"Amazing authentic Mexican food - BYOB"(7 Tips)
"Great atmosphere and delicious mole sauce."(2 Tips)
"Guacamole nachos and California burrito were delicious."(3 Tips)
"Cheesy enchilada supreme -- to die for!"(2 Tips)
See what your friends are saying about Tortugas Mexican.
By creating an account you are able to follow friends and experts you trust and see the places they’ve recommended.
orSign up with email
32 Tips and reviewsFilter:
- Mexican food
- BYOB
- spicy food
- nachos
- chicken
- (5 more)
Sort:
- Popular
- Recent
Arpit GandhiMarch 10, 2019Make sure it's cash only. Great food. The poppers are great too.Upvote2Downvote
José SáenzSeptember 15, 2018The food was really good, fresh. Nice environment, for families I will say or a date. Great place!!
UpvoteDownvote
Kishan KumarJuly 20, 2014Great food, good portion sizes.. Cash only . BYOB place. Their chicken was so yummy that my vegetarian friend (26 yrs of age) , tried a few chunks !!!!UpvoteDownvote
JulieJuly 8, 2015Chicken mole was spicy and delicious. Beef fajitas are also cooked perfectly. BYOBUpvote1Downvote- JulieJune 2, 2016Always a good meal here. Fast and efficient service. A bit pricey, but portions are huge - I always go home with leftovers.UpvoteDownvote
- Suzette BrionesAugust 1, 2014Guacamole nachos and California burrito were delicious. Perfect amount of each component. .UpvoteDownvote
zubinskiSeptember 25, 2013Take cash. No credit cards and no booze. Good food. Had the burrito and the fish taco. Tasty stuff.UpvoteDownvote- Tracy WehringerSeptember 22, 2011Best Mexican Food in NJ. Drive right past On The Boarder and Chevy's and just go into Princeton for this amazing restaurant. BYOBUpvote1Downvote
MNovember 14, 2011This has got to be my favorite Mexican place in New Jersey. Make sure you BYOB though.Upvote1Downvote
Combo platter worth the $15. All sauces present here!
Upvote1Downvote- Very good food. Great atmosphere and delicious mole sauce.UpvoteDownvote
Paul CarecciaFebruary 7, 2015Great place, BYOB, service was ehh, but the food was greatUpvoteDownvote
Nikki SJanuary 27, 2013If you get the hot wings be prepared to have your lips swell! Heat heat heat.Upvote1Downvote
Princeton's best kept secret. Cheese flautas are amazing.UpvoteDownvote
Efren BernacetJune 13, 2015Highly overrated. Lines are not worth the wait though as the food is not anything outstanding. Right across the street is another BYOP Mexican style restaurant with less of a wait and better food.UpvoteDownvote
Its not cloaed just moved across the street!! Cash only.Upvote1Downvote
Jack HaningtonJuly 25, 2010Great Mexican food. The place does not serve alcohol so B.Y.O.B.UpvoteDownvote
Tim RossMay 9, 2010They only accept cach or checks. Make sure you visit an ATM first.Upvote1Downvote
82 Photos
Foursquare © 2025 Lovingly made in NYC, CHI, SEA & LA
We're a locally owned Mexican eatery with a focus on making great...(Show more)
Open until 9:00 PM (Show more)
- Mon–Wed, Sun
- 4:00 PM–8:00 PM
- Thu–Sat
- 4:00 PM–9:00 PM
(609) 924-5143
Features
Reservations
No
Credit Cards
No
Outdoor Seating
No
Food & Drink
Drinks
Cocktails, BYO
See More
You might also like
Places people like to go after Tortugas Mexican
- 9.1
"Best ice cream ever. Amazing flavors. Had lavender mascarpone and chocolate rosemary"
William Capodanno - 8.6
"Best quality ice cream around (especially for the price)! I grew up in the area and it’s usually one of the must-eat stops when I’m back in the neighborhood."
Jennifer C - 7.9
"Beer sampler is awesome! For the vegetarians, there is mushroom burger and Brie sandwich are the best choices according to me."
Murali Vishnuvajhala
Appears on 21 lists
Created by Brian
11 items • 4 followersCreated by Lucie Dlcv
38 items • 4 followers