Lunch at the Costa Rican ristorante Tucanes (Toucan) in Prospect Park, NJ was such a wonderful…read moreexperience. The food is amazing and the service is wonderful. We had plentiful plates of arroz con camarones (shrimp) y arroz con steak with jugo de guana'bana y jugo (juice) de maracuya (passion fruit). Also, we had an outrageous tres leches for dessert!! GO!!

We recently visited Tucanes and absolutely loved it. I went with my wife and her sister, and we all…read moreenjoyed a delicious, authentic Costa Rican meal. The highlight for us was the gallo pinto -- perfectly seasoned, comforting, and true to the flavors you'd expect back home. It tasted just like something you'd enjoy in a Costa Rican kitchen on a Sunday morning. The service was warm and welcoming, and the atmosphere made us feel immediately comfortable. Portions were generous, everything was freshly prepared, and the presentation showed real care. It's rare to find a place that captures the genuine spirit of Costa Rican cuisine, but Tucanes truly delivers. This is the kind of restaurant you want to return to again and again. Highly recommended -- a real 5-star experience.

Delicious pernil and Maduros. Great flavor on everything. Great prices as well. Looking forward to…read moretry more here.

First time in this local Latin food destination. We have been looking for an empanada spot since…read moreone of our favorites closed not so long ago. This place has a nice selection of hot foods and desserts. I got three empanadas and at 3.50 a piece I thought they were not going to be worth it (they looked avg size) but I was wrong because they were stuffed ! I got the buffalo chicken, steak and cheese, and chorizo. Buffalo chicken wasn't your traditional buff, with no real spice, but the chicken was moist. The steak and cheese was juicy with more steak than cheese which gave it a nice balance. Lastly my favorite was the chorizo, spicy, filled with flavor from the added peppers, and the chorizo was not dried out at all! All the empanadas weren't super crispy, but had a good outside texture with little to no grease ! Next time I am definitely going to try the rotisserie chicken because it looked fantastic!

Although I'm Latina all Latin food is NOT the same. This restaurant is Costa Rican and the food was…read moredelicious! It is cute, clean, & homey...like being in your friend's kitchen. The young lady serving us was sweet and attentive. FOOD...fresh, tasty but not overly seasoned, and savory. I'm a soup girl and this soup made my top 3. Hubby LOVED his dish and we were amazed by their rice pudding dessert, YUM! A special shout-out for empanadas WOOHOO! Hubby is Cuban and I'm Colombian & Puerto Rican and these Costa Rican empanadas go to the #1 spot on our list!!! Prices are definitely reasonable :) FYI street parking, cash or credit card has service fee, sit-down or takeout, closed on Tuesdays.

From the owner: Traidtional Costa Rican latin kitchenread more

Noches de Colombia in Elizabeth really delivers if you're craving authentic Colombian food…read more We ordered the bandeja paisa and the combinado, and both were generous in portion and full of flavor. The bandeja paisa had everything you want and well-seasoned meats, perfectly cooked beans and rice, ripe plantains, and a fried egg on top that tied it all together. The combinado was just as satisfying, with a nice variety that let us try multiple flavors in one plate. Service was friendly and attentive without feeling rushed, and the atmosphere was relaxed and welcoming, perfect for a casual Sunday lunch. Everything came out hot and fresh. Definitely a solid spot for Colombian food in the area.

It has to be the worst, in Colombian Restaurants Noches de Colombia.The health Department should…read morecheck this place out!!

Gem in Patterson. Took a detour and found this place. Good service. It's mostly takeout. Good…read moreoverall ambiance. Food was fantastic and priced well.

Delicious food and a great spot to stop@&chevk out...can't recommend it enough!! Food is Delicious…read morealong with the Coffee!

This is a nice spot. The bar is mainly Colombian. But the atmosphere and vibe is good. They have…read morehookah and the drinks are pretty good in price. Everyone is always very nice and attentive. I have gone when it's really busy and even still, the bartenders make eye contact and try to attend you as quickly as they can. The hookah is cash only. $35 & $20 for a refill ( good price on that too!) If you wanna dance and have a nice time. This spot is good. I love how close it is to me also. They seem to have good food as well. I haven't tried it yet, but I definitely will as I will be coming more often to this place. They do have valet parking. Parking around this area is bad! So take advantage of the valet. There is no set price , you tip as you wish when you leave.

Loved the place. Service is great. The food is good and the cocktails are fun…read more It is busy and gets very crowded as night progresses. Most come for dancing and the music. The decor is funky. Overall nice spot for groups.

I've been living in Totowa for a few years and always passed this restaurant, wondering how it was…read more I finally decided to go in, and wow -- the food was absolutely delicious. It's BYOB, which is a great bonus, and the atmosphere is very private and intimate. The wait staff were so attentive and made the experience even better. I would definitely recommend this place and will absolutely be coming back again!

Food is fresco and flavoed! Service is top notch…read more Had dinner after work with my crew.

Had breakfast here the other morning while in town on business, this little cafe is busy busy. Walk…read moreup counter service, with a great cup of coffee. Traditional Colombian style eatery with a simple layout and effective interior. Eggs and tomato, chilis mixed in queso with a white queso melted corn cake. Fresh, simple and absolutely delicious. That with a strong cup of Colombian coffee, black it was a very filling, flavorful and well made breakfast meal. Expect to wait during prime hours but the line moves quickly. Menus overhead and paper menus at the counter. 4.5 Stars rounded up for the excellent java 01043

La comida es riquísima y la atención bién amable. El café sabroso y nos encantan los fríjoles y las…read moreempanadas. Lo inconveniente es que sólo venden sopa en tamaño pequeño con acompañantes y no en un contenedor grande para compartir entre varias personas.

super yummy! we got empanadas and coffee. Super nice worker recommended cafe cremoso con hielo…read moreentero and it was to die for. The beef empanadas weren't the best, some seasoning was not tasting good. Beautiful place with parking (difficult to find in Paterson ifyky) and the actual shop was beautiful

Found this place totally by chance while running errands, and wow--I'm so glad I did! The food was…read moreamazing--flavorful, fresh, and came out super quick. Everything we ordered hit the spot perfectly. The staff was incredibly kind and polite, which made the experience even better. You can feel how much pride they take in making sure guests are happy. From start to finish, it was just perfect. Definitely a gem I'll be coming back to--sometimes the best finds are the ones you stumble across!

Really? This is what you're selling to your customers? I had high hopes for this place but to my…read moresurprise, I got home and realized that the empanadas had like no meat in them........... This is disgustingly wrong..... I'm very disappointed and probably won't be coming back...... This was my first and last time trying them out....... I'm sorry but this is wrong..

The music was on, friendly faced behind the counter, there was a line but they busted through it…read morefairly quick! Wasn't sure what to try so I just picked out something from the hot bar, a spaghetti dish with of course some delicious plantains!! Holy moly, YUMMY!! Yeah, this was a good spot for lunch!! and fairly priced! Under $10!!