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El Oaxaqueño 2
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Unfussy Mexican dishes turned out in low-key, compact quarters with counter stools.
Nearby attractions
State Theatre New Jersey
15 Livingston Ave, New Brunswick, NJ 08901
New Brunswick Free Public Library
60 Livingston Ave, New Brunswick, NJ 08901
New Brunswick Performing Arts Center (NBPAC)
11 Livingston Ave, New Brunswick, NJ 08901
Monument Square Park
2 Livingston Ave, New Brunswick, NJ 08901
American Hungarian Foundation
300 Somerset St, New Brunswick, NJ 08901
George Street Playhouse
9 Livingston Avenue at the New Brunswick Performing Arts Center, 11 Livingston Ave, New Brunswick, NJ 08901
Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy
33 Livingston Ave, New Brunswick, NJ 08901
Alfa Art Gallery
108 Church St, New Brunswick, NJ 08901
Robert Wood Johnson University
120 Albany St #360, New Brunswick, NJ 08901
Christ Episcopal Church
5 Paterson St, New Brunswick, NJ 08901
Nearby restaurants
Azteca Restaurant
279 Seaman St, New Brunswick, NJ 08901
La Poncena
57 Joyce Kilmer Ave #2440, New Brunswick, NJ 08901
Taqueria La Rosita
278 Suydam St, New Brunswick, NJ 08901
Costa Chica Mexican Restaurant & Pizzeria
314 Handy St, New Brunswick, NJ 08901
Polleria Don Carlos
316 Suydam St, New Brunswick, NJ 08901
La Placita Mexicana Deli & Grocery
317 Handy St, New Brunswick, NJ 08901
La Hacienda Hispanic Restaurant
50 Joyce Kilmer Ave, New Brunswick, NJ 08901
El Rancho Restaurant
306 Handy St, New Brunswick, NJ 08901
Mi Tierra
281 Suydam St, New Brunswick, NJ 08901
Cocina de Chencha
333b Suydam St, New Brunswick, NJ 08901
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The Heldrich
10 Livingston Ave, New Brunswick, NJ 08901
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El Oaxaqueño 2

260 Drift St, New Brunswick, NJ 08901
4.1(701)
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Unfussy Mexican dishes turned out in low-key, compact quarters with counter stools.

attractions: State Theatre New Jersey, New Brunswick Free Public Library, New Brunswick Performing Arts Center (NBPAC), Monument Square Park, American Hungarian Foundation, George Street Playhouse, Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy, Alfa Art Gallery, Robert Wood Johnson University, Christ Episcopal Church, restaurants: Azteca Restaurant, La Poncena, Taqueria La Rosita, Costa Chica Mexican Restaurant & Pizzeria, Polleria Don Carlos, La Placita Mexicana Deli & Grocery, La Hacienda Hispanic Restaurant, El Rancho Restaurant, Mi Tierra, Cocina de Chencha
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Phone
(732) 545-6869
Website
eloaxaqueo2.shop

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Chimichanga
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Comida Tlayuda Combinada
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Nearby attractions of El Oaxaqueño 2

State Theatre New Jersey

New Brunswick Free Public Library

New Brunswick Performing Arts Center (NBPAC)

Monument Square Park

American Hungarian Foundation

George Street Playhouse

Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy

Alfa Art Gallery

Robert Wood Johnson University

Christ Episcopal Church

State Theatre New Jersey

State Theatre New Jersey

4.6

(1.3K)

Open 24 hours
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New Brunswick Free Public Library

New Brunswick Free Public Library

4.6

(54)

Open 24 hours
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New Brunswick Performing Arts Center (NBPAC)

New Brunswick Performing Arts Center (NBPAC)

4.6

(126)

Open 24 hours
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Monument Square Park

Monument Square Park

4.5

(106)

Open 24 hours
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Nearby restaurants of El Oaxaqueño 2

Azteca Restaurant

La Poncena

Taqueria La Rosita

Costa Chica Mexican Restaurant & Pizzeria

Polleria Don Carlos

La Placita Mexicana Deli & Grocery

La Hacienda Hispanic Restaurant

El Rancho Restaurant

Mi Tierra

Cocina de Chencha

Azteca Restaurant

Azteca Restaurant

3.9

(175)

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La Poncena

La Poncena

4.3

(450)

$

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Taqueria La Rosita

Taqueria La Rosita

4.2

(143)

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Costa Chica Mexican Restaurant & Pizzeria

Costa Chica Mexican Restaurant & Pizzeria

3.8

(522)

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Reviews of El Oaxaqueño 2

4.1
(701)
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5.0
4y

This place is what you usually call a hole in the wall, however it’s been the most authentic and the best tacos and traditional Mexican food I’ve ever been able to found in all of New Jersey, and I’ll live the Mexico city for five years so hands-down this is the most authentic and delicious place around. Of course there are a few cons, if you don’t want to smell really bad sit outside because because the griddle is in like a bar open situation on the side of the restaurant it could get very smoky inside and you’re bound to have our year clothes and hair smells like delicious fresh tacos which might not be a good scent. My favorite thing to get off the menu is Bistek a la crema, which is this very delicious Lee soft and thin Carne Asada Beef in delicious cream with melted cheese on top. The tacos are also great, the tripe taco if you ask for extra golden extra crispy is to die for, there are also quesadillas which are delicious the cheese they use is supreme quality. I have tried many of the items in the menu including some of the soups and nothing ever has disappointed, they’re very quick, the ladies are nice does usually a music playing in and with Covid they created this outdoor seating area which is very nice. It’s a bit difficult to find parking because their parking lot is so tiny and half of it got taken away from the sitting area, but is worth every penny and every hassle you may run into to get in here. There are aguas frescas the horchata and the pinneaple are delicious. I recently moved very close to the area and I go there often but before I live an hour and 10 minutes away I and I will come at least once every two months or so. Chefs kiss definitely recommend...

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1.0
8y

Check your receipts before leaving I have eaten in better restaurants and it is never obligatory to tip the servers unless it is a very very nice place and this one is not even closed to be a nice one and only because we were more than 6 people I was charged 15% of my total and apart I left a 20% tip of my total so at the end i give 35% of my check on tips and We paid 200.00 dollars for some tacos the dirtiest restaurant and the bathroom is very neasty if they going to charge like that is there obligation to provide a decent and clean place do not steal money so blatantly I will never return

chequeen sus recibos antes de salir yo he comido en mejores restaurantes y nunca es obligacion dar propina alos meseros amenos que sea un restaurant de lujo y este definitivamente no lo es y resulta k porque eramos mas de 6 personas me cobraron el 15% de mi total en propina y aparte yo deje un 20% de propina de mi total casi pagamos 200.00 dolares x unos tacos en el restarant mas sucio k he asistido y el baño es una asquerocidad si ban a cobrar asi porlomenos tenganlo decente y limpio no le roben a uno el dinero tan descaradamente...

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2.0
9y

Woke up super early and super excited to come here for breakfast! The waitress that sat us could not have been any less friendlier. I thought, ok maybe it was just her. This same waitress was later sitting at a table with diners chit chatting for at least a good 10 mins. No wonder service was slow!

After a good 5 mins, our waitress finally shows up to take our drink order. Coffee and juice took about another 5 mins to come. We place our food order and my eggs arrive with a hair in it. I told the waitress and she took it away with no comment or apology. How rude! This must happen a lot since she wasn't the least bit phased. Gross!

Brought me new eggs, but recooked and burnt my ham and croissant now. Finally time to leave yay and waitress at the register asked if everything was ok. I said ehhh...it was ok. She didn't inquire as to why just ok. I see the pattern here now. So much for customer service! I'll be taking my...

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Bee CoquelBee Coquel
This place is what you usually call a hole in the wall, however it’s been the most authentic and the best tacos and traditional Mexican food I’ve ever been able to found in all of New Jersey, and I’ll live the Mexico city for five years so hands-down this is the most authentic and delicious place around. Of course there are a few cons, if you don’t want to smell really bad sit outside because because the griddle is in like a bar open situation on the side of the restaurant it could get very smoky inside and you’re bound to have our year clothes and hair smells like delicious fresh tacos which might not be a good scent. My favorite thing to get off the menu is Bistek a la crema, which is this very delicious Lee soft and thin Carne Asada Beef in delicious cream with melted cheese on top. The tacos are also great, the tripe taco if you ask for extra golden extra crispy is to die for, there are also quesadillas which are delicious the cheese they use is supreme quality. I have tried many of the items in the menu including some of the soups and nothing ever has disappointed, they’re very quick, the ladies are nice does usually a music playing in and with Covid they created this outdoor seating area which is very nice. It’s a bit difficult to find parking because their parking lot is so tiny and half of it got taken away from the sitting area, but is worth every penny and every hassle you may run into to get in here. There are aguas frescas the horchata and the pinneaple are delicious. I recently moved very close to the area and I go there often but before I live an hour and 10 minutes away I and I will come at least once every two months or so. Chefs kiss definitely recommend 10 out of 10.
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Great and authentic Mexican food. The restaurant is relatively small with an open kitchen. Service is fairly good. When it gets busy, it might be difficult to get their attention with few servers. I don’t really mind that . They serve food pretty fast. I like almost everything we ordered, homemade corn tortillas , the combo with 3 proteins ,except for the beef stomach soup. To me ,it doesn’t really have a strong flavor and is a bit spicy. But my friend told me Mexican people love it. It’s definitely worth a try if you are looking for real Mexican food. I might come back again to try some other food . Oh, I would also recommend the rice drink !
Subu IyerSubu Iyer
First visit: 4 Second visit: 3.5 Third visit: 3 Fourth visit: 4 The trend is, if a customer gives recurring business, serve him the lowest common denominator of food quality as a reward for repeat business. What??? I hope they fix this trend. Do they care about a google review?? I guess not. Their usual clientele is probably not reading reviews to decide a dining location. For discerning readers, hope my experience helps. Btw, my taco had uncooked/undercooked rice in it. 4th visit: wow! Today it looks and tastes good! My nopal order was tasty too! Order was to spec.
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This place is what you usually call a hole in the wall, however it’s been the most authentic and the best tacos and traditional Mexican food I’ve ever been able to found in all of New Jersey, and I’ll live the Mexico city for five years so hands-down this is the most authentic and delicious place around. Of course there are a few cons, if you don’t want to smell really bad sit outside because because the griddle is in like a bar open situation on the side of the restaurant it could get very smoky inside and you’re bound to have our year clothes and hair smells like delicious fresh tacos which might not be a good scent. My favorite thing to get off the menu is Bistek a la crema, which is this very delicious Lee soft and thin Carne Asada Beef in delicious cream with melted cheese on top. The tacos are also great, the tripe taco if you ask for extra golden extra crispy is to die for, there are also quesadillas which are delicious the cheese they use is supreme quality. I have tried many of the items in the menu including some of the soups and nothing ever has disappointed, they’re very quick, the ladies are nice does usually a music playing in and with Covid they created this outdoor seating area which is very nice. It’s a bit difficult to find parking because their parking lot is so tiny and half of it got taken away from the sitting area, but is worth every penny and every hassle you may run into to get in here. There are aguas frescas the horchata and the pinneaple are delicious. I recently moved very close to the area and I go there often but before I live an hour and 10 minutes away I and I will come at least once every two months or so. Chefs kiss definitely recommend 10 out of 10.
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Great and authentic Mexican food. The restaurant is relatively small with an open kitchen. Service is fairly good. When it gets busy, it might be difficult to get their attention with few servers. I don’t really mind that . They serve food pretty fast. I like almost everything we ordered, homemade corn tortillas , the combo with 3 proteins ,except for the beef stomach soup. To me ,it doesn’t really have a strong flavor and is a bit spicy. But my friend told me Mexican people love it. It’s definitely worth a try if you are looking for real Mexican food. I might come back again to try some other food . Oh, I would also recommend the rice drink !
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First visit: 4 Second visit: 3.5 Third visit: 3 Fourth visit: 4 The trend is, if a customer gives recurring business, serve him the lowest common denominator of food quality as a reward for repeat business. What??? I hope they fix this trend. Do they care about a google review?? I guess not. Their usual clientele is probably not reading reviews to decide a dining location. For discerning readers, hope my experience helps. Btw, my taco had uncooked/undercooked rice in it. 4th visit: wow! Today it looks and tastes good! My nopal order was tasty too! Order was to spec.
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