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    Sofia’s Taqueria

    3.9 (135 reviews)
    Closed 11:30 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    SOFIA’S TAQUERIA ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Happy hour specials
    Good for groups

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    Martha L.

    Fun, energetic atmosphere and a spacious place. The drinks are great here! We were a party of 5 so a decent sized sampling of different items. We ordered these things to start: pineapple guacamole, mango habanero wings, queso and Bay Street corn. Salsa and chip were provided. Ratings for each: Pineapple guacamole 4/5, mango habanero wings 4.5/5, queso 3.5/5, street corn 3/5 (canned corn not grilled after either, not enough or no lime and very little Tajin). So far so good Dinners: carne Asada prime skirt, pollo Asada, 2 steak burritos and one carnitas chimichangas. Everyone gave 5/5. The prime skirt was perfectly executed. We did not order dessert this time, but will be back.

    Queso with chorizo, delicious
    SuzAnne S.

    Mini-Me decided to treat me to TACOS!!! a couple Sundays ago, after doing some house work, sounds good to me, no need to ask twice, plus, she offered to pay!!! First off, margaritas, we opted for the frozen Mango and the Blueberry Ginger frozen both with sugar rim. Absolute perfection! then it was the appetizers, pineapple guacamole, I wasn't sure if I would like this, I am kind of a purist when it comes to my Mexican guac, but this was very tasty and went well with the margaritas. Next was the queso cheese dip with chorizo, I wasn't fond of this, it was tasty, but it didn't hit the spot, I would order it again especially since Mini-Me and my husband dig anything with Chorizo, and blended with melty cheese its a hit for them, and last but not least the street corn, it comes with tortillas, it was really good, but I personally like mine with mayo (Hellman's and crumbled parmesan cheese or cotija cheese). But this is not to say theirs isn't good it is delicious I ate it with the crispy table side chips, and I would order it again!! I ordered the carnitas tacos and these were stuffed full of carnitas and the seasoning was perfect, I added the house salsa that comes with the chips, and it was happiness for me. Mini-Me opted for the carnitas burrito-chimichanga style and she ate half, like me, we bagged the rest for lunch the next day. Of course hubby took it to work so, there was plenty on our plates to happily feed 3 people. We decided against dessert, we were obviously full, but it was a delicious meal and I will be going back more. I did add photos, so you can see the portions!!! If you are in the area, I highly suggest you check this spot out. Staff is super nice and friendly and the prices are very reasonable for the portion size you get. Also I am stickler for Mexican rice and beans, I make them the way my Nana cooked them all her life, so these two here, are definitely tasty- no complaints at all. Sofia's does not disappoint!!

    Birria sauce.
    J.R. R.

    Great Atmosphere. Cheerful and colorful with authentic Mex music. As far as Guacamole, Sofia's secret was amazing. Tasty and delicious. Service was prompt and friendly. As for food, my Birria was amazingly juicy and perfectly done. The sauce was also great!

    Beer battered fish tacos. Delicious!
    Melissa F.

    Another great experience at Sofia's. Love the decor, service was great, food was excellent, drinks were delicious!

    Beautiful bar
    Jody B.

    A friend invited me to meet her at Sofia's, and after checking out the menu online, I was already excited. I'm a total margarita person - but nothing ruins it faster than a sweet & sour mix (if you know, you know). So when I saw the Chipotle Pineapple Margarita, I had very high hopes... and it did not disappoint. Perfectly balanced, just the right amount of spice and sweetness, honestly one of the best I've had in a while and they have a lot of flavor options to choose from. I ordered the Carnitas Burrito Bowl, and wow the portion size deserves its own shout-out. There's no way all of that could fit in a single burrito, so opting for the bowl felt like winning the food lottery. Easily enough for two (maybe even three) meals. The chips and salsa came out fresh and crisp, and the guacamole was amazing so creamy, flavorful, and clearly made fresh. The whole place has a fun, upbeat vibe without being loud, and the staff couldn't have been friendlier. Between the food, the drinks, and the atmosphere, Sofia's is definitely going into my regular rotation. Already planning my next visit!

    Shakira M.

    This place is such a vibe. Restaurant is so spacious with plenty of photo ops. This place has to have some of the most delicious mojitos! I enjoyed the raspberry-mango and pineapple mojitos. We ordered from the lunch special and I had the blackened chicken quesadillas with chicken tortilla soup as my side. Everything was flavorful and the staff was above amazing. My sis ordered the grilled shrimp tacos which I had a bite and they were just as tasty while my mom enjoyed the blackened chicken tacos. Definitely a place I wouldn't mind coming back to on my next visit to Jersey!

    Birria   Outrageous!
    Jonathan M.

    Sofia Taqueria is taco heaven! Fresh, flavorful, and beautifully made--every bite feels like a little fiesta. Highly recommend

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    Wendy P.

    I think the food is tasteless and the staff is clueless. The atmosphere is very cool. The drinks aren't good.

    Gabe P.

    Decent spot for Tex-mex in the Toms River area. The portions you get for the price are fair. Got the chimichanga, which was solid. Friend got the street corn and mole and he really enjoyed it! The chips and drinks they have are really good too. The restaurant itself is beautiful and has a really good vibe to it. Service was friendly! Would recommend for a party or nice meal out.

    Weird trio of hot sauces - would like a traditional one thrown in.
    Lisa B.

    The place is clean, nice layout with very friendly staff. They hit the mark there but the food was not good at all! I'm not even Spanish and I could cook with more flavor than that! 5 of us in our party and everyone agreed the food had zero flavor, no salt and everything tasted like oil/grease. Steak nachos- no seasoning on steak (although a good portion). Carnitas tacos were dry flavorless cubes- never saw that before but okay? Beef tacos were sweet and the fried shrimp tacos were DOUSED in chipotle mayo- shrimp weren't seasoned- tasted like a deep fried donut. For real. Unfortunately it wasn't enough for us to come back and give it another go. Sent a meal back and no manager ever came to see why. Server was super friendly but yeah, won't be back.

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    Melissa K.

    The food was good, the atmosphere was nice and service was good. The margaritas were extremely spicy and the guacamole wasn't spicy enough.

    We celebrated my niece's birthday and the food and drinks were great I especially love the skirt steak fajitas Then sang happy birthday to her and we all had a good time

    BIRRIA tacos
    Rob L.

    This is definitely a middle of the road place for me. The service was amazing Joey was great. The woman refilling water never it let it go below half. 4 different people asked about needing refills on chips , salsa or drinks. The food was great. They do the typical Mexican restaurant food well. But the dinner menu is small and they either didn't have specials or i didn't get that menu. Unlike other Mexican restaurants they have a extensive brunch/breakfast menu so i must return for that and id also like to go for the bar menu. This place is definitely upscale but i think the prices are $1 to $4 higher than they should be. I'd come back PSA for folks with sensory issues , this place might cause some issues. Lots of lights , colors , brighter colored patterns tables are close together and it's super busy are table must of had 30 to 40 folk run by as we were dining.

    Jalapeño cucumber margarita and a pineapple margarita.

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    We appreciate the feedback and took notes to address the kitchen

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    8 months ago

    Favorite place to go for Mexican. Staff is great and the space is amazing for large parties

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    3 months ago

    Good food good vibe good staff good drinks , sometimes there is a little wait plenty of parking in multiple lots

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    Giulia R.

    Thank you Gary!

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    9 months ago

    Probably hands down one of the best Mexican restaurants we've been to. Atmosphere is amazing very inviting

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    5 months ago

    The food is delicious and fresh my favorite is margheritas drinks the place there very friendly.

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    Thank you for the review and feedback Maria!

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    Thank you so much !

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    8 months ago

    Love Sofia's! Food is excellent, drinks are great as well! Service is always great!

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    Thank you so much!

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    4 months ago

    Always crowded very fresh guacamole and salsa. Love the nachos and margaritas. If you like Mexican is a good choice

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    Giulia R.

    Thank you for the review and feedback Julie!

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    1 year ago

    Sofia's has the best Mexican in driving distance. Thumbs up for their steak fajitas and Margaritas.

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    Thank you so much Charles!!!

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    10 months ago

    Food and service was great but disappointed the early bird special is not offered at this location!

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    Food, margaritas, & service are good here. Advanced reservations are highly recommended as they are usually busy. Very pretty atmosphere.

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    Thank you for the detailed review! We certainly hope to see you again!

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    6 months ago

    I loved the food, and the service was excellent. The ambiance was amazing. I would come back again.

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    8 months ago

    Food was good, ambiance was fun! Margaritas were a bit sweet for me, but my husband enjoyed them.

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