The Ranking · EAT

The best tacos in New Jersey

Street-side windows, counter orders, late-night mainstays. The best tacos in NJ aren't in restaurants pretending to be in Mexico City.

8 spots in the running, ranked by upvotes from readers. The order shifts every hour.

TACOS · Boardwalk, Asbury Park

Jersey-Shore-born taco chain. The mahi taco is the order.

TACOS · Downtown, Jersey City

Pastor off the trompo, cheap beers, tile floor.

TACOS · Downtown, Jersey City

Late-night tacos and an honest-to-god tequila list.

TACOS · Peruvian Village, Paterson

Street-side al pastor since 1998.

TACOS · Downtown, Hoboken

NJ burrito chain locals swear delivers the best bang-for-buck.

TACOS · Broad Street, Red Bank

Al pastor off the spit from noon to midnight.

TACOS · Cedar Lane, Teaneck

Handmade tortillas, guac at the table.

TACOS · Kings Highway, Haddonfield

Handmade tortillas and cocktails built for porch hours.