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    tacoria - Piscataway

    4.5 (131 reviews)
    ModerateMexican
    Open • 11:30 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Inquiring M.

    Extremely friend staff to start, have to make mention because the dude at the register was very helpful and patient for this to be my first experience here. The ambiance is hella cool and trendy, from the wall deco and all of the small details, definitely don't feel like I'm in Piscataway right now. The food was extremely fresh and vibrant against my taste buds. Definitely put chipotle to bed. Although it's a chain it tasted pretty authentic. I'd def return and suggest to others.

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    Uzma K.

    This place is always such a great casual eats spot. My only thing with it is that they use fattty pieces of chicken sometimes, which most places do! I just got a bit unlucky this time by ordering the pollo pastor because the chicken was a little overdone too so I got burnt pieces along with the fatty :/ but go with the shredded chicken!! It's a much better option. I loveeee the drink options so much and their little salsa bar area which is self serve. Overall a 4/5 for the chicken but if u like steak, pork and Brussel sprouts for a non meat eater, they have a ton of options!

    Damanpreet K.

    Love the burrito box and burrito! Its a hearty meal in itself. Polo tinga is my favorite and their agua frescas are always refreshing!

    Stephy S.

    Delicious and fast service. The sauces are amazing! I got the box this time, it was nice to keep my hands clean. The parking lot is pretty easy to navigate (unlike the NB location where this is no parking). Flavor profile could be a little bolder, but maybe that's why they have a lot of sauces. Nice staff.

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    Mel R.

    I loved the vegan options and the fact they have various drink options. Restaurant has easy parking in a strip mall. Will say the portions of the food aren't matching up to the price points

    Ally P.

    Love the whole vibe inside, very nice. Friendly service. Was greeted as soon as I walked in. The food was delicious. Had a variety of hot sauces and housemade hot sauces. I got a little bit of everything to try. Their agua fresca were also really good. I love the lime one.

    Golden avocado quesadilla
    Aanchal V.

    Tacoria: A Cozy Little Flavor Fiesta on Centennial Ave! Okay, let's taco 'bout a place that's stolen a little piece of my foodie heart--Tacoria on Centennial Ave! Like all Tacorias, this one is just gorgeously decked out on the inside. Think colorful murals, fun lighting, and that signature funky, artsy vibe that makes you feel like you've stepped into a trendy taco haven with serious personality. It's snuggled into a tiny strip mall, and yep, parking is a bit of a tight squeeze--consider it part of the charm (and a mini warm-up before the feast). If you're lucky, you'll snag a spot out front; if not, embrace the parking-lot shuffle--it's worth it, I promise. Now, let's rewind for a sec--they used to have a self-serve kiosk! Remember those? The touchscreen ordering magic where you'd feel like a tech-savvy taco connoisseur? Sadly, that's gone now, and we're back to good ol' face-to-face ordering. But hey, sometimes it's nice to have a human ask you how spicy you want it, right? As for my go-to order? I'm a loyal, ride-or-die fan of their Golden Avocado Quesadillas. These babies are crispy on the outside, melty on the inside, and stuffed with golden-fried avocado that's basically a hug in food form. Pair it with their sweet, cinnamony Horchata, and you've got yourself a dreamy little meal that tastes like a fiesta in your mouth. Now listen, I'll keep it real--Tacoria's usually on point, but there was this one time (cue dramatic music) when the Horchata had gone rogue. It had definitely turned, and no one caught it until I took a sip and gave them the heads up. Crisis averted--but I still love them, and I chalk it up to a rare hiccup in an otherwise flawless relationship. All in all, this spot is a must-stop for me whenever I'm in the area. Fast, tasty, and packed with flavor and good vibes. I'll be back again and again--preferably with a quesadilla in one hand and a (fresh!) Horchata in the other.

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    Paul P.

    The food here is solid and definitely worth a try. I have no idea how authentic it is, as I have the impression that most people who talk about authentic Mexican food just has a favorite spot in Cali and uses that as their basis for authentic Mexican food, but the food here is tasty regardless. The Mexican street corn is good, the tacos are great, and the burrito is okay. The horchata is fantastic! Only thing that's not perfect for me is their burrito. Maybe it's too authentic for me, but it's just a lot of rice, like a ton of rice, with a tiny bit of beans and protein, and a dab of sour cream and sauce of your choice. It could definitely use more meat, although to be fair the quality was excellent, and I wouldn't mind some more veggies in there, even if it's like just lettuce and corn. And personally, I'd really love some cheese. If I come back, I'll probably stick to their tacos or try their quesadilla.

    Andrea from Tacoria

    Food is usually good, but it has also been burnt to carcinogenic levels before with stale chips and bland guac. When I left the review regarding that they reached out to me at 9:36PM via TEXT and gave NO resolution. The employees seem mid to be there but are helpful to explain the menu and are accommodating to allergies. So decent service. It's a nice quiet and clean place inside. The food price is a little expensive, but not outrageous for a better option than the glorified fast food restaurants in the area.

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    Raj S.

    PROs - food , service , pricing CONs- hidden gem. Doesn't look like a big restaurant from outside . It's surely a hidden gym . If you pass by this restaurant you will not realize that it is a Mexican restaurant . Wish they had better exteriors . Interiors are awesome . Loved the atmosphere inside . Lots of tables inside to sit and eat. Parking is good outside . Service was good . Loved the smiling guys who helped and did quick work . Ordered a burrito and it was awesome .. it was actually stuffed with so much rice/bean and other stuff. After eating half of burrito , I was almost stomach-full. I specially liked their home made sauces. They had 4 types of sauces and I loved them all. I also had a fried avacado small eats . It was different .. never had it before . With those sauces it tasted good .. Came to this restaurant with yelp recommendations .. I should say , I liked it and will go back again..

    Steve S.

    Stopped in here with Wifey and my son and had an absolutely delicious lunch. It's a little odd ordering here, but you order up front like it's a fast food place (it's not) and they bring your food back to you. The front area is pretty tight but the back seating area is really open and bright. We kind of all shared each others meals, but we got a chicken quesadilla, a grilled chicken burrito box and a Tinga Burrito. Food was outstanding and their hot sauces are amazingly flavorful. My son graduates soon so maybe I'll make an excuse to drop by campus and take him out to lunch here again.

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    Karen L.

    The BEST fast-casual Mexican spot, by far. Imagine Chipotle but with way better ingredients, bigger portions, and better flavors. You can't go wrong with anything on the menu, I usually go with a burrito box and add golden avocado with a side of street corn. They have really nice staff, one time they forgot to add guac on my friend's order and gave her a side of guac and chips to make up for it. They also sell bottled water in store and this sounds crazy but it's really good water. I think there's electrolytes in it and it comes in a fancy metal bottle. If you order delivery from here, things are always packaged well, and because portions are big, there's a good chance you'll have leftovers. Yum!

    Louis G.

    As a Yelp Elite Gold member, we were invited to visit Tacoria. The Burrito boxes were awesome . A great place to enjoy a terrific Cali Mexican meal.

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    Reasonable priced, people who work there are pleasant, helpful and accommodating. Food was good!

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    Superb tacos, lots of vege options (especially golden avocado), and you can't miss their homemade salsa!!

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    Excellent food. Fast and friendly service. Can't wait to come back! I recommend the steak and chicken tacos!

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