First introduced to La Cocina de Chencha via their Facebook page. They regularly post specials,…read morewhether it be mole specials, tamales, barbacoa de chivo, molotes, etc. Outside, a nice lady was selling fresh pastries. I grabbed an empanada de lechesilla, a large fried empanada covered in granulated sugar filled with cream for ($2). Very tasty. I stopped in later on for a quesadilla with huitlacoche (corn smut), which was also very good. The patrons around me were all having the mole de puerco special, while watching a Mexican gladiator game show. Also on the menu, a variety of tamales Oaxaqueno style, in a banana leaf with a variety of fillings: mole, chileajo de puerco, dulce, etc.

I experienced two firsts here: a to-go menu only in Spanish and a Mexican restaurant that doesn't…read morehave tacos on the menu! Remarkable. With what I would describe as "tasting platters" and multi-dish specialties on the menu, at higher prices, I think what we have here is chef looking to do something a bit more complex than the competition. And as might be obvious, knowing some Spanish would be a big help here. The place: 5 tables, very small but pleasant enough. Service was more attentive than usual. Rather than plain white plastic dishes, the food comes in nice ceramic bowls and plates. The food: They did serve me tacos the first time I came ($3 each) but I don't think it's fair to judge them on tacos when they aren't on the menu. I still don't know what to make of that fact given tacos are authentic and other taco-like appetizers such as nachos, tostadas and empanadas are on the menu, but my best guess is that they want to distinguish themselves and put the emphasis on their other dishes. The torta cubana was huge, and good, but at $9 when you can get it for $6 commonly, I would skip -- not because it isn't good, I just don't think the place's strengths are in tacos and tortas. I think I got it right on the 3rd try with the chicken mole, which was very good. I'm not expert enough in Mexican food to know whether something special is going on here. What I do know is in a restaurant setting like so many others in New Brunswick, a little something different is going on here that might be worth a try.

They are located in the former Maria's Mexican restaurant. They claim to serve Peruvian and Tex…read moreMex. I ordered arroz chaura (Chinese rice Peruvian style). It was fried rice with chicken, some veggies, and egg. Quite tasty. Tacos were good. Spanish rice was a little dry. BYOB. We were the only ones on a Sunday evening. Very casual.

My family dined here for the 1st time recently - We had high expectations going in. (Due to…read morepositive reviews) And Alexandro (owner) & Team delivered with a bang! We've had amazing Mexican food over the years in California - and were told East Coast lacks options. Thank goodness we found this place! Tried 3 dishes - all great. Very fresh, good ingredients & portions. (Love the homemade chips & salsa starter, btw!) Authentic, delicious Mexican food. The owner is super friendly, accommodating, and made us feel welcome. The interior / exterior is also very cute & inviting. We can't wait to go back already. Thank you so much again, Alexandro & Team!

Need to update your hours of operation this app says your open however after waiting 45mins Grubhub…read morecancelled order

Every six months or so i remember that this place exists. I'll be in the mood for Mexican and I…read morecome here. We are always the only table in here so I feel like they have a much larger take out business. Either way, the service has always been more than adequate and the food is always wonderful. Chimichanga is absolutely delicious

Good food, good prices. Ordered some tacos guac and churros. Everything was delicious.read more

Very fast service and their food is delicious! Whoever we crave something they always accommodate…read moreus (if not on the menu) . Happy to have them down the street from me .

If u want a home cooked, fresh Mexican meal w fresh tortilla made to order this is the spot for…read moreyou. Be patient there is only Ruth (owner/mom) cooking and it can get busy. The salsa is fresh & consistent. The mole sauce is out of this world. Tacos, fajitas, burritos all hit home runs for me!

Food was fresh. Server was nice and informative..prices…read morelooked good. There is no bar. Lots of parking.beautiful fresh roses on each table, colorful decor. Oddly, Server never returned after giving us food and the place was empty..., what was up? Ten minutes in, we found out why...there was aSCREAMING match coming from kitchen/prep room. Like 5 teenagers yelling at the same time!! And it continued! We ate fast. Went up to front to pay. We waited, then called in for check...A disgruntled young woman handed us bill with incorrect prices. Looked at menu to check. Everything was UPCHARGED BY 10%( maybe the "entertainment" fee?). We asked and was told that's what the computer says. Can't you adjust it? No, was the nasty response. Looked at us with disgust. I was feeling that I did not want to be yelled at by her, so I said that's too bad, you'll need to get the tip from the computer, then. Would never recommend. NEGATIVE stars.

Go for the Mexican. Fresh and delicious... but... surprisingly…read more.. Best Buffalo style Wings ever!

This spot is fantastic. The food is authentic and the service is down right impeccable. When we…read morepulled up the lights were off but we saw the back door was open. We knocked on the back door and asked if they were closed. The woman that answered said yes but wait one second. After a minute or so she came back out and said okay you can come in from the front. They opened just for us. Incredible Our server was incredible. Never experienced such great service. Truly a remarkable young woman. When she mentioned the fresh drinks they offer, we asked about them. She explained each drink and then asked if we wanted to try them. She came back with a tray with little cups of each drink for every single one of us. That was above and beyond. I felt taken care of. Food was always served with a smile. Extremely polite and very sweet. As for the food, fantastic. Authentic Mexican food. Me and my friends were all feeling tacos, so we went taco crazy. My favorite was the Tinga de pollo. Also their verde sauce is very good. You really can't go wrong with their tacos. Oh and the tamarindo is a must. Will definitely be coming back to try more of their menu.

I ordered a "Burrito Supremo" but when it arrived it was small like a 16oz steak. Also the service…read moreis not up to standards. Also the floors are sticky like if they were not mopped properly. Would not recommend to any friends or family

This is the best kept secret in Freehold, excellent food, excellent friendly service and…read moreaffordable. Highly recommend!

I ordered food and they didn't deliver it and they charge me for air I am mad I am never ordering…read morefood again