Food was fun and the service was great! Empanadas and skirt steak were perfect! Will for sure…read morereturn!

The details of the restaurant, car, seating picture stop, paintings, music, free parking and best…read moreof all great food, which is not common in all Cuban places and spots as there is a Union, NJ on Rt. 22 location as a 1st location established which does not have the same details, or food quality as I have experienced and glad that I am now living in Harrison and no longer in Union and have been able to experience the difference. Although, staff, lacks the want to be there as I noticed on Mother's Day and facial expressions were noticed. Love the new place and bringing it out to Harrison. Great addition to the town for many. Support staff and workers should be better chosen to create a better experience to return to. Older Spanish people are difficult and younger staff don't always adapt to old folks and I felt my mom was uncomfortable when asking for service on Mother's Day. The food was amazing, no lie and the place was a blessing to have experienced with my mom here in Harrison. Plenty of times in Union on RT. 22 but better in Harrison honestly. Bar table staff and young ladies not as pleasant, and I was with my mom and brother and the guys were nice but the girls by the bar and tables, well one, not all very worthy of having on staff. Mother's Day at 2 pm to 5 pm working the tables closet to the bar and bar was very unpleasant and someone I would review and as an owner of a Great place and establishment. Name not recalled or remembered but definite a downfall for the place. Figure it out. Young, Black hair, spanish, between 2 and 4 pm, mothers day on the bar tables and bar took care of me on the first table by the bathroom area. Blessings to your place. My Birthday is June 12th....would love to come back if you send an invite. vgrovira@gmail.com

Had the worst time trying to get this to this place no parking…read moreJust to go around like an idiot and see that they're closed If you're closed, update your yelp page so people don't waste their time It says you're open till seven. We arrived at 5:15.

La Cocina is the classic Newark spot for Cuban eats! For lunch, you pick your choice of rice,…read morevegetables, and protein -- and on a recent visit, I had arroz con gandules, steamed broccoli, and beef stew. All delicious, albeit a little salty to my taste. La Cocina is a popular catering spot for Rutgers events, so I have been fortunate to try a wide variety of offerings such as pastelon, pernil, and chicken stew -- and you can't really go wrong with any of them. The empanadas are also a must (make sure to ask for hot sauce), and while difficult, try to save room for dessert! Flan and tres leches are soooo good. Lunch time gets really busy, so you can avoid the rush by coming a little later. However, the staff is good about moving everyone along, so you won't be waiting forever. Definitely give La Cocina a try!

So glad I discovered Taino's! I was passing through Newark and enjoyed a delicious meal here…read more Clean, casual dining spot. I had a shrimp and chicken Mofongo with avocado and a virgin piña colada. I overheard another guest raving about her chicken empanada. Happy staff singing from the kitchen. Wish I had a place like this close to home. SO many things I would have loved to try!

This spot seriously hit the spot. We were just wandering…read morearound and ended up here...funny enough, because ChoongMan Chicken didn't have any chicken (go figure). As a Puerto Rican, I was pleasantly surprised at how good everything was. The pernil was juicy and full of flavor, and the arroz con gandules? Perfect. I've had plenty of rice in my life, and it's usually either way too dry or oily with no taste. This one was spot on. I even got a side of red beans and they tied it all together. Flavor? On point. Service? Super friendly. Not sure when I'll be back since I was just visiting, but if I am ill definitely coming here again.

If you want a great meal, served with a smile in a welcoming family oriented restaurant...Casa…read moreVasca is the place for you! From the moment you walk in you are treated like family. Something that is a rarity in 2026! The first thing you are offered is soup. Along with fresh baked bread. My favorite dish is the shrimp in garlic (camarones al ajillo), simple but delicious. Served with yellow rice & spanish potatoes. Dont forget to dip the bread in the garlicky sauce! Finish your meal with an espresso & a flan catalan (if you have room). I have enjoyed many, many meals at Casa Vasca & have always been treated like a member of the family. Never a rude server. A+ service. Casa Vasca is not just a restaurant, for some of us who grew up in the area, its home! And you know what they say, "theres no place like home"!

If I can give 0 stars here, I definitely would. Extremely rude and racist staff. They are basically…read moreracist against anyone who are not Spanish. We came in with a group of six and ordered paella to share together. Everything was fine in the beginning, and they even served soup and bread to us. Then our group was quite surprised when we looked at the bill and found out we were charged $20 for the soup. I mean it would be totally fine if they didn't serve us the soup. But they didn't notify us about the charge for the soup and gave us the option to opt-out. Basically, they imposed an extra order of the soup on us without our permission. Then when we split the bill among our group, the staff gave us a nasty attitude with rolling eyes. I mean. How our group handled the bill and split the payments among our members is none of your fucking business. Save your money and avoid this at all costs. Don't even want to call them a restaurant since they are not even qualified to be one. There are so many better places with much friendlier services in the area.

Food was delicious. We had breakfast and that's always a great place to start. Our platters came…read morewith tostones for one and madurus for the other. Comes with free small coffee.

Being Puerto Rican, I was excited to check out this new place specifically due to the reviews…read more I walked in at 12:48 pm on a Saturday and they were not prepare to receive customers. No one was at the register to take my order. The owners and employees were scrambly behind the counter and kitchen. Hardly no food was on display. I ordered: Relleno Maduro Side of Arroz con gandules Pernil Kebabs with Guava BBQ sauce Trifongo Results: -Relleno Maduro (maduro wasn't fully ripped but the meat was tasty) -Arroz con Gandules (not flavorful) -Pernil Kebabs 3 out of 4 (tender) -Trifongo 2 out of 4 (not dry but no flavor) If I tasted it blindfold, I would have never guessed that it was a Trifongo). The SERVICE (thumbs down) The FOOD (thumbs down) The AMBIANCE (thumbs up)

Delicious!!!! & excellent service that went above and beyond, would definitely return and recommend…read moreto a friend

It was the hot, espresso cup that sealed the deal! The salad with Balsamic vinegar was delicious…read morewith little leaves of endive. And then, the appetiser side of octopus in olive oil with paprika, OMG , incredibly delicious. It has the tenderness and flavor of lobster tail .. I couldn't have imagined that. The Cabernet Sauvignon complimented the entire experience. Antonio was delightful... Warm, friendly and knowledgeable.... He made sure all my food sensitivities were acknowledged. Overall, an experience that you CANNOT miss!

The best Cuban sandwich ever along with the best smoothies and empanadas!…read more Every thing is baked fresh from Scratch! You have to visit- so worth it!

I ordered some food from here for delivery. Got the bread pudding, it was okay. The Cuban sandwich…read morewas in the very salty side, little to no garlic either. The steak sandwich was better than the Cuban. Overall based on my experience I think I was fair with the score!!

We made a reservation for brunch for a party of six, and this was my first time visiting Fonos of…read moreSpain. From the moment we arrived, the experience was great. We used the valet service, and upon walking inside, I noticed an older gentleman playing the piano in the foyer, which gave the place a really nice atmosphere. Even though the restaurant was busy, our wait was only about 5-10 minutes. While waiting, I couldn't help but notice how large the restaurant is. There are two bars and several separate dining areas that looked perfect for larger parties and special occasions. Once seated, we were served fresh bread while looking over the menu. I ordered the 32-ounce prime rib with A1 sauce, red peppers, and roasted potatoes. I also had the chance to try some of the sea bass. Both dishes were excellent. The prime rib was tender, flavorful, and cooked perfectly, while the sea bass was fresh and well-prepared. A special shoutout to our waiter, Milan, who was attentive, friendly, and made sure everything was taken care of throughout our meal. Overall, it was a fantastic brunch experience, and I will absolutely be back in the near future.

The ambiance is amazing it brings you back to Spain and the staff is extremely friendly. It's…read moreupscale but not snobby, you will get an amazing meal and drinks and leave happy. Our group ordered the Seafood Paella and had plenty for leftovers, stuffed sole, branzino, grilled octopus, salad and numerous drinks including their sangria. The Paella was full of flavor and a very large portion, two people ordered one to share and even sharing it with the other three in the group there was a ton left. The stuffed Sole was well sized and filled properly with shrimp, scallops and more. Highly recommend and it was cooked perfectly. The mash potatoes were a miss that came with it not seasoned and bland. The branzino was cooked perfectly and well seasoned. The grilled octopus was a little chewy which was disappointing but it was packed with flavor and would try again. If you're in Newark and want an amazing meal, highly recommend this place just note it's not cheap but it's worth every penny.

We chose Mompou for our anniversary party because we've always loved the food. The party was a…read moregreat success. The tapas were absolutely delicious. Service was excellent. Tabitha, the waitress who watched over us, was very helpful and solicitous. The planning was seamless. Francisco worked with my daughter, with me, and with our florist to make sure that everything went smoothly. He answered all our questions. We asked for a microphone for speeches and an extra table for photos. The restaurant was able to receive our decorations as early as 10:30am for a 4:00pm event and disposed of them afterwards. Find out about the rooms before deciding which one you want. The Flamenco Room is on the main floor and is spacious and pleasant. The wine room is in the basement with steps. I'm told it's darker and smaller but it would be quieter and more private. I loved Mompou before our party and now I love it even more.

Good place for tapas!…read more We arrived early on a Tuesday (4:30 PM) and we were the only patrons present for 1 1/2 hours. Perhaps this place crowds up later on, especially on weekends? Rioja for him and spicy margarita for me. He chose incorrectly and joined the margarita train after he finished his wine. We shared several tapas...croquettes, calamari, veggie and chicken empanadas, olives, and the traditional paella. We ordered too much, as per. Everything was delicious. The paella rice was more of a risotto, but good nevertheless. The smoke detector was doing that annoying-ass low battery chirp the entire time. Not fun! Clean and efficient staff. Good drinks!

Food was ok. The services were good and friendly. Not the greatest decorated restaurant. More of a…read moreluncheonette.

This food is delicious and true to Dominican food! It is incredibly hard to find authentic DR/PR…read morefood in Newark area. Customers service is cool, you are greeted properly. They're usually very busy near weekends. I had the pork mofongo, the chicharron with rice and beans. Everything is flavorful and seasoned well. The portions are well rounded and filling. Price point is great. I'll definitely be back to try Empanadas, chicken etc. It's nice to finally get some real Dominican food around here! I ate it so fast I didn't take a flick, maybe next time.