It's a cute no frill place. It has sufficient outdoor seatings…read more The waitress was friendly, efficient, and professional. We had shrimp burrito and tacos de birria. Both were delicious.

Positives: Excellent…read morefood and presentation. (See pics) Excellent friendly service. Good feel to the location. Easy free street parking. Negatives: Dirty Tables Outside you clean yourself. Toilet paper in restroom not installed. Probably the most expensive Burrito I have ever had and I pay Los Angeles/So Cal prices. (Asbury park rents must be expensive?) [Would give them a 4.5 for food alone.] No reason not to dine here if your budget can handle it. Thanks for staying open late on Labor Day.

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

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.

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.

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!!!

Wanted to like this spot. Good vibe, cool decor…read more... Pizza was overworked, crumb non-existent. Zero flavor. Also undercooked and gummy. Toppings were ok, but didn't really matter on top of a soggy, bland mess...pizzas shouldn't flop over and drip. Service was friendly but slow.

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.

Literally the best tacos I've ever had. And I'm not exaggerating - my girlfriend is Mexican and she…read moreagrees! A must try!

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.

The good - plenty of parking…read more-very reasonable pricing -friendly staff and attentive staff -plenty of sit down space (no crazy views or anything as it's right off the highway) -it's byob -not too crowded on a peak weekend evening -plantains and chips with guacamole were The bad -my main entree was the sizzling fajita plate that I received with chicken. Plenty of food I would agree for one person. However it lacked ANY kind of seasoning or flavor. The plate and presentation was set nice, however it didn't activate any of my taste buds. I'm not sure if it's specific to the chicken not being seasoned and this may not be the case with the other meats and the shrimp, but I wouldn't recommend getting this plate. I'm not quite sure what the bread and butter is with this place but it's not it with the fajitas..maybe have a better chance ordering another entree. I would probably give this place one more chance but I would not recommend getting the fajita. Bring your own tequila for a margarita as I did hear neighboring patrons talk about how good their house virgin margarita mix was.

Love this low key family friendly eatery. Excellent authentic & delicious Mexican food - generous…read moreportions. BYOB Great service - good prices. My fave is enchiladas con pollo with mole soOo GOOD!