While walking the boardwalk, my girlfriend and I wanted dinner but could not nail down a place to go. We came across Loteria. The menu looked amazing and the restaurant did not disappoint. Jack was both the bartender and server, and was constantly on the move. Even with the pressure of handling a few tables and people at the bar, he was kind, friendly, helpful, and efficient. The establishment has a cool, dark mood and feel that's both quiet and calming. Our gin and vodka drinks were strong and delicious. The chips for the guacamole were hot and the tacos (pollo asado, carne molida, camaron, Al Pastor, and carnitas) were all unique and flavorful. That meal satisfied us both in ways we never expected. Turns out this was our best dining experience overall during our five days in AC -- thanks to Jack and the kitchen crew. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED! read more

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I spend a lot of time at beaches, boardwalks, piers, and resorts. Recently, I've been working frequently in Atlantic City and have struggled to find convenient, high-quality food, great service, and options that are convenient to my beach and boardwalk visits. I've walked by this restaurant frequently, right on the boardwalk, not just off it, but right there. It's close to the center of the AC boardwalk, so it's convenient to walk to. Whenever I've passed by, I've always gotten a friendly nod, smile, wave, or hello from the staff. I've read the special sandwich board items outside daily, and the prices are almost hard to believe. I decided to investigate because I'm tired of low-quality food, almost no health standards, and regretting spending the fortune they charged after tasting it. Well, I visited this week. It was on Thursday evening, after their dinner rush, and it wasn't busy. It's a casual place, so beachwear is fine. I was greeted by the mixologist, who was friendly, high-energy, and making some cool drinks. He said I could sit anywhere. The server, Estrella, came over and brought me a menu and a water. The menu has a lot of pleasant surprises, as you can see in the attached photos. It's not your typical boardwalk food. I know for a fact that almost all beachgoers like to eat healthy, and now you can do it without even packing up your stuff on the beach. Just eat and return. I'm very picky, as you can see from my reviews, I eat pretty healthy when possible. I didn't think it was possible on the boardwalk in AC, but it is! I ordered the Al Pastor Tacos (three), mostly because the description was tantalizing. It's all made from scratch in-house, and it came with fresh-made pineapple salsa. This didn't disappoint. The presentation and flavor were better than most very high-end places where I've had these. There are only a few areas need attention, the restroom could use a touch up cleaning, still much cleaner than the boardwalk ones, they could have better napkins, bevnaps are not good for eating tacos, and the awning outside with the name needs refreshening, it has faded from the sun, doing this I think will bring in even more customers, and there was a dead rose on the table. I also ordered the Hibiscus Margarita, which is hibiscus-infused in-house. I haven't found this level of craftsmanship elsewhere on the boards. The total price was about the same as a two-slice pizza and a beverage at the other boardwalk stands. This was such a pleasant surprise that I decided I'm trying every menu item in the next 30 days. With how good and inexpensive this is t may be busy during peak summer days at meal time, so plan to visit a little before or after most people leave the beach. Thank you Loteria, I will see you again soon! read more

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We ended up at Lotería because AC decides to close restaurants insanely early any time of the year ! This place is a fun choice on the boardwalk to end a date night or kick back with friends! It's perfect for grabbing drinks and tacos. We sat inside since it was packed that Saturday, but they stay open later than other spots, which was a nice surprise. We tried the shrimp and mango tacos, and they were pretty good--honestly better than most of the food options on the boardwalk. The service was decent, especially given how busy it was, and the food came out hot. We also ordered a hard seltzer( I would've done something funner but $), which was also a bit pricey for spiked soda- but tasted just fine as I suspected it would. Overall, it has a friendly vibe, and if you're looking for a spot on the boardwalk, this one's worth a try over the others! read more

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Excellent food. Very authentic. It's also under new management. Wait is very attentive and the chef... cannot say enough of his brilliance. If you're in Atlantic City stop by and have a bite and a drink. Well worth it. read more

The tacos were awesome and great drink menu!! If you just need a small bite they serve single tacos.

Meh. We went for a dine in. I understand it's summer but it was SO HOT inside this location. They have ceilings for fans or something. It was hard for me to enjoy my meal because it was so hot. Because of this, I wanted to leave so all I had was 1 fish taco. read more

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So good, get the mahi mahi tacos!!! Good music and atmosphere. Get a 90 min massage next door and come on over lol

The waitress was great but the service was non-existent when she left. The tacos were moist and the meat was not dried out. The cheese that comes with the chips and cheese taste like nacho sauce if you like that. 18% gratitude included as stated read more

Loteria - Tacos Near Me - Atlantic City, New Jersey

The last time I was here it was happy hour and I was pleased to get half priced our margaritas. It was a great time.. Now back in town again, this was a different experience they did not honor the happy hour prices. She said they don't have a happy hour and they are reworking their menu. That was disappointing. And she charged my daughter $28! Dollars for a Long Island ice tea bucket! What?! You could have mentioned that was how much it would cost when you said you can make any drink as a bucket we thought it would be $20 the same as the other drinks on the menu. And then to automatically add yourself $8 dollars gratuity I thought was a bit much for two cocktails and a soda. With all the places to go for happy hour cocktails, I'll go somewhere else. Or just buy a bottle of tequila for the cost of these cocktails. read more

Loteria - Tacos Near Me - Atlantic City, New Jersey

Amazing place overall, awesome food, excellent service and the environment was very welcoming. The owner was very polite as well would 100% recommend read more

The Al Pastor taco was huge, filling and filled with flavors. The 28oz miller lite was a nice break from the expensive drinks you find around AC. Savannah was a great bartender and took great care of us! read more

Great servers, huge bucket drinks that probably should be shared between two people. Additionally, they have air conditioning! read more

Loteria - Bucket mango margarita and chips with queso - Tacos Near Me - Atlantic City, New Jersey

My friend has tried to bring me here for lunch numerous times and every time we've tried to eat here the place is closed. Their website shows that they are open but, the doors are closed and the lights are out. The last time we tried, this past Wednesday, we waited at the door until 12:10, ten minutes passed their posted opening time according to their website. Rather than wait any longer we tool the tram ride and dined at the Mexican restaurant at the Tropicana. Food was tasty, service was excellent and, imagine is................it was open. We we took the ride back to our car, this restaurant was open but, I honestly doubt I will waste my time waiting on the off chance that this place is open for business like it's supposed to be. read more

Ignore the other reviews. This place has some legit tacos. Al pastor and steak are up there with some of the best I had. Service was prompt and accommodating. Must try on the AC boardwalk read more

Loteria - Al pastor - Tacos Near Me - Atlantic City, New Jersey

Went for a pre-dinner snack and actually enjoyed the nachos. While it's not on the menu, the carnitas nachos were stacked with cheese, beans, jalapeños, and guacamole. Between two people, I think this was a better deal than us each getting one taco for about the same price. The plate was large, the cheese was plentiful, and the service was pretty quick on a busy weekend evening. read more

Loteria - Tacos Near Me - Atlantic City, New Jersey

Stopped in sat at the bar, I ordered two chicken tacos , chips & guac, house margarita. I asked the bar tender if they had crunchy tacos and he said Noo we have authentic tacos. I said well give me authentic The tacos were simple but delicious, and that margarita had me buzzed and sweating by the time I got back to my car. The service was quick and attentive, the crew was very nice ! Will definitely go back.. read more

Loteria - House margarita .. amazing !!! - Tacos Near Me - Atlantic City, New Jersey

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Awesome Margaritas and great tasting food! Will come back for more Margaritas with tagin!

Cute and inviting little place on the boardwalk in Atlantic City. We walked in on a whim, as we just saw it while walking. The service is great but the food didn't live up to our expectations. Both the things we ordered were a little bland or had a weird texture. read more

This spot is kinda unassuming from the outside but the food is amazing and really good pricing! and great service. The nachos are some of the best my friend and I have had and don't get me going on how good the empanadas are! DEFINITELY A BOARDWALK MUST! read more

My husband and I frequent this place when at the AC boardwalk for a midday or night time snack/ drink. Good service, great drinks, and the empanadas are delicious!!! Their classic margaritas and strawberry daiquiris are our favorites. read more

Loteria is simply the must-go boardwalk mexican-style taco bar and restaurant. Jessica, Jason, Tiff, T, and everyone else made our happy hour experience unforgettable and welcome. Unlike your usual boardwalk locations where you get pushed in-and-out as quickly as possible, the team here made us feel like we were back at home, at the beach. Everyone was welcoming, the food was absolutely delicious (best tacos on the beach!) and their cocktail pricing was one of the best around. No matter where you are on the boardwalk I can't help but overwhelmingly recommend this wonderful location. If you can't make it out, you can also checkout the crew over at Bourré as well, which has a great assortment of daily specials and activities. Thank you for making our short vacation in Atlantic City so much more fun and welcoming! read more

Loteria - Outside Boardwalk seating and front entrance. - Tacos Near Me - Atlantic City, New Jersey

Loteria is a hole in the wall on the boardwalk but don't let the exterior fool you. The drinks, amazing! The food, amazing. This was honestly the best meal I've had in Atlantic City. The menu is very limited but the steak burrito was fantastic. If they sold their verde salsa, I would have bought some to go. Do yourself a favor, and eat here. read more

Great location on the boardwalk. Salsa was delicious. Spicy and unique! My fish taco and steak taco both were delicious and spicy. Service was good. Woman took our order fast and the food came out quickly. Price was also reasonable. I would definitely recommend this place if you're in Atlantic City! read more

OMG...stumbled on this place because I was feeling the latino music...was planning on just getting a drink but it was so good I had to have a taco....I had a drink the pain killer...I'll be honest I did drink prior but I plan on returning for lunch tomorrow for lunch and will update....anyway back to the tacos we got steak and chicken tacos and they were slamming....like I wanna come back just for these tacos!!! We are from NY plenty of great tacos spots and I loved these....so much flavor!! And the bartender Manny was mad cool. Also I am obssessed with the theme loteria...it's a super popular game among Mexicans and us Salvis too...so it was cool to see parts of the game incorporated in the restaurant....wishing this spot much success...plus it's latino owned...small fam business....gotta support. read more

This place is kinda unassuming from the outside....I always like the low key spots and omg great food friendly service and really reasonable prices GET THE NACHOS read more

Went there Saturday 9/19. Weather was nice so we sat outside. We got the bucket drinks and empanadas. Service was slow but both the drinks and food were awesome. Prices were the same as what you'd pay at Margaritaville or Land Shark. Would definitely go back. read more

Rude hostess name Cathy. Shes not very nice at handling customers. Bartender is very pleasant. Don't order the guac dip n chips, it was disgusting. The Carnes burritos is good. Wish their were more nicer at handling orders. Really no crowds but still lag in service read more

We were there for the first time on August 26, 2019. They -had only opened about three weeks before, and everything was good, starting with a server with a million dollar personality and an enthusiasm for the place that was infectious. We had a jalapeno infused margarita( smokey Margarita?) that was something new for us but it was a large drink, very good - a little heat lingers in your mouth with each sip - and reasonably priced. The wine selection was very limited (to the house wines only) and reasonably priced but then again, this is a taco and tequila place, and the taco and tequila choices were overwhelming. The food (beef tacos and Burrito) was well prepared, presented well (and quickly- perhaps a little too quick - not enough time to finish the predinner cocktail) in good portions, tasty and reasonably priced. We will definitely be back next time we visit AC and I recommend it to all, without hesitation or reservation. read more

I was there on Sunday, May 30 of this year, but it was a bad experience with my husband, we ordered some steak quesadillas that were accompanied with rice and beans, but the rice was frozen and the truth was that the food did not taste good, the local workers were very arrogant. I would never return. read more

Please don't waste your time, energy or money! This place is charging $5 per taco. PER street taco!! At best, a street taco is $3! btw, have 0 street cred! These are not authentic tacos!! The meat was consistent with braised beef. Definitely not what you normally get with street tacos. Also, we asked for queso (which they offer) and it came in a little container and was cold! Pretty much had the taste and texture of cheese whiz!! Also, the guacamole had a bad after taste! All that for a whopping $103!!! read more

Service was okay. Server wasn't friendly but wasn't rude either. Didn't wait too long for food. Got an iced tea that tasted like one of those really cheap 50 cent drinks you'd get at a corner store back in the day lol. Chips didn't taste fresh & the pico de gallo was bland. I ordered two chicken tacos that were decent. The beef quesadilla that my boyfriend ordered was not. Super greasy & mostly cheese & was made with ground beef and not steak. Which would've been okay had it not been $12. Overall food was not worth the price. read more