amazing food and incredible service. The closest flavors to uruguayan food. Really happy to have…read morethis place, because is a way to have home a little bit close.

In between the Brazilian bakeries and restaurants on Liberty Ave, you'll now find Rio de la Plata…read more Referring to the river between Uruguay and Argentina, Rio de la Plata, rightfully so is a newly opened Uruguayan/Argentinian style empanada shop and bakery. Owned by Ruben's Empandas, whom has multiple locations found throughout NYC, Rio de la Plata is a wonderful addition to the area, replacing a previous Brazilian luncheonette. Upon walking in, you'll find dozens of empanadas encased in glass with a ton different filling options such as beef, sausage, chicken, fish, and vegeterian, and even dessert ones. Empanadas are what they're most known for, and often I've found are the best option to order. In addition to empanadas, they serve typical Uruguayan dishes such as the chivito sandwich and bizcochos. The chivito in Uruguay is often called the heart attack on a plate. It is a sandwich topped with steak, ham, cheese, eggs, lettuce, tomatoes, mayo, and olives, with fries on the side. Bizcochos are popular savory and sweet croissant, donut-like snacks found throughout Uruguay. I've tried their empanadas, bizcochos, and once the chivito. The empanada is a giant, puff-pastry, stuffed with the filling of your choice and is well-seasoned. At $2.50 an empanada, it's well worth it. Unfortunately, I've left here with a bit to be desired when it came to the bizcochos as well as the chivito. The bizcochos are sold on discount in the afternoon, and there are daily specials on a blackboard.

5 STARS - ABSOLUTE HIDDEN GEM. They recently celebrated their 1 year anniversary!…read more Disclaimer: The owner assisted us with the menu items as the menu was in Spanish. We had: 1) Shambar - hearty stew of ancient grans, beans, pork (#1 & #2 together were $13, comes w/ soda) 2) Tacu tacu with Lomo saltado - fried leftover rice and beans with sauteed onions/beef 3) Beef empanada - $3.50 4) Fish ceviche - $17 5) Emoliente - $2 Great lunch prices. Our meal for 2 was $36. They even gave us both separate trays of canchas (roasted corn) and mini tortilla chips (I think). Both meals were generously portioned. Fish ceviche was fresh. I definitely tasted the tigers milk. I will definitely come back again. WORTH a try!!! Also, they have a lot of Peruvian products I cant find anywhere else.

Great place for Peruvian foods and condiments. Other stores might carry some of these items but his…read moreplace has the best prices. They also sell sandwiches, Causa and ceviche.

I have been looking for doubles since I started working in Newark and was so happy to have found…read morethis place. Little did I know it is also a Caribbean market. Not only can you get yummy food but you can also get your West Indian needs from groceries, supplements, or things you can't find at your local supermarket.

Not only is the food tremendous this place is artsy as well! . Don't eat all in one bite.read more

I've been shopping at Elmora Farmer's Market for weeks not, and I'm still rather thunderstruck by…read moreit. Quite simply, until now there has not been a market in walking distance of my apartment where I could get fresh meat, fresh fish, fresh vegetables along with canned goods, frozen goods (and the list goes on) in one place at reasonable prices. They even carry Boar's Head deli meats and cheeses (my favorite brand). Sure there's a Shop Rite and Pathmark nearby, but both their produce and meat sections lack a bit compared to this market, and that surprises me quite a bit! Built in the spot that was once "Cost Cutters", this store is quite large, not quite supermarket size, but big enough that you won't necessarily miss going down aisle after aisle. It's also in the same strip mall as many other shops including Dollar General, Subways, Sarku, 7-11, Dunkin Donuts, a pharmacy and a nail salon. You can definitely get a LOT done in one visit to this market! The shop does lose some points for not having the most extensive baked goods section (it's good, but Shop Rite has them beat) and now and then the cashiers seem a bit lost, but that's rare. I'm still a regular customer and really enjoy shopping here!

I am absolutely disgusted by the treatment I received at Elmora Farmers Market. Over the years, I…read morehave spent thousands of dollars at this market. I love exotic fruits, especially rambutans, and would regularly spend $100 or more on them at a time to the point where the cashiers would explicitly check if the high price was okay, and I would always say "of course." Despite being such a loyal customer, on July 9th at 7:45 PM, I was profiled and followed closely around the store by an Asian manager who says him name is Billy acting like I was going to steal, simply because I brought my own shopping bags. The manager aggressively and falsely claimed the store closed at 7:45 PM. When I pointed out that online says 8 PM, he snapped at me. I checked out respectfully before 7:50 PM, only for him to point out a sign saying they close at 7:50 PM. Why hassle me at 7:45 PM if you close at 7:50 PM? Trying to resolve this constructively, I called the store multiple times over the next week to speak with one of the owners. Instead of reaching the owner, I was transferred to the manager of the meat department, who was incredibly hostile, disgusting, and nasty. When I asked for his name so I knew who I was speaking with before sharing my complaint, he aggressively refused, told me he didn't have to tell me who he was, and demanded I "hurry up" and tell him what I wanted. Throughout this call, I remained completely polite and calm, but the disrespect from his end was very loud. I was honestly shocked to learn I was speaking to someone in a managerial position because his level of immaturity was stunningly low. The management here has zero maturity or customer service skills. This store has a toxic pattern of profiling paying customers, especially when they are Black. I've seen other reviewers mention this exact same concern on public forums, yet the management allows this behavior to continue unchallenged. I am a financially secure customer who routinely bought high-ticket items here, but I will officially never spend another dime at this hostile establishment. They have permanently lost my business.

¡Dios mio que Rico! Quaint little coffee shop serving custom made cakes and Portuguese pastries…read more All items are winners. The empanadas are big. Two roasted chicken empanadas make for a quick meal. They take pride in the smallest details...you can tell by the coffee they serve. It is your usual americano coffee...but it is not acidic at all (like starbucks), and it goes smoothly to wash down the flan and the custard pies. I recommend the chicken croquettes (shredded roasted chicken well seasoned). I loved them.

I asked for a recommendation and the staff didn't hesitate to help with a smile. They clearly loved…read morewhat they do and treated each item with care. The shop looked well kept, and I noticed them wiping tables after every customer. I got the lemon blueberry scone it was zesty, fluffy, and had real fruit pieces. Clean packaging sealed the deal. I highly recommend this place.

Great selection of authentic Mexican products. Love their chicharron, perfect for cooking or…read moresnacking.

This morning as I was dropping off my cat to get fixed at the Liberty Humane Clinic and that's when…read moreI noticed this cute pickle and olive shop across the street. Later that afternoon, before picking up my cat I decided to go inside. I wound up getting a few different items. Spices, chocolate covered pretzels, riced heart of palm, a garlic herb and oil blend, and some oil crackers. The had beautiful olive selection and a nice gourmet pickle section as well. I did sample one of the pickles and it was delicious but I was in a little bit of a time crunch. I believe I met the owner of the shop today and he was really kind and helpful. He was able to point out what was made in house and what was ordered for the shore and from where it came from. They also have an online store where you can order some of these products. As of now, there are some items you can't get on the webpage that are only available in the store, I already told my husband I would love to return in the near future.

Pickles here were pretty salty and soggy. I can overlook salty if the flavors were happening, but…read morethey weren't. They didn't stand out from the average jar of pickles I'd be able to buy from the supermarket or even generic brand from Walmart. That aside, I appreciated the kindness of the owner. He said I was allowed to try anything before buying. The freshly packaged candies looked tasty and were tasty. Unfortunately, Pickles are a little more difficult to keep up with as they have a shorter shelf life. I would come back if they made them less salty, more flavorful, and replaced them when the time is right.

Taste flaky, hot always makes sure their stocked up for the rest of the day. And only 3$ each…read moreamazing

The most authentic Jamaican food you will find !!! Period. (I've tried all the spots.) My Jamaican…read moreco-worker states that they cook like in Jamaica. Give it a try! Also, the owner deserves respect for giving us the real deal! Strongly recommend!!