Since my previous mediocre review in 2007, I had been to East LA one other time, in addition to my…read morerecent visit. That occasion had been a few years ago and had involved an insanely strong margarita, an experience that I would not want to relive. However, my friend suggested grabbing dinner there recently, and since it was a nice evening and their outdoor dining was right on the main thoroughfare of Washington Street, I agreed to at least go to enjoy their excellent people watching. I certainly vowed to skip the cocktails, but was willing to give their food another chance. We started with crisp, lightly-salty tortilla chips and a rich, bold salsa. I then ordered Vegetable Fajitas, which included green and red bell peppers, zucchini, and onions. The peppers had been sliced so thin that they were barely noticeable and made hardly any flavor impact. The sizzling platter was also about 85% onions, of which I was not a fan, so I sent back most of them in the end. The whole thing was also rather greasy. The flour tortillas were delicious and not artificial tasting like most. The DIY platter was also served with a side plate of refreshing sour cream, well-seasoned guacamole, sliced jalapenos, and fresh pico de gallo. I wished the portions of these condiments were larger, though, and the guacamole, in particular. The staff was so friendly, allowing us to linger at the table after we paid and even refilling our water during that time. They all provided service with a smile, which also helped ease any frustration a diner might have about the fact that they apply an automatic tip of 20% to the check for any party size. While I still had a decent experience at East LA, it was much better than I had remembered, and I would be willing to return.

Drinks a staple forever In Hoboken. Beers margaritas etc. The food is ok…read more This place is always busy as it is festive.

I had such a great experience at Fat Taco in Hoboken! The food was absolutely delicious--everything…read moretasted fresh, flavorful, and perfectly seasoned. The tacos were packed with ingredients and had the perfect balance of textures, and the portions were super satisfying. The staff was also really friendly and welcoming, which made the whole experience even better. The vibe of the place is fun and laid-back, perfect for grabbing a quick bite or hanging out with friends. Definitely one of my go-to spots in Hoboken now. Highly recommend if you're craving amazing tacos!

I went to Fat Taco Hoboken today at 1pm for Saturday Brunch. The environment was very nice, dimly…read morelit and peaceful. I ordered two drinks that were on special which were a mimosa bucket and Tequila Sunrise. The drinks were good. As for the food, I ordered a Birria Grill cheese and home fries which were decent. My date ordered the Birria Tacos and Mexican Street Corn which she did not enjoy. But overall, the prices were not expensive at all but the waiters do not take orders. You start a tab and close the tab on your phone which is new to me because it makes the waiters obsolete in my opinion.

Don't let this 3 star review turn you away!…read more Hoboken Burrito serves giant portions with fresh ingredients and a smile. The outside has always made me walk past, but I finally decided to try it tonight as I've gotten sick of Chipotle. Plus it's always a good feeling to support our local businesses. While I wouldn't call this spot a "hidden gem" of Hoboken by any stretch, I did thoroughly enjoy my burrito. I got a regular grilled chicken burrito and everything that came with it. Upon my first bite it was apparent that the chicken was more like hibachi chicken than grilled chicken (not a complaint but not what was advertised). If you try it you'll know exactly what I mean. No complaints about anything else. They could have made more of an effort in evenly distributing the contents of the burrito but thats just me being picky. If it means anything to whoever may be reading this...the burrito felt like it weighed 5 pounds and I found myself eating the entire thing. So why 3/5 stars? This burrito cost me $16! While the ingredients were fresh and the portion was huge, it's hard to justify one burrito at almost 20 bucks. Complain about Chipotle's portions all u want, but my bowl there only costs me like $12. I'd definitely go back again at some point, but it just didn't taste good ENOUGH to justify the price tag. Tacoria has a better burrito (imo) and is a few bucks cheaper. Still, worth a try for sure.

Hoboken Burrito 209 4th. St…read more Hoboken, NJ 07030 Grilled Chicken Burrito There is no menu posted, so make sure you have your phone handy to scan the QR menu. The burrito was heavily packed. It was loaded with protein and sides, but they were not distributed evenly. One half had too much rice while the other portion had all the chicken. The salsa did help enhance the flavor, but it honestly wasn't my favorite burrito. #hobokenburrito #GrilledChickenBurrito #hobokennj #hoboken #franksinatrastown

BEST PLACE IN THE WHOLE WORLD!!!! we were sitting and eating our food and they came up and asked…read morehow we were and I asked about the mula and what it was and he offered to give us one FOR FREE TO TRY!!! best day every holy. everyone is also so happy and kind

This is the BEST place ever. Such good food and the employees are out of this world!!! They are so…read morekind and generous. I will never stop coming here. Music is great and vibes are high

It's a solid bar with good tacos and margaritas. The tacos come out very hot but they are so…read moreflavorful. The service was great and the waitress was attentive and quick. The margaritas have good kick to them(especially the regular Margarita). The ambiance is what you would expect from a dive bar, grungy and dark. Definitely recommended if you're in the area. 4 stars.

Taqueria Downtown is a DTJC classic, but sometimes classics are buoyed by nostalgia more than…read moreactual value, and that's kind of what this place felt like to me. On a hot, loud day (hot because of summer, loud because of World Cup chaos), we popped by for lunch. The Red Pozole was probably the best dish on the table, chock full of chunky, hearty ingredients--but not spicy enough for my liking. The Suadero Taco and Fish Tacos were both fine, but on the smaller side and not super flavorful. My Flautas Plate was decent, but I couldn't help noticing that places like El Ranchero give a LOT more food for their flautas platters. And the Rojo Tamale was just dry and sad. I think I could see it weep little maize tears. All in all, a solid choice if you want affordable standard Mexico fare, but there are other taquerias within a few-mile radius that are just as affordable while being able to make your tongue sing.

My husband and I shared 4 birria, 4 al pastor, 2 lengua and 2 chorizo tacos for dinner, it all came…read moreout to about $45, which is quite steep BUT the tacos were delicious! Like almost as delicious as the tacos I had in Mexico and this spot might be my fave in NJ/NY so far. My faves were the birria and al pastor tacos, the Al pastor tacos especially was so spot on with the meat and pineapple. The birria tacos were a bit too cheesy for me but I'm pretty sure that's not a big deal haha. Would recommend this spot!

Amazing Al pastor tacos and elote. Really humble and dedicated workers. Even in the cold winter…read morethey are out here. The cart also sells tortas!

This delivered wonderfully. Everything was delicious and the portions were big! Prices are a bit…read morehigh but definitely worth it, we really enjoyed this meal. The yuca fries were crunchy and came with a tasty sauce. The sauces they gave us from spicy to smoky to creamy were all great. The machin - bone marrow taco was AMAZING. The takes juan to know juan was also really delicious, especially the sauce to pair it with. Lastly, the esquites with the barbecue pork nachos were a cherry on top. Would love to try this place in person one of these days.

Ordered delivery from here today. First time trying it. We are both impressed and a little…read moredisappointed at the same time. We ordered: Borracho Tacos (fish) $22 Esquites Gratinee (corn) $10 Truffle Ribeye Burrito $27 Black Chili Crunch Guacamole $14 The borracho tacos aka fish tacos were very small and disappointing. They are very overpriced for what we received. One small piece of fish per little taco shell. Flavor was ok. Are they worth $22? Absolutely not. We will not be reordering these. The Esquites Gratinee corn side dish was bigger than the guacamole portion and flavorful per my boyfriend. I don't eat corn so I didn't have any. My boyfriend really liked it. Said it's unique and 10/10. He would get this again. The truffle ribeye burrito is delicious. Though I didn't get any truffle flavor? If it was there, it's minimal. I didn't taste it at all. The ribeye was cooked perfectly and it's a good portion of meat. Tender and flavorful. No chewiness. Sauce on top is amazing. Rice and beans cooked perfect. Would order this again. It's worth it. Even without truffle flavor. Great portion size too. The black chili crunch guacamole is the star of the show. While it's a small portion, it's very flavorful. Love the garlic. Love the crunch. Fresh avocados. This is worth it. We would definitely order it again. Highly recommend the guac. Small but mighty haha.

Vibe: 5/10 Service: 5/10…read moreValue: 5/10 Rice bowl: 6/10 Chicken pho: 7.5/10 (really salty) Grilled pork banh mi: 6.5/10 Overall: 5.83/10 (2.92/5) [To clarify our review system: 10 = we'll never have anything else as good as this in our lives (we use 10 very sparingly!) 9 = extraordinary 8 = great 7 = above average 6 = average Anything below 6 is being critical]

We're always on the hunt for great banh mi sandwiches in the area, and this was my favorite so far…read more I got the grilled pork banh mi that came on a very chewy, thin baguette (perfect). There was a generous portion of pork, a good ratio of carrot and daikon, and a delicious hoisin mayonnaise with jalapeños. I didn't get to try the chicken pho, but next time I will have to sample! Will definitely be back for another banh mi.