50 Best Mexican Restaurants near West Long Branch

“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“

“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.“

“My door dasher forgot 90% of my order so I had called this Taco Bell and they said I can come and get the rest myself. As I pull through the drive through the General Manager Alan, who was the nicest person I’ve met at a Taco Bell, gave me two free taco redeem cards to apologize for a mistake which wasn’t even his own.“

“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!“

“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“

“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!“

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

“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.“

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

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

“awesome authentic stuff! 👌👍“

“Great food and drinks“

“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💕“

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

“We went mid afternoon, for a late lunch. Had the place to ourselves, which is a shame because the food was GREAT and should be enjoyed at any time of the day! Fresh and delicious. Generous portions, friendly, great atmosphere. We will absolutely return.“

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

“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.“

“The food is always 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.“

“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.“

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

“The frijoles make me phart“

“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 😊“

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

“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.“

“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.“

“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.“

“Stoped in today! Everything was delicious! Amanda at the bar was excellent!“

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

“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“

“Shout out to Bubbakoos in New Paltz NY. I forget to hit submit on my online order so when I went in to pick up there was no order for me. When I saw my mistake they made my order right away. That was so awesome of them. I really appreciated the awesome customer service- especially when the error was all mine.“

“Shout out to Bubbakoos in New Paltz NY. I forget to hit submit on my online order so when I went in to pick up there was no order for me. When I saw my mistake they made my order right away. That was so awesome of them. I really appreciated the awesome customer service- especially when the error was all mine.“

“Buena la comida“

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

“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.“

“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“

“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.“

“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.“

“I had always went to their Asbury Park location on Cookman or the boardwalk there. I decided to try the Long Branch Pier Village location. I’ve been back twice in the past two weeks. Natural sunlight floods into this location. It’s super clean and the staff is so friendly. One gentleman even carried my lunch over to my table and lent me his phone charger because my phone had died. Parking is free in the winter. Your view is the boardwalk and sky. A beach vibe feel. I went on the boardwalk after and took a walk. It was the perfect break.
The food - I had their squash soup and purple rice the first time at this location. I mixed them together. It was the perfect combination of just enough spice and warmth for a cold winters day. Fantastic and could tell it was not just squeezed out of some plastic bag and tossed in a microwave. This was homemade with a slice of crusty sourdough that was incredible and a nice touch. The second time I went I had every thing they put on the pork taco except the pork, I replaced it with tofu instead. There was no problem doing that and they rolled with that request. The food is excellent and consistant. There was never a time where I thought they are loosing their touch. I like the new limited time menu items because I’m always up for trying something new. The culinary combinations are so good. I wouldn’t consider it fast food at all even though you can get it to go , delivered or dine in. The prep is fast , the price is very fare , the food is homemade, consistently great and drink choices fantastic. With all that , bright and cheerful staff , view and good energy of the establishment I’ve decided to go to this location a lot.“

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

“(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“