More creative than your usual neighborhood place. Tried the Seafood in Tequila Sauce - delicious…read moreand very well presented. Excellent service.

I got takeout from Aby's. I ordered chicken tacos and enchiladas. There were many sauce options to…read morechoose from for the enchiladas and we opted for the avocado green sauce. The chicken tacos were okay. The chicken was in cut in very large pieces and was bland. I liked the spicy salsas though, those were packed with flavor.

I'd like to start off with the fact that the food was absolutely fresh, authentic, and delicious!…read more I had the ribs with rice, pinto beans, guacamole, pico de gallo, and plantains. Did I mention that the did was fresh?! Wow! Mmm! My boyfriend had the combination fajita. He made the same comment... sooo fresh! We almost didn't stay because when we entered the establishment, other than the one family that was already seated at a table, there was no one to be found. Just before I was going to walk out, a young man walked out from the kitchen and told us we could sit where we wanted to. He brought menus and asked us what we'd like to drink. After mentioning a few things that included unsweet iced tea and Pellegrino, we asked for the tea. He returned to say they were out. We then asked for the Pellegrino, but he immediately stated they didn't have any. We opted for the mineral water. We were brought a small tray with chips and salsa. Once again, very fresh and the salsa was amazing. I did have to ask for napkins. All in all, I'll definitely be visiting this restaurant again

Decent food, good ambience slow service. Menu seemed kind of limited.. didn't see any Fajitas!…read moreRestaurant was empty on a Wednesday, yet very slow service. We ordered Guacamole and they forgot to add to bill. Instead of comping us the miss, they asked to pay separately.. didn't feel right to me. Ambience is nice, ample free parking. BYOB. Generous portions, tasty.. I'll give this place another chance to see if it gets better.

We always pass Sofia Taqueria when coming on and off the GSW but have never taken the time to go…read morehere. My husband and I finally came out on a Sunday at around 12:30 PM. The place is just as colorful and decorative inside as it is on the outside. They have different specials everyday and during the weekend they offer brunch specials along with bottomless mimosas. On Mondays they have buy 1 get 1 free margaritas. Happy Hour Monday-Thursday and other specials on all the other weekdays. My husband and I got some cocktails, guacamole, I got the chicken fajitas, and my husband got the birria tacos. I loved my espresso martini as it had a chocolate hint too it which I feel many places don't do anymore. My husband got the peach and mango belinni where the mango flavor was stronger than the peach which I loved because I am a mango fan. My husband wished his taco shells for the birria were a bit harder/crunchier but other than that he loved the flavor. I loved my chicken fajiatas as the chicken was still very tender. It also lasted me another 2 meals after this one. Although this place is a little on the pricier side I feel like you get your moneys worth. Plus the service is good and very fast.

I've been going to this location since it opened. The ambiance is fun and lively, the service is…read morealways good. The servers are friendly and knowledgeable. The cocktails are good and a fun variety at reasonable prices. The food has always been good but the menu is shrinking. For instance under Platos, there used be 2 fish options, then 1 and now there isn't any. The carnitas plate is gone also, this was my favorite. I still like this restaurant but it is more of a lunch location than a dinner location for me.

Ordered the chicken fajita $22 and the dish was a very generous portion. The place is also BYOB…read more Their fajitas were soft and I believe home made as they were. thicker texture and not all perfectly round which to me is a good sign. The beans and rice were a generous portion. It came out hot and fresh. You also get free tortilla chips with dip as you wait for your food. There is cash discount.

A Red Bank must try restaurant....Kitchen Tex-Mex has outstanding authentic Mexican food…read more Ample seating can accommodate a lot of guests so I wouldn't estimate you could always get a table. The menu is extensive so there are a lot of options and undoubtedly something for everyone. Guacamole and chips were fresh, when eating the salsa the green one is rather spicy so keep that in mind (we love spicy so it was perfect). Tacos as an option is great because you can get them all the same or mix it up and order fish, pork, shredded pork and or sausage. The meat is slow cooked and accompanied by melted cheese, onions, and cilantro.....the perfect combination to dance on your Palate. The fish taco was lightly breaded chunks of fish and was not in the slightest bit greasy. I would highly recommend you order a horchata drink....it's a non-alcoholic, sweet, and refreshing drink. Horchata is made by blending white rice and cinnamon sticks in water and letting them soak overnight. After the rice and cinnamon are discarded, the remaining liquid is then flavored with vanilla, sugar, and ground cinnamon.....a must try and a drink you will crave all the time.

Delicious food, accommodating and friendly staff!…read more We had made plans to go to another mexican restaurant in the area for a family birthday get together for seven of us. Athough we had called ahead the day before and were assured everything was fine, we got there and the place was locked up and it looked like a private party was being prepared for. No signs indicated anything... it was just locked and dark. Thoroughly depressed and embarrassed, I Googled for "Mexican restaurants near me" and El Ranchero popped up less than 1/2 a mile away! We piled into our cars and headed right over. I saw the place looked small, and looked like a take out place with a few tables (think Chinese takeout type vibe) so I went in first and asked the young man behind the counter if he could do a party of 7. No problem.. a staff member helped me push to tables together and I went outside to wave my party in. Staff was all smiles and Sal, the young man, helped us navigate the menu and took our order complete with some custom requests. No hassle, no nasty looks... just pleasant service and a great vibe. They even brought us an ice bucket for our BYOB sangria without being asked. The food itself was delicious and as fresh as can be... get the guacamole! I dont think it's on the menu as a stand alone item, but it was great! The portions are VERY generous and many containers were taken home! I'm disappointed that the other place screwed us that hard, but it was worth it in the end because El Ranchero came through epically and is now at the top of the list for my next Mexican food urge.

I'm extremely jealous of the other houses and apartments on 1st St. that now have El Ranchero as…read moretheir neighbor. They specialize as a taqueria, with a variety of options to choose from. In addition, they make cemitas, burritos, enchiladas, and even pizza. The owner is extremely friendly and will help you navigate the menu, as well as suggest other off-menu dishes. You can't go wrong with their tacos al pastor (marinated pork with pineapple, cilantro, onions). The salsa verde and salsa roja are both excellent accompanying sauces to the tacos. Check their FB page or inquire about daily specials, such as pozole, mole enchiladas, and more.

Genuine Mexican cuisine, yummy food, nice staff. Good parking lot with a traffic light for left…read moreturns.

Stopped here before going to the beach. There is parking on the side, as well as some extra parking…read morein the Walgreens area. The people were kind and friendly when I entered. There is only indoor seating. We put in 4 orders- 2 quesadillas with steak, 2 orders of tacos. It took about 15-20 min to get everything. I would say that the food was a bit dry and lacked flavor. The rice and beans that came with the quesadilla looked like they were from the day before. It wasn't my favorite Mexican spot.

This a good little restaurant. I recently went for lunch and ordered 1 beef tostada and 1 chicken…read moretaco. There are only four small tables inside. The owner was very nice and pleasant as she took my order. The best feature was the food was all natural. No mixes out a box, nothing frozen or out of a can. The beef was moist and tender and the soft taco had chunks of chicken pieces. The food tasted great. The menus on the wall behind cash register listed complete dinners and meals. If you're hungry, this is definitely a good place to go, and it was reasonably priced.

A good homey authentic Mexican spot if you're craving real Mexican food. Their lengua and barbacoa…read moretacos are pretty good. I enjoy their rice and beans and don't forget to add their salsa.

This place is definitely underrated. This restaurant has excellent food and the service is…read moreexcellent. The tacos were tasty and they serve a generous portion of meat. Their rice and beans were also delicious. My wife had the grilled chicken platter and it was huge, I'd say enough for two, or to take home for another meal. They take reservations, but when we went, although we had reservations, they did have a couple of tables available. This place is perfect for a pre Count Basie show since is directly across from the venue. It is also a BYOB place. Overall a solid place to eat and enjoy some tasty Mexican food. The service was excellent also. Definitely recommend a visit if you're in the area

We were seeing a show at Count Basie and didn't have a lot of time beforehand to find a place to…read moreeat. We saw this right across the street. We were thinking based on the location that the prices would be high, but not at all. The prices were very reasonable. You walk inside and there were some tables already reservered. We found an empty table and our server was right over with menus and water. They serve complimentary chips and pico, The chips are homemade and very good. We decided on sharing the mixed grill fajitas. It was so good. There was a good amount of shrimp, chicken and steak. It had great flavor, and the homemade tortillas were very good. The green spicy sauce they provide isn't spicy but adds good flavor. We couldn't finish between the two of us. The food and service was excellent and would come back again.