Place was very empty when we came in, small nice place, very good music as well. Luis, our waiter,…read morewas super super nice and helpful. We got the picanha which was very good and juice along with the maduros and rice that complimented the meat very well. The cazuela was very well seasoned. The paella, however, wasn't my favorite, it lacked flavored in my opinion. Overall a very nice place, would def come back.

Tenares is a Dominican Restaurant with tons of flavorful foods. This restaurant is always nice and…read moreclean and the dining room is pretty quaint and cozy. The food that is served is always fresh and great tasting. And also the waitstaff is quite friendly and always eager to help you with either any questions you have or any menu recommendations. I would check this place out if you happen to be in the Bloomfield area. This restaurant is definitely a bang for your buck! Oh yeah, and I have a couple of recommendations for you! The empanadas are wonderful and the shrimp and garlic appetizer is always on point! And their Sancocho soup is fantastic! Now go check this place out and enjoy!

As a fellow Dominican I am very judgmental when it comes to Dominican restaurants and the way their…read morefood is cooked, but have to say the food here was pretty good. I had the stew goat, white rice and red beans with a papaya milkshake and 4 leche cake. The food was really welled seasoned and cooked perfectly. Even the rice was good, which is usually too soft, or grainy at other restaurants. The milkshake was really good. Would go back just for that honestly. The cake was okay, nothing to repurchase though. Staff was super nice. They do offer some tables to eat in, but I took my food to go.

Pros 1. Chicken Stew (Pollo Guisado) is very Flavorful…read more2. Mangu was made Well and Not Dry! 3. White Rice was Cooked Well and it was Good Quality not Closed Grains like Corporate/Portuguese/Brazilian/Asian CLOSED Grain Rice. 4. Oxtails was Flavorful. 5. Staff is Friendly. 6. Black Bean Rice was cooked well. 7. Goat Stew was Delicious. So far best in NJ

The vibe is warm and lively, service is friendly and efficient, and prices are fair. Whether for a…read morequick lunch or family dinner, this neighborhood gem delivers every time. Highly recommended!

[Over a decade since my original review... she's overdue for a refurbishing, for sure.]…read more East Newark basically consists of three things... Tops Diner, the (historic) Clark Thread factory (closed for decades and currently being made into a housing complex which is going to be insane for this area) and... Pic-Nic. (East Newark should be absorbed into Harrison, but I'll keep my nose out of zoning and redistricting and stick to the job at hand...) The sangria? Delicious. (But worth $30 a pitcher?) And only finding out when the bill arrived and we'd ordered two... ouch! The garlic shrimp appetizer? Yeah, still the best in the biz. (The sauce alone is worthy of a darn Michelin star.) We were a party of seven. We had a bit of everything when it came to the entrees. My chicken dish - brilliant. (The star might've been those roasted potatoes swimming in a delicious brown-garlic sauce.) The other adults all seemed to really love their dishes, too. But we need to discuss my kids' food. They're varsity athletes that run 8-10 miles a day. They were hungry and bragged about how much food they were about to put away. The older twin tried paella (for the very first time) and about halfway through? He had to quit. (But he really dug all the various seafood and proteins mixed in the saffron-infused yellow rice served in a tiny Portuguese cauldron of sorts.) The younger twin? Obsessed with steak. He ordered the "Beef à Pic-Nic" and... okay, anyone know the YouTuber 'Beard Meets Food' that travels the world to attempt ridiculous food challenges? That's what arrived at our table. Easily the most amount of food I ever saw that was technically for just one person. He went to work and eventually said, "Dad. Please do not make me breakfast or lunch tomorrow." (something I never heard before - all because he was THAT full right now) I looked over at his dish and... it didn't even look like he put a dent in it. When we asked for doggy-bags the two workers seemed to chuckle that we 'failed' the mission at hand. All things considered: the bill wasn't too bad for the amount of (tasty) food. (Overlooking the alcohol portion, of course!) Cool workers all around. Restaurant looks good. They have a (mighty small) lot and there's some street parking (if you're lucky). Recommended, for sure.

Wow, I cannot stop thinking about the seafood paella at Solar :-p Honestly, it's like a little…read moreocean party on your plate! everything tastes so fresh and perfectly seasoned and the seafood is so generous that you might need a bib (just saying). Every bite made me smile. The service was fantastic, too! super friendly and attentive without hovering. They made me feel welcome, like I was part of some secret, delicious club. Super cozy, relaxed, and perfect for lingering over a meal without feeling rushed. It's the kind of place where you can sit back, savor your food, and maybe even have a little conversation with your paella before it disappears. If you love seafood and a good laugh with your dinner, this place is a winner. Seriously, go hungry.

This place is awesome! I went here with a large group after a performance at NJPAC and the staff…read morewere so accommodating! The area was very nice and cozy, too! I had filet mignon served on a clay tile which was absolutely delicious and so cool! I was able to let it keep cooking as I was eating it! The burrata salad and calamari were quite good as well, and my mother enjoyed the chicken. Overall, very great experience! Read more

Just ordered, everything was really good ! I got burnt ends and I loved the yuca and the banana…read morepudding . Give them a try

So definitely a new place to try. Staff was helpful in…read moreordering. Unfortunately they had NO ribs that day. The brisket had a really nice smoke ring and was tender and juicy. The smoked turkey was good. The pork belly was just all fat. Mac & cheese was outstanding. Potato salad was good just had too much herbs in it. Pork Puff was excellent. Looking forward to trying the ribs.

We ordered take out through uber eats. The food was delicious and very well priced. I'll definitely…read moreorder again

The food was pretty good and the staff was pretty friendly, but the portion was not fulfilling for…read morea charge of $21. I ate the food, but still felt hungry since the portion was too small.

Ordered from here the other day for lunch. As I was busy in meetings and things and had no time to…read morecook lunch. The chicharrones were succulent and well seasoned! Wish I ordered more of them, lol. The baked chicken was moist and tasty, the rice was good and the plantains were pretty good and were not greasy. They have a pickling onion like container that came on the side. I added it to the rice and damn, it brought everything up a notch. Right amount of heat and pickling, next time I'll order extra and add it to everything!!!

The food is delicious it's hard to find good Latin restaurants these days glad I found it.read more

Noches de Colombia is my go-to spot when I want good and quick Colombian food. Right now it has…read morenice Halloween decorations which are cool! I don't remember Belleville having metered parking, so it was new to me when I went yesterday. Street parking can sometimes be hard to find. Server was very kind and accommodating. I went with an older person, and the man was very king when it came to specific needs that she asked for. I always order a bandeja paisa to share. It is so big so it can be divided between 2-3 people. It came with 2 eggs, steak, chicharrón, avocado, plátano, arepa, rice, beans, and sausage. Everything was delicious. We also ordered the soup of the day which was chicken. It came with potatoes and corn in it, and had a side of salad and rice. You can also order this just the soup. You can't go wrong coming here!

Service was great and fast. Our server was able to assist us in giving us some recommendations for…read morefood and drinks. Food was great! There was so much that having order an appetizer didn't allow us to finish our main meals . I personally had the new montaditos and it was very fulfilling and tasty. I personally enjoyed the guacamole one the best. This is a spot you can come for dinner or to hang out.