This was soooo good. I loved the generous portion. The beef was a little salty but overall had good…read moreflavour. The rice, yucca were also great. I love little cafeteria style restaurants where you can just point to what you want. Great price.

I picked up a friend to go to lunch and he suggested we eat here. What a gem…read more I had rice and beans with fried sweet plantain and the beef dish (I had the lady serving pick my entree). We also split a chicken empanada. Yummy. The food is made in advance and sits in trays that you see. The food was fresh and delicious. So you will get your order quickly. And the price is very reasonable. Overall, if you want good Latino food, you'll really enjoy this place.

Fire!!!! Or as they say on the internet, "dat bih gah!". Best Dominican/puerto rican food I've had…read morein years. At first bite, I was Instantly brought back to time as a teen in the Bronx waking up in the morning, running to the local hole in the wall mom and pops Spanish food spot to grab my cup of avena and small plate of rice beans and meat of choice. Thank you for bringing my taste buds back to life during my Poconos vacation. 5 stars for sure!!!

La Parada Latina in Swiftwater is an authentic Dominican restaurant offering guests a taste of…read moretreasured, intimate family recipes prepared with fresh vegetables, flavorful meats, and hearty rice. It's no surprise that their rotisserie chicken has been labeled "the best in the Poconos." All dishes are made from scratch and reasonably priced. Menu Highlights~ Tender, roasted pork with yellow rice and beans is a cultural staple that is a popular item. Fried pork chops, grilled tilapia, and stew chicken are available in combo meals that include rice, beans, salad, and drinks. The traditional soup known as Sancocho is so good you need to taste it My favorite is some kind of steak sitting in just a brown sauce made in a miracle of seasoning, served over whit rice. You'll be in heaven eating this dish

Just 2 weeks home from visiting Costa Rica and we were pining for the local cuisine there…read more Got a mailer for this little place and HOLY MOLY! Opened just 7 days and they've got it together! The food was so good we felt homesick for CR again. We ordered the Cena Tipica Hondureña (traditional meal). The steak was obviously marinated because the flavors of that, plus the chargrilling effect, was delicious! Especially loved those creamy refried beans they're famous for in Central America. Also ordered 2 pupusas (a favorite). We're taking home an order of churros and a piece of Tres Leches. I confess the biggest surprise was how fast the service was. As they're so new, I really expected very slow service but we did not wait more than 5 minutes! I must say that the ambiance is very much for take-out but we decided to eat in and it did not take away from the flavor. HIGHLY recommend this place if you want very authentic Central American cuisine.

You're gonna find South American Cuisine at it's Finest and Friendliest right here at La Cocina De…read moreMaria's in downtown Netcong. For my first time visiting this new restaurant I went with the Chicken Taco Platter which is served with customer's choice of Rice and Beans. I opted for Refried Beans with White Rice which both went very well with my fully loaded Chicken Street Tacos. And with a slight addition of some of their Authentic Hot Sauces I was definitely in my happy place. At least until I finished my meal and then it was right back to reality, and the daily grind.   But that's totally cool because I can always come back and try something else off this amazingly delicious looking menu and return to my food coma happy place once more. Lol Come And Get Your Munch On!!

Wow. So did not expect this restaurant in a small NJ town. Passed it on the way back to my…read morefriends house; asked if she ever tried it, even though I knew she say no. I ordered Camarones (Shrimp) with sautéed onions and peppers in a light tomato sauce. It came with both potatoes and rice. My friend ordered chicken francais. Her chicken (3 filets) came with mashed potatoes. It was fork tender Not only was this food outstanding, each dish could easily have fed two or three people. Not knowing that I had fried calamari to boot. Served with warm marinara sauce, as it should be Too bad I'm only visiting, there is much on the menu I'd love to try Good service, good atmosphere once you get inside. Sadly the building itself is not very inviting and there's just a small sign on one side of the building, We did spot a bear in the lower parking lot. Lol

Small place but the food is amazing! We are always greeted with a smile. Service is fast you will…read moreget your food with little wait. Love their wine selection. Hidden gem around the area

TLDR: friendly staff but underwhelming flavors…read more The team at La Cocina De Maria are incredibly friendly and attentive. They're knowledgeable about the many items on the menu and kept our waters and chips topped up throughout the meal. The actual food wasn't as great. I tried some barbacoa street tacos and some fried fish tacos. Everything was fresh and well cooked but lacking in flavor - each dish could be seasoned a bit more. I'm hopeful for the restaurant, and I may try it again if they try new recipes or something different to season their food.

My steak burrito was ready very quickly. Gooey cheese, chewy and only mildly flavored steak, lots…read moreof starch flavor from the beans and rice. I do feel everything would have benefitted from salt, and I wish that as a dine-in customer my burrito had not come wrapped in to-go paper. To give you a sense of the ambiance: the Spanish-speaking cashier/cook was reading a book when I walked in, and the television on the wall was blaring a Spanish-language TV show. I was one of only two customers when I went for a Saturday lunch around 1p. The other customer was also conversing in Spanish with the front of house. I appreciated that a bottled green habanero sauce was at my table, along with Cholula. It helps add to the authenticity. All that said, maybe don't come here for the tex-mex. If I came back I'd try one of the five different kinds of tacos they offered.

I came here for takeout a few times recently. There are buffet style trays arranged and you choose…read morethe protein and rice that you want, so it's very quick. There are also some sides available. I always got oxtail. It's good, but a bit pricey for the amount of meat you get. Others have ordered the pepper steak before and the portions for that are great. The rice is definitely on the salty side, but is good overall. I do appreciate that the lady working there is always generous with pouring extra sauce on our rice as well. We also tried the tres leches during our last visit and would get it again. It had the perfect texture and sweetness.

I ordered from one of the many food delivery services so I do not know how it is inside. Although…read morethe outside looks small in pictures and the restaurant located on 36. I had the bistec encebollado which was excellent with arroz con gandules. The arroz con gandules were also delicious and the bistec encebollado sauce integrated with the rice to make a flavor explosion. The yuca was good although I have never been a big fan of the yuca mojo. The order of tostones was like an entire plantain which was awesome. Although the plate didn't look to appealing because it was all topped on top of each other and moved around during transit, it still tasted phenomenal overall! However, donde esta el mofongo? Either way I will be eating from this establishment again and excited to try their habichuelas!

Everything here you can tell is homemade. Each sauce and salsa is full of freshness and flavor…read more Particularly love the pineapple pork tacos. Great atmosphere with the outdoor seating patio area! Will be back

Stopped in for lunch, 2PM Saturday, only diners. Tacos Al Pastor, decent, order of 4, served only…read morewith chopped onions & cilantro, zero salsa. My girlfriend got the Chile Relleno. Horrible, pre-made, tough, dessicated, microwaved, and it showed. Beans tasted canned, orange rice from a mix. Sodas we ordered were flat and off tasting. Our waiter told us there was a problem with there soda system, served it anyway. If not for my Tacos, and a polite wait staff, I'd have given one star. $47 with tax & tip, a major disappointment. We will not be returning, but maybe you'll have a better experience.

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.

I love coming to Sazon! The people are so nice, the food is cheap, and, most importantly, has that…read more"homemade" taste I love so much! Their estofado, fried chicken, and the pernil are my go-tos. They have a somewhat small space but there is parking in the back. I tend to take it to go and you still get big portions as if you were eating there. Definitely give them a try! P.S. they also cater!

My friend and I stopped by this restaurant before going to a meeting to grab something for dinner…read more The food was full of flavor, fresh and service was friendly. Highly recommend

When I travel to this area, I makenit a must to pickup a dozen frozen pasteles. It can be made…read moreporknwith either yuca or guineo. You get them home boil a pair for about 30 to 40 minutes and eat them with arroz con gandules or by themselves. This restaurant makes pasteles perfectly and if you try one first. Once you try it, you will for sure want to buy a dozen to make at home. Always a great batch, great flavor and priced just right. Give them a shot youngest regret it!! 10/10

We hosted a private party there for our moms 80th birthday. It was nothing short of wonderful!! Joe…read moreA was the person we dealt with for the planning of the party, and also had him as our main host. He was AMAZING! Super accommodating, easy to work with and extremely helpful!! The food was stellar, and plenty of food for a family style event. I would recommend this location to anyone!!! THANK YOU Segovia, and especially Joe, for the great service. The event could not have been better!

We were frequent diners at Segovia Little Ferry for over 30 yrs while living In Bergen County. When…read morewe relocated we were happy to discover Segovia Oakland. It's our go to restaurant for lobster which is prepared perfectly & reasonably priced. Dined here last Friday & had a wonderful meal & service. My husband always orders surf & turf & I the lobster tails. Food was delicious & plentiful with generous portions of Spanish potatoes, vegetables & yellow rice. Don't agree with the bad reviews since we dine here frequently & always have a great meal.