TLDR big tasty portions I got the chicken enchiladas with mole to go. One order filled up a big takeout container and filled me up. There was a generous amount of chicken and the mole was nutty and rich. I will definitely be coming back when I'm craving Mexican food in the area read more

It's been a while since we came here and we wanted to give it a try again. I'm pretty sure that this place has been through a few owners since we last came here. Hubs ordered the 3 tacos lengua and liked it a lot. Lengua is his usual go to for taco. He thought it was awesome and liked it that they still provide 2 tortillas per taco. Other places would skimp and only give one tortilla. Their salsas were very tasty. I ordered the Bistec A La Mexicana. This was tasty but it was a bit overdone and tough. Hubs agreed and also said that it was tasty. Service was very friendly and quick. Will return to try other items on the menu. read more

If your looking for delicious authentic Mexican food in a no frills environment this place is for you! You know when the place is authentic when your waitress can't even speak English! I just pointed to what I wanted and she had an app to translate my English into Spanish on her phone. They start you with chips and a green dip that was so flavorful. It tasted amazing! I had the chicken fajitas chimichanga topped with green sauce for my entree, and that came with rice and beans. It was like a home cooked Mexican meal. It was DELICIOUS! The chimichanga was packed with authentically seasoned chicken. They have their specials for the day posted on their back wall. They are also written down one side in English and one side in Spanish by their menus. I highly recommend Bahia De Acapulco in Freehold for Mexican food! read more

Bahia De Acapulco - Chicken Fajitas Chimichanga topped with green sauce AUTHENTIC & DELICIOUS! - Mexican Near Me - Freehold, New Jersey

Stopped in here the other day for some lunch. Got some chips and salsa to start, the salsa verde was good and had some spice to it. I got the tacos gringos with chicken. They were delicious and the rice and beans with it made it really good. This place is cash only as well so be prepared. Service was good too. There's only a few tables inside and it's small indoors. Overall not a bad spot! read more

Bahia De Acapulco - Tacos gringos - Mexican Near Me - Freehold, New Jersey

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This place is 100 percent authentic and CASH ONLY! Unlimited CHIPS! I happen to be in Freehold area and I decided to go on Yelp and give a try for some local restaurants! It took me awhile to choose the right place I wanted since Freehold is filled with spanish restaurants and that is what I was looking for. Finally, I made my mind to go with Bahia De Acapulco. As soon as I walked into the restaurant I felt like I'm in a different country: interior design, latino music and etc. I really fell in love with it. Staff is incredibly welcoming as well as visitors. There was a guy sitting next to us with a case of beer and an amazingly looking meal. Every time I looked at him he would either offer me a bottle of beer or spicy latino snacks. After our dishes arrived, OMG they looked amazing. Quesadillas with beef and Acapulco fajitas with beef were delicious! I really liked the Quesadillas. They were soft with a slight crispy burn to it and mouth watering beef. Yes, bathroom does need a lot of maintenance: broken hanging door, cracked dispenser and random stuff just sitting there in the corner. To be honest with you, I do not mind any of the flaws of the place, I am here for a food experience. Overall, if you are looking for an authentic Mexican place this is the place to visit. Thank you for reading this and I hope you find this helpful. read more

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Free chips and green salsa, great finger food while you wait for your food Tacos -all come with 2x tortilla, loaded with your usual toppings like cilantro, onions, lime, etc -flavorful al pastor, comes with chunks of pineapple Avocado fries -such fresh avocados, batter stays on, not too much batter -very good side of creamy cilantro dipping sauce Drinks -variety of authentic mexican bottled drinks -refreshing cinnamon horchata, small is quite big read more

good food. salsas just ok. good location. parking a pain now i'm just adsding characters read more

I almost don't want to leave a great review so people will find out this place exists... AWESOME whole in the wall mexi joint. Don't come for the glitz and glam because you wont find it here in this casual neighborhood spot, but what you WILL find is amazing, authentic eats in the heart of Freehold. Been here numerous times, each dish is better than the next. Highly recommend the tacos and enchiladas. The green sauce they give with chips when you sit down is out of this world good. Pro tip: they also let you custom order whatever you want if you aren't feeling the menu options. just say the word! read more

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I am so lucky to find this place. We went back there so many times and ordered take out. If you are looking for an authentic Mexican restaurant, this is the place to go. The interior of restaurant is ok which I don't mind as long as the food is good. The spicy sauces were unbelievable tasty. Everything I ordered from this place was delicious. Can't wait to go back there again! read more

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We were craving mexican while passing by freehold and while there were many many mexican restaurant options clustered together in downtown freehold, this place was the real gem!! We walked around and peeked into at least 5 different restaurants before deciding that this was the one! Authentic feel, inviting smell, friendly staff. You can tell by the people who were eating there, that it was the most authentic. Lots of locals who were even offerring beer and nuts. Complimentary and unlimited homemade chips and green sauce! The food came in such big portions and it was delicious!!! Could not stop eating the rice and the beef quesadillas. Everything tasted authentic and really amazing. Would love to try their platters and enchiladas next time. This place was also more affordable than the others around it. Also, CASH ONLY. They do have an atm inside and a wells fargo nearby. Overall, loved the food and experience. Will definitely be back! read more

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What happened to this place? The food used to be fresh and tasty. Now they are more expensive and the food is nowhere close to what they once served. The beef in the burrito I ordered for take out smelled terrible and tasted stale and went into the garbage. My husband's chicken tacos gave him an upset stomach. He said the meat also tasted bad. It used to be a simple "hole in the wall" place with amazing authentic Mexican food at affordable prices. Sad to say we won't be back. read more

No idea how I've missed this spot, but OMG it's so worth it. No one ever tell them how huge the portions are bc now I have lunch and dinner!! Ordered a burrito and I HATE when it's mostly just sad, ill-favored rice....but that is not THIS!! Perfectly balanced flavors, tons of meat and delicious. A must hit spot. read more

Great place for takeout Mexican food. We haven't been disappointed as of yet. Food is fresh and delicious.

Let me start out by saying the food is absolutely delicious. 5 stars on the food! This was our go to spot for authentic Mexican food. We've ordered quesadillas, tacos, guacamole, fajitas, rice, beans, shrimp....everything always comes out perfect. Our last encounter was on 11/10/22 when it came to the bill. We didn't have our normal server. This server was friendly enough but not superior where she deserved the alleged hidden tip she calculated herself. We were a party of 6. One meal was a kid's meal. 3 beverages were ordered, the rest had water. The bill should have been around $100. We attempted to pay by credit card but were told the machine was down so we had to pay cash. The handwritten bill came out to $122 even. We weren't sure how when there were a few dishes that ended in $0.99. Nonetheless, we calculated the bill and the bill came out to slightly over $105. When we attempted to inquire how the bill came to $122, our server now only spoke Spanish. Luckily for her, we're Puerto Rican and asked in Spanish. She defensively stated that the balance was the tax. So we asked her what was the tax she used to calculate and if tip was included. She stated the tip was not included and the tax was 6.75%. We showed her how the bill should have come to approximately $113. She then stated in an accusatory tone that we should pay whatever we think we should because she didn't want any problems from us. I am still floored as I write. This review took me a couple days to mull over. I think all the diners should be aware of the great miscalculation. We will not return to this establishment. read more

This place sure knows how to make tortas and I can't wait to go back for more. Bahia de Acapulco is a little hole-in-the-wall establishment right in downtown Freehold and serves up really delicious, fresh, and authentic Mexican food with great prices. We ordered a torta al pastor, tacos al pastor (that pork and pineapple combo though...amazing), the Acapulco salad with two glasses of agua de Jamaica. The Jamaica drink was homemade and not overly sweet, I definitely recommend this. The salad had a delicious homemade dressing and the tacos and tortas were full of flavor. They stuffed the torta al pastor full of meat, beans, avocado, lettuce, tomato, sautéed onion, cheese, crema, hot peppers...you name it, it was in there. Where there is much competition in the area, Bahia de Acapulco stands out as one of the best Mexican restaurants and absolutely serves the best tortas I've had to eat here in the US. read more

Amazing quality and taste! One of the best Mexican restaurants I've been to. Ditch the Taco Bell, Moe's and Chipotle, this is the place for some great tasting, authentic Mexican food! read more

This spot is LEGIT!! #SoGood! Just moved to a nearby neighborhood from JC and was looking for a good dinner that wasn't a fast food chain (which is predominantly in the our area -blah). This place did not disappoint. The rice, beans, enchiladas, pico de gallo ALL fresh. Definitely making this a regular spot! read more

Used to be go to spot for authentic tacos, then they started making up prices because I do not speak spanish. They upcharge non-Mexicans, and think we do not notice. Tried to charge $20 for an order of tacos. Was not always like that, and the cook was in on it. (The cashier asked the cook what she should charge us, and he said to up the price. they did not know i understand spanish.) I have known the cook for years so I do not know what changed, but it was very disappointing. Go to El Agave instead. read more

My husband and I stopped here on Saturday on the way home from a memorial service. We'd been wanting something good, not too expensive, and tasty. This place fit the bill! I think we were the only gringos in the place, but that never bothers us, it just let's us know that the locals find it authentic. The specials were all in Spanish. Not a problem, husband is fluent. We were given menus as soon as we came in, the waitress pointed out the specials, we didn't have any problems and we each decided to get an assortment of tacos. I ordered two pork carnitas and one chicken. I found the pork to be especially tasty. My husband had beef, pork (carnitas and al pastor). He loved them. He also liked the tamarind soda he ordered. Service was great, the place was clean and the food was both excellent and cheap. This was authentic, West Coast Mexican food, and we really had a great time. read more

I LOVE MEXICAN FOOD & Bahia De Acapulco didn't disappoint. This is a small establishment with BIG flavor & big serving sizes. Everything is tasty - the salsa verde & nachos are a great prerequisite to a meal. We had 2 servings. Upon request of the 3rd basket we were told there would be a $2.00 charge. I didn't mind because it's clearly a small establishment (even Chipotle charges for chips ‍). When the food came out, we were both excited! The rice & beans are FRESH, DE-licious, & meat-free! Honestly, that's all my next order will consist of. My son ordered the first burrito on the list. He's a FOODIE! It doesn't come with any accompaniments and he was stuffed like a piñata! The establishment is CLEAN, only accepts cash, there is an ATM inside, & (although she doesn't smile) the waitress was accommodating. I wouldn't hesitate to return. read more

You know you're in a good Mexican place when the specials are only written in Spanish and it's packed. Chips were kinda bland but did the spicy tomatillo salsa make up for that. Chips were just vessels for that shiz. I got pastor and spicy pork tacos. They have the standard Mexican variety though of carnitas, beef, chicken, chorizo, and lengua, which is a nice mark of authenticity. Tacos are simple but excellent. Meat, cilantro, pineapple, onion, and bliss. read more

I love coming here for the authentic tacos and burritos in a very chill environment. They give decent-sized portions, which make your tummy happy, and there is a good amount of meat, rice, and beans in the burritos/plates. The tacos each come with 2 tortillas & they're generous with the fillings. read more

My favorite place in town. There aren't many tables, but we've been lucky to get one every time we go. There's usually a good amount of people there. The food is delicious, the prices are unbeatable and everyone there is super friendly. It's BYO and they accept credit. You can also get take-out. I've tried a lot of the entrees and each is substantial in size and flavor. You have to get their guacamole and salsa verde while you wait for your food. Super fresh. I've never tried their tacos or burritos, but I'm sure they are delicious as everything else I've had is really really good. This is THE local spot! read more

I love this place! I've been here many times and I always get something new. It's pretty small but worth it if you have to wait. Prices are great too. Real authentic mexican food! read more

Bahia De Acapulco - Chicken quesadilla with cilantro chipotle cream - Mexican Near Me - Freehold, New Jersey

Great food, great price, you can't go wrong. The enchiladas were amazing it came with 3 enchiladas, rice, black beans, lettuce, tomato, and sour cream. Amazing. read more

Just got take-out the other night and this unassuming little taqueria is still all that and more. The guacamole was excellent and perfectly balanced, my favorite carnivore's beef and pork tacos were quickly inhaled with guttural pleasure, and my shrimp and tilapia in garlic sauce were delicious, but I don't know if I will order them again. The combination of garlic and black beans in one's intestines is decidedly deadly. I also picked up an order of enchiladas for later consumption - one of my favorites here. I notice quite a few different chefs here from time to time, but the food is consistently solid. read more

The food is A1 authentic here. The steak tacos were great. The meat was anyway. I did not care for the corn tortillas. I prefer flour ones myself but yhe meat was seasoned to perfect and the onions were not over bearing. The chicken quesadilla was meaty and cheesey. The rice with corn and black beans were awesome. I would not order the tacos again due to the tortillas but i would stop in for other entrees from here. I also had watermelon juice and the waitress was very nice. Great service trumps everything. read more

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Fresh and clean. Tortillas for the table are fried daily, the tacos and quesadillas are delicious, great flavor! Great service too...this is my favorite taqueria in Monmouth County!! read more

It was ok. I'm not sure what the 4 and 5 star ravers were fed but the chicken tacos were ok as was the spicy pork torta. The tacos were just as advertised, chicken with cilantro and onion and that's it. Maybe that is authentic, I don't know, but it wasn't thrilling. I did like the chips and green sauce. read more

This place was extremely good. Authentic food, seasoning the whole nine yards. They don't use box food at all. I had a veggie quesadilla. It was on point. Guacamole was made freshly, rice and beans was fresh as wel. Definitely my go 2 place going forward read more

Super fresh and simple tacos! This is a no frills restaurant, but the tacos are great. I sampled everyone but three is certainly enough to fill you up. read more

Bahia De Acapulco - Tacos - Mexican Near Me - Freehold, New Jersey

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TLDR: Great price for authentic Mexican tacos, communication is sometimes rocky but never an issue, great for take-out This has become my go-to place to satisfy taco cravings. Don't be fooled by the unassuming storefront and low-key interior; this place serves delicious, quickly-gobbled food every time. If you're expecting Americanized tacos piled high with sour cream, cheese, and 3 different salsas, don't come here. These are authentic Mexican tacos (your choice of meat with onions, cilantro, and salsa verde). At $6 for 3 tacos of your choice, you really can't go wrong. Whilst English is not the first language here, I have never had any problems communicating with the friendly staff. The menu is in both Spanish and English. Enjoy! read more

Really good Al Pastor tacos!!! Will definitely come back. They need to put pineapple on those Al Pastor tacos though.

This is the spot to have authentic Mexican! They serve chips but the star of the show is their homemade salsa verde. It is amazing and I'm always asking for more. Their main dishes are well prepared and extrmely flavorful. The icing on the cake is their reasonable prices. This place is a little gem and I highly recommend! read more

Pretty authentic Mexican food at great prices. It's literally a hole in the wall, but don't let that stop you. Unfortunately the girl who took our order had no idea what she was doing. Once we got our order in, we waited and got our food within 10-15 minutes. I opted for the dinner combination which came with rice and I chose a chicken burrito and chicken tacos (2 come in the combo order). The burrito itself was really filling. Almost as good as Arizona Mexican food, and definitely a good replacement for now. read more

Pos +: Lengua tacos on point. Tender, not salty, cut bite size, yet substantial. Horchata was sweet and creamy. Negs -: Chips were thin and bland, and the green sauce could use more of a kick. read more

Great little place where everything is fresh and made to order! The tacos are simple and delicious and their entrees are even better!

The friendliest people are here. The portion sizes are filling and the prices are very good. You can ask for the red spicy sauce and they don't charge until your third refill of chips! It is always very satisfying to come here read more

Food good but the little punk on the phone just called me the N word when i canceled my order. Wow never ordering from here again and we order alot read more

This little restaurant was such a pleasant surprise. Don't let the small size of the dining area fool you, because their kitchen turns out a big portions! All that aside the food is absolutely phenomenal. Mexican cuisine is among my favorites and I tend to be rather picky and judgmental because there are so many Mexican restaurants that simply don't care about turning out a quality dish. This place, on the other had, puts time effort and flavor into every bite. Their menu is filled with classic recipes that only a real chef could execute properly. We ordered a variety and sampled each others' plates. Everything was delish. I'm still in shock at their such humble pricing. read more