50 Best Mexican Restaurants near Monroe

“Found Las Chilangas completely by accident, as it sits in a totally unassuming strip mall that I happened to drive past. Have been back a dozen or more times since. The people - I've always assumed family - running it are incredibly sweet and the food is wonderful. They legitimately make the best guacamole I've ever had in a restaurant (chunky style, baby).“

“Taqueria María @ Jamesburg NJ Fresh taste Fresh food Great service I JUST LOVE IT“

“I ate at the Monroe store today. I had never been at a Buubakoos before and did not know what to expect. I had the pork burrito and it was off the hook. The place was spotless and the service was spot on. The manager came over and introduced himself as John and asked if everything was satisfactory, and it was more than satisfactory. You would think John was the owner not just the manager, he cared as if was his own business. It was good to see that. I will be back for sure, my new go to place.“

“I love this place. Hand made tortillas are really tasty. There isn’t any other lace like this in miles! A local gem! Me gusta mucho y lo recomiendo por encima de los otros que hay alrededor“

“Picked up lunch and it was delish!!! Thank you!!! Queso is fantastic!“

“Just ate an absolutely delicious burrito. My dad had a bowl. Everything was amazing BUT, THE CARMAL CHURROS AND THE GUAVA EMPANADA were just the best I've ever had. My mouth is watering for those churros. Can't go wrong eating here. Im from Miami but asoon as im in the area again here is where im eating.“

“Very good experience here. the pepsi was out of this world. tacos were as fresh as they come. The person working the window was sweet and patient. my husband enjoyed his “cheesy street chalupa” dish. sending blessings to everyone at this facility 💸🙏“

“Great food! Friendly atmosphere! Five stars! ⭐️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Everything you order is so fresh and delicious!“

“I went here tonight for my father’s birthday and the experience overall was wonderful. The staff were so kind and welcoming, our waitress was friendly and engaging, and the food was absolutely delicious! I can’t wait to go back and try more stuff off the menu. Also the tres leches was some of the best I’ve ever had 🤤“

“Great food. Cant wait to go back and try something new.“

“We love this place, the owner is so nice, it’s so clean inside & the food is fresh & delicious !! 10/10“

“Best authentic mexican food around. The place is super clean and the people ate very nice with smiles on their faces. Being that we love the food so much and we go quite often I decided to learn Spanish and I communicated what food we wanted in Spanish and to my surprise we got exactly what i asked for. Anyway, I highly recommend this place as the food is so fresh and full of flavor! We get the Empanadas and Huaraches with a side of rice/beans.“

“My experience was 1000/10! Absolutely loved the ambiance, food options & cocktails! Of course, i owe my experience to our amazing server, Bella! She took the time to explain all different cocktails, specials & main plates! She spoke with so much knowledge & confidence, you can trust her with any recommendation! When I return, I am requesting Bella & if you wanna have the same experience, I recommend you do too!

My girls and I had an amazing time at this place. Most of us had steak, 10/10. If you love Espresso Martini’s, i highly recommend the Frozen Espresso Martini with sweet foam on top. Music is not too loud by the seating area which was great! Place is super aesthetic for pictures as well.

10/10 !“

“The food tasted great. The service here was good. Wish the best of luck to Edgar and Melliase.“

“Ordering pickup from El Mexicano is so GREAT! Starting with the AMAZING customer service when calling to order our food. The young lady answers very politely, understands our order and gets it right every-time! It is ready is a very timely manner. It is carefully packed, with salsas and chips. Most orders include a little salad, limes, and yummy chiles. We love the enchiladas verdes, pollo empanizado (breaded chicken cutlet). The arroz and fríjoles are DELICIOUS! The carnitas are so YUMMY too! Definitely recommend!“

“Wish I knew his name, he is always there! But the young guy that I believe is the manager of the Freehold store is so nice and friendly! The food is always delicious and his store is always clean! We always have a great experiences in this location 😊we love taco 🌮 Tuesday!“

“From the very first plate, everything felt intentional. The presentation wasn’t just pretty, it was poetic…colors placed like they had a purpose, textures layered like a quiet symphony. Then you taste it, and suddenly it all makes sense. Every bite had depth. Not just flavor, but personality. Rich without being heavy, bold without being loud.“

“Andre is great. the food is amazing“

“Great experience,really good food,drinks,very good service and a beautiful place and decorations 😍“

“We had our son's high school graduation dinner here and it was amazing!! I met with Alfredo to come up with a prefix menu for our family gathering. From the appetizer of chicken empanada with all the fixings, to filled burritos of every kind, and the amazing atmosphere, this was an amazing day! Alfredo and his staff were attentive to us and we left with our bellies full of authentic Mexican meals!! We can't wait to go back and enjoy this local restaurant and share more memories and enjoy delicious food!“

“Amazing food and amazing staff. I ordered a bunch of food for my family and was very impressed with the quality & quantity of the food as well as the service. Will definitely be ordering again!

I would recommend the chicken tamales, the Chicken Mole, and the Bandeja Fiesta platter. It was all incredibly delicious!“

“Excelente atención al cliente y su comida muy rica.“

“Everything was Great haven’t had Tacos that Good ever“

“Muy rica la comida y excelente servicio“

“I LOVE IT I BEEN THERE TWICE AND WE DON'T SPEAK SPANISH BUT WE WERE HELP AND THE WAITRESS REMEMBER US FROM THE LAST TIME. THE SHRIMP IS TO DIE FOR. WILL BE BACK“

“Great experience. Tried to place my order, but was basically told what to get. I wanted an empinada one way, the lady told me the right way. Empinada was great. Burrito was HUGE and tasty, two meals. Highly recommend!“

“Wasn’t my first time coming here, though it was in a while; during a World Cup night or whatever. I’m going to have some grace in this review, so I do want to admit that I came in 40 minutes before closing, and a lot of restaurants usually close an hour before their “closing time”, so I want to appreciate the fact that I was still served, though it took around 15 minutes for someone to serve us, but what doesn’t make the situation way better is that I have to ask to be served. Okay, I get it. World Cup, maybe understaffed. But the wait was insane. Like, I’ve been to many “Plaza Aztecas”, and I get my food under 15 minutes, even under 8 minutes sometimes. And the wait was literally a wait that I had to ask to be served (2 minutes after asking, I was served). Since I was here before the restaurant closed, I guess the kitchen was running low on their Agua Frescas, and from what I heard, there wasn’t any horchata? Alright cool, I guess. So I ordered my food, and most of it went normally, and it’s great that the waiters/waitress can speak Spanish for non-English speakers, though as I said most it went normal, I didn’t expect my fajitas to come without the veggies, but it was a mistake on my part since I should’ve emphasized I wanted the veggies, and lastly, I didn’t get the flour tortillas I asked for. I just wanted the original fajitas (just the meat and veggies with the flour tortillas)? So communication and customization was my fault. And I want to mention that the fajitas, especially the steak tasted over seasoned. Though you guys could use my review to now ask diners if they want veggies or not to prevent something like this from happening. The bathroom was clean. And since it was World Cup, I’m not sure if there was any music playing, but man, at times, it got pretty loud. Hopefully, next time the experience is as great or better. Thanks for serving me 40 minutes before the restaurant closed.“

“The best Mexican food and service!!!“

“Excellent little diner inside the convenience store right next to Dunkin donuts. It's a family-owned business. It's a husband and wife. The wife makes the best empanadas there. They're fresh, made every single day. The chicharron is excellent. And I love the breakfast sandwiches. That's usually my go-to there. I get a a pork roll egg and cheese with jalapenos and they get my order right every single time.“

“The most amazing pizza and Italian dishes you will ever eat! Super fresh and always delicious! The owners are the sweetest and truly make you feel special every time you visit. We’ve been customers since they were located in the Meyers parking lot, however, we’ve moved in the last few years and are unable to get our fix of Bella La Pizzeria greatness since. We travel over 3 hours for the best pizza and meals because the food is that delicious! I’m sitting here in heaven this evening enjoying a slice of their perfect pizza. Yummmm!!!…….“

“I read through some of the comments and they were about MY grandma, the owner of the restaurant. Someone said that she was a he. And another said she was from somewhere she was not from! She is from MEXICO. People just make me mad sometimes when do stuff like that. If you do not know the gender of someone you don't even know just say 'they' that easy. But after all great food.“

“Muy rica la comida y muy limpio el lugar“

“Great experience. We wanted something different than what is offered at rest stops off of 95. This place popped up and we decided to try it out! The guy behind the counter was very friendly and the food was excellent. We got a Chicken Cesar Wrap and a Club Sandwich. They hit the spot! This place really is a “One stop shop”. We forgot to take a picture of the food because we were so hungry. If we are ever traveling this way again, we’ll definitely be back!“

“Came in late on a Saturday Afternoon, my wife and I were greeted by two employees Kayla and Jeremy. Rarely do I ever write reviews for places but I must say these two employees had provided such amazing service that I feel compelled to leave this here. Kayla and Jeremy were both attentative and focused on their food prep and neither were annoyed by my wife's dietary restrictions. Kayla even prepped my wife's food separately because of her dietary sensitivities, making sure to use separate spatulas, spoons etc to avoid cross contamination. It isn't often when we go out to a Mexican style restaurant and are greeted so warmly and provided such wonderful service when staff are met with our situation. Jeremy and Kayla were focused, precise and quick preparing our food and their attitudes were both respectful and kind. If you have any dietary concerns or sensitivities know you are in good hands when you stop by this Bubbakoo's Location and are assisted by either Kayla or Jeremy. We look forward to visiting this establishment again in the future.

Food was warm, even after the drive home its kept together well and was still hot following a 20 minute drive, tasted excellent and was a great reminder of why we should return on a taco tuesday.“

“This place is a secret diamond location. Food is always fresh. The service is phenomenal. Taste like authentic Mexican cuisine and they serve great hero’s also. If you live in the area and you haven’t tried you are missing something good.

FYI Dianna the server super friendly! I will comeback again and again.“

“Excellent service! Staff was very attentive, our server, Alessandra was amazing!She was so personable and knowledgeable about meals. Food had huge portions and absolutely delicious. Everything from the drinks, to the appetizers to the meal.“

“Been telling myself forever to try this place and finally stopped in. Staff was incredibly friendly! The Gorditas were phenomenal and I had the absolute spiciest burrito I’ve ever had in my life that I just could not stop eating! Can’t wait to go back, 6/5 stars!“

“Es uno de mis lugares favoritos porque la comida es excelente, muy buen sazón y a precio justo, lo malo es el servicio, cuando están los muchachos ellos atienden muy bien, pero hay una joven que atiende de mala gana, las veces que nos ha atendido ella es lo mismo, hoy mejor preferimos ya no comprar nada, cuidado con eso porque con gente así no dan ganas de volver.“

“First of all the service is great,I ordered before hand so that I would be able to get there and have my food already made,And the girl on the phone was very nice and patient,she also explained to me what certain things were that I didn’t understand because they were in Spanish.The food was very good and filling.But I do recommend ordering by the serving size they give you and not ordering 1 quesadilla because the serving is two.The prices were reasonable and for (a torta,tacos,soles a side of Mexican cactus) I only paid around 40 including beverages.“

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“I meet friends in this lovely place quite often! This is my favorite spot to dine. I go there many times. The meals are very good, the crew is professional and the rates are reasonable. I like going in this restaurant to have a tasty lunch.“

“I got the tacos al pastor and it was amazing. The tortillas were unlike anything I have ever tasted before and the pork and pineapple was delicious; I also loved their salsas. The only thing wrong was she gave 3 tacos instead of 4 like it says on the menu and it was a bit pricey, but I'll still go back.“

“I mostly get take out and order the same thing. I want to try eveything but I love the fried Porgy fish with rice and beans with salad and plaintains. The owner Rudy is great!!! He's so welcoming and inviting and he has great energy. You're sure to have a great mean and great interactions at this establishment!!!“

“Loved free Queso Day On September 20th. Hope having more days like that coming up.“

“Tuvimos un festejo de cumpleaños y María nos ayudó personalmente a planear el menú para la fiesta, me entregaron todo super ordenado, en tiempo y calientito, y sobre todo la comida con muy buen sabor, a todos nos encantó la comida, quedamos muy satisfechos ! gracias de nuevo por toda la ayuda, super recomendados✨“

“Es uno de mis lugares favoritos porque la comida es excelente, muy buen sazón y a precio justo, lo malo es el servicio, cuando están los muchachos ellos atienden muy bien, pero hay una joven que atiende de mala gana, las veces que nos ha atendido ella es lo mismo, hoy mejor preferimos ya no comprar nada, cuidado con eso porque con gente así no dan ganas de volver.“

“The service is out standing . Our waitress Danielle is a real sweet heart . Danielle goes over and above the call of duty to make sure we enjoy our drinks and meal every time we come in for dinner . I highly recommend.Escondidos in freehold . See you again soon Danielle !“

“We came for the first time and the restaurant was very clean and welcoming. The menu had a variety of authentic Mexican food. We ordered lengua quesadillas, torta de bistec y bistec entomatado fajitas. We were starving. Omg!! The food arrived hot and fresh. EVERYTHING WAS DELICIOUS!!! The bread for the torta was toasted and buttered and it tasted like they baked the bread from scratch themselves. A huge plus. The amount of food was very good ?. I love Mexican food pero yesterday it reached another level. So the lengua quesadillas, were out of this world delicious, it was well prepared, seasoned and cooked to perfection ??! Oh and everything had fresh avocado ?, it wasn’t black or sour how other restaurants try to serve you. I will be coming 3X’s a week if not more. Also, did I mention they make pizza!!! As you can tell I love food. I definitely recommend stopping by and treating your taste buds!! ☺️“

““I didn't have a reservation, but they seated me immediately and treated me very kindly. The young lady who served us was very patient with the children about the food and an excellent host.” I ordered a Molcajete which was delicious and thanks to the children I even ate fries. I recommend them.“

“Great foods, great atmosphere, super service from Tyler. Best restaurant experience I've had in a while and much of the credit goes to Tyler!“