We had my husband's retirement upstairs, and Rob and the team did an absolutely beautiful job with…read moreevery detail. From helping us choose the menu to the table placement, everything was perfect. The food was top notch, and not a thing was left behind at the end of the night. Thank you, Rob and team, for creating such a wonderful event for our family. We are so grateful. With thanks, Jeannine & Craig McEllen

This past Christmas Eve day, I was off from work, as was my birth mother, and she suggested we get…read moretogether for dinner, as we both had to work the next day (she's 16 years older than me, but in better health...no migraines, no cataracts...and much more together overall than I am). I was agreeable. Dinner would be her Christmas gift to me. I picked her up and we drove to the Viva Margarita in Wallington, where we often eat. In the past I wrote a positive review about them. It was about 1pm when we pulled in, and the parking lot was empty, except for 1 car containing 2 guys. I tried the front door of the restaurant; it was locked. I know a lot of restaurants close on Christmas Day (I have vivid memories of being on my own on Christmas Day over 20 years ago, and the only restaurant I could find open after an increasingly desperate search was a Chinese take-out place at an otherwise empty mini-mall in Wayne), but why Christmas Eve? I got into the car, shrugged. My birth mother looked at the 2 guys in the other car. They looked away. I glanced over, saw them looking at us again, but they quickly turned away when they saw me giving them the once-over. I was hoping they were going to get out of the car and proceed to open the place up, but they remained seated, staring straight ahead when they weren't casting furtive glances our way. Were they, like us, potential patrons confused about whether the place was going to open or not? Were they employees (I quickly chastised myself-- Sure, Mr. Liberal, just because they look Hispanic, they must be employees. So much for your pompously self-declared progressive ideals...)? Maybe they thought WE were the employees, and were waiting for us to open the place up? Maybe they were just 2 guys who parked in an empty parking lot to talk, or smoke, or whatever. After a few more seconds of increasingly ridiculous back-and-forth looks, I finally stated the obvious to my birth mother: "This place must be closed." "What about those guys in the car next to us?" "I don't know, but I don't think we're getting inside today." As I pulled away, she mentioned El Cid in Paramus. I had never heard of it, but she said she had gone there a few times over the years and that they served pretty good burgers and such. I was game. I followed her directions north through Lodi, Rochelle Park, and into Paramus. El Cid is a pretty big place, and parking was plentiful. George Washington Cemetery, where my parents are buried, is only a stone's throw away. Inside, we were escorted through a spacious dark paneled room to a table in the corner and presented with menus and a basket of fresh bread. The prices on the menu were very high, and my birth mother agreed that they must have upgraded things entirely since she last ate here. I offered to help with money, but she declined, insisting it was her treat. I could pay the tip, which I did. Let's just say the tip cost as much as I might pay for a entire meal in some lesser establishment. I can't remember what she had, but I ordered Arroz Con Pollo, which was Spanish rice with chicken breast. The addition of chorizo was an extra charge. I was tempted, but given that Mom was paying, I denied myself. Turns out, it was just as well. The food was plentiful and delicious. It seemed a more simplified version of Paella, which I used to eat at the Portuguese restaurants on Ferry St. in Newark back in the ancient days of my youthful gluttony. That paella was served with all kinds of chicken, seafood and sausage, but now, in my old age, I didn't miss all that over-abundance. El Cid's version was more limited in terms of ingredients-- Spanish rice and chicken breast-- but it was perfect. Plenty of stellar food that left me completely full, but not to the point where I was uncomfortable. It was served with Spanish chips, which were tasty, crispy, and not oily like the potato chips from my childhood (and adolescence). Spanish chips were unfamiliar to me, but they were excellent. For dessert, we split a large, creamy slice of carrot cake. Service was friendly and efficient. Bathrooms were clean. Like I've said, the prices here are, plebeian that I am, VERY high but the food is wonderful, and there's plenty of it. Highly recommended.

Came here on a World Cup evening where Colombia played Ghana. The ambiance was festive as the crowd…read morewas cheering for Colombia. This place has two section: bakery and main dinning area. The main dinning area was surrounded by TVs that was showing the game live. The bakery had multiple sweets, bakeries, and food on display. We ordered Pargo and a traditional Colombian dish. The portions were gigantic and they tasted awesome. Will definitely come back again in the future : )

Had our wedding Brunch celebration party of 25 with the fam here .they were so accommodating food…read moreportions were large food was good and everyone loved it thank you Noches for taking care of us !

Excellent restaurant with delicious Spanish tapas and a great bar scene. Love this placeread more

The food is delicious and the atmosphere is exciting, relaxed and even romantic with coupes and…read morefamily. service was excellent-- very attentive. When I go to get tapas anywhere in the US I expect to pay more than actual entres and expect a huge bill. In addition to the tapas- the patata bravas - we got the paella , and a pitcher of sangria, cup of wine and all for less than $100. I was surprised

We went for a family lunch on Saturday noon. I was so happy to see they had a parking lot in the…read moreback side of the restaurant, a rare feature for Fort Lee restaurants. The restaurant had a nice interior, fancy bar, lots of arts and Cuban vibes all around. They had booth seating by the window that had good view of Hudson Terrace and I-9. We started our lunch with appetizer sampler that came with empanadas, croquettes, bao bans and potstickers. I liked both the empanadas (beef and chicken), the chicken potstickers were also good. Ham croquettes and the bao buns with shredded beef were average. For entree I ordered the Rabo Encendido (braised oxtail stew). It came with three pieces of bone with plenty of meat on them, on side of rice and beans. I loved the taste of the oxtail and the stew, was flavorful and meat was tender. I also got to try the seafood paella which lacked flavor, rice was so bland. The chicken & waffle's waffle was good but the fried chicken pieces were so basic. I got the mango mojito (non-achohol) that was so tasty, I ordered two of them. Our server was super nice, did an excellent job throughout the lunch. All staff members were friendly. Food came out in short intervals.

We have passed by Kuba thousands of times finally got a chance to check it out today. Honestly I…read moreexpected more from the food. Nice decor and welcoming vibes in the bar and dining areas. It has 2 levels. The staff were all nice and attentive. Unfortunately, the seafood paella was under seasoned. Very blend. Did not give me the saffron taste at all. Portion of seafood was generous. But again, blend. Chicken and waffle was dry. At least the chicken was seasoned on this one. Appetizer sampler was not bad. Get to try beef/chicken empanadas, chicken baos, pork croquettes, friend chicken dumplings. Ox tail was also blend to me. Overall the food was underwhelming but the service and atmosphere were nice.

Great bar to watch the World Cup. The place is packed with soccer fans on a Saturday afternoon. The…read morecalamari was lightly breaded and served with a marinara sauce. The chicaron was perfectly cooked and flavorful. My partner and I shared the appetizers and had leftovers. The cocktails were strong; the fruity sangria was strong. One cocktail gets you buzzed! The menu is a large, and pictures and descriptions are provided. We will definitely be back!

This spot delivered a solid Colombian food experience with a great atmosphere to match…read more We started with the empanadas, which were crispy, golden, and packed with flavorful filling. They definitely shine even more with a little hot sauce on the side. Easy 8/10. The highlight of the meal was the steak tostones. The steak was juicy and tender, the guacamole added a fresh touch, and the tostones were perfectly crispy. My only complaint is that I wish there had been more on the plate because they disappeared fast. 8.5/10. For my entrée, I had the grilled chicken topped with mushroom sauce. It was good and cooked well, but I felt it could have used a little more seasoning and heat to really make it pop. 7.5/10. Beyond the food, the ambiance was fantastic. The restaurant is beautiful, comfortable, and has a welcoming vibe that makes you want to sit back and enjoy your meal. I'd definitely come back to try more of the menu.

The food was delicious and the service was excellent! The restaurant decor was really cute as well.read more

Great place! Great service! Will return! Must try picarrones next time! ¡Excelente lugar!read more

Everything was great!!! Food .. amazing!!!! Service was very good as well!! Nothing to complain…read moreabout. Renovations are beautiful. You can now sit outside more comfortably.. Just a great restaurant !

The Best Authentic Italian food. I would give it 10 stars if I could. We ate like kings. The owner…read morewas very accommodating. He made special Italian dishes from our region in Italy that were not on the menu. Amazing seafood too

Adorable restaurant in Bergenfield, NJ with a surprisingly large space. It seems like they host a…read morelot of private parties and events--we've tried to dine here before but ran into party setups a few times. We finally made it in on a Friday evening, and it was nice and quiet. Service was spot-on, and the food was excellent. We really enjoyed everything we ordered. Definitely a place we'll be returning to. ---byob

This place is so cute! You walk in and it feels like you've arrived to the tea party. The…read morethoughtful decor and china is absolutely beautiful. We went for dinner on a Saturday night, but this would be the perfect spot for a gorgeous bridal shower or ladies brunch. I don't live in the area, but I would throw something girly here for sure! The food was very good, and the service was attentive, however, we were the only table at 7pm on a Saturday until after our food arrived, and then one other couple came in. This place should have been packed with date night guests.