50 Best Mexican Restaurants near Ocean

“First time here. Delicious shrimp Tika masala and onion kulcha. Tuna nachos were amazing! Boba strawberry tea with blueberry yummy. Taco trio would’ve been great but specifically requested no cheese and one came with cheese. The service was excellent and order came out quick. Definitely looking forward to coming back.“

“This Taco Bell is clean and located right outside a Wegmans, always ample parking. But tonight, I'm inspired by my experience at the drive through where we were greeted by Ruben, who was incredibly professional, super friendly and really made the ordering experience a joy. What a terrific employee.“

“My husband and I went to sit down for dinner, per a recommendation from a friend. Valentina was our server and was the perfect amount of attentive. She brought over chips and salsa right away. We ordered the Oaxaca Platter and the Quesabirria to share as our meal, and both were so delicious! The Quesabirria was especially good, we highly recommend you try it (they told us after the fact that it’s their best seller). The staff was so friendly and accommodating. We plan to come back again, and next time we’ll bring our kids!“

“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“

“If I could give more than 5 stars, I would! I stopped into Qdoba Mexican Eats and was blown away by how fresh, flavorful, and downright delicious everything was. But the real standout? The guacamole — handcrafted by Rose herself. Absolute perfection. Creamy, bright, seasoned just right… honestly some of the best guac I’ve had anywhere.

Rose deserves her own shoutout. She was incredibly kind, thoughtful, patient, and made the whole experience feel welcoming from the moment I walked in. You can tell she puts genuine care into what she does, and it absolutely shows in the food.

The entire restaurant was spotless, the energy was upbeat, and the whole place had this fun, exciting vibe that made the meal even better. Delicious food, amazing service, and a clean, uplifting atmosphere? Qdoba nailed it.

Highly recommend — and make sure you get Rose’s guac! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟“

“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“

“Muy limpio , personal muy amable , y lo principal la comida muy rica“

“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.“

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

“The best Barria Pizza EVER. It was flavorful. They stuffed it with meat, as you can see. It was just mouth watering! It was my 1st time trying it and it was an amazing experience! They followed my order and added everything I asked for. They were also very kind and friendly upon walking in. I will definitely be back. Thank you, Thank you, THANK YOU💕“

“awesome authentic stuff! 👌👍“

“great food and excellent service , will come back. and generous portions“

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

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

“Great food and drinks“

“The food is always delicious!!!“

“Very friendly staff, & delicious food. Parking's a little bit. VERY GOOD! unique but worth the park. Very reasonably priced, Very low key, clean environment inside. VERY GOOD!“

“We were in manasquan and walked into the Commited Pig, only one choice of soup and no Caesar salad so we couldn’t COMMIT!…see this Mexican restaurant across the street, decide to try and WOW! AMAZING GUAC!!!!! AMAZING FOOD!!! BEST KEPT SECRET IN TOWN!!! We will definitely be repeat offenders here!!! HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!!!! WOW!!!????? 5 heart score!!! Prices fantastic!!!!“

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

“Just ordered for the first time. The food was delicious !“

“Homemade corn tortillas!!!!!“

“Three people for lunch. Each order was more than could be eaten. And was delicious. When asked about a bar the waiter advised there was a liquor store down the strip mall. The liquor store did not sell. Sangria. Was a good experience at a reasonable cost“

“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 customer service, friendly staff ??. Food is good 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 😊“

“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.“

“First time here. Ordered a pineapple 🍍 margarita. It's good except it doesn't taste like pineapple 😞🍍. Where is the sliced pineapple on the cup and the maraschino 🍒? But for the sake of not being high maintenance, I will end it here. Just asked. They don't have pineapples. lol“

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

“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.“

“The frijoles make me phart“

“Authentic is the exact word for this place! Not one place comes close to this!“

“The food was amazing, and I went there with 12 of my friends. The service was outstanding they got us everything we asked for and were extremely kind the entire time. The staff made us feel welcome, and you could tell they genuinely cared about our experience. My friends and I were just happy to be there and enjoy a great dinner together before heading back to college. I would definitely recommend this place and would 100% go again.“

“wonderful food and awesome portions and service!“

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

“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%“

“All I can say is that I will be extremely disappointed if they ever get rid of the honey siracha chicken!!! That was the best burrito I EVER had!! I told my husband that we are going there more now!! My mouth was in heaven!! Such a great flavor!! Try it! You will not be disappointed!!“

“All I can say is that I will be extremely disappointed if they ever get rid of the honey siracha chicken!!! That was the best burrito I EVER had!! I told my husband that we are going there more now!! My mouth was in heaven!! Such a great flavor!! Try it! You will not be disappointed!!“

“I tried it for the first time yesterday and the food was great. Had the s’mores donut and cookie ice cream sandwich. Asked Grace at the register questions and she replied with detailed description, was very helpful and friendly. They also provide a punch card for the visits for a reward and offer Monmouth University students a discount. Good cuisine and amazing customer service. Definitely would come again and try more options :)“

“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.“

“Buena la comida“

“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.“

“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“

“Juanito's is one of my favorite restaurants when getting Mexican food. Always a good meal. Unfortunately, they add an additional 4% to your bill when paying by credit card. It hurts me to start trying other Mexican restaurants in the area, as there are several, but I will start doing this as I view this fee as an additional tax. I'm taxed enough. Several restaurants in the area started to sneak in these fees. If everyone committed to avoiding these restaurants, you would see the fees go away.“

“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.“

“I throughly enjoyed Burritodilla, there was much variety in the menu, it was all fresh and delicious. I would recommend to anyone with a pulse. The service, where do I start, the manager made my day so well that I will be back as frequent. God bless enjoy your trip!“

“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.“

“(Translated by Google) If it's okay, it's just that there aren't any girls that are different from the normal that we look for as Mexicans, it's a bit lacking(Original)Si está bien solo que no ay muchachas variedades de lo normal que buscamos como mexicanos le falta un poco“