The new Meximodo location at 1 Exchange Place, Jersey City.
Jersey City just welcomed one of its most ambitious new dining spots — Meximodo Cocina Mexicana & Tequila Bar — and it’s an absolute showstopper.
The new location spans roughly 11,500 square feet, including an outdoor patio, and seats up to 298 guests. It’s massive, beautifully designed, and feels like a full celebration of Mexican culture from the moment you walk in.
The first thing that catches your eye is the grand entrance leading into a colorful, modern space. To the left, a staircase curves up to a loft that overlooks the main dining area, while right in the center is a bar that could easily rank among the best in the state.
The centerpiece bar features library ladders reaching toward one of the largest agave collections in the region.
The bar itself is stunning — tall, stacked shelves lined with hundreds of bottles, complete with library-style ladders so bartenders can climb up to reach the top-shelf selections. The lighting is warm, the colors pop, and the overall vibe is equal parts classy and energetic.
We had the chance to walk through the space and talk with TJ and Alina from the hospitality group behind Meximodo. You can tell how much care and creativity went into bringing this to life.
Their original Metuchen location is where the story really began. It’s not only where Meximodo made its name, but also where they set a Guinness World Record — officially recognized on July 24, 2024 (National Tequila Day) — for the Largest Selection of Agave Spirits commercially available in a bar restaurant. The record was set with 1,033 bottles, and they’ve since grown that to over 1,200.
Metuchen itself has been named one of the best main streets in New Jersey, and in a lot of ways, Meximodo helped set that standard. The town’s nightlife and dining scene have exploded over the past decade, and this team clearly knows how to bring that same magic to new places.
Guests enjoying the vibrant neon glow and colorful décor at Meximodo Jersey City.
At the grand opening, the kitchen was in full swing. The birria tacos were incredible — rich, tender, and full of flavor — and the street corn was equally on point. Everything that came out looked fresh, bold, and beautifully plated.
At the bar, one guest laughed while sipping his drink and said, “It’s a big-a** glass — definitely not your average restaurant margarita.” You could feel the excitement in the room.
This Thursday, the team will be hosting a ribbon-cutting ceremony with the mayor of Jersey City, officially welcoming the restaurant to the community.
With its scale, design, and passion for real Mexican flavor, Meximodo is shaping up to be one of Jersey City’s standout new hangouts — a place for friends, family, and anyone who appreciates good food and even better tequila.
Quick Facts
Locations: Metuchen & Jersey City, NJ
Capacity: 298 guests
Size: ~11,500 sq. ft. including patio
World Record: Largest Selection of Agave Spirits in a Bar Restaurant — 1,200+ bottles (as of 2024)
Signature Dishes: Birria tacos, elote, handcrafted margaritas
Website: meximodo.com
Instagram: @meximodojerseycity
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