OMG!! If you want some yummy food this is the spot!! Food coma at its best!! Don't walk RUNread more

If you're craving good Mexican food and are tired after swimming at the beach, stop by El Rancho…read moreand get your fix! This hidden restaurant is around a 12 min walk from the shore and neatly packed with long tables perfect for bigger parties (4 to 6 people). The few times I've been there, there had only been one waitress manning all the tables, but she does a good job of keeping tabs on everyone. I haven't had a chance to try their other items on the menu yet, mainly because I keep going back for the grilled chicken chimichanga. Let me just say, it is heavy, cheesy, saucy and satisfying! Especially given the refried beans, hot rice, sour cream and salad, this is a hefty plate. Each time I order, it ends up in the to go box, ready for another meal (and I can't say I'm upset about that :) ) that's all from me, ty for reading!

This place is the poster child for a mom and pop, hole in the wall restaurant. We came on a whim…read morefollowing a beach day and are so happy to have found this place. The service is kind, but slow, and there may be a slight language barrier. Don't let that any of that deter you!! They gave us chips and salsa to start, and we ordered the 5 tacos, which you can mix and match any of the meats. We were blown away by how STUFFED with meat these tacos were. They were so delicious and the red and green salsas were great accompaniments. We tried the carnitas, chorizo, and beef--all of them were an hit. And 5 of them for $15.30! Definitely a steal. We'll be sure to stop by again anytime we're craving tacos :)

Sunday at night, the service was HORRIBLE. The food was not good and not the same as it used to be,…read moreit gave my sister food poisoning. If you're thinking about going to eat here, dont.!! Very horrible experience.

I leave a lot of Yelp reviews and rarely give 1 star ratings, but unfortunately that was my…read moreexperience here. The service, wait times, and overall cleanliness were all extremely disappointing. When my friends and I arrived, there was a sign asking guests to wait to be seated, so we did. After about 10 minutes of standing there without anyone acknowledging us, despite making eye contact with multiple employees, we finally asked a server if we should just seat ourselves. She responded with a rude "yes." We went to the back room to find a table and ended up choosing the only one that felt clean enough to sit at, as most of the others still had not been cleared or wiped down from previous customers. It then took another 15-20 minutes before a server came to our table, and close to 30 minutes just to receive chips and guacamole. Our entrees arrived roughly 45-60 minutes later, which honestly felt lucky considering the table next to us, who had three small children, had apparently been waiting nearly two hours for their food. Overall, this was a very disappointing experience. We came on Cinco de Mayo and expected it to be busy, but long waits don't excuse poor service and lack of cleanliness. I hope the restaurant plans and staffs more appropriately for holidays and high-volume nights in the future.

Always a great experience here. Food is amazing, live music weekends, wait staff excellent. Eating…read moreoutdoors with our pup was fun & they even brought her a giant bowl of water.

Parking lot in rear…read more The chips were delicious. Our food took a long time to come out and so we finished the chips while waiting. We subsequently ordered another basket of chips because we were still waiting for our food. My food,Seafood fajitas, was tasty. The seafood was fresh. The peppers were not cooked enough. The chicken flautas were flavorful, but the chicken was inconsistent across the 4 flautas; some of the chicken was over cooked. The menu listed piña, coladas, and margaritas, implying that there's alcohol served. They do not serve alcohol and did not specify that the drinks were non-alcoholic. The place was busy and the only waitress at the time also had to answer the phone. She had a pleasant demeanor even though it became very busy. By the time we left, a second waiter, also the delivery man, came to help her wait tables. The lunch crowd was rowdy, so it is not a good place to have a lunch meeting/conversation. There was a beautiful aquatic mural on one of the walls. I was surprised when I received my bill and there were hidden charges: $2.00 for the 2nd set of chips and $1.00 for the to go box. The waitress should have mentioned that these items would require a charge.

Outstanding authentic Mexican Food. I love their chicken enchiladas, but have tried other dishes as…read morewell. I doubt you'll be disappointed.

Got 2 orders of carnitas tacos which was $24 and chips&guac was $11. I loved the carnitas tasted…read morevery fresh from cilantro and onions. Salsa verde sauce was a bit spicy for me but tasted good. The tortilla had some crispy part at the edge. Good equal portion of meat and tortilla.

Cute small restaurant. Some wall decor was being painted while we ate. Menu was typical Mexican…read morewith some Nice surprises. It's BYOB FYI. Service was very non existent for literally no one in the restaurant on a mid September sat nite at 730. Food came out not too slowly but one wonders how it would be if it was actually busy. Food was pretty tasty, all agreed. The hot sauces they provide seem homemade and were excellent. Will swing by again.

Wow this place was great !! I had fish tacos nice and fresh and so good right next to the shore go…read morecheck it out !! You won't regret it. I support small business.

LONG BRANCH: this location has dog friendly outdoor seating! Surf Taco is known for their coastal…read morecuisine that includes tacos, burritos, salads, seasonal specials, their famous salsa bar, and many other items. We love the Long Branch location's outdoor seating as it offers great people-watching and a bit of the ocean breeze from up the street. We recommend downloading the Surf Taco app to place your order so it will be ready when you arrive. You can go inside to pick up your food and then relax at the outdoor tables. You can also take it to-go and bring it to a local watering hole or have a picnic on the beach. They also have dog friendly outdoor seating at their other locations: Belmar Manasquan Point Pleasant Beach Red Bank Wall

As a Korean I usually don't like fusion dishes but I was pleasantly surprised at how tasty these…read moretacos were. Especially enjoyed the shrimp taco because you could taste both the Korean and Mexican flavors that somehow blended very well together. Would love to try other options on the menu next time!

I love this place. The vibe is fun and the concept is interesting. The staff are super friendly…read more The menu has so many good options, so I went with the seasonal special which was a tomato vegetable soup with a kimchi seasoning. It was great and I normally do not go for tomato soup. This was so flavorful and not so tomato-y. The seasoning with a slight kick put this on the map of good soups. The soup came with a scallion pancake grilled cheese which I loaded up with cucumber kimchi and hot sauce from the kimchi bar. The fusion came to life here, picture a quesadilla, but use a scallion pancake instead of a tortilla - most importantly, delicious I ordered a freshly made cantaloupe aguas Fresca and that was the perfect sweet balance to this meal. I recommend this place to anyone looking for a unique concept, seasoned food and a friendly vibe. Bonus - thud place is right across from the actual ocean. So, if it's nice weather, you can walk over there and enjoy it.

My friends suggested this restaurant after a day at the beach. They spoke highly of it and the food…read moredid not disappoint! We called ahead to see if outdoor dining was available and it was. I was told that we did not need a reservation for 3 people. We were seated right away when we arrived. They have a very cute set up outside with a lot of tables and everything is spaced out. They gave us chips with a green sauce to start. The green sauce was pretty spicy but good. We also ordered guacamole and chips. The guac was pretty good and tasted fresh. I ordered beef enchiladas with green sauce. My meal was very tasty. Again, the green sauce was spicy but I like spicy food so it was fine. Everything was authentic and very affordable. The service was a little slow and it was not busy when we went. I would dine here again.

Ordered take out steak tacos - so yummy! Next time I think I'm gonna get the steak quesadillas…read morewhich looked baller cooking on the grill when I walked in. Let me put it this way, the interior is very "unique" or basically super authentic Mexican/Spanish style with a store in the back! I bought this huge bottle of Valentina hot sauce for $2.50. With the tacos my total bill was about $11. The main girl working there was a little abrupt but nothing to crazy. I do DEF recommend the food here if you like authentic Mexican. :) def get lots of the green hot sauce on side! P.S.- I downed the roasted onion and pepper they put on top of the tacos right away - so good but so spicy! I felt a little sick after but it went away. I think my stomach just hasn't had that heat in a while. Also, they had run out of guac(?). That was kinda lame.

Another great Mexican find in the area. Placed an online order, food was warm and ready when I got…read morethere. The staff member that took care of me was very friendly. I tried the nachos mixtos (beef, chicken, chorizo) and pupusas rebueltas. The nachos had great crunch and flavor. The pupusa's were large and delicious along with the spicy salsa roja. I would definitely recommend for great Mexican food and will be returning.

Fresh delicious chips Impeccable puréed guacamole…read moreRice is plain Black Beans are delicious Crema is super fresh Everything is in fact Lettuce is shredded perfectly My entree was biste. Alhambra Can't wait to come back & try something else Well lit & clean dining area Light entertaining music Ample parking Helpful & friendly staff

This place is definitely a local dive. I circled the block twice trying to find the parking lot…read moreit's not exactly where yelp says it is but I eventually got there. There's not much here by way of decour, empty tables and pictures of food wearing at the corners. But I was welcomed warmly first in Spanish and then in English. This place is family owned a kind mother and father smile from the back and their daughter runs the counter. There is a digital jukebox which someone chose to use halfway through my time there, it is loud and would make conversation difficult, but not impossible. I ordered the pork burrito which came with generous servings of rice and beans, which were flavorful by themselves it was truly a large meal. As they cooked my meal fresh they brought chips and salsas, both salsa were tasty and flavorful instead of just hot. If the chips were warm it would be heaven. The wait was a little long for a lunch break meal, but the quality and portion was well worth my time. Flavors are clearly a priority here and my stomach is thankful! For $11 I got a huge burrito with sides and a bottle of water. They have Spanish bottled sodas and home made juice if that's your kind of thing. Good little gem hidden in Long Branch, there are MANY good Spanish restaurants to choose from in this area, consider this one a strong competitor. Make sure to put money in the tip jar here it doesn't get any more local than this.

Excellent service and great food. Greatest chicken quesadillas!…read more They are warm and welcoming.