Absolutely the best Mexican food in the area! We tried the Tinga de Pollo empanadas, birria tacos, tres 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! read more

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

Stopped in while traveling north up Route 9 today. What a find! This is the real deal. The atmosphere was cheery but simple, but the food! Homemade corn tortillas with carnitas and 'tres puercos', a mix of sausage, pork belly and marinated pork. Incredible. Crunchy, juicy and like nothing I have ever tasted before. Still thinking about it! Owner was really friendly, gave us great service I will def be making excuses to be in the neighborhood again, just for these tacos. read more

Food is fairly good but the pricing is high considering the portion size. Would visit more if not for the prices.

This place is super cute and conveniently tucked away in a strip mall. ..Now, let's talk about the food - it was amazing. The tortilla chips they served were a hit, warm and in just the right-sized portions (which is great for me because I tend to devour tortilla chips, and it's a struggle to stop! ). The ambiance here is pretty unique. It's not too big, kinda like a larger Chinese food joint, but it's cozier, homier, and definitely cleaner. You could swing by for dinner, lunch, or even breakfast. My partner and I dropped in for dinner after hitting the beach, and it was fantastic. We decided to go for the quesadillas (after all, it's right there in the restaurant name!). We made the right choice - I had the Al Pastor (sweet and salty, a combo that's oh-so-good!), and my girlfriend went for the trio, which she absolutely loved. Service was top-notch too. Our waitress was a multitasking champ, tending to four tables and handling mobile orders with grace. She was super attentive and friendly. When our dishes arrived, they smelled amazing, were piping hot, and looked really presentable. I just love spots like this that bring that unique Mexican and Latin American culture and sazón (flavor) to the table. My girlfriend and I decided - this is going to be our go-to spot when we're back at the shore. read more

Quesadillas Doña Meche - Front of the kitchen, mobile orders. - Mexican Near Me - Lanoka Harbor, New Jersey

So glad we stopped here before parking our motor home at Cedar Creek. We were greeted by Leo. Today Leo was the shining star who served us the delicious Mexican food we have been dreaming of since we left California a month ago. Tammy the tornado got the Bistec Tacos and I got the pollo quesadillas. Both were as good as I've ever had. Everything was super fresh. Everything made in house "that day". If we didn't live 3000 miles away we would be here at least once a week. Thank you Leo for treating us like royalty! On a side note I'd like to leave a love letter hidden here in my review. Right now I'm sitting across from the face I want to see right up until my last breath. The face of love belongs to Tammy The Tornado who I've been lucky enough to spend most of my life with. I could grow old with this woman by my side and I hope to do so but if I don't get to I want her to know how awesome she has made my life. I love you baby! read more

Quesadillas Doña Meche - Chicken Pollo Quesadilla - Mexican Near Me - Lanoka Harbor, New Jersey

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Had the birria tacos and they were delicious. A little overpriced overall, but would go back. Food and place was authentic.

Best authentic Birria tacos ever, rich and full of flavor, served with a bowl of consommé on the side! Really can't go wrong with any of their food, the carnitas, chorizo, camarones are all delicious. Love their homemade hot sauces too! Looking forward to enjoying their yummy items again very soon! read more

Four of us stopped in for lunch from the Barnegat Bicycle Path nearby. We had seen the stellar reviews on-line, but we weren't prepared for how good the food truly was. Two of us have visited Mexico and were immediately transported back as we feasted on chicken with chocolate mole sauce garnished with white Mexican cheese, pollo con mole quesadilla and tamales. We are eager to return to try other dishes! read more

Al pastor tacos are the best, friendly service, just a bit pricey for what it is. Good treat every now and then!

Fantastic Food ! Enough said. A little gem hidden in Forked River. I highly recommend ordering from this establishment. Your tastebuds will thank you. read more

Best quesadilla. We walked in and placed an order for takeout and it was completed within 15minutes. Lots of food per menu item- enough to split if you're not feeling too hungry. Didn't take any pictures because we were so hungry and the food was so good. Recommend takeout from this place. It seems like a lot of their weekly deals are a steal. read more

Quesadillas Doña Meche - Menu - Mexican Near Me - Lanoka Harbor, New Jersey

Prices went up and the food went down. They were promising when they first opened but that didn't last long.

Well Flies are not cool. Ice buckets on the floor containing ice cream Not covered. Food was great.

DELICIOUS! We both got one quesadilla each and wow were we stuffed. I'm not the biggest fan of corn tortillas, but I definitely don't mind them from this place. Didn't disappoint! read more

Quesadillas Doña Meche - Quesadilla with chicken, beef, and shrimp! - Mexican Near Me - Lanoka Harbor, New Jersey

Just OK. I had higher hopes after the local newspaper was singing praises. Street tacos at a brick and mortar store. Service was very friendly but I found the food lacking. 3 carnitas tacos that the meat was grilled to nearly dry. Keep trying. read more

You're not living until you have the empanadas and nachos from this place I swear they are next level

Great food large portions try this business, nice people, excellent selections of authentic homemade food.

Amazing food hands down, very welcoming place and good energy. Very authentic Mexican food. read more

Quesadillas Doña Meche - Quesadilla de bistek - Mexican Near Me - Lanoka Harbor, New Jersey

I can't justify the portion to the price. The food was average. Needed more flavor. Don't know if I'll come back. I was not impressed. read more

Quesadillas Doña Meche - Tacos Al pastor. - Mexican Near Me - Lanoka Harbor, New Jersey

Hands down the best authentic Mexican food in the area. Here are my tried and true favorites: 1. Chips and guac (and sauces)- So good. Everything tasted so fresh and homemade. 2. Mole tamales- I don't even like mole! But oh my gosh these were fantastic. Probably one of the best tamales I've ever had. Perfectly sweet and the right ratio of mole to corn. 3. Al Pastor tacos- I get them with onion, cilantro, and pineapple. Corn tortillas are homemade and soooo good. 4. Homemade vanilla churros- perfectly sweet and cinnamon-y. I'm pretty sure most items are homemade in-house, which I love. Service has mostly been solid with the exception of one day where we were there for a while. read more

You wouldn't believe this place serves unbelievably great down home food!! Looks like a little grocery store with some tables; spotless clean. Service with a smile. Food was fantastic! Tamales, chimichanga, sopes Al pastor. I WISH there was something like them where I live!! read more

No corners where cut with our Authentic Mexican Quesadillas. Everything was extremely fresh and portions where great! The orange salsa was the bomb!! Service was kind and attentive as well. Give this play a try and you will be back. Support your local business!!! read more

Wow! Decided to stop for dinner and was pleasantly impressed. The food was delicious, and service is excellent. We had poblano rajas quesadilla, Al pastor tacos, tamales, horchata, and tres leches dessert. All homemade and delicious, definitely recommend eating here. Note: excellent choice for gluten free dinners. read more

Awesome food real authentic Mexican food .the owner is always on premises. 7 days a week. The quality of the food is fantastic and fresh and hot.i come here every week to get his specials and have not been disappointed as of yet ..keep the great work. Home made everything just great food not expensive either. read more

Food is great, service is extremely warm and attentive. My friend and I enjoyed our dinner and loved talking with the owner, you can tell there is passion behind the food. We will be back!! The sopes Al pastor was so so good!! The steak quesadilla was also delicious and very filling!! Thank you! read more

Quesadillas Doña Meche is a wonderful family owned and operated restaurant ran by good people. Leo, the store's owner, is a tremendous man who puts his heart and soul into his food and customer service. If you're going to eat Mexican food tonight, please let it be from a place like Doña Meche and not a chain restaurant. read more

I would give 5 stars but their prices are very high for the portions you get. One of my tacos was disproportionate to the others, they don't give you a second soft taco for what falls out, the sauce is optional but with those prices they should be mandatory! I've gotten this dish all over the tri-townships and it was a well tasting taco that I enjoyed but for 3 tiny tacos(standard size) and a drink $19 is absolutely overkill even with inflation I feel like I was just ripped off. read more

I really enjoy the food here. It has quickly become my new go-to spot in town! My favorite dish might very well be the shrimp tacos but the handmade quesadilla with three types of meat is a close second! read more

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I love this place! They deliver pretty fast and everything I've tried is so good! The staff is always so friendly, and I love that you can BYOB. read more

Been here a ton since we moved last January. Everything we've gotten has been amazing !! And service is quick!

I love this place ! The food is not only delicious and fresh but also authentic. The people who work there are always so pleasant and helpful. You get what you pay for in portions and taste. I would recommend this place to anyone ! read more

This is our new favorite go to! All the food has such a great flavor. The staff is the best!!! I had the best chicken quesadilla I have ever tasted in my life. The chips and guacamole are great as well. Portion size is huge! The owner always come out to check on everyone. This was not our first time here and we definitely be back!! read more

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I wish I could give them 10 stars. The food is some of the best Mexican I've had, the servings are very large, and the staff is unbelievably friendly. If I ate here as much as I want to I'd weigh 800 lbs. read more

100% FAVORITE RESTAURANT EVER! Most friendly people ever. Delicious food! Love the owner he is always so nice and generous

Wow, excellent! Great spice level, for us that like alittle heat! Chicken empanadas were good portion, love the salad on top! I had the Don Meche quesadilla & hubby has the chorizo one.. big portions, excellent quality. Order was ready when I got there to pick it up..& the crew working was upbeat, friendly... will be back! read more

Yikes! This new spot got rave reviews on Lacey Chatter but it seems like they can't handle all the new buzz around them. Placed an order and was told it would be 20 minutes, showed up after 30 and was told that I didn't order. After going back and forth with the one woman working, she found my order and said that I just ordered and it would be over 30 minutes for my food. Pretty big bummer since I am a HUGE fan of Mexican food. read more

Authentic mexican, simple yet delicious. I've ordered tortas (basically sandwiches), quesadillas, and tacos, all of which were delicious (be aware that tacos traditionally don't have cheese, just ingredients like onions and cilantro). When they opened up, it was a slight wait, but definitely worth it. If you don't have a good idea of the ingredients, ask the staff. It's not Taco Bell; it's real Mexican. They have a menu in English and Spanish, and they seem to plan to add more. This is another small restaurant that just started, but it deserves the support. read more

Amazingly legit food! The sopes and empanadas are outstanding, As is the tamales! Great balance and spice. I will be a regular.

Awesome food!!!try the sopes Al pastor and eggs with Mexican chorizo sandwich , excellent flavor . Delicioso. I'm definitely going back