Maruca’s Tomato Pies

**Edit - I feel the need to make an edit on my review. I still think the pizza overall is good but I'm tired of waiting in a huge line for 15-20 min and then another 15-20 min to get a slice or two of pizza. Absolutely ridiculous. You wait all that time after ordering and you get basically cold slices. Why the wait then? I always see pies right there on the counter that slices can be grabbed from very quickly and easily. But for some reason there's always a long line and a long wait. It doesn't seem they have any type of management ever or anybody who's in charge just a bunch of teens high School / college kids who obviously have no idea had to do things efficiently. Yet after waiting in a long line to order to in turn wait another fifteen or more minutes for a slice they sure do push the tip. I agree with others the seaside heights location does a much better job. This place really needs to do something with having somebody there who is in charge and keeps things moving. People coming there want to grab a quick slice for themselves or their hungry kids. They don't want to wait 20 to 30 minutes for a slice or two. **
Great pizza. Big slices. Limited seating but at least they have some tables which is nice. Other places have none. Line can be long because it's popular and they send every slice to do a turn in the oven so it can be a bit before you order and get your slice. Not big on when you pay it asks you for a tip before completing the transaction as many places do nowadays and the cashier points out the tip feature. You're literally taking my order and someone else is handing me a slice of pizza. Not a tipping situation. And yes I've worked in multiple food settings including pizzerias. People don't tip when getting a slice usually. I did have one person who said if you don't want to tip just hit no tip and because she said that I tipped her. I appreciated that. Nice option if you want something quick and relatively inexpensive compared to the other restaurants on the boardwalk.

It’s the OG for me. Been my favorite since I was in the womb. Some days are better than others but it’s always good. Thank you Marucas for all the memories and tasty tomato pies!

If you're craving pizza at the beach, then this place won't disappoint! We went on the 4th of July and the line was long, but it moved quickly. The pizza was great. We ordered a few cheese pizza slices and the crust was nice and crispy. I would definitely bring your own water though. They charge $3 a bottle.

Great pizza! Especially the sauce Please heat the pizzas a little more before serving so the cheese can melt.

Definitely one of the best pizza I ever had. Right on the boardwalk. Great spot for a bite after a nice walk on the boardwalk/beach ⛱. I always try to stop by when I'm in the area.

New Jersey style crispy crust pizza at its finest! These pies are enormous and the sauce is delicious. Just what I wanted from my boardwalk experience!

Very good pizza! $6 per slice of cheese pizza. However the slices are massive.

Awesome Pizza Spot in Asbury Park Boardwalk. Staff is awesome. Pizza is delicious. Always Great. Never Fails. Highly Recommend This Pizza Stop.

I Guess I won't be going to Seaside Heights Anymore Just for this Pizza. It's really good. Saves me time.

Always busy, that's how you know it's good. Thinner style type pizza, but the sauce and cheese is yummy!

Best pizza in Asbury. Usually stop by when I go to a show at Stone Pony or Beach.

love the pizza sauce. It’s hard to find good pizza.

Absolutely delicious slice! One of the best slices on any New Jersey boardwalk, this is the real deal!

Just as good as it's other location in Seaside Heights. I get a slice just about every time I am on either boardwalk and in the mood for pizza. It may seem pricey to some, but you do get a large slice and one should take location into consideration on why. Two thumbs up all the way. PS: I have had a conversation with the one manager there and she is super nice!

Their pizza is very delicious. My husband and I have gone there two years in a row now. Plus you absolutely get your money’s wort, the slices are quite large. Definitely stop by if you are going to Asbury Park.

I have been a fan since Trenton, through their problems in Seaside, and now AP.
Always my favorite pizza and was happy to see them recognized in the statewide contest.

Best slice I’ve ever had. Thin, crunchy, salty, sweet, high quality ingredients. Highly recommended

Kids favorite pizza. The base and sauce are amazing. Crust is very crispy.

I'm updating my review from my previous statement. Besides the incorrect hours this has always been the gold standard for New Jersey pizza. It is always perfectly crisp and has the perfect cheese to sauce ratio, not to mention that the ingredients themselves always taste amazing. There is no other pizza establishment that I've been to that can compete with Maruca's.

My favorite Pizza for decades, can't eat anyone else's pizza.... Seriously... I'm Happy AF that you opened up in Asbury, a dream come true! Saves me 90 minutes from going to down Seaside and back.... Asbury is a hop and a skip away .... infinite appreciation!! Antonio