Mexican Restaurants in Montclair, New Jersey

Montclair is a peaceful town right outside of New York City. It is home to numerous parks and nature reserves, making it a prime destination for devotees of hiking and cycling in nature. Mountainside Park, Watchung Park, Eagle Rock Reservation and Brookdale Park are just a few of the many green spots worth exploring in Montclair. The town is also home to a few quality Mexican eateries that are worth trying.

Tinga Taqueria

Tinga Taqueria is part of a small New Jersey chain. The restaurant is open for lunch and dinner. Their steak tacos, which come with Pico de Gallo, lettuce and Monterey Jack cheese, are quite tasty. Tinga Taqueria has a vast selection of 12-inch burritos---but don't bother with these unless you're absolutely famished or are used to extra large portions. If you happen to make it into Montclair around lunchtime, Tinga Taqueria's $5 and up lunch menu is an attractive option; in addition to the standard array of Mexican specialties, they also offer several wraps and sandwiches.

Tinga Taqueria
215 Bellevue Ave
Montclair, NJ 07043
(973) 509-8226
tingausa.com

Mexicali Rose

The entrées at Mexicali Rose are priced in the $14 to $16 range, and are generally a good deal, although the portions are not always as large as you might expect. If you're not feeling very hungry, go for one of their inventive starters, such as the Santa Fe Ravioli---jalapeno dough ravioli stuffed with southwestern cheese and slathered in a light red sauce. Mexicali Rose is a BYOB restaurant, so diners are encouraged to bring a bottle of wine that goes well with spicy Mexican food. Their guacamole gets very high marks, and there is a delicious veggie burrito on the menu for the non-carnivorous.

Mexicali Rose
10 Park St
Montclair, NJ 07042
(973) 746-9005

Tortilla Sunrise

Located in neighboring Verona, Tortilla Sunrise is worth trying while in the Montclair area. The owners have been in the restaurant business for more than thirty years, and it shows---Tortilla Sunrise not only serves up good food, but also offers a friendly, welcoming atmosphere in their colorful New Jersey restaurant. This is the place to be for fans of Mexican soup; Tortilla Sunrise serves up such favorites as Gazpacho, Pozole and Chipotle Corn Chowder. House specials include Shrimp Vera Cruz, Chicken Mole, Spaghetti Squash, Roasted Barbeque Pork and Chili Rellenos. For dessert, choose from Margarita Pie, Party Flan, Deep Chocolate Brownies or Chocolate Kahlua Mousse. Tortilla Sunrise also offers delivery, take-out service and catering.

Tortilla Sunrise
18 Grove Ave.
Verona, NJ 07044
(973) 239-1399
tortillasunriseverona.com

Article Written By Zach Feral

Zach Feral has been writing and editing professionally since 2003. He has a B.A. in philosophy from the New School for Social Research in New York and pursued postgraduate studies at the Open University in the U.K. His writing has appeared in numerous international publications, including "Dazed & Confused," "Artforum" and "Think Again."

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