This is one of the few restaurants in Mansfield that merits visiting. The atmosphere, food, and service were all good.

Great place, Great service, just everything is great !! I loved this place The food is great, the place is beautiful!! read more

Went to dinner. Ordered the food. 50 minutes go by no food. Asked the waitress where was the food she said we are busy. I said there's four tables in here. 20 take out orders went by my table. Got up and left. This place is Trash. You'd be better off going to Taco Bell. read more

Last time I went I got the hot rock filled with meat. My measure of authentic Mexican food is if they serve Mexican coke (the drink)- they do. First time I went, I was with my crazy ex. Last time, I went with friends and honestly the food felt like the lap of my abuelita. Felt like a loving hug and their salsa smacks (in a good way). Service is always the nicest too so that's a plus. Si vas, no es necesario hablar español. Pero mis lecciones de escuela ayudaron. read more

Yum! The food was really good. Had the pineapple fajitas! We went on a Friday night and a Mariachi singer was there. Such a nice touch, added something extra to the ambiance. Would def go again! read more

La Fuente Mexican Grill - Mexican Near Me - Mansfield, New Jersey

Camarones a la diabla were not diabla, one of my friends got something else they said was spicy and was not spicy. The service was piss poor, over an an hour waiting for this lady to come get our cards so we could leave this god forbidden place. This place is pitiful. The food was God awful, the rice has peas in it...that should tell you everything if you've ever had Mexican food. This couldn't even pass for TexMex. The prices for minimum food is also astronomical. I seriously wouldn't recommend this place to any human being that can taste food. Seriously heed my warning, do not come here you will waste your money. If you want AMAZING Mexican with great prices try Mexico Lindo in Trenton. You won't be disappointed. Edit: The next morning after leaving this review I got a notification that my charge was adjusted. I did the math and they adjusted my cost to add 15% tip when my initial tip was zero for the piss poor service and food. read more

Went here a few times this week- and had the birrira tacos- they were great but for the price it should have some beans or rice. It's 3 small tacos for the price... way too high. Also WATCH YOUR PRICES! They are different then on the menu!!!!! Also- you can not have the tap water- you will have to purchase water - a small bottle is 2.00 on the menu-but they charge you 3.00 when they ring you up. Not cool to SCAM returning customers- this is the type of behavior that locals boycott business for. The waitstaff blames EVERYTHING on the OWNER- who is never to be found. Unacceptable and very bad business model... booooooo read more

We've been here several times, the food has been wonderful each time. The portions are a good size, the chips and salsa is the best. Love the colorful decor! read more

La Fuente Mexican Grill - 30. Chimichanga- chicken - Mexican Near Me - Mansfield, New Jersey

See all

This is the best Mexican spot in NJ! I know Mexican food cause I'm Mexican. Pricing is great for the quality and quantity of food that you're getting. Service is great. They're always placing mariachi or other Spanish music which is cool. If you don't know what to get, try the carne asada fajitas! read more

Atmosphere gets 5 stars! Such a colorful, festive dining room. Server was attentive. There are so many food choices. We had the chorizo sausage appetizer and the guac and chips appetizer. Chorizo cooked to perfection. Very tasty. Guac was good but a bit overpriced. The dinners were good, including your choice of beans and rice. Plentiful portions, I took about half home to enjoy the next day. We didn't get dessert but the table next to us did. Very tempting, next time I'll skip the apps and get dessert. It's BYOB, but also has a good selection of soft drinks. Would definitely return. read more

See all

When we drive anywhere we always Yelp Mexican places because it's food that kind of feels like home so we have eaten Mexican in so many places and most of the times its been good but today this was a let down. When we walked in we were greeted by a young lady that could work on her people skills. The young man in the poncho who was our waiter was great! We each got something different and none of us were pleased. No way there's a Latino in that kitchen. If I lived close I wouldn't return. Nice decor and place is clean but much room for improvement. read more

See all

My boyfriend and I were really excited to try this place but felt like it was nothing special. Very average. Food looks better than it tastes. We ordered pork enchiladas, pork burritos, and tamales. read more

See all

No margaritas at a Mexican restaurant!? Please just say so next time no alcky.. the disappointment out ways the decent food.

I have been here a couple times in the past and it seems the recurring theme is slowwwwww service. The waitress is nice and has served us before but she is extremely slow to get to our table to see if we need more water, napkins, etc. Getting the bill took someone in our party to get up and walk over to flag her down. As customers start filling in, being attentive to every customery needs seems prohibited. I did notice only one other waitress there so perhaps an additional experienced one working there can not only alleviating the wait but also train the staff to be more attentive. Food was good. I had the special which was a steak burrito for under 10 dollars which included salsa and sour cream. Lot of steak stuffed in it. You get to pick your own flavored salsa to go along with it. They do give you a small bowl of chips with salsa. Additional chips and salsa are 4 dollars. I would come in again but hope the service will be better, hence, my rating will be higher. Is that too much to ask? read more

La Fuente Mexican Grill - Thursday special. Steak burrito with guacamole and sour cream. Good - Mexican Near Me - Mansfield, New Jersey

Good food and pretty good service, but left a little to offer. They never sent out my partner's guac until she was almost done eating and they sent my drink with no ice. While the staff was friendly I feel like they didn't have enough to keep up with the few tables there that night. The place was near where we were so the location was convenient and they stayed open later than most of the other places in the area. We really liked the decor in the place, each table and chair had a carved design that was hand painted. It was really bright and vibrant. Our food came out hot and full of flavor. I feel like the prices are comparable to other Mexican places in the area and with plenty of parking it isn't a bad place to stop by for a bite to eat. read more

See all

I can see the appeal for people who live in the neighboring houses, but after two tries, we're out. First, don't bother ordering the queso. It will come in a burnt up (perhaps never cleaned) cast iron pan. Both times, more cheese was burnt to the pan than left to use on the chips. And both times, it wasn't good. But if burnt charcoal flavoring is your thing, order up. The first time, we went on Taco Tuesday so for a few bucks, it was okay. The second time, we ordered from the menu and it was just bad. The meat was tough, full of gristle, and couldn't be chewed. The rest was just soggy. We didn't complain but they knew from most of the food left on our plates that we were disappointed. We were offered food to go. Haha. "Take some more bad food to go" and after turning that down, we were offered a dessert. We declined and ended up paying full price for terrible food. Lesson learned. But, we were happy to just get out. Atmosphere? Ha! Sitting near the door, or the kitchen, or a dirty little register alcove is highly likely. I'm not sure how they stay in business. Perhaps there are just that many people who have never experienced good Mexican food? Wake up people. This place is nasty. read more

The food is good and I always used to come here. The last couple of times I have had a new Latina waitress and she has a really bad attitude. (I'm Latina too, so don't worry I'm not being prejudiced. Just identifying her.) I'm not sure what her name is, but she's always making faces and rolling her eyes. One time there was a problem with my food and she didn't offer to fix it. I ended up not eating my food because of how bad it was. Total waste of money. I now avoid the restaurant because I don't want to deal with her. You've lost a few regular customers thanks to her. What a shame. read more

Overall, I was pleasantly surprised by this place. When we sat, we promptly were served chips and salsa that tasted very fresh. The food that both my boyfriend and I had was really good and fresh too. I had the sizzling chicken fajita and he had a chorizo burrito. Portion size was more than enough and we were both stuffed when we left. I must add that my boyfriend is 100% Mexican and this place definitely delivered on the flavors. The service is one reason why this place got 4 stars instead of 5 stars. We went on a Tuesday night and they actually started getting pretty busy but there was only 1 server which caused us to wait a little longer for things than ideal (I'm not trying to be picky because she was doing a great job of running around, but when there are that many tables to take care of, it's hard to keep on top of everybody). One of the chefs, or the owner, started helping out and delivering food. He was very polite and seemed to really care that people were enjoying the food. When it was time to pay, they brought out a portable charging station (I don't know the official name for those things, but it has a touch screen and a place to insert or swipe your credit card). I would have been fine with that, but it seemed like they only had 1 for the whole restaurant so the waitress stood there as you figured out how to use this particular model; it was a little awkward if you ask me). My advice would be to drop the high tech stuff and just do the old way of giving a check and sending your card back to the server to pay. The decor is very colorful, but a little over the top, but I think a lot of people expect that. The hand-painted chairs, tables, and booths are really beautiful and a nice touch. There is a random fountain in the middle of the restaurant which is a waste of space in my opinion, but I guess it's there because it's the name of their place. Cute salt shakers! They should sell souvenir salt and peppers just like them: I feel like people would buy them. Haha. Oh, and what are those display cases in the front of the store? I couldn't tell if the stuff was for sale or on display; seemed kind of random. In review, I would definitely go back here again. I'm not sure I would try it on a busy night though, so I'll stick to my week-day trend. Food was excellent and fresh! read more

See all

I've noticed signs on Columbus Road announcing a Mexican grill addition to the shopping plaza. However, on my morning trips to Dunkin Donuts for some caffeine I have tried to locate the restaurant with no success. Today I finally realized it is sort of behind the dentist's office. I told my fiance I had located the ever elusive new Mexican restaurant and that we should give it a try. So, tonight we stopped in around 8 to find several tables filled and lots of servers bustling around. The interior is bright and colorful yet intimate and romantic. There are maybe a dozen tables and a few booths. The tables are carved and painted, there are floral murals on the walls and of course a fountain! The servers are dressed in traditional Mexican clothing. Everyone who passed our table asked how we liked the food and if we needed anything. They could not have been any more kind and it was nice to feel appreciated and taken care of. All of the above is wonderful but what really matters is the food. Once seated we were quickly given a big basket of fresh tortilla chips and salsa. The salsa was delicious but did not have any spice to it. We ordered the Queso Fundido which came with a few warm flour tortillas. The cheese was bubbling in a cast iron skillet. The edges were crisp but the middle still gooey. It was great but of course oily. Melted cheese is like that, so we just enjoyed! For our main dishes my fiance ordered a chimichanga and asked the server for his recommendation on filling. The server sold him on the pollo al pastor. I ordered the vegetable enchiladas with red sauce. The food arrived very quickly and looked good. My fiance said the chimichanga was excellent and very filling. He said he wasn't in the mood for chicken but was glad he went with the servers recommendation because it was very tasty. My enchiladas were excellent as well. The filling was steamed vegetables. I am used to frozen vegetables that are overcooked and tasteless. I was pleasantly surprised to see real, fresh vegetables inside! While they did not taste seasoned they were cooked well. Definitely fresh and flavorful on their own. The sauce was complex and delicious! One of the best parts of the meal were the humble side dishes: refried beans and rice. They were each very flavorful and hearty. I could have easily made a meal of them alone! These are not mass produced, chain restaurant type beans and rice. These were cooked with experience and love. Most main dishes are around $13 and combination platters are $15+. If you pay with a credit card they leave a clover tablet at your table to pay with. Very cool! Very minor demerits include fountain soda that was not very cold, the food coming out a tad too quickly, Jarritos that cost $3 a bottle and a website that doesn't work. read more

See all

I have been here twice. They just opened about 3 weeks ago. Our food and service was good and I hope they stick around! BYOB The soups are delicious especially the #1 soup w the seafood. Very friendly staff. They need to have their sign out up out front! They are tucked away on the side of the shopping complex and easy to miss. read more

La Fuente Mexican Grill - Mexican Near Me - Mansfield, New Jersey

I have been to this place a few times before and I've had nothing but amazing experiences the food was always delicious and extremely authentic. I went this past Tuesday with my husband for lunch and while aesthetically the restaurant looks exactly the same the service and the food was completely different. We ordered seafood soup, which took a very long time. Once the lady brought the soup there were four clams that were closed on top of the soup with tripe in the center.. a few carrots and broccoli. My husband had a shrimp in his. I tried to waive the one server down however she was attending to the other tables. By the time I was able to get her attention I explain to her that this soup was awful and depending on how long my entrée was going to come out I would like just for chicken tortilla soup. I even pointed out that all of the clams were closed on the soup... She looked at me extremely confused and told me that my entree would be out shortly. I asked her for a cup of ice.. Attached is the photo is the cup of ice that she gave me. Clearly this was bagged ice banged up, about an inch high into the cup. OK so here comes the entrées my husband and I both get shrimp. The plates were extremely hot the rice and the beans, specifically the beans had a film over them that tells me they were microwaved. Then they added a little bit of salad and sour cream with our sautéed shrimp. She asked if we would like tortillas I said yes I just stuck the shrimp in the tortillas and ate them. I asked for the check she had trouble getting it she was waiting for someone to help her once he did, I gave them my card paid and got out of there quickly I was extremely frustrated. I was in the mood for delicious Mexican food and I drove over a half hour to get some so this was very disappointing. It all makes sense the gentleman who was helping her print our check was having lunch with what looked to be like family or possibly friends and they were clearly congratulating him on his business venture. They even put coins into the fountain. I hate to leave a low review on a new restaurant owner, if he is the a new owner - he should have walked over and asked us how our food and experience was being that we were the only patrons there at the time. He was more focused on taking selfie's with the people that were there to congratulate him. The microwaved place is really awful how do you serve someone a seafood soup with all closed clams... Not a good start. read more

La Fuente Mexican Grill - "A cup of Ice" - Mexican Near Me - Mansfield, New Jersey

The food and service does not add up to the price. The service was not bad its just not good. The young lady did not refill my water, did not bring plates or proper utensils and when I asked for a to go box..though it was a party of four she gave us one box and a dirty bag. The chips and salsa were good, I liked that the chips were warm. The steak, shrimp and chicken combo I had was ok but I would have liked more flavor. I think if they would have provided shredded cheese and melted butter it wouldn't have been so dry. My hubby had a #52, his steak had a funny smell. I'm praying that he's not sick tomorrow. I won't be coming back. read more

See all

Good food at a reasonable price. I would highly recommend this place. The food came out fast and was delicious

I'm tired of paying for bottled water! Every time I go there, I ask for a glass of ice tap water. I am told they do not serve tap water and I ask why, and they can never give me an answer. I have been charged a dollar for water every time and today I was charged a buck fifty per bottle. Never use to be that way maybe they are going under and need the money. Oh yeah, my daughter asked for Un sugared iced tea and asked for a couple of Un sweeteners and they told her she could order sugared that they did not have any sweetener's. read more

hands.down the best mexican in the tri state area!!!!!!!!! byob- yes indeed excellente- 6 `s if possible staff- friendly, welcoming pricing- $ out of $$$$$ ambiance - like being in tiajuana or southern cali ‍ take my advice and try it out... its on the back side of homestead..behind dunkin donuts... remember taco tuesday! youll most likely be greeted by hilda. shes seemed to take on a management roll and ao training since we started coming... so sweet and accomodating! read more

See all

Showed up at 845pm when they close at 10pm and they were already cleaning up, chairs up and said the only thing they could offer was to go if we wanted. Absolutely unprofessional and I hope the owner does not condone this behavior of his employees. read more

La Fuente Mexican Grill - Mexican Near Me - Mansfield, New Jersey

When you first enter the atmosphere was nice and inviting. Limited and precise menu so you don't have to take forever to decide what to eat. One comment the chips were cold and the salsa needs a bit more zing but it was good. The food was good I was full by the second taco and they weren't stingy. I like how the street tacos the meat was in strips and it was actually a decent amount of meat. Overall it was good waitress and attentive even when it was getting a bit busy. read more

It's remarkable how badly this place can mess up one order, and with no customers in the restaurant at the time! They even repeated my order back to me and I still didn't get anything I asked for. Besides not getting what I wanted, the tacos were soggy and tasteless and the rice and beans (which I specifically asked to have taken off) looked like microwave soup. I asked for onions, cilantro & limes, of which there were none and paid for "extra" sour cream and was greeted sorely with a single packet in total. If only they'd put half as much effort into the food and service as they did the tacky decoration. read more

We went for the first time tonight and had a fabulous meal and service! Even live entertainment with a mariachi player! read more

La Fuente Mexican Grill - Mariachi player was amazing! - Mexican Near Me - Mansfield, New Jersey

See all

Horrible. Last weekend we had girls lunch at this place. All 4 of us ordered different Tacos. Food doesn't have any flavor, and was just warm/cold. Soft taco was reheated in the microwave-gooey. Girl didn't speak English. Was hard to place an order or ask for anything. The worst came soon. In 2 meals we found long black hair. My sister pulled the hair straight from her mouth. Another one run to the bathroom to throw up. Don't go there. read more

I don't want to write this place the review it deserves because I don't want you to sully its magnificence with your presence. Alas I shall do it it's true justice as it rightfully deserves a five star review for its excellence. The food portions are excellent, the meal quality is superb as you can taste the freshness in the ingredients due to each dish being made on site and the service is quick and polite. This spot is a magical gem and you'd be doing yourself a disservice if you don't attend. read more

This place is definitely not authentic Mexican food. The food seemed canned and microwaved, the rice was stale. We ordered the molcajete, it had absolutely no flavor at all it also included squah which I have never seen before in a molcajete. The service was mediocre since they took 20 min to bring us water, overall unsatisfied and won't be returning. read more

We've tried this establishment twice. The first time, we ended up leaving because they were doing live mariachi which was fun, but SO painfully loud. We decided to give them another try, and the experience was disappointing. The server was nice, but overwhelmed. We were the only table, but she looked to be running the entire front alone. We never saw another employee. The food was underwhelming, with very little flavor. Beans undercooked, rice mushy, and tortillas Burnt and hard. Pico de gallo looked to be a day or two old, and they used very little cheese on all of the entrees. I was turned off by the $2 bottles of water and $3 canned Coca Cola beverages as the only available options for beverages. I don't think we will be returning here. read more

Tried it out again. It's OK but I call it Mexican for old white people. Not much flavor or spice. Too bad. Also perhaps more variety for the desserts besides the fried dough. A really good Flan would rock. . We will give it some time and try one more time. I always try to give local places 3 tries before I quit for real. read more

Great taco salad bowls and Hilda has wonderful customer service. Always willing to go that extra mile to make sure their customers are satisfied. Cute local spot read more

Having recently moved to Westampton from Moorestown, we thought we'd try John & Molly's, as it had been recommended by a few, especially for their Mussels. But I don't eat Seafood. Have to say, we were both very disappointed. My husband's Chicken dish was ridiculously dry! He could hardly chew it. Could have been old chicken. I had the French Dip. One of my favorites. I consider myself a connoisseur of French Dips. They should state on the menu that it is "their" version, as it is not a true French Dip. The Beef (roast beef or ribeye, cooked) should be thinly sliced and/or quickly dipped in Au Jus, placed in a baguette or other roll with a side of Au Jus for dipping. Yes. There are various versions. What is critical it is not thickly sliced raw beef with signs of blood in the bread! That's what I received here. Difficult to chew thick raw beef. Super dry. We also waited over 10 minutes after we arrived to see a Server??? Then another 10 minutes for our Cocktails. We could have ordered more Cocktails. Huge money maker for Restaurants. However, we never saw our Server again. Note: We didn't do anything bad. Didn't complain. Nothing. We were super nice. I never complain in a Restaurant. If there is an issue, I vent via Social Media in a Review instead. Like most. We will not return to John & Molly's. I do highly recommend O'Connors down the road. Excellent food and super great service with cheerful staff who constantly ask if you need anything or automatically, if you're a regular, refill your glass without having to ask. Even in a pandemic and with the current labor shorthairs out there, all original staff has remained at O'Connors eliminating turnover issues like other restaurants. read more

We were there on a busy Saturday night. It took the waitress quite awhile to take our order. She did come over and apologize, but we could have at least been served chips and salsa, understanding things were busy. We ordered guacamole, soup, and entrees. When we finally asked for chips and salsa, ALL of our food came out at once. So my husband ate his soup, then his cold entree. Our water glasses were never refilled. The bus boy used dry napkins to clean nearby tables - no wet cloth. Yuck. Food was pretty good and the decor was nice. They just need to get it together on service - and actually clean the tables. If it is busy, for example, the manager could bring us chips and salsa. He did not even seem aware of what was happening. Perhaps the experience would have been better at a less busy time. We may try again at a less busy time. read more

The only nice thing I can say is that the place is cute--but this was the worst Mexican food I have ever had in my entire life. My quesadilla was supposed to be a blackened chicken and in reality it had non -seasoned chicken with basically a bag of frozen vegetables in the quesadillas and some cheese-- I have never had Mexican food with large pieces of carrots squash and string beans mixed in it?!?! where is the corn black beans peppers tomatoes? And I waited 40 minutes for it and the place wasn't even busy--I would not recommend this place for Mexican food-- which is a shame because there is nothing in the area. read more

La Fuente Mexican Grill - String beans? - Mexican Near Me - Mansfield, New Jersey

See all

I don't know much about places in New Jersey but nonetheless me and a group of army friends decided to check the place out on the fly. It turned out that was a good decision to make for the fact that the staff was very friendly and the environment was welcoming. What really stood out to me, was the fact that the chairs and tables in the restaurant were hand painted and done so both very eloquently and beautifully showing that the owners take the image of this outlet very seriously and wish for the people to notice the fine art. The food is pretty good too and being my first time there I was skeptical as I am with all places in the beginning but this time around turned out with optimistic results. If your in Jersey, definitely check them out! read more

La Fuente Mexican Grill - Mexican Near Me - Mansfield, New Jersey

See all

Burlington area isn't exactly well-known for it's Mexican food, so when I found out a new Mexican restaurant conveniently opened nearby, I was excited to try it. La Fuente Mexican Grill is located in a strip mall on Columbus Road, but it is at a 90 degree angle to the way it faces, so be careful you don't overlook it. The interior is obviously new, but styled in the same classic feel for Mexican restaurants everywhere. It was very clean and aesthetically appropriate, and there is even an art gallery in the back if that's your thing. I did get a chance to check out the bathroom, it was also very clean and nice, not much more you can ask for there. The food was very good - it isn't the most amazing you'll ever have, but it was fresh (not sure where the negative reviews below referencing this are coming from?) and well-made. I had some enchiladas with salsa de la arbol and I genuinely enjoyed it. Even the beans and rice were noticeably very good, and many places leave these kind of sides as bland, so that was a surprise. Menu variety was a little lacking in terms of smaller plates, but there were some fairly interesting options that I actually haven't seen a lot of elsewhere (Mako shark was a pretty cool addition!) The complimentary chips and salsa were exactly what you would want - chips were hot and seasoned appropriately, the salsa was a classic roja that tasted like it was made from scratch (again not sure how some reviewers ate this and thought it wasn't - I have probably eaten a million different salsas in my life, I know the difference). Got a flan for dessert - straightforward and tasty. Server was very courteous, attentive, and generally a pretty chill person. No complaints here. The interface to pay was very convenient, but a bit obtuse for the less tech-savy among us.They bring an iPad over and you do it all yourself, so if you have some older folks going with you, they will inevitably become confused. I guess have them pay with cash? lol Overall, this is a solid four-star place in most regions, but I gave it five stars because there are literally no other options at this level of quality in the area. It's pretty much the de facto best Mexican restaurant around now. If you like Mexican food, you can't beat that kind of convenience, and they'll deliver. I am happy to have this addition to my town, and I strongly recommend any Mexican food fans go give them a try. read more