Baja Mexican Cuisine
“This is the best Mexican in Hoboken.I prefer Baja to Charritos hands down, although the BYOB is nice at Charittos.”
“* Baja special – this is THE DISH to get if you have 2 or 3 people who want fajitas.”
“It wasn't too pricey I ordered the bistec ranchero it was delicious and we ordered coattails passion colada and coconut margarita I would deff go back to this place .”
Baja Mexican Cuisine
Takes Reservations: Yes
Delivery: Yes
Take-out: Yes
Accepts Credit Cards: Yes
Bike Parking: Yes
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Good for Kids: Yes
Good for Groups: Yes
Outdoor Seating: Yes
Has TV: Yes
Waiter Service: Yes
PokéStop Nearby: Yes
Price range.
$$ Price range $11-30
8 reviews
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Only had margaritas here but the outside was cute, well sheltered from the sun and service was great! We had the passion and also the mango frozen margaritas on a very hot day. Refreshing and they also gave us chips with a thick and delicious salsa, complimentary. I'm coming back for HH as there are $5 margarita specials and also something with tapas.
Going into Hoboken from the city to get some delicious baked goods from Carlo's we decided to stop by Baja for a quick bite to eat before heading back.
On such a cold/rainy Sunday, the place wasn't too busy. We walked in and were greeted right away by some friendly staff. The decor in the dining area had some nice Aztec art up.
They had several different sauces assorted from every table which was neat. We got some margaritas, I had the passion margarita. Omg these margs were off the chain! One of the best tasting margaritas I had, and that's hard to top from the ones back in Texas :).
I was craving chicken tortilla soup due to the weather, and oh man it hit the spot! Loaded with plenty of chicken, it was delicious. Also ordered some steak nachos were a good compliment. They do not slack on the protein, and give you a good portion for the price.
This is a great Mexican restaurant in Hoboken that everyone must try!
We came for dinner on a Friday night and had an enjoyable meal.
Decor: They do a good job of trying to keep it "authentic" and it is really fun inside. The physical layout is a bit odd but it works well (bar on one side, restaurant on the other). There are a decent amount of tables and you do not feel cramped at all. The bar is dimly lit (as a bar should be haha) but the restaurant portion is nice. One thing I really enjoy is the large artwork on the walls.
Bathroom: I did not use it during our visit.
Staff: The host sat us immediately upon entering and our waitress took over from there. She was all smiles and very quick to take our order and bring our food. The bus boys were also always on hand to clear away used dishes.
Food/Drink: They have a solid drink menu but we just had water with our meal. The chips and salsa they bring taste great and really fresh. We asked for the most spicy salsa they had, of course, but were turned down, the waitress saying "we don't have any spicy salsa." However, I think it was just a language barrier. There was some habanero sauce on the table that I used and it was PERFECT! For food we had the enchiladas (enjoyable) and the Red Snapper (very good!).
Value: The enjoyable food and the lower prices make you feel like a winner when you walk out of here.
This place is probably the second bast Mexican food in Hoboken (first being Sabores), and it is very close to our apartment. We will definitely be back in the future!
Great salsa. The burrito with steak was $17 but ,while certainly over priced (should be $8.95) , was very good. The mole sauce was not good.
I think if you want Mexican and aware of the high price this is a pretty good place.
This restaurant for me was between 3.5 and 4 stars. Seating outside is tight but nice. The Staff was friendly and attentive. They started us off with really good spicy salsa and warm chips. Their guac was good. And so were their tacos and enchiladas verdes. However, the soft tortillas didn't hold up too well so I ended up eating my tacos with a fork.
Popped in here the other day for dinner at the bar. Like many of the other reviews have said, the food is good (not great), but it's pretty tasty. The salsa is delicious, and the appetizers are wonderful (the sizzling bean dip with jalapenos is killer).
All of this would add up to 3 stars generally though, but the service was super cheerful and the specials can't be beat. $5 margaritas on weeknights, and these are no joke. Great quality ingredients and great quality service means I'll be back.
I wish I had frequented Baja more often when I lived in Hoboken.
Baja has solid food. The guacamole is great, made fresh and full of flavor. My first entree I ever ordered here (oh I still remember) was the spinach enchilada. It was fantastic. Everything came together to highlight the spinach flavor. The black beans and rice were par for the course.
I've ordered the enchilada a couple times and its always held up. Another time I ordered the chicken flauta, but it didn't impress. It was pretty plain
As for drinks, their cocktails are a bit different than the norm. I've tried a jalapeno margerita on the rocks that unfortunately had a lot of pineapple juice. Not my cup of tea, but my wife loved it. Their sangria also has a different flavor to it that I could not identify. Different for the better.
All in all Baja may not be the most exciting destination in Hoboken, but its worth checking out!
Delicious Mexican food and $5 margaritas Mon-Thurs nights at the bar?
Sign me up!!
Let's talk about the $5 bar margaritas…yes, the glass is filled with ice, but these puppies are strong. Expect to go through 2-3 of them.
They have an excellent house salsa, but feel free to order the bean dip appetizer. Cheesy, spicy, and demolished quickly by three people!
The enchiladas with the chili are freaking delicious, but my fave dish so far is shredded chicken enchiladas with mole sauce replacing whatever sauce they come with (1.50 extra).
This place wins as my go-to nearby Mexican place and I will be back many, many times!