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.

Love this place!! Great service! Amazing delicious home made food!…read more I read about this on IG. I decided I must go that same day. Easy to find and not far from my house. The first time I ate there. It felt as I walked in to a relatives house. The ladies behind the counter were eager to take my order. I got Yellow rice, pernil, yuca, stewed chicken, pastels de plantano, beef empanada and a coco loco. I was in my glory. As much as I tried I couldn't finish it all. I took the leftovers home. I returned the next day after for more. 2 days later I returned again. Week later I returned again. The menu changes I wanted to make sure I didn't miss anything . The finest Home cooked meal I ever had in a long time. Definitely recommend it!!

This is a small restaurant located in New Brunswick. Parking can be a pain but that's with most…read moreplaces in New Brunswick. My first time going there was on a BLAZING HOT day. I walked in and two super nice young ladies were making and serving the food. I appreciated that I was greeted right away and my order taken right away. If Yelp had star options for both the food and the service, I definitely would have given them 4 or 5 stars. I almost always go completely overboard when I try a place the first time. I picked up almost $80 worth of takeout so that I could try a little bit of everything. I really, really wanted to love the food here but I didn't. Unfortunately I didn't really find anything that I ordered that flavorful. The food wasn't bad by any means, it just didn't have the delicious flavors that I normally associate with great Puerto Rican food. As I mentioned it was an unbelievably hot day so maybe the cook was having an off day because of that. If I'm ever driving by there, I'd probably give it another chance since it has such great reviews from other people.

I went with my friend who's familiar with authentic homemade Puerto Rican food. The service was…read moreexcellent and the food was authentic and delicious. I would definitely stop in again or order takeout from here. It's a nice family restaurant with authentic cuisine. Parking might be an issue since it's in middle of New Brunswick.

What a fun place to grab a cold Modelo and some authentic Puerto Rican food. So good!!! Served with…read morea smile and wonderful Isla vibes! From Ohio - Thank you!

KEANSBURG: Since 2021, Mambo Nando's has been serving up Puerto Rican flavors and laid-back…read moretropical vibes just steps from the Keansburg Amusement Park. This hidden gem is dog-friendly, with outdoor seating at the counter, sidewalk tables, and a patio, perfect for dining with your pup. Owners Jamie and Nando are as welcoming as their food is delicious. Highlights from our tasting included slow-roasted pork, yellow rice with pigeon peas, vegan alcapurria, and both classic and Beyond Beef empanadas. The flavors were rich, authentic, with a growing vegan menu. Portions are generous, prices are reasonable, and the menu is packed with must-try dishes. Open March-December, Wednesday-Sunday, 12-7 PM. Order online for pickup or delivery via their website.

Two words BANG IN…read more literally, I don't usually write reviews in general let alone for DoorDash, but my food was hot and so flavorful like my Abuela cooked it. And the alcapurrias were perfect like I was back on the island. God bless this place.

Amazing service, delicious food! Will be retiring very soon! Staff was also amazing as well as the…read moreowner

First time trying this place. Owners are very nice. Its where the old 494 was. Authentic Puerto…read moreRican food. Everything we ordered was delicious. We took it home to eat. We definitely recommend. I had an empanada that was very good too.

We have ordered from there many times for takeout. Love their alcapurrias, chicharones and pasteles…read moreto name a few. They are very welcoming and pleasant with customers. Love their decor representing Puerto Rican culture. Will take more pictures next time as every time we get the food we are ready to chow down because we can't wait to eat.

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!

The tastiest Domenican food ever!! No body compares to Bonao!!.. The servers could use a pep in…read moretheir step in their service.

A must vist!! Exceptional service from beginning to end!! The gentleman was very patient as I…read moreplaced and then changed my side order. The other gentleman gave me an empanada to try while I waited and brought my order to the car when it was done. The empanadas were very juicy , and the dough the perfect texture !! Mac n cheese and plantains were perfectly cooked. The portion is def enough to be shared ! !

Jerk Chicken Empanadas! *insert mic drop* if it weren't for the character requirement!read more

Recently, the truck stopped near me and I gave it a try!…read more Got 2 beef empanadas and a churro. The empanadas were warm and tasty, reminding me of the ones my family makes. And the churro was delicious! Had a nice caramel filling, but I wished it was slightly crispier with more sugar. Found out they have standing locations, so I definitely want to try the chicken and potato empanadas.

Found the Empanada guy food truck at the Just Jersey Fest food truck festival, and I absolutely…read morelove their food! great taste, flavor, etc. Service was quick and pleasurable, the staff were very nice who were running the truck. great day, even better food! @rissyjayeats

We had lunch here on a weekday. Not that busy…read more We ordered Peruvian Shrimp Fried Rice and half order of Peruvian Roasted Chicken. The fried rice has a lot of shrimps in it and taste great. The roasted chicken is soft, moist and delicious. Serving staff is friendly and helpful. Well lighted dining area and nice decor. My only concern is parking. There's a few parking spaces in-front of this restaurant, just be careful of incoming vehicles on Smith Street, a main busy street. The Supermarket next to it doesn't allow parking for restaurant diners. Towing is strictly enforced.

My go to Peruvian chicken spot! The green sauce (ahi) never disappoints. The service is not the…read moregreatest but they are always busy so it's understandable. The place smells like strong seafood so if you don't like seafood don't dine in. The ambiance is ok.