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    LA Cabanita

    4.5 (127 reviews)
    ModerateMexican
    Closed 7:00 am - 8:30 pm

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    LA CABANITA ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Dogs allowed

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    HUEVOS RANCHEROS
    Geoffrey R.

    Stopped here after a long trip to the DMV. I got the Huevos Racheros with rice & beans on the side. A very hearty and tasty breakfast. Top notch. Decent price. Server was very nice and prompt and friendly.

    SALT AND PEPPER our new friends
    David S.

    2025 review still a great Mexican restaurant. food is very authentic. I had a ribeye steak. It was accompanied by great sides, delicious beans and rice and topped with cheese and chorizo. My other guests had a chimichanga and tacos all super delicious.

    Chiliquilles
    Diane C.

    Excellent spot for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Food is fresh and delicious. Friendly service.

    SIDE DE TORTILLAS. They looked homemade and so soft and fluffy! Simply beautiful.
    Atira L.

    I have to go to Manahawkin weekly for an appointment and the restaurant I usually go to is closed on Mondays. So, I searched Yelp for vegan friendly food. I found La Cabanita. I read the reviews on here and they were great! So, I went around 4:30 pm and there were a lot of cars in the parking lot. That was a good sign to see it busy at a time that isn't really lunch or dinner. The outside is cute and neat looking, so that was good to see as well. I came in and was greeted by a waitress at the front station. I told her I was vegan and gluten free and she was speaking to the other women about options. She showed me they can substitute corn tortilla for anything and they also can make a veggie version of the meat dishes (if it isn't already offered). I asked many questions and asked her what some items were on the menu. She was very helpful and patient. I would watch each dish go by and each one looked amazing! I was getting take out but I have to visit for sit down one day! I finally decided what to get my mom and I and the food was ready quickly. My mom got a chicken dish that she loved. It was grilled chicken with peppers and cactus. I got the Huarache Vegetariano which was so tasty! And it was nice looking as well! Very good food, even the free chips! Definitely would recommend.

    Beef empanadas. Different and ultimate !
    Bret K.

    Food..Service...Ambiance. Check marks all that. All flavorful and a truckload of it. Beef Empanadas were so light. How did they manage to do that ? I get so excited when my entree is big enough to fit on a Thanksgiving Turkey size platter. Mexican food in the 08050 destroys all.

    Cabanita Latina
    Ellie D.

    This place is worth the hype. A little off the beaten path from Long Beach but honestly it's so worth it. And depending on where in the beach you are it really isn't that bad of a drive. I honestly wish they were located in my neck of the woods because it was TOUGH to choose what to eat. It didn't help that they had a couple of tvs scrolling through real, in-house photos of their menu. What we got: Chorizo Sopes - 4.5* yuuuuum. I'm knocking it half a start because the menu said it came with its own spicy sauce but I didn't taste a thing in that department. Other than that it was fantastic. Filling and surprisingly packed I'd recommend the sopes to anyone who asks. Cabanita Latina (the special platter featured on the front of the menu) - 5* this apparently isn't featured in the menu other than as a photo in the front of the book. We saw another table order it and asked our waiter for the details. All of the meat (I think there were 5 different kinds) were well presented and I liked all but one. The shrimp was my favourite. The guacamole and rice were both super good. The black beans tasty but not something I'd rave about. The cheese and salsa pretty standard. And the tortillas must be home made. If you don't know what you want and have someone willing to share, this is a great choice. My partner shared this with a friend and let me have a small sample of everything to write my review.

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    Vivian R.

    We heard of this restaurant from our family formed who was raving about how good the food was and we had to try it. We went here yesterday for the first time and were not disappointed! We went in around 1:30pm for lunch and were able to be seated right away. There are about 15 tables inside and 4 or so bar seats. They start you off with complementary chips and salsa. Their salsa was very unique and flavorful. I ordered the shrimp tacos which were amazing! The mango was so fresh and the shrimp was cooked to perfection! The prices are also super cheap! 4 shrimp tacos were $14! The food was amazing and I can't wait to go back to try more dishes!

    Menu outside
    Yvonne R.

    This was a little authentic gem. Many of the meals that passed before my eyes, spoke to my taste buds. My dish, wasn't as explosive, but it was good. My guest had bistec... it was alittle salty. We are going to try the paella dishes or a seafood treat next time. The fried cheesecake was a nice treat. I had the garlic shrimp, was a bit of a skimp. Not as garlicky as I've hoped. But it was decent. Will I reorder that? No. The empanadas are made with a flour tortilla, okay.... but too much doe for the amount of meat. I will go back, the place draws a crowd. I have to taste why.

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    Great Mexican menu lovely and good looking service nice ambience very modern and up to date

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    been here a handful of times and the food is always incredible. The staff is friendly and service is always quick!

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    Best Mexican food I have had. Started with nachos and moved to the fish taco. Every was perfect

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    Delicious food, excellent service, clean & fun place to dine in or take out! Chips and salsa served immediately yummm!

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    The food here is amazing! The chicken was seasoned to perfection. The guacamole was outstanding. The wait staff were really friendly.

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    LA Cabanita - mexican - Updated June 2026

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