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    Mis Raices Restaurant

    4.4 (347 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 8:30 pm

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    Beef empanada
    Sarah K.

    This place was recommended by a Teaneck resident with a lot of high compliments, so I did get take-out from here once awhile ago and remember everything being good, so had to check it out again. And, do you see the 5 stars I gave this place? Yes, definitely a 5-star place! The food here was so delicious! My friend and I weren't that hungry, so we had to be very selective about what we could try. We really wanted the beef empanadas, so we each got one. We loved the empanadas, which were flavorful. BTW, their empanadas are pretty big, so they are pretty filling. It came with 2 sauces, which seem like sour cream (?). I liked the white one better than the pinkish/orangish one. And, I believe that if a restaurant's pernil is good, this will prove the place is legit. And, their pernil was so delicious - flavorful, tender, and juicy. It was my friend's first time trying pernil and what a perfect one to try for her first time. I told her that if someone ever makes pernil, that is a labor of love. But my favorite thing at this place is the yucca (cassava) smothered in garlic sauce. It's sooooooooo good! Their entrees come with 2 sides, so make sure that this is one of your sides. So flavorful and that garlic sauce elevates this dish. And all of that food with one drink, came out to around $25. Hello! That's the price for one dish these days! And, the staff were super nice and attentive. They were so thoughtful with making sure we had utensils and right number of plates to share with each other. And helped us pack our leftover food. So sweet! I definitely need to go back to try their milkshakes and desserts. They had so many choices! I definitely saw a tres leche cake there, which was calling my name. Oh! I also need to try their other empanadas, which they have so many different kinds of. When you look at the restaurant from outside, you might simply walk by it or hesitate because it's a very simple looking place. Don't let that façade deceive you! Go in and have their food! You won't be disappointed! Tips: -There is street parking in front and on the side streets. -You can either order at the counter to get the food to go or dine in. Or you could sit at a table and someone could take your order. We ordered at the counter and got our food served to us. -All the entrees come with 2 sides. If you want rice, that will be considered a side. Obviously, it doesn't hurt to order a few extra sides, such as yucca smothered in garlic sauce. -I do admit that I had to look up pictures of the dishes before ordering because I'm not familiar with most of the dishes. So, if you are not familiar with these types of dishes, definitely do your research ahead of time or you will get hangry trying to figure out what to eat. -Their lunch price is $9.99. I have to go back and try it. Don't know big the portions will be but that's a great price for a lunch special.

    Lunch with the Audubon folks... Glad we stopped here.
    James F.

    After a wonderful walk at the Teaneck Creek Conservancy with the Bergen County Audubon Society (BCAS), we decided to grab a bite to eat at Mis Raices, a Puerto Rican and Cuban fusion restaurant. This was our first visit, and it turned out to be just what we needed. The food was really tasty, the prices were spot on, and the portions were generous. I opted for the Sandwich Cubano, which included roasted pork, ham, Swiss cheese, pickles, mustard, and garlic mojo. It was delicious. I also ordered a side of Yuca al Ajillo, which complemented the sandwich perfectly. The menu offered a great selection, showcasing a variety of empanadas and Chicharron, along with traditional dishes like Ropa Vieja and pernil. The staff were super friendly and very attentive, which added to the overall positive experience. The music selection was also impressive. It's always nice to go out with friends you don't normally get to hang out with. I look forward to another lunch date with my birding friends. Mis Raices Restaurant 1199 Teaneck Rd Teaneck, NJ 07666 www.misraicesteaneck.com

    White Rice and Chicken
    Tania W.

    The service by the owner's son was amazing. The Chicken Empanada and Cangrejo Empanada were very delicious and juicy. The Alcapurria was so tasty... NOW the main entree that we order: Sancocho was cold and tasted burned. The White Rice and Chicken were dry with no taste. And the Masitas de Cerdo NOooo Season at all. Food was dry and unseasoned. The temporary chef definetly need a couple lessons from the main chef whom is the owner. She's for sure missed... And, yes I'm 100% Boricua!...

    pernil, yellow rice, black beans
    Thea A.

    juuuuuuicy pernil w crispy skin- what more can a girl ask for? i appreciate the separate packaging- that way nothing gets mushy or soggy especially with to go orders. i wish the beans were a little more seasoned and they tasted a bit old. would come back again!

    Tres leches Oreo
    Victor S.

    We stopped off at this wonderful spot for some Puerto Rican food. I ordered the chuletas fritas with arroz con gandules and maduros. The chuletas were off the hook - absolutely finger-licking good! My wife ordered the pastelon de picadillo y platano, which was exceptionally good. My mango shake was a perfect accompaniment to my meal. We finished our meal with great desserts: I had the flan, which was very good, and my wife had the Tres Leche Oreo, an excellent choice! The cafe con leche was the icing on the cake for a truly wonderful night out. We highly recommend this lovely spot. And a special shout-out to our lovely waitress; she was wonderful!

    Pastelon de Picadillo y Platano Carne Guisada Lunch Special Potato salad
    Andrea C.

    First time here and the food was absolutely amazing. Funny we just landed in EWR from SJU. We were still in the mood for good authentic Puerto Rican food. Service was very attentive as well. Absolutely love the ambiance. Still felt like we were away. Will be back again! We also had the flan and bread pudding. Loveeee it!

    Nada filling ? Where is the chicken / cheese. $2.75 for dough

    Empanadas are empty. I order a chicken and cheese Emapanada and it had nada inside. just air. stop being cheap & scamming your customers. Yes ,I informed establishment and they said they will remake, when they did it was even emptier. I'm entitled to a review , and am being fair. If it was full with meat and cheese then the picture would depict that. Stop selling empty empanadas and charging $2.75 !! Its gives SCAM

    Morir Sonando
    Oi W.

    We ordered from Grubhub in the past, but this is our 1st time physically in the restaurant. How cute, the wall was decorated like a Caribbean house :D The wife is Puerto Rican, and the husband is Cuban, hence the blend of food. Very nice couple and great service. Passion Fruit Juice was good, not watered down, kind of taste like being in the Islands. Morir Sonando was ok The bread they leave for you, while you wait, was so good, soft bread with some garlic. Mofongo with Garlic Chicken was good but pretty basic Bacalao with Garlic Yucca, the bacalao was very saucy, which I love, but had I known, I would have ordered rice. It didn't go well with Garlic Yucca, which is amazing! Must have the garlic yucca, I had ordered this in the takeout, so I had to get it fresh in store :D. It went well with Chicharron. Just don't order it with Bacalao. The bacalao is very good on its own. Our takeout was Chicharron de Pollo and Masitas De Cerdo, which were both delicious. We also tried many empanadas. It was delicious after delivery, which made it slightly cold, imagine fresh. Our favorites were the Crab and Chicken and Cheese. Delivery was good, but eating it fresh in the restaurant was better.

    Guava w/ Cheese Empanada
    Janice H.

    Was craving some chicharrón, got black bean rice and wanted to try fried cassava as my sides. Also got a guava cheese empanada. Placed the order through grubhub and got my food by the scheduled time! I was surprised how cheap the food was when I was ordering through the app, because I'm used to there being a markup on the food. I stacked a coupon on top of my order so all this came to about $15 including tip. I was expecting half of what they gave me, there was so much food. The sides were massive and came out in separate containers. The cassava was perfectly fried - crispy but not too crunchy. Beans rice had plenty of beans and flavor. Chicharrón tasted as expected, with fresh lime wedges on the side. Everything was neatly packed + nice and warm! The most 'meh' part of my meal was the guava cheese empanada, but it wasn't bad. There was a lot of guava jelly, a little less cheese, and a lot of empanada crust to bite through to reach the filling (I picked some off). Only thing is they forgot the cilantro garlic sauce, which is fine because the fried cassava was good without it too. Overall, GREAT value for what you pay for and good quality. I can see why it was rated so highly on the delivery apps.

    Chicharron de Cerdo Mofongo
    Christi T.

    If you're looking for authentic Puerto Rican cuisine--look no further. THIS IS IT! And we are never going elsewhere. We tried other restaurants, and NO OTHER restaurant compares. What started as a search for "the Best Puerto Rican restaurant", produced a couple of recommendations--but Mis Raices stood out above the rest. So we decided to give this well rated restaurant a shot. I was communicating with Ana about space because I was concerned about whether there would be tables. What a surprise when they welcomed us to their restaurant that they are still in the process of formally opening. You would never guess from the street, how beautiful and cozy this restaurant is. Ana and Edi were very welcoming, we felt like old friends! They have an expansive menu so come hungry! We ordered crab and shrimp empanadas, Mofongo Chicarron, Mofongo de Camarones, oxtail stew, Pernil and finished our dinner with flan and tres leches. We almost ordered the entire menu! Everything was so appealing. Did I mention we also had coquito? There are reviews regarding the saltiness of food. Keep in mind, everyone has a different palette. The food is flavorful and beans/rice are intended to balance saltiness. When I tell you that everything we ordered was not only beautifully presented, they were all DELICIOUS! Take a look at our pics. In closing, we wish Ana and Edi much success on their restaurant. Their success is very well deserved! From their hospitality, ambience, food selections, and their service---all top notch. We hope everyone curious or are looking for authentic Puerto Rican cuisine to try Mis Raices. We were treated like family and we just found our go-to place for Puerto Rican food. See you soon Ana/Edi! Everyone else reading this post: you're welcome!

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    Freshly made empanadas with a fabulous selection. No better in the area. Great and friendly staff right next to my hairdresser.

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    Amazing mofongo one of the best I've tried in the area and empanadas were delicious as well

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    First time ordering! Me and my family loved it! Keep up the good cooking and service! Thank you

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    I really like this restaurant. The food is delicious and the prices are very affordable. I wish there was more parking though.

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