This was a late night trip, the service was decent, it was sort of crowded but it was hard to…read moredetermine who was the waitress to place a food order. The DJ was good, the $20 a person coverage charge was a bit much I would say so that would weigh into me visiting again for the restaurant portion. The Drinks were very strong, hookah was decent, and the food was absolutely delicious! The catfish was the fresh I have ever had, the collard greens were AMAZING!!!, the yams were good as well. I also tried the jerk chicken empanada which was good, but the sweet plantain would over power the flavor a bit making it too sweet sometimes. Inside is rather small so I would choose wisely the timing of your arrival and how many people you bring with you. All and all I would come back for that catfish anytime!!!

Didn't event get a chance to document the empanada as it was THAT GOOD. Grabbed the beef and cheese…read moreand it was heavenly. One of the best I've ever had. Perfect amount of filling, with a good outside crisp. Can't wait to come back and try more flavors out. They all sounded amazing!

Roasted pork with white rice and black awesome. The…read morecroquetas not that good. Service was slow even though the restaurant was not busy Overall good value for the money. 3 stars because of the slow or lack of service

Came here a couple weeks ago to order for takeout for the first time. I'm so happy I came here! The…read morestaff is so kind and helpful. It's a very small place where you can sit with friends at a table or sit alone on the side area where the stools are. My favorite was the lollipop churro with fruit on it. I really really want to go back just for that. Definitely will get that the next time I'm in the area. It has the best balance of sweet and sugar in the churro lollipop. Good if you like sweets. Also ordered a crème brûlée churro and it was amazing. Never tasted anything like it before. Really had the crème brûlée consistency. I was eating and live-streaming at the same time. My audience was so intrigued by the churros. They also enjoyed watching me eat and wanted some

Wanted to order a quick lunch and very glad I got take out from here. I got the five empanada meal…read morewith a drink for $10. Franklin, the owner, was very nice and steered me to some great choices. I got the beef and cheese and the beef chimichurri, both outstanding. I am saving my guava and cheese one for later but it also looks good. While the empanadas were delicious, the generous portions of sauce complemented quite nicely and kicked it up to another flavor level. The pink Siracha is creamy with a kick. The chimichurri sauce is very fresh with lots of garlic. You can pick up to three empanada and two sauce flavors for the meal. The store looks empty but if the door is open, walk in and someone will be out from the back. I had dogs in the car so i waited outside and Franklin was nice enough to bring the order out, as well as with my sunglasses which i had left on the counter. I will definitely be ordering from here many times to come.

Came in and ordered the 10 combo for 20. Came with two drinks and 3 sauces. I got the chimi beef,…read morechimi chicken, cheesesteak, and beef & cheese. I got the chimi sauce, pink sauce, and bbq. The empanadas are made to order so expect a little wait. I thought it was on the expensive side, but it was a better empanada than some other places that barely put any meat. Flavors were good - next time i'd probably go with just cheesesteak and chimi sauce. Other things were just okay, probably wouldn't try them again. Friendly service, I'd stop by again when the craving hits.

Very good empanadas!!!!! I would love to see them at their main location due to prices! The ones in…read moremy photos cost $25.00 for 4. I'm boring so I liked the chicken flavor the most. The chick was nicely seasoned. It isn't mama's empanadas where everything is a little bland sometimes. I appreciate the service here, there was a lot of people waiting. The cheese one was really good too!!! I forgot what type of cheese this was because I was obsessed with the chicken flavor. I liked the green sauce thar came with the empanadas.

My cousin put me on to this place, and let me tell you--these are the BEST empanadas I've ever had,…read moreno exaggeration! It's a family-owned spot, and the staff is always so nice and welcoming. Honestly, that alone keeps me coming back. The chicken and cheese empanadas with the green sauce are my absolute favorite. I always buy a pack of 12 because they're just that good! I live in NY, and making the trip to NJ--or wherever they're set up--is always worth it.

Legit spot to find an incredible bolon de verde. Weekends are bursting in here, there's always a…read moreline to eat, and truthfully speaking most Ecuadorian spots aren't worth the wait, but this one def is.

First off the food was very good. I had breakfast and went with the savory humita and two fried…read moreeggs. The humita was huge and cheesy, it was very good and I could barely finish it . The eggs paired with the house hot sauce were also great . Nothing to complain about here. I loved that they had digital menus that you could change from Spanish to English. That's a great idea and made looking at the menu that much easier. The location is good but the parking is horrendous. Just know in advance it's gonna take a bit to park. The service while polite and friendly was a bit spotty. Twice they forgot parts of our order including a to go order that we had to wait for after our meal. Like I said the service was friendly and maybe they were having a bad day. This wouldn't stop me from coming back though. The experience was good with just a couple hiccups. The food was very good, will be back to try more.

A couple years ago I got a delivery order that wasn't great but tacos aren't necessarily ideal for…read moredelivery in general. I got plain nachos which had an enjoyable pico de gallo, plus a chorizo taco. Green sauce was a highlight and I'll be back to try additional sauces. This is a small, mostly takeout joint, not the place to celebrate your promotion to VP of supply chain. Service was quick and friendly.

Ordered the pork ribs with green sauce, Chorizo gordita and tamales verde. All the dishes were…read moretasty and delicious. The gordita was fresh, well portioned with the filling. Loved the red sauce, it was delicious and had a brilliant deep heat that I love. The tamales verde was soft and filled with chicken, every bite was flavourful. The ribs were the best, perfectly cooked and the rice with refried beans went so well with it. The only thing was that they goofed up by mixing the green sauce when I asked for it on the side. But must say it did not make a difference in the taste. The last thing was the strawberry lemonade which was tad too sweet for my liking. Overall, I felt the taste of this place is authentic, good portions and very reasonable priced. I recommend this place when one has a hankering for some comfort Mexican fare!

The staff was genuinely attentive and welcoming which made the experience feel very comfortable and…read morewell-run. Pretty study-friendly too, the space has plenty of outlets near the window seating, reliable Wi-Fi, and a bright setup that makes it easy to stay productive. The menu also has solid food options if you want more than just coffee. I tried the Kiwi drink and was refreshing.

This coffee shop is always great! You can't go wrong with any of their pastries or sandwiches. Of…read morecourse their coffee is amazing as well. The vibe in here is definitely a mix of remote workers, people grabbing their coffee on the go and locals just hanging with a friend. A lot of the staff isn't super fluent in English, but they will grab someone who is, if you're not fluent in Spanish. I highly recommend coming here for your pick-me-up & a pastry or 3 the next time you're in the neighborhood.

(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.