Quick Bite

Morristown’s Central Taqueria Packs Its Simple Menu With Flavor

It’s run by a group of Mexico City natives, who serve up tasty tacos, quesadillas and more.

Taco from Central Taqueria in Morristown
Tacos are ordered by the piece on handmade corn tortillas at Central Taqueria in Morristown. Photo: Courtesy of Central Taqueria

Central Taqueria in Morristown

STYLE

A casual Mexican spot where you order at the counter and enjoy your tacos, quesadillas and other fare at high-top or counter seating.

THE SCOOP

Central Taqueria joined Morristown’s bustling downtown restaurant scene in late 2023. It’s run by a group of Mexico City natives who now live here.

THE MENU

It’s simple and small, but filled with options that are on the money flavor- and freshness-wise. The handmade guacamole is outstanding, as is the esquites, a salad made of white corn kernels, mayo, cotija cheese and cayenne pepper. Tacos are ordered by the piece and feature handmade corn tortillas; options include rib-eye, chicken, grilled cactus and pastor (pork that’s spit-roasted right in front of you).

Quesadillas are also ordered by the piece; the plain cheese was crowned my 5-year-old’s “favorite quesadillas ever,” while I fancied the rib-eye, served with onion and cilantro on the side.

The menu is rounded out with a variety of tortas (meat and more on a Mexican roll), alambras (skillet dishes with tortillas on the side), and a tasty black bean soup. There are specials that change each month, too.

HEADS UP

You can purchase a jar of delicious homemade salsa to bring home. Several flavors are available.


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Restaurant Details

  • Cuisine Type:
    Mexican
  • Price Range:
    Inexpensive