Drinks were so gorgeous! A+ on presentation and the outdoor patio area is to die for. However, the…read moreguacamole was very lemony, which masked all the jalapeño and other flavors. Also, the drinks were a tad sweet.

Food was good, service was a little slow but glad so I could catch up with my friend. The drinks…read morewere strong. We were both so full from appetizers that we barley touched our dinners. The meat was tender and flavorful. Can't wait to go back.

Unfortunately, this was a very disappointing experience…read more We are regular customers and order food from this restaurant almost every week. We've always enjoyed the food, which is why what happened today was so surprising and upsetting. We purchased a whole chicken, and when my husband brought it home, I began cutting it to serve dinner to my children. To my surprise, several parts of the chicken were completely undercooked and raw. I have attached photos because they speak for themselves. I immediately called the restaurant and spoke with Carlos, who was very kind, professional, and understanding. He apologized and offered to replace the chicken. I truly appreciate how he handled the situation. Unfortunately, everything changed when my husband returned to the restaurant. The two employees at the front, Paola and Cara, treated him with a very unprofessional and disrespectful attitude. One of them opened the box with the replacement chicken in front of him and sarcastically asked if "this chicken was okay." The other opened the chicken we had returned and insisted that it was perfectly fine and that "this is how it's supposed to be," despite the fact that it clearly contained raw, undercooked meat. My husband felt embarrassed and uncomfortable. At that point, he no longer wanted another chicken--he simply asked for a refund and left. When I learned what had happened, I called back because, by then, the issue was no longer just about the undercooked chicken, but about the way we had been treated. I asked one of the employees for her name, and she refused to provide it. Instead, she hung up on me and told me not to come back to the restaurant. I tried calling several more times to speak with a manager, but no one answered. I finally called from my husband's phone, and Carlos answered again. He sincerely apologized and let me know the manager would be available the next day, and I plan to speak with them directly. I want to make it clear that mistakes can happen. No restaurant is perfect, and we understand that. What is unacceptable is treating loyal customers with sarcasm, disrespect, and a complete lack of empathy when they report a legitimate concern. More importantly, serving raw chicken is not just a quality issue--it is a food safety issue, especially when that food was intended to be served to children. What was even more concerning was that, instead of acknowledging the mistake, your employees questioned us and tried to convince us that the chicken was properly cooked. After being loyal customers for so long, we never expected to be treated this way. I sincerely hope management takes this matter seriously--not only because of the poor customer service, but because food safety should always be a top priority. I hope no other family has to experience what we went through today.

Good food and atmosphere. I recommend this restaurant. There were no issues with service. Food was…read moreflavorful.

The food was absolutely amazing. I have to go back when I'm back in NJ. The staff is friendly and…read moreattentive.

Rancho Mateo is huge, the place could easily accommodate hundreds of diners. The decor is great and…read morethe life music was fantastic. They also have ample parking and valet. Now, the food is a different story. There were 4 of us in the party and two out of the four entrees were disappointing. I had the carne llanera and this was by far the weakest dish out of the 4. The other plate that was ok, but not great was the churrasco montañero. The meat was not a good cut and had way too many fatty pieces. The entraña à la parrilla was by far the best of the 4. This one was well cooked and flavorful and a great cut of meat. The second one was the pechuga encebollada, this one was very good and the caramelized onions were perfectly cooked. We also had the empanada appetizer which was very good as well. The service wasn't bad, but they did get one of the orders wrong and we were half way through our dinner before the correct dish arrived. Rancho Mateo is a beautiful restaurant in a great location, but the inconsistency in the quality and flavor of the food makes it a one-and-done experience for me. There are much better options for Colombian food in the area.

This spot has not disappointed Come hungry because serving…read moresizes are large and they are happy to serve you I've been coming here for many years and I'm surprised I haven't written a review before Start with the chicha morada drink it's a little bit sweet. I love the Hugo's Classico that comes with fried seafood and ceviche along with leche de Tigre that's very sour but in the best of ways The lomo saltado is delicious And so is they're arroz chaufa which you can choose the protein type (shrimp, chicken, beef or mix))

Came here on a Friday evening for dinner. Ordered a half chicken, white rice, beans, tostones, and…read moremaduros. Everything was good and fresh.

It's a beautiful restaurant. It's supposed remodeled, not sure if it's under new management…read more When we were there, someone had a birthday party. The celebration the restaurant offered was fantastic and noisy. We had shrimp chaufa and arroz con mariscos, Peruvian style paellas. Both were delicious.

Peru is much more than just Machu Picchu and other archaeological sites. It's a country where its…read morerich culture also shines through its internationally acclaimed exquisite cuisine, which has only recently exploded onto the international culinary stage. It is among the most generous and deeply rooted, with traditions reaching back to the Incas, a wealth of beautiful indigenous ingredients and culinary influences from Spain, Japan, Italy, Africa and China. Jersey is home to a wealth of Peruvian restaurants, found largely in Bergen, Hudson and Passaic counties. Passaic itself is home to the largest Peruvian immigrant population in the Garden State. Like food everywhere today, there is a new style of Peruvian cuisine emerging--so-called nueva comida--forged by Lima's leading chefs like Gaston Acurio and Pedro Miguel Schiaffino. Situated on a busy N Wood Avenue in Linden, some of my colleagues came to this establishment for lunch after a three-year hiatus. A reservation was made by calling into Stancia Peruvian Fusion Restaurant. Upon arrival, our table was ready inside a modern, well-decorated space with music blasting like a lounge to evoke a summer celebratory vibe. The menu is a bit fancier than other Peruvian eateries. We began with a jar of their homemade drink, Chicha Morada, made of purple corn, pineapple, lime, cinnamon and cloves described as fruity and tangy. As appetizers to share, we decided on Piqueo Stancia, Chalaquitas de Scallops, Calamar Frito, and Mini Papas-Rellenas. As the main dish, we opted for Pescado A Lo Macho (Corvina), Quinoa Chaufa with Scallops, Tacu Tacu con Lomo Saltado, Quinoa Chaufa with Shrimps, Quinoa Chaufa with Salmon, Tacu Tacu with Chicken, Pachamanca, and Arroz Chaufa de Pollo. Complimentary roasted corn accompanied the aji verde spicy hot green sauce that started our meal. Each dish is a work of art, not just in presentation but in the authentic flavor not too overpowering, it remained exquisite with a sizeable portion. This restaurant continues to impress us every time with their consistency and good customer service. Stancia has incredible food and a beautiful space, two things many restaurants struggle to get right. All boxes checked.

I have absolutely very Colombian heritage, however, I would be proud to have this my family…read moreheritage food flavors! I was treated very, very well in helping me choose today's lunch special selection. Everything was outstanding; a nice portion of pork, ribs, yellow, rice, and beans, and as other reviewers stated the empanadas must tried! Plenty of leftover go home. I also had the plantains plus a sugar cane drink with lime that was outstanding.

While shopping at the nearby Animal Crackers I saw Mana across the street and decided to drop in to…read moregrab lunch to go. Mana is a nice space with a huge mural painted on one wall with several tables spread out in the restaurant with a comfortable distance between them. To the right is the counter where you order and pay. The restaurant is clean and welcoming and I would have been happy to dine in had I not been running errands. The food is mostly laid out on a steam table behind the counter. I saw different kinds of chicken, pernil, potato salad, green salad, empenadas and more. I wound up ordering yellow rice with black beans and a baked chicken leg. I also ordered a side of Maduros and a chicken empanada. Here's how I found everything (keeping in mind I took it home to reheat before I ate it): Chicken Empanada Unlike most empanadas I get nowadays, this one seemed to have been fried, with a crispy, yellow outer shell. The crunch was fantastic and I really liked the flavor. The chicken inside was super tasty and I immediately wished I had ordered another of these. Maduros I LOVE a good plantain but they are surprisingly hard to find. I would say if I go to five restaurants with them perhaps only two will have really good ones. Maduros should have a nice chewiness, maybe even a bit of caramelization on the outside with a wonderfully sweet flavor. I am happy to report that Mana has exactly this and it was great! Chicken & Rice with Beans The rice with beans were good and had some veggies mixed in. I've had better and I've had worse, so this falls straight in "B" territory. The chicken was the same - tasty, well cooked, moist but the flavor was average. Flavor-wise this is a good dish (not amazing). That said, the *serving size* was tremendous and there was enough rice for me to have over two meals and for that it deserves high marks! I really enjoyed the food from Mana. Sure it's not the best ever, but it was good and priced reasonably. I'd definitely go again.

Awesome food every time we go!!! We've had the Burritos,…read moretacos , enchiladas and much more And don't forget to try the churros! Service and ambiance is great too!

Came to this establishment on a Tuesday. The place is cute and has a little parking lot in a…read moreshopping mall. We got to choose where we would like to sit. I ordered a virgin strawberry daiquiri and a guava jaritos. For dinner we ordered the chicken floutas that came with yellow rice and refried beans, Fried sweet plantain, beef empanada, fried yuca, and the dessert sampler. Everything was good. We also got complementary home made chips and salsa.

We went inside and placed a takeout order it was around 7 pm on a Friday and the place was empty…read moreexcept for two couples sitting at two tables. There was one man waiting for his order. 1st red flag. The place was dark and dingy looking, 2nd red flag. We ordered real basic 1/2 rotisserie chicken with rice and peas, my husband ordered 1/2 chicken with yellow rice and red beans. The chicken was so hard and dry that I almost choked swallowing it! It had no taste and neither did the beans and rice. They were dry as well, rice was overly sticky, nothing 'traditional' about the food. I may not be latino but I have eaten enough Latin dishes to know what's traditional and what's not, and this place IS NOT. Don't bother going here if you want, at the least, good tasting, authentic Dominican food that is prepared well!

I love the food. I usually get a whole chicken with yellow rice and peas. The yuca is amazing…read more Empanadas are so good. The sauces have so much flavor. Desserts are made perfectly.