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Name: Charrito’s
Address: 121 Washington St, Hoboken, NJ, 07030
Telephone: (201) 418-8600
Price range: Under $11
Rating: 3.63

Charrito’s

121 Washington St, Hoboken, NJ, 07030

(201) 418-8600
Store is closed

Charrito’s Menu

Antojitos (Vegan)

Guacamole

Quesongo

Elotes

Tamales

Taquitos Dorados

Gorditas

Molotes

Burritas

Quesongo

Guacamole

Quesongo

Elotes

Tamales

Taquitos Dorados

Gorditas

Molotes

Burritas

Quesongo
Antojitos

Queso Fundido De La Casa

Panuchos

Tostadas De Tinga

Tamales De Pollo

Flautas

Nachos

Queso Fundido De La Casa

Panuchos

Tostadas De Tinga

Tamales De Pollo

Flautas

Nachos
Sopas

Sopa De Vegetales

Sopa De Vegetales
Ensaladas

Ensaladas de Nopal

Ensaladas de Nopal
Platos Fuertes (Vegan)

Enfrijoladas

Chilaquiles Verdes

Alambres

Burrito

Enchilada Rojas

Enchilada Verdes

Veggie Fajita

Enfrijoladas

Chilaquiles Verdes

Alambres

Burrito

Enchilada Rojas

Enchilada Verdes

Veggie Fajita
Platos Fuertes

Quesadillas Nortenas

Pollo Asado Entree

Carne Asada Entree

Carne Enchilada Entree

Chilaquiles Con Carne Asada

Burritos

Duo De Enchiladas

Enchiladas Norte?as

Fajita

Quesadillas Nortenas

Pollo Asado Entree

Carne Asada Entree

Carne Enchilada Entree

Chilaquiles Con Carne Asada

Burritos

Duo De Enchiladas

Enchiladas Norte?as

Fajita
Tortas

Carne Enchilada

Carne Asada

Carne Enchilada

Carne Asada
Vegan Tacos

Papa con Rajas Taco

Al Pastro Taco

Nopal Taco

Empanada

Papa con Rajas Taco

Al Pastro Taco

Nopal Taco

Empanada
Tacos

Tacos De Carne Asada

Tacos Pollo Asado

Cochinita

Camaron

Pescado

Tacos De Carne Asada

Tacos Pollo Asado

Cochinita

Camaron

Pescado
Sides

Rice

Beans

1/4 Queso Fresco

Chips y Salsa

Arroz y Frijoles

Rice

Beans

1/4 Queso Fresco

Chips y Salsa

Arroz y Frijoles
Bebidas

Jarrito's

Jarrito's
Superbowl Special

Gucamole Bowl

Taco Platter

Self Serve Tacos

SuperBowl Botana

Nachos

Chicken Fried Taquitos

Fajita Tacos

Quesadillas Sincronizada

Sides

Gucamole Bowl

Taco Platter

Self Serve Tacos

SuperBowl Botana

Nachos

Chicken Fried Taquitos

Fajita Tacos

Quesadillas Sincronizada

Sides

Healthy Meal suggestions for Charrito’s

Antojitos (Vegan)

Guacamole [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Quesongo [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Elotes [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Tamales [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Taquitos Dorados [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Gorditas [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Molotes [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Burritas [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Quesongo [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Guacamole [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Quesongo [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Elotes [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Tamales [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Taquitos Dorados [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Gorditas [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Molotes [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Burritas [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Quesongo [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]
Antojitos

Queso Fundido De La Casa [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Panuchos [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Tostadas De Tinga [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Tamales De Pollo [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Flautas [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Nachos [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Queso Fundido De La Casa [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Panuchos [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Tostadas De Tinga [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Tamales De Pollo [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Flautas [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Nachos [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]
Sopas

Sopa De Vegetales [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Sopa De Vegetales [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]
Ensaladas

Ensaladas de Nopal [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Ensaladas de Nopal [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]
Platos Fuertes (Vegan)

Enfrijoladas [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Chilaquiles Verdes [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Alambres [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Burrito [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Enchilada Rojas [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Enchilada Verdes [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Veggie Fajita [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Enfrijoladas [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Chilaquiles Verdes [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Alambres [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Burrito [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Enchilada Rojas [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Enchilada Verdes [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Veggie Fajita [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]
Platos Fuertes

Quesadillas Nortenas [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Pollo Asado Entree [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Carne Asada Entree [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Carne Enchilada Entree [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Chilaquiles Con Carne Asada [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Burritos [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Duo De Enchiladas [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Enchiladas Norte?as [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Fajita [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Quesadillas Nortenas [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Pollo Asado Entree [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Carne Asada Entree [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Carne Enchilada Entree [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Chilaquiles Con Carne Asada [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Burritos [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Duo De Enchiladas [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Enchiladas Norte?as [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Fajita [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]
Tortas

Carne Enchilada [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Carne Asada [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Carne Enchilada [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Carne Asada [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]
Vegan Tacos

Papa con Rajas Taco [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Al Pastro Taco [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Nopal Taco [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Empanada [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Papa con Rajas Taco [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Al Pastro Taco [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Nopal Taco [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Empanada [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]
Tacos

Tacos De Carne Asada [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Tacos Pollo Asado [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Cochinita [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Camaron [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Pescado [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Tacos De Carne Asada [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Tacos Pollo Asado [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Cochinita [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Camaron [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Pescado [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]
Sides

Rice [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Beans [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

1/4 Queso Fresco [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Chips y Salsa [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Arroz y Frijoles [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Rice [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Beans [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

1/4 Queso Fresco [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Chips y Salsa [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Arroz y Frijoles [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]
Bebidas

Jarrito's [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Jarrito's [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]
Superbowl Special

Gucamole Bowl [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Taco Platter [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Self Serve Tacos [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

SuperBowl Botana [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Nachos [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Chicken Fried Taquitos [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Fajita Tacos [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Quesadillas Sincronizada [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Sides [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Gucamole Bowl [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Taco Platter [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Self Serve Tacos [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

SuperBowl Botana [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Nachos [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Chicken Fried Taquitos [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Fajita Tacos [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Quesadillas Sincronizada [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Sides [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

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Write An Anonymous Review

Jennifer C.

I've been regularly dining at Charritos for the past year and their food is consistently good. As the other reviews mention, their service is a little rough around the edges and they tend to flip tables extremely quickly (assuming that they need to ...because they profit only on food and beverages--no liquor). On one recent visit, a friend and I wanted to be seated, place our orders, and start eating while we were waiting for our third friend who was running extremely late. They refused to seat us until all 3 of us were present. I asked if we could sit as a party of 2 and then pull up a chair if the third guest showed up and they wouldn't allow that either. I don't understand this policy. On another visit, they claimed they used my entire bottle of Patron for 2 margarita pitchers. If I drank half a bottle of tequila, I would have crawled home leaving a trail of vomit. I left the restaurant completely sober that night. After this incident, I only bring wine or beer. I would be cautious about bringing any premium hard liquor to this place. I would return, but probably on a week night when service is a tad better...and with beer or wine, of course.
(2)
Erica T.

One of my co-workers raved and raved about Charrito's and finally I got to try it. Man, was she right. The chicken fajitas are amazing! Whatever marinade they use for the chicken, delicious. We both ordered a plate of fajitas and devoured them all after sharing the guacamole. Yum! It's a small spot so you might end up waiting a bit for a table. Once you're in and seated it's intimate and cozy, perfect date night spot. It's BYOB so don't forget to stop and the wine store right across the street. I'll definitely be back the next time I'm in Hoboken. I just wish there was something equally as awesome in Brooklyn.
(5)
Vinay T.

The restaurant is small and cramped - which I would accept more in NYC than in Hoboken... but I won't deduct any stars for this. The service was terrible. The restaurant was only half full and we had to wait over 1 hour for our food. We had to ask for the status several times. We were seriously about to leave. The food was good. We started with guacamole (Noreno style) which was on par with other restaurants. We then ordered a shredded chicken burrito and enchiladas - both were good - but not the best we've had. Without the service - I may have given this 4 stars - but the service was the worst I have seen.
(3)
Elizabeth P.

I love Charritos! And can't go wrong with BYOB. I've had the fajitas, guacamole, burritos, and tacos which are all fresh & delicious! Bring a bottle of wine and they will make you delicious sangria. The only downside is that there is often a pretty long wait and nowhere to wait inside. But they do take your number and call on your cell when the table is ready, so you can go grab a drink somewhere while you wait. Overall, delicious and highly recommended!
(4)
Mitch R.

best mexican in hoboken!
(4)
Maxwell G.

Being from So Cal, I'm picky about my Mexican food. This place is not half bad. Definitely the best mexican food in the area. the fact that it's BYOB is what seals the deal. Good mexican food + my own tequila = good times
(4)
Vanessa S.

The food was pretty good here, but the prices were to expensive for the same tasting food you could get in other Mexican restaurants. The place was small and cozy otherwise! It is BYOB and they will serve it for you too.
(3)
Pratik K.

By far the best restaurant in Hoboken! The enchiladas are mouth watering and the guacamole is phenomenal...!
(5)
Chelsea L.

Oh Charritos, oh charritos, OH CHARRITOS!!!!!! How i love thee! I am absolutely addicted to the the taquitos, i know sounds like a college midnight snack that comes out of the freezer. They use real corn tortillas, and they are soooo good, like a rolled up taco! The beans and rice are sooo good! I really wish the chips were better. Guac is amazing! Overpriced, so its only a special treat. I love how simple it is! The burritos are good, but not what i go for! Boyfriend always get fajitas, he loves them, but a bit too oily. My favorite margarita in town and i can bring my own tequila. (Milagro, try it out!) Some people complain about the wait staff, but we go so often that uh, they recognize us and are really nice. My favorite restaurant, I am required to go once a week. :]
(5)
Noah P.

Food was very good and very authentic. They lost points for two reasons: 1. The place was not well suited to a group of 6 people. 4 would be the max that I would bring there. Also, they were really unwilling to split a check. 2. The service was average to bad. Also note that it's BYOB, but they can make Sangria with your wine or margaritas with your tequila.
(3)
lauren h.

Love love love the guac here. My boyfriend and I come here when we want to be totally stuffed and overeat. Everything I've tried is delicious, fajitas, enchiladas, mole sauce... and it's BYO where they'll make sangria with whatever you bring. Downfalls- tiny place, usually a decent wait
(4)
James P.

Been to both charritos.. It's really good... Very authentic which is great.. Yummy fresh guacamole Try it if you're in the mood for authentic mexican!
(4)
marullos s.

I LOVE CHARRITOS!!! It is BY FAR the BEST Mexican restaurant in Hoboken, and better that 95% of the Mexican restaurants in the city. The service is always on point. The decor is adorable, and happy, and makes me miss Mexico. The nachos... BLOW YOUR MIND! Get them with either chicken, or steak, or chorizo - They're awesome. And HUGE. And cheesy. SO YUMMY! Everything else is really good too. Their stuffed chile poblano is the best I've had at a restaurant. Their burritos are very good, as are the enchiladas, the chilaquiles, and the tacos. The quesadilla could use more cheese, but hey, that might be just me. The rice and refried beans are excellent. The BYOB makes it a great deal. Can't wait to go again!
(5)
Carmel W.

On my third adventure into Hoboken, I finally got to eat. The other times were just for music or drinking. Anyway, I'm so glad we came to Charrito's and were actually able to get a table. You actually need to walk your butt there, put your name on a list and they call you back when your table is available. I guess some dude didn't get the memo because he kept on huffing, puffing and pouting as he rudely told the waiter in front of us that we were almost ready and why couldn't we wrap it up. He stormed out complaining about the two hour wait. Whatever. That's why I'm writing it here muahahaa. They have a few vegetarian options and I settled with the last item on the vegetarian section. Its Chile-something. Basically, sauteed green peppers with torn up pieces of tortilla covered in a mole-esque sauce and refried beans. It looked like a monstrosity and tasted GREAT. It was the sort of thing I'd throw together if I ever had time to cook. All three of my friends ordered the ground beef burrito which they said were great. Its also BYOB so we brought two bottles of red wine to have them make sangria - it costs $9 though to have them make it. Not too shabby.
(4)
mike w.

Best Mexican in Hoboken. The table-side guac is a must, fresh and tasty. I'm a fan of BYOB and Mexican, so I hit this spot as much as I can. The sangria they make with whatever red wine you bring always turns out great. Downside is the size of the place. Getting a table can be tough. If they tell you the wait is going to be too long, call the uptown location and ask how long the wait is there. Same food but nearly twice the seating. Overall, solid place for a date or dinner with a friend, so long as you can get that table.
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Sarah R.

This is my second favorite mexican place. It's tiny and doesn't take reservations, but you can put your name on the list and they will call your cell phone when a table is open, so you can get a drink at a nearby bar - I've always been called earlier than expected. Love their table side guacomole and the tijuana platter - it's more than enough for two people to share. Other favorites are the fajitas and the buritos. The place is BYOB, and the sangria they make is delicious. Overall, this place gets it all right - it's a small menu, but everything is delicious.
(5)
Michael B.

Delicious Mexican food, which is VERY difficult to find on the east coast. Guacamole is great, portions are very large, and the pricing is normal for the area. Would def recommend.
(5)
Rachel W.

Overall, had a good experience. The was good. Did have a little wait but, the food made up for it. Def would go back
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Kelly A.

Service isn't great, people are packed inside and it seems like there is always a wait. That said, the Mexican food there is delicious. Very authentic, fresh and plenty of it! The guacamole is a must have - they make it at your table. And bring some cheap red wine so they can make you some sangria. Though there are lots of Delicious sounding things on the menu, I always get a big shredded beef burrito. Yum!!
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Mike M.

Food is ok but only stands out due to a lack of other local authentic Mexican options. The service really stand out. It is HORRIBLE. The waiters are, and have been for years, just unfriendly and more than that, overtly rude!! They never smile, they scowl at you, and last night 1 minute after paying my bill and leaving a 25% tip (must have felt generous after a few drinks) they immediately TOLD me to get up and leave because there was a wait. Ownership here has NO CLUE how to treat customers. This wasn't a one time slip-up. When I go there I couldn't be nicer, and in return I get attitude and ungrateful service. If you like their guacamole, here's how to make it at home just as good. Pick 2 ripe avocados, chop a de-seeded jalapeno and some white or red onion into fine dice, add some cilantro and lime juice, salt and pepper, mash with potato masher, and done....there ya go! They charge you $10 for ONE avocado at Charritos....you can make double that at home for about $6 or $7.
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Carlos N.

If you and your 20 best friends are craving Mexican at 1AM on a Saturday night, I would highly recommend AGAINST this place. From the looks of it, they have seating for just a little over 20 people! However, if you're looking for a nice place to take a date on a weekday (or even a weekend, if you don't mind a wait), then it's an excellent place to consider. The waiters were very busy when I went there, but that was perfectly reasonable given that the place was mostly packed. In fact, when I went, a couple was seated before me by accident, and when I went to reclaim my table, they had to wait almost 15 minutes for a spot to open up! Nonetheless, the service was on-point, and considering that they didn't poke fun at my terrible Spanish accent, I would assume that they are receptive to those that are trying to practice their Spanish. Though others are saying that it's BYOB, I thought I saw a pretty vast selection of alcoholic drinks available. Then again, I ordered a Sprite, so I could easily be wrong. I ordered a small chicken quesadillla expecting to receive a lot, but I was happily surprised that it was as small as they said it was (though it came with plenty of beans). The chips they serve are fantastic as well, and since I indeed saw a waiter mashing guacamole for another couple across from me, though I wouldn't know how much more "authentic" that makes it. The price was very reasonable, though it's within the range of its neighboring restaurants. For the inexperienced, this means that one should prepare their wallet accordingly if going with a group. All in all, it was a great dinner at a great location, and I would go again...if I didn't live in the valley of Mexican restaurants already!
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Danny N.

I first found out about this place through the miles for dining rewards program. It's a little on the pricey side but the food was good. I did enjoy like the salsa and fresh guacamole dip which is prepared table side. The rest of the food was good but the place seemed like it went too much out of the way to be authentic. I'd rather have comfortable glassware to drink water out of than the heavy colored short glasses they use. The sombrero styled basket for the tortillas was neat for a few minutes but really unpractical for the small tables. We mistakenly did not know they do not have a liquor license at this place so it's BYOB. However they do carry imported Coca-Cola from Mexico (and like in every other country in the world except for ours, it's made with real sugar rather than high fructose corn syrup).
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David S.

The only thing I enjoyed here was the guacamole and guac is so easy to make that if a Mexican place can't get that right they should be ashamed of themselves. For people who enjoy real Mexican food, expect to disappointed. This is the equivalent of Chinese food in America and it really sucks because I feel that Hoboken deserves better. I've heard way too many people rave about this place but the food lacks flavor and authenticity. The place does have a fun vibe going for it which I can't deny and the BYOB makes it a decent option for pre-game dinner but don't come here expecting a great meal. Also, expect to wait for a table. The downtown location is tiny and if its a weekend night, don't even bother, this place isn't worth waiting for and you'll find better food right down the street. This place is also way over priced for the quality of food that they offer. The best thing that they have going for them is the lack of other Mexican food options in Hoboken, I think people love this place because its more or less the only option besides East L.A. for sit down Mexican food. Hopefully something else pops up to give these guys some competition.
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Melissa G.

Eh. Unfortunately this place is only okay. I so wanted it to be good so I could go get mexican somewhere other than Bennys, but not the case. It was kind of flavorless. Ordered the guacamole of couse. It's always fun to have it made fresh in front of you, but I just didn't think it was very good. Was lacking something... Chicken burrio was pretty bland and not worth the calories. Maybe some people like the byob aspect at a mexican restaurant but its not worth it to me to buy the tequilla then pay 3 bucks a drink for you to make me the actual margarita. Sticking to my bennys!!
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Jenna W.

For a North Jersey, so-called "authentic Mexican" restaurant, I'd say it was overall a good experience. Food - Everything I tried was tasty, flavorful and perfectly cooked. There was more than enough food on each platter and the free chips & salsa when you sit down is icing on the cake. If you're wondering what I ate - I stuck with a fundamental - chicken fajitas (it's hard to mess this dish up) and my boyfriend ordered a trio of meats over... cactus? Yes, it was odd... but it was delicious. The cactus it self was really gross - not my style - but again, the meats were cooked perfectly. Atmosphere - The place is quaint, cute and cozy. Try to sit outside if you can... people-watching on Washington is always fun. The servers were extremely attentive and accommodating. And, little added bonus - they present the check in a little wallet-purse type thing. When two men were sitting next to us and the wallet-purse was sitting on the table, I really enjoyed thinking one of them was carrying a murse... until we received one, as well. Alcohol - Charrito's is BYO, so be sure to do so. Apparently they make pretty good sangria & margaritas, but I haven't tried them yet. If you forget, you can always run right across Washington to the liquor store. Overall - Good experience. Why not 5 stars? Because I'm a fan, but it's not quite as good as it gets.
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Kelly D.

Spicy guac and firm shrimp. Amazing chille relleno Only go to the Charittos on 1st st. the one up down is run like the soup na*i. They make you order before giving you chips. Lousy
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Nelson S.

Excellent Mexican food - the salsa is incredibly fresh and delicious. Make sure you get the Guacamole it's made from scratch at your table. I usually get the Chicken Quesadilla as a meal - never disappoints.
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Jen R.

I love, love, love Charrito's! When I moved out of Hoboken, this was one of the main things I missed about living there and whenever I'm in town I make sure to hit it up. The downtown location is small but adorable. Luckily it was also close to where I lived so I could avoid the crowds and order it in. In general I find the Mexican food in NYC to be very sub-par and Charrito's was the first Mex restaurant in the area I found that I loved. The burritos are amazing, love the Mexican rice, salsa is excellent, and the guac is so fresh, they make it at your table. I can legitimately say this is my favorite restaurant, period.
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kristin g.

My friends and I all LOVE Mexican food and we agree that Charrito's is one of the best places to go for strong margaritas and delicious food. The servings are enormous so usually we order a couple things and split between everyone. Guacamole = THE BEST EVER. Freshly made at your table. Note: The place is tiny, so don't go there with a large group. The 10th and Washington location is bigger.
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Peter A.

charriot's is now the top of my list of best Mexican places I've eaten at taking over my local hometown favorite of el bandito in spring valley (even with the free quesadilla, unlimited chips/salsa, free friend banana with ice cream dessert and a free shot of liqueur). came here for late lunch with mother and sister since we were craving guacamole and have seen them make it table side. you get 3 choices: spicy, traditional, or sweet&spicy. we took the sweet n spicy which added some tangy tomatoes and it was delicious. though I prefer my guacamole a little chunkier (they use a masher) and cold it was delicious. the waiter even let me taste it like it was a bottle of wine before leaving it at the table. the other dishes we tried were some authentic Mexican that you don't see too often, even though they have some great combo platters. I had the mole chicken and for the price I got a half chicken, refried beans, 2 types of cheese, and rice/corn mix and wow was it tasty. not overly spicy or dry and the meat pulled right off the bone with a fork. sister had the flautas which I've only seen before on diners, drive ins, and dives and they were very well done. perfect sauces on top to perfect the dish. mother had the tamales and though they weren't the best, you get two sizable banana leaves with plenty of filling and it's technically an appetizer. although we didn't take full advantage the restaurant is BYOB and will make you pitchers of sangria or margaritas for $9! this is a wonderful, family owned and very authentic Mexican restaurant with easy access to so many different stores in the area.
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Karla F.

If you want to stop here with your stroller, you better be the first ones at the restaurant for the day and willing to sit outside at one of the tables closest to the street. They actually have a no-stroller policy (there's a sign on the door), so I guess we should just be lucky they accomodated us outside. The food was tasty, but as a bonafide Tex-ican, it wasn't quite authentic enough for me. I should have tried the table guac and maybe gone for dinner. That way, I could have BMOB - everything tastes better with wine! Its worth the stop if its a nice day and you can eat outside. The inside was too cramped for my taste.
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Jen U.

Great Mexican food! It's a tiny restaurant with outdoor seating - usually a wait but totally worth it!! Love the fact that it's BYOB!!
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Crystal T.

The food was decent and having a nice outdoor seating area on a beautiful day adds a star, but I have a very valid question to propose: When you bring a bottle of wine for sangria, does the entire bottle of wine go into the pitcher of sangria or are the chefs in back having a grand old time with everybody's leftover half bottles of wine? People say you get back your leftover tequila if you're going the margarita route, but I'm really questioning this when it comes to wine because after dining here and drinking a pitcher of sangria between 2 people, I didn't really feel like I had just polished off a half bottle of wine. Though my actions later in the day might disprove this theory, I'm really torn with this debate and am open to commentary. I wish we got our guac spicier, but it was definitely fresh and tasty. The chicken fajita dish was delicious, huge and not nearly finishable by one individual, yet they only give you 4 small tortillas? I'm not really complaining--I was really full after 3 fajitas, but it's just clearly not enough tortilla for all that fajita. Lastly, the chicken burrito was huge and the ingredients were all there and good, but it was a little too... smokey. All in all, I think the food is good, the BYO thing they've got going is awesome (unless they're not giving me my whole bottle of wine) and ambiance is what makes you want to come back.
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Cindy C.

A smaller branch than the uptown location, Charrito's is darn good, if a bit pricey. The guac, made at your table, is amazing and the steak burritos are v. flavorful. The lunch menu portions are so big, I'd hate to see what a dinner portion is! Overall, would definitely go again.
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Tom S.

I don't know if other people feel this way, but you kind of just know when you're eating good Mexican food. It just tastes fresher and better. My enchiladas were great and the salsa verde was awesome. The chips are served with salsa that tastes fresh and, above all, delicious. Seating's a little tight, but I'm looking forward to returning again so I can bring some booze and try out the Sangria and margaritas I keep hearing about.
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JP A.

One of the best things that came out what I call my 'short term Martha sentence' in NJ (I moved from Seattle to Hoboken for a year). I may have run back to Seattle at the first opportunity but I do miss Charrito's. I even nicknamed them - little (the smaller restaurant of the two) and big - the one further down on Washington toward Weehawken. Anywhooo - here is the review... The guacamole is the best - really! They make it fresh and tableside with avocado, onion, cilantro, jalapeno, and lime - salting to your taste. It is AMAZING! The chips are always fresh too! The chicken mole is delicious - authentic! The chicken verde enchiladas literally melt in your mouth. I have yet to find better verde in the states and yes I have been to Mexican food. The chicken they use is moist and yummy! The margaritas are good and the service is great - when you can get a table right away. The only downside is like all great small restaurants, it can be difficult to get in sometimes. Tried the Charrito's in Union City too - their portions were a little larger and the prices were less, I was confused by that but none the less the food was just as good. Limited English was spoken so I did have to whip out my basic Spanish skills. If I could give it a 4.5 stars I would. During my last visit to NYC, I did want to take the ferry over to Charrito's but it was too difficult of a sell to the Seattle Charrito's virgin I was with... sad for my tummy! Oh ya, it is 'mom tested' too - my mom came to visit while I lived there and LOVED it!
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Ana R.

I went to this location of Charrito's about 2 years ago. It was the BEST Guacamole I had ever had. It was so good I recently returned to Hoboken and visited their other location about 10 blocks away. STILL the best Guacamole ever. I should give them 5 stars but will knock one off because of their small size and because it's BYOB.
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Mike W.

Best Mexican in Hoboken. Great dishes, BYOB that mixes drinks for you. Highly recommend the fajitas and guacamole.
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Alexis P.

3 Strikes and we were OUT: strike 1: asked the waitress what the sauce in the burrito was made of and she was unable to answer me. the owner came over and insisted the sauce I had mentioned was not in the burrito. I showed it to him on the menu. He could not state any ingredients in the sauce. i asked him to omit it. strike 2: my husband asked if it was possible to have pork in his burrito instead of the steak or chicken options. he was told no, even though pork was offered elsewhere on the menu. strike 3: they brought our food and we asked for the guacamole and sour cream that was described as included on the menu. the owner came over and stated they had given us the lunch menu instead of brunch (it was not included in this invisible menu), and that even though he could make the guacamole, he adamantly refused to unless we paid for it as a full $9 side. We walked out .will never return.
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Joseph C.

Despite one waiter on a warm Saturday afternoon the place was great. My fiancÃ© and I went for a late lunch the food was great. I'm not a fan of guac but I must say I went back for more. We each had a burrito which were huge. The chicken and beef was very fresh. service was slow but did not bother me it gave us more time to drink the sangriaaaaa. pros: sangria great food cons: small and slow service
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Cathleen T.

Great food, lethargic service! Went here on a week night with my boyfriend to suppress our chimichanga cravings. We waited for a bit to get a table for 2 outside (our choice we could've sat down immediately inside.) After we sat down the waiter came over to actually set our table, since it hadn't been done before and take our bottle of wine for the house made sangria. The sangria deal is amazing! Bring your own bottle and they'll make you sangria for just $9 more! Not too bad! It did however take ages to actually get it back, which is torturous on a work day! We got the guacamole to start off with, which they make right in front of you. I ordered a chicken enchilada and I cannot remember what he ordered but we were both pleasantly full. Definitely a good spot for a fun, not too serious because we're already dating date spot. Check it out while the weather is nice so you can sit outside!
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Molly O.

mmm yummy. The sangria was like delicious kool aid. My friend and her BF treated me to a dinner there Friday night. We got a seat immediately. They gave us 6 glasses of water, strange but I would rather have too much than too little. Service was good. the food was bangin! Guac was awesome. I am lookin forward to a trip back!
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Kriti S.

I visited this location with a couple of friends from work. I normally don't go out of my way to eat out in Hoboken what with all the choices in NYC - but was so glad we did! This spot was so satisfying when it came to my guac/carb cravings. The restaurant is more standard Mexican than let's say Mesa Coyoacan in Williamsburg (which really ups the ante with the cool crowd and mezcal/tequila offerings). However, the food at Charrito's was good enough to light my taste buds on fire. The restaurant had the standard make-your-guac tableside schtick but what I loved was that you could also bring your own wine and they would use it to make a fresh and tasty sangria for you (perks of a BYOB spot - can never find enough BYOBs in NYC!). I will come again!
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Hani B.

Excellent mexican food! Go for the Guac! Stay for the food! I love this place... on this side of the border (New York / New Jersey) its the best mexican food I have eaten. Like I said before... you have to have the guacamole here! It is truly amazing. The food is also really good!
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Jose L.

-Fresh guac. I'll be buac. We picked the spicier version which could've used a little more salt and a way more chiles. -Chips and salsa were ok. To me, the salsa seemed like a slightly better version of Pace Picante salsa. -Service was fair since it took
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Juston P.

Five stars for East Coast Mexican food, three stars for East Coast Mexican given my West coast upbringing and East coast living, one star compared to West Coast Mexican food. Savvy?
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Janice D.

Pretty yummy Byob place in the heart of Hoboken. Good food. Pleasant environment, not meant for people with big butts as seating is tight. Tu hables espanol?you may need to in order to get gucamole. Definitely a must eat!
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Megan P.

This place smelled so good that I was willing to walk around in the chilly fall air for 20 minutes to get a table. Yum. The guacamole was delicious, I tried with all my might to eat all of it but sadly failed. Taquitos were good, but would have preferred corn tortillas to the flour ones they used. Nothing earth-shattering or fusion-y about this place. For solid Mexican food this definitely hit the spot.
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Wireless M.

Fun, tasty and filling Mexican food. Good place to go with a group, the menu offers an interesting assortment of dishes that are consistently tasty. Service friendly and the ambience is fun. Also BYOB of you want to drink wine or beer with your meal.
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Diana T.

LOVE this place!!! Possibly some of the best Mexican food I have ever had. The flavors and textures are so rich, so fresh, so delicious. I crave Charrito's all the time. The restaurant is tiny, and they do not make Margaritas (its BYOB... they will mix something up for you if you bring the alcohol). But trust me, the food is SO worth it.
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Vince F.

Always delicious! This is a regular for me when I want a yummy meal with great atmosphere. The BYOB also doesnt hurt!
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Meggan D.

I heard so much about Charrito's once I moved to Hoboken this Spring. Maybe it was all the hype that left me so disappointed. We did have to wait for probably 30 minuutes which didn't matter to me at all. We just went to a bar close by and had a drink. We had Sangria which was good, not amazing. We also had this fresh gaucamole which seems to be all everyone talks about. I was with my lame friend who doens't like spicy food, so we had to request the gaucamole medium. This could be why I thought it was quite possibly the least satisfying gaucamole I have ever had. But, then I thought, I have NEVER had gaucamole that I consider spicy before and have always enjoyed it. My meal was not disgusting, not authentic either. Maybe it was an off day, the cook broke up with his girlfriend, I don't know. I guess I will try it again simply because I am the only one who thought it sucked!
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AJ D.

If you can get a seat, then your in luck. Some of the best Mexican food in the area. All the food is very fresh and most of all very tastey! The fresh guac made right at the table is to die for, as well as the mole. Very good. It's BYOB so makes for even better experience. Definitely a good place for a date or just to pig out at.
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Kevin L.

I was very impressed with Charrito's. They will make guacamole from scratch in about 1 minute right in front of you at your table, you literally can't get any fresher than that. These guys are pros. I ordered a chicken burrito and it was excellent. It's a BYOB too which isn't an issue, especially with the plethora of liquor stores on Washington St. I can't wait to go back here.
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Khody A.

Food was good, but tight space and they do not provide you salsa for the chips until you order.
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Jessica S.

food is actually quite good, but can't get past the terrible service - this is the first restaurant i've ever been to with consistently rude, borderline nasty waiters. oh, and they're stingy with some of the food, too - the fairly large fajita platters come with TWO tiny little tortillas. had to flag the guy down like 3 times before he finally came back with more. not worth it. and hey, if the owner ever checks this board out - DO SOMETHING about the wait-staff's attitude - it's ridic!!
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Jeff P.

This place is one of my all time favorite Mexican restaurants. Great atmosphere, some outdoor seating dowtown although downtown location is a little tight inside with tables for two or four. If your with a bigger party make the trip uptown where they maybe better able to accommodate you and all your friends. This is one of Hoboken's BYOB establishments!!!! Just bring wine for their great sangria, I believe it was $9 a pitcher. So far on my past trips I have not had a bad experience. Ive tried a number of dishes on the menu, they were all delicious. Not the normal Mexican dishes with tacos beans and rice. They spend a bit more time on presentation and quality. The portions are perfect. Ive never waited more than 20 minutes, but it definitely gets busy on Friday and Saturday nights. This is a must go!!!!
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Elizabeth B.

The food was delicious - and enormous. Walked out of there with huge doggy bags that fed 2 the next day for lunch. It's BYO and there's a nice liquor store across the street that has a really good selection of Spanish wines - inexpensive wines, as well. It's great because Charrito's will make sangria for you ($9) with your BYO. It's completely reasonable and the entire pitcher (which would have been good for 4 people) was only $16 including wine - a steal. The food was a great value, too. Not dirt cheap, but considering my $16 meal lasted 1 dinner and 2 lunches, I think that's pretty sweet. The mole is excellent, and while we didn't get the guac, we saw it made by hand and looked amazing. Chips could be warmed, but the salsa is great. The service at first was rocky, hence minus one star. They misjudged the time it would take to seat us (they said 20 minutes, it was 45+) though to be fair one table just would not leave (amounts to 20% of the restaurant). But, once we were next on the list, two tables cleared but it took a long time to seat us, so we ended up just seating ourselves. Took quite a while to order, too. However, the food came out fast. As an aside, I love the glasses - they look just like glasses I bought in Mexico once and are really pretty.
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Jeanie C.

yuuuummmmm - I really enjoyed my meal here. My husband and I decided to have a nice date night and we went to Charritos for dinner. The Guacamole was delicious (though it could have been spicier, and saltier) but it was so fresh! I had the Veracruz Combo, where the Beef Enchilada just melted in my mouth, the Chicken Enchilada had a sweeter sauce that made it stand out from the beef enchilada, and the stuffed poblano chile was just nice and cheesy. My husband ended up getting something with beef, chicken, and pork, with cactus and a roasted jalapeno pepper. The pepper was SUPER hot, but it was delicious. It also came with 4 flour tortillas, rice, and refried beans. delicious. Best part, because we didn't eat it all, we ended up taking it home and I had it for lunch the next day! Fantastic. Unfortunately, small space, and tight quarters, but it really makes the whole experience better.
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Alexander S.

It's a holiday every time I get to come here. Well worth the 30 minutes drive plus about 30 minutes looking for parking.
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Jonathan K.

Fresh Guac made at your table?!? Incredible lick-the-plate fajitas?!? Taquitos that make you immediately order a second plate?!? Break me off a slice of everything and leave me in my own personal nirvana for a couple hours! This restaurant was great, but it's SMALL. My family waited for a while before we were seated (and waiting either meant standing in the cold rain or smack in the middle of the dining space up in everyone's face). Other than that, the food was amazing, the service was quick and congenial, and the ambiance was homey. Kudos Charritos!
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Dennis G.

The final day of Valerie's month-long birthday celebration - dinner with Nancy and Isabella at Charrito's in Weehawken, NJ - Fantastic views of the NYC skyline, incredible authentic Mexican food, great service and a wonderful time for all! loscharritos.com This is our new, favorite Mexican restaurant.
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Elodie L.

Food is decent. A bit overpriced though. They have an annoying policy of only seating you when all of your party is here. Totally understand though since the space is so small. It's just something to be aware of so make sure all your friends get there on time or else your table will be given away! The sangria that they make for you is nothing special. They literally will charge you $9 to turn your wine into sangria, but the added ingredients are only sugar, soda, and sliced apple. Also, I had an interesting experience with my waiter who made my pitcher of margarita for me. I gave him a 740ml bottle of tequila, but my margarita pitcher was definitely not as strong as it should have been. However, I didn't get the rest of my bottle back either. I have a suspicion that he just took the rest.
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Goldie G.

YUMMM!!! BYO and a liquor store right across the st - helped us w/ a big jug of cheap red wine that would go well in sangria - DONE! guac was yummi, even though it was small we barely waited, ran across the st for wine got a call on my cell and sat - comfy cushions. totally pigged out and was sooo full!! would def go back :)
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Michael S.

BYOB! Very good mexican cuisine. Americanized just a little. Extremely tight seating, not a place for obese people. Massive portions. No reservations, first come first serve situation and the gucamole is the best you will get in NJ.
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Michelle S.

The guacamole is awesome. Seriously there are times when we've just gotten the guacamole for lunch and eaten all of it. So, so good. The other food is tasty too. And BYOB is a great way to save money. But the place is very small so if your'e headed there on a Friday or Saturday night be prepared to wait at least 45 minutes. It also can sometimes get a bit loud as people down a few too many margaritas.
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Mindy S.

I came here with two of my friends and we really enjoyed ourselves. First we ordered appetizers of nachos and guacamole. A large portion of nachos came out and guacamole, oh man, you gotta try it! I read the reviews about this place being BYOB and brought a bottle of chilled white wine. The waiter suggested to make sangria out of it and we were very glad that we did. The food was okay def not the best. The waiters were very attentive. I would go back for their delicious guacamole soon.
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Jessica R.

Hands down my favorite Mexican restaurant EVER! Guacamole is off the hook, and gotta love the fact they have a liquor store right across the way since the place is BYOB. My favorite is their chicken and steak fajitas, which are made in this tastey tomato sauce, unlike any fajitas i have ever had. An order can be easily shared by two people, and after an order of guac, and a truck load of margaritas bill is always around $50 for 2. Not too shabby.
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Brian L.

Come on Yelpers! You guys really let me down with this place. I came here with a friend, there was a 25 minute wait so we took a stroll down washington. They called and said our table was ready and only have 5 minutes before they give it away! They gave it away... We got the spaicy guac to start. It was ok. I got the steak fajitas and after the first bite, immediately removed the Yelp app from my phone. Just kiddin, but you know what I mean.
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Annabelle C.

I have been going to Charrito's in Union City, NJ for as long as I can remember. But now that I'm older, I do not want to be hanging out on Bergenline Avenue so I can enjoy the same great food over in Hoboken, instead. BYOB, awesome guacamole prepared at your table, very large portions of GREAT food. What more do you need? Oh and if you bring them some tequila or wine they will make you either margaritas or sangria for about 5 bucks or so.
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Marie G.

This little tiny restaurant is always packed, and with good reason. This is by far the best Mexican restaurant in Hoboken. The walls are hand-painted with Kahlo-esque type scenes. The food itself is delicious and the portions are too big for one person. Try the guacamole - they make it at your table to order. It's also BYOB, and on request they will take your bottle of wine and turn it into sangria. I've never had a bad experience here, although sometimes you need to wait a while to get a table. I'm only giving it 4-stars because, while the food is good, it's not amazing. It would also be nice if they took reservations, but I suppose first-come first-served is what works best for them because of their size.
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Patrick B.

Best mexican in hoboken! Maybe its the pitcher of sangria I drink when I go there or maybe its the fact that you have to bring your own booze so it costs less, but it is wonderful. I definitely recommend going when you can sit outside because the inside is small and a little tight, but once you start shoveling tortillas in your face you barely notice anyway. One time I brought a bottle of Patron for them to make a margarita with and I have a sneaking suspicion that the bus boys downed half the bottle. Oh well, they deserved it after the messes I've left in that place.
(5)
Jim P.

Great Guacamole. All in all, what I've had here is pretty good. aside from the Guac, there isn't any one dish that I think it particularly amazing, but everything is pretty good. And I've always enjoyed the atmosphere and the service.
(4)
Rebecca W.

Great food- horrible and RUDE staff. Our table was ignored for 30 minutes as we watched the hostess point at our table and whisper something to our waiter. We asked for a margarita pitcher and we never got it. Never had an experience like this and probably will never come back.
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Caree Z.

The hubby and I decided to give this place a try after being unable to find parking at the Weehawken Charritos... awesome food! House chips & Salsa - fresh tasting salsa with visible green bits of cilantro and onion. Nachos con Carne - definitely the best I've had in a long time. We ordered it with steak and it came covered in cheese, refried beans, steak that had clearly been cooked and then chopped into little pieces, drizzled with sour cream, a good dollop of guacamole, and some of the awesome mexican queso (the white stuff that looks like bits of styrofoam) that I love eating. Good proportion of topping - the chips didn't get too soggy and still retained crunch down to the last bite. We asked for more chips and they didn't fuss about giving us another basket. Scraped the plate yum. Ricos Burritos - the hubby ordered his with shredded beef; you can get it with grilled chicken, shredded or ground beef, or steak (for add'l cost). Stuffed with rice, beans, and cheese, it looked very tasty... husband had to manually remove green bell peppers that were mixed into it (he's a picky man) but I thought it was very good. they serve it with guac, refried beans, rice, and sour cream on the side. Tacote Norteno - my dish... flavorful. I ordered mine with sauteed chicken, cheese and mixed vegetables. The veggies were NOT soggy, everything was cooked perfectly, and i definitely had enough for lunch the next day. Same sides as my husband... and the guac is definitely a treat here, i'd want an order of it to eat next time... but the nachos are so good... decisions decisions... Service: it was a bit slow, but it was also Memorial Day, and there were people packing this tiny establishment. We noticed the BYOB going on at other tables - they really do make you sangria as long as you bring the wine, so I think we're going to try it next time! Decor: chintzy. I definitely appreciated the random colorful butterflies and flowers decorating the place. The fresco'ed walls were cute. My husband was super cramped... Being 6'3 and sitting by the door is probably not the best seating in such a small establishment :) Overall a great experience... I look forward to being able to try the Weehawken branch for some breathtaking NYC views.
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Maria B.

went into this place by accident and ended up loving it food was excellent, staff was friendly sangria was excellent we got enchilladas with rice and beans the guacamole was delish the salsa was even more delish this is worth the hour drive from philly if you have the time on a saturday night after your dinner you can shop along washington street reminds me of manayunk in philly or south street not sure about the steak/we only got chicken. very tight space, like a little row home
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Melyssa B.

The food is scrumptious and flavorful. They make the guacamole in front of you specified to your desired hotness. The fajitas are fantastic. BYOB and they'll make you Sangria or Margaritas for an additional charge. Small dining room, but that guarantees attentive service!
(4)
Quimani G.

Immedietly walking in I noticed the authentic decor and enjoyed the friendly staff. The menus however, were all filthy and contained unidentifiable "substances". That really turned me off and upset my appetite. Besides that, I really enjoyed everything else; amazing food, really fast and helpful service, and reasonable prices (considering each table recieves salsa and chips free of charge). Although I hope they change their menus i loved it and definitely will be returning.
(4)
Raza H.

Great food, only enough seating to fit 10 people. If you can walk, go to the uptown location
(3)
shawn m.

Alright, any place that is BYO gets a thumbs up in my book. And, you add in the fact that they will actually mix up your tequila for margaritas or take your wine and make up Sangria and I'm sold. The BYOs that i've been too previously have not done this. Aside from the BYO aspect the food was extremely tasty. I didn't try the guac as everyone is raving about on here, but the tampiquena was tender and flavorful. I don't remember hearing any complains from my buddy on the enchiladas either. I sat outside so I was comfortable, but the inside did look extremely tiny and would make me think twice about coming here if the weather isn't pleasant. As it was, I did wait about 15 minutes in front of the restaurant after I'd given my name to the waiter. Which brings me to the only real issue I had with the place was the lack of attentiveness when I arrived. I wasn't sure who was taking names so it took about 5 minutes to flag down a waiter to get that take care of. Overall though, not a big deal as I'd definitely come back again.
(4)
Brian C.

Did not eat here but tried making reservations (which they dont take) for a party of 8 (which they cant accomodate). Figured I would share the inforamtion for anyone else. This location can seat a party maxed out at 6.
(3)
Sarah L.

This place was great! The food was really good and everything was really fresh. It's BYOB and there's a wine/liquor store across the street. It's really small so call ahead if you don't want to wait!
(5)
mare r.

DELISH. As a SoCal native this is the closest you'll get on the East Coast for SoCal Mex. I loove it. I lvoe that its BYOB too. They make the best sangria (which isnt really mexican but who's complaining? ;). Thanks Charritos for making life on the east coast more bearable with your delish mexican food!
(5)
Carissa R.

We went for dinner on a Wednesday night and it was packed. We were able to get a table outside right away, but the waiter who seated us warned us that if it started to rain again (as it had been doing all day), there was no place for us inside the restaurant. Luckily, the weather held and I enjoyed the excellent sangria (made with an $8 bottle of merlot from the liquor store across the street) while I people-watched. I got the chicken enchiladas, and my gentleman friend ordered a beef burrito, and neither one of us could finish our meals because of the huge portions. My meal was good, but a bit bland. I ordered the mild sauce, but if I order this dish again, I think I'd go for the spicier one. The refried beans and rice were also delicious. Since every table in the place was full. the waiters were really busy, but they did bring the check and process our credit card quickly.
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Amanda S.

A tiny slip of a restaurant on Hoboken's main drag, Charitto's is a decent Mexican restaurant. While the decor is standard Mexican-restaurant "ayayayyayay" ridiculous (poorly-painted murals on the walls, goofy tablecloths, and a basket of tortillas served in what looked like a sombrero), and the service was severely lacking, the food made up for it. The guacamole was great, made table-side and served with fresh chips and salsa. The steak fajitas were awesome too, served on a crackling iron skillet with the standard onions and green peppers, served with warm tortillas and Mexican rice. But while the food was good, Charrito's is sadly BYOB. This is fine, if you're going to a restaurant where you just want to bring a bottle of wine, but this place is Mexican, and I'd like a margarita along with my chips. What, am I gonna roll up with a bottle of tequila? My alcoholism hasn't devolved THAT far... yet.
(3)
greg w.

Overpriced guac and not enough... Overall, the food is good as for the service, not so good.... Tons of employees just walking around and doing nothing! Who is the Manager and where is he or she on a Friday night? Hopefully the owner will get busy and do some hiring and training so he doesn't go out of business. Would recommend just don't be upset when you get some bad service.
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Chris S.

Charritos is an excellent mexican restaurant in Hoboken. Although it is BYOB, I've never remembered / planned ahead enough to do this. Don't worry about your drink choice though, if they have it, get the horchata, it is very good and you are doing your liver a favor by skipping the liquordrinks for one meal, anyway. The food is quite good, especially the at-your-table guacamole. The only down sides are that the place is tiny, they forgot our guacamole one time and they didn't have horchata another time, but it is worth going to. Remember: Guacamole and horchata. NICE...
(4)
Allison G.

Thanks to our friends on Yelp, Aly W. and I found this teeny little gem on a cold, cold night in Hoboken. We were granted entrance without a wait, and had extremely fast and friendly service (which was great, as we were on our way to a Spiraling [ spiraling .net] show). Fans of Mexican, we had trouble deciding what to have! There are many great offerings at Charritos. As I eagerly tried to spy on what other people were having, I realized we could not go wrong, whatever we ordered. Everything looked outstanding, and the smell in the restaurant was enough to convince us we'd made the right decision. I went with the Enchiladas de Pollo. It came with two sauteed chicken enchiladas, yellow rice, refried beans, sour cream, salsa... it was a huge plate that seriously could have been shared between two people. Everything was incredible! Yummm. This place would have gotten 5 stars if they served alcohol. HOWEVER, they are BYOB, so you can bring your own wine and have it converted into sangria. Aly W. and I were unprepared, so we went without.
(4)
Josh F.

Good food, I liked the salsa.
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Nital N.

Not too many decent mexican places in Jersey City/ Hoboken area that serve GOOD mexican food, but this place definitely has good food and good drinks (Bring your own) and they will mix up some tasty sangrias or margaritas for you. The portions are huge, by the time i filled up on tortilla chips and guac, i was near fulness, and barely able to finish even half of my plate, bu tthen again im a light eater. In any case, good ambiance, fun festive and casual, go on a date, or a group of friends, its good to go, My only complaint was our waiter, he was some what rude, and forgot one of the entrees for one person at our table (in a group of 6). I'd probably still go back anyway, hopefully it will be a different waiter next time, or he will be nicer next time around.
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Mel W.

I lived in Hoboken for 3 years and never ate here. I happened to be in Hoboken on Saturday night, and walked past the restaurant at about 1:30AM. There was a huge mouse (rat?) crawling up the curtains by the window. Diners beware, I would never eat here now.
(1)
Andrew G.

Best guacamole ever!!! I love to come here, sit and relax, and eat their delicious guacamole and chips. They make it right in front of you and it is always outstanding. The environment is very tiny, but very comfortable.
(4)
Wendy P.

what a great little place...we enjoyed are meals. the garlic shrimp were very good. and it was great to bring your own... would definately go back.
(4)
Kathy S.

Good food and great service. I really enjoyed myself. It's BYOB so bring your poison and indulge in some libations and Mexican food. Ole!
(4)
trisha b.

soooo soooo soooo yummy. the burritos, which probably weigh about 2 pounds, is ooey gooey deliciousness. free chips and salsa. BYOB. they even let you leave your phone number when you are waiting for a table so you can go and do other things. place is small but totally worth whatever wait you may encounter. i cannot say enough about how good this food is. favorite mexican place in hoboken. great rice and beans. leaves me so content!
(5)
Maria G.

Cannot get enough of this place -- the guacamole and the fajitas are amazing. Being laid-back BYOB, makes for a perfect casual dining experience -- will keep coming back.
(5)
TJ G.

Soooooo good...very greasy an unhealthy but once in a while, why not?
(5)
Edward I.

The food is pretty good. I tried their nachos and can say that it's like the stuff you get in California. You don't need an appetizer since they give you chips and salsa which can slowly fill you up. The burritos are huge and the tacos aren't as large as I would like. The sauces seem fresh, I will need to eat here a few more times to see if they do use fresh ingredients. I do like their salsa. The place can only hold about 15-20 people. I have yet to visit the uptown location. Parking sucks because it's Hoboken. The plus is that it's across the street from Cold Stone and right next to a Rita's.
(4)
Jake F.

Simply the best Mexican around. Everything here is extremely delicious and flavorful - even the free chips and salsa. It's BYOB, but they will mix you some margaritas or sangria (basically adding ice, sugar water and some freshly chopped apple) for a fee. It's a good way to get rid of a cheap bottle of wine, but I prefer to down a beer or two with dinner. The place is tiny, so expect a wait on the weekend, especially in winter. Takeout is always an option. The guacamole is always prepared tableside with vibrantly freshed ingredients. The mole sauce is a real treat, a little on the sweet swide but full of all the complexities and palate-pleasing you desire. My favorite is the burrito de estilo fajita. It is a huge burrito sliced into three pieces and filled with sauteed onions, mushrooms, green peppers, brocolli, steak or chicken, and a satisfying amount of gooey cheddar cheese. However, all of the menu items seem to be winners at this amazing mexican joint.
(5)
Brian L.

This is a very good Mex restaurant. Due to the small interior size, wait may be long on colder days when outside seating is not available.
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Randy H.

If you are in the Hoboken area and enjoy Mexican food, this is your place. You cannot go to Charritos and not order the chicken taquitos served with that excellent sour cream, guacamole, and salad. trust me, they are little long sticks made of heaven. haha.
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Alyssa D.

The guacamole is amazing. BYOB is a plus, and you can bring wine with you and they will make Sangria for you. I've liked everything that I've ordered here. The only downside to this place is the size of the restaurant itself. It is small and it's hard to get a table because they don't take reservations. It is totally worth the wait to get a table here.
(4)
Allie G.

The best Mexican food in Hoboken. Try their Bergenline location for no waiting and slightly cheaper prices. The mole sauce here is to die for.
(5)
Jazmin H.

I don't know the last time I ate at a restaurant where the bill for two was under $30. BYOB and this is a cheap good date for Hoboken. It has all that old-fashioned corny mexican restaurant charm yet the waiters order with wireless PDAs.
(4)
Alberto P. A.

Great Mexican food. The only drawback is that the place is much too small, particularly the location closest to Hoboken City Hall . That said the food is authentic and so delicious. The Guacamole is fantastic and is made right at your table.
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Advocate Q.

I love the bring your own tequila/wine idea for pitchers of margarita/sangria. The food is pretty good as well, although not the tastiest ever. I'd say this place is overrated somewhat. Still, I'd go back.
(3)
Lauren O.

Another favorite restaurant...just make sure u go here if ur really hungry or u won't enjoy it. Get the fresh guac they make at your table...bring a bottle of tequila and have them make u margaritas. enjoy while u sit outside. Always a wait because its very small and really good....but just give them ur name and they will call you. go take a walk or grab a drink somewhere while u wait.
(5)
Aly W.

Thanks so much to Stefanie and the rest of the amazing yelp talk threaders who introduced this wonderous place to us. When we last left you, Allie and Aly had wandered across elks in the state of NJ. This week's voyage brings them to...Hoboken. Town of underdressed hipsters and enough food to choke a cow. In other words, we love it there. We were going to see our friends Spiraling play at Maxwells, and rather than walk 11 blocks from the PATH in the bitter cold unfed, we decided to stop along the way for some substanance. Charritos was like the rainbow in the sand...huge platters of food (I got the pollo asado and I think an entire family of chickens were massacred to create it), delicious and very affordable. We did discover though that it is necessary to BYOB, so we were sangria-less, sadly. We know for next time though, bring a bottle of wine and make Charritos an even more delectable experience...plus, homemade tortilla chips and spicy fresh guac make Aly(lies) happy girls.
(5)
Yaahmee T.

Two locations on Washington Street. Both teeny tiny. Be warned that they won't seat you unless your entire party is present. I usually go solely for the fresh guacamole made table side...which is never spicy enough for me but I still love it. We always bring a bottle of wine for the sangria but I always found it to be a bit watery or bland. Maybe my taste buds have numbed out.
(3)
Rondeep D.

The place is very small and tight, but the atmosphere and service are both quite pleasant. As for food, the appetizers (app sampler) were awesome, very tasty, especially the guacamole and the quesadillas. Dinner wise, my group was 2 for 4, one person got the quesadillas which were as great as the appetizer ones but on a bigger scale of course. Another person ordered the tri-meat fajitas which were fantastic! The fajitas were the envy of the table, the meats (chicken, shrimp, and beef) was very tender and the flavors were great as were the fresh tortillas. Now for the downfall.....one other person and myself order the chicken poblano and all I have to say is....do not get the chicken poblano, although it was waiter recommended, it was very bland and the sauce had no flavor what so ever. Our dish practically ruined dinner for us, but the fajitas saved it, as thus earned the restaurant 3 stars. Los Charrito's is a decent to good restaurant, just be careful what you order. My advice is to stick to the classics and you can't go wrong. P.S. The portions are HUGE.
(3)
Harry H.

Hey not bad! I have high standards for Mexican fare, and this was pretty good for lunch. Guacamole was fresh, but perhaps missing a spice or two. The beef tostadas I ordered were great, but I always prefer pork and they didn't offer that. Small place and one server seemed to be running the whole show, but I'll go back next time I run errands in Hoboken...
(3)
Jeff B.

AT first I really liked the food at East LA....but now that I've had charritos, I don't think I can go back. My burrito was perfect - I wouldn't change a single thing about it. Good ambience, fun place, great service, overall a very good experience.
(4)
Neha M.

I have major mixed views on this place where my rating moved from 3 to 4 stars. So I stuck with 4 stars so here goes. We sat outside because the weather was great and I love patios! We brought our own alcohol but just beer. I saw it costs $9 to make a pitcher of sangria or margarita if you bring wine or tequila. I thought that was a bit much but maybe I'm being stingy? We got the table side guacamole which is definitely Delicious which I so wish they had put in more avocados! Then I got the chicken flautas. They were so so so good! My friends got chicken enchiladas and one got mole and one got salsa verde - both delicious... Especially the mole. Wow now that tastes authentic for sure. Very tasty food overall....salsa was bleh but yeah I liked it but I can't say I would recommend it to anyone as an exceptionally great spot to go
(4)
George G.

Food comes in extremely small portions and they will charge about $4 for certain sides of sauces without having it on the menu or letting you know ahead of time. The restaurant is extremely tight and very hard to move around. The restaurant lighting is a bit too dim. The male server (possible manager) was extremely rude and not accommodating. He was trying to upsell nonstop. Stay away.
(1)
Joseph N.

I went with a friend for lunch. We both ordered the carne asada. While we waited for our entrees we were served chips and salsa. The chips were good. The salsa was above average. Nice heat though I don't think they charred the vegetables. The carne asada was very thin, overcooked, and dry. I'm not sure if they marinated it with beer and acid as is traditionally done, but it didn't have too much flavor. The stars of the dish were clearly the refried beans and guacamole. The refried beans were unique in that the were purÃ©ed quite fine and served with queso fresco on top. Delicious!!! I was taught to make guac by starting with pico de gallo, then adding avocados. I don't think there were any tomatoes, but a very good guacamole nonetheless. All in all, service was acceptable. Location and ambiance were nice. The place is small and is probably limited to parties of 4-6 people. I would return. Solid 3 to 3.5 stars!!!
(3)
Natalie K.

Went on a Thursday night in the summer and got a nice table outside. The star dish is here is definitely the table side guacamole. The lady made it perfectly and the portion was quite generous. Perfect amount of spice and salt. Went well with the salsa and chips. Their guac is a must and I think it was $10. Great for sharing. However service was super slow with my entree. They did not bring salad until my party was almost finishing up their own food. The salad was just some lettuce, avocado (maybe 1/4 of a whole avocado) and cucumbers. The lettuce tasted weird and soapy. Definitely not getting it again. I would come back for the guac but I don't know about anything else.
(3)
Greg M.

Was good, but the guacamole wasn't worth the money and the salsa tasted like straight tomato sauce.
(3)
Alyssa H.

The food is great and portions are huge! Table side guac is the clear starter, as it is delicious and you can choose the amount of spice that you would like. Entrees: Fajitas! You wot be disappointed here. We sure loved then! *****chicken flautas**** why so much excitement? Because this is the most delicious, best valued item on their menu! Technically, it is on the appetizers page, towards the bottom, but the Large for $13 comes with 4 chicken flautas, rice, and beans! What a steal! So filling that I couldn't even finish! So why minus two stars? Service. First, they accidentally gave away our table, no big deal. Then we sat for 20 minutes with nobody acknowledging us. We flagged someone down to ask for sangria, guac, and chips (all tables are given chips and salsa to start...all tables except ours). They brought the guac and forgot the other two. I had to ask for our guac, chips, and salsa another two times. Finally had to flag someone to take our order, but then the food came our very quickly. Finally, had to flag someone down to get the check and give our card to. If they would be more attentive with the service, this place would earn more stars ASAP!
(3)
Nicole S.

Several friends and acquaintances have recommended Charrito's and I finally got to try it out the other night. We ordered takeout (2 meals and guacamole and chips) and it was ready within 15 minutes on a Monday evening at dinner time...not bad! The guacamole was tasty and fresh. I was worried it would be brown when I got back to my apartment, but they made the guacamole when I got there (on purpose) so that it was as fresh as possible. Great service and the food was good. Not the best Mexican food I've ever had, but I'd say it's some of the best in Hoboken. What I got: Carne Asada (grilled steak) Tacos: 3 small for $10 but they are stacked with meat. Pretty much just a soft corn taco with meat and some raw chopped onion and cilantro. Although it's on the pricey side they are giving you a good amount of meat for sure. They were pretty good I wasn't too impressed but I added the complimentary salsa and some of our appetizer of guac to it and enjoyed them. I would come back to try other things on the menu, maybe try out their brunch.
(3)
Daisha N.

I Love Carne Asada (I feel like I should wear a t-shirt with that plastered on it!) This place finally made it to perfection. I was with a few friends from Seattle and took them to another state (I lived in NYC (UES) at the time. They loved this restaurant and the wait wasn't that bad (10mins). We wanted to have HH and food. We had to touring all over the city and we wanted good portions, great flavors, and of coarse Seattle has GREAT Mexican food so I needed it to be somewhat ethnic (a lot of places in NJ, that I've tasted aren't). I love that they make the guacamole in front of you and ask you what your preference is. This is my favorite thing about Mexican spots. When they do this I feel like I should put up a tip. Good Job Charritos. Oh yeah and the service was amazing. Its a small spot. We also got two bottles of wine (white and rose), which was perfect with our dishes. I love BYOB... I have one on north Bergen that I'm going to try soon. Can't wait.
(4)
Theresa B.

This place had very good food, but unfortunately we waited so long for it that I wasn't hungry by the time it came! We got a queso to start which was very good and fresh and for my entree I ordered the tostadas which was very good as well. It was good and pretty authentic Mexican but the service was not that great.
(3)
Ynnal A.

By far the best Mexican food I've had in my life. Real authentic Mexican. Located on Washington so its close by. The only knock is that its a little small so you may have to wait, but its worth it
(5)
Tanika A.

Loved the food. They make guacamole on your table which is pretty cool. The food is amazing I tried veggie tacos and veg enchiladas. It was just awesome.
(4)
Tim M.

They don't deliver to Downtown Jersey City which is a five minute drive. Considering how many people live in or are moving into Jersey City, it seems like a silly move.
(1)
Polina S.

I go to charritos in weehawken and usually have a great meal. This was my first time at this hoboken location and we literally lost two hours of our time. The service was insanely slow for no reason. It wasn't crazy busy but I guess since the location is small they can't move faster? They didn't ask us to taste the guac after they made it. It ended up needing more lime and salt which is a first for us. We tried the tacos and Chilaquiles. Mediocre. All in all, we won't be returning to this location.
(2)
Rebel A.

Delicious not over priced .. Tiny but great food. The atmosphere is romantic. Classical Mexican ranchera playing. Best part it's BYOB across the street you can purchase any bottle.
(5)
Arvind Balaji J.

Very small quantity and restaurant is too cramped up, but good food though.. Service was average
(3)
Emily A.

This is my favorite Mexican food place in Hoboken. No surprise there. It's hard to get a table at either location, but slightly easier uptown since it's bigger. The margaritas and sangria are great (bring your own wine or tequila). The guacamole is delicious and they make it table side for you, asking how much jalapeno you want, etc. I actually always order a large shrimp quesadilla, which isn't on their menu anymore, but they still make them for me.
(4)
Diana M.

YUMMY! I love this place. The only reason why i'm giving this place a 4 instead of 5 is b/c it is quite tiny and you are stuck eating close to other people. Other than that, i love this place. You will most likely have to wait to get a table. THe nice thing about it is that they will take your number and call you when its ready- so you can go next door to Mills Tavern and have a drink while you are waiting. Its BYOB so dont forget to bring a bottle. THis time around, we had steak quesadillas to start and they were so good... I want more now!! I then had chicken fajitas as my entree and i loved it. They give you a good amount with all the extra sides of guac, rice, and so on. MMMMMMM MMMMM MMMMM... Give this place a try- you wont regret it.
(4)
Daniel T.

A very good Mexican restaurant in hoboken. Very good location right on Washington Street. Very good quality food along with good portions. For a starter me and my girlfriend got guacamole and chips. They made the guacamole right in front of you and gave unlimited chips to go with it. The guacamole was very good a great starter. For a main dish I got enchiladas, which were very good and solid portions. My girlfriend got Carne asada which was OK but the meat was a little tough, although she loved the side dishes. The atmosphere was OK we ate outdoors so seating was understandably limited, the indoor area looked like it was a bit bigger. The service was good and it was byob which is always nice. The value was also decent for hoboken. The bill before tip was just under 40$ no desert. I would give this place a 4.5 my only complaint was the Carne asada but it wasn't bad at all just the one thing that keeps it from a 5 star.
(4)
Kelly G.

Extremely fast service for a business in hoboken. Their queso is a must have, guacamole is flawless! I went with the quesadillas and although small portioned, very good. The sangria and margaritas make the trip complete. Huge pitchers! Very strong. Waiter was awesome. Very kind. Can't wait to go back!
(5)
Carly W.

This is the kind of place you go when you want to have a lively dinner and by lively I mean you want to get your drink on. It's BYOB so bring your fav cheap bottle of wine or tequila for some margaritas or sangria. The guac is decent, the other food is nothing to write home about but you don't come to a place like this for a gourmet Mexican meal. Keep in mind there are 2 locations in Hoboken and the downtown location is very small. They don't take resos but you can go and put in your name and go to the many bars nearby while you wait.
(3)
Semi F.

This restaurant is just 5 minutes away from my home and it's my first time here. I'm really regretful how i didn't come before. Anyway, the service style and food was fantastic. We had charittos, quesadill, tacos and steak. All of them were wonderful. But i gotta tell you that waiters should speak English and shouldn't be rude. I will be definitely back...
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George A.

Decent food. Service was just pure awful. Expect to pay for every little thing you order/not order. If you sit there with your friends and NOT eat it's $5. Side of sauce $4. Service was non existent. Tiny location and you can get better service/food in any direction 1 block from there. Go somewhere else
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Daniel S.

MUST KNOW BEFORE GOING! We came for the byob margaritas (which were ok) and a few appetizers (Guac and another app). We were told we couldn't order just app's and must order entrees otherwise we'd have to leave. The food was fair compared to most Mexican restaurants but their attitude toward us was flat out disgusting and rude.
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Stephanie Y.

Charrito's, your overpriced Mexican food doesn't do it for me. Was it good? Yes. However, I didn't love it and your price point is super high. I do love your guac and not because it's made table side, but because it really is damn good. I love that you ask me how hot I want it and you comply with my demand for heat. Your tomato sauce-like salsa made me stop eating chips and salsa, which I thank you for, because anywhere else I'll inhale the bowl while slurping the salsa down like soup at a Chinese restaurant. Never a good look, or so at least my hubs tells me. My shrimp smothered in mole sauce was good, very unique and a great flavor, rich with the cocoa and chile creamy sauce, but for the $20 +/-, it wasn't worth it. I know this is Hoboken, but your restaurant is the size of one of LeBron's shoes. Looking for a BYOB marg and some cheap tacos in downtown Hoboken, I'd say give it a try. I'd suggest potentially just staying away from what I find to be the over-priced entree's.
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Kimberly D.

Daaaamm! Tiniest place ever so get there early or expect to wait. Ordered taquitos for an app and it was the perfect amount of cheese and guacamole on them. Very delicious. Entree was Pollo de Rajas and seriously the cream sauce had a slight kick but was so flavorful I couldn't stop eating. The corn was sweet so it offset the spice and the chicken was thin and cooked to perfrction. BYOB though or run to the liquor store across the street. Good service and delish food y'all!
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Annie M.

Food is good. Service was extremely slow and the waitress was eating in the back between service to our table. They also did not serve any salsa. This is a Mexican restaurant right? We have been long time patrons of Charritos. Quality has gone terribly south.
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Alisson B.

The food was amazing! Being from Oakland California, all I know is mexican food. The atmosphere and smell made me feel right at home. The handmade table-side guacamole was GREAT! This restaurant lets you BYOB and their margarita prep was delicious. The wait staff were awesome. Nothing but good vibes and a happy experience!
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Patrick M.

Very nice Hoboken restaurant. But be warned it is small, so either arrive early or plan to wait. If you're smart, you'll leave a friend to wait for the table while you head across the street to pick up drinks. This restaurant is BYOB!!! Guac is spectacular and is made to order. We had the molcajete and it was good but was different than what I've had in the past. Definitely a lot of food but felt the meat could have been more tender. Otherwise, all other meals were fantastic.
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Francesco M.

Came here last month with friends of ours and we were pleasantly surprised. We have been to Hoboken on a few occasions and totally missed this place! The sangria was great. Love the BYOB/L/W gesture. They will make you any drink with the alcohol you provide. Pretty unique stuff. The food was equally as impressive. really friendly service, a little slow to get the check but we used the time wisely...to digest!! Highly recommended!
(3)
Rachel B.

I got a steak and shrimp dish. The shrimp was awesome with the incredible aioli face. It's byob and they will make you sangria or margaritas. The plAce was small so go early!
(5)
Marco M.

This BYOB Mexican spot on Washington was a fun time. I would recommend coming with a larger-esque party as it makes for a more enjoyable experience. Background music and loud conversations throughout the restaurant don't make it ideal for an intimate date night unfortunately. The service was friendly and patient with our large party and offered some good food suggestions when it came to ordering. I would highly suggest a couple of people teaming up to order for the group and go from there. We did an assortment of steak, meat tacos, shrimp, queso fundido, enchilladas and guacamole. Everything was enjoyable but I would recommend the guac (obvi), queso fundido and maybe fajitas next time? There is a little charge when it comes to making your sangria/magherita ($9 or so per pitcher) and they can make 2 pitchers with a full bottle of wine for reference. Prices were reasonable as well as it came out to about $25 a person after it was all said and done. Buon appetito
(4)
Laila D.

I was very excited to try Charrito's as it is always packed and well reviewed. All I remember is leaving feeling underwhelmed by the food. I do not even remember what I ordered. I feel like I missed something.
(2)
Jason C.

It's rare that you catch me eating Mexican food on this side of the river. However, this a bright spot in Hoboken. BYOB is welcomed at this establishment and they will fix a sangria out of any bottle of wine you choose to bring to the table. They make tableside guacamole which is a standard these days as far as mexican food goes. I ordered the chilaquiles found myself not leaving one bite left on the plate. Do inquire about the mexican corn and make sure you order one. Worth it!
(4)
Jeremy S.

I'm from Southern CA, so I can be a snob when it comes to Mexican food. That being said, I was pretty impressed with this place. A bit on the expensive side, but it's also pretty authentic. Table-side guacamole is a must!!! So good, and definitely worth the money as a starter. I had enchiladas, so I can only attest to those being really, really good. But everything I saw looked tasty! The place is kind of small, though, so it might be a problem if you have a stroller or a large group. Also, like many places in Hoboken, it's BYOB. If you bring your own tequila, they can make you some margaritas or you can bring some wine and they'll make you some sangria.
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Catherine M.

I love their food, the portions aren't big and its not cheap. I wish they had more seating, but the food is pretty good so I go back. There is two locations, I prefer the uptown as its less crowded.
(4)
Karina S.

This place is small, so be prepared to wait! However, I think the food is good. The guacamole made table side is delicious. It's BYO and they make delicious sangria and margaritas. My favorite dish was the mole chicken, and I was disappointed to see that they no longer offered it on the menu. So I got some chicken in a coconut cream sauce with a side of mole sauce instead, but it wasn't that good at all. The rice and beans are delicious though, and my husband thoroughly enjoyed his burrito. We'll probably go back again, and hopefully I can find something I like, but until then- I'd give a 3.5 if I could.
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Maggie B.

The food is ok but the staff is AWFUL. I have been here a few times and have had rude service each time.The last time I went (and the last time I will ever go) we ordered table side guac right when we sat down. After about 15 minutes it never came and we asked again. We got our entrees before the guac and politely asked to cancel it. We then asked for more salsa halfway through our meal and the waiter claims that the third round of salsa is $2 after thinking about it for a little bit.. Seems like he made it up on the spot. Says nothing on the menu about this. Service is bad enough that I won't be returning. Byob is the only good thing about this place, food is decent but I can go to the taco truck or chipotle for that. Don't charge 24 dollars for fajitas and then not give free chips and salsa. Bad business with rude waiters that don't speak English. No more charritos for me.
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Alissa M.

This place is awesome! I've come here a good amount of times and the food is consistent and soo good! It's a little more expensive then going to another Mexican restaurant but it's authentic and better then other places. The guacamole and fajitas are great!! It does get a little crowded and chances are you will have to wait. It's a small restaurant so you will probably be eating with the people at the table next to you.
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Dim A.

Their Guacamole and chips are really good. However they really need to upgrade their meat quality. We ordered one 'Carne Asada Tacos' and one 'Arrachara'. The Arrachara itself is $21 and the meat quality is poor. It's our third time in Charito's and my husband and I never felt great after eating in this place. Meat is not fresh and very cheap as well. Charito's! you guys really need to use fresher and better quality meat.
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Heather C.

I'm knocking off a star because they totally forgot to bring the pineapple soda we ordered...they did eventually bring it, and it was on the house...so all has been (mostly) forgotten. Anyhoo: This place is small, the decor is cute (pillows on benches, love it - reminds me of bartaco in West Hartford, CT). Moving around kind of sucks because it's cramped. The food though: the guacamole is frickin awesome. (Protip: spicy isn't really that spicy). The Al Pastor tacos were fantastic. I can't go wrong with my Long Wharf in New Haven, CT taco truck stand by. So good. My dining companion had the Cochinita Pibil and that was good too (I stole some, no shame bitches!) The spicy pickled onion things that came with that were pretty ridiculous though. Apparently they're BYOB, the table next to us had a case of Corona splayed out on the table. We didn't come prepared, obviously. Either way, wandering around Hoboken on a Friday night with a "sure could go for Mexican" feeling led to discovering this place here on Yelp. It was a good call, for sure.
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Honest T.

TOOO small, although their uptown location has more space, but the FOOD is excellent. BYOB, and they will mix your sangria or margaritas for you if you bring the bottle. Their mole sauce is excellent, and I highly recommend getting the tableside guacamole, which they make fresh in a molcajete.
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Lauren K.

This place is great if you are looking for some great, fresh Mexican food and a bargain on booze. My friend and I were looking for a low-key spot around 8:30p on a Friday. I knew this place was BYOB which was the real deciding factor, but it was whether we could get a table (considering the whole place holds maybe 25 people). We went in, put our name down, and the wait was only about 5-10min. We went across the street to grab a bottle of wine from Sparrow and were back just in time for them to have a table ready. Within 10sec of sitting down, the waiter had opened out bottle for us and gotten us glasses. I will admit that the prices I saw on the menu were higher than I was anticipating. However, once I tasted it and saw the portions I don't this they are unreasonable. We got the fresh guac - large bowl handmade at the table and very good. Then we each got enchiladas as entrees (one chicken, one beef). My chicken option came with two sauce options and I went with the mole. Platter came with large side of rice and black beans as well as two enchiladas. All I can say was that it was all delicious. I'll certainly be returning.
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Sadie H.

Big Fan of this place. I didn't remember / realize it was BYOB but this location is across from a big wine and liquor store so it isn't a terribly big problem. My friend and I opted to go for the on site Margarita Pitcher. Very good decision. The food was also delicious & portions generous and I'm dying to go back and try the guac! Had major food envy after we opted out of getting it.
(4)
Matt S.

If we're going to talk about great Mexican food, Hoboken oddly has a good amount of it. If we're going to talk about great Mexican food with great ambiance, Hoboken oddly DOESN'T have it. Charrito's, Baja, Taco Truck all lead to this. Charrito's is tiny, like real tiny, like "Dude, the back of your chair is bumping the side of my chair and if you move anymore, my margarita is going to knock over. However, the food crushes this problem. I have been trying to get to Charrito's since I moved to Hoboken and finally, I went on Cinco de Mayo. Was it the best day to try a Mexican restaurant? Probably not, but I did and I'm honestly glad I did. BYOB. Perfect. Bring some tequila or a bottle of wine, enjoy the $3 glasses or $6 pitcher and you're good. I even brought an opened bottle of tequila and no one gave a shit. Food. Dy-no-mitttttttte. Ordered the Queso Fundido with poblano peppers. I have never ordered queso this way, but I will try to never ever order any other way. It was delicious and I was picking at it when it was done with my fingers in the bowl. I wanted more. Shrimp fajita's were delicious and the peppers REALLY made it insanely good. The chicken enchilada was the only "average" food item on my table. It was decent, but nothing to write home about. I absolutely will be back. The service was spotty, but I'm going to let it slide because of how busy they were on the holiday. I can't wait for a Friday night to sit outside enjoying some Queso Fundido and Guacamole then dominate the fajita's again.
(4)
Sunkara A.

Guacomole is to die for ... Other vegetsrian options are whatever ... The tamrind soda is good ... Other sodas are not great
(5)
Will C.

The food was great as was the ambiance. A little tight in the seating but decent. Definitely going to return.
(4)
Allie M.

After a previous failed attempt to come here on Memorial Day weekend (the wait was 45 minutes and they had already run out of beans, rice and guacamole), we finally returned here early on Cinco de Mayo - I mean, Fourth of July. We had a party of four and brought our own wine. We were seated right away, near in the back in a cozy half-booth. Aside from the colorful decor, the menus were the first thing to catch my eye - they looked just like this authentic Mexican wall-hanging my friend bought. The covers were absolutely beautiful! We ordered the guacamole to share - which was not only delicious, but an experience in and of itself. The waiter brings all the ingredients to your table and actually makes the guacamole right in front of you - it's half dining experience, half cooking lesson! I ordered the arrachera, medium-rare, with tri-color cactus salad (or so I thought). My meal came, the flank steak was seasoned and covered in fresh queso, the beans, pico de gallo and rice were all there, but I never even got so much as a niblet of tri-color cactus salad! And it was half of the reason I ordered the arrachera! Major bummer. Also, my steak was overcooked. The service was fast and friendly, though and everything had great flavor. I only wish I had paid more attention to the waiter who made our guacamole. I want to know their recipe!
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Cait C.

the service: the waitress opened with "i don't know if they told you but we need to turn these tables over quickly" in other words "order fast, eat fast, and get the heck out so we can seat the next guests"... seriously??? the meal: 3/4 dishes came, the 4th entree just never arrived. No one checked in either, or noticed that one person at the table NEVER RECEIVED THEIR DINNER. the food: not bad: if you receive it and are permitted to sit long enough to eat it.
(1)
Phil M.

Just lost out on our business because a group of 4 adults were told they wouldn't fit round the table with our young child. The hostess told us the plates are too big! Ps we are all skinny! I can't believe she actually argued with us to try and not get us in!
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Jami A.

Honestly I don't get what all the hype is about this place. I went for the first time and chose the smaller location downtown. I've been wanting to try it forever because all I ever hear is how good it is and the fact that it's a byob Mexican restaurant makes it seem like a great spot. I could get past how small the downtown location is if the food was up to par. Forgive me for dropping my ethnic in but I just felt it was a bit "American" for Mexican food. It lacked real taste and flavor that I was looking for. Everything was bland. The table side guac is always a good show but beyond that I wasn't impressed with this spot. The staff is very nice though and that goes a long way with me which is why they got two stars instead of one.
(2)
Brittny B.

Best Mexican Street corn around! The rest of the food wasn't bad, but also wasn't my favorite. BYOB, which is nice. Small, so the food came out quick. Nice service. Not my top choice, but wouldn't be opposed to going back to try something else.
(3)
Emiliano P.

Food was great! Guacamole made right didn't last more than 4 minutes. Is always crowded, but trust me it's worth the wait. If you drink bring your own alcohol. Will definitely come back for some delicious Mexican food.
(5)
Ana T.

Denied seating because we had two small children!!! I still cant believe it, especially in Hoboken--kid capital of Hudson County! So, my husband and I stopped in with our two children this afternoon. We thought we hit the jackpot because we found parking nearby (a rarity on washington) and saw plenty of open seating both inside and out. We waited to be seated and after awhile decided to sit at an open table for four in the outside dining area. When the waitress informed me that they did not have high chairs, I asked (because im polite) if they would remove a chair so i can pull up the stroller to the table. the manager came over and nixed the idea almost immediately. I explained how it would not be in anyone's way (bc quite frankly id be more concerned with someone dropping hot food on my child than she ever could be). In response, the manager replied, "No. What would I do with the extra chair?" Really??? Is that not the most ignorant thing you have ever heard? Then, she proceeded to tell me about their uptown location and told me to go there because they have high chairs. Of course, we didn't. Instead, we took the high road and left. But to the rude manager: next time, a simple apology might have saved you from the wrath of one pissed off mom. And if my son was just a bit younger, I might have just told you where to put that chair!
(1)
Jessica H.

it's tiny, but well worth the wait. the guacamole made table side was delicious as was the steak quesadilla. my date also liked the tamales. definitely looking forward to returning. authentic with a fun ambiance. since they're byob, pop over across the street and pick up a bottle of wine. it's pretty much parallel to the restaurant.
(4)
Helen S.

So in the last six weeks, I've eaten at six different hispanic food restaurants on Washington. We stopped in Charrito's early on a Thursday evening - only one other customer in the shoppe. I was attracted to the "No Strollers Please" sign on the front door. If you think that the sign is rude, I promise there is no room or place for strollers - it's that small. I went with the recommendation of chicken in a poblano and corn cream sauce. My husband had the vegetarian (cheese) enchiladas. Portions small? NO WAY! both came with beans (mine black, his refried) and rice. You might complain that the wait from the kitchen was a little long - and I will give you that, but it was obvious that our meals were freshly prepared. There is more on the menu I wish to try and I hope that other dishes have some zip to them. My biggest disappointment was that everything could have used a little zip - I like my salsa with lots of peppers, chills and onions.
(4)
Kathleen R.

Everything was pretty average. Good was good & service too, but nothing special here.
(3)
Danielle Elyse L.

I am so addicted to this place, I think I need an intervention! It is decorated beautifully, and I love the seats and menus. So colorful! The guacamole is a must! The waiter brings all the ingredients to your table and asks you how you'd like it prepared. Everything is fresh fresh fresh. This place is always busy, in fact the first time a group of us tried to come here they were out of rice, beans and guacamole. It is byob and if you bring your own wine, they will make you sangria! Everything I've had from here has been delicious.
(4)
Mike S.

Finally got around to trying this place last night. I have nothing to compare it to (yet), but I would definitely recommend this place to anyone looking for Mexican food in Hudson County. We started out with a bowl of homemade guacamole, which is made tableside. Sidenote: I don't know what it is about food that's made tableside, but it always tastes better than when it's made in the kitchen. Anyway, this guacamole was very creamy and delicious. The only drawback was that we asked for medium heat and got a very tame, mild serving. For our entrees, we got the Enchiladas Nortenas, which I can safely say were some of the best enchiladas I've ever had. They weren't drowning in sauce like at some other Mexican restaurants (looking at you, On The Border), yet were still very flavorful and filling. The pinto beans they came with were delicious as well. The place is tiny, so be ready to get cozy. In the summer they have outdoor seating, but not very much. Also, BYOB.
(5)
Lisa P.

Charritos is always a great choice! I recommend ordering the guacamole (made right at the table), burritos, tacos & the fajitas. They come with all the works- and ask if you want rice & beans as well. The staff is always friendly and efficient. I wouldn't go in this location (1st & Wash) with a big group, better for 2-4 people at most. The one uptown can accommodate larger parties.
(4)
Abigail B.

Great mexican food, it's BYOB as well. The food is really nice, and the atmosphere is so fun. You have to have your entire party there to sit, and it's a small place and fills up quickly. They definitely try to move things along.
(4)
Kelly G.

Great guacamole. Great authentic style dishes (loved the tacos el pastor). Friendly service. BYOB with liquor store conveniently across the street.
(4)
Shelley L.

I came here for dinner with a friend on a weekday. It's a small place that will fill up fast! We ordered the chicken tacos, fresh guacamole and chicken burrito. The guac was made fresh on the spot and it was amazing, served with salsa on the side. The main dishes were great. The chicken tacos were soft, moist and juicy. SO much flavor in that chicken! Super tender. The burrito was a giant. Overall great food. Highly recommend you arrive early so there is no wait time.
(4)
Denise S.

YUMMMMM. I love the guacamole made at the table to taste. I like the enchiladas. BYOB but you can bring in wine and they will make sangria. Same with margaritas. That means you can eat rocking mexican food while drinking some seriously strong drinks!!! Not a bad deal. Open area seating in the summer. Good , fast service if you need to pick up lunch on a lunch hour. The Guac is really a must have on the menu.
(4)
Donald K.

Tight seating and relatively small but the food was pretty good. I saw people doing the bring your own bottle and they will make you sangria. Outside seating.
(3)
Deanna C.

My love affair with Charrito's began with the uptown location (and now the downtown one, as it's closer, and they're interchangeably good). From the moment I walked in, I was sold...the dim lighting, the festive colors and paintings, the cloth napkins, the textured menu...and then I ordered. The table-side guacamole is a must, as evidenced by every other review on here. It's that good, and you can choose just how you want it prepared. The menu, itself, is quite extensive, and everything looks so good (and IS good), that it's hard to choose right away. The only real difference between the two locations is the size. You'll have an easier time getting seated - and accommodating larger parties - at the uptown location, whereas the downtown one is much smaller with tighter seating.
(5)
JB S.

Best mexican in town. BYOB keeps price down. Good authentic mexican dishes, try the guacamole made tableside (warning...when they ask if you want it spicy be careful, they mean it). Can get a little tight in the downtown location but uptown is a little bigger, still packed in though. If you want mexican in hoboken, this is where you go
(5)
Jason S.

Best Mexican place in Hoboken. Food is great, service is great. Place is small, but NEVER feel rushed. They make fresh guac. on the spot. It's BYOB, but they make great margaritas with the liquor you bring. Always had a great experience. Highly recommend
(5)
Christian Z.

The guacamole was good, the food was delicious, but they took a while to get us utensils. The service, otherwise, was good.
(3)
Nicole G.

The guacamole is great, they make it table side. I love that it's a BYO. The rest of the menu is good; nothing amazing but still worth gong back for. I prefer the uptown location to the downtown.
(4)
Lino B.

Seriously. There are 2 tables of 2 next to each other outside and they wouldn't seat my wife and two kids. Pathetic! I'll take my business elsewhere and suggest anyone with kids do the same!
(1)
Lu C.

Love love love this place! Very simple, authentic, and not overpriced! Hands down one of my favorite Mexican restaurants. I like this place better than taqueria in jersey city. The restaurant is small so be sure to come early if you don't want to wait that long for a table. There is another restaurant on the other end of Washington ave but it's just as tiny. It is byob and they can make you sangria! The first time I went I ordered the steak platter..delicious! The second time I went I had their chicken flautas (large) it is listed in their appetizer section. Don't' order the tortilla one which I believe is on the top of at appetizer list get the other flautas! The large pretty much means it'll come with rice and refried beans. The 3rd,4th,5th,6th and 7th time I went I ordered the chicken flautas. Yep, it's that good. Every bite is just as addicting as the bite before. I cannot get enough of this stuff. 5 stars because I have never received bad service.
(5)
Fede O.

This review is for the service and the guacamole. 1.5 stars rounded up only because I haven't tried anything else. I came during lunch hour, but the resto was not exactly full. There was only one person running front of house; he didn't seem to know how to juggle it all. It was bad enough that it made me wonder if someone skipped a shift or perhaps, this is a norm? We only ordered the guac since we were snacking on break. Aside from the delay, the guac itself was not as impressive as people make it out to be. It was extremely over salted with the worst kind of salt, table salt, and probably would have been a bit bland otherwise. I do wonder if it was just an off day though. Since work is around the corner, I'd probably give it another shot but I will likely stay away from the guacamole.
(2)
U K.

Everything is great about their food, from guacamole to fajitas. We have been charrito's patrons for over three years now. So, when the other night we went there, at first we were quite pleased that there wasn't the signature huge line outside. Even more excited to see a corner table open, mind it that's a table for four, this detail is of utmost importance. We stepped in, no host, ok - i can take that. After around 5 minutes someone turns up, takes our name phone number and we are told to wait 25-30 minutes. That's fine with me too. So as we stand there, my husband and I think its quiet here with not a lot of waiters and a table open, so what's the waiting for?! Also, they never did this number thing earlier. If you're on the list, and you are in sight, you get the seat. Well, that's ok, that can change. I went in, waved to get attention of their main guy, and asked him if they have started taking reservations. He says - No. So an obvious follow up question was - who are you saving that table for, coz I see no one waiting?! He says - you don't need to wait here, wait anywhere you like and we ll give you a call when table is ready. That was ok, we live a couple of blocks away and decided to wait in our building to avoid standing in subzero temperatures outside. After 25 minutes pass, we walk to charrito's again, and still see that table open, but no one called yet. My husband was bound to satiate his curiosity now, and asked the other girl- why won't you just give us that seat?! Fair question! She said - that's a table for four, we can't give it to party of two. He had to ask and did- but there's no one here waiting or came for that table in past half hour. And she said the easy word, sorry. At the end of a total 40 minutes of wait for a table that open already, we told her that you are pretty much driving customers out with this policy. Why won't you take our money and let us enjoy rather than wait endlessly for a party of FOUR! We walked to the place in uptown now, and discussed the disgruntled gentleman who left charrito's right at the time we stepped in, the dots joined perfectly now! 20 minutes later, i get a call from the downtown charrito's to ask if i am still waiting for my table, i asked- do you think i would be!? And asked them to give my table to next person that turns up there.. I will walk 10 blocks next time, or choose not to go, but ain't going to downtown charrito's.
(1)
Saurin S.

Decent Mexican food with not so great service. The food was decent for the money you pay but no where near to Texas tex-mex food. Service was not so great. Plus the owner tries to create a sense of being overbooked and not let people sit outside when there is place available there. It took them 40-45 mins to get the food and we had to remind him 3 times to get the check!
(3)
Sunidhi G.

Ok. So you serve good mexican food. Thats accepted. But nothing gives you the right to be outright rude to the customers. 1. You enter the restaurant at 9.25pm. It closes at 9.30pm. They won't let you in. Even if you travelled an hour to visit them. 2. The service is painfully slow. 3. I order a large appetizer which costs more than entrees still I am forced to order entrees. And even if you have such a ridiculous rule, kindly do the honours of telling the customer before he/she places any order. About the food, its good., especially the fresh guacamole. Something different if you want to try can be the cactus salad that is served as a side. The ambience is different. However, like many other restaurants in hoboken, its very cramped and do expect to eavesdrop on the next table as it will be pretty close.
(3)
Chelsea B.

My friend from Florida was visiting and she was craving Mexican. I recently moved into a new apartment and I haven't discovered any Mexican restaurants in the area yet. As Yelp had been good to us the night before when we were looking for places in the city to go out, we both began scanning the site for some places nearby. We bought a bottle of wine and took the train to Hoboken after we had decided on Charrito's. We were starrrrvvvinnnggg by this point, as we had been out all night and pretty much zombied through the day without much food. I was nervous we wouldn't get a table, but we got lucky with the last 2 seater left outside (the place is REALLY small). My friend is not a fan of avocados, but she sucked it up so we could try the guac app. They make it right in front of you and let you decide how spicy you want to make it. We went for Medium, as my sensitive friend, leaning towards Mild, sucked it up for me yet again - omg I am such a bad hostess. We also both enjoyed our entrees (the mole sauce was spicy!). We were at Charrito's for about 2 1/2 hours. By the end I had about a gallon of Sangria in my stomach and about a pound of Mexican food. I can't believe we went out again afterwards. I could hardly move. The only downside to sitting outside was that the air conditioners from the apartments above kept dripping on us. It was slightly annoying, but by the end of the giant pitcher of sangria we didn't care.
(4)
L B.

Love this place. Amazing chicken quesadilla and guacamole. I've never actually ordered anything else yet because the quesadilla is so good. Everyone I've ever taken here or gone here with has loved what they ordered. Super tiny but doesn't matter because the food is great. BYOB, awesome. Fun place to eat outside in the summer. Definitely recommend it!
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Brianna P.

As a BYOB restaurant, you really can't beat the great food. You can get guac and it's freshly made at your table, and if you bring wine, they can make sangria. The portions are huge, and the food is great, but it can get a bit pricey. Since I am a budget queen, there is usually enough food per plate for about 2.5 meals, but the pricing doesn't make it sustainable for frequent nights out. The downtown location is usually crowded, too, so be prepared to wait a bit.
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Allie V.

I wouldn't consider it anything to write home about. The salsa was decent, as were the chips. I had the Duo De Enchiladas with the salsa verde and chicken. The rice was okay, beans were okay, but the enchiladas were lacking. I don't care for tomatoes, but the waitress would not let me have the enchiladas without the salsa, which I wasn't pleased about. The portion was good, though. Honestly, it's not worth the price in my opinion. Wait staff also came across as very rude and uninterested.
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Elizabeth B.

I'm still debating whether the oh so yummy guacamole is worth the super long wait! Seriously? One waiter working the entire restaurant?? Might I add that one single waiter also moonlight as host, boss-boy.. And I wouldn't be surprised if he also disappeared to the kitchen when he switched to his "chef" hat! While I patiently waiting ( and god knows I had to summon the last ounce of my patience), one patron Walked to the kitchen door and ambushed poor mr multi-task super waiter, and placed her order right in front of the kitchen.. The food is amazing here but def not worth the wait.. Go to the one Weehawken instead.. The service is soo much better and not to mention the pretty view!
(3)
Pooja V.

Pretty decent Mexican food. I ordered veggie enchiladas and it was quite filling, with cheese and veggies. I thought it was a little on the expensive end - although I might be spoiled by cheap Mexican food in California. The only problem with this place is that it's really small. We sat outside and there was about 2 inches of space between our table and the one next to it. If I go back, I think I'd try the fresh guacamole - if not just for the "show" that they put on when they make it at your table!
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Gabby M.

Hostess was impolite and rude, food isn't that good and priced too high for the quality, wait staff is poorly trained and very slow, order was taken wrong and never corrected.. View is nice and margaritas ok.
(1)
Ambika A.

Waiters are really rude and mean. I went with my friend and were expecting few more friends. The waiter did not give us a bigger table and was really rude to us. We will never go again.
(1)
Josh C.

This place is TINY but the guac is HUGE The reason to go to this place is the guacamole. Best I've ever had. Not sure how it's better than any other table-side made guac but it was amazing. The rest of the food was good as well but the guacamole stood out as a clear winner.
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Sumukh S.

Not as good as the one in Weehawken. If you're coming to Hoboken, do yourself a favor and go to Charrito's in Weehawken instead. I didn't like the Guacamole at all. The food is much better in Weehawken and it has a magnificent view of New York City skyline as well with larger seating capacity.
(3)
Ciara G.

$19 for a plate of two chicken mole enchiladas with a side of refried beans and rice is pretty redic if you ask me. The food, was just ok. Nowhere in the realm of $19 a plate worthy. Service, pretty bad. With being such a small space, they really do not appreciate you enjoying a leisurely meal. I've never felt more rushed while eating. Do not dare ask for split checks. They are great at making you feel like you asked them to move a mountain. Overpriced "Mexican" food. No thanks, not again. I'd rather go to Chipotle down a few blocks for a filling bowl, or indulge on amazing fried avocado tacos around the corner from The Taco Truck.
(1)
John M.

I've been to the Charrito's up on the cliff before, but never any of the others. I went here this week with wifey. As always, the guacamole is just incredible. It's by far and away the best that I've ever eaten in Jersey. I could eat this guac every single day and never tire of it. For those of you who aren't familiar with it, they hand-make it in a stone dish, table side. Fresh EVERYTHING. The salsa that came with the chips was not good. Almost ketchupy. For entree, I got the Pibil. It's like Mexican pulled pork, but instead of BBQ sauce, it's citrusy. It was good, but not mind-blowing. Wifey got shrimp enchiladas in mole sauce. Again, good, but not insane. The only reason that I'm not giving this place 4 stars is because it's extremely expensive for NJ Mexican.....
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Patrick L.

Fajitas were excellent. All the food I have had that others have ordered has been great too. Definitely a great spot for authentic Mexican. A bit over priced so won't go too often. Inside is a bit small. When they make guacamole the onions might make you cry if there is no air ventilation. Definitely would go back
(5)
Sadie W.

Best Mexican I have had in ages! Beyond the BYOB, service was great! Never an empty glass of water, they poured our wine and took order promptly w the rite amount of check ins. The food was excellent. We had the sizzling shrimp w garlic mayo to start and the F-S only pork tacos!! Sooo good. The steak fajitas was perfectly cooked and great quality! The rice was moist and beans spiced nicely. Excellent green in house hot sauce!
(5)
Howard C.

good authentic Mexican restaurant. we need more Mexican restaurants like this in hoboken. there's another nearby Mexican restaurant but they're really terrible with worst service n portions and Costco ingredients. this is only Mexican restaurant for me in Hoboken cuz food n service is excellent. watch them make ur guacamole and you'll understand what I mean
(5)
Jenni B.

One of my favorite Mexican places (on the East coast) of all time (if not THE favorite). Make sure to get their house-made guac. The place is so tiny and cute too... just they don't take reservations, so you will have to wait in line for a table to open. Also, bring a bottle of tequila and they will make you very tasty Margaritas!
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Irina D.

I came here with a friend for my Pre-Yom Kippur fast meal. We got a table outside on a somewhat chilly September evening I ordered the Guacamole which is made at the table as it has been one of the main things that drew me to come here in the first place. I was trying to keep track of the preparation process in order to later try it at home but apparently all I got out of it is that they dont use tomatoes in it and that they did use lemon. Although the guacamole was good, I had better and so I would say that having it prepared in front of me was more memorable than the flavor of it. For the main course I ordered the Polo En Rajas which is the chicken breast covered with poblano pepper and cream sauce. It is served with corn, beans and rice. The dish was very large and quite filling. I am not a huge fan of Mexican food, however, this is one of the best Mexican dishes I had. The service was good, they dont take reservations unless you are there to make them in person so it is probably better to either come early or be ready for a wait. I was a little annoyed when they were not going to sit me alone while waiting for my friend to park because they dont usually do that although the restaurant was empty. Eventually they did let me sit at a table before the "full party" was there. All in all, in a town without a lot of memorable dinning options, I would say that Charrito's is one of the best options hands down.
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Kevin C.

I hope there is a zero i can give to this place! We came in party of four adults and two kids. Two of us were on our way and we asked if we can sit down to have some water first. The stupid waiter tell us due to restaurant policy it is not ok and we have to stand outside and wait! Will never go to a place like this!!!
(1)
KB C.

OK for Mexican cuisine- but quality and service can be spotty...know this going and and you will not be surprised. Get the table side guacamole- spicy. Great job. BYOB!
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Caroline B.

I wasn't sure what I should do about my 500th review so I stalled a bit. After much deliberation, I decided Charrito's was worthy enough of it. We came to Charrito's a few weeks ago after a sangria-filled birthday party at Mike Squared. I love spicy food, esp. Mexican, and was told I was in for a treat. We started with live action guacamole which always makes me happy. It's hard to go wrong with guacamole to begin with but watching someone make it table-side is kind of thrilling. This guac was superb. !Ay papi! For my entree, I had the chicken fajitas which were great. I had a hearty meal and still had enough food leftover for a sumptuous dinner the next day. Overall, I was not disappointed and would certainly like to come back when I'm in Hoboken again.
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Alicia B.

Came here for brunch and wasn't that impressed. Yes, the chips & salsa are good and you can BYOB.....but not sure that really makes up for sub-par Mexican. Would rather take the time and go into the city for Diablo Royale or some actually tasty Mexican. Pass.
(2)
Jon W.

Great place to eat if you have time on your hands. Awesome atmosphere! Don't take a large group here. Right on the main street so great to eat if you are going to go walk around right after!
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Augie R.

What a surprise to find a delicious Mexican restaurant in the middle of Hoboken. We recently moved from Texas, and we avoided Mexican for several months after having our fill of Tex-Mex in San Antonio. Charrito's reminded us why we love Mexican food in the first place. The table-made guacamole is very good. Not the best I've had, but much closer to the best than the worst, and it is (obviously) very fresh. The guac and chips were plentiful--too much for two of us to have and still save room for dinner. I was very happy with the entrees--very fresh and presented beautifully. It's obvious the restaurant cares about the guests' dining experience. My only gripe was that service was remarkably slow for a place that has five people waiting on just ten tables. You'd think things would be really prompt and attentive, but we actually waited quite long for food, to have dishes cleared and for the check. Service was only okay but everything else was great. I'll definitely be back.
(4)
Lauren B.

There was a wait and they offered to call me which was very nice. Guacamole was fantastic. Cheese enchiladas were also great. We also had chicken enchiladas and steak fajitas. Service was good.
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Julia G.

Decor: very cute and authentic. Bright colors, pretty wall hangings. Inside: walls have a very well done mural, the left wall that is for seating has pillows spread across which looks nice and is comfortable. It's small and ALWAYS packed, but definitely worth waiting for. Food: 5 stars. Guac is a must of course and I also had steak tacos (appetizer portion comes with 3 small/med size tacos). Plenty of food for me personally. I definitely need to come back and try some of the entrees. Drinks: this place is BYOB. Bring tequila and they will make you a pitcher of margaritas, bring wine and they will make you a pitcher of Sangria. I believe each pitcher will cost $9. The only downside here was that once we were seated, no one came to take our order for 15-20 minutes until we asked the hostess for help. I think they are understaffed and need to have more help to provide for a better experience. If the wait time/service improved, this place would be 5 stars, no doubt.
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Scott J.

The food was good but seemed to be missing something to put it over the top. The guac was ok but maybe a little more lime or cilantro was needed to wake it up. I can same the same about my entree. The chilaquiles were ok but the green chili on it was a little boring. Overall the food was decent but nothing memorable. The service also lacked a little. It wasn't bad but there were times when the server disappeared for a while when we needed something.
(3)
Julianne M.

Authentic Sonoran Mexican food. Decadent, absolutely spot on with food. It's divine!
(5)
Yadi I.

This place so far is good went their twice and enjoy myself both times.. Their rice water is amazing and their food is amazing the place is kinda small but cozy i would recommend it for anyone.. The waiters are sometimes all over the place but still serving and asking if everyone is okay..This wont be the last time they see me :)
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Tarun M.

Love this place..when its not crowded. Their BYOB policy is great and they mix it nicely to make a decent Margarita. Food is good and reasonably priced. As this a popular restaurant in the neighborhood, it gets really cramped and noisy in the evenings and specially on the weekends. Try this place when its less crowded.you will love it.
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Meghan M.

A few things to know about Charrito's: * You will have to wait for a table, unless you've got some crazy luck (but they'll take your cell number and call when it's ready) * The portions are HUGE and the food is quite good * The guacamole is a must...It's some of the best I've had (and they make to order table-side) * Margaritas that they make with tequila that you bring along are not from a mix and very, very good * They do not return your bottle of tequila unless you ask for it back (the staff must have some killer parties after closing every night) * It's not cheap but you're getting 2 meals out of each entree so in the grand scheme, it's not expensive either All in all, Charrito's is a solid spot, especially compared to your other options in Hoboken. In the future, I will likely stick with guacamole and a few appetizers or one entree to share...Any more is just too much. Oh and I'll bring that half-empty bottle of tequila I had to ask for back for a pitcher of margaritas too.
(4)
Gabby N.

Charritos has never ceased to excite my taste buds. As a person who's diet consists of mainly vegetarian cuisine, this place caters to my herbivorous needs with their numerous delicious options. Their guacamole is always spot on, and they even prepare it right in front of you! The service is really awesome. Gotta love their byob tequila option. Margaritas are always a great match. Favorite restaurant in Hoboken, hands down.
(5)
Antonia C.

I really wanted to like this place considering how convenient the locations are. My first experience (uptown) was great however it was the last two visits that really disappointed me. On both recent occasions, the group I was with was ignored for almost 20 MINUTES without water or chips and salsa or even a hello. When we asked to sit outside we were told everyone had to order meals or we'd have to sit indoors. Keep in mind the outdoor seating area was completely empty. Since i enjoyed the first meal I ordered at the Uptown location i figured I would order the same thing again only to be told they couldn't make the same thing as the other location. The most recent visit to Charritos I wasn't super hungry so I was splitting the guac with another person when I was told if I wasn't ordering a meal it would be a $5 sharing plate fee. I understand they need to make up for lack of liquor license from food but that should not mean a $15 guac appetizer that uses only 1 avocado to share between people. Like I said, I really wanted to like this place but can't justify going back.
(2)
Harsh P.

Food is delicious.. Live guacamole.. Good Veggie options..
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Meghan J.

it's a solid choice for mexican fare here in hoboken- food tastes fresh and it's reasonably priced. BYO is always a plus. but...the service is no bueno. it's one of THOSE places where they give you the dinner menu and play it off like the lunch menu because they want your bill to be higher. us: can we have the lunch menu? them: we don't have one. us: yes you do we saw it online. waitress who barely knows english leaves and comes back, low and behold: lunch menu! we're so smaht, jen-nay. we took note of them giving the full entree menu to the tables around us. SHEISTY!!! i hate HATE HATEEEE that, really pissed me off. Lunch ended up being good though, glad i didn't pay full price like the suckers around me. chips were cold, salsa wasn't great. as for dinner, i wouldn't wait more than 20 min. the sangria is good but nothing to write home about.
(3)
Rakesh M.

Went here with some friends, had heard good things, but this place was disappointing. Maybe there is a shortage of places in Hoboken that sell gauc that is made tableside (this is not new, every place in NYC has been doing it for years now) but that is not a good enough reason to visit this place. The food was bland, and the menu is a bit odd. I still cant believe the rice was so bad, most food trucks have better looking and more flavorful rice. I wouldnt go back, there is the Taco Truck restaurant that is very close by that has much better food (and it will be a lot cheaper too). Beans were very plain. Tried the pork (which came out looking like a thin steak) and also some shrimp enchilada, really disappointing.
(2)
Elana L.

Friday night was the second time I've eaten here. Boyfriend ran down the street from his apt to charrito's to put our name on the list. It was about an hour wait and they gave us a call when our table was ready. This place is really small, maybe seats 16 people. The food is really great and it's byob. We started with guac which they make tableside. I highly recommend this. I had shrimp in garlic with rice and beans and a little side salad of tomato and avocado. It had some garlic mayo on the side. It was so good. I will definitely have this dish again. The boyfriend ordered steak fajitas. He said they were the best fajitas he'd ever had. I'd have to agree with him. They were sooo juicy and the marinade was awesome. Also, get the salsa. It's the best.
(4)
Tom C.

Disaster on Cinco de Mayo, was there with a party of five. Longish wait to get served, let's say an hour. BYOB made it less expensive, but would have been nice to return the remainder of the BYOB, high end tequila was actually not returned. So summary, way out of their league handling any sort of crowd, if there's a line, go home/elsewhere. Food is ok/pretty good BUT all doesn't matter if you are abandoned outside and it's kind of cold Based on my experience, would not return
(1)
Mike B.

I lived in Hoboken for five years and never once went here until tonight. it was always "that packed little hole in the wall with no seating that I wanna try someday"...well, tonight I finally experienced it! to celebrate one of my best friends getting her PhD in Chemical Engineering from Princeton, we decided to meet up, get dinner, drink, and catch up. atmosphere-wise: okay, it's small inside, but they do have outdoor seating in the warm weather, which doubles the capacity. and BYOB always sounds good to me. wait a goddamn minute - if you bring wine, they'll make it into sangria for you? this sounds too good to be true! yes, it is true - they will convert a bottle of wine into a huge pitcher of sangria for you! the salsa they gave us to start with (to go with the chips) was pretty good. however, sometimes you need to splurge on special occasions, so we leveled up and went for the freshly made guacamole. I am not usually a fan of guacamole, since it's usually just taken out from a container and tastes weird to me...but here, they will make it to order for you. as in, they come out and start mashing up the ingredients right in front of you to suit your tastes. want more lime? more onion? more chili? they'll do it for you. for the actual dinner, I had the shredded chicken enchilada suizas. came with rice, beans, pico de gallo, and your choice of salsa (of course I went for salsa verde, gotta keep it spicy). thems was delicious, indeed, and the portion was great - not overwhelming, but definitely filling. total bill was 50 bucks. reasonable, I'd say. yes, there are lines...get here early and avoid that, so you don't look like a chump.
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Tess G.

Solid cozy spot for Mexican. Table side guac, excellent enchilada nortena/suiza and as a BYOB they can turn your wine into great sangria. Staff is always friendly. Their sister restaurant in Weehawken is perfect for visiting family. They have amazing views of the NYC skyline.
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N K.

Food was great! The guacamole made right on our table didn't last more than 5 minutes! It was crowded because they have so little seating (at least in the winter) but tge food was well worh a wait. Must try for Mexican food.
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Manuel T.

Great place to eat real mexican food. Place is small but they do have fornitures to acommodate big parties, I recommend to try the corn it is a real mexican snack. Don't forget to bring your alcohol, they can make you a sangria or mexican margaritas!
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Jamie C.

My favorite place to eat for a cozy, delicious dinner date. The BYOB options are great. You can bring a bottle of wine for fresh sangria, or tequila for authentic margaritas... no sugary mixes. Everything served has been fresh and delicious, I've never had a bad meal here. The table-side guacamole is not only extremely tasty, but it's fun to watch, and easy to recreate at home. My absolute favorite meal is the sizziling fajitas, the meat is cooked perfectly and extremely flavorful. I'm also a huge fan of the enchiladas, the beef and chicken are tender and shredded. Everything is extremely flavorful with authentic tastes of Mexico. The prices are decent; I come back here every month or so. It's a great find.
(5)
Greg W.

Downgrade alert! Used to love this place - in fact it was in a nearly once-a-week rotation (well this one or the uptown hoboken location) sort fell off the radar after several attempts to dine here were met with long wait lists. But still have been going every so often. Sadly, it has been going downhill. Service is rushed, I don't blame the servers, they are always understaffed... you know its going to be packed, add another server! Prices have crept up to more than a non-upscale mexican place should be --- which wouldn't be the end of the world if the food was great... it just hasn't been lately. While not bad it just hasn't been on point the last few months. In sum, just ok food coupled with higher than they should be prices and longer than they should be lines. Downgraded!
(2)
krithika r.

This was one of the best Mexican places in the east coast. I moved here from California and thought Mexican food here was no good. I really loved this place - great salsa and chips !! I loved the corn with mayo side dish - it was something new - never had it before. Enchiladas were great. Quesadilla was ok. This place was very cozy, and traditionally decorated. Great service and friendly people. It wasn't crowded when we came. Quantity was just enough. Will be here with my family again!
(4)
Dustin G.

Alright... Charritos... Where to start... It's BYOB... The sangria is alright, it lacks a good pour of triple sec... The service is great, always friendly, the staff can always make a great recommendation if you're not sure what to get, and they are very attentive. It's a very small spot so there's usually a wait, and I do not go here on the weekends... I just can't bring myself to wait 40mins for a table. The food is really top notch, there are some truly authentic Mexican dishes/flavors, it also has plenty of "tex-mex" dishes to choose from for the less adventurous. This past visit I went with the LOS CHILAQUILES (w/pork), and it was one of the most impressive Mexican dishes I have ever had. I don't go here often, but when I do, I always leave extremely satisfied! If you want really good Mexican/tex-mex, this is the place to be. I promise you will leave more than satisfied.
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Nick M.

The food was pretty good. I had the jarisco (sp?) which was tasty, and my wife had the veggie enchiladas, which she discribed as okay. As we were seated the waitress asked if we would like some guacamole. "Complimentary guac instead of salsa? Awesome!" I thought to myself. She made it right there with fresh ingredients, and it was delicious. ...then the bill arrived. That opening guac and salsa cost me ten bucks! Now it was good, but I never EVER would have gotten it if I had been told. That was a very unwelcome surprise.
(3)
Susie T.

Charrito's is a tiny (and I mean TINY) BYOB Mexican joint in Hoboken. The food is very good and there is no corkage fee. They also offer to make "Sangria" for you for $9, but the time that we had it we felt that it was overly sweet and seemingly only contained half of the bottle we brought. I found the pricing to be outrageously high during our last visit -- almost $20 for 2 small enchiladas? They do not accept reservations and there is almost always a long wait on the weekend.
(4)
Kari B.

I love Charrito's! One of the first places I ate at after moving to Hoboken. Everything we ordered was delicious. Only downside is that it's usually a long wait to be seated.
(5)
Tiffany L.

We arrived around 7 on a Friday night and were willing to sit outside, so we were seated right away. Crowds came in shortly after we arrived. Our waiter couldn't really understand English, and when he took our orders, he had his little gadget that they use to record orders. Yet, he still managed to mess up. We were waiting for a while, snacking on chips and salsa, which were delicious. The chips were so fresh. They did a poor job of checking up on us and bringing more though. Finally, they brought out food, but only 3 of us got our food. The other 2 orders were just somehow completely forgotten or something. One in our group even had to leave before getting her food because it took so long! By the time the other two orders came out, the rest of us were already done eating. Our waiter was just so confused!!! He probably didn't know what we were saying to begin with. But really? He can at least count the number of dishes and the number of people. Charrito's really has no business hiring someone who can't communicate with customers to do that job. Yes, I did give this place 5 stars, which is due to the food and not the service. I think it was just the one waiter who is trouble. We brought our own wine, and they made sangria for us. As for the food, it was amazing. I kept saying that I've never had such good Mexican food before! We all ordered the same two dishes - chicken enchiladas and chicken tacos. Try it.
(5)
rose n.

Guacamole was amazing, mexican food is average. It's not authentic but last time I checked, this is not Mexico. The portions are fair, but not the outrageously huge ones. I still had plenty of leftovers for the next day. I could also eat that guacamole forever. It is super tiny but they call you when your table is ready if there's a long wait. We were comped our drinks (even though its BYOB and we didn't wait that long) as the end of the night so our bill was only $60ish for 4 people. Very reasonable for this area. I would definitely go back.
(4)
Vic L.

I've been here a few times and it is very average. The food (maybe this is just my opinion of Mexican food overall) is plain and not very flavorful. It is cramped in the downtown location. BYOB and the table side guac makes it more fun, but too expensive otherwise for the taste. The Cuban places in Hoboken are much better.
(3)
Elizabeth C.

The is good & the byob part is a huge bonus. I am sad they changed the menu. Based on the most recent menu options, my husband and I went from a monthly or more customer..to not going at all in many months.
(3)
Courtney G.

BYOB and homemade authentic Mexican food at reasonable prices! The service has always been good when I have gone, they serve brunch on the weekends, if you bring your own wine or tequila they will make you sangria or margaritas. The downtown location is kinda small, but lively and cute inside, sometimes there can be a wait there at night, but during the day there usually isn't a wait.
(5)
Rosie C.

I really enjoyed by Charrito's experience. The atmosphere is fun, the chips are good, and the we'll-make-sangria-with-your-booze policy can't be beat! The food is decent but not outstanding, and there's often a wait at night without much room to bide your time. Overall, good but not memorable.
(3)
Luba B.

Love this Place! Beautiful view from the windows, friendly staff, Funny Mexican musicians, good food. Cool drinks- You should try sangria and margarita!
(5)
J C.

Came into this restaurant without any expectations, but we left super satisfied. The place is small but cute, have a nice outdoor seating area. Love the staff, super nice and hard working bunch. We got the Queso Fundido for appetizer not knowing what it is, but man if you like cheese this is the dish for you! So good, must try. Then I got the shredded chicken enchiladas, very happy with my main dish. The flavor hit home, and they don't skim on portion. Love this place, will definitely come back. This place is BYOB, and if you bring your own wine, red or white they'll make sangria for you. Apparently they make Margaritas too!
(4)
Kina A.

Aye aye aye approve. Been wanting to go to this place for a while and I'm glad I did! The food is prime. Delicious, authentic, lovely. You gotta get the guac of course because it is impossible for it to be any fresher since they make it in front of you. The thing that threw me off was the prices. I've never paid so much for mexican food. I guess you are paying for the atmosphere and location. It's absolutely a great place to take someone if you're looking for a unique experience but I'll probably head to a local mexican place for regular days.
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Mruga S.

Had to give an update on my last review after recent two visits. They updated their menu. Did not like the new dishes as much. For example they do not offer mole sauce option in vegetarian dishes anymore. Also the portions are now much smaller. Might not visit the place as frequently as earlier. Hunt for my new Mexican favorite is on..
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John I.

Had lunch on a snowy day when visiting Hoboken and we had the whole place to ourselves. Cholilaquiles and carne asada were on point and the table side guacamole was particularly good. Really enjoyed the decor as well! Frida kahlo!
(5)
Parker G.

Awesome. We kept saying this food was delicious and it was light. 100% ill go back
(5)
Danielle J.

If you are sick of chain restaurants and love finding great "gems" that you can enjoy with your friends THIS IS your spot. AWESOME Mexican food and BYOB (liquor store across the street). Everything on the menu is great. Guac with chips is a MUST and followed by a meal, you'll be stuffed! The place is cute, colorful, and small. Can get a little loud at times. Don't come with big groups and expect to be seated right away. Hit or miss kinda thing. If you are going during dinner time try to beat the rush and go early dinner time. Customer Service is friendly-average.
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Sarah S.

This is an unassuming restaurant with great food that I will definitely support in the future. I would say it is not as seemingly popular as the other nearby & similar restaurant nearby, but if given a chance, if could become the more popular of the two. It has outdoor seating right on Washington St. I must go on "off peak hours" since it is not insanely busy, it makes for a relaxing brunch or dinner with my special guy. Some might say the service is slow , but I like that they do not rush you out! It is also BYOB with his a major plus. If you are in a pinch, Sparrow Wine is across the street. The menu offers a couple Sangria mixes that I am in love with, and all you have to do is provide your tequila of choice! (They also leave the bottle at the table, which can be dangerous if you have an impulse control disorder like some people I know and sneak a shot now and again! And you also adjust the taste of each drink in larger parties.) Since I've been several times, I would recommend: 1) Grilled shrimp was ever so tasty and grilled perfectly! 3) Fresh guac is also made at the table. 3) Garlic camarones, I think this is an appetizer or a light entree. I've yet to try the dessert here though, unfortunately because there is an ice cream shop next door. Since we're moving into cooler weather, I'm looking forward to trying Charrito's desserts!
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Mer K.

Try it. Mexican (Indian, Italian, Middle Eastern) food (ok all food) fiend, trying Charrito's was an exciting culinary foray.. The menu is extensive, the prices are good and the wait staff is lovely. Also the BYOT (bring your own tequila) for a homemade, house made margarita is a nice touch. The food is good, but not great. Go, bring a group of friends when the weather is nice and linger outside in the outdoor seating perfect for Hoboken people watching (entertainment guaranteed to ensue), and heat up your palette with some Mexican spices. However, do not expect to be blown away by the food. Though not particularly authentic or life changing (for that you'll have to try Hoboken's cuban joints or hop a train to neighboring Jersey City), bring some good company or a good book and check out Charrito's for the overall experience and some decent dishes
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K R.

Place's colorful & the food was decent, but the service wasn't. Our drink never came despite reminding them.
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Andy N.

So, the food is usually good but we didn't get to eat there tonight because instead of seating us at one of two tables that were vacant and not reserved, they wanted us to wait for 30 minutes. I guess they missed those customer service and economics of business classes since they actually had the balls to say this, then let two tables sit empty instead of letting folks eat there for 30 minutes. Brilliant business plan!
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Lena L.

This place is slammin. Rock solid consistently good Mexican. BYOB - wine and they'll make sangria. Tequila and they'll make margaritas, you get the picture. Tableside guac - 5 stars. Combo platters. They're less than $20 and massive. Including three items - my fav's are anything that includes a poblano pepper and anything covered in their mole sauce. They also have outdoor seating. You really can't go wrong here - unless everyone else is trying to eat here too and you can't get a table.
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Tony C.

I avoided all Mexican places like the plague when first moving here, but for good reason. 1) C'mon, this is Hoboken, land of the Irish sports bars, pizzerias, and the Cake Boss. 2) I moved here from the Bay Area where mind-blowing burritos grow on trees. What I can tell you is that by avoiding Charrito's for a year, all I did was rob myself of solid Mexican food. The burrito there is just as good as the ones I've had from the Bay Area. The service is super friendly. And, the fact you can bring your own tequila for margaritas is just over the top. The only negative is the size of this place. Depending on when I go, there's either no one in there, or there's an hour wait. (I've never been to the Charrito's uptown. Maybe they have more room there.)
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Piyush M.

By far, my favorite mexican restaurant. Great guacamole! Made fresh on the table on a traditional stone mortar and pestle. BYOB. The ambience is great. The enchiladas with the spicy green sauce n the side of beans were simple delicious. I always keep coming back :)
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Emily T.

Yo quiero Charrito's!!! My go-to Mexican spot in the area, Charrito's is always a crowd-pleaser (and byob to boot!) I've come here most often on double-dates or when showing out-of-towners a good time. While I've eaten inside before, I prefer scoring a table outside when the weather (and Hoboken permits) will allow. The place is small, lively and festive. Plan for a little bit of a wait as they don't take reservations and given the size of the place, there's usually a bit of a wait. On the plus, the hostess is willing to take your phone number down and call you when a table is ready... very convenient if you live close by or opt to hang at a bar in the meantime. Food is just what you're looking for in Mexican fare. Their guac is a must- they come right to the table to make it in front of you, which turns the whole process into a bit of a show. I debate sangria vs. margarita every time I come here, as both are equally satisfying. Service is prompt for such a busy spot- and they wear the cutest uniforms too!
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Neepa S.

Our experience was awful. Service was terrible. We found a candy wrapper INSIDE an enchilada and they did not even apologize. No manager came out to speak to us. They just took it away and made a new platter. Even though I had only taken one bite of one enchilada and found the wrapper, they brought me back a plate with two instead of three. Then they did not even remove it from the bill. We will never go there again. Disgusting place with horrific service
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Lisa W.

I used to like this place but always felt ill after eating there (too heavy? bloating? never knew why) but then one day I realized they had chilaquiles on the menu and now that's all I ever get (in addition to guac and sangria of course) and I have had many a successful meal here. Personally, I like the chilaquiles I make even better but when I'm feeling lazy, this is the only place in town that I've seen my beloved chilaquiles.
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Allison V.

I honestly just came back to update this to upgrade my rating to 5 stars. After a few more delicious meals here, it really is well-deserved of a 5-star rating. One of my favorite restaurants hands down.
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Jonah P.

Simple, mediocre quality food that is priced WAY above what it's worth. And, as some have already noted, the service is horrible despite being such a small restaurant.
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Carrie D.

I thought I would love this place as a lot of my friends recommended it. I have been here a few times trying to see what they see. It is ok at best. The service is way lacking. The service has never been good, and the last time they totally forgot my order and then when they brought it out even though I did not make a huge deal about them forgetting, they offered no discount. I was on my lunch break, I waited 40 minutes for my meal, and they offered nothing to compensate for the error. Needless to say I will not be returning there again.
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Clare D.

My first time in Hoboken and at Charrito's... What a dope little spot! It's BYOB, which was great for my wallet, so we bought a cheap bottle of wine and had them make sangria for us. Delicious! You can even bring tequilla and have them make a mean margarita. We started with the guac, prepared live, jalapeÃ±os added to your spiciness preference. Lots of cilantro, really yummy. I had a shredded beef burrito, which was really delicious. The tortilla was thin and soft, the meat was juicy and flavorful. The only thing was that the refried beans looked (and tasted) straight out of a can. Good meal overall, I'd definitely return if I'm in the area.
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Jen U.

I like that they are BYOB and they make a nice sangria. The menu is quite large and reasonably priced. I have had a couple meals from here and both have been great. The table side guacamole is amazing.
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Brandon E.

This is one of our go-to spots. We are here almost once a week. It's good Mexican food. The guacamole is pretty pricey though for what you get, as other Yelpers have mentioned. I can make it at home cheaper and more flavorful...yet we always seem to order it anyway. ehh, what can you do? I'm a sucker for quac. It's BYOB so win there. The portions are plentiful and I usually walk out in a food coma. The downside of this place is the size, I'm sure the uptown and Weehawken places are bigger, but downtown is TINY. If you want to eat outside on a nice night you'll be waiting. The inside is cramped, you are forced to ease drop on every conversation going on around you. Don't go here to talk confidential business or anything. The service can sometimes be slow, but sometimes very fast, depends on the night I guess. Good, quality Mexican, decently priced and BYOB.
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Chris L.

The food is decent. The food is actually made by mexicans. And the wait staff and bus boy are mexican. I don't believe. It's not like a non-mexican opened up a hippy type place and has a food truck and whore itself on Facebook. Pretty much Charrito's is legit. This place is awesome because it's BYOB. The gac is made table side which is neat because he dumped all the jalopenos to the mortar at my request and to my friend's anguish. I got the oxacacacacaca combo. It had the tamale, stuffed chili, and flauta, It comes with rice and beans. For an authentic mexican just come don't bother with the hippy place. Unless you wear jorts on a hot summer day.....
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Daniel K.

Take people here whenever they visit Hoboken. The place is cozy and decor is not fancy, but has a certain charm. I love Mexican food and this place is good. Always leave here stuffed and pretty satisfied since the BYOB never makes the bill too much.
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Prasath S.

Good Food. Love the Sangria they make. The Guac is fresh and yummy
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Theresa D.

I am so disappointed, this was my favorite Mexican place and it is definitely going down hill! The service was poor and food was only OK. The waitress asked if we would like our Enchiladas with a little extra spice and we said sure because we love spicy food. The food was so spicy that we couldn't even eat it. It was literally burning our mouths, making our noses stuffed, and our eyes tear. We love hot food but we felt like we were being punked as it was unedible.
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Bonnie S.

I signed up for yelp just to review this restaurant....THAT is how much I enjoyed eating there. Food was amazing...service was fast. We brought in a bottle of wine and they made really awesome sangria for us. The guacamole they make at the table is the best guac I've ever had...and they make it to your taste also. Possibly my favorite restaurant in Hoboken..I've lived here for awhile and I'm very bummed I didn't go here sooner.
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Jacqueline H.

Get the guacamole. Coming from someone who eats guacamole daily, Charrito's serves the best guacamole I've ever had. I've sampled a few entrees on their menu including the quesadillas and salads, and everything has been very tasty. The ambiance is a little divey but also very cozy. It's very colorful, with paintings of Frido Kahlo and other icons gracing the walls . It's a small restaurant (it only seats about 15 people total) but in the nice weather there is a good amount of outdoor seating. The prices are reasonable, ranging from $10.00-$30.00 for an entree. They don't serve alcohol but it is BYOB (you can bring wine and they will make a delicious Sangria for you that compliments the food nicely). The service can be slow at times (it gets crowded) because there is usually only one or two waiters, so it's not the best place to go if you're in a rush. Otherwise, I definitely recommend stopping by!
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John G.

I would definitely come back here. The spicy guac was very good. It's also BYO which is a plus if you want to save some cash. Place is very tiny but quaint. We had poor seats all the way in the back inside. Chicken burrito was huge, slathered in cheese, but i have had better. Would've been nice to eat outside but it was pretty busy on a Thursday. Service was only decent considering how small the place is. We stayed til close and no one gave us a problem which was nice.
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Dina T.

Sometimes you just want some damn good Mexican food. And that's exactly what Charritos is. Is it the best Mexican food you've ever had? No. Is it the best that Hoboken has to offer? Yes. It's that simple. It's a wee bit expensive but honestly, once you have the guacamole, you will find it's worth it. My husband and I stopped in once on the way home from work and have been back several times since. Nice ambiance, good food (seriously, get the guac) and easy service. What more could you ask for?
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Warrdee E.

Get the biggest burrito they serve and have someone roll you home. Guac!
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Alexandra H.

One acronym which always brings a smile to my face is BYO, especially when it is in relation to alcohol ;). Bring a bottle of wine and they make sangria for you. Amazing My entree choice was poor, I ordered the Polo Asada (grilled chicken, was thin and blah) The black beans were great. With entrees i would suggest getting a suggestion from the waiters as they told me to order the grilled shrimp as an appetiser and they were AMAZING. do the grilled shrimp !
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Christina M.

AMAZING! I go at least once a week! It's BYOB, food is delicious... my only complaint is that they need larger tables!
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Meg N.

Best Mexican in Hoboken. Pros: Amazing tableside guac. Have yet to find better. BYOB. They will also take your bottle and make sangria or take your tequilla and make margaritas (for a price). Good food overall. I tend to stick to the same order, only occasionally branch out, but I love that same order! They will take your phone # and call you when your table is ready. Cons: This place is TINY, so there is always a wait (and no place to wait except on the sidewalk or at a bar nearby). And while they do take your phone number, sometimes they forget about you or pass you by, so sometimes it helps to check in. Also, if you come with a group larger than 4, expect to wait a long time because there is only one larger table they'll sit you at. The charge $9 for a pitcher of sangria and margs, yet you are providing the alcohol. They really should reduce the price because they aren't adding much. The servers are always friendly, albeit always very busy. Overall Charritos is the place to go for Mexican in Hoboken. Just be prepared to wait!
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Dave F.

I really am not a fan of this place. The food is just ok, at best. My biggest issue here is when you bring wine for them to make sangria, they make it a point not to give you back what's left of your bottle at the end of the meal. I've had to literally walk in the back to get it after waiting 10 minutes and not getting it back after asking, and I'm not the only person who has had this experience.
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Grace K.

I love their spicy guacamole! They will make it in front of you~ it is fresh and taste! Burrito and fajita's portions' are big! BYOB is great! However it is a small restaurant, so expected to have at least few minutes waiting ~
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Mr. Met s.

guacamole guacamole guacamole! Definitely order to guacamole as the appetizer & although it's just one large avocado with the other ingredients - it is very fulling when you have the complimentary nachos! Yes, the guacamole is made right in front of you - to show that they only use fresh avocados, and none of their guacamole appetizer is ever fridged overnight. It's not like cheap ($10) but definitely worth it. Some say the guacamole is missing 'something' to it(like missing a 'kick') - most likely it's the lack of tomatoes and/or yogurt mix that is added to many other kinds of guacamole. It's very fresh, but kind of plain. You get to pick if mild, medium, or spicy. Had the pollo burrito and it was a PLEASURE. Doesn't look too big, but added with a small side of beans and rice(on same plate) it was very fulling. The pollo was marinated to perfection, and there was much 'sizzle' to the dish. It was made very fresh, and the wrap skin was tender and thin. A must try. The complimentary nachos were mediocre and the salsa satisfying enough. Good customer service, tight seating, good ambiance.
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Krystle M.

Born and raised in Los Angeles and now residing in NYC...I've been searching for decent Mexican food for over 2 years now...you now how that story goes. I must say Charrito's is more than decent, it's delicious. Everything is truly authentic and brings me back home. It is now my go to for Mexican food once that craving hits. Do note that it's BYOB, something that prompted my BF to sprint to the nearest liquor store immediately after we placed our order.
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Jordan S.

Didn't particularly like my experience at Charrito's. I'm a big Mexican fan, and I know the good stuff when I taste it. The food wasn't bad, but nothing to write home about. I did appreciate that they had good mole and a large menu of authentic dishes from all around Mexico. Still, I thought their rice was lacking in flavor. I originally was excited to get sangria made from my bottle of wine, until I saw that they charged $9 to add soda water, apple bits, and fruit juice to the bottle of wine I provided them. Not the best value. What really made my experience not the best was the service. My boyfriend and I arrived at 6 p.m. on a Friday, and there were only a few other groups there. Nonetheless, the table who got there 20 minutes after I did was asked TWICE if they were ready to order before someone even came over to see if we wanted to order appetizers. The only reason my order got taken is that I butted in and let the waitress know we had been waiting for over a half an hour to get our order taken. As a torrential storm moved in on my outdoor-seating table, our check STILL did not come. We ended up waiting under the awning in the pouring rain, waiting for the staff to get their shit together and print me a check. It took even longer to get my bill as they tried to charge me for an appetizer that never came. All the while, the large wait staff were chumming around, more interested in having a social hour than taking care of their tables. Maybe if I get another strong hankering Mexican food I'll come back to Charrito's. Otherwise, I'll be looking for a place with better food and WAY better service.
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James V.

One of if not the best Mexican places I have ever been too. You bring the booze and they will make the sangria. (liquor store is directly across the street). Very good food and service I will be going back.
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Tyler I.

Wow this is great Mexican food and a great ambiance. When I saw the positive reviews, I was skeptical. Sometimes you see great reviews for Mexican restaurants that people call authentic. Then you find out the food is low-quality, fried, smushed-together, canned stuff and the atmosphere is a rickety table and a tv. I prefer Mexican more in line with Qdoba and Chipotle, that is (seemingly) fresh and less processed ingredients. This is somewhere in between the two varieties and better than both. The ingredients definitely seem fresh. The salsa they give you with the recently baked tortilla chips is light and spicy with fresh cilantro and onions. I ordered some vegetarian dish, cant remember the name, but it came with stir-fried broccoli and fresh avocado slices! Right on! Don't get me wrong, you'll find re-fried beans, big helpings, and lots of cheese -- but it's in good taste. Everything is full of flavor and fresh. Sometimes when I order something like a burrito from a traditional Mexican place it just has rice and beans in a tortilla and then some cheese on it. Where are all the ingredients, I ask myself. At Charrito's, it turns out! Also, decor is great: big murals on the walls, cute space, cushions on the seats, nice menus, cool napkins, paper cut outs hanging from the ceiling. Looks fun, not tacky. Prices are a little higher than typical Mexican. Basic entrees 12-14. Special entrees 16-20.
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Sean K.

What changed here, new chef? New owners? it's not the same place it was a few months ago. For starters they got rid of all of the combo platters including the vegetarian ones and raised the prices. I ended up getting some vegetarian enchiladas and it just wasn't what it used to be--there was a lot less food for starters and the food while not bad wasn't as good as it used to be. I can see raising the prices but why gut the menu of the best selling options?
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Mary J N.

The food is great - but the TERRIBLE service outweighs it. Head to the uptown Charritos - better service, more tables, and the food is just as good!
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Casey R.

Love the food here, I gave it 3 stars because when the food is delivered it is HORRIBLE. I called for a refund and they would only give me 20% of my meal refunded. Needless to say I will never order for delivery again.. Maybe ill eat there during the summer so I can eat outside, inside is cramped!
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A M.

Best guacamole ever. Love the enchiladas here as well. One my fave byob places in Hoboken. they will make sangria for you! This place gets busy so be prepared to wait!
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Laura G.

just dropped in for a bite and ordered the guacamole and a steak quesadilla with rice and mole. first and for most i am not the biggest mexican food fan, the flavors don't really seem to satisfy me much, so i can't say much for the quesadilla except for the fact that my boyfriend seemed to like it. the table side made guacamole was good, would have been better with tomato in it to give it more flavor. (i ended up putting the salsa given to us when we sat, in the guacamole and mixing it to give it more flavor) although the guacamole was not by any means, bad. i just felt like it was missing something. anyway, really tiny place with really slow service, don't think i would return if ever in the area again.
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Jeff F.

This is really good Mexican food considering Charrito's is in the NY/NJ area. You have to be in the mood for a very small, tightly packed Mexican spot in order to enjoyed Charrito's. I headed there tonight for some quick dinner and have to say that after two baskets of chips (damn you freshly made table side guac) and a Picadillo Burro (ground beef) I left impressed and looking forward to heading back to explore more of their menu. Keep in mind, they won't seat you until the entire party arrives and there is some outdoor seating if you want to keep tabs on Washington Street during dinner.
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Stephanie C.

Any place that allows you to bring a bottle of wine for them to make sangria and charge you nada is awesome! We got the $17 grilled steak and tortillas which I didn't really like but my boyfriend thought was great. I just thought the sauces did not have much flavor and the avocado on top didn't enhance the flavor. We also got the pot of cheese, but I prefer guacamole. I would come back just for sangria. I recommend that you grab a bottle of Protocolo from Spain at the wine store, its around $6.99.
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Gregory W.

Charrito's is AWFUL! I had the WORST dining experience last night while i was there!! THERE WAS A ROCK IN MY FOOD!!! I ALMOST BROKE A TOOTH!!! NOT ONCE DID I GET AN APOLOGY!!!!! Not only did i wait AN HOUR AND A HALF, but the service in the actual restaurant was ridiculous. After myself and two friends had been waiting for 45 minutes (the estimated wait time that was given to us) and went inside to find that the waiter didn't even put us on the list. When we complained that we were waiting for 45 minutes already he then tried to put us at the BOTTOM OF THE LIST. Um, absolutely NOT! He told us that the next available table would be ours, but then continued to seat other people who hadn't been waiting as long as us. After we were finished boiling over about the wait, he then continued to blame the people in the restaurant for making us wait, as if it was THEIR fault that he didn't put us on the list. We finally sit, THANK GOD! Because I've been to Charrito's before and couldn't stop talking about how GREAT the food is, since my friends had never been there before. We had to request chips and salsa and wait like 10 minutes to get them. (mind you, we're really hungry because we waited 45 minutes longer than we expected to get a table). My frustration was just boiling up. I wanted to order the sangria (BYOB), but i was so angry that i didn't have the patience to wait for it so we just started drinking the wine to chill out. We then ordered our food and it came REALLY fast (sweet). It looked amazing and delicious and it smelled heavenly. My FIRST BITE INTO THE FOOD there was a ROCK in it... YES! I KID YOU NOT! A F**king ROCK!@#!$!@#% WHAT?!?!?! Are you kidding? I then had to sit there for 15 minutes before the waiter was in sight to come to our table. I then handed him the ROCK that i BIT! and told him it was in my food and i told him to take my plate off of the table and that i didn't want that food. HE DIDN'T SAY ANYTHING, except "Want me to get you something else?" Um, WHAT!?!? I told him i absolutely did not want ANYTHING ELSE because there was a ROCK IN MY FOOD! Still no apology... Then he disappeared from the table and room for a solid 20 minutes and completely ignored our table when he came back out from the back. My friend's food was fine. No Rocks, everyone's teeth were left in tact after the meal. Needless to say I will NEVER EVER EVER EVER EVER go back to Charrito's, which sucks because their food is delicious (sans rocks). The service is absolutely HORRENDOUS!!! Not only did we not get an apology for waiting so long, but i didn't get an apology after i bit into a f**king ROCK that was in my food. That's absolutely unacceptable. I wish i could give ZERO STARS, but that's not an option. If you go here, have fun, wear a mouth guard, and get your legs ready for a ridiculously long wait.
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Katie M.

Small, hole in the wall type Mexican restaurant, but atmosphere is decent and food is fantastic! You definitely get what you pay for. Entrees are huge and delicious, so many choices too! I have been there many times and ordered something different each time, never to be disappointed. The service is okay, depends on how busy it gets, but once you get your fresh sangria (made fresh with your own bottle) and garlic shrimp, the service doesn't seem to matter. Call ahead or put your name on the list because you will have to expect to wait, this place gets very busy. Well worth the wait.
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Andrea C.

I really love their shredded beef - and when I come with others they end up stealing bites from my beef burrito saying its better than the chicken and shrimp. Salsas and guacamole are also awesome.
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Marissa P.

The food here is not the problem. It's the horrible service. And I am not the first to say it. We sat down and waited for about 20 minutes until anybody came over to take our order. One member of our party had to actually get up and ask for a server. So, we finally order and the waitress says the guacomole may take a while... OK... Kind of weird since it's very simple. Anyway, the guacomole arrives and then our appetizer. We notice that the table next to us gets their entrees before us while we had come in a good 20 minutes earlier. We continue to wait as they bring us more chips --- we are onto our third round of chips because the food is taking forever. Then, we notice another table gets their entrees and they had come in about 40 minutes after us. It's a Sunday night and we really didn't want to have a 2 hour dinner as we all had work in the AM. We are all grumpy and not even hungry anymore, so at this point we ask the waitress where our food is. She says our food is coming in a "little bit"--whatever that means. The 4 of us agree that we should not have to wait any longer and ask for the check. The staff is unapologetic and rude... even while we apologize but say that it wasn't fair to have us wait for an hour on just 2 entrees while tables who came in after us got served. It's a real shame because the food was great!!! If they had apologized and perhaps comped us for something, I'd definitely come back, but they were not understanding or accomodating.
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Colleen C.

My roommate, Trish, and I have been wanting to check out Charrito's since we moved into Hoboken. In fact, I've heard so many great things about this place, I thought I'd be setting myself up for disappointment. I called to make a reservation at Charrito's, but the lady on the phone said there were no reservations, first come first serve. She was very polite and gave us the heads up that we should get there soon before it fills up for the evening. We arrived 20 minutes after that call (about 7pm on a Saturday evening) and were the first ones on the waiting list. Not so bad. They asked for my number and informed they would call as soon as there was available seating. Kudos points for being proactive and not letting us wait and freeze our panties off in the cold. I see way too many people doing that for Carlos. Oh yeah, this place is TEEENY. You're lucky if you can even get to your seat. And if you're right next to the door, I'd imagine it to be the most annoying place to sit in the whole restaurant. We knew Charrito's is BYOB, and since we had time, we went across the street to kill some time and pick up a couple of bottles of wine. We finally sit down and the server informs us that we could transform our wine into some kind of magical Sangria. "Umm...you can actually do that for me?" I guess the only downside is that the sangria hasn't been soaking for days, but the fruit was incredibly fresh. Tasted more like a Mexican Mmmmm-imosa of sorts. Chips and salsa are sent out with every meal. The salsa was incredibly rich, fresh and yummy. We both ordered the Grilled Chicken with Mole sauce. It was pretty authentic for what you can get not living in the actual country of Mexico. And, no joke, I think I even caught Trish liking her plate.. Wrapping up, they didn't shoo us out of there which was nice and almost unexpected. Yet, we quickly drank up the rest of our Sangria (maybe almost too fast?) in order to let other patrons share the wealth of this Hoboken gem.
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Evan M.

After the fresh guacomole, it's just mediore mexican in a small place for a high price.
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Sandra M.

This must be one of my favorite mexican food spots. When I bring a bottle of red wine or sangria mix, they do it justice and you can't beat BYOB! When I want to keep it light, there's a grilled chicken dish that is delish. You can't go wrong! And I love their Duo D'Enchilas with chicken. If you like guacamole, they make it fresh in front of you and can tailor it to how spicy you want it or not at all. I'm not too into guac but I love the salsa they also put out with their chips. It's good for groups at the uptown Hoboken location...IF you can get a table! This place is always crowded and you may have to wait a few minutes if you come at peak hours.
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Nundee G.

Great Mexican food. If you ask for spicy, you will get spicy! Sangria and the quac are delish and fresh. Never disappointed with anything I've ordered in the past.
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Stanley S.

Ate here on a rainy Tuesday night. Before I review, let me restate the obvious - parking and/or driving in Hoboken sucks! Now the good part - this tiny (tiny is too big a word for this place) restaurant serves some outstanding Mexican food. It is legit! Guac made att he table with plenty of chips. Went with 4 other people and my wife and I literally wound up sitting in te window. I had a burrito and she had the chicken fajitas. Good size portions though not overbearing and not quite big as your head. Everyone enjoyed their meal and the service was attentive. Too bad we are relocating as I would give this place another try (just let someone else drive).
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Constance C.

My first Mexican place worth remembering outside of Taco Bell! I loved that the waitress made guacamole with a mortar and pestle right in front of us. It was also the first time I had horchata, as well, and it was perfect, refreshing, not too sweet, or overwhelming with the cinnamon.
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Foodie G.

Fresh guacamole
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Vanessa C.

The service was good, the guacamole was awesome but the main entrees need help
(2)
Nick R.

Our go to spot for Mexican. Can't beat it. It's always delicious and the staff is really nice.
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Ed A.

I was tempted to give this one a 2 for the cramped location, and due to the fact that the food at the Jersey City location is better, but in the end, I opted for a 3. The food isn't bad here by any means. It's also reasonably priced. The guacamole, however, seemed way over the top (I think it was like $8??). They do make it fresh right in front of you, so maybe that's why the cost is bumped up. If you have access to a car, I'd recommend the one in Jersey City. It's less cramped, foods a little better, and I seem to remember the prices being a little cheaper than the Hoboken ones. However, if you don't feel like driving, then Charrito's in Hoboken is an ok choice as well.
(3)
Sid S.

Maybe it's because I'm a vegetarian, but I'm not sure why this place is as well-reviewed as it is. Nothing here stood out for me as above average. The guacamole was probably the high point of the meal and even then it was just okay. The queso fundido was decent for the first minute or two before it became extremely chewy, but again, it was nothing special. I've seen/called this place and they're often so busy they stop adding people to the waiting list around 2-3 hours before they close, but I really don't understand why. Maybe their meat is spectacular, but their vegetarian options are mediocre.
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Corey D.

Not a big fan of Charrito's. The food and service are ok. The downtown location is so cramped you are usually sitting on top of someone. A positive is that it is BYOB.
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Bennett S.

Great table side guacamole. The meat bowl, the mocajete, is a hidden secret.
(4)

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Address : 121 Washington St
Hoboken, NJ, 07030
Phone (201) 418-8600
Website https://www.loscharritos.com
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Opening Hours

Mon :12:00 pm - 10

Specialities

Takes Reservations : No
Delivery : Yes
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Accepts Bitcoin : No
Good For : Dinner
Parking : Street
Bike Parking : No
Wheelchair Accessible : No
Good for Kids : Yes
Good for Groups : No
Attire : Casual
Ambience : Casual
Noise Level : Average
Alcohol : No
Outdoor Seating : Yes
Wi-Fi : No
Has TV : No
Dogs Allowed : No
Waiter Service : Yes
Caters : No

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Mexican Cuisine

If you enjoy Taco Tuesday, then you have officially fallen in love with the Mexican Food. The main grain of Mexican cuisine is maize. Also known as corn, maize is grown for the past 9000 years after the crop was discovered by the people in Mayan civilization. Mexican empire flourished when they started growing beans, tomatoes, chili pepper, sweet potato and cactus. Till this date these ingredients are used in cooking authentic Mexican dishes and drinks.

Great use of spices, fresh chili pepper dishes like fajitas, tortilla chips, corn chips, salsa, chimichangas, burritos, nachos and quesadillas are invented in America. But when you are looking for authentic Mexican food then you must find a restaurant in the city that serves Rajas con Queso, Garbanzo in a Guajillo Chile Sauce, Pork Filled Chiles Rellenos, Chiles en Nogada, Molcajete Salsa, Pico de Gallo and Frijoles de la Olla. An eye-opening fact – Mexican don't like their food hot. They use fresh chili and other spices to create a flavor that lingers in your mouth.

Mexican food is great for those who are Gluten Intolerant as they use Corn instead of wheat in most of their dishes. Also, you can easily find many beans based Mexican dishes. Another dish which didn't get similar glory as tacos or nachos is the Mexican hot chocolate. If you love something hot on a chilly day, then go for Mexican Hot Chocolate. On merry days, you can enjoy the authentic Mexican Drinks like Tequila, Mezcal, Tecuí, Sotol, Bacanora, Charanda, Posh O Pox, Puebla and Pulque. Mexican Cuisine is for people who enjoy strong drinks and hearty meals.

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Charrito’s

121 Washington St, Hoboken, NJ, 07030

Charrito’s Menu

Antojitos (Vegan)

Antojitos

Sopas

Ensaladas

Platos Fuertes (Vegan)

Platos Fuertes

Tortas

Vegan Tacos

Tacos

Sides

Bebidas

Superbowl Special

Healthy Meal suggestions for Charrito’s

Antojitos (Vegan)

Antojitos

Sopas

Ensaladas

Platos Fuertes (Vegan)

Platos Fuertes

Tortas

Vegan Tacos

Tacos

Sides

Bebidas

Superbowl Special

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