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    Gilberto's Cafeteria

    4.1 (55 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Ham & cheese with lettuce and tomato and papitas.
    Leandro S.

    The food was great! Very lowkey spot. I ordered the midnight and the classic ham & cheese with a mango shake. The midnight was my favorite, I added lettuce and tomatoes to it. The lady at the front was great. The place is very clean and quiet. If you are in town , give it a try.

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    Jesse P.

    Always has been a go to spot, gives you exactly the Cuban flavor you want with the price that make sense. Servers very efficient and always attentive. Hope it will be, what Ive known since I grew up with, forever.

    Lizzie R.

    Amazing cuban food right on Bergenline! Located only a few blocks from Hudson County Park and with its own parking lot in the back, it's much more accessible than other restaurants in the area. The ropa vieja, masitas, moro, and tostones are delicious. Their cuban sandwiches are always perfectly toasted bread and with cheese melted exactly into the pork and ham. Love love love!

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    Sussanna G.

    The BEST Cuban sandwiches. I moved out of the area years ago, but always make a pit stop if I'm around. And for $4.95? You can't beat it. The nicest women work behind the counter. Very helpful, knowledgeable, and homey. Quick service and cozy, casual decor. Parking can get tricky, but it's bergenline, so that's nothing new. There are a few tables inside and bar top if you're eating in. Due to COVID, there are limited tables. But takeout is always a great option!

    FAVE Sopa De Pollo EVER!!!! The broth was delicious, the big pieces of carrots were amazing & the pasta shells, were A MAGNIFICENT SURPRISE!
    Priscila N.

    Highly recommend coming to Gilberto's for their awesome Sopa de Pollo!!!! Seriously, my all time fave. I can't waitttt to be back for it!! As well as for their: Cuban Sandwich, Baked Chicken & Chicken Tenders & French Fries.

    Right in the trash  El cubano sandwiches!
    Esme H.

    God Almighty We asked for 2 Cuban sandwiches without pickles and mustard Get them home Both had mustard and pickles. They come back Same thing Omg mustard and pickles. Never again! Can't speak English or Spanish The girl was pissed that she had to remake them He came back to the house Right in the trash! Mess with my sandwiches We take sandwiches very seriously And overpriced! I am shooketh!

    Sándwiches Cubano!!!
    Lou E.

    The sandwich Cubano omg delicious!! You have to check them out. Goes well with Brix City beer!

    Make sure they give you this bread. It will change your life.
    Dianne A.

    Do not judge a book by its cover! This definitely holds true for Gilberto's. Yes, they use cheese singles on top of cheesy eggs, but that just adds to the homemade feel of the place. I mean, you're paying less than 5 bucks for eggs, meat, buttered bread, and coffee. Stop complaining. The best thing about Gilberto's is their chicharron de pollo. This is hands down the best chicharron de pollo on the whole strip. The skin is so crunchy and buttery that it's almost sinful. They serve it with white onions on top and it is the perfect accompaniment to the dish. The staff are always friendly. There's these older ladies that are always smiling when they serve your food. I do think they are a little bit entertained by a Spanish speaking Asian so they talk to me nonstop to test my Spanish skills. Hey, I am not complaining. Attention? Give me more! This sounds like a step that you can easily pass on, but don't. Make sure you ask for the buttered bread. It is crispy on the outside, but oh so buttery, warm, and soft on the inside.

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    8 years ago

    Been coming here for years. Always quality food at a great price. Breakfast, lunch or dinner, they do it all!!

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    8 years ago

    Great place to get authentic Latin cuisine, at a good price. Empanadas and Cuban sandwiches are the best!

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    14 years ago

    Are you kidding me if you get the steak sandwich with onions and fries and do not love it the you are a FF short of a happy meal!!!

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    11 years ago

    amazing chicken noodle soup! love their chicken sandwiches as well. service was great and got my food fast!!

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    It's been a while since we came to original pancake house, but I was craving a Dutch baby and…read moreremembered the delicious Dutch baby. I had years back here so we came back. My son really enjoyed his chicken sausage, egg and cheese sandwich with whole fried potatoes and a short snack of chocolate chip pancakes. I enjoyed my baby of course along with it. I ordered the huevos rancheros that were labeled that spicy, but it was not spicy at all. it really needed more beans and the dish overall was just lacking flavor. It was more refreshing than savory or warm. We both got fresh juices. Both were delicious and the service was great attentive welcoming, and we were seated within half an hour of waiting in line after 10:30 AM on a Saturday. We may have been seated earlier, but I don't recall exactly when we started waiting in line. If you are a party bigger than two they have a separate line which may be a longer wait but it's more of a waitlist line. Whereas the other line is you waiting in line when you get seated as tables become available for parties of one or two people. Ambience is pretty laid-back and relaxed. There is parking at the main level of this plaza but also there is a parking garage below with more parking spots available.

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