The restaurant was so chilly until we were finished and the heat came on. The place is cute looking…read morewith the space available. The chips were okay but we didn't get any salsa. The grilled Chicken with salad (very little tomato, onion and avocado) needed some flavor, again no salsa. The refried beans were excellent. The fajitas needed salsa and sour cream, and guacamole would've been nice (even a little). The waitress was pleasant.

Food was amazing they cook with such a passion showing us the true authentic flavor of spicier that…read moreMexico has, also the fresh waters are always available which is great because I do enjoy the horchata water and also the cucumber water, the tacos are also amazing and the fajitas de pollo are outstanding. The service was very friendly and ambience is always clean I would recommend this 10/10

Loved every aspect of it!!!…read more Lots of room, so it doesn't feel crowded, even though it can fit quite a lot of people between the multiple dining rooms. The private party room at the entrance is eye catching. Very friendly server and wait staff. Helpful, knowledgeable, and patient. Margaritas are a must. I personally recommend the jalapeño cucumber marg with a tajin rim. The flautas as an appetizer were perfect. Lightly fried and full of flavor, especially with the avocado ranch/crema dipping sauce. The shrimp ajillo (garlic) entree was right up my alley. Personally, I could've done with a bit of spice kick, but it was good all the same, and especially the cilantro lime rice that came with it. I'll definitely return, and probably with more friends!!!

My client ordered takeout for us last week. My client…read moreordered fajita's with the skirt steak for himself and a quesadilla for his neighbor. For me, he ordered a chicken fajita's with grilled chicken since I'm not a fan of blackened chicken. I was so excited to get my fajita. Whenever I have Mexican food, I usually order Fajita's. I have been on the hunt the past 6 months to find the best place for fajita's. I have been to many places in Brick, Toms River & Lakewood. Most of them have been a disappointment. While I don't want to say Sofia's was a disappointment, I will say I was not impressed. My client loved his fajita. He was very happy with his meal and will most likely order again. My food on the other hand had very little flavor. Like I said, my client ordered the chicken grilled because I'm not a fan of blackened. The onions and peppers were horrible. They were barely cooked so they were crispy. I understand not wanting them to cook so they get mushy but they shouldn't be raw which is basically what I received. The flavor was minimal as well. It wasn't terrible but it was only slight. Not flavorful like you would expect a fajita to taste. I think Sofia's is a bit overpriced for what you receive. My meal was nothing to write home about. Needless to say, I'm still on the hunt for a good fajita. I do want to point out that the 2 girls in the front were awesome. They greeted me with a smile and were very helpful. They were also grateful for the small tip I gave them. I tipped them what I had in my wallet. Sofia's is just ok. Nothing extraordinary. Nothing stood out other than the 2 employee's that I interacted with that day. While I am not going to discourage anybody from trying Sofia's, I'm not going to encourage either. Maybe the cook had a bad day. Maybe they were busy and I didn't realize it. (It was only 4:30 in the afternoon when I picked our meal up so it was still early). I'm not sure I'll be going back for a 2nd try at Sofia's. Once I'm disappointed, I tend to not do it again but you never know. My client paid for my meal and I'm grateful for that. My client and his neighbor enjoyed their meals so I'm grateful for that as well.

I little expensive for lunch. Ours were $16 for the Chimichanga and $20 for Chiles Rellenos Queso…read more Decent dinning area. I might come back for dinner.

Service was fine, but the food was some of the worst Mexican I've ever had…read more Rice and beans were so bland they made plain oatmeal taste exciting. The red "salsa" was so watered down it was thinner than V8 and had no taste. It's like someone dumped a cup of tomato sauce in a gallon of water and stirred in some chili powder for kick. Seriously, buy some hamburger, a box of Old El Paso taco mix and it'll be 10 times more flavorful than the food here. The manager needs to hire a new/better cook. Whoever was on deck the day I was there (4/22/2026) was awful.

What a rare find this was. Don't expect quick service because they make everything from scratch and…read morethe flavors are incredibly authentic Mexican. Completely worth waiting for. Everyone was lovely and accommodating.

Food is delicious and authentic- I will definitely eat there again. I've ordered from Uber and the…read morerestaurant accommodates my special requests.

Absolutely the best Mexican food in the area! We tried the Tinga de Pollo empanadas, birria tacos,…read moretres leches cake, and a side of rice -- everything was cooked perfectly, well-seasoned, and generously portioned. The owner is incredibly friendly and always happy to explain the menu or offer great recommendations. Takeout seems to be very popular, but there are also a few tables inside if you'd like to dine in. Highly recommend giving them a try!

Service was amazing, staff was incredibly friendly and attentive. Food came out incredibly fast and…read morewas sooooo good. The seating area is cute and the whole place is decorated.

The employees were all very kind. The food was outstanding - we had the guacamole (delicious),…read morefajitas were very good (came with chicken, beef & shrimp), and enchiladas (very good). The portions were very generous - we each took more than half our dishes home.

i've driven past this place tons of times and it was like a hole in the wall kind of spot but…read moredecided to give it a try. Everything was delicious and authentic and super nice people

Los Aztecas Mexican Restaurant was an enjoyable to-go order. The restaurant is not big, decorated…read morewith Mexican wall art, the service was quick, and they're busy during lunch. The orders were: Grilled Chicken and Steak Bowls. Both orders were served in hard tortilla shells and were deliciously marinated. The orders were filling and the bowls are recommended.

Veggie burrito was pretty good with horrible sauce on top. 2 of our party of 3 got food poisoning…read more(diarrhea and stomach upset). rice was extremely bland and dry. Beans were tasteless (as if out of a can) . Ordered chips but did not include salsa.

This was our third visit to El Familiar. Today was Father's Day 2026…read more First, my daughter had made reservations for 15. They didn't hesitate. We showed up at 12:30 pm. We were seated almost immediately. The restaurant had just a few tables occupied. The restaurant was clean, quiet and our seating was spacious. We were promptly attended to. Second, we were given a Father's Day menu which was a very abbreviated version of their usual menu. Our server was quick to point out that if there was anything we wanted that was on the normal menu that we remembered, all we had to do was ask. We were delighted. We placed our drink orders. We were given plenty of time to review the menu and discuss what else we might want from the regular menu. We placed our orders. The wait for our meals was commensurate with the number of people. The food arrived piping hot. Everyone was served within minutes. The food was absolutely delicious and the portions enormous. I ordered 2 appetizers thinking they were going to be reasonable. I fed most of the table while still having enough for myself. Needless to say, to-go containers were necessary. Last, I want to say again that this was my and my wife's third visit. Each time we were served and attended to by Danna (?). I can't say enough positive things about her. She was attentive, friendly, warm, patient and very happy and helpful. She was very accepting even though I was doing my best with my high school Spanish. For my wife and me, I will ask for Danna to be our server and will be as much of a regular patron as possible. I would highly recommend El Familiar. You can't beat the ambiance, food quality and service.

Good was ok. Had the burrito.it was good not a fan of the sauce. Wife had the chicken Fajitas it…read morewas good. Good service and nice restaurant

We love it there! My cousin had a milestone birthday party in the side room. Its an open air patio…read more Really gorgeous and festive. The employees are solicitous. They did not make us feel rushed. We ordered nachos. They were amazing. Enough for four to share as an app. The Don Margarita is the one everyone seemed to love. There is a spicy margarita that two people at our table enjoyed. My coysin chose this place because the bartenders are great and the atmosphere is happy and festive. I recommend it.

Two friends and I stopped in here after a wake as we needed a drink and some food to take our minds…read moreoff things We started with two beers and a Margarita and my friend ordered the Americano burger with cheese (split with his wife) and I got the combo fajitas (also shared). Our server was great and made sure she was on top of things. It was a little later so the place wasn't full and not too loud. Our food came out fairly quickly and looked and tasted great. The burger was cooked perfectly and the while my veggies were slightly undercooked the steak, chicken, and other toppings were delicious. We didn't stay long as we both had long drives ahead of us, but I was there long enough to be happy to come back. Food was great, service was excellent and the place looked like it could be a lot of fun.

On 5/22/26 Superman celebrated our 50th wedding Anniversary at your establishment. We go out to eat…read morefrequently and we have to say that Ryan and your staff made us feel like celebrities on our special day! The food was outstanding, the atmosphere was stunning, and the service was above and beyond! Thank you for a memorable experience and we look forward to coming again and to checking out Elizabeth's

Beautiful space, excellent Mexican food, and great service…read more My family brought me to Mezcal as a surprise, and we were all really impressed. From the moment you walk in, the restaurant makes a great first impression. The décor is beautiful and upscale, but still inviting and there are plenty of great spots for social media pictures. We started with a few lighter appetizers, but they ended up being more than enough. We shared three sets of tacos: the fish, pork, and short rib. Each order comes with two tacos, which makes them perfect for sharing and trying different flavors. The esquites were also really tasty and all paired very well. My daughter had a cheese quesadilla, which she absolutely loved. For drinks, I went with an Old Fashioned (my go to classic) while my wife ordered the "Clock It" mocktail. Both were solid choices. I also appreciated that they brought out boxed water for my daughter, which was a nice touch. What really stood out to me, though, was the service. Our waiter was attentive without being overbearing and made sure we were taken care of throughout the meal. There's also a fairly large bar right at the entrance, so you don't necessarily have to come here for a full meal. I could easily see Mezcal being a great date-night spot or a place to grab drinks and enjoy the atmosphere. There's also plenty of parking in the back, which is always a plus. Overall, I'd definitely come back. Next time, I want to try some of the main dishes. It's a higher-end restaurant, so expect the prices to reflect that, but between the food, atmosphere, service, and presentation, I thought it was well worth the experience.