Food was fresh and generous, service was excellent and ambiance was very authentic. Definitely…read morewill come back again.Outside seating also. Byob

The most authentic, cheapest, and most importantly delicious Mexican food you can get anywhere in…read morethe USA. And the portion sizes are too big to finish.

PSA: This place is a hidden gem! Only been here a couple times but the food is fantastic. It's not…read morebig inside or fancy like other Mexican restaurants in the area, but you can tell the passion and focus is on the quality of the food. The woman who owns it is the cook and is a very nice lady. I wanted enchiladas which wasn't on the menu, but she said "I'll make them for you anyway." Also the portion sizes are extremely big here probably almost triple of other restaurants, so you get a lot for your dollar, which is awesome in today's economy. Everyone go try them out, you won't be sorry!

Been wanting to try this place for a while. Heard a few good reviews by friends, so we decided on…read moregrabbing delivery. I ordered a couple of things to try. The first was a chorizo quesadilla. It came deconstructed, basically a plain quesadilla (meat and cheese), I got it with cheddar and Jack cheese, and the lettuce, tomato and a bit of cheese on the side. It came with sour cream and guacamole on the side as well. It was tasty, for sure, but it was also a whole tortilla, not cut. The meat was also super greasy. I also got a carne asada burrito. That too had lettuce and tomato on the side, how I would put that in, I'm not sure. It was just meat, cheese and rice. The sour cream came in handy as it was a bit dry. The flavor was there, but the meat was fatty and had gristle. Not great in a burrito. Overall, it was tasty, but average. Hoping if we get it again it'll be better.

One of Manahawkin's best kept secrets, Latino Flavor Grille!!…read moreWe stopped in last night for dinner, ordered fajitas. My friend ordered seafood fajitas, and I ordered steak fajitas. We were greeted by a delightful server, Astrid! I'm not big on rice or vegetables so I made a few changes to the menu. Chef stopped at my table to be certain he had my order correct. We began with guacamole and chips. Probably the best guacamole I have ever had in my life and that includes guacamole I had in Mexico. I can't remember when I have had better fajitas. The steak was cooked to absolute perfection. My friend who ordered seafood fajitas... The shrimp looked amazing and she was thrilled. You're able to order half bottle or a full bottle of wine and this is a new feature! As a local, I realize many of the other locals have found this little gem of a Latino restaurant, fantastic!! This is now on my restaurant rotation as, sad to say, there are very few restaurants in Manahawkin that are worth a revisit. This is definitely one that should be visited, often!!

New menu added is amazing. The empanadas were off the hook delicious! The apps were fantastic, and…read moremy leftovers were just as good if not better the next day! Thanks for an outstanding meal! Server was so nice and on point. The room was inviting and comfortable for our large group.

This is definitely one of my new favorite places in the Manahawkin area. What looks to be a very…read moreunassuming restaurant in a strip mall is actually an excellent and very modern local favorite. The service was excellent and the environment is relaxing. They had several dishes on the menu with their own unique twist. One of my favorites that was tried was burrata over a beet puree. I've seen burrata prepared easily over a dozen ways but never with beets. It was an excellent combination and left me wanting more. More my entree I had the sesame encrusted tuna. The portion was huge! They do not skimp here. The tuna was cooked perfectly rare and was very fresh. Surprisingly, one of the best things I ate at Manera's was the caramelized onion mashed potato's that came with my fiancés veal dish. These were out of this world and easily the best mashed potatoes I've ever had. I could have eaten an entire plate of them and that's saying something for someone that typically doesn't eat mashed potatoes! Another big perk is that Manera's is BYOB and much more reasonably priced compared to any restaurant on the island. You will surely leave satisfied after a meal here!

I ended up back at Manera's recently and wanted to share a quick update based on my new experience…read more First, our service was yet again spectacular! The waiter was caring, friendly, and professional. Secondly, the food was great, and actually even better than the last time. I started my lunch with a cup of their Chicken Tortilla Soup, which had a lightly spicy tomato-based broth infused with loads of shredded white meat chicken and garnished with a few tortilla strips. It was flavorful, comforting, and a perfect vehicle in which to dip their crusty Italian bread. Now the real improvement came from my selected entree. While the Asian Shrimp Salad that I had ordered previously was just mediocre, the Seared Tuna Salad that I got this time was delicious! The plate included mixed greens, sliced avocado, julienne cucumbers, pickled onions, cherry tomatoes, and sesame-crusted, sushi-grade tuna, which I ordered seared to a medium rare. The fish was tender and perfectly cooked. Cups of wasabi and Asian dressing were served on the side and further infused a tangy heat to the dish. It was colorful, textural, and simply delicious. It was a real winner! Manera's Restaurant provided yet another enjoyable meal with dedicated service in a classy, yet casual, atmosphere.

We opted for the 2/$50 menu, plenty of choices. Food, service and atmosphere are top notch!…read moreBread was delicious and the portions were great.

We really enjoyed eating here Our Food was delicious…read more We enjoyed the Beautiful decor and The Service was great

Got our order completely wrong on doordash and then told us it was our fault and they couldn't do…read moreanything about it. The food went straight in the trash because my family couldn't eat it with the way they made it because we have dietary restrictions. I'm not giving one star because we've ordered from here before and this hasn't happened, but we won't be ordering from here again.

I tried this place while working in the area. I had the 3 tacos and side of rice , with chips and…read moresalsa. The carnitas tacos were good. Everything else was not. I had 2 carnitas and 1 Al Pastor. The Al pastors was dry and hard. Didn't bother trying to eat it. And the carnitas needed salt. It was really lacking in seasoning but still good. THAT RICE was crazy. Straight in the trash it went ! It was like eating pudding it was super mushy , I never had rice that mushy in my life.

The food and service were great. They take time explaining the menu. They are very conscious of a…read moreperson's spice tolerance.

First time here following the renovation and was surprised with the quick service and freshly made…read morecuisine. I can recommend their Paneer Tikka for appetizers and their mixed vegetable curry was decent as well. The Naan could have been softer and the Manchurian was a little salty but overall a nice addition to the area with a decent variety of options with average portion sizes. Don't let the fact that it's located behind a gas station fool you, it's worth a try!

The people are nice. Variety. Fresh. Clean. I enjoy going there for something different the n my…read moreusual American food.

Excellent choice for ethnic food. The ambiance was very pleasant. The service quite good. Between…read moreus we ordered papusas, baleadas and carne asada. The portions were large and the taste excellent. The price was amazingly inexpensive. So much so that I felt compelled to leave a 35% tip. One of the few truly ethnic style restaurants on or around LBI.