Latin cuisine: the best places to taste it in Asbury Park

7 restaurant menus in United States, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated to December 2024)
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Cuban Cafe
Cuban Cafe
91/100 (953 ratings)
Restaurants
Cuban
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Cafe
Cafe
Latin
Latin
Caribbean
Caribbean
Cuban
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Tostones
Sandwiches
Beef
Cuban Sandwich
Café
Latin
Caribbean
Cuban
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Takeout
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"Exceptionally EXCELLENT authentic Cuban food. My wife and I have been before and the food is always GREAT! The service is fantastic and nowhere else..."
B Werther
"The food here is authentic, hot, and incredibly delicious. Friendly service along with the best Cubano sandwiches north of..."
Matt Baxter
"The pernil is 👌 Cute spot, somewhat off the beaten path on Memorial, in North Asbury. The watermelon juice is also excellent. Service is very good..."
just a little
"I ordered today for the first time for pick up. Being 50% Cuban I can confidently say that this place is amazing and I will 100% come back. First..."
Lindsay Valdeon
"Just had my very first Cuban sandwich after hearing about them for years and this was the perfect place to do so. The pulled pork was amazing and the..."
C E
"This is the best Cuban sandwhich I ever had in my entire life. The owner is very friendly too. Every time I make a trip down the shore I always have..."
G N
"THEE Best Cuban food in Monmouth County. There is another Cuban restaurant on the boardwalk but all of the locals know that this is the place to come..."
Sahran Franklin
"Very personable and friendly staff. Food was delicious, menu easy to understand. If you don't know what you want off the menu just explain what you..."
Justin Cox
"Hands down the best food around! Mainly a take out place but if your lucky you may find a seat at the counter. More seating outdoors is a great..."
Alain Noboa
"100% fresh off the boat Cuban food. This man is a Cuban immigrant who has been in the US for 20 years. He has a quirky personality, his food is..."
Raquel G
Cotija's Latin Flavors
90/100 (2 ratings)
Restaurants
Spanish
Latin
Spanish
Latin
Dinner
Sit down
Latin
Spanish
Dinner
Ada’s Gojjo
Ada’s Gojjo
87/100 (844 ratings)
Restaurants
Caribbean
Ethiopian
Spanish
Ethiopian
Latin
Caribbean
Spanish
Latin
Dinner
Lunch
Spanish
Latin
Caribbean
Ethiopian
Buffet
Parking Available
Free off-street parking
Accepts Credit Cards
Dog Friendly
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
BYOB
Street Parking
Live Music
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Lunch
Dinner
Mid-range
"Food was good and had large portions, but the overall experience left much to be desired. For eating there on a Saturday, I wished there was music..."
Sammy G
"My boyfriend and I shared the vegetable platter for 2. It was delicious. My only complaint is that they dont give you bread to scoop it up with like..."
Aimee Sinclair
"I got the churrascos and i ate them too fast to take a picture so just imagine what it may have looked like. Trust me, it was literally good. Like..."
Zach Colucci
"The food was very flavorful! I ordered the injera with misir wot and gomen. Additionally, I ordered the ethiopian empanadas. All the food items..."
Wali G
"Food was very good. We got both Dominican and Ethiopian. I really enjoyed the Dominican while my husband enjoyed the Ethiopian. Large portions. Met..."
Merryl Levy
"Our food was delicious. The cuisine is authentic with no extra frills. Probably the best food I’ve had in Jersey in a long time. There’s really..."
Davey Resin
"There are not too many Ethiopian restaurants around. There was one in New Brunswick on George Street but that close down some time ago. When we found..."
Jeff Padovano
"She - the chef Adanech Asghedon - had me at the Empnada (see photo). We ordered Wow, can I say this loud and clear - that's the best empanada I..."
Syed Doha
"Nice and cozy setup. Owner / Chef is very warm and hospitable as she came to check whether we were enjoying the food Went vegan with sampler and the..."
Karan Pathak
"Such a delicious food!! The best part was everything I tasted was like homemade food. And it's so unique that they havd ethiopian and dominican food...."
Takako Asaka
"Eating here is always a special treat. All the food is bold and flavorful. It's one of the only places I could order absolutely anything on the menu..."
mj jm
"Went here last minute looking for something different to try and they did not disappoint. We ordered the chicken empanadas, beef stew, and a beef..."
Sandy Ravage
"Dinner was amazing!!! One of the best experiences we have had. Ada personally visited us at the table and ensured we liked the food. My only..."
Swetha Raja
"My teen son and I went to Ada's and enjoyed the injera & tibs, Tostones with shrimp and the Cubano sandwich. We love Everything! The food, service..."
Maedot Nugussie
"Ada's is a cozy restaurant in Long Branch that serves Domincan and Ethiopian dishes. I've been there twice. Once for the Ethiopian and the other to..."
B C
"Great Ethopian dishes and now I've tried the Dominican food too; amazing! Ada takes pride in the food she serves and is surprisingly accessible to..."
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"We drove over an hour to try their Ethopian food at their outside seating (we arent really comfortable eating in yet) . Their menu is Ethopian and..."
Shelly Wilson-Thompson
"Have you ever tried Ethiopian food and Dominican food in the same restaurant? Ada’s Gojjo is a gem of a place in Asbury Park. The food is delicious..."
Eloise Cheung
Loteria
Loteria
81/100 (1232 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Spanish
Mexican
Mexican
Latin
Spanish
Latin
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Tapas
Tacos
Burrito
Nachos
Spanish
Mexican
Latin
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Takeout
Lunch
Dinner
Mid-range
"Loteria is a fun spot with some solid Mexican fare. The small salsa is a big portion so stick with that one if you are going for the salsa. The..."
Nicholas Gkionis
"Great spot in downtown Asbury easy to find and parking (paid if you can find it). Indoor/outdoor seating available. Drinks menu has good margs and..."
Daniel
"Food was so good, this is the best Mexican restaurant down the shore, we go every time. I got the shrimp quesadilla. Our service was..."
Guy Supreme
"This is one of the main places I like to bring friends and family when they’re in town! Consistently good food, great drinks, good service, and a..."
Jackii Sovern
"Very cute atmosphere. Delicious drinks and food. Wonderful shrimp tacos. Prices are very reasonable. I will definitely dine here again. I love their..."
Nancy
"We loved Loteria! The vibe was modern yet funky, and the servers were attentive but not overbearing. My rum punch was the best I've had in tears! My..."
Amy Toman
"This is a really nice place with some solid food and staff. Really enjoyed my tacos and cocktails here. I love the decor, it's very fun and fitting...."
Luke Matarazzo
"Loved the food and the ambience colorful decor, upbeat Mexican music, tasty food! What more can one ask for on a Sunday! Has lots of good vegetarian..."
Resham Mukherjee
"Food was delicious. I've had a ton of Mexican and Spanish food and this place is definitely top 5. Portion sizes and prices were fair. Margaritas..."
Maria Braunskill
"This is a Latin restaurant. I'm not going to say Mexican for when they gave me that beautiful asada bowl that I ordered. It did not have Mexican..."
Michelle Baker
"It was pretty empty but that was to be expected because it's super bowl Sunday. It was only 7:00pm and we were turned away from a belmar mexican ..."
M. Kendrick
"Food was absolutely amazing. Drunks were on point and the service was phenomenal. Highly recommend. The guacamole is one of the best I have ever..."
Liz K
"Mexican delicacy !! Great ambiance, great food and great service. During summer you can opt for outdoor seating too. Very creative space, has all..."
Pratima Gadhave
"I'm so glad we finally went here for dinner! We were warmly greeted by the hostess and got a great seat outside. Our waitress (wish I remembered her..."
Jeff Barber
"Amazing place, I google for a place to eat, was amazing idea pick this one..."
Rosbeli Acevedo
La Tapatia
La Tapatia
81/100 (1030 ratings)
Restaurants
Spanish
Latin
Mexican
Latin
Vegetarian Friendly
Mexican
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Shrimp
Beef
Salad
Tapas
Tacos
Burrito
Tortillas
Fajitas
Sit down
Latin
Spanish
Mexican
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Full Bar
Takeout
Television
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Absolutely amazing!! Food was very flavorful, drinks were perfect, and service was warm and attentive. Would love any excuse to come back over..."
Yamarie Colon
"It's not your "OMG let's go there" place but more of "Oh I'm hungry I guess this is okay" The food was decent our waitress was sweet and the place..."
Franchesca Reyes
"A hidden gem off main street in Asbury. You might struggle to find the door as Plaza Tapatia also has a grocery store and liquor store. Cozy..."
Daniel
"Food was excellent. Margaritas we're on point- nice and smooth. Service was kinda slow. And when we arrived it wasn't really busy at all. Overall..."
Tara Gianni
"This is my absolute favorite Mexican restaurant! Here are a few of my favorite things: al pastor chimichanga, chicken mole tamale, and the steak..."
Tina Hardison
"We've been looking for a good mexican restaurant since our favorite on on route 35 closed down. I think this could be our meeting favorite. Shrimp in..."
richard cohen
"My family left Bradley Beach very hungry and found this small Mexican restaurant few minutes away. My vegetarian enchilada and my husband..."
jenny nieves
"Went for a date night in December and it was a great place to go. The seating was good and the food was fantastic. Attached is a picture of the..."
Kevin McCarthy
"My favorite Mexican place in Asbury Park. My 5 year old learned to love guacamole here. Back again for my oldest's 17th birthday. Still great food..."
Victor Coppola
"The food was delicious and their drinks are the best. Is a nice place if you want to go with your family or friends. Margaritas thumps up...."
Pau
"This place is the best! Have been coming here every Sunday for years great service great food. Love it..."
Chris B
"First time that I go to this Mexican restaurant and because I live in Elizabeth NJ, so I decided to stop here with my boyfriend and I can say that..."
Emily L
"Authentic Mexican food, fast service and has a bar. Also very convenient, next to mini market, liquor store and taqueria at the same place. All from..."
Vivian S
"Great authentic Mexican food at reasonable prices and perfect..."
Cynthia Stevens
"For someone who’s never been to Mexico, this food and vibe felt more authentic than most Mexican restaurants. The margaritas were pretty standard,..."
Greg Webster
Barrio Costero
Barrio Costero
78/100 (1448 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegan Options
Mexican
Vegetarian Friendly
Mexican
Latin
Latin
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Brunch
Drinks
Nachos
Octopus
Ceviche
Fish
Pork
Salad
Tuna
Tapas
Fish Taco
Tacos
Mexican
Latin
Accepts Visa
Table Service
Accepts American Express
Wheelchair Accessible
Street Parking
Accepts Discover
Serves Alcohol
Gift Cards Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Delivery
Outdoor Seating
Reservations
Takeout
Accepts Mastercard
Seating
Lunch
Late Night
Drinks
Brunch
Dinner
Mid-range
"My whole family enjoyed an excellent meal with great service! MANY gluten-free options on the menu and all clearly marked. I would highly..."
Lauren J. Cooke
"Delicious food, good atmosphere, fairly priced except the plain nachos ($12) I thought they were free like a lot of places. But overall a great..."
Melissa Marie DeMar
"Food and ambiance were great! Service was okay. Our waiter was new and learning the menu. I had the vegetarian tacos. Hands down the best vege..."
Melissa Bruno
"We went on a slower week night, so the atmosphere was lacking. The advantage was we had great service with friendly servers, and they enjoyed joking..."
Jason J Miller
"Great place for "fancy" tacos. Caritas tacos hit the spot. Even better place to meet up with friends or date as their drink menu is on point. ..."
Alejandro Conde
"Amazingly kind staff! Thanks to out server Keri for making an evening out with our service dog awesome. We were seated in a low-traffic area and our..."
Kimberly Jacoby Morris
"The food was amazingly flavorful and unique! The cocktails really stood out - so well crafted. I mentioned to our server my daughter had a great..."
Rose Remmett
"Was an amazing experience, the starter Guac and Chips that had an amazing jalapeño spice to it. In addition the Burrata cheese was an amazing..."
Matt Roman
"Food is excellent. Drinks were great. Presentation is beautiful. I came with a party of 4 and everyone got their food except me. I was upset that i..."
Raging Taco
"Excellent flavors, delicious food, and unique preparation and presentation. Large gluten-free selections. Small-ish portions (think tapas) and a..."
Scott Rubin
"This is one of our favorite Asbury restaurants! The food is creative & delicious. Kudos to the chef! The mussels are plump & delicious-severed in a..."
Dawn Cappadona
"We had an exceptionally professional young server. Our cocktails were excellent. Watermelon doesn't always have flavor. Their watermelon margaritas..."
Linda Griggs
"First time in AP, fun little spot to share with friends. Perfect gluten free options, the server was very helpful with selections and food was..."
Robert Morris
"Great service and atmosphere. The food was unbelievable! Highly recommend the ceviche, the nachos (depicted) and the pork and/or fish tacos. The..."
Adrian Reyes
"Had a very nice time here. The servers were super nice and the food and drinks were tasty. They offer a special on Tuesdays that is 2 tacos and a..."
dani b
"Have been here a few times- last week went for a double date! Absolutely incredible food and cocktails! Large selection of cocktails and all amazing...."
Emily Manfredi
Cubacan Restaurant & Bar
Cubacan Restaurant & Bar
70/100 (2112 ratings)
Restaurants
Latin
Caribbean
Caribbean
Cuban
Cuban
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Spanish
Spanish
Latin
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Drinks
Calamari
Mussels
Juice & Smoothies
Paella
Tuna
Calamares
Sandwiches
Churrasco
Salmon
Tres Leches
Tostones
Tapas
Shrimp
Lechon
Tacos
Beef
Fish
Swordfish
Pork
Bass
Juice & Smoothies
Salad
Octopus
Wings
Ceviche
Scallops
Cuban Sandwich
Clams
Sit down
Spanish
Caribbean
Latin
Cuban
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Full Bar
Outdoor Seating
Live Music
Waterfront
Reservations
Dinner
Late Night
Lunch
Drinks
Mid-range
"A cool interior... We dined outdoors facing the Boardwalk and ocean. We mixed it up ordering most of their appetizers for dinner. The appetizers had..."
Jon Coscio
"Hit or miss place with mostly good food, decent service, spotty cocktail making, and sky high prices. Great views of the beach, especially when the..."
Luke Matarazzo
"Just enjoyed a very nice lunch here at Cubacan bar and restaurant. Enjoyed a Cuban sandwich which was very authentic. DELICIOUSLY moist and flavorful..."
Maya
"Visited at the end of the season, so the menu was missing a few items. Food was great, drinks were good, and service was friendly and prompt. The..."
Daron Jennings
"The food was delicious no complaints however the service was not the best the waiter was a bit rude didn't followup just took the order and when we..."
FLOWER FLOWERS
"We had the pulpo salad and the mussels y chorizo. We ordered a bottle of moscato. The food and service was spectacular, our server was a friendly..."
Angela Arboleda
"Fun location right on the boardwalk. Friendly staff. Great sangria!! Small children's menu. I had the Garlic Shrimp which was tasty. We had the fried..."
Gloria
"Everything was fantastic! The hostess was so sweet, sent a text to let me know when my table was ready. There's such a friendly and caribbean vibe to..."
Jesselynn Garcia
"Good place for drinks and dinner. They’re both delicious. You can definitely tell they’re extremely understaffed. The waitress was doing her best..."
Justin Johnson
"Good place, nice ambiance. You can take a seat on the boardwalk if it's sunny outside. We tried wings and fried potatoes, and they were delicious...."
Vivek Mathur
"Came here for a quick lunch with my friend and have to say - the servers were friendly and fast, avocado salads were delicious, and our Bloody..."
Chef Chrissie Lapidow
"Helluva dining experience! The menu is phenomenal, the food is so delicious and authentic. There was a band trio on Friday that was excellent. The..."
Tyler Navarro