Everything was great! The place is nicely decorated and the outdoor area has impeccable landscaping with beautiful flowers. The mela starts off with complimentary chips and salsa. The servers were quick to take our order and the food came out pretty quick without feeling rushed. The chicken platter was GIANT and the meat was very tender. The pastor tacos were authentic. This is a BYOB establishment. We were stuffed when we left. read more

Excellent food! Large portions and very reasonably priced! Service was good. The manager was friendly. It's very festive inside with all the colors and music. The outside area is very nice with colorful decorations as well. Looking forward to returning when I'm in the area! Highly recommended! read more

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This is a casual Mexican restaurant offering a menu with many choices, including vegetarian options. I popped in just for Nachos but was impressed with the interior and the quick response to my asking to place a takeout order. I'm thinking the table service by this visual experience for takeout will be great when dining in which I do plan on doing. The Nachos have strips of beef not chop meat. They were plentiful and delicious..enough for four people or just one lol read more

La Jarochita - Card - Mexican Near Me - Manahawkin, New Jersey

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We had food here on Cinco de Mayo and it was fantastic! I had a chicken chimichanga in red sauce. Was cooked to perfection and very flavorful. My meal also came with black beans and rice but I didn't get a picture. That was also delicious and had a ton of flavor! Service was fast and this was on a busy day for Mexican food as well. Highly recommend this place for lunch or dinner. Great menu with flavorful variety. We'll be back for sure. Great local restaurant! read more

La Jarochita - Chicken chimichanga in red sauce. - Mexican Near Me - Manahawkin, New Jersey

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Wow! Delicious. I was really craving Mexican food and I kind of went crazy ordering. I got enough food to last a few days for 3 people. To be fair though I wasn't expecting such fantastic portions. Everything was delicious. All the grilled chicken was super flavorful and marinated well, the chorizo and Mexican sausage perfectly spicy. Salads a plenty, plantains - delicious, fresh tortillas - yum. Burrito was stuffed to capacity and tasty. Quesadillas also fabulous. There's really no complaints here. Order from this spot whenever you're craving some delicious authentic Mexican food. I'll be back to try their horchata too! We picked up our food but the restaurant from what I saw looked lively and super colorful. Wait staff was very friendly too. 5 stars all around. read more

La Jarochita - A hugeeee container of mixed nachos - Mexican Near Me - Manahawkin, New Jersey

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The menu is filled with appetizers, lunch and dinner, and desserts. The fahita was good. A little salty, but once you combine it with sour cream and guacamole with the authentic corn tortilla it is good. The corn tortilla did break up quickly so it was hard to hold the mixing and bite quickly. I would definitely come back. My waitress was very pleasant, as well as the bus boys. The place is colorful and festive like a fiesta. Each chair with the colorful painted carvings adds a nice Cantina flair. Be sure to grab a little lollipop on your way out! read more

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The food, service, and atmosphere here was EXCELLENT. I ordered the texano burrito and my girlfriend got the steak tacos and I have never had a better steak burrito in my life. Anyone who has not tried this place RUN here, also BYOB. read more

La Jarochita - 29. Burrito Texano - Mexican Near Me - Manahawkin, New Jersey

Food was very good... although I wish they would have used better quality shrimp for some of their dishes ... Atmosphere was fun ! I would go back ! read more

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This place ain't it man. Look, there's 2 other Mexican places on E Bay Ave, and this place is a SOLID 4TH (behind the Taco Bell on 72). Staff is nice, food is painfully bland and unseasoned. The chorizo was so bad I actually had to stop eating about 5 bites in because I felt like I was going to throw up. There's other Mexican places down the road, go to one of them. read more

Great food, Very good pricing, Friendly staff. Cooked to perfection. We will be back. read more

Happen to past it when out The outside was festive. And it was very busy Definitely a good sign Had ppl waiting for there tables. Very big menu A lot of take out. The place was packed. What saw was brought out the food looked beautiful. Believe it was owner or manager who was very busy getting patrons to tables being very accommodating. Was singing karaoke. I had take out they where kind courtesy and the waitress and waiters was very nice and smiled and say hi. Definitely come be back. Recommend to anyone to go too. read more

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Best Mexican food you'll find around here. Look at these portions! Prices are perfect. The staff is very attentive. You will not be disappointed. BYOB. Looks like they will make some drinks and you can add your own liquor to. The guac was amazing and taste was on point for everything. The decor is exactly what you want! Be warned. It's small inside. Lots of outside seats. Maybe call ahead to put your name down or check the wait times. Well worth waiting!! read more

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My boyfriend and I stopped here on our way home from an Atlantic City trip. We were greeted with a friendly and prompt waitstaff. The murals painted on the walls made for a colorful ambiance and provided us with something nice to look at while awaiting our food. We both ordered burritos that came with beans, rice and a side salad. Everything was fresh, so flavorful, and filling. We felt that the flavors were authentic and our money was well spent. Very affordable prices for a great portion. We will definitely be back here whenever we're in the area, we loved it! read more

La Jarochita - Burrito with beans and rice - Mexican Near Me - Manahawkin, New Jersey

The food is very fresh and beautifully presented. I don't usually drink fruit drinks, but their homemade "sodas" and bottled nonalcoholic sangria were delicious!! I look forward to our next visit and having dessert!Our server was very helpful and friendly. The decor is beautiful and authentic. read more

When we walked in I was expecting the food to be great as the vibes and atmosphere felt authentic and cozy. We were sorely disappointed when the food came out. Started with the chicken empanadas, which were bland and flat. There was little to no filling and they were also very greasy. The birria tacos were the worst I have ever had. Dry as the Sahara, the tortillas were not dipped in consume, the consume was a dark brown and overly salty. Steak was rubbery, and the rice was mushy and could tell had been sitting out for a while as it was served at room temp. We also asked for no beans, and we were served beans anyway. When we complained to the staff, we were met with resilience and less than satisfactory customer service. The manager was not willing to do anything but give us another side of rice. After a few minutes of trying to explain we just wanted the 1 meal to be comped, he offered us $2 off of our entire bill. Working in restaurants and having tasted real authentic Mexican food, this was incredibly disappointing and certainly not an establishment I would suggest or return to. If you like and know Mexican food, save yourself the trouble. read more

This place is fantastic! If I could give more than 5 stars I would. The food is amazing the staff is great and Julian always makes you feel like family! Such a beautiful setting inside as well and outdoor seating for nicer weather. read more

Absolutely loved it here! The host went around singing and I thoroughly enjoyed it. So colorful in there and such a happy, fun atmosphere. Host was so kind and kept making sure we were enjoying ourselves too. We were promptly given chips and dip which were tasty. We ordered Empanadas for app and they were huge. They were very good. Slightly greasier than I would like but flaky and delicious. We both ordered the same entree which was Steak Fajitas and they were delicious. Came with rice and beans and plenty of tortillas. Great food amd service and fun atmosphere. It got loud in there with the singing and music but there were times it was quieter so I appreciated the breaks from the loudness. read more

La Jarochita - Empanadas app. - Mexican Near Me - Manahawkin, New Jersey

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Most of my reviews on here are 5s and a few 4s but every few years you have to experience an absolute dining out nightmare to keep you humble. I just wish this travesty wasn't with out of town friends who didn't deserve this kind of treatment. Here are the bullet points. - 1.5 hours sitting and waiting both outside and inside to get our appetizers let alone our meals. - Hot as sin in there. Outside bugs attacked us. Inside we melted into our chairs. - Veggie Fajitas had meat on the plate and for a vegetarian that's unacceptable. Nothing but resistance when bringing this up to the wait staff. 0 give a Fs about the hour and a half wait for chips and guac. Why fight us on this one ? - my wife ordered a dish with pork and pineapple. Neither appeared on the plate and the wait staff admitted after being called out on this that they ran out of the ingredients and just subbed in steak. Not cool and no apologies like Nirvana would say jut like a mean Kurt Cobain. - Had to ask for the fajitas to be taken off the bill since not one bite was taken and the dish was returned. Come on that should be automatic. - The mojarra frita y camarones al gusto was delicious. Can't deny that. A 5 star dish which is why the review got 2 stars. Saved by a whole tilapia. That never happens ! "Goodnight Springton there will be no encores!" read more

We tried this restaurant the other day on the way to the island. We decided to sit outside because it felt very sticky and humid inside the restaurant. Our waiter was very friendly and patient while we looked over the extensive menu. We waited a while for the food to come out once we ordered. They started us with complimentary chips. The chips were almost like pita bread and it came with beans or some tomato sauce to dip it in. I ordered tacos that were marinated beef and pineapple and my boyfriend had a steak burrito. The taco meat they used was not very good but the pineapple and sauce combination was good.My boyfriend said his steak burrito was good, but again the meat quality wasn't the best. You can't beat the prices they have here though, it's so affordable! read more

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The food was fresh and delicious. The service was very good, and it was busy. There was music and singing, it was a fun dinner. Very happy atmosphere. We will definitely return!! read more

Seated outside at our request. Drink and food orders taken after a 10-minute wait. After the appetizers were delivered, we were on our own. No follow-up from the waitress. After 40 minutes we flagged down the owner. Food finally delivered 20 minutes later. Enchiladas over cooked and inedible.. If you can't handle the volume of customers stop the phone orders! We've had good experiences previously, but won't be returning. read more

The food was so fresh!! I had the chicken empanadas I highly recommend! Everyone was also friendly and made sure we were taken care of.

Decided to try it out one morning after an appointment at the Manahawkin DMV (0.6 miles). We enjoyed it so much, we came back 2 weeks later, despite the 30 minute drive from our house. Aguas Frescas. The Agua de Pepino was good and a rare find in South Jersey. The horchata was just okay. The complimentary chips are fresh and crisp. They are served with warm beans and the best house salsa. So good that we bought 2 pints for binge watching at home. Desayuno Catracho. Our daughter enjoyed her deconstructed breakfast. Burrito Desayuno. Mocked my husband's "boring" choice. I was immediately apologetic upon tasting the texture and flavor. Huevos con Mole. The mole was excellent, full of flavor without overwhelming bitterness. The generous basket of warm house made tortillas are what stole my heart. Our server, Ociel, was very friendly and attentive. The woman in the kitchen was also very welcoming. Can't wait to go back for dinner. read more

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Beware the "queso and chips" is actually Rico's gourmet cheese in a can. Our server was insanely rude when I said we didn't want the cheese and we wanted it taken off of our tab, he even bad mouthed to my Grandmother after HE got her order wrong. The menu should say "cheese wiz and chips" NOT QUESO. The manager was really nice so props to him. read more

Never fails! Great food, huge portions, kind staff. First breakfast trip but have been there before for lunch. Breakfast #8 read more

La Jarochita - Breakfast #8 - Mexican Near Me - Manahawkin, New Jersey

I am SO happy a restaurant like this exists in Ocean County. Not only is La Jarochita authentic Mexican cuisine, but it's delicious and very well priced. We were able to easily spot this restaurant due to their crazy exterior Christmas lights and decorations, and a significant amount of people visiting on a Monday night. Still, we were able to quickly get seated as a party of 2. Our server gave us some complimentary chips and dip (refried black beans and some mild aioli) as we gave her our orders. The menu is very extensive, with over 100 options with a variety of flavor combinations depending on your preference - even a picky eater would have tons of options here! I tried their El Azteca dinner plate, which consisted of steak, onions, peppers, cheese, chorizo, and corn - as well as served with rice, beans, and homemade tortillas. Although it was one of the more expensive meals on the menu ($18), it was an insane amount of food. It also came served on a smoking hot skillet, which just added to the overall presentation. I really enjoyed my experience here and will definitely come back next time I'm in the area! read more

La Jarochita - El Azteca dinner plate - Mexican Near Me - Manahawkin, New Jersey

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Excellent food and service. The venue is super cute and well Decorated atmosphere. The owner is very attentive to customers and actually sang a few songs to the crowd! The plates are works of art presentation, and A LOT of food. I can't speak highly enough about La Jarochita! read more

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Food is always so good. Large portions for what you pay. Very friendly staff! Have never eaten inside but always looks like everyone is having a good time when we go in for pick up orders! Never had anything I didn't like here! Tacos or their chimichanga (with green sauce) is the way to go read more

Hands down a great place for Mexican. Has a cute vibe and Mexican music. Service was on point. It is a byob but wish we could get margaritas or something. Prices are unbeatable. Def recommend going. read more

La Jarochita - 96. Fajita de Pollo - Mexican Near Me - Manahawkin, New Jersey

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My meal was awful but the entertainment made up for it. I ordered enchiladas and it was more like lasagna. Not rolled at all. Very spicy too. I threw most of it out when I got home. One of the waiters sings and was excellent. I love the prices and atmosphere. The next time I will just order something different. read more

This was our first visit to La Jarochita. Arrived about 5:00 - no wait but inside & outdoor seating was packed. Food- excellent- we started off with the complimentary tortilla chips and two dipping sauces- 1- spicy & the other delish mild black bean dip. We had Fajita & burrito- accompanied with black beans- rice- guacomole- both entrees were delicious - The food was served in the traditional Mexican stoneware- the portion size is large- had leftovers- the flavors of the food were great! The pricing was fair for the amount of food. The service was excellent- our waitress was helpful, knowledgeable & pleasant. The ambience was comfortable- large dining room with high ceilings- we had a large table set apart from the others. The decor was decorated with photos and artifacts that added to the festive ambience! My hubby and I are looking forward to our next visit! read more

I went in at 3 pm after the lunch rush and the whole rrestaurnt was set up for Valentine's Day decorations. Very clean and uncluttered - exactly the way I like my Mexican restaurants . We sat ourselves and were promptly waited on. They had several Mexican sodas to choose from but I ordered a diet soda and my mother ordered a Mexican sprite which hit the spot for her. The chips and salsa were warm and delicious. I ordered the chicken milanesa meal and ordered chicken tacos and a chicken taco salad bowl to go fresh ingredients are being used and you can taste I it in every bite. The food has just enough flavor and the side sauces are awesome. The services was prompt and friendly. I am usually not super happy with Mexican restaurant in NJ but they passed the test Can't wait to go back. read more

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Absolutely love this place!!!! Waitress are always attentive! Food is always amazing and fresh? atmosphere is nice. Just wish they had regular white queso and not the yellow nacho cheese. I come here and my family once to 4 times a week! read more

La Jarochita - El azteca steak - Mexican Near Me - Manahawkin, New Jersey

Quite literally the best place I've eaten down at the Jersey shore. There are a lot of Mexican restaurants down here but this place is in a ball park of its own. Between the people working there giving the best service, the decoration inside that makes you feel like your in a Mexican cantina or the out of this league food itself, you will not be dissatisfied or disappointed with whatever you order. The fajitas and burritos are out of this world and everything was so fresh! 5 stars is not enough read more

A++ Highly recommend ! If you follow my posts you will see this is one of my highest recommended restaurants OF ALL TIME Food is outstanding and portions are incredible ! Shrimp looked like lobster tails, spiced to taste, and served with the friendliest service I've had since 2009 The waitress and staff are all exceptionally nice and asked several times if everyone was happy and if everything was okay. Glasses never went empty and the building is extremely clean, especially the restrooms. Don't pass this place when looking for the best Mexican food it is a must have!!! Nothing on the menu was over priced and I actually bought home more than half of what they served me for $14.00 read more

La Jarochita is a Mexican style restaurant located at 449 East Bay Avenue in Manahawkin, NJ serving authentic Mexican food in the style from Veracruz. The menu is extensive, the food is delicious, the serving portions are huge and the prices are right. You can even bring you own beverages. We had a wonderful experience there on July 1st. Our waitress, Valentina, provided excellent service. She was attentive, personable and prompt. This was our first visit there. Since it is our friends favorite Mexican restaurant, we wanted to take them there as a thank you for doing something nice for us. We were seated inside since the sky was getting cloudy and the temperature was getting cool. As we finished our meal it began to thunder and then it rained really hard. After paying our bill, I asked if they had an umbrella that we could borrow, but they did not. As we waited for the rain to let up, Julian, the general manager, asked if he could have my car keys. He took them and went out in the pouring rain and brought our car over to the entrance so that we could get in it and not get wet. An unexpected service that was above and beyond and really appreciated. If you are craving an authentic Mexican style meal, we highly recommend it. La Jarochita has become our favorite Mexican restaurant and we intend to return often. read more

Seated 30 minutes after reservation time. Food was mediocre and took almost an hour to receive after ordering.

Excellent food and atmosphere. Large portions and reasonable prices. We love the birria tacos and the fajitas. The kids also love the mini dessert churros. The servers are always very nice too. Great for family dinner or girls night out and it's BYOB! Love this place. read more

The place is cute and festive. Welcoming staff. Great menu with affordable prices. The portions on the delicious fajitas are big enough to have leftovers. The chorizo sausage might be the best I've had! Wish it had a bar, but then the prices would have to go way up! read more

I purchased the chicken taco platter. And a side of beans and rice. I haven't had Mexican food this good since being stationed in Texas. I miss El Paso, Ft. Hood, Dallas and Houston. 10 Stars are appropriate but, they only give me 5. Surprising to see 4 Stars. read more