This place is small and from the look on the outside, it may appear that it doesn't have potential, but once you get inside you'll be glad you came. It's cozy inside with ornate tables which seem to be hand carved and painted in a vibrant traditional style-definitely awakens your senses and mood. So the food...pretty damn good! I had perfectly seasoned steak fajitas served on a sizzling plate of peppers and onions. It came with rice, salad, shredded cheese, and of course soft tortillas on a separate plate. It also comes with sour cream and guacamole but I passed on those and decided to use the green salsa they provided at the table, which had a perfect flavor balance of savory and spicy. The portion sizes are unbelievable! My fajita plate was huge, I had plenty of leftovers to take home. My husband had a Torta Niurca sandwich which was massive. He loved it and was also unable to finish it! The service was fast and friendly. This is the second I've had lunch here. The first time I came I had chicken enchiladas which was just okay. Maybe that was an off day or maybe there are just certain menu items they have that they can knock out of the park. With the steak fajitas, they certainly did! read more

Taqueria Atexcac - Torta Niurca (Cubana) - Mexican Near Me - Newark, Delaware

See all

Consistently the best taco stand at the Delaware taco festival. I go every year for the past 4 years and I always go back for seconds. Super nice staff and authentic Mexican food. Quesabirras and empanadas are 10/10 read more

Taqueria Atexcac - Quesabirria Tacos - Mexican Near Me - Newark, Delaware

This place was packed on Cinco de Mayo, as expected. Got takeout of 3 different tacos and 3 chicken tamales. Portions were generous and prices a bargain. Maybe the tamale filling could have included more chicken as it seemed mostly masa dough. Tacos were generously filled. They do give 2 types of hot sauce but maybe the filling could have been juicier. Loved the grilled onion that looked like a very fat scallion. The place has been renovated since I was there several years ago. It's very colorful with the traditional Mexican themes. I'll definitely return. read more

See all

Popped in for lunch and got the burrito solo (chicken). Very delicious, bargain price, and just right on the portion size. Would definitely come back. read more

A hidden gem from the outside but the inside is amazing! Fun atmosphere & very welcoming staff. Service was prompt & food came out quickly. Food was SO fresh and yummy. We ordered the queso dip, steak fajitas, and burrito a la Mexicana. Portions were massive and we took a lot of food home for a super fair price. We will definitely be coming back! read more

See all

the food is great. pambazo with tinga and the churros are my favorite. the tortillas are freshly made. the service is fast. inside the aesthetic is authentic. read more

we had ordered ahead and had onoy started cooking our food once we arrived and we had terrible service our waiter didn't bother to check up on us not once for anything read more

Another great visit! Delicious food. Good service. We'll be back soon! The shrimp enchiladas were so good. All entrees were enjoyed. read more

See all

Love coming to Taqueria Atexcac. It's my favorite local option for authentic Mexican food. The ambiance inside is great. The service is always friendly and customer service is great in both spanish and english. The house made tortilla chips are some of my favorites i've ever had! My go to's are the horchata agua fresca and quesabirrias. read more

See all

Wow. We were so hungry that we forgot to take pictures of the amazing dishes. The Mexican Street Tacos were on point and the side of grilled cactus was an unexpected treat. The service was quick and the place very authentic. We'll be back! read more

The bebidas were all amazing-I'd recommend the horchata and the tamarind/mint. I had the shrimp enchiladas with a chipotle sauce, and it was lovely! Guacamole was excellent n fresh restaurant made tortilla chips. read more

Totally authentic full of flavor absolutely delicious. We're from out of state and we're lucky enough to have a very authentic place near us that sadly switched owners and tanked. Always on the lookout for places that claim to be authentic. Found this place figured we would give it a try. Second we walked in and saw the place full of Mexican Americans we got excited. Once the food came it was apparent we made the right choice and we also now miss our old place that's no longer any good. Hopefully my son goes to U Del so I can enjoy this place for all his home hockey games read more

They charge for salsa. And they are super rude. If you are not Mexican. Their bathroom is super dirty too.

This was a great find. A true hole in the wall. The outside is very deceiving. Uhaul trucks taking up a lot of the parking lot but once inside it packs a yummy punch. They even had a Tamarindo drink just like my mom would make it. I was skeptical of good Mexican in Delaware but they did not disappoint. I was pleasantly surprised. I honestly don't think you can go wrong with anything on the menu. The tacos, ceviche, sopes were great. If you're hungry the mixed fajita was massive. Yummy read more

See all

The portions were HUGE! Definitely authentic. The furniture is impressive. You would never expect this place, next to a cellphone store, to be so delicious. Our server was sweet but we think there was a language barrier because she forgot a drink and never returned with our check. Overall, I would recommend and would go back. read more

See all

Don't let the dull exterior fool you. You want to go in. The first thing you will notice is the incredibly fun, bright colorful atmosphere! Carved and painted table and chairs everywhere. It immediately put me in a good mood. Food is pretty standard Mexican fare, but done really well and with really GENEROUS portions. EXCELLENT selection of great tasting tacos! Good prices, friendly efficient staff. This would be a great place for a family gathering or any party. I don't think they serve any alcohol...but maybe that will change at some point. read more

This hole of the wall restaurant is adjacent to a grocery store. My friends and I almost missed the turn when we put the restaurant in our GPS. When we walked in I knew it was going to be good and authentic! The servers were very nice and explained any questions we had (never had cactus before!). I decided to go with a disk that was the normal Mexican fare. I forgot what it was called now but it's consisted of meats (bacon, chriozo, ham, chicken) and peppers with a glob of cheese on top. Omgg we got so much food! My dish was absolutely delish and came with warm tortillas. I also ordered a side of rice since it didn't come with it. Be warned if you order water they will give you a bottle of water and charge you for it (I guess you could ask for tap water too?). Had a great dinner in this hidden gem and it was great to support local businesses! read more

Taqueria Atexcac - a plate of food and a plate of rice - Mexican Near Me - Newark, Delaware

Great food - homemade salsa m, large portions, and all delicious and fresh. Great service too!

The good and service are great. I am a huge fan. I love the cheesy rice and the chicken and beef. I wish the restaurant was bigger though.. but we can't have everything. Me and my wife go there or try to go there every Friday. read more

Their mushroom quesadilla were so delicious... .. and their sauces.. I couldn't decide which one was my favorite. I also had the nachos.. which weee delicious The service It was lunch time. And despite it being full, the waitress was attentive and the food came out quickly read more

Taqueria Atexcac - Nachos de Queso - Mexican Near Me - Newark, Delaware

See all

Yes that's it. You think you're in a uhaul parking lot with possibly a dumpy convenience store . We pulled in and started to leave and then figured we would sneak a quick peak inside- A full on, small restaurant inside -- So glad we decided to stay as the food was truly fabulous, authentic Mexican food. Steak and potato tacos with fresh... yep-- really fresh--- corn (is there anything else) tortilas. Those were the best with the fajitas coming in a close second. Quick service and obviously fluent in both languages . read more

Taqueria Atexcac - Salsas- hit, hotter and hottest - chips with beans and cheese that comes free to the table - Mexican Near Me - Newark, Delaware

See all

They are the best authentic mexican food in Delaware! I'm from California and it's just as good as the places there. They're always so kind and the quality is always amazin! read more

Great authentic Mexican food. Ordered a torta cubana, but my friend ordered birria tacos, and they also looked great. Was really craving Mexican food and this really tickled my fancy. Being from Jersey, I have a high bar for Mexican food and this exceeded. Also had margs and they were great. Service was timely and the vibes were great. read more

Wrong order one bathroom terrible service make sure you check your food before you it

Great authentic Mexican restaurant Great food great atmosphere. Very hospitable great service presentation of Food on pointe The outside looks like an old gas station but however, inside is the authentic Mexican restaurant very healthy portions of food and prices are reasonable for the amount of food you are getting read more

Very good food. Inside is charming, authentic, Colorful and was just enjoyable. Staff is great and wow the food is so good. DO NOT judge this place by the outside my family didn't want to get out of the car and until I showed them the pictures on Yelp and boy was everyone glad they did. Maybe a new favorite if only we lived closer. There is an old saying that holds very true here; don't judge a book by its cover, you will be glad once inside and thrilled when the meal is over. One more thing there are 3 drinks at the counter ask to try them or just get one all three are amazing but I have no idea what they are called. ‍ Thank me later, Enjoy read more

I've been coming to this place for years for their Taco Tuesdays. $1 tacos, super tasty and affordable. My go-to flavors are the carnitas, bistek, and al pastor. Also their horchata is fantastic, and it comes in a huge container to go. Out of the three salsas they offer, the green one is my favorite. They've done some remodeling on the inside in the last few months, so it's much nicer to eat inside the restaurant now. I would probably recommend ordering ahead if you're in a rush, though. read more

Taqueria Atexcac - $1 tacos to go - Mexican Near Me - Newark, Delaware

Excellent Mexican food! This is our go to restaurant. My husband is from Mexico and loves this restaurant. Eat in or take out its always amazing. read more

Always great service and authentic Mexican cuisine. One of the best Mexican restaurant in the region. read more

Taqueria Atexcac - I said a baby size taco. - Mexican Near Me - Newark, Delaware

Fantastic Mexican food here. They have a lot of cool authentic ingredients you can't really find anywhere else around here, such as cactus, squash blossoms, and huitlacoche (corn fungus - delicious!). Regarding drinks, lots of Mexican soda, beer, and they also have horchata. They also refurbished the place during the pandemic, and it's really nice. Staff speaks mostly Spanish but incredibly friendly. Great place all around, and hasn't missed a beat for years. read more

I was recently there with a business associate, because I had read favorable reviews. The food was not great - just average. I paid with a credit card I was using for the first time. Imagine my surprise when the credit card company informed me of potential fraudulent activity on my card a few days later. Since that was my first time using that card, and have not used it since, the fraud can only be sourced back to that restaurant. LET THE BUYER BEWARE! read more

I had a serious hankering for Mexican food so I ordered the chilaquiles to go and they were delicious!

This place was AMAZING!!! I had the Chips and Salsa, Tacos, and Guacamole. The service was incredible! The team was fast and gave great recommendations and it was a great and quick dining experience while driving on the highway. Totally recommend. Weird setup being next to a cell phone place, but once inside, this place is great! read more

I come here often and food always good. Today decided to try their desserts and presentation was wonderful. Deep-Fried Cheesecake was very good! People here are always nice and places always looks clean and good. read more

Taqueria Atexcac - Deep-Fried Cheesecake - Mexican Near Me - Newark, Delaware

Food is always delicious and authentic. My boyfriend and I always order from here when we are in the mood for burritos and enchiladas. The sauces that come with the food are always fantastic as well. Would recommend this place to anyone read more

Ordered takeout today for some mushroom quesadilla, huarechas quesadilla (w steak), and fish tacos that actually turned out to be steak tacos when we brought them home. Don't know what happened there since the lady who took the order recited back the order to confirm everything. Anywhos, the food is authentic and the portions rocked. The quesadillas were not what we were "used to," like w flat quesadillas sandwiching melted cheese and other things. The mushroom one was enveloped by a long, long quesadilla that tasted dense but in a real corn-authentic ways. Lots of juicy mushrooms. And the huarechas blew our minds off. Kind of like a bomb went off and it was like a wonderful concoction of ingredients. We were both satisfied by these that we saved the tacos for dinner. The guac is great as well, and they give you more than the tiny amount that Chipotle serves you. Would order again next time we're in town. read more

Amazing Mexican food in Newark, DE. I am from Philly so I'm gonna be a bit picky when it comes to Mexican food. I was a bit skeptical when my friends told me this was one of the best places to eat in town. Rest assure, it was pretty darn delicious. The restaurant was modestly laid out, comfort without pretense is the most accurate description for the joint. The service was friendly but it would help if you knew some Spanish as the workers spoke very little English. We ended up getting tacos: al pastor, campechano and con papa. The tacos were good although I believe most of the meat was a bit over done. The tacos could have been smaller. The big size meant their tortilla were larger and thicker and I like my tacos with less flour and more meat. The flavors were great, especially with the beef fat and the sweetness from the al pastor. For the main entrees, I had a whole fried fish and Mexican steaks. Again, the flavors were outrageously delicious but the steak was paper thin and can taste like cardboard if not devoured immediately. The fish tasted very fresh super crunchy, easily the best dish of the night. I got a tamale as well to try but unfortunately it wasn't too amazing. I wanted more meat fillings and the corn masa was a bit harder than what I expected. Great flavors, really bug portions, cheap prices and friendly service. However, the quality of meat needed improvement. A solid spot, just a tad shy from a 5 star, definitely recommended when you're in the area. read more

See all

Best Mexican food in DE! The quality and quantity are both amazing. Service is awesome and it's a friendly cozy atmosphere. The tortilla chips come with beans drizzled on top and three different types of sauces. You know it's the spot if the sauces are fire. The shrimp burrito has so much shrimp and tasted so amazing that it was worth every buck. Even the carnitas taco was awesome. I love the sides that come with it. That comes to say, pricing is also very worth. I would come here rather than pricy places like border cafe. This place is rly amazing and hope it stays this way read more

Taqueria Atexcac - Mexican Near Me - Newark, Delaware

See all

This restaurant is phenomenal!! The food was delicious and huge portions! The chips and salsa at the beginning of the meal surpassed all expectations with their special twist on what's traditionally given in Mexican restaurants--they were topped with refried beans and grated cheese. Delicious! And the green and red salsa were so wonderful! One was more spicy than the other. The ambience of the restaurant was very artistic and cultural. Each table had different art work illustrating scenes of Aztec and Mexican culture and life. I would HIGHLY recommend this restaurant!! read more

See all

I was pleasantly surprised to find authentic tasting food here in Newark. I will definitely be back when visiting again.