I've been driving past this restaurant for a year and finally had the opportunity to stop in and…read moreeat on Saturday. I'm not sure why the 3.0 rating. I found the food pretty good specifically the empanadas. I could not believe how delicious they were. I thought I made good empanadas but these are better than mine! I have to step up my game. Unfortunately, I dug in and forgot to take a photo. The style of empanadas were the way the Puerto Rican empanadas are made, with the ground beef and potato in it. Very tasty. They were pretty big as welI. I also ordered the corn softshell fish tacos, which had a nice mild flavor. Think they were cod or halibut. I thought I would be able to choose three different tacos, but I could not so I had to choose one type. My friend ordered the Birria tacos, which were very good. I gave him a fish taco and I took a Birria taco. The tacos came with a green sauce as well as chipotle sauce. The green sauce was to die for. I was obsessed with it. The server said he believed it was made with avocado and garlic. I forgot what else he mentioned. I would like to recreate it. The taco platter came with the basic Mexican style yellow rice and black beans. The rice and beans like every other Mexican restaurant that I have dined in, lacked a bit of flavor. I think that's just the way their rice and beans are made. I don't want to compare them with Cuban black, which are the best because those have Cuban flavors and made differently and the Mexican beans are made differently so this did not surprise me and I am not going to take away stars for the way that they are made. I brought the left over beans home and doctored them up with a little vinegar and pack of white label sazon a bit more water for the boil and to mix in the flavors and all was good. The restaurant is very nice with some nice murals decorating the walls. The server, Brian, was very personable and informative. I plan to come back here and try their other dishes. So far, I recommend. Do try those empanadas! You won't be disappointed!

I went here with a friend last night for a girls dinner. We had heard hot and cold reviews here…read more So we wanted to try it for ourselves. 1. Our waitress was the nicest server ever !! She was so kind and warm. The service was also fast ! And it wasn't empty either !! Everything arrived hot fresh and quickly ! 2. The drinks were fantastic. My friend got the prickly pear and I got the cocoloco ! We both ordered seconds ! 3. We did a special appetizer which was cheese corn and chips. Sooo good !! 4. I ordered the veggie fajita. Came out sizzling and delicious. My friend got the shrimp tacos. There were three and plentiful !! 5. We shared the churros for dessert. Also well worth it. 6 the volume was also easy to talk and hear each other. I don't see how anyone is complaining about this place. Now if you expect authentic Mexican. This isn't it. But for a great night out with yummy food and drinks ?? This is your place.

With a party of 11 to celebrate a birthday, they accommodated us with no problem, very flexible…read more Rudy our waiter was very friendly, professional and patient with us. We all ordered the Rodizio and were very happy we did. The hot and cold buffet offered a large selection of salads, vegetables and proteins (including meats!) as well as sides for the main course. We knew enough not to fill up with the carbs to save room for the meats. We would have been happy with just the buffet! The Rodizio came out hot, fast and nonstop. They come out first with chicken and pork, wait for the good stuff! The Pincanha was my favorite, along with the filet mingon and other steaks. The short ribs were chewy (maybe just a bad cut) and the lamb was gamey according to a guest - otherwise excellent. Try the grilled pineapple - very good. We had 3 large bottles of wine turned into sangria to 'die for'. Highly recommended. One thing I did not like was the bill included an automatic 20% tip (fine that's what I usually tip) but added another line for a tip. Maybe it's what they all do now but I believe 20% is generous. How many people didn't realize and tipped 40% by accident! Also strangely, they don't have voicemail, so if you call on a Tuesday (when they are closed) no machine picks up so you think they are out of business. That's a simple fix. I highly recommend Flames Brazilian Steakhouse and although it sounds expensive, it's no more than what you would pay at any other good restaurant. Well done.

Everything was great Plenty of food well cooked…read more Service (*****) Price reasonable Will go again Weak spots No Baked potatoes No mashed potatoes They did have a salad bar ****

If you're craving good Mexican food and are tired after swimming at the beach, stop by El Rancho…read moreand get your fix! This hidden restaurant is around a 12 min walk from the shore and neatly packed with long tables perfect for bigger parties (4 to 6 people). The few times I've been there, there had only been one waitress manning all the tables, but she does a good job of keeping tabs on everyone. I haven't had a chance to try their other items on the menu yet, mainly because I keep going back for the grilled chicken chimichanga. Let me just say, it is heavy, cheesy, saucy and satisfying! Especially given the refried beans, hot rice, sour cream and salad, this is a hefty plate. Each time I order, it ends up in the to go box, ready for another meal (and I can't say I'm upset about that :) ) that's all from me, ty for reading!

We first visited El Rancho about six years ago while vacationing near Ocean Grove with our kids,…read moreand we've been trying to remember the name of this lovely spot across from the train station ever since. We finally made it back -- and it was just as good as we remembered! I had the carne asada, which was tender, flavorful, and cooked perfectly (so many places tend to overcook it until it's like cardboard, but not here). My wife ordered the chicken torta, generously layered with lettuce, crema, and all the right fixings. Both dishes were absolutely delicious. The food is not only tasty but also reasonably priced, and the warm, cozy atmosphere paired with friendly service makes the experience even better. We're so glad we rediscovered this gem -- still a favorite after all these years!

Parking lot in rear…read more The chips were delicious. Our food took a long time to come out and so we finished the chips while waiting. We subsequently ordered another basket of chips because we were still waiting for our food. My food,Seafood fajitas, was tasty. The seafood was fresh. The peppers were not cooked enough. The chicken flautas were flavorful, but the chicken was inconsistent across the 4 flautas; some of the chicken was over cooked. The menu listed piña, coladas, and margaritas, implying that there's alcohol served. They do not serve alcohol and did not specify that the drinks were non-alcoholic. The place was busy and the only waitress at the time also had to answer the phone. She had a pleasant demeanor even though it became very busy. By the time we left, a second waiter, also the delivery man, came to help her wait tables. The lunch crowd was rowdy, so it is not a good place to have a lunch meeting/conversation. There was a beautiful aquatic mural on one of the walls. I was surprised when I received my bill and there were hidden charges: $2.00 for the 2nd set of chips and $1.00 for the to go box. The waitress should have mentioned that these items would require a charge.

Outstanding authentic Mexican Food. I love their chicken enchiladas, but have tried other dishes as…read morewell. I doubt you'll be disappointed.

The Fish Tacos on the lunch menu deserve their own accolades, so here goes-…read moreWow! These fish tacos are outstanding- delicious and 'sauced' to perfection! A smidge spicy and plentiful- two big, wonderful tacos. Try em!

I hate to give a restaurant 2 stars but my experience here was not great. I came to Emilio's on a…read moreweekday afternoon for lunch with a friend and our daughters. My friend is GF and wanted to try this restaurant based on the reviews. Our waiter was new which I think maybe contributed to our experience. We waited a total of 2 hours to get our food. My friend inquired about what was GF on menu and was told they could make corn tortillas to accommodate with a few dishes. I believe they misunderstood and thought we all needed GF which I think caused the long delay. There was no apology for the delay and we were all starving and saw other patrons waiting a long time as well. The food itself was decent however no where near worth the price we were presented with when it came time to pay the bill. Not sure how 6 entrees (mostly quesadillas, burrito and fish tacos), chips and salsa and 4 drinks equals almost $200. Would not recommend.

The food is great and Hymie is a nice man. I especially like the chimichangas…read more Getting out of the parking lot can be a challenge.

Fresh delicious chips Impeccable puréed guacamole…read moreRice is plain Black Beans are delicious Crema is super fresh Everything is in fact Lettuce is shredded perfectly My entree was biste. Alhambra Can't wait to come back & try something else Well lit & clean dining area Light entertaining music Ample parking Helpful & friendly staff

We had such an amazing experience at Rum Runner! Everything from the food to the service was…read moreabsolutely phenomenal. I ordered the Betty Salad with grilled chicken and it was so fresh and flavorful. My boyfriend got the lobster mac and cheese, and we were both obsessed--it was rich, creamy, and packed with lobster. We started with the chef's selection of bread and the calamari, and both were incredible. For drinks, I had the Rum Runner (which was delicious and a must-try!), and my boyfriend kept it simple with a whiskey on the rocks. Our waitress was so friendly, attentive, and made the entire experience even better. The atmosphere, food, drinks, and service were all top-notch. We honestly couldn't have asked for a better dinner. 10/10 recommend--we'll definitely be back!

We have been looking to try Run Runner since we moved here. We finally went on Saturday, from the…read moremoment we pull up the valet service to the friendly hostess we knew we were in for a good time. Our server Julia was so pleasant and was such a professional. She took our drink orders, which promptly came. They were delicious. A Rum Bucket and Ocho on the rocks. Since in was lunch we ordered appetizers rather than a meal. The Blue Point Oysters were delicious- cleaned no sand. The Buratta flatbread was cooked perfectly and Aji tuna nachos were delicious. A great experience. Can not wait to return.

Located outside... literally in a parking lot next to Richards Deli which is next to Jack's Goal…read moreLine Stand. I mention RD & JGLS cuz they are all the same owners. All three establishments are owned by one LLC. There is a bar outside and about 12-15 tables w/umbrellas. This will be a "Good weather establishment " only. It's fast food Latino style. Austin was a nice server. We had a nice time. Be aware that the train tracks are right behind the fence and trains frequently came roaring and whistling due to the LB train station is about a half mile North.

I leave a lot of Yelp reviews and rarely give 1 star ratings, but unfortunately that was my…read moreexperience here. The service, wait times, and overall cleanliness were all extremely disappointing. When my friends and I arrived, there was a sign asking guests to wait to be seated, so we did. After about 10 minutes of standing there without anyone acknowledging us, despite making eye contact with multiple employees, we finally asked a server if we should just seat ourselves. She responded with a rude "yes." We went to the back room to find a table and ended up choosing the only one that felt clean enough to sit at, as most of the others still had not been cleared or wiped down from previous customers. It then took another 15-20 minutes before a server came to our table, and close to 30 minutes just to receive chips and guacamole. Our entrees arrived roughly 45-60 minutes later, which honestly felt lucky considering the table next to us, who had three small children, had apparently been waiting nearly two hours for their food. Overall, this was a very disappointing experience. We came on Cinco de Mayo and expected it to be busy, but long waits don't excuse poor service and lack of cleanliness. I hope the restaurant plans and staffs more appropriately for holidays and high-volume nights in the future.