My husband and I are from South Louisiana and it is very hard to impress us with food. With that…read morebeing said, The Tiki Mojito went beyond impressing us. We ate upstairs in the restaurant where our server treated us like we were the only people in the place. From the appetizer to the main course, he explained each dish that we inquired about with such enthusiasm that we just had to choose his recommendations. We started with the clams and they did not disappoint. The complimentary garlic bread with minced black olive spread was the perfect thing to "sop up" the juice of the clams. My husband ordered the grouper topped with calamari and mashed potatoes and vegetables. I had the habenara shrimp and lobster. Both entrees were phenomenal!! They truly left us speechless as our mouths stayed too full to speak! We had the salted caramel flan and ice cream to finish off this incredible meal and it was the perfect way to end the night. Do not hesitate even for one second to enjoy a delicious meal from The Tiki Mojito if you are looking for a delicious meal with a cozy atmosphere and top notch service!

The service was perfect and the food was absolutely delicious. I truly enjoyed my experience and…read morewanted to let you know that I am looking forward to coming back again soon.

This is my second time coming here. It was a yelp event that brought us here first and it was…read moreamazing. I will say parking is street parking or side streets and can get a little crazy on weekends. Service is always great and you feel like you are a part of the family here. Food is always fresh and amazing. Anytime I am near here we stop regardless of being hungry or not. I absolutely am obsessed with their vaca frita and black beans. It's a huge portion so leftovers are always good. My boyfriend always orders their cubano as he said it is the best one he has ever had. Their Maduros are also sweet and crisp and never greasy. We also tried their choripan sandwich and it was awesome. We've never had thinly sliced chorizo which eliminates the usual oil and messiness. Always an amazing meal. We also tried their pineapple Cuban smoothie and ended the meal with their delicious flan.

I would give Cha Cha in Kenilworth 2 stars…read more This was my first visit, and while the service was friendly and welcoming, the food itself was very disappointing. I appreciated the complimentary yuca fritters with special sauce, which was a kind gesture. However, the overall quality, freshness, and authenticity of the main dishes did not meet expectations. Parking is very limited street parking. The Cuban breaded steak was the biggest disappointment. A proper Cuban-style breaded steak should be thin, tender, savory, garlicky, slightly citrusy, well-seasoned, evenly breaded, and pan-fried until crisp and golden. The version I received tasted oddly sweet, the breading separated from the meat, and the steak had a gummy texture with an old-looking color. It did not have the freshness or clean savory flavor expected from this classic dish. The red beans were very concerning. They tasted strongly like vinegar, and I had to spit them out. When I looked closer, there appeared to be a white, murky-looking substance in them. Beans should never taste sour or vinegary unless something is wrong. Cuban-style red beans should be creamy, savory, aromatic, and well-seasoned with garlic, onion, peppers, cumin, oregano, and bay leaves. The white rice was also not acceptable. It was hard, did not taste fresh, and had a vinegar-like smell and flavor. It appeared as if older rice may have been mixed with newer rice. Proper Cuban white rice should be fluffy, clean-tasting, separated, and neutral in flavor. The moro with black beans and rice was better than the white rice, but still lacked depth. It needed more bay leaf flavor and stronger Cuban seasoning. A good moro should have a rich, savory base from sofrito, garlic, peppers, onions, beans, broth, herbs, and slow cooking so the rice absorbs the flavor. The oxtail was tender and okay, but it did not fully deliver the deep, rich Cuban-style flavor I expected. Traditional Cuban oxtail should be slow-braised with garlic, onions, peppers, tomato sauce, wine, herbs, and spices until the sauce becomes rich and the meat is deeply seasoned. This oxtail tasted acceptable, but it seemed as though it may have been prepared a day or two before and reheated. I understand that many restaurants legally prepare certain foods a day ahead, especially dishes like beans, stews, and oxtail. However, food should still taste fresh and be stored, cooled, reheated, and handled according to food safety standards. Sour or vinegar-like flavors in rice or beans can sometimes indicate fermentation, spoilage, or improper storage, and that should never reach the customer. The best part of the meal was the dessert. The vanilla flan was very good, and the coconut flan was excellent. The coconut flan was rich, creamy, and full of coconut flavor, with shredded coconut pieces that added texture and made it stand out. That dessert showed real potential. The prices were reasonable, but reasonable pricing does not make up for poor freshness and low food quality. It did look like they may do better with sandwiches and empanadas, which I did not try and perhaps should have ordered first. I cook Cuban food, Puerto Rican food, and other traditional dishes myself, and I lived in Miami for over nine years. I also learned from Cuban friends who cook authentic Cuban food at home. Because of that, I know how these dishes should taste. In my opinion, the dishes I tried did not represent Cuban cuisine with the freshness, authenticity, seasoning, or care it deserves. The restaurant may have people who know how to cook, but based on this visit, it seems the kitchen has lost some of the authenticity and discipline needed to serve fresh, properly prepared Cuban food. Food that tastes sour, vinegary, old, or questionable should never be served to customers. The service and desserts were the highlights, but the main dishes need serious improvement in freshness, food handling, seasoning, and respect for authentic Cuban cuisine. There are several areas that need improvement. Freshness and food safety should be the main priority. Rice and beans should never taste sour or vinegary unless intentionally prepared that way, and food that seems old or questionable should not be served. The breaded steak should be freshly breaded, crispy outside, tender inside, and properly seasoned with authentic Cuban flavors like garlic, citrus, cumin, oregano, and bay leaves. The rice should be fluffy, the beans creamy, and the oxtail deeply seasoned and fresh-tasting. I believe the restaurant may have cooks who understand Cuban cuisine, but the kitchen needs to reconnect with freshness, consistency, authenticity, and stronger food handling standards. Cuban food is rich in flavor, comfort, and cultural pride, and with improvement this restaurant could better reflect that tradition.

Just in town visiting family. This place is awesome. Got an air-bnb nearby. The gentleman working…read morethe day we went in apologized for the wait cause he was working alone. Truly, each item we asked for was done well and came out very quickly. The bread was a special thing. They make it here. My Wife makes bread at home, so She's picky about stuff like that. She had high compliments on Her sandwich. If I lived here, I would be stopping by all the time.

Found this place by accident, haven't stopped going back. Great customer service. The food is…read moredelicious. The fact that the order keeps growing because more people from the office are joining when I order speaks volume. The ambiance is great, I look forward to sitting down and eating there one day soon.

Not that good , unfortunately I don't enjoy anything about Tu Cafecito Latino …read more My wife & I , try this small hole in wall on Elizabeth ave. we had the basic pork chop and rice , steak with shrimps which was burned to the second level stuck to the plate. No flavor with the rice and beans. Lack everything.....first & last visiting this new hole in the wall , on Elizabeth avenue.

Great Cuban sandwich, friendly service, very clean, and best of all, parking at the rear of the…read morerestaurant.

The food is okay. I expected much more. But, honestly it can be a difficult take when fusing…read morecuisines. And while Puerto Rican and Cuban food has a lot of similarities. There are many differences and that's where the key lies. Hope this helps.

Unacceptable! Ordered Mofongo with Masas de cerdo and received unseasoned and dried pork chop bits…read more Mofongo was under seasoned, lacked garlic and not mashed enough. Husband ordered Mofongo with camarones al ajillo. Shrimp were definitely pre cooked and bathed in a garlic sauce. I will not be ordering or eating from El Palmar again.

Great place for breakfast/lunch. We had the green salad with marinated chicken and the Cuban…read moresandwich with well done fries. Couldn't have been better. Reasonable price. Friendly service. Seek it out if you're in Elizabeth.

My all time favorite diner and people. Good food, good people. Anytime I'm in Elizabeth and have at…read moreleast 30 minutes to spare, especially if I'm hungry, definitely making the stop.

Every time i come here its such a hit!!! It's definitely one of my favorite hole in the wall places…read morethat I've been coming to for about 8 years. The food is probably the closest you can get to actual Spanish tapas but what i love most about this place is that everythings got flavorrrrr For our table of 4 we got CROQUETAS with their house cured chorizo- very good POLLO FIORENTINA- chicken was so tender and packeddd with flavor! BARRIGUITA- plentiful serving for a tapa, we loved the potatoes it came with too CHICHARRON DE POLLO- flavorful chicken and easier to eat than you think TARTAR- delish but small Chipirones- sooo delicately breaded you can barely tell, was great COSTILLA A LA PLANCHA- plentiful for a tapa, we recommend cooking for longer since its traditionally a tough cut of beef SAUTED VEGETABLES- tastey and not mushy thankfully! MILLIONAIRE CAIPIRINHA for my drink. was soooo good, not too sweet and not quite as sour as a margarita, was perfect for me!

Casa d'Paco is a great spot with a really cool setup. When you first walk in, it feels like a…read moresmaller, quiet place with a nice bar but then you realize they have an additional space on the side which completely changes the vibe in a good way. When I was there, they had a DJ playing, and it added energy without being too loud or overwhelming. The Service was very good, the waiter answered and helped with all our questions. The food was absolutely amazing really flavorful and well done. Just be a little prepared that most dishes come in smaller portions. But the quality definitely makes up for it. I ordered the paella, and it's easily enough for two or even three people and it was well worth it. Really delicious. The drinks were also definitely worth trying while you're there. The only thing I wasn't big on was the desserts they didn't quite live up to the rest of the meal. But overall, great atmosphere, excellent food, and a fun experience. I'd definitely come back.

A small venue in a strip mall lot, so plenty of free parking. Simple interior with some original…read morePuerto Rican inspired art on the walls. Food is made to order, so if you're in a rush order ahead. Friendly & fun staff, not too busy to explain things to you. We had Alcapurria (Yuca), Cubano, Cheese Empanada, Papa Rellena, Chicharron Polo, Chimichurri Chicken, & a Vanilla Tres Leche. Everything was very good & definitely worth a revisit. A very casual place with a super chill vibe. Grades: Alcapurria (Yuca): A+ Cubano: A Cheese Empanada: A Papa Rellena: A+ Chicharron Polo: B+ Chimichurri Chicken: A Vanilla Tres Leche: A+

I don't understand how this place only has a 4.1. My wife and I absolutely love this place. We've…read morenever had a bad dish from them. We've even used them for our thanksgiving turkey and they never disappoint. Reasonably priced, and excellent food.