Blue Cactus Taco Shop

Mexican | Ocean City, NJ | $$$$

928 Haven Ave, Ocean City, NJ 08226


Overview

Blue Cactus started slinging tacos on the Ocean City boardwalk in 2017, first at 12th Street and then at 10th, before the Stokes family moved it in 2025 to a renovated space at 928 Haven Avenue, a few blocks off the boards. Chris Stokes trained at The Restaurant School at Walnut Hill College, and California road trips shaped the menu: made-to-order tacos sold single or by the bundle, from al pastor with grilled pineapple to shrimp and mahi, plus birria, taco bowls, burritos and nachos with homemade salsas and a mango habanero sauce. Breakfast burritos and La Colombe coffee run all day. Grab a patio table with the dog after the beach.

Cuisine: Mexican

Atmosphere: Laid-back West Coast taco cafe with a patio

Mains: $11 - $25
Dress Code: Casual

Inhaven Insights

  • What's great

    What's great

    California-Style Tacos

    Made-to-order tacos by the bundle, from al pastor with grilled pineapple to shrimp, mahi and birria.

  • What's unique

    What's unique

    Coffee All Day

    La Colombe specialty coffee is poured all day, and scratch-made breakfast burritos share the menu.

  • What's worth knowing

    What's worth knowing

    Off the Boardwalk

    The shop left the boardwalk in 2025 for Haven Avenue; expect a 3% card surcharge and street parking.

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