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    El Rancho Colombiano

    3.7 (65 reviews)
    ModerateColombian
    Closed • 10:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    I ordered the take out. Look what happened to the package! It's bad! The package melted!

    I ordered the beef short rib. It's a little bit dry. The package is not good. The plastic container melted for the fries. Please spent a couple more cents to change to economic friendly packages.

    Jenny-Marie D.

    We have been coming here for almost four years. Their food is always good, service is fast and always friendly. My Spanish is a little rocky and the servers are always patient with me. We moved to Fairview recently and still make the trip down here to treat ourselves. If you haven't gone yet definitely make it here for breakfast, lunch, or dinner

    Bandeja paisa
    Ernesto B.

    The ambience is perfect, soccer game on, soft music playing in the background, and a lot of nice touches that look like you're in Colombia. Now, the food, it's amazing! I've been to a couple of Colombian restaurants and the food has been good and was good, but the food here is absolutely amazing! I had the "Bandeja Paisa", it had everything I wanted, everything on the plate was eaten and nothing wasted. Service was timely, and the staff was very nice.

    This pig was full of rice and NO MEAT!
    Michelle M.

    I only chose 1 star because I couldn't pick anything less. This place is a rip off. We ordered a Lechona and it was stuffed with rice. We never told them to stuff it with rice, not what we ordered. The pork meat that they tossed in there was dry as hell! They totally ripped us off! We paid $310 for it and we were so embarrassed with our guests. We were all left with hunger, this pig stuffed with rice was disgusting. Who does this to their patrons on Thanksgiving? Just awful on their part! I'm outraged and just trying to warn other families of this awful place.

    Laura M.

    Best Colombian restaurant! Food was excellent w/ large portions. Always enough to take home. Drinks are strong and affordable. It gets really packed so always try to make a reservation.

    My chicken came with a side of roach

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    Excellent Service and the food is delicious must try the "Leña" cooked Salmon yum, yum!!

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    Best colombian food i come all the way from boston to here New York just to get my bandeja paisa I defintly will be back soon

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    Had amazing lunch there, food was delicious and cheep, staff friendly. Good experience

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    Excellent service! Delicious food. Never disappoints. Authentic flavor full dishes.

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    The food is seriously tasty. The menu is large. Didn't have any service problems. "Sea and Air" was good.

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    Churrasco is great! Everything taste original and delicious, staff is friendly, there was live music...can't ask for more! I'll be back!

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    Really really wanted to enjoy my meal. Have been here in the past and have had good experiences,…read morebut today the customer service was TERRIBLE. Once the lady heard us speak English she treated us different this was crazy to me. The food came out quick and was good but the service was so poor that the good meal was irrelevant. DO BETTER NOCHES DE COLOMBIA.

    (Tookout 04/07/2025 MO @ 2:30pm and 04/08/25 TU @ 1:30pm): Not night but day when I finally checked…read moreout this Colombian eatery! In my quest to explore the various cuisine scenes throughout Jersey City and specifically the Heights, I made my way to Noches de Colombia. Established by a family who migrated to the United States in 1997, their small test American dream project in New Jersey came to life. They realized that variety of food and love were the keys to a quality restaurant experience. The restaurant was the ideal hang-out for the local community and offered the perfect combination of music, conversation and TVs for the quintessential soccer fans around the world. As this was right next to "squirrel park" where the lil black beast loved to take walks, I constantly saw this business. Would I plan to share "futuro noches con comida de Colombia" with my friend!? PURCHASE Filete Empanizado w/2 Sides Frijoles Negros & Arroz Amarillo ($18.75): A ginormous piece of thick fish folded in half to fit the takeaway container, this was perfectly deep-fried while the inside meat was steamy and supple, it was served on a bed of hearty potatoes-au-gratin. The sides were homemade, flavorful, and enough as a meal on their own. The portion sizes were off the charts and provided for multiple meals. https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw&start=96&select=juHQRjwkcffynHUk-v61qA New York Steak Con Camarones w/2 Sides Frijoles Negros & Arroz Amarillo ($28.03): A little surf-n-turf action, it was a huge slab of medium-cooked meat with a nice outside crusting and moist inside on a bed of various veggies along with a handful of medium-sized plump shrimp. The same comments regarding the sides and portion size noted above. https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw&start=96&select=Nncz_IGb5IZ1Owbp90yMNQ Yuca Frita Side 5pc ($4.16): Lightly-fried fat sticks, these were hearty, filling, and yummy! https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw&start=96&select=7y6ZCiMz-giO01MUWaWRJA Pistachio Cheesecake Slice ($7.50): A thick but soft slice with a lovely pistachio aroma and taste only on the top. https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw&start=96&select=ugZNuGr_714odSFDhkahcQ Carrot Cake Slice ($6.50): Creamy, thick, and plenty of carrot throughout, this was a wonderful slice! https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw&start=72&select=kVnHux6vBt36nWEkZ_iV2g Dulce De Leche Strudel ($3.25): Filled with sweetness! https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw&start=72&select=dVnp8kxYLvejpI7ZNKPa2A Spinach Pastry ($3.65): Spinach-packed and healthy! https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw&start=72&select=BCsjKrWp41fQVoUnym6tEg Pollo Pastelino ($2.90): Packed with shredded pollo! https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw&start=72&select=PgXoh_lmjbqKS5uhaxJHrA Carne Pastelino ($2.90): Beef galore! https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw&start=72&select=Ls5WOWGAX9wW_XlOB_hqiA Chocolate Mousse Cake Slice ($6.76): Chocolatey goodness with a mouse on top! https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw&start=72&select=Z4glOIEXsrmiKiB51MXK_A SERVICE It was lunchtime as we were greeted by the women at the front counter. They easily took our walk-up order, the entrees took about 15 minutes while the desserts/pastries were immediately available. Unfortunately, the personalities of the staffers weren't the friendliest, so don't be offended - gracias. PARKING (Street; N/A this instance) This was an easy flat 10-minute walk from my friend's place. Otherwise, the only option was the plenty of spots along the main drag of Central Ave. and all surrounding roads - 'nuff said. ATMOSPHERE, DÉCOR, AMBIENCE A tidy interior layout with display/order counters at the entrance, a quaint bar area, and the rest of the floorplan covered with booths/tables. Colorful paint and pictures covered the walls. Decent natural lighting came through the many windows and doors while electric recessed ceiling lights filled in the rest. There were several TVs at the bar while music (and TV volume) played in the background. https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw&start=72&select=Mjuiz-_VduPLwL3kUb1wZQ ATTIRE Totally casual, so I would normally be in a t-shirt, boardshorts, and flip-flops. OVERALL Noches de Colombia's Jersey Heights location was awesome and would definitely return! From large portions, tasty food, reasonable prices, varied menu, and the service was efficient. And, I always loved supporting small businesses whenever possible (regional in this case). I found total value based on the prices, service, and experience noted above (TOTAL paid experience was around $90.00 BEFORE any discounts and/or tip). And, they accepted my credit card of choice... AMEX! 5.0 STARS

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    I was walking on Bergenline Avenue and looked inside. it looked clean and busy so, Decided to give…read moreit a try. entered and sat right down at a table. the waitress arrived quickly and gave me some pointers on the menu. I ordered the Carretero shrimp . which Ale recommended.. When it arrived, it was a huge platter with avocado , shrimp lettuce, tostones. cheese and salsa witj Mayonnaise. The shrimp were perfectly done with a nice sauce as well. The tostones were perfect, not over cooked.. The side of rice had a really nice flavor. None of the food needed seasoning.. Guanábana with a little water and 1 oreja .(crispy flaky, yummy) LOTS of delicious food at a very reasonable price.. Caminaba por la avenida Bergenline y miré dentro. Se veía limpio y concurrido, así que decidí probar. Entré y me senté enseguida en una mesa. La camarera llegó enseguida y me dio algunas indicaciones sobre el menú. Pedí los camarones Carretero, que Ale recomendó. Cuando llegó, era un plato enorme con aguacate, camarones, lechuga, tostones, queso y salsa con mayonesa. Los camarones estaban en su punto, con una salsa deliciosa. Los tostones estaban perfectos, no demasiado cocidos. El arroz tenía un sabor muy agradable. Nada de la comida necesitaba condimentos. Guanábana con un poco de agua y una oreja (crujiente, hojaldrada, deliciosa). Mucha comida deliciosa a un precio muy razonable.

    Much better food than Noches de Colombia and more affordable…read moreI would recommend #1 Pollo en crema con champiñones : This is the French Bechamel sauce with a delicious Colombian spice twist (not chilly spicy) #2 Pollo al Limon: This a revisited Milanese Lemon Chicken with some gravy that mixes well with rice Batidos are very good, avoid Banana, it makes juices blend. Reco is Strawberry and milk or fresh squeezed orange juice Ambiance: not your romantic restaurant. This is your busy place for fast, good and affordable meal. Good place to practice your Spanish as well! Gringo friendly

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