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.“

“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Had an amazing experience at Oaxaca by the Sea! The food was absolutely delicious and everything we ordered 🤤.

We got the Oaxaca Platter, Molcajete, and extra tortillas, and honestly—everything was amazing. The platter was really good, full of flavor, and the tortillas were fresh, which made a huge difference. You can tell they care about quality.

On top of that, the service was great—friendly, attentive, and welcoming from start to finish.

Great customer service, great food, and a great overall vibe. We will definitely be back soon!“

“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“

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

“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“

“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.“

“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.“

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

“awesome authentic stuff! 👌👍“

“Food is delicious as usual“

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

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

“Ayer estuve por primera vez en su local,muy bueno todo pero la birria estaba muy salada“

“Great food and drinks“

“The place is decorated really well, and it smells as good as my abuelita’s house. The lady at the front was very sweet and kind, and you can tell the team works very well together. The food is incredibly fresh and comforting. I came here at 12~, so there was no wait time for seating. The prices are fair and reasonable, especially for the amount you get- And they also have this cool little reward system for ordering at their restaurant. I will absolutely come back here in the future! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“Always fresh always tasty, everything I’ve ever gotten from them is a 10/10. The quality is always great but the quantity is hit or miss especially with the nachos. Maybe it depends on who’s making them that day. Sometimes its a nice big portion fills the container and sometimes it’s just like they threw some chips in the box slapped on a couple topping and you get half of a container while someone with the same has a full box. 5/10 for that. Prices are reasonable.“

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

“If your summer body goal is ‘absolute unit,’ this is the spot. The tortas don’t just go crazy… they personally escort you into a food coma. I came here hungry and left built like a refrigerator. Definitely a dangerous place for all my fellow big backs“

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

“The food is always delicious!!!“

“Tried this place for the first time and we loved everything! The flavors were perfect, we love spice and we were able to incorporate as much or little as we wanted with the side of habanero sauce. The vegetarian options are also incredible. My only wish was that I was able to fit more food in my stomach and I could have gotten dessert. Highly recommend!!“

“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 :)“

“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“

“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.“

“the food here is AMAZING!! I can’t name a better place than galindos. The tacos here are incredibly good, and everything tastes so fresh! I would definitely recommend this to everyone who’s looking for a taco spot this summer! 10/10 🌮“

“wonderful food and awesome portions and service!“

“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 😊“

“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“

“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.“

“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.“

“La comida recién elaborada.“

“Great customer service, friendly staff ??. Food is good too“

“The frijoles make me phart“

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

“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.“

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

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

“atmosphere was great, food was good. I miss this service since Moe's left. I wish their cheese sauce was better. homemade better, it was jarred. straight out of a can. I won't order that again but everything else was great.“

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

“Buena la comida“

“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.“

“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.“

“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.“

“If I could give this zero stars I would. Absolutely HORRIFIC. The burrito my husband got tasted like literal chemicals. I tasted 1 black bean and it tasted like it was melted in burnt plastic. It literally could taste it for an hour in my mouth. He was dry heaving in the parking lot after 3 bites. He also was never greeted after 5 minutes of him standing there. I asked for a refund, not to make another toxic chemical burrito and they said they couldn’t do that. The best they can do is make him something else. I don’t want something else from your trash of an establishment. Totally unacceptable. Take my advice and go to another location.“

“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.“