Delicious food- baked or stewed ribs, mashed plantains/onions. Not hot spicy, but w cumin. Clean…read moreand lovely fresh squeezed OJ. Very kinds and friendly server.

Good clean excellent tasty food, never had a problem with my order s and delivery is always fastread more

8/9/24 Chinola and…read moreMorir Sonando - Chinola is a bit on the sweet side but the Morir Sonando was perfect Asian Chicharron - this is a must order. Tender, juicy and flavorful. Arroz con Camarones - very good but wish there was more shrimp. I would actually prefer small shrimps cooked into the rice then the large shrimp placed on top. Mofongo de Longaniza - mofongo was good and hubby liked the longaniza. But I didn't care for the longaniza, it was not as flavorful as others I've had.

I went to El Rio Nilo after seeing it on a foodie Instagram. The idea of Dominican sushi was…read moresomething I could not miss out on! My friend and I visited on Tuesday evening. The restaurant was super empty, but it was just as well because then we were able to enjoy some quiet. I ordered El Taino Frito roll which I was a fried sushi roll filled with mozzarella, Maduros, and bacon. My friend got El Pharaoh which was a regular sushi roll filled with ham and maduros and shrimp tempura. Both were immensely delicious. We also each ordered a side of maduros and thoroughly enjoyed them. My friend got a chicken empanada. She enjoyed it! The waitress was very nice. Loved the feel of restaurant. Would definitely go back!

This place is relatively new to the area and was completely new to me. My kid, a few of her…read morefriends, and I were craving some Dominican food and didn't feel like cooking, so we decided to give Made in Dominican Republic a try. We caught them right as they were getting ready to close and pretty much cleaned them out of their empanadas! Everything we tried was very good. The food had great flavor, tasted fresh, and definitely satisfied the craving. I thought the prices were just a touch high for ready made food to go, but the quality and flavor were impressive. What really stood out was the staff. Everyone was incredibly friendly and welcoming, even though we walked in so close to closing time. They never made us feel rushed or like we were inconveniencing them, which I really appreciated. Just keep in mind that this is more of a takeout spot than a traditional sit down restaurant. There are only about three or four tables, so dine in seating is pretty limited. Overall, a very good first experience. Great Dominican flavors, awesome service, and a nice addition to the Saddle Brook area. We'll definitely be back, especially for those empanadas!

Delicious, so glad to have them close to home. Had the "tres Golpes" Dominican breakfast, mangu…read more(mashed plantain), fried cheese, egg, sausage. I've had the best of Washington heights & these guys are authentic & on point! I will be back to try lunch & dinner offerings

Hole in a wall alert!!! What a great find. We were in search for some sancocho and found a great…read moreDominican version of the famous soup. Great flavor... filling... fresh! Yum! The people working there are super nice (but be prepared to speak Spanish or be patient). Totally worth the visit, just don't expect a five star dining experience. You'll get a huge bang for your buck. Enjoy/disfruten!

So my wife and I stopped by Ridgefield Park to see a house decked in Halloween decorations at 335…read moreMain Street, it was fun. After taking pictures we google places to eat nearby, and this is how we found this Dominican restaurant. As soon as we stepped in we got a whiff of tasty Dominican cuisine. We were greeted by Beatriz, a charming & friendly young lady. It so happens that the chef and owner are two gentlemen that we knew from another Dominican restaurant in Teaneck years ago. The owner Dario & chef Ismael. We recognized each other, what a small world. We ordered Chicken soup, Sancocho (a hearty Dominican soup) & Fried Chicken Crackling with Red bean Moro (mixed red beans and rice) to go. The Chicken is crispy but yet tender inside, full of flavor, the Moro is soft and tasty. We placed both soups in the fridge to eat tomorrow. Ismael did a superb job cooking and the owner Dario is very amiable! They do deliveries.

Lovely Columbia store and hot foods. A few tables to sit and eat. But authentic food and service…read moreis friendly. Helps to know Spanish. Good place to come for soups after a night of drinking.

Just a great place. Food service outstanding. Love the soup specials always on point.read more

I stumbled upon this establishment when I was searching for a Latin restaurant in Grubhub. Last…read morenight we decided against delivery and opted to drive out and dine in. This place has a parking lot next door but it seems that this lot belongs to an auto repair shop not the restaurant, it has tow-away signs but we parked in the lot because it was after hours. The restaurant is spacious, with plenty of tables, the music is low, the decor is low-key with some Winter motiffs. I told my wife that I was expecting more of an Island/Caribbean decoration. My wife ordered the Asopaó de Camarones (Shrimp Soupy Rice) & got Spaghetti with Dominican Salami, Tostones & Avocado. Hot tea to drink. I expected the Spaghetti to come with Dominican Salami as an option (this is how Dominican Spaghetti is prepared and served) but unfortunately it does not, the Spaghetti is plain & adding the Dominican Salami is extra. My wife's Asopaó was full of shrimps, very tasty she loved it as did i. My Spaghetti with Dominican Salami was pretty good. The Spaghetti were al dente enough (not too soft nor too hard), flavorful, Dominican Salami chunks were hearty (I was hoping that the Salami would be stewed but it was fried instead), the avocado was fresh & unblemished, & the tostones were perfectly golden fried & crispy. Ashley & Stacey were our servers and they were very friendly, full of smiles, on-point & honest. I said honest, because after paying the bill we asked for a pen to add a tip and she explained to us thar the tip (which is an automatic 15%) is already included. Which surprised us, usually tip is included with a party of 6 or more, we are only a couple. My wife and I always tip between 10% & 20% depending on the service of course. But no matter how bad, horrible was the service we tip at least the 10%. We detest restaurants that force us to tip. We believe we have the right to give a certain amount of our hard earned money ourselves, without forcing our hand. Because of this practice of including the automatic 15% tip, no matter the size of the dining party, I give a rating of 3 stars. If it wasn't for this forceful tipping, I would have given this place an easy 5 stars. So beware when dining in at La Cocina de Cristina, while the food is amazing, their tipping policy will force you to shell out 15% of your bill, whether the service was good or not. We will NOT dine in at this place ever again. If anything, I will order via Grubhub (which allows me to tip accordingly) or order take-out.

I happened to be in hackensack this past weekend and had a hankering for chicharron and tostones…read more I wound up getting their picadera (sampler) plate and it was off the chain. The chicharron, longaniza, and chicken were fried to perfection and the tostones were good too. I prefer my tostones a little crisper which is the only reason for the 4 stars and not 5 but that's just my preference. The place is beautifully decorated with dominican and it is very clean and well put together. Very nice vibe inside.

Ordered again today for mom who ordered the cod w/rice & beans (bacalao con arroz blanco y…read morehabichuela guisada). I ordered the pork shoulder (pernil) sandwich w/a morir soñando shake. Everything was freshly cooked & perfectly packaged. The food was still hot & I live 20 mins away. When you go in person, the atmosphere is friendly & professional. Keep up the great work! Pedí nuevamente hoy para mi mamá, que pidió bacalao con arroz blanco y habichuela guisada. Pedí el sándwich de pernil con un batido de morir soñando. Todo estaba recién hecho y perfectamente empaquetado. La comida todavía estaba caliente y vivo a 20 minutos de distancia. Cuando vas en persona, el ambiente es agradable y profesional. ¡Sigue con el gran trabajo!

I love this place . My coworkers and I have ordered from here several times and I am always pleased…read more. The chicharron de pollo is so good . They have variety of sauces . I usually go for the cilantro sauce .

Have been coming to this spot for many many years and it always hits the spot. They are fantastic…read morefor catering ordered-they'll deliver anywhere for a fee and it's totally worth it! Affordable and tasty weekly lunch specials that include appetizer and a drink. Their chicha morada drink is excellent. Now this is not a restaurant, more of a takeout, eat in kind of place. Comfortable, nothing fancy but perfect for a yummy, fresh meal.

Did online order & after putting in all card info it says their not taking online orders. All my…read moreinfo was there, where does it go????

Translated from Spanish as my dream, Mi Sueño Cafe is a small eatery with a couple of seats but…read moremostly takeout located off a busy Market Street in Saddle Brook. Parking can be an issue, depending on the time of day. Luckily, not today, as I found parking right in front. The menu specializes in Dominican cuisine but has other Spanish dishes ranging from empanadas to rabo guisado, tostones, and cakes. I decided on their lunch special consisting of chivo guisado (Dominican braised goat) with white rice, red beans, and a small salad for takeout. The food was still hot, and the goat flavor was amazing--earthy and intense with a kick and just plain old lip-smacking delicious. However, the rice and beans didn't have any taste. If you are in the area, give this place a try.

Went here today as I was in the area had the pork chops with white rice, pink beans and yuca…read more The staff two of them were very pleasant and welcoming parking was difficult in the front as my vehicle stuck out partially in the roadway. The pork chops were very good well seasoned however the rice and the bean had no flavor as well as the yuca. I did ask for some sauce from the pork chops on the rice but was not given enough to make a difference. Not a bad place but I'll try a different place next time

The food is indescribable. While they 99% speak no English, don't worry- just point. The girls…read morewho work there are really very helpful, kind and very respectful. The place itself isn't the Plaza, but the food is the best. That's what counts folks!

My boyfriend and I regularly come to this spot to pick up breakfast after dropping off my daughter…read morenearby. I get the same thing every time, and the taste is always consistent. The food is delicious and for $12, they definitely don't underserve you the portions. The girl serving me in the morning is always very polite. Also, their passion fruit juice is really good too, not overly sugary and concentrated. Definitely give this place a try!