A hidden gem what you would call a hole in the wall. Visiting from out of town and this place did…read morenot disappoint. I had white rice, black bean and the pollo guisado it was very flavorful. My husband had some sancocho and that was delicious as well. Service was done with a smile and we paid after we ate. If you're in the area check them out. Very good food and great customer service.

First time here & wont be the last! Chris is very friendly & helpful as I'm not familiar with…read moreDominican food. My husband & I had chicken over rice with black beans & tostones too! The chicken was so flavorful & perfect with rice & beans. Tostones are made to order & just delicious! We both brought some home because the portions are huge! Very pleasant & comfortable atmosphere.

Translated from Spanish as my dream, Mi Sueño Cafe is a small eatery with a couple of seats but…read moremostly takeout located off a busy Market Street in Saddle Brook. Parking can be an issue, depending on the time of day. Luckily, not today, as I found parking right in front. The menu specializes in Dominican cuisine but has other Spanish dishes ranging from empanadas to rabo guisado, tostones, and cakes. I decided on their lunch special consisting of chivo guisado (Dominican braised goat) with white rice, red beans, and a small salad for takeout. The food was still hot, and the goat flavor was amazing--earthy and intense with a kick and just plain old lip-smacking delicious. However, the rice and beans didn't have any taste. If you are in the area, give this place a try.

Went here today as I was in the area had the pork chops with white rice, pink beans and yuca…read more The staff two of them were very pleasant and welcoming parking was difficult in the front as my vehicle stuck out partially in the roadway. The pork chops were very good well seasoned however the rice and the bean had no flavor as well as the yuca. I did ask for some sauce from the pork chops on the rice but was not given enough to make a difference. Not a bad place but I'll try a different place next time

Have passed Lula's Latin Cuisine a few times recently and finally gave it a try last night…read more.. It's a small place with just a few tables, but we were grabbing food to go anyway and they had a nice variety/selection of prepared food at the counter. So, my wife and I were in the mood for Pernil (roast pork) and it looked good. She got white rice and black beans, and I got the yellow rice and red beans. There was (among other things to choose from) some good looking steak, chicken, soup, and Mangu (a dish made with mashed plantains). It also looked as though they had recently run out of boiled Yuca (because there was a near-empty warmer tray with red onions and garlic oil). Before we left, we picked up their menu and (even though the outside sign billed them as "Dominican food") looking through their menu made it apparent they offered MANY other things to order. There was Cuban sandwiches, Mofongo, and a LOT more. We got home and were amazed with the quality, freshness and (above all) perfect flavor of the food. The Pernil stood out for how juicy and perfectly spiced it was. There was just the right amount of salt, and I said it might be right up there with the the best I have had. The value for the price was outstanding, and there was enough leftover between us for another meal. I woke up this morning to find out that other meal was a late night snack for my son last night. LOL. Will definitely return to give this place another shot!!!

Good clean excellent tasty food, never had a problem with my order s and delivery is always fastread more

Ordered again today for mom who ordered the cod w/rice & beans (bacalao con arroz blanco y…read morehabichuela guisada). I ordered the pork shoulder (pernil) sandwich w/a morir soñando shake. Everything was freshly cooked & perfectly packaged. The food was still hot & I live 20 mins away. When you go in person, the atmosphere is friendly & professional. Keep up the great work! Pedí nuevamente hoy para mi mamá, que pidió bacalao con arroz blanco y habichuela guisada. Pedí el sándwich de pernil con un batido de morir soñando. Todo estaba recién hecho y perfectamente empaquetado. La comida todavía estaba caliente y vivo a 20 minutos de distancia. Cuando vas en persona, el ambiente es agradable y profesional. ¡Sigue con el gran trabajo!

I love this place . My coworkers and I have ordered from here several times and I am always pleased…read more. The chicharron de pollo is so good . They have variety of sauces . I usually go for the cilantro sauce .

There was a day where I was craving empanadas. I remembered my students kept having about a place…read morenearby school, and soon enough, I stepped in to Pico Y Pala. I ordered a chicken and a cheese empanada - it was crisp, delicious, and worth the positive comments how good it was. I never took pictures that day, I ate it because I was so hungry. I'll be back if I'm craving empanadas again. Staff is friendly, all forms of payment. There is indoor seating or you can step in on the go.

This is by far the best Dominican restaurant in the area they literally can't be out done.read more

My boyfriend and I regularly come to this spot to pick up breakfast after dropping off my daughter…read morenearby. I get the same thing every time, and the taste is always consistent. The food is delicious and for $12, they definitely don't underserve you the portions. The girl serving me in the morning is always very polite. Also, their passion fruit juice is really good too, not overly sugary and concentrated. Definitely give this place a try!

Translated from the Spanish as the little palm, La Palmita Restaurant, located on a busy Boulevard…read morein Hasbrouck Heights, serves Hispanic food predominantly Dominican cuisine. Parking could be a little tricky, depending on the time of day. First-timer at this storefront establishment under new management whose interior was cozy with a few tables. They have food already prepared, especially when you're on your lunch break, and it is convenient. Numerous lunch special options are offered for $12, and I ordered the costilla de cerdo guisada (stewed pork ribs) with black beans over white rice. This place is exactly what was needed, as the food is homemade, authentic, and tasty at a decent price. Make sure to bring cash, as they charge a bit more for credit cards. I could recommend this place.

I happened to pass by this cute little, non pretentious, super clean, friendly, restaurant while I…read morewas walking by. I decided to stop by for breakfast. Got the mashed malanga with baccalau. I wish I would have taken a picture to post here but I ate it, enjoying and savoring every bite. The food was so fresh and clean, not greasy, not overly seasoned but just perfect. You could tell it was cooked with love. The cafe con leche was also on point. I would give this 100 stars. I'm coming back here with my family and friends. Highly recommend! Honestly made my morning. Update - week later I just had to come back for the food. This time I took a photo before I devoured it.

From the owner: Tadicional comida Dominicana 100% Sazon Criollo, come como…read moresi estuvieras en RD, recetas autenticas criollas.

I stumbled upon this establishment when I was searching for a Latin restaurant in Grubhub. Last…read morenight we decided against delivery and opted to drive out and dine in. This place has a parking lot next door but it seems that this lot belongs to an auto repair shop not the restaurant, it has tow-away signs but we parked in the lot because it was after hours. The restaurant is spacious, with plenty of tables, the music is low, the decor is low-key with some Winter motiffs. I told my wife that I was expecting more of an Island/Caribbean decoration. My wife ordered the Asopaó de Camarones (Shrimp Soupy Rice) & got Spaghetti with Dominican Salami, Tostones & Avocado. Hot tea to drink. I expected the Spaghetti to come with Dominican Salami as an option (this is how Dominican Spaghetti is prepared and served) but unfortunately it does not, the Spaghetti is plain & adding the Dominican Salami is extra. My wife's Asopaó was full of shrimps, very tasty she loved it as did i. My Spaghetti with Dominican Salami was pretty good. The Spaghetti were al dente enough (not too soft nor too hard), flavorful, Dominican Salami chunks were hearty (I was hoping that the Salami would be stewed but it was fried instead), the avocado was fresh & unblemished, & the tostones were perfectly golden fried & crispy. Ashley & Stacey were our servers and they were very friendly, full of smiles, on-point & honest. I said honest, because after paying the bill we asked for a pen to add a tip and she explained to us thar the tip (which is an automatic 15%) is already included. Which surprised us, usually tip is included with a party of 6 or more, we are only a couple. My wife and I always tip between 10% & 20% depending on the service of course. But no matter how bad, horrible was the service we tip at least the 10%. We detest restaurants that force us to tip. We believe we have the right to give a certain amount of our hard earned money ourselves, without forcing our hand. Because of this practice of including the automatic 15% tip, no matter the size of the dining party, I give a rating of 3 stars. If it wasn't for this forceful tipping, I would have given this place an easy 5 stars. So beware when dining in at La Cocina de Cristina, while the food is amazing, their tipping policy will force you to shell out 15% of your bill, whether the service was good or not. We will NOT dine in at this place ever again. If anything, I will order via Grubhub (which allows me to tip accordingly) or order take-out.

I happened to be in hackensack this past weekend and had a hankering for chicharron and tostones…read more I wound up getting their picadera (sampler) plate and it was off the chain. The chicharron, longaniza, and chicken were fried to perfection and the tostones were good too. I prefer my tostones a little crisper which is the only reason for the 4 stars and not 5 but that's just my preference. The place is beautifully decorated with dominican and it is very clean and well put together. Very nice vibe inside.

I eat here quite often since its super close to my house and I'm never disappointed!…read more Whenever I am in the mood for a nice home cooked meal not cooked by me, this is usually where I go! They have a great selection already out and you can also order from their regular menu. I usually get their pernil with rice and beans and for breakfast their mangu with the tres golpes without question! But I have tasted other things like their pollo guisado, empanadas, pollor frito etc and all have been really good. Can't go wrong with this in the cut spot in Passaic!

It's a hit or miss and the quality of the food is not always the same. I had rice and baked chicken…read moreleg and the chicken was hard to eat like it was over baked or heated up several times. This place has changed and the food is below average now.

My smoothie was a bit expensive, since I ordered it with milk. Over $5…read more The food is priced more reasonably. The plantains were amazing! I loved the sauce (not sure of the name).

Great little spot, good smoothies and empanadas. Espresso are good too…read more People need to remember that these small places are family owned and the people working live on this to feed their families and to make a good living. Any feedback i have for restaurants i leave no less than 3 stars especially small i tell them directly! Multimillion dollar companies dont care about your little complaint but these mom and pop shops lose money and customers.