Popular authentic Mexican restaurant, Taqueria Mi Mariachi, has opened a second location in Jersey City. Dubbed New Jersey’s best Mexican eatery, the new location will be in McGinley Square neighborhood at 6 Jordan Avenue in addition to its OG storefront on 213 Sip Avenue just a few steps from the PATH station.
Taqueria Mi Mariachi 2 offers the same authentic menu items as the first location – Jersey City’s best-kept secret before it was acknowledged as the state’s best spot to grab tacos.
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The restaurant has been open since 1998 and is a longstanding gem in the community for its no-frills food and overall experience.
The interior of the OG location is inspired by the vibrant colors, textiles, patterns, and overall Mexican culture. It’s a beautiful little space with hand-painted designs on the walls and music playing in the background. There’s indoor and outdoor seating available for patrons.
The tacos are available both traditionally prepared, and fried. The meat fillings include such classics as pork, grilled chicken, and Mexican sausage. Some of the taco options include classics like carnitas, al pastor, carne asada, and others like barbacoa de civo (Mexican goat), lengua (tongue), and campechano (a hearty taco). Try the shrimp fajita, Mexican sausage huarache, or one of the Mexican breakfast platters like the huevos rancheros. There are vegetarian options as well.
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Mi Mariachi is a BYO, so you can pick your favorite cerveza to go along with your meal but it does have soft drinks available including classics like Jarritos in several flavors.
Mexican pastries like conchas and orejas can be picked up there as well.
Note: Both locations are cash-only.
Hoboken + Jersey City Businesses Hosting Los Angeles Fire Relief Efforts
Since January 7th, wildfires have burned across Los Angeles, destroying residential property and county structures, and affecting the lives of thousands. Cities from the West Coast to the East Coast have pitched in to aid where they can, including Hoboken and Jersey City. From donation drives to fundraisers, Hudson County stepped up, and there are multiple businesses and organizations in the area that continue to accept donations. Read on for where to donate in Hoboken + Jersey City to help those affected by the wildfires in Los Angeles, California.
Local Spots Accepting Donations
Another Man's Treasure | 195 Montgomery Street, Jersey City
Another Man’s Treasure has locations in Jersey City and Los Angeles. This vintage spot shared via Instagram that it is donating a portion of its proceeds from its JC location toward relief efforts in Los Angeles and Pasadena. In addition to operating as a donation drop-off center, a portion of AMT's LA location is functioning as a "free shop," where those affected by the fires can take what they need at no cost.
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Completely Booked | Based in Hoboken
Completely Booked, a book club run by Jordan Hernandez (an HG writer!), will host a book swap on January 30th from 7PM to 9PM at Mojo Coffee's Bloomfield Street location. A ticket to this event costs $15 and includes an entry to the swap, a hot drink bar provided by Mojo Coffee, desserts from Double Dough, and a donation to World Central Kitchen, an organization providing meals to first responders and families affected by the LA fires. See this link to purchase a ticket.
River Street Garage | 80 River Street, Hoboken
Do Good Donuts and Double Dough will join the Hoboken community in supporting relief efforts on January 19th. From 3PM to 6PM, locals should stop by River Street Garage for donuts made by Do Good Donuts and cookies from Double Dough. All proceeds made from this sale will be donated to World Central Kitchen.
Sirena | 581 Jersey Avenue, Jersey City
Sirena, a California-based women's clothing and accessory spot in Jersey City, will donate 100% of its proceeds from January 12th to January 15th to World Central Kitchen. Hudson County locals can shop for a cause daily from 10AM to 6PM.
St. Mary Advocates | 536 Garden Street, Hoboken
Locals can "Thrift for Relief" on January 15th and January 18th at St. Mary Advocates in Hoboken. All proceeds from those two days will be donated to the American Red Cross.
Rumble Boxing | 1202 Shipyard Lane, Hoboken
Rumble Boxing in Hoboken accepting donations of water, clothing, blankets, and non-perishable food items, like canned or boxed products. Locals can drop off their donations at Rumble Boxing's front desk at 1202 Shipyard Lane. This business will send all items directly to Los Angeles.
Past Events
These local spots held donation events over the weekend of January 11th. While these events have passed, The Hoboken Girl wants to applaud them for their good deeds.
Bake Sale at The Hive
The Hive, along with eight other bakeries in New York City + New Jersey, held a bake sale to raise funds for LA residents in need. On January 12th, Hoboken locals were able to buy all kinds of treats, and in doing so, helped raise money for those affected by the fires.
Donations at Washington General Store
Washington General Store in Hoboken accepted donations from locals over the past weekend. The store received tons of clothes, new underwear, socks, bath supplies, toothpaste, toothbrushes, and other essentials — so many items that it is holding donations until further notice.
Fundraiser Yoga Classes at Sol Spirit
This yoga studio held fundraiser classes at its Montclair and Jersey City locations on January 12th. All proceeds from its fundraiser classes went towards the American Red Cross's LA fire relief efforts. Sol Spirits was able to raise $468 from class attendees and matched the amount in full.
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Margs for California
Porta in Montclair and Jersey City hosted a fundraiser to support the victims of the fires in LA. From January 10th to January 12th, all proceeds from margarita pizzas were donated to World Central Kitchen.
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