Everyone from the area knows that this is the spot. Everything I've had from here is good, but…read moreusually I get my absolute favorite dish from here. The chicken fajitas. (Chicken, peppers, and onions. Comes with pico de gallo, refried beans, rice, shredded cheese, sour cream, and of course the tortillas). So delicious and flavorful. Food is always consistent. I love the Horchata. I could eat the fajitas everyday. Yum. Go to spot with my family.

We were looking for a great Mexican restaurant in Egg Harbor Township and Yelp led us to Tacos El…read moreTio. There were several Mexican restaurants to choose from and many had great Yelp reviews. After careful consideration .... Tacos El Tio was our pick and so glad it was! What a gem. And they have a full liquor license with tons of great drinks, especially if you're looking for a margarita! I opted for a nice Mandarin Jarritos soda -- i was just in the mood. They also have screens with sporting events on + an area with a full bar to hang. They have booths and areas for large tables too - so it's great for the whole family or a nice date night. My husband loved his steak fajitas and could not stop raving about them. He loved them! I ordered the chicken fajita enchilada..and it was ginormous - - you could make two meals out of it! Sorry I dont have more photos - - we were hungry! :) And I cannot forget our awesome server, Jose! He was a super nice server and loved that he was from Ecuador - - where we recently traveled! We will definitely be back. I just made your Mexican restaurant selection for Egg Harbor Township easy!

I genuinely do not understand all the poor reviews for this place--particularly the ones…read morecomplaining about price. Yes, Black Cactus is expensive, but it's not any worse in that regard than any of the other places in Avalon or Stone Harbor of a similar caliber. No one is suprised by the bill at Jay's or Diving Horse. This isn't supposed to be some cheapo taco cabana bar and I get the impression there's some misplaced expectations among some of the other reviewers. I def think Anthony Bourdain was onto something when he puzzled over the fact that people will happily spend $40 a plate at an Italian restaurant but think that Mexican food--which is every bit as complex and rich in heritage--is supposed to be dirt cheap. Anyway, off my soapbox. :) We were one of only two tables in the place on an early September weeknight evening, which was surprising--I really hope they do better in the summer months so they can stick around. We had excellent and super fresh guacamole, flavorful carnitas, fish tacos, and a very interesting and rich chocolate dessert. The drink menu was also varied and nicely done. I enjoyed the Bootsy Collins which had a nice zip and was not overly sweet, and my partner splurged on the El Jefe margarita--very smooth! The only "miss" in my book was the queso. BC's queso is a very light, runny version with no tomatoes, onions, chili, etc. that seemed intentionally aerated. The flavor wasn't bad, but I'd skip that next time as it didn't really scratch the queso "itch" and would likely work better as a sauce over something else. Service was perfectly attentive and the decor is cool. Definitely a welcome, different vibe.

The black cactus is a great new restaurant in Avalon. A lot of younger adults are working here and…read morethey're very kind and attentive. I loved my fish tacos there's a picture of them below. The happy hour deal is decent. It's $2 off everything on the menu & a $12 house margarita. I was supposed to get a picture of others included I also love the ambience. You have the option to sit inside or outside. I went twice within my weekend visit because it was so good!

okay quick run down! great place!! they have indoor and outdoor seating. we brought two dogs and…read morethey happily gave us seating on the patio and offered to give our dogs water. staff was very friendly and helpful. Free Chips & Salsa: comes as a free starter. the green sauce is my favorite. the chips do have some beans on them. Tortilla Soup: very good. me and my sister split this. for the price and size, i'd say very worth it. Appetizer Sampler: included corn, empanadas, queso, nachos, pico and guac. everything on this platter was great! if you have a party willing to share, I think this is very worth it for the amount, variety, and price. Cheese Enchiladas: I get the verde sauce. came with three enchiladas. definitely enough for one person. very good and typical enchilada. Definitely get the horchata if you go. also the place is BYOB.

The restaurant is located in a very small strip of stores - next to a market and bakery. Upon…read moreentering, there is a small host station, and one large room. The night we dined the restaurant was pretty busy, but there were no servers or hosts in sight. After a very brief wait, a server and host/server came out of the kitchen and sat us immediately. We started with horchata to drink, which arrived in mason jars with a dusting of cinnamon. The menu is very seafood heavy, so if you're not into fish or seafood, your options are limited. With that being said, the menu leans authentic Mexican. Every table receives fresh homemade nachos with a black bean topping and two salsas- one mild and one spicy. We decided to do the appetizer sampler so we could try a little of a variety of things. It came with an empanada, elote, nachos, guacamole, and queso fundido. The presentation was awesome, as it arrived on a wooden board. The empanada was cut into 4 pieces and was filled with chicken tinga and cheese. I absolutely loved it, while my friend hated it, which was crazy to me. It was so flavorful and had almost a carnitas flavor to it. The guac was fresh, the nachos were crispy and packed with toppings, elote was flavorful and fresh, and queso fundido was super filling. We almost filled up on the apps, but our birria tacos came out and they were fantastic. Our server poured the hot consommé over onions in a little bowl and the flavor was rich and paired with the birria so well. The corn tortillas were crispy and even though we could only eat one of the three, we took the rest home. We also split a side of Mexican rice and beans, which were average and pretty much what you'd expect. We aren't sure if there is dessert, as there was none on the menu, but we were too full even if we were offered options. Our server was attentive even though it was very busy. All in all, I would give it a 4 and my dining companion would give it a 3 so 3.5 would be perfect. However I went up to a 4 because I enjoyed what I ordered and think it deserves that half of a star.

Stopped in for Happy Hour and had an amazing time! The food and service were great! We sat at the…read morebar and had great conversation with our bartender and the owner...extremely friendly! Definitely will be returning!

Had a lovely dinner here with friendly service. Cute themed restaurant in the heart of society…read morehill. I loved the enchiladas and the tortilla soup that was poured tableside.

Friendly and accomodating staff, We often get the "boxes" with a variety of dishes to please all…read morepalates. Chimichamgas are a favorite, flautas, the "elote" with toppings and the generously filled tacos are always delicious. But honestly, I haven't had anything didn't like!

We had an amazing experience at Taco Lovers last night! We were a group of 6, and everyone LOVED…read moretheir food. We ordered enchiladas, fajitas and a taco bowl and all were hot, fresh and super delicious. Our server was very sweet and attentive and answered all of our questions. We will definitely be back the next time we are in town.

cute neighbors spot with great mexican food!…read more my friend and i made a reservation for 8p on cinco de mayo -- we did not realize it was cinco de mayo until we were on our way over to the restaurant, and it was crazy packed. even with a reservation, we had to wait for a table. we were seated outside initially, despite our reservation for an inside table. we did request to move inside since it was cold and windy outside, and our waiter jose told us it would take 20 more minutes. we were at the restaurant for over an hour by the time we were finally seated inside. once inside, our orders were quickly taken, and the food came out quickly. at that point, we were starving -- coming here on cinco de mayo was a mistake. the food here is excellent. the tacos al pastor were some of the best tacos i've had. the pork was so juicy and flavorful. the drinks (horchata & jamaica) were also packed with flavor and tasted incredibly authentic. the elote was delicious as well, and i enjoyed how much pulpo/octopus was on the menu. there were so many other things i wanted to try! our waiter jose was also very sweet. he apologized for the delay in getting seated, and you could tell they were working really hard to get through the rush. i would not come back on cinco de mayo, but i would definitely recommend this spot for a casual dinner.

The boss and I ate lunch here today. She has the Al pastor burrito and I had the chicken enchilada…read morewith mole. The boss loved her burrito. It came with fries and she gave them to me (she loves me). The enchiladas were delish. The mole was extremely rich in flavor with a little bit of heat. I also enjoyed dippingy fires with the mole sauce. Service was prompt and friendly. It's a quaint place. Overall, you need to come here and experience the delightful tastes of their food.

I have been to Salinas several times when visiting my parents.The customer service is always great…read more They treat us like family when we arrive. Ramon is my absolute favorites. His recommendations are always spot on. The empanadas were out of this world, filled with shrimp and cheese. The tree sauces were superb but the cheese sauce stole the show. The crust was flaky and fried to perfection. The seafood soup was filled with a scallops, mussels,octopus, fish and shrimp. It was hearty and I really enjoyed it. The salmon was was a huge flaky portion and it was cooked to perfection. The accompaniments paired perfectly. My son ordered chicken noodle soup and it was phenomenal. The soup was soooooo good and broth was very tasty. Overall I recommend Salinas! You will not be disappointed!

Second time there. Was not disappointed. Had the Pollo Hawaiiano. It was delicious. Grilled…read morechicken, mixed with fajita vegetables, pineapples, and teriyaki sauce over rice. It also included a salad. I always enjoy the atmosphere, the colorful Mexican decor.

I'm a burrito-loving girl -- if there's a Chipotle nearby, I'm usually there. But I've officially…read morefound my new favorite spot: Las Chilangas. Every time I'm in Monroe Township, I have to stop at this adorable little Mexican restaurant. The place is immaculate, and the decor is perfectly on point -- cozy, cute, and so inviting. The staff is truly one of a kind -- the sweetest, most helpful people who happily guide you through the menu. Their burritos are my absolute favorite: simple, fresh, and incredibly delicious. My daughter is obsessed with their tacos. They call them "American tacos" (I'm still not sure why!), but she loves every single one -- fish, beef, chicken -- she devours them all! If you're in the area, do yourself a favor and try Las Chilangas. It's become a must-stop for us!

Good Mexican cuisine. Not the best we've had though. The food was alittle bland to be honest. The…read morestaff and service was very good. Chicken needed more flavor and I feel like when getting chicken tacos chicken should be shredded for Mexican not cubed.

Great authentic food Not so spicy for gringos…read more Always a good dinner 85 characters.....................................

A Stellar Experience at Mi Casa Tu Casa - Brick, NJ!…read more I recently called Mi Casa Tu Casa to ask if I could bring my Ocean County College Women's Basketball Team in for a team dinner the night before our season kickoff -- and from that first phone call, their excitement and kindness were unmatched! They were so happy to host us and made every step of the experience easy and enjoyable. They even offered our players 10% off their meals, which were absolutely delicious! The tacos are an incredible deal -- four for just $15-- full of flavor and perfectly portioned. The appetizers were reasonably priced and packed with taste, chips and salsa come to table when dinning in, and to top it off, the staff surprised us with a few sweet treats for the table as a thank-you gesture -- such a thoughtful touch that meant so much to our team. There's plenty of seating and space for groups, making it a great spot for family dinners, team outings, or celebrations. The staff was warm, attentive, and genuinely happy to have us there. It's always special to support small businesses that continue to support our local programs, and Mi Casa Tu Casa truly embodies community, generosity, and great service. In today's tough economic climate, it felt amazing to dine somewhere that not only serves amazing food but also values people, community and connection. Ratings: Food: 10/10 Atmosphere: 10/10 -- spacious, welcoming, and perfect for groups Pricing: $-$$ (great value for the quality and quantity!) Waitstaff: 10/10 Good People: 10/10 Thank you, Mi Casa Tu Casa, for your outstanding hospitality and for helping us kick off our season with full hearts and full stomachs!