Bad ambiance, great service and food but dj music way too loud too early in the evening. trying to talk to anyone at your table forget about it. felt bad for the families with small children out to dinner. I love a good dj but do have to turn the restaurant into a club at 8? hold off a few hrs. also waiting for table outside upstairs patio so we could enjoy the summer night and the dirty window coverings were closed ? so much for enjoying the view? maybe it was to keep the music inside and not being cited by ciTy? read more

This was our third time dining here, and it definitely won't be our last! The food was delicious, the décor creates a great atmosphere, and the presentation and service were outstanding. From the moment we walked in, the hosts made us feel welcome, and our server, Cassidy C., was absolutely fantastic, friendly, attentive, and made our dining experience even better. We highly recommend this place and are already looking forward to coming back! read more

Came here for dinner and was seated right away on a Saturday night. Places typically give you complimentary chips and guac but this place didn't. Although the guac was scarce, it was pretty good. So were the chips. Seabass tacos had a great sauce on them. Very flavorful. The place is noisy but that's to be expected. The game was on and shown on all tv screens. read more

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After trying to grab a sit down dinner, unsuccessfully, on a beautiful Saturday summer evening in Cape May, we were so grateful to receive a text that a table was ready for us at this establishment. It is located in the heart of the main street (Beach Ave) directly across the street from the boardwalk and beach. There wasn't really a view from where we were seated, but it is a very convenient and popular location. Our seat was comfortable and right in front of one of the large screen TVs, which I liked. Arely was our server and she was extremely friendly and efficient. The place was super lively and there was an awesome DJ spinning, which made it more than just a regular old dinner. Totally appreciated that! Food was decent-- I ordered spicy tuna tacos and I didn't really care for them too much. It just didn't seem as though the tuna was well seasoned and there was just something off about the idea when presented.. I wish I would have gotten something different, but it is what it is. I appreciated the size of the nachos--supposed to be an appetizer, but was enough to feed a number of people with an entree portion for each! The mocktails were delicious--I loved my paloma! I would say that this is really solid choice when in Cape May and looking for a lively, upbeat experience. read more

The margs were delicious! Tacos are a bit pricey for how many you get but they were all really good. The place was a bit loud for the evening (with the speakers blaring music) but I guess at that point more people were there to probably drink vs sitting and eating read more

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Sexy beachside restaurant. Don't let the outside fool you. It's, dare I say, romantic on the side. I sat at the bar and ordered a duo of the al Pastor tacos and a duo of the brussel sprouts tacos. I was a little daunted by the price of 2 tacos but it was so worth it. They were a nice size and abundantly filled. I expected the al Pastor ones to blow me away but the brussel sprout ones were IT!!! They were fantastic. The servers were nice. They didn't hover nor did they ignore. There was no small talk but they weren't rude either. All business and sometimes, I like it like that! read more

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Amazing location - we sat on the second floor balcony of this beautiful restaurant overlooking the Cape May Beach. The server was Trevor and very nice. He had his hands full with several tables but handled everything really well. The food and drinks were terrific. My only criticism would be the cheese dip didn't have much flavor. It needed a little spice or something. We had the Tijuana Street Fries and Classic Taco Sampler. Both were terrific and huge portions for the cost. I would definitely eat here again if given the opportunity read more

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What a great vibe! I wouldn't say this is super authentic mexican food, more americanized but what else would you expect at the beach. The food came out fast the drinks were awesome as well. Great music and such a fun menu. Definitely a great stop. read more

Good service, great DJ on this Saturday night. Food expensive and not a good value. For example, the sea bass is the most expensive protein on the menu but you'd be better off with a Mickey D's filet o' fish sandwich. Also, the hostess was far from the mostest... she acted like she was a bouncer at studio 54 in the early 80s if you get my drift. PS to the manager who wondered why I ate so much of the "sea bass" when I thought it was so awful...i was starving, had had a bunch of wine, and kept hoping the next bite would be better. In fairness, she removed the charge from my bill even though I told her not to. And we did tip our server based on what the bill would have been. read more

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This place is overall okay. My favorite parts were probably the waitstaff and interior. The hostesses and waiters were all very friendly and helpful. Expect a long wait, but they are accommodating. After your table is called, they hold it for 15 minutes, which I very much appreciate--that gives you more than enough time to walk to the nearby shops or beach. The ambiance is nice, the tables are spacious, and the bar is long and open. I thought the tacos were alright but expensive and not too flavorful. I did really appreciate the wide selection of local fresh-caught fish, though, and could recommend going here for that reason. The appetizers are pretty standard, and I don't have much to say about them. I just wish there was more flavor in general. Additionally, the cocktails were extremely weak. I'm surprised they even needed to ID. Even people I know who are very lightweight commented on how light the alcohol was. I really liked the flavor and balance of the syrups, but a $15+ cocktail should highlight the liquor. The DJ was not good the night I went, but I'm not sure if that's a consistent issue or just a one-time thing. Overall, I wouldn't be opposed to coming back. I just genuinely think the other restaurant selection in Cape May is good enough that I wouldn't spend a meal here during a limited trip. read more

The Beachfront location is great and we sat upstairs looking out to the beach. Beautiful. The drinks are great, especially the Margaritas. I had El Jefe--of course. PRICEY but outstanding. We ordered the guac and chips --very good. And tacos--I LOVED the grilled shrimp, the coconut shrimp and the quesabirria. You have to get those. All amazing and the service is good. Definitely go!! read more

We decided to stop in for dinner What a great.vibe I had the spicy tuna tacos Wow it was loaded with sushi quality tuna Just great My wife had the classic sampler great as well Service was spot on Just a nice place to eat read more

Some of the best tacos you'll ever have! Love coming here when we are in Cape May. Amazing margaritas (blood orange!) and tacos. I'm sure the other food is delicious but I can't not get tacos when we are here :-) Personally like view more when sitting up stairs but that's me. Super friendly staff! Two *very* minor things: - the house/club music is fine but but when on Vol level 10 it can make it difficult have a conversation with people at the other end of the table. This was at 7pm on a Wednesday. - the solution used to turn over a table has a strong floral smell. When 3 tables around us were cleaned within a few mins of each other the smell was way too intense. Especially while trying to eat. read more

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We came on a Saturday night and the wait they said was gonna be 2 hours. We really wanted to try this place and we weren't in a rush so put our name on the waitlist. We decided to grab some drinks at the bar while waiting. The bartenders were really nice. After an hour, our table was ready. We were taken upstairs on the balcony facing the beach area. It was perfect because we didn't even expect it. The sea breeze, the sunset and the music made the perfect evening. We had the al pastor, chicken tinga and spicy tuna tacos. All were excellent. Will definitely come back when we're in the area! read more

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Have visited here several times, food here is very tasty, and plenty of it. The staff are friendly and helpful without being intrusive. There is live music to enjoy, and great view of the ocean when seated upstairs, out side. For those who love a spicy margarita, check out the jalapeño margarita. read more

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Summer Thursday night was a 45 minute wait but we got a seat at the bar. The rosemary lemon margarita was delicious (not an overpowering tequila taste). The tuna tostadas were excellent! I would make a meal of those next time! However the quesabirria tacos were amazing! My husband love the asada carne burrito. We will be back. Excellent food! If you can get a spot on the second floor overlooking the ocean do that!! Oh, there was a dj spinning some awesome tunes too! read more

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Great find, thanks to my fellow Yelpers. Dining on a Tuesday evening around 5:30, we were amazed to find a restaurant with live music in the off season. The band was really good as was the food. I ordered an elderberry mojito, which was tasty and different. Chips and guacamole were served quickly, but the chips were a little soggy. I attribute that to the air, as this restaurant is across the street from the ocean and the air is humid. Guac was good and generously proportioned. I tried the street tacos, the birria style. The meat was tender and flavorful and the corn tortillas perfect. I had to order three of the same, but would have loved to have ordered three different types. We had a wonderful waitress who was on her game. Definitely will return. read more

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Highly energetic from the moment you walk in, it's a huge corner location & they have it all -- music - check, awesome bar - check, lip smacking food - check check! There were couples, families, little kids, teenagers, pretty much all the ages are covered. Came with my group of friends & we sat at the bar [my new fave spot when you dont have res's], service was fast & we were served not to long after. Was July so it's too far back for me to remember exactly what we ate but we all agreed everything was delish, very much recommend!!!! read more

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It's been a LONG time since I loved Mexican food this much! So good, we went back a second day to try a few more items. The tacos are all amazing. If I had to chose a favorite I'd go with the crispy fish tacos but I'd rather have them all! The carne asada taco is like a trip to Mexico, as is the street corn, which I could eat all day. The Quesabirillas are a "must-try" and my sister and I fought over the last bite of cilantro rice and beans! Everything is deeply flavorful and well plated. Service was fast and attentive both days. (Slightly off season) Drinks were worth every penny and of a far higher quality than you'd expect from a beach taco restaurant. There was live music the first day I was there and a dj the second. Both were great! read more

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I want to start off by saying this has nothing to do with the service. Our waiter was incredibly kind and attentive. We are genuinely confused at the raving reviews. Saying the food was average is being gracious. I had a burrito bowl, my son ordered tacos and my husband ordered a burrito. We shared the nachos grande appetizer. My two younger children ordered off the kids menu. Everything was incredibly overpriced. The food was bland and underwhelming. When an entree is $18+ I think most people would expect things to not come with disposable serveware. They also had a loud DJ playing on a Sunday night. It was just a totally strange experience. There are other places you can go for good Mexican food or dinner in general. This was a miss. read more

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Tacos were delish and on Tuesday you can mix and match for a small up charge. The Margaritas were also very good and they have a large Tequila selection. read more

On our first night in Cape May, my husband and I decided to venture over to Taco Caballito after seeing on TikTok how widely recommended the restaurant was. After about a 40 minute wait, we were sat on the second floor balcony overlooking the beach, which honestly made the wait worth it for the absolutely beautiful view alone. We were pleasantly surprised that despite the DJ downstairs and overall chaos of a busy Friday night, we were still able to keep up conversation throughout the evening. Overall, the service was great. Our server was very attentive, though we did have to search a bit for him when it was time to pay the bill, and the bussers were on top of clearing off the table relatively quickly after finishing up our meal. All of our food was genuinely terrific with large portions, though we both felt like the tacos (specifically the carne asada) were missing just a bit of flavor. Other than that, we were incredibly satisfied with our experience at Taco Caballito. We would definitely recommend and visit again if we're ever in the area. read more

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If it wasn't for the delicious margarita this would be a 1 star review. The first time, our food came out cold. Every single thing. They made it a second time and my tacos came out with literally protein on a tortilla. Everything else was on a plate and I was supposed to construct it myself. No indication of what sauce went to which taco. Manager offered to take it off the bill. But now I have no food to eat. read more

Taco Caballito Tequileria - Ordered tacos with pineapple salsa on the side... came out with nothing! Two times, wrong each time. - Tacos Near Me - Cape May, New Jersey

Have you ever walked into a restaurant and thought it had an identity problem? This place confused me. It gives off an upscale vibe but has a DJ. If you want to talk at dinner just get those vocal cords ready. Now to the food. The best part of any dining experience right? The food was just okay. I got the fish tacos and the batter soaked up too much oil. My husband's al pastor was dry but flavor was good. Since everything is a la carte, we ordered a side of rice and a side of beans. They were good. Our favorite part of the meal was the the Mexico City Guacamole. For shore prices and meh food I wouldn't come back. Doesn't mean you shouldn't try it. read more

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This restaurant was busy for dinner - 40 minute wait for 2 on a Monday night in late August. We went to the bar upstairs instead and there were 2 seats available. The food came pretty quickly and it was delicious. We ordered the seafood sampler and the grilled shrimp tacos. The seafood sampler gives you 3 tacos and you can either order 2 or 3 grilled shrimp tacos. We were both full after cleaning our plates. Ambiance is lively, noisy and upbeat. Servers were friendly and efficient. We would like to eat here again. read more

Great margaritas, tacos, & vibes. Their bartender Rich was so personable, friendly, and gave great suggestions! I love that you can do a taco sampler and get a variety. read more

This is definitely must go to place when in Cape May. Came in around lunch time during the beach's off season so it wasn't busy at all. The inside was a little darker, but I enjoyed the fact that the OLED TVs inside weren't just blasting sports games, but had some YouTube art, which allowed me to just focus on the food. The service was amazing. Everyone was very attentive and kind, with a smile even, making it really inviting. The food was just "chef's kiss." The Tijuana street fries were so delicious and addicting. It came with a wide variety of toppings, not skimping on any of the steak/protein or cheese, with nothing overpowering, but blending well. The cheese steak birria tacos were pretty good, but probably should've stuck to regular birria tacos (personal preference). I got to try some of the tacos that my wife got and all were so delicious. Whenever I stop by Cape May, I definitely want to go here again. read more

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So yeah I was not expecting this massive taco-oriented restaurant on a visit to Cape May a few years ago. We'd already had our share of seafood on this trip, so tacos would be a nice palette cleanser of sorts. Now where I'm from, we have a tequileria on dang near every corner. But they're nothing like this. Ours are the size of shacks in a shanty town, not like this behemoth. No way this was originally a taco place. I don't care who you are, no one is so ambitious that they say, "You know what? I'm gonna convert this old TGI Friday's into a taco stand." You start with a cart and move your way up. Honestly, it looks and feels like a chain. I was surprised it wasn't. It sounds like your standard ho-hum tex-mex chain that worked its way up from the bowels of Florida. But no, it's totally unique to here and owned/operated by a local couple who also oversee two additional restaurants, Port Cocktails & Cuisine, and Fish House, Of the three, Taco Caballito Tequileria is the more family-oriented casual "fun" spot, which I think ties more into the owners' entrepreneurial roots when they bought their first food truck and grinded it out, learning the ropes through trial and error. Luckily that's all in the past, and now it's all about creating a feel-good atmosphere. This includes TVs, shot girls, and live music. Was not expecting two out of those three things. The live music was, uh, some guy. Weekday lunch crowd, pretty brutal slot. He had gumption I'll give him that. When it came to tacos, the menu followed all the standard taco variety guidelines. You need an Asian inspired one (taco on a bao bun, maybe put some kimchi on it), you got the shrimp taco, brisket, al pastor whatever that is, and yes, to capitalize on the birria craze of '23, tacos served with a side of consommé. Man, I remember everyone was getting in on that. It got to the point where Applebee's was serving birria something or other, and I was like this has gone too far. Here at least it made sense, and yeah, it was pretty spot on. Maybe not the gold standard, but it felt as authentic as you're gonna get in a northeastern beach town. As a whole, Taco Caballito Tequileria is itself like a taco. Bold, zesty, and packed with ingredients that just seem to mesh. Also, music from that one guy. read more

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I had the Seafood Sampler tacos for lunch (Grouper, coconut shrimp, sea bass) and all three were fantastic. My husband and son had the brisket bowl which they also enjoyed. Our waitress was friendly and efficient. The portions were plentiful and the prices were reasonable. read more

Loved the food and the margaritas! Was a little loud but to be expected when crowded. Bonus is the ability to get on waitlist!

They were able to accommodate our group size of 7 in a timely fashion. While I don't drink, members of my party who did commented on how good the frozen margaritas were excellent. I had the shrimp tacos and they were delicious. All in the group loved the food. We will definitely come again. read more

Stopped by at 2:30pm with an excellent waiter Jose. Very attentive. Great atmosphere and music. Ordered nacho grande with chicken. Very Good!! I highly recommend this place. read more

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Wow what a change of events. I loved this place coming off the new year but my most recent experience was terrible. It was over July 4th weekend and some genius decided to leave all the windows open during extreme heat. Everyone at my table felt like we were in a sauna. Could barely enjoy our food. Close the windows! Pump AC! It was such an uncomfortable experience. The table next to us felt the same way and we all laughed at the experience, Our order got messed up too. read more

Very disappointing experience. We paid for a reservation in advance, arrived on time, and were then told there was no table available for us. To make matters worse, the staff claimed they don't take reservations--despite the fact that they had already taken our money for one. There was no apology, no explanation that made sense, and no immediate solution offered. Taking payment for a reservation and then denying that reservations exist is unacceptable and extremely frustrating. Until this is handled more professionally and transparently, I wouldn't recommend relying on this restaurant for any planned dining. read more

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Ordered to go last minute, and i'm glad we did. The tacos were great! Wish we had time to eat in as the inside and ambiance seemed great as well! read more

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They play awful house music all the time. Nobody goes there for techno remixes. I think they think a DJ is a must here . So weird. Feels like a bad hotel lobby in NYC trying to be hip. They are clearly ignoring the TACO and BEACH theme. Live guitar music would make sense. EDM doesn't! Bad music and way too loud. read more

Taco Caballito Tequileria is a terrific place to eat ! We were here last weekend with our dog, happened to be going on pleasant evening walk on Beach Ave. and wanted dinner. The hosts at front podium were very friendly when I asked if there was seating area since I had my dog with me. We had a nice corner seat by the front expanding glass doors. Great dining experience with ocean breeze and a delicious grouper fish taco meal! Full dish portions too ! My dog was well behaved sleeping on the floor. Thanks for being dog friendly for all of us dog owners ! We will definitely be back ! read more

Nice place to get some fresh tasty Mexican and the margaritas were delicious. It was a nice place with great service and plenty of seating. For what we ordered it was on the expensive side but food was good. read more

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Flavorful, over-priced Mexican with loud music, plenty of TV's, and a modern feel. Menu offers mostly tacos and burritos with several traditional protein choices for inclusion within the same, including seafood. The birria was a bit fatty. Good service, but the bar and music seem to be the main focus. They offer a large variety of tequila, but the margaritas had only hints of them. (3.75 rating, but there are too many inflated reviews...) read more

This spot is awesome! We visited while on vacation in Cape May. We were able to get a table without a reservation after waiting about 10 minutes, despite it being a busy Saturday night. We ordered the queso as an appetizer and it was delicious! I had the sea bass tacos for my entree & they were incredible. The sea bass was very fresh & the tacos were packed! The mango salsa on top was really good too. They had a DJ and it was a very lively environment. Our service was great and fast too. Would definitely recommend! read more

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