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5 De Mayo

1246 Route 109 South, Cape May, NJ 08204
(609) 884-5847 ‎
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Ranked #35 of 99 restaurants in Cape May
4.5 of 5 stars 9 Reviews
Cuisines: Mexican
Dining options: Reservations
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Philadelphia, Pa.
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012 NEW

This is the second time my husband and I visited 5 De Mayo and it is truly worthy of a review on Trip Advisor. It is located in the marina section of Cape May and the views from every window are excellent. The chairs are actually boat seats (We have the exact chairs on our boat), and they are very... More

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Merrick, New York
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37 reviews 37 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 May 2012
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We loved this family owned and operated restaurant in Cape May. They don't advertise vegi options but the chile relleno with cheese was delicious. Vegetarians steer clear of the refried beans, which were delicious, but grandma ( the chef) makes them with chicken powder. Everything we tried was terrific. The service was excellent. Can't wait to go back! More

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Cape May Court House, New Jersey, United States
2 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 April 2012
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person found this review helpful

These are the family that operated Rey's in Wildwood. Authentic, good food, good price, keep it simple attitude. They are true to that. Rey's had the best beans - grandma's home style recipe. I want her to put them on the menu as a alternative choice Our favorites are the enchelatas (we prefer cheese instead of chicken) with green sauce... More

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Baltimore, Maryland
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 March 2012

We went to 5 De Mayo on a cold Thurs. evening. We were seated right away in a nice room with a fireplace . Menu is quite extensive and food was fresh and tasty. Nice spices and sauces used on our fajitas and burritos. More

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Malvern, Pennsylvania
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 February 2012
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We have now made 8 to 10 visits to this relatively new Mexican Restaurant. It continues to be at the top of our list, vis a vis authentic Mexican cuisine. The wait staff are always welcoming and friendly. By now they know our tastes and will recommend specials where appropriate. I might add that they are always spot on with... More

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Cape May, NJ
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 February 2012

A rainy February Saturday night in Cape May and this place was packed. Once I tried the food I realized why. I lived in Mexico for a while and I know Mexican food. This was great, the Camarones de los diablos were outstanding, as was the Guacamole Service was a little slow but that is probably because the 2 sisters... More

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Malvern, Pennsylvania
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9 reviews 9 reviews
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5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 December 2011

My wife and I have visited this relatively new restaurant five times in five weeks. That speaks for how good the food is. During our visits we have had fajitas, chalupas, and burritos. All were excellent. My personal favorite is the Shrimp and Scallop Chalupa. Don't miss ordering their Guacamole side dish. The best we've ever had. The service is... More

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Cape May, NJ
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16 reviews 16 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
64 helpful votes 64 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 November 2011
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Running late on a Friday night my wife and I decided not to cook and try this new restaurant on the advice of one of our friends. 5 de Mayo is easy to miss. It is located on the right hand side at the foot of the "little bridge" into Cape May, NJ . If you are going more than... More

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Manchester
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36 reviews 36 reviews
Reviews in 21 cities Reviews in 21 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 October 2011
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Tried this on the recommendation of our B&B hosts and it's a geat little Mexican restaurant. Authentic meals and cooking.......Great value. Road is a busy street, so you may miss entrance to parking lot....go slow. Only down side if it is one is it's a BYOB and we didn't know that ahead of time. More

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