Stumbled upon this place and it just called out to us, it looked just like the sort of spot that…read morewould make high quality, homemade food. So glad we did. They make some delicious papusas and horchata. We got loroco and pork and loved them both, especially the fresh cheese and unique flavor of the loroco. A typical order comes with 4, but I asked for one of each, and they kindly obliged. Tastes very homemade / freshly made, and the accompanying cabbage salsa and tomato/pepper sauce condiments were a nice contrast. The horchata also seemed fresh and very refreshing. And the service was so kind! My Spanish is very basic but they were very sweet and patient, and geniunely seemed excited to help. Mucho gusto, and hope to have the opportunity to come back soon!

Homemade goodness in every dish. Sunset outdoor dining and the service was like eating with family…read more Drinks were also delicious.

We have been getting take out from Norah's for about a decade and loved every meal…read more Unfortunately I cannot write that about the takeout my husband picked up last night. I ordered beef ox tails which were always in a flavorful brown gravy over white rice with sweet plantains and sautéed cabbage with some mixed vegetables. Last night they were in a sauce that is best described as a sticky, gluey bbq sauce that I have never experienced there in the past. There was just a tiny amount of sautéed cabbage though I was grateful for it as a palate cleanser. One piece of sweet plantain, in all fairness, I did order the small versus a large order. The rice was unpleasant with that dark, sticky sauce already stirred into it so there was no escaping it. (Today I took an entire pint of leftover white rice from a previous oriental meal and stirred it into Norah's rice to make it at least edible though still not delicious like it used to be.) I am extremely disappointed Norah seems to have changed her beef oxtails brown gravy recipe. For me ... it completely changed my opinion about her beef oxtails. I miss how it used to taste.

There is street parking…read more The owner was friendly and knowledgeable. There was plenty of seating. I ordered 4 items: Oxtail dinner Curry goat roti Oxtail empanada Oxtail& Mac& cheese egg roll The oxtail was the star of the show. The goat was a close second. In my opinion, the oxtail is best savored in dinner rather than in appetizer form. Next time I'm trying jerk chicken some kind of seafood.

Really enjoyed my visit here. The food was delicious and it's clear they put a lot of attention…read moreinto the details. Everything arrived in a timely manner and the experience felt well organized. Looking forward to coming back.

This place has been on my list to go for a while now. They have a good variety of Latin American…read moredishes mainly from Peru, Colombia, Mexico, etc. Is the food the best you'll have from these countries? No. Is it the worst, also no. In fact, we had the churrasco and the ceviche and both were very good. We also had a mango shake with milk, also excellent. Great tase and good consistency. The place also has a good atmosphere and great music selection. In addition, every Thursday evening from 6:45 to 7:45 they offer free Latin music dance classes. There were probably 12 to 15 people at this particular class. Definitely a great date spot. I'll mention that the food did take almost 50 minutes to come out, but overall the food and service were both good. Definitely worth a try.

Excellent food incl appetizers I had chicharonne then…read morebistec strips with peppers and onion salad rice and beans and maduro plantains everything was super fresh. I will return The ambiance and service was very accomodating

Los frijoles son deliciosos!!…read more After the beach, a little bandeja Paisa, and pechuga empanisada... great Colombian food. I want to try some more of their food. After the pandemic is down, I want to comeback and sit down. They have an open air-- beach feeling to their restaurant.

Every time I go to the shore I have to stop by this place on my way back home…read more The food is good and the staff is very friendly. The prices and portions are great. The reasons I'm not giving 5 stars is because they always bring the appetizers at the same time they bring the entrées, and the beef empanadas have no beef, only potatoes and onions. Will definitely go back!

We've been to El Arriero a few times and the food was pretty good. Today we came in to the…read morerestaurant and it was empty, the couple that always ran the was not there. There was very loud bachata music and out walked this person that I can't call her a waitress, I have respect for waitresses they work very hard, she comes to our table we say hi and all she said was "what do you want to order". We put in the order and she turns up the music and starts singing in the kitchen. We ordered the bandeja paisa when it came out the pork was tasteless and very chewy, the Colombian chorizo tasted and had the consistency of cardboard, the rice was good and so was the steak. And then she turned the music louder yet I had to call her almost yelling to ask for the check it was almost like a comedy show. My other half and me looked at each other laughed and just said. NEVER AGAIN!!! What a disaster. If you want to have a half decent dinner don't even think about this place. Service 0. Noise 90 decibels. Food 1.

What's not to like in this unpretentious Columbian restaurant that serves food with superb quality,…read morebreads and pastries that are mouth-watering, and service was impeccable. Our lady server was so personable and always answered our questions with a big smile. We met the owner who was as friendly as his staff! Excellent service is always a plus! The food was well-cooked down to its bananas and arepas! This restaurant is highly recommended and they close at 10 pm most days, so if you're still out and about at a later time, this is definitely a good place to get some delicious food! Order the platters! It's like getting the best of the varieties. Get the ham and cheese roll or the buñuelos and the pastrSo good!

My fiancé and I came in for lunch! Nice atmosphere and friendly and welcoming staff. We had Nilse…read moreand she was so very sweet! I recommend the empanadas and the papa relleno! My fiancé had a delicious and generous portioned lunch special! Over all great experience!!!!

This spot is casual, and cool. The food is delicious and the service was really nice. Very…read morewelcoming and attentive.

Oh man I wanted to love this place so bad. But it's gonna be a hard no in the future. We had the…read morebao bun w chorizo. And while the bao was cooked perfectly there was no sauce in the bun. Just sausage and chopped cilantro. I had the ropa vieja which was nothing special. It was like a brisket fajita. I had the white rice with it and it was waterlogged. The beans were ehh. Needs a thicker base like tomato sauce. My wife had the birria platter which was yellow rice beans and chunks of beef chuck with a consomé on the side. For desert we did the churro with ice cream. They over cooked it so it was rock hard. But the ice cream was good. I will say the waitress was super attentive, the owner was so friendly and the place was clean. $100 for two people. Was definitely not worth it.

One of our favorite local spots. Food is very consistent and fresh. Portions are huge. This is…read moredefinitely a hidden gem in the Red Bank area. The pupusas are fantastic.

Loved the food! Great service , the waiters are so nice and lovely. Very sweet and was always…read moremaking sure their customers are well treated and served. Food delicious & fresh!

Amazing service very attentive, and the food was delicious! The food came out very quick and the…read moretamarind juice is delicious.

Incredibly delicious. Got a platter of a bunch of different foods and even the picky eaters found…read moresomething they liked. Have only even eaten takeout, but the owner is very nice.

If you're craving good Mexican food and are tired after swimming at the beach, stop by El Rancho…read moreand get your fix! This hidden restaurant is around a 12 min walk from the shore and neatly packed with long tables perfect for bigger parties (4 to 6 people). The few times I've been there, there had only been one waitress manning all the tables, but she does a good job of keeping tabs on everyone. I haven't had a chance to try their other items on the menu yet, mainly because I keep going back for the grilled chicken chimichanga. Let me just say, it is heavy, cheesy, saucy and satisfying! Especially given the refried beans, hot rice, sour cream and salad, this is a hefty plate. Each time I order, it ends up in the to go box, ready for another meal (and I can't say I'm upset about that :) ) that's all from me, ty for reading!

We first visited El Rancho about six years ago while vacationing near Ocean Grove with our kids,…read moreand we've been trying to remember the name of this lovely spot across from the train station ever since. We finally made it back -- and it was just as good as we remembered! I had the carne asada, which was tender, flavorful, and cooked perfectly (so many places tend to overcook it until it's like cardboard, but not here). My wife ordered the chicken torta, generously layered with lettuce, crema, and all the right fixings. Both dishes were absolutely delicious. The food is not only tasty but also reasonably priced, and the warm, cozy atmosphere paired with friendly service makes the experience even better. We're so glad we rediscovered this gem -- still a favorite after all these years!