9/21/25 - Our first dinner out at Ocean City... one of the first restaurants that popped up on almost all my targeted searches was a place called the Tipsy Taco.
The good: It's right on the Boardwalk and if you have the right table, you can see and hear the breakers as you dine.
The wait staff couldn't have been nicer and more attentive.
The chips and salsa were pretty good but they do charge for this. The chips are served in a metal basket that arrives warm out of a broilers.
It seems like a great spot for young folk who want to drink and have a light bite.
Unfortunately, the good ends there.
The bad: the music is so loud that it's a struggle to have a conversation. And if you linger, it will give you sensory overload and lead to a headache.
Because the chips were so good, I had great expectations for my carne asada bowl. But I was wrong. To start, the cheese on top was cold. No, it wasn't melted either. Pet peeve of mine, if you put cold shredded cheese on any of my food and you don't melt it, it's not going to get a good review. Unless it's a salad.
The asada beef was flavorful but very dry. If you didnt include some of the rice and/or other vegetables with each bite of the beef, it was unpleasant.
Portion sizes: on the small side but that plays into catering to the younger, drinking crowd.
Now the financial side:
$9.60 Parking
$54.00 Two bowls, one soda, one water and one chips and salsa, 20% tip
Almost $64.00 for a couple dining out at what should inexpensive eats without alcohol is ridiculous. I am sure there are better Mexican eateries on this barrier strip and I intend to find them. This place however, is a failure.
Overall Rating: D+ read more