I stumbled upon this divey Mexican restaurant as a recommendation from my sister who is a Kearny local. The restaurant is very tiny, with about four tables. We came on a Saturday night and took the last open table (it is a little tight) The chips and salsa served were good, the guacamole was also pretty tasty. I got fajitas for my entree and they were good, but a little too salty for my liking. The restaurant did not have black beans which was a let down because I'm not a big fan of pinto. The main issue I had was with he service, while the waitress was very nice, her English wasn't the best so it wasn't easy to communicate back regarding refills, orders and asking for the check. They do deliver so if you're a local it would come in handy. Not a bad spot, but not too great either. read more

I always order from this place when we do take-out at work and it's always amazing. The deliveries are always fast and the person taking the orders is very efficient and friendly. I recently placed an order for pick-up, they said it would take 15 min to be ready so I right on time and so were they! They had my order with sauces in the bag, utensils, and napkins all ready to go. That's my kind of place! read more

Mi Pueblito - Chicken Nachos - Mexican Near Me - Kearny, New Jersey

Moved here from Texas and have been searching for real Mexican food. Finally found it. Huge portions so be careful! Everything was FANTASTIC! Wait staff was very attentive. The one thing that was missing that would make this perfect is no margaritas (but I will survive) read more

I got my first taste of truly authentic Mexican cooking when Garcia, the Mess Sergeant made me a fabulous dish of pork something with this yellow rice and black beans. Where he got the pork or if it really was pork didn't matter when you come back to base camp. What mattered was how good it was to get off the C's. Once I rotated back I had this Jones for Mexican that has been slated in many a restaurant all over the world. The style and spice palette defines a flavor range and the fact that most of the food is hand assembled makes for a variety of textures and quality. Sure, I've eaten my weight in tacos and ench's and even enjoy a Bell once in a while, but I have found the one defining flavor is how Mexicans cook their pork. The flavor and texture seems to be passed down from one mother to the whole nation because it is so almost uniformly tender, savory and with a crisp skin. I never expected to taste this in Kearny, so I was immediately happy that after seeing this tiny storefront restaurant over the past few months, I finally stepped in for a quick bite and saw the offerings. I could tell right away, the way it was going to go down, when they brought home made hot chips and salsa to my table. The menu also surprised me by being so large. It was larger than the restaurant which only had 4 tables. I looked over and one of the other patrons was shoveling the food into his mouth with such exuberance his girlfriend pulled her plate closer to her side of the table. I glanced over the menu but still ordered mixed soft tacos, one of which I had filled with the delicious pork, another with spicy chicken and then the traditional ground beef. Go. Enjoy. I'm planning my next foraging party there. BYOB read more

Have been here multiple times in the past couple years - always solid, authentic Mexican food in huge portions that could easily feed two if you're not as hungry. No exaggeration here - if you order delivery each entree comes in its own foil party platter - the type you bring to potlucks. The interior, while clean and tasteful, is very small (I think they only have 4 tables?) so be prepared to wait for a seat during the lunch rush or during dinner. Luckily they deliver. Highly recommend the tamales as a side - like anything else on the expansive menu, they're huge and packed with flavor (love the red tamales personally). Wish this place was closer to me so I could order delivery! read more

Disappointed. This place used to offer fresh Mexican food . We ordered from them last and the food was pure grease . Quesadilla was soggy and dripping with grease . It gave my son a stomach ache . Unfortunately we will be looking for another Mexican place to order from . read more

Mi Pueblito - Steak quesadilla - Mexican Near Me - Kearny, New Jersey

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BEST MEXICAN IN TOWN! From the outside, this place looks like another run-of-the-mill little restaurant with okay food. Well, one day I decided to stop in, and I couldn't have been more wrong. The food is authentic and delicious, enough so that you'd think it came straight from Mexico to your dinner table. Though the restaurant is tiny, delivery is speedy and for how GREAT the food is, the prices are definitely reasonable. Delivery is free and the owner sometimes delivers the food himself- (That just screams dedication!!)-- And by the taste of the food you will realize it is nothing less. This has become our "go to" restaurant when we don't feel like cooking dinner. You will stop making dinner on purpose just to have an excuse to order from here.. If you're a first time customer, try the Chicken Tostadas - you will not be disappointed! read more

Did takeout today and always good! Steak tacos are my favorite with the green sauce! Add a pineapple jarrito and you can't go wrong! Going to chow down after a long day at work!! read more

Living in Kearny, I used to pass by this place everyday. The day I finally walked in, it changed my life. Working five days a week, its hard to make a trip to Mexico. Stepping in to Mi Pueblito is like being friends with Doc Brown and the Delorean. Food tastes exactly as it would in their home village. I have tried just about everything on the menu and would recommend to come hungry. A BYOB spot and you can get dinner for two for about $20. My personal favorite in the huaraches. Being a connoisseur, I usually gage a restaurant on what they give you upon entering. Forget Chevy's and Chili's, if you want chips and salsa this is the spot. Days I'm there and I want to push the limits, I'll order a piece of tres leches cake. This place is perfect if you want a quick, casual but delicious dinner. read more

I've lived near Kearny all my life and never had ordered authentic, traditional Mexican let alone even knew there was a Mexican restaurant in town.. until about two years ago. I was visiting a client near town hall when I realized there was a Mexican restaurant. I came back to the office and was so excited that I ordered burritos, tacos, quesadilias, nachos, guacamole.. you name it i ordered it. Ever since that day I've been ordering from there at least three or four times a year. I recommend the steak burrito with lots pico de gallo and cheese. read more

The food was awesome!!! Great serving amount, exceptional customer service and extremely filling and tasteful food. You must try the rice water! My sister and I had quesadillas (steak and chicken) and they both were so filling that we couldn't even finish it all. I can't wait to visit for a second time. read more

We went here instead after a quick change of our minds, and it was a good thing. An unassuming storefront yields some pretty great Mexigrub, nicely presented, and reasonably priced. Here's the rundown of our dinner: Regular chalupas: soft corn tortilla, some red and green sauce, sour cream, and cheese topped with a sliced of radish and avocado. A good starter. If you're expecting taco bell style chalupas, run for the hills. Guacamole and chips: nicely done, lots of cilantro and lime flavors. The chips were fresh warm, and crispy. The house salsa packs a spicy punch, so be warned. Quesadilla Champignones: an oversized flour tortilla stuffed with cheese and sautéed fresh mushrooms, with tomato rice, refried beans, a little guac and sour cream. Well done, full of fresh mushroom flavor. Squash Blossom Quesadilla: fantastic, in a word. Cheese and sautéed squash flowers folded neatly in that same tortilla mentioned above, and served with the same stuff as the mushroom quesadilla. Located on the specials board, you won't see this on the regular menu. Jamaica was good, loaded with hibiscus and just the right amount of sugar. Yes, the joint is small. Yes, the service is slow, but polite. Yes, it's visually clean. Yes, it's a winner. Go taste yourself some greatness. read more

Mi Pueblito is a local gem in Kearny that serves up authentic Mexican food at extremely fair prices. In comparison to NYC, they're actually downright inexpensive! The restaurant is quite small, can fit maybe 20 people max. The guacamole is a must-order, especially for those who like theirs chunky. Their homemade chips are oily, but they're also addictive too (beware for those who can't eat just one chip). I ordered the Chicken Tostadas and the novio ordered the Bistec Mi Pueblito. Chicken Tostadas were amazing. Although the "shell" was fried, I did not feel as though it was weighing me down. This is a dish that you shouldn't doggy-bag as the corn shell will get soggy. We've also made several trips to them since that first eat-in experience, and even better are their shrimp quesadillas and the cheese enchiladas. Mi Pueblito succeeds as a no-fuss spot with food at great prices. Win! read more

I've been here quite a few times already and have sampled a variety of food including their burritos, tacos, tostadas, quesadillas, enchiladas, and soups. Overall, Mi Pueblito consistently delivers regardless of what I order. If you have never tried their soups, I would highly recommend the spicy seafood soup. The fresh seafood and spiciness of the broth is so calming and delicious. read more

The service is A+. The restaurant is clean, organized and chaos free. We ordered the fried calamari - it was a little oily. The smoked sauce with the calamari was fantastic! Chicken with chipotle sauce was flavorful - I was a little disappointed that it wasn't spicy at all. We tried the fried porgie fish which was really fresh - I didn't find it very flavorful, so this was very average tasting. Their sauces are great. The tres leches for dessert is what dreams are made of. Man! I'm totally going to go back for that alone. The complimentary home made nacho chips and salsa was a pleasant surprise. Portions are big and filling - this place gives you great value for money! Definitely a keeper! read more

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This is the best Mexican food I've had since coming to America 5-6 years ago: sopes, flautas, tamales. These are rare finds!!

Short and sweet: Food is excellent...authentic and plentiful and CHEAP. :) Service could be ALOT better. I thought we were getting a bit of the cold shoulder because we are gringos but the girls at the counter were treating everyone in the place, including the local "carnales" with the same amount of "we could give two shits that you are in our restaurant". Other than that...highly recommend. The flan could have been a bit denser and sweeter though. :) read more

I've been ordering from here for a while now but have never written a review. This place has some legit Mexican food, it's always very flavorful and well cooked. I always get the Bistec a la Mexicana which is just steak with onions, tomatoes and jalapenos. Steak is never tough and the flavor is great. My wife usually gets the Chuletas en salsa verde, which is pork chops smothered in a spicy green sauce, again, never any complaints. Both dishes are very delicious. Their rice and beans are the typical mexican rice and beans and are packed with a lot of flavor, I usually don't like re-fried beans but theirs are an exception. Whether you eat in or order take out the food is the same quality, I've never received cold food when I've had it delivered and I never have to wait for long for the order to arrive. Overall, great Mexican place, I'm sad I'm moving soon! read more

Food was delicious, large portions, great price. Service was fast. Street parking is available in front or on the block, but can be difficult to find during busy hours. Restaurant is smaller but enough seating, and it does get crowded. I'd recommend trying it and I'd definitely go back. read more

Great authentic Mexican food! I had the chicken flautas here and they were exceptionally good. Guacamole was delicious as well. The actual restaurant is not that great for dining in but that's not unusual. Wish we lived closer to Kearny but alas... read more

First I picked up my order and they told me it would be ready in 10 minutes, it took 30 but it's not to big of a deal. I don't mind waiting for hood food. Tried this place for the first time today. Had a few empanadas and tacos. The empanadas were hot on the outside and ice cold on the inside. The tacos were ok. Not great. The tortilla tasted like they were left out for 2 days. Might try one more time but this left a bad impression. read more

Dem nachos. Dat cemita. Dis quesadilla. Mmm mm m. read more

Definitely not a Taco Bell. Cool place to come for authentic Mexican food. Only a few tables available but was able to be seated without a wait on a Saturday night. Service was quick and friendly. Will definitely be coming back. read more

Mi Pueblito - Carnitas quesadilla was great! Guac was perfect too - Mexican Near Me - Kearny, New Jersey

3.5 stars. I have been running around to all these Mexican places recently and ignored one right in my neighborhood. I ordered flautas and a 3 taco combo (carnitas, al pastor, chorizo). The flautas came 4 in an order and were served with rice, beans, and a little guac. I have to say I was pretty satisfied with the flautas. The tacos were served in traditional style, but they were a little dry. The chorizo was ok, because it rendered out a lot of the fat which is good. Overall, there are a few places I would take a drive to to get my fix, but I'm glad to know I have this option available so close. And I think they deliver too. ENJOY!! read more

I went here for the first time on Sunday with my sister. It is tiny but cozy, with lots of interesting decor. There was nowhere to sit at the time so we decided to order take out. The woman at the counter seemed annoyed that she had to speak English to us... She was also not happy when asked to make substitutions. We got two orders of the Nachos appetizer and we asked for one with beans in addition to the beef and no jalapeño, and one with beans instead of beef. She said no to the first order- they could not add beans to the nachos. After checking with someone in the back she agreed to the second order of beans instead of beef. We also ordered steak soft tacos and a tamale with cheese and jalapeños. They told us it would be 20 minutes so we decided to wait in the car outside. It ended up taking 40 minutes and when we got home we realized both orders of nachos came as is on the menu - with the beef and jalapeños. (Of course, I should have checked that it was correct before we left but I probably wouldn't have wanted to wait another 40 minutes for them to redo the nachos anyway!) I don't understand why they wasted our time if they were unwilling to make the substitutions. Very inconsiderate. I am a vegetarian so all I got to eat was the tamale, which was good but a little dry. My sister and mother said the tacos and nachos were delicious, but I will never be back! read more

The place is extremely small and decoration is cute, however, the food was disappointing and extremely bland. I had to add salt and pepper to the guacamole for some flavor! I would not be going here again. read more

Great place for authentic and delicious Mexican food. The complimentary chips and salsa was one of the best I've ever had. Will definitely return read more

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Best Mexican Restaurant in Kearny. If you are looking for a authentic cuisine, this is the place to go to. I love bringing my friends to eat here. Food is always fresh and tastes delicious. The portions are very big, and you get your money worths. I recommend the 'burrito de carnitas' that is my all time favorite. I can assure you that any dish you get will satisfy your belly. read more

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I love this place. They deserve their accolades. The food was good in quality and quantity. I had the steak and onions and my wife had the flautas, both were great. What a find, will sure come back here again. read more

Best Mexican food I have had in New Jersey! I have never had a bad dish. The portions are huge and the food is always fresh. read more

Mi Pueblito - Chicken tostadas LOVE - Mexican Near Me - Kearny, New Jersey

I've ordered from them a number of times and it never disappoints. The outside is cute and yet small inside but the food is really authentic and you can tell its fresh. I have never eaten inside but i always get it delivered and i love how much food they give you, its like your own personal tray. The nachos appetizer is delicious, definitely a must if your looking for great Mexican food. I always recommend it to friends! The menu is endless and the price is inexpensive! read more

I was trying to order delivery and the lady hung up on me twice because I was asking her in English. And then I asked my Spanish speaking boyfriend to order the food, the lady answer the phone immediately without hanging up. "RACIST??" Also, when the food was delivered, the price of the food on Yelp and the receipt they gave me is two completely different numbers. DO NOT TRUST THE PRICE ON THE MENU!!! And they said they raised the price so they have to charge me more. ‍‍‍ And they refuse to return the money. Overall bad experience. BTW, IF I COULD GIVE A ZERO STAR I WOULD GIVE ZERO STAR. read more

A quaint, unassuming, and charming Mexican restaurant (5 tables only) that pushes out quality food. The construction inside really exemplifies the Central/Northern NJ style I've grown accustomed to; so it hits home with me. Though it is a small space, you know it is gangbusters with the community as evidenced by the continuous flow of people picking up orders. It's obvious that and delivery comprises much of their business. I came here because I saw some list of 'Top Burritos in the Country' that a Facebook friend posted. I made the trek up here from New Brunswick to satisfy a crave and discover something new for myself. What I ordered: lengue de res/beef tongue tacos (an automatic order wherever I go for Mexican) and carnitas/suckling pig burrito. Tacos are what I expected of a good taco - simple, not fussy, tongue, onions, radishes were very nice, and cilantro; all accompanied by an assortment of fairly mild salsas. The burrito was a good portion size. I was glad I wasn't overwhelmed by it. Rice was cooked perfectly. Pinto beans were also good though I typically prefer black. Guacamole was beautifully silky. The star as intended was this moist, savory suckling pork inside of the burrito. I've had bad Mexican, and I've had good Mexican. Mi Pueblito rightfully deserves it's spot among very good neighborhood Mexican. read more

Since I live in the Harrison area, I have been frequenting this place for some time now. If you are looking for authentic Mexican food that tastes great, then look no further. Their tacos, burritos, and enchiladas are all Delicious. Their chips and guac are also amazing. They also bring out different types of salsa that are pretty good. My only gripe about this place is the actual restaurant and seating area is tiny. If you come by a Friday or Saturday night be prepared to wait at least 15 minutes. read more

Love this place, one of the best Mexican food spots around. I have had the tacos and tostadas and all are terrific. Prices are also very reasonable. read more

Mi Pueblito - Mexican Near Me - Kearny, New Jersey

My 2nd time here and I'm even more excited to be here! The food is amazing and do not forget the dessert !! read more

Mi Pueblito - Mexican Near Me - Kearny, New Jersey

Ok so your in kearny and you have a craving mexican chipotle is too far and taco bell will make you sick. But you want the real deal so Mi pubilto is the way to go. three things 1. take the food to go they will give you soooooo much food rather than if you sit in. 2. Dont sit there its like super cramp no room 3.the staff and the chief is willing to please ask and you shall receive and the prices OMG cheap soooo sooo Cheap. ENJOY read more

I would never think to put cooked spinach in a burrito but alas, I'm glad someone did. It was absolutely delicious, as were the rice and beans that accompanied it. I also appreciated the assortment of hot sauces they have on every table. I would definitely recommend this gem. read more

I had the three Taco plate--- spicy pork, chicken, and steak. They were all delicious ! Cute place . Not a lot of seating but the tables turn quickly! read more

Mi Pueblito is the gem of Kearny. It's honestly the best Mexican I ever had! The food is phenomenal, the staff is lovely and the price is so affordable! Definitely one of the best foods I ever had read more