La Tapatia Lakewood

3.8 ( 122 reviews )
Checking... 10:30 AM - 10:30 PM See Hours
$10–20
244 2nd St, Lakewood, NJ 08701, United States
+1 732-534-9215

La Tapatia Lakewood, located at 244 2nd St, Lakewood, NJ, is a gem for Mexican cuisine enthusiasts. The restaurant is consistently praised for its authentic flavors and generous portions. Customers like Eric Volk highlight the deliciousness of dishes such as Nachos Mexicanos and Tamales, while Mike Spalluto appreciates the abundant fillings in the tacos. The heartwarming hospitality from the owner adds to the overall experience, according to Douglas Bennett, who underscores the authenticity and quality of the tacos and Alambre.

C M lauds the restaurant's service and expresses that it delivers the most delicious, authentic Mexican food they've encountered—truly a statement about La Tapatia's commitment to quality. Despite the distance from home, the food's allure keeps patrons returning. Kelly Greene’s comments about the amazing food, excellent service, and reasonable prices reflect a common sentiment among diners. From the vibrant Aqua de Jamaica to the savory mocajeta, each dish beckons with inviting flavors. Combine that with a warm atmosphere, and La Tapatia Lakewood undoubtedly stands out as a must-visit for anyone craving genuine Mexican dishes in a cozy setting.

Amenities and More

  • Accessibility
    • Has wheelchair-accessible car park
    • Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
    • Has wheelchair-accessible seating
    • Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
  • Service options
    • Has no-contact delivery
    • Offers delivery
    • Offers takeaway
    • Serves dine-in
  • Highlights
    • Has fast service
  • Popular for
    • Popular for breakfast
    • Popular for lunch
    • Popular for dinner
    • Good for solo dining
  • Offerings
    • Serves alcohol
    • Serves beer
    • Serves coffee
    • Serves comfort food
    • Serves food
    • Quick bite
    • Serves small plates
    • Serves vegetarian dishes
  • Dining options
    • Serves breakfast
    • Serves brunch
    • Serves lunch
    • Serves dinner
    • Has catering
    • Serves dessert
    • Has table service
  • Amenities
    • Has toilet
  • Atmosphere
    • Casual
    • Cosy
  • Crowd
    • Family friendly
    • Good for groups
    • Popular with tourists
  • Planning
    • Accepts reservations
  • Payments
    • Accepts credit cards
    • Accepts debit cards
    • Accepts NFC mobile payments
    • Credit cards
  • Children
    • Good for kids
    • Has kids' menu
  • Parking
    • Free of charge street parking

Reviews For La Tapatia Lakewood

ERIC VOLK
Jun 26,2025
Always great food each time I order. Tasty and nice portions. We ordered food as a group for lunch at my employer and they all loved their choices. I personally like the Nachos Mexicanos and Tamale.
Mike Spalluto
Jun 16,2025
Thought the food was great and my tacos were loaded with meat A
Douglas Bennett
May 29,2025
Soooooo good. Authenticity is there. Owner is so nice! The tacos are great. The mocajeta was alright not the best. The alambre is really good. The aqua de Jamaica is good!
C M
May 15,2025
Excellent service. The most delicious authentic Mexican food I've had ever! I've tried many Mexican restaurants and this is the best by far! The only negative note is how far it is from home! :(
Kelly Greene
May 6,2025
Amazing food, great service and great prices!!
Orlando Mansur, Jr.
May 1,2025
I ordered delivery from here and was pleased with the quality of the food and the speed of delivery. Great food and great prices.
Alexandrea Nickel
Mar 31,2025
I hired them for my wedding catering and they knocked it out of the park. Excellent food which left my family wanting more, excellent timing, fast cleanup all of it was excellent. Samuel was very professional and answered my questions throughout the whole process and was very patient with me when i was getting closer to the date. The servers were very kind and accommodating. Excellent restaurant AND Caterer.., I will always recommend them!
Vikie Johnson
Mar 13,2025
Food is very good and the portions size are enough for two people

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