Taqueria Downtown
Taqueria Downtown is a Jersey City, NJ taco spot in the Downtown Jersey City area known for Mexican food, casual Mexican fare, and a neighborhood restaurant feel, with a 4.5★ rating across 2,633 Google reviews.
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Why people love this place
- •Highly rated by locals
- •Affordable, everyday pricing
- •Good for casual tacos
- •Located in Downtown Jersey City, Jersey City
- •Strong Google review volume
Order like a local
- →Order a sampler — two or three different fillings — to find your favorite.
- →Try at least one of the house salsas. Ask which is the spiciest.
- →Cash often moves the line faster at casual taquerías like this.
- →It can get busy at peak hours — aim for early lunch or mid-afternoon.
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Frequently asked
What kind of tacos does Taqueria Downtown serve?+
Taqueria Downtown is known for classic Mexican tacos, plus the usual taquería staples like rice, beans, and house salsas.
Where is Taqueria Downtown located?+
Taqueria Downtown is at 236 Grove St, Jersey City, NJ 07302, USA, in the Downtown Jersey City neighborhood of Jersey City, New Jersey.
Is Taqueria Downtown good?+
Taqueria Downtown has a 4.5★ average across 2,633 Google reviews — loved by locals by Jersey City taco standards.
How expensive is Taqueria Downtown?+
Taqueria Downtown sits at $ (cheap eats) — typical for a Jersey City taquería.
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