A few months ago, Charritos decided to redefined themselves as a Taqueria, changing totally their menu, keeping only their guacamole that used to be one of the best. Used to because the one they serve today, with a generous amount of salsa and tortilla chips is not as good, a bit soupy, as if their used a blender to make it, with not enough chunks of avocado in it.

I love their tacos though and truly appreciate that they serve them by the unit, so you can make your own combination. The pescado Ensenada that is their Baja style crispy fish is one of my favorite, even if they put too much cabbage on top, the fish being flakey and nicely crispy. Or their Achiote marinated shrimp that are also delicious, quite tasty. On the meat side, I love their carne asada that is made with grilled marinated strip steak, or their birria that is made with brisket, beef rib and cheese, that you will dip is a delicious meat juice, before bitting in a crunchy tortilla. Their brisket is quite good and if you do not want it like that, you can also opt for the taco Suadero that is solely made with slow cooked brisket.

Carne asada taco at Charritos Taqueria in Hoboken, NJ

If you are vegetarian, you can try their butternut squash and beans, but it is just ok, missing beans in fact, or the cheese enchilada that could be made a bit more exciting…The enchilada vegetariana is however quite tasty.

A good idea they had is to serve some with an egg, like a Kati roll or breakfast burrito, but in a smaller package, the Los de Huevo, the one with chorizo being packed in flavor.

Taco de huevo con chorizo at Charritos Taqueria in Hoboken, NJ

More classic is their mole that is made with chocolate: also served in small size (a taco with it is perfect), their chicken enchilada is superb, the sauce being rich and bold.

The only time we made it to dessert, we were hoping to have a tres leches cake or some churros, but, unfortunately, they only had a flan that was still a good way to end the meal.

So, I do not regret that Charritos reinvented itself: I like the food there and the fact that every time you can mix and match the tacos you want to eat without having to eat three or four of the same. This is a great place that I recommend, even if my favorite remains Tacoria that is located several blocks from there.

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Charritos Taqueria - 518 Washington St, Hoboken, NJ 07030

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