Get the turkey wings. Absolutely love it. Ask for extra sauce because that's where the flavor is…read more Put it all over white rice and lemme tell you what you have: a good time. I've been coming here too much that I feel like they know what I want which is scary. The ox tail and the bananas were so good too. I would recommend those.

Needed something quick and this was it. I'm a sucker for this type of food so I was excited…read more Service was lovely. Speedy, efficient, and super friendly. Got the meat & rice combo for a mere $9. Pernil with red beans and rice. Added maduros so that was $1 more. Also picked up a papa rellena just because. All of it hit the spot. It wasn't the best but it was good. The skin of the pernil was crackling good! The meat in the papa rellena was flavored nicely. Other than that, it was good. For $9, what's there to be mad about?!? In any case, they had tons of dishes to choose from. Meats. Salads. Empanadas. Chicharron. Sooo much! They also had a lot of tables in case for wanted to eat in. Decent spot! Only downside is the parking. It's you might have to do a couple of circles before you find a spot.

The food was pretty ok. I thought it could be spicier. I got the lunch special for the jerk…read morechicken. Now for the flavor, it was solid pricing. For the portion, definitely could be more. I'm a big guy but I'm pretty conservative about where I spend my money and I just felt like I could have had more. Do I think the flavors were good, absolutely. But for the community, it's rough. I want everyone to eat good food but only if it's affordable. It's not just this one but others too. Service was good. And the interior it felt rustic and diner like, which I actually like. Only reason why I'm knocking it is price to portion ratio for the lunch special. But flavors, service is good in my book

Very friendly staff and tasty food. The jerkin chicken is very good and prices are ok. A bit on the…read morehigher side but a good amount of good food is always a plus! Definitely a must try for some good Jamaican food!!

Let me tell you something. This RESTAURANT, is probably my favorite within a close radius to me…read more The food is phenomenal (to me, but I have yet to try everything they have to offer, thus far the chicken, beans, PEPPERSTEAK , empanadas, rice, plantains etc has all been good for me. The only time they had me a little skeptics is when a friend of mine ordered a tres leches, and suspected the milk may have curdled somehow I have no complaints regarding the service. I think they do their job and do it well, and there have been times that I've ordered a dish upon request and it was made FRESH on the spot. I don't converse with them often, and sometimes the food is a slight wait depending on WHAT you get, but no complaints there personally. As for the ambiance.. well, I am a native Jersey city resident so Ocean Ave is a usual to me. Most often if you mind your business, you should be fine as long as u go straight to getting your food, and go right home. And if u are confronted walk away and go about your business, thankfully this has always worked for ME. Internally the shop is cute as far as I'm concerned. I wouldn't need it to be Michelin star decor! It's not about the what the store looks like in this case, it's definitely about the quality of the food, which to me is great. I'd definitely recommend you check it out for yourself! And my personal recommendation (my go to) is of course the pepper steak w rice and beans. It usually brings me to a total of $14 flat. If you order other combos (such as the meats alone) it also Comes to a good price. I once ordered chicken, pepper steak, plantains and beans w no rice and my total was $21! And it lasted me more than a single day.

The food tastes good.The price seems a bit high for the portion of food you get but it's expensive…read moreeverywhere nowadays.

Las Americas is definitely the best Spanish restaurant in the neighborhood. But they can be hit or…read moremiss. The plus side is that they have a wide range of great Spanish food selections, with taste on par with restaurants in the Bronx. And that's a big compliment. While the food is excellent, they are not consistent with the portions. For example, I recently ordered a plate with pork ribs, and they gave me one rib and a half. And this cost 10 bucks! The person who usually gives the small portions is the pretty Latina that wears makeup. The rest tend to be much more generous. Generally, the best deals are dinner combos. And note that they do charge a fee + taxes when you lay by credit card, which they don't mention. So, as long as you get the right person, you should be happy.

Food is good but service is horrible. I was a customer 20 years ago and just started going back…read moreand the young ladies there are not friendly at all. I felt like they didn't care if I bought from them or not. Asking for info on menu and prices was like pulling teeth. I almost apologized for interrupting their personal conversation. Sheesh! So forget about small talk or common curtesy. If you don't care about all that, then go for it. But I'm about the whole experience. I did not feel like I was "home" again!

I'm a sucker for family run restaurants especially when it's traditional food…read more As soon as you step in you'll see it's a nice cozy store with plenty of seating. The owners stand up front and greet you immediately. It's easier to speak Spanish so there's no misunderstanding. They do however speak English if you can't speak Spanish so no worries. The restaurant is clean! I mean clean. The food looks fresh and nothing is stale or left there to wither away. I ordered chicken soup with rice and my coworker got the beef platter. both were 10/10 and so damn delicious. It's going to be our new spot to get home made food when we're in the area. absolutely recommend

The service is friendly and the ambiance feels homey. The costumer service is informative about the…read moredifferent food options they have. I got the tacos and chicken burrito. The tacos were better in my opinion!

Good vibes good food and good service. The fritura is bomb a great spot to come and relax.read more

My dad currently lives in the assisted living not too far from this restaurant. Due to the…read morepandemic, it's so difficult to bring him food. But the location allows delivery. He wanted Hispanic food. I read the menu to him and he wanted the goat. He said it was so delicious- he wants me to order from El Tipico at least once a week.

I grew up a few blocks away from this place. Back in my day (ok Boomer) we didn't have $8 latte…read morecoffee spots popping up, and we didn't put cute jackets on the dog when taking it out for a walk. The Heights has always kept it real, and places like this are a welcome reminder of the no-nonsense attitude that defines the neighborhood. Location: smack in the middle of the Heights' main thoroughfare, near such classics as Gino's pizza (yay!) and the JC Parking Authority office (ugh). Style: Little more than a lunch counter and a few tables, so don't expect Michelin star treatment. Instead, peruse their daily specials (usually various types of chicken, beef, rice, beans - and don't forget the empanadas!). The food is continuously prepared throughout the day (but if you show up too late in the afternoon, your favorite dish may be sold out for the day). Food: Yum! Home cooked meal goodness. This is not fusion bistro style food. This is authentic Latin cuisine, and pretty much everything I've sampled there is a winner. Value: The dishes come in two sizes. The inappropriately named "Lunch Special" (which is available at all times, not just lunch) is my go-to; it's tough to find many places around that can fill you for just $6 (!!) for a dish of rice beans and chicken. If you're a bit hungrier (or would like to share), the next size up is only a couple of bucks more. Verdict: Easily up there with Pizzamasters as my favorite classic JC Heights eatery. It won't be featured in the NY Times anytime soon (at least I hope not - I wouldn't be able to deal with...nice people waiting on line for 45 mins to get in). But what it lacks in publicity and glamour, it more than makes up for with quick service, tasty food, and superb value.

They put my food in a microwave in front of me. And the food was disgusting. I took 1 bite and leftread more

I've been going here for years to pick up food for the family- everyone eats a balanced meal when I…read moreget it from here. And they are my go-to for catering parties. The food is always a hit. Plantains Tilapia Pernil Beans- my 4yr old loves this Okra Sweet potato Mac and cheese( I never used to eat Mac before this and now I'm hooked) Get a side of rice ( I get the one with black beans) Sometimes whole chicken

First timer, really impressed food quality is very very good, affordable pricing, fast delivery,…read more thank you. Gracias.