Best taco spots in Monmouth County, NJ

15 local picks across 12 towns, hand-picked by Monmouth Guide.

Taquerias, surf-style taco shops and Mexican kitchens where the tacos are the reason to go. Here are 15 taco spots across 12 Monmouth County towns, from Asbury Park to Marlboro.

Local favorites

Azteca Restaurant

Lake Como · Mexican · 4.4 stars across 150 reviews

Small Mexican restaurant on Main Street serving tacos, enchiladas, burritos and mole.
El Rey Rosticeria y Restaurante

Asbury Park · Mexican · Yelp top-rated in Asbury Park

Relaxed BYOB Mexican spot known for birria tacos, tortas, huaraches and rotisserie favorites.
El Rinconcito de Mama

Matawan · Mexican · Rated about 4.8 stars on Google

Main Street Mexican kitchen cooking family recipes like al pastor tacos, enchiladas suizas, mole and tlayudas.
Los Barbaros Birria

Belmar · Mexican · Known for birria tacos

Taqueria specializing in birria tacos with consommé for dipping, plus birria pizza and ramen.
MOGO Korean Fusion Tacos

Asbury Park · Korean fusion · Late-night favorite

Beloved Korean fusion taco shop (since 2012) known for bulgogi and spicy pork tacos and K.F.C. wings, open until 3am on weekends.
Puerto Escondido

West Long Branch · Mexican · Rated 4.8 across 110+ reviews

Casual Mexican restaurant on Monmouth Road serving tacos, burritos and platters.
Taco Stop and Deli

Millstone · Mexican, deli · 4.8 stars across 100+ reviews

Deli and taqueria serving tacos, tortas, breakfast sandwiches, and wraps, with online ordering.

More taco spots to try

Barrio Costero

Asbury Park · Mexican

Coastal Mexican restaurant on Bangs Avenue with a seasonal menu of tacos, shared plates and an agave-heavy cocktail list.
El Agave Mexican Cuisine

Freehold Township · Mexican

Casual Mexican spot for tacos, birria and seafood dishes, with outdoor seating and a kids menu.
MOGO Korean Fusion Tacos (Pier Village)

Long Branch · Korean fusion

Pier Village outpost of the Korean fusion taco shop, serving bulgogi tacos, burritos and Korean fried chicken steps from the beach.
Surf Taco (Long Branch)

Long Branch · Mexican

West End location of the shore taco chain, a quick, kid-friendly stop near the beach.
Surf Taco (Manasquan)

Manasquan · Mexican

Quick, casual tacos and burritos from the shore-born chain, handy on the way to the beach.
Surf Taco (Red Bank)

Red Bank · Mexican

Casual Jersey Shore taco and burrito chain with a surf-shack feel, an easy cheap-eats pick for families.
Surf Taco (Wall)

Wall Township · Mexican

Route 35 location of the shore taco chain, an easy, inexpensive family stop.
Tio Taco + Tequila Bar

Marlboro · Mexican

Lively Mexican restaurant and tequila bar serving tacos, fajitas and cocktails, with weekday happy hour.

Tacos by town

Quick answers

What are the best taco spots in Monmouth County, NJ?

Local favorites include Azteca Restaurant in Lake Como, El Rey Rosticeria y Restaurante in Asbury Park and El Rinconcito de Mama in Matawan. This guide lists 15 taco spots across 12 towns, each picked and described by Monmouth Guide.

Which Monmouth County towns have the most taco spots?

Asbury Park (3), Long Branch (2), Lake Como (1) and Matawan (1) have the most entries in this guide.

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