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.

I decided to give this place a try after seeing a TikToker's review. When we got there, my husband…read morementioned that the food didn't quite look the same as what was shown in the videos, and I have to agree. However, the flavors were definitely there, which is what matters most. I tried the alcapurria, and while it was decent, I've had better. The chicken inside was a little dry and could have used more seasoning and flavor. On the other hand, the chicken empanada was really good. The chicken was tender, flavorful, and had a nice seasoned taste that stood out. That's definitely something I would order again. Unfortunately, I forgot to take pictures of my lunch, but I also ordered pernil with rice and gandules, as well as baked chicken with rice and gandules. As someone who loves pernil, I have to say that Puerto Ricans make some of the best pernil. It's always well-seasoned, flavorful, and tastes clean rather than overly greasy. The pernil here did not disappoint. The rice and gandules were also very good. While it doesn't quite compare to my husband's aunt's homemade version, it was still packed with flavor and complemented the meal perfectly. Overall, I enjoyed my experience and would come back to try more items from the menu. If you're in the area and craving Puerto Rican food, I think it's worth giving this place a try.

We came here after work and ordered a few Empanadas. The place was quiet since there weren't anyone…read moreelse dining in, but there were traffic for take outs. We got beef, cheese, and pernil Empanadas. Loved all of then. Maybe they were a bit pricey but they are stuffed! And flavorful. Staff was very friendly. Will come back

Fresh Twist is my favorite quick, guilt-free breakfast/lunch/dinner spot. Whenever I'm in the mood…read morefor something healthy, their smoothies and wraps most definitely satisfy my cravings and don't leave me feeling heavy like fast food generally does. The smoothies are also surprisingly thick, which sets them apart from most smoothie chains I'd also often opt for. Another aspect that makes fresh twist better than other smoothie spots is the fact that there aren't many places where you can also get a Cuban sandwich or empanadas or a quesadilla. My new favorite is personally the birria tacos, as they're juicy and the broth on the side makes them even more flavorful. I can tell that I'm not the only one who has such high praises for Fresh Twist, as they are always busy when I come pick up my order. However, my food is always done within 15 mins or so as promised on the phone/uber eats. So glad I found this little spot as it feels good to support a small business, especially when everything they make is so good!

My husband and I ate here yesterday. Let me just say that I have ordered catering from here as well…read morefor a party I hosted and it was good. So we decided to show some love as we are Puerto Ricans ;) and well we love our culture and food. Cute little spot nice and clean and loved the decor. Friendly waitress. We decided to try a chicken empanada it was good but the hot sauce they had was cholula which we are not a fan of. Definitely needed some homemade PR vinagery hot sauce on them tables or at least Tabasco, or even goya. I got the fried pork chunks very tender and the amount was a lot but they did not serve any lime with it. I did not want to bother the waitress it was only her serving and she was busy the rice and gandules was ahhh good but missing something. My husband also got the same rice and said the same. His fried chicken was tasty tho. We decided to try the guava flan oh lordy it was over load SWEET!! too sweet!!!! Will we come again????? absolutely!!! I just hope they have better hot sauce!!!!

The food was very good and authentic. The prices were very reasonable. The staff was friendly…read more They had nice Latin music playing and it was not loud. The only downside was that the restaurant was sparsely decorated, almost empty. Not very much to look at.

This was my first visit to Bussin Empanadas in Avenel, NJ, and I had a good experience overall. The…read moreservice was great, and the clerk was friendly and welcoming. The potato ball had a flavorful beef filling, but the potato itself was a little bland and slightly over-fried. 8/10. The Dominican Cuban sandwich was just okay for me. I wasn't a fan of the cabbage, it was a bit messy to eat, and the pork flavor seemed a little off. 7/10. The yuca fries were outstanding--crispy, delicious, and even better with both the signature pink sauce and the cilantro garlic sauce. 9.5/10. I also tried the chicken, pork, and cheese empanadas. At $4.75 each, they're generously stuffed and a good value. The chicken and pork were both tasty but a little dry, so I'd give each an 8/10. The cheese empanada was my favorite--gooey and delicious, though it could use a touch more salt. 9/10. Both dipping sauces were excellent. The pink sauce had a classic Dominican mayo-ketchup base with garlic and a nice tang, while the green cilantro garlic sauce was fresh and flavorful. 9/10 for both. The restaurant feels more like a takeout spot than a dine-in destination. There is seating available, but the décor is pretty minimal. Overall, I'd definitely come back for the empanadas, fries, and sauces, and I look forward to trying more of the menu.

Great empanadas but way way way way way to salty omg thought my BP would lift me to the moon. Can…read morewe order light on the salt please?

My fiancé and I came in for lunch! Nice atmosphere and friendly and welcoming staff. We had Nilse…read moreand she was so very sweet! I recommend the empanadas and the papa relleno! My fiancé had a delicious and generous portioned lunch special! Over all great experience!!!!

Was in the mood for Colombian food so we decided to stop here. Should have just went next door to…read moresuper pollo. We ordered many different things and the only good thing was the rice and beans. Everything lacked seasoning. We were a party of five and my husband food came after we all ate. No apologies, then my food ordered tostones and Maduros and we never got it. Had to ask a couple of times then finally got it. The tostones were so bad no salt and way too thick.My kid hated it and when asked to remove it from the bill. The waitress told my young waiter no. I would never come back. Bland food and bad service .

Update: Was just treated incredibly rudely by the owner. Oh we close in 15 minutes? Okay, we'll…read moremake sure we clear out by 5. Nope, not okay. "No, you guys have to go RIGHT NOW. I told you multiple times." It's 4:50. You close at 5. I'm here with two toddlers. I don't care how good or bad anything else about your restaurant is. You treat me like this AND you're the owner? I'm never returning, and will tell anyone I know not to eat here.

I first knew about Empanadas NJ Cafe when I was walking off the bbq I had over at Embark Smoked…read moreMeats. I'm from Argentina so I made a mental note to stop by the next time I visited Boonton. I attended a Yelp Elite Event at Catfight Coffee, that happened to be in Boonton so I already knew what I was doing after the event. The place is bright and has a good amount of seating inside. I ended up getting the beef and Cuban empanadas. These empanadas are baked and reheated when served. The beef was pretty good and the chimichuri sauce was a nice compliment. I really liked the Cuban empanada, it was packed with protein and tasted like a Cuban sandwich. The person who served me was very nice and mentioned she liked the Cuban, glad I tried that out. * Street parking

amazing food i loved the empanadas and the workers were great i would so recommend this placeread more

Stopped by on a sunny day to satisfy my craving for empanadas, only because my boss said the…read morecatering empanadas we got from Empanadas Mama was not good empanadas lol For empanadas, we got the Hawaiian, Buffalo chicken and beef, $2.9 each. Came with two sauces. I liked all of them for being flavorful and not dry. Also got a churro. I think it's dusted with only white sugar, with no cinnamon. For people who don't like strong cinnamon flavor, this is a great treat!

This is my go to lunch spot in the neighborhood! Food is always good and empanadas are stuffed with…read moremeat! Tried their burger and it was best decision ive made! Owners are amazing and super welcoming! Best empanadas in Long Island!