I ordered from here last weekend since I was craving a plantain sandwich. Whether you call this sandwich a patacon, jibarito or something else, it hits all the right notes when prepared right. I ordered my sandwich with chicken and it came with lettuce tomato and cheese. On their ordering platform, you can specify any exclusions or additions. I requested no mayo. My fiance ordered his patacon with pernil (roasted pork) and he also ordered the hot dog completo which was basically a loaded hit dog with beef and potato sticks and other toppings. He really enjoyed the hot dog, maybe even more than the patacon. I thought my patacon was good but it wasn't the best I've had. The chicken tasted like what one might put in a pastel en hoja, but it wasn't the flavor or texture I was expecting. It seemed more like leftover chicken they had from something else in the kitchen. I did really like their menu though. They have arepas, chimis, mofongos, all which I'd be interested to try at some point. I will aim to order again and perhaps try something else on the menu. 3.5 stars read more

I had a chicken Chimmy sandwich which was very good. The ambience is pretty chill inside. I didn't stay to eat. I went to pick up food but the food that's posted all over. Looks incredibly good and I definitely will be back. Service was pretty quick at the counter. read more

Ordered a yaroa through Uber eats and it came without any mayo or ketchup. Not to mention the chicken was dry and flavorless. Skip this place. read more

Cachapa Loka - Yaroa Loka - New American Near Me - Passaic, New Jersey

Only ordered one item from there and I get it consistently. It's called the chicken cachapa and it's good.

Cachapa Loka has amazing cachapa's de pollo and just not to long again i had a patacon for the first time. If you are looking for authentic Dominican sandwiches this is the place to go. The location is perfect because there's a public meter parking lot right in front. However, make sure you have some change with you because they charge. This is the perfect place for you to grab some yummy Dominican treats like a patacon and a merengue soda. They also have yummy empanadas and a huge varieties of juices. A lot of the juices are also natural and they make it right there and then. The atmosphere is super casual. It is more of a order and go type of place but if you want to sit down and eat your food there you definitely can. I feel like Cachapa Loka has become super popular in the recent years because they also have a couple more restaurants around the state which is amazing. Definitely recommend stopping by for some yummy treats! read more

Cachapa Loka - New American Near Me - Passaic, New Jersey

Mediocre at best. Had empanadas and a cachapa. Empanadas were cold. Chachapas were better but way thinner than the should be, they put lettuce and tomatoes on them, and the lettuce was not in the best shape. Once was enough. Will try somewhere else next time. read more

I love coming here strictly for the patacones! I always get the ham and cheese patacón and never regret it, the taste is amazing! Along with that I order either passion fruit juice or morir soñando, but I'm not a huge fan as the drinks tend to be a bit too sugary for my taste. I have been to all three locations, Passaic, Newark and Paterson, and have had a great experience in all! The place is clean, plenty to space to sit and enjoy your food, and great music. All in all, I would totally recommend stopping by one of these three locations and trying their patacones! read more

Cachapa Loka - New American Near Me - Passaic, New Jersey

I ordered Uber eats and was exited because 3 years back this was my spot but I moved away and don't find my self in downtown Passaic much anymore, I ordered a chimi de res, tamarindo juice, pollo y vegetales empanada and a beer empanada, the beef empanada was delicious, the pollo empanada was burnt nasty and dry, the chimi was stale, dry and flavorless worst chimi I ever had the bred it's self tasted old and tough the best thing was the tree leches and as you guys see is not even made in the restaurant the order then from a really good bakery in manhattan so of course that was good but almost yea I've the price you pay if u get it from Manhattan!! Waste of money I'm so post off and mind you I almost never write a review read more

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My husband and I had the cachapas and guanababa drinks. I had the Cuban and he had ham and cheese. Both were very yummy. The corn cakes were perfectly sweet and moist with right amount of crispness. We will be back. read more

I have no idea what "Cachapa Loka" means. But if the food is any indication, then it probably means "crazy grub". Or something like that. My Spanish is rusty... But I digress. I stopped here with a friend on my birthday, since it was next door to the club in which I'd be partying. Passaic is known for its mainly Hispanic population, so it wasn't shocking to run into an awesome spot like this. I decided to order some food here so I wouldn't get plastered the minute my lips devoured one Long Island. I ordered a Pernil Arepa. It was pretty frickin' awesome. In all my years of going to Banana King (another Latin, chain-like restaurant), I've gone there simply for the convenience... But never for the flavor, service, or presentation. Well, here at Cachapa, they're really neat w/ their presentation. This sandwich was really delectable. The meat could have been a TAD more moist, but it doesn't detract from the overall quality of the sammich. It was simple, with just lettuce & tomatoes... And some kinda awesome sauce. Also, the arepa was a tad bit greasy (due to the fact that it's fried), so maybe a bit of drying might be in order before they serve it. My friend ordered empanadas, which they fried fresh. They were pretty tasty, according to him. In reading other reviews, I notice that some complain about their pricing. Personally, I thought their prices were very reasonable. VERY. My sandwich was only about 5 and change. And the quality was decent. All in all, I had a cool experience here, without having to have been inebriated like I would for Banana King. Hopefully the next time I come, I can update the rating to a 5-star. read more

Cachapa Loka - Pernil arepa is LIT right now. - New American Near Me - Passaic, New Jersey

I had a random craving for something different than I was used to, I was so pleasantly surprised, I ordered a few random things, I had a fried cheese stick, for my 6 year old niece and her only complaint was not having 4 more! I had carnitas that were so flavorful and moist & the flan was a huge portion, perfect for splitting with someone else. read more

this is one of the best dominican/Venezuelan restaurants to visit if you're in new jersey. As a dominican that was born in new jersey i feel that this is an amazing spot for a group and family to hang out as well because of the menu and how amazing the place is! Also the service is amazing i ordered my food and in a few minutes i got my delicious hot/warm food! 10/10 would recommend! read more

I'm reviewing this based on my daughter and her friends. They ordered the Chimi and the patacón de pollo (chicken) and loved it. I only had the cheese empanada and it was good but not mind blowing. The place is small and clean. It wasn't busy but we did come here early (11am) since that's their lunch hour. I know they will be coming back. Not so much for me as there aren't much vegetarian options. read more

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Finally I don't have to go to the heights for some patacons! Came here today and it was delicious. Nice and clean inside, plenty of seating and pleasant workers. Got a cheese patacon and cheese sticks. Both were really good. read more

Cachapa Loka - Cheese patacon and cheese sticks - New American Near Me - Passaic, New Jersey

As a Dominican from nyc that moved to New Jersey, this is by far not a Dominican authentic place. The yaroa is somewhat mediocre. The meat tastes like dog food. The hod dog is nasty! The chimi was bland, and the chicken cachapa was I think the best out of all four. Sorry not sorry read more

this place has items that are ridiculously over priced. I order 2 enpanadas and 4 Dominican sandwiches (chimi) and 2 lemonades. the total was about 26 and change. if the food was good and tasty I would have never brought up the expensive part up. the only thing that was good was the two lemonades and the empanadas and that's because they had to fry them fresh. I ordered 2 beef chimis and 2 chicken and it was horrible. the beef was thick (pause) and dry. it tasted old with no seasoning. the chicken chimis were ok. the bread was sogy and it wasn't even toasted or pressed. I feel like this place is going more for looks than quality good food. read more

Awesome place to chill and stuff your face with some yummy tasty meals. Clean and fresh as soon as you walk into this place. Service is high on point with everything. I ate the Cachapas(Baby corn cakes) with shredded Beef. The sizzling and moist with the meal I ate. People can hangout, talk with waiters and watch some TV & Sports!!!! Overall, show your face to this spot because is like OMG sex in my mouth......................LOL. I'm REAL on this one, trust me. read more

Believe it or not, the food I ordered was unexpected. I was craving a regular chicken sandwich and the only place open around midnight was this place. I went in and saw so many options (pretty overwhelming) but what stood out the most was this sandwich called "El YO-YO." This sandwich was made with chicken, lettuce, tomato, pink sauce, mozzarella cheese, & to top it off, the buns was not bread but maduros (sweet plantains) . It was made in less than 15 minutes and the taste of this sandwich was pretty amazing. If you need to sober down, buy this sandwich and thank me later. read more

This place's food is really tasty and we enjoy coming here. But we were disappointed today. We ordered the cachapa and a chicken burrito, both came with tomatoes, the burrito and cachapa had 1 tomato sauce each and were all the root of the tomato. I'm guessing the kitchen doesn't have basic knife skills. Little things like this normally don't bother me but it was in both our dishes. read more

Cachapa Loka - New American Near Me - Passaic, New Jersey

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The place is small, but clean. I went around 11:30pm on a Thursday and it was practically empty. They messed up my boyfriends order and the guy was more than nice and fixed my boyfriends order and apologized. The food was good for after hours. read more

After reading the reviews and looking for something di local I decided to take a chance with this charming restaurant and I was not dissapointed. I ordered the Churasco and YES it was the best Churasco I have had. BYOB always works well and you can end up having an exceptional under $50 dinner! Great place and be sure to engage with the host Oscar in conversation, super guy and very resourceful. read more

This place has great customer service Calvin always greets you with a smile and takes care of you fast. There's plenty of parking available. The Cachapas are delicious and so are their natural juices my favorite is passion fruit. I disagree with other reviews regarding the prices, I feel like they are decent for the food they are offering. read more

Had a chicken Patacon, was amazing. It's a small, friendly and clean spot, they are open until 4am, everyday, very reasonable prices, and all the food is fresh and great tasting. I recommend this spot to everyone. read more

Cachapa Loka - Awesome Patacons, yummy - New American Near Me - Passaic, New Jersey

The best tres leche I've ever tasted. And I know tres leches. Good place to get some late night food after a few drinks too.

This place is an enhanced dominican banana king. Im in love with it. Amazing food! They once forgot a palito de queso i ordered but i guess ill let it slide once. Great food! Give it a try!' read more

Literally just had a chicken chimi and it was AMAZING ! I didn't even have a chance to take a pic.

It's such a good restaurant if your looking for Dominican food. There chimi's and sandwiches are awesome. Food is great just the prices are a little bit high that's all. read more

I would give it 5 stats cause it's a great place and nothing better than a chimi. But I notice that the chimi burgers patty is super thin.... Barely any meat there. But I can easily eat two of these alone. C'mon guys don't get cheap now. You got a great place. Make it a great sandwich again. The empanadas are great also. read more

Looking at the menu I was a bit skeptical but gotta say it works. Love it! I recommend the patacones and the arepas. But placed a large order for festive occasion and sampled most of the items and they were all good. Especially any item pernil (pork) option. read more

I remember when this place opened, I used to always get the empanadas. They were so good. But now, they got smaller and it's not the same anymore. read more