Updating my review because they made some welcome changes since the last time I came here in early…read more2025. For one thing, their tables are no longer sticky - they got new table tops that are quite nice. This time, all their soda and teas were refilled and we were actually able to get our drink this time. Service was also faster this time - a lot more people behind the counter took care of the long lines. The food was fresh and flavorful as usual. I'm just grateful they made the welcome changes that makes Cava the quality place that I know they can be.

Love Cava but they usually take a lot longer than then time it says for pickup. Food isn't too bad…read morethough.

This place is hands-down the best taco place I've been to in NJ, and it rivals the best Taco places…read moreI've been to in NYC. Definitely worth the journey, especially as a vegetarian. As a vegetarian, I particularly appreciate places that have lots of options for me. This place has two veg soups (the corn soup is excellent - I order it every time), three veg tacos (the cactus and mushroom tacos are my 2 favorites), and lots of other vegetarian options including burritos, quesadillas, various brunch options, etc. Also, their chips are fresh, and both their guac and salsa are delicious. All of their food tastes like the recipes are well-thought-out by somebody with a discerning palate, but also made with love. Moreover, you know a place is next-level when you see white collar yuppies eating next to blue collar workers, and Hispanic people eating next to Caucasian people eating next to Indian people - the food is so good it unites people. As a sweets lover and a hot chocolate snob, I also have to give two thumbs up to their Mexican hot chocolate, which is made in a pot over a stove with milk and melted Mexican chocolate (the most legit way to make hot chocolate). I have yet to try their other desserts, but I look forward to trying them all as I bring more friends to this place. The place has a divey but festive feel, as it is decorated with colorful Mexican decorations. The staff is friendly, fully bilingual, and is deeply knowledgeable about the menu. They make excellent recommendations tailored to what you ask for.

I came here for lunch recently with my coworkers. We shared the plato fiesta (nacho plate) and I…read morehad the al pastor tacos. The plato fiesta was more than enough for four people. We picked steak, chicken, and al pastor as our protein. The steak was the star! It was well seasoned and flavorful! The platter had a generous portion of everything. I would order it again. I didn't really care for my tacos. They were bland and lacking flavor. Next time I'll get the steak tacos. There was plenty of seating available. You place your order at the counter and the food is brought out to you once ready. The parking lot is very small.

I work nearby and decided to try this place out, it's small but nice!…read moreGood prices for breakfast, lunch, dinner! Quick service! Amazing staff! Will try again soon!!

Probably the best bagel I've ever had. Had the BLT on everything and it was amazing. Service was…read moreimpeccable, really nice people. Everything was nice and clean. Great work!

Bareli's in Secaucus makes a fantastic first impression. The restaurant sits on a busy route with…read moreeasy access in and out, and the parking lot is large enough to accommodate many vehicles. The interior is visually impressive: elegant table linens, comfortable leather chairs, and a dining room that looks polished and upscale. When we arrived, what appeared to be the owner was greeting guests at the entrance. Since he was welcoming everyone and dressed differently from the rest of the staff, we assumed he was the owner. It was a great touch and immediately raised our expectations. Unfortunately, the experience did not fully match that first impression. We started with drinks: a glass of wine for me and an Old Fashioned for my wife. As happens too often in restaurants, the stronger drink was automatically assumed to be mine, and the drinks were delivered incorrectly. It's a small detail, but one that reflects attention--or lack of it. Bread arrived quickly, followed soon after by the food. I ordered the gnocchi with meat sauce. The dish was acceptable, but nothing extraordinary. My wife ordered the house seafood salad, which was very good--fresh, flavorful, and easily the best dish we had that night. Our waiter spoke limited English. Once he realized we also spoke his language, the service became noticeably more relaxed and somewhat overly familiar. He immediately tried to guide us toward the most expensive items on the menu. When I declined coffee after dinner, he responded by saying something along the lines of: "Well, that's your choice, but the coffee here is very good," which felt unnecessary. We also had a small issue with the Old Fashioned garnish. The orange peel looked unusual, so we asked for the drink to be replaced. The waiter did replace it, though he first tried to explain that what we thought were worms were simply marks on the fruit peel. For dessert we ordered the tiramisu, which the waiter promoted heavily as the best dessert to try. Unfortunately, it didn't deliver. Instead of the classic layered presentation, it arrived more like a cup full of cream with a few pieces of soaked bread and very little coffee flavor. The issue was not just the dessert itself, but the expectations created when it was described. Bareli's is a beautiful restaurant with a great location and atmosphere, but the service details and execution didn't quite match the level suggested by the setting.

This should have been a 5 star review and I wish it was. Next time, I'll be updating to a 5, I'm…read moresure of it. We walked in to a beautifully decorated waiting area and were seating quickly. You could hear the live music playing and it was perfect. Our waiter Nathan R., was welcoming and attentive. The dirty martini was made perfectly and the hand stuffed blue cheese olives were a nice touch over the pre stuffed jar ones. To start we ordered the Burrata Salad. It was delicious. All the ingredients worked well together. For the second course we were floating between the Black Spaghetti and the Lobster Ravioli Special. We wound up going with the special and it was the move. The black inked ravioli, had chunks of lobster inside and hit nicely with the "angry sauce" on top. That bread helped clean that plate up nice. For the mains: 20oz Bone In NY Strip with sautéed spinach. Perfectly cooked to my liking and I loved that it was pre sliced for me. Spinach was lightly oiled and a perfect amount of garlic. Salmon Special - Pumpkin seed crusted with butternut squash. The plate was beautifully decorated and looked fantastic, but as soon as we cut into the salmon it was raw. It was a huge piece of salmon. So I'm sure that's what happened. Picture shown is the under cooked one that was taken back. I did not get a picture of the next. The manager saw immediately as my wife cut into it and we didn't have to say anything. He took the plate back and began making another. The dish came out and it was definitely well done this time. The piece of salmon was a lot smaller than the first. I'm sure it was to cut the cooking time down and get it out asap. The meal was fantastic. Just wish we were able to eat together. It happens. For dessert: Espresso Martini - Perfect. No baileys, 3 beans. Pistachio gelato - fantastic Zeppole - There were 3 different sauces for each one. It was amazing. Our waiter Nathan and the manager were extremely apologetic. They even came out with a complimentary limoncello spirit as we were settling up. I can't wait to dine here again to give Bareli's the 5 star it deserves.