Incorporated in 1798, South Brunswick Township includes the communities of Dayton, Heathcote, Kendall Park, Kingston and Monmouth Junction in New Jersey's Middlesex County. For tourists, the town is home to Pigeon Swamp State Park and located near attractions in Princeton, N.J., like Morven Museum & Garden. Visitors to the South Brunswick Township area have numerous dining options to choose from, including Mexican restaurants.
Established in 1981, Tortuga's Mexican Village is in Princeton, approximately 11 miles from South Brunswick Township, which is about 24 minutes by automobile. The restaurant held "Zagat" dining guide ratings of "very good to excellent" for its food, "good to very good" for its service and "poor to fair" for its decor, as of August 2010. A specialty of the house is the enchiladas Oaxaca, which are filled with broiled, marinated pork loin and topped with a fresh vegetable sauce and melted cheese. Another is the chipotle shrimp, which are served in a smoky, jalapeno cream sauce over brown rice. The restaurant does not sell alcohol, but allows guests to bring along bottled beer or wine to enjoy with their meals. Tortuga's Mexican Village serves lunch Mondays through Fridays and dinner daily. Reservations are not accepted. Casual attire is appropriate. The restaurant is cash only; credit cards are not taken for payment.
Tortuga's Mexican Village
44 Leigh Ave.
Princeton, NJ 08542
609-924-5143
tortugasmv.com
Located in Freehold, N.J., Escondido's Mexican Restaurant is approximately 21 miles from South Brunswick Township, which is about 30 minutes by automobile. The menu begins with 11 appetizers, including the pizza Mexicana, a tortillas topped with grilled chicken, Monterrey jack cheese, red taco sauce and pico de gallo. One of the chef's specialties is the burrito del mar, filled with scallops, shrimp, fajita peppers and onions in a chipotle cream sauce and topped with lettuce and queso fresco cheese. The restaurant has a full bar and is known for its margaritas, which come in 11 different varieties. Escondido's Mexican Restaurant is open daily for lunch and dinner. Reservations are not accepted. Casual attire is the norm when dining at the restaurant.
Escondido's Mexican Restaurant
402 West Main St.
Freehold, NJ 07728
732-577-0200
escondidos.com
Maria's Mexican Restaurant is in Monroe Township, about six miles from South Brunswick Township, which is approximately 12 minutes by automobile. Fourteen appetizers lead the menu, such as the nacho fiesta, tortilla chips topped with re-fried beans, tomatoes, shredded beef, jalapenos, shredded cheese and sour cream. Among the entrees is the bisteck ala Mexicana, sliced steak presented with sauteed onions, jalapenos and tomatoes. Seafood lovers may opt for the pescado ala plancha, red snapper seasoned with Mexican spices, grilled and served whole. For dessert, try the flan. The restaurant does not serve alcohol. Maria's Mexican Restaurant serves lunch and dinner daily. Reservations are not taken. Casual attire is suggested. A children's menu is available for young diners, and a vegetarian menu also is offered.
Maria's Mexican Restaurant
194 Buckelew Ave.
Monroe Township, NJ 08831
732-656-9722
