Patrolled & Lechonera Costambar is a Home Run! This Dominican restaurant truly steals the show! I often visit for their incredible lunch specials, and I can't get enough of their Pastelon--it has me under a delicious chokehold! The flavors are just phenomenal, and each bite is a taste of nostalgia. The service is consistently commendable, always attentive and friendly, although I've noticed some variation in portion sizes depending on who serves you. The dining area is inviting and comfortable, perfect for enjoying a meal with friends or family. I'm definitely looking forward to my next visit; I can already taste that Pastelon again! This place has quickly become a favorite of mine! read more

Found the place to be very clean with very friendly service. Had the pernil and it didn't disappoint will return in the near future.

This is a local spot for us. Family friendly. You have the option of grabbing food to go or stepping into their dining area where they will bring your order to you. Only thing not pictured are my teenager's chicken fingers which she said were okay. She would've liked if the chicken fingers were fried a little more. To drink, I had coffee which is delicious without any add ons but I did sprinkle some half and half with a bit of sugar because that's preference. They have sodas to choose from or fresh fruit juices. The Dominican breakfast was shared between hubby and I and it was delicious. We even had some to bring home as a snack. Hubby loved the fried fish and shared with our toddler. Clearly they loved it based on the end result. Great service. Delicious food and it wasn't packed which is a plus! Def recommend if you are in the area. read more

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best food ever and the lady's always treat you very nice and fast delivery always on time

Costambar is probably my favorite spot for some good Dominican home-cooking. I've coming here for years and they have always been consistent in the quality, freshness and taste of the food they serve. They have great breakfast and lunch specials at a good price and a nice separate and spacious dining room area if you want to sit down and enjoy your meal. FYI: most workers are spanish-speaking mostly. read more

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This is the 2nd Costambar restaurant that my wife and I visited within the last 4 days. This locale is bigger than the one at 18th Street in Paterson. Much more choices but just as amazingly delicious. My wife got Fried Pork Chops with onions and yellow rice. I got Pig's feet with Black bean rice. We had a side order of Chicharron (Pork Cracklings) and Avocado salad. For drinks she got a Merengue (Cola Champgane) soda and I got me a Morir Soñando (Orange Creamsicle). Everything, and I mean everything is cooked to perfection, flavorful and plenty. Out servers Susanna and Arlenis provided us excellent service with a smile. read more

Parrillada & Lechonera Costambar - A feast for the eyes and tastebuds. - Dominican Near Me - Paterson, New Jersey

This spot was worth the drive from Nutley! The food was cooked with love and flavor despite us being in quarantine. 10/10 for me you won't be disappointed with their options of food and how it tastes. Paterson really has some great food gems here. read more

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Idk what happened to this place but this last time I went the food was inedible. So disappointing :(

Costambar is a series of restaurants in Paterson offering homestyle Dominican food and comfort food that brings its patrons back for more! There's 3 locations of Costambar in Paterson, one in the western side of town (9th Ave x E18th Street), a bar/lounge in the middle of the city (Madison Ave x Ellison Place), and this location (Market St x Straight St), and from the buzz and love, most people prefer this one. Also, seasonally (as in Christmas time, or Thanksgiving), they can cook turkeys or do a roast suckling too, so ask and do your appointments, since those are on popular demand. This restaurant doubles as a quick, fast food style, "pick what you want" on one side/main entrance with standing room and chairs at the corner, and the other part, there's a conventional restaurant setting: round tables, chairs and tables, plus booths. In terms of food, Costambar offers just about anything Dominicans, other Hispanics/Latino/Latinas, and everyone else wishing to try something new, would be familiar with. Salads (simple, macaroni, seafood), steaks and chicken (like stew chicken, breaded pork chops, steaks), seafood (shrimp, breaded flounder, snapper, shellfish, lobster, paella from Valencia in Spain), barbecue (steaks and pork, to quick bites), even mofongo. It's rather unfortunate that there's next to nothing for me, vegetarian, aside from the usual salad, rice + beans, French fries, or Yucca, but it'll do, and it's surprisingly well done. Their freshly made fruit juices can range from too sweet, tart, or refreshing. Their food is affordable and easy for most consumers to enjoy. Costambar doesn't allow for deliveries, so takeout is possible, and you're free to pay with credit/debit card, but if you're so inclined, there's an ATM immediately outside the business. Since it's such a popular business, there's the habit of other people making a bottleneck along that section of Market St, usually by double parking, obstructing the street, try not to emulate this, and it's difficult enough since most spots are occupied. Plus, it's close by to the train station in downtown, if you've wanted something to eat before/after going there. read more

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My favourite place to order from great food The food always cook right always taste great without a doubt. Just order white rice and beans on the side & pork shoulder. My wife order yellow bananas with grilled ribs and two pastels for later lol read more

This place is our go to spot for some good Dominican food. Granted the staff can be more attentive and less rude but the food work for itself. The verity of options are great and a quick turnaround on food. The pollo guidsado with rice and beans is the go to favorite. Plenty of seating right next door. Always stick with the lunch combos which is plenty of food. The soups are also very fresh and not full of salt like other places. Have not tried the deserts but hopefully down the line. In Paterson there are many options to get Latin food big for me this has to be the. Also parking can be tough to find in the afternoon. read more

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The food here not only looks good. It was delicious. An amazing restaurant, with a real taste of Dominican cooking. So many options that you will not know what to chose. read more

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This place is always on point... The Mondongo is sooo tasty. Amongst other Dominican classics like Sancocho, arroz con abichuelas. And I know soda is bad for you but as we Latin people say "una al año no hace daño" the country club merengue soda or raspberry soda yummmmm.... I would so recommend costambar. Also It is so reasonable for the portions you get... read more

Parrillada & Lechonera Costambar - Mondongo with white rice... Maduros on the side as dessert. - Dominican Near Me - Paterson, New Jersey

legit dominican dishes don't expect fancy, just good food you will like read more

Don't get me wrong I havehad my fair chances of restaurants that I've had eating in Paterson New Jersey as far as Spanish restaurants but this one by far has to be the worst. I brought some steak that smells like its been sitting for days it had the smell of old meat that was spoiled... PSA : MEAT IS NOT SUPPOSE TO SMELL !!!! And some of the food is cold from sitting out all day long read more

The food is amazing!! I've order out and dine-in the food is always great. They cater all my house party's. The best Dominican food I've had in North Jersey!! read more

Great food, PLENTY of ATTITUDE from the ladies who work there. If they weren't so stuck up and rude I would for sure eat there again. But until they hire women who are respectable, I won't be back. read more

Had them cater my birthday party. The food was delicious and got so many compliments. Will definitely use them again.

Legit Dominican spot. Steam trays of yummy meats and seafood. I had to try the Lechon with yellow rice and red beans. Well seasoned melth juicy pork and they put a few pcs of crispy skin which is always a sign of doing it right. Had a side of stewed okra that was also good. They have a quick service/take out room on one side with the steam trays and then a dining room on the other side. read more

Parrillada & Lechonera Costambar - Lechon, yellow rice, red beans and side of okra. All yummy. - Dominican Near Me - Paterson, New Jersey

My family and I always use them to cater our parties. The staff is always pleasant, the food is beyond delicious, and their prices are affordable. read more

Kept getting ignored while trying to place an order. When we finally told them we were dining in the sat us in the very nice dine in section. Ordered mofongo and it took forever to come out. Wasn't an elaborate order. It seemed we had to tell each surly waitress that we wanted drinks. Then we needed glasses. When the food finally came we asked for plates to share. They didn't bring enough. Then we told the waitress who instead of bribing plates went to hang out and shoot the breeze with her partners in front of us. Service is really poor. Wait staff with poor attitudes who clearly didn't want to work. They all should have stayed home. On top of it, the food was mediocre. read more