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    Taco Drive

    4.2 (42 reviews)
    Closed 11:30 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Shrimp Taco
    Sacheen V.

    Happened to be in the neighborhood and needed a little something in my belly. Why not a few tacos right?! I tried the surf n turf tacos. So steak and shrimp. It was just ok. Had the fish taco. Grilled tilapia. It was bland and lacked some seasoning. The spicy chicken "tinga" taco... now that was delicious. I would definitely have 3 of those if I ever came back. So flavorful. My niece tried the veggies taco and said it was also packed with flavors and better than the shrimp taco. So.. guess it depends on what u like. Spot is pretty small. Better to take out. Staff friendly and welcoming. Not a bad spot.

    Birria tacos
    Jazmin-Jean F.

    I called for a to go order and wasn't sure how much was in each order. The woman I was talking to seemed pretty inpatient with my questions. Either way I ordered birria tacos which has 4 in the order and then Al pastor with the same amount. Picking up was easy no issues here but the parking in this area of Jersey city is hard so be prepared to pick up and run back to your illegally parked car. Birria was delicious. Not the best I had but it does satisfy the craving. The Al pastor was eh... maybe it would be fresher if it wasn't to go but taste wise it wasn't great. Meat tasted dry and eh. I ordered chips and guacamole and the guacamole was great but maybe it was bc it was end of day but chips were stale. When I went inside, the seating looked limited but it was cute! Bright colors with decorations on the wall. Honestly I would try again and sit down bc for open late night it's honestly not bad! Just isn't amazing.

    Eunice K.

    Tacos are good but the service is even better! Def going back cus food and service is great :) also BYOB which makes it even better ;) Tried most of the tacos: Fish, chicken, steak, pork, spicy pork, steak and chorizo, Al pastor Love the green and red sauce the tacos came with! Also love that it comes with radishes :) each taco is like a perfect 2-3 bite. All of it was good! Will def be back to try the Birria, burritos, and quesadilla.. and prob other dishes.. they also have churros! Parking: street

    Birrias
    Johnny C.

    PROS 1. Birrias Tacos are Delicious. 2. Flavorful Chicken Quesadillas. 3. Flavorful Shrimp Quesadillas. 4. Delicious Salsa Verde. 5. Flavorful Steak Burritos. 6. Rice is Cooked Well. 7. Guacamole is Banging! 8. Friendly Staff. 9. Reasonable Prices!

    Birria Taco
    Natalie V.

    I was particularly in the mood for Birria tacos today, and me and a friend ended up walking past this place. We went in and the gentleman helping us, who I believe to be the owner, was very friendly. He even threw in an extra taco for us! The birria tacos were DELICIOUS, and it just really satisfied my craving. The soup was super flavorful and the tortillas were great. My friend got a veggie taco and said they were also yummy as well. Really great Mexican food. Def our new taco spot when in Jersey :) Definitely a must try!

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    Greg H.

    Walked past this place a few times and finally decided to go in. I frequently stop at various taco shops to do comparison tastings. Well I was pleasantly surprised with Taco Drive! Not only are the tacos OUTSTANDING but the restaurant itself is immaculately pristine. I had a brisket taco and a steak/shrimp taco. Delish. They even have lunch specials. Looking forward to trying their burritos. The best taco shop in Jersey City. On the corner of Newark and Jersey Aves.

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    I was in the mood for tacos and always make Taco Drive a go to place. There food is authentic and tasty.

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    Simple and delicious tacos, nothing more nothing less. Highly recommend this place for anyone who likes good Mexican food.

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    Try the pig-head meat taco! It melts in your mouth yummy!

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    Great food, great service. High recommend to anyone that wants authentic food in downtown jersey city.

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    Food is bussin. Like what more can I say. Pretty good bang for your buck if you get the burrito. That jawn is immaculate

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    One of the better tasting tacos in Jersey. Very chill place people are nice. Highly recommended.

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    Flavorful food! Chicken and steak tacos were delicious, going to come back and try more things!

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    El Ranchero Taqueria

    El Ranchero Taqueria

    4.6
    (95 reviews)
    0.3 mi
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    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.

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    Orale Mexican Kitchen

    Orale Mexican Kitchen

    3.9
    (1.4k reviews)
    0.2 mi
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    I recently visited Orale Mexican Kitchen and had a great experience overall. The restaurant is…read moreabsolutely beautiful both inside and out. The outdoor patio is especially charming and creates a wonderful atmosphere for dining and relaxing. For food, I ordered the shrimp tacos with flour tortillas and the corn skillet, and both were truly amazing. The shrimp tacos were flavorful and fresh, while the corn skillet was delicious and packed with flavor. The only downside was that the service was a bit slow. However, our waiter was very friendly, welcoming, and attentive when he stopped by, which helped make the experience more enjoyable. Overall, the beautiful setting and excellent food made this a place I would definitely visit again.

    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

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    Tacoria

    4.3
    (332 reviews)
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    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.

    S/o to the Yelp event for sponsoring some of my food (cuz obviously you gotta get more when you…read morecan, duh!). That being said, the habanero sweet orange sauce and the elite corn they have from the sides menu... Best things I ate there! I don't even know what that orange mayo like sauce was on that corn but it made me sad knowing I only had two cute baby corns to eat, I just wanted to keep getting kernels in my teeth for that cob. And the habanero sauce, was downright slurpable. I didn't bother drizzling when you can just take a shot of it after every bite of either taco, burrito, whatever you get. Had to separate this paragraph for the tacos I got. I got 4 tacos. A pollo pastor, a shredded chicken, regular pollo, and regular carne asada. Now pollo and carne asada, nothing too special. Standard but with the way they sauce it and present it, I can say solid taco. The pollo pastor...as someone who can't eat pork, this was a blast to eat. They use mini chunk pineapple and put a good amount of condiments to balance it all out. Chicken not dry and super flavorful. Also enjoy the single tortilla over double. Less carbs. Now that shredded chicken. While not dry, I don't know where that bite was taking me. I just wasn't feeling it and I can't pinpoint why. I don't know if it's the extra stuff on top of it, or the fact that the corn was my fave but the side sauces didn't help. I'd def come back for the other 3 but not that shredded one. That limonada was sooooo good and refreshing! I thought I'd get horchata when I had the chance but because that limonada was hitting right, didn't even bother. And the fact it's like unlimited refills if you get a drink, totally worth it! Overall, I appreciate the patience of the manager and cashier. They were really nice and helpful. The interior was sick too. Repurpose lockers for chairs. Baseball stadium chairs. Definitely tight but just right. I was struggling finding spots for Mexican food, I have a pretty high standard for it, but I'll give this a solid/perfection score lol

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