(Dined 06/28/25 SA @ 1:30pm): No sé si este hombre era realmente un chilango de la Ciudad de México, ¡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 read more

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

LOOOOOVEEEEE the fish and shrimp from here!!! Used to get tacos, but now I get the 2 burrito plate, one fish and one shrimp. Absolutely delicious and I look forward to their truck coming by! read more

Waited an hour for 4 tacos. Was told 20 min - that was after I paid btw. Then was told another 20 minutes but it turned into 40 for a title of an hour. Crazy. He did say I can get a refund or wait for food but that was after 20 min of waiting so I decided to wait but it turned into an hour. Tacos where nothing special at all. Flavor was a bit weird to me and it was just chunks of dark meat on some tortillas. read more

Very tasty tacos. I got the 4 taco($11) and got it with 2 chorizo and 2 al pastor. The person prompted to do 2 and 2, not sure if that is the rule. The al pastor was killer good. It came with 2 sauces. The green was a bit weak. The pink was very tasty. Neither was hot(to me). One note is that I got almost no meat in each taco. They were very tasty. But if I'm hungry, I would skip. I don't think I'd eat here again, just because the meat of so puny. At least it's packed with sabor. read more

Tried this truck for the first time a week or so ago. The person working (I think his name is Mike) was so friendly and nice. He recommended the shrimp tacos and told me they would be the best shrimp tacos I've ever had- he was not wrong! they were so so good!! I will be back there often - can't wait to try everything else. read more

At ~$12 for an order of 4 tacos, it's very reasonable, and the tacos come with a lot of meat, filling, and crema/lime on the side (all hallmarks of good tacos). They taste really good as well. Highly recommend. read more

Service was quick and friendly. Good variety for a food truck. Loved the black bean purée. Found the meats and fish dry. Enjoyed the 2 sauces that came with my dinner. Will definitely give it another try. read more

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Caught some street tacos from this food truck at Exchange Place. I went with the taco platter which is 3 mixed protein tacos, with a side of rice and beans. The rice migrated to the tacos during my walk back to the office. I had al pastor and shrimp. Proteins were good. I like the tortilla. Could use a dab of sour cream and maybe some salsa but otherwise perfection! I'll definitely be back. read more

El Chilango Taqueria - Mexican Near Me

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Great food, I just got the vegetarian Cactus Quesadilla. It is very flavorful and freshly made. The sauces were also delicious. I'm excited to try more things from this food truck! The people working in the truck were also very friendly. read more

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Food truck pulled up outside of Riverview Park on Sunday adjacent to the farmers market. Friendly staff and excellent food - I got the chilaquiles con chorizo and she got bistec and carnitas tacos. Chips and totillas tasted great and everything was well done! For the owners, the contactless order scan sent me to GrubHub but it said orders were closed until tomorrow at 4:30pm - not a big deal but wanted to flag for you! Thanks for coming to the heights! read more

We went here for the first time after a long day. We were really excited to try this place out because we've heard great things about them! First off I loved how the burrito came in two sizes depending on how hungry you were. The burrito was tasty and to my added delight, the rice was seasoned with garlic or something and was light, fluffy and delicious. Maybe my friends and I should have gotten the large burrito because it didn't stop us from getting a set of shrimp tacos. I'm glad we did because the tacos were very tender and full of flavor. After that experience my S.O. and I ordered delivery from them a week later (we don't live too close to them but had a taco craving). But let me tell you, nothing beats the freshness of that "straight from the truck" taste. In addition, the owner is the nicest guy! Glad to have chatted with him a bit and excited to be back soon. read more

Easily some of the best Mexican food in jersey city. The tacos and burritos are top notch and the sauces they provide are fantastic as well. I recommend ordering ahead especially around lunch time because there can sometimes be a wait but it's well worth it. Great stuff! read more

I got the beef & chicken tacos, and they were fantastic! Same with chips and guac! Very fast service, and super friendly. So glad they stopped outside my building! Thank you!! read more

We have 30 + employees and they all order different things each week but the chilaquilles are a big hit and so are the shrimp tacos. Those are our favorites! The customer service is so great that we ask the owner to come every Saturday. They have a great variety of drinks as well. I don't understand the comments on price, the quality of products used are worth every cent. I find their prices cheap compared to the price changes in Jersey City restaurants/food trucks. Thank you for having the best shrimps! read more

These guys were at Riverview park in JC Heights for the farmers market. Unlike many other Mexican food trucks, they have a strong vegetarian menu. Also had fish tacos, which most Mexican trucks don't have. $10 for fish taco plate, 3 small tacos with black beans and rice. I really liked that the fish tacos were not battered and fried. I will definitely check these guys out again. read more

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Pro's: 3 fish tacos $8 and Fast! Good, fresh, and very nice guy. No's: i thought it said tacos come with cilantro n onion. Mine came with lettuce. No no no. Give me the good stuff. Asked for spicy but it wasn't. I will try again because if had it how I wanted it then 5 read more

El Chilango Taqueria - Fish Taco - Mexican Near Me

I chose the spicy pork burrito. He asked if I wanted the super spicy sauce. Yes please. Best food decision I've made in quite some time. Hunched over, forehead forming beads of sweat, devouring the burrito like some kind of primordial ooze monster, i quietly muttered curses and praise, simultaneously, for the man who ran this godsend of a food truck. read more

The greatest taco truck of Jersey City. End of review. I really like the truck. The guys are super nice. The food is super good. Love their fish tacos. read more

If you see this food truck, flag him down. He's usually at the water front area. He can also be found in Hamilton park on Wednesday when they have the little fairs in the summer. I possibly have had everything on this truck in the past. I have also seen him around the Persian field area in the jersey city heights I have yet to be disappointed. When i see him, i always stop and have a few words read more

Update! I have never had the runny bean issue again. These are my favorite fish tacos in the world, I'd rather go to this truck than Taqueria downtown, my other taco boyfriend. We love you Chilangooooooooooo read more

This place is AMAZING!!! They're a staple of the Riverview Farmer's Market on Sundays. The tacos are amazing. We have had their carnitas, fish tacos and their shrimp tacos and everything has been great. The green sauce is fantastic on everything. My girlfriend and I just tracked them down tonight and drove into weehawken to have some and their service is out of this world!!! I highly recommend. read more

El Chilango Taqueria - Carnitas! - Mexican Near Me

First keep in mind that this is not Oakland, CA or LA. Taco trucks are quite rare. Second, this review is just for one item -- ***small*** carnitas burrito with "green" (I assume tomatillo) sauce. This combination really works. Make it large, and it will be too much rice. Switch the salsa and it is not exactly tasty. I have not tried much of anything else, but whatever I tried was not very memorable. read more

I was sort of hoping for the Indian truck when I got off the Path the other night. But El Chilango was the only truck parked at Grove. Our food truck culture in Jersey City isn't *quite* there yet, so we're lucky if one truck shows up at all on a given night, especially early in the week. I wanted a cheap meal and you can't beat a $5 burrito as a cheap, freshly prepared dinner. Full disclosure: the $5 one is the small and it is in fact on the dainty side. To get a full-sized burrito, it'll set you back $8. The tacos are not huge as other reviewers have mentioned, but I think they're pretty standard sized. They come with toppings and whatnot and tend to spill on your lap as you eat them, so what more do you want, people? A butler to come and wipe your chin for you? Anyway, the guys running this truck are as nice as can be. Give this truck a try. I don't think you'll be sorry. read more

Food is actually fantastic, however they are IMPOSSIBLE to find and it's really luck of the draw. They don't update their twitter feed. I have been wanting this for dinner for some time now yet they're elusive, so docked 2 starts for the lack of the extremely important location finder that food trucks must have to survive. read more

I hate that I'm using my 200th review for a 2-star experience, but alas, this is what I'm in the mood to write about right now. El Chilango -- pretty close to a fail. I should have read between the lines when I asked my Mexican friend if he wanted me to pick him something up from the truck, and he politely said no. He would later go on to explain why and I concur with his analysis. I now understand why this truck, unlike the many others in the area, never has a line outside it. I can only speak to the spicy beef torta that I ordered. It didn't taste bad, per se. It just didn't taste like much of anything. I'm used to the tortas I used to get out in Brooklyn -- nice, big, round, crusty, fluffy rolls holding in a stack of delicious ingredients and bursting with flavor in every bite. Not really happening here. The torpedo roll El Chilango uses is very pedestrian, and narrow in size. It's incapable of holding that much food, which means you're getting a lot less value for your money than you might realize. (And you'll be hungry later.) And the ingredients it does hold when you first get it all start to fall out the second you try and eat it. Simply stated, this is not a good torta eating experience. Some have suggested I try other things on the menu, but given how meh the ingredients all tasted on the torta, I can't really imagine them getting any better in a different assembly or formation. Sorry, but I can't recommend this place. read more

Ordered the small steak burrito and yes it's small. Lol. They were working as fast as they could but the wait was still long. Burrito wasn't wrapped tight but all the flavors were there. Get the hot sauce it's delish. read more

El Chilango Taqueria - Small steak burrito it's good but too small for this pregnant lady - Mexican Near Me

Was out in Jersey City for the day and came across El Chilango at a local farmer's market. I only had the shrimp tacos but they were so fresh and delicious. The shrimp were large and tender. Nothing like the tough, minuscule shrimp I get at my usual place in Park Slope. Definitely worth the wait (10-15 minutes). If only I had reason to come back to Jersey City every weekend and visit El Chilango! read more

I am always excited to see the taco truck near the Grove Street PATH. Normally I am not a food truck person since I am neurotic about cleanliness. This is why I don't eat at Taqueria Downtown anymore after seeing their kitchen once. The taco truck guys, by contrast, are always cleaning when they are not cooking, and they are very friendly, prompt, and fair with portions and pricing. My boyfriend likes the tacos and the large burritos will fill you up. However, the sopes and huaraches are my favorite. Oh man. The proprietor told me that they often run out of the sopes early when they're parked elsewhere, but the huaraches are also awesome. Love the hot sauce. read more

This is by far my favorite taco place!!! If I could give them 6 stars, i would! I wish they had a permanent spot in Jersey City. Their tacos are so simple,yet are packed with amazing flavor. I am so loyal to this taco truck, the guys in the taco truck already know me and my order to the tee! I highly recommend everyine to try this truck out if you live in Jersey City! read more

Omg THE FOOD WAS AMAZING ! I'm usually skeptical about trying new things, but Im glad I tried it. I ordered the pollo quesadilla, it came with rice , beans , & lettuce while on my lunch break. Also the cook was very professional! Great conversation while ordering. If you haven't tried, please do! read more

I feel totally ripped off. I created this account just to submit a review. Having missed the Farmer's Market across the street by a mere 15 minutes, I decided to try out one of the taco trucks. After a quick Yelp search, I decided upon this one. It definitely wasn't worth it. For 5 dollars (plus a 2 dollar tip), I ordered 2 tacos - fish and steak. I was a bit surprised at how quickly the food was prepared because the guy manning the truck seemed to take his time preparing the orders of the two people ahead of me. It wasn't until I got home that I realized that I had been had. The steak taco was just a small taco with a tiny bit of (tasteless) steak on it. That was it. No toppings at all. What I saw before me looked nothing like the pictures uploaded on Yelp. The fish taco was well prepared and that's the only reason why I'm giving this any stars at all. But I won't be returning for seconds any time soon. There is nothing I hate more than dishonesty. read more

Blue food truck version. Great assortment of generic Mexican food. The breakfast burritos are rad. Fast service and the guys are always friendly and give an ample serving. Truck is always in the heights along Palisades Ave. Always provides an easy tasty cheap meal when way too tired to cook..... read more

ordered one burrito, waited 45 minutes. don't waste your money or time waiting for sub par food.

Authentic fresh and delicious! This is a definite must try. They are also super fast and local to The Heights.

This review is for their truck in The Heights. I have never tried the Exchange Place one (it may be the same, not sure). They have a few good items, but are pretty overpriced. The torta is skimpy and costs $9. If they knocked their prices down a couple bucks or just made their portions a bit larger it would be worth the price. read more

Yum! I have seen this truck outside the Grove Street Path station a few times. Decided to give it a whirl for dinner this week as I love mexican and JC seems to be lacking in that dept. Everything on the menu sounded tasty however I am a taco girl so wasted no time deciding. Tacos are 3/$7 or a platter w/ rice and beans for $10. I got the platter - 1 chicken, 1 pork, 1 fish. These are as close to authentic tacos as you can get. They are the small kind, about the size of your palm, but the fillings were tasty. Also liked how the beans were puréed and on the thin side, almost like black bean soup. Will be back!! read more

Had tacos from these guys at a groove on grove event. Awesome. Glad I finally tried them. Hope they stick around.

I needed to grab a *really* quick bite before some long travels, and it had to be generally healthy. I opted for this truck and got all the insides of a taco without the tortillas - lettuce, chicken, guacamole, and hot sauce. I know it wasn't much of a taco, but I already had low expectations and was still disappointed. I wasn't feelin' any of it. The chicken was overly salty with not much other flavor going on, and the guacamole was flat, too. Hmm. I'll have to try this one again, but it'll take a lot. read more

This is the best Mexican food I've had on the East coast. I had three carne asada tacos, for around $7.25. Even though the portion was a little small, this was a bargain by East coast standards. I reminded me of taco trucks in California that I used to frequent. The owner/chef is from Mexico and takes pride in the food. They are clean, friendly and professional. read more