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Irma’s Café

Restaurant Mexican restaurant

One of the Top rated Mexican restaurants in Jersey City


Address

279 Central Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07307

Contact

(201) 918-5341

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.70 (194 reviews)

Open on Google Maps

Working Hours

  • Friday: (Good Friday), 10 AM to 9 PM, Hours might differ
  • Saturday: 10 AM to 9 PM
  • Sunday: (Easter), Closed, Holiday hours
  • Monday: 10 AM to 9 PM
  • Tuesday: 10 AM to 9 PM
  • Wednesday: 10 AM to 9 PM
  • Thursday: 10 AM to 9 PM

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: great (11) Irma (9) pupusas (7) friendly (6) delicious (6)
Reviews are sorted by relevance, prioritizing the most helpful and insightful feedback at the top for easier reference.
  • 5/5 Ed W. 2 years ago on Google
    Irma's Cafe, Great Soups, Tamales, Lunch Menu is full of Delicious choices. The Staff is friendly and helpful. I posted a picture of the Beef Soup. "AMAZING "
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Mari S. 2 years ago on Google
    Freshly made pupusas! I had the pupusa made out of spinach and cheese which was really delicious with the side dish of cabbage and red sauce to put on top. Customer service was great also mentioned that they will have more vegetarian dishes available.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Eva G. 9 months ago on Google
    My family and I are visiting from Phoenix, Az and we were glad we stopped to eat here. Service was great, staff was friendly, and food was so delicious we came twice and everything we ordered was great.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Kelsey R. 1 year ago on Google
    I love this place! The fish tacos are always immaculate! It's a really nice family-run restaurant. The art shows every month are stunning as well!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 MARY J. 1 year ago on Google
    Food had great flavor and tasted homemade. The service was good and friendly. We ordered a few things to taste their menu, tacos, torta, pupusa and plate entrees.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 PC L. 1 year ago on Google
    This place is great! Very friendly and kind staff. The food was excellent! We loved the tacos, but all other dishes we've tried are wonderful. Both times we went, the owner/staff gave us some extra complimentary food to try. I'd highly recommend this place.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Michael S. 1 year ago on Google
    Everyone at Irma's is absolutely incredible. First of all I can attest to the magical healing properties of her homemade chicken soup! The hearty, generously packed soup has not only kept body and soul together when I was under the weather but has hit the spot in every conceivable way. What's more I'm feeling like I was just visited by an Angel as I think it might have been Irma that delivered this Manna from Heaven herself! Irma and her team not only went out of their way to serve only the best, most delicious food but they were incredibly generous also, adding extra items I hadn't even ordered. Can't thank them enough, and rest assured I'm looking forward to my next culinary delight from this wonderful establishment! Thanks everyone at 'Team Irma!' Muchas gracias y me siento muy honrado Irma, usted y su equipo hicieron todo lo posible y estuvo delicioso y muy apreciado! Miguel Stever
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 D M. 10 months ago on Google
    Food here is amazing, shout out big momma Irma. Haven’t ate anything I don’t like. The tall guy who used to work the register isn’t there which is great. The guys who work there now are super chill and friendly and always take my order quickly and efficiently. Just wish they didn’t charge so much for the food.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Emily F. 1 year ago on Google
    DELICIOUS!!!! 😋 We had a Steak Quesadilla Birria and a couple Pupusas Mixtas.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ed W. 2 years ago on Google
    Irma's Cafe, The Best Fish Tacos in Jersey City, The Soups are Home Made and extraordinary. The Lunch Specials are very delicious and affordable.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Matt Z. 1 year ago on Google
    We got pupusas and birria tacos. It was probably a fluke since there are so many positive reviews but all three of us got sick within a few hours of eating there. Aside from that, neither were that good unfortunately and I wouldn’t say there service was that great either.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Erin W. 1 year ago on Google
    I am lucky enough to live a block away from Irma’s Cafe, and I’ve had nothing but delicious meals and positive experiences there. The bean and cheese pupusas are my favorite, and the birria quesadilla is amazing!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ren 1 year ago on Google
    I love Irma’s!!!! Food is always fresh and delicious. Big portions. Good prices. This combo you won’t find anywhere else in the heights! Plus great customer service!!! They used to use styrofoam for takeout but now use compostable containers so that’s just even better!!! This place also seems to be attuned to what vegetarians or vegans are and what they need and how to set your food straight which I appreciate! Because then everyone can enjoy Irma’s!!! Now they have elote and mangonada.. just in time for the summer. can’t wait to try!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Maggie B. 1 year ago on Google
    The food at this restaurant is amazing! The steak dinner which comes with rice, beans, plantains, & potatoes were so good. The black beans, however were a bit salty. Other than that, the food is a 10/10. I highly recommend the pupusas and horchata. Good Customer service also
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 KAREN T. 1 year ago on Google
    This is a small and wonderful place. I ordered pupusas they are excellent. I think the best I have had. Angel thank you for being so friendly and making us feel welcomed. God prosper your Business and family. Thank you again! God bless your family and you!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Stephanie C. 10 months ago on Google
    Such a nice experience stopping by and eating here. I’ve walked by this place a dozen times and decided today was the day and it’s so worth it! The cashier was a super sweet guy and made sure we got everything we wanted, our waiter was kind and courteous and also made sure everything was alright with our food which it definitely was :) and the food! we got milanesa sandwiches and flautas. soooo good! highly recommend coming by and grabbing a quick bite or sit down and enjoy the ambience!

  • 5/5 Joanne Y. 10 months ago on Google
    Omg the pupusas here are seriously legit. I've ordered pupusas from every place imaginable in the union city/Jersey City area and they're all greasy AF. not these. They're perfectly cooked, not greasy and they give you sooo much slaw i love it. The queso y loroco one is the best. I think they use a different kind of cheese and it just has so much flavor

  • 5/5 Art by Angela D. 8 months ago on Google
    This was my first time at Irma’s Cafe. Such a great experience. I had the opportunity to be one of their artists for July and was so honored to visit this incredible small woman owned business near my apt. I had the burrito and it had such great flavor and sitting by the window was a great spot to draw and take in the neighborhood. I highly recommend stopping by😁

  • 5/5 Zeppeliz 9 months ago on Google
    Amazing food! Wonderful and very homey atmosphere!


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Amenities


  • Pets
    • ✓️ Dogs allowed outside
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Quick bite
    • ✓️ Comfort food
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Vegan options
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
  • Popular for
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Breakfast
    • ✓️ Solo dining
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Brunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Catering
    • ✓️ Breakfast
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Takeout
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ Curbside pickup
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating
    • ✓️ No-contact delivery

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