What a pleasant surprise this restaurant was for my girlfriend and I...freshly-made Mexican cuisine…read moreand our server Patty was as nice and friendly as can be. We will definitely be returning to eat there soon as well as trying their restaurant in Surf City on LBI.

This simple yet incredibly cute Mexican spot tucked into a strip mall serves truly top-level…read moreauthentic food. The TR Bowl is no joke, the protein portion alone is enough for several people to share (see photo). I've honestly never seen a restaurant be this generous with their protein. The Birria Egg Rolls with consomé are bursting with flavor. One bite and you'll immediately understand why they stand out and what I am talking about. The Birria Ramen arrives in an insanely large bowl and includes three tacos, making it an excellent value. Don't skip dessert!!! Do yourself a favor and get the churrios. They come out hot, crispy and dusted with sugar. The prices are spot on for what you are getting. The staff is incredibly friendly and welcoming, which makes the experience even better. I promise you will leave smiling!

La Auténtica is hands down the best Mexican food in Ocean City. My sister and I stopped in for a…read morequick lunch and had the Birria tacos and it was music for my mouth! I knew then that we would be back to have more before leaving. Located inside the Mexican grocery, it is certainly humble. There are some tables outside too for enjoying a meal outdoors as well. Service was very friendly and I could tell that everything was homemade with love. There are lots of places you can get a taco in OCNJ. But for a homemade flavor bomb you have to go to La Auténtica.

Great little Mexican restaurant and bodega! The waiter was very friendly and prompt. You can pick a…read moredrink out of the coolers. I got the sopes, which was a generous portion and yummy! Perfect blend of crisp veggies and warm meat--I chose the brisket bc it was on hand that night. My husband got the birria tacos, which were divine! My son ended up stealing the au jus dipping sauce! We ordered a chicken nuggets meal for our young toddler and even those were very good! The breading was similar to McNuggets, but much better quality chicken. Next time we go, we definitely want to get some frozen treats or a slice of tres leche cake,

Stopped by for a quick lunch after a Yelp event in the area, as I had read good reviews about it…read morebefore, and it did not disappoint! Pretty simple spot, but very clean and welcoming, with a number of different tables and room to sit at the counter. As I walked in, I was handed a menu, and I ordered tacos with brisket meat. They were ready pretty quickly, and wow, they were delicious! First, the tortilla, which I understand is made on the premises, was unlike any I've had before. It's soft while also being nice and crispy, and thin without being fragile. Great tortillas! The filling was great as well - the tacos are served with limes and salsa, and they add some great flavor to the mix of meat, onions, cilantro. The brisket was a great choice - tender and perfectly cooked. I would totally come back to check out some of their other protein choices for the tacos! Or something else!

Handmade tortillas. Handmade tortillas. I wrote it twice because that's what makes the difference…read morefor me to really taste the difference from other tacos that use premade ones. Limited menu but with a lot of meat options. I do however have to recommend the burrito over the tacos! While this burrito you can't really eat with your hands it definitely doesn't disappoint with flavor. Like I said the handmade tortilla and the mozzarella cheese makes it out of this world! Every time the voices come back to my head to go to Atlantic City I can't miss out on Pancho's! Area is kinda hard to notice but it's right behind bass pro and next to the sub place. And it seems they do try to make their restaurant more put together by updating their look which I'm glad I seeing them do so good. Overall this place is definitely a place to try if you want Mexican food and get easy service from the owners.

This was first time in AC and wanted to find some local eats. It's not a big restaurant but a…read morebeautifully ran family restaurant. The staff were nice and food came out fast. Breakfast Burrito: 5/5 must try! it was amazing. One of the best breakfast burritos I have had and well worth the price! They did not skimp on the fillings and everything melded together nicely with that crisp tortilla. Paired with well executed homefries just brought you an amazing breakfast that leaves you happy and full to the brim. 100% a must visit if you are in AC.

Wow, Mexican food in Atlantic City is not what I have come to expect as a lifelong AZ girl. From…read morethe reviews I had high expectations for the food at Salt and Pepper. We came in for dinner on our first night in town, because it was near our vacation rental. The cook, cashier and waitress was very busy, so we took seats in the side dining area and she got to us eventually. My standard taqueria order is carne asada tacos so that what I got here... three tacos no side because that's what was on the menu. Husband ordered a chicken burrito with rice and black beans. The plates looked pretty good, but the carne asada was full of large chewy inedible pieces that really ruined the experience. The tacos were also two corn tortillas each and very dry, so I added some of the excellent hot sauce from the bottle she brought us with the meal. I should have asked for avocado or guacamole to supplement the tacos. Salsa helped, but I had to pull out of my mouth (and put aside) about a third of each of the nasty gristly contents of three tacos so I really only got two. Fine, whatever. The chicken burrito was moist and packed with more rice and beans. The side rice was very dry, I suppose better if mixed with the saucy black beans. Anyway he consumed it all. We paid the bill at the counter and left, not sure we were even thanked for dining by the busy gal or the man hanging around the counter. Small businesses need all the help they can get to survive so I can hope they are getting plenty of support from the community to dine here. I will seek better options next time.

Isabella's in Ventnor has always been one of our favorite spots, so we were excited to try their…read morenewly opened sister property, Isabella's AC Café. Our lunch was fantastic and showed the same quality and care we love from the original location. The décor is beautiful and the staff is outstanding. You can feel the attention to detail in everything they do. The food is fresh, simply seasoned and consistently delicious. I ordered the Shrimp Avocado Salad and it was excellent. The grape tomatoes were sweet, the spring mix was abundant, and the grilled shrimp were seasoned perfectly. Some of the best shrimp flavor I have had so far. I chose the chipotle dressing and it was delicious. My husband had the Steak Sandwich on focaccia with grilled onions, grilled mushrooms and grilled tomatoes. Outstanding. The fries were fresh, flavorful and not greasy. He also loved their Mexican hot chocolate made from scratch. A must every time. Parking is street and metered so you do have to pay, but it is easy and convenient. It is always nice to see Dolfino and his wife Lupay. They greet everyone warmly and make you feel welcome the moment you walk in. This was our first visit to the new AC Café location and it was a great experience from start to finish. Isabella's continues to deliver quality, care and consistency. We will definitely be back.

We visited Isabella's just after the lunch rush for a healthy lunch after touring Lucy in Margate…read more Our patio table was lovely, service efficient. My Mexican cobb salad was really good if simple. A big grilled chicken breast with spicy seasoning topped a fresh green salad with sliced hard boiled eggs, avocado, tomato, carrots and corn. There was a lot of chicken! The dressing was clearly homemade, a chipotle ranch or something like that, very tasty! Husband ordered the buffalo chicken wrap and a side salad, also good simple food. He chose a vinaigrette and had no complaints. The chicken inside the wrap was breaded and fried. We would happily return for another simple healthy meal at Isabella's!

Haven't visited here in over a year..that being said from the moment we came in the front door…read moreeverything was great! Great decor, welcoming front desk and lots of food options! Our server, Andrew was very helpful but not pushy... polite and just a nice person to talk with. All the food was fresh and delicious. We will be back!

Very nice restaurant with a large bar and very nice outdoor bar and dining area. Really good…read moremargaritas. Our waitress was pleasant and friendly and very attentive. Offered specials from memory. The food was good, the dip tray had homemade chips. My only complaint was the menu offered tacos or $40 seafood dishes. I would have liked to see a few more medium priced options.

Very good spot on the boardwalk! Their quesadillas and tacos are outstanding! You won't regret…read moreit.

Ordered the Birria Box which came with 12 tacos, chips, pico de gallo, consomé, guacamole, and…read moregreen salsa verde, all for $65. Generous portions, easily enough to feed 6 people. The birria tacos were flavorful. Service was quick and staff were friendly, even with a steady flow of customers. No seating available, so be prepared to grab and go.

Came here for dinner over the weekend and this will now be a staple for me when in AC. Honestly way…read morebetter than the typical touristy food you get from the casinos and boardwalk. The price is amazing, quality is outstanding, extremely authentic and service was great. A very small restaurant with maybe 3-4 tables but everything is very tight and a bit hot. No AC but one fan. My bf and I stopped by and we were the only ones dining inside, but the door constantly opened with customers picking up food. Our waitress was the friendliest and cutest person ever. Very happy and loved her job. This restaurant does not come with complimentary chips and salsa and the food (besides entrees) do not come with sides. However, the taste and quality is out of this world and so worth it! We ordered shrimp tacos, which came with 3pieces and extremely fresh. We also shared an order of the original tlayuda and chose mixed meat since the waitress recommended it. Very heavy and filling. Can't wait to come back and try other items off the menu!

This must be the best Mexican in town! When I was browsing the map for things to do, see, eat, near…read moremy hotel in AC. It had good reviews and Google suggested I might like it based on places I've been to here in Baltimore. So, you know I had to cross reference on Yelp, my most trusted source of recommendations. Yelp said, yes ma'am and I said say less. After some rooftop drinks at Vue bar, I stopped in for takeout. I only browsed the menu briefly, but I knew when I saw huaraches and tlayuda it was going be a hit! There's nothing like authentic Mexican. While I wanted to try a little bit of everything, I'm only one girl and I was traveling solo, so I ordered steak nachos, an al pastor torta, and a single lengua taco. The way I inhaled those nachos, the roof of my mouth be damned! They were so simple, just black refried beans, meat, queso fresco and some pickled veg, yet so delicious. The lengua taco had more of a shredded consistency than the tender chunks I'm used to, but the flavor was yummy and the torta was still great 3 days later. 10/10 would recommend!

Ordered rake out a few times and the food is always delicious! I ordered create your own salad.. So…read moremany items to choose from and always so fresh. No lie, it was enough for three meals as long as you keep dressing on the side. My kids ordered taco bowls, quesadillas , nachos and everything and according to them was delicious! Great place for fast take out!

Well this was an unremarkable $40 lunch. I chose a taco salad and husband had the Greek salad with…read moregyro meat. Although plentiful, the warm ground beef was in very large chunks and piled high on my quickly wilting salad. Prefab colored tortilla strips and black olives rounded out the lettuce and bagged shredded cheese. It came with a spicy orange dressing and a requested ranch, which I much preferred. The Greek salad had tiny cubes of prefab gyro meat on top of a pretty traditional Greek salad with lettuce, tomato, cucumber and pepper pieces. The Greek dressing was pretty good though. I was fascinated by their lettuce dispensing machine, which holds the pre-chopped greens in a vertical dispenser keeping them fresh. Although I won't be writing home about this meal, I will share this review to clear my camera roll. Sorry Jalapenos and Salads, you do not get a repeat visit.

Never judge a book by the cover. Besides no booze, the food quality is unbelievable. Some of the…read morebest Mexican food I've ever had. Cheers, we'll not technically, but still recommend

Rebuffing my last review as this time we leaned into the slower pace of serves and brought a few…read morebeverages for byo. Food was still excellent between the molcajete and Birria tacos which came 5 to an order. The shrimp fajitas were a standard option as well.