When I think of where to go for Mexican food, I always think of my hometown favorites in Union City, West New York, and North Bergen.
With any Latin American food, authentic is the best way to go. While driving down Broadway with my mom recently, we noticed a spot we’d never visited before – Taco Intenso, right off 74th St. Naturally, we marked it down and came back for dinner.
Taco Intenso opened in late 2019 and has been a great addition to the area since. Their menu features tacos, quesadillas, tortas, burritos, platillos, and an assortment of antojitos to snack on.
We sat down and were greeted by a lovely staff, and we were served chips with a mild salsa to start off the meal.
My mom and I perused the menu, and what caught my eye were the vegetarian options, including the Burrito Vegetariano (made with rice, beans, mixed veggies, mushrooms, corn, pico de gallo, and avocado). To be fair, I can usually eat at any Mexican spot as long as they have veggies on the menu, but this burrito is massive. It was definitely perfect for dinner and held me over all night. And of course, I got an Agua de Piña on the side because I love a good fruit drink.
My mom eats anything, so she was the perfect person to bring and try the variety Taco Intenso has to offer. Their meat options include: al pastor, cecina, carne enchilada, chorizo, pollo, carnitas, lengua, and bistec. She chose the Mixed Fajita platillo with chicken, shrimp, and beef that comes with rice, beans, and fresh tortillas. Her verdict – it was filling and she had enough for leftovers!
Let’s talk about the atmosphere for a second – while it was a chillier day and we couldn’t enjoy the back patio, the seating area is beautifully decorated with string lights and ample seating. Their indoor seating is equally as well-decorated with vivid table settings and cute lighting fixtures around the restaurant. It’s a great space to hang out with friends and enjoy a tasty dinner.
All in all, this is a great Mexican restaurant to visit for a relaxed vibe and delicious bites. If you’re looking for a place to grab a good lunch or want something new for dinner, stop by Taco Intenso in North Bergen!
Location: 7410 Broadway Ave, North Bergen, NJ
Hours: 10AM to 10PM, 7 days a week
Website: http://tacointenso.com/
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