Little Tijuana

Little Tijuana is a restaurant in Newark, NJ, serving Modern Mexican food and cocktails in the city's Ironbound neighborhood, just minutes from New York City. The restaurant is known for its margaritas and draws guests for casual lunches, brunch on the weekend, and a late-night schedule that runs well past midnight on Fridays and Saturdays. Brunch is a particular focus, with dishes such as Tijuana Steak & Eggs, Tacos de Chorizo & Eggs, Little Tijuana Pancakes, and Huevos Rancheros Downtown. A Little Tijuana Brunch Gold package pairs an entree with a 1.5-hour mimosa refill, while the Platinum tier adds frozen and classic margaritas plus select draft beers. Dinner highlights include a cauliflower taco, a shrimp taco, roasted chicken, and the BIG Elote. It holds a rating of 4.40 from customers.

The kitchen is led by Chef Juan Navarro, whose recipes reimagine traditional Tijuana flavors for a modern menu. Beyond the main dining room, guests can eat on an indoor patio or the rooftop, both decorated with Mexican wall art. The bar program centers on signature cocktails, including house creations like Besitos, Mijita, and Tulum Sky. Nightlife is a major draw, with resident and guest DJs, a private VIP area, bottle service, and recurring events such as Happy Hour Monday through Friday from 4 to 7 PM, Wednesday Kids Eat Free nights, and Supper Club Sundays. Brunch service runs Saturday and Sunday with last seatings at 3 PM and 4 PM respectively, and the restaurant accepts reservations for brunch, dinner, and bar seating.

The restaurant sits on Market Street in the Ironbound section of Newark, with Jackson Street just across the way and Raymond Boulevard about 0.1 miles away. Riverbank Park is roughly 0.2 miles from the door, and Ferry Street, a central Ironbound thoroughfare, is about 0.3 miles off.

Its 4.40 rating reflects steady approval from the customers who have eaten and partied there.