Their Queso Frito Mofongo is one of the most amazing flavor combinations I have ever experienced…read more I love that they use tostone and maduro smothered in fried cheese to top it off is a favorite in my house. I have had their chicharron de pollo which was too breaded for my taste. I have tried all the mofongos they offer and they are all on point. The carne frita here is okay. More oil then flavor which is not appetizing to me. My son loves their roasted chicken. I love their beans and rice. I come for Mofongo mostly. It's one of my favorite places for it and hard to find out here in NJ as I have searched for the authentic types.

We went inside and placed a takeout order it was around 7 pm on a Friday and the place was empty…read moreexcept for two couples sitting at two tables. There was one man waiting for his order. 1st red flag. The place was dark and dingy looking, 2nd red flag. We ordered real basic 1/2 rotisserie chicken with rice and peas, my husband ordered 1/2 chicken with yellow rice and red beans. The chicken was so hard and dry that I almost choked swallowing it! It had no taste and neither did the beans and rice. They were dry as well, rice was overly sticky, nothing 'traditional' about the food. I may not be latino but I have eaten enough Latin dishes to know what's traditional and what's not, and this place IS NOT. Don't bother going here if you want, at the least, good tasting, authentic Dominican food that is prepared well!

Pleasant spot for a brunch meal. The menu had a lot of options. I loved how they gave us empanadas…read moreas complementary bites upon sitting down. The workers were all pretty friendly as well. I think the food is very comforting but not a culinary must-try. Seems like a staple in the community though and I can appreciate that.

Very tasty breakfast. Cafe con leche, pan de bono, chicharon, and eggs mixed with rice.read more

Stopped in for a quick to-go breakfast and was pleasantly surprised! I ordered the pan de bono and…read morethe arepa con queso with scrambled eggs with everything on it (peppers, tomatoes, onions ) and both were delicious. I also got the jugo de mora en agua, which was refreshing and did not disappoint. The service was friendly and efficient, which made the whole experience even better. The inside of the restaurant is also nicely decorated, giving it a warm and welcoming vibe. Even though this was just a quick visit, everything tasted fresh and flavorful. I'll definitely be back to explore more of their menu!

I ordered the Sabor Y Arte Entraña and it did not disappoint! The steak was cooked perfectly. I…read moreasked for medium and it was cooked to just that with a nice char on the outside. The sauce it came with was so good. Shrimp were also perfectly cooked and the coconut rice was delicious! First time having this kind of rice and I absolutely loved it. 10/10 all around. Next time I will dine in!

So I was walking back from UPS and decided to stop in and grab a bite. Once I walked in, I was hit…read morewith the amazing sense of all the delicious food that was cooking. The atmosphere was welcoming and lively. I was greeted promptly by a friendly young lady at the front and she suggested that I try the beef empanadas. They only cost a few dollars so I went ahead and bought two. So as I walked to the car, which was conveniently parked in the lot behind the restaurant, I immediately unwrapped my empanada. At first, I thought it was going to be like other empanadas that I've tried which have a crispy shell however these empanadas are similar in a way, but are very different in texture. These empanadas are a bit softer on the outside and have a denser inside filling which include potatoes and beef and it was quite delicious. I thought I could eat both of them, but after one I was full. I will definitely be back to the restaurant since I'm always in that area and it's literally five minutes from where I live. I can't wait to try other items on their menu.

Enjoyed my recent dinner here- the portions are huge so I opted for a side of sweet plantains…read more(maduros) and shared a Bandeja Paisa which was massive and came with steak, two eggs, avocado, rice, beans, sausage, arepa and chicharron.. it was definitely enough for two people and we had enough leftovers for at least two breakfasts. The staff is really sweet, very family like. I also had a soursop juice smoothie with milk- which was delicious.

Love it , the atmosphere was amazing the service was great and the food was amazing great place to…read morecelebrate.

BEWARE!! SURPRISE 15% GRATUITY ADDED TO BILL!! The food…read morehere is excellent. I came here to eat many times and was always satisfied. Tonight, we came to eat. The steak and chicken was delicious. However, when I went to pay, I noticed there was a 15% gratuity automatically added to my bill. I speak little Spanish. When I asked about where the sign was displayed saying an automatic gratuity is charged, I couldn't get an answer. I typed it into the translator, and still did not get an answer. What is even worse is the restaurant did me wrong. and then acted like I'm the bad guy. I always gave a good tip when I came here. In the state of NJ, it is against the law to surprise people with gratuity charges on their bill. I am reporting this tomorrow. I hope their greed catches up with them. I can't come here anymore. It is hard to return to an establishment that has deceived you.

The food was great! But they brought one of the order wrong. The service was horrible besides that…read morethe food is really good

Food was very good and with lots of flavor. Service was excellent, owner and family took their time…read moreexplaining everything and even giving samples. Mine is really cute and you feel welcome. They welcome everybody.

Although, La Tipica isn't located on Morris Ave., it's close enough!…read more It is known as a traditional Colombian lunch shack, perfect for a sit-down meal consisting of their daily specials or an entree off the menu. I usually order a bandeja paisa in Colombian restaurants, their national plate: steak, eggs, chorizo, chiccaron, avocado, plaintains, rice/beans, arepa. La Tipica is by far my favorite Colombian restaurant in Elizabeth. It is reminiscent of lunch shacks you'd find in Colombia and has delicious homemade food. They make delicious homemade soup, and have buffet options for those who are in a hurry. They make excellent fruit shakes, my favorites being blackberry and lulo. They also have the best pan de bono (warm cheese bread) I've had in any Colombian place so far.

The prices of the menu are not updated. I think is unrespectful to find that big mistake paying at…read morethe end

The service was terrible never going back worst experience I've had in years food was good but took…read moreforever they forgot my order also charged my card twice and also drinks are a miss my friend had chardonnay it was terrible I had a terrible mocktail watermelon margarita I wudnt suggest it. The bathroom doors hard to close the stall doors my friend had hold it close. The tiramisu took 30 min n it tasted exactly how it looked. Lesson learned

Stopped by this restaurant for take out one rainy evening and it was a VIBE in there. Immediately…read morefelt welcomed in by the host (manager/owner?), bartender took my order, talked me into a margarita while I waited. It was karaoke night, people were drunkenly singing Latino favorites. My drink was EXCELLENT; it was large and strong and not sweet which I dislike in a classic margarita.The only negative is that there's no parking. Otherwise the tacos were DELICIOUS!!! I would love to come back.