Mi Espana

On a beautiful Sunday in Princeton, the family and I were looking g to have a nice lunch. Some…read moreplaces were booked up but Mistral was able to accommodate us. We were seated at a table below a tree in the bar area, which is very aesthetically pleasing with a natural wood bar and industrial touches. The menu was Sunday brunch however it had many pleasing options from breakfast standards to sandwiches and salads. We all ordered sandwiches and asked for additions or omissions which wasn't a problem at all. All of our choices came with generous portions and were delicious. Our server was efficient but not the friendliest, but he got the job done. Overall, I would return to Mistral if I visit Princeton again and would recommend it to others too.

Huge letdown. This used to be one of our favorite restaurants in Princeton, so we were really…read morelooking forward to coming back. Unfortunately, the food was mostly bad to just okay. The salmon with crispy rice was the only dish we enjoyed. The squash was terrible and smothered in mayo sauce, and even the steak was disappointing. The chicken was decent, but the multiple sauces made the flavors strange and muddled. Probably one of my most disappointing meals in recent months. Such a shame because I used to really love this place.

Michelin-Quality Chefs

Crispy Salmon Bites ($12) - togarashi, nori, tayaki sauce. Sauce was surprisingly sweet. It's mostly rice.

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Crispy Salmon Bites ($12) - togarashi, nori, tayaki sauce. Sauce was surprisingly sweet. It's mostly rice.

Mediterra Restaurant

3.6(592 reviews)

1.0 mi

We had calamari, salmon tartare, and the pastaless lasagna and everything was great in taste.read more

Very welcoming!! Because seated by the window on such a…read morebeautiful day. There were so many people waiting on us and taking care of us. My bff got a Bloody Mary. Liked it so much. We burrata salad. It was very, very beautiful and so fresh and delicious. For lunch my bff ordered the homemade noodles in a very delicious sauce from the soft cooked eggs. There were also artichokes and a crunchy surprise sprinkling of bacon bits. It was very delicious and satisfying. I ordered a salad with grilled chicken. It was very flavorful and I like how it had a very delicate amount of dressing. It was so colorful and so fresh. I loved it so much. I enjoyed my iced tea as well! Even the other guests in the restaurant at the time, we're very friendly and so kind. And I'm happy to hear from them about a blueberry farm. That's quite wonderful. It really was a wonderful afternoon here. Thanks to all the hard-working people who take care of us and nourish us. There's so many people. Thank you dearly.

Bar area

Paella Clasica (for two or more)

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Lamb Ragu and Cacio e Pepe

Malaga Restaurant

4.2(337 reviews)

12.5 mi

Address says Hamilton, but it's definitely the area that's at least bordering Trenton. Parking…read moresituation, one-way streets, stuff in proximity and the locale being pretty close to the river seems to point to that. Kind of felt the need to put that out there, it's not really a suburban location. That said, echoing some of the others I'm reading snippets of, WOW to everything - the service, the food, the ambiance. It's got charm when you walk in, looks old but not dated. The waitstaff is super friendly, has some jokes, multi-talented (they brought out the guitar a few times to wish some other folks happy birthday), and knowledgeable. The food is really good - everything I tried was just delicious. For the table, we ordered some calamari and empanadas, and both were good. Drinks were also tasty - that sangria was really good, and the mojito (love that they had it available, first of all!) was also a hit. I would double-click on that sangria, though. For my entree, I ordered their whole fish, which was not only delicious but HUGE. I ate about half of it and was full. Then my friend and I split an order of limoncello cake (I think that's what it was), which was on point, and ended w/ espresso, also good. Overall, everything about that place was great, and when I mentioned a Spanish place in Trenton the next morning to some guys I was with, one of them asked, was it Malaga? That was just another great review, for a local guy to know what I was talking about just by description. Bravo, I think some of us may be back sometime!

Stopped in here and it felt like one of those hidden gems you almost don't want to share. The…read moreseafood came out looking like a full-on event and tasted just as good as it looked. That lobster was fresh, tender, and actually cooked right, not rubbery like you get in a lot of places. Service was dialed in without being overbearing. Drinks stayed full, timing was on point, and it felt relaxed the whole time. The ambiance has that classic, comfortable vibe where you can actually enjoy the meal instead of feeling rushed. Walked out full and already thinking about coming back. Definitely a spot I'd bring people to when I want to impress without overthinking it.

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Chocolate Moose cake

El Gallo Tropical

4.5(121 reviews)

12.1 mi

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My first trip to El Gallo Tropical was to try their fish tacos as part of my goal to find the best…read morefish tacos in/around Hamilton Township. I'd known about them for years, but they were kind of out of the way for me. The place is small and unassuming, which gave me high expectations, as sometimes I find myself having lower expectations for a more "Mexican" decorated place (I'm wrong as often as I'm right). As far as the Fish Tacos went, they do not serve the Baja style fried fish tacos that I'd grown up on out west, so it was a downer when the plater arrived and I saw the tacos filled with chopped fish cooked in broth. That said, at least the taco was well filled and the fish had a very good flavor. The broth turned out to be a major issue, as the (very tasty) single layer tortillas were soaking up the broth while I ate the first taco, and the second and third tacos both split at the seams and fell apart after one or two bites. A second tortilla may have prevented this debacle, but I won't order fish tacos here again. I'd have loved a fish soup made in this style. The next visit I tried Tacos de Tripa (fried pork intestines), which is my current go to taco style. They were very good, and I enjoyed the heck out of them. They were nice and crispy as I'd requested, and the excellent tasting tortilla made them an excellent choice. My wife had a cheese tamal that had ribbons of poblanos inside as well, and it was also very good with the poblanos providing a nice balance to the heaviness of the cheese. I'd get both again in a heartbeat. My third visit was at lunchtime, and I opted for a Torta de Chili Relleno--essentially a chili relleno sandwich. It wasn't the first I've ever had, and it's a fave torta when I see them on the menu--which isn't often. The torta arrived with a nice sized chili relleno along with the usual smear of beans, lettuce, tomatoes, avocado, and a couple pieces of queso fresco served on a lightly toasted roll. Overall, the torta was very good tasting, and it went down nicely. However, I wish they used a little firmer roll instead of the soft one they did use. The torta was big and warm, and a crustier roll would have been better. The soft one used was near to collapsing under the weight of the ingredients. Fries are an option on the many torta options for a couple dollars extra. In retrospect, I'd have liked to have added a layer of fries to the sandwich for a little extra kick. All in all, El Gallo Tropical is a place I'll continue to go to. The staff is very friendly, and the menu is extensive (too big?). Although I had them initially at three stars after my first visit for fish tacos, the second (4+) and third (4-) visits have raised them up, and I'm rounding up to a four.

Just WOW!!! Best tacos I've had in a long time!! Order takeout and ate half before leaving their…read moreparking lot! Everything was delicious and you can 100% tell how much love that's put into their food! Service is speedy and staff/owners are incredibly friendly! Definitely need to check it out if you're in need of some authentic Mexican food!

Torta de Chile Relleno. Yes, you read that right.

Fish tacos. -- very good flavor, but very wet, and tacos two and three fell apart quickly after soaking on the plate.

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El Negro De Oro Restaurant

4.2(33 reviews)

12.1 mi

The food was soooooo nasty, do not order Ceviche!!! They put ketchup and mustard and it's soupy…read more The other food that was ordered was cold and the chicharrón was burnt My 6yr old ordered chicken tenders and she didn't eat, her exact words that's nasty They announce this restaurant so much on the Radio station that you would think it's good but absolutely not!! Trust me don't go

Love the food, great menu with a lot of options. The Lomo Empanizado de Cerdo (breaded pork chop)…read moreis my favorite, comes with a lot of food and delicious sweet plantains. Also highly recommend the Horchatas.

Shrimp and rice dish

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Brisas Paisas

3.7(42 reviews)

13.1 mi

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Love this place! Authentic and such a wonderful vibe! The Oxtails were delicious as well as the pig…read morefeet! The black rice and beans and potato salad are also good! The staff is always friendly and accommodating!! A precious jewel in between New Brunswick and Somerset!

The food was delicious and very flavorful! Presentation was nice. My family and I will definitely…read morebe getting more food from this restaurant again!

Bistec encebollado

Some disappointment

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Pernil lunch option

Sabor Latino

3.9(77 reviews)

11.5 mi

I came here with a supper club group. There were 7 of us. The atmosphere was great. Not really…read morecrowded on a weekday. Our food was delicious. I like that the menu is on a tablet and you can choose English if you don't speak Spanish. The waitress was very helpful. And at one point the owner came over to speak to us about our food. There was a little mixup with one dish but she fixed the error. As a perk if you leave a review you get a shot. So one of our companions left a review right then and the whole table got shots! It was great. I would definitely recommend this lovely place. I gave it 4/5 stars ONLY because it's street parking and parking is hard.

Food is terrible,skimpy as hell,I ordered a yaroa with chinola juice,yaroa came with onions and…read morepeppers,when in the description it never stated that,order a picadera for 26$,came with like 5 tostones and small as plate for 26$,wasted 65$ on terrible food,never again ordering here.Never

Fried Pork chops

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Menu CAO Dec 2024

ONE 53

4.1(268 reviews)

2.7 mi

SO GOOD! The service was attentive and fast, cozy vibe, not rushed at all, delicious food... I got…read morethe seasonal corn ravioli and holy moly it was absolutely delicious! Definitely a great date night choice!

Random pick to celebrate my birthday. We made a reservation and arrived on time and found parking…read morein the back of the restaurant . Greeted with a smile. We waked in to a classy and modern ambiance . Drinks were good . The mocktail was better than the cocktail! Appetizers came out quick initially but the entree took longer .Our server was very knowledgeable sharing the specials and made some great recommendations Grilled calamari with squid ink & Spicy shrimp in white wine garlic sauce with the house bread and Fries with truffle aioli made for a tasty start to a nice dinner Pappardelle with rabbit ragu & Lightly blackened salmon with couscous n parsnips puree were the entree picks and they were delicious. I particularly enjoyed the rabbit in the pasta though I got a bone in it , which the server mentioned should not have been there but it was a miss ! No regrets as it's apparently not a big deal!! We didn't have any dessert but they got us couple of ginger cookies on a plate with a piped chocolate wish ! Was a nice touch to wrap our evening on a high note

Squid ink pasta with scallops

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Antojitos Ecuatorianos

4.2(31 reviews)

9.3 mi

Well, our first attempt to try out this business met with failure since when we walked in the door,…read morewe were told that they ran out of food. It's a tiny hole in the wall, which has just a few tables inside, but they were packed, which is a good sign. We'll come back and try again.

Small little space. Cute mom & pop shop. Not big enough for a whole family to come eat. Better for…read moretake-out. Good portions. Food is authentic Ecuadorian food. They even have Ecuadorian snacks, candies & holiday drinks (non-alcoholic). Service was good.

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Imported Ecuadorian wafer cookies

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Churrasco

Sophie's Bistro

4.4(340 reviews)

12.9 mi

We were there on Saturday and got the appetizer specials and the main meal along with the fun wine…read morepairings made for an enjoyable night before heading into town and the George Street Playhouse. Always good, always tasty, and a fun Little slice of France.

Went for lunch on a weekday. I haven't been to a French restaurant in a long time in part because…read moreso many have closed which seems strange to me . I take it,it's a matter of fashion. Any way I had an escargot appetizer. I love snails. I wish they had frogs legs! I had the lamb shank for the main course. My wife had the bouef Bourgogne pot pie (apologies for misspellings ; auto correct is fighting me on this one). The food was excellent. The service was good.They make good cocktails and I a sazerac , something I last had in New Orleans, a long time ago. The ambiance is pleasant and parking is easy.The prices, about what you'd expect. We had dessert and coffee. Oh the bread is very good. Highly recommended!

Seating toward back

Lamb shank

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Adrie E.

Elite 23

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27

57

3 years ago

Wow, this place is absolutely delicious! I ordered the serrano ham bocadilla with the side salad and let me tell you, it was worth the price. The sandwich was absolutely huge. The meat wasn't too salty, and was literally loaded onto the sandwich. The cheese paired perfectly with the ham and the bread was nicely toasted with a nice crunchy on the outside, but still maintaining its softness on the inside. The salad on the other hand was delicious as well. It was quite fresh and the vinaigrette dressing was amazing. I will definitely be visiting here again read more

Angela S.

81

4

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5 years ago

Great food! My boyfriend and I went here the other week to try it out! We both had the chorizo bocadillo. It was PHENOMINAL!!!!! Another place in Princeton to add to our eating list read more

Yi S.

0

57

6

2 years ago

Great experience! Great tapas as appetizers and unbelievable Paella di Mare great out of the oven. Very attentive service and casual outside sitting. Highly recommend ! read more

Joanna B.

0

3

0

3 months ago

The food is amazing! The staff is really nice and friendly! My family and I go there at least 2x a month

Elliot C.

33

1

0

4 years ago

Great food and staff!!!! A great addition to the Princeton food scene!! Highly recommend!

Steve T.

0

1

4 years ago

Great food, large portions and BYOB!

Mi Espana - spanish - Updated September 2026

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