So they always have amazing soups. Lots of creams (cream of sancocho, cream of broccoli, cream of…read morecarrot) delicious! I pair it with cheese bread and have them heat it up for me. They have a steak that has a strip of fat on it I like to pair it with papas criollas which are little baked yellow potatoes. My man is not a fan of the steak however and I'm not a fan of the potato salad. The steak comes out on a skillet so if you like your meat medium, ask for it med rare because it will continue to cook on the hot skillet. They always have daily specials which are decent for about $8 you get a soup, meat, a salad (potato, green, or beet) and a side (rice, plantains, tostones, etc.) beans are not included however which I think should be. If you dine in go to the bar side it's a lot nicer and a better atmosphere.

Yes, I was on Jury duty, the first time I had empanadas here. I regretted not ordering more than…read moretwo at that time. Second time around, the lady asked if we could wait en ocho minutos for fresh ones. Of course! These fried empanadas boast a crispy masarepa with a nice bite, while the beef and potato filling was delicious and generous enough. Drop some salsa verde to get a boost of flavor, but I also like it spicy, so I added the red sauce at the same time. These sauces may be the reason I went back. While waiting, I was eyeing their doughnut called Churros Agruipe. Now I am regretting not trying it; it's killing me. So I must go back again.

Great value. Pizza was great and the people were super nice. This was $3.50 and well worth it!read more

Came here with friends. Interesting. Not your typical pizzeria but still good. Uruguay style. I'll…read morebe back for sure.

amazing food and incredible service. The closest flavors to uruguayan food. Really happy to have…read morethis place, because is a way to have home a little bit close.

In between the Brazilian bakeries and restaurants on Liberty Ave, you'll now find Rio de la Plata…read more Referring to the river between Uruguay and Argentina, Rio de la Plata, rightfully so is a newly opened Uruguayan/Argentinian style empanada shop and bakery. Owned by Ruben's Empandas, whom has multiple locations found throughout NYC, Rio de la Plata is a wonderful addition to the area, replacing a previous Brazilian luncheonette. Upon walking in, you'll find dozens of empanadas encased in glass with a ton different filling options such as beef, sausage, chicken, fish, and vegeterian, and even dessert ones. Empanadas are what they're most known for, and often I've found are the best option to order. In addition to empanadas, they serve typical Uruguayan dishes such as the chivito sandwich and bizcochos. The chivito in Uruguay is often called the heart attack on a plate. It is a sandwich topped with steak, ham, cheese, eggs, lettuce, tomatoes, mayo, and olives, with fries on the side. Bizcochos are popular savory and sweet croissant, donut-like snacks found throughout Uruguay. I've tried their empanadas, bizcochos, and once the chivito. The empanada is a giant, puff-pastry, stuffed with the filling of your choice and is well-seasoned. At $2.50 an empanada, it's well worth it. Unfortunately, I've left here with a bit to be desired when it came to the bizcochos as well as the chivito. The bizcochos are sold on discount in the afternoon, and there are daily specials on a blackboard.

26 dollars por un simple calentado con dos huevos..Noches de colombia que es mas bonito y hay mejor…read moreatencion, pago 10 Dollares menos por ese plato

Their empanadas are amazing!!! There's always a crowd and the ladies at the counter are so friendly…read moreand welcoming. It's a small area to eat but it's very gamily oriented!

Drove by this place so many times yet never stop until made the purchase on another app. Went in…read moreand since it was close to closing time, they were empty. The person in the front asked me how ahead could help me and the gentleman in the back asked her "what does she want" in a weird tone in Spanish...I the started speaking Spanish and he just somewhat vanished into the background. Once she saw the app purchased, she provided me the items. Super nice and friendly, was able to pick up a menu to place an order at a later time. Prices seemed decent...the bread I got was a concha and some croissants. Super delicious even though late in the night was still soft. Had a 1/2 a concha that night and the other half in the morning and still pretty good, and my son took the croissant which he said was good as well. Looking forward to make an order soon. **Couldn't find the Roselle location so left review here..but the bakery I went to is located in Roselle, NJ-- Santiago's Bakery 2**

Best Concha I ever had. Strong statement to hook in, but now why the 4 star instead of the 5 star…read more The mango juice I had was lacking a strong mango taste but it was very cheap. The empanada I had was good, but not something I would drive there for since it is about 40 mins from me. Back to the Conchas I got the white one, pink one, and brown one. if you never had Concha it basically a bread with nice flaky crunchy sugary kind of thing on top like a pineapple bun the Chinese people make, just different flavors. This was the first time I had one where the bread itself was not dry, this whole time I just assumed the like it dry because I've seen some people dip it into their coffee. So whenever I am close I will stop by for one

Not a good experience and won't recommend it. Food took almost an hour and kitchen was not busy,…read morewhen we got the food was cold and you can tell it's not fresh. Food tasted like old oil. When it passed at least 20 min the server told me it was not available the only good thing was the juices. Plus it was very expensive!

Delicioso There aren't many spots that make arepas rellenas…read more(filled arepas) in NJ (surprisingly). There's one spot in Edison area and then in Elizabeth Nicole's and Cali Burger and Monchys. But at Nicole's, they have every flavor you could ask for and the service and food is incredible. In the summer you can sit on the patio outside. The spot is Colombian not Venezuelan I believe. I recommend the arepa Hawaiiana

This place was SO GOOD that I don't even know where to begin! I really wanted to like this spot…read morebecause its local and has street presence... but the actual dining experience exceeded my expectations! Starting with the empanadas appetizers... the best in town! Delicious flavor and crunchy texture... just perfect. Then the main dishes were each flavorful, presentable and bountiful. From the door, the hospitality was warm, friendly and welcoming. The dining space and decor are modern, open and culturally honoring of the restaurant's Colombian heritage in its aesthetic. Price was affordable snd budget friendly for families. We will definitely be back!

After coming here for Mother's Day with the family , I knew I had to celebrate my birthday here …read more The staff was so nice , and the place was beautifully decorated , the food was on point and they serve my fav dish , ajiaco! The place is right around the corner from my house so it's super convenient, I don't have to go all the way into Elizabeth for great Colombian food ! 10/10

I tried two pastries and they were both delicious! One looked like a large flan with a charred top…read more- it was custardy but dense, not too sweet. The other was a flaky, but not too light, pastry with coconut vanilla creme on the inside (plus powder sugar on top). Very tasty and fresh even at the end of the day!

Food is absolutely fantastic!! Prices are so reasonable and everything is made fresh. We LOVE the…read moreempanadas, with the ruben ones being my husbands favorite i love the flan can't recommend this place enough!!!