Barrio Costero- Asbury Park

Barrio Costero- Asbury Park reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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   leonard

   New York City5 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 22, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Sat at the Chefs table. Got to watch the workings of the food prep. It was like watching "The Bear". Very entertaining and a great time interacting with the staff. all were engaging. We got to see future dishes we will want to try on our next visit. Our waitress was very helpful, and her recommendations were great. Awesome margheritas. Loved pork tacos. We will return
   

   Barrio Costero- Asbury ParkResponded 7 days ago

   Hello Leonard, We're thrilled to hear that you had an enjoyable experience at Barrio Costero! It's wonderful to know that you enjoyed the Chef's table experience, viewed the preparation of our dishes, and that our margaritas, pork tacos, and future dishes were a hit. We're also glad that our staff's recommendations were helpful for you. Thank you for taking the time to leave such a glowing review. We look forward to welcoming you back for another great dining experience!
   

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   Adriana

   New York City1 review

   5.0

   Dined on March 16, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Always a great experience the food and drinks are delish
   

   Barrio Costero- Asbury ParkResponded on March 17, 2025

   Thank you so much Adriana, we can't wait to see you again soon!
   

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   Darlene

   New Jersey1 review

   2.0

   Dined on March 15, 2025

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 3

   This was my second trip to Barrio Costero. My first experience was sitting at the bar, drinking wonderful margaritas and sampling menu items. This time I asked a group of 3 to join us for dinner. The experience was less than stellar. The menu tries to be trendy, but it's just pricey with little variation. The quality of the food just okay. My dinner party was hard-pressed to find items that piqued their interest. When the food arrived they had duplicated my order and neglected to place the order for one of my guests. When this was mentioned to the wait staff, the correct entree was given to my guest AND we were charged for the duplicate item that we didn't want or need. I feel like Barrio Costero is trying to be trendy, and it isn't working.
   

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   Ann

   Atlanta5 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 12, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   On Wednesday, March 12th, my party of 3 participated in the Mezcal & Mole’ class at Barrio Costero. WE HAD A BLAST! There were only 7 attendees in total, making it possible to really engage with the chef and bartender as we learned how to make mole’ and different cocktails! Chef Izzy is an amazing chef with a unique culinary point of view! I had heard so often that mole’ is extremely difficult to make, but Chef Izzy really broke it down into simple, easy to understand steps! Then it was cocktail time! Bar manager Jamie showed us how to make a few different cocktails and educated us about mezcals and tequilas! The evening ended with everyone enjoying a family style dinner and enjoying the fruits of our labor! If you get the opportunity to attend a future event, I highly recommend you do! And you can always stop by for Happy Hour on Friday! Thanks Chef Izzy and Jamie!
   

   Barrio Costero- Asbury ParkResponded on March 17, 2025

   Ann, thank you so much for your incredible review! Glad you had such a blast at our Mezcal & Molé class! 🎉 Chef Izzy and Jamie definitely know how to make learning (and sipping) a good time. Molé might have a reputation for being tricky, but we love breaking it down—and of course, pairing it with the perfect cocktail. Thanks for spending the evening with us, and for the awesome recommendation! Hope to see you at the next event—or at Happy Hour on Friday for another round. 🍹🌮 Cheers!
   

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   Gianna

   New York City3 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 9, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   I had a fantastic dining experience at Barrio Costero! From the moment I arrived, the staff was incredibly attentive and welcoming. The food and drinks were not only delicious but beautifully presented. Highly recommend!
   

   Barrio Costero- Asbury ParkResponded on March 13, 2025

   Thanks for the review, Gianna! We're thrilled to hear that you had a fantastic dining experience at Barrio Costero-Asbury Park. It's wonderful to know that our attentive staff and delicious food and drinks made a positive impression on you. Your high recommendation means a lot to us. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!
   

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   Kimberly

   New Jersey1 review

   3.0

   Dined on March 8, 2025

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   My server Mel was great. Very friendly and attentive. The restaurant was loud so I had to shout across my four top but I did like the atmosphere and decor. Although, we did have to do a lot of shuffling around to fit the shared plates on the table for a place whose aim is all shared plates. It’s a fun place to go for a night with friends. The food was not incredible for the portion/price point. It was a little bland honestly, like it was lacking salt. I’ve had much better Mexican food in the “elevated/authentic” category. Drinks were very good. I would go again but I wouldn’t run back.
   

   Barrio Costero- Asbury ParkResponded on March 13, 2025

   Thanks for the feedback, Kimberly! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the atmosphere and decor at Barrio Costero- Asbury Park. It's great to know that you found our service friendly and attentive. We do acknowledge that the noise level can get a bit high during peak hours and we're working on improving the seating arrangement. We're also glad that you found our drinks to be good. Your comments about our food will certainly be taken into consideration as we strive to improve our culinary offerings. We hope to have the opportunity to serve you again soon!
   

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   Vincenzo

   New York City5 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 2, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Always great food, amazing margaritas , and service always on point !! One of our go to places around here !
   

   Barrio Costero- Asbury ParkResponded on March 6, 2025

   Thank you so much for your amazing review! It truly means the world to us that you had a great time. We pour our hearts into creating memorable experiences, and knowing we hit the mark is incredibly rewarding. We can't wait to welcome you back soon!
   

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   Nancy VIP

   New York City5 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on February 25, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Absolutely delicious. In fact the food was very special. This is not your typical Mex restaurant. Also, they have extra special surprises for celebrating a birthday, which surprised and delighted us. Finally, I would recommend sitting at the chef counter. It is a unique experience and worth it. Also Learned about their happy hour specials, which are delicious and with the trip.
   

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   Barrio Costero- Asbury ParkResponded on February 27, 2025

   Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled that you found the food special and that you enjoyed the birthday surprise—it’s always our goal to make celebrations extra memorable! The chef’s counter is one of our favorite spots too, and we’re so glad you had a great experience there. We appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you back again soon, maybe for another round of happy hour specials!
   

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   David

   Atlantic City2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on February 22, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Great food, great, drinks, excellent service. Will definitely be back.
   

   Barrio Costero- Asbury ParkResponded on February 27, 2025

   Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled you enjoyed the food, drinks, and service. Our team member will be so happy to hear how much you enjoyed the service—we’re lucky to have her on the team! We can’t wait to welcome you back soon!
   

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    Danielle

    New York City11 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5

    We love Barrio, food, service & drinks are phenomenal. BUT they really need to get their payment terminals figured out. This is the second time we’ve dined and had issues. This time, the people sitting next to us check was added to our bill. Thankfully I noticed, but not something you should have to deal with when you’re spending $200+
    

    Barrio Costero- Asbury ParkResponded on February 27, 2025

    Thank you so much for your kind words about our food, drinks, and service—we truly appreciate your support! We’re really sorry about the payment issue, and we completely understand how frustrating that must have been. That’s definitely not the experience we want for our guests, and we’re looking into it to make sure it doesn’t happen again. We appreciate you bringing this to our attention and hope to welcome you back for a smoother experience next time!
    

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