Cinco De Mayo

4.6 ( 623 reviews )
Checking... 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM See Hours
$10–20
1039 West Ave, Ocean City, NJ 08226, United States
+1 609-399-0199

Located at 1039 West Ave in Ocean City, NJ, Cinco De Mayo serves up authentic Mexican cuisine that resonates with locals and visitors alike. Reviewers rave about the homemade corn tortillas, which enhance the flavor of the tacos, particularly the chorizo and carnitas options. Many patrons praise the combination platters, featuring a delightful mix of tostadas, tacos, and quesadillas that showcase the restaurant’s commitment to freshness and authenticity.

Service is consistently highlighted, with guests like Cris Quinones and Matthew Ford commending server Charlize for her attentiveness. However, the cozy dining space can lead to occasional downsides, such as condensation issues mentioned by diners. Despite this, the overall ambiance is charming, adorned with vibrant colors and hand-painted murals that create an inviting atmosphere.

Whether you’re savoring the homemade chips and salsa or enjoying a bustling Sunday night dinner, Cinco De Mayo proves to be worth the short walk from the boardwalk. Reviewers, such as Mrs. McCorry, affirm that this small yet mighty establishment promises a delightful culinary experience that keeps them returning for more. Don't miss out on the spicy red salsa if you love a kick!

Amenities and More

  • Accessibility
    • Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
    • Has wheelchair-accessible seating
    • Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
  • Service options
    • Offers takeaway
    • Serves dine-in
    • No delivery
  • Highlights
    • Has fast service
  • Popular for
    • Popular for lunch
    • Popular for dinner
    • Good for solo dining
  • Offerings
    • Serves coffee
    • Serves comfort food
    • Serves food
    • Serves healthy options
    • Quick bite
    • Serves small plates
    • Serves vegetarian dishes
  • Dining options
    • Serves lunch
    • Serves dinner
    • Serves dessert
    • Has seating
  • Amenities
    • Has toilet
  • Atmosphere
    • Casual
    • Cosy
  • Crowd
    • Good for groups
    • Popular with tourists
    • Popular with university students
  • Planning
    • Doesn't accept reservations
  • Payments
    • Accepts credit cards
    • Accepts debit cards
    • Accepts NFC mobile payments
    • Credit cards
  • Children
    • Good for kids
    • High chairs available
    • Has kids' menu
  • Parking
    • Paid street parking
    • Plenty of parking

Reviews For Cinco De Mayo

Cris Quinones
Jul 2,2025
Delicious! Our server Charlize was great, very attentive and courteous. We ordered the combination platters, 1-steak and 1-chorizo. Come with a tostada, taco and quesadilla in your choice of meat. Also got the guacamole and salsa with chips. All very good, I will say the only downside was the atmosphere, restaurant is small which isn’t bad but the first table they at us at had condensation dripping on it from the A/C unit.
ray quin
May 19,2025
They earn the right to advertise authentic. Being from north Jersey and familiar with Latin food I was doubting this place but proven wrong. Fresh authentic and good. Will travel after this visit to come back.
Mrs. McCorry
May 10,2025
Couple of blocks off the boardwalk- worth the walk. The chips and salsa were homemade and we enjoyed the entrees. The grilled chicken was very good and my husband enjoyed his Cinco de Mayo platter. We will definitely return at some point. Give it a try! Fair warning it's a relatively small location and it was busy when we went even for a Sunday night.
Matthew Ford
May 1,2025
They get 5/5 stars for their tacos alone. 3 words — homemade corn tortillas. Skip the flour ones here! Pro-tip, eat the tacos IN the restaurant so those incredible tortillas have that little crisp on them. The tortilla will lose the crisp sitting in the styrofoam. The carnitas and chorizo were very good. Shout out to Charlize for being an accommodating server.
jacks590 w
Apr 22,2025
Another great place to eat in NJ. Everything was delicious. We had the fajita quesadilla, shrimp taco combo and taco salad. When they warn you that the red salsa is spicy they mean it! It was so good though. The service was great everyone was very friendly. And the atmosphere was wonderful with lots of color and some hand painted murals that are just beautiful!
Niamh Donovan
Mar 25,2025
We ate here one night for dinner while staying for a week. What a meal! we'll definitely return as we always return to OC every summer. My husband had the shrimp burrito and I had the Al Pastor which was really good. I was bit worried the pineapple would overwhelm the meal but it didn't! it's very subtle taste with great natural slight sweet taste. Our boys had the burritos from the kids section of the menu and it was quite good, but filling. Perfect for them. It's a such great clean bright spot with friendly service, and we were given complimentary tortilla chips with homemade green and red salsa sauces. Quite good, and my oldest gobbled most of it with red sauce!
Mary G
Mar 24,2025
Delicious and reasonably priced. We will be back! The shrimp fajitas were amazing, the homemade tortillas so good. They serve complimentary chips with red and green salsa. Tacos Al Pastor were delicious
Charles Fritz
Mar 13,2025
Our go-to place for delicious Mexican dishes in OC. Small dining area. Put in your name and get a table in 20-25 minutes even on a busy Saturday. Good selection, we had Carne La Tampiquena, Beef Burrito, and Fish Tacos. All excellent and hearty servings.

Add a Review

Quality
Location
Price
Space
Service

Location

Appreciated by Others

Noffy's Sandwich Shop & Pub
(468 review)
Noffy's Sandwich Shop & Pub
  • 122 N Main St, McPherson, KS 67460, United States
restaurant
+1 620-242-1209
Speck's Deli & Gourmet Pizza
(258 review)
Speck's Deli & Gourmet Pizza
  • 12144 William Penn Hwy, Huntingdon, PA 16652, United States
italian restaurant
+1 814-641-9466
Milwaukee Burger Company - Wausau
(2777 review)
Milwaukee Burger Company - Wausau
  • 2200 Stewart Ave, Wausau, WI 54401, United States
Restaurant
+1 715-298-9371
Fifi's on the Beach Seafood Restaurant
(1015 review)
Fifi's on the Beach Seafood Restaurant
  • 6934 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33141, United States
Seafood restaurant
+1 305-865-5665
BiB Noodle Bar
(212 review)
BiB Noodle Bar
  • Unit 13D, FarGo Village, Far Gosford St, Coventry CV1 5ED, United Kingdom
Chinese noodle restaurant
+44 7498 956496
Angel Bar & Supper Club - Caversham - Reading
(211 review)
Angel Bar & Supper Club - Caversham - Reading
  • 18 Prospect St, Reading RG4 8JG, United Kingdom
restaurant
+44 118 229 5042
The Grind Bistro
(137 review)
The Grind Bistro
  • 96 Knights Hill, Norwood, London SE27 0JL, United Kingdom
Cafe
+44 20 8761 9044
Blue Ribbon Sushi Bar - Rock Center
(108 review)
Blue Ribbon Sushi Bar - Rock Center
  • Rockefeller Plaza, New York, NY 10112, United States
sushi restaurant
+1 212-937-0204
Iron Sushi
(260 review)
Iron Sushi
  • 70 Aragon Ave, Coral Gables, FL 33134, United States
japanese restaurant
+1 305-476-0655
Japanese Kaiseki and Sushi Luna by Haru Furuta
(103 review)
Japanese Kaiseki and Sushi Luna by Haru Furuta
  • Blvd. Lazaro Cardenas 2501, El Medano Ejidal, El Medano, 23453 Cabo San Lucas, B.C.S., Mexico
sushi restaurant
+52 624 266 3956