I just moved a few miles away. This is my favorite restaurant I've found so far. The food is really really good. I had the paella. Unbelievably delicious. I had enough left over for two more meals. The restaurant is very very clean. The service is perfect, friendly, and helpful. Also it's byob, so inexpensive. read more

Our second time coming here was just as good (if not better) than our first. The food was great and the service was wonderful. They have both Spanish and Mexican food on their menu and after having tried both, I can say they do both really well. This time I had the enchiladas and they were delicious. My partner had the chicken mole which was nice and spicy. The portions are rather big so I even had leftovers for another meal. Their tamarind drink is delicious! To finish it off, we each had a special sorbet dessert which was nice and light. The waitress was extremely nice and very attentive. If there's any negative at all, you just need to find some street parking or park in the small lot they have; plus, the place is easy to miss because their sign isn't too big so keep an eye out for it. I highly recommend this place! read more

This place is a dump.I don't recommend to nobody.I spend $41.03 for lousy food. I make complain,no apology, I left the food there. You can't trust Yelp,sometimes say the place is 4 or 5 star and then isn't true. read more

This had became my to go place recently. Their paellas are amazing. Portion is enough for 2 adults. I always order their garlic shrimp, it come with bread. read more

Strolling around NJ with an insatiable hunger I stumbled into this familial restaurant. Such a major family feel in this environment, you feel like you're in someone's kitchen. I ordered the Palomilla platter, thin steak served with onions, Mexican rice, beans, and sweet plantains. Really tasty. Large portions, easy for two people to share and finish, I would love to come back here whenever Im in town, definitely try it! read more

This cafe has become one of our favorite regular restaurants. The smoky issue we had experienced on our first venture there seems to have been remedied. On our last visit, they were doing the grilling outdoors. A great great place. We have not been disappointed with anything on the menu yet. read more

We dine in and get take out, had paella which u can def. share! Also arroz con pollo, shrimp in garlic and skirt steak all great ! Best pina coloda, super fresh! Staff is genuine and cant do enough for you! read more

Would have loved to have tried the food but when I called to order the woman on the phone said they do not deliver. They need to update their website and fb page if they no longer offer delivery. read more

Although the food is decent, they have very frequent days where they don't deliver. If you list delivery on your yelp page and website, you should follow through. False advertising read more

I went to this place this afternoon for an early dinner. Very clean and nicely decorated dining room. I was the only one there and received very fast and friendly service. The food was made fresh and simply fantastic! Well seasoned guacamole, crazy hot fajitas, fresh tortillas... great home made food! read more

Live down the street and 2 years later decided to try. Grilled pork chops...amazing! Churrasco asked for medium got well, but wasn't dried out and thinking maybe since I took a while to pick it up that was the delay. Takes long, but well worth the wait! I think they make everything fresh. So good! Will be back soon! read more

Just finished my paella de Mariscos, excellent. Great amount of clams mussels, shrimp and calamari The rice with saffron was prepared perfectly. I just loved it. The place is not fancy ,but who cares when the food is soooo good read more

The food was delicious , but the wait staff was not the friendliest. A simple hello or a smile makes all the difference in the world . I also noticed most people were picking up orders instead of dinning in. read more

We just love little hole in walls (the anti-chains), and Paellas is wonderful bright colors, lovely service and the Food! Although the menu is small and not terribly creative (just the basics), everything that we tried was perfectly prepared and delish. We are big empanadas fans and the beef we some of the best that we have had. Not fancy, just crispy and flavorful. The garlic shrimp, palomino and flautas really satisfied. Even the refried beans and rice were so tasty that we just wanted to keep eating them (as opposed to treating them like filler like we usually do). We will definitely be back (can't wait to try the paella). Oh, it BYOB, and the prices are quite resonable. Queries mas!!!!! read more

Nice family owned place. They are friendly and helpful. I always order something that's not even on the menu and they are happy to accommodate my request. I love their green sauce and I get that with shrimp enchiladas. Yum!! When I want dessert I get the Tres Leche, it's delicious. read more

So this place is like in a small corner spot along a busy road. I pass it every day as it is a few blocks from my home, but looked suspect to me like one of those places you never see anyone go eat...which I try my best to avoid. Boy was I mistaken!!! My wife decided we should try the place out and ordered the paella.....by far one of the best paella's I have ever had and this includes in Spanish restaurants (I think they are Mexican based on the menu, but haven't been in the actual establishment to confirm). So far we've had the paella twice and have not been disappointed....massive amounts of seafood and very very tasty and properly prepared. I will defnitely be trying some of their other offerings very soon. very glad to have this place nearby. read more

The food here was so good! Can't wait to go back! The staff was super friendly! Love that it is BYOB!

Food is amazing! Authentic & fresh so good! My wife & I eat here at least twice a week. Best Mexican restaurant in town!

Paella cafe is the best Mexican in the Lyndhurst area! My boyfriend and I order from here almost weekly! Their guacamole is always fresh and delicious! We've also had tacos, burritos, enchiladas, and paella! Never a bad meal! Definitely recommend! read more

It's a small restaurant with a hidden gem! The food is so good. We decided to give it a try a couple of months ago and became instantly hooked. This is our go-to location when we have visitors because we know they will be very satisfied with their meal. read more

Had a chicken burrito here on a whim while I was waiting for my bus. Generous portion and very filling. I liked the touch of ricotta that works surprisingly well with the other contents. The whole meal with coffee only set me back $10 which is great. For that price I could make this a regular stop. read more

I was looking for a place that order Spanish food ( since I miss Spain so much ). Ordered via phone for pick up. Food took 30 min however we were told ahead of time so we got there when the food was ready . Ordered the paella Valencia and churrasco. The paella was colorful with clams , calamari shrimp and chicken. It was also very delicious . The churrasco had too much onions but it was also delicious . The portions were big as well read more

Excellent! Flautas are a treat! The owner is very friendly and an outstanding cook! Try the shrimp & garlic sauce appetizer! read more

Tacos skirt steak and chorizo on point, good stuff not to mention the adorable mom pop shop ambiance...full belly, hard nips, warm smile cya

It's a very clean restaurant. The food is great and the prices are affordable. The wait for the food was a bit long but the serving size is huge and tasty. read more

First time at this place, ordered guac and chips to start. the guac was amazing the chips tasted fresh but with they were hot. I was recommended the burrito and it was a good choice. Service was great and i would definitely come again. read more

I went here several months ago to meet a vendor and after doing a review for a local place, I remember Paellas and I had to chime in... First... It has to be said that this place is under appreciated and perhaps under exposed. I passed it several times without giving it much thought. They should put themselves out there more. The Food... We had two kinds of Paellas (meat and seafood) and we pigged out. They executed things quite well. The Mexican Soda was a nice touch too... The Scene: It was quiet but a cute little place. The cuisine is a part Spanish and Mexican but the look is mostly Mexican. My To Do List... * A Weekend Visit: Perhaps the weekend scene is different and would offer a different vibe. * The Churrasco: I been into steak more often lately. * Something Custom Made: I have a feeling the talent in the back can do much more than what is on the menu... particularly with the Mexican Food. I'll ask them next time. read more

Most authentic Hispanic food I've had in a long time, feels like I was eating my moms cooking. Love this place!!

absolutely terrible. because of reviews i made a point of eating here. i love mexican/portuguese food and fully expected to enjoy it. NOT. they opened @ 12, we ordered takeout @ 12:30. we shared beef empanadas and they were very good. nicely filled tasty beef wrapped in a really good outer shell. then we split the chicken mole. horrible! first, the container was overflowing with a ridiculous amount of mole sauce. it was all over the place. when we took the first bite of chicken it was apparent why there was so much. it was in an attempt to mask old disgusting chicken. does this place think people are stupid? there is absolutely no excuse for selling old food. the chicken wasn't over cooked (trust me, i've over cooked chicken enough times to know what that tastes like), it was old, past its time chicken, and we threw away the ENTIRE meal. if i lived closer i would've taken it back. and the side of rice and beans they gave us was just starchy rice with a spoonful of beans on top of one of the sides giving the impression the container had both rice & beans filled equally. the 1 star is for the empanadas. i really don't understand how people love it here. 22 bucks thrown away. read more

My wife made a seemingly simple request, an affordable BYOB that is close to home with good food. I decided to give Paella Cafe a try since it seemed to fit the first 2 criteria. The first thing to be aware of is that parking can be a challenge. We parked on a side street about a block away and the signs warned that it was permit parking only. Lucky for me I didn't get a ticket. The ambiance here is modest but vibrant with Mexican artifacts everywhere. My wife immediately commented on how clean the place was (So far so good). The waitress was attentive and very kind. We started with an order of garlic shrimp that was delish. My wife had the skirt steak which came out piping hot and I had the paella Valenciana. Her steak was perfectly cooked, medium like she prefers, and my paella looked and smelled great. Not surprisingly, my paella was so fresh and tasty that I ate more than my tummy could hold. (Had to loosen up the belt). For dessert we had a coconut flan that was very nice. In conclusion, I found this affordable gem delightful and charming. It's casual atmosphere is nice and the food was top notch. To quote Arnold, "I'll be back"..... read more

Hands-down, one of the best places to enjoy guacamole, chips and Paella! My hubby and I loved the food! We will be returning to try other menu items! read more

Ordered one time to have food delivered and they came an hour later after telling me 15 minutes. I let it slide the first time. Second time I ordered from them they said it would take 25 minutes and they came an hour late again. Mind you I live across the street. I called them and cancelled. The owner did not even bother to call back and apologize. read more

Paella Valencia was the best I had in a long time. My wife had the skirt steak which I tasted and that was also very good. Portions were plentiful and price was very reasonable. Only thing not great was that a couple of things we ordered were second choices because they didn't have what we wanted even though the showed up on the menu. Cute little place nothing fancy and BYOB keeps the bill low. read more

It's a small restaurant with a hidden gem! The food is so good. We decided to give it a try a couple of months ago and became instantly hooked. This is our go-to location when we have visitors because we know they will be very satisfied with their meal. read more

This is a very nice restaurant with a unique combination of mexican and spanish cuisine. We have been there several times, trying paella, burritos, fajitas,etc. All of these were very good. The place is very clean and you can see the staff preparing the food as the kitchen is visible. The staff is extremely friendly and each time we've been there we've had a nice experience. As someone that enjoys latin cuisine, I would definetely recommend trying this place. There are a few parking spots located behind the restaurant. Otherwise, there is side street parking. read more

holy god damn mole'! Huge DELICIOUS portions. I love good mexican food and this is truly fabulous. I live right across the street and i tried the place after a few months after moving in. Got the paella, the spanish potatoes, the steak tacos, churros, guacamole and tres leches cake. they pack some great sauces along with the entrees to complete the flavor profile of each dish. read more

What a great surprise! Some of the nicest people you could meet! The guacamole is probably the best I have had! So fresh! Food was cooked to order and we were all very pleased with our food! Delicious! We will be back! read more

This is a great place to go for good authentic Spanish and Mexican food. The place is small and not too many tables but the food is great. I have been there three times in the last month and every time the food has been great. If you are in the area, I would highly recommend this place. read more

What a charming and homey place! Taken there for lunch. Food was delicious and the owner was friendly. Very clean and everything we ordered was fresh. I will be going back soon again. So nice to be in a small hometown place and not a big chain resturant. Try it... you won't be disappointed. read more

Chile relenos are amazing. Fajitas, burritos, and tacos have always been great. Happy this place is around.