Good food, good drinks. The decor is awesome. Friendly and helpful staff. Overall a great experience.

Visiting NJ for a business trip and this was the closest spot to my hotel. A true hidden gem as it's tucked away in a little shopping center. Cool vibes inside with perfect lighting. The tequila selection was spot on. I only was able to try 1 dish but it was damn good! Thank you bartender Rosalyn (Sorry if I spelled your name wrong). Service was great and I'll be ordering another Cubano when I am back in the area. Competes w/ Porto's here in Cali. read more

Johnny Tequila's - El Cubano Sandwich - Mexican Near Me - Roselle, New Jersey

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We started with the free guava shots for checking in- off to a great start! The chips and guacamole were good but not great- little more lime needed for guac. The Birria tacos were SO good! I noticed a lot of people eating them at other tables and thought this must be a good sign. They were so crispy and cheesy, the spicy dipping sauce is awesome. The fish tacos were eh- skip! Tasted more of the thick fry coating than the fish inside. Churros were great too- with a dulce de leche and a Nutella sauce. One minus was that for a bar their drink menu wasn't very extensive, and it took them so long to make the second drink we ordered- we already finished our food and we're onto dessert when it finally came out. Definitely get the Birria tacos. read more

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BEST PLACE EVERRRR Good food, drinks & great vibe. They have the best vegan options! The only bar around town with the best of both worlds! & you can mix it up if you want to! Come to Johnnys! read more

I've been wanting to try these Birria tacos for the longest time. I finally made it there today and was immediately greeted at the door. The individuals at the front desk were very kind and pleasant and we were seated immediately. The menu is very simple and easy to read. We came in knowing what we wanted and ordered when the waiter brought us over our water. The food came out within 10 minutes of ordering, fresh and hot. While it was fresh and hot, for $21 It was okay... I've had Birria tacos before from other places, and these tasted kind of bland. It was very meaty I will see, that's good and I could taste the tortilla was a corn tortilla, that was very distinct. But bland in my opinion. The rice and beans was ok, just felt like the platter was missing some soul. It looked Delicious, but it tasted okay. Maybe another trip I'll try something else off the menu but that's what I ordered this time. read more

Johnny Tequila's - Birria taco, dipping sauce, rice and beans. - Mexican Near Me - Roselle, New Jersey

If you've never had tacos in Mexico, California, or Texas... then maybe this hits the spot for you. But if you know, you know. The passion fruit margarita was watery. The blue agave is good if you like it sweet. The shrimp tacos were okay but luckily the sauce with the birria tacos were good enough to dip them in. Not pictured was the fried cheese that comes with a guava sauce, that sadly didn't do anything for me. It was just that, fried cheese sticks. The atmosphere seems chill and decor was giving Tex/Mex basic. They do play music so it's a good place to talk. But in the end the place was underwhelming. read more

Johnny Tequila's - Blue Agave * Passion Fruit Margarita - Mexican Near Me - Roselle, New Jersey

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We walked right in around 12am. Website stated that it closes at 3am, which isn't accurate. It closed at 1:30am. Kitchen was closed when we arrived, so this review is only based on music, decor, and drinks. There is a long bar with about 10 stools. Place had a lived DJ, who played variety of music, the drinks came out quickly, the DJ kept announcing last round encouraging people to order more and the drinks were pretty strong. This place has a lot of culture, gave me a California vibe for some reason, from wresting masked head figures, to hidden quotes and artist painting. I will return to try out the food. read more

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Bad date but GREAT FOOD!! Meet up for a first date, had never been, wasn't sure what to expect being on the corner of a shopping center. Walking in, it was quite loud and we ended up by the DJ booth, so the conversation was a bit hard to hear for me. Beyond that though, everything was excellent! Johnny Tequila's certainly has some top-notch food for 2 under $50! The service was excellent. Waitstaff kept the liquor flowing as we ordered between the Margaritas and some tequila shots. The Margaritas were not too sweet, and the tequila was not overpowering. Finished off with a mojito that was well mixed, not too strong on the sugar or mint. For food, we ordered the Empanadas Trio & Ceviche with Tortillas. The Empanadas were delish! Sliced them in half to try each on and simply devoured them way too quickly. The portion size was also generous, which was great because I could not get enough of it. Each was stuffed well and crispy. The Ceviche was hardy, not skimping on the shrimp at all. For dessert, we split churros, and they were simply amazing... warm, crispy, and had the perfect blend of cinnamon and sugar with a warm chocolate dipping that just made the churros ever so heavenly. read more

This place is cool. I feel like it keeps having different names but the location is always the same. So anyway, I went on a Saturday at around 4:30 PM; not crowded at all, probably about 5-6 tables with people seated. The service however, was as if there was a 1 hr wait, with no seats to spare. WOW. From the time it took to get refills on drinks to getting our table cleaned up to even placing our dessert order, I just cannot believe how long the server took with our table. BUT, I did really love the food. The empanadas were absolutely delicious. The tacos were also filled with meat; I will say that I loved the pork tacos but did not like the chicken tacos at all. The pork was seasoned well but the chicken tasted like it was freshly out of a can or something. I finished off with the churros for dessert and they were pretty good. I was pleasantly surprised. Usually, I say that I come back at a less busy time to see what the service is like it was today but I honestly have no idea when the best time would be. Maybe when there's only 2 tables in use? read more

Johnny Tequila's - This is how crowded our small table was for SEVERAL minutes - Mexican Near Me - Roselle, New Jersey

This is my favorite place!! I am never disappointed here. The vibes, the ambience, the service, the food, is all A+++! So I'm here every week lol. read more

Johnny Tequila's - Mexican Near Me - Roselle, New Jersey

Back at JTs with the pals! Amazing food, vibes, and service. Great for a good time after a long day. read more

Johnny Tequila's - Mexican Near Me - Roselle, New Jersey

Where do I begin, this place is the bomb!! From the staff to the food, the drinks, the DJ! Went with a group a friends we had the pitcher of margaritas in every flavor guacamole was really good. We all had a little bit off the menu and everyone was really happy with their food. Prices are great. We definitely be back!! read more

Johnny Tequila's - Ropa Vieja Taco - Mexican Near Me - Roselle, New Jersey

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Johnny Johnny food was really good. The service was freaking awesome. Waiter was amazing. Ambiance was dope as fuck. Painting check the pictures below. read more

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YESSS!!!! Have been here a few times now and it's consistently amazing!!!! Had the birria tacos and margs. SO GOOD!!!!

I love the food and the drinks, specially the mezcal mule and the guava tequila, but definitely the DJ is the best!!

It's ok... Everything was 3/5 Service, food, drinks.. For the price, I'd rather go to Tio taco in Edison. Or far cactus in New Brunswick read more

Amazing staff, super welcoming and friendly always. The food is the bomb dot com and always tastes fresh. And the vibe of the restaurant is always chill and fun. read more

Johnny Tequila's - Passionfruit margarita delicious - Mexican Near Me - Roselle, New Jersey

We came for my best friends birthday and it was a great time! Really great food, music and service! Would definitely recommend coming!

I love Johnny Tequilas and their wide range of options but my absolute love is for their Nachos, they are the best I've had so far, a little messy but the flavor make you completely forget about that LOL the service is great the staff is always warm and welcoming and the ambiance is the perfect hometown restaurant that you put all your friends on to. Can't wait to be back! read more

Johnny Tequila's - Mexican Near Me - Roselle, New Jersey

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Amazing Tex- mex place. The vibe itself is a five out of five. Great music great Idecor. We got seated downstairs but we wish we got seated upstairs. Mango margarita 3/5 it was a bit too strong and the mango taste was barely there but for the price it is great. Carne asada tacos - 4/5 Good tacos overall very large in terms of the quantity of meat. Overall solid choice. Fries - 5/5 crispy and yummy with a nice sauce Burritos were nice too! Parking is on the street, definitely worth the visit! read more

Johnny Tequila's - Carne Asada Taco - Mexican Near Me - Roselle, New Jersey

Chicken empanadas were great Cocktails were delicious Music and vibes were amazing

It's local! Date day-night with hubs. Happy Hour, good music, and flavorful food. I had the red wine sangria, shrimp tacos, and trios empanadas. No pics because it's gone lol! I'd come back with a group next time for happy hour for sure. read more

Johnnys is such a treat we continuously return! Is there ever a bad night for tacos? I'll help you. NO. And Johnnys is just the place!!!!

Great bar and food! With plenty of seating and TVs, it's a great place to watch a sports game with some friends. I ordered the shrimp tacos on lettuce wraps and it was so fresh, tasty and a good sized portion. Their sangria, both white and red, are excellent. My friends and I stayed for a few hours and had a nice time! Service was a little slow and not as attentive. The bathrooms are for one person at a time so be prepared to wait in a short line at times. read more

Johnny Tequila's - Shrimp tacos with lettuce - Mexican Near Me - Roselle, New Jersey

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I love Johnny Tequila's! My family and I hangout here from time to time especially for the drinks. Servers are very nice, and the service is very quick. Would definitely recommend :) read more

I came on a weeknight for a quick dinner. It was packed on a Wednesday! The music was so loud you have to scream over it. I could see if it was a weekend but I was just trying to enjoy my dinner not go clubbing. The food and service was good. I had the Birria tacos and they were 10/10. Big portions and good prices. I wish I took a photo. read more

Food & drinks were not great. The place looks really dated like something from the 70's. They also don't have air conditioning which is crazy because the day we went was super hot and we all were sweating bullets. All they had were fans. Never again. read more

I like everything about this place. Located at the end of a run-down strip mall, it looked pretty inviting, and there were groups of people going in who looked like they were about to enjoy their Friday night. We were short on time and stopped in unexpectedly, but I definitely want to go back and try more things on the menu. I only got to try one of their drinks, so I went with the Peach Fizz. It was super refreshing, and they don't skimp on the vodka. We shared the empanadas, which were super tasty, and came out fresh and hot with a side of a yummy pepper sauce for dipping. We also shared the birria tacos, which came with a large helping of homemade rice and beans. The food was delicious and super filling. Last, we shared the churros, which came with both caramel and Nutella dipping sauces. Our server was super friendly and excited to tell us about all the different specials they offer on different nights. One of my favorite things here is the atmosphere. The music was loud in the best way. The walls are decorated with paintings of sugar skulls modeled after different celebrities. And, the giant painting of Anthony Bourdain near the entrance gave us a hint that we were about to try a meal that Bourdain probably would've enjoyed himself! read more

Johnny Tequila's - Birris Tacos with consomme and a side of rice and beans - Mexican Near Me - Roselle, New Jersey

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Food was great. Drinks were great. Loved that happy hour is every day until 7pm. Have to give it a three simply for service. Walked in when it was not crowded to a sign that said wait to be seated. Waited and waited and nobody came to seat my party even though we can see the bartender looking in our direction. So we seated ourselves and still another 10-15 min wait trying to locate a server. Nobody in sight. Walked to the bar to inform the female bartender and she does nothing. Finally a sever comes to the table and what a surprise this is the guy we saw standing at the bar doing absolutely nothing for the past 10-15 minutes. No apologies for the wait but besides that incident the food came out very quickly and was really good. Hoping if I go again the service is a bit better. Gauc and chips yum! Margaritas yum! Ropa Vieja bowl yum (pictured below)! - thought it was big enough to split for two people. read more

I always wanted to try a birria taco and this place changed my life!!!! The vegan birria tacos are EVERYTHING (currently wiping drool just thinking about them). The rice tastes authentic as well. Nice size portions all around. My family members were impressed with the chicken bowl, empanada, and other birria tacos. I did order to-go so I can't say much about service except that my order was on time. The area gets pretty crowded at night so leave early for parking. read more

Johnny Tequila's - Birria Tacos de Birria (Vegano) - Mexican Near Me - Roselle, New Jersey

Flavorless, order screwed up. But the meats are cooked well. Instead of rice, ordered red quinoa with a bowl order and payed extra for it....but got rice anyway. But the ropa vieja was delicious! read more

Johnny Tequila's - Ropa Vieja bowl with red quinoa Salad - Mexican Near Me - Roselle, New Jersey

Great ambience and music. Las vibraciones son impecables. The chicken and pork tacos are delicious as well as the chicken and beef empanadas. This is my second time coming here and they never fail with their service. read more

Johnny Tequila's - Don Julio + Casamigo shot - Mexican Near Me - Roselle, New Jersey

Come here only for the Birria tacos. Excellent consume, and the rice and beans on the side are a great touch. The tacos are wonderfully crispy, and the beef is tender. Skip the Guacamole, underseasoned and mediocre. Skip the fish tacos as well, nothing to write home about and quite dry. The churros are great though - do go for them! It's unsurprisingly that the Birria tacos are what pretty much everyone orders. I'd eat in if you can, they are pricey so you really want to experience them fresh. For a less expensive option that is 80% as good, try Ebenezer between Cranford and Elizabeth. read more

Love this place!! Tacos are bomb and the owner is so cool. The vibe is dope and the music is great too.

I absolutely love this place!! If you're looking for great tasting margaritas, and amazing Mexican food Johnny Tequila's is where you need to go! When you first walk in you'll notice that there aren't many tables! There is a spacious downstairs area with a few tables, and a bar area! (I usually only see this open on weekends) If you're looking to dine in I would recommend going before 7pm to avoid any wait. Dining before 7pm also means you'll be taking advantage of their happy hour! $5 margaritas - need I say more ? The food here is amazing! My favorite items on the menu are the shrimp bowl, & the seasonal veggie tacos. I love that they also have vegan options which is usually rare in Mexican restaurants. Balling on a budget tip: Free shot with a Yelp check in! read more

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LOVE this place! Been coming here for almost 10 years now. The food is delicious...the drinks are on point + the service is awesome. My fav appetizer is the chicharrones de pollo + the guava margarita is *chefs kiss* ...especially if you upgraded to Casa or another top shelf tequila. Any of the bowls are delish as well. The music is a VIBE if you love R&B/hip hop...especially if you go on a night when there's a live DJ (I think Friday and/or Saturday)! Taking one star off because the bathrooms are HORRENDOUS. I genuinely love this place and if the bathrooms were more suitable, I'd be here on a weekly basis. Please renovate!! Otherwise, love Johnnys!! read more

I absolutely love this place. the empanadas are amazinnggggggg. I love the birria tacos and drinks! They're so good!!!!!!!!!

I love this place the humble empanadas are amazing!! The service is always great!! & The ambiance is great!! Come here yall

I am not sure how I missed this spot till now, but sure as hell I discovered it now! The decor is popping, and atmosphere lively. Drinks are well priced and the place as happy hour till 6 pm every day, as well as all day Sunday. They also offer a Michelada Roja (beer mixed with hot sauce, chilli, and salt on the rim). The food however is really what makes the place stand out. It is true to the spirit of Central American cuisine. The portions are very reasonable in size and packed with flavor. The chef makes their own hot sause, and dipping sauce, and they are finger-licking good! Vegans will greatly enjoy this place as it offers amazing vegan dishes lije wild mushroom tacos, crispy tofu tacos, vegan burritos, and more. Tgey offer tgeir own vegan sourcream as well! This is not to say meat eaters will not be pleased with the carnivorous selection as well. So the restaurant is good for mixed omnivour company. Everyone will find what they want. read more

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Always a wait but always worth it. Minimal menu that packs a punch. Also really good drinks