Restaurant was clean, friendly staff, minimal lunch menu but what we had was outstanding. Our visit…read morewas a trial to see if we would go back for dinner, and it passed the test, we will be back !

honestly, I come here more often than not for my son and I, the staff is absolutely amazing. They…read morealways take care of us no matter what time it is, the job I have is a little rough and it is also a little cutthroat when it comes to getting and or eating at certain places by a certain time. But never have they been rude or unprofessional by any means when I call up later than Norm but they always answer in good spirits and try to accommodate as best they can and that I am very grateful . The food is excellent the atmosphere excellent the staff is one of a kind. They have come a long way 100% it's hard to find a good Puerto Rican restaurant in Woodbridge, and the fact that they are right at the tip of our fingers is absolutely amazing. I wish them nothing but the best. I hope they prosper and keep growing. Thank you very much Surrender Café for everything you guys do for the community in general. God bless! and to everybody reading this, go there sit down, chow down and enjoy the food and Enjoy life.

Walked in excited to get some food and there was nothing like on the pictures. They had 2 items to…read morechose from. I literally walked in...looked and walked out!!! ‍

Very solid 5... My favorite/best place around... Juice bar is amazing, food always perfect... Hands…read moredown best place around... I go here at least twice a week...

Noches De Colombia is awesome. The food hits the spot every time; super tasty and fresh. The staff…read moreis really friendly and makes you feel right at home. And the vibe? Just perfect. Chill, fun, and a great place to hang out with friends or family. Definitely one of those spots you end up coming back to.

Run the other way or go to the sister establishment! This location is not the best actually it's…read morethe worst one. The atmosphere and food is great but the service the last two times I have been there is slow, sloppy and unorganized.

I decided to give this place a try after seeing a TikToker's review. When we got there, my husband…read morementioned that the food didn't quite look the same as what was shown in the videos, and I have to agree. However, the flavors were definitely there, which is what matters most. I tried the alcapurria, and while it was decent, I've had better. The chicken inside was a little dry and could have used more seasoning and flavor. On the other hand, the chicken empanada was really good. The chicken was tender, flavorful, and had a nice seasoned taste that stood out. That's definitely something I would order again. Unfortunately, I forgot to take pictures of my lunch, but I also ordered pernil with rice and gandules, as well as baked chicken with rice and gandules. As someone who loves pernil, I have to say that Puerto Ricans make some of the best pernil. It's always well-seasoned, flavorful, and tastes clean rather than overly greasy. The pernil here did not disappoint. The rice and gandules were also very good. While it doesn't quite compare to my husband's aunt's homemade version, it was still packed with flavor and complemented the meal perfectly. Overall, I enjoyed my experience and would come back to try more items from the menu. If you're in the area and craving Puerto Rican food, I think it's worth giving this place a try.

This place was highly recommended from someone that worked at Newark Liberty Airport. I stopped by…read moreon a saturday. I ordered Bacalao with brown rice, maduros and red beans on the side. The dining area is 'family style' which is kool! I got mine 'to go' because I miss my sofa. The food was onpoint!!! The bacalao and the rice had great flavor (5). I was too tired/sleepy to write a review after I ate. I will definitely return, maybe I'll give 'family style' a try.

Great spot if you're hungry for Spanish food. I will not go with a 5 since they are borderline…read moresalty on their food. But the taste is really amazing on all dishes. You can't go wrong. Service could be frustrating at times, as they think you want to hang out there for a while. I'm okay with in and out. The dining area can use a little bit of sprucing up. They get a lot of traffic in there, thought to keep up with the furniture. The lighting is terrible. Need to update to LED. If you are hungry, Go!

It was a hole in the hole and I was skeptical upon going in because the ambiance didn't look very…read moreappealing but the service was good and the people were welcoming . I had the Dominican choufan it was delicious . Also had the tostines which were pretty good . All I would go back to grab take out .

I really wanted to like Mamajuana. The place is decorated beautifully in a tropical style, and our…read morewaiter was genuinely amazing.He was super kind and attentive. We ordered a bunch of food, and everything was just okay. Same for the drinks decent, nothing special. I was actually going to rate it higher... until I saw roaches. That instantly changed everything and made me question the entire sanitation of the restaurant. I've been nauseous just thinking about it. Once you see one roach, you already know there are more and if you bring even one into your home, it becomes a nightmare to get rid of. Because of that, I cannot recommend this place to anyone. Cleanliness is the bare minimum, and this totally ruined the experience.

The restaurant is conveniently located across the hotel I was staying at. On my first night, I went…read moreto check it out. A beautiful entrance with artificial flowers covering the walls, a heart of red flowers. Inside a collection of pottery resembling relics of pre-Columbian times. The menu was limited. I swayed between steaks, and decided on Puerquito, a dish for two. Slow roasted pork, rice & peas, onion escabeche, maduros. Delicious. I had left-overs for two more meals. An iced cold Presidente beer accompanied the meal. Service was pleasant and prompt by a young woman, Dayria. Music played in the background, not too loud, maybe because I was sitting at the front of the restaurant. ​An espresso to cap the meal was needed to ​End a good dinner. I left happy and full.

What a cute cafe! The owner is super friendly. The service was quick and efficient. I ordered…read morestrawberry banana juice, cuban sandwich and the original cheesecake - so good. Would definitely come back.

Cute café with a nice vibe. Unfortunately, I was caught off guard by the limited food options--when…read moreI stopped in on a Monday around 12:30pm, only chicken empanadas and desserts were available. I was told they were focused on catering that day, which seemed to limit what they could offer walk-in customers for lunch. I left a bit disappointed but did takeaway a chicken empanada, which came with hot sauce. It was decent, though I would've preferred a green sauce or mayo-ketchup as the default.

This was my first visit to Bussin Empanadas in Avenel, NJ, and I had a good experience overall. The…read moreservice was great, and the clerk was friendly and welcoming. The potato ball had a flavorful beef filling, but the potato itself was a little bland and slightly over-fried. 8/10. The Dominican Cuban sandwich was just okay for me. I wasn't a fan of the cabbage, it was a bit messy to eat, and the pork flavor seemed a little off. 7/10. The yuca fries were outstanding--crispy, delicious, and even better with both the signature pink sauce and the cilantro garlic sauce. 9.5/10. I also tried the chicken, pork, and cheese empanadas. At $4.75 each, they're generously stuffed and a good value. The chicken and pork were both tasty but a little dry, so I'd give each an 8/10. The cheese empanada was my favorite--gooey and delicious, though it could use a touch more salt. 9/10. Both dipping sauces were excellent. The pink sauce had a classic Dominican mayo-ketchup base with garlic and a nice tang, while the green cilantro garlic sauce was fresh and flavorful. 9/10 for both. The restaurant feels more like a takeout spot than a dine-in destination. There is seating available, but the décor is pretty minimal. Overall, I'd definitely come back for the empanadas, fries, and sauces, and I look forward to trying more of the menu.

Came here on a Saturday for lunch. Ordered a beef and cheese, buffalo, and bean and cheese empanada…read morewith a side of fries. The empanadas were good. I just wasnt a fan of the type of cheese they used. All in all I come back.

My wife, who is 8 months pregnant, and I stopped in for a meal and sat at a table where we have sat…read moremany times before, near the mirrors. The restaurant was nearly empty, with only one other couple dining at the time. Shortly after we sat down, I noticed one of the cooks open the front door of the restaurant, look directly at us, throw his hands up in frustration, and begin mumbling under his breath. He then started moving large boxes into the restaurant. Since I speak Spanish, I understood some of what he was saying. He complained that there were plenty of other seats available and questioned why we had chosen to sit where we were. As I looked more closely, I realized the mirrors beside our table were actually sliding doors to a storage area. It became clear that he was upset because my wife and I were seated in front of it. Had someone simply approached us and politely asked us to move, we would have gladly done so. Instead, the cook continued making comments under his breath and staring at us while moving boxes. Once he finished, he walked past our table, gave me a dirty look, and called me a vulgar name in Spanish ( cara de mierda). At that point, I stood up and asked him, in Spanish, to repeat what he had said. Rather than addressing the situation, he immediately walked into the kitchen and refused to come back out. At that point, I no longer felt comfortable having my food prepared by someone who had just openly insulted me and my pregnant wife. We decided to leave without ordering. This was especially disappointing because we have visited before and always enjoyed the restaurant. Unfortunately, the way this situation was handled was completely unprofessional and has likely cost them two longtime customers.

Never again Tried this place for the first time…read more Food was not tasty at all The green sauce was yellow. Food was cold No seasoning like typical Peruvian flavor. Just bad I'd give it no stars if that was an option

Great customer service & very tasty food. Lengthy wait once you order your food but worth it. Mac &…read moreCheese and Yams were excellent. Catfish was good as the fried chicken. They keep strange business hours.

I will start off saying the food wasn't bad. I ordered catfish, macaroni and cheese and yams…read more 1.Macaroni and cheese lacked flavor and it didn't taste baked at all. 2.The catfish was over seasoned 3.They only offer potato salad on Sundays which sounds crazy to me 4. The yams were the only thing I enjoyed. I really wanted to like this place because we don't have many soul food places in this part of Jersey.