Afro Taco has been around for a few years. They're based out of Hillside so it's nice to see them setup shop here semi-officially. Friendly service, I always like when the staff will talk and joke with you. There is parking on the nearest side street (Florence Ave), but no parking on the Main Street (Liberty Ave). I submitted updates to their info, but in case it doesn't work, their current address is the lot next to 1350 Liberty Ave, Hillside, NJ 07205. You can't really park in the lot itself as there is no driveway. You'd have to drive over the curb & sidewalk. I mean, I guess you could if you were willing to do that. Had the Oxtail empanadas, Walking (Beef) Taco, you provide the chips of your choice. Not a problem there is a 7-Eleven directly across the street, & the Oxtail Burrito. Everything was very good. They are expensive, so be prepared for that, but you get what you pay for. Grades: Oxtail Empanadas: A Walking Taco (Beef): A- Oxtail Burrito: B+ read more

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Afro taco was definitely a unique experience. I would never think Ghanaian & Mexican food would taste good combined but it was delicious! When I went, i wasn't able yo order ahead so we went & ordered but didn't have to wait too long. We tried a variety of things like the quesadilla & tacos. I have been dying to go back to try more! read more

Okay this is a review I genuinely hope I can update on a happier note in the future. I was super excited to try Afro Taco. My first experience just wasn't the best but I truly do want to give it another try. So the website says they arrive at 12 pm but IG says 12:30 pm , I got there at 12:30 pm but the truck didn't actually pull up ready for service until 1 pm. There were a couple of people waiting and all were a little frustrated because when we called to see where the truck was we either received no answer or "I'll be there in 15" which turned to 30. I really wanted to order some of the other dishes but due to having to leave I could only order the tacos since those were the quickest. I was looking forward to the burst of Ghanaian flavors in the jollof but unfortunately, that wasn't the case. The tacos were flavorful but just kind of tasted like regular tacos and brown rice. Maybe I set my expectations too high? I'm not sure. The owner was nice enough but considering that he got there so late and spoke to a few of the customers that were waiting, he could've Atleast extended a mini discount or extra side, honestly anything for opening so much later than listed on his website and Instagram. I do love supporting new businesses and this one is thriving via social media. I'm hoping that I just caught him on a bad day because we're all humans and we all have days. Next time, I'm hoping it will be better! read more

I attended a festival this weekend in Newark and this amazing food truck was in attendance and I now understand why the line was so long. The tacos were actually life changing and the jollof rice was some of the most authentic jollof I've have since leaving Accra. read more

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I've been wanting to try this for quite some time. I ordered the Afro taco bowl, steak, I also ordered the blackened basa and shrimp with jollof rice and chicken quesadillas. Ok so, the taco bowl was good. I'm assuming this is their house sauce on it, I liked it. It gives me bbq sauce family taste, so if you like that then you'll enjoy this. The blackened basa and shrimp was delightful. It is a little spicy spice so if you can't hand at all, this might not be for you. But if you can take a little kick of pepper and then some you'll enjoy it. And the shrimp was nice sized thick shrimp. I appreciated that! The chicken quesadilla was good? That saucy sauce they have is mixed in the middle, so be aware of that if you're looking for the more original taste of a quesadilla. This is a black owned business that I was soo excited to support, and I will be returning to continue to support them. They are very busy, so DO ORDER YOUR FOOD Maybe about an hour out from when you actually want it. read more

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Service: Good, they were good with suggestions and prompt with taking orders. The food was prepared fairly quickly. Food: Delicious, a little on the greasy side (hence the 4 stars). The salmon was well prepared and the salad dressing was so good (glad I got 2 of them). If you are not a sauce person just ask for the sauce on the side but it is delicious. Great for a quick bite, that will fill you up! ^_^ Please follow my instagram page for more food places and videos; @hike4foodies read more

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I've bought food to eat from this food truck three times now. I have to say, I love the food! We get the chicken bowl with jollof rice and salad and also the crab meat tacos with jollof rice. First off, I'm used to eating Nigerian jollof rice. This is Ghanaian rice and I thoroughly enjoyed it. The spice level was just at the right level for me. Also the chicken is cooked well and perfectly moist with every succulent bite. The sauce on top goes well with all the food. The salad is fresh too! Now my personal favorite is the crab meat tacos. They use real crab meat! I know because I still had a micro spect of a shell in my meat. This absolutely does not bother me because it's further evidence of the real crab meat being used. I hate imitation crab meat. The sauce on the taco is delicious! Honestly I spend no less than $32 each time I come to this food truck and so I instituted a rule that I come here once a month to curb my spending. Honestly though, I love this fusion food truck. The two cuisines have the same roots and that's why they go well together. There is always a good number of people waiting outside the food truck, especially in the summer! I'm so glad we gave them a chance and I will continue to support them and their delicious food concept. The next time I go, I'll have pictures of the delicious food for viewing! read more

Tender, tender, tender AND seasoned perfectly is what I'd say about my Oxtail quesadilla was a hit! We also were gifted a combination of shrimp+crab quesadillas based on the recommendation of the man (colored sunglasses) taking our order. The oxtails bowl we ate and didn't get to take pic. Find this truck and order your food. I traveled from far after seeing this truck on IG. read more

Afro Taco - Oxtail quesadilla - Food Trucks Near Me - Newark, New Jersey

By far the worst food truck experience in my life. Avoid if you're looking for a quick, well priced meal. My order of fries and a shrimp burrito took 43 minutes and my buddy's chicken quesadilla took 52 minutes. Yes, I timed it because it had taken so long. OPERATIONS: Went here and wanted to love it based on social media hype and good reviews. There were 4-5 people waiting for their food ahead of me. I expected a 10-20 minute wait, maybe 25 if they were slow. I was not expecting the wait would be nearly an hour. This is simply too long for a food truck. Order fulfillment seemingly is in scrambled order, as some customers were served their dishes within 20 minutes of arrival. I saw many customers arrive after me and leave much before me, which was incredibly frustrating. There were four employees in the truck. Two were sitting for the majority of the time and not doing anything, even when the grill is large enough for two. The difference in time between my and my buddy's order was 9 minutes, although we ordered at the exact same time. Standing outside, my burrito became cold by the time we were able to eat. SERVICE: I did not receive any notice that the wait would be nearly an hour or even any estimation at all on completion time. Had I known the wait would be longer than 30 minutes, I would've gone elsewhere. Not once during my 50 minute wait, when I was in eyeshot of the truck the entire time, did the employees notify me of the status of my burrito. This would be normal for a 20 minute wait, but for such a long wait, some confirmation that my order was actually being cooked would be nice. PRICE: The value is poor. My burrito was $15 and fries were $5. The volume of the burrito is about 1/2 a chipotle burrito. Much skinnier and shorter. For the $15 price tag, I was expecting a very beefy food truck burrito. The fries were standard size. This would be a good value at $8, a standard value at $11, and a terrible value at the actual price of $15. One could go to a genuine restaurant and get a great burrito for $15. FOOD: The burrito tasted good. A bit sweet for my taste, with the jollof rice reminding me of a sweeter ketchup-y taste. The shrimp were well cooked. However, my burrito did not include sour cream as listed on the menu. Small point to nitpick, but it shows the inattentiveness and lack of detail. I considered giving a 2/5 because the burrito tasted pretty good, but ultimately the lack of consistency between the menu and the actual item reduced it to a 1/5. read more

The food was good. I was a bit disappointed in the jollof rice. Other than that I would definitely visit again. read more

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everything was phenomenal definitely original and great food options but i would suggest placing a call first because i did wait over 30min for my food and for a food truck that is significantly long. They did mention you can place an order through the phone for faster service next time. also you can pay by cash app read more

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Absolutely AMAZINGGGG Food! No matter what you order everything is Always delicious. This concept was Brilliant! Executed brilliantly and I can't wait for them to get a Brick and Mortar so I can sit down with my family. The guys are hilarious and it's not like you're just getting great food you're getting that sense of community. They need to bottle their salad dressing and the sauce they put on top. I would give them 10 stars if I could. read more

"It doesn't matter what you order! You can't go wrong! Fresh, Delicious and Healthy food at its best!"

Crazy good. I had an oxtail burrito (It's not on the menu. You have to ask for it) and it was everything you'd expect it to be and more! I'll definitely be back to try the rest of the food. As an added bonus, they're right next to a park so the kids can run around while you wait for your food. read more

Great food, great options to pick from. The street tacos were phenomenal. Can not wait to go back.

This food is good every time. I usually get the shrimp and chicken platter. It always hit, never misses. Ive already put a lot of people onto this place and would definitely you try them if you get a chance read more

Love this food truck! When I get tired of cooking, I go to them. Food is always fresh and made to order. I will be a customer for as long as they are around. Looking forward to them having a restaurant one day. read more

Love the black owned business. We need more businesses and I will community to support each other. Food is great no comment.

OMG!! I had the oxtails and shrimp Quesadilla and the beef bowl. This food is deeeelicous. The flavor, the season the salad. I had to wait but it was well worth it. Who knew that oxtails and shrimp made a great combo and the bowl with all that sauce, just a party in your mouth. Please try and take your friends. read more

This food is so good, savory and delicious! Great prices, portions and cultural experience. read more

Simply AMAZING ALWAYS!!! I had the TriFactor last week. I also got the shrimp & lobster for my grandmother and my mother. 3 generations UHKAAAY!!!! Delicious! read more

The food was good, a lil pricey. Their Jollof rice was cold and taste like Mexican rice and long wait time. But overall it was good

Best Afro-Mexican fusion of food, definitely something people need to try out, the shrimp quesadillas is definitely my favorite. They even have a vegan option so they definitely have everything you need on a food truck read more

Went with an appetite and left hangry! Afro Taco was ill-prepared and unprofessional at the Afro Taco Newark Food Truck Festival. We placed our order at 4:30pm and got our money back at 5:30pm. We noticed a lot of people standing around the truck when we placed our order but just assumed there was a little wait because it was popular. When we placed the order for two Jollof Bowls, we were told it would take 30min. Thirty minutes into the wait, you could tell the crowd was getting impatient. There were approximately 40 people waiting around the truck for their food. The woman taking orders said they needed five more minutes because the grill needed to be used to reheat the rice. I noticed one order would come out every 15-20 min, and knew it wasn't going to be just a five minute wait since people that ordered before us were still there. Even more frustrating was that the owner was just walking around the event socializing while the crew sank! The cooks would also pop out of the truck to go hug it up with their friends. They even had someone drop off a bottle of liquor and cups so they could start their happy hour - while their customers were upset. Really!?! Even if the food is good, they need to work on being more efficient and better communication/customer service. Thankfully we got our money back. Everyone should have been offered a discount or the option to get their money back along with an apology. Glad there was house music to drown out the sound of our stomachs growling. Good luck, Afro Taco! read more

Afro Taco never disappoints!!! Their crab cakes are amazing!!! Wether it's the food truck or catering an event, the food is always mouth watering!!! read more

Thee BEST food truck in the business!!! The food is so good and authentic! You will not be disappointed. Food is fresh and made to order. So you'll have to give them sometime to prepare greatness!!! Find out where they will be and give them a try! They even serve breakfast some mornings! read more

Hands down theeeeee best food truck everrrrrrr!!!!!!!! Highly recommend for anyone in the Newark, NJ area! I stalk them on Instagram to find out where they'll be :) read more