Cinco de Mayo: Jersey City Style

Last Updated 5/5/2021

 

Happy Cinco De Mayo Jersey City! Check out these local spots for tacos, margaritas, nachos & more to celebrate at home today or out with the crew.

 

Downtown:

 

Gringos (Dine In, Takeout & Delivery from 5pm to 9:30pm)

Visit Gringo’s for their $20 Endless Tacos. Pair it with their $4 drafts, $8 draft & shot, or their $10 margaritas!

Contact:

12 Coles St., Jersey City

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Orale (Dine In Only)

Visit today to check out their 50% off selected tacos, cash only and check out their new speciality drink, Unicorn Poo.

Contact:

341 Grove St., Jersey City

 

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La Taqueria Downtown (Takeout & Delivery thru GrubHub from 11am to 10pm)

This downtown favorite is serving their famous tacos and margaritas to-go.

Contact:

354 Grove St., Jersey City

Menu here

Journal Square

 

Mi Mariachi Taqueria (Takeout until 8 pm)

THE place to get fresh, authentic Mexican flavor in Journal Square.

Contact:

213 Sip Ave., Jersey City

Menu here

Call to order ahead 201-222-7719

 

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The Heights:

 

Mike’s (Takeout until 8 pm)

This Mexican restaurant is celebrating BIG… as you can tell by the photo!

Contact:

602 Palisade Ave., Jersey City

Menu here

 

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Taqueria Restaurant Oaxaca (Dine In, Takeout, or Delivery thru 9:15pm via Grubhub)

Reviewers rave Taqueria Oaxaca to have the most authentic and high quality Mexican food. Try their Al Pastor tacos or spicy pork tacos with pineapple!

Contact:

467 Central Ave., Jersey City

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Mision Burrito (Dine In, Take Out & Delivery thru Seamless & Grubhub)

Cheesy quesadillas and burritos with fresh guac in the Jersey City Heights.

Contact:

333 Palisade Ave., Jersey City

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Los Tres Chilitos (Dine-In, Takeout & Delivery thru Grubhub until 10pm)

Named after the owner’s three children, this family owned restaurant serves great authentic Mexican food, 7 days a week.

Contact:

456 Central Ave., Jersey City

Menu here

Call 201-216-9699 for delivery

Greenville:

 

El Gallo de Oro (Takeout & Delivery until 9pm)

Great, authentic Mexican food for even better prices. Order their side of guacamole and they’ll serve it with their delicious, homemade chips.

Contact:

360 Ocean Ave., Jersey City

Menu here

Call 201-332-3786 with your order for pickup or delivery

 

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West Side:

 

My Mexico (Takeout & delivery until 9 pm)

Known for their authentic Mexican tacos and cheesy quesadillas.

Contact:

720 West Side Ave., Jersey City

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You can find all of JC’s Mexican restaurants on the Cuisine page along with other, flavorful cuisines from all over the world for your Cinco de Mayo at home!

 

Adia Atwell
Author: Adia Atwell