One of the best nachos I had in my life I had in my life Service was excellent prepare a pretty quick and you can also choose your own salsa as much is you want and I appreciate a place like this thank you For your service I will be back to eat here again read more

Surf Taco - Mexican Near Me - Manasquan, New Jersey

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Ok just ok!! Had they not been so cheap with Salsa bar-- no jalapeño peppers, no lemon no cilantro!!! Seriously!! The surf taco was good and the taco salad was ok Too much rice in the taco salad and to charge extra for meat for a small taco Salad was a crime. So with no meat on salad and one ala carte taco and no Drinks 14 bucks Ouch read more

Whenever I am in the area, Surf Taco is a must stop. Always the freshest ingredients. The vibe is very upbeat and the staff is friendly and attentive. Today's special was shrimp mango taco. Highly recommended!! And you can stop at liquor store across street and bring your own "beverage" read more

Surf Taco - Shrimp mango taco - Mexican Near Me - Manasquan, New Jersey

I was just here. My fish taco was spicy and the cilantro was abundant. My breaded shrimp taco was not greasy at all. I can drink the red and green salsa like water. No "ed hardy" meatheads and no "juicy" boy shorts on plump chicks to be seen. Its good to be in Manasquan. read more

If Jersey Shore hasnt permanently scarred you for life, and you might venture down, I recommend Surf Taco. The one I went to was in Manasquan. (I believe they have 7 or 8 places up and down the shore) The long line of cars outside and people waiting anxiously in line was a strong indication that the place was probably pretty good but the food was OUTSTANDING. I liked the place right from the start. It was casual, Surfing movies were running in a loop on the TVs giving you something to look at while waiting in line and the noise of people stuffing their faces got me excited. I had a surf Taco. (Fried Cod in tempura with Pico de Gallo). Holy Cow. It was AMAZING. I also had a beef taco (to establish a taco baseline) which was very good and a Garlic Shrimp Taco which contained shredded cabbage (nice blend of flavors). In the corner is their salsa bar which has 4 homemade salsas ranging in spiciness. They tasted fresh and the Verde was the Best!. (Lots of superlatives..)cant help it. I loved it that much. If your extremely hungry you can try to take on the tsunami, a GIANT burrito. Youve got 15 minutes and you too can have your picture on the wall My days of competitive eating are over...sorry. Highly recommend this place... read more

It's really cold right now and I'm dreaming of summer time, the beach and surf taco. Surf taco is amazing. I usually get the fish taco (or 2) on a soft taco. The tacos come with chips and you get to choose from 4 different salsas. Fountain Soda's all the way for beverages, but you can bring in beer if you want to . Parking is at a minimum, so ride your bike or walk. read more

Worst customer service experience I've been subjected to in years. Put in my order online. 'Manager' calls me 10 minutes later and announces that he has "issues" with my order. I take a deep breath and ask what I can help him with. 'We don't do steak tacos in hard shells.' Ummm, ok. Cancel that selection. Husband goes to pick up order (2 dinners) and the person tells him that he cancelled the entire order. What a nasty experience. No apology. Actually the person didn't seem to recognize that he was rude and had made an ignorant mistake. Well, I've always like Fin's food and well trained Staff. read more

Good Time... I got the Blacken Mahi Mahi fish taco, which was very good. I will got the spicy shrimp tempura taco... not so nice, seemed to be a beer batter shrimp and had buffalo sauce on it. To the guy who got beef taco's... what are you thinking getting beef taco's at a fish taco place??? Next time go to taco hell... read more

AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Such awesomeness. Was scared a little since it is chain, they have like 10. When a restaurant reaches that point usually the food sucks. Not here. Great stuff. It's so hip looking in and out and the food is beyond hip. Menu is all based on fresh tacos, and they're FRESH! The fish taco with tempura cod, cabbage, cilantro, good stuff. And that garlic shrimp taco with the guacamole and pico, wow. Great stuff. Place has a typical Jersey beach look but clean and a tad less touristy. Also the staff is smart, friendly, and on top of it. Only reason I gave em' four stars instead of 5 is because the bathroom door wouldn't lock and had to have my wife guard the door so I could, well, use it!!!! Fix your bathroom. But seriously go. Way better than the garbage on the boardwalks. read more

The food was better in the past, menu has shrunk eliminating some of the fish options. Surprisingly guacamole does not come with chips. Food is slightly overpriced. Still a solid 3 stars but losing some of the charm. read more

Surf Taco is a local place that the bennies seem to hate mainly for the fact that they walk in and order what they would get in a Taco Bell. This isn't the place to get a basic ground beef taco so unless you are coming for chicken or fish go find a Taco Bell on 35. The place makes a satisfying chicken burrito in both the grilled and breaded variety, though the breaded sometimes comes out soggy. The teriyaki chicken taco is a lunch favorite of mine and a great example of why I love Mexi-Cali food and the Baja Surf Taco does a good job of adding some spice to fish tacos. They make some good smoothies too. The Jackson location has a bar, but the rest are BYOB. There is a liquor store right next to the Manasquan one so it works out perfectly anyway. Parking completely sucks, so park on the other side of 71 and run across. The only downside to this place is the local competition: Fins. If it wasn't for Fins the tacos and smoothies here might get 5 stars, but after eating there this place has to lose a star to differentiate the quality between the two places. Surf Taco may be good, but its just not the best. read more

Surf Taco is a Jersey Shore fixture. As of today there are 8 locations. The Manasquan location is one of the shiniest jewels in its taco crown. The food is pretty damn good. Special orders and combinations are easy. And you have lots of options to choose from to concoct your masterpiece. The ingredients are fresh. And the salsa is quite good as well. In fact, this location sports a complimentary salsa bar with varying degrees of heat to suit your salsafication requirements. It's a great place to bring the kids. The people are friendly and the music good. read more

Surf Taco - Surf Taco - Manasquan - Mexican Near Me - Manasquan, New Jersey

While staying in Manasquan. NJ on a weekend getaway, we needed a quick snack because our friends who just arrived from the city were starving for lunch. My friend, who is from New Jersey knew of Surf Taco and recommended that be the place for our mid-afternoon snack before our dinner later. We were absolutely starving when we arrived and the place didn't look super busy. When we placed our order, the cashier mentioned that they were catering for an event and that our order would take about a half hour and asked if we were ok with that. We were ok with a half hour wait, and placed our order. My boyfriend and I both ordered 2 types of tacos and decided to forgo the combo platter which included beans, a drink, and chips. However, our friends ordered the combo platter. One would think that if you are ordering a platter that comes with chips, and you are told that you have to wait a half hour for your food, that the cashier would supply you with your chips upon ordering so that you could snack on them and use the salsa bar while waiting. No such luck here! Luckily, we were given our cups to fill up with soda while we waited. Surf Taco has one of those awesome movie theater style soda machines where you can pick between many flavors of soda and brands with a touch of a button. Unfortunately, they were out of all the fun flavors and we were stuck with orange or vanilla. They definitely needed to check on the machine and fill it up with the missing flavors! It seemed very neglected. We sat down on the outdoor patio, and started to wait for our food. The clock kept ticking and ticking and ticking, until about an hour went by and no sign of our food. As I was about to stand up and check on what the hell was going on with our food, it finally arrived! For the time our tacos took to come out, they better be damn good. When my boyfriend and my order arrived, we noticed that it came with chips, even without ordering the combination! We all found this misleading, since the only reason my friend ordered the combo was for the chips! They also should have given us these chips while we were waiting for that whole hour! I ordered one garlic shrimp taco and one mahi taco. The garlic shrimp taco was supposed to be sauteed with garlic and topped with shredded cabbage, pico de gallo, cilantro sauce, and lime juice. I didn't taste even a hint of garlic on the shrimp, pretty disappointing! The Mahi Taco was blackened Mahi Mahi, topped with avocado lime sauce, shredded cabbage, pico de gallo, slice of fresh avocado, chopped pineapple, and lime juice in a double corn tortilla. I can't say I tasted all those flavors in this taco either. It was not that exciting and I think I could have had better at Taco Bell. Traditionally Tacos are naturally flavorful with mixtures of ingredients, sauces, and textures, but these tacos definitely lacked that excitement. I understand that the restaurant was catering an event, but they should have either had more staff on that day to make sure the customers in the store were served in a timely matter or they should have closed the store that day. I think they definitely need to work on time management of preparing food for an event and having store business at the same time. All in all, we all felt like our tacos were prepared half-assed because of the event, and for the time they took, it was so nice not worth it. read more

Surf Taco - Garlic Shrimp Taco & Mahi Taco - Mexican Near Me - Manasquan, New Jersey

Surf taco is just fine if you're looking for American/Mexican food. I inverted the term since you won't find food like this South of San Diego. But it's fresh and reasonably priced, which I'm sure is a draw--especially for families. Consistency is a problem, especially for the fish tacos. When done properly it's quite good. But the last 2 times I've been there I've been disappointed. The portions have shrunk dramatically, with my chicken taco salad almost devoid of chicken. I suppose that's what they've had to do to avoid raising prices. So, if you want a vaguely Mexican, reasonably priced meal and you can walk or ride a bike--Surf Taco may fit the bill. read more

Ordered chicken quesadilla and garlic shrimp burrito. Both were very mediocre. The guacamole was also not very tasty. Over all we were very disappointed. read more

My husband and I enjoyed 3 different tacos and they were all very tasty. My favorite was the mango shrimp taco. They have a super fresh salsa bar with the heat level from mild to hot. Help yourself. A simple and delicious dinner. Our kind of place. read more

I like this beachy kind of place. This was a good choice for a fast lunch. I got the combo, 2 shrimp combos and it came with chips, rice and beans. The service was really fast. The drinks are self serve. Nice beach atmosphere. Good taste on the food. read more

Surf Taco - Taco / burrito - Mexican Near Me - Manasquan, New Jersey

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Te adoro Surf Taco. Surf Taco is the best shore eatery as there are multiple locations along the Jersey Shore. It offers a fresh way of looking at tacos. I have been to the location in Belmar and Manasquan and certainly prefer the location in Belmar as it is air-conditioned. The cuisine is the same in that the tacos are equally delicious. My favorite taco is the garlic shrimp taco which is grilled shrimp seasoned with garlic, topped with fresh cabbage and a white cilantro sauce. I have also enjoyed the Surf Taco, mahi Taco and any number of the daily special tacos. Best deal are the combos (easy to miss on the menu). Combo # 2 is any two tacos with rice and beans, chips and a drink. Be sure to read the specials menu as there are always new and interesting things to order. read more

Totally terrible. This place looks "cool" but their food makes Taco Bell look good. I ordered 3 beef tacos at about $3 each. I made it out to my car and when I tried to pick one up, the corn tortilla fell into a "mush..." I literally had to pour it into my mouth. The temperature of the food was rather "tepid." I'm definitely going to call the health department about this place so that they can do an inspection to see if they are maintaing the food at proper temperature. I've been to places before where I didn't care for the food. But this is the first place I've ever been to where I'm pretty sure that they wouldn't pass a health department inspection. read more

The food that was served was a disgrace to the word taco. My taco was served with inordinate amounts of cabbage and the meat inside was cold. None of it tasted very good at all and I am astonished this places calls itself Mexican cuisine. My fault for trying to get Mexican food on the Jersey shore I guess.. read more

The Surf Taco is amazing. Great place to eat after a day out on the beach. read more

Surf Taco - Chicken and Fish Taco. Best place to get a fish taco on the East Coast. - Mexican Near Me - Manasquan, New Jersey

A down the shore must. Surf taco has been around for a very long time and the food is very good. I like to order a traditional surf taco which is battered cod fish and cabbage with pico on top in a soft taco along with a chicken teriyaki taco is also excellent. It's a very relaxed place staff is very friendly and food comes out quick read more

Well, it's okay in a pinch, but I don't quite get the appeal. I kept hearing it was great, but it's only great if you're gold standard was Taco Bell. Decor: Eh. Bland. I think it's going for some kind California-esque theme, but it seems half-hearted in its effort. Just a bunch of tables and chairs with nothing much to recommend it. Service: Okay, I guess. Like the decor, they are 'sorta friendly' college/high school kids. Not bad, but I've seen friendlier and more attentive at other places in its "category" like Five Guys Burgers. Food: Eh. Pretty expensive for pretty bland and mediocre food. Once again, not horrible, but nothing to get excited about. Several varieties of salsa, but none that really hit the spot. Have had a bunch of their items--several different types of tacos and burritos, but nothing ever makes me go "wow". I don't even know why I keep coming back, except that when I am craving tacos, it's the only place in the area that fits the bill. All in all, I guess it serves when you've got the burrito munchies, but otherwise take the long road and find your Mexican food elsewhere. read more

After hearing from several friends about this place we decided to give it a try. It was good we enjoyed the fresh chips and salsa, and the tacos and burrito were very good too We will be eating here again. read more

Still thinking about Surf Taco two days later.... Have been wanting to go and went Saturday with two dear friends. The fish taco is stupendous. Absolutely fresh fish and freshly fried. All tacos came with home made tortilla chips that were wonderfully thicker and not too salty. They have four large bowls of salsa that you help yourself to. Others had the shrimp taco, steak fajitas, and tortilla salad (ground meat) that were equally noteworthy. Very, very clean, family-friendly, cheerful and fast service. Adorable decor. Can eat inside or out. Order at counter-choose a seat-get a numbered sign-food delivered to table. read more

Its hard to express how much i Love surf Taco. Its fast food but you could not tell by the freshness or the quality. when i had a week long house rental one summer in Pt Pleasant i ate at surf taco at least 3 times. Then a year later me and my fiance went there and i told her to get the basic surf taco( white fish) and she instantly fell in love. you cant go wrong with anything on their large menu. If you visit the Jersey Shore Surf Taco NEEDS to be on your list of places to eat. read more

I dont know if they boil the chicken before they "char" it (btw, my chicken was not at all "charred" in my maverick burtito). The chicken isn't even a solid... it was a grainy mush, making the burrito inedible..the fajitas have no cheese, as well as the same yuck chicken previously mentioned ... also we different kinds of onions (if the red onions weren't enough). Smothered burrito (4 additional dollars) was one tablespoon of enchilada sauce with half a handful of unmelted cheese. The tortillas for th he fajitas were over microwaved and hard. Threw close to 40 bux away for garbage.... the queso dip was good tho read more

I love the location on Church and Hooper...they are always so helpful and full of life at the Jersey shore! Their consistent....always happy, always quick and always on the money! Their short order team takes great pride in the display and delivery of your meal; and they always do something nice that is above and beyond. Thank you! read more

Potato Tacos...lets start with that. Who do you know makes Potato tacos! My favorite part is the presentation, they deep fry it for a hot second so you're left with this crunchy outside. It looks like you're about to bit into a crunchy empanada, then all of a sudden this oasis of smooth potatoes comes over your tongue palate... bliss! It's hard to go to another taco spot after surf taco. Come here when you're looking for an adventure, or a place to bring someone to impress them with your food choices during a tinder date! read more

Pretty good food, but not great. I wish the tacos were bigger, instead of filling up the tray with chips. Be careful when ordering take-out because you may wait a very long time. The salsa selction was very good though. I have since reconsidered since I wrote this review a few years ago. No I didn't go back but I was recently been reflecting on the service and it was tolerable. I rescind the previous review and apologize greatly. I known for my professional reviews and hope to uphold this status. I love you. And goodnight. read more

Went here once and it was so bad. One friend found a hair in her burrito and the other friend ordered a chicken burrito and received steak. I had a burrito bowl but it wasn't really great...I would have rather gone to Chipotle or 10th Ave Burrito by far. So overall the food is average and nothing to phone home about. Also, the restaurant is dirty with fingerprints on the doors and the dining area is cramped and stuffy. It really isn't a special place and I most likely will never return. read more

Enjoyed it, is it a touch overrated? I'd say so, the fish was fresh, the staff was nice and I loved the patio area. A couple more shekels than I would've liked but overall not bad. Would definitely go again. Dope salsa bar....byob with Spirit of 76 (liquor store for you foreigners) across the street is major key. read more

Had not been to surf taco in years. After my experience realized why... the food had no seasoning and was quite expensive. Would go to Chipotle any day over Turd Taco. Only have two star because the guacamole was pretty good. Don't waste your money on this sub par food. read more

We drove by today and tried the shrimp and surf tacos. They were more than amazing and the sauces made them even better. Keep up the good work. We'll be back when in town for sure. read more

It is with profound sadness that I give Surf Taco two stars, but giving it more would just be that old wench "Nostalgia" kicking in again. Because seriously the food isn't that good and it takes f-ing forever to get your food. I think I could have made the tortillas, soaked the black beans and milked the cow for the cheese in the time it took for them to make my Costa Rican burrito. The burrito was pretty good once I got it, but it just took so darn long. Sad, Surf Taco, sad. read more

Wow. My first impression was this place must taste like California tacos at the shore so I had to try it. There are a few parking spots out front and although the place looks small in the inside there is actually a dining area further inside. The menu has a great listing of different types of tacos, burritos, bowls and desserts. I had the surf burrito hoping for a more fulfilling meal for the price and it was definitely a belt bender. Surf burrito that had Fresh Cod battered in tempura packed with shredded cabbge, rice, beans, pico de gallo and white cilantro sauce. Yah. Pretty good i must say. The salsa bar also had a good variety of salsa mixes and I especially liked the Baja salsa. Only gripe is it's cheaper in Cali but hey, it's NJ. A definite try if craving for that reminiscent Cali flavor or just a taco with good fried fish. Did I mention the desserts looked pretty good? read more

Disappointed in my Baja Bowl. I ordered it for pickup. They did not include any portabella mushrooms in my order. It's disappointing since that was the reason why I choose that bowl. read more

I absolutely love Surf Taco and always stop by for a bite when I'm down the shore. The tacos here remind me of taco shops in Costa Rica - fresh and not greasy! I usually order the Combo #2 (2 tacos, rice, beans and tortilla chips). My favorite tacos are the Mahi Mahi (blackened and grilled with avocado line sauce, cabbage, Pico de Gallo, fresh avocado and pineapple) and Garlic Shrimp (shrimp, garlic, cabbage, Pico de Gallo and white cilantro sauce). There is a salsa bar and you can get a variety of sauces - my favorite is the salsa verde. The Squan location also has a really cool Coca Cola machine...it's touch screen and it has soda options and sub-options. Maybe this machine has been around a while but it was new to me. Also, this location was not as crowded as Belmar and not really that much further away. read more

Very tasty, FRESH food, and reasonably priced. The only reasons I give this 4 stars instead of 5 is 1) the pitifully awful parking situation (about 4 or 5 spaces out front, with on-street parking being a rarity at times) and 2) the inconsistant quality of their signature dish, the Surf Taco (when it's made properly, it's AWESOME, but more often than not I find the cod soggy and tasteless). I took my mom, who is from New Hampshire, to this restaurant last weekend, and she could not stop raving about her garlic tempura shrimp taco. I especially love any dish where avocado is an option, very delicious! read more

Food was decent, definitely gives chipotle a run for its money (but that's not saying much). Service was a solid meh. They asked for a tip when I used a credit card for a $5 order and I had to sign. Also, the waitress that brought us food spilled my friend's soda all over him without noticing. Interesting experience, I liked the whole salsa bar and free refills. Food and decor saves this place from the service and helps it squeeze out a 3 stars. read more