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    El Merenguito Restaurant

    2.4 (52 reviews)
    Open 6:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Chicken Empanada...chicken bones inside
    Yoli R.

    I ordered two Chicken Empanadasnfor my granddaughter. On her first two bites she almost choked on the chicken bones. Why would you put bones in a empanada. My granddaughter didn't eat it because she lost her appetite after finding the bones in it. Be careful if you order them.

    a buffet full of food
    Nayeli V.

    My friend told me about this restaurants opening and i was excited to go to their location as i am a fan of buffet style restaurants like this. At first glance you can see that the location is new inside and out. They have a small parking lot but that is better than most establishments in the area so that's a plus. Inside is nice and new with space for about 6 small tables. Buffet looked promising as there were a lot of selections but most of the food looked a bit dry. Regardless i went with the yellow rice with beans and beef stew to go. The stew came in a very small container and the rice came in a container 3 times that size. Weird portioning. As i was checking out the total was $12 - pretty pricing for the size and what i'm used to from these type of buffet styled restaurants. I got home hoping for the best but honestly the rice had no flavor and the stew was extremely full of fat. I probably would not come back again - i rather go down a few blocks to Mi Tierra that has much tastier food in well portioned sizes at half the price.

    Renae B.

    I only had breakfast there. The Especial consisted of Mangu with eggs, salami. It was really good!

    two bowls of food
    Chanel R.

    I went in for my first time on a Sunday afternoon and it was pretty packed. I decided to do takeout and ordered bistec con tostones with a morir soñado. The total wait time was about 30-45 mins for my simple order and came out to $19.. Once I got home to eat my food I noticed they put the salad over my steak rather than putting it in a separate container.. When I took my first piece of steak it tasted like I was eating salt. It was so salty I had to return back to the restaurant. I spoke to the owner mainly because I was starving and was highly disappointed with my food after waiting over 30 mins for it. They made me a new steak and gave me fresh tostones. It wasn't the best steak I've ever had but I guess at least it wasn't salty.

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    The first time I went my friend and I ordered the pernil, yuca, rice and beans and bacalao, all was fantastic.

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    Libélula Bakery and Kitchen

    Libélula Bakery and Kitchen

    4.7
    (111 reviews)
    3.8 mi

    Another great spot for breakfast/Brunch!…read more Great location too at Montclair with street parking and walking distance to Crescent Deck Garage. Place is welcoming and had nice natural lighting. We got their Huevos Rancheros, roasted chicken, tuna chaufa and lomo saltado. everything was great - good portions and beautiful flavors! Especially loved their Earl Grey latte too. the flavors of tea and espresso were very well balanced I would love to get that drink again. Also got their smores cookie for a nice sweet ending. We ended up chatting away even after we dined. Staff was very polite reminding us they needed the spot and was also kind enough to give us a some time even before the reminder. Would definitely recommend this place!

    Went to Libélula for the first time today, as I'm very picky with the Peruvian places I try (I was…read moreborn and raised in Perú, so I just have a very set palate for Peruvian food). My friend and I asked if they sell pan con chicharrón, and though they don't have it on the menu, the chef (Brian) said he'd make it for us! First impression of the service ... amazing. We got the pan con chicharrón and I truly almost cried! I have not had one as delicious as this one in Jersey! The pork was tender, yet nicely fried, and there was not as much fat on it which is always hard as the fat gives it the flavor but too much can be overpowering. After talking to the chef, he mentioned that it is no longer on the menu because people didn't really order it ... so here I am, asking you all to go in and order it, so it can hopefully go back on the menu and everyone can try authentic and delicious Peruvian breakfast!! HUGE shoutout to Brian for creating something that brought both me and my friend a true sense of home

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