I was delightfully surprised at how great this place was. And can I just so how much I appreciate…read moreCLEAN Condiments!!! I was frustrated at first because the menu was in Spanish. But the server was so patient with me and guided me through. I just wanted eggs and potatoes and chorizo. With her help, I didn't get potatoes but I go beans. I didn't know I was getting rice with my breakfast but even that was cooked perfectly and I ate it with my beans. The salsa was so fresh and spicy, took the rest home! The salad was great and the dressing a nice accompany, but I didnt even need it. I was so happy guys. So happy seeing all this food in front of me and having it be sooooo good. I never eat at places like this, as I am from California and I have pretty high expectations. But I'm so glad I saw their reviews and gave it a shot. Happiness. Neighborhood gem! Great Service, Great Coffee, Great Food! Thank you

The entire visit went without a single complaint. The setting, service level and cuisine here are…read moreall excellent. The kitchen produces wonderful tastes and the servers provide wonderful experiences. The person managing operations is responsible and approachable. This place is SPLENDID!

This was definitely a super cute spot to get a good meal on Bergenline. The decor was very nice and…read morethe staff were super friendly and attentive. The food was delicious, from the appetizers, to main course and desserts. We were there for a birthday and they made my son feel special. The homemade lemonades were also very good.

Lived here for 8 years. Gave this place three chances, they are extremely racist against people who…read moreare white and only speak English, or at least what they think. Look at my Uber eats history, every time I go in there they think I don't speak Spanish well. Their eyes say something disparaging, I guess I can spell it out in Spanish if I have to... As convenient as this would be for me, it would be nice if they just spoke English properly to people that are not Hispanic.. And what's disrespectful is that I've been married to a Cuban man for the last 10 years.

Went here with my friends and their kids. Service was great and the staff friendly. The portions…read morewere huge and everything was delicious. Loved the Spanish music playing in the background, everything was spot on. Will like to visit again.

this review is from last friday as i forgot to check in!…read more wanted to try this place for the longest as my coworkers always talked how great this location is. so why not? it is about a 16 minute walk from the path station (newport) it's really not that bad of a walk (for those who don't mind walking that is) okay got to the restaurant and it was picking up as this was the start of the dinner hour. No live music but they were playing spanish music which sets the mood greatly. now if you wanted a quieter setting i'd advice eating outside, from the music playing and the groups of people having loud conversations it was a bit hard of hearing when i was asking the waiter questions. so we order the Tamal En Hoja (one) and no i completely forgot to take photos :( very soft and not too dense and i do enjoy pickle onions on top! okay for each of us: one had Vaca Frita, one had Masitas De Puerco, and our child had Camarones Ajillo. i have the Vaca Frita which came in the cup made of crispy plantain chips. Meat was not salty (thank the stars i'm on a low sodium diet because of my Bp so i was enjoying this) with the arroz moro and the side of lime was amazing. the family did enjoy their meal as we did not wait to long for the food to come. the nose level increased and it was definitely harder to hear what the waiter was asking us. but that's okay we all enjoyed ourselves. what i DID get a pic of was the desserts: Tres Leches and Flan con coco Tres Leches was good (not too sweet and the added chocolate balls made it good too) Flan con coco kind dens but flavor was there and i love coconut (it's coconut flakes on top) I will come back and try a different dish and maybe eat outside. for those who can't handle loud noises best to have earplugs (loop) or eat outside i guess. the staff treated us nicely and my son and i do look for that in places i go to make sure everyone is treated well and respected.

Ordered from here on a whim and I'm beyond happy I did!…read more What a flavor bomb every bite was. Wow. Ordered the rotisserie chicken with garlic sauce and got it with yellow rice and tostones. (9 out of 10) Also tried the empanada sampler which came with four empanadas of my choosing and tried the Beef, shrimp, chicken, and birria. (8 out of 10) I mean this sincerely... everything was beyond flavorful. The rotisserie garlic chicken had to be my favorite bite of the night but each empanada included in the sampler was crispy, tender, and decadent; each one leaving its own individual mark. Seriously blown away and might even had to stop in to try the food at the restaurant next time. Can't wait to see order from here again!

Service: Good. Got checked on regularly by friendly staff:…read more Ambiance: loud, colorful, probably a good fit for a loud drunk brunch vibe. A lot of seating and a back area with fans. Food: This place is quite bad. We ordered the tortilla soup and the vegan tofu chimichurri. The tortilla soup was inedible it was so salty. The tofu was grilled and entirely burnt on the bottom. I had to slice the entire bottom off. The chimichurri sauce was flavorful. The yellow rice side seemed like bagged instant rice. The maduros were good. Did not try the alcohol but they had a large selection including non alcoholic options. The place adds a 20% auto gratuity fee. Kind of absurd on a 2 person check. I am Latina so perhaps I have a higher expectation for Latin food but I'm perplexed at how this place could have such high ratings, perhaps it was just a bad night. I would never go back and would not recommend.

First time here though I have heard about it before. Breakfast is very good - eggs with Spanish…read moresausage (#4 platter). The coffee is very good too - loved the steamed milk. Very comfortable atmosphere with friendly people running it. The prices are very good too. I want to come back and try their Breakfast Burrito Special. Parking can be problematic but I found a spot around the corner.

Eggs, home fries, toast, juice and coffee con leche on platter #1 for just $6, a great price right…read moreby the Holland tunnel but fuggedabout parking. Love that the coffee already has my favorite steamed milk, and free refills too. Classic diner design with counter and tables, rehabbed and looking new, lavender pink seats lol, unfortunately the TVs were painfully loud. Friendly but surprisingly slow service on a quiet Saturday morning. Home fries were not deep fried, kudos. My Spanish omelette was stuffed with onion and tomato, solid. But no jam for the toast??

Been here since I was born and is still one of the best restaurants I have been to in Union Cityread more

Colombian food? Never had it, so I had to stumble into El Carretero to try it! Bandejo Paisa was…read morethe one recommended to me - nearly $28 now, but I had to do it for the experience! For starters, they speak minimal English here, so make sure to know some Spanish, be ready to point, or have Google Translate on hand. Within the Bandejo Paisa, the grilled skirt steak was thin and tough, a little hard to cut. The skirt steak was well seasoned though a bit too tough. The beans and rice? Oh, they were amazing! Not sure what's in them, but I did not see myself enjoying beans and rice so much. The slice of avocado and a fried egg were also delicious and unexpected, especially in the current times (*ahem* cost). Now for the plantain, it was enjoyable, but the main star of the show, the pork belly tasted candied, sticky, and reminded me of chincharrones. If you enjoy a fatty pork belly, then you'll definitely enjoy this main. Otherwise, you may stray away from it like I did. Overall, I think it was a good experience, but I wish that there was a more descriptive menu for those who don't know as much Spanish.

A great option for a pre- or post- museum lunch. Small joint with nice decor. The dinner menu…read moreseems pricey, but the lunch specials were reasonable. Crispy Pork Belly: I'm not a keto guy, but I totally love this kinda keto food. Thick chunks of pork belly fried crispy. Livened up with the salsa on the side. A great unctuous way to get your appetite going. Steak & Onions: A very tasty complete lunch with nicely marinated steak, a ton of onions, plantains and beans. The place looked fancy, but this lunch special was comfortingly humble. Really hit the spot. Tres Leches: A perfect way to indulge after the meal. So moist and creamy!

We met friends at this cute little Colombian restaurant. If it's cold, sit in the back of the…read morerestaurant. There's a big draft from the front door. The staff were lovely. If you're an early bird, the happy hour drink deals are offered table side, which is awesome. Cocktails were on point. We started off with very good guacamole and chips. Chips were refreshed happily. The assorted empanadas were excellent, with crisp shells and savory contents. 3 of our party ordered the tiger prawns, which they liked a lot. I ordered the Lompoc saltado, which was pretty good. This nice neighborhood place is a good change of pace serving a less common cuisine.

The food here was amazing. Huge portions, everything was delicious. It's somewhat small but we came…read morefor an early lunch and they were able to accommodate our party of 8. Definitely would recommend for anyone looking for good Colombian food.

Amazing food and crazy friendly service. I'm Colombian and it's so har to find authentic street…read morefood. Cosy and welcoming atmosphere really recommend this place