Where To Celebrate Cinco De Mayo Around Montclair

MONTCLAIR, NJ — If you're planning to celebrate Cinco de Mayo with great and authentic Mexican food, you have some good choices around Montclair.

Here are some suggestions for food and drinks as you head out for Battle of Puebla Day or plan your takeout to celebrate in your own fiesta space.

Tocoria Mexican Street Kitchen has one of its eight locations at 367 Bloomfield Ave. in Montclair. Everything is fresh, and the eatery boasts "no freezers on premise." Check it out to cater your Cinco de Mayo bash, or head out in person. Call Tocoria at 973-893-5220.

Puebla de Noche Mexican Restaurant may be the perfect stop for your Cinco de Mayo celebration. It's at the corner of Park Street and Bloomfield Avenue in Montclair. You can order online, and they deliver. Better call ahead for the big fiesta, at 973-707-7499.

Tortas Lokas in Montclair at 617 Valley Road is one of four locations for the popular and authentic Mexican tacqueria and torteria. Call ahead with your Cinco de Mayo party order, at 973-859-0133.

El Matador 2 is nearby at 418 Broad St., Bloomfield. This family-owned Mexican restaurant is ready to serve you delicious tacos from the tray or beautiful full meals. Takeout or delivery are options so call 973-317-6242.

Tinga Taqueria serves Mexican and BBQ and has an outdoor patio, dine-in, or takeout. The eatery does kids nights on Mondays and Tuesdays at 215 Bellevue Ave. in Montclair. So, Cinco de Mayo is Thursday this year, and that's OK. You can find family packs of fajitas and tacos at Tinga, so check out the online ordering page.

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