El Meson
40 W Main St, Freehold
(732) 308-9494
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Food was delicious and service was very good
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Chips & Salsa, Tortilla Soup
Great Mexican food large selection everything is fresh and the service the best
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Customer since 1992.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Cheesecake Chimichanga, Chips & Salsa, Camarones Al Mojo De Ajo, Burrito Loco
Ate outside. Food is always delicious. Wait staff very accommodating.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chips & Salsa, Fajita
Ridiculously priced for Taco Bell food quality
First time there can't wait to go back, servers were very attentive
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great food and service but expensive
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Party of 5:
We were greeted warmly upon arrival. The outdoor seating was packed but looked comfortable. We opted to sit indoors, where the atmosphere was lively, and the staff was incredibly friendly and attentive. When someone in our group asked about wine, the waiter informed us that the restaurant is BYOB, with a liquor store conveniently located just across the street. I’m not sure about a corkage fee, but they uncorked our wine and provided nice glasses, which was a thoughtful touch.
We were served two baskets of chips and salsa. While the salsa was excellent, the chips could have been larger, and my date mentioned they felt a bit greasy. I ordered unsweetened iced tea, which was clearly freshly brewed and excellent.
For my entrée, I chose the Camarones al Mojo de Ajo. The garlic butter and cilantro sauce had an amazing aroma, though it tasted milder than I expected. However, it paired nicely with the fresh Pico de Gallo. The shrimp were decently sized, with five on the plate. I substituted refried beans with black beans, which were tasty but a little runny. The rice was flavorful, though the portion felt small compared to the beans, throwing off the balance. I appreciated that the carrots and broccoli were cooked separately, maintaining their ideal texture.
For dessert, I went with the fried ice cream, which was absolutely delicious. The outer layer had the perfect crunch, and the optional banana was a great complement.
Overall, the meal was a bit pricey, but the experience was enjoyable. I’d give it a solid 4.5/5.
Vegetarian options: Pretty much half the menu can be ordered or requested as vegetarian friendly.
Wheelchair accessibility: The side parking lot has a narrow path.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
It is the worst restaurant I have visited, tasteless food, very little food for 80 dollars, this restaurant does not serve
Great and fast food, even when busy. Great atmosphere and super friendly kind workers. came late and left within an hour and 20 minutes so full and so well fed with amazing food. Super kind waiter.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Cheesecake Chimichanga, Salsa and Chips, Chips & Salsa, Nachos, Chimichanga, Burrito Loco, Flan, Chicken Quesadillas, Taco, Fajita, Vegetarian Platter, Taco Salad
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The food had no flavor at all, they didn't have fresh waters, only sodas and it surprises me as it is a Mexican restaurant that is characterized by horchata water, hibiscus etc. The flavorless sauce only tasted like boiled, the red rice didn't taste like tomatoes, and the beans tasted like those from a can. The sauce tasted like a pure chemical, the pico de gallo tasted spoiled and the tomatoes were very poorly cut. I do not recommend this place at all, the food has no flavor. I lost 70 dollars like hell.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Great but a little expensive
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Cheesecake Chimichanga, Seafood Soup, Salsa and Chips, Chips & Salsa, Lamb Tacos, Nachos, Chimichanga, Tortilla Soup, Burrito Loco, Fajitas Salad, Chicken Quesadillas, Fajita Combo, Taco, Fajita, Single Enchilada, Vegetarian Platter, Taco Salad
This used to be a great restaurant, but tonite’s dinner was not good. My enchiladas tasted too acidic with no depth of flavors you’d expect. The veggies in my partner’s fajita were probably the bagged broccoli/carrots/onion blend, not to mention the “meat” was paper thin and the size of one’s palm. The salsa and warm chips were the best part! (2 sodas cost $8.00!)
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 5
The food was not good. It was disappointing. My taco salad, the blacked shrimp were like rubber. I couldn't eat the last two. My husband's taco was the same. They don't serve tap water and charge you for a bottle???
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 2
Food is overpriced and not authentic mexican food. Service however was great.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 1
Service: 5
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