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    LA Cabanita

    4.5 (132 reviews)
    ModerateMexican
    Closed • 9:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 3 weeks ago

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

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    Chicken Burrito Lunch special
    Carmen Y.

    If you're ever in Manahawkin, New Jersey definitely give this place a visit. They offer breakfast, lunch & dinner. Inside it's very cozy and spacious seating. The server was very polite and attentive. The food is delicious. Very well seasoned and reasonably priced!

    Carne asada street tacos
    Tony P.

    Newly single I went on a first date, met my date here I did not realize the place was gonna be that busy and that you needed reservations, but we were able to get counter seats right in front of where they're preparing food. They are doing an enormous takeout business as well. They bring over what is definitely homemade chips and a very heavy on the cilantro salsa, but it was excellent. More on the watery side restaurant style. We ordered the medium sized guacamole, which was huge. I can't imagine what the large looks like. My own guac I would have had diced tomato and some jalapeño in there, but it was still super fresh and delicious. We both ordered street tacos. They're on white corn tortillas. Very simple, squeeze lime on there, you got diced onion and cilantro. It was excellent and my date said hers were the al Pastor and she liked hers as well. I would've liked a more intimate dining setting, but I highly recommend this place if you want authentic delicious Mexican food and it was reasonable But if you've got four or more, I would definitely recommend a reservation on the weekends even if you have 2 maybe. No seafood enchiladas which was I guess was in line with their menu. Oh, and also they give you like a grilled cactus blade. I don't know what else to call it. It was delicious.

    Birria tacos with consommé
    Rosie P.

    Yesterday we ordered Mexican food from La Cabañita. They're a local family owned restaurant that makes the most delicious and fresh food. We ordered: -tacos birria with consommé -steak asada sopes -chicken chimichanga -chicken and cheese quesadilla They included sides of salsa verde and salsa roja for everyone. I ordered online but called the restaurant to make a special request and they were so polite and gladly made the change. This is the second time we've ordered from them and we will definitely be going back, but next time to dine in.

    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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    Excellent authentic Mexican food! Breakfasts, lunches and dinners are all fantastic! Couldn't recommend them more highly!

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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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