Mexican Restaurant To Open In Bergen County Saturday With Giveaways

RIDGEWOOD, NJ – Tacoria Mexican Street Kitchen, a chain of fast-casual Mexican restaurants, will open its 11th location in Ridgewood on Saturday.

"With a passionate team of 20 full-and part-time employees, the new Ridgewood spot will reflect Tacoria’s signature style," a spokesperson said, "colorful, welcoming, and full of flavor. Guests can dine in, order takeout, or enjoy their meal outdoors in the walkable, picturesque downtown district."

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As part of the opening celebration, they said, the first 100 guests who download the Tacoria app will receive a free Burrito Box and Tacoria merchandise.

The chain, founded in 2016 by a group of Rutgers graduates, is known for its street food made fresh daily, includes vegetarian and vegan options. Dishes include:

Menu Items And More

• Burrito Box: Choice of protein with rice, black beans, cheese, house-made salsa, pico de gallo, and crema ($10.95)
• Tacos: Hand-crafted taco with your choice of protein, salsa, onions, cilantro, cotija cheese, crema, on a fresh corn tortilla.
• ($4.60)
• Mexican Street Corn: Grilled corn on the cob with chipotle aioli, cotija cheese, & fresh cilantro ($4.95)
• Viva La Nachos: Hand-cut corn tortillas with your choice of protein, black beans, salsa, cheese, crema, escabeche peppers. ($10 pie or $17 Full)
• Nutella Nachos: Crispy flour tortillas tossed in brown sugar and cinnamon, drizzled with Nutella, and topped with powdered sugar ($5.50)
• Agua Frescas: Fresh, rotating flavors like Hibiscus and Pineapple Mint ($2.95)

“Ridgewood’s downtown area is the perfect blend of charm, walkability, and community spirit—it’s exactly the kind of place we love
being a part of,” said Vishal Patel, Tacoria co-founder.

They'll be open Monday through Thursday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., Friday 11 to 10, and Saturday 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.

The address is 67 East Ridgewood Ave.

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