Whether it’s Cinco de Mayo, Taco Tuesday or any other day of the week, you can always find somewhere in Sussex County for tacos. You can eat Mexican, Latin American and Southwestern fare at small local restaurants or chain locations. Some taco menu items pop up in unexpected places, with the establishment’s own unique twists.
Here are a few of the locally owned eateries in the county, where you can eat in or take out this festive and delicious food favorite.
Lola’s Waterfront Tex Mex Restaurant
300 Lakeside Avenue, Hopatcong. 973-264-4231
Enjoy a festive meal and views of Lake Hopatcong. Lola’s has a Taco Tuesday special, with $3 tacos, $3 draft beers and $3 margaritas, along with a full and diverse menu.
Mi Rancho Mexican Grill
195 Spring Street, Newton. 973-300-0605
Whether you dine in or take out, the restaurant states your meal will be equally enjoyable. Dine-in customers can BYOB with their meal.
Paco’s Empanadas
51 Route 23, Franklin. 973-823-8736
With a range of items beyond empanadas, you can also order a trio of tacos, either flour or corn tortilla. They are stuffed with jerk chicken, shredded beef, pulled pork, grilled steak, shredded chicken, fried shrimp or fried fish.
Riviera Maya Mexican Restaurant
340 Route 206, Branchville. 973-948-6292
This long-standing eatery in the county has several taco options, including salads, with combo platters, quesadillas and minichangas, among some of the popular menu items. They have a full bar and are known for their on the rocks and frozen margaritas.
Sasha’s Famous Empanadas
52 Main Street, Sussex. 845-775-7917
This eatery in the northern half of Sussex County prides itself on “Argentinian and Southern dishes,” according to its website. The restaurant is BYOB, with soft flour tacos on the menu.
Sazón Latino
71 Spring Street, Newton. 973-383-0985
According to the restaurant’s website, chicken or ground beef tacos, three tacos with your choice of meat and side of rice and beans, and the Burrito Ranchero, are popular items.
Shakey Jake’s Café
134 Route 183, Stanhope. 973-448-4944
This pub-style restaurant features inside and outdoor dining, along with a friendly atmosphere. Taco salad, ahi tuna tacos in wonton shells and pork belly tacos served with Asian slaw, are on the pub menu.
Sheridan’s Restaurant & Tavern
631 Limecrest Rd, Newton (Andover Township). 973-383-7577
This landmark pub in the county has a Mexican section of its extensive menu, that includes soft shell tacos with pulled pork, Mahi Mahi, grilled shrimp or black bean with avocado.
Spring Diner
221 Spring Street, Newton. 973-579-1711
This popular diner in the heart of Newton’s downtown has received excellent reviews for its tacos. On its menu, there is a section of Mexican dishes that include a taco dish with five tacos made with steak, chicken or chorizo.
Taqueria Tulum
514 Lafayette Rd. (Route 15), Sparta. 862-275-7107
This eatery describes its cuisine as “fresh, authentic, simple,” they say with flavors diners would encounter if they visited Mexico.
The Sizzle BBQ
216 Woodside Avenue, Newton. 862-275-7777
Dine in or take out your meal from this eclectic Argentinian steakhouse, including some Mexican cuisine. The Adrian’s Special Tacos come in chicken, carnitas (braised pork), steak, al pastor (spit-roasted pork) and shrimp varieties.
There are also these chain eateries within the county that have tacos on the menu, should you be looking for a quick bite:
Bubbakoo’s Burritos
12 North Village Boulevard, Sparta. 973-846-2500
Chipotle Mexican Grill
121 Water Street, Newton. 973-862-4755
Taco Bell
256 Route 23, Franklin. 973-823-1539
Taco Bell
297 Route 94, Vernon. 973-721-6292
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