I love trying new restaurants and have had this place on my radar for a while…read more We decided on a whim to try them on a Saturday night in the summer. We got right in with no wait. There was live music in the main dining room consisting of one singer singing Latin music. We were each given a tablet with the menu, which was pretty awesome. It took us a long time to decide what we wanted because we were enthralled by the extensive menu with all of the photos on the tablet. I decided to order a cocktail and my husband got the horchata while my mom got an unsweetened iced tea. They have a full bar with a ton of specialty drinks. My drink arrived with flower petals adorned to the side of the glass. We also received complimentary chips with salsa and salsa verde. As an appetizer we decided to do the taquitos. I love taquitos so I was excited, and the presentation was great. However when we bit into them we noticed they were just pieces of chicken breast rolled in tortillas and fried. No seasoning. No cheese, nothing mixed in. I was surprised. The taquitos I've had in the past are made with shredded chicken and potatoes with cheese. These were lacking flavor and dry. I wanted to love them so much but I just couldn't. For our entrees, I did the chimichanga mixto which was a chicken and beef chimichanga. They were on the smaller side but plenty for one person. The filling was mixed with salsa but again felt bland. They were serviced with a side of rice. My mom got the pina loka, which was grilled shrimp, chicken, and steak with onions and peppers inside a pineapple. Hers was very good. My husband got the La Jeño mix which had chicken shrimp and steak with cheese sauce, rice, and veggies. The flavor of his was pretty good as well. We skipped dessert, but the menu was extensive with all your Mexican favorites plus items like chicken parm. They also have a full breakfast menu. The music was very loud for the small dining area if you wanted to have a conversation, but the singer was doing his thing. We made sure to tip him on our way out. The servers checked on us frequently and service overall was good, I just wish the food wowed us more because I so wanted this to be our new fave.

My wife and I met a couple for dinner on a Friday night. We arrived at 7:30pm and had no problem…read moregetting seated; however, it did start fill up after we arrived. The business is all hand painted with authentic Mexican murals and clean. We met the manager, Angel, who was very pleasant and tentative. Our portions were large and tasty. My friend, who is Mexican and knows Mexican cuisine, enjoyed it and said it was authentic. The only thing is they have live music, where I found it difficult to converse with everyone.

Absolutely!! I was waiting for my kids' haircut and this was right across the lake. Wonderful…read moretacos de lengua; seasoned right and you know the horchata is good when they serve it in these containers

La Patrona is located in what looks to be an old connivence store across the street from the lake,…read morea stones throw (if you are NFL QB with a rocket arm) from the Lake house resturaunt on Porchtown road a mile down the road from the franklinville Inn. The building itself is a festive bright Orange color. I was greeted warmly by the owner as I walked on. The dining room had about a dozen tables but I got our order to go. It had an open kitchen with a small bar section so you could eat right where they cook. It was decorated in traditional Mexican decor. Now for the food, I ordered the enchiladas , one with Verde sauce and the other with Molé. The food smelled wonderful as I opened the bag and it looked just as delicious. The tortillas were fresh and homemade and the flavor was on point. The verde sauce had a great flavor and had just enough kick to make me know there was some spice. It was covered in lettuce and cheese and specked with diced tomato. The chicken was moist and tasty. The Molé sauce was deep and rich and had excellent flavor. It came with beens and rice. The beans were light colored and not black beens and the rice was standard Mexican rice. Overall it was really good. I will be going back again. They accepted debit cards but also had an ATM in the corner. The only drawback is that they didn't have any menus to give me so I will have to search that up on the inter webs. A small inconvenience for a wonderful meal.

Good convenience store plus delicious mexican food and very friendly employees! Tacos al pastor are…read moremy favorite!

El Mercadito is part bodega part restaurant. To me, it's a hidden gem off Williamstown Road. The…read morefood was amazing. We had pork nachos and a brisket tostada. The portions were huge. My husband and I were very satisfied. I'll be back to try more items on the menu.

A hole in the wall place, definitely wasn't sure about this place from the outside but never judge…read morea book but it's cover. When you're inside it feels so welcoming and comfortable plus the serving top notch. The food was amazing me and my mom got chicken fajitas to share and complementary chips and Salsa. I love how everything is cheap, homemade, and tasteful everything was. One thing I do recommend before definitely coming is bring CASH, the register doesn't have option too.

My wife and I each ordered an Huaraches. I could almost call it a pizza but it uses corn…read more Well, they were HUGE and very good. The chips and salsa were excellent as well. Nice staff. Definitely going back.

The food is actually so good. Birria tacos. 10/10. It was as delicious as anything I've ever had…read more Great small business

They have definitely improved since the first time I ordered. I got the mushroom burrito which…read moretasted great. Full of ingredients and there was a bit of spice that I enjoyed. So much better than the flat burrito I had when they first opened. Bravo for the improvement. Definitely get that again. Glad I gave them another chance.

holy fucking shit!!!!! i had such a shitty day and it ended on a high note. i only ordered the fish…read moretacos, but got rice and beans plus chips and salsa! all of it was packaged great and absolutely delicious. will definitely be back :)

Great food, drinks, and service!!!! Always a consistent great meal!! The street corn, guac, and…read moreburritos are the best!!

Best al pastor tacos and carnitas tacos around...tell them everything no lettuce...youre welcomeread more

Very good authentic Mexican food. The restaurant itself could use a little love, but the food was…read morevery good. Friendly service.

most exquisite sensational spots you feel like your in mexico with the atmosphere and the food, you…read morewon't regret going here this will be your new go to spot

Incredible authentic food, excellent atmosphere, and great service. Cannot recommend this spot…read moreenough, as I take all my friends here when they come round. Try the ceviche!

Best Mexican food in Hammonton! Everything is fresh and delicious. You receive large portions for a…read morefair price.

Great, authentic flavors, amazing prices, definitely a returning customer! Had the combo fajitas!read more