Highly recommended my number one Cuban restaurant. Besides a couple of others but this place is fantastic. I would advise to order or have it delivered and then pick up as parking is difficult. But these 2 sisters are unbelievable cooks. You will enjoy the quality and the authenticity of real authentic Cuban cuisine. 5 stars read more

Great customer service. They treat us like family. The food is amazing.... Every time we go they already know our orders

Another little gem found. Family owned hole in wall. You're treated as a regular from the first time you walk in. They have a rotating menu for the week with about 4 different meat options and several sides, which will always include rice and beans or congri. You will probably spend $6-7 per person. Delicious homemade food served daily that does not hurt your wallet. Cash only. read more

La Ilusion Restaurant - White rice, black rice, ropa vieja and yucca - Spanish Near Me - West New York, New Jersey

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Food poisoning from the pernil. Knew it tasted weird from first few bites. Was in hell the next day. never again

One of the most authentic Cuban food you can ever eat! The owner and the staff make you feel at home. Come down and try one of the best Cuban foods in New Jersey! read more

Hidden gem in West New York. Food is always amazing. Service is great and the prompt. Def recommend

Best Cuban home made food made by true Cubans!!! Kind, humble, and super clean place to eat!!!!

In a area with so many restaurants it's one of those places you walk by and say "Wow there's a lot of people inside I need to check that place out" then forget about it until you pass it again and say the same thing....fast forward three/four years later you go in. Their exterior sign reads "Comidas Criollas' which translates to Creole Cooking. Don't be a dumbo coming here expecting gumbo. In the Spanish speaking islands, "criollo" refers to Spanish Americans of European descent. Hence, "cocina criolla" is the cuisine created by the European (mostly Spanish) colonists using their traditional recipes coalesced with native Caribbean foods and cooking styles. Consequently, you will find both native and Spanish influences, cooking techniques, and ingredients in Puerto Rican cuisine. The motto on their menu reads: Aqui Se Come "Bueno, Bonito Y Barato" Translation (as per Google)? Here You Eat "Good, Nice and Cheap" Ding Ding Ding, we have a winner for most accurate slogan ever!!! I ordered the Pernil Asado with yellow rice and black beans. I also ordered a chicken empanada. Total cost $6. Cheap!! Especially considering the amount you get. I took mine to go but eat in orders seemed even larger?!?! The rice was fine....it was cooked properly but lacked any distinguishable flavor. The black beans seemed like they were heated out of a can with no added flavor or doctoring. Mixed together....they were the typical beans and rice you would get at 85% of the places on or along Bergenline Ave. The pork ranged from end areas that were tough and dry to center pieces that were moist and tender (which was the bulk of the meat). The flavor of the pork was mostly delicious (the dry pieces, which were minimal, were the only bad pieces). Dish also came with some fried banana pieces that were tasty. All in all Good! Could have been very good if rice and beans were better. The place is stripped down, no frills. You walk in and it looks like a trailer that was converted to a diner. Despite my bastardization of the Spanish language the woman behind the counter was helpful and "Nice". As mentioned before this place can get packed with locales. I'm sure the chief draw is that you get a ton of food for under $7 (most dishes are $5). For cheap eats this place is good! I'll be back. read more

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Prlobably the best Cuban in all of New Jersey. All the favorites, cooked the old fashioned way, no shortcuts here. Please is a little hole in the wall, and we usually take out. Be warned that parking in he area is rough, but this place is so worth the trip and the nuisance. Family owned and they could not be nicer. They make you feel like family. read more

Hace poco hice un pedido para un evento social familiar por un valor de $540 pero decidí pagar con mi tarjeta de crédito, obviamente me cobran el impuesto tax 6.625% de venta, sin embargo, tuvieron el descaro de cobrarme un 2.9% adicional por el uso de la tarjeta de crédito. Cuando les pregunté, me dijeron que había un cajero (ATM) automático que podía usar, por lo tanto, lo pagaría en efectivo y solo pagaría $ 540. Parece obvio que están tratando de estafar el impuesto sobre las ventas del gobierno. en cualquier caso, la comida no era tan buena y nunca volveré a ellos. Buen trabajo para estafar a los clientes pidiéndoles efectivo en lugar de pagar una factura de tarjeta de crédito read more

I'm from Miami and eat Cuban food on a very consistent basis However this place has the best pan con lechón I've ever had in my life! The two ladies working are so sweet and the place has a nice, homey feel. Would definitely come back if I'm in the area Again. read more

Horrible experience. Ordered food for Christmas Eve. Pork, Moro, yuca and fried plantains. All so horrible we had to throw it away. Pork had absolutely no flavor, maduros and yuca were hard. Rice was ok but nothing to write home about. Stay away. read more

The Spaghetti with chicken was tasteless, black rice was very dry, and the tamale was entirely TOO soggy. I'll never order from this place again read more

I have been going to La Ilusion since they opened up! Their food is PHENOMENAL!!! Always cater for all my parties and Christmas Eve gatherings...... The staff is extremely friendly.... Their food taste like homemade and their portions are great! WOULD RECOMMEND!!!! read more

I love this place for take out. I used to work in WNY and I would order lunch there pretty much everyday. It's so tasty and you cannot go wrong with the price. It's def a win win when it comes to great food at great prices. I still order from here even for pick up when I crave Cuban food even tho I live 40 mins away. read more

This place is a hidden gem. It's super cheap $5-7 a plate of food (a lot, maybe enough for 2). So many choices to pick. You honestly can't go wrong with anything there. I occasionally stop by on my lunch break and have tried just about everything they offer. Exceptional service! Great food! Deserts - old school style flan, the best! Feel right at home when you walk in. Highly recommend. :) read more

Attended an event that was catered by La Ilusion Restaurant, and the food was spectacular! Had Lechón Asado, Roast Chicken, and Congrí (black beans and white rice cooked together). I will surely also use La Ilusión for my catering from now on. Warning! The place is NOT ACCESSIBLE. Big step to get in. read more

Been coming here since I was 6-7 years old and I'm now 17. Best Cuban food in the area at the most reasonable price. They truly are family.

This is your go to when you need to pick up QUICK and DELICIOUS and HOMEMADE food. Just pop in and pop out.

A hidden gem!!! We catered from here for Mother's Day, and you can tell this food is made with love and the customer in mind. The food is well seasoned and delicious. The customer service is amazing as well. Can't go wrong. read more

I have been to this restaurant since I was in elementary school and I'm now 22. The customer service there is phenomenal, whether you spend a $1 or $20 , you get treated like family. Not only is the service good but the food is amazing and a cheap price! I definitely recommend this place! read more