We were hungry and willing to follow some yelp reviews for lunch running to Mays Landing for some shopping during our trip to Atlantic City. We pulled up excited because the exterior alone sets the tone. Hand-painted sunflowers, colorful pennant flags, and bright green picnic tables under a covered patio. It has real personality! We dined inside, but on a cooler day, that patio would be the move. We ordered the steak tacos and the quesabirria tacos. Both were yummy!!!!!!. The quesabirria were the standout: crispy, rich, served with consomme for dipping and fresh radish and lime on the side. I do not like a soft quesabirria, so it was perfect. The flavor was on point! The service sealed it. Our server took our order and our drinks got delayed. Before we even noticed, they caught it themselves, apologized, and brought everything right over. I appreciated the simple step of correcting a mistake without being prompted. That matters to me a lot! Worth every mile of the drive from our hotel in Atlantic City. read more

El Rincon Del Sabor - Steak Tacos - Mexican Near Me - Mays Landing, New Jersey

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El Rincon Del Sabor, Mays Landing, NJ Sometimes the best places are the ones you almost drive right past. El Rincon Del Sabor has been open for about two years and sits just off Route 50 in Mays Landing. It is a little off the beaten path, but not by much. After hearing several friends recommend it, we finally decided to give it a try on a Friday night after 8:00 PM. First things first, it is BYOB. The good news is there is a liquor store directly across the street, so picking up whatever you want before dinner couldn't be much easier. The restaurant has that classic hole-in-the-wall feel that usually leads to good food. Inside, it looks like many authentic Mexican restaurants, bright colors, cultural decorations throughout, and a large television in the back playing a fútbol match. It feels comfortable, casual, and welcoming. The menu offers plenty of traditional Mexican dishes, although there were a few unexpected items like pizza, gyros, and cheesesteaks that seemed a little out of place. Still, the authentic selections were clearly the stars of the menu. We started with a basket of freshly made tortilla chips served with two different green sauces. Both were fresh and flavorful. The green sauce was mild and very tasty, while the red sauce brought a little more heat without being overpowering. At our table, one person ordered the chimichanga, which came with rice and beans. The portion was huge and packed with flavor. Another ordered the birria tacos, served with fresh cilantro, onions, and a rich consommé for dipping. They couldn't stop talking about how much they enjoyed them. I was originally looking for mole, but didn't see it listed on the menu. After asking our waitress, she suggested ordering the enchiladas with their homemade mole sauce instead. When I asked if the mole was made from scratch or from a paste, she smiled and told me her mother makes it from scratch. Anyone who has ever made authentic mole knows just how much time, patience, and ingredients go into preparing it. That answer alone got my attention. The mole completely stole the show. Rich, complex, slightly sweet, with just the right balance of chocolate, spices, and chiles, it was everything homemade mole should be. If you're a fan of mole, this is absolutely the dish I would recommend ordering. As we talked throughout the evening, we learned this is truly a family restaurant. Everyone working that night was related, and it showed. They treated customers like guests rather than just another table. Even though we arrived about an hour before closing, we never once felt rushed, something that can make or break a late dinner experience. We also got the feeling they're trying to build something special here and genuinely care about serving the local community. We learned they have quite a following from residents of The Oaks, and after eating here it's easy to understand why. If you live in The Oaks or are passing through the Mays Landing area, this place is well worth the short drive. The portions are generous, the ingredients are fresh, the food is authentic, and perhaps most importantly, you leave feeling welcomed. We'll definitely be back. read more

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The food is fresh. Good size portions. The staff is very friendly. The atmosphere is very pleasant, although I always get takeout. I highly recommend this restaurant. read more

Wow!!! This was great! Food was served hot and fresh. Staff was kind and very helpful. We were a party of 4 and dinner was $100 including tip. We had 3 Taco plates and a Burrito, plus a side of rice and beans. This is a wonder family owned restaurant, who works hard to provide flavorful, fresh food with terrific service. Highly recommend! read more

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This authentic Mexican restaurant was a 10/10!! The food was fresh and seasoned to perfection. The server was very friendly and attentive. The restaurant was overall clean and spacious. I will definitely visit again! read more

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My family had this place twice in one week we liked it so much! The tacos are awesome and we also loved the fajitas, generous portions!

This place is very good and every one is very nice and i really like the al pastor tacos.

Great food, especially chicken chimichangas & chile rellenos Very good service as well read more

10 out of 10. Great food. Great service. Really nice family oriented establishment. If you want authentic mexican food this is definitely the place. read more

El Rincon Del Sabor - Grilled chicken tacos - homemade corn tortillas. Homemade black beans on the side. Great salsa roja. And birria tacos. - Mexican Near Me - Mays Landing, New Jersey

Great new authentic Mexican restaurant. We stopped in off a recommendation and it didn't disappoint. Establishment is BYOB and conveniently there is a beverage store across the street from them. We were greeted and sat as soon as we walked in. Our waitress came right over with glasses of ice and tortilla chips with 2 types of salsa. We decided on the Carne Asada and it did not disappoint. We also ordered a side of Tostones. Large portions with great flavor. We had enough to have leftovers. There were a few other tables while we were there and a lot of takeout traffic. I definitely recommend checking this new spot out and supporting our local businesses. Can't wait to go back and order the chimichangas. Which were also recommended by our waitress. read more

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Is the best restaurant in the area With automatic flavor and a traditional food. They also have a nice customer service. read more

Best Tacos around, Al Pastor taco with homemade tortillas, best I ever had ! 10/10 recommend -

What can I say? I don't like giving out 5 stars so easily, but some of the food here is sooo good it makes up for anything that was not perfect. With that said, there wasn't anything that was bad, but not everything was the best I ever had. So, the soups are the best I ever had! I'm telling you, this place has amazing soups! All home made and 10/10. All the sauces were all perfect. The nachos are great. The atmosphere feels like you stepped out of Mays Landing and into Mexico. Service was good and the staff was extra nice. Just the sweetest people. This place has items on the menu that you can't get other places, like cow intestine, which sounds bad but is delicious. I tried it. The tacos are good, not greatest of all time ever had but still very very good and FRESH! EVERYTHING Is Fresh here. I am most definitely coming back and highly recommend. Probably the best Mexican place in the area. You will NOT be disappointed! read more

Excellent food, excellent service! I really enjoy going to this restaurant as they are consistent. I often order the steak quesadilla with no peppers, rice, and beans. The rice is always cooked perfectly (fresh, not overcooked, and most importantly, not too salty) The staff are always friendly and tend to remember folks when you come back. read more

Authentic food and friendly service. A go-to option for us. My usual choice is the chicken quesadilla. Their guacamole is my personal favorite, best tasting from anywhere else I've been to lately. read more

Very very good. All home made, sauces are somewhat authentic... given they can't get many Mexico local ingredients here. But also given my Mexico experience they are very good. Portions are OK. Deserts are good. Some dishes are top notch. I'd say 9 of 10. Can't give 10 of 10 given my experience with Mexican cuisine but trust me: it's the best I've had in NJ that's for sure. read more

Awesome food! Great people. The birria tacos, nachos, and burritos were amazing! Best Mexican food in the area. read more

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Amazing and affordable food. I ordered take out and was pleasantly surprise with the presentation and the quality of the food. I will definitely go back soon. read more

Great atmosphere, Great customer service and Great food. Me the wife and kids love eating here.

Walked in and we were not greeted. I had to say hello. Employees never said anything went to the back. Then a young gentleman came out and never ask how many in our party. He assumed we were with other party. Was sitting us at a table for six. I said we are only two sat us at a table for two. The other party got seated after us. Sat for a good five minutes. Waitress came out and waited on the other party. Took their order and went to the back. My husband and I got up and left. So not sure how the food was but the welcoming of coming through the door was not there at all. Will not be back.also very cold in the restaurant. read more