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    Gusto & Sabor

    4.2 (53 reviews)
    Open 8:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Quiet
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    I was waiting sooo long for food  they're always busy !!!!
    Simone W.

    DISCLAIMER: You don't have to be Latin to enjoy this food. I don't even know where to begin ! I've been eating here for years (3 to be exact) , their food is always great never had a problem (knock on wood)! They get extremely busy so order at least 2 hours in advance if you want delivery, pick up orders are much better. Their customer service is always good. They primarily speak Spanish but they also speak English as well so don't be intimidated. The Food If you're not sure what to get go with #20 !!! You can't go wrong the #20 is their signature house special. It's a big platter it comes with beans , rice, egg, and so much more. But to be honest everything is great here. I can't rant or rave anymore about the food you have to just experience it. You will NOT be disappointed. If you want some good home cooked food go here. I think having more places like this in the community is necessary , because small businesses do matter. Especially in a small town like union where most residents go outside of the neighborhood to do business. I think if more people knew about the restaurant it could be placed on scale along with a place like Cuban Petes.

    Beef (and Potato) Empanadas
    Jay M.

    I typically head to Elizabeth if I'm craving Colombian or Peruvian food; however, sometimes, it's just too far or way too busy. If you're around the Four Points area, I would recommend this place if you're craving Colombian food. The restaurant is small with probably six tables max. Free two hour public parking is available when you turn onto Bonnel Ct.--the parking lot will be on your left. Empanadas ($1/ea): Someone mentioned that the empanadas here are full of potatoes. After trying one, I can confirm that there are indeed a lot of potatoes; however, there is shredded beef that's mixed in. Initially, I did not taste the beef, but towards the middle of the empanada, you'll find it. These were served fresh from the fryer and with a side of an addicting spicy salsa. Bandeja Paisa ($14): Delicious. I can't say there is anything that distinctly separates the Bandeja Paisa here from other restaurants; however, I do think the chorizo is much more flavorful and that the steak is also slightly thicker than my go to place. I'm used to seeing the beans served in a separate bowl, but having it on the same plate was fine. The arepa was bland, but I don't think I've eaten an arepa I enjoyed yet. Bistec Encebollado ($14): This was served on a sizzling plate, which was nice since few places I've been to so far serve it like this; there's a scoop of rice and a salad on the side. The beef was tender and the onions soaked up the rich and savory marinade used on the beef. I know some people will find it a wee-bit salty, but I did not find that to be the case. However, I'll leave that for others to judge. Bistec a Caballo ($14): I've had this dish before at another restaurant, and can say for sure that the tomato and onion sauce is much more flavorful here. It is quite sweet, which I am not really fond of, but I still enjoyed the steak and onions with every bite. The meat was tender, but note that some of the fattier parts may be a little chewy. It is served with rice, a salad, three large fried plantain chips, and two fried eggs. Mango Shake ($4): It's served in these cool handled mason jars. You could have it mixed with milk or water, but I recommend it with milk. It was made with real mangoes, so you can definitely taste it and the natural sweetness. I wish it was larger, though--I really liked it! Overall, I would come back. The food was good, the service was great (the owners are friendly), and I don't really have any complaints. I noticed a lot of people coming here for coffee, so I might opt for some next time I stop by.

    House special.. steak egg beans sausage rice avocado plantain and Latin goodness
    Tony J.

    As good as Latin food gets!! If your feeling adventurous you MUST test the limits of your stomach and order the House special (steak, egg, pork, rice, beans, plantain, sausage, corn cake!!).. Get ready for a big smile on your face, unbuttoning those jeans to make room, and the pending food coma afterward! Latin food bliss!!

    Breakfast for kings and queens. This is the small size of their special/traditional breakfast. Delish!
    Nyx P.

    First time trying their Bandeja paisa and it was great. We got the small size but it was still enough for 2 people who don't eat much. We enjoyed our high carb, high fat and high protein breakfast. LOL! Though bf said that their steak lacks flavor. The beef empanada had a lot of potato but i guess that's how columbian empanadas are since I had tried it somewhere else. I do love the hot sauce that comes with it.

    Bandeja Paisa
    Sabrina H.

    This is decent comfort food- made by a family owned business. Our waitress was very polite and they were open on the Memorial day even though no one was in the restaurant except us. However when the waitress asked Is what we wanted to drink and we said "water" she then proceeded to give us bottled Poland Spring water with straws and charge is for it. If she was unsure what kind of water she should have asked us to specify if we want to tap water rather than immediately charge us extra. That was a bit annoying. I tried their beef empanadas and while they were a bit on the small side, they were fantastic. I agree with the other reviews that they contain more potatoes than actual beef, but they were still really good. Especially with the hot sauce they gave us-it was more sour than spicy but it had the perfect amount of the city easy to break up the meal. Also had the bandeja paisa which had excellent chorizo and plantains and pork belly. Those were definitely the star of the meal whereas everything else was average and nothing to rave about. Again, the hot sauce tasted good with everything and it is such a big portion that it could probably feed three people so I thought it was decent price- wise.

    Bandeja

    Excellent customer service! Food was great and fairly priced. They also practiced social distancing which is so important. Recommending this place!

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    Best skirt steak ever. My husband & I love this place. The kindest owners as well. Def recommend.

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    So I was walking back from UPS and decided to stop in and grab a bite. Once I walked in, I was hit…read morewith the amazing sense of all the delicious food that was cooking. The atmosphere was welcoming and lively. I was greeted promptly by a friendly young lady at the front and she suggested that I try the beef empanadas. They only cost a few dollars so I went ahead and bought two. So as I walked to the car, which was conveniently parked in the lot behind the restaurant, I immediately unwrapped my empanada. At first, I thought it was going to be like other empanadas that I've tried which have a crispy shell however these empanadas are similar in a way, but are very different in texture. These empanadas are a bit softer on the outside and have a denser inside filling which include potatoes and beef and it was quite delicious. I thought I could eat both of them, but after one I was full. I will definitely be back to the restaurant since I'm always in that area and it's literally five minutes from where I live. I can't wait to try other items on their menu.

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    Late dinner with Auntie Libeth

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    We were coming back from the airport and the person we'd picked up hadn't had Colombian food in…read moremonths, so we stopped on the way south in Woodbridge. The location was packed and had a good vibe, and we only had to wait five minutes or so for a table. For a drink I got a Jugo de Lulo, a favorite of mine when I travel to Colombia, and it tasted nice, but seemed a little small compared to those I've had in other Colombian places. We ordered empanadas. My first empanada was not freshly cooked and lacked the snap in the masa that comes when it's right out of the fryer. Instead, the masa was rubbery and cool. The other empanadas and my second one were fine, so they'd unloaded an old one on us with our order. Since my wife got the Bandeja Paisa, and I knew I'd end up helping her to finish it off (the plate was typically massive) I ordered from the arepa menu and got an arepa with shrimp. It looked underwhelming on delivery as it was lacking the style and topping shown in the photo. It tasted fine, but wasn't anything special at all. The third member of our party ordered the shrimp and squid in cream, which she enjoyed. Then the staff got annoying when they tried to clear our plates away while we were still eating. We asked them to wait until we were all finished, but two minutes later we had to stop them again. They were literally trying to grab the plate in front of me while I was moving some of my wife's bandeja paisa to it. Finally, we asked for a takeout box, and they were hovering over the table waiting to clear it and actually started as I was loading the takeout box. It was as if they couldn't get us out of there fast enough. After all that, we couldn't get out of there fast enough either. FYI, be advised that tips were included in the bill even for our three-person party. It wasn't mentioned, but it was on the bill when we reviewed it before paying.

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    5.6 mi

    I have absolutely very Colombian heritage, however, I would be proud to have this my family…read moreheritage food flavors! I was treated very, very well in helping me choose today's lunch special selection. Everything was outstanding; a nice portion of pork, ribs, yellow, rice, and beans, and as other reviewers stated the empanadas must tried! Plenty of leftover go home. I also had the plantains plus a sugar cane drink with lime that was outstanding.

    While shopping at the nearby Animal Crackers I saw Mana across the street and decided to drop in to…read moregrab lunch to go. Mana is a nice space with a huge mural painted on one wall with several tables spread out in the restaurant with a comfortable distance between them. To the right is the counter where you order and pay. The restaurant is clean and welcoming and I would have been happy to dine in had I not been running errands. The food is mostly laid out on a steam table behind the counter. I saw different kinds of chicken, pernil, potato salad, green salad, empenadas and more. I wound up ordering yellow rice with black beans and a baked chicken leg. I also ordered a side of Maduros and a chicken empanada. Here's how I found everything (keeping in mind I took it home to reheat before I ate it): Chicken Empanada Unlike most empanadas I get nowadays, this one seemed to have been fried, with a crispy, yellow outer shell. The crunch was fantastic and I really liked the flavor. The chicken inside was super tasty and I immediately wished I had ordered another of these. Maduros I LOVE a good plantain but they are surprisingly hard to find. I would say if I go to five restaurants with them perhaps only two will have really good ones. Maduros should have a nice chewiness, maybe even a bit of caramelization on the outside with a wonderfully sweet flavor. I am happy to report that Mana has exactly this and it was great! Chicken & Rice with Beans The rice with beans were good and had some veggies mixed in. I've had better and I've had worse, so this falls straight in "B" territory. The chicken was the same - tasty, well cooked, moist but the flavor was average. Flavor-wise this is a good dish (not amazing). That said, the *serving size* was tremendous and there was enough rice for me to have over two meals and for that it deserves high marks! I really enjoyed the food from Mana. Sure it's not the best ever, but it was good and priced reasonably. I'd definitely go again.

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