Amazing Colombian cuisine near the Bradley beach. Fantastic waiter provided details of the…read moredelicacies and well seasoned foods and natural juices. The decor is traditional colors and decorations.

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

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!

First time at a Colombian restaurant with a couple friends who like to explore a different foods…read more We tried empanadas, chorizo, and then got a large meat platter, which had steak, chicken, pork and chorizo along with french fries and baked ground potatoes, it was four people, and the three of us could not finish it, and would feed5. Overall, the food was OK, the presentation of the fish at another table looked very nice, but the style of food is not really seasoned and so it's a relatively non-gastronomic meal but you leave feeling full. Maybe I expected more because I like Mexican and Thai food, but went into it with an open mind. It was clear that a lot of local Latinas went there, and that is a good sign that it fits the cultural expectation. So if you are Latina and know what to expect it is a good restaurant to try

Ana was very attentive and ensured we had everything we needed to have an enjoyable afternoon…read more Highly recommend matiz - especially the margarita pitcher!

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.

Really incredible, fresh genuine Mexican/Colombian food at a good price! I had the chicken fajitas…read moreand my husband had the steak tacos. We will be back for sure!

Panchos and Juanchos is a wonderful family-owned spot in the heart of Bradley Beach. Portions are…read moregenerous, prices are reasonable, and the food is consistently delicious. It's primarily a takeout place, but there are a few tables available -- especially in the summer, when you can BYO and enjoy outdoor seating right on Main Street. The burritos, enchiladas, and tacos are go-to favorites. Most dishes come with rice and beans, and you can choose between a spicy red sauce or a milder green sauce. If you're not in the mood to cook or spend a lot, Panchos and Juanchos is a great local business to support and enjoy.

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.

No.. never again! Empanadas were greasy and looked like the dough inside was not cooked. Very…read morelittle meat. I wasn't able to eat the empanada because of how greasy it was. One star for how clean and nice the place looked with decor. Sorry but best Colombian restaurant are in Queens NY.

This is to report a serious health and sanitation concern…read more On Friday, January 16, 2026, at approximately 12:26 PM, I was inside the establishment when I observed a roach crawling on the wall. An employee, who appeared to be the manager on duty (as she was older and seemed to be overseeing the shift), attempted to kill the roach. When she grabbed it with a napkin, the roach fell onto the table. The employee then killed the roach and disinfected the table. However, this same employee had taken my order and continued handling service immediately after the incident. The food was served, but none of it was consumed due to the health concern. There was one other younger employee present, but they were not involved in the incident. Camera footage should confirm this event, as it would show the employee killing something on the wall during this time. Due to the seriousness of the situation, I also contacted the Health Department to report this incident.

I've been passing this establishment ever since January. Having dined at other Noches locations…read more(Dover, which has closed and I was not crazy about their overcooked food) and Belleville/Bloomfield, which was very good. I decided to give this one a try. I finally broke down and stopped in for lunch on Saturday March 8. The place wasn't crowded. It's a bit spacious but not many tables. My first thought was that it would be hard to get a table at dinner time. I was seated immediately and my order came right away. The server was very seeet and friendly and always checked on me. I ordered a paellita noches with black beans as well as tostones (fried green plantains) I received the paellita that came with maduros (fried sweet plantains). I ordered black beans but Instead I got red beans. I let it go. The paellita was good and a huge portion. I had to take half home. I didn't care for the red beans. They were a bit tasteless. The tostones were bland and a bit too greasy. I added salt and dipped them in the beans. (I'm PR and we add salt as soon as the fried plantains come out the fryer so that it sticks or serve it with mojo). Tostones do not taste good bland. I may go again and try some different items, skip the tostones and make sure that I get my black beans. I'll update this review depending on my experience when I return.

Traveled to Atlantic city for a weekend and as always, I was craving colombian food. Found this…read morerestaurant and wow they did not disappoint. For starters, our waitress was extremely kind and sweet we had great conversation. We got the colombian burger which was amazing and perfectly cooked. The paisa was perfect tasted just like home. Authentic as it should be. And as always my absolute favorite, traditional colombian empanadas. I think we do it best and this place definitely did it perfectly. The place also has some very cute seating. I would totally make the drive again just for this.

I saw the very high ratings for this restaurant so I was excited to try it. The staff was extremely…read morefriendly and I ended up talking to my waitress for probably 10 to 15 minutes before ordering a single thing. She recommended the food I ordered in this picture. I cannot remember the name of the dish. But what I will say is that the food was delicious, all of it was excellent. And the price of $25 for this very full plate was worth every penny. I was starving and I ate a lot, but still had to take half of my food home. I have now found my favorite Colombian food and the Atlantic City area. Definitely a must do if you were in the area.

Their Colombian empanadas were 5 stars!! Granted these were all I got, but they were perfect- with…read morecrispy satisfying fried dough and rich, flavorful fillings. I had the beef empanadas which had a savory and tender shredded beef filling, and the cheese empanadas which had a perfect blend of crumbly soft cheese and pull apart stretchy mozzarella inside the same delicious crispy shell. The chimichurri totally elevated both, adding a fresh, spicy, and garlicky layer of flavor. If these empanadas were any indication, I would love to try more of the food at El Patio Colombiano!

As usual, this place hit the spot!!! This is my go to spot for delicious colombian food and the…read morestaff is always welcoming, sweet, and attentive. The atmosphere is very cute and comfortable. Enough seating for small and big parties. The drinks are definitely incredibly delicious. That red sangria!!! Wow, a must try!!! But the main event as usual is the delicious food and the big portions. Omg, I have the steak and it was cooked right and wow, so tender. Another must try. Tell them, el gordito sent you!! Lol

Very clean inside, service was quick and easy And the food…read morewas incredible. Very fresh food, sauces were great especially if you like spicy, the steak I had was cooked nicely with another great sauce. I really like yucca fries and these were great as well as the friend plantains. Im so happy theres a place like this in Toms River.

I've visited Cantera Restaurant twice over the past week, and unfortunately my experience with…read moremanagement left me extremely disappointed. First, I want to make it clear that the waitresses were wonderful -- attentive, kind, and hardworking. My issue is not with the staff, but with the way management handled the billing and gratuity situation. Both times, my bill should have been around $66, yet I was charged about $85 because gratuity had already been added. I didn't realize this at first and was also leaving an additional 20% tip on top of it. I feel this is misleading to customers, especially for such a small bill where automatic gratuity is uncommon. When I questioned it, the owner came out and explained the gratuity policy in a very confrontational and dismissive manner instead of handling the concern professionally. I tried to explain that either the servers are not receiving enough directly, or customers are unknowingly overpaying because the gratuity is not made clear enough. At the end, I adjusted my payment by removing the extra $17 tip I had intended to leave and kept the automatic gratuity charge of $12. I also placed an additional $5 cash tip in the envelope specifically for my waitress because she truly deserved it. What upset me even more was seeing the owner immediately take that cash and place it into the general tip box. Again, the servers were excellent. My disappointment is entirely with management's handling of customers and gratuities.

Went to Milina for Mother's Day brunch before our Mother's Day dinner. (Lot of eating going on on…read moreMother's Day!) We've been to Milina before but never reviewed them. Started out with coconut lemonade and a blood sausage appetizer that came with 2 mini arepas. It was our first time trying blood sausage and we were happy we did! Casing had a nice char and snap to it. Filling was well seasoned and delicious. Arepitas were light, crispy and had a very good sweet corn taste to them. Coconut lemonade was slightly tart which is how I like it and also had a sweet coconut finish to it. I would definitely order it again. For the entree we shared the Parradilla Milina Marinera which came with grilled steak, chicken, pork loin, shrimp and salted fried plantains. We added rice and beans. Grill taste on everything was terrific! Meats were tender and flavorful. Rice and beans were ok. They had free dessert for Mother's Day so my wife ordered chocolate cake which was delicious. It wasn't our first time at Milina and it definitely won't be our last. Servers were very attentive, courteous and accommodating.

We visited this restaurant and had an interesting experience…read more The seats were soft and comfortable. The drinks were good--both the Coke and passion fruit drink were enjoyable. The chicken empanada was also good. However, the CANASTICAS (3) DE TOSTONES RELLENOS appetizer was disappointing. It was $10 for three tiny cups, which was not what we expected. It wasn't worth the price, and we could barely taste any plantain. I accepted the conclusion. We also ordered a side of FRIED PLANTIANS (tostones). We received only three pieces, and they were extremely thin--so thin they could bend like taco shells. They were not the traditional thick, crispy tostones we expected. My husband's BANDEJA PAISA was also disappointing. The chicharrón was thin, hard, and difficult to chew. The steak was thin but good. The beans- good. Sausage-ok. A lot of rice on the plate. Then the receipt came with an automatic 18% gratuity. We don't recall seeing this noted on the menu, although it may have been listed somewhere. We were only a party of two, so we were surprised to see an automatic gratuity added. Be sure to check your bill carefully so you don't accidentally leave an extra tip. Overall, the food and value did not meet our expectations. It's simply not for us, though it may match other people's expectations, and that's okay.