Mr. Exquisito was just that -- exquisite…read more I started with the guacamole and calamari. The guac was heavenly, especially with the perfectly baked plantain chips...literally mouthwatering. The calamari was decent, but next time I'd ask for it extra crispy. The sauce on the side was delicious: sweet, savory, and had a little kick without being spicy. & now the ribeye? Absolutely marvelous. The Latin fried rice was chef's kiss, with veggies, shrimp, and a fried egg on top! so good. The tostones and maduros were cooked to perfection. The steak honestly didn't even need the chimichurri sauce, but I did dunk a tostone in it, and that sauce was full of flavor too. My waiter, William, was amazing from start to finish welcoming, attentive, polite, knowledgeable, & prompt. I finished with a cafecito for dessert, and it was flavorful and delicious. Next time I may add a little whipped cream. Thank you for a great visit. I'll definitely be back.

My husband and I came to Mr. Esquisito for a Friday night date around 7:00 p.m. We didn't need a…read morereservation, which was nice. The restaurant is small, seating only about 25-30 people, creating an intimate atmosphere. However, the lighting is so dim that I had to take a second look just to read the menu. I'll start with the positive: our waiter was wonderful--friendly, attentive, and genuinely kind. My only criticism was that he couldn't really recommend a standout dish when we asked what the restaurant was known for. For appetizers, I ordered the octopus. Unfortunately, it was inconsistent. Half was perfectly tender, while the other half was so tough it was difficult to chew. It was served over an ajillo sauce that was good, but not enough to save the dish. My husband ordered empanadas. The steak filling was much better than the chicken. He asked if he could order one steak, one shrimp, and one chicken, but was told they don't allow mixing flavors. For my entrée, I ordered the ribeye with white rice and beans and added a lobster tail with butter sauce. The ribeye itself was cooked well, but the sides were disappointing. The beans had a strange flavor, and the rice was mushy and completely lacked seasoning. The lobster tail was fine, but nothing special. The ribeye was $58, and adding the lobster tail brought the plate to $72. At that price point, I expected an exceptional meal, not one where the sides were the weakest part of the plate. My husband ordered the skirt steak with peppers, French fries, and maduros. His steak was good, but we both agreed the side options felt like an odd combination. The menu could definitely use some more thoughtful pairings. We boxed up our leftovers, but unfortunately the food didn't even reheat well the next day. Our bill came to $233 for two people. On top of that, gratuity was automatically added, and there was a $10 fee for paying with a debit card. That was an unpleasant surprise and made an already expensive meal feel even more overpriced. For over $200, I expect to leave saying, "I can't wait to come back." Instead, I left feeling like I had paid Manhattan prices for a very average meal. Unfortunately, this wasn't the experience we were hoping for, and I don't think we'll be back. FYI: everything says M/P on it for Market Price. Which means they can charge you what they see fit which gives me an inconsistent vibe.

We ordered take out through uber eats. The food was delicious and very well priced. I'll definitely…read moreorder again

The food was pretty good and the staff was pretty friendly, but the portion was not fulfilling for…read morea charge of $21. I ate the food, but still felt hungry since the portion was too small.

Had the worst time trying to get this to this place no parking…read moreJust to go around like an idiot and see that they're closed If you're closed, update your yelp page so people don't waste their time It says you're open till seven. We arrived at 5:15.

La Cocina is the classic Newark spot for Cuban eats! For lunch, you pick your choice of rice,…read morevegetables, and protein -- and on a recent visit, I had arroz con gandules, steamed broccoli, and beef stew. All delicious, albeit a little salty to my taste. La Cocina is a popular catering spot for Rutgers events, so I have been fortunate to try a wide variety of offerings such as pastelon, pernil, and chicken stew -- and you can't really go wrong with any of them. The empanadas are also a must (make sure to ask for hot sauce), and while difficult, try to save room for dessert! Flan and tres leches are soooo good. Lunch time gets really busy, so you can avoid the rush by coming a little later. However, the staff is good about moving everyone along, so you won't be waiting forever. Definitely give La Cocina a try!

Small Cuban restaurant with limited sitting but clean and comfortable. Folks behind the counter…read moreare really friendly and attentive. I did a to go order that included Cuban Sandwiches, ham croquette, and some Puerto Rican pastelles. The Cuban sandwiches were done well and delicious, I haven't tried the pastelles yet, but the croquettes were pitiful which is what led me to give this place only 3 stars. Croquettes are a Cuban staple and there is no excuse for not having such bad croquettes. They were extremely thin, dry and flavorless.

I went there with a LivingSocial coupon they advertised and they would not accept my order. The…read moreplace looks cozy. The food looks alright but if the staff does not want to serve me then I choose not to eat there. I requested a refund. Just to make people aware of what happened today. The waitress was rude and the customers were all cold. Do yourself a favor and skip this place. I did not feel welcomed there. The chicken looked dry and flavorless. I called to tell the worker I was writing a review she abruptly hung up. Rude and Nasty Witch she is !!! Glad I did not eat there. It is a hole in the wall.

I ordered breaded chicken breast, yuca mojo and a morir soñando. The food lacked flavor, including…read morethe drink. Not ordering again.

Great service and excellent food! The girls who work there are super polite and friendly. I had…read morethe pollo guisado which came with write rice, beans and sweet plantain. My husband had the chicken soup and papa rellena. Both dishes were delicious. It was just like home.

Everything went well: service, food and price... Going…read moreagain... Very relaxed atmosphere. Great place to meet a friend for breakfast or lunch.

Empanadas were good. Omelet was ok too. I think for someone like me who has to be careful with…read morepork, it was tough finding something without. Thank goodness they do substitutions. Overall nice people both customers and workers. Very latin and I wish I was fluent in spanish. Come here if you're in the area especially since they have long hours too. Morning, day and night come get some food.

I've been here 3 times now and I must say this place is amazing. Normally I've had the lunch…read morespecials which comes with a soup and drink but this time me and my wife split a ceviche mixto and Lomo saltado. If you love Peruvian food just put down the phone and go, no serious go. Amazing spot that you will not be disappointed in. The ceviche was light and super filling and honestly perfect. The Lomo was the opposite, hardy and filling the meat was super tender and the sauce was just right. Don't pass up this opportunity. Salud!

We had lunch there on our way to the airport. We tried pollo a la braza, Anticuchos mixto con rachi…read morey pancitas, Red Snapper and fried Yucas. The food was very tasty however the service can use a great improvement. The waitress was not attentive and I had to ask several times for items needed to complete my meal.

I had a really good experience at Mambo Cuban Restaurant & Lounge. The food was good, and the…read moreservice was definitely a highlight. The staff was very nice, attentive, and made sure we were taken care of throughout the meal. The location is decent and the ambiance is nice. Nothing overly fancy, but it has a good vibe and is a comfortable place to enjoy a meal. Overall, I enjoyed my experience and would definitely consider coming back to try more of the menu.

I love their original Union location, but unfortunately, I was very underwhelmed by the food at the…read moreHarrison location. I bring my mom for her birthday to their Union locations every year because she absolutely loves the aesthetics and, most importantly, the food. This year, we decided to switch it up and try the Harrison location. The restaurant itself is beautiful, and the staff was nice, but unfortunately, the food did not live up to our experiences at Union. For appetizers, we ordered the calamari, ceviche de camarones, and montaditos de churrasco. The churrasco was by far the worst it had absolutely no flavor. For our entrees, a few of us ordered the mofongo, which was very dry. The fried fish was also overcooked and lacked flavor. I wish the food was more consistent.