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Best Taco Spots In North Jersey To Celebrate National Taco Day

The first Taco Tuesday of October is an extra special one: Tuesday, Oct. 1 is National Taco Day.

Birria taco from Central Taqueria in Morristown.

Birria taco from Central Taqueria in Morristown.

Photo Credit: Provided by Central Taqueria
Halal carne asada tacos from Prince Taqueria in Hackensack.

Halal carne asada tacos from Prince Taqueria in Hackensack.

Photo Credit: princetaqueria

If you're looking to partake in celebrations for the easily customizable, handheld Mexican meal, you've got plenty of options.

Daily Voice has compiled a list of the best taco spots in North Jersey, with much help from our Instagram followers, and some influence from user-review websites such as Google and Yelp.

Here's what we came up with:

Central Taqueria, South Street in Morristown: An investment banker from Mexico City left his job to pursue his dream of opening a taqueria.

Crazy Tacos, Lawton Avenue in Cliffside Park: An authentic taco spot that aims to transport guests to the streets of Mexico in just one bite.

Gaelos, Somerset Street in Somerset: "We are an American success story of a hard-working family that discovered an opportunity to bring fresh traditional Mexican Food to a community," the website reads.

Jalapeno de Fuego, Marray Street, Elizabeth: The website, only in Spanish, says this is the spot to enjoy "delicious Mexican cuisine."

Los Rancheros Taqueria, Passaic Street in Passaic: 4.9 stars on Google, 53 reviews. Guests say the food is well seasoned with "top-notch sauces."

Mexico Restaurant, Market Street in Passaic: You can't miss this colorful spot that looks as if it's right on a street in Mexico. Authentic, fresh, and bright were all words used to describe Mexico Restaurant by diners.

Prince Taqueria, Anderson Street in Hackensack: This spot is relatively new having opened earlier this year, but is getting positive reviews and even offers Halal options.

Riviera Maya, Route 206 in Branchville: A rustic spot now offering birria tacos.

Taqueria Downtown, Grove Street in Jersey City: Multiple Daily Voice readers recommended Taqueria Downtown, which appears to have a widespread cult following. 

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