Tacorito

Best in the area. Cold avocado soup is fantastic. Chicken Mole and Chile Relleno are favorites.read more

We had been to the Local Greek of Princeton across the street couple times, noticed this Mexican…read morerestaruant had good business, decided to give it a try tonight. As I was over ate during lunch, not much room for dinner. Just accompany my wife. They served free chips with salsa, a little spicy but delicious. My wife ordered Salad with chicken, it was a good portion and tasted good. I have to point out that the Mexican decorations inside are colorful and delightful. Would like to come back to try other dishes.

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#1. Beef Taco & Chicken Enchilada

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Cinco De Mayo

4.8(18 reviews)

4.4 mi

Visiting from Hawaii and we failed to get our Mexican food fix in Las Vegas. We asked Waze to find…read moreus some restaurants near our hotel and stumbled across Cinco De Mayo. I'm so glad my family and I stopped here. Traditional Mexican food with great service. Not the Tex or Cali mex stuff. Mahalo Jaqueline for the amazing service and smiles. We will definitely stop by again before we head back to the middle of the ocean. Oh and the portions are HUGE! (See pic)

Cinco de Mayo is a welcome addition of Mexican food to the charming Main St in Cranbury. They have…read moreample indoor seating, as well as a few tables for patio dining out front during the warmer months. While the interiors aren't fancy, it's perfectly in line with what you'd expect on Main Street in Cranbury. Menu prices are a tad bit on the higher side, and they could probably garner some additional business if they had a lunch menu, and some additional vegetarian options, as most dishes seem priced to include meat or seafood (probably an oversight as there is quite a huge vegetarian population in the area). Meals start with complimentary chips & 2 types of salsa, which is always appreciated as a nice way to start off a meal. For meals, we ordered the chicken tacos, a corn tamale elote, a chicken quesadilla, and a vegetarian burrito bowl. Both the vegetarian burrito bowl (5/5) and corn tamale elote (4.5/5) were of high quality and well-liked. The chicken quesadillas (3.5/5) and chicken tacos (3,25/5) were ok, but the chicken was a bit on the bland side without much flavor. Other area Mexican eateries do a better job in serving a more flavorful/spiced chicken. Service (4/5) was friendly and attentive throughout the meal. Overall, Cinco de Mayo is a welcome addition to the Cranbury food scene, and although it wasn't our favorite restaurant in the area for Mexican food, we"ll be back to support this local business and try out some of their other menu items

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Chicken Tacos

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Rudy's Cafe And Restaurant

4.6(27 reviews)

5.9 mi

We came here for dinner after reading the reviews and were excited to try it. We got here and were…read moreimmediately seated. The restaurant is small, with walls that are white on top and brown on the bottom, 3 booths lining the left wall and 2 booths on the right, and regular tables seating up to 4 guests. The Mexican flag is hung up on the right wall while Ecuador's flag hangs on the left and cultural items surround them as well. The drinks refrigerator can be seen in the back and the entrance to the adjoining store is found on the back by the left wall, with decorations on strings hanging over the entire restaurant. A soccer game was playing while we were there. We ordered the following: Lengua Forrada; Arroz y frijoles- Hubs thought this was ok. We weren't expecting an uncut tongue. Normally, when we order lengua, it's all diced up and put on tortillas. This time, we got a couple of whole tongues. It was a little weird. LOL. The rice and beans were good. Flautas- corn tortillas filled with chicken or steak and fried topped with lettuce, tomatoes, sour cream and cheese. I chose steak. I actually liked it because the flautas were nice and crispy. Enchiladas Mexicana Bistec; salsa Verde- corn tortillas rolled and stuffed with choice of shredded chicken or steak, topped with either red or green salsa. Daughter chose the steak with green salsa and said that this was pretty good. She thought it was flavorful and meaty and that it hit the spot. Tres leches - I got it to go. I found mold on top of the tres leches. You wouldn't be able to see it if you didn't open the lid because it was underneath their label. I don't know what made me open the lid but I'm glad I did. I returned it to the server and showed it to her but she never removed it from the bill. I didn't say anything about it but counted it as part of the tip. I'm giving this place 3 stars because of the mold on the tres leches and the server didn't take it off the bill after I returned it to her. I didn't say anything about it because there was a language barrier and I didn't know how to approach her saying it. While service was quick and friendly, I won't be returning here because of the mold and we got billed for it, anyway.

TLDR: Nice flavors in a low key spot…read more The food had a nice balance of heat, sweetness, and salt. Some of the pork was overcooked and hard though. The salad was fresh and crisp - a welcome addition to the rest of the rich plate. At $20 the plate was an ok value. The restaurant was bustling and low key. I would consider coming again, but with so many other restaurants in the area I'd probably try something else first.

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Orange juice; Diet Coke ; mango juice

tacoria - Princeton

4.2(424 reviews)

3.6 mi

So good and a crowd favorite for a reason. I love their nachos and quesadillas, but their best…read morething are their burrito bowls. Food is super flavorful and cooked to perfection, they are also very accommodating to any allergies, preferences or religious needs. There's plenty of seating though it is always packed and busy! Highly recommend you try their carne asada or al pastor. Their horchata is always perfectly sweet and a nice treat.

This place was hopping and it's clearly very popular with the locals for a reason. We tried a trio…read moreof the tacos and a Carne Asada salad. My salad was exactly what I was jonesing for and the lime salad dressing was perfect. I would say don't forget the Agua Fresca. The lime is super yummy. My teen devoured his tacos and refused to share. But from his reaction, I would say they were pretty darn good. We also always look for a place that is gluten-free due to celiac. We did have to talk to a more experienced person at the counter, but they were able to explain that They put down aluminum foil on the grill so that our corn tortillas don't get crossed contaminated by the flour tortillas. And the meat is made only on a grill with meat so you don't have to worry about cross-contamination there. We ate safely, but if you do go, just make sure you advocate for yourself and they will accommodate you.

Salad with Pollo Tinga ($10.95) - requested no cheese or dressing

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Carne Asada Burrito ($12.95)

Chapin Guatemalan & Mexican Restaurant

4.1(44 reviews)

3.8 mi

The prices were weird. Pupusas were too expensive (3 for $10), the chicken entree was reasonable…read more($13 for breaded chicken, macaroni salad, rice & beans), and the horchata was cheap ($2)! There are 7 bar stools for counter seating, so either you take it to go or eat there (and then come out smelling like fried food). It's a local hole-in-the-wall that caters to fellow Central Americans, which is why I wanted to try the food. But alas, the food wasn't that great. The drink selection is good, though! Homemade horchata and tamarind drinks, plus a variety of canned drinks and juices, including mango with pulp. At the end of the day, it's worth a try (it's the only one like it in Princeton) but just don't expect too much!

Grabbed lunch from here today and enjoyed my food. First, the restaurant is cash only but there's a…read morenearby ATM if you need to use it. I ordered one of the specials that used skirt steak (sorry, my Spanish is pretty much nonexistent so I forget the exact name) and it was prepared in ~10 minutes or so. I could tell it was fresh, so no complaints there! I took my food to go, and I have to admit that it was pretty challenging to cut up my steak with the provided plastic knife and fork. Granted, I'm not really sure what the solution is - it's not like they're going to give out a quality knife and fork for a take-out order. The steak was definitely tasty and tender for skirt steak, and the sides (rice, black beans, and pasta salad with a jalapeño on top) were all high quality as well. Finally, they offered some side tortillas which were decent but didn't blow me away. The whole meal was only $10, which is extremely reasonable for Princeton. Overall, I was really happy with my experience at Chapin. All of the food was good (with the exception of the side tortillas, which were only decent). I do think that the restaurant could offer a little more information on the ingredients of the specials (I had to use Google!), but I guess I could have just asked the reasonably friendly staff and he would have answered my questions :) But it's nice to just be able to read it off a menu. Anyway, I can definitely see myself coming back!

Snacks and drinks at the counter

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Los 3 Carnales Mexican Restaurant

4.5(11 reviews)

3.9 mi

Okay, so we came across this place because we were looking for a new place to try...we got lucky!…read moreThe food is so good! It felt like I came to my aunt's house to eat. I had chicken fajitas(which I started before taking a picture, I was hungry lol) but they were 10/10, they put cheese over it and it's so good! The other person had bistec encebollado which they enjoyed very much as well. The decor is def outdated but the food is so good. Give it a try, it's def a family spot! The service is good, they take your order and give you space so can't complain.

Hidden gem! Everything we ate was amazing and the service…read morewas wonderful. Edgar and family will take care of you! The food was fresh and flavorful and I can't wait to go back. We welcome this establishment to our little neighborhood!

Unassuming but we'll worth the trip

Mole poblano

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Pollo Asado

El jalapeño

4.0(101 reviews)

6.5 mi

Prices are great for what you get -- I got a Jalapeño Burrito with Al pastor and it was sooo good…read more Food came out very quickly & the staff were very nice. This will be my go-to spot when I'm in the area

El Jalapeño Mexican Food Restaurant in Trenton, NJ, has quickly become one of our family's go to…read morespots whenever we're craving delicious Mexican cuisine. The food here is always fresh and flavorful, and you can really taste the quality of the ingredients in every dish. From the vibrant salsas to the perfectly seasoned meats, every bite is great and you can tell the care and authenticity that goes into their cooking. Whether you're in the mood for classic tacos, hearty burritos, or something more unique, you can't go wrong at El Jalapeño. Highly recommended! Some of our favorite dishes are, mixed grilled plate. Whole fried fish, their tacos. All great.

Chile Relleno( good)

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Tito's Deli And Taco Place

5.0(10 reviews)

5.4 mi

Been here twice. Great prices compared with other authentic Mexican places in the area. The carne…read moreasada tacos were fantastic. The other time I had the tamales and although they weren't Mexican street vendor fresh, they were delicious. Excellent, fast service from friendly staff.

Stopped by for lunch, looking for something quick, and was curious to try out this new place. I…read morethink they opened up sometime in the past month or two. Ordered the Al Pastor tacos and a soda. They were good - meaty and filling (3 tacos). $13.99. I wish these guys well, and look forward to trying others things from the menu.

Quesabirria tacos on corn tortillas

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Taste of Mexico

3.1(117 reviews)

3.5 mi

Great food, great service? They took our order minutes before closing. They are very polite. The…read moreambiance is inviting and there is a patio!! I recommend this place anytime. Watch out for the salsa verde lol it's picante!

Similar to a Chinese take out joint, Taste of Mexico offers a low key quick serve experience…read moredelivering very tasty enchiladas and the traditional sides. You'll be on your way before the rest of Nassau Street can mouth "Do you have reservations?" A nice alternative to the scrum that is Princeton. Four solid stars.

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Sopa mariscos

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Burrito Pollo & Guacamole with Chips and Salsa

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Crystel L.

Elite 26

10

135

921

2 years ago

I've always wanted to try Tacoritos, and when I was studying with a friend, she expressed the same interest, so we decided to give it a shot. One thing I appreciate about this place is that they have parking lots available for customers, which means I don't have to worry about street parking if it's not necessary. We went around 4ish, and the place wasn't too crowded. The staff was friendly, and the venue had a nice atmosphere. However, the loud music made it difficult for me to hear my friend and carry on a conversation comfortably. For our order, we chose chicken quesadilla, Mexican corn, chips, and beef empanadas. While the chicken quesadilla and chips were enjoyable, I found the Mexican corn a bit heavy due to its excessive sauce. Moreover, the beef empanadas lacked flavor and were a bit dry; I feel like I've had better ones elsewhere. I couldn't finish my empanadas, so I had to take them home, as shown in the photo in a to-go container. Despite this, I appreciated having extra food for later. Overall, despite some minor drawbacks, I'm glad we tried Tacoritos. read more

M J.

0

16

2

11 days ago

I go to the one in Plainsboro and prefer their burritos over Chipotle. They are great tasting and a nice size. If they were as quick as Chipotle I would have given 5 stars instead of 4. Wait time is the only gripe I have. read more

Sam Z.

0

1

0

4 years ago

Great atmosphere, decent prices, crazy empanadas and the tacorito fish tacos are my go to dishes. Will be coming back

J L.

0

9

1

3 years ago

Food is overall good and portion is over joyed,,, definitely happy to find this place

Edaurdo R.

0

1

0

4 years ago

Food was delicious and everything came out on time.

Tacorito - mexican - Updated September 2026

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