5 Brothers Taqueria (hackettstown)

The food here is absolutely amazing. The meat is fresh and clean, the ingredients are top-notch, and the spicy dishes have a perfect kick. Everything we ordered, including the tamales and rice and beans, was bursting with flavor. When we visited, the restaurant didn't have air conditioning, which meant the door was open and a few flies were buzzing around, but it might have just been a temporary issue. The decor is charming, and it's a bring-your-own-bottle place, which we loved. There are a couple of small tables outside if you prefer dining al fresco. The tacos would make a fantastic addition to a party platter, especially when paired with large bowls of rice and beans—delicious food with zero effort! I apologize for not taking any photos, as we devoured everything too quickly, but we will definitely be back soon, likely with a jar or two of sangria!

We ordered two quesadillas, but when we opened the container, we found four tacos in each. We drove back to get our correct order, only to be informed that what we received was indeed a quesadilla. Apparently, what I actually wanted is called "gringas." I was tempted to order tacos to see how they differed, but I've been eating quesadillas since I was a child. I decided to give them the benefit of the doubt and keep my order. However, I found the amount of cheese to be minimal—at most, just a slice. I'm used to much more cheese in my quesadillas. Rivera Maya and Jose Tejas will continue to set the standard against which I compare all other restaurants.

I ordered the pork tacos (a serving of five), and they were absolutely amazing! The tacos were incredibly fresh, and the chips and guacamole were delicious too. My family and I highly recommend this place!

P.S. I don’t think it’s necessary to reach out to the manager; they had their opportunity to offer a decent meal. Now that they know how I feel, I suggest they improve the quality of their ingredients. The minced chicken was neither fresh nor tender—it was hard and dry.

I ordered five tacos, and while they weren’t bad, they were gone in just two bites. I really wish they had included a bit more meat!