Tried it out for a quick Monday lunch on the recommendation of a friend. Didn't even know this hole…read morein the wall was here! Ambiance: Small very casual quick eats Spanish spot. Known for their empanadas. A few parking spots out front, not really meant for dine in anyway. Wasn't busy at all on the Monday afternoon I went, but I wouldn't be surprised if most of their orders were just Uber eats or catering runs. Price Point: Around $2.50-$3.50/empanada. Overall seemed very reasonable for the quality/quantity of the food. The rest of the items seemed well priced too although I only got empanadas. Pros: Service was quick, food was made fresh, and everything tasted delicious. It was a very simple lunch run for me and it was executed perfectly. Cons: Since they weren't very busy, they weren't sure if they had the gyro meat for my gyro empanada, but were able to find it and whip it up. Could've just been an off day and they were waiting on inventory, which isn't much of a con, but it's the only thing that had potential to ruin my quick lunch. Overall: Highly recommend trying this place out! Never knew it existed and I'm certainly going back for more empanadas and other food. Great local small business that I am happy to support in my hometown.

This is THE spot for empanadas! They have a plethora of flavors and combinations for you to sink…read moreyour teeth into. Let me tell you, these empanadas aren't greasy at all, they're perfect, and they are absolutely stuffed with filling! If that wasn't good enough they have desserts, a hot lunch/dinner station, an abundance of drinks and like 3 different types of fries. And to top it all off the service is wonderful and quite speedy

Every time i come here its such a hit!!! It's definitely one of my favorite hole in the wall places…read morethat I've been coming to for about 8 years. The food is probably the closest you can get to actual Spanish tapas but what i love most about this place is that everythings got flavorrrrr For our table of 4 we got CROQUETAS with their house cured chorizo- very good POLLO FIORENTINA- chicken was so tender and packeddd with flavor! BARRIGUITA- plentiful serving for a tapa, we loved the potatoes it came with too CHICHARRON DE POLLO- flavorful chicken and easier to eat than you think TARTAR- delish but small Chipirones- sooo delicately breaded you can barely tell, was great COSTILLA A LA PLANCHA- plentiful for a tapa, we recommend cooking for longer since its traditionally a tough cut of beef SAUTED VEGETABLES- tastey and not mushy thankfully! MILLIONAIRE CAIPIRINHA for my drink. was soooo good, not too sweet and not quite as sour as a margarita, was perfect for me!

Casa d'Paco is a great spot with a really cool setup. When you first walk in, it feels like a…read moresmaller, quiet place with a nice bar but then you realize they have an additional space on the side which completely changes the vibe in a good way. When I was there, they had a DJ playing, and it added energy without being too loud or overwhelming. The Service was very good, the waiter answered and helped with all our questions. The food was absolutely amazing really flavorful and well done. Just be a little prepared that most dishes come in smaller portions. But the quality definitely makes up for it. I ordered the paella, and it's easily enough for two or even three people and it was well worth it. Really delicious. The drinks were also definitely worth trying while you're there. The only thing I wasn't big on was the desserts they didn't quite live up to the rest of the meal. But overall, great atmosphere, excellent food, and a fun experience. I'd definitely come back.

We had my husband's retirement upstairs, and Rob and the team did an absolutely beautiful job with…read moreevery detail. From helping us choose the menu to the table placement, everything was perfect. The food was top notch, and not a thing was left behind at the end of the night. Thank you, Rob and team, for creating such a wonderful event for our family. We are so grateful. With thanks, Jeannine & Craig McEllen

This past Christmas Eve day, I was off from work, as was my birth mother, and she suggested we get…read moretogether for dinner, as we both had to work the next day (she's 16 years older than me, but in better health...no migraines, no cataracts...and much more together overall than I am). I was agreeable. Dinner would be her Christmas gift to me. I picked her up and we drove to the Viva Margarita in Wallington, where we often eat. In the past I wrote a positive review about them. It was about 1pm when we pulled in, and the parking lot was empty, except for 1 car containing 2 guys. I tried the front door of the restaurant; it was locked. I know a lot of restaurants close on Christmas Day (I have vivid memories of being on my own on Christmas Day over 20 years ago, and the only restaurant I could find open after an increasingly desperate search was a Chinese take-out place at an otherwise empty mini-mall in Wayne), but why Christmas Eve? I got into the car, shrugged. My birth mother looked at the 2 guys in the other car. They looked away. I glanced over, saw them looking at us again, but they quickly turned away when they saw me giving them the once-over. I was hoping they were going to get out of the car and proceed to open the place up, but they remained seated, staring straight ahead when they weren't casting furtive glances our way. Were they, like us, potential patrons confused about whether the place was going to open or not? Were they employees (I quickly chastised myself-- Sure, Mr. Liberal, just because they look Hispanic, they must be employees. So much for your pompously self-declared progressive ideals...)? Maybe they thought WE were the employees, and were waiting for us to open the place up? Maybe they were just 2 guys who parked in an empty parking lot to talk, or smoke, or whatever. After a few more seconds of increasingly ridiculous back-and-forth looks, I finally stated the obvious to my birth mother: "This place must be closed." "What about those guys in the car next to us?" "I don't know, but I don't think we're getting inside today." As I pulled away, she mentioned El Cid in Paramus. I had never heard of it, but she said she had gone there a few times over the years and that they served pretty good burgers and such. I was game. I followed her directions north through Lodi, Rochelle Park, and into Paramus. El Cid is a pretty big place, and parking was plentiful. George Washington Cemetery, where my parents are buried, is only a stone's throw away. Inside, we were escorted through a spacious dark paneled room to a table in the corner and presented with menus and a basket of fresh bread. The prices on the menu were very high, and my birth mother agreed that they must have upgraded things entirely since she last ate here. I offered to help with money, but she declined, insisting it was her treat. I could pay the tip, which I did. Let's just say the tip cost as much as I might pay for a entire meal in some lesser establishment. I can't remember what she had, but I ordered Arroz Con Pollo, which was Spanish rice with chicken breast. The addition of chorizo was an extra charge. I was tempted, but given that Mom was paying, I denied myself. Turns out, it was just as well. The food was plentiful and delicious. It seemed a more simplified version of Paella, which I used to eat at the Portuguese restaurants on Ferry St. in Newark back in the ancient days of my youthful gluttony. That paella was served with all kinds of chicken, seafood and sausage, but now, in my old age, I didn't miss all that over-abundance. El Cid's version was more limited in terms of ingredients-- Spanish rice and chicken breast-- but it was perfect. Plenty of stellar food that left me completely full, but not to the point where I was uncomfortable. It was served with Spanish chips, which were tasty, crispy, and not oily like the potato chips from my childhood (and adolescence). Spanish chips were unfamiliar to me, but they were excellent. For dessert, we split a large, creamy slice of carrot cake. Service was friendly and efficient. Bathrooms were clean. Like I've said, the prices here are, plebeian that I am, VERY high but the food is wonderful, and there's plenty of it. Highly recommended.

Fantastic food. Great place to get together with family and friends. Lively atmosphere.read more

Sangria's has been a go-to for us for years for good tapas and sangria, but we've now had issues on…read moreour last two visits, and this most recent one was especially frustrating. The food is still great. We had scallops, chorizo, brussels sprouts, and a flounder ceviche special. Everything was delicious. The ceviche in particular stood out -- fresh, well-portioned, and nicely "cooked" in lime juice. The sangria is still a highlight too. A big carafe, no ice watering it down, served with glasses full of fruit. The problem is the service. They had two servers and one bus person, and it showed. Everyone seemed to be scrambling, and it was hard to get a moment of attention to ask for anything or even be heard. Our food came out in pieces -- three items, then a long delay, then another. The last dish, calamari, never came. When I tried to tell the waiter we didn't want it anymore if it was forgotten, he didn't listen and insisted on bringing it anyway. We ended up waiting even longer, which just made the experience more frustrating. To top it off, they're now adding an operating/service fee (around 3-4%), which wasn't clearly communicated and just showed up on the bill. It's disappointing because the food is still very good, but the service issues -- and now the added fees -- are taking away from the experience. After this visit, we'll think twice before coming back.

We hosted a private party there for our moms 80th birthday. It was nothing short of wonderful!! Joe…read moreA was the person we dealt with for the planning of the party, and also had him as our main host. He was AMAZING! Super accommodating, easy to work with and extremely helpful!! The food was stellar, and plenty of food for a family style event. I would recommend this location to anyone!!! THANK YOU Segovia, and especially Joe, for the great service. The event could not have been better!

We were frequent diners at Segovia Little Ferry for over 30 yrs while living In Bergen County. When…read morewe relocated we were happy to discover Segovia Oakland. It's our go to restaurant for lobster which is prepared perfectly & reasonably priced. Dined here last Friday & had a wonderful meal & service. My husband always orders surf & turf & I the lobster tails. Food was delicious & plentiful with generous portions of Spanish potatoes, vegetables & yellow rice. Don't agree with the bad reviews since we dine here frequently & always have a great meal.

This Spanish restaurant in Montclair was a wonderful experience from start to finish. They offer…read moretwo hours of free parking, which is very convenient in the area. We ordered sangria, and it was delicious. The service was outstanding -- very attentive, especially when our warm bread ran out; they immediately offered more. We also ordered paella, which had an incredible flavor and arrived very hot, as if it had been made fresh to order. They served what seemed like house-made crispy potatoes, small and perfectly cooked. At one point, I dropped a fork, and the staff quickly noticed and replaced it without us even asking -- a small detail that really shows their level of attention. The price felt fair for the quality of the experience, and I was honestly surprised -- my wife usually isn't a big tipper, but this time the service truly earned it. To finish the meal, they brought warm towels to clean our hands, which was the perfect touch to close the experience. Five stars -- or more. Highly recommended.

Amazing place! Loved the ambiance, the decor, the service and of course THE FOOD! Delicious and…read moreloved the live performance as well. Tangoooo

My server was a friendly and thoughtful gent from Ukraine. Slava Ukraini! My best to your family…read more The food highlights: - bread: hearty sized individual breads with a nice crispy outside / tops - chorizo sausage is well flavored without being oily or dry, tastes great mixed with... - the vodka rigatoni. Served al dente with a nice cream / cheese overlay - shrimp in garlic. Very nice flavor with a light garlic and olive oil taste that did not overwhelm the shrimp - rib eye : simply seasoned that really let the meat flavor rise. Rum: they had Zacapa 23 year. A good recommendation to sip along with a tremendous meal. One note: the medium rare was closer to black and blue, and the medium was closer to medium rare. It may depend on the chef, but if you are between temp levels, take the over. I could have come here for dinner every night and been very happy. Plenty of amazing looking items on the menu.

I loved the vibe of the restaurant, and the service was great. Jose was a kind and helpful waiter…read morewho made the experience even better. The bread came out first, nice and warm, which was a great start to the meal. We ordered the empanadas, and the meat was delicious, though they definitely could have used a sauce on the side. I also got the soup, which was very tasty. Unfortunately, my main dish lacked flavor. The portion size was good about six pieces but it just didn't have much seasoning. Oddly enough, the onions were the best part of the plate. Overall, I enjoyed the atmosphere and service, and I'd come back to try the seafood next time.

Sazon Latino, located on Main Street in Boonton just a few steps from the NJ Transit station, is…read moredefinitely a hidden gem. It's a very casual, cafeteria-style spot with a semi-open kitchen, but don't let the simplicity fool you -- the food is incredible and the staff here is friendly and patient. The highlight of the experience is the small buffet that features a variety of freshly-made Latin cuisine -- including pulled pork, chicken and beef stews, and other traditional Latin entrees and sides. You can build your own plate by selecting one or more entrees and sides - which are priced accordingly. As a 'gringo' who wasn't entirely sure what everything was, I really appreciated them taking the extra time to explain all the different options and give me their honest recommendations. The counterstaff is bilingual and were pretty patient with my elementary school level Spanish vocabulary and grammar. I ended up going with the pulled pork platter with two sides ($7) and it was terrific -- the perfectly seasoned and tender pork, black beans and rice, and macaroni salad were delicious and very filling. You can tell they use fresh ingredients, and the portions are very generous for the price. If you're looking for authentic, home-style Latino food in a laid-back setting, this is the spot! PRO TIP #1: Bring a bottle of wine or beer from home to enjoy with your meal. Sazon Latino is a BYOB establishment and does not serve alcohol. PRO TIP #2: Sazon Latino offers free off-street parking in a small lot behind the restaurant and there's plenty of free on-street parking on Main Street.

Outstanding experience featuring delicious food, excellent presentation, and exceptional service…read more Every detail seemed thoughtfully handled, creating a memorable evening that exceeded expectations and encouraged a return visit.