{"id":168126,"date":"2024-05-10T09:00:57","date_gmt":"2024-05-10T13:00:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/?p=168126"},"modified":"2024-05-16T16:30:35","modified_gmt":"2024-05-16T20:30:35","slug":"best-mexican-restaurant-asbury-park-barrio-costero","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/best-mexican-restaurant-asbury-park-barrio-costero\/","title":{"rendered":"Barrio Costero: A Go-To Mexican Restaurant at the Jersey Shore"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"custom_featured_image\" style=\"display:none;\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/05\/barrio-costero-asbury-park.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image\" alt=\"barrio costero asbury park\" style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/05\/barrio-costero-asbury-park.jpg 800w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/05\/barrio-costero-asbury-park-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/05\/barrio-costero-asbury-park-640x426.jpg 640w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/05\/barrio-costero-asbury-park-585x390.jpg 585w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/05\/barrio-costero-asbury-park-263x175.jpg 263w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/div><div id=\"custom_category\" style=\"display:none;\">Sponsored<\/div><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em><strong>This article is sponsored by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.barriocostero.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Barrio Costero<\/a>.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">sbury Park is the ultimate foodie shore town. Anyone craving delicious, seasonal Mexican cuisine knows that <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.barriocostero.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Barrio Costero<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, located at 610 Bangs Avenue in Asbury Park, is the place to go for some good eats. Barrio Costero, which translates to \u201ccoastal neighborhood,\u201d was founded in 2016 + continues to be a staple in the vibrant Jersey Shore food scene. <\/span><b>Keep reading to learn more about Barrio Costero + the elevated coastal Mexican menu.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-168129\" src=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/05\/2-800x800.png\" alt=\"Exterior view of Barrio Costero restaurant with a sign that says &quot;Barrio Costero&quot;\" width=\"450\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/05\/2-800x800.png 800w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/05\/2-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/05\/2-200x200.png 200w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/05\/2-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/05\/2-640x640.png 640w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/05\/2-585x585.png 585w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/05\/2.png 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>Elevated Coastal Mexican Cuisine<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Barrio Costero is known for its <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.barriocostero.com\/eat\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">incredible coastal Mexican cuisine<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. The menu was recently upgraded to feature additional elevated items.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-168128\" src=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/05\/1-800x800.png\" alt=\"Two plates with two soft tacos on each plate and a margarita in the background\" width=\"450\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/05\/1-800x800.png 800w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/05\/1-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/05\/1-200x200.png 200w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/05\/1-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/05\/1-640x640.png 640w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/05\/1-585x585.png 585w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/05\/1.png 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cWe believe some of the best food globally, especially in Mexico, comes from street carts and small restaurants making family recipes. By combining an appreciation for simplicity with a passion for fresh, quality ingredients, the Barrio culinary team finds their creativity and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.barriocostero.com\/eat\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">innovation in the deep roots of authentic Mexican culture<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">,\u201d Chris Viola, CDO of Culture Collective, said.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The restaurant follows a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.barriocostero.com\/eat\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">shared plate concept<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> + the team recommends ordering multiple plates for the table. Some food highlights include the tostadas, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.barriocostero.com\/eat\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8220;chorizo&#8221; cauliflower tacos<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, tuna sashimi ceviche, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.barriocostero.com\/eat\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">barrio nachos<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, + vegan-friendly squash arepa. Many food items are gluten-free, dairy-free, vegan, or vegetarian, and Barrio Costero is always respectful of all dietary restrictions.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The impressive bar program highlights <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.barriocostero.com\/drink\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">rare tequilas + mezcals<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. The cocktail menu includes <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.barriocostero.com\/drink\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">house-made margaritas with a variety of custom salts<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, Palomas, Micheladas, and sangria.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-168133\" src=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/05\/6-800x800.png\" alt=\"A plate with three fried snacks topped with cilantro\" width=\"450\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/05\/6-800x800.png 800w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/05\/6-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/05\/6-200x200.png 200w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/05\/6-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/05\/6-640x640.png 640w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/05\/6-585x585.png 585w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/05\/6.png 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.barriocostero.com\/eat\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-168149\" src=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/05\/4.jpg\" alt=\"browse menu\" width=\"200\" height=\"67\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Taco Tuesdays + Special Events<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Every Tuesday at Barrio is <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.barriocostero.com\/visit\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Taco Tuesday<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> where guests can enjoy two tacos + one margarita for $17. This special rotates weekly so regulars can <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.barriocostero.com\/eat\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">try different flavor combinations<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> like short rib tinga tacos, popcorn shrimp tacos, and a coloradita mole taco with chicken + crispy bacon.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Happy hour runs on Tuesdays and Fridays from 4PM-6PM and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.barriocostero.com\/visit\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">all night on Thursdays<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with discounts on select cocktails. The Barrio Costero team also puts on special events throughout the year with <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.barriocostero.com\/visit\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">interesting collabs + tasting menus<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Past events have included a 4-course Punjabi-Mexican collab and a 12-course Taco Omakase.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Guests can join the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.barriocostero.com\/agave\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Agave Spirits Club<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to participate in private tastings and special events + for discounts on mezcal flights at Barrio Costero. The <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.culturehg.com\/host-events\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">restaurant is available for private events<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, like dinner parties and wedding rehearsals.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether guests come to Barrio Costero for a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.barriocostero.com\/agave\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">special event<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, Taco Tuesday, or just to celebrate the weekend, they will always enjoy a delicious meal + warm hospitality.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cWe give our all to our guests to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.barriocostero.com\/eat\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">create memorable experiences with good food + drinks<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and even better company,\u201d Chris said.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-168132\" src=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/05\/5-800x800.png\" alt=\"Two hands holding a red margarita and a lime green margarita\" width=\"450\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/05\/5-800x800.png 800w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/05\/5-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/05\/5-200x200.png 200w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/05\/5-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/05\/5-640x640.png 640w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/05\/5-585x585.png 585w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/05\/5.png 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sevenrooms.com\/reservations\/barriocostero\/jersey-shore-girl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-168150\" src=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/05\/3.jpg\" alt=\"reserve a table\" width=\"200\" height=\"67\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>All About Barrio Costero<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A group of friends opened Barrio Costero in 2016 to share their passion for creating memories + special experiences through food. The friends <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.barriocostero.com\/story\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">named the restaurant Barrio Costero, which means \u201ccoastal neighborhood<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">,\u201d as a nod to the incredible hospitality in the Asbury Park community.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cUnlike a lot of shore towns, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.barriocostero.com\/story\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the lights never turn off in Asbury Park<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. There is so much support from our surrounding townships, it is a great outlet all year round for the arts &amp; music, as well as <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.barriocostero.com\/story\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">a dining destination<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">,\u201d Culture Collective Creative Director Pat Pipi told <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Jersey Shore Girl.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Barrio Costero is a place for <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.barriocostero.com\/visit\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">one-of-a-kind experiences<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Guests are invited to make meaningful connections with loved ones while enjoying delicious + elevated Mexican cuisine.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mexican folklore has an expression for rare and serendipitous connections: \u201conce in a rabbit moon.\u201d The <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.barriocostero.com\/story\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">restaurant\u2019s logo features a rabbit<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in honor of this tradition.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-168130\" src=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/05\/3-800x800.png\" alt=\"Dining room at Barrio Costero with tables, chairs, and a plant-themed wall mural\" width=\"450\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/05\/3-800x800.png 800w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/05\/3-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/05\/3-200x200.png 200w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/05\/3-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/05\/3-640x640.png 640w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/05\/3-585x585.png 585w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/05\/3.png 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Local artists designed + <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.barriocostero.com\/gallery\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">crafted the restaurant\u2019s beautiful atmosphere<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which was inspired by the artisanal, handmade materials often seen in Mexican homes or hotels. The entire <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.barriocostero.com\/gallery\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">space feels simple, natural, + bold<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.barriocostero.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">restaurant is open Tuesday through Sunday<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and the hours change seasonally. It is closed on Monday and Wednesday. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sevenrooms.com\/reservations\/barriocostero\/jersey-shore-girl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reservations can be made online<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> but <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/order.toasttab.com\/online\/barrio-costero\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">take-out is available<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for anyone craving a delicious meal to-go.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-168131\" src=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/05\/4-800x800.png\" alt=\"Bar at Barrio Costero with multiple bar chairs and a wall full of liquor bottles\" width=\"450\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/05\/4-800x800.png 800w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/05\/4-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/05\/4-200x200.png 200w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/05\/4-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/05\/4-640x640.png 640w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/05\/4-585x585.png 585w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/05\/4.png 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sevenrooms.com\/reservations\/barriocostero\/jersey-shore-girl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-168148\" src=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/05\/2.jpg\" alt=\"make a reservation\" width=\"200\" height=\"67\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.barriocostero.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Barrio Costero<\/b><\/a><b> is located at 610 Bangs Avenue in Asbury Park. You can call 732-455-5554 or email <\/b><a href=\"mailto:hola@barriocostero.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>hola@barriocostero.com<\/b><\/a><b> with questions.<\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>SponsoredThis article is sponsored by Barrio Costero. Asbury Park is the ultimate foodie shore town. 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