Buenos Tacos Menu (Update 2025)
Welcome to Buenos Tacos, a delightful destination for taco lovers and food enthusiasts alike, located at 132 S Pine Ave, South Amboy, NJ. This vibrant eatery offers a tantalizing menu that perfectly marries traditional Mexican flavors with a modern twist.
The star of the show is undoubtedly their taco selection, featuring $1.25 tacos customizable with your choice of protein and fresh toppings like cilantro and onion. But don’t overlook their gourmet empanadas—from Buffalo Chicken to vegetarian corn and black bean variants, each bite is a testament to authentic recipes passed down through generations.
For families, Buenos Tacos offers affordable family packs, making it ideal for any gathering. With fresh, generous portions and a cozy atmosphere, Buenos Tacos promises a satisfying dining experience. Don't miss the chance to savor these flavors that transport you straight to Mexico!
$1 Menu
$1.25 Tacos
Your choice of protein and your topping choice of cilantro & onion or lettuce & cheese on a corn tortilla
Gourmet Grande Beef & Cheese Empanada
Our famous signature Cattlemen's grass fed beef straight from the heart of Texas combined with rich Mexican cheese and grandmas famous Empanada seasoning pass down from generation to generation right to your front door!!
Gourmet Grande Chicken & Cheese Empanada
Abuela's famous homemade gourmet empanada chicken and cheese recipe passed down from generation to generation now available right to you home!
Gourmet Grande Spicy Beef & Cheese Empanada
Our famous signature Cattlemen's grass fed beef, cheese and habanero salsa combined straight from the heart of Texas combined with grandmas famous Empanada seasoning pass down from generation to generation right to your front door!!
Grande Buffalo Chicken Empanada
A mouth watering combination of abuela's homemade empanada chicken recipe combined with our homemade award winning buffalo sauce.
Grande Corn and Black Bean "vegetarian" Empanada
A rich blend of roasted corn and delicious black beans infused with garlic and cilantro, blended with monterey cheese.
Gourmet Buffalo Chicken & cheese Empanada
Buffalo chickenand cheese Empanada made with our famous special blend of traditional buffalo and premium chicken.
Corn, Cheese and Black Bean Empanada
This Vegetarian friendly empanada is made with our specially prepared roasted corn and black bean; stuffed with Monterey cheese
Mc Cheeseburger Empanada
Cuban Empanada
Pork (BBQ)
Empanadas
Family Packages
Family Pack #1
6 empanadas served with choice of 2 sides of rice and beans, 3 canned soda, 2 dessert empanadas. [If you would like to choose your options, please leave a note in the special instructions. example: 2 beef, 2 chicken, 2 buffalo and coke, etc]
Family Pack #2
8 empanadas served with choice of 2 sides of rice and beans, 4 canned soda, 2 dessert empanadas.[If you would like to choose your options, please leave a note in the special instructions. example: 2 beef, 2 chicken, 2 buffalo and coke, etc]
Family Pack #3
12 empanadas served with choice of 4 sides of rice and beans, 6 canned sodas, 5 dessert empanadas.[If you would like to choose your options, please leave a note in the special instructions. example: 2 beef, 2 chicken, 2 buffalo and coke, etc]
Jaun Elote
One Corn. A classic way to enjoy corn on the cob is the elote. Elote is a Mexican street corn roasted over an open grill and sprinkled chile powder, cheese, and mayonnaise/crema. It's such a treat and perfect to accompany any meal or as a summer snack.*no modifications
Elote (Mexican corn)
Bowls
Steak Bowl
Steak Bowls are made with All Natural ingredients. Includes Spanish Rice, Pinto Beans, Lettuce, Pico de Gallo, Shredded Cheese, sour cream & guacamole.*no modifications
Chicken Bowl
Made with free range USDA organic chicken; includes Spanish Rice, Pinto Beans, Lettuce, Pico de Gallo, Shredded Cheese, Sour Cream & Guacamole.*no modifications
Shrimp Bowl
Shrimp Bowl's are made with Healthy American Wild Shrimp; Includes Spanish Rice, Pinto Beans, Lettuce, Pico de Gallo, Shredded Cheese,Sour cream & Guacamole.*no modifications
Grilled Fish Bowl
California style fish, grilled to order, with in house Mexican style seasoning, grilled tilapia fillet sliced into our bowl; includes Spanish Rice, Pinto Beans, Lettuce, Pico de Gallo, Shredded Cheese, Sour Cream & Guacamole.*no modifications
Grilled Veggies Bowl
Made with Organic, Non-GMO veggies; includes Spanish Rice, Pinto Beans, Lettuce, Pico de Gallo, Shredded Cheese, Sour Cream & Guacamole *no modifications*Vegetarian
Ground Turkey Bowl
Made with free range USDA organic turkey; includes Spanish Rice, Black Beans, Lettuce, Pico de Gallo, Shredded Cheese & Creamy Yogurt.*no modifications
Steak Burrito
Steak Burritos are made with 100% natural ingredients. Spanish Rice, pinto beans, shredded cheese, sour cream, guacamole & pico de gallo.*no modifications
Chicken Burrito
Chicken Burritos are made with 100% natural ingredients. Spanish Rice, Pinto Beans, Pico de Gallo, Shredded Cheese, sour cream & guacamole.*no modifications
Shrimp Burrito
Shrimp Burritos made with Healthy American Wild Shrimp; includes Spanish Rice, Pinto Beans, Pico de Gallo, Shredded Cheese, sour cream & pico de gallo*no modifications
Grilled Veggies Burrito
Made with 100% natural ingredients. Grilled veggies; includes Spanish Rice, Pinto Beans, Lettuce, Pico de Gallo, Shredded Cheese, sour cream & guacamole.*no modifications*Vegetarian
California Grilled Fish Burrito
California style fish, with in house Mexican style seasoning, grilled & sliced; includes Spanish Rice, Pinto Beans, Pico de Gallo, Shredded Cheese, sour cream & guacamole.*no modifications
Al Pastor(marinated pork with pineapple)Burrito
Al Pastor is a traditional Mexican dish made with seasoned and marinated pork. It is made from boneless pork shoulder cooked to perfection on a shawarma.
Burritos
Nachos
Nachos
Nachos are made to order with organic chips prepared in house, topped with our authentic seasoned in house Mexican cheese dip, pinto beans, pico de gallo, sour cream & Guacamole. Choose your protein or veggies...then get ready for a crunchy, melty, flavory, Nacho Galaxy of Goodness!
Steak Tacos (4)
Soft corn tortilla made with 100% natural ingredients, with Street Style toppings-onion & cilantro, quest fresco. Spicy homemade salsa on the side. Garnished with radish, freshly sliced cucumber.
Chicken Tacos (4)
Made with free range grilled chicken. Soft corn Tortilla with Street Style Toppings- onion & cilantro, spicy homemade salsa on the side. Garnish with radish and freshly sliced cucumber.*no modifications
Shrimp Tacos (4)
Shrimp Tacos are made with Healthy American Wild Shrimp. Soft corn tortilla with street style toppings--cilantro & onions, spicy homemade salsa on the side. Garnished with radish and freshly sliced cucumber.*no modifications
Mini Ground Turkey Tacos
Free range USDA organic turkey. Crisped tortilla with street style toppings--cilantro, onions & cheese, spicy homemade salsa on the side. Garnish with radish and freshly sliced cucumber.* no modifications.
Grilled Veggies Tacos (4)
Made with organic, non GMO veggies. Soft corn tortilla with street style toppings--grilled mushrooms zucchini cilantro & onion. Vegetarian. Spicy homemade salsa on the side. Garnished with radish, freshly sliced cucumber.*no modifications
Mini Sampler Tacos
6 mini tacos with shrimp, chicken, steak, ground turkey, barbacoa and grilled veggie minis. Mini flour tortilla with street style toppings--cilantro, onions and queso fresco. With spicy homemade salsa on the side. Garnish with radish and freshly sliced cucumber.* no modifications
California Grilled Fish Tacos (4)
House Mexican style seasoning, grilled tilapia fillet sliced into our tortilla tacos. Soft corn tortilla with street style toppings--cilantro & onions, spicy homemade salsa on the side. Garnish with radish and freshly sliced cucumber.*no modifications
Al Pastor Tacos (4)
Al Pastor is a traditional Mexican dish made with Mexican seasoning and marinated with pineapple. It is made from boneless pork shoulder cooked to perfection! Served on soft corn tortilla with street style toppings- onion & cilantro, spicy homemade salsa on the side. Garnish with radish and freshly sliced cucumber.
Mini Steak Tacos
USDA organic steak. Crisped tortilla with street style toppings--cilantro, onions & cheese, spicy homemade salsa on the side. Garnish with radish and freshly sliced cucumber.* no modifications.
Mini Chicken Tacos
Free range USDA organic chicken. Crisped tortilla with street style toppings--cilantro, onions & cheese, spicy homemade salsa on the side. Garnish with radish and freshly sliced cucumber.* no modifications.
Mini Shrimp tacos
USDA organic shrimp. Crisped tortilla with street style toppings--cilantro, onions & cheese, spicy homemade salsa on the side. Garnish with radish and freshly sliced cucumber.* no modifications.
Mini Veggie
Made with organic, non GMO veggies. Grilled mushrooms, and zucchini! Vegetarian. Crisped tortilla with street style toppings--cilantro, onions & cheese, spicy homemade salsa on the side. Garnish with radish and freshly sliced cucumber.* no modifications.
Mini Barbacoa
Mexican Sausage Tacos (4)
Soft corn tortilla made with 100% natural ingredients, with Street Style toppings-onion & cilantro, quest fresco. Spicy homemade salsa on the side. Garnished with radish, freshly sliced cucumber.
Dos Steak Tacos
Soft corn tortilla made with 100% natural ingredients, with Street Style toppings-onion & cilantro, quest fresco. Spicy homemade salsa on the side. Garnished with radish, freshly sliced cucumber.
Dos Chicken Tacos
Soft corn tortilla made with 100% natural ingredients, with Street Style toppings-onion & cilantro, quest fresco. Spicy homemade salsa on the side. Garnished with radish, freshly sliced cucumber.
Dos Grilled Veggie Tacos
Soft corn tortilla made with 100% natural ingredients, with Street Style toppings-onion & cilantro, quest fresco. Spicy homemade salsa on the side. Garnished with radish, freshly sliced cucumber.
Dos Al Pastor Tacos
Soft corn tortilla made with 100% natural ingredients, with Street Style toppings-onion & cilantro, quest fresco. Spicy homemade salsa on the side. Garnished with radish, freshly sliced cucumber.
Buenos Tacos
Quesadillas
Steak Quesadillas
Made with all natural 100% grass fed beef. Jumbo flour tortilla with melted shredded cheese, Guacamole, Sour Cream & Pico de Gallo on the side.*no modifications
Chicken Quesadillas
Made with free range USDA organic chicken. Jumbo flour tortilla with melted shredded cheese, Guacamole, Sour Cream & Pico de Gallo on the side.*no modifications
Shrimp Quesadillas
Made with healthy American wild shrimp Jumbo flour tortilla with melted shredded cheese, Guacamole, Sour Cream & Pico de Gallo on the side.
Ground Turkey Quesadillas
Made with free range USDA organic turkey. Filled with organic pico de gallo and shredded cheese.*no modifications
Grilled Veggie Quesadillas
Made with organic, non GMO veggies. Grilled mushrooms, zucchini and onion.Jumbo flour tortilla with melted shredded cheese, Guacamole, Sour Cream & Pico de Gallo on the side.*no modifications
Melty Cheese Quesadillas
Jumbo flour tortilla with melted shredded cheese, Guacamole, Sour Cream & Pico de Gallo on the side.*no modifications
Grilled Fish Quesadillas
California style fish, grilled to order, with in house Mexican style seasoning, grilled & sliced into your quesadilla. Jumbo flour tortilla with melted shredded cheese, Guacamole, Sour Cream & Pico de Gallo on the side.no modifications
Al Pastor(marinated pork with pineapple)Quesadilla
Al Pastor is a traditional Mexican dish made with seasoned and marinated pork. It is made from boneless pork shoulder cooked to perfection on a shawarma.
Supreme Tostadas
Deep fried jumbo flour tortilla covered with refried beans, topped with shredded lettuce, black olives, green onion, a scoop of sour cream & guacamole sprinkled with pico de gallo and queso fresco.
Supreme Tostadas
Taquitos
Taquitos
A taquito, taco dorado, or flauta is a Mexican food dish that consists of a rolled up deep fried tortilla. Shredded Lettuce, sour cream & queso fresco on top.
Guacamole
You haven't tasted Guacamole until you've tried ours...Made fresh daily...your eyes will role, while your taste buds won't know what to do with themselves...Made from Premium Farmer Select avocados. Our chef prepared and tasted as they make it...secret blend of ingredients will have you making our Guacamole a part of your family....Great source of vitamins A, C, E and K.*chips sold seperately
Seasoned Tortilla Chips
Original Authentic Mexican Seasoned Tortilla Chips made in-house with our secret recipe of seasonings.*Dips sold seperately
Organic In-House Chipotle Garlic Chunky Salsa
Fire roasted tomatoes, garlic, zesty chipotle peppers and onions. So fresh it's a picnic in your mouth! *chips sold seperately
Buenos Tacos Original Cheese Dip
Buenos Tacos Original Cheese Dip...A blend of multiple cheeses infused with Buenos Tacos secret spices shaken and rolled together in a cheesy melding of authentic Mexican flavor....the kind of flavor that will invade your dreams...but no worries you can always fulfill your dreams by coming in for MORE!!*chips sold seperately
Side Orders
Beverages
Canned Soda Beverages
12 Oz.
Alexander Teas
Locally distributed Teas of many flavors
Homemade Horchata(Agua Fresca)
Horchata is a popular Mexican drink; described as a sweet rice milk beverage. Horchata is made out of rice, milk, vanilla, and cinnamon.
Homemade Jamaica(Agua Fresca)
Agua de Jamaica which translates as hibiscus water is a popular Mexican drink. It is sweet, tart, delicious and really a refreshing drink all at the same time.
Homemade Tamarindo(Agua Fresca)
Agua de tamarindo (or tamarind drink) is a Mexican drink made from tamarind, water, and sugar. Its a tart and sweet agua fresca thats balanced with a touch of sugar and some water.
Mexican sodas(Jarritos)
Tres Leches Mexican Cake
Tres Leches Cake is a extremely moist, dense sweet cake soaked with 3 kinds of milk; whipped cream topping! Plus sip the creamy milk liquid at the bottom of the dish! The rich ingredients make this custard like cake an experience to desire...simply a Fanciful Cake!
Sopapillas
Tex-Mex style Sopapillas are a light, airy and crispy treat...Satisfy you sweet cravings with a blend of cinnamon sugar topping drizzled with organic agave...excellent finish to any entree. Goes great with Hot Chocolate or Coffee. Try it!
Cake Pops
Cake Pops are artistic lollipop-like dessert; chilled, delicate picturesque shell surrounding a wispy wonderful cake. Decorate your table and enchant your heart.
Churros
Fried Churro Sticks covered in cinnamon sugar
Desserts
Football Party Platters
Mini Fried Tacos
Perfect for any event, my chicken and cheese mini tacos are sure to please.
Grande Empanada Plater 1/2 Dozen
Assortment
Chicken Taco Tray
Veggie Taco Tray
Vegetarian.
Steak Taco Tray
Ground Turkey Taco Tray
Shrimp Taco Tray
Catering Tacos
Catering Beverages
Catering Assorted Jarritos Sodas
6 pack. Fruit-flavored Mexican sodas.
Catering Assorted Can Sodas (6)
Catering Bottled Water (6)
Catering Mexican Coke (6)
Made with cane sugar.
Catering Horchata (6)
Catering Assorted Juices (6)
Cinco/Covid-19 Tribute Fundraiser T-shirt
Upon this unprecidented pandemic we at Buenos Tacos are taking steps everyday toward community outreach and food donations. This limited edition 2020 Covid-19 T-shirt honers all our frontline mission essential workers. All proceeds will be used to continue our food and community relief donations and provide those battling this epidemic head on. If you or anyone you know need help or you are a frontline worker please reach out to us via email so we can contribute @ buenostacosnj@gmail.com Thank you for your support and may you and your family be safe in these historic times.
Cinco Tribute Fundraiser T-Shirt
Catering Salads and Sides
Chips and Salsa Tray (serves 12)
Vegetarian.
Guacamole Tray (serves 12)
Vegetarian.
Rice and Beans Tray (serves 12)
Mexican Salad Tray
Vegetarian.
Chips and Guacamole Tray (serves 12)
Vegetarian.
Salsa Tray (serves 12)
Vegetarian.
Veggie Burrito Tray
Vegetarian.