El Ranchero Taqueria

Name: El Ranchero Taqueria
Address: 382 2nd Street, Jersey City, NJ, 07302, US
Telephone: (973) 939-1478
Price range: $
Rating: 4.7

Authentic Mexican flavors, great value, and a welcoming Jersey City vibe.

4.7(25 reviews)

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El Ranchero Taqueria in Jersey City offers authentic Mexican fare with quality ingredients and a welcoming, homely atmosphere. Guests praise lamb tacos, carne asada, birria, enchiladas and fajitas, as well as horchata and guacamole with chips. BYOB and great value make it a popular casual dining spot for locals.

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382 2nd St, Jersey City, NJ 07302, USA

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382 2nd Street

Jersey City, NJ, 07302

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Services

Tacos and Birria

Freshly made tacos with options like carne asada, lamb birria, and chicken, served with homemade tortillas and dipping sauces.

Authentic Mexican Entrees

Classic dishes including chicken enchiladas, steak fajitas, and tostados, prepared with traditional recipes and quality ingredients.

Appetizers and Sides

Starters like guacamole with chips, nachos with perfect tortilla chips, and fresh salsas to complement your meal.

Beverages and Desserts

Refreshing drinks such as horchata, mango beverages, and ginger-lemon tea, plus desserts like churros for a sweet finish.

BYOB Dining

Bring your own wine or beer to enjoy with your meal, enhancing the family-style and social dining experience.

4.70 · 25 reviews

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Josh Tede

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· 3 months ago

Best authentic Mexican restaurant downtown. Great family running the show.

Tommy G

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· 3 months ago

Excellent Food Excellent service i highly recommend this restaurant!

Ana Fernandez

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· 3 months ago

Great food, fresh and tasty.

Jonathan Gao (Jon)

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· 3 months ago

Isabella

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· 4 months ago

Katie

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· 4 months ago

One of the hidden gems of Jersey City. Really delicious food at good prices with friendly and helpful service. It does get a bit loud. Also they don't give out tap water, only bottled. Recommended: birria tacos, nachos, mole, tres leches cake.

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