I decided to give this place a try after seeing a TikToker's review. When we got there, my husband…read morementioned that the food didn't quite look the same as what was shown in the videos, and I have to agree. However, the flavors were definitely there, which is what matters most. I tried the alcapurria, and while it was decent, I've had better. The chicken inside was a little dry and could have used more seasoning and flavor. On the other hand, the chicken empanada was really good. The chicken was tender, flavorful, and had a nice seasoned taste that stood out. That's definitely something I would order again. Unfortunately, I forgot to take pictures of my lunch, but I also ordered pernil with rice and gandules, as well as baked chicken with rice and gandules. As someone who loves pernil, I have to say that Puerto Ricans make some of the best pernil. It's always well-seasoned, flavorful, and tastes clean rather than overly greasy. The pernil here did not disappoint. The rice and gandules were also very good. While it doesn't quite compare to my husband's aunt's homemade version, it was still packed with flavor and complemented the meal perfectly. Overall, I enjoyed my experience and would come back to try more items from the menu. If you're in the area and craving Puerto Rican food, I think it's worth giving this place a try.

Love this place!! Great service! Amazing delicious home made food!…read more I read about this on IG. I decided I must go that same day. Easy to find and not far from my house. The first time I ate there. It felt as I walked in to a relatives house. The ladies behind the counter were eager to take my order. I got Yellow rice, pernil, yuca, stewed chicken, pastels de plantano, beef empanada and a coco loco. I was in my glory. As much as I tried I couldn't finish it all. I took the leftovers home. I returned the next day after for more. 2 days later I returned again. Week later I returned again. The menu changes I wanted to make sure I didn't miss anything . The finest Home cooked meal I ever had in a long time. Definitely recommend it!!

Great spot if you're hungry for Spanish food. I will not go with a 5 since they are borderline…read moresalty on their food. But the taste is really amazing on all dishes. You can't go wrong. Service could be frustrating at times, as they think you want to hang out there for a while. I'm okay with in and out. The dining area can use a little bit of sprucing up. They get a lot of traffic in there, thought to keep up with the furniture. The lighting is terrible. Need to update to LED. If you are hungry, Go!

It was a hole in the hole and I was skeptical upon going in because the ambiance didn't look very…read moreappealing but the service was good and the people were welcoming . I had the Dominican choufan it was delicious . Also had the tostines which were pretty good . All I would go back to grab take out .

Lord knows I've overpaid for food many times, all over the world. But $10. For a small orange juice…read morethat was filled to the brim with ice makes me feel like I was taken for an idiot. No more I will not.

So welcoming! Nice ambiance. Servers were incredibly attentive. The empanadas were delicious. Even…read moremy picky daughter loved them. The café con leche was so yummy. If I lived closer I would come to this place more often. Was really glad we stopped by.

Went here with my wife for lunch on Friday to get take out and eat it at the Perth Amboy…read morewaterfront, which is about 5 minutes away from Rico Taco Mex. I ordered bistec tacos which come 3 to an order for $14. My wife ordered lengua tacos which are 3 for $16. We shared an order of tortilla chips with guac. Chips were fresh out of the fryer, golden brown, and still warm when we got to the waterfront. Guac was chunky, fresh and so flavorful. The two of them were a perfect combo. Bistec tacos were delicious! Steak was thinly cut, seasoned well, and grilled nicely with a tasty char to it. Homemade tortillas, onion, cilantro, a little salsa verde, and a little salsa Rojo with flash fried green onion on top made for a great lunch. My wife loved her lengua tacos. That meal along with enjoying it on the waterfront during perfect weather turned it into a wonderful afternoon!

First 5 star experience for 2022! I've seen this place a few times driving through Perth Amboy to…read moreget to the waterfront. I decided to order since the reviews are so good. Deservingly so. I ordered shrimp tacos, quesadilla de pollo and a plain churro. Everything was fresh. Everything was full of flavor. Everything was authentic and everything was well prepared. I will certainly try everything on the menu. I am more than pleased with the food and speed of preparation. Totally recommend Rico Taco Mex! Happy eating!

Al pastor burrito had a weird flavor. Birria tacos were ok. Definitely not the best in town…read more Probably won't try again.

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I ordered from this place on Uber eats, and it was pretty decent. The pork chops where well…read moreseasoned. The rice needed a little salt but wasn't that bad. The empanada was pretty small and I wasn't that big of a fan of the taste, but they are homemade which I can appreciate. So I'd give them another shot being that it was a good experience overall and did have an authentic feel to it most importantly.

the best Puerto Rican food I've had by far in Perth amboy !!…read moreThey had a food truck awhile back which I heard they are bringing back later this year.If you see it while around town, RUN!! DON'T WALK! to get your food. It is super well worth it. Do it before they run out of food. We just got in from San diego Diego.BOY am I glad we found they now have a restaurant. Can't wait till we come back east to eat there again.My mouth is watering just thinking about our next visit here . Great service and very reasonable prices. They go above and beyond for you.

This is a great spot to quickly pick up lunch, or stay awhile and dine at one of their many tables…read more There is a lot of space here and even when there are other customers. It doesn't feel crowded. I've been to El Viejo Fred twice and both times did not disappoint. The first time I accompanied my Dominican friend who ordered for me. The second time I was on my own, but the ladies were very helpful and we made it happen. Most of the food is behind the counter in a covered buffet-style setup. You let them know what you are interested in, beef, chicken etc, and they'll show you the offerings. You can't beat their lunch special at around $12-15. You get a giant portion of rice & meat, add on a bit of salad and you're good to go! The food is so delicious, the flavors are all there. I also had the chicken and cheese empanadas as well as beef and both tasted great, I liked the beef best it was very well seasoned. Another bonus? Tamarind juice!! Not many places have it so I'm always ecstatic when I see it on a menu. Both my friend and I really enjoyed the food we purchased from El Viejo Fred, and the friendly service we received, we will definitely be back!

First time trying Domican food and was pleasantly impressed with this restaurant. Waitress…read moreexplained different dishes we had questions on. Waitress was very attentive as was other staff. The food we ordered was very delicious and will be back to try other dishes and even do some catering for a Memorial Day party!

Horrible experience, i ordered food from here just to go back home and find that they made it…read morewrong. I go back to correct this as 50% of the protein was missing on both orders. No apology, just an agonizing experience of someone claiming that I'm wrong. I offered to pay the difference, no matter, that lady still kept a nasty attitude and made me wait another 20 mins just to pay for her mistake. Then to just realized they ruined it a second time. Never coming back here.

Visited a friend in Perth Amboy and we grabbed dinner to go at Don Manuel on Fayetteville St. The…read moreservice was great, they weren't busy, but this was around 3pm on a Friday. As soon as you walk in, the food is memorizing. We had pernil, baked chicken, tostones, potatoes salad, rice with gandules, and their FLAN! (Idk if they make the flan but 10/10, I recommend it). We had left overs and it was bomb. Honestly, can't wait to go back.

I ordered several pupusas and the calabacita relleno from here through Uber Eats. Prices were very…read morereasonable and the food arrived still very hot. My pupusas filled with cheese beans and loroco were very filling and the calabacita platter was the same. I definitely preferred the taste of the pupusas as the calabacita needed a strong sauce for taste so I ended up using the red and green salsas from the pupusas. However, even though I marked for utensils the restaurant did not provide me any. I don't know if that was a glitch in communications between Uber Eats and the restaurant, but it made it a pain to go hunting for plastic silverware at a quiet hotel.

El Shaday is one of those Salvadoran food spots you can't stay away from. I eat there or order…read moredelivery at least five times a month -- that's how good it is. The food tastes like home: fresh, flavorful, and made with real love. Every dish hits, whether you're grabbing something quick or sitting down for a full meal. If you're craving authentic Salvadoran cooking, this is the place. -- @mojicafelixmiguel El Shaday is one of those Salvadoran food spots you can't stay away from. I eat there or order delivery at least five times a month -- that's how good it is. The food tastes like home: fresh, flavorful, and made with real love. Every dish hits, whether you're grabbing something quick or sitting down for a full meal. If you're craving authentic Salvadoran cooking, this is the place. -- @mojicafelixmiguel