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About
El Rey Rosticeria y Restaurante
Welcome to El Rey Rosticeria y Restaurante, a Mexican gem located in Asbury Park, NJ. This charming establishment offers outdoor seating with a moderate noise level and attentive waiter service, creating the perfect ambiance for a delicious dining experience.
Customers rave about the diverse menu options at El Rey, ranging from traditional Mexican breakfast dishes like Huevos con Jamon and Huevos con Chorizo to flavorful appetizers like Guacamole con Chips and Tostones con Camarones. The Caldos section offers a variety of hearty soups like Caldo de Pollo and Sopa de Marisco that will warm your soul.
Reviews from satisfied diners praise the delicious food, great service, and reasonable prices at El Rey. One customer describes it as a "cute no frills place" with sufficient outdoor seating and friendly waitstaff. Another highlights the fresh, homemade hot sauces and chips, as well as the expansive and authentic menu.
My personal experience at El Rey was simply delightful. The chicken burrito I ordered was packed with flavor, and my boyfriend's chicken tacos were equally satisfying. The accommodating waitress and overall charming atmosphere made our dining experience truly memorable.
Despite some minor issues mentioned in reviews, such as dirty tables outside and high prices, the exceptional food quality and friendly service at El Rey Rosticeria y Restaurante make it a must-visit establishment for Mexican food enthusiasts in the area.
People talk
Our Guestbook
“ delicious food, great service, very reasonably priced and is BYO! Always a wonderful experience ”
“ It's a cute no frill place. It has sufficient outdoor seatings. The waitress was friendly, efficient, and professional. We had shrimp burrito and tacos de birria. Both were delicious. ”
“ Food was fresh, homemade hot sauces and chips. The inside is cute and outside comfortable. The menu is expansive and authentic. ”
“ First of all, only tried this place because of Yelp reviews. Was not let down. My yelpers came through putting me on to a new place that I loved with a capital L. I had a chicken burrito and my boyfriend had chicken tacos. I loved my burrito and he enjoyed his tacos! We ordered to go and the waitress was very accommodating. She was super sweet and you could tell she enjoys her job. Overall, 5 stars in my book. Tell a friend to tell a friend because this place is a hidden gem. ”
“ Positives: Excellent food 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. ”
“ A really nice Mexican restaurant with a beautiful outdoor area. The inside space is smaller and has beautiful furniture. The service was good and fast. The food was delicious and spicy. I love the ambience here. It's a good spot for groups. Definitely recommend coming here on a nice day to sit outside. ”
“ Another great meal at El Rey tonight! We had our regular shrimp dishes but the big news tonight was the new why they serve the chips and salsa. The two floors of salsa were in clear ketchup type squeeze bottles. Brilliant!! So ease to apply to the chips with little to no drips. Plus. They do not waste product! ”
“ We enjoyed our first time experience here. Definitely satisfied our cravings. I had the Birria Tacos and it was delicious, with the consome perfect combo. My brother had the Beef Enchiladas, and he cleaned up his plate. He enjoyed it so much that he ordered another side order of the black beans. His wife ordered the Carne Asada Tacos and she said it was a bit bland and tough. Four STARS ! Service was excellent, very friendly and warm. I really like the vibe here and the warm atmosphere. ”
“ Another visit in our quest to find the best Birria Tacos. Solid meal at El Rey although I don't know if I am in a rush to go back. The Salsa Verde and their chips are excellent, refills on chips will cost you $4 Shrimp fajitas were Asian inspired if you will, no cheese, no sour cream included. Sour cream was $1 Rice and beans were above average. The Birria tacos were excellent, chock full of slow roasting beef and their consommé was scrumptious. BYOB, bottled water is served (no tap available) There are approx 8 tables for dining, parking can be difficult, restaurant is in a residential neighborhood. On to the next restaurant ”
“ Pssst, wanna know a secret? I don't want to tell you. Oh, I suppose as a Yelper, I will, but only because we are friends. Come closer and let me whisper it to you. Found THE BEST Mexican restaurant in Central Jersey. The ambiance, the service, and the food are out of this world! Let us discuss the food, first. We had Tacos de birria and Al Pastor tacos. They make everything fresh to order, so it will take a small while. While you wait, the wonderful hostess will give you homemade chips and salsa verde and another sauce that is possibly chipotle lime crema. They are not the average store-bought condiments but exponentially better. They make it themselves and they are phenomenal. Finally, the food came and we must say, these dishes were generous and exceptional! Both Hubby and I concur, the star of the show was the Tacos de Birria. The braised beef was stewed to perfection. You can do the famous dip and drink it as soup. The Al Pastor tacos were very tasty as well but the birria was so savory. Lots of napkins were utilized. Secondly, the service was also amazing. The entire staff gives you a warm welcome and always makes sure everything is right. Exceptional service, food, and great affordable prices - sign me up! Needless to say, we intend to be back and next time, we will be bringing friends. ”
