Monmouth GuideMonmouth County's Mexican restaurants and taquerias cover a lot of ground, from counter-service taco spots to sit-down kitchens cooking family recipes. For this October roundup we pulled together seven places worth a visit, spread from Millstone and Matawan down through Asbury Park, Belmar and Lake Como.
You will find birria tacos with consomme, al pastor and mole, rotisserie plates, and at least one spot baking its own pan dulce. Some are casual BYOB rooms, others are delis with online ordering. Below are our picks, a few nearby events if you want to make a night of it, and a pointer to the full guide.
Our 7 picks
Seven Mexican restaurants and taquerias across the county, from a Millstone deli and taqueria to a Hazlet spot with an on-site bakery.
1. Taco Stop and Deli, Millstone
Deli and taqueria serving tacos, tortas, breakfast sandwiches, and wraps, with online ordering.
2. Los Barbaros Birria, Belmar
Taqueria specializing in birria tacos with consommé for dipping, plus birria pizza and ramen.
3. Puerto Escondido, West Long Branch
Casual Mexican restaurant on Monmouth Road serving tacos, burritos and platters.
4. El Rey Rosticeria y Restaurante, Asbury Park
Relaxed BYOB Mexican spot known for birria tacos, tortas, huaraches and rotisserie favorites.
5. El Rinconcito de Mama, Matawan
Main Street Mexican kitchen cooking family recipes like al pastor tacos, enchiladas suizas, mole and tlayudas.
6. Azteca Restaurant, Lake Como
Small Mexican restaurant on Main Street serving tacos, enchiladas, burritos and mole.
7. Bougainvillea Mexican Restaurant and Bakery, Hazlet
Mexican restaurant and on-site bakery serving fajitas, enchiladas and breakfast plates plus fresh pan dulce and cakes.
Make a night of it
If you are already heading out, here are a few events happening around the same towns this week, including an Oktoberfest in Belmar and a car show in West Long Branch.
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Pause To Thrive: Oktoberfest - Bakes Brewing Co.
Wednesday · 6:00 PM · 1718 NJ-71, Belmar, NJ 07719You are invited to raise a glass and support the military at Pause To Thrive's Oktoberfest! Crafts beers, bites, and live music.
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Wine & Cheese Night at Robinson Ale House
Wednesday · 6:00 PM · Robinson Ale House, Asbury Parkat Robinson Ale House Wine & Cheese Night 6-9PM (10/7, 10/14, 10/21, 10/28)
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The West Long Branch 1st Annual Car SHow
Saturday · 9:00 AM · Sorrentino Park West Long Branch NJ 07764https://www.westlongbranch.org/calendar.aspx?EID=1128
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Saturday · 9:30 AM · James J. Cullen Center, 1776 Union Ave, Hazlet, NJ 07730
Get ready for the kickoff of a brand-new season. This Hazlet Township team is dedicated to fostering a vibrant community space and providing a consistent, high-quality…
marketvia Monmouth County Tourism
More Mexican restaurants and taquerias in Monmouth County
Our picks are only part of the picture. The full guide covers 18 Mexican restaurants and taquerias across Monmouth County.
See all 18 Mexican restaurants and taquerias in Monmouth County.
Whether you are after birria tacos in Belmar, a plate of mole in Lake Como, or pan dulce in Hazlet, there is plenty to work through this October. Check hours before you go, and browse the full guide when you are ready for more.
Quick answers
What are good Mexican restaurants and taquerias in Monmouth County, NJ?
Local picks include Taco Stop and Deli in Millstone, Los Barbaros Birria in Belmar, Puerto Escondido in West Long Branch and El Rey Rosticeria y Restaurante in Asbury Park. See the full guide for all 18.