my tip but I still gave generously just to be a blessing. But I hate that I received poor service because I was a solo diner. I was a little jealous on how he treated the two other tables with 2&3 people. I spent over $50 here and left disappointed. So if you've reached this far, will I go back? Maybe. Just not alone. Food Service

10/10, I love. No complains about this place. The food and vibe both excelente! The fish taco…read moreflavoring hit the spot

For living in NJ for nearly my entire life, I never stepped foot inside a Tacoria. Now living in…read moreJersey City, I couldn't avoid seeing it only a couple streets away from where I live. Looking for a quick dinner, I decided to come here on a whim. Because it was raining pretty decently, I opted to eat inside. There's a small size dining area in the back, though the ordering area and hallway leading there is a bit narrow. Anyhow, for those who are new, the concept is similar to Chipotle, except that they create everything for you behind the scenes. I basically opted for the burrito bowl except with the vegan chorizo (Tacorizo). Before adding the sauces, the Tacorizo had a good amount of heat to it. I simply added the two mildest sauces and it was just enough. Bowl tasted great and it was obviously very filling. Good spot for a quick bite.

Food is great. Service is great. Angel P was great. 100% recommend both Angel and Mezcal.read more

Food (5/5): We ordered the Ribeye tacos, birria tacos, and the 3 enchiladas tinga (shredded chicken…read morewith onions). Service (5/5): No issues with service and staff was helpful and friendly. Angel our server was awesome. Food took around 10 minutes to come out. Ambiance (5/5): Cool dim ambiance with TVs playing sports and shows. There is a nice bar decor and some Halloween decor too when we came.

This place has been a go-to to for some authentic Mexican. I've ordered takeout a bunch now and…read moredined in a few times before covid. Haven't had a complaint yet and even with delivery, the quality was still just as good as dining in. Things to definitely get: - Any of the tacos really. I've tried the steak, barbacoa, chorizo, and pollo de milanesa (breaded chicken cutlet) and they're all delicious. Most come with just the meat, onions, and cilantro so I always add on some cheese or rice - Choripapas aka chorizo fries is one of my boyfriend's favorites and definitely more than enough to share between 2 people The only thing I've tried that I wasn't a big fan of was the chicken enchiladas. The chicken lacked a lot of flavor but had a decent amount of verdes sauce. Service is always prompt and those working here are very kind. Great value for delicious food. Definitely recommend when you need your taco fix in this area and don't wanna go downtown!

Really good Mexican food! Sopa is flavorful and they have a bunch of food to choose from! On top of…read morethat, this has been the most affordable mexican spot ive seen compared to others, without missing out on the good quality food. Ive also been looking around for a long time for good carne asada fries and this will now be my go to mexican spot!

Great service, very inviting energy inside the restaurant. Couldn't recommend enough whether it be…read moretakeout, a local datenight, or getting together with friends. They have some of the best mexican food around, very authentic flavors. I could eat their chicken tinga or carnitas everyday

Ordered: Pambazo de Birria (~$15): fried torta with birria,…read moresour cream, lettuce, onion, cilantro, radish, and avocado; served with lime, molcajete salsa, and green sauce Aya's take: Wow, Chofi might actually be my new favorite birria spot! The Pambazo de Birria was absolutely delicious - from the seasoned and tender birria to all the fresh toppings loaded inside to the soft yet crisp torta holding everything together. It hit the spot! I preferred the green sauce over the molcajete salsa but both have different flavor profiles. My only complaint is the torta is a bit small and could also use some cheese. I placed my order for pickup and it was ready even a few minutes before the promised time. There's a few tables inside if you choose to dine in. Highly recommend Chofi, you will leave satisfied!

The food was absolutely delicious! Everything was full of flavor, and the restaurant was such a…read morecool and welcoming place. We had a great time, and the service was wonderful too. We'll definitely be coming back!

Love love love this spot! The food is always delicious , made fast and fresh…read more The place is large and can seat plenty of people and the staff are always cool and friendly. I got me the lamb and beef burrito and when I say that shit was huge it was HUGE lol they packed it with so much meat I could barely eat it . Def worth the price even if you think it's on the pricey side and they also gave me 3 sour creams to go with it. I could barely hold the burrito and eat it all. Highly recommend their food and drinks

Very good food! I enjoyed the food, atmosphere is a little overwhelming. Service was good.read more

Popular taco spot for a reason! Stopped in for a quick bite before a show at Lyric. Walked in…read morearound 5:15 and there was a short line that moved quickly. Short menu makes ordering pretty fast and you let the kitchen know your taco toppings when you give them your ticket. I did a carne asada and pollo asado taco on corn. Tortillas tasted fresh and meat had good flavor and wasn't dry. Standing counters to eat only, no seating. Staff was very on top of refilling napkins and salsas at the topping station. We would definitely grab some tacos here again.