If you're ever in Manahawkin, New Jersey definitely give this place a visit. They offer breakfast,…read morelunch & dinner. Inside it's very cozy and spacious seating. The server was very polite and attentive. The food is delicious. Very well seasoned and reasonably priced!

Newly single I went on a first date, met my date here I did not realize the place was gonna be that…read morebusy and that you needed reservations, but we were able to get counter seats right in front of where they're preparing food. They are doing an enormous takeout business as well. They bring over what is definitely homemade chips and a very heavy on the cilantro salsa, but it was excellent. More on the watery side restaurant style. We ordered the medium sized guacamole, which was huge. I can't imagine what the large looks like. My own guac I would have had diced tomato and some jalapeño in there, but it was still super fresh and delicious. We both ordered street tacos. They're on white corn tortillas. Very simple, squeeze lime on there, you got diced onion and cilantro. It was excellent and my date said hers were the al Pastor and she liked hers as well. I would've liked a more intimate dining setting, but I highly recommend this place if you want authentic delicious Mexican food and it was reasonable But if you've got four or more, I would definitely recommend a reservation on the weekends even if you have 2 maybe. No seafood enchiladas which was I guess was in line with their menu. Oh, and also they give you like a grilled cactus blade. I don't know what else to call it. It was delicious.

Everything was great! The place is nicely decorated and the outdoor area has impeccable landscaping…read morewith beautiful flowers. The mela starts off with complimentary chips and salsa. The servers were quick to take our order and the food came out pretty quick without feeling rushed. The chicken platter was GIANT and the meat was very tender. The pastor tacos were authentic. This is a BYOB establishment. We were stuffed when we left.

Excellent food! Large portions and very reasonably priced! Service was good. The manager was…read morefriendly. It's very festive inside with all the colors and music. The outside area is very nice with colorful decorations as well. Looking forward to returning when I'm in the area! Highly recommended!

Menu has roughly 8 items that are all practically the same so if you're looking for a diverse…read moreMexican menu that's not what this is but it's damn tasty. It's a cool change up from the other 13 Mexican restaurants in town and they have 2 other locations in Asbury Park and Belmar which to me means they are legit. Don't expect apps or dessert though ... again not that kinda place. Their specialty drinks pair well with tequila but they don't offer margaritas mix like some of the other places to make your byob experience a little easier. Birria broth was excellent and service was great. Meals came out fresh and fast. Bart Simpson driving the bus on the wall mural was unexpected in 2024. Props for that choice. Last thing bring cash to tip. They take cards but can't leave a tip that way. Hope that changes ... everywhere !!

Authentic, flavorful & quick! This place specializes in all things birria. If you want excellent…read morebirria in the area, I'd recommend this place. It was easy to pick up and there are also seats to dine in. Staff was kind upon pick up. Can't wait to try one of their beverages next time!

I love this little gem in Manahawkin. Cosy and the food is always good. The complimentary salsa is…read moredelicious with the chips. I love topping off my meal with a Jarritos pineapple soda. The enchiladas tricolor and black beans soup on the palate today. The enchiladas had a flavor of is own. The green sauce is beef, white sauce cheese, red sauce chicken with a Rachel's chipolte flavor. All good! I Usually get the steak chimichanga with queso sauce... always a hit!

Ole! Oh lala! Oh where are the shrimp?…read more It was an interesting contrast of experiences as we decided to go TGIF Mexican! We had been here before but that was long before the missing year became a reality for everyone. However we knew that this was one of those Mexican eating establishments that promise good food. We were the early birds but we were welcomed with warmth by the restaurant staff to the empty restaurant where one table was already set up for a large party. It was noticeable that the menu was either condensed or presented in a more clear fashion than in years past. This is not one of those Mexican restaurants with an overwhelming number of options for you to eat. But the standards were there plus a few interesting options and it did not take long to make our choices. The prerequisite bowl of chips was delivered to the table and these were clearly homemade. I always prefer homemade but even though these were down towards the bottom in the top of the top 10 list they were still pretty good. The red salsa that was delivered to the table with the chips was on the sweeter side and there was no spice kick. I imagine we could have asked for the heat but that would have only been for me. If I didn't mention it before the service was friendly and they kept their eye on us even as the restaurant started to fill up. It was disappointing to not see any of the staff wearing a mask especially since Covid numbers are going up but the hospitality was clear, they cared about us. We skipped appetizers although I have to admit I looked at the sopa options a couple of times before saying nah. The chalkboard had some interesting beverage options but give me water with a lemon stuck in it anytime of day and night. Of course BYOB's an option but we didn't think about that in advance. My choice was on the back page of the menu under their specialties. It was Pechuga Tejana, which Is chicken breast and shri mp for those who enjoy medium spicy dishes. The other choices of the night were tricolored enchilada cheese and a chicken burrito in white sauce. First the waitress was thrilled when the burrito was ordered with white sauce telling us that was her favorite sauce of the many sauce options this restaurant offers. The bulging burrito truly had a yummy sauce but that's not what I ordered. The really neat thing about the tri-colored enchilada in addition to each enchilada being doused in its own unique sauce was that you received a cheese enchilada, a chicken enchilada, and a beef enchilada. The sauces were designed to match the colors of the Mexican flag obviously. The diner who made this choice could not have been happier and continue to talk about the enchiladas on the drive away from the restaurant. I like things spicy but I decided to accept the medium spicy advertisement of the menu for my meal. The sauce was absolutely delicious but as I looked at my plate and I reflected on the fact that it was advertised as chicken breast and shrimp I began to wonder where the shrimp that had fallen off were because there were only three shrimp on my plate. The chicken breasts were pounded thin and it was really tasty but even though the three shrimp were jumbo shrimp I felt short changed on my shrimp. But that's a small complaint when you put the sauce memory into action because I can still taste how good it was. Speaking of being short-changed ... If you like refried beans you're not going to get many on your plate here. Each meal came with a scoop of rice and as they say in my favorite bagel shop a schmeer of refried beans. We did not go home hungry but I would have liked a little more beans to soak up some of that delicious sauce on my plate. So Ole ... oh la la .. And since this is near the ocean I'll go looking for the missing shrimp. Great service and delicious food you can't go wrong.

New menu added is amazing. The empanadas were off the hook delicious! The apps were fantastic, and…read moremy leftovers were just as good if not better the next day! Thanks for an outstanding meal! Server was so nice and on point. The room was inviting and comfortable for our large group.

Was recommended this place and it really delivered a lovely meal on a weeknight…read more Service was stellar (also there was only one other large party present) and we got a free appetizer of fried plantain long chips with a spicy cream dip. Food was top notch and just as good as it gets. From guac to finish. We ordered a special - tacos Dorado (fried tacos with chicken smothered in a sauce) and it was superb. It's a mix of varied Latin dishes (including Puerto Rican, Dominican which I found to be quite appealing - a little like all those Asian fusion mix places that have Chinese, Japanese and Korean dishes) We had leftovers and they were great the next day. Inside is lovely with lighting and faux brick walls. Definitely coming back here and if it continues... will be a regular for this neighborhood.

People do not know about the serious Mexican food scene going down in Manahawkin / Barnegat. Gotta…read morebe close to a dozen authentic spots similar to El Tule all pretty damn solid. Lightest grease free empanadas I've had in a long time. Absolutely delicious. We ordered guac and it comes in a huge tub for a very low price so get on that one too. Burritos and rice beans for entrees. We went with chorizo and al pastor burritos that were massive and tasty. We could have split one but I'm down for having the other half for lunch the next day. Maybe they can do a half chorizo half al pastor burrito next round and blaze trails. Pictures speak for themselves. Also very nice people work here so that's a huge bonus.

wow this place is amazing. Authentic & delicious Mexican food. 1000% recommend this restaurant.read more

Just delicious! Go here. Simple dining room. Nice service. We Wanted to try this place with…read morecurrent newer owners. Just a quick take out, no expectations, and rewarded with one of the largest and most yummy order of chicken nachos ever. Chicken could be a touch less dry, but was not a biggie here as it was tasty! Also picked up chicken enchilada dinner with beef. Husband happy. Special requests handled with grace. Huge portion and every bite delicious. Looking forward to leftovers tomorrow!

This was my 3rd visit and the food is excellent. I can tell you I grew up in Southern California…read moreand we had refried pinto beans. Every other Mexican restaurant in Manahawkin refries black beans. Not Rinconcito! Finally! I can get a bean and cheese burrito with the best, refined pinto beans. Also, their chips are the best in town. Why??? Because they make their own! If only the other Mexican restaurants would do the same- enough of the pre-made chips. The staff is friendly and accommodating too. Highly recommend Rinconcito!

A neat little place on LBI. It's a little tired inside, but the server was pleasant and helpful. We…read moreeach had a burrito. I had the California Burrito (beef), my wife had the pork, and my sister-in-law had the seafood. They were all delicious, well seasoned and a good size. We were stuffed. If we had been hungrier, we would have had appetizers. We know we wouldn't have been disappointed. (A bonus, Coca-Cola from Mexico made with pure cane sugar, not the awful high fructose corn syrup how they make it here.) Recommended!

Wanted to eat Mexican food and decided to go to La Bamba. Got seated quickly and did not have to…read morewait long for the food plus the server was on point.

PSA: This place is a hidden gem! Only been here a couple times but the food is fantastic. It's not…read morebig inside or fancy like other Mexican restaurants in the area, but you can tell the passion and focus is on the quality of the food. The woman who owns it is the cook and is a very nice lady. I wanted enchiladas which wasn't on the menu, but she said "I'll make them for you anyway." Also the portion sizes are extremely big here probably almost triple of other restaurants, so you get a lot for your dollar, which is awesome in today's economy. Everyone go try them out, you won't be sorry!

Been wanting to try this place for a while. Heard a few good reviews by friends, so we decided on…read moregrabbing delivery. I ordered a couple of things to try. The first was a chorizo quesadilla. It came deconstructed, basically a plain quesadilla (meat and cheese), I got it with cheddar and Jack cheese, and the lettuce, tomato and a bit of cheese on the side. It came with sour cream and guacamole on the side as well. It was tasty, for sure, but it was also a whole tortilla, not cut. The meat was also super greasy. I also got a carne asada burrito. That too had lettuce and tomato on the side, how I would put that in, I'm not sure. It was just meat, cheese and rice. The sour cream came in handy as it was a bit dry. The flavor was there, but the meat was fatty and had gristle. Not great in a burrito. Overall, it was tasty, but average. Hoping if we get it again it'll be better.

The people are nice. Variety. Fresh. Clean. I enjoy going there for something different the n my…read moreusual American food.

Excellent choice for ethnic food. The ambiance was very pleasant. The service quite good. Between…read moreus we ordered papusas, baleadas and carne asada. The portions were large and the taste excellent. The price was amazingly inexpensive. So much so that I felt compelled to leave a 35% tip. One of the few truly ethnic style restaurants on or around LBI.