(Dined 06/28/25 SA @ 1:30pm): No sé si este hombre era realmente un chilango de la Ciudad de…read moreMéxico, ¡pero su camioneta servía comida deliciosa! I was in attendance of Goatchella Music Festival Day 2 held at the Historic Jersey City & Harsimus Cemetery, when thankfully there were some food vendors onsite versus the night before there were none, and I immediately gravitated towards El Chilango Taqueria Food Truck. I'd seen them around the city on numerous occasions but never approached them for whatever reasons. This time, they had my undivided attention. I loved Mexican food and always craved it once I got back home after being away for awhile. Sadly, I haven't found a go-to Mexican food place during my recent times spent here in Jersey City and New York City. Would El Chilango's Taqueria on wheels soothe my soul!? PURCHASE Jarritos Pineapple Soda 12.5floz Bottle ($3.00): One of my favorite sugary sweet tropical sodas, I never went wrong with this brand and their flavors! https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw&start=48&select=P9FwuSvuw8utXf4q16pSzw 3pc Spicy Shrimp Street Tacos ($13.00): Buried beneath a blanket of shredded cabbage and a trail each of some kind of crema and guacamole sauce were surprisingly several grilled spicy plump shrimp like pieces of treasure that needed to be found. At almost $4.50/taco, I was very pleased by these messy sloppy finger-licking good tacos where the shrimps were awesome! https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw&start=48&select=KKYrEMmPvuffzRgwATFTJg Carnitas Burrito ($14.00): A stuffed flour tortilla filled with a decent amount of seasoned shredded pork sadly overtaken by the fillers of Mexican rice, shredded cabbage, and salsa verde served with side each of a crema and guacamole sauce. I liked it, but it didn't blow me away, I was put off by all of the fillers, and it wasn't "dirty" enough for me. https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw&start=48&select=Z1zKoKrShejarlvgP7ktug SERVICE A friendly man (whom I learned was the owner) greeted me as I approached the truck, I perused the menu and quickly placed my order, I was immediately given my drink, and about five minutes later my tacos were ready. Before I left the music festival, I ordered a burrito for dinner when I got back to my friend's place, and that was ready nearly as quickly after I ordered it. With one in the kitchen and one running the front, this duo was cookin' - muchas gracias! PARKING (FREE) Being a food truck, they were at the beck and call wherever the event was held. In this case, the event took place at the Historic Jersey City & Harsimus Cemetery, where there wasn't any onsite parking. Instead, you were able to find some spots along the main drag of Newark Ave. and all nearby streets. Another option was a driving service like a bus, taxi, Lyft, or Uber. Thankfully, I walked the 20 minutes from my friend's place - 'nuff said. ATMOSPHERE, DÉCOR, AMBIENCE Your standard self-sufficient catering/food truck with an exterior food menu banner https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw&start=48&select=60wc2_xyc3acY6B_jIJEPg along the side were you placed/picked-up your order, no area for condiments, napkins, and utensils (they supplied these to alleviate waste) nor designated seating area except for the nearby grass or ground, and natural lighting was prevalent during the daytime while minimal electric street and truck lighting glowed at night. There were no TVs nor any background music except what was playing on a nearby stage. https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw&start=48&select=dFfkadGThSINmueZCRc-9A ATTIRE Totally casual, so I would normally be in a t-shirt, boardshorts, and flip-flops. OVERALL I was happy to have finally tried El Chilango Taqueria Food Truck and generally pleased with what I ordered. Jarritos was always a party in your mouth, the shrimp street tacos were bomb, and the burrito simply needed a more equal combination of your protein and fillers. Sadly, they didn't offer any of the "unique" meats I preferred, like cabeza, lengua, and tripa. My only fear would be their limited menu and eventually trying everything over time. The prices were a tad on the higher end, the food and portion sizes were very good, and the service was easy, friendly, and straightforward. I found very good value based on the prices, service, and experience noted above (TOTAL paid experience was around $30.00 BEFORE any discounts and/or tip). And, they accepted my credit card of choice...AMEX! 4.0 STARS

Quality stuff at affordable prices. They could turn up the Mexican-ness a bit more. The food tastes…read morebland by typical Mex standards. The sauces at least could use more heat. Still worth going back to.

Came here because I was craving some good Mexican food and wanted something to eat before Game 5 of…read morethe NBA Finals. As there was no one else inside, we got to eating quite quick. Inside has a few tables. A lot of people simply ordered takeout, which I don't blame them. You can easily order at the counter and wait for your food to arrive. I think it may have taken 10 mins max. We ordered some guac and chips (which was great), but the main event for me was the queso enchiladas verdes. First, the portions were very generous. Second, the verde sauce had a great kick. Third, the cheese itself had was nicely grilled. Better than what I've seen elsewhere. I think I'd easily come back here, even on my own if I have to so I can grab some awesome Mexican food.

Came on a rainy evening to try this restaurant and dine on authentic Mexican cuisine. This is a…read moresmall restaurant that exudes authenticity. There are about 10 tables, and the restaurant has a huge take out business. The restaurant itself is clean and cheerful and colorful. The parking is hard and you might have to drive around a few times for a spot on the street. There is no alcohol served. The chips and salsa had to be purchased. The waitress was very friendly and attentive at the table but at times she was busy with takeout orders so we often had to seek her out for drink refills and such. We ordered chips and salsa, chips and guacamole, a taco salad, a vegetable quesadilla, fish tacos, cactus tacos, mixed fajitas, al pastor taco, chorizo taco and a Mexican salad plate. The food came out relatively fast. It was fresh and hot and served on colorful plates. The guacamole was fantastic, though the portion size was small (as was the salsa). The food itself was excellent. I can't tell you that we didn't like one thing. Dish after dish was satisfying and mouth watering. One of my guests added that the vegetable quesadilla had fresh carrots added and this made this dish even more delicious. This is a restaurant you leave thinking you want to come back and try all the other dishes. The price was extremely reasonable. This was amazing Mexican food and the cost was incredibly fair. While I wish they did have margaritas to sip on, I think not having the drink just left me more room for their warm crispy chips (which we ordered two more baskets of)!!

Eating out of a food truck was once a feat reserved only for the bravest of the brave, unless you…read morewere a union employee working on a job site. They were called "roach coaches" back then, and bared no resemblance to the food trucks of today. And unlike today's food trucks that are all pimped out with full-sized kitchens, flat screen TVs, gourmet menus, Twitter feeds, Websites, and Facebook pages, the Tacomobile has none of that. If you want to be technical about it, the Tacomobile isn't even a food truck -- it's a food trailer, pulled by a truck. But enough about that. The Tacomobile shows up unreliably during the work week outside my building, setting up shop on the corner of Greene and Columbus. It's a tiny little truck with only a sad little "TACOS" banner draped almost invisibly on the side. Inside the truck is a friendly Mexican duo, usually two women, that I assume might be family. They don't appear to speak much English, but there's not a lot of conversation required to place an order. Much of the food is prepped in advance, stored in Tupperware containers, and is surprisingly fresh. It's the "fresh" part that has led me back to this truck time and again. Your order is prepared right in front of you, cooked up on a flat top grill, handsomely dressed with sauces and other toppings, and then neatly packaged up for your trip back to wherever you plan on eating it. I am a fan of the chicken fajita, which is pretty much what you know it to be. Shredded chicken, jullienned onions and peppers, all griddled with seasoning until it's nice and brown, topped with shredded queso chihuahua, pico de gallo, and both red and green salsa -- all wrapped up in a giant soft, warm flour tortilla. For all of those ingredients it is not abundantly flavorful, but it's all abundantly fresh. And I'm fully equipped with a treasure trove of hot sauces to top it off with when I get it back to my office, making it one of my favorite lunches to indulge in from time to time. And at $7, it's a good deal worth supporting the hard working folks trying to make it. Give them a try if you're passing by.

I kid you not the BEST burrito I've ever consumed In my life. This cart used to be parked right…read moreoutside my work office in Jersey City and I was a near daily customer. My specialty was the chorizo + chicken burrito combo. Packed full with pico, shredded cheese, rice and beans it just melts in your mouth and with each heavenly bite you start to gaze off into your own world. Could eat from here literally all day any day!

I've never been there. I ordered from this place. I wasn't happy with the quality of the food. It…read morewasn't where I thought it would be, but it wasn't bad either for the price. I guess it's worth it but it's not top quality that's for sure.

I live right down the street from this place and it's such a solid find. It's definitely Tex-mex…read morebut the flavors are authentic and delicious. They offer a good variety of things and out of the ~10 times I've visited, I have yet to have a bad experience. I have only ever done take out from here so I can't speak much to the dine in experience but the food is definitely good, the staff is friendly and the place is clean. If you want a good value, yummy and authentic Tex-mex experience, I would absolutely recommend but don't go in expecting the world, it's just a lowkey solid spot.

I usually prefer to make my tacos at home, but I'll make an exception for this trick. It's quick…read moreand tasty when you're on the go. I like to get the Birria tacos, but my friend said the chicken was also great.

This may appear to be a small dinky food cart but is in fact this place serves bomb Mexican food…read more They only offer a few items but what they do offer delivers in taste and quality. You can place the order online which make pick up easier, and there is a small discount for cash payments. I had the two veggie quesadilla for $10 which were stuffed w/ veggies and beans and incredibly filling. I really enjoyed my meal here and would certainly recommend to anyone that's looking for a quick bite. Their salsa is equality yummy and zesty.

My husband and I shared 4 birria, 4 al pastor, 2 lengua and 2 chorizo tacos for dinner, it all came…read moreout to about $45, which is quite steep BUT the tacos were delicious! Like almost as delicious as the tacos I had in Mexico and this spot might be my fave in NJ/NY so far. My faves were the birria and al pastor tacos, the Al pastor tacos especially was so spot on with the meat and pineapple. The birria tacos were a bit too cheesy for me but I'm pretty sure that's not a big deal haha. Would recommend this spot!

Amazing Al pastor tacos and elote. Really humble and dedicated workers. Even in the cold winter…read morethey are out here. The cart also sells tortas!

A hidden gem in Jersey City. If you don't look carefully you will pass this place up. But you…read morewon't be dissapponted. It's a hole in the walk with only two tables and 5 seats. It's best to order it and carry it out. The food is made to order. I been here a few times I usually get the same thing and it's delicious. I get the alambre con queso. But I substitute chicken instead of beef. It has bacon, onion, peppers mushrooms and cheese. It's like a chicken cheese steak taco. Yum. I also had their guacamole which was delicious as well. This is my go to Mexican spot. Because it's made to order and it's price efficient.

There very few good mexican places in this area. This is one of them. The Mushroom Quesadilla was…read morereally good. It was yum. Veggie Burrito was quite big couldn't finish in one go. It had rice beans veggies. I think the amount of rice should be reduced. overall a good option eat good mexican food!

WOW! I am blown away by La Coqueta! If you're in Jersey City, you HAVE to stop by for a bite to…read moreeat. I visited on a Friday evening; it was a bit busy but nothing too crazy. There were a good amount of options to choose from even being a pescatarian. The lady took my order, name and phone number and said she will call when ready. The food took about 15 minutes tops and boy did they put love into their dishes! I also think I saw them pressing fresh tortillas! When my sister and I visit new places, we like to order a variety of menu items to get a real feel of the food. We ordered cauliflower tacos (which came in 3's), chips and guac, fritas (french fries, chipotle mayo, cotija cheese + cilantro), esquites (mexican street corn), and a veggie quesadilla. The veggie quesadilla blew me away because I am so use to bell peppers and mushrooms in a quesadilla but this one had crispy cauliflower in it and oaxaca cheese which made it one of the best veggie quesadillas i've had yet. The chips and guac were tasty. They give you a lot of chips for the amount of guac tbh. The fritas topped with the chipotle mayo and cotija cheese were delish! Just ask for extra chipotle mayo for the fries that were missed, you'll thank me later! Cauliflower tacos were packed with flavor; I just love how they battered the cauliflower. And the esquites, it came in a cup as a soup form which I wasn't expecting but it was still good! Not only do they serve tasty veggie options, they have other things such as birria quesadillas, burritos, tacos and more. I can't wait to come back!

La Coqueta is a good truck on Jersey City that serves, tacos, quesadillas, and ramen. We tried a…read morehandful of their items last week and my favorite were the fish tacos. Highly recommend going back for that and also the sauces that come with. Very good.