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    La Cocina De Maria

    4.6 (28 reviews)
    Closed • 9:30 am - 8:00 pm

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    Take out - al pastor tacos
    Anita W.

    Placed an order for delivery from one of the food delivery platforms. I saw this spot recommended on my doordash feed as I was browsing one day and I've never heard of it so thought I'd give it a try after reading the good reviews as well. I was a bit skeptical of trying a new place after a few taco places I tried the in past wasn't too good (flavor and quantity wise). I ordered the al pastor, carne, and chicken tacos and was pleasantly surprised. Each order came with 4 tacos and a little salsa cup. The salsa was absolutely delicious. It has the perfect amount of spice to compliment the tacos. Wish they provided more salsa as one little cup is not enough for 4 tacos. The orders also came with limes and radishes. The al pastor was my favorite and id order this again in the future. The pork was juicy and meat was tender. The chicken and steak were ok.

    Shake Hands with Delicious Street Tacos!! 2 Carnitas [L] and 2 Barracoa [R]!!
    Bill M.

    It's always Taco'Clock as far as I'm concerned and there's some serious deliciousness happening over at La Cocina De Maria lemme tell you. First time here I went with the Barracoa and Carnita Street Tacos and was extremely satisfied with every tasty bite. So much so that I find myself drooling all over again as I write this, Lol.    Also just wanted to note the super nice family that owns and operates this business as they made me feel very welcomed throughout my entire visit. What this spot might lack in esthetically is easily overlooked by their overwhelming charm. Excelente gente sirviendo excelente comida.   So now with the menu embedded into my brain I'm already working on my next order. Gonna have to make another visit because It's almost getting to be "that time" again. Cheers to Taco'Clock!! Come And Get Your Munch On!!

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    Steve A.

    I was struck by all the 5 star reviews for a place so close to home (heck, I used to live across the street), so I bookmarked this and used a dinner with my cousin as an excuse to pull the bookmark off my list. And off the list it goes! Ambiance: Nothing doing. A plain white interior, tile floor, a few tables. I chose one to wait for my cousin and a couple came in and sat right behind me. I no longer had room to push my chair back. The drink fridge wasn't all that full and the dessert fridge was out of everything except tiramisu (do not attempt to convince me that is Mexican). Service, despite what you all say, was not what I was expecting. For the length of time that they brought one dish at a time to the other table behind me, we had no service. My dinner arrived before my cousin's dinner, arrived before my side of guacamole. No bueno. It wasn't an especially long wait, but it was not short. To their credit, they worked hard to overcome any language barrier. Food, despite what you all say, is not going to draw me back. I got street tacos with three meats - tongue, barbacoa de res, and chorizo. The tongue was just chunks of tongue, the least flavorful and least textured version of tongue I've ever received. The barbacoa was rather dry and there wasn't a lot of it. The chorizo was fine, chorizo being what it is. I'm not convinced there was pico de gallo on there - there were onions and a few cilantro leaves, but I didn't really notice much else. Rice was very tasty, beans were beans. Guacamole was smashed fresh, and that I appreciate. The tacos were desperately dry without adequate moisture in the pico de gallo, so I needed the guac to make them edible. Oh, and I tried the horchata to drink, and it was watery. After the nice thick stuff I'm used to getting everywhere else - PASS! At the end, I was still going to give this place a decent rating, until I got the bill. My cousin's mole chicken, which seemed to be reasonably cocoa-infused and quite tender from what I could tell, rang up $16 when the menu said $18. Win. The tacos carried a $3 surcharge for the tongue (lengua), which is not expressed anywhere on the menu. Loss. For the amount you gave me, that's just robbery. And guacamole is listed on the menu as $4 but rang up $6. At least there the menu says items may not carry the price listed on the menu... okay, so really, you guys need to say something when we order an item with a different price. Verdict: Poor atmosphere, poor service, middling food. Go to Leyendas (still holding on in two locations) or Noches or any number of other Latin American Restaurants (notice that capitalization there) before you go here. One and done.

    Steak Street Taco

    Hidden Gem. Small quiet restaurant but the food was awesome. If you are in the Parsippany area and want authentic Mexican food, this is your place.

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    Stopped here last night for dinner after finding this restaurant on google and was a little worried about the fact that there was one other person in the restaurant. So glad I stayed! I ordered the Tontas Tortas with steak and no mayo and was not disappointed! They were so amazing, i ate them within 10 minutes. Ate it so fast, I do not have a photo but definitely recommend! The guacamole as well, is one of the best I have ever had. Excellent service, and food was made fast. I will try to upload some photos of the restaurant that I took, but it is a quiet restaurant; great for friends, couples, families or just one person. 5/5, definitely recommend!

    Excellent Excellent Excellent ! Wow stopped in early on a Saturday night and we were greeted by Emily. Super nice and friendly and great customer service. I was wanting to try all of their taco selection so Emily, made arrangements with the kitchen to plate up a selection of Steak, Barbados, Pollo, Al Pastor, and Carnitas. These were some of the best tasting tacos I've experienced outside of Mexico. A gentleman from behind the counter came over and talked with us and told us about all of his fresh salsas that he makes. He brought over a selection of 5 different salsas, They were all amazing and so fresh. Don't let this little building underestimate the quality of the food...... I'll highly recommend.

    Best tacos in town and their flavor waters are the best as well i tried the horchata this time but will definitely be back.

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    Awesome hidden gem! If you ever been los tacos, no 1 in NYC. This is the place to go to to get that fix. Great tacos and food

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    1 year ago

    This place is absolutely delicious! Get the black bean dip and chips... you won't be disappointed.

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    The food was very good! The only thing I don't like is that they don't have an online ordering app. Hopefully soon

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    Authentic, delicious food and very friendly service. I had the chicken soup and it was really good. Looking forward to returning soon.

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    Honestly the service was great, but the food was ok, I didn't like the taco at all. I'll give them another try.

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    Food was soo good and flavorful! Service was personable friendly and familiar! Totally recommend this great place!!

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    Excellent food and very quick service! I had the last enmoladas which is chicken enchiladas with mole. Very good!

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    Sazon Latino Restaurant - Ribs, grilled chicken, queso fresco, rice, beans

    Sazon Latino Restaurant

    4.8(452 reviews)
    3.4 mi
    •$

    I used to eat here daily when I worked close by. Happy to say the food is just as amazing as it was…read more10 years ago!! Shoutout the owner, a very nice and humble man! 10/10

    Sazon Latino, located on Main Street in Boonton just a few steps from the NJ Transit station, is…read moredefinitely a hidden gem. It's a very casual, cafeteria-style spot with a semi-open kitchen, but don't let the simplicity fool you -- the food is incredible and the staff here is friendly and patient. The highlight of the experience is the small buffet that features a variety of freshly-made Latin cuisine -- including pulled pork, chicken and beef stews, and other traditional Latin entrees and sides. You can build your own plate by selecting one or more entrees and sides - which are priced accordingly. As a 'gringo' who wasn't entirely sure what everything was, I really appreciated them taking the extra time to explain all the different options and give me their honest recommendations. The counterstaff is bilingual and were pretty patient with my elementary school level Spanish vocabulary and grammar. I ended up going with the pulled pork platter with two sides ($7) and it was terrific -- the perfectly seasoned and tender pork, black beans and rice, and macaroni salad were delicious and very filling. You can tell they use fresh ingredients, and the portions are very generous for the price. If you're looking for authentic, home-style Latino food in a laid-back setting, this is the spot! PRO TIP #1: Bring a bottle of wine or beer from home to enjoy with your meal. Sazon Latino is a BYOB establishment and does not serve alcohol. PRO TIP #2: Sazon Latino offers free off-street parking in a small lot behind the restaurant and there's plenty of free on-street parking on Main Street.

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    Olivo Mediterranean Fare - Spanish Octopus

    Olivo Mediterranean Fare

    4.3(62 reviews)
    5.0 mi

    Delicious meal here at the relocated and reimagined Don Pepe. They still have lots of seafood, as…read morewell as some Greek and Mediterranean dishes in addition to Portuguese. We started with the cucumber, pistachio, and yogurt, with harissa and sesame seeds. Like a very creative and refreshing Mediterranean pickle. Delish. We also got the Mediterranean salad. It was much more interesting than your typical Greek salad. Excellent feta, good cucumbers and tomato, and nice little pita chip slivers. They also start you with very good bread with olive oil and some olives. For our entrées we got Chilean Seabass, Branzino fillet, and Mariscada, which is a big shellfish stew. While it's not indicated on the menu, all entrées come with saffron rice, sautéed vegetables... And their homemade potato chips. The person who got the Mariscada was so happy. It had every kind of fresh shellfish and really was enough for two people. I really enjoyed the Branzino fillet, which came with a lemon caper sauce. It was huge and very delicious, I had to give some pieces away. The Chilean Seabass is the most expensive, at $55. For me, I felt that I have had better Seabass and I preferred my $36 branzino. But the person who ordered it was thrilled and thought it was amazing, and gets it every time here. I loved the saffron rice, and the homemade potato chips. I didn't eat the sautéed vegetables (there was just too much food everywhere!). But the person who tried them thought they were extremely delicious. Overall, this is a great place for sharing, with tons of food. And the cucumber, harissa yogurt, pistachio and sesame seed appetizer showed that they are innovating and not just doing your parent's Don Pepe. Oliver was also a super server as was everyone else on the team. And we enjoyed the patio... though I must say that being over Route 46 traffic is not the most atmospheric, and I wish the patio was on the other side! But who can complain with all this yummy food? Looking forward to coming back here next time I'm in New Jersey.

    We finally tried Olivo and expected more after getting mixed reviews from others that had visited…read more The renovation is amazing and maybe this is why I expected the food to be more elevated. It seems that the food tasted the same but presented & plated differently. I asked the waiter if the Chef remained from the previous establishment and he confirmed; this is why the food tasted familiar. I'm not sure if I'd return and would say my overall experience was just, OK. Arancini: Arborio rice was bland & cold Clams Casino: Good, but the mashed potato did not pair well Mariscada Red Sauce: Good, tiny little shrimp & obnoxiously large calamari rings. Prime porter House: Just Ok not prime but rather choice and they offer no sauces, presentation needs work.

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    Portugalo BBQ - Half an order beef ribs (served with chimichurri) , sweet plantains, and veggies

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    4.3(110 reviews)
    4.0 mi

    It's impossible for me to stop craving the charcoal barbecued pork ribs. They are so nicely cooked…read moreand flavorful!! I need to place a restraining order on my taste buds so that I don't place my body in a health crisis! The garlic shrimp is also tasty and I want to try the seafood paella. Portugalo is a very nice family owned business in Hanover . The family members who work at the register are also very pleasant and helpful when taking orders. Oh yeah, the chocolate mousse dessert is glorious!!!

    Food is 4 stars. Tastes like authentic Portuguese bbq and they have all the right sauces like…read moregarlic aioli and chimichurri. NOTE: the beef ribs that everyone's talking about are sliced short ribs. Don't think those big bone beef ribs you get at American BBQ joints. Devil is in the details. What made this place a 3, star is that the staff doesn't introduce the menu and items well. For example, I got the beef ribs with vegetables and sweet plantains (both VERY good btw), they failed to explain that there are SPICY PICKLED VEGETABLES THAT GOES WITH IT. I took a bite of the cauliflower thinking it was the vegetables side, and spat it right out because it's the Portuguese style pickled veggies. If someone didn't eat spicy that would definitely mess them up. Ambiance? None, it's basically a small bodega with 3 pairs of booth seats and 5 bar seats. How is it colder in the restaurant than outside (it is currently March)

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    Rodizio special (single portion) which can feed 2

    Garibaldi Peru Mex - Complimentary Chips and Sauces!!

    Garibaldi Peru Mex

    4.4(207 reviews)
    3.9 mi
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    Came here for takeout last night. Placed a large order of lomo Saltado and tacos. The food was…read moregreat and everyone in my family enjoyed it. They provided us with all kinds of sauces to pair with the meals.

    Let's Talk TACOS!! here at Garibaldi they're serving up some seriously delicious eats that just…read morecan't be beat. Talking about one of the largest selection of Loaded Tacos that I've ever seen around here locally. Offering everything from: Al Pastor, Lengua, Chuleta, Pollo, Bisteck, Carnitas, Pescado, Cabeza, Suadero, Tripa, Alambre, Chorizo and a whole lot more. Plus you can get them on your choice of Corn or Flour Tortillas to boot.     You'll find Classic Peruvian Plates here as well, with variations of Lomo Saltado and Ceviche highlighted on this deliciously infused menu which is just full of amazing and diverse dining options. I noticed their Rotisserie Chicken in the back that was spinning away and calling out to my tastebuds but that's gonna have to wait for another day, Lol    Anyway, my first hand experience has been a very positive one and I thoroughly enjoyed devouring my Carnita Street Taco Platter. I thought it was Super Flavorful in every way possible, or as I like to say !! YUMMMMMMERS !!   Yelp likes it when I talk about ambiance and service too, so I'll add that the decor is colorfully bright and full of Cactus plus Service here is very friendly. Come And Get Your Munch On!!

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    Shake Hands with Carnita Street Taco Platter!! YUMMMMMMERS !!

    Garibaldi Peru Mex - Lengua and Al Pastor tacos.

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    Rinconcito Latino - Pork chops with bean sauce

    Rinconcito Latino

    4.4(10 reviews)
    4.8 mi
    •$$

    Stopped by here because we were passing through on a road trip and wanted something more…read moreinteresting than fast food or diner food, and what a good choice! This little homey Latin food spot felt like it came out of Queens NY and not a suburban NJ town. Service is pretty informal and the woman working when we went wasn't totally fluent in English, but she was so warm and we didn't have any hitches with ordering. We went on an off-hour on a weekday so they were apparently out of most of their entrees except for a selection at their hot bar, but the pupusas were still available and that's what I wanted anyway. I ordered a loroco and revuelta pupusa plus a baleada just because I hadn't tried one before. The pupusas were hot and fresh and absolutely perfect, crispy on the outside and oozing with cheese on the inside. They came with a little slaw/salad and a delicious red sauce that I liked so much the server got me a second bowl and I cleaned both up! The baleada was sort of like a quesadilla with beans and eggs rather than cheese in a flour tortilla, which was alright but the pupusas just blew it out of the water. I also had a bit of the bistec encebollada, which was tasty and tender and a super generous portion. The food was super affordable for the portions and quality, and they do accept credit card. Really happy we stumbled upon this place, and would recommend anyone coming through town or working in the nearby offices check this spot out!

    Amazing Central American food (mainly Honduran and El Salvadorian)…read more 1) I got their hot food with beef patties with stew and rice with black beans. 2) The pork and cheese pupusas are amazing. Must get. 3) The baleada made with cheese, beans, and eggs were good, but unique. Maybe, not for everyone as the cheese is very strong.

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    Vila Verde - Seafood casserole in green sauce

    Vila Verde

    3.9(238 reviews)
    12.4 mi
    •$$$

    Massive portions! Veggies and sides served family style…read more Excellent Gazpacho! The two entrees I tried were however fairly tasteless.

    Service: Service was good and attentive overall, with waiters regularly coming by to refill water,…read morechange plates, and replace utensils. The restaurant was very busy, so we did have to remind the waiters a few times about our food, which is understandable. Food: The bread was fresh, warm, and delicious. The first round of calamari was hot, crispy, and really good, although the second serving seemed reheated and had lost its crunch. The biggest issue was the entrees -- our group waited about an hour for them to arrive - minus one star. In the meantime, we kept receiving bread and calamari, so everyone was already getting full by the time the main dishes came. The beef was cooked medium-rare but was unfortunately very tough and not tender - minus one star. The pork was much better and very tender. The seafood rice was really good, especially the delicious clams and mussels. Unfortunately, it arrived so late that the group was already full and couldn't enjoy as much of it. The sangria was also good. Atmosphere: The restaurant was especially lively on the weekend, and it was great to see the place so full. A busy old fashioned dining room is always a good sign and shows that the restaurant has built a strong reputation.

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