el Meson

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For three star Mexican, try El Meson Cafe in Freehold. This place features outdoor dining. When you step inside the restaurant, you'll notice a family atmosphere.

User Reviews of el Meson

Yelp.com Review - by Karmel K.

4.0 of 5 stars. Have been to El Meson many times and have never been disappointed. Love the tortilla soup, fresh salsa, addictive chips, burritos, tacos, and everything else my H and I have tried. Always friendly...
yelp.com - user review - 10/15/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Max S.

5.0 of 5 stars. First of all - Jambalaya Crabcakes with melted cheese? All I can say is that the mexican chef (I think 'jefe' if my Spanish serves me correctly) has some juevos rancheros. A cajun dish mexican style....
yelp.com - user review - 09/26/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Sunni S.

3.0 of 5 stars. This is a good local choice for mexican.Similar quality to many other restaurants, no better, no worse, definitely more expensive.Nice touch, outdoor seating.
yelp.com - user review - 09/08/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Matt D.

4.0 of 5 stars. How does this place only have three stars? I wish I could give it four and a half because thats really what it deserves. This place is a landmark and has been in the old freehold area for a long time....
yelp.com - user review - 08/15/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Desiree D.

5.0 of 5 stars. If you're going to read any review on this page read mine. All of these reviews are full of shit. El Meson is one of my all time favorite Mexican restaurants. I compare all Mexican food that I have...
yelp.com - user review - 08/10/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Lauren L.

2.0 of 5 stars. Another Freehold favorite but falls short on my list.For the area, probably the best thing going, especially if Escondito's is your biggest competitor. I expected more for such a highly populated...
yelp.com - user review - 08/03/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Anjali M.

3.0 of 5 stars. I'm going to agree with Marcelina and Janelle on this in that I really expected a lot more from El Meson. Ever since it first opened, at dinnertime you would always find El Meson crowded to the brim....
yelp.com - user review - 06/05/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Marcelina M.

3.0 of 5 stars. It's okay here. I am from Southern California and I judge mexican with a magnifying glass. This is mexican done up sloppy. You'll get served large portions of soggy food. This place will always be...
yelp.com - user review - 05/31/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Jax B.

4.0 of 5 stars. El meson is SO good. I usually get the chimichangas which are DELICIOUS. They serve homemade warm tortilla chips and salsa which I crave often and their quesadillas are filled with plenty of delicious...
yelp.com - user review - 12/02/2008
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The best Mexican food in El Meson by Hope & Juliana G. at InsiderPages

I can eat fajitas at El Meson everyday, I love them. I also love the borritos & the chicken enchiladas. The chimicjangas are just outstanding! The atmospher is cozzy and well stay. The prices are just right.
citysearch.com - user review - 10/12/2008
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No quiero taco bell. by Meghan T. at InsiderPages

The place is great. Real authentic and totally delicious mexican food. The decor of the place makes you feel like you're in some crazy mexican fiesta and the outdoor dining is tented off so you don't have to...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/12/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Doc B.

4.0 of 5 stars. I have eaten here periodically over a number of years. I have always found the staff to be friendly and welcoming. The food has been fine. You can try the standards, but if you try some dishes you...
yelp.com - user review - 09/30/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Lauren P.

5.0 of 5 stars. when i first went in, i really didnt have very high expectations.. partially because i dont even like mexican food. i ordered a chicken barrito and literally ate every bite! this place has become my...
yelp.com - user review - 08/15/2008
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Best around here by Vincent P. at InsiderPages

In this area you cannot match the authenticity. Yes its small and crowded, but the food more than makes up for it. Prices are good and service is very accommodating. The menu is an excellent representation of...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/31/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Janelle T.

3.0 of 5 stars. I've wanted to eat here forever, but everytime I drive by this place on a Friday or Saturday night it's packed solid. I figured it must be good.So anyway, I ate here the other day for lunch with two...
yelp.com - user review - 03/25/2008
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Best Mexican food! by Lauren S. at InsiderPages

El meson is an amazing restaurant. The food is to die for. It?????'s a little expensive for Mexican, but it?????'s so authentic and delicious. It?????'s BYOB so you can bring your favorite alcoholic beverage...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/06/2008
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THE BEST! by J H. at InsiderPages

My wife and I have been going here for many years. We go at least four times per month. You will not find anything nothing fancy about this place, no fancy clothes needed, no expensive meals, and no liquor...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/22/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by steph d.

1.0 of 5 stars. This was a very disappointing Mexican restaurant in the heart of Freehold. Went here yesterday for dinner and the food was just not good at all. The one star is for the salsa that we were served...
yelp.com - user review - 06/18/2007
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Good tasting Mexican food

El Meson is located in the Heart of Freehold Borough. The restaurant has great tasting food. They are very pricey for Mexican food but there are no other good Mexican restaurants in the area so if t...
judysbook.com - user review - 12/08/2006
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Excellent Mexican Food

Food is very good and always fresh. The only real complaint about the place is the lack of standing space when you are waiting to be seated. You are always in someones way. Having said that I will still eat...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/26/2006
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Don't waste your time or money by john o. at InsiderPages

I've given this restaurant more than its fair share of tries (3 to be exact), and each time it became consecutively worse. The restaurant is small and cramped, and as far as the food quality is concerned, save...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/24/2006
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Freehold Mexican

Unlike the COlorado reviewer I found El MEson to be another average type MExican restaurant. Yes it is also a Mexican food store, which is quite authentic, but the dining experience for my wife and myself was...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/23/2006
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Authentic Mexican Experience. by Melissa U. at InsiderPages

This is my absolute favorite restaurant ever. The menu is extensive and covers food such as nachos to cactus. The service is pleasant and the atmosphere is fun and casual. Bring your own beer or margaritas to...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/04/2005
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Genuine Mexican Cuisine.

From the minute you walk into this quaint little Mexican restaurant you can tell you are in for a authentic meal. Mexican music and decorations add to the great atmosphere. The wait staff are efficien...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/15/2005
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Tough Critic

I live in Colorado, so when I was invited to lunch at El Meson on a recent visit I was a bit skeptic. After all, "back east" to me means Italian. I was overwhelmingly surprised. The food is very authentic and...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/24/2005
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Dine.com

this is a great place to come for mexican food, but bring your own...
dine.com - user review
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AOL CityGuide

it's worth the trip...
cityguide.aol.com - user review
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