We started out wanting to go to Fricks but they were packed and the wait was going to be too long. What now? Then we saw this red and black brightly lit place across the street. Steak & tapas ok let's give it a try. We were not disappointed. Our party of five were greeted and seated quickly. A cozy but not cramped dining room just past the lively bar. At first glance the prices looked high, but we pressed on and ordered several Tapas to start and our entrees. Grillled octopus, wings W/ mild hot sauce, mixed Croquettes, shrimp in garlic. Expecting each to be just a small bite, out came plates loaded with enough of each selection for all of us to really enjoy the dishes. The tapas plates were cleared and our entrees were presented. Three of us had the skirt steak which came with potatoes and vegetables. One had chicken and one Paella. Everyone agreed the steaks were cooked to perfection and were tender and tasty. The chicken was also cooked perfectly juicy with a ton of herbal flavor a dish of salsa verde was on the side which just gilded the chicken. I got some salsa verde for my steak which added an extra punch of flavor. Now back to the price, the quality and quantity of the food justified the prices they charge. IMHO you definitely get more that your moneys worth. You know you had a good experience when the conversation at the end of the meal is what you are going to order next time. read more

Great exceptional customer service! I brought two rambunctious kids and all the servers that day were very kind to the tables with kids. As far as the food I ordered something very authentic and it was divine. I prefer to eat authentic rather than Americanized burgers and fries but there is definitely something for everyone on the menu. The drinks were very good. My husband ordered the burgers and fries and he remarked that they were not as good as he expected them to be. Again I don't think this is a type of place that specializes in burgers and fries. If you want burgers and fries there is a Wendy's that can take care of your needs. But I love the authentic food here and I will come again. Next time my husband will order the steak like I suggested he do Ordered: Grilled Octopus La Taberna Pizza Croquettes read more

Worst brunch display I've ever seen. The selection was narrow. Food was insipid. It's a place I'll never go back to.

Me and the Hubs first time out for indoor dining since the pandemic. We are sooo happy we were able to get a table and enjoy this great place! We have been here many times (pre-covid) so we knew how good it is. Ketisia was the most amazing server! Very attentive, so sweet and made our experience here all the more better. She overheard that we were celebrating our anniversary and the restaurant sent over complimentary cheesecake and dessert shots. Thank you so much to La Taberna for a fabulous experience! read more

Beet Salad, and skirt steak The beet salad was delicious and the skirt steak on my tender delicious. And my server Chris was very attentive, and recommended a delicious dessert thank you Chris! read more

Pros: local, huge bar and dining area, lovely decor, ambient lighting, friendly staff, prices appropriate for the area, good music (band and playlist), drink specials, happy hour specials, weekend and weekday specials and drink of the month special is $5-$7. Get all the pizzas; you will not regret it. Steak sandwich is best for the buck. Choose the red sangria over the the white. Marinara sauce for calamari is tasty. Chef can cook all your food to your liking as you wish. Con: slow refills on water and ice (offer a pitcher if it is bothersome) read more

We tried this spot on a Saturday night for the first time. The bartender was great and attentive. Live DJ was awesome! Great selection of beers and drinks. Had a few different apps which were all average and served room temperature. You would find The garlic shrimp cooked with a generous amount of garlic in olive oil but this was just olive oil so not much flavor. The Spanish chorizo normally has a nice char, but this was undercooked and a rubbery texture. Bar pie was just ok. Overall, would return for the drinks and ambiance. read more

Everything was perfect. My sister and I dropped in to get an appetizer and wine. The Rioja was perfect and the crab cakes and empanadas delicious. I will be returning! read more

I passed by the spot many times because I live locally. For some reason I took it for granted and never gave it a try. That was my loss. My sister was visiting from MD. and it was my mother's birthday so we decided to give it a try on this rainy night. The food was outstanding from the appetizers to the main courses and we all had something different. I was so pleased finally to have good portions of food that do not lack in any way and quality taste preparation and presentation. Everything here was five star. I am thrilled that a restaurant that is so close is so good and I will make up for lost time. read more

One of the better restaurants on the Island. Portugese fare, and some Spanish dishes. Superb steaks, and seafood. One of the few places you can get fresh grilled Sardines. Great service, and drinks. Just go. read more

Great customer service! Got my food very quickly and waiter was very attentive to us. He was also very concerned about our experience and wanted us to have a great time. Highly recommend. read more

Great spot. Not a bartender a mixologist !! Trust and believe Food is fresh and delicious!!!! This is like my "cheers" and the family running it is so delightful. Chris and Steven great at the bar!!! Menu is great just wish there were more options but maybe it's because I eat here so much lol read more

The food and drinks were great. Atmosphere and ambiance was cozy and cool. We had assorted Tapas and sipped beer and cocktails. Good music was playing in the background and the wait staff was friendly and attentive. The owner even came over and chatted with us for a bit. We will be back with friends soon. Thank you La Taberna. read more

La Taberna Steak & Tapas Bar - Outside - Steakhouses Near Me - Dumont, New Jersey

I love supporting local businesses, especially during these uncertain COVID times. The service was great and they took many precautions to make sure our dining service was safe and clean. We came during the week so we were the only ones in the restaurant, but they were more than welcoming and friendly. We ordered 3 tapas between the two of us and the food was flavorful and portioned just right. The sangria and beer was also at a great price as it was happy hour! read more

Warm Decor, nice vibe, pleasant staff and good strong Sangria. The portions are plentiful. We actually split a fish dish after eating all the delicious appetizers. My friends enjoyed their steak and all the appetizers but difficult if you are a vegetarian. They do have a salad but They need a few good vegetarian options read more

Every single thing on the menu here is great and they are Blessed with the best staff. Daniel, Patricio, Chris and Winston keep this place together read more

We went for brunch 2 pm mother's day service was good. Food was underwhelming and bland portions were small no leftovers for sure. Waiter never asked if we needed anything after being served entrees didn't offer coffee or dessert. So I asked for the check and we left. Staff were very nice. I think they were understaffed. read more

Overpriced frozen food. Brussel spround were blah. Chorizo salty as hell and gambas got divorced from garlic; didnt taste like garlic at all. The bull theme is uber used. read more

Happy to have another great restaurant in the area! We started with the grilled octopus , it was as good as it gets. I ordered the filet minion and my hubby ordered the ribeye. Both done as ordered. We also had a side of sautéed spinach and mash potato with mushroom gravy. We ended the meal with a key lime pie which we shared, so good! Portions are very good. The staff is very attentive and the decor is very modern and cozy. A very nice date place. read more

So I was looking for a new tapas place and was pleased to see this was now open. I started with the crab cakes which surprisingly did not come in the usual patty form but rather in a ball shape. Regardless of the shape they were hot and delicious. For the main course I had a salmon with a dill sauce and a side of mashed potatoes with mushroom sauce. I the meal was prepared well and everything tasted great. Service was good, they weren't overbearing but there whenever anything was needed. I did think the sangria seemed to be missing something, but his just might be my personal preference and not bad sangria. It did seem a bit on the expensive side. Not to the point where you leave feeling like you were just robbed but enough to make it not an everyday place to go to. read more

La Taberna Steak & Tapas Bar - grilled salmon with dill sauce - Steakhouses Near Me - Dumont, New Jersey

Had a great time Food was great and Winston at the bar was on point. Did not steer us wrong with a suggestion and kept my glass full with musher haze from Hackensack Brewing read more

Amazing! Good delicious! And the perfect place for a relaxed family time to enjoy the weather ! Now one of our favorite places.

Went to La Taberna this afternoon for cocktails and appetizers with my wife and sat at the bar. There was an man sitting at the bar, who was continually screaming out loud to himself and acting irrational and the bartender kept serving him!!..Needless to say, we quickly drank our cocktails and got out of there.. Very poor business practice that they serve alcohol to an emotionally disturbed person!! read more

HORRIBLE!! We have been there before a few times but haven't been in 6 months or so. So we ordered takeout for my wife's birthday. DISGUSTING! The pretzel they gave us was stale as possible. The 4 homemade rolls that came with dinner and used to be delicious were also very very stale. I had the Porkchops. The last time I had them , about 2 years ago... They were amazing. Tonight they were just down right disgusting! The gravy tasted like it was from a can and the pork chops had a horrible after taste like they were reheated in the microwave from being frozen. Just absolutely HORRIBLE!! My wife had the skirt steak ... she said it was very over cooked and was loaded with seasoning. Not like it usually is. My son had the NY strip.. He said that was cooked correctly but had a disgusting taste to it. It was also loaded with unnecessary seasoning. Our overall out look of the place was ABSOLUTELY TERRIBLE!! That was our 8th time or so eating from there. , This was absolutely the most disappointing meal we have eaten anywhere! We will ever set foot in that place. Not sure what happened to the place but it used to be a great place for dinner now I would recommend that you STAY AWAY!!!! Thank read more

Love this place. We go here all the time and we love it. The restaurants decor is beautiful and the staff is very attentive and friendly. The food is delicious as well as the drinks. The owners are a lovely couple who are always there making sure you are well taken care of. I suggest if you haven't tried this place to do so you Won't be disappointed. read more

Hubby and I came here to celebrate our anniversary. It was nice, we sat in the family dining area. Ambience was very nice and our servers were very attentive. We ordered the grilled octupus and beef empanadas - my husband said the octopus was just ok. The empanadas were pretty good; great size for an appetizer. We ordered steak- skirt steak and ribeye. The skirt steak was ordered medium and the ribeye was ordered medium well however we suspect that they may have gotten it moxed up. The skirt steak was well done and very salty I mean SALTY. The ribeye was very pink/red all over - like bro- it should have been a touch of pink. That's where they lost the star. Otherwise it was great. read more

Awesome restaurant. Great atmosphere to bring your family and relax with the kids...not to forget great drinks beer selection was awesome too. Had an amazing time with the entire family. The food was excellent and the portions were great. My kids loved it and will be back soon. I highly recommend, will be back! Alex D. Landing NJ read more

We found this place by chance (close proximity to my daughter's soccer games) but it's amazing! The food is absolutely delicious but the service is AMAZING!!! We will come back as often as we can. We highly recommend!!! read more

The staff was very friendly and accommodating. Great happy hour prices and the food came out quick and was delicious. Good atmosphere read more

I absolutely love this restaurant. The staff is so helpful, accommodating, and friendly. We have eaten the empanadas, snapper, skirt steak, calamari , drinks, burgers, dessert, kids meals, & we LOVE it all!! Everything is made so amazingly fresh and delicious that I'd tell anyone to come here to eat. The prices are affordable and worth every penny. We have been here many times and never have been disappointed with the service or the food. It's a great Family place or somewhere you could go on a date. The ambiance is so cozy and beautiful. We LOVE it here !! Don't hesitate to come for lunch or dinner. You won't be sorry!! read more

I came here with a friend for trivia on a Saturday night. It was very crowded and we initially had trouble getting a seat in the front room where trivia is held, but the hostess was very gracious and helpful and found us two seats at the bar. My friend and I ordered mussels, nachos, and cauliflower pizza, and everything was delicious. Our waiters were great and so were the bartenders. We both ordered the red sangria ($5 on Saturdays and Sundays all day), and it was also very good. I have nothing bad to say about our experience. We will definitely be back! read more

We tried this immaculately clean and shiny restaurant tonight and really liked it. We started our meal with tasty chorizo served in a very pretty presentation with arugula and an assortment of hot peppers. For dinner we had homemade beef empanadas, tomato and mozzarella salad, and pork chops, applesauce and fingerling potatoes. We liked them all and would go back again. For dessert we split a slice of carrot cake garnished with whipped cream and fresh fruit. Our waiter was nicely attentive which we appreciated!! read more

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We've been coming here every Thursday night since it opened THE best Sangria and tapas. waiters are awesome, friendly and on point always. For a casual night out to meet friends for drinks or diner, this is the place to go. A gem in Dumont read more

Came in for some tapas and drinks with my friends and we couldn't be happier with this place. The empanadas and croquettes are to die for and the drinks are well made and strong! The owner came up to introduce himself, check on us and get our honest opinions/suggestions. He was so sweet and personable his customer service alone would have us coming back. Overall, great place, great food, great management - definitely happy to have it in town. read more

Best tapas in Bergen County! I loved the food (pallea for one, beef empanadas, and garlic shrimp split among the table), the drinks were phenomenal, NYC high class quality without that price tag, and the servers were as courteous as they could be. I was torn between writing this so everyone can come support an amazing spot and not saying a word so I can still get a table. read more

Nice atmosphere, good food and drinks, good service. My only problem was the "La Barcelona" pizza, described as pizza with "mozzarella, ricotta and broccoli rabe". I've ordered it 3 times in the past year. All three times, the pizza came with spinach, not broccoli rabe. The pizza was good, but disappointing since it did not come with broccoli rabe. The wait staff never informed me of the substitute. 3 times? Maybe they should change the menu description to "spinach"!!! read more

This was her second time there and I truly enjoyed it we had drinks on Christmas eve even though there was a sign out there that they were closed on Monday. I think they should have removed that as it might have kept people away, because you can't see from the outside if they're open or not. We had drinks I ordered the red snapper and it was delicious. Their food comes to the table on the plates so hot I don't know how they do it but it's the only restaurant I've ever been to that does this. We enjoyed our meal read more

This is absolutely one of my FAVORITE spots ever!! I have been here 100+ times and have never had a single complaint. The sangria and lemon drop martinis are my favorite along with the pizza, steak sandwiches, tacos & nachos!! I have NEVER EVER had anything here I didn't like. The service is impeccable and they always go above and beyond!! read more

Had dinner with a couple of friends, when the waiter came to ask for drinks 3/5 of us ordered alcohol. Myself and another buddy of mine said water was fine. The waiter asked to see ids and I again told him I'm having water I was a little confused why I need to show him my Id if I'm having water. I had to ask the waiter for a drink menu because I heard Chris was an amazing bartender/ mixologist. The waiter gave me a look knowing I didn't show him my Id. He eventually gave me the drink menu and as I was looking at the drinks the waiter talks to my friend in Spanish, I was not really concerned until I noticed the waiter look at me while he was speaking to my friend. I started to feel really uncomfortable .When the waiter left I asked my friend what were you two talking about , he replied " he was asking if you were of age". I was ABSOLUTELY TURNED OFF by the fact the waiter was talking about me in a language I did not completely understand right next to me. I ordered the la taberna pizza , honestly it was not good at all. Premade dough with a canned sauce and cold arugula all over? The pizza wasn't even hot. When our waiter came by he asked me if I liked the food . I gave him a half hearted "it's ok" giving him my honest opinion. He replied " oh just ok?" I'm not sure if I'm overreacting but after the previous incident I took offense to that comment. All in all, the food was bad, and the service was worse. I will definitely not come back or recommend this place to any of my friends . read more

My husband and i saw the building a few weeks ago and we're interested in trying this place. Fast forward to tonight mothers day and the restaurant popped up on yelp listing for restaurants. We were about to order take out from Houstons and are glad we tried this place instead. We were seated immediately at about 8pm, dining room was almost full. Sangria was great not too strong perfect balance of alcohol, house salad was enough for my husband and I to share dressing is nice and light. We both had medium NY strips, both cooked to correct temperature and sides were very good. Definitely recommend spinach side. We got too full to try desserts and coffee. Owner did come to check on table, she was very involved on the dining floor and we were very pleased with how she runs this restaurant. read more