Loteria

If you're in Atlantic City and wanting some excellent Mexican food and cocktails right on the boards steps from the beach. It's not your typical boardwalk food, it's housemate, fresh and fun. Indoor or outdoor seating and to go beer for the beach or your walk. This is where locals go, and when you visit you will know why.

We ended up at Lotería because AC decides to close restaurants insanely early any time of the year ! This place is a fun choice on the boardwalk to end a date night or kick back with friends! It’s perfect for grabbing drinks and tacos. We sat inside since it was packed that Saturday, but they stay open later than other spots, which was a nice surprise. We tried the shrimp and mango tacos, and they were pretty good—honestly better than most of the food options on the boardwalk. The service was decent, especially given how busy it was, and the food came out hot. We also ordered a hard seltzer( I would’ve done something funner but $), which was also a bit pricey for spiked soda- but tasted just fine as I suspected it would. Overall, it has a friendly vibe, and if you’re looking for a spot

So here’s why they got 5 stars even though my chicken tacos weren’t great. The service! The waitress immediately noticed that I wasn’t eating mine. She came over and asked if something was wrong when I told her they tasted bad, she said, “ok” and got the manager. He came and said he would take it back. He came back 5 minutes later, apologized and explained that the batch had too much cumin. He took it off the bill and offered another dish or drink on the house! Not too many places have customer service like this anymore!

Gem of a spot! Great vibe & our bartender Jasmine was so friendly. Definitely coming back!

I don’t know how to describe the inviting allure of this place, especially since the boardwalk of Atlantic City appeared quite depressing, filled with cheap, overpriced souvenirs. When this place caught my attention, I wanted something refreshing to beat the heat. My friend and I decided to sit at the bar to enjoy a drink when the owner kindly offered us samples before we purchased full cups. He was a fantastic man with a great spirit and a beautiful soul, and hearing about his ideas for other businesses he was planning was genuinely inspiring. I felt a connection to his presence as he shared his background. The attention he gave to his customers was priceless. The drinks were fantastic, and although I didn’t get to try the food, looking at the menu made me confident I wouldn’t be disappoi