Tino’s Mexican Kitchen — Restaurant in Red Bank

It all started with a TikTok video

So, my girlfriend and I have passed this restaurant many times while driving through Red Bank. We have always spoken of trying out the food but it wasn't until I saw their videos on TikTok that I made the effort to try them for dinner.

And if you don't know what I am talking about, there are some cool videos on TikTok of these guys cooking chicken over a pit that makes your mouth water. I mean, one look at those videos and you realize this is a place you need to try.

The restaurant did not disappoint

My girlfriend and I arrived around 5 pm on a weekday evening. We were immediately warmly greeted by the staff and seated at a table. The place was empty but that was soon to change.

I ordered the Tinos Trio (I was told this was their most popular item) and my girlfriend ordered the BBQ Chicken platter.

Even before our entrees arrived I was very impressed that we were not only served an ample amount of chips and salsa to digest, but after we quickly finished it all, we were offered more. Tino's is certainly not stingy when it comes to offering as many chips as you want before your meal.

Our entrees arrived on a colorful, long plate. The BBQ was sensational. And, again talking about ample portions, I was given a boatload of soft, hot tortillas to wrap the food in.

Best of all, entrees for two people along with a Diet Coke cost a little over $40 and we walked out of the place stuffed.

It was nice to see that an hour after we arrived the place had filled up. This looks like a very popular Mexican dining spot. We wish the owner and his staff much success as we will be back...

What a friendly and cute place. We've often driven past this establishment, but tonight was our first time here. As we approached the front entrance, the owner, Tito, was directing us to the back outside seating area. There were about 10 large tables with Mexican music playing. Al little loud, but manageable.

The menu was of decent size - not too much, not too limited. We ordered the chorizo tacos and the Tito Trio (chorizo, chicken, and ribs). Both plates had more than enough food and the chorizo was excellent 👌. The presentation of the food matched the restaurant decor. The tortilla chips were homemade, crispy, and flavorful. As we finished our dinners, Tito came around with a bottle of tequila and offered us a shot and thanked us for coming. His personality was friendly and genuine. He said many people there were regulars, and we saw that as each table left yelling "Bye Tino."

A definite not-so-distant revisit is...

I came to this place with my family after church and the food was decent. I ordered tacos de cecina and camarón. My wife had carne asada and my mom had their special of the day costillas en salsa verde.

The tacos were OK, small tacos with even smaller portions of steak and shrimp, it seemed like the shrimp were frozen. There was barely any chicken in the torta which was the only option they had, they filled it with tons of lettuce and big slices of tomatos. My wife really like her steak with rice and beans. My mom also really enjoyed her ribs in green sauce even though they were super spicy to the point she was coughing.

There was only 1 waitress and the service was really slow. I had to wait about 15 mins to get her attention and bring over the check. There was Mexican music blasting to the point where we had to raise our voices to talk to...