They're awesome. My favorite place to get a burrito on the east coast. Yeahhhh, it beats out good ole' new york. At least the veg burrito Mmmm. Best place, go. Oh and they have awesome Mexican music playing read more

LOVE the tacos! Burritos have too much rice / not enough meat imo, but the tacos are really great. Get a bunch of them to go, they reheat well. read more

Super authentic Mexican food. The interior could use a little sprucing up. It fits the 'hole in the wall' vibe and delivers on killer food. Very good pricing for portion and quality also. read more

Most authentic mexican food I have had for a very long time, especially in the nb/rutgers area. The burrito I ordered could easily be in my top 5 of the best burritos I have ever had. Portion size was huge for the amount I paid for. The service was also very friendly and attentive. The only knock I have on this place is the location. It is pretty much in the ghetto of New Brunswick. The decor/ambiance of the place is also lacking. However, I will definitely be coming back frequently just because the food was so good and for the amount you get for the price you pay is definitely a bargain. read more

Hands down.... the BEST BURRITOS I'VE EVER HAD. And I've had them on both coasts, and in the southwest. Everyone has their regional "best burrito" but the taste combined with the value is unbeatable. Veggie, Chicken, or steak burritos run about $4.50 and are as big as your head. For $6.50, they had a combination of special burritos. For $6.99 you can get the California Burrito which is about as big as a small child. Tasty chips with three salsas while you wait. Unbelievable. Area is a little questionable late at night but never had a problem. Lots of locals and some college kids sprinkled in the mix. Dining area is nothing to write home about but who cares? So good. read more

You definitely get what you pay for at this place. It's not the best around, but the portions are really big (big enough for two meals),the service is quick, it's inexpensive (really inexpensive, when you consider how much food you get), and the food is definitely above average. Plus they're open really late. They've also got lots of vegetarian options. I read a few reviews saying this place isn't "authentic", and I've got to say: it's really your fault if you thought it would be. One of their featured menu items is a burrito stuffed with French fries. read more

Quail was small but extremely delicious. My friend's nachos were good but not enough toppings... HUGE portions. My tamale was perfect. As I waited for my order to be ready I was offered this delicious salsa and chips free even though I was taking out. The onion-jalopeno salsa was SPICY and I know what I'm talking about; rice & beans also came with a jalopeno puree which was great. Can't wait to try the monster burritos the guys next to me ordered, they were two plates long! Pina colada was chill and delicious. The waitress seemed a little harried but she was very sweet and gracious. A tiny bit shady but also has a family atmosphere read more

Disappointment after disappointment. :( Placed our order around 11pm on Saturday night and received an estimation time of 11:50-12:00am delivery. A bit of a wait, but understandable. But, the food didn't get here until about 12:45, which is pretty ridiculous! I wish I could say that the food made the wait worth it, but it didn't. I ordered tacos (2 carnitas, 1 al pastor), and they were just okay. The tortillas were oily, yet the meat was dry. My friend ordered the burrito with just rice & beans (about 80% rice, 20% beans), which was supposed to be topped with vegetables, sour cream, and cheese. I don't think there was sour cream at all, and very little lettuce and tomato. My other friend ordered nachos, which ended up being super soggy. I understand that they were delivered, so they wouldn't have been as crispy as if we had gotten the order then and there, but again, the delivery was 45 min. late anyway. There were also not enough chips at all for the amount of dip that there was. I would not order delivery from here again and would probably not eat in here either. read more

This is probably the most authentic, and cheapest mexican food around. When I say authentic, I should point out I've never been to Mexico, but I was born and raised in Oakland (lots of Mexicans, and AWESOME mexican food). Yea, the restaurant is in a ghetto-@ss neighborhood but I've only ever gone there for lunch in the middle of the day so I've never had any problems. They have their own parking lot so I never had to walk very far. Also, I've never had a problem with the waitress not speaking English (not like I'm trying to strike up a conversation with her). She's always gotten my orders correct, and the food is so delicious and cheap that all that isn't enough to keep me away. I would say the only bad things are that sometimes the service is slow but that's probably bc it's always so busy, and Mexican guys like to stare (but that seems to be a cultural thing, so whatcanyado). read more

I'll keep it simple... Authentic Mexican Food and it's Cheap. read more

I loved this place while I was in college for several reasons. 1. It's open super late, so it's perfect for going to at the very end of your night. 2. It's super cheap with huuuge portions, perfect for your college budget. 3. It's very, very casual inside, as I prefer it. The food is all good, seems like it's pretty authentic - especially if you get something other than a burrito. The burritos are mainly stuffed with rice, but still tasty. Go ahead and give it a try, but I wouldn't recommend bringing your parents or a new boyfriend or girlfriend here. read more

I've been coming here for years but recently I've been coming more often than not. Food here is fantastic and authentic. Great, helpful staff as well as good music while you eat. Will be back with friends more often when I'm craving mexican food late night! read more

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My friends have been raving about this place forever, and finally I was able to go with them for quite an authentic Mexican experience. This place is the real thing; cheap, filling, and absolutely delicious. They start you off with water and chips and salsa- not just one, but THREE types of delicious salsa- pico, salsa verde, and another one. My friends go for the burritos, but I decided to go a different route and get three different tacos. I got the grilled beef, shredded pork, and goat meat one. Each one did not disappoint, and I found myself scraping up the extra meat that fell out of my tacos- all are served on warm corn tortillas with a side of radishes. Top off with the complimentary salsas you get and it's really hard to beat. The burritos are massive- if you finish one in a sitting, then you are really a brave soul- like the reviewer below, they are definitely a knife and fork affair. My one friend joked how when he brings people here, and they order burritos they always expect something you can hold with your hand, wrapped in paper. Definitely not the case here! For the five of us to fill our bellies with delicious Mexican food=25.00. Seriously, it doesn't get any better than that. Bring your appetite to Cinco de Mayo because you will want every last bite! read more

The food here is pretty good! It's cheap and the portions are huge. It's nearly impossible to finish one burrito in one sitting. Well it's doable but your stomach may by be happy afterwards. They also have three different types of salsa which I love! Can't wait to go back. read more

Cinco De Mayo - Mexican Near Me - New Brunswick, New Jersey

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Yup - the real deal, and inexpensive. Can be salty at times and they are in no rush. Great atmosphere and casual - you can stay for a while. Open real late ! read more

One of the best Mexican restaurants around New Brunswick! Best part it's open 24 hours!!! Great for the late night Mexican :) read more

Cinco De Mayo - Free dessert!!! - Mexican Near Me - New Brunswick, New Jersey

After several good meals here had two poor orders in a row. Generally the food is well priced and tasty, the fatty beef taco and burritos are among our favorites but twice my burrito has had chunks of dried out rice in it. Pretty disappointing to bite into your burrito into a rock solid mass of rice. Some simple quality control could prevent this, kind of makes you wonder what else they let slip through. Probably have better luck at El Ronconito Mexicano on Georges or the place on Franklin Blvd read more

Cinco de Mayo is hands-down my favorite burrito place that I've EVER eaten at. The prices can't be beat, the portions are huge, the food is delicious. I've brought my mother-in-law here, out-of-town friends, anybody I can think of. I usually stick to the burritos, and with good reason - they're huge, they grill them lightly at the end (it crisps up the tortilla), and the beans/rice/cheese insides are just delicious. Love the cotija cheese & crema they put on top, as well as the pickled jalapenos that come standard. The guacamole, if you order it, is SUBLIME. They also have a really great selection of Mexican sodas. Bonus: If you eat in, you get unlimited house-made chips & salsa. I know enough Spanish to get by, but even the waitresses who don't speak much English understand "vegan" and "vegetarian." This is a good place for groups if you go on a slow night, otherwise don't count on getting a table. The ONLY reason I gave it 4 stars instead of 5 is because we had a string of take-out mistakes last year that resulted in me getting some kind of meat burrito instead of vegetarian, making my husband go back to get the order right. We haven't had any issues in a while, though, and they seemed to only happen when there was a big rush going on. read more

A shining star in New Brunswick. Great food...nice chicken fajita. Very good salsa and chips...I have to ask for more. Decor is authantic mexican. They screwed up my wife's veggie enchilada... I would definitely recommend this affordable mexican gem. read more

Cinco De Mayo - Mexican Near Me - New Brunswick, New Jersey

Amazing. Delicious, cheap, and delicious. Open til 4am (all night's I believe)! Great service and a great place to go with a large group of people or just you and a friend. Just be careful going there/ traveling there later in the night-- it's not the safest area- but it's sure as hell worth those burritos! read more

Very good food, and excellent price. The dining room isn't particular fancy, but it has a good mom and pop feel. The serving size is pretty big, and the prices are very good. Burritos range from 5.5 to $9, with most of the more elaborate ones costing about $7. The food seems somewhat authentic, with a large variety of choices. I would definitely recommend this to anyone who wants more than what the typical tex mex chain offers. read more

I really wanted to like this place. My husband and I were craving Mexican food and this place had 4 stars so we thought we would give it a shot. The food just wasn't good. I ordered and burrito and he ordered a chimichanga. They were both 99% rice. The few bits of meat were practically inedible. His chimichanga had Kraft singles melted on top. We would never get food from this place again. Chipotle is better. read more

Its finals time I was hoping to eat some good mexican food; however, the chicken tacos I ordered came with chicken that looks like cut up chicken wings mixed w a bit of onions. It was very disappointing, it was even worst cause my friend ordered 5 tacos. read more

Amazing!!! Great quality food and excellent service with employees who make you feel welcome. Has an at home feel. You can't get anything better for the price, support the restaurant!!! read more

Had high expeditions for this place since the reviews were great! My husband and I were excited to go there but then when we pulled up I realized this isn't a safe area. My husband got out of the car first to check the restaurant out. The servers speak no English so get ready to be frustrated. The menu is in both English and Spanish so I just pointed to what we wanted. We ordered the Guac which was pretty good and Salsas were good but very spicy! I ordered chicken tacos and they weren't good at all. I ate a little bit of the fatty chicken inside. My husband ordered pulled pork and he liked it. I was disappointed when I left this restaurant and I had such expeditions and I was let down. read more

Wow is all I have to say. I love Mexican food and found a new favorite spot. Authentic as you could be? Absolutely. I was the only non Spanish person in there. I love the fact that they bring hot tortilla chips with 3 different sauces free of charge! I got a chicken burrito and my girl got the quesadilla. Both of us were stuffed after we ate our food and the bill was only 9 bucks! Try going to qdoba or chipotle and you'll spend that for one person. We had a Spanish and English speaking waitress which wasnt a problem but I will def patronize this place again very soon. read more

This place is one of my favorites in New Brunswick. The food is super cheap, the portions are huge, it's always consistently delicious, and I personally love the vibe. The classic move is a burrito, my personal favorite is the Tex mex with chorizo. They run from about 4.50-6.50, and I always eat mine as two meals. The Tex mex is smothered in cheese and verde sauce, which I love because sometimes I find regular burritos dry. Lately though I have been trying to get new things, like the tacos, tostadas, and picaditas. Tacos are always great, but for me not enough flavor. They used to give a plate of limes, which I would squeeze into my tacos to add that flavor, but I haven't seen them doing it lately. Tostadas are great too, crispy with queso fresco, lettuce, tomatos, probably more that I am forgetting. Picaditas are my favorite item besides the burrito. They are a semi-doughy tortilla thing covered with refried beans, sliced avocado, red onion, and lettuce. I usually get it 'con bistec', which includes a generous portion of thin, chewy in a good way steak on the side. Don't come here expecting a five-star restaurant experience. The service is usually good and they don't leave you waiting around. When you sit they give you chips and three kinds of salsa, and they are always very on top of asking if you would like more chips when your running out. The decor is fun and kind of weird, but it definitely looks like a restaurant you would actually find in Mexico. Sometimes mariachi bands come in or even guys trying to sell boot-leg DVDs. I highly recommend checking it out! One last thing, the menu has changes but I don't see the update on any of the sites that show their menu. I think it just includes more kinds of burittos (the tex mex, one that comes with a fried egg, and many more), but next time I go I will post some pictures! read more

Didn't like it. And a sure NO for people who don't know how to speak Spanish. The waitress didn't have a clue of English. We had to point our what we wanted by sign language. We had to wait a good 30-40 mins before our waitress showed up with the food. And the food wasn't great either. And, the ambience. The tables were hardly apart.. We would bump into our neighbours table if we stretched our arm. If you are a Vegan / Vegeterian - Don't visit it. Period. We would definitely not visit this place again. read more

This is the backup to my backup Mexican spot. But after last night's burrito mayhem it may move to #1. I ordered the chile relleno taco, the. The burrito Mexicano with chicken breast. Both were excellent. The crispy chile was a good contrast to the soft taco shell. The burrito was filled with rice, beans, cheese and chicken breast (I ordered chicken breast specifically) it had two sauces a spice green salsa on one side and a deep mole on the other. They were a good contrast to each other and kept me going back for more even though it was too big for me to finish and priced around $6. Definitely not a one bit wonder .. Wow ! our total bill for chips and salsas, 2 tacos, 2 waters, a burrito and a chicken torta .. $21. The food was good, service good, interesting decor and pretty authentic food. The service is usually slow but they are open crazy late like 4 am go there for a late night Mexican snack. This was definitely the best experience that I have ever had there and hope they keep it up, I was impressed. read more

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This place is so cute. I came here after coming back from Costa Rica because I was craving plantains, and them there were so good! It is not in the best area, but it is really authentic. The staff doesn't speak much English but are extremely nice. read more

Feel free to roll up your sleeves and kick back at this relaxed authentic Mexican BYOB, where the menu ranges from typical offerings to the more adventurous quale, rabbit and roasted cactus. Do not be afraid to try something new as all of the dishes are prepared with thought and care. Homemade salsa made 3 ways to start complements of the house is always a plus. Décor is simple and classic, while the service is friendly and quick, while some things may get lost in the language barrier you are always served with a smile and leave with one. read more

Great authentic Mexican food and decor. The chimichangas are my new favorite with homemade salsa. I haven't been disappointed with anything on the menu yet. Conveniently open late!! read more

This is the worst takeout that I have ever ordered! This is what I ordered: Quesadilla con Pechuga de Pollo y Papas --chicken was dry/rubbery --lettuce was wet/brown --sour cream looked curdled and unappetizing --tortilla was soggy Quesadilla de Asada --tortilla was soggy --lettuce was wet/brown I ordered a Jumex and a flan. When I opened my package, there was no trace of those items! I called the restaurant and they stated that they didn't have neither the flan or Jumex available; so, they sent Jello and a Pepsi in its place. Needless, to say I was furious! They never called to inform me of this fact and took it upon themselves to substitute what I wanted for random items that they had on hand. They served a pile of slop, were inconsiderate, and downright underhanded in their dealings. I will NEVER order from this restaurant again! read more

Amazing amazing amazing!!!! The food, menu, environment, service etc. I have zero complaints! I found my new favorite restaurant when I'm in the mood for Mexican. Leslie is super sweet, best customer service I've had in a long time at any restaurant that I've ever been to. Definitely recommend the black beans & any al pastor burrito!! read more

My go-to spot for mexican food in new brunswick. Chile relleño tacos are one of my favorites. I also really like the rice and beans here. If you dine in, they give you chips and tasty salsa. As far as portions go, ten bucks can go as far here as it can at taco bell. read more

Eh. Wasn't impressed. Chicken quesadilla had pieces of gristle in it... Beef burrito didn't taste fresh... Floutas were hard on the outside and dry on the inside.... This place is #1 on Yelp Mexican in New Brunswick, but I'm going back to the drawing board. read more

Some of the most authentic Mexican food you will find in the northeast. Everything is great, especially when you consider the ultra-cheap prices. The only downside is the wait for food is usually a bit longer than you'd expect, but if you're knocking back a few beers (BYOB) with friends, it's not a big deal. The serves don't speak English very well, but I've never had a problem communicating my order and getting what I wanted. It's also, as others have stated, not in the best area, but if you park in their lot you shouldn't have any problems. read more

The vegetarian (vegan for me) burrito is the best burrito I've ever eaten. It's quite cheap, too.

Ordered take-out burritos from here a couple of times. Their portions are pretty good and around $5. Get extra peppers on the side. Someone said you should use a fork and knife to eat the burrito--you won't be able to pick this thing up. First time I was here they gave us a small sample of horchata while we waited for our burritos. The staff was friendly and understanding of my poor Spanish. Their decor is pretty amazing; its a mix of Mexican, Chinese and other decorations around the place. The wall has a mural of a Western desert and the opposite wall holds a jukebox with lightening bolts down the side and a strobe light on top. Great atmosphere. They have a very small parking lot so you don't have to worry about street parking. They're also open till 3am if you're hungry then. read more

I ordered from grub hub to have it delivered and it is now 40 minutes late and still no delivery. I'd really like to taste it.