Taqueria Downtown: Flavorful Mexican favorites in a cozy Jersey City spot.
Taqueria Downtown is a popular Mexican restaurant at 236 Grove St in Jersey City. Diners praise flavorful dishes and drinks, including steak and pork tacos, flautas, tortilla soup, guacamole, and margaritas. The lunch crowd is often busy in a small, cozy space with an enclosed outdoor section. Reviews highlight friendly staff, reasonable pricing, and itemized menu options, though one visit noted seating policy.
236 Grove St, Jersey City, NJ 07302, USA
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Handmade tacos with options like steak, pork, and carne asada, served with fresh toppings.
Enjoy tamales, flautas, soups, and guacamole made from scratch daily.
Sip on refreshing margaritas and other beverages in a lively setting.
Convenient options for quick takeout or seated meals in our cozy indoor and outdoor areas.
Perfect for small groups, with individual item pricing for easy customization.
Overall rating
Joe D
Place was packed for lunch on a Monday which was unexpected. They sat us in their enclosed outdoor section so we didn't have to wait. Everything we ordered was great and flavorful. I liked the individual item pricing which made it easy to get exactly what you wanted.
Catherine Heal
Loved the vibe here. I kept coming back for their soups and carne asada tacos. The chicken soup during the week hits the spot. I added their spicy their spicy sauce for an extra kick. The tortilla soup and guacamole are good too.
Irosha Pathirage
We went for lunch without reservations. We had to wait about 20 minutes to get a table. Since it’s a small restaurant, the seatings are limited. The food and drinks were delicious. The best Mexican food in town. We loved their tacos and tamales. The price was reasonable. The staff was very friendly.
Kiersten
I can’t say enough good things—this place blew my expectations! I’d always heard it was great, but it took me moving out of Jersey City to finally try it (sadly, after 9 years of living here!). Now I just wish I had come sooner. Everything was incredible—the steak and pork tacos, flautas, guacamole, and margaritas. You honestly can’t go wrong here! Must come asap!
Taylor Blakey
I must say that I am extremely disappointed in what I experienced. The food was good as always, as well as the drinks. Today I experienced something uncomfortable. I came in a little after 2pm for lunch and I was meeting a co worker. I sat at the bar and ordered food for both of us and a drink for myself. When my coworker arrived there were no extra seats at the bar available. The male bartender walked over and informed her she could not block the take out area and she couldn’t stand, understandable. I then requested that we move to a table, where there were plenty of open tables and no line, he then said no we can not do that. I offered to pay before we moved to a table, which again he said no. He then directed us to sit in the seated area on the sidewalk. May I also add that there was no signage or indication of this policy. The manager was pleasant and explained
