39 Best Mexican Restaurants near Monroe

“Amazing food. One of the only “real” Mexican spots around town or neighboring towns.The Chile Relleno was so fresh and tasted exactly the one from my favorite restaurant in San Diego. All the food came out super hot, fresh and in a very quick time.Service was stellar, and the staff were super attentive. I would say 5/5 stars for all categories but the atmosphere is a bit more modest given the fast casualness of the restaurant.“

“We've been waiting for this place to open for a while because we haven't found good Mexican in the area. We just tried this place for the first time today and we'll definitely be coming back! Ordered the quesa birria tacos, el pastor tacos, chicken enchiladas, chicken quesadillas, and rice and beans. Everything was really full of flavor! So excited they are opened!“

“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.“

“Great lunch. Great value and much fresher than most fast food restaurants. I'm full and my wallet is not empty. It's also very clean. They were quick and nice. I like the adventure sports theme decor. Just stick to a burrito everyone and you won't go wrong. It's a Mexican themed restaurant. Don't buy boneless wings it's simple. I come here for a quick bite for lunch all the time. I can count on it being a great lunch.“

“This place is as clean as the day they opened! On top of that, they're the nicest employees who provide the absolute best service and food. I will drive 20 minutes out of my way to go here even though I have a taco bell 5 minutes away from my home. The absolute best with the highest standards!!Vegetarian options: Can substitute ANY item to be vegetarian, plus tons of vegan or gf optionsKid-friendliness: High chairs available“

“Great little spot cheaper than any fast food around with a spanish twist ?Parking: Parking is in the rear of the building there is also additional parking if you follow the same little road behind the school can't miss it.Kid-friendliness: Small spot but very kid friendly they will even change the TV channel for the kids.Wheelchair accessibility: Wheelchair entrance is on a shared entrance with the Ice cream depot shop best ice cream in town ? ?“

“Delicious and always fresh. Haven’t had a bad meal here yet and I don’t think I will. I love the authentic Spanish music as well.“

“DELICIOUS! From the outside, the place does not look very appealing. In fact, there wasn’t a single car in their parking lot and no other customers inside which made me think that the food might not be great. Even as a line began to form at the ice cream place next door, no one came into the restaurant. However, don’t miss out on this spot! The food was phenomenal and tasted fresh. The chicken empanadas as an appetizer are to die for—SO tasty and crispy. All the main food dishes were also fresh and hot. Even the kids chicken tenders, which I assumed would probably be regular frozen tenders that were fried seemed homemade and seasoned well. This was probably some of the best Mexican food I’ve ever had. The only thing I’ll say is that the complementary chips at the beginning and the sides dishes of rice and beans were kind of cold (my guess is that they might have been sitting out for a bit), but the rest of the food was very tasty. If you’re in Jamesburg, give this place a try, you will not regret it!“

“Ordered food for a family party and EVERYONE at the party loved the food. They delivered the food to our home and couldn’t have been nicer. I had never even eaten there before and decided to support a local business and I’m so glad that I did. The food was absolutely amazing and everything was fresh. HIGHLY “

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

“Twice I’ve ordered food from here for takeout and didn’t get any utensils or napkins. Their food is MESSY so you can’t eat this without some backup. I wasn’t born in the dark ages. Why would I get rice and beans with no way of eating it or cleaning up after myself? The food itself is fine but stock up before you go. Make your 2024 better: TacoRita is out, Taco Bell is in.“

“The Mexican food here is comparable to a border town restaurant and definately better than the rest in the area. The only thing missing would be the hand made tortillas.“

“Whenever I am in the area, this Mexican deli is my go to stop! Lots of my Mexican restaurant only give three tacos in the order BUT this place does four. It has been years since I found a place that does 4 tacos in a order! 100% recommend the tacos from this place and picadas. The only down part of this place is the dining, there are only a couple of tables and in the weekend it is usually hard to find one. I have been very lucky and have always found a table but I have seen others. The owner of this restaurant shows great hospitality and is attentive to customers.“

“The best Mexican food and service!!!“

“Recommend: tilapia tacos*, salsa verde, campenchanosGood: tamales, barbacoa tacosOk: chicken flautas, arabes tacos, lengua (tongue) tacos, tripa tacos*Probably would have been a 3 star rating if we didn't like the tilapia tacos so much. They were definitely the favorite. The fish was tender and nicely seasoned.The seasoning and cook on other things were a little hit or miss. Barbacoa had great taste but too salty, arabes were dry, lengua was disappointingly dry and bland. The salsa verde was used liberally to save many of the tacos.The flautas were nice and crispy but the chicken inside was dry.The tripe had some crunchy bits that some people might like but I found them tough.The campenchanos in the flour tortilla were also a bit salty but I liked how soft the tortilla was.The tamales had nice texture, but the cheese stick inside was strange for me.“

“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!“

“Food was delicious and authentic. I ordered tacos al pastor, tacos de carne asada and my children enjoyed tostadas with beans, cheese and rice. Server was friendly and attentive. Will return for more delicious food.Kid-friendliness: Booths, high chairs, kid friendly atmosphere.Wheelchair accessibility: Ramp available“

“Stopped by for lunch and ordered the shrimp tacos that were on special to find out this place serves authentic and excellent food. The pico de gallo was freshly made and the guac was equally good. I recommend giving them a try when you’re near or in town.“

“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“

“Fresh made to order tortillas. The best authentic Mexican tacos. Favorite is the barbacoa. I have had the chicken it was ok, needed more flavor and a little dry. Don't expect Tex-mex (ground meat) , this is the real deal and real steak. Guacamole delicious and made to order. It's a byob. Prices are great for portion. Ambiance is refab but very clean. Focus is the food.“

“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!“

“buen servicio, excelente sabor y un ambiente limpio. muy recomendable.“

“My boyfriend and I go here often and they never disappoint! Today for dinner he picked up the Philly Cheesesteak (which they packed with steak) and I got the Chicken Gyro (which was honestly the best thing I ever ate.) We also picked up a Body Armor drink, which i’m glad to see that they carry with all of the other great selections that they have. I would recommend this place to anyone for breakfast, lunch or dinner and I promise you it’s well worth it :) Oh and the customer service is impeccable, Willy, Sam, Azim and all of the other staff are always very nice and patient !“

“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 highly recommend this Qdoba location. Since it opened, I have eaten inside as well as done takeout on several occasions. The food has always been very fresh. And the portions are healthy. The service and the staff are commendable. The manager, Alex, is always exceptionally friendly and makes you feel right at home. I highly recommend the Birria and the queso, as they are by far my favorites“

“I had to pick up a package at the UPS Customer Service center across the street (which this UPS's posted hours are different than on the UPS website and they didn't open for another hour) so I grabbed lunch here while waiting. The restaurant looks new and VERY clean with a spacious seating area. An employee took the time to explain to me what they serve and I ordered a Burrito Bowl ($12). The portion was HUGE and I was happy that I could custom order it as I like (mixing in both types of rice, mixed beans and mixed protein and lots of toppings to choose from). All the ingredients were fresh (including the lettuce and guac), tasty and nicely seasoned. The chicken was tender chunks and not grisly or chewy. I really enjoyed the bowl; it tasted like it was homemade and I had enough leftover to save for later. I'm not a fan of Chip-NO-tle and wasn't sure how this would be, but I was pleasantly surprised and will definitely come back when I'm in the area again.“

“I came here for the first time after moving to the area and was so impressed with the food. Everything was fresh and delicious. The servers were understaffed (like everywhere else), but they did not stop running around and ensuring we had what we needed. I can't wait to come back and try some of the other dishes.“

“Went tonight for the first time with a friend and everything was amazing! From the atmosphere, to the service, to the food. ? Connor, the manager, was super friendly, attentive, funny, and a great conversationalist. We ordered the MexiTotz (highly recommend), chips and queso (also highly recommend) and each got a burrito. I couldn’t choose between steak, chicken, and shrimp for my burrito, so I asked to do all 3 and the server/manager obliged without any issues and never charged me any extra to mix and match! The place is BYOB and conveniently has a liquor store right next door ? highly, highly recommend and I will definitely be back!“

“I was in the area on business and just googled restaurants near me. This place popped up quite small but the food was very very good and very reasonable. My whole meal was only $15 that was chips and salsa steak fajitas and a Coke. Definitely well worth the visit if you’re in the area.“

“Just had the best experience at this location- thanks to Delina & Kaila. These two are seriously the sweetest souls behind the counter. Not only did they whip up some amazing food, but their kindness made my day. Big thanks to them for spreading those good vibes!“

“Stopped in for a quick tamale lunch. Always a pleasure to revisit some of the flavors of Spots wood when we wander back into town. As always Mi Familia is one of our favorites. The service and food is top notch. Never a bad experience over the years. The tamales are divine! Thanks to all the folks that work there. We've missed you all.“

“I have ordered from there several times and everything has been great. I decided to try their catering for a party of 10. The food was excellent. The price was great and the portions could have fed 15 or more. I will definitely use them to cater in the future.“

“Food us authentic and tasty. Prices are super competitive and fair in my opinion.The business is owned and operated by a fantastic family. This is my goto spot in North Brunswick. Please come check them out!“

“My husband and I were just driving through and stumbled across this place. First off by far the best tacos I've ever had in New Jersey! I grew up in Southern California 15 minutes from the Tijuana border, this is the closest thing I've ever come across to real Mexican food. I'm sad I live an hour away and hope to have a reason real soon to drive down that way again!“

“Great food, nice atmosphere“

“As always a terrific, fresh, authentic food experience. Love this place.“

“Just wanted to say thank you for the excellent food for our recent party. The guests were all commenting how delicious and well prepared the food was. It was also more food than we expected, and was very well packed for transport. We’ve enjoyed the experience of dining at Sofia’s, and now also the catered g experience.“

“Had a great time here . Food was very good. Enjoyed the atmosphere and comfort.,waiters were pleasant and friendly and quick.“

“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.“