We came to this Colombian restaurant after seeing it on an Instagram video, and I'm so glad we did!…read moreFrom the moment we walked in, we were impressed by the bright, beautiful, and brand-new establishment. They also have parking in the back, which is always a huge plus! When we arrived, there were only about three tables filled, but as the evening went on, more and more people started coming in. There was a steady flow of customers dining in, picking up takeout, and visiting their bakery. And let me tell you--the baked goods looked absolutely fabulous! I'll definitely be trying some next time. Our waiter, Joe, was fantastic! He was friendly, attentive, and made sure we had everything we needed throughout the entire evening. We started with the ceviche de chicharrón, and WOW--it was amazing! The combination of tostones, crispy chicharrón, the perfect amount of onions, and one of the best guacamoles I've had in quite a while made this an incredible appetizer. My husband ordered the fried fish, and it was so fresh and perfectly fried. It came with salad and tostones, and he absolutely loved it. My son and I both ordered the traditional Paisa dish, and the portions were HUGE! Everything on the plate was delicious and cooked perfectly. I added fried onions to my steak, and let me just say... THE BOMB! One more thing I forgot to mention--this restaurant is BYOB! Overall, we had a wonderful experience--from the food and portions to the service and atmosphere. We will definitely be back, and I can't wait to try more from their menu and bakery! Highly recommend giving this place a try!

La Fogata was a super great experience, the staff were super friendly and attentive. Food came out…read moresuper quick and tasted like home. Came here to watch one of the World Cup matches which created a nice atmosphere for fans. Highly recommend for anyone that enjoys Colombian food.

Absolutely delicious! I had an amazing meal here and…read moreeverything was bursting with flavor. The plate came with perfectly seasoned grilled meat, creamy refried beans, fluffy white rice, fresh cabbage salad, crispy yuca fries drizzled with sauce, and even a slice of fresh cheese -- every bite was satisfying! The side dish with fried chicken, veggies, and plantain chips was also packed with flavor and textures. The chips and salsa starter was a great touch, and the house drink (looked like tamarind or jamaica) was refreshing and not overly sweet. The presentation was beautiful, and the portions were generous. The ambiance is casual and colorful, perfect for enjoying Latin comfort food with friends or family. Definitely coming back -- this place is a hidden gem!

The best Honduran food in the area!!! We had a really good…read moretime, food was just like they make it back in Honduras

Stopped by on lunch from jury duty... close proximity to the court house. Restaurant was clean,…read morestaff was friendly, and the food was made fresh to order. Very pleased! Me detuve en el almuerzo del servicio de jurado... muy cerca de la corte. El restaurante estaba limpio, el personal era amable y la comida estaba recién hecha a pedido. ¡Muy complacido!

Excelente no me la pierdo regreso para recordar y sentir el sabor catracho, salud!…read morePara los que todabia NO saben de nuestro manjar catracho los invito, nos vemos , buen servicio y ricos platos!

Chicharones los mejores en New Jersey Amazing everything is…read moredelicious highly recommended

Lo único que e probado es el chicharrón y la yuca. Muy bueno, hay que dársela…read more Pero el PERSONAL comenzando con el dueño, (si es que es dueño) y terminando con las empleadas. No hay ni una que tenga modales. Tratan a los clientes como si uno pidiera de gratis, se ponen a hablar por teléfono con el lugar lleno, y hasta a bochinchear entre ellas. Humildemente pienso que porque tengas clientela, un restaurante es una combinación entre sabor y servicio.

Local spot in Newark and stopped in for dinner on the night they had opened their new bar. My…read morefiancé had ordered the Churrasco with the new La Batracio cocktail and I had ordered the Ballenita. For dessert, they had only the churros left and got it with one scoop of vanilla and one scoop of cookies & cream. Pros: Food was delicious and huge portions, enough to feed two each! The cocktail was also ginormous and yum, not too strong and not too sweet. Cons: granted this is a local spot but I had only ordered the Ballenita because it was one of the only few things that was translated in English as to what it was. My fiancé is not fluent in Spanish either and would take a lot of time to try to Google translate everything on the menu. Most of the waitresses did not speak English (no issue but also had a hard time asking for napkins..). The food was also slow to come out to where multiple waitresses stopped by to ask if we had ordered or what we were waiting for. Seems a bit unorganized but giving them benefit of the doubt given it was their opening bar night and whatnot. Still recommend to visit or at least worth door dashing from! Trying to take the perspective of a tourist visiting a non-English speaking place and would suggest doing your homework on what their menu is before going.

It brings me back to my old days back in Ecuador, excellent presentation and good atmosphere. I…read morewould recommend. I would be back again.

The most tastiest and divine pupusas I ever had. Fresh and full of love. You enter and choose…read moreeither El Salvador to the left or Honduras to the right. the menu has plenty of dishes from these amazing countries. Enjoy and eating in is the best option.

Salvadorean/Honduran: this place a great addition to the area. Most Hispanic restaurants tend to…read morekeep super loud music and very unenjoyable atmosphere if all you want is to have a nice lunch. Their pupusas are good their salpicon is good. I enjoyed the service, the waitress answers your questions if you are not familiar with the plate. Their prices are good $2 for a pupusas. They serve Aguas frescas: horchata, Jamaica and tamarindo. Food comes out on good time. The only hard thing is parking but I've always find a spot outside. You can't burn the calories at the jersey gardens mall :) The only reason I didn't give 5 stars was because I am a big bean eater lol. And they don't offer side of beans which I would appreciate if they did. Other than that I recommend this place.