tacoria - Mexican Street Kitchen

Tried a 3 taco assortment (Al Pastor, Carne Asada, Pollo Asada) and they were all EXCELLENT. The Habanero salsa was so good we asked if we could buy a bottle of it (we couldn't). The corn tortillas were clearly homemade. Everything was excellent. The inside is a little small, but it has a really nice atmosphere. Definitely recommend a stop here if you're in town.

Holy cow. Home run! Delicious. Fast. Great value! Where was this place when I lived here? I would have eaten lunch here several times a week! Fresh food, perfectly cooked. Service was friendly and efficient. Ate in, but lots of take out flying out the door. A perfect place for a delicious lunch! Al pastor and chorizo were stand outs, and the horchata didn't disappoint. In-house made sauces of various styles to compliment every one. Thanks everyone for an outstanding meal!

Great tacos, and decent burrito. Service was nice but a little slow, and I find prices are pretty high. I’d also recommend them to take a better care of their restrooms.

I've been eating at Tacoria for the past year, and it lives up to the hype. Everything is amazing! I've had almost everything, but have really enjoyed their carne asada quesadilla as of late. They give you good bang for your buck with food portioning and everything is well presented. I would say that lunch and dinner rush is a real thing, so I would order ahead! I would definitely recommend if you want great Mexican food.

Absolutely love this place! The staff here go above and beyond every time!! I truly admire their work ethic and kindness. No matter how busy it gets (and it’s always buzzing!), they remain friendly, efficient, and welcoming. I'm especially excited that they've expanded the menu to include Impossible meat , such a great addition! The food is consistently fresh, flavorful, and high quality. This spot has become my go-to, and it never disappoints. Huge thanks to the team for serving up not only great food but also a great experience every time!

My son and I stopped here to just try out a taco, especially since we saw a number of people carrying bags of food from this place. The interior has a neat look to it. They have plenty of tables for seating, but it seemed like a lot of people were getting their food to go. We ordered one taco each; my son picked chicken and I ordered steak, which was $1 more. The total for the two tacos was a little over $10. Our order came out quickly. The tacos weren’t very large, but they did have a nice amount of meat on them. I prefer my tacos with lettuce and tomatoes, so I wasn’t sure I’d enjoy these, especially with the onions. However, I have to say they were delicious. The corn shells held up well as we devoured our snack. If I were to go again for a full meal, I’d probably skip the tacos. I’m not sure they’re worth the value when you could get a burrito or other item for the same price as two smaller tacos. Overall, though, I’d recommend this if you’re wanting some sort of Mexican food.

Great tex-mex fusion spot in Princeton. Food was absolutely amazing and staff were really friendly. The pollo asada is always cooked fresh and the habanero salsa it's cooked in makes it 10 times better. However, if you are not one with spicy foods avoid this item and order one of the many other proteins they have available on the menu. I recommend getting the burrito bowl which comes with homemade Spanish rice which is to die for. Along with your protein and other toppings of your choice. Once again if you love tex mex def try out!

LOVED IT! Every time I go, never disappointed! Sometimes it’s very difficult to find a good authentic taste when the place have their food chain but it’s not the same case with Tacoria! And also as a vegetarian, here I never struggled ordering or customizing anything, the taste is always on point! The salsas are too good!

I've been to other Tacorias so I'm gonna be horrible and compare. First off, the service here was infinitely better than the other two I've been to. Warmer. Friendlier. All smiles and you know I love smiles. The place was seemed a little smaller but still very neat with a good layout. But more importantly, even though the food tastes fabulous across the board, this place seemed to LOAD UP their tacos! It was FULL of meat! I love when that happens!

Definitely a step up from the chipotle experience. Much more flavorful across the board. Sauces on the side by the pickup window are a must - has a full range of hotness there. Can even mix some of them together. Food is always quick and ready when I want it. Service is quick. Lots of shared tables. Not really my thing but it works.

Solid spot. Mission style burrito (with Al pastor) was perfectly crispy and delicious while the Nachos with Chicken tinga were loaded. A great Mexican lunch spot!

I would rate this 3.5 stars as my experience was a take out order. I ordered 3 tacos and 1 plate of street corn that ended up as nachos with corn, sour cream, and guacamole. It was fresh and tasty. My college student suggests I order a bowl or burrito next time. Service for web order was quick and the ambience was lively for a Saturday night. I'd try a bowl or burrito next time!!

We were visiting Princeton University for a tour and chose this place for lunch. We were pleasantly surprised that everything tasted so good. We had steak and chicken tings tacos, chicken burrito, and chicken nachos. The meat was flavorful, which we love because often when we have Mexican food the meat is not seasoned well. The portions are filling. The place itself is rather small but clean and the employees were friendly. Would recommend this place for a quick bite near the university.

I came here for the Yelp Elite check-in. This is right in downtown princeton, so I'd recommend coming here if you already plan to walk around princeton or if you don't mind looking for parking. We came around 5:30 PM on a Saturday and it was starting to get very busy. There is not alot of seating but the service was very quick. I ended up getting the Carne asada burrito and added guac, Mexican street corn, and agua Fresca. I loved the chipotle aioli on the corn and the cool vibes of the restaurant. The only thing missing was a nice frozen marg. Cheers!

I absolutely love Tacoria as a chain and the Princeton location is always the best. They do get crowded for dine in - between prepared to snag a table. The salad with the pollo asada (grilled chicken marinated in habanero sauce) is delicious. The pineapple dressing I could drink by the gallon. The agua Fresca drinks are flavorful and yummy. Love the self serve hot sauce bar. The pico and chips are delicious.

i love tacoria but this location is a hit or miss with the food. my go to is a brussel sprout bowl and sometimes its delicious and flavorful, but theres also times where its lacking flavors and the brussel sprouts are rock hard and not cooked. this week i got a bowl and the brussel sprouts were burnt on the outside but completely hard still. As for the atmosphere, i personally would not eat here. the music is extremely loud as if youre at a club and it's often packed inside. it feels like walking into a club and its even louder in the bathroom. i think look wise it's nice. i like the aesthetic and decoration.

Got to try a few things at Tacoria for the Yelp elite event! Thank you to Yelp and Tacoria for organizing this. Food: the steak quesadilla was our favorite. It was super flavorful and the steak was very tender. The burrito bowl was good but smaller than we expected. Chips and guac were pretty good! Wish they had a queso option but they have other unique sides like golden avocado. Ambiance: it's a cool spot but the place is fairly small, especially for downtown Princeton. We ended up having to share our table with another couple as it was packed on a Saturday night. Service: everyone was friendly and food came out quickly

This place was unfortunately unremarkable. Maybe my expectations were high due to the previous reviews, and maybe my taco tastebuds are a little bias since I lived in Los Angeles prior to being in NJ. However, the food here was mediocre at best. We got the chips and guac, burrito and burrito bowl. We also got an agua fresca. I will say that I did really enjoy the agua frescas- very light and flavorful. The horchata on the other hand was really sugary. The chips were cold and not crunchy. The guac was not flavorful nor well-spiced. The burrito / burrito bowl were very salty. The ingredients tasted cheap. The cheese in my burrito tasted like nacho cheese from a jar. The ambience and service was fine, but again, nothing at all remarkable. I would definitely recommend trying out more authentic places in the region for better quality and better tasting food.

I'm not even sure where to start, other than that. YOU ARE MISSING OUT IF YOU HAVE NOT BEEN HERE. Came in, first time today, for lunch and wasn't sure what to order; looked at the menu, still not sure lol. The girl at the counter suggested a burrito or burrito bowl if I was hungry, which I was. I debated on what protein. I said I like spicy, and she said the chorizo was good. It certainly was! The burrito bowl was big, flavorful, and delicious! They have a wall with sauces and hot sauce where your food gets picked up and the sauces are all really good. I tried the Brussel Sprouts, and I'm going to be honest; I can not see myself going here and not ordering them every time. Outstanding! Golden Avocado was awesome with the Chipotle sauce, as well as the street corn, which was grilled perfectly, sauced, and seasoned well. The music was pumping, creating a fun energetic atmosphere. You can feel the energy in the food and preparation. The decor is cool and modern. Even the lemonade was really good. Felix and his staff are sending out some killer food. You really need to check them out. I work 15-20 minutes away, and I'm trying to figure out a way to get here consistently at least once every other week. Solid experience. Cannot wait to return. Great spot.

It's reunions weekend - mobbed all over town. Tacoria to the rescue! It has easy online ordering and pickups even during busy times, plenty of nice outdoor spaces surrounded by trees and shade to sit up and down Nassau Street (including two outdoor tables at the restaurant for dine-in), and amazing vegetarian options (we tried the beyond (recommend adding lettuce), the corn (recommend adding beans), and the Brussels sprouts - by far the standout.

Aside from the delicious food, the staff is super friendly and very attentive. The spot is smack dab in the middle of Princeton University world so it's frequented by students. The music is pretty loud and festive and keeps up with the fast paced shelling out of the piping hot dishes. You really can't go wrong with any of their menu items! My favs are the Mexican street corn that has a smoky bite and the flavorful tacos al pastor. Even the plating of their dishes is spectacular. Nice experience overall!!

I came thanks to the Yelp Elite event! When I arrived it was so busy and difficult to find street parking. The cashier was helpful in explaining to me what was included for this experience. I ordered Mexican street corn, Burrito box with Al Pastor, and a mineral water. I was given a buzzer and the Yelp taco holder after I placed my order. The Mexican street corn was pretty basic, I wish it had more spices and authentic flavors on the corn. I shared this with my friend she said it was just okay as well. Burrito box with Al Pastor was my entree and I must say it was a bit too oily. The Al Pastor seems like it was swimming in oil which made it hard to eat with the rest of my food. The rice was basic, guacamole was pretty good, and the toppings were abundant. Mineral water was decent and basic. Yet satisfying my thirst so no complaints. I am in the area frequently so I might stop by especially if I have a late night.

I ordered a rajas (roasted corn and poblano peppers) burrito and added steak to it, as well as chips and guacamole for Doordash delivery. I was thoroughly surprised at how good and filling it was! The burrito was large and packaged cleanly with cute stickers on the foil stating what main protein(s) are in it, and it was so delicious. The guac was also really good, and I'm glad I ordered my own chips and guac instead of splitting with someone else. My only complaint is that the app charged for extra toppings like cilantro and onions, which is a bit crazy to me, and it can add up quickly. Besides that, I would definitely order from there again!

I came here for a Yelp Elite event during lunch time. I got the burrito bowl with golden avocado, chips and guacamole and Agua fresca in guava & basil. It was really good! I had to ask the staff about the free taco holder for the first 100 Yelp Elites. They said they would check and then asked to see an email where it says that. I showed them the email and then they said ok. I feel they should have known about the promo. Overall, the food was great and I would return.

The food was great. The place is a little cramped and stays busy. The ordering was a little confusing as a first timer but the staff was helpful. Will be returning soon.

Hands down my favorite restaurant in the Princeton area! My go-to orders are the burrito box & savory nachos with brussel sprouts or golden avocado. I've ordered the al pastor in the past, but found that the veggie proteins were perfectly crispy and seasoned every time. The nacho portions are HUGE (so order a half size!) and have a nice crunch, while the burrito box is flavorful from the chipotle aioli and has a good rice-to-bean ratio. The restaurant can get quite busy (especially on weekends) but I never find the wait to be too long. The decor and bench-style seating is cute and a great place for a casual lunch/dinner with friends!

Very consistent, ate here twice during our most recent stay - tasty and I like their salsas! Can't go wrong with tacos, burritos and the agua fresca is refreshing. Service was quicker than our visit in April.

Tacoria is great for a quick bite but sadly, their portion sizes for the price feel a tad small. I really enjoy their nutella nachos and their mexican street corn the most. Overall, the food is great but expect to spend ~$15 per entree or more for something that you might think will give you the same portion size as similar restaurants, but they do not. Sometimes, when tacoria is crowded, there will be a line but usually you can get your food fairly quickly. The ambience of tacoria is similar to other burrito bowl restaurants with loud music and a younger crowd, and it is a little small so sometimes there are no seating options available. They have a giant sign inside with tacoria on it and so the decor is not quirky in any way, it is meant to be very hip and cool. The staff is kind, but I do feel bad for them when there are a lot of people there, it seems it can get very, very busy and it can be difficult to keep up with everyone's orders. I have been here several times, but the price at times can keep me from coming. When it is just me, it is tolerable, but for a family meal, there are other places you can go for food.

Came here for dinner an on a Friday night and it was pretty crowded. We ordered the Al pastor bowl, golden avocado tacos and a side of golden avocados. The Al pastor bowl was delicious. The pork and pineapples make such a good combo. The other ingredients of the bowl married everything together. The tomatoes added an ice freshness, the cheese added a nice saltiness and the sour cream added a nice richness. The golden avocado tacos were also excellent. The avocados themselves were perfectly fried and crispy on the outside. The chipotle sauce gave it a nice Smokey spice and tangy-ness. We find we always want more avocados in the tacos so we order an extra side order of it. Overall, this place is solid for fast made to order mexican food. Also if you like spice they have a variety a hot sauces you can choose from in the back where you pick up your food.

Taco place at Princeton, NJ Had a quick bite for lunch. The burrito box with chicken was tasty but didn't like the fried avocado taco because the sauce didn't have not much acidity.

After all the hype i have been hearing about this place i wanted to try it for myself. It opens at 11am. I walked in at 11:05 and got ready to place my order when a staff member told me to go back outside and wait a few more minutes because the kitchen was not ready yet. After already waiting 10 minutes outside, they open the door again to say they will need 20 more minutes. I left before i could even look at the menu. Horrible service. If you open at 11am you should be ready to serve at 11am!

Food is consistent with the other locations and this is usually an office fave. I recently placed a catering order for delivery for a work meeting and the food was over 30 minutes late with no apology or excuse. I ended up having to call multiple times with no response until eventually someone picked up and told me driver just picked up the food. While the lady who helped me with the catering order was polite and helpful, the employee who answered the phone the day of was very rude and blunt. We got a taco bar, salad, drinks, and dessert, and it was all well received, but overall the lunch meeting was dampened and rushed due to the tardiness.

hard to go too wrong here. recommend: mexican corn, burritos (which are large), tacos (which are small), BRUSSELS SPROUTS! the array of hot sauces is also a nice touch have never tried the nachos, but heard they are good re shortcomings: the music is always blaring so you can't hear people from across the table, service can be on the slower side during rushes, prices are not low

My wife and I were going to be in the area and we wanted a place we could grab a bite at with some gluten free options and this place accomplished all that and more. This place is located right across from Princeton university and is busy! When we first arrived we couldn't get a seat but it is a seat yourself type of place and people don't seem to stay too long, by the time we ordered we had a seat. The decor and ambiance is laid back and casual. This place runs very efficiently, they have a pick up area similar to Panera and at the register you can order off the menu and customize your order, it was ready quickly after ordering. My wife had the carne asada and pollo asado tacos, which came on soft corn tortillas, she liked the tacos and they were packed. I had the carne asada mission style taco, all the food here was great and inexpensive comparatively. They have a whole section in the back with a lot of different hot sauces. While it's busy, the staff moved quickly and efficiently, I enjoyed my visit and I would come back for sure.

The food is great and the best mexican food in Princeton. You can also get lots of special orders. The service is great there always nice. That's the ambiance is great and the have outside and inside seating.

This was my first time coming here and if I'm in the area, I'd go back! It was a cool vibe in the restaurant. It was pretty crowded when my friend and I got there. There is not a ton of seating so I wouldnt go with a very large group. The manager was SO NICE and helpful! She gave us descriptions of what they offered and recommendations. Throughout our lunch, she checked in on us a few times! We ordered chips and guacamole and Mexican street corn for our appetizers. Both were really good. The chips were crispy and the guacamole tasted fresh. The Mexican street corn was flavorful. For our entree, we ordered three tacos. I got carne asada, avocado and chorizo. Each of them came with onions, cilantro, sour cream, and their own sauce. All of them were delicious and I'd say the carne asada was my favorite. They had a station where you could get homemade sauces they tasted great. We also ordered drinks to go with our meal. I got the agua Fresca limonade and it was so good! Not too sugary and very refreshing. Overall, I had a great experience and would go back!

Upon walking in, the vibe was set with booming music and it was crowded (which was a sign the food must be good). It was tough getting a table, but after some time we were able to snag one. The manager onsite today (normally the New Brunswick location's manager) was super sweet, I wish I could remember her name. She talked to us at the counter and even came to check on us to see how we were doing at our table. Amazing customer service!!! Everyone at the counter was pleasant and greeted us with smiles. When ordering, since it was my first time here, the manager helped describe each menu item to me and made great suggestions. The food came out very quick in just a few minutes. They use a buzzer system so you can sit and wait until your buzzer goes off. They have a nice selection of sauces/salsas for you that are self serve. The sears are all hard seats just an fyi for anyone who needs a softer seat to maybe bring something to sit on if needed. I had three hand crafted tacos on corn tortillas: carne asada, Al pastor, and golden avocado with gauc and chips from the small bites menu. Despite what a previous reviewer stated who went the same day as me, the guac was delicious. True guac isn't overly spiced and shouldn't have to be if you have ever had authentic. They did put onions in it which, although I love, isn't always an authentic way (like and some salt is). However, it was delicious and I loved the onions! The tacos were also excellent. They were not the best I've ever had (I eat tacos at least three times a week), but very good and I'd definitely come back. I also had the agua fresca lemonade and it was so good I had to go back for a refill All in all this was a great experience and if I'm in Princeton looking for some tacos I'll be sure to pop in!

Burritos here are sheer perfection. Stuffed with tasty meats, fresh veggies, cheese, and rice. It's bursting with flavor. The warm toasted tortilla just takes it to another level. Great choices for Vegans as well. Service was friendly and prompt. Well done.

Cute little place with a cool vibe. Right near Princeton University so I'm sure it's a hit with the college kids. It was busy but we received our food quickly. I enjoyed The Golden Avocado appetizer with the chipotle sauce. The Carne Asada Steak salad comes with a pineapple balsamic dressing that was a little too tart for my taste but the ingredients were fresh. Reminded me of a salad from Chipotle. The chicken and steak in the salad and tacos could have had more seasonings and flavor. The street corn however was the star of the night. I had two orders because they were so delicious.

Finally made it back to this awesome place! The create your own tacos are amazing. I love the pollo asado. Same with the street corn. The place is always jumping!

What in the world? This place was packed with a long line at 11:30am on Sunday. I thought we were in for something great. Went for the bowl and boy- talk about a rip off. There were maybe 3 tiny pieces of overcooked chicken. Hardly any protein at all. The rice was overcooked- almost mushy. The flavor- very spicy, though didn't ask for hot. The toppings-- not at all fresh. The burritos next to us look good. Maybe the burrito is what to get here? But my advice is stay away from the overly expensive blah bowls.

Their generous ice cream scoop sized guac is amazing. Great lighting inside for amazing photos. Am I too proud of this photo? Yes. Do I parade it around my house proudly? ... next question! The tacos were incredible and while I was hesitant about spending 1.50 extra for guac on three tacos, I would absolutely do it again. They did not skimp on the portions. The filling itself was also great, as were the tortillas, which were delicate, but not fragile enough to break under the weight and juice of the fillings. I definitely recommend trying this spot at least once!

I wish I had taken photos, but everything was so so good! I would highly recommend. I had the golden avocado tacos (fried avocado) with guac. The chipotle aioli was perfect and seemed to tie everything together. I also had elote--this was INCREDIBLE and might be the best elote I've had in my life. The horchata was a nice complement to the meal! Service was efficient and accurate. The space is not very big but there is a decent amount of seating and nice decor.

Get the Brussels sprouts taco and horchata (drink!). It will Not disappoint. If you were like us and walking around Princeton and the campus, there is a likely chance you've whipped up an appetite and so stopping by Tacoria will satiate that appetite. Ample seating, food comes fast, the folks who work there are friendly. It's a seat yourself place, and you can try their burritos (we loved ours with carne asana) and also got the nachos for the table to share.

I ordered on Postmates. Excuse the very large Brussels sprouts nachos--that was my bad lol I thought I was ordering a Brussels sprouts taco. That's what happens when you're moving to fast and not paying attention. Here's what I ordered: Brussels sprouts nachos, beyond meat tacos (2), guacamole and pickles de gallo, and vegan elote. The nachos were pretty good. The ratio of Chips to toppings was off though. The pickled veggies on top were great, but there wasn't enough of it. The tacos were a no for me. If you know me at all, you know that tacos are my favorite food. So I judge tacos pretty strictly. The tortillas were severely neglected. I couldn't even finish them. I ended up scooping the filling of the tacos onto the nachos and eating it that way. The vegan elote was good. But it wasn't good enough to carry the whole meal. You know what I mean? The chips, salsa and guacamole were delicious. I kept the remainder of those for a future snack. My overall impression of this place is that, while it wasn't awful, I would never go out of my way to eat here again.

Mission Style Burrito (Al Pastor with guacamole) - I love how they make the tortilla crispy. The Al Pastor was flavorful but lacked the smokiness you taste in the Al Pastor in San Diego. It's also more expensive than the burritos in San Diego. I prefer San Diego for Al Pastor but my boyfriends prefers the Al Pastor here. Mission Style Burrito (Pollo Tinga) - gooey and cheesy with a bit of spice from the seasoned chicken. The chicken is shredded and not dry. Salsas - I love the variety of salsas they have. My favorite were the habañero and roja ones. The roja adds a nice smokeness to the burrito. Overall, I love how they make each side of the burrito crispy and the salsas they offer.

An excellent location. Love the chips and guac here. Also highly recommend the tamarind soda! Besides these things, the burritos and viva la nachos entrees are also phenomenal!

Food is great. sadly, I can't say the same about their service. Take out pick ups always take forever and there's no separate line for them.

Fresh, tasty Ingredients. Loved the street tacos and burritos. Already craving to go back.

Great food. Fast service easy menu. Ambiance is good for a quick stop place and location is right in downtown

My wife has had her eye on Taqueria for some time,so we finally decided on our next trip to Princeton we woukd try it, which we did, glad we did, very good. Very easy to place order, clean, contemporary loud place overall. My wife ordered a box with steak and guacamole I ordered as a salad Al Pastore with brussels sprouts and a bottle of water on the side. both of them nice presentations or fresh ingredients for a tasty satisfying certainly a good value will be back to try again next time we're in the area.

The chicken burrito would have been great if not for the long strip of tough meat hidden in it. Grind the meat and I will return. Also, the salsa had no body to it, just ok tasting liquid.

Great atmosphere, staff is helpful and patient, lots of gluten free options. Allergy safe for me and my child! They do not cook in soy oil ! We loved our tacos and fun drinks! Will be back! My baby loved the fun music!

Great tacos and burritos! Very noisy with loud hard rock music playing can't, and it only adds to the atmosphere. Really enjoy the burritos and will definitely go back again.

Best place on nassau st for tacos, and quesadillas. My favorite is the chicken quesadilla.

Hip ambience. Self service. Amazing flavorful burritos, especially the pollo tinga. Just in case if you think they lack flavor, you have atleast 25 house and store bought hot sauces to choose from.

Food was good, but the music was so loud it ruined the experience. Don't expect friendly staff...