Sazon Latino, located on Main Street in Boonton just a few steps from the NJ Transit station, is definitely a hidden gem. It's a very casual, cafeteria-style spot with a semi-open kitchen, but don't let the simplicity fool you -- the food is incredible and the staff here is friendly and patient. The highlight of the experience is the small buffet that features a variety of freshly-made Latin cuisine -- including pulled pork, chicken and beef stews, and other traditional Latin entrees and sides. You can build your own plate by selecting one or more entrees and sides - which are priced accordingly. As a 'gringo' who wasn't entirely sure what everything was, I really appreciated them taking the extra time to explain all the different options and give me their honest recommendations. The counterstaff is bilingual and were pretty patient with my elementary school level Spanish vocabulary and grammar. I ended up going with the pulled pork platter with two sides ($7) and it was terrific -- the perfectly seasoned and tender pork, black beans and rice, and macaroni salad were delicious and very filling. You can tell they use fresh ingredients, and the portions are very generous for the price. If you're looking for authentic, home-style Latino food in a laid-back setting, this is the spot! PRO TIP #1: Bring a bottle of wine or beer from home to enjoy with your meal. Sazon Latino is a BYOB establishment and does not serve alcohol. PRO TIP #2: Sazon Latino offers free off-street parking in a small lot behind the restaurant and there's plenty of free on-street parking on Main Street. read more

Sazon Latino Restaurant - Cerdo desmechado (pulled pork) with rice & beans. - Spanish Near Me - Boonton, New Jersey

I keep passing Sazon. It's survived since my first (and to date only) visit, always packed with people. Still highly rated on every platform. So maybe I had a one-off issue. I finally decided to put it to bed and check back in. Still no clear way to know what you're getting or how much you'll pay. But I can now help - What they call a "buffet" is really just the trays where you pick what you want to load on your plate. A buffet with meat and 1 side is $7.99. Add a dollar for each additional side. Add a few dollars if you want two meats or double meat. So with that pricing in mind, you can mix and match what you'd like. And it's still a great value. I don't know what tasted stale last time, but the two I had this time - the stewed chicken and their sausage - were both great. The sausage carried a little bit of heat to it, and they threw in hot sauces for the chicken (they asked!). I had yuca fries and they were wonderful as I let them marinate in the stew. So update: This is now added to my Boonton rotation. I'm glad I gave them a second try. read more

I expected better service, but this place keeps getting worse. They need more respect, coordination, and organization, as well as better hygiene; the people serving food also handle money, which is unpleasant, and they don't wear face masks, gloves, or hairnets. read more

I love coming to Sazon! The people are so nice, the food is cheap, and, most importantly, has that "homemade" taste I love so much! Their estofado, fried chicken, and the pernil are my go-tos. They have a somewhat small space but there is parking in the back. I tend to take it to go and you still get big portions as if you were eating there. Definitely give them a try! P.S. they also cater! read more

Sazon Latino Restaurant - Pernil - Spanish Near Me - Boonton, New Jersey

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Food is excellent quality. Service is outstanding and warm. And the ambiance is quick and to-go causal. Cole slaw is outstanding! Spicy pickled onions are terrific and well balanced, not too acidic and the right amount of heat! Empanadas are very flavorful, as are the plantains. The yucca on its own is a bit plain, as it needs to soak up the sauce. The chicken soup, beef and chicken in sauce are all outstanding! read more

I used to eat here daily when I worked close by. Happy to say the food is just as amazing as it was 10 years ago!! Shoutout the owner, a very nice and humble man! 10/10 read more

The food was great, everything was fresh, well seasoned, and you can't beat the prices for the portions. The staff is very nice and from what I noticed they are all bilingual, and if you're trying to practice Spanish they are patient and helpful. The restaurant is clean, offers enough seating for whenever you're there because most people seem to take it to go. read more

Sazon Latino Restaurant - Ribs, grilled chicken, queso fresco, rice, beans - Spanish Near Me - Boonton, New Jersey

Outstanding experience featuring delicious food, excellent presentation, and exceptional service. Every detail seemed thoughtfully handled, creating a memorable evening that exceeded expectations and encouraged a return visit. read more

My first time trying this place. Excellent food. Hard working family owned restaurant. The food is delicious. I am a picky eater and tired of paying high prices for poor quality food. Sazon latino has great tasting high quality food for reasonable prices. read more

Have been ordering here for years everything is consistent and delicious plusss the service when I sit down to eat is impeccable

I love this place . The owner is very friendly, always greets me with a smile. Also the food is very flavorful and good.

Food is delicious really. I went on a date the 1st time I was here and we brought our own bottle of wine. The food was very good and the staff here are so pleasant! Then I went with friends after that...food was still delicious and staff was great. I recommend eating here if you like authentic latino food. You will leave full and happy with your experience here! read more

Adding to the trove of good reviews with an experience instead: I went in to get a bunch of chicken quarters. The woman noticed that one of the quarters was missing meat / ripped up a bit, so she went out of her way to open a new half tray for me and grabbed a "good one" instead of just giving me the beat up one. Things like that is why supporting small businesses matter. read more

Great food and large portions for a reasonable price. I love their pork, plantains, and empanadas.

The food was really not bad! It was flavorful and more than enough to feed two people for the price of one. The service was Swift, Polite, and the ambiance was cozy with moderate music in the background. My only concern was lack of Street parking and the size of the restaurant. It's really geared to be a takeout location as the seating is very limited. read more

We were looking for somewhere to eat so we found this place. The restaurant itself is very old and outdated. There is parking in the back with a front entrance on the main road. It is cafeteria style eating with the benches to match. However the people who work here are super nice and pleasant. They were welcoming and worked with a smile. The food was good and well seasoned. There is a good sized selection to choose from. read more

Sazon Latino Restaurant - Spanish Near Me - Boonton, New Jersey

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You should definitely eat here. The chef's creativity appears in every course. The kitchen selects the best items for dishes. The staff balances attention without hovering. I'll be back before long. read more

Food was delicious the service was friendly and welcoming and the ambiance was very minimal but didn't matter because the food there is delicious and the staff are very pleasant. read more

Sazon Latino Restaurant - Maduros and Beef Empanada - Spanish Near Me - Boonton, New Jersey

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Asked if the tres leches was homemade and was told yes. Next day I see the store bought boxes of tres leches sitting out. I don't like being deceived. read more

Geeat food! We get take out from here every week and it's consistently good food every time. I travel 20 minutes to get there and it's worth the ride. The owner is always there and is very helpful. the staff is friendly. I highly recommend! read more

Wow, I'm so glad I gave this place a shot. It wasn't far from my hotel and I was craving a hole in the wall option that would be a place to remember. From the moment I pulled into the parking lot, I was excited to see what they had to offer. Do not judge this place by the cover! I was quickly greeted by a friendly employee standing behind a row of amazing food. I told him it was my first visit and he was so helpful. He took the time to explain how it worked and made some recommendations. I worked my way down the line and was out the door in 5 minutes. The food was absolutely fantastic. It was so authentic and fresh and reasonably priced. I couldn't complain about anything I received except I'd maybe ask for a few more sauce packets next time. The empanadas were delicious and accompanied my combo perfectly. I loved the plantains and the yucas. Definitely give this place a shot! read more

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Great spot for breakfast lunch. Awesome service , Tasty delicious empanadas, everything made fresh. Must try if in the area read more

Delicious food! Great portions! Great service, quick easy exchange. Cozy place to enjoy your fresh meal. They continue cooking and keep the flavors consistent. Great little Gem in Boonton. read more

#Latergram #AfterWeLawyerWeEat #FirstTimerAlert Sazon Latino in Boonton, NJ. Line up on the line and tell em to fix you up! Yellow Rice, Plantanos, Refried Beans, Beef Empanada, and Beef Stew with Potatoes & Carrots. Side Salad with Thousand Island Dressing. Top it all off with a delicious Hot Sauce, wash it down with a Fanta from the Glass Bottle. Nice little seating area, staff is hard at work on each and every customer, food prep is ongoing, and it's packed with flavor. Stop by! #MajorLeagueGrubbin #NomNomNom read more

Sazon Latino Restaurant - See Corresponding Review. - Spanish Near Me - Boonton, New Jersey

Food is excellent and the prices great, but very tiny and not practical to eat in. Better to get your empanadas and eat elsewhere. But oh so yummy read more

Very tasty and flavorful burritos ! Generous portions Authentic Spanish style I will definitely come back read more

The best roasted chicken, fried chicken and possibly the best ribs I've ever had. Great prices. The owner is one of the nicest people you'll meet. read more

This spot is amazing, service and food top notch. Not your bougie spot but the food is soooo good! Latino very rare to find in this area so don't think twice and go for it!! My favorite is the fried chicken, grilled fish and the grilled steak which is only by order. read more

Sazon Latino Restaurant - Grilled steak with onions, beans and yellow rice. - Spanish Near Me - Boonton, New Jersey

The "hole in the wall" type of find. Really decently inexpensive pricing (around $6 to start and $1 additional for each side addition so 3 additions will bring a dish to about $8) Let's talk flavor: Roast chicken - leg quarter that was moist, fell off the bone soft and just the perfect amount of flavor. Ordered that with a side of rice, fried yuca and beans. The pork chop was tender and easily fell off the bone with a side of plantains, rice and beans. Pulled pork (pictured) had the right portion of veggies mixed in but I think of all of these, my favorite is the roast chicken. The beef empanadas ($1.50) were crispy, non greasy and yes just the right flavor. I'm happy with todays meal. So much so that I forgot to take photos of the other items. Maybe next time! The owner Geraldo was very friendly. These were all take out. Overall, I give them a thumbs up for pricing, portion, options, and flavor. I'll be back to support this joint. read more

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Food is home style, fresh & flavorful. Service is friendly, patient & bilingual. Menu has variety.

From the outside it was super cute. there was a cute little cat statue that made me smile. my family and i were craving empanadas so we stopped by the nearest place that had them (even tho it was 30 minutes away). those empanadas were amazing, especially the price being around a dollar. the chicken one with some picante was aaahh; the crunch of the shell and the filling being the right amount of juicy. gave me bodega vibes that i grew up on too ! really nice workers !! read more

Sazon Latino Restaurant - cat statue that was outside - Spanish Near Me - Boonton, New Jersey

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I was in the mood for Latin mood (seems to be a trend lately) and decided to visit Sazon after seeing such great reviews. It was around 3pm on a Thursday; it wasn't busy but there were people trickling in and out. I had never been there before so the worker was super friendly and explained to me how it works. I got a Regular Plate (~$8) which comes with 1 entree and 3 sides. For the entree, I got Roasted Chicken and for the sides, I got yellow rice, black beans, and plantains. I also added a Beef Empanada (~$2). The roasted chicken was super juicy and literally fell off the bone! It was that tender. There was plenty of rice and beans to go with the chicken, so you will definitely be pretty full after this. The plantains were crispy, sweet, and not enough. I wish there were more of them!! The beef empanada had the right flakiness, texture, and flavor but it just didn't seem fresh. It also came with a hot sauce but I could've gone with or without it. I totally understand why Sazon has such great reviews. They provide a whole lot of great food at a reasonable price, you can't go wrong! I would want to come back to try some of their other menu options in the future. read more

Sazon Latino Restaurant - Regular Plate (~$8) + Beef Empanada (~$2). - Spanish Near Me - Boonton, New Jersey

This is the best place ever! Consistently amazing and the best ribs I've ever had in my life

The pulled pork was some of the best I ever had! Love the casual vibe with the banging food!

What can be said that has not already for this 5* lunch counter. If you're considering going here and are reading this review, just go. Very friendly lunch counter/buffet with fantastic food! read more

Sazon Latino Restaurant - Beans, rice, plantain, fried chicken, stewed chicken. - Spanish Near Me - Boonton, New Jersey

This restaurant offers a no frills, homey vibe! I have been there several times and always find warm, friendly staff and food cooked to perfection! The beef empanada, stewed chicken, fried chicken, rice and beans, plantains are incredible! The food is so delicious and the prices very reasonable! We will continue to go there! read more

Always spot on with flavor, quality, great line servers & fair prices. My favorite is the fried chicken. Daughter's favorite is the bbq ribs. Hubs favorite is the beef stew or oxtail. It's cafeteria style service with about 5 booths to quick eat-n-go. We usually bring it home & enjoy. read more

All I have to say is WOW!!!! An easily missed hole in the wall with a line of some serious customers. On the line suited up business men, soiled contractors and Hispanics. I loved it. They had the food moving as quickly as it was being ordered. Reminds me of my grandmothers cooking. Rice and beans were magic as it had all of the Spanish typical garlic and adobo nuances. Their plantains were crispy, salty and non greasy. Their fried chicken didn't leave an after taste of old oil. Their prices were really affordable. I left feeling happy and satisfied. read more

Sazon Latino Restaurant - Jamming - Spanish Near Me - Boonton, New Jersey

Very great atmosphere. Amazing prices. Delicious food. Great people. Had fried chicken and empanadas with rice and plantains. Just like home. Delicious! Super friendly people. read more

Very good food!! Owner is a person who takes care of his customers!! He gave us the royal treatment! I ordered for a party of 60 people. Not only did he get the order right, the owner gave us an extra tray of food because he made a mistake on the house!!! read more