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    Barrio Costero

    4.0 (476 reviews)
    Closed 4:00 pm - 10:00 PM
    Updated 1 month ago

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    BARRIO NACHOS (GF, V)
    Kaitlin A.

    My fiancée and I had such a great time at the Chef's counter at Barrio. Everyone was so kind, and so attentive to us celebrating a birthday. From start to finish the service, food and ambiance were perfect. Flavors were fresh and super authentic. We'll definitely be back!

    Ceviche
    Jamie S.

    First time here, and it was very easy to get a reservation. The place was definitely a cool vibe inside and we got seated right away. Our server was lovely and super attentive. We got a few different kinds of drinks some including margarita's and one was a kiwi flavor drink. I think it was awesome that they gave us the option for different kind of salted rims. They're mostly known for their shared plate concepts so we got several items and split everything. We got the tostadas which was an interesting plate of a couple different things, the nachos which I loved, the ceviche which was ok-not your typical ceviche and bit too spicy for me, the salad which I really liked, camerones which the table liked, the pork tacos which I heard were very spicy, the chicken tacos which were good and the steak which was hands down my favorite and the yuca mash was so yummy and different. For the steak, you can only get it medium rare or well done which I is 2 complete ends of the spectrum. We are medium people, so we ended up getting a medium rare. It was definitely a lot of food, but it's a good amount for all of us and it was a nice way to try the menu. I definitely will be back.

    TACO DE PUERCO (GF,DF)
    Hannah V.

    Stopped in last night for all day happy hour and enjoyed everything we got. The style of the restaurant reminded me of Suerte in Austin where it's family style modern Mexican food. The tostadas is a must try when you come here. They bring out four different type of dips to eat with the tostada and offer more tostadas if you still have sauce left. My favorite was the Macha which reminded me of a chili oil but with sesame. The pork tacos were delicious with crispy pork pieces, a fresh tortilla, and all the mojo you could ever want!

    Mezcal flight options
    Chelsea N.

    This restaurant has upscale Mexican food that mixes great quality and top notch flavor. The inside is modern and has a welcoming ambiance. Service was great. Food comes out as it's ready, and the menu has a lot of small plate/shareable options. Drinks were also great, and they offer mezcal flights which is super unique! It was my birthday dinner, but we skipped dessert. Super sweet touch, they gave a gift card to use at our next visit!

    What was left when we asked for the check: nothing delicious left behind!
    Michael S.

    Fifty stars! This restaurant delivers flavor, color, texture, and variety in each small plate: a heirloom tomato salad with Oacxan cheese and carrot slivers, crunchy chili-lime tortilla strips, witha cinnamon vinagrette; a polenta sope topped with finely diced vegetables and a chipotle sauce; a fish taco topped with delicate pickled fennel strips; nachos with sour cream, guacamole, and a splendid untraditional tomato salsa. If that sounds delightfully upscale, it was, but the small plates were filling and the bill was more than reasonable for the high-level cookery coming from the kitchen. Many Mexican restaurants serve the familiar -- which can be satisfying, but it's usually dense, sometimes greasy, reliant on rice, beans and salsa that might have come from a giant vat. Barrio Costero nicely balances the earthy and the delicate. Everything on the menu is gluten-free; the dishes are carefully marked. We had superb service -- enthusiastic, friendly, and knowledgeable from Jake and then Nick. The place is casual but we went away feeling that we had (by accident) had a memorable meal. Don't miss this one!

    Pork Tostada
    Ione L.

    This is a nice mid-scale, Mexican fusion place not far from the boardwalk and shore in Asbury Park. My friends and I went down for our last "beach day" of the summer on Labor Day. Establishment has a sleek industrial meets minimalist design. Although I do not have a photo of the bar, it is very eye-catching and plenty of pictures can be Googled... We had a reservation and when we arrived, the hostess proceeded to inform us of the happy hour which was currently happening. We all agreed to partake and were seated at a banquette in the bar area. Restaurant tends to be very dimly lit which I recall from my first visit as well. Not so easy to see the menu but serves a purpose for the ambiance. To be honest, the service absolutely sucked which is why I gave this review a 3 and not a 5 out of 5. I understand it was a holiday, however, I almost felt like our table was being ostracized. I saw several staff buzzing by our table with food and drinks for other patrons. We ordered our drinks and they seemed to have forgotten because after a 10 minute wait we inquired about their status and they were delivered 4 minutes later. We then ordered our food which was served tapas style. My friends ordered the chicken and pork tostadas, I ordered the mushroom tostadas and we all ordered the squash dish. My guests and I were all very satisfied with the food but once again we waited a very long time for service. They did not serve us all together. My friends received their food first and mine came a full 11 minutes afterwards. Not a great thing to write about but the absolute truth. My friends were almost done eating when my food finally arrived. Even though the service sucked, the food was tasty. The portions were quite small for the price. We all agreed that the Squash dish was the highlight of the meal. Well seasoned, flavorful and textured. I loved the bathroom. The walls were covered with Mexican artists and designs. It really was artistic and worth a picture but unfortunately I did not bring my phone inside. It was clean. I wish I could tell you to go here because the service was great but unfortunately I cannot. The food was worthy but dining out is a full experience for the senses and well being. Visit here and pack your patience beforehand....

    BARRIO NACHOS (GF, V)
    Sarah R.

    Love this inventive, elevated and delicious Mexican-inspired restaurant! Have never had a bad dish here. On Tuesdays, they have an awesome Taco Tuesday deal (2 tacos of the day with a margarita for $15). They also have a great happy hour food and drink menu. Do yourself a favor and get the nachos - always get the nachos here! They are ridiculously amazing.

    Roja dessert with cream tequila
    Brian M.

    Perhaps one of the best Mexican meals I've ever had (and I've eaten a lot of Mexican food). What a charming little place! My wife and I sat at the counter overlooking the kitchen (I would highly recommend this!) and got recommendations from the sous chef all night long. Each thing was better than the last. You MUST try their version of nachos, as well as the Milanese with mole sauce. Out of this world! Save some room for dessert too, as the cream tequila was a dessert unto itself. An outstanding night in every way possible!

    INCREDIBLE TACOS!!! Really great service too! We had watermelon margaritas and they were super fresh and delicious. Sat at the bar for happy hour and ordered every taco... every one was amazing. Absolute favorite was the mushroom, had to get another order of that. Will definitely be back! Thank you!

    CEVICHE (GF, DF)
    Jeff D.

    We came here on a rainy Friday night. Highly recommend a reservation if you're coming on a Friday or Saturday night as the restaurant was very busy. We ordered some margaritas and three dishes to share - their nachos, carne asada, and ceviche. As far as food goes, this was a great experience. Everything was fresh, exciting, and flavorful. The star of the show for me was the ceviche - a must order. Our server was friendly but new which resulted in some hiccups including a very long drink delay which caused us getting an extra drink that was added to our bill in error and us having to remind them about bringing out one of our dishes. The restaurant also recommends sharing their dishes but these would be normal size dishes anywhere else. Between our three plates, we finished most of the food and we normally have a good amount of leftovers when we go out. Although this was a good experience, I left leaving feeling that it could have been better based on their price point. Tighten the screws and this could be an excellent dining experience.

    Classic margaritas with chips and salsa
    Mary K.

    Always in search of a good deal, my husband found out that Barrio Costero has happy hour all night on Thursdays! The margs were good, and we leveled up by adding spicy salt! Unfortunately we didn't have the best dining experience mainly because our waitress wasn't super clear about the happy hour nacho portion (just an individual large chip/tostada loaded with topics); and she forgot to put in our taco order (after telling us our food was coming, she realized 20-30 min later that she hadn't actually put the taco order in with the kitchen). Once the tacos (chicken, pork, and fish of the day), they were flavorful but it was frustrating that we had to wait so long. 3.5 stars overall.

    SQUASH (GF, V) SQUASH (GF, V) SQUASH (GF, V)
    Chris K.

    This has become one of our favorite spots in Asbury park. Great service, delicious food and we love their happy hour menu. They have the best twist on nachos I've ever had. I call them "Classy Nachos" because instead of this unwieldy stack of chips and stuff they give you single large crispy tortillas with just the right amount of nacho goodness on top.

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    Place was great! I wish I remember our server's name, she was terrific. Made some awesome suggestions! Nachos were delicious!

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    Are there meals that can be served to kids with allergies - eggs, soy, sesame, nuts and shellfish? Perhaps chicken quesadillas are a meat with beans and rice?

    I can't answer your question completely but I can tell you I have a gluten and shellfish allergy and they are very accommodating and understanding. They advise me on what menu items I should stay away from and check with the chef if necessary.

    Is it dog friendly ? Any outdoor seating?

    Yes we are so friendly and we do have outdoor seating. Hope to see you and your pets soon.

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