See all
390 photos

Orale Mexican Kitchen

Mexican Restaurant and Taco Restaurant$$$$

Harsimus, Jersey City

Save

8.3^/10

484

ratings

Ranked #5 for seafood in Jersey City
"Also can't go wrong with the bone marrow and pork belly tacos."(5 Tips)
"Get the bone marrow and pork belly tacos and thank me later."(4 Tips)
"vegetarian seitan tacos"(3 Tips)
"Everything I've had......the margs are killer!"(21 Tips)

114 Tips and reviews

Filter:

tacos
margaritas
trendy
good for groups
casual
happy hour
spicy food
spacious
tequila
micheladas
tortas
board games
brunch food
sangria
great value
desserts
people watching
good for special occasions
music
corn
(15 more)

Sort:

Popular
Recent

Esther EstebanOctober 24, 2016
Chicken and lamb tacos taste really good. But you can also go for just appetizers. Enough for dinner! And they have happy hour at the bar, so you can early fill you with superbs margaritas! Easygoing
honeywhatscooking.comDecember 3, 2015
Orale is the best thing to happen in Jersey City! Excellent drinks - Pomegranate Margarita. And the Enchiladas Suizas were divine. Not too oily, shredded chicken and delicious verde sauce.
tori kuletskyJune 13, 2015
Tacos are delicious as well as the different guacs. Watch out for the sauces - VERY spicy. Interesting drink menu, they definitely don't cheap out on the tequila! Thursdays are happy hour all night
Rinna EscamillaJune 5, 2013
Great addition to JC!!!! Bone marrow pork belly tacos. Holy crap. The blue demon guac was insanely good as was the shrimp empanadas. Try the lobster tacos and thank me later. The morenitas are GOOD!
Nitin AlaburSeptember 16, 2017
Beer battered fish tacos, chicken tacos, the veggie and shrimp entrees were amazing! So we’re the margaritas. Serranos with the margaritas add the right kick to it! 👌🏼
Corey ManiconeJuly 13, 2013
Been here 5+ times
This place is amazing & the service was unbelievable. Start off with the Trio Guacamole. Get 3 taco plates (pork belly & lobster are the shit) and a side of Brussels sprouts. You can thank me later.
SunainaOctober 28, 2014
Great ambience. The tacos are delicious... Both the tuna tartrate and the chicken ones were amazing. Get the diff flavors of guacamole for the table. You can't go wrong with that.
honeywhatscooking.comMay 4, 2016
First time brunch at Orale. The huevos rancheros were really good, I liked how the eggs sat over an arepa. The huevos con chilaquiles was extremely spicy. Just not suited for the average person.
honeywhatscooking.comJanuary 28, 2016
Their Enchiladas Suizas are out of this world. Shredded chicken and spicy verde sauce. So good and fresh. Guac and margaritas are excellent.
ArthurJuly 13, 2013
Very nice... food is good, read the menu (fish taco came with habanero relish! :). Good, attentive service. A bit loud but it was a busy Friday nite... crowded is good. Welcome to the neighborhood!
Brent LassiOctober 21, 2018
Many great things, but the sauces... They're worth visiting again and again, amazing especially the green sauce (Serrano, garlic, tomatillo, etc)
Irina SamoylovaFebruary 7, 2016
Great menu choice, amazing atmosphere, awesome service by Brian and live music on Sundays! Definitely coming back!👍
Brent LassiOctober 21, 2018
Many great things, but the sauces... They're worth visiting again and again, amazing, especially the green sauce (serrano, garlic, tomatillo, etc)
Brent LassiOctober 21, 2018
Many great things, but the sauces... They're worth visiting again and again, amazing, especially the green sauce (serrano, garlic, tomatillo, etc).
LTApril 18, 2013
Been here 5+ times
Very chill, very laid back, and really good food. (Cool background music too.) Halibut ceviche is great and also liked the under $39/bottle wine list. Def worth checking out.
Dina RughaniMarch 13, 2015
The butternut squash with chorizo, Barbacoa tacos, spiced duck and the guacamoles. Great modern Mexican cuisine. Think of it as Mexican with a twist
Erika PerziOctober 29, 2017
Chicken tacos are do die for, wish I could recreate the flavors at home. While it may not jump out as a first choice, try the Doritos Guacamole!
trish eApril 12, 2013
Been here 10+ times
Don't get guac unless you're getting the trio, or love to ration each bite.Don't consider the marrow pork taco unless you aim to pay triple.Get the fish taco & give it another shot!Best yet to come?
echoMay 25, 2015
Amazing guacamole selections! Also can't go wrong with the bone marrow and pork belly tacos. Bring your appetite!
Vineet ShahJuly 27, 2014
Been here 5+ times
My favorite dish is the Carolina Barbacoa tacos. The bottles of sauce on your table are not to be missed, particularly the red one.
Merichelle VillapandoApril 20, 2013
Love the grafitti decor and clientele; great edition to manila! Sipping the blueberry mango frozen margarita, weird sounding combo but strong enough to hit the spot!
Matthew MendelsohnJune 7, 2013
Been there 5 times - fish taco is awesome. Drinks are creative but stick w/ Elite Margarita. Those claiming margaritas taste like "mix" never had real marg b/c they don't use mix, only fresh juices.
Jason VelliquetteAugust 10, 2014
Been here 25+ times
The Tuna Tacos are the bomb. So are the guac with blue cheese and the corn esquites.
Maria BJanuary 31, 2015
Great choice of tequila and delicious drinks! Bring a couple friends and make it a board game night :)
Vanessa WApril 6, 2013
Been here 5+ times
Fresh salsa made table-side for the win! Definitely beats the usual table-side guacamole that all other Mexican restaurants have.
Nicole WooleyApril 14, 2013
Been here 10+ times
Mac and cheese and the table side salsa are amazing!! Only downside is that food comes out randomly... Our guacamole came out after the tacos.
Vikash RughaniOctober 6, 2014
Been here 10+ times
The Butternut Squash with Chorizo is back!! Now just need the Dinosaurio with Lamb Rib to make it's re-entry on the menu
Lisa VignaJuly 17, 2018
Strong margaritas and seitan tacos 🌮🍹
Nikki FosterApril 6, 2018
Chicken tacos were great! Very filling and delicious. The drinks are great too!
Oscar RamirezNovember 17, 2017
Great drinks and tacos. We love to sit at the bar and enjoy people watching from there.
Erin ChisApril 6, 2014
Try the guacamole and this cheese dip with chips it's awesome! And the people are nice.
Rikin DiwanAugust 4, 2014
Been here 5+ times
Come with a few friends and go family style on the tacos. You get 5 per order but only of one kind.
Amy Johnson CookOctober 17, 2015
Great veggie options, and you can get the torta with seitan instead of meat if you ask.
Chris FattorussoJuly 4, 2013
Ate at the Bar. Bartender was really nice guy and went over menu with us. The food was delicious but for prices and portions not sure I would go back. Should atleast offer some chips.
Maggie MarsdenMay 24, 2017
The La Tabla a vegetarian dream! I want to remake it on my own but I don't think it will ever be as good as theirs.
GiacsonMay 13, 2019
The place is fun and very arty but a bit americanized...also in the food, just ok like most mexican restaurants in USA but nothing special.good service
Melissa JeanNovember 14, 2013
Been here 5+ times
Amazing Brussels! Tuna tacos and veggie enchiladas also very tasty!! I'll be back!
Lorgio JimenezMay 10, 2016
Great food. Good margaritas. And they give you 5 tacos for your taco plates!
Shashank KAugust 3, 2018
Been here 10+ times
Best sit down Mexican place in Jersey city.
ChristineMay 23, 2013
Good food and great atmosphere. Though, I really wish the margaritas were better. They tasted cheap (booze and mixers) even with an $11 price tag.
Marcela DuronJuly 13, 2013
Came for happy hour, but will come back for food. The bartender said the owner is Mexican so it might be worth a try!
A. Del SoleMay 17, 2013
Blue cheese guac (Blue Demon) and vegetarian seitan tacos just made my belly very happy
Bryan FinkelDecember 18, 2015
Been here 5+ times
Fish tacos are fantastic. Best Michelada mix in Jersey City, too.
Michelle RoeJuly 12, 2013
Omg!!!! Bone marrow and pork belly tacos are amazing!! So are all the cocktails ask el jimador tequila.
Isaac MalehSeptember 6, 2014
Fish tacos are amazing, and the perucho ceviche is also really good
Abby FinkelJanuary 4, 2015
Been here 10+ times
Tuna tacos and barrachos are the best. Start with the queso.
Kathy MitchellMarch 4, 2014
Sit in the back room and order the pork belly guacamole! Love this spot!!
La B.August 24, 2013
Been here 5+ times
U have to go to the happy hour. 5 dollar frozen margaritas strong
WillJune 1, 2013
Great place, food, service - everything was top notch. Awesome edition to JC.
Abby FinkelOctober 5, 2014
Been here 10+ times
Fish tacos are amazing. Both the tuna and the barrachos.

1 2 3

390 Photos

Orale Mexican Kitchen

Related Searches

You might also like

Places people like to go after Orale Mexican Kitchen

Appears on 218 lists

Top places in the area

Is this your business? Claim it now.