It's a blessing and a curse that this taco spot is a distance from my home. It's a blessing because…read moreI would be a regular customer, if I lived closer. It's a curse because everything is so effing delicious and it's so far from my home! One of my daughters recommended Taco Empreso as she is a regular customer. She even spotted my nephew eating here one evening, who came all the way from Brooklyn lol. So there were three of us, who ordered an assortment of items to share. Let's start with the tacos... We ordered the Baja shrimp, Baja fish, steak, birria, asado chicken and shrimp Ensenada. Every single taco was finger licking with distinct flavors that were sooo sooo good. I could not decide on a favorite. We also shared birria fries, which were AWESOME! If I ever return... you know the rest lol. The meat was juicy, flavorful and melted in my mouth. The marinaded chicken and beef were succulent and the flavors subtly stood out. We also ordered a steak burrito, which was Cali-style with fries instead of rice. The steak was flavored, tender, and crave-able. A popular must have! We added a birria quesadilla, which was also epic. Lastly, the frozen pina coladas! Get it! The food is road trip worthy! Finally, there was a consistent line, but these dudes were so organized. The orders were getting out in a timely manner. It's also worth the wait!!!

The hype of this taco spot had me wanting to come in and see what it all about…read more The mocktails here are delicious and must try. I got the coconut lemonade and it's the best of both worlds of lemonade with pina colada vibe. My friend got the tropical fizz which was flavorful as well. For tacos we got birria, butter chicken, asada, grilled chicken, and Nashville hot chicken, and el pastor. Think the ones we enjoyed the most collectively was butter chicken, grilled chicken and asada. The sauces have a spice level to them which elevate the tacos. Guac and chips were okay a tad bland for me. The esquite corn was yummy side. It's self service where you order tacos either at register or from screen. When your name is called you pick up the food. The tables are limited. I would definitely go back to try some different tacos and for those delicious mocktails.

As a fellow Mexican finding an authentic like at home flavor Mexican restaurant is so hard but this…read moreplace is beyond great!! I loved the tacos super good amazing flavor!! I highly recommend if you want to have Mexican food that tastes like if your grandma gave them the recipe!! :D

Edison TexMex Deli is a solid spot for a good taco or Mexican bite to eat. Even though it's not on…read morethe menu, they offer Horchata, which I was extremely excited about. It is really delicious and they offer a generous sized cup for $9. Highly recommend trying the Horchata! For my meal, I selected three hardshell tacos - one with ground beef, one with spicy chorizo, and one with al pastor. The ground beef one was most flavorful and my favorite, followed by the spicy chorizo. Onions and parsley are included on top as garnish, but pico de gallo, guacamole, and other toppings are an extra $1 each.There is also plenty of seating and extremely friendly employees working there. If you're looking for a Mexican food joint that gets down to business without any extra frills, this is your spot. I've seen other more elevated locations that offer a bit more with each meal, but this spot sticks true to its name as a deli and gets the job done. Forgot to snap some photos because we were so hungry. Ha! Wish I got a picture of the Horchata to show how massive it was.

I've been to Tios several times before and every time the food is delicious and fresh. Parking at…read morethis location is pretty tricky since they share a lot with Tommy's Tavern. You definitely have to circle around a few times to get a spot. When we went on a Tuesday night as a group of 3, although it was busy inside, we were seated immediately. It was busy and loud inside but we still were able to talk and hear each other without yelling. Our server Michael was great and super attentive. He was knowledgeable about the menu and answered all of our questions. Tuesdays are half off on tacos so I decided to order 4 tacos: the chicken tinga, al pastor, chorizo and potato, and the carne asada. I wanted to get 4 different tacos that I've never tried before and this was the perfect option since it was half off. This was an amazing idea because the portion size was huge and everything was so good. I was surprised by how much I liked the chorizo and potato taco because I don't usually get chorizo but I will definitely get it again. After eating we were too full to get dessert, but I would definitely like to try a dessert next time!

Everything was amazing. I came here on a Thursday evening!! Brandi was amazing she was very…read moreattentive and helpful it was my first time here!! The food was delicious!

We went to Meximodo, Metuchen, NJ for my birthday on May 5th. It was a great experience. We had a…read morelovely afternoon with great food and ambiance. Ordered corn and roasted tomatoes Guacamole, El Jefe bowl, and Enchiladas with Verde sauce with veggie trio and in drinks ordered Margarita. Everything was really good but enchiladas hit the spot. Loved the vibe of the place. It's a beautiful space. Service was great too.

Beautiful place located in the heart of a quaint town…read more Decor: when you walk in there is a large wall of Tequila bottles. Very open and dark. We made reservations but waited 10 minutes to be seated. It was very crowded. Prices are reasonable. Now some negatives: I didn't care for where we were seated. We were 3 people and they made a table for us upstairs in what looked like their party room. There was a table of teenage girls there for their birthday. I wanted to be in the main dining room. Also there was a DOG at the table next to us and it was not a service dog!!! If I come back I will suggest downstairs.. also to smuggle a dog into a restaurant is completely unacceptable. She whipped the dog out of her pocketbook as though she had been hiding it all night. I am HIGHLY ALLERGIC. (sidenote the dog was adorable and well behaved, but should not have been in a restaurant on a Saturday night. ) Service was very slow. It took a while for water refills and drink orders. Now onto the food: the street corn was delicious but small. Plantains were good. I also had a mango frozen margarita. (at least I think it was a frozen margarita. It came in a martini glass while everyone else had a margarita glass so I have a problem with that as well. Margaritas belong in a margarita glass ). It was good. The steak and cheese taco was also good. And the tres leches was good.

Got the loaded beef burrito and had no clue it came with birria consommé and melted cheese on the…read moreoutside of the tortilla. But listen... am I glad they made those upgrades? ABSOLUTELY. Without all that extra love, the burrito is already a solid contender. With it? They pushed this thing into a whole new tier of delectableness... like "love at first bite" good. Side note for my sodium-conscious folks: The consommé recipe has glowed up since the last time I tried it here (maybe 1-2 yrs ago). Back then it was flavorful but WAY too salty... the kind of salty that triggers migraines and has your ankles looking like they're prepping for Q4 retention bonuses. Now, it's perfectly balanced, plays nice with your bloodstream! #winning (side side note: I might be confusing my past experience with the birria ramen) Cost to Benefit Analysis: $81 for 3 loaded burritos, 1 loaded chicken nacho, 1 piece of tres leches cake, and 3 waters is no small sum of dinero. But considering our high level of satisfaction with order efficiency, taste, presentation and portion size, my family has zero regrets on this visit. Won't hesitate to come again, occasionally.

I am adorned in gold from head to toe I wear a flock as…read morewhite as snow I can't go out until I'm grilled to perfection My choice of perfume is a spritz of lime Sprinkle some chili powder and I'm good to go What am I? Answer: A Mexican Street Corn (Elote) Original poem written by Pamela L. and not AI Here is what we ordered from our first two visits here at Birria Kitchen. - Elote - Birria Tacos w/cheese ($1.00 extra) - Birria Ramen (be warned that this is quite a heavy dish) Everything is served piping hot, even the consommé. The item I go crazy for are their Elotes. I love corn on the cob and have had many Elotes that I thought was only okay. OMG, these are thee BEST!!!! It has just the right amount of mayo, creaminess and seasoning. The corn is sweet. Don't share, get your own and nibble away. Definitely worth a visit for some good Birria. The lovely young lady working in the front is super friendly. Plenty of parking available.

I was in New Jersey for a work trip and needed to get dinner delivered to my hotel, nothing…read morecomplicated just something good. Stumbled across Latin Port and honestly, this place overdelivered. I ordered the arepas with cheese, and you can immediately tell these are handmade. The texture was perfect and the cheese was high quality, rich, melty, and just really satisfying. I completely dropped the ball and didn't ask for the cabbage toppings (which I later realized are supposed to pull everything together), so that's on me but even without them, they were still a win. Next up were the tostones, which came with this dipping sauce, maybe avocado-lime? I'm not entirely sure, but whatever it was, it worked. It tied the whole dish together and elevated what could've been a simple side into something memorable. Now, the real standout: the Cuban roasted chicken. This tasted like it came straight out of someone's grandmother's kitchen. Super juicy, packed with flavor, and just comforting in the best way. Easily the highlight of the entire meal. I also tried the tres leches cake for dessert, and while everything else hit, this one just didn't land for me. It wasn't bad, just lacking the flavor I was expecting. Overall, though, Latin Port is absolutely worth it. If you're looking for flavorful, home-style food that feels like it's made with care, this spot delivers!

I happened to be working near Metuchen one day and decided to hit the area to grab some food to…read moretake home. I decided to check out Latin Port as I've been craving some Latin food. The thing I love about this spot is they have a little bit of everything. They have dishes from different countries including Peru, Dominican Republic, Mexico, Brazil, and more. I decided to get a small platter of stewed chicken and beef with rice, beans, and plantains. For dessert, I just had to grab a slice of tres leches cake. The server who prepared my platter was very nice and loaded my container with food. I got my food to go, but there is seating here if you'd like to dine in. They also have some outdoor seating. When I got home, I truly enjoyed my food. I will definitely be back here.

This restaurant is by far one of the worse places I have ever been to. I do not know if it is…read morebecause they seemed understaffed or if the workers were elderly people. Chicken Tacos: There was barely any chicken in the taco itself. All they put was a soft shell and a bunch of onions on top of it. Beef Tacos: The beef does not seem like it was cooked all the way and they barely put any beef in the taco. All they put was a soft shell and a bunch of onions on top of it. Chips & Guac: The chips tasted a bit stale and lacks flavor. The guac was just OK. Chips & Salsa: The chips tasted a bit funny and did not taste good at all. I only got this because someone in a previous review said it was amazing which was a lie. The salsa had a bad taste to it as well. Overall: This restaurant is mediocre and the food sucks here. They need to change the cooks to make the food taste better, change the staff so there is better service. It is definitely not worth $6 for 2 tacos that were not even full tacos. It is basically paying $6 for 1 taco since they are so cheap on the meat itself. Why would I want to pay $6 for a soft shell? I do not want to pay that much just to eat a freaking piece of soft shell which is like eating bread itself. I would probably get my moneys worth at Taco Bell instead. I definitely do not recommend this horrible restaurant to anyone.

Very nice small place attached to the Whole Foods Market in Metuchen where you can have a drink and…read moremeal before or after you go food shopping. I prefer before so I don't binge shop because I am hungry. They have happy hour specials at certain times where the margaritas are $1 off. I've been here twice and had the nachos both times because they are memorable. They come on a half sheet tray so the nachos are spread out and toppings are placed all over. Queso, black beans, radishes, cherry tomatoes, cotija cheese, cilantro, scallions, and crema. No fresno chiles for me thanks. The queso is very mild which I love top it with a fresh cherry tomato and that's my favorite part of the whole meal. I ordered with chicken once and it didn't really add to the whole meal so I don't mind getting it without chicken again. The margaritas are good. I've tried the blood range and pineapple mint. The thing that changes my experience here is the way the service is set up. You order at the register on the side. I don't know what it is but when paying with card it takes forever and a day. They need to work on that. I don't know if it's the internet or that it's a restaurant but Whole Foods gets paid it takes SO long. Also I get confused about the bar concept. You sit there and I expect to be able to order drinks but I've never been taken care of there. They just gave me the order and that was it. Why have a bar if you still have to go to the side register and place your drink orders, unless it's allowed I just never knew. These things will not stop me from going back since I love the nachos.

Came here on a Saturday out of whim and was so happy I stopped in. Restaurant was clean and staff…read morewere very friendly. Ordered the bistec Al la mexicana and it came out great. Food was seasoned well and the serving size was abundant. Tortillas were very fresh along with the veggies they served with the meal. The staff members were very warm and kept checking on me; they even let me know about upcoming specials. Really happy with this place and the service I was given. Really excited to come back and try more items from them!

We ordered via DoorDash since you were staying at a friends house for our trip there in New Jersey…read more. The tacos were great however I was expecting to have the two corn tortillas instead of flour tortilla. My boyfriend liked his burrito so I assumed that's decent. The main thing that needs to be worked on is the Sopes. The tortilla was super super super super dry and it just didn't taste like anything. I was actually disappointed because sopes are my favorite. Nonetheless overall a decent taco spot.

Had the best experience this weekend at Nauti Crab ...it was seriously to die for!…read moreFrom the moment we walked in, the servers were incredibly friendly and welcoming. I made a reservation ahead of time since I heard it gets pretty packed, and I'm glad I did because we were seated right away with no wait. We placed our order and the food came out quickly, which was a huge plus. Everything we had was absolutely delicious. the seafood was fresh, flavorful, and cooked perfectly. Honestly, I have no complaints at all. Amazing food, great service, and an overall awesome experience. Definitely a spot I'll be going back to!

Came here after close to 5 years for a birthday dinner. Was very impressed about how open, airy,…read moreand modern the interior was. I just did pickup the last time due to COVID. We had reservations and were immediately seated even though our full party wasn't there--which was appreciated. Richard was our server, and he was extremely pleasant and helpful. It is BYOB, and there is a liquor store right at the next corner, so very convenient. And there was a decent amount of free on street parking. We ordered some apps --entrees (some ordered seafood boil) others plated meals.. dessert as well. Everyone loved the flavored lemonade. Standouts for me where the crab fries--omg, every bit of a fry in this place was so delicious... from the plain, crab, and sweet potato. They were all prepared perfectly with the right amount of seasoning. My husband was very disappointed in his wings... it seems as though the recipe or chef changed since the last time we were here for the wings and the garlic noodles--they were both very underwhelming. My Canadian King salmon was perfectly medium which I appreciated.. not very seasoned, but I really liked the texture. Some of the party didn't really like how spicy their boil was and with not enough sauce--and their boils are pretty pricey, so that was a bit of a bummer. I heard good things about the dessert, specifically the key lime pie. They were very thoughtful in playing Stevie Wonder's Happy Birthday for our birthday girl.. it was definitely the extended version lol.. but it was really cute. Love the music videos playing on the screen in the center of the room. Also a cute touch. Overall, there were some misses, but I believe the hits were spot on, hence my rating.. I would return to try the rest of the menu.

Ambience: 10/10 Food: 10/10…read moreDrinks: 6/10 Service:6/10 Overall:8/10 Waitress name Francia

The lack of communication among the staff here is honestly frustrating. I asked for a pitcher of…read moremargaritas and was given three completely different answers: first I was told they don't have it, then that they don't make it because only one person is working, and then that they've never made it at all. That's three completely different responses for the same simple request. I even spoke with a manager, who told me they don't make pitchers--but I've been here multiple times and have ordered a pitcher before with no issue. It makes no sense. At that point, I was so confused I had to double-check the menu myself (which clearly lists it). It shouldn't be the customer's job to prove what's on your own menu. The inconsistency and lack of basic communication between staff is disappointing. It makes the experience feel unorganized and unprofessional. If you're running a business, your team should at least be on the same page about what you offer. Honestly, you're better off just going to Jose Tejas, which is only about 5 minutes away. I've read their reviews and it's nothing but positive feedback.