I came here with my niece and nephew yesterday with such high hopes. A taco shack at the beach? It doesn't get much better than that. I ordered three tacos: one brisket, one cod, one pulled pork. The tacos themselves were not the problem. The bubbling salsa was. The salsa literally tasted like it was carbonated. It fizzed in our mouths. When I googled what causes this, I realized that the salsa was spoiled severely. I was disgusted. I am a forgiving person, so I hope that Gringo's makes the corrections it needs and that I can come back and enjoy a meal. Until then, however, Gringo's gets the official David O "NO" stamp. read more

Place offers a decent taco. +1 star for the new breakfast taco truck. Unfortunately is just very pricey for what they offer. 3 tacos + a drink is upwards of $20 read more

Gringos is a good go to option for decent food. For some reason, when you order using their online system the menu prices are higher and there are lots of fees. I'd recommend calling or ordering at the counter if possible. read more

I have never stepped foot in this establishment and never will. I ordered a gift card on May 30th. I have spoken to someone multiple times since then and have still not received my gift card. the last time I was dismissed with I will send you a picture showing you we sent it. never received that either. I want my money. I have tried to deal with this in a kind manner. I am done. do right. read more

My girlfriends and I came here to order take out. We were all kinda disappointed with what we got. I got the fish bowl. There was a very small amount of fish in it. The food was kinda bland. Unfortunately I was not a fan of the food. read more

Gringo's Taco Shack - Fish bowl - Mexican Near Me - Lavallette, New Jersey

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The food was really good. I have a vegetarian in the family and she was satisfied with the menu. Would recommend this place highly. Chef approved. Service was very nice and helpful. We certainly like the outdoor seating read more

The tacos, pork and brisket, tasted very good. Pork was a bit dry, but ok. I am local to this business and would come more, but the prices are very high. Individual tacos are $5-6.50. I got 2 tacos and a Snapple and it cost me about $15. The amount of food does not justify the price. I would have gotten more food, but I'm not spending over $20 for lunch. The tacos should be around $3.50 each at most. Prices are getting out of hand. The place is clean with five tables inside, and several picnic tables outside. Parking is a little tricky getting in off the highway. They also hired foreign summer help, but they don't speak English. I couldn't understand them when they came to the table. Overall, food is good, but you'll pay a lot. It's a shame because I would come more often if it wasn't for the high prices. read more

Never any complaints. When I want a decent taco, this is my go to for lunch or dinner however, breakfast here is my favorite.

The crispy fish and pulled pork are the best. Brisket is dry. Charro beans are yummy and I'm not a beans person. Overall the food is good and staff are friendly. read more

No clue why this place gets 3.5 stars. Food was fresh, delicious, and the service was cordial and attentive. It's a typical beach taco roadside shack but clean with numerous options. I had the crispy fish tacos with a side of beans...delish. My buddy had the shrimp tacos, outstanding as well. Enjoy! read more

3.5 stars The location is very convenient if you're staying close to the beach. The flavors were pretty average but the salsa did help kick up the tacos a bit. My corn tortillas tasted a little dried out and the out of the chicken, fried fish, and brisket tacos I ordered, the chicken had the best flavor so I would recommend that one. The Charro beans and rice was my favorite thing we got. The queso was not bad but it reminded me of velveeta cheese dip. Not a bad place to stop by if you want something quick to eat by the beach read more

Great food at a great price served by nice family people. Chipotle chicken, battered fish and brisket tacos are standouts. Burritos are the size of a small child! We are very glad Gringo's is here -- makes for a great lunch or pit stop anytime. Last summer we ordered dinner a couple times. So good! read more

Ordered on doordash and the delivery was quick. Our family ordered the street corn, shrimp tacos, fish tacos, brisket tacos, a pork taco and a veggie taco with some rice and beans. I loved the corn and the fish tacos. The rice and beans were okay. I thought my pork and brisket tacos could have more flavor. If I was blindfolded, I wouldn't have been able to tells them apart on taste alone, which is a tad disappointing. The fish taco on the other hand amazing. I'd highly recommend. One note about ordering on doordash was that the salads weren't available on that platform, so if your looking for a salad, you may have to go in person! read more

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Grabbed lunch during our week long visit down the shore. We placed a large group order and picked up as takeout. They forgot our chips and salsa which was annoying because we paid for the Gringo Platter App (Guac, Queso, and Pico) and had no chips to eat it! General consensus from the group was that the ingredients were very fresh but surprisingly flavorless. Definitely a bummer. The Charro Beans were the highlight. read more

Good for the area - we went in looking for a quick bite to eat. Had the chicken quesadilla and burrito - nothing over the top, but helped cure hangray. The service was a bit too much - someone came to our table once every 2 mins (not exaggerating). We'd go back bc it's convenient - hoping the service finds its non bothersome spot. read more

Nope. Don't do it. It looks like an awesome little taco place with a menu that depicts great flavors however it is nothing more than a stationary food truck. The flavors described on the menu do not match how it actually tastes. Everything seems to have an overbearing citrus taste. We had the shrimp, and chicken taco. Two brisket burritos. Maybe they put the wrong creama on the tacos? The best thing was a brisket taco we got plain. No other toppings for my daughter. Outdoor tables are nice but they felt disgusting. Sticky and dirty. read more

Super friendly staff! That resonated the strongest for me. The couple of girls bring food and bussing outside tables were polite and effective client. Food quality is very good, but serving portion for tacos is no bueno IMO. When there is more slaw than the protein you ordered, becomes a disappointment. Place has great potential. Seating is limited indoors. Bring your shades for outside as there are no umbrellas at the tables. I'll try again, but will pass on the tacos and try something new. read more

This is definitely my favorite taco/quesadilla/burrito place on the Jersey Shore. I almost always order the Farm stand Quesadilla, my hubby gets the Chicken Chipotle burrito. It comes with sides of Pico (always order a bigger side, can't have to much pico) and sour cream. I also order a side of Guacamole. Lately we have been getting a order of Queso & Chips (homemade & warm) which is outstanding. I have to hold myself to only ordering once a week, I am addicted! Some seating out side but more of a take out place. Only down side is you have to call (less a star) they have no on line ordering. But this is a seasonal place it's so worth it! read more

Love this local place. Food is fresh, well priced and the staff really hustles. When we got there, there was a long line to place your order. The line moved quickly and the server brought us our food quickly. I recommend the shrimp tacos! read more

Excellent shrimp tacos a little spicy for me but I think mild spicy is hot. My mom and brother got the burrito and said it was so filling

Really good food at an affordable price. People are nice. We get a house every year and this is our go to place for lunch or dinner.

I had dinner there last night, I was expecting better it was just mediocre little pricey pay $3.50 for a small bottle of soda

Been there twice mid pack food both times.... Super rude chefs don't do it go to chipotle instead please

Stopped here when we got hungry and were very pleasantly surprised at the quality and flavor of these tacos. The shrimp, fish and also pulled pork were all very good- especially the fish. The charro (red) beans were also very good. The hot sauce on the side of the chips was REALLY hot- a big treat as nothing is ever hot enough for me. Perfect lunch stop with outdoor seating and great music being played in the background. read more

Gringo's Taco Shack - Shrimp, fish, and pulled pork taco and the red beans and rice. Delicious! - Mexican Near Me - Lavallette, New Jersey

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This place was awesome! The food was excellent and came out quickly. The service was the best part--they were so attentive and friendly. Will 100% come back next time we are in the area. read more

I make a point to go here everytime I'm in Lavallette, this place knows how to cook meat! I have never had an item off this menu that I didn't like. This time I tried the short rib nachos, which I loved! We also tried the veggie tacos that were so tasty! I've been here so many times in the past & I really just love to order random things because I know whatever I order will be totally delicious. read more

Gringo's Taco Shack - Short rib nachos & veggie tacos & pork tacos & chips - Mexican Near Me - Lavallette, New Jersey

Where do I even begin. This place is disgusting. I ordered some tacos for dinner and ended up paying 20$ for some garbage. The service was ok but they made me feel like I wasn't special. As we were driving home my tummy started gurgling... I knew this wasn't a good sign. By the time I got home I had to sprint to the bathroom and take a devious shit. It was so bad I started praying. Please never go here unless you love shitting ur brains out. read more

Managers are abusive and incredibly toxic to employees. I saw multiple employees crying because management was so aggressive (throwing things) and angry. Honestly boy cott until they get new management. This is not okay and genuinely makes everyone around so uncomfortable. Many customers had to comfort the employees. I'm so upset snd disturbed at what i witnessed. read more

In a word: MID Let's recap my experience at gringos taco shack. While waiting for my food I watched the food runner get scolded by the kitchen staff and then proceed to scoop tortilla chips with his bare hands onto trays. (his hands were not washed) Now let's get into the food review. First up was the rice and charro beans. The beans had little to no flavor: 3.4/10. Next was the chipotle chicken taco. The chicken had a decent flavor but overall the rest of the taco was bland: 5.2/10. Third was the pulled pork taco. Pork was flavorless and dry while the slaw and grilled pineapple was too sweet for my taste: 4.4/10. Finally was the smoked brisket taco which seemed to be their hallmark since it was on all of the employees' shirts. The brisket was dry and bland while the pickled red onions provided an overbearing sour taste to the taco: 4.6/10. Overall for a lunch that cost $17.19 I'd be better off spending my money elsewhere. Will not be coming back here. read more

Awesome tacos, very tasty. Called and ordered and food was read waiting and hot. Nice rich with the bag of chips too.

Food was alright but the managers were rude and disrespectful to the employees. Chips were stale.

I order from Gringos at least once every other week. The tacos are great, but the STREET CORN is on ANOTHER LEVEL. They do get busy and take the phone off the hook sometimes when it gets too crazy, but with everything going on COVID related I don't blame them for not taking on more than they can handle. Grab your bike, and head down to order your tacos, head to the beach, and go back 20-30 min later for some great food. The grilled shrimp tacos and the street corn, in my opinion, are the best things on their menu! read more

This is our fav taco place down at the beach. We enjoy it because the people are sweet that work here, good service and the tacos are . We love a good California style taco and here at gringos you get it! Great pricing, great taste. Black Beans and Rice read more

A cute taco shack serving up delicious tacos. Perfect for a casual meal after a day at the beach.

Very good food. Clean and a very nice young man took care of us. The food tasty. The burritos are very large and filling. The only reason I didnt give it 5 stars? The pork was dry, but it had a great flavor. I ordered 3 tacos, beef brisket, pork, and chicken. The cilantro rice and black beans had a nice flavor. Definitely will go back!!! Give it a try, you wont be disappointed! read more

I was really disappointed with my Chipotle Chicken Burrito as it was missing half of the ingredients! When I called the next day to let them know about the mistake, the super friendly and energetic girl on the phone responded with "I'm so sorry about that! You can almost guarantee that the 'next' time you order from us, it will be right!" And that was it. Really? Well, in that case, there won't be a next time. I think you can do better, Gringo's! read more

Placed an order for take out , screwed up the order, and left the meat out of the tacos. Don't waste your time.

Great food. Great service. Get the fish tacos! The guacamole is awesome too! Mexican Street Corn. Brisket Burrito. A must try when you're passing by. read more

Very cute, always crowded which is a good sign. Awesome tacos. Handicap accessible . I'm nit a fan of Mexican but had tacos and enjoyed them read more

As a food connoisseur I believe in all my years and experience this establishment contains the secret to making not just a taco but a piece of beauty. This was not just good it has no change up no curve just straight gas. 10/10 would recommend if u want your taste buds to be having a little dance party in your mouth. read more