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    Cielito Lindo

    3.2 (44 reviews)
    ModerateMexican
    Open 10:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Marley M.

    I go to the location in Belmar often and love it. This was my first time at this location. I came here 10 minutes before they were closing (didn't realize this upon entry) and we were graciously served! We ordered two tacos and a burrito and it came out within 10 minutes. The place was very clean and the staff was very warm.

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    Biancaa D.

    The food is yummy delicious. always all the time but the service is very sluggish . I try something new every time.. I love the food there always. That's my only complaint. Don't come hungry because the food and the tab takes a while to close. If that doesn't matter then not a bad place to try.

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    Zach J.

    Great tacos, average enchiladas rojas, slow service. Overall worth the trip, kind of spur of the moment on a rainy 4th if July. Good atmosphere but waited a long time for our food and for our check. Food came out mostly correct, some food was forgotten and didn't arrive until we were ready to leave. I would definitely try this place again though because of the quality of the tacos.

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    Marc S.

    After seeing positive Yelp reviews I decided to take a ride to Manasquan and check this place out. Nice little place off to the side of a Hibachi restaurant, don't drive too fast or you'll pass right by it. Friendly staff, served a bowl of tortillas with a nice salsa verde that was fresh and perfectly spiced along with a bowl of pico de gallo that was also fresh and delicious. Ordered 4 pork tacos, and they were excellent! They were filled with spicy pork, seasoned to perfection and absolutely delicious. The presentation of the plate was out of this world, and the whole thing set me back $8.50. I will definitely be back to try some of their other dishes.

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    Excellent food. Fresh ingredients, perfectly cooked. Good service. Not too crowded on a Wednesday. HIGHLY recommend

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    Went once. It was ok-a bit boring. Service was slow. other places so like better in the area that are authentic flavor as well.

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    12 years ago

    Holy Guacamole! You have to try this place! Food is outstanding- had the best chicken burrito & guac last night (yum!)

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    Barrio Costero - Roja dessert with cream tequila

    Barrio Costero

    4.0(472 reviews)
    0.6 mi
    $$

    First time here, and it was very easy to get a reservation. The place was definitely a cool vibe…read moreinside 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.

    Went with a friend on Easter Sunday. Happy Hour drinks and food all day which was a very welcome…read morebonus. We ate, drank and became merry for close to five hours and came out very happy! Ordered spicy margaritas, classic margaritas and sangria and were very happy with all of them. Food was delicious with one exception. Multiple orders of pork tacos cuz they're that good. Tostadas were top notch as well. Only disappointment was the chicharron. Avocado crema slaw that came with it was very good but pork was way too fatty. Came out pale white instead of crispy brown and tasted like it looked. Service by Liz was phenomenal. It was Easter so it was nice having the place not quite to ourselves but almost. My second time there and definitely worth a revisit. Sorry for the lack of pics

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cured mahi, tomatillo broth, avocado, tajin, purple radish

    -- CEVICHE -- cured mahi, tomatillo broth, avocado, tajin, purple radish

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    Talula's - Some People Call Me Maurice 12" White Pizza $20

    Talula's

    4.2(1k reviews)
    0.6 mi
    $$

    I fall more in love with this place each time I go!…read more Grabbed a Vegan Cesar and vegan hot honey pizza. Unreal! The Cesar salad was amazing - I'll be dreaming of it the next visit. The pizza, as always, a FAVORITE. Truly the best place ever!!!

    I heard a lot about this place and drove two hours to come here. I love the area and was looking…read morefor a good food spot. I know they have great pizza, but I wanted to find brunch in the area. We sat at the bar because there were plenty of seats. It looked like there were two bartenders working. The restaurant was only half full, but we thought we'd have good service at the bar. Our server seemed new; she didn't write down our order. She repeated it back incorrectly, still didn't write it down, and then entered it into the POS system. She kept asking if it was correct as she shouted it back to us. We thought this was weird because she could've just written it down. We ordered ricotta toast and a breakfast sandwich with bacon. It took 40 minutes for the food to come out and when it did they forgot the bacon. And my toast was cold. We asked the other bartender about the bacon and the long wait time, and he was very rude. We said, we ordered 40 minutes ago and no one came back to check on us. The girl who waited on us was standing behind the bar, staring at us, writing in a notebook and never acknowledged us after that. The other male bartender was rude when we asked how much longer our order would take he said "You did not order 40 minutes ago!!" I said, we did. Upon walking into the restaurant, we took several pictures and they were time stamped. The male bartender went over to the POS system to check our order. We stated that we did order bacon 40 minutes prior. It had never been put in so he added it to our order. We waited for the bacon; it didn't come out for several minutes. While we were waiting, I asked for the manager and the male bartender snapped back at me and said "Why?" He didn't want to get her, and I insisted I speak to her because I wanted to let someone about this experience. He walked away from the bar, threw his hands up and was yelling. After that he didn't speak to us either. I find it shocking that there are people like this who don't care about food, service or helping customers at all. I wouldn't go back here because it was very strange, and I've never had an experience with two servers who were so rude and aloof.

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    La Sierra El Comedor - Chicken with Mole Negro

    La Sierra El Comedor

    4.1(11 reviews)
    0.3 mi
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    This is not your ordinary Mexican restaurant! It is one of the best you will find in this country…read moreand I have not eaten better Mexican food whether in NYC, Bay Area, Chicago, LA, Arizona, and even Mexico! Notably, the specialities are Oaxacan. So we stuck to those and ordered a chicken with mole negro and tlayudas (without meat). Wow!!! These were both incredibly delicious. The mole was the most delicious I had ever eaten anywhere including at Oaxacan food festivals and I nearly licked the plate clean!! Every taste of this was heavenly...you could taste the chili and chocolate and many other ingredients complex and rich ingredients that created a chocolate nutty aromatic sauce with a smooth and deep chili burn. The chicken in which it was braised was among the most tender and fall-off-the-bone moist chicken I have ever eaten. The rice and black beans it came with were equally delicious. The tlayudas was my first: wow!!! It was so complex and balanced like the mole,but much lighter and with more complex textures. There was what seemed like a baked flour tortilla buttered with black bean paste and different cheeses including Oaxacan fresh homemade cheese and cheddar cheese and even a type of creamy white cheese topped and layered with fresh lettuce and avocado and vegetables as well as pickled cactus to create a panoply of flavors and textures, light, delicious and perfectly balanced in each bite. Thank you for this wonderful culinary experience!!

    Legit Mexican food and baked goods. They're open super early (6am I believe) and that's a good…read moreindicator that the food is authentic because they get a lot of workers coming in for breakfast. You will feel like you're in a family restaurant in a small town in Mexico.. there is no tacky decor or even a bar. It might actually be a little intimidating for some lol You come here for homemade food, not ambiance. The mole is made fresh and was great in the tamales. Squash blossom quesadillas were delicious and a huge portion. Huevos rancheros also hit the spot. The fresh OJ was super sweet. They had tons of breads but we didn't try them. Looking forward to stopping in again next time I'm in AP.

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    1/2 chicken w/ rice & beans & beef brisket taco

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    REYLA - STEAK (GF DF)

    REYLA

    4.3(300 reviews)
    0.6 mi
    $$

    Valentine day surprise here. I didnt know in advance so couldnt scope out reviews and menu in…read moreadvance. Location: parked at paid parking nearby which was cheap $1 or $2 per hour. Didnt partake in $25 valet parking but was sorely tempted. The indoors are beautiful, white walls and pretty decorations, large bar. Service: Terrific. 5 stars. Julia was awesome, helpful and honest. I did tell her I cant eat spicy stuff although I enjoy lightly spicy stuff. Drinks: I tried the Lebanese red wine. Very nice medium body. My husband tried the old fashioned which he said were good. Starters: we had the salatim which is 6 different dips and two piping hot large pita breads. I liked 4 out of 6 dips while hubby liked 5 out of 6. We both loved the hummus, salad, lima bean, and eggplant ones. This kind of eating is always fun. The discovery! STAR: The star is the halloumi. Fried cheese with lightly sweet crispy crust honeyed and topped with a light refreshing salad and pomenegrate seeds. Our server charmingly apologized she forgot to warn me about the codfish chili being potentially hot but I ended up trying and enjoying it, although I felt the fish was slightly overcooked. Not rubbery but a little too crusty and not flaky enough. I did not complain though because her dessert recommendation for malabi, a custard with oat crisps, was lovely. Nice to share with hubby and cap off the night. Temperature control: we sat somewhat near the front so were hit with cold air anytime someone entered. My husband is recovering from back surgery so walking was difficult for him. I appreciate he planned such a nice outing for us despite his walking challenges. All in all, we would return and explore cocktails and other menu items.

    Reyla is a cute modern restaurant. For the entree I got the Schnitzel. It was really good. Breading…read morewas perfect. Service was ok. Pita was really good and fresh.

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    TURKISH HUMMUS GF

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