Very bad costumer service! I wasn't greeted and I didnt feel welcomed AT ALL! I came in 7/21/2026 @ 7:30pm with my mother. My mother and I are Dominican women who are " Afro Latina" which we might not look Spanish however we are lol. They looked at us when we came in like we weren't even there no welcome no hello no nothing. I was actually having a bad day when I went and it was almost closing time and I didn't have a better day after this entry you never know what people are going through so it's good to be nice especially if its YOUR business to keep costumers coming ! Also the food was very old looking and not good and we paid enough to at least be satisfied. If the food was no longer fresh just tell us sorry we don't have it and not just give us left over (Basura) . I'm sorry and as a Dominican women going to a Dominican restaurant and being treated this way I was very upset and disappointed at my culture wow! God bless and no I will not come back! read more

Disgusting food. I ordered food and the food was stale as if it had 2 weeks off it being cooked. The meat was tasteless and hard. The only thing they didn't mess up was white rice. They don't know how to make mirror soñando. I ordered it and it was pure milk and a dash of line juice. My experience was horrible. I wasted 87$ and the food went to the trash. Never again!!!!!! read more

I ordered take out from here via doordash. The rice didnt taste fully cooked & I was caught by surprised when I was only giving two random big pieces of chicken. This food could be for others, just not for me. Didnt enjoy this meal. read more

El Tipico Dominicano - Rice and beans - Fast Food Near Me - Elizabeth, New Jersey

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If you're thinking this place is cheap what could go wrong? This place will answer that question and be old food, dry, and just no. It will make you wonder why you didn't just cook. I do t write reviews and only came here to save you. read more

Food was delicious, fresh and nice portions. Prices are reasonable. Clean establishment and service was great. Love their 3 Golpes breakfast. read more

The portions here are true to Dominican style. Hearty and plentiful. The food is always delicious and fast to prepare. They have takeout and delivery options available. If I'm around the area, I'll call in for pickup. We love the Chuletas, Sanchocho, Mofongos and Desayuna options here. Always delicious and cooked with love. The food is tasty and you can almost never go wrong with all the variety available. Typical menu for spanish food and specials vary per day. This is a great go to for the best bang for your buck! read more

Excellent food and great service. Nice balance of flavors and seasoning. Good Dominican food

I've been living in Union County for a year. Ow and I finally found a good Dominican restaurant. The pernil was tender and flavorful, the chicharron de Pollo was on point as well. We had the rice and beans that were fantastic and not to mention the maduros. Everything was great and I'll be coming back soon. read more

Place was not in the best kept place when it comes to hygiene overall. Haven't been there for a while, but went today for a small lunch I was in the mood for. In a small to-go plate, I ordered spoon and a half of rice, some green beans and 3 medium pcs of oxtail. Mature lady tells me lunch was $18 dollars. Didn't want to leave the food since it was already served, but I told her that's overkill for where your business is. Long story short, place is over priced and food quality in a scale of 1-10 is a 4! Be careful. Sad to see what was once one of the best place to eat Dominican food downtown, to be one what it is nowadays. I feel sad for management. read more

Ordered take out from here through the phone and they were super quick. Their food tasted really good. We had the black bean rice and we love the hint of lime flavoring. We ordered the Saturday Deep Fried Pork while it tasted good, it was quite dry and chewy...like jerky. So we may not go for this dish again. Good value but their meat dish could have been better. read more

Sooo delicious!!! You cant tell from the storefront that the food will be so good. Hidden gem for latin food. Yum read more

Delicioso ! La gente eran amable . I went during covid lockdown and they were kind and attentive. These chicharrones were sooo good and juicy. read more

El Tipico Dominicano - Chicharrones de puerco - Fast Food Near Me - Elizabeth, New Jersey

Fast, cheap, delicious, filled regularly with regulars. El Tipico Dominicano is a busy and upbeat Dominican breakfast and lunch shack found on 3rd St. in the Elizabeth seaport area. All of the fresh, home-made daily food is served from warming trays, as is typical of many Dominican restaurants in the area. A typical lunch plate costs $8 and comes with an entree and a side such as mangu, soup, platanos, or rice and beans. In addition, you're able also customize a plate to your choosing for a few dollars more, allowing more flexibility. They do not skimp on portions! As far as menu choices, it varies from day to day, but when I was there they had mondongo soup, beef stew, pernil, fried fish, chicharron, roast chicken, and more! For sides, they had rice, beans, maduros, sweet potatoes, tostones, and mangu. They're also open for breakfast, where you can get a typical Dominican breakfast plate such as mangu, fried eggs, and salami! They also accept credit cards, which is a plus! They have a steady stream of business and it seems to be a favorite of locals. read more

El Tipico Dominicano - Beef stew, plantains, sweet potatoes - Fast Food Near Me - Elizabeth, New Jersey

Food was good and delivery was quick. Portions were very generous. Pernil was delicious but the chicken was hard and definitely not "guisado" enough. It was good, so I might just order something different next time. read more

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Wow great food, it was fresh....definitely a come place for the authentic dominican food and service

I go for the $6 lunch special. You get to pick out a few hot trays that people behind the counter will generously pour into your aluminum foil to-go container. I get the Arroz con gandules with the red beans on top and shredded pork (pernil). Quality and genuine Dominican food for great price. It is in a bad neighborhood. Be aware. read more

El Tipico Dominicano - A quick drive by snap of the outside. - Fast Food Near Me - Elizabeth, New Jersey

Poor customer service. We had to order lunch for a staff of 12 and I called at 9AM to confirm if the delivery would be able to arrive by 12:30PM and the hostess reassured me it was enough time. Lunch was four hours late and by then my entire staff had lunch or went home. Not reliable for delivery. read more

Excellent Dominican Rest with great Food And great staff. Came here with my family and had a great time big variety of food fresh fruit juice I will come here again. read more

Ordered 2 bistec (steak) and both we're literally BLACK. So hard we could barely take a bite read more

El Tipico Dominicano - a plate of food - Fast Food Near Me - Elizabeth, New Jersey

I ordered a picadera from here & it was sooo good! The tosotones were a bit soggy, but overall the food was great. The women who work here were very nice and answered all my questions. The food was ready before the estimated time as well. I would recommend this food to others especially to those who are on the go and looking for some good Dominican food! read more

El Tipico Dominicano - Fast Food Near Me - Elizabeth, New Jersey

I normally order my food for pick up. Parking is difficult to find, but the service is quick, the people are friendly, and the food is delicious. read more

The food is delicious and workers very nice and clean. I love the place. I like that food more than my own at home read more

El Tipico Dominicano - Delicious - Fast Food Near Me - Elizabeth, New Jersey

Steamed table with classic Dominican Dishes and daily specials.. They usually always have Mondongo, roast chicken, yucca, plantains, pernil, chicken soup, chicharrones and all your favorites.. They also are opened for breakfast.. I can say, they have some of the best Mondongo I have ever had.. It's a rich beef broth with tomato and carrots and perfectly cooked tripe.. slightly spice,with a side of white rice for $4.50.. I get it at least once a week.. It's a very casual spot but, the food is exactly what you are looking for.. Inexpensive and made with care. read more

I order mangu with everything but it didn't come with the onions and also it took long to get my order delivered. And the mangu was awful because it was hard and was dull which is not suppose to taste like. read more

The 1st time i went here the food was great . So i decided to bring some friends here for breakfast . Don't waste your money or time , you will leave here hungry . The mangu had a gummy texture and had a few large black spots that looked like mold , salami, longaniza, cheese and eggs were all cold and under cooked . Coffee was muddy looking and lemonade was the instant powdered kind. Now i know why the food was so cheap . read more

Food was delicious. Girl in front desk was nice and polite. Big portions. Enough to eat twice.

Food is good and great customer service. The only problem was that we went on a really hot day during the summer and they didn't haceAC. It was very uncomfortable. Other that that all good read more

The salmon with mashed potatoes and veggies was wonderful. This restaurant is in my phone for repeat business. Always

Average Dominican restaurant, but Better customer service than Don Chuchos who is two minutes down the road. I'm all about customer service! Food taste great, people are great. read more

My favorite place ever to have dominican food! They're Mangu is my absolute favorite. Everyone there is also very nice; place isnt expensive at all! read more

Thank you fellow Yelp reviewers! I was working at the airport & read El Tipico Dominicano's reviews, went there & agree with everyone! So friendly too! read more

Great space, and music venue! Food was better last time, what happened? Gumbo needs work, cold microwaved rice is a no no; no excuses in New Orleans! Never an excuse in jersey! Details details, make a Resturant work! We had a ball listening to some good music and good drinks never go out of style! Gussy up that food and you have a hit when consistent! read more

Great food , excellent prices, fast service!!! I can feed my family of 7 for under $30 beverages included!

they have fried cheese and a bomb chicken and for that they have my heart lol

Food was cold and nasty service was not on point or friendly and caring they didn't check up on us or seem concerned I might not come back to this restaurant was Alil ghetto anyways very disappointed definitely wouldn't recommend even if the food was free read more