Food came in huge dramatic portions. Definitely can share with more than enough with someone. Rice tasted like hibachi rice overall too . The most flavor was the steak. The chicken and shrimp lacked flavor. We also ordered yuca fries that's you can tell they were from a frozen package. Barley tastes like yuka. Those plates plus the appetizer. One water and one pineapple smoothie. Was $80.... Without including the gratuity that was %15. ALSO they charge to go boxes and bags for $1... Overall the amount we payed was too much for me. I also hate places that over portion their food for a normal portion. People were nice and friendly. That's the one star they get. read more

Cumbia Cafe - Rice with chicken, egg, steak, shrimp, cilantro, peas, and carrots. - Colombian Near Me - Kearny, New Jersey

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My review is SOLELY for the empanadas. They sell, so they are usually fresh. They are delicious and the hot sauce (aji) is fire. There is usually a good amount of people sitting down eating, so that is always a good indicator. Go eat some food. ENJOY!!! read more

Cumbia Cafe - Colombian Near Me - Kearny, New Jersey

The croissants were with mold and I didn't notice it after purchasing it and I had asked if it was freash they told me it was. I ate it trusting them after eating it I saw it was with mold and stopped eating. Called the place and they told me that could happen to anyone and it's want their fault this is unacceptable and could lead to serious health problems. This is a terrible restaurant read more

Cumbia Cafe - Colombian Near Me - Kearny, New Jersey

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Not sure why the low stars on Yelp, I been coming here for a few months now which I found after my regular Colombian spot was close for dine in due to 2020 government regulations. The food has been consistent and the service has been great. The waitress are helpful and professional. They were closed for about 2 months due to some personal/business issues. I am glad they reopen with the same great food and great vibes. read more

I ordered 40 empanadas for a festival and they were cold and disgusting nobody liked it.

I'm standing here right now, they fucked up my order. They won't let me dine in cuz i'm black and they are all dickheads. The food here is good but small place they have no chairs outside only about 4 inside which is wicked. Love the owner but naughty workers and won't let me dine in because my order is "small" $20 order btw read more

I ordered the family sized Picada Mixta. The meat was severely over cooked and extremely dry. The worst part is that I pulled some sort of plastic wrapping out of my mouth that was "mixta" in the food. I was totally grossed out, needless to say I will not return here. read more

It has that homemade food taste, fresh and simple, taste that I love. I'm definitely returning. Delivery was quick.

This place sucks / one day I walk in for lunch with 3friends the owner or manager told us THEY SERVING ONLY STUDENT NO REGULAR COSTUMERS and FOR US TO LEAVE .... With a bad attitude ... Well thanks god there are more restaurants in Kearny so Cumbia Cafe FU read more

Good food, decent prices but weirdly stingy. After almost spending all most $50 worth of food, I asked for extra condiments which were in tiny containers. It's like I had asked for his right kidney. Seriously?? I offered to pay extra and he reluctantly gave me two more. Hope he's not going out of business now. read more

Love this place. Second time here and the food is sooo good. Especially the empanadas you can tell they are homemade and fresh. I also got the grilled garlic n Lemon chicken. deelish read more

Cumbia Cafe - Empanada with homemade hot sauce - Colombian Near Me - Kearny, New Jersey

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Wow! I love their lunch specials, not salty, just tasty enough!! healthy taste. I love their sopa de lentejas, just like my grandmother will make them. The waiter it's always smiling, they're very nice, you'll see. Lunch special includes soup, and plate of rice, salad, (sometimes fries also) and grilled chicken or an steak. read more

I'm giving this place two stars because I can't lie the food is great & my parents love this place! however, I walked in today with my family and the owner seemed flustered and said the kitchen is closed bc the chef wasn't in, mind you in a rudely manner. Why have the business open then if you can't serve food?! Open during the hours your "chef" is there. Really unprofessional! Won't be coming back here. Can't say the same for my parents! read more

They took 45 for a to go order and gave me 2 dry chicken Sandwhichs with brownish lettuce and mushy tomatoes, flavorless greasy soggy fries, cold sausage and arepas with rubbery cheese. Definitely wasn't worth tha wait!! read more

Cumbia Cafe - Colombian Near Me - Kearny, New Jersey

Cumbia cafe is a good place to eat some good-old colombian food. I have been here several times and i enjoy various dishes offered. I love the Calentao with huevos pericos, with carne and the bandeja paisa of course. Service is usually slow but worth the wait. They also serve a variety of natural juices (mora, lulo, maracuya, etc). read more

If you go, you should be in a very laid back mood, don't expect quick service since they take their time. The food was OK, had the bistec de palomilla with rice and beans, the steak was done well with one side sort of darkened so it's caramelized. The mango shake isn't the type you would expect, it's sort of milk with mango juice. The place can seat about 25-30 people at the tables and a few more at the bar. read more

I love this place. I always get the special and its a lot of delicious food for a few bucks.

I really like them because there breakfast is amazing I always eat eggs, bacon and fries which I like for breakfast.