Another great meal at El Rey tonight! We had our regular…read moreshrimp dishes but the big news tonight was the new why they serve the chips and salsa. The two floors of salsa were in clear ketchup type squeeze bottles. Brilliant!! So ease to apply to the chips with little to no drips. Plus. They do not waste product!

Food was amazing . Very authentic and flavorful. It's not a 5 star atmosphere but the food makes up…read morefor it. Parking can be challenging but where isn't it challenging in Asbury Park.

I keep coming back to MOGO on Cookmam, one of my go-to spots in Asbury right now!…read more Food-wise, the pork burrito is my staple, especially with the veggie fried rice mixed in, it adds this perfect texture and makes the whole thing feel extra satisfying. The flavors are bold, well-seasoned, and consistent every time. The buldok cheesesteak is also a standout sandwich, spicy and cheesy. Don't skip the pickle bar either! The pickled cucumbers and spicy pear sauce are my favorites and honestly elevate everything. Bonus points for the strawberry lychee drink, which is super refreshing. Service is always friendly and easygoing, and even after 20+ visits over the past six months, it still feels welcoming. They also do a great job keeping things interesting, there's always something new or a collab popping up, which keeps me curious enough to try different items. This spot is perfect if you're into bold, Korean-inspired street food and like having some room to customize your order. If you're new, try a couple things before locking in your favorite, but trust me, you'll find one.

I honestly wanted to love this place because I love the stand on the boardwalk but I was just…read morethrown off. The guy at the counter didn't greet me much less make any eye contact. If "I don't wanna be here" was a person. He took my order and gave me a leaning number sign which took all of its might to not tip over and fall. ALLLL of the number signs they had & he gave me the one that didn't wanna stand. I was gonna get condiments til I saw fruit flies and one regular fly. I sat at a wobbly high top. Probably as wobbly as my sign. My fault. There were other places to sit but I chose to sit there. He brought me my order. On the plus side, they were huge, stuffed, and each one was different. I can't tell you which one was my favorite because they all tasted good. Tofu, Chicken, & Fish. Alllll yummy!

One of those places you almost don't want to tell people about... because you want to keep it for…read moreyourself. But I won't gatekeep! Barrio Costero was such a fantastic find! My family of 4 had a 6:30pm reservation on a Friday, and it was the perfect timing, the restaurant wasn't packed, but there was still a great energy and atmosphere. The space itself is beautiful, and from the moment we walked in, the staff was incredibly warm and welcoming. We started with the nachos, and if you're expecting your traditional pile of tortilla chips, cheese and toppings, these are definitely not that! They're individual tostadas topped with guacamole, salsa, cheese and crema. A fun twist and actually really delicious. The kids went with the chicken and cheese quesadilla, which was a huge hit. Simple, but SO good, definitely one of those dishes where I kept sneaking bites from the kids. My husband ordered the Tlayuda Masa, and we actually had to ask our server what it was. He immediately told us it was his favorite item on the Masa section of the menu, so of course we had to trust him. And he was absolutely right! It's essentially an open corn tortilla topped with incredibly tender skirt steak and a seriously good sauce. This ended up being one of the standout dishes of the meal. I ordered the pescado and carnitas tacos, two come with each order, and WOW. Both were packed with flavor and absolutely delicious. I honestly couldn't decide which I liked more, which is always a good problem to have when ordering tacos. And the whole time I kept thinking, "This feels like a restaurant I'd find in Brooklyn." The food is creative without feeling overly complicated, the space is stylish, and there's just a really cool vibe here. We finished with dessert and tried the flan, which was interesting but personally wasn't my favorite. Then came the horchata ice cream... OH. MY. GOODNESS. I have never had horchata ice cream before, and I am officially wondering where it has been all my life. 10/10. Creamy, flavorful and SO good. Our server mentioned that the menu changes seasonally, which gives me another reason to come back. I would love to see what they do with the fall menu! What I'd order again: Pescado tacos Carnitas tacos Tlayuda Masa Horchata ice cream Definitely worth adding to your list!

We celebrated our anniversary here after Pride and had an absolutely wonderful experience. From the…read moremoment we arrived, the staff made us feel so special. They even surprised us with a personalized card and gift for our anniversary, which was such a thoughtful touch and truly meant a lot to us. The hibiscus margaritas were fantastic, the appetizer was delicious, and every dish we ordered was packed with amazing layers of flavor. The food was beautifully prepared and absolutely memorable. Combined with the warm hospitality and attention to detail, it made for a perfect anniversary celebration. We are so grateful for the experience and can't wait to return!

Meal was pretty good! I left very full. Super clean restaurant and GF items are clearly specified…read moreon the menu. We didn't get any drinks but this looks like a really cute spot in the future to come for drinks

After a sun-soaked day at Asbury Beach, Loteria is hands-down the best spot to refuel and relax…read more I've been here a few times with my family while visiting NJ, and every time it hits the mark. The vibes are effortlessly cool--laid-back and colorful. Their servers are always open and friendly. Their outdoor seating is ideal for feeling the breeze. Their nachos and burritos are authentic and satisfying--wholesome ingredients, bold flavors, and generous portions. Bonus: it's right next to a gelato place, so dessert's covered too. If you're in Asbury, and craving great Mexican food with a side of smelling the roses-type energy, Loteria is it.

Was hoping for better. Nice friendly service. Menu looked promising. Decent portions. But taste…read morewas rather bland and basic. Not flavorful in any way. So in a nutshell very disappointed.

Yummy authentic food! I was brought pickup, so unfortunately I did not experience the vibe of the…read moreplace. I got the quesabirrias which were flavorful and delicious. NY/NJ doesn't have the best Mexican food, so I was pleasantly surprised--almost LA level! I also had a horchata which was great. Though I only had pickup, I would still recommend for high quality Mexican.

First time here and alive heard really good things about their tacos. And boy, they did not miss. I…read morewould just skip everything and get the tacos lol. Even though this was my first time, I would def try other stuff along with ordering the tacos. We tried the beef empanadas and the street corn, def could skip these. My favorite was the special taco they had with 3 different types of meat, one of them was steak. That and the chorizo were the best. I would not order the brisket again because it was simply dry and salty. Although our food took awhile to come out, I still enjoyed what I had and would recommend this spot.

Discovered this gem this summer. We have ordered take-out from here twice during the past month…read more(picking up, not getting delivered). If you want, bring some wine or beer and dine in. The ambiance is festive, like a trip to Mexico. Guacamole is very tasty. We have also had entrees like shrimp burritos, (4)taco plater with shrimp and fish tacos, mariscos con arroz, and fajitas. Everything has been simply delicious. Also, portions are large and reasonably priced. Try this place once and you will be back.

So let's talk about the food. Ordered a guacamole, chicken enchiladas and sopes. The food was good…read morenot spicy at all. If you like spice might not be for you. SERVICE WAS TERRIBLE, only ordered 1 margarita because no one came back to our table to ask if we wanted more drinks. had to go find our waitress to get the check. They had no hostess, busser or runner. The place was not crowded at all, all employees were in the back doing other chores. FYI - they automatically add 18% gratuity no matter what size party you have. It was 2 of us at the table.

Pretty good food. nice atmosphere. Was amazed they automatically add 18% gratuity and for that…read morereason will not go back. I gave the waitress an additional $5.00 and left. we were a party of 2.

Solid mexican restaurant!…read more Got the Al pastor tacos and the torta. Skip the torta kinda skimpy for $15, but the taco's were really really good. They have a self serve salsa bar, the waitress was really nice, and it's byob! What more can you ask for, bring a couple beers, order some tacos, grab some delicious salsa and you have dinner!

Discovered this spot at the 2025 Asbury Park Restaurant Tour and had to come back because the…read morebirria taco I tried was so delicious! Ambiance: - plenty of seating - plenty of natural lighting - got quite warm inside because there seemed to be weak AC Service: - Staff was friendly. - mix of sit down and order/pay at the counter - food is made to order so it took about 10 min for us to receive our food after ordering Food - birria nachos: large portion! Perfect for sharing for a group or split between 2 people. Came with the perfect ratio of melted cheese, sour cream, birria beef, guac and crispy chips. I loved adding different fresh salsas from the salsa bar to the nachos I'll definitely come back if I'm in the Asbury park beach area again!

The food is good and the service is great these days whether you're stopping in just for something…read moreto drink or something to eat you really just wanna deal with good customer service and every last single person had that definitely recommend plus the food was great

I'm back to try MOGO again 6 years later…read more Pro 1) Tacos are always a Pro lol ( Fish, Shrimp, Chicken) 2) love that they have a small menu but perfect amount of options Con 1) The wait time is horrifying to receive your order ( I will try ordering from the app next time to see if that helps reduce wait time ) Xtra Next time I will try their special donut

Was greeted when I walked in. It's a small place like 6 booths and 3 tables. I ordered the…read moreBurrito fajita. I order the Burrito Fajita with carne it comes stuffed with bell peppers, onions and cheese with pico de gallo on top And it comes with rice and beans on the side. The taste was amazing the meat cooked to perfection the peppers were fresh. They also served complimentary chips and salsa Overall a great first experience

I only recommend the blue habanero based on my first visit. We stopped in just before noon on a…read moreweekday. There are booths for four or six people, and also a few tables. It's an intimate setting with a nice ambience, music playing but not too loud. They have table service and the server came to us right away. We got free chips and salsa without needing to ask. The food came out quickly. I had the tostadas and they were delicious. I could've done with a little bit less cheese and cream, but that's just my personal preference. They were yummy. My son had the eggs and pork dish, and it was very good. Wouldn't mind it a little bit more rice than beans, but again a personal preference thing. It was quality, well prepared food and generous portions.