From the moment you walk in, you're welcomed by a vibrant Caribbean atmosphere that makes you feel like you've stepped into Puerto Rico. The colorful décor, music, and overall ambiance create a warm and inviting experience. The food was delicious. Every dish was full of flavor, and you can tell everything was made with care. The pork was incredibly tender. Even the rice and beans, which can sometimes be overlooked, were flavorful and delicious. The fish was perfectly seasoned, allowing the natural flavors to shine without being too salty or overpowering. Everything tasted fresh, authentic, and well-balanced. If you're looking for delicious Caribbean food in a welcoming atmosphere, this place is definitely worth a visit. I can't wait to come back and try more of the menu! read more

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I attended a private event in their upstairs space and had such a great experience. The food was served family style, and everything we tried was delicious. You could tell it was authentic, and every dish was full of flavor. I wasn't the only one who thought so either. A lot of the guests were talking about how good the food was throughout the night. The service was also excellent. Everyone was friendly, attentive, and made sure we had everything we needed. Another big plus is that they have parking, which made it really convenient. From the outside, the restaurant looks pretty small, but once you walk in it's surprisingly spacious. The décor is beautiful and creates a really nice atmosphere. I'd definitely come back! read more

We were estatic to have our home land cuisine. Unfortunately I don't give this place a 5 star rating. Here's why: - The Sancocho was watery didn't have the thickness to its base like all sancochos - The alcapurrias gave my husband a stomach ache unfortunately - flavor of food was ok I wish we wouldn't have been disappointed as new locals. Anyone who is from aCaribbean island expects for flavors to touch your soul!! We also ordered for take out, maybe dinning is a different experience. read more

The food and service were good. Atmosphere was lovely. Would definitely dine there again. read more

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We found this cute spot nearby and were able to come in just in time for happy hour! Bistro Taino has a parking lot which is super convenient, since the restaurant is on a busy street. Our bartender was very nice and recommended the Piña colada, hubby loved it. I tried their margaritas: the guava was slightly sweet and refreshing. We shared a variety of tapas including alcapurrias (plantain and root vegetable fritters stuffed with saucy ground beef and sauteed blue crab), sorullitos, which are crispy corn sticks, and of course, chicharron, which is twice-cooked, crispy pork belly. Hubby loved the chicharron so much we ended up getting another order of it! Our server recommended the Tostones Rellenos de Bistec, which are crispy plantain cups filled with petite filet and onions, and it was absolutely delicious and filling. We can't wait to be back to try their entrees and specialty drinks! :) It's a pretty place inside, very clean, and spacious, and they even have seating upstairs as well. read more

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Nice seating areas and very friendly service. The food is outstanding, everything we ate was absolutely delicious. It doesn't surprise me because this place is affiliated with Casual Havana from New Milford which is one of my favorite Cuban spots. The plates were so tastefully served and the drinks are GREAT! I had a drink made with Espolon Tequila that was spicy as heck but really delicious! The alcapurias and the bacalaitos are made thin which makes them more crispy, they were so well made I was so happy to try them. They reminded me of my grandmothers. I had the Mofongo with Chicharron and they were so good. I am so glad to have such a good Puerto Rican restaurant in the area, this place is authentic and good. They have a parking lot in the back of the restaurant too which makes it even more convenient. read more

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I reviewed Bistro Taino the first time because we had the catering done from them for my sisters 70th birthday, the food was amazing everyone food it delicious. So I decided to go for dinner Well- I ordered the whole red snapper fried to perfection with a side salad of avocado fresh lettuce cucumber red onions just delicious. I also had a yummy drink call pero something can't remember the name my apologies. We shared an plater of appetizers fried tostones de plana, Bacalaitos, Alcapurrias. Then we sat by the bar and Jacob made me a amazing drink call. Will be coming back for sure. The music playing that wonderful Latin sound was the icing on cake. The host, waiters very nice too. read more

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Food is good that is what keeps us coming back also service is good enjoying the music that play in the restaurant. read more

Bistro Taino - Morongo de chicharon - Puerto Rican Near Me - Bogota, New Jersey

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Came to Bistro Taino located in Bogota, NJ for the first time last night to celebrate my birthday. I pass it every day on my way to work and as a very proud Puerto Rican (as we all are) I knew I needed to try! Todo fue riquísimo!!!!! The restaurant has parking in the rear and at that entrance is a gorgeous mural of El Morro to welcome you inside. The restaurant was beautiful! There were Puerto Rican flags, quotes on the wall and odes to Puerto Rico like the iconic umbrella decorated ceiling like from El Calle de la Forteleza in Old San Juan. To start, we got several appetizers to share - pasteles, the chicharron and the alcapurria are what we choose to start. All delicious but the alcapurria with the garlic mojo sauce was my absolute favorite thing I had and was a 15/10. The chicharron was crunchy and delicious, served with the pickles onions. The pastel had great flavor to it, but was cold when we hit our table and my mom said: "Si me dan pasteles, dénmelos calientes, Que pasteles fríos empachan la gente." Lol For our entrees, my husband was so excited to try the sancocho. My grandma used to make it but I've never had it out. He got the whole olla & was incredible! I enjoyed the mofongo de camarones which came with this delicious garlic sauce with pieces of sliced garlic. My mofongo was absolutely amazing! Last, my mom tried the Mamposteao Taino which contained arroz mamposteo (describes the style of rice), chicahrrones, pasteles and yuca. To seal the deal, for dessert we enjoyed my birthday flan, tiramisu and cafe con leche. All in all, I had the most incredible experience! The staff was welcoming, friendly, and attentive, the food was spot on and made me think of home. I also forgot to mention the delicious drinks we had, as well! Only downsides were the fact that the pasteles - both times, in our appetizer and in my mom's meal were cold & the light in the restaurant also was flickering throughout the night for some reason. But aside from that, Bistro Taino is an amazing, beautifully and thoughtfully decorated, authentic Puerto Rican restaurant in the heart of Bogota, NJ. Thank you Bistro Taino for making my birthday so memorable! I will be back soon! read more

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Came here for my future sister-in-law's birthday celebration. For authentic Puerto Rican dishes. My sister-in-law's hubby recommends this place in NJ For their Mofongo, I couldn't even try it due to the fact I'm allergic to plantains, but my fiancé and his family love it! Here are some of the dishes & drinks we got. -- El Chillo [Meili Volka, Aperol, Strawberry, Passionfruit, Lemon with Chili spices on the lips ] - Virgin Piña colada - White Wine Passionfruit base Sangria -- Bolitas De Queso [Crispy edam cheese balls with guava sauce.] - Sorullitos De Maiz [Crispy corn sticks served with mayo ketchup] -- Chicharrón De Bayamon [Twice cooked crispy pork belly.] - Tostones De Pana [Twice fried breadfruit served with culantro and garlic aioli] - Bifongo [Mashed green and sweet plantain stuffed with crispypork. Served with house salad] - Pernil Asado [Slow roasted pork topped with our house mojito sauce. Served with amarillos & choice of white rice & red beans] Churrasco [Fire grilled skirt steak served with house chimichurri. Served with amarillos, white rice & red beans. Carne Frita [Crispy twice cooked pork chunks. Served with amarillos] -- Pollo Jibaro [Pan-roasted half chicken, deboned and served with sofrito sauce. - Flan De Vainilla - Tres Leches The service was amazing my El Chillo drink was supposed to be pineapple juice in it and when I asked my waiter if I could substitute for something else bc I was allergic to pineapple. He suggested Passionfruit and it taste delicious!!! AMAZING reccomend read more

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Bistro Taino! My only Complaint would be that they took long for the entrees to come out but you could feel the freshness in everything you tasted. Drinks were cute and stylish and had the perfect Blend of alcohol and cocktail mixture. The rice on these plates was cooked to perfection not mushy or burnt. I have had mofongo not as dry but they added a good amount of sauce to loosen it up. Overall I enjoyed the food and would gladly come back to try other options. I did see a whole fish come out that was calling my Name! read more

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The food was amazing. my family of 5 enjoyed the food from the empanadas to the churrasco. My 5 year old got chicken nuggets with fries and she was obsessed. We also ordered empanadas and bistec and it was all so delicious. I had a piña colada and it was good too. I will definitely be back. Loved the way the chef came to introduce himself, great job Benito.!!!! We also loved the tres leche cake since it was fluffy and not super sweet. read more

I'm a fan of this place... Great customer service cool bar and fantastic music! I need to head back there soon and take some more photos to show off the cool decor. That's really make this place feel like a paradise! Peak upstairs if you're able to as well! read more

2/15/25 It was late and we were looking for somewhere that was still open that was not a diner. Bistro Taino fit the bill. The front parking was full and as we turned around the back we found a parking lot. Phew LOL Love the mural in back. Iconic image of San Juan. Went inside and the tropical vibe continued. It felt like we were in PR. Salsa was playing. Absolutely love the vibe. Buscando Guayaba & Pina Colada definitely gave us the Island vibe. Pasteles and Bacalaito were delicious. Hubby thought the bacalaito were too thin, personally I preferred it. It was like Chinese Scallion pancake thickness which I preferred. When it's thicker it taste drier. Asopao de Camarones so much flavor in each bite loved it. I forgot the name on the specials menu, but it's Rice with Beans and Bacon, Chicharrones, Alcapurria, Fried Yuca and Pasteles all on one plate. Everything was delicious. Definitely will be back to try other items on the menu. Sabrina was attentive and friendly and welcoming. read more

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Bar manager Jenette super sweet and the owner as well . She was showing a new drink and I was excited - super skillful ! My bartender Jacob today had amazing energy and vibes. Smiling the whole time. Loved it Will return a million times read more

Visited Bistro Taino for happy hour on a weekday. It's a cool restaurant, with lively and colorful decorations and Spanish music playing in the background. We sat at the bar and were given menus. Since it was happy hour, we ordered a pina colada, strawberry margarita, sorullitos, chicarrone, and the alcapurrias. The alcapurrias came in chicken, beef, and crab. They were all good, but my favorite was the crab. The chicarrone portion was a bit small, but it was seasoned well, crispy, and still juicy. My favorite thing was the sorullitos, which were like chewy corn bread sticks. Drinks were decent and cheap. I would definitely return for happy hour. read more

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We started with the beef empanadas which I thought were delicious,especially with the dipping sauce. For mains I got the churrasco and my boyfriend got the pernil kan kan. Mine was slightly over cooked but was still tender but seemed to lack seasoning. The pernil my boyfriend got was so over cooked, he was to saw it with his knife to even cut it. Overall pretty dissapointed for the price. read more

The aesthetics gave me a little piece of the island. We were party of 10 and booked a reservation. Salsa was playing and the restaurant was clean with cute little spots to take pictures. The Sangria de parcha (passionfruit) was great and the piña colada was strong but so good too . The lemonades were also fresh and yummy. For the appetizers, I wish they would have a sampler. We asked for multiple appetizers and they created a platter, but unfortunately we were charged per order separately . The sorullos, the crab empanadas, the bacalitos, and the alcapurrias were good. The Masitas were soft and cooked nicely with a crunch on the outside. The Mofongo's were good too. The steaks had great flavor. The Pollo jibaro was top-tier . The crunch outside of the chicken on the dish was amazing. The house dressing on the salads tasted so good. The desserts had very good flavoring and wasn't too loose. It had great coconut flavor. Cons: the fact that they don't have a sampler for appetizers. The mini Pasteles had no flavor with a lot of fatty meat. I'm a big arroz con gandules lover and sadly this one disappointed. The grilled chicken was on drier side. overall, a good experience . read more

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The restaurant is nice and the staff is very friendly. We tried the steak white rice and chicken with yellow rice and everything was delicious. Clean and bright restaurant that serves great food is a plus. A little too much cilantro on the chicken for my taste, but everything was good. read more

Bistro Taíno I had the pleasure of visiting Bistro Taíno for the first time, and it was a fantastic experience. It was for my Birthday. The food was incredibly flavorful and authentic--truly a taste of Puerto Rico. I also enjoyed a piña colada, which was delicious, though on the smaller side. Our waitress, Christina, was outstanding--attentive, friendly, and made the experience even better. The prices were very reasonable, especially considering the quality of the meal. I'll definitely be coming back to Bistro Taíno and highly recommend it to anyone looking for great Puerto Rican food! read more

Bistro Taino - Just a nice flower arrangement of the Puerto Rican flag. - Puerto Rican Near Me - Bogota, New Jersey

Why can't I give 100 to this bistro. Latin music playing as soon as you walk in you feel like your visiting a friends home and not a restaurant.....it's very inviting and comfy. The servers are superb, friendly and efficient from beginning to end, service with a smile was in full effect on both of my visits (yes it left such an impression on me I went back 6 days later). Yes, I saved the best for last....THE FOOD is sublime. From the appetizers, entrees and dessert you won't want the meal to end. What makes Latin food so special for me is the harmonious balance of flavors, with an emphasis on quality ingredients and the chefs ability to bring all the ingredients together to create a memorable dish. Taino encompasses all the key factors you want in a great meal and enjoyable dining experience. read more

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Come for the drinks, stay for the vibes (and maybe the salsa dancing)! From the second I walked in, the bar staff made me feel like family. I told them I had friends joining, and they moved me to a better spot so we could all sit together. They recommended drinks and appetizers so well, I felt like I was with my bestie ordering food and yes, I got everything they suggested. Parking: Front AND rear parking, super convenient. Drinks you NEED to try: Acho Mano - perfect spicy kick with full flavor. Piña Colada - dangerously delicious, you won't even notice it's a cocktail. A drink from their specials menu also a win! App Highlights: Bacalaitos - crispy, sauce steals the show (wish they were a bit more seasoned). Alcapurrias - tried both crab and carne molida, both were delicious. Bolitas de queso - could use more cheese, but still tasty (guava sauce lovers, you'll be happy). Sorullitos de maíz - crispy, slightly sweet, and so good my friend ordered more to take home. Empanadas de carne molida - golden, flaky, and seasoned perfectly. Chicharrones - not my favorite (a bit dry), but the rest of the table loved them. Entertainment: A live father-and-son music duo brought the energy even got to dance some salsa and laugh the night away. Overall: Fun vibes, great drinks, tasty apps, and live music make this a spot I'll definitely be coming back to. read more

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The service was great and the Cuban food was among the very best I have ever had. Well done.

Wow! Really good food. Knocked my socks off I had the salmon with rice and beans. I scraped my plate and could have licked it all up! Yum great attentive service and the ambiance is pretty chill. Food is authentic for real! read more

Stopped in for lunch, had the Pernil, Arroz con Gandules...all hit the spot, clean flavors, nice presentation and good portions. Solid, fast service too, will definitely return again. read more

This past Saturday night, it was getting late for dinner (past 2000 hours) and my wife and I were getting hungry. We felt like eating LatinX food, so right away we thought of the town of Passaic. We tried finding eateries where it'll still be opened by the time we got there, but very few were staying opened past 2100 hours or if they were opened past 2100, these places became a lounge type of establishment with super loud music and drunk patrons, which wasn't our scene. As luck would have it, Google stated that Bistro Taíno's kitchen was closing at 2200, and when I called to verify this, I was told that the last meal would be served by 2130. I drove to Bistro Taíno as fast as I could legally do so. We got there by 2040. We were lead to our seats. The place has a nice island decor, with lots of Puerto Rican phrases and imageries. Sabrina was our server, she's jovial, friendly and helpful. For drinks my wife got a Virgin Piña Colada, I got me a Buscando Guayaba (Toasted Coconut infused with Buchanan's scotch, guava, lime & aromatic Vanilla). My wife enjoyed her Virgin Colada and I enjoyed my Guava drink, my wife complained that my Guava drink had too much alcohol (this coming from a person that doesn't drink alcohol lol) I explained to her that it's fantastic that they didn't skimp on the liquor. Our appetizers were: Bacalaitos (Cod fish fritters) & Pastel en Hoja (Green banana with pork wrapped in plantain leaf). The Bacalaitos were fried very thin, barely tasted any Cod. On the other hand, the Pastel was tasty, full of pork. For entrees she ordered the Asopaó de Camarones (soupy rice & shrimp), I got me the Rice/Beans (mixed) with Chicharrón (fried pork cubes), Alcapurria (fried green banana, yautía with ground beef) & pastel en hoja. My dish was scrumptious, the rice/beans combo was full of flavor, the Alcapurria was perfectly fried with a good amount of ground beef, and of course, the pastel en hoja was on-point! We were definitely very glad that the other restaurants were either closing or turned into a sort of disco club/lounge; otherwise, we would have never been able to have found nor tried this place. We will definitely be returning to try more dishes and drinks. read more

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Went on Valentine's Day. All of the employees were happy to be at work the host was very nice and attentive great service, good food as well as live entertainment. We will be back! read more

Bistro Taino is an authentic Puerto Rican cuisine and it is a beautiful place. We love the vibrant atmosphere, and the staff's exceptional service. This is our second time at Bistro Taino and we have truly enjoyed it. In particular it's live music which they had on a Friday. You have to try the pernil, and alcapurria or ceviche and don't forget Mofongo. I had the bifongo (a mix of green and sweet plantains) with a fried fish and trust me, it was super delicious. The variety of cocktails look amazing. Based on guest that joined me, the straight drinks are for sure better option if you enjoyed them on the less sweeter and stronger side. The portions are generous, and prices are reasonable. Some highlights include : * Standout dishes: Churrasco Mofongo, Bifongo Camarones, and Pernil Asado * Appetizers: Bacalaitos, Sorullitos, and Alcapurrias * Desserts: Tembleque, Flan De Vainilla, and Tres Leches I highly recommend this place, in particular to enjoy the friendly staff, live music and amazing Puerto Rican Food. read more

The decor and food are fabulous! I am looking to return very soon! I just can't wait!!!!! read more

Bistro Taino was delicious!!! The soruillos were delicious and reminded me of Puerto Rico. The service was great and the drinks were better. If you go on the weekend try to make reservations it gets busy fast. We didn't have any reservations but were able to sit at the bar. They have tables and room to accommodate larger parties. Street parking available. read more

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My friend chose Bistro Taino for a Thursday dinner outing. We walked into a vibrant restaurant, with fun and classy decor. Staff were excellent, host and waitress were polite and patient. We selected alcapurrias, bacalaoitos, and pasteles for appetizers. All three were delicious but the alcapurrias were our favorite, somewhat similar to an empanada but the different shell made it delicious in its own way. The delicious garlic dipping sauce didn't hurt either. For an entree, we shared the bifongo (mofongo with the addition of sweet plantain) with chicharones. Both were the best version I've had. The bifongo was perfectly cooked and the chicharones hit the perfect texture. Sometimes chicharones can be over fried and become chewy, these are perfectly fried and you can still see that they started with a quality piece of pork belly. The entree came with a very tasty side salad with perfectly ripe avocado. The dish was plated elegantly. The glasses, cutlery, and everything else were elegant as well! We shared two excellent desserts, tres leches cake that was better than most I've had and an excellent pudding that went very well with its cinnamon garnish. Washed that all down with an excellent cup of espresso! Bistro Taino is an excellent restaurant, I look forward to returning. Have to also mention, the prices are very reasonable for the quality they are delivering. Almost forgot to mention, the chef (and perhaps owner?) stopped by our table and was a truly personable gentleman. Nice to see that tradition lives on in quality restaurants. read more

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My husband and I have been there several times and we have always enjoyed the food, presentation is on point and ambiance is great!. I'm Puerto Rican and know authentic flavors and they are truly meeting all my expectations as to what flavorful Puerto Rican food should taste like. Service has been good as well! read more

Honest review! Let's dive in! Drinks PARCHA Amazing Appetizers cerrullitos, tostones, alcapurrias Delish perfect can't go wrong did order the bacalaitos and they need more bacalao and they would be perfect. Entree churrasco, carne frita fresh and seasoned perfectly came with Maduros and I got the Mamposteao Definitely worth ordering. Dessert TEMBLEQUE FLAN and Tres leches AMAZING REALLY APPRECIATED THE FLAVORS Yes I'm coming back!! read more

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I recently dined at Bistro Taino and was blown away by the authenticity of the food ! I highly recommend this restaurant if you know what Puerto Rican food should taste like ! Also, the service was on point too . Just want to tell you that he says that. read more

Absolutely delicious--I wish I had taken pictures! It truly felt like a taste of Puerto Rico. This was the best mofongo I've had in the States, hands down. I ordered the shrimp, and it was incredible. The empanadas were unbelievably fresh, with the crab ones being a unique and tasty twist. The sangria was perfect, and the bar had a great vibe on a Saturday night. The place was packed with large parties, clearly a local favorite. I'll definitely be back! read more

"I saw it on Instagram and was curious to check it out. The food was amazing--it took me right back to Puerto Rico! The parcha sangria was incredible, and to top it off, the entertainment made the whole experience even better." read more

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...stopped in on a happy hour for a quick delicious bite n a tasty cocktail ... Taino did not disappoint. Excellent food, super friendly service and amazing cocktail that hit the spot! Good backround music and comfortable vibe that always makes it a pleasure ... whether just stopping in or staying for a delicious, fresh, authentic meal you will leave happy n already planning to come back!! Great for friendly get together, Family dinner or date night. Perfect for any occasion really! Highly recommend! read more

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Where to begin. I thought I was transported back to PR. The decor and music was great. The place was beautiful decorated. The upstairs room called La Calle Fortaleza was simply adorable. Now the important part, the Drinks. Tio Torres - The Bomb Bistro Margarita - Awesome Buscando Guyaba - awesome Piña Colada - good Acho Mano - spicy but Goood ! El Chillo - The fish - Definitely my favorite. Now the food- the beef Alcapurria were delicious. The chicharrones were to die for. Then the Churrasco was tender and tasty. It's definitely now one of my favorite restaurants in Bogota. Make sure Belsy is your waitress as she's friendly, nice and makes the best recommendations. I'm soooooo coming back!!! read more

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Honestly super disappointed the review were great but the good was mid and its expensive as the staff are super friendly but as a puerto rican myself all i can say is my Taino cousins are rolling in there grieve read more

Puerto Rico was one of my all-time favorite vacations (in large part for the cuisine), and on this long holiday weekend -- For a couple of hours, I felt like I was on vacation again! The blue crab alcapurias, bacaloaitos, and empanada appetizers were delicious (as were our Pernil main courses). The vibe was SO pleasant as well, with the traditional music at just the right level and a decor that made us feel like we were back in PR. As for the service -- I don't think my wife and I EVER received the EXCEPTIONALLY cheerful and helpful attentiveness we got at Bistro Taino last night!!! The piña coladas were deceptively strong and amazingly delicious, but our only complaint was that (for the price) there was too much ice in the relatively small glasses. As some asides, if you're still reading this, here is some "history" about this location and this restaurant's ownership -- - This location used to be Familia, an Italian restaurant that my wife and I (and our cousins) used to frequent and LOVED! It's GREAT to see another restaurant occupy this space and do what they do SO well... - Bistro Taino is a sister restaurant to Casual Havana (in Hackensack, a Cuban spot that we also love), and a Mexican restaurant in Dumont that we have yet to try (but now HAVE to)!!! read more