Surf Taco - Seaside Park — Restaurant in Seaside Park

Posting this review after deciding we're about to return for the third meal in two days, on our four-day vacation in Seaside Heights.

Their tacos are amazing - I love that Mahi one! -and they handled my food allergy deftly. Their prices are reasonable, definitely lower than the nearby boardwalk and with better quality fare. The staff were friendly, the restaurant clean... What more could you want?

Oh, OK. A homemade salsa bar? Done, and expertly.

Relax in the casual ambience; shirt and shoes were clearly not required, based on limited observation. Marvel at the skill of the surfers on TV, and most of all, enjoy the delicious, hearty fare served up with a smile, without breaking the bank.

We're going back for dinner tonight......

To begin, their menu is way overpriced. 2 salads, 2 orders of (1) taco, and chips & guac came out to $40. The buffalo chicken tacos were sloppily thrown together and the sauce barely covered the cafeteria-grade single chicken tender they threw in it. Not to mention it's absurd to charge $6 for one single taco with stale chips. The Hawaiian salads saved this review from being one-star, as they were pretty good. The avocados they used for the guac were ROTTEN and it was almost completely brown, we couldn't even eat it. To top it all off, I was charged, not once, but TWICE because the person taking the order couldn't figure out how to process a simple debit card transaction over the phone. Avoid this place, there's better...

I was slightly concerned when my food was ready (for 8 people) within 15 minutes, but they did not disappoint. There are also two liquor stores located within 1 block radius in case you want to “surf” right into an early evening. We picked up a couple of Barolo’s but we also got some Amarone’s as well as some of our friends dont love the full bodied nature of the Barolo. I would recommend drinking either with food as they can be acidic (especially when eating acidic Mexican food from surf taco). A case of corona would probably also pair well, but when in this part of the country Italian wine is likely your best choice. Grilled chicken...