Best of Metromix Jersey Shore 2010Mexican restaurant
So how authentic can Mexican cuisine by way of the Jersey Shore really be? To be honest, we couldn't care less. Whether their fare is the real deal or just a tasty imitation, these joints are tops for serving taking a tortilla with meat, cheese and/or vegetables and turning it into solid gold bliss.
And the winner is…
Juanito's
159 Monmouth St.
Red Bank, NJ 07701Fun decor, plus outdoor dining when the weather's nice
Nominees
Chilango's
272 Bay Ave.
Highlands, NJ 07732If a restaurant is good enough for The Boss himself to book it for his Christmas party, it's gotta be special. Owner Leo Cervantes loves what he's creating at Chilango's and is constantly experimenting in the kitchen. If it's not on the menu, Cervantes will try his best to make what you want.
Casa Comida Mexican Restaurant
336 Branchport Ave.
Long Branch, NJ 07740Authentic Mexican cuisine (as well as burgers, steaks and grilled chicken) and happy hour from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. weekdays.
Carlos O'Connor Mexican Restaurant
31 Monmouth St.
Red Bank, NJ 07701Walk into this slip of a place in downtown Red Bank and the South of the Border half of the moniker will overwhelm you. It's kitsch meets Tijuana souvenir shop in latent Haight-Ashbury style.
Escondido's Mexican Restaurant
402 W. Main St.
Freehold, NJ 07728The atmosphere at Escondido's is festive, fun and happy - sort of like an outdoor market in Mexico. Mondays feature 1/2 price appetizers, Tuesdays all kids eat free with adult entree purchase, on Wednesdays beef or chicken fajitas go for just $8.99 and on Thursdays house margaritas are sold by the mug for $2.
Fins in Bradley Beach
120 Main St
Bradley Beach, NJ 07720A favorite among Fin's tasty Mexi-Cali offerings is the Duke, a wrap of lump crab meat, pico de gallo, salsa verde, black beans, shredded cheese and Romaine lettuce in a sun-dried tomato soft shell.
Tenth Ave. Burrito
702 10th. Avenue Belmar, NJ
Belmar, NJ 07719A Belmar legend, You'll need to taste it to believe it.
Jose's Mexican Food
101 Route 71
Spring Lake Heights, NJ 07762Authentic Mexican restaurant serving lunch and dinner daily. It serves a variety of Mexican specialties, including spicy variations of all of their dishes.
Surf Taco
21 S. Hope Chapel Road
Jackson, NJ 08527Serving Mexi-Cali cuisine that includes burritos, wraps and salads, Surf Taco has locations in Jackson, Belmar, Lacey, Silverton, Point, Manasquan, Long Branch and Seaside Park.
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