28 Best Mexican Restaurants near Lake Hopatcong

“me & my boyfriend came in tonight, 9/16/25. we met my boyfriends dad for his birthday & the bartender was amazing! he definitely went above & beyond for us. they did the airplane shot for his birthday & gave him the beautiful hate to wear. the bartender joked with us while we were there & kept checking in on us throughout our dinner. I wish I got his name! he was absolutely amazing! Every time we come we have an amazing time but he definitely made it better! thank you for an amazing night!“

“Outstanding service and delicious food. We were greeted warmly, treated well, and the menu was varied but not too big. Drinks are amazing! Best pina colada around the lake! Our server was Alex and he was incredibly knowledgeable not just about the food, but about the whole business. What a pleasure! We will absolutely be back!“

“Great fresh food, great price, great views!“

“Incredible place, Rice is delicious and ceviche must be the best I had and is right here in town!!!courteous staff as well.“

“The food was very good; many great choices. It all arrived nice & hot - we had the chimichanga, enchiladas, and steak tacos. The mocktails are delicious; the Tres Leche was outstanding!! All staff were very nice, attentive but gave diners space to enjoy the ambiance and talk while eating.“

“If you want real tacos come here. I ordered the tacos al pastor and when they were ready I went to add spice, cilantro, and onion to my liking. The spice is strong haha. I love the food, my brother ordered tacos birrias. I highly recommend you go to this restaurant the next time you crave tacos/Mexican food!“

“Muchos años de ser clientes y siempre con una buena atención!!!“

“Just tried this place out to see if the high rating was real or not. The real reason is we hoped the positive reviews were true. We got tacos with rice and beans. Simple dish, but it's smell and taste were through the roof perfection. Three warm savory corn tortillas for each and each delectable. It reminded me of the best Mexican street food, only better, I had a seat! The staff is basically all family and THAT alone says something about the care behind every dish.“

“My husband and I go here every Friday afternoon for a lunch date while the kids are in school. This bubbakoos in Mt. Olive always has the best people working in there. They are incredibly helpful and always greet everyone who walks in the door. We LOVE this place.“

“Totally exceeded my expectations! The food was fresh, and cooked to perfection. I had the Birriadilla quesadilla. It was better than anything I’ve ever had anywhere else. The place was exceptionally clean and the staff was super friendly and on point! Bravo to Shawn and his team!!!“

“Best Mexican food. Food is always fresh an hot I have been going to Don Jose for many years At first I was going to the Don Jose in East Hanover before they opened Netting location. Netcong has a bar best Margartia's never had a complaint. Staff very friendly! It's my favorite Mexican Restaurant.“

“Lugar encantador con buen servicio y deliciosa cómoda mexicana .“

“Great food and nice portions at a very fair price. Waitress service was top notch 👌.“

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I can't say enough good things about Riviera Maya Mexican in Rockaway! This place has quickly become a favorite stop for me and my fellow soldiers during our drill weekends. The food is consistently fresh and absolutely delicious, with a wide variety of options that never disappoint.

The service is always fast and friendly, making us feel right at home every time we visit. The staff goes above and beyond to ensure we have a great experience, which is truly appreciated, especially when we come in with a group of about a dozen.

If you're looking for a fantastic meal in a welcoming atmosphere, look no further than Riviera Maya Mexican. Highly recommend!“

“I walked in out of the blue. The place is quiet and unassuming. I was greeted as I approached the counter. They were very, very welcoming. After a little bit it was like we knew each other well. They made me feel very comfortable. The food was very good with lots of flavor. My order came out relatively quick. We talked and I watched the game (MTY vs AME). I had a great experience and was very impressed with this place. I highly recommend anyone give it a try. Also, prices are very good and worth every penny!“

“I really like this restaurant. I like to sit at the tables and seats next to the windows where I can see everything that happens in the corner...the waitresses are very friendly and the service is fast. The coffee is always fresh. I really enjoy the simplicity of the place, without culinary pretensions, Mexican food for Mexicans, simple and delicious in my opinion, without DRAMA (by the way, I'm Colombian). The prices are definitely very reasonable.
One star reviews are a joke! What are you expecting to find all these 'Drama queens' and 'Karens' in a small traditional Mexican restaurant in Dover NJ? The people are definitely toast!“

“My husband and I stumbled across this place by accident. We were heading to Crac**r Bar**l and missed the exit so we took another exit off and came across Colossal Restaurant. Glad we did. The freshest food, amazing drinks, beautiful clean atmosphere and EXCELLENT staff. Very friendly. Portion size is great. They do not rush you out. We will DEFINITELY be back. Oh and the freshest Calamari we ever had in our entire lives. You will not be disappointed. 🙂“

“TL:DR - Delicious food, kind folks

Went here to get take out lunch after wanting to try it for a long time. Their menu is available online, and you can order through it, but the prices online are at least 10% higher. Go to the actual restaurant to make sure both you and the owners get the best bang for the buck.

The people working were in the middle of their lunch when I came in, but were very kind and helped me right away. I ordered everything I wanted to try, though I had to get chocolate flan instead of tres leches cake, since they were all out. They got right to work, and after a short wait at a table, my food was ready & I headed home.

The chocolate flan (dessert first!) was unexpectedly tasty. I’m not a huge fan of traditional flan; this was like a layer of flan on top of a layer of rich chocolate cake. Before I knew it, half of it was gone. I’d get this again mostly because I love chocolate more than flan.

Next was the chicken rancheros burrito. It came with a slightly spicy green sauce which really added to the flavor of the dish. Inside the wrap was tender, flavorful chicken, guacamole, sour cream, queso, and fresh onions. It was tasty at first bite, and delicious with the sauce added to it.

Finally I ate the appetizer last, which was the choripapas. It was basically fries smothered with chorizo and cheese - and wow I sure was fine with that. The chorizo was a little milder than others I’ve had, but still good. The portion was so large that I thankfully have some leftovers for supper tonight. Would definitely get this again and/or try the other one with other sausage in it.

All in all, it was really wonderful. Will definitely be back to try more dishes and to see how their tres leches ranks! Thank you!“

“Delicious authentic Mexican cuisine! If you are looking for a taste of Mexico then look no further, Brenda Lee is it. I have found the food quality and taste to be consistently high and the service is great. It is my go to place for Mexican food.“

“Es bueno y agradable el lugar buena atención“

“The ladies there were so sweet & kind ... I will bring all of my friends and family there so nice!�“

“The service is amazing & the food is always delicious. I highly recommend everyone should visit this Qdoba! It is better than most in the area! OMG with the reopening they just became my #1 pick for my favorite food. I'll always take that 45 minutes drive to the Qdoba in Denville rte 10.“

“Ate here a few times before shows at the Newton Theater. Let me tell you, the food is awesome and service was great!“

“My Lady and I wanted to sit down somewhere new for dinner and she never tried this joint so it was a no brainer, I used to frequent this restaurant when I worked at All Access in Newton. The menu is amazing, it offers a wide variety of classic dishes as well as specialty items. The staff is professional and courteous. Prices are very fair and you certainly get bang for your buck. There are many levels of spiciness so be specific when ordering. Bon appetit! 🤤👌“

“I was looking for a place to hold a small(er) afternoon party for about 60 friends & family members, and McQ’s came highly recommended for great food, wonderful atmosphere, and top notch service. They did not disappoint. The general manager, Alexis was a pleasure to work with, and was helpful with menu choices, and whatever additional asks I had. (A table area for a display, AV hook-up for a slide presentation, and complimentary drink “coupons” for my guests. The entire staff (including the kitchen) was friendly, and determined to make this a fun (and delicious) event. HIGHLY RECOMMEND. I give them 5 stars 🌟 out of 5.“

“Delicious stuffed arepitas! I’ve been looking for a place like this =]“

“Went in tonight to grab some tajin and chermoy to satisfy my cravings and was offered a free tamale which was AMAZING!!!“

“This was the BEST food I’ve ever had at a Taco Bell in my entire life. I was passing through, and stopped for a quick bite. It so so so good. I don’t think I’ve ever had more flavorful food at Taco Bell before. It’s usually just my go to for quick, cheap, protein-filled food, but this was actually good food.“