just now New I went in here didn't like the way the food looked and no one even asked or approached me if I needed help. As I was walking out my car was getting towed. Went back in and asked what was going on and they said they are towing my car because I didn't get food. Paid $250 to get my car back. Pretty sure this restaurant is running a scam with the tow company and they are both in cahoots. Other people have had this happen to them. DO NOT go here!!!! Not worth the headache read more

Horrible , waste of time and Money. Everything I oreder was dry and over cooked. Desserts were disgusting The Flan and the Rice pudding are disgusting Never again. read more

Worse food ...taste like cardboard everything is reheated from days ago...use to be good til owner doesn't care about business no more...

My family placed a large order with El Meson for a family party, expecting the food to be delivered on time as planned. The party was about to start, and the food was nowhere to be found. When we called to check on the order, we were stunned to hear that they had completely forgotten to make it. No notice. No heads-up. Just a careless "sorry." Their response was beyond unprofessional--they acted like it wasn't a big deal and offered to "try" to make the food and get it to us two hours after the party had already started. At that point, the damage was done. The woman planning the party was left to find another restaurant who could cater food for 40 guests in that short time period, and the entire flow of the event was thrown off because of their negligence. Side note: a huge thank you to Mama Lena's and Torres Cafe for coming through with the food in less than 30 min! This wasn't a small oversight--it was a total failure in communication, planning, and customer service. If you're thinking of trusting El Meson with your event or special occasion, don't. They clearly don't take their commitments seriously and show zero accountability when they mess up. Save yourself the headache and go somewhere that values its customers. read more

This have definitely become my favorite DR restaurant in the Amboy area. Everytime I've been there the food hasn't disappointed me. I have post a lot of pics from them because I feel like everyone needs to see it and give them a try. I think their prices are affordable and the servings are good. The staff is very friendly, most are Spanish speaking but some are bilingual. My favorite non alcoholic drink is the morir sonando its a very interesting combo with milk and orange juice but its so good. All their foods are freshly made and taste amazing! I love their pernil aka pork shoulder, chicken, and all the meats they serve. Also they have their delicious DR breakfast its definitely what you need to start your day! I really love this place and I think you will love it too! read more

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The food .. twice I ordered fried red snapper .. once it was burnt and dry and the other time overcooked and rubbery

The reason I came and then one star is because. The food doesn't taste that good and they're too expensive let me explain You buy racing chicken put in one container. You get fried bananas yuca it said put it in the same container they put in a different container. They charge for the fried bananas in yuca and they charge you for the containers that put it in. So it gets too damn expensive. The food doesn't taste that good too expensive and never wastes my time going there again. read more

Love this place!! Food is delicious and reasonable prices. My go to place when I dont feel like cooking. The Pollo Al Vapor is the best!!

This place is terrible, read this full review if you're considering eating here... The food is overpriced and served individually by weight, instead of mixed as a combo. The food is old and dry. The workers are rude and don't care. There's indoor seating and the dining room is not dirty, but just don't waste your time. !Most importantly - food safety! The food is left out overnight on the steam table. It should be disposed of every night and fresh food should be made the next day. Not only is the food going to be hard and dry the next day, but who knows what bugs are having their dinner after close and how many new ecosystems of bacteria is growing on the cold food for hours. Food should NEVER be left out, especially if it's not being refrigerated. read more

Excellent food for a great price with friendly staff. The place is clean and cozy. Had to wait for the mangú but worth the wait knowing it's freshly prepared. Excellent place for brunch! Try their Dominican Breakfast. They also have fresh fruit juices and good coffee. read more

El Mesón Restaurant - Dominican Breakfast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Perth Amboy, New Jersey

Great food,service is great definitely coming back over and over! Food is always available on food steam table. Selection are from chicken, beef, oxtail, chicharon, three different kind of rice, beans, tripe, green bananas in onions, yuca,and ribs. My mouths watering just listing the selection. I wish I lived nearby. I would definitely sacrifices body for this place. read more

El Mesón Restaurant - Great food!!! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Perth Amboy, New Jersey

-Horrible customer service -Servers talk to each other and neglect clients -If you call in for an order, you'll get someone that's always taking to someone else -The wait is long and there's no organization -The food is mediocre -The ambiance is loud and the space is tight -I know the owner and she is not nice. She is cheap and is only concerned about money. She's almost always glue ro the chair at the cash register. -Don't expect price transparency. The prices are not listed. They charge a different price every time. read more

The food is usually good but the servers have no common sense. They aren't cheap so if you don't have something why would you not call and notify? Who wants to eat a dry ass monfongo? They've been pretty disappointing the last few times. read more

Food is good. This is a Spanish restaurant. The food is served in a buffet style. You go up to the counter and the food is already on display. Great place to go if you are in a rush and want to pick up quick food. If you choose to stay, the servers will come to your table. The place is very small and only has a few tables. Parking lot is also very small . It fits about five cars but there is a lot of street parking available. read more

El Mesón Restaurant - Mangu, salami and fried cheese. It's called 'The Dominican Breakfast' - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Perth Amboy, New Jersey

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I tried this place for the first time a few days ago and the food was really good. Went back today and it was okay. I could tell someone else made the food because the rice and chicken tasted different. It wasn't bad, just not as good as the first time. Staff is nice and the prices are good plus they have parking so I'll be back!! I'll make sure to take pics next time too. read more

Dirty place, didn't get served upon arrival had to order myself, rude employees. Do not come here trust me.

July 16, 2022 I thought this was a good restaurant. Sometimes I stopped by when I don't feel like cooking. I went there on Saturday and ordered 3 pieces of whiting fish, hard as a rock, and couldn't even tell if it was fish. It was overcooked. I also ordered a plater of pig feet with rice and beans there were 6 strings of black hair inside my plate. It cost me $35.00 What a disappointment, when it looked, good. I said, first so it was just one, and they kept coming. The restaurant must cover their hair. This is a restaurant! Keep the food safe! read more

Took a group of clients here for lunch and was pleasantly surprised. I went with the bacalao stew which came with a huge serving of rice, plenty of fish, potatoes and peppers in a very rich and delicious red sauce. The rice was very flavorful and had olives and other seasoning mixed in. They also sent over some fried plantains and a garlic sauce on the side. The plantains were crispy and very tasty and the garlic sauce was warm and loaded with garlic flavor. I also ordered a capucino-style coffee drink after lunch which was also very good. Prices and service were great. A neat little neighborhood establishment serving authentic food. read more

Terrible Customer service I asked for utensils and was told that they don't have any I told her but your takeout restaurant how is it that you don't have no type of utensils or paper plates after I said that she decided to give me some utensils but no paper plates ...plus they charge you a dollar for every bag in which they don't tell you or even have a sign that they sell bags must be nice to make a couple hundred dollars without telling the customers read more

Waited forever to be served. Food was pretty good. I asked for a side that was taken out to be refilled, and they said they didn't have it. Also, I got a smaller portion of pernil compared to other Dominican restaurants I've visited. read more

El Mesón Restaurant - White rice, pernil - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Perth Amboy, New Jersey

Hands down the best Dominican food ever. Everything is good. It's like they have abuela in the back cooking. Definitely doesn't disappoint. They give you your money worth. read more

Excelent latin food for the price, little place near Amboy area. It's buffet style but food is good. One plate with your choice of meat with rice and beans will cost you $9. Orange juice is pure and flavorful juice for $4 read more

This is a great place for a quick lunch, or take out. It's not the most glamours but it is truly authentic Dominican food. The portion size is huge, two people can eat from one plate. I had the shrimp and chicharrón mofongo and it was to die for! Mom order the churrasco steak, and it was served with plantains. I will definitely be back to this restaurant and I recommend you do too! read more

Service is terrible. I waited standing in line for 15 minutes to order and the young waitresses ignored me badly. I left without food. They never asked if I wanted something. Never coming back. read more

This place was so delicious, all my food was great and it's a good price as well and the staff was very friendly and helpful. I will definitely be back before I leave town read more

Absolutely horrible service!!! Walked in nobody wanted to serve me barely spoke to us I came with two hungry kids they didn't seem to care that theyre were people waiting to be fed... the tables were dirty everything was dirty don't go here there's so many better places to go to in Perth Amboy read more

Came here for lunch as I was trying to find a new place for lunch. Not bad, I must say. I ordered the oxtail and arroz con gondules. For $8 I got a Styrofoam container of mainly rice and 3 pieces of ox tail. The food was good. Nothing particularly memorable. Very middle of the road place. I do like that they have their food set up in a hot buffet style and you can choose what you want so you don't have to wait. read more

Love the food very good quality always hot and ready plus they have a side with bbq and the steak is amazing I highly recommend going good for breakfast lunch and dinner read more

Nice place to eat. Restaurant is clean and seems organized. Food is good. You can get more out of your money from the buffet style menu. The biftec encebollado ws very good. read more

Mmmmmm...Food is flavorful. Takes me home to my mom and grandmother's kitchen. Servings are generous and prices are reasonable. The sopa de pollo (chicken soup) and the Sancocho (pigs feet with root vegetables) is amazing too. Highly recommend. read more

First time here but they took a little long to make two sandwhiches and they barely had meat on it but I hear other stuff on the menu is worth it so I will try it again before I completely say I dnt like it read more

Mesón never has Mangu no matter how early service is horrible some charge more than others also BUT the food is good though!!

How this place has only 3 stars is BEYOND me. Best place to get a quick lunch to go in town or sit in and eat. I always leave here happy and full or happy and ready to eat my meal at work. Ladies at the counter are always attentive and kind. Food is usually always on point. And the one time I got maduros that weren't too soft or sweet, I asked for better ones and they replaced them no questions asked. Price is fantastic for authentic Dominican cuisine. read more

I love this place- so delicious I'm always satisfied. you always get twice maybe three times as much food as you can eat in one sitting. Everything's always fresh they very reasonably priced. read more

This is one of my favorite Latin restaurants. The prices are very reasonable and the food is very authentic, to my taste. One thing to be aware of is that there isn't much English spoken here so if you don't speak enough Spanish to get by, you may find it difficult to enjoy your time. The Combo #3 is the favorite of my family, however, as a vegetarian, I enjoy the Mofongo con queso. I would recommend this place to anyone who is looking for quick, low-cost Latin food. read more

This place is good and cheap! although the Food may b cold sometimesbut still good !maybe if they could keep It hot would b better read more

Food was excellent and staff was very polite. Didn't like the 7% card fee though, bring cash.

Picked up food during lunch time. Was pretty quick and cheap. Not sure I want to say it's the best Dominican food I had hence the 4 stars

I found the service to be poor, the food didn't taste good (ended up throwing away more than half the food) and they do not have it clearly posted what the minimum spend is to use a credit card. It seems to be popular with the locals, just wasn't for me. read more

Now this is due to there lack of service and due to not getting my breakfast in 35 min. Now here is the funny part it's all precooked so what the hell! After 22min for coffee she explains that the fried egg part that takes long to fry ah ok that explains the dead fish in the freezer personality. Four women working like horses so it seems as nothing gets done. unless your friend works there then you order and the food comes out even if they got there after you. So at the end don't bother as you will be disappointed. By the way if you pass by you might still see our plate on the counter waiting for the specially fried egg! read more