50 Best Mexican Restaurants near Little Silver

“Truly an authentic great experience we had at Casa Birria. The food was Magnifique, the presentation did not disappoint. It is a must try for all! Great hospitality, so warm & welcoming! Support this wonderful family oriented small business. It will be a fulfilling encounter. This spot is hidden Gem!“

“Oaxaca Taco’s is hands-down one of the best spots I’ve ever been to! The food is absolutely incredible — fresh, flavorful, and cooked to perfection every single time. Every bite tastes authentic and you can really tell they put care into the ingredients and preparation.

On top of that, the service is unmatched. The staff is always welcoming, attentive, and goes out of their way to make sure you’re taken care of. It’s rare to find a place that balances amazing food with such genuine hospitality, but Oaxaca Taco’s delivers both effortlessly.

If you’re looking for a spot that combines top-tier flavors with top-tier service, look no further. Oaxaca Taco’s truly sets the standard, and I can’t recommend it enough!
-Mike!“

“The best authentic food out there! Love every single meal I’ve had so far! Fresh, homemade and tasteful!“

“When you r in NJ or just visiting try out this clean, Mexican restaurant called Puertoescondido located at 175 Mammouth Road, West Long Branch, NJ....food was awesome,tasty, place was clean and staff“

“Sweet Place! Great Food! I had the Enchilada trio, one steak, one chicken, one cheese with the medium heat sauce (Green Tomatillo} it was Excellent! I'm a huge Mexican foodie.. and I loved the refried beans and rice. the guacamole was fresh with notes on lime... sooo good! Staff was friendly and attentive, very clean.. I'll be. back.. the food going to other tables ... I must try!!“

“I’ve been about 5 times so far and LOVE Emelio’s! The food is fresh and delicious and the portions generous. Even their simple side salad is something special - delicious, light dressing. And the service is great, which is hard to come by these days. It’s clearly a family-run place where Everyone cares about the quality. Also impeccably clean!“

“Absolutely amazing food!!! We demolished the food, everything came out fast and the service was top notch. Sanches is an amazing soul and he catered to all our needs without any problem. Definitely coming back soon. Love it <3“

“Todo con un buen sazón y un buen servicio 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻“

“Edit: Raising this from 1 to 4 star after speaking with the owner. It seems this was an outlier situation and they were very kind and receptive.

We came in at 8:20 PM (place closes at 9). The woman behind the counter seemed very detached and exhausted so I tried to be sympathetic. My burrito was a magnificent slop, not rolled properly at all. The soda fountain was out of CO2, so all the soda was flat - I made a comment but the employee didn't care even though she had charged me for the drink. The food wasn't bad but nothing remarkable or exciting.“

“Laid back, excellent service. Amazing cocktails...Jalisco is burning--try it. And creative, delicious food.“

“Amazing authentic Mexican food. So delicious and the service is fantastic. Sometimes there is a wait but totally worth it.“

“I randomly stumbled into this place last night, and I was honestly really impressed! The Quesabirria were delicious! The tortillas were crispy, the beef was tender and flavorful, and the cheese added a nice richness. The flavors of the onions, cilantro, and lime tied it all together, making for a wonderful eating experience! And let's not forget about the dipping broth, which was packed with flavor! Dipping the tacos in the broth followed by the hot sauce was amazing!

The service was also great. The lady at the counter was really friendly and helped me feel at home. I would highly recommend this place for some really great birria! I hope I get a chance to come back :)“

“Not flashy, simple, deli kind of set up. almost hole in the wall. My first impression was....ummm..naa..but since my wife picked up the place, I kind of kept quiet and was willing to try it. Boy was I wrong!! This place turned out to be AMAZING. Probably one of the best Mexican food we have had. Ask for a burrito with BBQ sauce inside it.“

“Excelente la comida muy buena la atención excelente Dios bendiga este negocio“

“Went in for lunch today off a friends recommendation. Absolutely delicious. Love the complimentary chips and salsa. I also love that everything they serve has a veggie or seafood option as I don’t eat meat. My Chimichanga Camaronewas absolutely delicious. And so much food for such a great price. Clean. Nice people. Will definitely be back.“

“Excellent food kindly very traditional food as if I were at home God bless your staff and business [Original] Excelente comida el personal amablemente comida muy tradicional como si estuviera en casa Dios le bendiga su personal y negocio“

“Wife had chicken enchiladas, kid had birria tacos and mango flan. Wife gave her food a 5, kid gave his tacos a 4 or 5 but the flan a 2. Said he would eat the tacos again but not the flan. Server was super nice on phone. I ordered food to go. Place was cute and quiet. A lot of choices. I didn't eat cause I had a late lunch.“

“My only issue was the ordering. First, when I sign into the app it keeps on sending me a link to click to get back into the app, which is annoying. Second, I clicked through online based on a coupon and started ordering, but when I signed in the promo disappeared and I had to keep logging out and in to get it. The app needs to be improved.“

“We love Tino’s Mexican Kitchen. The food and ambience are amazing.“

“this food was awesome! We will def be back again! Very Fresh food!!“

“guys. .... GUYS. of COURSE we find this place one month before we move across the country. lived here for almost 7 years and never knew it was here. SOOOO good! fried rice ball??? what!? the grilled chicken is completely magical. the toppings and the sweet chili sauce is just.... I can't even. (Middletown DE location!)“

“Excellent authentic Mexican food. Server was great and knowledgeable about gluten allergies as well. If you want great Mexican food definitely check this place out.“

“awesome authentic stuff! 👌👍“

“The food is consistent. And DELICIOUS. I’ve tried many Mexican restaurants as it’s my favorite. And this is my go to. Slow-er on the service but that’s due to how incredibly busy they are with take out orders alone. It’s family owned and run. They are so nice and I can’t speak enough about how authentic the food is.“

“Great food and service. I got the veggie burrito and it was so flavorful. prices are reasonable and the portions are huge definitely a must go.“

“Best authentic Mexican food in all of NJ! Lucky to have stumbled in their doorway... Everything is deliciously made and fresh.“

“Delicious, authentic Mexican food! Huge portions and fresh. Very friendly staff. Fun decor. I would definitely recommend if in the area.“

“La comida esta riquísima!!! Muy limpio el lugar… y el servicio de las meseras muy atentas…. Oh y el agua de Horchata, la salsa para las (chips) de muy buen sabor! Recomiendo este Restaurante al 💯!“

“Best Mexican...hands down..we come up from Wall all the time. nice happy hour too!“

“We went to El Rancho last month and it was absolutely delicious. The guacamole was very fresh and creamy. We also ordered the steak chimichanga and steak tostadas. Highly recommend. We will be back for sure 😊“

“horrible experience & poor food quality. we ordered $90 of food tonight. first when trying to order i asked about the birria tacos in their Facebook post. the woman who answered told me that they dont call them birria tacos, they are called barbacoa. they required us to order from uber eats even though they advertise in town delivery. so we did. the tortillas with green sauce is rico's version of a chalupa. it was inedible. we ordered a steak chimichanga - it was very fatty. the quesadilla was delivered in the form of a taco. somehow an order for nachos we put in uber eats, was deleted. when we called to let them know somethings were not correct in the order and we were really dissapointed we were told this is not taco bell. at the end of the unhelpful conversation about their poor service and food quality, the final response was, "You got everything you deserved." very unprofessional. all around a bad experience. the food was not good. we love to support local businesses but will not be back to Rico Taco Mex 2.“

“guys. .... GUYS. of COURSE we find this place one month before we move across the country. lived here for almost 7 years and never knew it was here. SOOOO good! fried rice ball??? what!? the grilled chicken is completely magical. the toppings and the sweet chili sauce is just.... I can't even. (Middletown DE location!)“

“I was greeted by Tyleek as soon as I walked in the door, my order was a little annoying but he smiled made my meals exactly how I asked and also chatted with me while making the food. Nedene was at the register to ring me up and she was just as nice as Tyleek. The two of them are awesome and I hope they are working the next time I go back.“

“The food is always delicious!!!“

“Mexican restaurant with an exquisite flavor in every dish you taste, very friendly service in a warm family atmosphere.

Mexican restaurant with an exquisite flavor in each dish that you taste, very friendly attention in a warm family atmosphere.“

“Muy Buena comida! Buen Sabor y Sazón. Recomiendo 100%“

“The frijoles make me phart“

“Alright, let me tell you something—if you’re looking for some real Mexican food, not that fast-food, drive-thru nonsense, then this is the spot. I’m talking about the kind of food that makes you sit back, loosen your belt, and reevaluate every bad meal you’ve ever had. This ain’t no “let’s grab a quick bite” kinda place—this is “cancel your plans, we eating good tonight” territory!

First off, the nachos? Forget about it! My daughter took one bite and straight-up said she may never eat nachos anywhere else again. And I believe her! This place ruins all other nachos for you! The burritos? Massive. The enchiladas? Smothered in sauce like they just got a hug from their abuela. And the salsas? They don’t play around—there’s heat, there’s flavor, and if you can’t handle it, that’s your problem.

And the staff? Man, they treat you like family—like the kind of family that actually likes each other! They keep your drinks full, your chips coming, and they do it all with a smile. Because let’s be real—if you’re working in a place serving food this good, you gotta be in a good mood!

So if you want real Mexican food, stop playing around and come here. Just be ready to leave stuffed, happy, and already planning your next visit. Oh, and tip your server! Don’t be cheap—if you can afford that extra side of guac, you can afford to tip right!“

“Good place, variety in Mexican food, they deliver, located right on the main road, the rib tacos are excellent, the menu is very varied and the prices are totally affordable, there is no parking but you can leave your vehicle in front of this store. The attention of the staff is acceptable.“

“One of my favorites ever since I was a kid. The chimis are just unbeatable. Chips and salsa (free!) are fresh and out of this world. Prices seem high, but not compared to anything else in red bank and probably because I remember when you could get the same thing for $12 20 years ago. Highly recommend. This is the pinnacle of American Mexican food.

P.s. sorry about the photo, meant to get this before I ate but literally could not resist.“

“We stopped in here for lunch & the entire family loved their meals. We had a nice time here, the place is clean, staff is speedy & professional. We were able to park on the side. Their us outdoor & indoor seating. The food looked presentable and it all tasted fresh. Will definitely be returning here when we’re back in this area.

Kid-friendliness: One of my kids only eats tenders & fries wherever we go. My husband and I were craving tacos from here as highly recommended. Glad we were able to accommodate our child in a taco establishment.“

“Great food great service and great margaritas Paola is an excellent server always friendly Marcella is an outstanding bartender/ mixologist Highly recommend“

“Just ordered for the first time to surprise my wife . She is extremely happy . The nox. Tail tofu platter and jerk Tofu are amazing all the sides were great and the portions are perfect !! Thank you ! We will be back“

“Wide array of customizable tacos, burritos, bowls. Really nice touch in the offering of water and various hot sauces, salsas, and pico de gallo to the side. Carne asada taco was flavorful and ample for the price point. Fabulous decor with on-theme light fixtures.“

“This restaurant is fantastic. We are both in our 60s and had a reunion. After 3 nites in high end places we decided to try Garibaldi. It was the best meal we had all week! Just a little place on Main St. Clientele this nite was mostly Mexican..and the food was the best we'd ever had! Yes..be prepared to wait awhile..everything is made to order..but what arrives is astonishing. Fresh..carefully prepared...delicious! And so inexpensive that we felt guilty not eating it all. Best place for Mex in Asbury Park. NOTE: No liquor license so bring your own.“

“Disfrutamos de ricos platillos Mexicanos, Todo estuvo muy delicioso!“

“An authentic Mexican restaurant with a variety of options. I’m not the most expert in Mexican food, but I really liked what I had there. The food was fresh and the lamb tastes great. The inside atmosphere is so energetic and very colorful. The staff were nice and accommodating. Outside street parking is available but usually full during rush hours. Prices are ok, most are average, a little bit overpriced on few dishes. Overall very nice experience and recommended.“