Came here on a beautiful Saturday after getting slammed with a NJ blizzard and this was a great treat! Got here around 2pm to an empty restaurant so it was nice for my overtired but refuse to nap toddler and my 9 month old daughter who refuses to sit still. Restaurant was very simple with tables along the left side and restrooms on the right. I wouldn't say it's a big place but it's a decent size. Since it was just us, we ordered right away. I got the birria tacos and my husband got the steak enchiladas. Holy birria those tacos were fantastic. The taco shells had just the right amount of crispy softness where it wasn't overly cooked to make it a hard shell. When you bit into it, the juices came out from the other side of my taco and the meted cheese was nice and stringy- if you know what I mean. The meat was cooked perfectly where it wasn't too dry and chewy. I drowned my tacos in the sauce they give you and housed my 3 tacos. It was the perfect amount where I was full after eating but not overly stuffed. My husband loved his steak enchilada. I tried a few bites and I loved the spicy kick to it...so if you're not a spicy eater, I'd skip out on this. It was the type of spice here you know the dish is spicy but it's not overpowering where I feel like my tongue and esophagus is on fire. My husband loved the little kick but was still able to enjoy the meal without wanted to eat a tub of ice cream. He also ordered the mango shake which was absolutely delicious. Super creamy and that mango sweetness was perfect. Our hostess was great- she talked of my daughter and made sure we were ok even though we were the only ones there! I definitely recommend if you're in the area! read more

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Surprised. This place looks dingy from the outside, but the food, service and prices were great. Nothing fancy, just good. Give it a try - you won't be disappointed read more

We ordered the grilled octopus appetizer, tacos, and flautas. We enjoyed the octopus -- i would definitely order again. The tacos were good, but nothing exceptional. Service is where it gets questionable. We did BYOB, and they handed US pint glasses for wine. We saw the next table, who came in after us, get served wine glasses without being asked. Further, our order got mixed up, and we didn't get what we ordered. Overall, I wouldn't say it is bad, but extremely awkward. The ambiance was small with plenty of seating. For a Sunday, it felt empty. read more

The service was very good. The waitress was very helpful, respectful and pleasant. My friend had a vegetable quesadilla with shrimp. There was plenty of food and she said it was delicious. I had the birria tacos which were amazing! The consommé was very tasty. We had a side of beans which were spicy and delicious. We also had guacamole and salsa which were just as delicious. Will definitely be going back! read more

I've been ordering from and eating here since they opened. Let me tell you!!!!! The food is AMAZING! As authentic Mexican cuisine form a small hole in the wall restaurant. I visited Mexico in 2018 and had Mole for the first time in my life and I fell in love with the dish, because of its richness, flavors, spiciness and decadence. Let me tell you I have been on a mission to find Mole with that exact flavor profile and have been let down time and time again! I have tried every Latino restaurant in the NJ and NY area and I could never get Mole dish that compares, until now. Tango's Mole tastes EXACTLY like what I had in a small town in Oaxaca MX I thought I would never find this ever in my life and I would just have to visit Mexico to get this again. Tango's taste is evident that they made this from scratch and put a lot of pride, culture and dedication in getting this right. I will never eat mole anywhere else but at Tango's. My go to is the Mole de pollo sometimes they are sold out of it but I end up with the enchiladas de mole Tip: Do not order the mole de pollo on any food delivery app, because the delivery person . Will spill all the food in the bag, 9 out of 10 times when I order the food is spilt in the bag due to the delivery person not putting one hand under the container to support it. Otherwise to that the food is sooooo amazing. I posted a pic of my take out, sorry it looked messy but I was so eager to dig in and was like "I never left a review for this place" so I had to put my spoon down and write this review quickly. Try them you will not be disappointed. read more

Tangos - Somerville - Mole de Pollo - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Somerville, New Jersey

What a find. This is deliciously Mexican food! I'm happy to share my thoughts. I came for lunch. Sat outside. Immediate service. Ordered steak tacos. Served three generous tacos with chopped steak. Avocado. Lime. Radish and shredded lettuce. Perfect. Truly a delicious lunch. I'll be back. read more

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Oh my goodness I went to this restaurant with my wife and the service was horrible. I went there yesterday and I thought it was going to be all good. But no I believe the owner of the restaurant has no heart, she is miserable and we literally heard how she treated her workers. I would not like to go back there just because her. I rate this a one star because I have no other option. read more

YOU NEED TO STOP AND TRY TANGOS!!! I don't know how else to say it. This is place is GREAT from top to bottom. The ambiance is inviting, the service was excellent, and the food is SO FRESH and AUTHENTIC, you won't be disappointed! My boyfriend and I were so impressed with this spot and will be returning for future date nights! Our recommendation, get the FAMOUS BIRRIA Tacos with a Coke! read more

Tangos - Somerville - TANGO'S FAMOUS BIRRIA TACOS - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Somerville, New Jersey

So I went to this restaurant today for lunch. I was walking by and saw menus on the tables outside. I looked to see if there was something that looked appealing. I decided on a taco salad which was $15 on the menu. I ordered and waited. I was called to purchase my food and the price was 19.19. Since when is tax $4 on a $15 meal. It's not. When I mentioned it to the staff, they said that I looked at the wrong menu which was on all of the tables in front of the restaurant. When I mentioned that these menus were on all of the tables, the man in the front walked away. No wonder the place was empty at lunch time. I am new to the area so I was giving it a try. I got my food, the taco salad had what seemed like canned corn and black beans. The chicken was slathered in hot sauce, like Franks Red Hot. I won't be returning. read more

Tango is a local restaurant on Main Street. We went on a Saturday night and didn't need reservations. Ample space and tables available. It came highly recommended by friends. I would rate the food as average- some better than other. The nachos were fantastic- warm, loaded and they will adjust the spice level upon request. The guacamole was made fresh and excellent. Birria Tacos are a specialty but I was underwhelmed with it. The same with a few other dishes that we tried. I am not sure I would go back. The staff is attentive and prompt. Service is quick. Meter parking on the streets or there signs for parking lots in Somerville. read more

My god I was not expecting the food here to be so good. It's hard to find great Mexican food this far north but Tangos had me dancing left and right with their fresh, delicious food. It really tasted like everything was made from scratch. The "Mole de camarones" had a slight grittiness to it that made it seem like the ingredients had just been ground up. It was spicy, I'm clearly not cut from a premade sauce. The shrimps were enormous! Overall the dishes were well worth the price. In an area where everything is upcharged for no reason, every dollar spent at Tangos is well worth it (on the flip side, the tamale is an absolute steal. $3 for something that tastes like a loving grandmother made it. Honestly the BEST tamale I ever had). Oh god now I'm remember the shrimp tacos. Most refreshing tacos I've ever had. 100% recommend. Of course, the service was excellent too. The owner was kind and humorous. Very attentive to our needs, bringing us water and extras before we even thought to ask! And the restaurant itself is very clean, temperate, well lit, spacious. Definitely will be coming back again and again! read more

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Extremely terrible food - super spicy and unauthentic that way. All the food is super oily and single tone unbearably spicy Service is very slow, given the size of restaurant and have only 2-3 tables occupied Ambience is traditional but not warm and inviting. It's very underwhelming. Overall the restaurant does not fit the Somerville restaurant profile for food, service or ambiance read more

Dinner here last night. Overall pretty good! Family owned which is always nice. We sat outside though the inside seems nice as well. Complementary Chips and salsa were good! Salsa was spicy! Which I like but my fiancé does not so be warned there. For the apps we got the steamed clams mixed in a red sauce with chorizo, peppers and onion. Very good and size able clams! We also split a tamale. It was good, but a bit on the spicer side. I got the Chimichurri steak - cooked medium. That was solid as well - rice and beans were great. My fiancé got the mix fajitas and they were very good! I'd go with that next time! While very good, nothing was beyond belief. Service was good too. I would come back! read more

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Ordered the nachos and birria tacos. For Birria tacos food was very bland which is surprising. The nachos-asked for literally just steak, Pico, quac and cheese. Came home with nachos with unmelted cheese, beans, lettuce, Pico and sour cream. Steak was so bland also-don't think it was seasoned at all. also was very heavy on ingredients little chips. Literally had no flavor even with all those ingredients. read more

Tangos - Somerville - Nachos - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Somerville, New Jersey

This is literally one of my favorite restaurants and I go here all the time!! The birria tacos are my favorite thing from here and the clams appetizer (picture) is soooo good. I've NEVER had a bad meal here. The owner is incredibly nice and makes the experience awesome. I've ate indoors and at their outdoor tables and the inside is always clean and nice. Food comes out super quick too. I would recommend this place to everyone I love it here!! read more

Tangos - Somerville - Clams appetizer - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Somerville, New Jersey

I have never felt the need to review a restaurant before today. If you want good food and amazing service, come in to Tangos. It's unassuming from the outside but they have the most delicious food inside. BYOB as well which is awesome. COME TO TANGOS!!!! You won't regret it. read more

This place lacks flavor and sazon. It's expensive for the food quality and taste that they served. There are more restaurants that are worth your money and time in the area than this place. We had the burritos which aren't a tough item to make. Their mixture of veggies, rice, and carne asada made for a poor flavor combination. The carne asada lacked salt and tasted like a piece of rubber. Everything else was average. Maybe their lunch specials are better than their dinner choices. read more

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This spot of right on the Main Street. It's as local as it gets. The food is fresh and deliciously prepared and it's quickly becoming our go to spot for Mexican food. The servers are super nice and go out of their way to make sure the customers are taken care of. Love this place read more

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We stopped at Tangos because we went to a different place nearby and no one came out from the back to greet us or ask us what we wanted!!! So we walked a few doors down and popped into Tangos! We have eaten there once before and it was delicious! The owner is so kind, will answer any question about the food, and they had one of my FAVORITE rarities - vegetarian tamales!!! I am thinking of ordering a takeout of a dozen to have in my freezer because tamales are TERRIFIC and veggie ones are the best as far as I'm concerned... my husband had a quesadilla that he loved; yes that salsa has the secret ingredient which makes it very tasty and the right amount of richness. We took home a piece of tres leches to eat with our ice cream... SO DELICIOUS! Between the food, the people, and the cutest place, I say go try them! You'll be glad you did. There's a great vibe in there... read more

The food was great!! Good Octopus and nachos. We shared Birria tacos, asada quesadillas and mixed fajitas. I feel bad for the owner. The lady that took our order doesn't qualify to be called a waitress. Feel bad typing this. Not sure if she was having a bad day or it's just her personality. Slow, unfriendly, couldn't force a smile and just cranky. Guess it explains how a nice looking place, with decent Mexican food was almost empty. Just our group of 3 and one or two more tables. Don't mean any harm to the owner of this nice restaurant. Just needs to get rid or correct that cancer before she harms the business. I'm sure owner knows who it is. Good luck. read more

We had a great experience at Tango's. The service was amazing and the food was delicious. My mom had the chicken soup and it was exactly what she needed. read more

Have been meaning to try Tangos for a while now, Elias the owner, also own Phoenix Cafe across the street, which is a great place for breakfast or lunch. Elias is a great guy, so nice & extremely hard working so I had a feeling that Tangos would be a great place. Needless to say was nod disappointed in the least, as soon as we walked in the decor was nice, great music playing and the staff was super friendly. Last night was rainy and cool, the normal buzzing streets of Somerville on a Sunday night were fairly quiet, we had the place to ourselves, we did get there on the late side however. Nicole, our waitress, was super sweet, brought us drinks quickly as we looked over the menu & complimentary chips with salsa. Elias came by & was his usual friendly, happy self. We chose to share an appetizer of Coconut Shrimp, pounded flat, & pan fried, served on a bed of greens with a balsamic glaze. Honestly the best coconut shrimp I've ever tasted. I only wished their were more of them, 3 to the dish. I had the Chimichurri Steak, the skirt steak was cooked to my liking, medium rare, sauce was on the side, served with rice & black beans. Delicious, way too much for me to eat, took home for lunch though. My friend had Steak & shrimp, NY Strip with Jumbo Shrimp in a garlic sauce, also came with rice & beans, I had a taste, was also cooked to his liking & tasted great, nice char on the steak, very flavorful. No room for desert, maybe next time? Will definitely be back. There menu isn't huge, but has a nice variety of things for anyone to be able to eat there, meat lovers, vegetarian, or pescatarian. Nice salads on menu. Good lunch items & kid menu. Very family friendly. Nice atmosphere & BYOB. Would be a good place for a small gathering or birthday party. read more

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Tangos serves delicious Mexican food with a smile and at a good price. The owner is a great guy and is proud of his food and service. I highly recommend you try out Tangos the next time you're looking to have authentic Mexican food. read more

Tangos - Somerville - a restaurant with a bar and a television - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Somerville, New Jersey

Food is delicious and authentic. Service is always fast and professional. Love this place.

Food was ok. Will give it another chance, maybe eat in rather than take out. Presentation was good.

They start you off with these fresh, warm chips. They're not like regular tortilla chips. They're so much better!!! The Birria tacos are DELICIOUS! It's pulled beef and mozzarella and cilantro in house-made tortillas. Then you dip them in the juices the beef was cooked in! My god! I strongly recommend this place!!! read more

Just left this place and sad to say we weren't even able to try the food because the waitress was SO RUDE. My boyfriend, his mom and I decided to try this place out today since it's Labor Day and most places around were closed. We were happy to find that this place was open since we were really hungry. After she brought us our drinks, my boyfriends mom (a senior citizen) was placing her food order and this woman gave her so much attitude simply for asking a question about the menu. It was so off putting we decided to cancel the order and leave. read more

we order takeout once a week from this place. So authentic and flavorful. Everything is delicious from beans to rice to chips. The tamales !! So good. We came tonight for outdoor seating, and it was beautiful. We are thrilled with this place in town for quality Mexican. The owners are sooo sweet too. Highly recommend read more

This restaurant has not been open long, but I have been there twice. I usually just have water, but have been told their passionfruit juice is amazing. I will say my friends and I are obsessed with their Birria Tacos. Unfortunately, they do not serve alcohol, but it's okay. read more

Amazing food, amazing service. My go to in downtown Somerville. Birria tacos are great, also like the flautas. My kids love it here.

Great authentic food. Staff is super friendly. Restaurant is nice and clean. Wish there was most outside seating but what can ya do. A great meal of food! read more

Tango's was awesome! Highly recommend the bistec ranchero, and the tacos were great too. We also split a slice of tres leches and it was perfectly done! read more

Food average at best. Service about the same. Prices on the me u were not what we had to pay (paid more than what was printed). 100% not going back. read more

Great service and the best tres leches I've ever had! All their food is home made and so delicious.

This place is terrible ... asked for chicken fajitas and the send without shells , condiments , and utensils after we asked for it . 45 dollars for wet chicken and no shells... never again read more

Tangos - Somerville - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Somerville, New Jersey

Absolutely love this place service is great owner is so sweet and the atmosphere is amazing. Just for example only been there once before tonight and the owner remembered my name and I sat down in front by the bar and talked to him while I waited for my food definitely will be back for the fresh horchata and great service!! read more

Place is friendly and food is little on spicier side. Had chicken enchiladas and Mango smoothie.

I had their burrito last week and it was good! Today I had their Huaraches, O.M.G. So delicious, I wanted seconds! The chicken was cooked to perfection, with pinto beans, just the right seasoning, I have to say in my 10 years eating out in Somerville, this is by far my favorite Mexican/Tex-Mex restaurant in Main St-Somerville. They advertise as Tex-mex but they definitely have authentic Mexican food as well done right. I wish I had taken a picture of my huaraches to post on here but I couldn't wait to eat it!! This place is definitely worth going to everyday. read more

This place is so good and open late. Love the tacos and nachos!!! So happy they are in Somerville.