We came with a group of 6 people and sat outside. The staff was super friendly and our food came out really quickly. Overall the food and solid and would certainly come back for a quick and casual bite. read more

The food here was awesome! At the recommendation of the employee behind the counter I tried the brisket, pulled pork, and shredded chicken tacos. Soooo glad I did...they were each unique and full of flavor. If I'm ever back in the area...I'll definitely be back for tacos! Great food and service! read more

We found this place last summer right before it closed for the season and couldn't wait to go back. This time it was not as spectacular as we remembered. The guacamole were excellent. Although everything was very fresh the fish taco was too salty, and the meat in the brisket and pulled pork tacos was dry. (They give you complementary red and green sauce, so we could of added it to the meat.) The charro beans and rice had next to no bacon, jalapenos or tomatoes. The staff is very nice and the place is clean. We will try this place again, maybe the chef had an off day. read more

The food is tragically mediocre and bland. This place has such potential. Beach block. Plenty of foot traffic. Easily accessible by bike, car, etc. Nice outdoor seating area. Enticing menu. Breakfast, lunch and dinner. Went on a Monday night - 1/3 full @ 630p. Our bill, for 2 adults, 2 kids, the below items, 3 waters & a snapple was about $55. We tried: **Chips and Guac - a splash of lime or hint of salt would have gone miles. Otherwise it was just a mashed avocado with some tomato and onion. **Shrimp Taco - marinade the shrimp in a little lime and cilantro and you're good to go. for now, it lacks any character. **Quesidilla - as expected. Cheezy and crispy. **Chipotle chicken taco with pablano peppers - Good, not great **Choritzo and potatoes taco - just OK **Pulled pork taco - garnish was good. Meat lacked any flavor **Brisket taco - just OK. **Chipotle chicken burrito with pinto beans & rice - The combination of the beans, chicken rice added depth, a little heat and flavor. It was good. If the owner's read this: please, warm your tortilla on a flat-top or grill for just a second before loading them up. give them the love they deserve - your customers will thank you. You are not without hope. A little more seasoning and we'll be back. read more

We were so excited to find a little Mexican spot close to us in Ortley. Got the Gringo platter, 3 different tacos - chicken, pulled pork and chorizo/potato and the Mexican Cobb salad. All were just okay. Everything was pretty bland - lacking flavor/salt, which was disappointing. Salad was pretty small for 13$. Total meal was $45. read more

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Soooo goooooood. 1st time in. We got guacamole, street corn, shrimp tacos, fish tacos and a quesadilla. Everything was fabulous and fresh. We will absolutely be back. read more

Me and my friends went here today and the food was bad. The chicken was fake looking and none of us liked our food. No wonder this place is called Gringos. I would never eat here again. I'm actually mad that I wasted money on this. read more

When they say "vegan options", they mean tacos that are the same price as regular tacos, without anything in them besides veggies and rice. They will still charge you extra for avocado, and the beans are made with pork. Vegans can't eat here. Not sure if it was the head chef or manager, but there was a condescending man running things as well. Food quality overall was subpar at best for a taco shop called "gringos". read more

Amazing find. Delicious breakfast tacos! Love this place. We had multiple tacos as well as huevos rancheros, and every single item was delicious. Very reasonably priced. Really adorable outdoor eating space. Given that there are so many mediocre restaurants in this area, it is shocking that this is not a 5 star rating across the board. Go here now! read more

Just had breakfast there , hit the spot.. will be returning for lunch !! If in the area definitely stop and try it out read more

Gringo's Taco Shack - Nice inside and very clean - Mexican Near Me - Lavallette, New Jersey

Can't believe I haven't reviewed here yet, we've been ordering from Gringos for years! Wonderful food every time. Highlights include the brisket nachos, the street corn, and the shrimp/fish tacos. Great flavors and freshness. I think we'll order something tonight! read more

Went here when they first opened. The food was just okay, but they were clearly still finding their feet. Fast forward to this past weekend, we ordered two nights in a row. The food was so delicious and the staff were helpful and kind. read more

This place has awesome tacos! The grilled shrimp and crispy fish tacos are so yummy! My daughter and her friends really enjoy the chicken burittos too! Every time we visit we eat Gringos! read more

Grabbed a couple of shrimp tacos to go. The place has amazing potential, location and concept are incredible. Food is super fresh, friendly quick service. Establishment is clean and welcoming. However, food is bland :( Really,flavorless. If the shrimp had seasoning - a marinade or blackened seasoning, or even a dollop of cream that had flavor there would be five stars here. read more

Had the brisket taco for lunch and it was very good. The staff was very friendly and helpful. I ate outside on the picnic benches with a nice southeast breeze, almost felt like summer. Goi f to try the brisket nachos and street corn on. Next visit. read more

Love their very, very fresh Mexican food. They make the chips and guacamole and everything else on the menu to order so everything is hot and delicious. The chips have come out warm every time I've been there. My husband likes the fish tacos and I like the shrimp tacos or the Mexican Cobb salad. The outdoor picnic tables they put in this year are super cute too! You can ride bikes there with a 6 pack of beer and have a great, casual summer dinner while still in your suits. Have the queso, guacamole and chip platter...it's delicious read more

Gringo's Taco Shack - Mexican Near Me - Lavallette, New Jersey

This place is great. The fish tacos were perfect. The brisket nachos almost made me not able to eat the fish tacos cause they were so big and good. And my 1 1/2 year old son crushed the chicken and cheese quesadilla, + almost all our beans. The service was super attentive and nice. We'll be back again in no time. read more

Gringo's Taco Shack - Mexican Near Me - Lavallette, New Jersey

Not good. It's expensive and nothing special. They told me 45 minutes for take out. Got there in 40 minutes and my food tasted as if it had been sitting for 30 minutes. Shrimp tacos were ok. They couldn't tell me what kind of fish the fish tacos were. Parking is limited. Beans both black and red didn't have flavor. No thank you read more

I can only vouch for the quesadillas as that's all I can bring myself to order. Best quesadilla I've had there Oaxaca cheese when melted is perfection. I'm sure the other food is good too but I can't help belt order quesadilla every time I go here. read more

I will never come here again. I came here for the first time in the summer. I ordered a quesadilla and queso with chips. One of the owners, Jeremy, both made my food and rang me up. He told me my total and then he swiped my card. There was no option offered for me to tip, as he didn't hand me any slip to sign. And I had no cash, so he did not receive a tip. I always tip on takeout, but it was not possible in this case. Anyway, after I paid he didn't give me a receipt. He walked away and then I was able to get his attention to ask for one. He then went into the computer and printed out someone else's receipt. I immediately caught the mistake, and he went back into the computer to print out mine. He confirmed it was my receipt before he gave it to me, so I didn't think twice to look at it again. I left the restaurant and went about my day. A few days later I checked my credit card app and I saw my total had changed. I found my receipt and found at the bottom he added a tip! He literally just made up a random number. And no -- automatic tip is not included. And I know how much he told me he was swiping my card for. So here's the kicker. I called and he picked up immediately. When I explained what happened, he was literally silent and then made up an excuse. He tried to tell me a tip was added because I was behind a plexiglass barrier and he wouldn't have been able to pass me a slip to sign? What? You were able to pass me a receipt and my food. So that's a lie. And not a reason to add your own tip -- let alone make up a number. I was like what? Then he asked if he could call me back in 10 minutes. I was very annoyed at this point, but said sure. An hour goes by. I called back and he AGAIN tried to tell me he was too busy to deal with this. That's when I got upset. He then made up a different excuse, saying his fingers might have accidentally hit the tip button on the register. You were caught in a lie buddy. Then he told me I had to come all the way to the restaurant to receive a refund for the tip. I live 1.5 hours away so that was not happening. He ended up venmoing me the amount of the tip, to the penny. All that hassle and upset and he didn't even make it right. And I didn't even mention the quesadilla I ordered was not good. It actually left a cardboard taste in my mouth, and there was barely any brisket on it. The queso was good and had the whole tip thing never happened, I probably would have given this place a second chance during my next beach trip. But I will never, ever eat here again. It seems care more about making a few extra bucks then keeping a customer. read more

The food is always so fresh! Calling an ordering is a very quick process. They have an awesome out door area if you want to sit outside. I always look forward to tacos after a Long Beach day when I'm here! read more

Gringo's Taco Shack - Mexican Near Me - Lavallette, New Jersey

I live in Toms River and my gf sent me their Instagram page so we headed over. The tacos were awesome great service your food comes out quick. The workers will come around and check on you to see if everything is good read more

This place rocks. I'm a local in Chadwick Beach and was looking for something different on the Island. JACKPOT This place offers very fresh Mexican cuisine in a nice beachy atmosphere. Food and staff was awesome. Highly recommended. read more

What a great addition to the jersey shore! A lovely little Mexican taco joint with authentic homemade meals. Being able to get brisket on a taco or a burrito drew me in. While I was there I also fell in love with their crispy fish tacos! Out of this world! Hoping this place is here to stay. I will be back many times! Excellent establishment read more

Chicken tacos and the street corn are amazing. I wish them much success in these crazy times read more

We really, really liked this place! Food was top notch as was the service. We tried the smoked brisket, crispy fish and lobster tacos- all were awesome and they didn't skimp with the filling. Bonus is the BYOB, outdoor seating option and nice ambiance inside. We definitely will be returning! read more

Gringo's Taco Shack - crispy fish taco - Mexican Near Me - Lavallette, New Jersey

We ordered take out during the quarantine for COVID-19. They have a limited menu (no burrito's, fish tacos, rice & beans) and as a result we ordered quesadillas and chicken tacos. I look forward to going and eating at the restaurant when the quarantine ends! read more

I just ordered a veggie burrito from Gringos, and as a vegetarian, I was utterly disappointed to see pieces of meat in my burrito. If you are vegan or vegetarian I strongly suggest you go to a more reliable restaurant. Additionally, my family members ordered burritos and they were full of rice, beans, and no flavor. This taco shack is a no-go for us. read more

I gave them 5 stars because of the friendly environment, exuded by the staff behind the counter. Very hands on owners with a paid back beachy vibe. Unique kind of culinary experience in contrast to most eateries of this and surrounding beach town areas. But this place is a perfect match for visitors looking for fun fare with the perk of bringing along what you fancy to drink. Beer being my pairing choice. I'm a particular beer drinker that usually won't find my favorite beer of the moment where i go, so this is a preferred situation for me. Now we ordered the lobster taco that was so fresh i could still taste the sea and smell the air all at once. Refreshing! The mango slaw was this perfect tropical partnership that sealed the ecstacy in every bite. I thought it was reasonably priced for the quality and the vast change from what we'd been forced to eat until we found this little gem. We were almost going to bypass because of such mixed reviews. But i kept in context. People with families going to seaside (the town over) are liking for quantity over quality. This may be out if budget. For foodies, it's a must! This is quality at fair quantity. Great snack, in case the prices intimidate. But do try it yourself. Bring your beer with. read more

Although extremely bland with not much flavor the ingredients were very fresh. Not authentic Mexican at all. Food needs salt cilantro and some other spices. Guacamole was lacking flavor but avocados were Fresh! Pricy for what it was. Friendly service. read more

Our daughter loves Gringo's, and asked for it for her graduation dinner with our large family. We were late getting the catering order in, but Jeremy and his team were helpful and accommodating and made it work even though they were very busy. The food was delicious -- great salsas, and the chorizo tacos were amazing. It helped make the night a great one. Looking forward to continuing to support this terrific local business. Thanks Jeremy and all! read more

I found the quality of the food to be average at best and priced significantly higher than its value.

My experience at Gringos taco shack, was all but enjoyable. I ordered pork tacos, and the meat unfortunately was beyond dry and they didn't offer any water cups. However the food was brought out to my table very fast! Excellent service, terrible food. I would not recommend eating here. read more

Love this place. Just had delicious huevos rancheros for brunch. I've had tacos here many times too and they were fantastic (favorites are chicken and fish). When guests come I always suggest this place. read more

Gringo's Taco Shack - Huevos Rancheros - Mexican Near Me - Lavallette, New Jersey

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Absolutely disgusted with this restaurant. We have been supporting this business all spring and getting curb side take out. In addition, we have providing generous tips. My mom called the other night for an order and asked if they could bring the order out to her car. The woman on the phone said they were no longer doing that. My mother told the woman that she was immunocompromised, the woman than said to hold on, came back to the phone and said they are not doing that anymore. My mom is stage 4 cancer. Thanks for your prior business, but this is just shameful. We will NEVER be returning. read more

It gets better every year. Staff are awesome and the food is great. One of the highlights of the vacation is eating here and getting a breakfast burrito for the ride home. read more

This is a great restaurant. The food is amazing. Fresh, flavorful and well put together. The staff is very kind and always around if you need something. Great atmosphere and arguably the best Tex mex on the island. read more

Overpriced and low quality, I was very underwhelmed and would not recommend, esp. for those that enjoy this type of cuisine, which happens to be my favorite. Between me and my two friends, we spent over $50 on lunch. A veggie, smoked brisket, and chicken burrito - all flavorless with an overwhelming amount of unseasoned rice. The Mexican corn was also barely had any flavor. Gringos has the opportunity to have such potential with a great location and atmosphere. Most definitely will not be returning any time soon. read more

Being from California, I know good Mexican food. This place serves great Mexican food!! We ordered takeout to celebrate my husband's birthday - a party of eight adults and several children. The food was absolutely delicious from the brisket nachos we had as appetizers to the taco bar owner Jeremy so generously set up for catering. The chipotle chicken is seasoned perfectly and the pulled pork was absolutely delicious. I loved the pineapple salsa on the chicken tacos. Yummy! . Not to mention the Mexican street corn -- best I've ever had. I can't tell you how excited I am to have this restaurant so close in the summer. I highly recommend giving Gringos a try --- you will not be disappointed!! read more

Really really delicious tacos! I especially loved the fried fish taco :) it was one of the best taco places I've been to.