We've only tried the Chilean style steak sandwich and the alcapurrias.... But both were absolutely…read moredelicious! My wife (who is Puerto Rican and whose mother was an incredible cook) has been looking for good alcapurrias all over Hudson county. Well... she found them! Mom would be proud. Perfectly seasoned meat filling and moist inside. The masa is also perfect. The steak sandwich was also delicious. The steak was very tasty and generous. We will need to try the other items on the menu. Service is also friendly and courteous. The space is small. Decorated with many coquis. They have some tables outside. This place is a definite must try!

The best empanadas I've ever had in my entire life. They're cooked perfection every single time,…read moreand the sauce it comes with is also imagination in heaven. The service is also great.

Amazing food ! 15/10 Had the shrimp mofongo , stew was on…read morepoint , My new favorite spot .

My coworker and I ordered the pernil and pollo borracho with the arroz con gandules and plátano…read moremaduros. It was so delicious and fresh, it was made to order. I found them through a Google search so I didn't realize it wasn't a sit down or buffet style restaurant so we ordered via Yelp and the guy working the front was really nice and accommodating. I would most likely order delivery or pickup ahead of time now that I know the setup but the food was worth the short wait and they even gave us complimentary empanadas for our first order. I really appreciated their generosity and I can't stress enough how much I enjoyed the food. I had been craving some good Puerto Rican food and this definitely left me feeling satisfied!

Normally, I do not write reviews, but I feel compelled to share my experience due to the extremely…read moreunprofessional service I received. The employee who assisted me was very unkind and spoke to me in a disrespectful and demeaning manner, as if I were beneath her. She referenced a previous visit and accused me of having issues with payment. I was confused and calmly offered to make a partial payment, yet instead of handling the situation professionally, she told me to either pay in full or leave the restaurant. I have never been spoken to in such a disrespectful way at any place of business. What upset me most was the complete lack of basic manners and respect. When I attempted to address the situation calmly, she began laughing along with another employee. That behavior was humiliating and deeply insulting. As a Black woman, I felt that I was treated unfairly and spoken down to in a way that carried racial undertones. I am financially stable and did not deserve to be treated in such a dismissive and degrading manner. Because of this experience, I will not be supporting this establishment again. I feel it is important to share this so others--especially people of color--are aware and can make an informed decision before visiting.

The food tastes good.The price seems a bit high for the portion of food you get but it's expensive…read moreeverywhere nowadays.

Ordered: 1 Whole Rotisserie Chicken (~$15) with onions…read more Medium Rice (~$6): half Pigeon Pea Rice & half Moro Rice Maduros (~$5) Jupiña Pineapple Soda (~$2) Aya's take: John's Fried Chicken is a Union City classic and I'm glad I finally stopped by. They're known for their incredible Rotisserie Chicken which I can confirm is in fact incredible. It's flavorful, juicy, deliciously roasted, and tender. The chicken skin was crispy and rich in flavor but literally the dark and white parts were equally tasty. Honestly probably some of the best Rotisserie chicken I've ever had. My favorite piece was the thigh, super juicy and delicious. The onions were sweet, crisp, and refreshing - I've never had this with a rotisserie chicken before but it's a game changer. They also serve it with their hot sauce which was both smoky and zesty. The sides I got are a non-negotiable, in my opinion. Both the Pigeon Pea Rice & Moro Rice were well-seasoned, fluffy, and went great with the Rotisserie chicken. The portion is also amazing for the price; it was easily 4 servings! The Maduros were extremely oily but I love the savory-sweet balance you get from them along with the chicken and rice. Super delicious! The Jupiña Pineapple Soda was a good try but could be skipped next time. Note: their menu has cash and credit card prices so you will be paying slightly more per item if you pay with card. All in all, it was an amazing meal that hit the spot and great value! Highly recommend.

I order a 1/4 Chicken leg/thigh and it was so small I even indicated to the server and she totally…read moreignore me, but she knew it was true. This place is over priced and the picture they advertised on their website is fake. So be aware the chicken is very small. NOT WORTH IT I SPEND MY MONEY AND I'M STILL HUNGRY.

place is fire. only restaurant in the area that has authentic, delicious Dominican food. I've been…read morecoming here for years and I've yet to find a place that beats it.

Alright, Ventura is a childhood CLASSIC. Their 3 golpe is obvi 10/10. The energy this place has…read moregoes hand in hand with the food. Whenever I go I try different foods as they always make great food with amazing seasonings. I miss the owner but I'm glad she's relaxing/relaxing, she's made this establishment one of the BEST in Union City. ACTUALLY the best in Hudson County and I don't use this lightly. 20/10!!

The food is amazing. Had the roast pork, highly recommend. Everyone here is so kind and friendly,…read moreservice is quick. The vibes are super chill, a true trip down NYC of old. If you can find it, eat here.

The food was OK. I went because they had oxtails on the menu so drove my happy hungry self over to…read moreget some eagerly. The lady behind the counter said no oxtail and "do you know how expensive they are?" Ex-sqeeze me I ended up getting Arroz con gandules & pollo guisado. Chicken was tender and was ok but not worth a repeat visit.

Get the turkey wings. Absolutely love it. Ask for extra sauce because that's where the flavor is…read more Put it all over white rice and lemme tell you what you have: a good time. I've been coming here too much that I feel like they know what I want which is scary. The ox tail and the bananas were so good too. I would recommend those.

Needed something quick and this was it. I'm a sucker for this type of food so I was excited…read more Service was lovely. Speedy, efficient, and super friendly. Got the meat & rice combo for a mere $9. Pernil with red beans and rice. Added maduros so that was $1 more. Also picked up a papa rellena just because. All of it hit the spot. It wasn't the best but it was good. The skin of the pernil was crackling good! The meat in the papa rellena was flavored nicely. Other than that, it was good. For $9, what's there to be mad about?!? In any case, they had tons of dishes to choose from. Meats. Salads. Empanadas. Chicharron. Sooo much! They also had a lot of tables in case for wanted to eat in. Decent spot! Only downside is the parking. It's you might have to do a couple of circles before you find a spot.

My server provided quality attention despite reports. These meals display evident excellence. All…read moreworkers showed warmth and helpfulness. Affordable options, straightforward menu, and enjoyable meals. El Rey del Sur delivered completely on its promises.

The food here was delicious. I had a papa rellena and a chicken pupusas in addition to the mixed…read moreones and also got a taste of my husbands baleadas. All around great food and strong flavors. It's a nice vibe decor wise and staff are super friendly. You can tell the food was made with love.