North of the Border Menu (Update 2025)
Welcome to North of the Border, the latest gem in Red Bank, NJ, where authentic Mexican cuisine takes center stage. Nestled at 176 Monmouth St, this vibrant spot is a must-visit for anyone craving homemade flavors and hearty portions. From the moment you step inside, you’ll be greeted by a warm atmosphere and friendly staff ready to accommodate your every request.
The menu is a culinary journey through Mexico, featuring mouthwatering tacos, enchiladas, and sandwiches that tantalize the taste buds. Patrons rave about the handmade thin flour tortillas and the crispy chips that accompany each dish. Signature items like the cemita carnitas and Al Pastor promise to leave you wanting more. And for those looking for a late breakfast option, the extensive menu includes breakfast favorites served all day.
North of the Border isn’t just about the food; it offers a sense of community where locals gather for an authentic dining experience. With reasonable prices and generous portions, this spot truly represents the heart of Mexican culinary tradition in the Northeast. Don’t miss out on what many are calling the best Mexican food in Monmouth County!
Cemitas
Milanesa De Pollo Cemitas
Breaded chicken cutlet.
Milanesa De Res Cemitas
Breaded beef cutlet.
Suadero Cemitas
Seasoned beef.
Bistec Cemitas
Steak.
Carnitas Cemitas
Seasoned pork.
Queso De Puerco Cemitas
Head cheese.
Papas Con Chorizo, Rajas Y Cebolla Cemitas
Potatoes with Mexican sausage, jalapenos & onions.
Chile Relleno Cemitas
Pobiano pepper stuffed with cheese.
Cubana Cemitas
Manesa de res, jamon, queso de puerco, queso amarillo, quesillo, huevo, salchicha y verduras. Milanese beef, hom, pork cheese, yellow cheese. Quesillo, egg, sausage and vegetables.
Cemita Frontera Cemitas
Milanesa de res y pollo, queso de puerco, queso emarillo, quesilllo huevo, salchicha, bistec, carne enchilada, cecina y verduras. Milanese beet and chicken, pork cheese, yellow cheese, quesillo, egg, sausage, steak, beef enchilada, jerky and vegetables.
Chorizo Cemitas
Mexican sousage.
Jamon Cemitas
Ham.
Carne Enchilada Cemitas
Spicy marinated pork.
Al Pastor Cemitas
Pork with pineapple & anions.
Cecina Cemitas
Sun-dried steak.
Lengua Cemitas
Beef tongue.
Bistec Tacos
Steak.
Pollo Tacos
Chicken.
Al Pastor Tacos
Pork with pineapple & onions.
Chorizo Tacos
Mexican sausage.
Lengua Tacos
Beef tongue.
Tinga Tacos
Chicken onions, chipotle.
Campechano Tacos
Mexican sausage & Steak.
Arabes Tacos
Servides can pico de gallo, cebollitas y rabanas. Served with pico de gallo onions and radishes.
Cecina Tacos
Sun-dried steak.
Carne Enchilada Tacos
Spicy marinated pork.
Carnitas Tacos
Braised pork.
Suadero Tacos
Seasoned beef.
Papas Con Chorizo, Jalapeno Y Cebolla Tacos
Pocatoes with mexicon sausage, jalapenos.
Chuleta Ahumada Tacos
Smoked pork chop.
Tacos
Burritos
Bistec Burritos
Steak.
Pollo Burritos
Chicken.
Al Pastor Burritos
Pork with pineapple & onions.
Chorizo Burritos
Mexican sausage.
Papas Con Chorizo, Jalapeno Y Cebolla Burritos
Potatoes with Mexican sausage, jalapenos & onions.
Chimichanga Burritos
Quesillo, cilentro, ceballo corte de su elecion envuelto en tortilla de harina y queso mozarela fundida. Quesillo, cilantro, onion meat of your choice wrapped in flour tortilla and melted mozzarella cheese.
Cecina Burritos
Sun-dried steak.
Carne Enchilada Burritos
Spicy marinated pork.
Carnitas Burritos
Braised pork.
Suadero Burritos
Seasoned beef.
Lengua Burritos
Beef tongue.
Campechano Burritos
Mexican sausage & steak.
Bisstec Enchiladas Verdes Y Rojas
Steak.
Pollo Enchiladas Verdes Y Rojas
Chicken.
Al Pastor Enchiladas Verdes Y Rojas
Pork with pineapple & onions.
Chorizo Enchiladas Verdes Y Rojas
Mexican sausage.
Campechano Enchiladas Verdes Y Rojas
Mexican sausage & steak.
Carne Enchilada Enchiladas Verdes Y Rojas
Spicy marinated pork.
Cecina Enchiladas Verdes Y Rojas
Sun-dried steak.
Suadero Enchiladas Verdes Y Rojas
Seasoned beef.
Carnitas Enchiladas Verdes Y Rojas
Braised pork.
Quesillo Enchiladas Verdes Y Rojas
Lengua Enchiladas Verdes Y Rojas
Beef tongue.
Enchiladas Verdes Y Rojas
Tortas
Bistec Tortas
Steak.
Pollo Asado Tortas
Grilled chicken.
Al Pastor Tortas
Pork with pineapple & onions.
Chorizo Tortas
Mexican sausage.
Papas Con Chorizo, Jalapeno Y Cebolla Tortas
Potatoes with Mexican sausage jalapenos & onions.
Chile Relleno Tortas
Poblano pepper stuffed with cheese.
Chorizo Con Huevo Tortas
Egg & Mexican sausage.
Queso De Puerco Tortas
Head cheese.
Milanesa De Res Tortas
Breaded beef cutlet.
Lengua Tortas
Beef tongue.
Chuleta Ahumada Tortas
Smoked pork chop.
Quesillo Tortas
Torta Cubana Tortas
Verduras, milanesa de rez, jamon, queso de puerco, queso amarilio, questilo huevo, suichicha. Vegetables, milanesa de rez, ham, pork cheese, yellow cheese, quesillo, egg, sausage.
Torta Frontera Tortas
Verduras, milanesa de reza pollo, jamon, queso de puerca, queso amarillo, quesilio, huevo, salchicha, cecina, bistec, carne enchilada. Vegetables, milanesa de reza chicken, ham, pork cheese, yellow cheese, quesillo, egg. sausage, cecina, steak, enchilada meat.
Milanesa De Pollo Tortas
Breaded chicken cutlet.
Cecina Tortas
Sun-dried steak.
Carne Enchilada Tortas
Spicy marinated pork.
Carnitas Tortas
Braised pork.
Suadero Tortas
Seasoned beef.
Jamon Con Huevo Tortas
Egg & ham.
Jamon Tortas
Ham.
Salchicha Con Huevo Tortas
Hot dog with egg.
Pechuga Asada Platillos De La Casa
Grilled chicken breast with choice of salad, jalapenos, onions.
Platillo Azteca 1 Platillos De La Casa
Chorizo, bistec, cecina, enchilada, encebollada y rajas. Mexican sausage, steak, sun-dried steak, spice marinated steak with onions & jalapenos.
Platillo Azteca 2 Platillos De La Casa
Chuleta, pechuga de pollo, camarones. chorizo encebollado y rojas. Pork chop, grilled chicken breast, grilled shrimp with fried onions & jalapenos.
Mar Y Tierra Platillos De La Casa
Bistec y camarones. Steak & grilled shrimp.
Parrillada La Frontera Platillos De La Casa
Chorizo camarones.chuleta, pollo y bistec. Mexican sausage, shrimp, pork chop, chicken & steak.
Cecina Ranchera Platillos De La Casa
Con cebola, jalapeno, salchicha, huevo y platano. Maduro with onion, jalapeno, sausage, egg and maduro plantain.
Chuleta Ahumada De Puerco Platillos De La Casa
Jalapeno y cebolla a ensalada. Jalapeno and onion or salad.
Carne Asada Platillos De La Casa
Grilled steak with choice of salad, jalapenos, onions.
Costilla De Res Asada Platillos De La Casa
Bistec Encebollado Platillos De La Casa
Steak & onions.
Chuleta De Rez Platillos De La Casa
Steak of beef.
Molcajete Platillos De La Casa
Pechuga de pollo, carne enchilada, chorizo, comaron, costiila de rez. chicken breast, beef enchilada, chorizo, shrimp, short rib.
Fajitas Platillos De La Casa
Bistec, pollo a mixtas (camarones) acompanado con chile morron y cebolia. Steak, chicken or mkixtas (shrimps) accompanied with bell pepper and onion.
Fajitas Mixta Platillos De La Casa
Alambre Platillos De La Casa
Bistec, polio y pastor acompanados con jamon chile marron cebollas y queso mazareila. Steak, chicken and pastor accompanied with ham, bell pepper, onions and mazarella cheese.
Platillos De La Casa
Caldos
Caldo De Camarones Caldos
Mexican style shrimp soup.
Caldo De Res Caldos
Mexican style beef consomme.
Caldo De Mariscos Caldos
Fresh seafood and mixed vegetables in our specialty red broth.
Pancita Caldos
Beef tripe house recipe.
Caldo De Pollo Caldos
Chicken soup.
Mojarra Frita Mariscos
Seasoned pargy fried whole served with lettuce tomato, avocado, onions, rice & beans.
Filete Empanizado Mariscos
Fried breaded tilapia fillet with lettuce, tomato, onions, rice & beans.
Camarones A La Diabla Mariscos
Sauteed shrimp, finished in a very spicy tomatoes sauce served with rice & beans.
Camarones Al Ajillo Mariscos
Sauteed shrimp, finished in a garlic sauce served with rice & beans.
Camarones A La Mexicana Mariscos
Souteed shrimp, with tomato, onions, green pepper, jalapeno and cilantro served with rice & beans.
Camarones Empanizados Mariscos
Breaded shrimp served with rice & beans.
Mariscos
Tacos Dorados and Flautas
Pollo Tacos Dorados And Flautas
Chicken.
Papas Tacos Dorados And Flautas
Potatoes.
Guacamole Guarniciones
No chips
Pico De Gallo Guarniciones
Nopales Guarniciones
Platano Maduro Frito Guarniciones
Chiles Asados Guarniciones
Cebollines Guarniciones
Frijoles Guarniciones
Arroz Guarniciones
Papas Fritas Guarniciones
Buffalo Wings Guarniciones
Chicken Wings Guarniciones
6 pieces acompanadas con papas fritas.
Chicken Fingers Guarniciones
4 pieces acompanadas con papas fritas.
Hamburguesas Guarniciones
Chips Lg
Chips Sm
Chips& Guacamole Lg
Guarniciones
Ensaladas
Pollo Ensaladas
Chicken.
Bistec Ensaladas
Steak.
Camarones Ensaladas
Shrimp.
Huevos A La Mexicana Desayunos
Scrambled eggs with tomato, onions. & peppers served with red sauce.
Huevos Con Jamon Desayunos
Ham & eggs.
Huevos Con Tocino Desayunos
Bacon & eggs.
Huevos Rancheros Desayunos
Sunny side up with ranchera sauce.
Huevo Con Salchicha Desayunos
Sausage & egg.
Sandwiches Desayunos
Tocino. huevo y queso en toll, bacon, egg and cheese on re jamon, huevo y queso en roll, hom, egg and cheese on roll chorizo huevo y queso en roll, sausage, egg und cheese on roll.
4 Piezas Picaditas Desayunos
Servido con salsa y queso. Served with sauce and cheese.
3 Pieza Sopes Desayunos
2 Pieza Memelas Desayunos
Plain Desayunos
Senvido con salsa, cebolla, crema y queso. Served with sauce, onion, cream and cheese.
2 Pieza Tlacoyos Desayunos
Servido con lechug queso, crema y aguacate. Served with lettuce, cheese, cream and avocado.
3 Pieza Gorditas Desayunos
Servide con cetiolla cilantro, quesa, cromia yoquorate. Served with onion, cilantro, cheese, cream and avocado.
1 Pieza Huaraches Desayunos
4 Pieza Tostadas Desayunos
Servidas con frijal lechuga queso crema y aquacote. Served with beans, lettuce, cheese, cream and avocado.
Desayunos
Todos Acompanados Con Carne
Bistec Todos Acompanados Con Carne
Steak.
Pollo Todos Acompanados Con Carne
Chicken.
Pastor Todos Acompanados Con Carne
Pork with pineapple & anions.
Chorizo Todos Acompanados Con Carne
Mexicen sausage.
Papas Con Chorizo Todos Acompanados Con Carne
Potatoes with Mexican sausage.
Campechano Todos Acompanados Con Carne
Mexican sausage & steak.
Cecina Todos Acompanados Con Carne
Sun-dried steak.
Suadero Todos Acompanados Con Carne
Seasoned beef.
Carnitas Todos Acompanados Con Carne
Braised pork.
Tinga Todos Acompanados Con Carne
Carne Enchilada Todos Acompanados Con Carne
Spicy marinated pork.
Lengua Todos Acompanados Con Carne
Beef tongue.
Bistec Nachos
Steak.
Cecina Nachos
Sun dried steak.
Pollo Nachos
Chicken.
Carne Enchilada Nachos
Spicy marinated pork.
Al Pastor Nachos
Pork with pineapple pork.
Carnitas Nachos
Braised pork.
Chorizo Nachos
Mexican sausage.
Campechanos Nachos
Mexican sausage & steak.
Lengua Nachos
Beef tongue.
Nachos
Quesadillas
Bistec Quesadillas
Steak.
Pollo Quesadillas
Chicken.
Al Pastor Quesadillas
Pork with pineapple & anions.
Chorizo Quesadillas
Mexican sausage.
Papas Con Chorizo, Jalapeno Y Cebolla Quesadillas
Potatoes with Mexican sausage, jalapenos & onions.
Tinga Quesadillas
Chicken, onions, chipotle.
Campechano Quesadillas
Mexican sausage & steak.
Quesadilla Plain
Quesilla o mozarela.
Cecina Quesadillas
Sun-dried steak.
Carne Enchilada Quesadillas
Spicy marinated pork.
Carnitas Quesadillas
Braised pork.
Suadero Quesadillas
Seasoned beef.
Lengua Quesadillas
Beet tongue.
Champinones Quesadillas
Mushrooms.
Huitlacoche Quesadillas
Bistec Chilaquiles Verdes Y Rojos
Steak.
Pollo Chilaquiles Verdes Y Rojos
Chicken.
Al Pastor Chilaquiles Verdes Y Rojos
Pork with pineapple & anions.
Chorizo Chilaquiles Verdes Y Rojos
Mexican sausage.
Pechuga A La Plancha Chilaquiles Verdes Y Rojos
Grilled chicken.
Campechano Chilaquiles Verdes Y Rojos
Mexican sausage & steak.
Cecina Chilaquiles Verdes Y Rojos
Sun-dried steak.
Suadero Chilaquiles Verdes Y Rojos
Seasoned beef.
Carnitas Chilaquiles Verdes Y Rojos
Braised pork.
Huevos Chilaquiles Verdes Y Rojos
Eggs.
Carne Enchilada Chilaquiles Verdes Y Rojos
Spicy marinated pork.
Lengua Chilaquiles Verdes Y Rojos
Beef tongue.