Taqueria Brenda Lee — Restaurant in Elizabeth

Parking is a hassle with limited spots and metered spaces mean you’ll need to use the ParkMobile app or hunt for change. It’s a small location but it’s okay for a local spot, quick drop in. On my first visit, I really enjoyed the tacos and tostadas. They were flexible with protein swaps for a small up-charge, which felt fair at the time. Unfortunately, my second visit didn’t live up to the first. I ordered the same dish but was surprised to be charged $5.25 extra just to change one ingredient—more than double the $2 fee I paid previously. I wasn’t informed that a $14.50 dish would total $19.75, but I’ll own that mistake for not checking before scanning my card. To make matters worse, the food itself was underwhelming this time around. It tasted like it came from a different kitchen entirely. I love authentic cuisine, but consistency matters and sadly, this spot missed the mark. The search for a reliable New Mexican...

So I went yesterday because I was craving some Birria tacos. I was trying to find some since the last time I had it was in New York. I decided to try this place and first and foremost, it smelled so good in there and bones I was in for a treat. Looked at the menu and was tempted to try other tacos as well but my mind was set on the birria tacos. The wait wasn’t long, the hospitality was so welcoming. The guy who took my order (I assume the owner) was so welcoming. Now to the food, when I got home! AMAZING!!! I mean, I wanted to drive back to order another. Now that I know it is close by, they will see me very often. The sauce, the tacos, the salsa verde and rojo were so good!! Would I recommend, HECK YES, would I come back heck yeah!!...

I've come here a handful of times, you'll almost miss it if you're not looking for it. The last time I was here they were doing some remodeling, there's sufficient seating when you go in, but there's a little strip towards the back with tables (so it's kind of small). The food is delicious, I have no complaints regarding that and have tried almost everything on their menu. The shrimp tacos were so-so, I was expecting a little more shrimp but otherwise great food.

There's no parking, you have to pay for street parking. Another user mentioned wheelchair accessibility, I can confirm this to be true: it is not wheelchair friendly, the way down to the bathroom is too narrow, but you could probably get seated at the entrance with some...