This spot seriously hit the spot. We were just wandering around 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. read more

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So glad I discovered Taino's! I was passing through Newark and enjoyed a delicious meal here. 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! read more

Taino's Kitchen - Shrimp & Chicken Mofongo and virgin Piña Colada - Puerto Rican Near Me - Newark, New Jersey

Everything at Taino's is absolutely delicious with perfect portions. I love the mofonogo. chicken and rice, salads and weekly specials. This location has great seating and vibes. Highly recommend! read more

I have been here for my birthday and also for a Date and that was about 2 years apart and this place still is thriving . The customer service was great . Always clean and friendly, I love the pictures on the wall it reminds me of my mother so much. The food per usual was very fresh and delicious and I will definitely go back soon! And the drink deal 2 for $20 is definitely worth it , the virgin pina coladas were everything!! read more

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What they offer on door dash and what you get are two different things. How do they offer white rice and beans and you don't get beans just white rice....what? How do they offer chicken wings and French fries and what you get is only chicken wings but they are the frozen kind you get from the frozen foods at ShopRite no fries. The price is not cheap but what they give you is cheap. I've given this place several chances and I would say 90% of the time they messed something up. Done with this place. read more

Delicious Sancocho Stew on a September Sunday, for a taste of Puerto Rico! Delicious food, friendly staff and a happy atmosphere. Lots of Puerto Rican pride and awesome vibe with locals. read more

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Yum yum yum! Being Puerto Rican myself this felt like coming home! Que Rico! Come have a piece of the mother land here read more

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Food is amazing. The oxtail is great. My favorite place to visit I can't rave enough about them

Great place for lunch in the downtown Newark area. I had the grilled chicken breast which was moist and tasty. A very filling lunch and the serving sizes were big enough to be full and have enough to bring home for leftovers. Only slight downside is for a restaurant in a downtown area catered to business professionals going in their lunch hour, the service was slow and was tough to squeeze lunch within an hour. read more

Started the meal with Alcappuria de masa .( Banana fritter stuffed with meat) they also had all the staples. mofongo, arroz con gandules, relleno de papa, chicharrón de pollo. A den of delicacies. Authentic Puerto Rican styled cooking with a great ambiance. Waitress was accommodating even with our party of 10. Reasonably priced and the portions were more than enough. A gem in Newark read more

Taino's Kitchen - Bistec encebollado, Arroz Blanco, Habichelas Steak and onions, white rice, beans - Puerto Rican Near Me - Newark, New Jersey

I asked for white rice and beans with the pernil I guess it doesng matter what their customers want. The bistec was hard to chew and flavorless. What an awful representation of Puerto Rican food read more

Taino's Kitchen - Bistec - Puerto Rican Near Me - Newark, New Jersey

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Food was delicious, I had the bistec guisado (stewed beef ) with white rice, beans and tostones and I need the biggest nap right now. Beans tasted like my grandma's but like with a lil extra something (don't tell her I said that) rice was super flufy and the beef made me feel like a kid sitting at the kitchen table waiting for my grandma to give me some pegao. Delicious Puerto rican food done right! It was super busy since they just had the grand opening last night. The layout is a little weird since all of these people were just standing around us waiting for their takeout while I was eating. Not a big deal though as that will most likely get sorted out soon. I'll be back really soon folks I look forward to years of good food. Thanks for a great meal and good luck. read more

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We stopped by a little late for business and was met with smiles and jubilation. Clean ,trendy and attractive decor. We got a Cpl alcapurria to go so good,loved the food. Can't wait to go back,the staff was so fun they had me dancing and I can't/don't dance. God bless read more

Good food Good service with friendly staff Cheap and affordable pricing, esp lunch specials Busy and great vibe! read more

Taino's Kitchen - Beef Stew with Yellow Rice - Puerto Rican Near Me - Newark, New Jersey

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Well prepared and good size portions. Had the roast pork and roast chicken. Server was very helpful and explained the dishes very well.

When I say always on point! I mean that. True Puerto Rican food done right. Atmosphere has Tiano symbolism that delights my heart being of my lineage and bloodline. It's so great to see Tianos progressing over the years and still dishing out the best dishes. We've tried it all from the well seasoned pernil, to the chuletas, chicharron de pollo, mofongo with shrimp or steak. The alcapurrias come in traditional masa (green plaintain) or in yuca and they're both really good, but yuca is my definite favorite. Service is always accommodating and impeccable. They have a lot of menu selections to choose from, and I say Go for it all! Their flan is lovely, and I love that they have diffraction types to choose from. I love the vanilla and coco. Great Spanish food is hard to find in this area, but Tainos serves justice to the Boriken name. read more

I liked the food. but online it was advertised one price. I ordered. the order didn't go through and I was charged. waiting for a refund. They told me to come to the store. I arrive at the store, the rice I saw online for 38 dollars is as 60 dollars in store. they refused to honor the price which is illegal. I'm a reasonable man. if I get my 22 dollars I won't report to the BBB. read more

Their food quality was amazing and the mofongo was delicious! Service was great and the environment was welcoming

Delicious Authentic !Food service was on point! Sancocho was hearty! Beans were delicious will definitely be back. read more

Taino's Kitchen - Authentic!! - Puerto Rican Near Me - Newark, New Jersey

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Our first time here. Great name. Having the gandules soup and fried fish rice and beans. Large mofongo select like 20 diff ways. Have to come back to try more things. read more

Taino's Kitchen - Saying the truth - Puerto Rican Near Me - Newark, New Jersey

Love me some Tainos. Maytee is the best!! I come to lunch here and I also cater from her. The food is great! Portions should be a tad bit bigger for the price. But service for me is always excellent and food is freshly made!! I highly recommend . read more

First time in jersey my friends decided to eat at a black owned business last night, the places was clean & service was quick. The two lady's at the front were both amazing. I got sides I enjoyed the rice & greens, the macaroni & cheese was ohk. My friends all enjoyed there food. Even got a cup of ice for free read more

Incredible place, service, and food. They were nice enough to offer me a sample of a soup before ordering. The food was delicious, service was quick, and it was bit hit with myself and my parents. My parents will return whenever they find themselves in Newark and it might just be my regular pre Airplane ride home going forward. read more

Got take out on a platter of chicharron de pollo plus side of avocado and tostones. Brother loved the chicken. I don't eat chicken so I ate the sides: rice, beans, avocado and the tostones. Everything was delicious and cooked well. Fast and friendly service. Interior is cozy and beautiful. Seems like a great spot to have lunch. read more

I've ordered from this restaurant twice and both times I've received great food. Food was tasty and the portions were great. A+. Only wish they stayed open a little later for delivery but I understand they're in a more business area maybe. read more

The food quality was a disappointment. I travel over an hour to get Chicharron de de Cerdo, they sold me seven pieces in each container for $26 to top things off, it was burnt, dry and no flavor. I had to toss it away. read more

I just moved here from NYC and was looking for some good Puerto Rican food like I used to get in Bushwick. I Took a chance and ordered take out tonight. I'm glad I did. This cozy little spot makes a respectable maduros and arroz con gandules. Very moist and flavorful. Not saltt. The roasted chicken was pretty impressive. Tender. Not dry at all and not salty. The hot sauce has the perfect vinegary balance. The service was good for takeout. I rest easy knowing that I don't have to travel across the pond to get some good Boriqua cuisine. Now, where's the Jamaican spot? read more

I grew up in PR with authentic grandma and mom's food learning how to cook myself . Chicken overcooked with strange odor ( frozen) , beans seem straight out of can.Both with no flavor. Ordered an appetizer that never came. Marinate chicken with oregano, pepper, salt , garlic using fresh chicken, some calsbaza , sofrito homemade easy to make in the beans and I will come back. read more

Fast service and price is reasonable. We always go here for lunch. Authentic puerto rican cuisine.

Was looking for a Puerto Rican restaurante and Taino's kitchen was awesome, the food was incredible. The seasoning was on point nothing salty or anything like it was perfect the juices where great and fresh, nice music cool atmosphere and server was very attentive and very fast checking up on us all the time, definitely recommend this place. read more

Been there 3 times with my family and all 3 times it was great food and great service. I'm from the Bronx but every time I'm close to Newark NJ I'll be going there. Great place. I would recommend it. read more

Authentic Puerto Rican food with great flavor and friendly staff! I will be back for sure!

Great food & great service! Felt like I was back in Puerto Rico with the flavors and authenticity, will definitely return!!

The service was impeccable, waitresses were super friendly. Beautiful Taino paintings on wall, very authentic. Food was delicious, the best mofongo I've ever tasted, the texture was on point. Chicharron de pollo and arroz con gandules had great flavor. read more

If you are in the mood for Puerto Rican cuisine this rest is a must. Everything prepared deliciously and great presentation. We had the Vianda and Bacalao,the fried fish rice bean etc what a feast. The service excellent the facility nice and clean casual dinning WEPA!!!!! read more

Taino's Kitchen - Fried "chillo" fish rice beans,tostones and salad. Yummy - Puerto Rican Near Me - Newark, New Jersey

Authentic puerto rican food at a reasonable price with good customer service. so far everything that I have ordered has been delicious. Definitely recommend. read more

Heard good things about this place so here we go. For appetizers my wife and I each ordered Alcapurrias. She had the cassava and I had the green banana. It was very good and filling. I liked mine better. Then we had our main plates. I had the Pernil Asado (Roasted Pork) with arroz con gandules w/maduros. It was very good and tasty. I asked if I can get cuero (skin) and she wasn't sure if they had anymore. Lucky for me they did and it was nice and crunchy. My wife had the carne asado (roast beef) with white rice and maduros. I had a taste of her dish and must say the meat was soft and tasty. We drank it down with mango juice and she had the lemonade (2 of them and they charged us twice for this!?). Most places we've been too they DO NOT charge for Lemonade refills. But it is what it is. for dessert I had the Flan/Vanilla and it was ok, I had better. My wife had the tres leche and it was not soggy like it should be. All in all It was a pleasant experience. Would I go back? Not if they don't give refills on Lemonade (the least they can do). For that I took off One Star read more

I went for the first time for lunch and all was great. Staff was super friendly, the food was DELICIOUS, and good prices. Can't wait to go back! read more

I decided to try this new restaurant so I picked up chicken empanadas and alcapurrias since it was already made and were on display. Unfortunately the empanadas and alcapurrias were very greasy outside and not very flavorful but the woman who attended me was pleasant. The decor inside was nice. Now to be fair, I haven't tried the rest of the items on the menu so will go back and see if there's anything else that would be better. read more

They got it right!!!!! Delicious authentic dishes cute decor! THANK GOD downtown Newark finally has a gem like this!!