Another review a few years later and Macondo is still my go to for Colombian food. El almuerzo del día es riquísimo!!! El sazón de la carne y el pollo es buenísimo. La decoración espectacular y ahora le añadieron más toques de Cien años de Soledad que es muy lindo. Food amazing! Ambiance amazing! The customer service amazing!!!!! read more

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I just ordered food and everything I ordered was so bad. i got pan de bono, arepa de huevo, and avena. It taste old and the oatmeal taste like just milk. very disappointed. read more

Tried this place last weekend with family. We did pickup and got a bunch of food. I got the bandeja paisa which was good and filling. I also got a pan de queso which was tasty. The chimichurri sauce was forgotten from one of the meals but other than that everything else was ok. Everyone enjoyed their meals. The food was pretty good, maybe a little pricey. read more

Stopped in for a quick breakfast on a Saturday. You order at the counter and they ring you up on the register. If you order something made fresh, they call you by name. Basically ended up getting everything, including bunelos, ham and cheese roll, cheese empanadas, chicken empanadas, yuca stuffed with beef, and a sweet yellow corn arepa i forgot to take a picture of. We also got a blackberry smoothie and soda. All of this for under $20. Everything was fresh and tasty. Definitely a good thing this place is not directly across the street from my house. read more

Macondo - Bunelo, ham and cheese roll - Empanadas Near Me - Clifton, New Jersey

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I remember coming to Macondo years ago and after years of coming back I was not impressed. We sat at the table to eat and the service took forever. When I went to the front to get some things to go I stood in like for nearly 10 min. The people behind me were asking how long have I've been waiting. The food is overpriced and lack seasoning. The only thing I like from there is the humitas but I don't think I will be back. There are other Colombian bakeries that are way better. Not worth the drive read more

Macondo era mi lugar favorito desde Que iva a la high school y con todos mis amigos pasabamos por ahi... era nuestro punto de encuentro... Hoy despues de 20 años me atrevo a dejar un mal review por el servicio de 2 niñas que sirven con muy mala attitude, nos tiro las empanadas en la mesa mientras caminaba para ir a otra mesa, no trajo servilletas ni los aji k vienen con su empanadas, al parecer le molesto Que la interrumpimos llamandola a la mesas mientras ella estaba entretenida hablando con la otra mesera detras del mostrador, le dijimos que perdon estabamos contra el tiempo y esa fue su actitud.., pedi cambiar de mesera y a la otra Tampoco le gusto...pedi hablar con el manager no lo llamo.. y nos dimos cuenta Que las empanadas eran de pollo y no de carne como lo habiamos ordenado. Este es un mensaje para la dueña... no dejen que por niñas mal criadas su negocio de tangos años coja mala reputacion. read more

Uber eats Burger was freaking awesome. Large and fresh with potatoes Stix and bacon Yuca was very dry and bland Empanadas chicken and beef were small but fresh Chicken cutler with s moist and crisp Def will return read more

Macondo - a plate of food on a table - Empanadas Near Me - Clifton, New Jersey

I was there and had some empanadas They are mostly fill with potatoes not much chicken they are really stingy the crust was hard in my opinion not fresh . The bread is s fresh daily but they wanted me to pay tip which I thought was not Fair since service was bad ,learn some manners how about thank you ,would like something else my name is etc. read more

The best Colombian food they make everything fresh i love the beef empanadas coffee is so good .

$2 for a small coffee? Empanadas are expensive and have very little meat . Go to Hornitos's instead, better food and prices read more

The place is cute and cosy, decorated with Colombian decor. I come here for their chicken empanadas not only are they huge but delicious! Wayyyy better then Banana King (paterson/passaic) also if you are not Colombian or hispanic definitely try a caribañola its also a dollar, smaller than the empanada but yummy read more

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I'm spoiled because I know many great Colombian bakeries near me and this one was a big disappointment. Stumble upon this bakery while in the area and was so disappointed. Ordered a steak sandwich with fries. the steak was so hard that I couldn't bite into it at all. Ended up throwing it out. Had ordered a beef empanada and the filing was dry. Also took home some pandebonos and bunuelos and they were dry. Definitely not fresh. read more

I usually have stopped in here when in the area getting my nails done for some empanadas and/or bakery goods. Never had any problems with it being "racist" whatsoever. Yes, I speak and understand minimal Spanish - but whenever I'm polite to the people waiting on me, they are always helpful and respectful in return. It was cute when I took a menu in Spanish and the girl let me know it was not in English (for at-home orders). I just laughed and said... it's okay, I know what I like here haha Ps I love papaya shakes and she helped make this white girl the best kind. Awesome! Now I'm hungry and wish I could go - prices are great too! read more

Best Colombian spot around Clifton area. Their empanadas and arepas de choclo are the best! read more

1st Time I stopped by and never again. Waited 18mn for a Hot Chocolate that I never received.. ask if I can change it for a Soda and the waitress walk away without saying anything. I got ripped off $2. Left because the parking ticket will cost more. Please management teach the waitress some manners.. read more

The food here is amazing. I ordered delivery thru uber eats and am so impressed. Authentic colombian food. Delicious. read more

Macondo - Empanadas Near Me - Clifton, New Jersey

AVOID THIS RACIST RESTAURANT. Was there 2 days ago. Wanted to get an empananda or 2. One man was in front being waited on. 2 arrogant women behind the counter. One helping cust, the other did NOT look up at me & walked away. RUDE, speaking spanish the entire time. As the man in front of me left, I walked up to order while 2 men walked in was ignored for them. WHAT?!?! I was 1st! They continued to speak spanish (which I am fluent) & they said "ignore the white girl" again WHAT?!?! I admit I called them a few choice words & left. 3rd time Ive been there & service has gotten worse!! AND had better empanadas elsewhere! So if you want great service find another place & never know who speaks more than one language these days!!! Get some cst service training for others I wont step food in that hell hole again! read more

Macondo has been my go to spot for empanadas for over 13 years. A few other Colombian places have opened up around and they're all really good but this place has the better empanadas. They have a huge selection of other baked goods and lunch specials. Would deff recommend coming here for a quick bite. read more

I can only rate based on my experience. I'm a regular by choice because the surrounding ones aren't as good as this one is. The staff are okay, not as friendly as you would expect but it's fine with me since I'm not as bubbly as most. However, the ladies have always been attentive and have gotten my order correct. On various occasions, I usually get carimañolas, empanadas, arepas choclo, or hot chocolate. I can't complain, they are delicious. Hot chocolate is consistently good and some days the hot chocolate is amazing!!!! The foods that I mentioned are typically ready by the time you order but the drinks may take while. Overall I have always had a pleasant experience here. I would recommend if you're nearby. read more

Have never been disappointed coming here! The food is wonderful! The reason for 4 stars instead of 5, I wish it was a bit easier for non Spanish speaking to order. read more

Macondo - Chicken, rice, fried platanos! - Empanadas Near Me - Clifton, New Jersey

Macondo is a great spot for Colombian foods and pastries the place is very welcoming and cozy. I particularly enjoy their collection of antique artifacts throughout the store. The girls at the counter are always friendly and pleasant. Food is always fresh, love the empanadas. read more

Macondo - Empanadas Near Me - Clifton, New Jersey

The worst Colombian bakery I have ever went to. Not only was the pan de Yuka rock hard, the pan de queso was also. When I asked the worker if she can warm them up at least she stated "um No" At least the coffee was hot - At least if your going to me rude to your customers at least serve hot bread since you are a bakery. read more

I have been going here since I was a child. The food isn't bad and the price point is fine. However they always give you hot sauce and lemon for your food. This time it didn't so I called them and asked them is there was anything they could do. They laughed at me and was Idk what to tell you but I'm sorry. And kept laughing as they hung up. I know it's a small thing but the hot sauce enhances the flavor of the empanada. I understand if you would've laughed about it after I hung up because I understand it is a small thing but honestly I will never get food from here again or recommend anyone else to go here. It is super sad that people can't have enough decency to be like wow I'm really sorry however there is nothing I can do that would've sufficed. read more

Waited 27min before we found out that they forgot our order... literally only 5 other customers here and no service. Asked the manager and gave no apologies and was extremely belligerent. After everything too the rice was cold WTF. This place is not worth the effort! read more

So so disappointed today I ordered a paisa. The egg had pieces of shell and the rice was drenched in grease No avocado totally ruined my appetite. Have to say the soup was not so bad. I believe that if it's an order to go the rice should be put in a separate container so the grease from the meat and egg do not ruin the rice. Small portion for the price. I paid for a dinner plate and got lunch. read more

BEST empanadas!!! I've tried a lot of empanadas and never had better than here. Same goes for the sauce they come with (for some extra $ they will give you as much as you want and I use A LOT) The other food and baked goods are yummy as well. The only reason they don't get 5 stars is because no one there speaks English, and I don't speak Spanish, so it always takes me too much time, frustration, awkward stares, and some attitude from the workers to get what I want P.S. the empanadas are worth the frustration read more

This place opened when I was in high school. I remember how small it used to be. The main owner was always very sweet and pleasant...treated everyone with such care. We used to go after high school to hang out, eat empanadas, drink coffee, eat arepas with cheese, salchichon, chorizo. The food was always very fresh, even up to now everything is delicious! Now it's a bigger place with dine in tables and a very nice typical Colombian decoration. Definitely recommend this place, especially for breakfast!!! read more

I come here when I can it's comfort food at it's best! The empanadas are always good I usually get them from here for family events, their yuca bread is really tasty and sometimes well get hot chocolate to go with it. Their arepa con queso is my fav with picante...Never disappoints! read more

It was a rainy day and we had a craving for empanada and coffee. This part of Passaic has several South American restaurants bunched together on Main, and on impulse we wandered into Macondo. Pleasant little bakery that also serves savory Columbian specialties luncheonette style. This food is still a mystery to me, mostly because in many respects it is indistinguishable from the cuisine and dining style of many other Latin countries, except of course to the natives. Most folks know empanadas, and they do a decent one here stuffed with beef, chicken or potatoes (or some combination of these). They were fried to a nice crisp and flavorful on our visit, served with a spicy red sauce on the side, sorta like a sriracha. The chicharon was good too, if a bit chewy. We split a Fritanga Bandeja, a kind of Columbian National dish. This huge plate of mystery beef smothered in beans, rice, fried plantains with an egg on top was accompanied by Arepa (a cornmeal bread). The coffee was very good. It was a filling and flavorful meal and the tab was very modest. Could never eat this way regularly, but it was a pleasant escape to the land of Columbian comfort food. read more

Tastes like my Colombian family made it! So good! Came back twice in one week and ate more the 2nd time! Nice, clean and comfortable space.

So I came in to get a chicken Colombian empanada and when I brought it in half and was about to put some picante there was hair. I went back to the place and showed it to the girl, she first stated I don't see what you see. I pointed to the sticking out hair and stated oh we don't make them here, so its not our fault. Another worker the. Stated i can replace it with another one ( what makes you think I want another one) then stated i can replace it with a bread. That was extremely nasty and when a customer complains, there not going to care if you bought it or made it you sold it your responsible. read more

There was a hair IN my bread, it was super clear that it was cooked in there. They walk around the kitchen with no hairnets. It's disgusting. read more

The empanadas are nice and crispy on the outside, but the filling is very bland in all types-chicken, beef, and cheese. They have a delicious hot sauce to go with them, but I always have a hard time getting extra hot sauce. I am not asking for a freebie. I tell them I will pay for the extra sauce, but they act like I am stealing from them. I won't be going back. read more

Love this place! Empanadas are the best as well as the hot sauce that comes with it. This place seems very family orientated and I love that about this quaint place defiantly the place to stop while you are in the area for a great authentic Colombian experience read more

The food isn't fresh. This isn't real Colombian food. It has no flavor at all. And the breads filled with cheese are hard

The Choclo corn bread with cheese is not the best I've tasted. Please go to Los Paisas bakery in Passaic and you will see a huge difference.

My father went this morning for the famous "arepa e huevo". What a disgrace! The arepas were small in size and each had a little of egg inside. Furthermore, the patty was bland. A Colombian Bakery,which respects its customer, will never serve them. As a real Colombian, I will not go back. What a ripe off!. Thank you, marelvytr read more

I've been going to Macondo since it first opened. My family and I are faithful customers. We live over a half hour away and visit at least once a month. The meat empanadas are the most delicious I have had, the chicken empanadas are huge, crispy and delicious, coffee is satisfying at any hour of the day, and the batidos make my kids very happy! read more