Great peruvian food and our server Juston was amazing! My family shared numerous dishes such as the…read moreLomo, Beef and Pork Chaufa, as well as other fish dishes. I would say the place got busier after 7pm. When we first walked in, the place only had one other tabel seated. If you want a dark, intimate ambiance, make a reservation for 8pm.

Great Peruvian food and our server Justin was great. We tried the Lomo, Jalea, and shrimp fried…read morerice and all were delicious. The sauces were good as well, especially the white one. Of the three dishes, I recommend the Lomo the most. The pieces of beef were plump and tender and the flavor of the sauce was good especially with the rice.

Parking: street meter and parking garage. Very spacious…read morerestaurant. Appetizer we got parmesan scallops, very tasty. For dinner we ordered "pescado a lo macho" one with fillet fish and the other with a whole fish. Dish comes with a sauce and white rice. The sauce was delicious. I will say the fish was a salty. I will try this spot again because i do like that they have different protein options on most dishes and that there is a quinoa option. Which is a plus because my mom is a pescatarian.

Currently @lenaycarbonbarlounge Today was my first yelp…read moreelite dinner get together. Was very nervous but everyone there made me feel comfortable especially the food and staff. I love Peruvian food and would highly recommend if in area to check them out. There is plenty of parking in garage next door. Hot and fresh the way to go.

Came here on a saturday afternoon and place was not busy! Was quickly atended too and given a menu…read more I will say the options are limited but all are the top peruvian cusines! I went with a seafood platter and it did not disappoint! I asked for sauce and the lady who i presume is the owner went and found some tartar sauce which was perfect for the plate! Overall the taste was great and i do recommend!

I wanted to try something different, so I decided to order from El Gordo after reading some of the…read morereviews. I ordered delivery and tried the chicken lomo saltado and the chicken arroz chaufa. The lomo saltado was good overall. It was well seasoned, but I wish it came with a little more sauce because there wasn't enough to mix into the white rice. The chicken pieces were also a lot thicker than I like. My favorite was definitely the chicken arroz chaufa. It was full of flavor and the rice was cooked perfectly. The only thing that disappointed me was the green sauce. I was looking forward to it, but it was really watery and lacked both spice & texture I was expecting. Overall, I'd order the arroz chaufa again and would try something different on the menu.

Another great spot for breakfast/Brunch!…read more Great location too at Montclair with street parking and walking distance to Crescent Deck Garage. Place is welcoming and had nice natural lighting. We got their Huevos Rancheros, roasted chicken, tuna chaufa and lomo saltado. everything was great - good portions and beautiful flavors! Especially loved their Earl Grey latte too. the flavors of tea and espresso were very well balanced I would love to get that drink again. Also got their smores cookie for a nice sweet ending. We ended up chatting away even after we dined. Staff was very polite reminding us they needed the spot and was also kind enough to give us a some time even before the reminder. Would definitely recommend this place!

Went to Libélula for the first time today, as I'm very picky with the Peruvian places I try (I was…read moreborn and raised in Perú, so I just have a very set palate for Peruvian food). My friend and I asked if they sell pan con chicharrón, and though they don't have it on the menu, the chef (Brian) said he'd make it for us! First impression of the service ... amazing. We got the pan con chicharrón and I truly almost cried! I have not had one as delicious as this one in Jersey! The pork was tender, yet nicely fried, and there was not as much fat on it which is always hard as the fat gives it the flavor but too much can be overpowering. After talking to the chef, he mentioned that it is no longer on the menu because people didn't really order it ... so here I am, asking you all to go in and order it, so it can hopefully go back on the menu and everyone can try authentic and delicious Peruvian breakfast!! HUGE shoutout to Brian for creating something that brought both me and my friend a true sense of home

I had no idea I would ever need a pizza and Asian dining food combo until now, and honestly that…read moresums up North Jersey's culturally diversity in a nutshell.  7 Doors Down is a great stop right by the NJTransit line and a gateway into Bloomfield at large. The service was great and made some killer suggestions for savory options with a kick, the views by the window were great for people watching and commentary as well

Came here on a Friday night to get some food after stopping at Micro Center. It looks like that…read morethis place and Blue Steel pizza have merged into one location. The town it self was having some pavement work being done and it was difficult to find parking. I was driving away when I eventually found a spot and walked about 6 minutes to the location. As I got there I could see that the restaurant was full and lively. The hostess was friendly and communicated our wait well. It did look like that they were struggling a bit with tables staying longer than they expected which caused a few reservations to be backed up while we were the walkins. I do recommend getting reservations here. I/we ordered a ramen, the cola wings, and the detroit style pizza. They were nice enough to separate the single serving of ramen into two bowls which was really nice of them. The Ramen was good but a bit salty. The cola wings were alright I wouldn't say they were the best I ever had. As for the pizza it was good, however when comparing with similar offerings in the area, Buckys in Chatam, NJ is superior for Detroit style. While, the this particular place did not meet MY standards I would still recommend as a nice date spot!

Great causa! Nice staff and ambiance was very cool as well. Will come back for the anticuchosread more

9/22/25 We've driven…read moreby many times and kept saying we had to try, and finally made it in. 1st thing you see upon entering is the sign telling you to "Start with ceviche" Don't mind if I do Tasty little shot of soup? Cerviche Duo - Basa cerviche and Chicharron de Pescado, both are delicious Maracuya was a medium sized carafe Chicken Skewers were delicious Causa with Octopus was very good Seafood Aeropuerto Chaufa is delicious! I'll be back for more. We had no idea these plates were so big, we ordered for a whole family lol. I honestly thought the ceviche would be a small cup hehehe

I stopped into this restaurant for lunch. When I arrived I parked on the street. When I walked in,…read moreit was a cozy, small restaurant! I ordered with a nice man Jose. I ordered: Mixed Ceviche Jarra De Chicha Motada 1/4 Roasted Chicken with Salad and Fries Fried Rice with Shrimp Peruvian Style Tallarin Saltado with Beef Tres Leches and Rice Pudding My favorite dishes were the tallarin saltado and the Tres Leches! It was a really good experience all in all!

Gotta start by saying that I'm a born and raised Peruvian from Lima and WOW this is the best pollo…read morea la brasa I've had in the States by farrrr!!! The chicken is so juicy and the fries are crispy, but the ají verde just completes it. The service is great too, so friendly and when they picked up the phone in spanish I knew I was gonna have a good experience haha! The place itself is nice, small but pretty good. They have great combos ($24 for 1 chicken, fries, and salad) that are affordable and awesome for the value you get.

The women who runs this place reminds me of my grandma... she's so nice!…read more Came here for lunch and the meal was great. They have 9$ lunch specials on weekday's, which I got, while my friend got the ceviche. Both our meals were fantastic- you can tell the corvina was super fresh while my soup and pork chop was cooked to perfection. Make sure to get the emoliente- it's freshly brewed and very unique. It kind of reminds me of sweetened herbal tea with barley and fruit overtones.

They hung up on me twice for not speaking spanish (i do know enough to place an order, they just…read moredidnt give me the chance), before i was able to place an order for take away. A modest restaurant, that seems to be run by family/close friends, which turned out to be some of the best peruvian food ive had in New Jersey so far. I really was craving ceviche and peruvian fried rice when I stumbled on this local store on Yelp. I did have difficulty placing an order at first, but once the man realized i speak some spanish and wanted to order food, he seemed to try to apologize and took my order. When i came in for pickup i was greeted by two workers who did indeed only speak Spanish. I think they forgot to cook my order because when i asked them about my pickup, the man was startled and asked me to wait an addition 10 minutes. After waiting, i received my order and paid (cash only). As a side note, they do have two small tables set outside for those who want to dine in. Despite the issues I had with getting my food, i have to say I am very impressed with the amount and quality of food. It really took me back to food in Peru and I was so happy to have found a good local shop. We asked for the spicy ceviche mixto and arroz chaufa mixto as well. The ceviche had a very good kick and was the best Ive had in NJ. Arroz chaufa was served in a large tray and was an unbelievable portion size. It looked and tasted very home-made and definitely could serve at least 2-3 people. For the price, taste, and quality of food, i dont think you could find better in NJ. It definitely adds fierce competition to larger peruvian restaurants. I know I had difficulty ordering but I do appreciate the hustle of a family serving its community. If you speak spanish or are willing to pick up google translate Id definitely recommend coming here. Will be back!

Great Food and service I was very surprised, their…read morerotisserie chicken was AAOK, the green sauce amazing and their pisco sour very good. Definitely will come back! Great job Palacio.

The food is excellent and very tasty. The arroz chaufa is very good and so are the clams they…read moremarinade.

Mr. Exquisito was just that -- exquisite…read more I started with the guacamole and calamari. The guac was heavenly, especially with the perfectly baked plantain chips...literally mouthwatering. The calamari was decent, but next time I'd ask for it extra crispy. The sauce on the side was delicious: sweet, savory, and had a little kick without being spicy. & now the ribeye? Absolutely marvelous. The Latin fried rice was chef's kiss, with veggies, shrimp, and a fried egg on top! so good. The tostones and maduros were cooked to perfection. The steak honestly didn't even need the chimichurri sauce, but I did dunk a tostone in it, and that sauce was full of flavor too. My waiter, William, was amazing from start to finish welcoming, attentive, polite, knowledgeable, & prompt. I finished with a cafecito for dessert, and it was flavorful and delicious. Next time I may add a little whipped cream. Thank you for a great visit. I'll definitely be back.

My husband and I came to Mr. Esquisito for a Friday night date around 7:00 p.m. We didn't need a…read morereservation, which was nice. The restaurant is small, seating only about 25-30 people, creating an intimate atmosphere. However, the lighting is so dim that I had to take a second look just to read the menu. I'll start with the positive: our waiter was wonderful--friendly, attentive, and genuinely kind. My only criticism was that he couldn't really recommend a standout dish when we asked what the restaurant was known for. For appetizers, I ordered the octopus. Unfortunately, it was inconsistent. Half was perfectly tender, while the other half was so tough it was difficult to chew. It was served over an ajillo sauce that was good, but not enough to save the dish. My husband ordered empanadas. The steak filling was much better than the chicken. He asked if he could order one steak, one shrimp, and one chicken, but was told they don't allow mixing flavors. For my entrée, I ordered the ribeye with white rice and beans and added a lobster tail with butter sauce. The ribeye itself was cooked well, but the sides were disappointing. The beans had a strange flavor, and the rice was mushy and completely lacked seasoning. The lobster tail was fine, but nothing special. The ribeye was $58, and adding the lobster tail brought the plate to $72. At that price point, I expected an exceptional meal, not one where the sides were the weakest part of the plate. My husband ordered the skirt steak with peppers, French fries, and maduros. His steak was good, but we both agreed the side options felt like an odd combination. The menu could definitely use some more thoughtful pairings. We boxed up our leftovers, but unfortunately the food didn't even reheat well the next day. Our bill came to $233 for two people. On top of that, gratuity was automatically added, and there was a $10 fee for paying with a debit card. That was an unpleasant surprise and made an already expensive meal feel even more overpriced. For over $200, I expect to leave saying, "I can't wait to come back." Instead, I left feeling like I had paid Manhattan prices for a very average meal. Unfortunately, this wasn't the experience we were hoping for, and I don't think we'll be back. FYI: everything says M/P on it for Market Price. Which means they can charge you what they see fit which gives me an inconsistent vibe.