Went for a casual lunch after spending the day in the Belmar area. I went at a non-peak hour, so we…read morewere asked to sit where we wanted. Food and drinks came out pretty quick. I got the flour quesabirria, which was very good and went great with the consomme. The watermelon water we got was decent but definitely refreshing. 4/5, would recommend for a casual, quick option with great birria.

This was a five star spot for me... I still dream about the tacos I had here!!…read moreThe menu is minimal but the food is incredible. I got the sampler with all 3 taco options and my husband got the birria noddle.. Just exceptional. It's a small spot but clean. The service was quick and friendly. We tried some non alcoholic drinks which were good too. Overall I'd definitely come here again if I was in the area or I'd make the drive just to eat here because the food was that good.

Authentic Mexican - Delicious! Eat in or Take home - we had…read moreboth and LOVE this place.

I'm no expert on this cuisine but have enjoyed everything I've had here. Bright, strong flavors…read more Certainly they offer up authentic flavors.

I love this place. I highly recommend al pastor tacos; I order mine with double corn tortillas!…read moreHowever I often go on Saturday or Sunday because that's when they serve birria.

King of Tacos!!!!!!!…read more Really awesome.. I have eat a lot of tacos. The tacos are super fresh and every item on the menu is delicious. It's a perfect place to come with family.

Had dinner with my old dearest friend. This authentic Mexican restaurant is nicely decorated in…read moretime for el día de la muerte Food is excellently prepared though I particularly did not like the side of beans. The horchada was excellent The burritos were prepared perfectly. Service ok. Brisk take-out orders there while feasting.

Hands down the best Mexican restaurant in the area. A Small non-de script (actually a kitschy dive…read moreappearance) with rickety chairs and a handful of semi solid tables with a pleasant but forgetful wait staff. Nonetheless the food is superb, plentiful and cheap. Take it from me, a seasoned foodie savant, don't be fooled by appearances, "The Bear" works the kitchen.

We are usually big fans of fins and order quite often. Tonight they failed. We ordered the poke…read morebowl and they were HALF the size they normally were. Not enough for a meal, let alone an appetizer. That's not a good sign. Once a restaurant starts chintzing on food amounts and quality that usually means they are on their way out. Extremely disappointed.

Food was great. Chicken Caesar wrap was exceptional. We also…read morelike the chicken quesadillas. Service was fast.

Tried this for the first time last night. Shared blackened shrimp tacos and a side of sweet…read moreplantains. All was very good! Tacos were served on blue corn soft taco rounds. The jalapeño cream gave it a nice little kick. Shrimp was cooked perfectly, Plantains were delish. Sautéed so they had a little sweet catnelization on the edges. Will definitely go back to try some of the other interesting things in the menu.

This place is excellent! The food was fantastic and the owner was so lovely…read more favorite dishes: -ceviche mixto -sweet plantains -pork belly bao buns -fried flounder -spicy tuna crispy rice All really really yummy. We had two kids with us who are pretty picky, but the fried flounder was well-received. If I went again I might make other arrangements for the kids, but that's on my kids, not the restaurant. Oh, and get the tres leches cake. It's not optional. It was PHENOMENAL. Light and delicious!!

Was hoping for better. Nice friendly service. Menu looked promising. Decent portions. But taste…read morewas rather bland and basic. Not flavorful in any way. So in a nutshell very disappointed.

Yummy authentic food! I was brought pickup, so unfortunately I did not experience the vibe of the…read moreplace. I got the quesabirrias which were flavorful and delicious. NY/NJ doesn't have the best Mexican food, so I was pleasantly surprised--almost LA level! I also had a horchata which was great. Though I only had pickup, I would still recommend for high quality Mexican.

Along Howell Township, you will find this Mexican restaurant within this gas station. I have been…read morewanting to go there ever since discovering that chicken mascot a while ago. Brand: 5/5 El Buen Taco and Grill fits within this gas station in Howell Township, and I will say that it fits well, for it contains so much potential. It manages to evoke the Mexican restaurant vibe, which would not have been effective if it did not bring me there in the first place. Inside, you will find many aspects of Mexican cuisine everywhere, from the beverages to the candies to the menu dishes. I did like the brochure design, though I am not sure if the establishment is undergoing a name change. I am going to miss the chicken mascot if it does. Website: 5/5 Coming to the opening page immediately sold me on this establishment, for you are greeted with the chicken mascot during the loading screen. The red-and-green color scheme exemplifies the website, and the functionality of the website feels slick with a few exceptions. You are also brought to the description of the eatery, along with the menu that brings you various meals, from breakfast to lunch, though the images at at the bottom of the page. They also offer catering. Wait Time: 5/5 I did not have to worry about waiting for my order, even though I abruptly said "No" when asked if I needed anything else with my order, just to search around. Ambiance: 4/5 The Mexican music plays over the radio with a welcoming volume. You will also find a coffee machine. There are also glass counters showing the various dishes. While every part of the interior seemed festive, I did not find a place to sit at. Food: 5/5 I ordered the Huevos a la Mexicana, which consists of scrambled eggs with onions, tomatoes, hot peppers, rice, beans, sides of hot sauce and green sauce, and a couple of rolls, with a Bocadin chocolate bar. Every part of the dish had a well-prepared texture, from the rolls to the ingredients. The rolls held their form every time I added the ingredients. While I did think onions had some crunchy texture, I nonetheless enjoyed the scrambled eggs, while the rice had the right amount of seasoning. For more than one year, I have been trying to keep up my bean intake, but I never would have thought that beans could be prepared so savory as the ones in this dish. That just might be my most favorite part of the dish, with the gravy somehow adding to the taste with every bite, whether eaten by themselves or within the rolls. Service: 5/5 The owner managed to take my order without any issues. Worth The Money?: 5/5 The authentic Mexican cuisine absolutely reflects El Buen's brand, from the website to the very plastic container with my order. While I did get my order on time and the food was appropriately cooked for the time it took, I did think that the establishment would have needed more people working there, even if it was a small, gas station eatery. After a day of snow, I will say that the Huevos a la Mexicana managed to warm and fill me up throughout the day, and the owner put a lot of work into it. The greatest contribution food can give you is if it gives you a positive feeling throughout the day. The dish managed to do that, despite a winter day or even no place to sit at inside. Nonetheless, the ambiance did not dissuade me from waiting patiently. If anything, it accurately reflected the overall brand. My order did come with a free soda or water, which I politely declined both offers. In which case, I will absolutely say that the order was well worth it. Rating: 5/5 Stars Small eateries that have large amounts of good tastes give me hope, and El Buen is no exception. This establishment has so much potential. I would consider it a third choice for Mexican cuisine, but I would always want to try more of the menu items. Recommend To... Anyone looking to immerse themselves with Mexican cuisine and treats (of course, specifically anyone looking to brush up their Spanish language knowledge). I also recommend El Buen to anyone who works on the road and need a quick, filling meal.

The gentleman at the front was very polite and answered all our questions. El buen taco should be…read moremuy buen taco.

It's a cute no frill place. It has sufficient outdoor seatings…read more The waitress was friendly, efficient, and professional. We had shrimp burrito and tacos de birria. Both were delicious.

Positives: Excellent…read morefood and presentation. (See pics) Excellent friendly service. Good feel to the location. Easy free street parking. Negatives: Dirty Tables Outside you clean yourself. Toilet paper in restroom not installed. Probably the most expensive Burrito I have ever had and I pay Los Angeles/So Cal prices. (Asbury park rents must be expensive?) [Would give them a 4.5 for food alone.] No reason not to dine here if your budget can handle it. Thanks for staying open late on Labor Day.

Was greeted when I walked in. It's a small place like 6 booths and 3 tables. I ordered the…read moreBurrito fajita. I order the Burrito Fajita with carne it comes stuffed with bell peppers, onions and cheese with pico de gallo on top And it comes with rice and beans on the side. The taste was amazing the meat cooked to perfection the peppers were fresh. They also served complimentary chips and salsa Overall a great first experience

I only recommend the blue habanero based on my first visit. We stopped in just before noon on a…read moreweekday. There are booths for four or six people, and also a few tables. It's an intimate setting with a nice ambience, music playing but not too loud. They have table service and the server came to us right away. We got free chips and salsa without needing to ask. The food came out quickly. I had the tostadas and they were delicious. I could've done with a little bit less cheese and cream, but that's just my personal preference. They were yummy. My son had the eggs and pork dish, and it was very good. Wouldn't mind it a little bit more rice than beans, but again a personal preference thing. It was quality, well prepared food and generous portions.