The Fish Tacos on the lunch menu deserve their own accolades, so here goes- Wow! These fish tacos are outstanding- delicious and 'sauced' to perfection! A smidge spicy and plentiful- two big, wonderful tacos. Try em! read more

I hate to give a restaurant 2 stars but my experience here was not great. I came to Emilio's on a weekday afternoon for lunch with a friend and our daughters. My friend is GF and wanted to try this restaurant based on the reviews. Our waiter was new which I think maybe contributed to our experience. We waited a total of 2 hours to get our food. My friend inquired about what was GF on menu and was told they could make corn tortillas to accommodate with a few dishes. I believe they misunderstood and thought we all needed GF which I think caused the long delay. There was no apology for the delay and we were all starving and saw other patrons waiting a long time as well. The food itself was decent however no where near worth the price we were presented with when it came time to pay the bill. Not sure how 6 entrees (mostly quesadillas, burrito and fish tacos), chips and salsa and 4 drinks equals almost $200. Would not recommend. read more

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Wow is all that I can say. There are so many different varieties of quality meals, that you forget that it is billed as Mexican Organic. The staff is both knowledgeable & professional. Emilio is welcoming. And it's BYOB. Run, don't walk to get to Emilio's in Belmar. read more

We went on a Saturday night about a week ago and had an incredible meal. True fine dining down the shore. Service was impeccable (thanks Sergio!) and the food was amazing - with generous portions. I look forward to returning very soon! read more

We went to have brunch there since we headed to Belmar on a cold morning. Stopped by to get coffee and some fish tacos. Got to say I did really enjoy the service, the food and the environment. Met the owner too and he was a very nice man. Will return for sure. read more

Emilio's Kitchen - Fish tacos. - American Near Me - Belmar, New Jersey

Came as a dinner date with my husband, we were pleasantly surprised by the high quality, exceptional food and wonderful warm family vibes. High end Mexican food with a twist, wonderful decor and quality all the way, while feeling very pampered by the servers. Thank You! read more

Reservations for Saturday night dinner - party of 3. BYOB. Everyone was pleased with their entrees. This is authentic Mexican cuisine. Esquites, Pork Chop, Short Ribs were great. We waited a bit for our table for a 7pm reservation, but it was good to see the place was full. Will return for breakfast / lunch. read more

What an absolute gem! You can tell this is a family-owned business because of the incredible pride they take in everything they do. The service was attentive and warm and the owner came by our table numerous times to check on us. As for the food, you can taste the freshness in every bite--everything was incredibly delicious. We had a wonderful experience from start to finish and will definitely be back! read more

The ambience is very cool, the service superb and the food fantastic! Highly recommend the pork chops and steaks. The guacamole and chips and salsa are the best I've ever had. Also the tuna tart appetizer to die for! Definitely one of the best places at the shore and Byo! Highly recommend Emilio's read more

Such a fan of Emilio's in Atlantic Highands so just had to try their new spot in Belmar. The service was casual and friendy... just right. The food is a very thoughtful, elevated Mexican menu where things feel familiar and fresh all at the same time. And everything was delicous! Totally a fan of their second spot! read more

Food and service were truly exceptional. Every course -- from the appetizers to the entrées and desserts -- was thoughtful, beautifully prepared, and absolutely delicious. The dining room strikes the perfect balance of elegance and comfort, creating a warm, inviting atmosphere. This is genuinely special food, elevated without feeling pretentious. And the fact that it's BYOB makes the experience even better. A wonderful night from start to finish. read more

The food and service were first rate The meatballs were so delicious in a very flavorful sauce. The octopus was charred to perfection. The third appetizer pork belly' exploded in your mouth with so much flavor. Both the pork chop and half chicken were cooked expertly. The only disappointment was they were sold out of the pork ribs. The desserts sounded delicious but summer is coming- maybe next time read more

Came to Emilio's in Belmar for the fabulous food. Knock-your-socks-off, why-haven't-we-been-here-before food. All was going swimmingly until it was time to leave. Uber ghosted us. The service staff outperformed the Uber app Our server, Sergio, saved the night and drove the four of us home. Hospitality level: heroic. read more

We went tonight, the food and service was great. Will definitely be back and highly recommend

overpriced. I ordered a shrimp dish that came with 4 shrimp on a bed of corn. skimpy meal for $34.

I've been here twice now, the food is incredible. Very fresh, organic ingredients. Family owned, service was fantastic.

What a delicious dinner we had at Emilio's on Main in Belmar! Not your typical local Mexican food (which I also like!). "Elevated" menu from Puebla. I had a delicious snapper-like fish special with shrimp, quinoa, and broccolini in a very tasty sauce. I'll definitely return. Be aware that it is pricey, but it is BYOB. Certainly worth a try! (An interesting note: They have a sister restaurant in Atlantic HIghlands. ICE tried to deport their chef and the owners fought and got him freed. Another reason to support this restaurant IMHO.). read more