Taco Drive – Mexican
Taco Drive captures the vibrant energy of a Mexican street market, where the air is thick with the smoky aroma of slow-roasted cochinita pibil and the sizzle of seasoned bistec. Guests can indulge in the satisfying crunch of loaded "Loko" bowls or experience the soulful ritual of dipping crispy, golden birria tacos into a rich, savory consommé. From the zesty, charred sweetness of street corn to the hand-held perfection of their signature taco boxes, every dish delivers a bold, sun-drenched explosion of authentic flavor.
195 Newark Avenue, Jersey City NJ 07302 https://taco-drive.com/Rating: 3/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: Mexican
Price range: $
Dietary options: vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, dairy-free, nut-free, high-protein, pescatarian, plant-based, sugar-free, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, clean-eating, lectin-free
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Wednesday
- 11:30 AM - 11:00 PM
- Thursday
- 11:30 AM - 12:00 AM
- Friday
- 11:30 AM - 2:30 AM
- Saturday
- 12:00 PM - 2:30 AM
- Sunday
- 1:00 PM - 10:00 PM
What diners are saying
Celebrated for its approachable and casual atmosphere, guests find this a reliable spot for a relaxed family lunch. Reviewers highlight the straightforward dining experience and decent setting, noting it as a practical choice for those seeking
Menu
Appetizers
- Vegan Loko Bowl - $12.95: Nacho chips, black beans, house pico, radish and choice of Mild or Spicy Sauce. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol Available at: dinner, lunch
- Nachos Loko Bowl - $14.5: Nachos chips with a choice of a meat, black beans, house pico, radish and a choice of Mild or Spicy Sauce. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chips - $6.95: Pico de gallo, guacamole, green salsa, red salsa, habanera salsa. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mexican Street Corn - $5.99: Mexican street corn on a cup Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Tacos
- 1 Street Taco - $3.75: 1 taco with a choice one meat with onion, cilantro, lime, radish and Mild or Spicy Sauce on the side. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cochinita Pibil Taco - $3.75: Shredded pork meat, authentic ingredients and mexican spices, bitter orange, banana leafs, red onions, habanero. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- 3 St. Taco Drive Box - $13: 3 tacos with a choice one meat with onion, cilantro, lime, radish and Mild or Spicy Sauce on the side. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- 4 St. Taco Drive Box - $16: 4 tacos with a choice of One or Two Meats with onion, cilantro, lime, radish and Mild or Spicy Sauce on the side. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- 4 Birria Tacos and Soup for Dipping - $17.5: 4 slow-cooked, butterfly steak tacos with Oaxaca cheese, onions, cilantro, side birria soup to dip in tacos, radish and green sauce on the side. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Bistec ala Mexicana / Mexican Platter - $19: Steak with rice, beans, pico and avocado Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Torta Loka Vegana | Vegan Mexican Sandwich - $14.95: Warmed Portuguese bread with grilled mushrooms, sweet peppers, refried black beans, Oaxaca cheese, cotija cheese, lettuce, onions, cilantro, radish, corn, crema, mild guacapico, and choice of Mild Green Salsa or Spicy Red Salsa. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Torta Loka Mexican Sandwich - $16.95: Warmed Portuguese bread with a choice of a Meat or Seafood, refried black beans, Oaxaca cheese, cotija cheese, lettuce, onions, cilantro, radish, corn, crema, mild guacapico and a choice of Mild Green Salsa or Spicy Red Salsa. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Steak Torta LOKA - $15: Mexican Torta with steak Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Burrito Loko - $14.95: 12 inch Flour Tortilla wrap with choice of meat, white rice, black beans, lettuce, house pico, Oaxaca cheese, sour cream and choice of Mild or Hot Sauce. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Vegan Burrito Loko - $13.5: Flour tortilla wrapped with white rice, black beans, mushrooms, sweet peppers, lettuce, Oaxaca cheese, Mexican cream, house pico, Spicy or Mild Sauce. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Quesadillas - $13.95: 12 inch flour tortilla folded with a choice of a meat, Oaxaca and mozzarella cheese, with a side of sour cream, house pico and Mild or Spicy Sauce. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Quesabirria - $14: Quesadilla made with cheese and birria meat Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Specials
- Monday Special: 4 Chicken Flautas and Soda - $15: 4 chicken flautas and a can of soda Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Desserts
- Tiramisu - $6.95: Coffee, layered with a whipped mixture of eggs, sugar, and mascarpone cheese, flavoured with cocoa.
- Flan - $6.95: Caramel custard dessert with a layer of clear caramel sauce. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Lectin-Free
- Churros - $6.95: Churro with chocolate syrup. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Tres Leches Cake - $6.95: Traditional Mexican three-milk cake Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
Beverages
- Sodas - $2.5: Assorted canned or bottled sodas
- Jarritos - $3.5: Mexican fruit flavored sodas
- Water - $2: Bottled water
- Aqua Fresca - $4.5: Traditional Mexican fruit water
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