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Best Mexican Restaurants Nearby in Secaucus

Sabor A Veracruz

Sabor A Veracruz

4.7
(500+)
• Mexican • Breakfast
$0 delivery fee • 4.4 mi • 45 min
"amazing! Super cheesey I love it !"
"I ordered tacos and a Jarrito Tamarindo from Sabor a Veracruz. The avocado was fresh and creamy, and the flavor was decent, but the meat was a bit dry. Presentation was good—everything was neatly packed. The drink was cold and refreshing. Overall, not bad, but I hope for juicier meat next time."
Tacos
Tres tortillas de maíz rellenas de tu elección de carne, cubiertas con cebolla y cilantro. Limones, pepino y salsa verde aparte. / Three corn tortilla filled with your choice of meat, topped with onions & cilantro. Limes, cucumber and green salsa on the side.
$12.79
Flour Quesadilla
Sándwich mexicano. Mayonesa, frijoles, lechuga, tomate, aguacate, jalapeños, queso Oaxaca y tu elección de carne. / Mexican sandwich. Mayonnaise, beans, lettuce, tomatoes, avocado, jalapeno, Oaxaca cheese and your meat choice PLUS FRENCH FRIES.
$11.96
AGUAS FRESCAS
Cuatro tacos enrollados crujientes rellenos de tu elección de carne, cubiertos de crema agria, lechuga, rebanadas de aguacate, queso parmesano y salsa verde aparte. / Four rolled crispy tacos filled with your choice of meat topped with sour cream, lettuce, avocado slices, parmesan cheese and green salsa on the side.
$5.34
TORTA DELUXE
Tres tortillas hechas a mano fritas cubiertas con frijoles, to elección de carne, lechuga, aguacate, crema agria, queso parmesano y salsa aparte. / Three fried hand made tortilla topped with beans, your choice of meat, lettuce, avocado, sour cream, parmesan cheese & salsa on the side.
$12.21
Flaming Burritos

Flaming Burritos

4.5
(3k+)
• Takeout • Mexican
$0 delivery fee • 2.7 mi • 30 min
"The Al Pastor Street Style Tacos are my favorite pastor tacos I've ever had!! I'm originally from Texas and grew up eating pastor... and these tacos are the BEST!! Always packed with a lot of flavorful meat. I've only been here since 8/3 and I've already had them 3 times!! Lol Great packaging too! Flaming Burrito hands down is going to be my go-to when I want to order in! "
"Picked this order up on the way home from the gym. Staff was very friendly and it seemed authentic and cute inside. I almost didn't order bc of some of the Google reviews but I'm so glad I did! 10/10 Al pastor street tacos! Would maybe skip the burrito and get something else. Tortilla soup was packed with the goods- just wasn't my favorite flavor. Gave lots of salsa and limes!"
Birria Tacos
Three corn tortillas stuffed with birria, monterey jack cheese and topped with cilantro and onions. Served With Birria Consome.
$15.67
Guacamole & Chips
cilantro, onions and melted cheese. Served with a side of sour cream, guacamole and consome
$11.99
Salsa & Chips
Our Burritos are stuffed with black beans, mexican rice, monterrey jack cheese and served with sour cream and our homemade flaming salsa
$5.99
Jalapeno Poppers
Fresh tortilla chips with melted monterey jack cheese, black beans, guacamole, pico de gallo and served with a side of sour cream and jalapenos
$7.3
Taco Bell

Taco Bell

4.5
(3k+)
• Mexican • Fast Food
$0 delivery fee • 2.0 mi • 24 min
15% off on $34+
"veggie meal for 2 is perfect. good quality fresh food. they also provided lots of sauce packets... 😀"
"I need to stop trying to order hard tacos from here, they always arrive broken. They should figure out how to package things properly. This time the Nacho Cheese Doritos® Locos Tacos Supreme® was a complete mess, just destroyed to where it was not possible to eat & on top of that they charged me for the Supreme but it wasnt (no tomatoes, sour cream etc). The other things were ok, the Big Cheez-It® Crunchwrap Supreme® was the only thing that was good really. The Vanilla Creme Limonada Freeze arrived only half full which was weird & disappointing. "
Crunchwrap Supreme®
A warm flour tortilla filled with seasoned beef, warm Nacho Cheese sauce, a crispy tostada shell, lettuce, diced tomatoes, and reduced-fat sour cream folded into our signature Crunchwrap form and grilled to go (530 cal.)
$7.02
Chicken Quesadilla
A large flour tortilla filled with a blend of mozzarella, pepperjack, and cheddar cheeses, grilled, marinated all-white-meat chicken, Creamy Jalapeño sauce, and grilled to perfection. (490 cal.)
$6.81
Grilled Cheese Burrito
A warm flour tortilla with seasoned beef, warm Nacho Cheese sauce, seasoned rice, crunchy fiesta strips, Creamy Chipotle sauce, reduced-fat sour cream, and a blend of mozzarella, pepperjack, and cheddar cheeses with even more cheese grilled on the top. (690 cal.)
$7.14
Supreme Luxe Box™
Chicken Chalupa Supreme, Beefy 5-Layer Burrito, Crunchy Taco, Twists, medium drink.  (1150-1430 cal.)
$9.86
Mi Lindo Veracruz

Mi Lindo Veracruz

4.5
(100+)
• Bakeries • Cakes
$0 delivery fee • 2.9 mi • 34 min
"Amazing and authentic Mexican food"
"Food is delicious and authentic. Fresh good portions hand made tortillas. Most definitely I will order again"
Quesadilla Grande
large handmade corn tortilla filled with oaxaca cheese and meat or vegetable of choice comes w/side of lettuce and sour cream
$7.75
Tacos
Comes with four tacos (handmade tortillas) topped with Cilantro and chopped onion. Radish, cucumber, lime, grilled onions (cebollin), red hot sauce and green hot sauce (all on the side).
$14.37
Torta/Cemita
choice of White sandwich roll or bread roll covered in sesame seeds filled with mayonnaise, refried beans, choice of meat, lettuce, tomato, onion, avocado, choice of hot pepper, and oaxaca cheese
$14.2
Tacos Dorados (Flautas)
Four crispy tortillas rolled and filled with meat of choice topped with lettuce, tomato, radish, avocado, sliced onion, sour cream, and cotija cheese comes with side of refried pinto beans and mexican rice
$14.36
Moe's Southwest Grill

Moe's Southwest Grill

4.4
(2k+)
• Tex-Mex • Fast Food
$0 delivery fee • 6.5 mi • 46 min
Farther away
"This Moe's location has been consitently fresh, tasty, and has never once made an error in my order. Their staff actualy pays attention to the order's placed and does an excellent job. I'm huge fan now. The Burrito is an excellent value. Very filling."
"so seasoned and flavorful they put so much food like its loaded, the lettuce is really crunchy and it tastes fresh, this is gonna be my default meal"
Stack
Featuring Moe’s Famous Queso. Choice of protein, beans, shredded cheese, pico de gallo, stacked between two crunchy corn shells wrapped in a grilled tortilla.
$17.5
Bowl
Your favorite burrito is also a bowl - your choice of protein, rice, beans, shredded cheese, shredded lettuce, pico de gallo, and sour cream.
$15.84
Burrito
A burrito made by you for you. Fill it with ALL your favs, then add more...because you can.
$15.54
Homewrecker Bowl
Our OG burrito in a bowl, featuring fresh guacamole, choice of protein, rice, beans, shredded cheese, shredded romaine, pico de gallo, and sour cream.
$16.55
My Mexico 2 Go

My Mexico 2 Go

4.8
(300+)
• Mexican • Tacos
$0 delivery fee • 2.2 mi • 29 min
"They're the best!! I aways order flautas and it's soooo delicioso!!! Perfect portion too!! "
"Las carnitas saladas y los tacos muy picantes al pastor, muy rápido el servicio pero el sabor mucho por mejorar"
Tacos Al Pastor
Cilantro, onions, lemon, radish and 1 Oz. hot sauce per taco.
$3.6
Chips & Guacamole
Cilantro, onions, lemon, radish and 1 Oz. hot sauce per taco.
$6.41
Tacos Steak
Add a guacamole, fajitas for an additional charge.
$3.82
Bubbakoo's Burritos

Bubbakoo's Burritos

4.4
(1k+)
• Mexican • Fast Food
$0 delivery fee • 5.4 mi • 40 min
$5 off on $35+
"First time ordering from this restaurant. Decided to try the: -Veggie Patty burrito bowl, great portion size, lots of options to customize bowl , tasted very good, would definitely recommend. -Buffalo wings were cooked to perfection, great taste. -Chips and guacamole were simple and yummy. Guacamole had great flavor too it. 8.0/10 Would definitely recommend!!"
"The BIRRIA TACOS with the consome that they came with was so good and cheesy and flavorful but Ai will say the size of the CHOCOHAZE EMPANADAS is not rlly worth the $7 they're so tiny they probably fit in a baby's hand JARRITOS PINEAPPLE SODA was bomb as always i love Jarritos sodas."
BURRITO BOWL - BUILD YOUR OWN
Build it your way! Choose your protein, toppings, and sauces for a custom burrito bowl packed with your favorite flavors.
$16.43
BURRITO - BUILD YOUR OWN
Build it your way! Choose your protein, toppings, and sauces for a custom burrito packed with your favorite flavors.
$15.72
THE CHICKEN BOWL
OUR GRILLED CHICKEN BURRITO IN A BOWL WITH YOUR CHOICE OF TOPPINGS BUILT HOW YOU WANT IT
$14.41
THE CHICKEN BURRITO
ENJOY OUR BASIC GRILLED CHICKEN BURRITO HOW YOU WANT IT! THIS IS AN MARKETPLACE OFFER ONLY, THIS IS NOT A PRODUCT ON OUR CORE MENU.
$13.87
Fonda Hudson Mexican Cocina

Fonda Hudson Mexican Cocina

4.7
(20+)
• Mexican • Casual Dining
$0 delivery fee • 3.4 mi • 42 min
"One of my favorite Mexican spots. The food is always fresh and the owner(s) are always so kind. Their takeout is always packaged extremely well too. Give them a try if you're in the area; you won't be sorry!"
"La comida siempre es fresca y tiene una muy buena presentación. Las porciones son perfectas y el sabor de la comida es buenísimo. El mejor lugar para ordenar comida. 10/10"
Birria
La birria es un guiso mexicano tradicional de carne de res con chiles y especias, muy sabroso, se cocina a fuego lento hasta que la carne esté tierna y suave. / Traditional Mexican beef stew, slow cooked with chilies and spices.
$14.8
Nachos
Hand made crispy tortilla chips top with melted cheese and your choice of protein.
$13.17
Al Pastor
Cerdo adobado con piña, cebolla, cilantro. / Marinated pork with pineapple, onion, cilantro.
$13.76
Carne Asada
Bistec a la parrilla, cebolla, cilantro y salsa. / Grilled steak with onion, cilantro and salsa.
$13.76
La Fortaleza

La Fortaleza

4.3
(1k+)
• Pickup • Mexican
$0 delivery fee • 8.2 mi • 52 min
Farther away
"Steak tacos were fair price and huge amount. The beef steak was delicious;tasty, soft "
"We've ordered from you before and it's been good. Last night it was horrible. The chicken in the quesadilla tasted frozen. The nachos were small the meat tasted like cardboard. My son's burrito was small and dry. What happened"
Quesadillas
Filled with melted monterey jack and cheddar cheese and your choice of meat. Served with guacamole, sour cream and pico de gallo. Flour tortillas.
$13.08
Nachos
Carne a Su gusto.
$12.86
Milanesa De Res Cemita
Breaded fried steak, avocado, fresh Oaxaca cheese, papalo and your choice of homemade chipotle or jalapenos. Spicy.
$11.7
4 Steak Tacos
Topped with cilantro and onion, served with spicy green sauce and limes. Corn tortillas.
$11.53
Seoul Taqueria

Seoul Taqueria

4.7
(500+)
• $$
$0 delivery fee • 6.7 mi • 39 min
Wallet-Friendly
"So yummy the best food I had hands down. The spicy pork is hot and delicious. The BIG LOKO TOTS were perfect it was a great balance between soft and crunchy. The sauce also complemented the tots and added so much flavor. It's a great size as well would definitely keep you full. The STEAK STREET TACO was also really delicious. Would definitely order here again when I come back to NJ."
"Used to pop in here and there. The following is what I noticed over the time. PROS: 1) Flavors are good really enjoy the taste of this place. 2) Generous on the tater tots! CONS: 1) Portion sizes. The portions have been getting smaller, especially the burrito. The burrito used to be the size of a coke can and a half. But now its reduced to a little smaller than a can. 2) Sauces got smaller too - are expensive for only filling half of a smaller dipping cup. 3) SUPREME DORITOS is $6 and they barely put any filling in there. Look at image for reference. 4) they need to update the pictures because they have changed the menu. OBSERVATION: They used to have spicy pork, but Korean style that uses pork belly. Now they use pulled pork which is good, but the images need to get updated. I could see some people getting mislead which kind of makes this a con. I also dont see a kimchi salsa anymore which is a bummer. They also removed the two piece fried chicken from the burrito combo and changed it with a can of Coke."
BULGOGI RIBEYE BURRITO
Tater tots, Mexican cheese, marinated bulgogi, onion & cilantro, chipotle creama.. Comes with tater tots
$14.44
BURRITO COMBO
CHOOSE ANY ONE BURRITO. INCLUDES TATER TOTS
$17.09
FOUR TACOS & TOTS COMBO
CHOOSE ANY FOUR TACOS AND COMES WITH TATER TOTS. NO MENU MODIFICATIONS.
$15.08
FRIED CHICKEN BURRITO
Tater tots, Mexican cheese, Korean Fried Chicken, Secret green sauce. Comes with tater tots.
$13.3
Guacamole House

Guacamole House

4.7
(50+)
• Mexican • Halal
$0 delivery fee • 5.9 mi • 50 min
Farther away
Burrito Bowl
Comes with birria broth.
$16
Burrito
Vegetarian.
$15.32
Quesadilla
Dulce de leche filling
$15.56
Taco Salad Bowl
Sweet, ripe plantains with a caramelized exterior and tender interior.
$16.77
Adobo Mexican Grill

Adobo Mexican Grill

4.4
(100+)
• Mexican • Fast Casual
$0 delivery fee • 5.0 mi • 32 min
"Burrito was wonderful. However it was missing a few toppings that I paid extra for. But I will still order from them again with specific instructions. I rate them at 7."
"It was tasteless and we only ask for one without cheese but it seems like they forgot to put anything else on the second one which only came with a bit of protein and some beans, very poor taste"
Bowl
Burrito Bowl filled with toppings and condiments of your selection
$19.11
Burrito
Burrito filled with toppings and condiments of your selection
$19.28
Nachos
Nachos filled with toppings and condiments of your selection
$19.03
Quesadilla
Cheesy Quesadilla filled with toppings and condiments of your selection
$18.64
Chili's Grill & Bar

Chili's Grill & Bar

4.3
(6k+)
• Chicken Tenders • Fried Chicken
$0 delivery fee • 1.6 mi • 23 min
"I've ordered at least 8 times by now and every. single. time. Nothing is missing, food is always hot, and best of all it tastes 10/10. Only negative thing I can say is the cheddar bites are p salty. "
"The stake was so extra small and 3 over cooked asparagus. I was not impressed. Also the fries and burger cold. for the money spent the food should of been so much better. And this is my first tie ordering from this shop. Not happy at all."
Triple Dipper®
Select three appetizers and enjoy! Served with dipping sauces.
$20.7
Beverages
Brewed tea, lemonade and fountain drinks
$4.07
Honey-Chipotle Chicken Crispers® Combo
Chicken tenders served with white cheddar mac & cheese (260 cal), fries (420 cal), and 2 dipping sauces.
$20.69
Crispy Chicken Crispers® Combo
Chicken, shredded cheese, chile spices, bacon, house-made ranch. Served with pico, sour cream, ranch.
$20.55
La Casa De Los Tacos

La Casa De Los Tacos

Mexican • Casual Dining
$0 delivery fee • 1.3 mi • 39 min
Newly Added
Set 3-T A C O S
3 Tacos (All the same) over soft corn tortillas shells. Salsa verde side (green tomatillo - jalapeño, onion and cilantro salsa). 3 Tacos del mismo relleno con Salsa verde al lado
$17.89
B U R R I T O
on a twelve inch flour tortilla stuffed with melted cheese, Mexican rice and Black beans and your favorite Meat or Vegetables. Three side: Guacamole, salsa and sour cream.
$17.43
Tortilla Chips Combos
TORTILLA CHIPS, GUACAMOLE Y SALSA (combos) GUACAMOLE avocado, jalapeño, onion, cilantro, lime juice. SALSA jalapeño, green tomatillo, onion, cilantro TORTILLA CHIPS crispy yellow corn tortilla chips
$7.79
JARRITOS Mexican sodas, Imported glass bottle
Eggs any style over corn tortilla chips, simmered in salsa verde (jalapeño-green tomatillo). Garnish with sour cream, cheese and avocado. Side: black beans and Mexican rice. Small cup of brew coffee or tea.
$5.45
Ay Chihuahua!

Ay Chihuahua!

4.6
(600+)
• Mexican • Burritos
$0 delivery fee • 7.2 mi • 41 min
Farther away
"Fantastic beef Empanadas. Crispy crust, and the meat was perfectly seasoned unlike many USA empanada imitators . Delicious and well made. Will definitely be ordering here many more times in the future."
"Chips were stale and the burrito had was 80% just tortilla and fries. Highly disappointed"
El California Burrito
A 12-inch flour tortilla filled with crispy French fries, creamy guacamole, melted mozzarella cheese, smooth sour cream, enhanced with our chipotle fusion sauce and served with fresh green salsa on the side for the perfect finish.
$14.04
Empanadas 6-in Box
Empanada 6-in Box A Box of six golden, crispy turnovers, perfect for sharing or indulging solo. Mix and match your favorite flavors. Beef, Chicken, Cheese or Pepperoni Pizza. Warm, savory and packed with flavor in every bite.
$13.98
Street Tacos
Street Tacos Four Tacos topped with cilantro and onions, served with lime, green and red salsa on the side. Choose Grilled Steak, Grilled Chicken, Carnitas, Mexican Chorizo or Grilled Tofu.
$15.79
El California Burrito COMBO
Includes our california burrito, your choice of drink (agua fresca or soda 20oz), and your choice of chips.
$18.59
tortas lokas

tortas lokas

4.5
(600+)
• Mexican • Fast Casual
$0 delivery fee • 8.6 mi • 50 min
Farther away
"Honestly, I don't write reviews but I had to for this place! This place has the best tacos for the best price! The flavor is amazing and the super nachos were definitely super! You get some much for the best price possible! Will be ordering again and again "
"The sandwich was packed with flavor, fresh ingredients, and the chimichurri sauce really made it stand out. The portion size was huge for the price, making it an amazing value. Definitely one of the most satisfying sandwiches I’ve had and I would highly recommend it!"
Torta Loka
he most famous torta at Tortas Lokas, served on telera bread. Loaded with breaded steak, bacon, ham, hot dog, sausage, pernil, and sautéed peppers & onions—a hearty, flavorful, and unforgettable Mexican sandwich. La más famosa de nuestras tortas, servida en pan telera. Cargada con bistec empanizado, tocino, jamón, hot dog, chorizo, pernil y pimientos y cebolla salteados—una torta abundante, llena de sabor y verdaderamente inolvidable.
$17
Torta Sensilla
A classic Mexican sandwich (torta) served on a fresh Telera Bread with your choice of one meat, fresh vegetables, and flavorful toppings. Simple, satisfying, and delicious. Una torta mexicana clásica servida en un pan fresco con tu elección de una carne, verduras frescas y toppings llenos de sabor. Sencilla, deliciosa y muy satisfactoria.
$12.92
Aguas Frescas
Crispy tortilla chips topped with cheddar cheese, beans, pico de gallo, sour cream, guacamole, and your choice of meat. A flavorful, hearty, and shareable snack or meal
$6.21
Super Nachos
Three corn tortillas filled with tender birria and melted cheese, served with a side of consomé for dipping
$12.04
My Ranch Taqueria

My Ranch Taqueria

4.7
(200+)
• Mexican
$0 delivery fee • 10.8 mi • 48 min
Farther away
"Empanada de Carne / Beef Patty could've been a little more stuffed for the price... other than that everything that has to do with the flavor, it was good. I'd give this a solid 8 out of 10. for the Nachos Pesados I feel like the nachos should be sent in a separate container, by the time you get your food the nachos are very soggy and not as pleasant other than that, the flavor was good and portion was good too, a solid 8.5 out of 10"
"Get the al-pastor super burro and you will refuse to eat anything else ever again. Good clean quality Mexican food. Do not be fooled by its exterior, the food here makes blue moon in Englewood look like a joke"
Tacos
3 (three) soft corn tortillas come with onions, cilantro, served with yellow rice, and black beans with a choice of the following meats.
$14.27
Super Burros
Served with rice, beans, sautéed peppers and onions, red sauce, and green sauce, topped with pico de gallo and melted cheese, served with Guacamole & Sour cream. Add sauce for an additional charge.
$17.7
Tres Leches
sautéed with peppers and onions.
$6.79
Chicken
Tortilla chips with red beans, melted cheese, and lettuce, with pico de gallo, jalapeño slices and guacamole, refried beans.
$13.4
Taco intenso-

Taco intenso-

4.5
(200+)
• Tacos
$0 delivery fee • 4.7 mi • 42 min
Farther away
"Amazing birria tacos. So flavorful and lots of meat. In love. Guac and chips amazing, just the right amount of crunchy and salty. "
"It's usually good, however this is the second time. The seasoned pork tacos, were not the same. The box was very watery, impossible to eat the tacos, and the seasoning and pineapples not existent. This tastes like chicken and just impossible to eat."
Regular Tacos [4 Per Order}
Choose your meat. With cilantro & onions.
$11.68
Classic Burrito
Choose your meat. Cheese, rice, beans, lettuce, pico de gallo, sour cream and avocado.
$12.16
Tacos [3 Per Order]
Choose your meat. Black beans, cheese, pico de gallo, sour cream, and avocado.
$13.5
Guacamole Small & Chips
Choose your meat. Melted cheese, lettuce, and sour cream.
$6
La Milpa

La Milpa

4.3
(200+)
• Mexican • Fast Casual
$0 delivery fee • 5.0 mi • 35 min
$15 off on $60+
"The best tortillas Ive found outside of TX. Delicious "
"The Tacos Mixtos (4) were fine but the meats are not very flavorful and the salsas don't add much either. Good enough if you don't have many options around but there are places that offer much better tacos, especially considering the cost."
Single Taco
rice, beans, pico de gallo, sour cream, and cheese wrapped in a flour tortilla. side of fries
$5
Chips & Guacamole
The cold, refreshing, sparkling classic that America loves.
$10.43
Bistec/Steak (3)
Choice of chicken, cheese, or pork, crema, queso fresco, side of refried beans And Mexican rice
$17.73
Quesabirria (3)
lettuce, rice, beans, pico de gallo, , and cheese wrapped in a flour tortilla. side of fries
$16.67

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