pleasant staff , great food , my go to spot , clean place , nice neighborhood. parking always available. worth the wait to find parking

My family and I get John's Fry twice a week and it never disappoints. The food is always consistent and delicious. Our go-to order is the black moro with baked chicken and maduros -- all at an amazing price! read more

I want to say that John's Fried Chicken is perfect lunch / grab and go spot. They offer a plate of traditional Dominican food where you can choose an option of rice and a protein, but can also add on some side for an extra dollar and change. The Price is very reasonable for the quality and also if you go around the 12pm lunch hour, the food is very fresh. I have never had any stale food from here. Also, they are not stingy with their portions on top the plates of until they can barely close. Quick story- I remember this one time a new lady was serving and i heard them tell her "give him more, don't hold back" and this was without me asking! My go to is usually some arroz morro with either fried fish or beef. It always tastes as good as i remember it! Picture i added was 16$ and definitely was enough to feed two people! Pastelon is not always available but it's a must try if you like cheese and meat. Now the place has some upstairs seating and a few tables but it's not an aesthetic place by any means or that id recommend to sit at. Definitely a to go place as it's very small and can get crowded during peak times. But regardless i like supporting this business as one of my main lunch spots!!! PLEASE NOTE- from reading other reviews it seems this place is not a good "fried chicken" spot, but i have never tried it, it's not the reason i go here for so take that at your own risk. read more

John's Fried Chicken - Arroz morro Meatballs Pastelon - Latin American Near Me - Cliffside Park, New Jersey

sadly this place is not professional Or welcoming to customers who do not speak Spanish !! Im only writing this review being that this is now my 5th bad encounter with the unprofessional staff here at John's fried chicken in cliffside park ! The 3 ladies who work there are highly unprofessional With very poor customer service skills ! No smiles, No greeting when walking in , attitude while taking orders not to mention rolling eyes or giggling among themselves where you can tell the context of the Conversation is about the customer ! Why make a customer feel uncomfortable? Or discriminated against when they're spending their hardworking money supporting your business in our neighborhood ! read more

Chicken is salty...sometimes... staff n owner SO RUDE!!! Try Havana Cafe on River Road...good food n staff is pleasant... a good dine in place with byob!!! read more

Food is excellent. Disappointed how this is my second time I asked to use the rest room and the staff denies it stating it's out of order when indeed it works. Last time the owner just let me use it when they denied it. I'm a regular customer there. So I guess I'm good to spend my money there but not to use there rest room. The Mediterranean bakery next door let me use the restroom and I didn't even purchase anything. John's fries chicken step up your customer service. read more

Great place for Spanish food. The chef has authentic touch and I highly recommend it.

I ordered 3 fried chicken wings and a small yellow rice with pigeon peas and was charged $12. I left thinking that was expensive for what I got. I decided to check and sure enough I was overcharged On the website it says $2.75 per wing and a small rice is $3.50... so I was overcharged $1.50. One of my favorite spots but I hate when I leave a place feeling ripped off. read more

Rotisserie chicken is always on point. But if you order tostones tell them to make fresh ones because they love to refry old ones. read more

John's Fried Chicken - Fried Sweet Plantains - Latin American Near Me - Cliffside Park, New Jersey

Never in my life have I seen such horribly fried chicken. I ordered here today for the first time and I was served refried chicken that was EXTREMELY SALTY and OLD and CHEWY. I literally could not believe it. You can tell they refried it and threw salt on it at the end to give it some razzle dazzle. Because of the taste and how dark the skin is you can tell the oil IS OLD. I ordered from Uber eats and the app did warn me that they were closing soon. BUT DAMN IF THEY DIDNT WANT TO MAKE SOMETHING FRESH JUST CANCEL THE ORDER. DONT SERVE THIS CRAP. The chicken size is also not natural. I thought I was being served turkey wings and thighs. Plus the color of the meat was just weird. Very similar to a dark pink. ALSO THERES RANDOM BURNT CRAP IN MY FRIES??! AND THE FLAN WAS A CAKEY MESS. Do not buy food from here. read more

John's Fried Chicken - a pile of french fries - Latin American Near Me - Cliffside Park, New Jersey

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Only going to review the rotisserie chicken. We ordered two to go, cut up and with mojo. My goodness it was so tender and perfectly seasoned. We had a party and everyone enjoyed pieces of the chicken. The skin, which I do not normally eat, was so good. Highly recommend, next party, order the chicken cut up and ready to serve. Your guests will thank you. read more

John's Fried Chicken - Menu - Latin American Near Me - Cliffside Park, New Jersey

This place sucks in organization...Chicken is off the hook. Service sucks...Shame thought this was real deal rotisserie. Never again!!! I'm local and support local eateries. You felll with 3 lll's massively. Typical Dominican restaurants in the area. Not the Heights or Dycman. Fronting ...Not the real deal!!! read more

Awful. The worst fried chicken I've ever eaten, and I LOVE fried chicken. The skin was rubbery and the chicken inside was both dry and flavorless. I felt like it was cooked days and days ago, and they decided to just refry it in very old and nasty oil. I honestly have never dumped an entire meal out like that before. It was terrible. I will never return again. read more

I've been eating at Johns friend chicken since i was a kid. First location in Washington Heights back in the 80's (183rd Street and St Nicholas Ave) and when that Place closed down, we would go up to Post Ave, and subsequently, other locations throughout the Heights. I recently found this place and decided to give it a try. Big mistake, for starters the fried chicken was so salty that it was unbearable to eat. I asked for salad instead of French fries, (i figured the chicken was oily enough, that i didn't want more fried stuff) and she told me that there would be a slight up charge, which i didn't mind. When all was said and done, i was charged almost $10 for this meal. The lady before me bought 3pcs with arroz con guandules and red beans and was charged less than $5. When i asked why it was so expensive compared to the person in front of me, i was told that "steamed Vegetables cost more". Look at the pictures, there's one piece of uncooked broccoli and chopped up carrots, cabbage, string beans, and corn, with oil and vinegar dressing. Far from steamed vegetables. Serves me right for trying to do the right thing by my people. See pictures. As i do with every local business, i wish them well but won't patronize them again. read more

John's Fried Chicken - Latin American Near Me - Cliffside Park, New Jersey

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great food ,love em . Moved to jersey and hate almost all the restaurants out here , these guys hold it down though !

Wow! I haven't had such awful food in the very long time. Food came in luke warm, driver was too dumb to even find the right building, that's last time I'm using Door Dash... dumb and rude driver, there's this thing called navigation, try using it... Chicken was rubbery, pork was burned dried to a crisp. Fries are just fries. Coleslaw was actually good. So thank you for wasting my money and time on such garbage food. Even chicken delight is 100 times better than this pile of garbage. read more

John's Fried Chicken - Latin American Near Me - Cliffside Park, New Jersey

Love this place and the food is awesome. The staff is pleasant with great customer service. I will definitely recommend them.

All the food I have had has been amazing. Arroz con gandules, rotisserie chicken, pernil, black beans were all so good. I have had the fries chicken which is pretty salty but I like salt so it worked for me. Staff can be sometimes difficult to communicate with but I've always had friendly experiences. read more

Lady who answers phone didn't know if they deliver or do pick up and then hung up on me and called back 3 times and now they won't answer. You just lost a customer. Good job! Way to hire people who don't know how to do their job read more

I found a rubber band in my rice. Absolutely disgusting. Especially in times of Covid19, one would expect the kitchen would have better food safety measures. Now I am forced to throw out the 30+ dollars worth of food I carried out. I won't be visiting this establishment again. My health is much too important. read more

John's Fried Chicken - Rubber band in my rice - Latin American Near Me - Cliffside Park, New Jersey

Holly cow !! This place is so darn good . I'll definitely come back .. so much to try riddle staff and so authentic read more

John's Fried Chicken - Yummy - Latin American Near Me - Cliffside Park, New Jersey

Whoever makes the sauteed onions there needs to stop. Please talk to the person who makes them at Bergenline because those onions actually have flavor! Cliffside's onions taste like vinegar. No salt added...nothing. The same business should have things tasting the same!? Even the sautéed onions. Also ask Bergenline how to make bacalao too! read more

Excellent food from the Ox tail , spare ribs, bbq chicken and various pork meals well worth trying Johns.

Delicious rotisserie chicken and rice with pigeon peas. pricey sides.

First, I have always enjoyed the food at Johns. However, the service from the owners/managers could use some work. Today I wanted 6 pieces of chicken. However, the combo which included fries cost less than the per piece price. I asked if they could just charge me the combo but they did not need to give me the fries. They refused saying it was policy. So wait. You want to charge me more for less? The manager said if I throw out the fries when I leave that is up to me. I was then told that he would bring it down to "my level" and lectured how McDonalds doesn't allow substitutions. But how insulting. I am educated and was quite clear on what he was saying. I shared that I was sad that he feels his customers only frequent fast food restaurants. I shared that I always thought of Johns as a step up from those places. What a shame. read more

I came into this establishment to pick up a order that my wife had placed. It should have been something quick, in and out. And indeed, my order was ready for pickup. When I went to pay I pulled out my credit card and I was advised by the older gentleman who was helping me that the credit card reader was out of order. As I was thinking what to do next, the gentleman asked for cash. I said I didn't have enough ($47 and change). He then took the CC and proceeded to enter it manually. As I was signing, the gentleman told me that I HAVE TO CARRRY CASH. I then told him that what they need, it's to fix their CC reader. He then continued to tell me that I needed to carry cash and that he didn't care for the CC machine. He continued arguing and telling me how I should manage my finance as I was walking out ("YOU NEED TO CARRY CASH, WHAT WOULD YOU DO IN AN ACCIDENT"). I couldn't believe that this man was so ready to argue. Now a business is within their rights to be "cash only". They just need to let their customers know ahead of time so that they can plan accordingly. However, a business, employees or owner has no right to tell someone what to with their finance and then continue arguing once a response is given. Terrible customer service! It is almost like this business doesn't want to grow. Finally, the chicken was good but not that good that I'll be willing to take unsolicited advice from this man. read more

Ridiculous policy. I called to order delivery and was told they couldn't deliver to my address because of the 64th location. They would be competing with them if they did. So I ask if 64th delivered and they said no. How does that make sense???? I'm left hungry because one location can deliver but won't and the other location doesn't deliver!! Owners of the franchise need to look into that ASAP. Franchises are supposed to be uniformed (that's partly why they're so successful) . read more

JFC has a several locations. There's one a few blocks from us but we come to the Cliffside park location simply for the excellent food and service from Miriam. So accommodating. Food always looks fresh and clean. Ample parking. Did I mention great friendly service ? We order our catering from them and their rotisserie chicken is simply divine. The manager Maria is the nicest lady. JFC simply rocks :) read more

John's Fried Chicken - Latin American Near Me - Cliffside Park, New Jersey

This is the worst fried chicken I ever had. It was dark brown which means the oil was old. It was loaded and I mean loaded with salt. My wife, son & myself had one piece each. We could not eat any more we throw the rest out. Now comes the rotisserie chicken. Not bad but it was luke warm. Not when we got to the house but when we brought it into the car. KFC and Popeyes blows this place away. Bye-bye John! read more

Good flavors, decent pricing and good portions of food. The rotisserie chicken is delicious alongside rise and beans which they also add in onions and plantain. Disappointed that I had to pick up our food. Was told the delivery driver didn't come into work so they had no way of making deliveries. Inconvenient. read more

I come to this location easily 4 to 5 times a week religiously. I spend on each visit least 30 dollars to 50 dollars depending on the amount of people I'm getting food for . Now that's good business no matter how ignorant of business you are . A month ago I got 55 dollars food asked to use the bathroom they refused to let me . I was gonna stop doing business at that moment , but I said there local let's keep trying today I go to buy 4 turkey legs she's picking the smaller pieces and ignoring the larger ones . I say no give me the big ones what's wrong with you . She then leaves 2 smalls and picks 2 big I'm fine with it . Although upset I ask for vegetables rice and put onion she picks 3 tiny pieces of onion put its on the rice again I say put more , another lady comes says you want more onions you have to pay . Keeping in mind I never ask for onions but my brother likes them . So I say how many times I come here a week she replies nothing I say ok since you don't deserve business you don't get any from me . They could've made 50 dollars and kept the door opened for business but since they are greedy and not taking care of me they get nothing . I suggest to the store owner teach them better cause you need my business I definitely don't need you . You doors are opened cause of my money . Next time when you have a gift of customer open the bathroom for them give them onions and don't be greedy to someone who cares enough to come to you 4 to 5 times a week . Good luck buddy read more

Love that they opened up this location. Great food and many options. Portions are big for your buck and most of the times my girls and I end up w extra food for the next day. Clean Available seating Very friendly and helpful staff. read more

Really good authentic Spanish food like beans and rice,yellow rice & white rice with different options to pick from. Chicken, steak, pork, chicken wings etc are some options to pick from to accompany your food. If you like onions they have onions that they add to your plate. Only downside it they take a $ 10 credit. read more

Best thing ever! Spanish food that has yet to have any bad experiences. Fair price aswell read more

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This place is awesome, they've become a staple of our take out options.. super fast and fresh.. their bbq chicken is so flavorful and juicy.. pernil, amazing.. I don't think they offer delivery but it's so convenient to where I live and parking has always been easy.. anyway this way we can see what looks good and just get it! read more

5 stars for the rotisserie chicken with onion. We've never ordered anything else here so can't really judge the other selections. We normally go to the one in West New York, but so glad this location opened up in Cliffside Park. Came here during Winter Storm Stella and they were opened. This place always satisfies our cravings :) read more

I'm giving one star for the fried chicken only because that's all I had. The over salted skin was overcooked and very dry. The chicken was greasy and had no taste. The problem is poor quality ingredients and the result is over priced food that fools you. They also don't seem to have experienced cooks because a good cook would never sell fried chicken this bad. read more

This location is a disaster, they have terrible employees behind the counter. I have eaten in the Union City location for many years, and this place is not the same, terrible service and the rice smells burned. This place says they are Dominican but there is really nothing Dominican about this place. Total waste of time and money, hope the rats enjoy read more

Food is amazing. BUT me and my husband always go to the three joints they have open and they always serve us whatever we order( as they are buffet style) but the one in Cliffside Park; we were extremely surprised when they started being very rude and selective about our order. We hope she was new because she really lowered our expectations. We left the order there because of the rudeness. She was basically saying we could only have one selective meet( keep in mind we always come and eat here never it has been a problem) it was ridiculous. read more

Delicious barbecue chicken, yellow rice and sweet plantains! Excellent price! I feed my family of 6 for about $20.00. I highly recommend this restaurant. I will definitely be back for more. read more