We went here for lunch. I had the Lucia salad, an amazing combination of lettuce, tomatoes, cranberries, avocado, mango, and grilled chicken. It was so good, I didn't even bother with dressing. My son had the daily special of chorizo tacos. While they did come on flour tortillas, which are not his favorite, the chorizo itself was absolutely delicious. I normally avoid chorizo because it can be super-spicy, but in this case, it was just beautifully flavored with touches of greens and onions on top. We both got the house-made lemonades to drink. One with mint and ginger, which my son quite liked (it's the one that looks like a green potion in the photos); one with lavender, which I adored. We were also offered toast with three different house sauces to try on it as a complementary appetizer. The decor and ambience is cozy, inviting, and charming. Service was prompt and courteous. Overall, this is a little gem of an eatery in Hackettstown that I can highly recommend. read more

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This place said, "Why choose a country?" and I respect that. Argentinian + Uruguayan bakery/restaurant... with a Mexican corner on the menu just to keep things spicy. So yes, by my highly scientific logic, this is also a Mexican spot. The decor definitely leans Mexico, heavy, which its amazing, kept reminding me of my favorite Mexican restaurant. But anyway, we're not here for interior design, we're here to eat. There's a LOT going on here, menu wise and vibe pwise, but in a good way. I ordered the Sandwiches de Miga 'Olímpico' and if you haven't tried them yet, that's a personal failure you can still fix. They're a must. Soft, classic, comforting... except for the edges. The edges were... questionable. Hard/frozen-ish. Not blaming anyone directly, maybe the fridge settings were on "Antarctica," maybe they weren't fully thawed. We'll never know. But that first bite hurt emotionally. It was like ordering a burger without pickles, taking a confident bite, and BOOM! pickle. Suddenly your whole day shifts slightly off center. Service wise: the guy at the counter stared at me, I started my order with zero greeting, felt like human self checkout, and I'm fine with that. Sometimes you don't want conversation, you just want carbs. Despite the frozen edge plot twist, I'm 100% coming back. The food has real potential, the place has character, and I need to try their asado. read more

The Sizzle BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Hackettstown, New Jersey

We ordered Argentinian food for a party, empanadas and miga sandwiches. The empanadas were not as ordered. We special ordered them but lacked almost everything we ordered. Pathetic. read more

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Great food, great vibe. Keep it up with that 5 star service too! Friendly and fun, worth driving and eating in restaurant.

Horrible food and customer service. I ordered a Cod tropical bowl and the fish was so pulverized and hard I couldn't get a fork through it. It was Supposed to come with brown rice and I was given white. The waitress said the cook said it's the kind of fish it is and sorry. No compensation. Will never go there again. read more

I was passing through the area and stopped in here for a quick bite before any evening rushes could hit. Good timing -- three tables came in a little while after me, along with a few other people who had takeout orders! It was nice, everyone seemed friendly and people were chatting away with servers in that small-town vibe. I'd never had Argentinian cuisine specifically, but it's very close to past experiences in other establishments. There were some minor differences, but only one of them was relatively unpleasant. I'll start with the pleasant aspects: The place looked nice, and the atmosphere was different in a good way. The hanging baskets from the ceiling were eye-catching and cute, and the servers were relaxed and friendly. Everything had that cozy vibe, especially when other tables started coming in and chatting with the staff. Items came out in decent time, and I enjoyed house sauces offered, along with the popcorny-puffed fried exterior of their empanadas. Flavors were plentiful, and the four I'd tried were delicious! Dulce de batata was my favorite, but I'd need to do more sampling to figure which one tastes the best in my opinion. Sangría was fruity, but the white wine was sweeter and more peachy than the passion fruit mix, which was more acidic and nicely balanced. I didn't get to try the red one, but I imagine it tastes punchy. Fries were saltless (but still good; I don't think I could've handled the sodium), and the Sizzle Sandwich balanced that out nicely with bacon, cheese, and runny fried egg inside. The one unpleasant detail came with that though: The strip of steak on the sandwich, that also made up the layers in the Buenos Aires. It was tough, seemingly cut with the grain instead of against, making the meat really hard to break when taking a bite of anything. My friend complained of the same characteristics, and I was a little disappointed. If it was more tender, flaky, and maybe seasoned similarly to the empanada beef, it would've been absolutely incredible. I don't know if that's just how the region typically cooks their steak, but it needs a little twist, and that's why it's lacking a star. Especially since the sandwich is named after the building, I would've wanted it to be the 10/10 choice and potential bestseller. Empanadas are going to be the thing calling me back here in the future though, hands down. read more

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The food was good. Big portions so you can share with someone. I think it's more fun that way, and you might have room for dessert! We were over dressed. It's a casual atmosphere and fun. Try not to sit near the door on a cold night! Brrrrr! read more

@BigDudesBigFoods had a very filling meal at another amazing small business, @TheSizzleBBQ in #HackettstownNJ today. There is a multitude of delicious choices on the menu. Joe & I went with an #empanada assortment, a #cubansandwich and a #pulledpork burger with bacon and cheddar #SizzleBBQ is cool spot on the main drag in Hackettstown. They have a very friendly and informative crew who gave us a lot tasty meal ideas to try when we return. We will be back. #BigDudesBigFoods #SupportSmallBusiness #BDBFCertified #BDBF read more

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Not sure why it says closed and permanently closed as well on apple maps because they are open. We also called for reservation but when we got there they didnt even write our name down so when we walked in they were saying they didnt have anyone with that name. I went with my family. We ordered dulce de leche empanada, apple empanada, chicken milanese, kids corn, argentinian sizzle mix for two. I cant believe the sizzle mix was only for 2 because there was 4 of us and we were full from it. They had some seating in the front and a private seating in the back for larger groups. They had one stall bathrooms and the decor looks nice. read more

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It was amazing! The food was absolutely tasteful and scrumptious, the server was incredibly polite and professional, and the warm vibes of the place--quiet murmurs, warm fairy lights and lanterns plus, the music in the background, plants, and subtle Christmas decorations around the restaurant, were so cozy! 11/10, my family are planning to come and order for thanksgiving this weekend. read more

This is a phenomenal little gem that I drove past daily in Hackettstown, NJ and never noticed. I'm newish to Morris County and still finding my way around. The food here is so beyond delicious... it just hugs my soul. Also I think is a cute place for a nice afternoon date. The service is awesome as well. Both days I was greeted with a big, warm, and friendly smile. I highly recommend The Sizzle BBQ not just for online ordering people. The weather is warming up finally and I say go and have brunch or lunch. My date and I will be back for dinner one evening and I'll be sure to post more pics. But until then definitely stop by... I promise you'll eat yourself into a food coma. read more

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So glad we smelled them grilling as we drove past, and decided to give this place a try. The charcoal grilled beef ribs were fantastic, and their portions are gigantic! The service was friendly and attentive, and the outdoor seating area was spacious and idyllic. read more

Amazing food experience for dinner with friends, I would absolutely go back! I recommend the Cuban sandwich

Unfortunately food is not good, too dry, no flavor.... Ordered Bbq ribs, came with yellow rice and no bbq sauce read more

Skirt steak is the best. Service also great as usual. The back room is perfect for bigger groups

Would not recommend to anyone. Service - we saw our waitress maybe 3 times in the hour when we were there for food. And had to flag down someone to find her when our issues came up. Food - I've never eaten at a place where the food was so bad that I didn't even want to pay for it. My wife had "filet mignon". 2 pieces of steak about 1/4 inch thick that she ordered medium and they were beyond well done. The steak was supposed to have a mushroom sauce but it was just a bed of mushrooms underneath the steak. I had the lasagna and it was very bad. Like my wife's steak, it was dry and hard to eat as it was just crumbling apart. Super disappointed at this place as it's somehow always very busy and we thought it would be great to finally try it. read more

food is so good and portions incredibly generous for cost. really really worth the money as it's great value in terms of cost and quality. we don't live close so it's an effort to get there every couple months. service is so friendly, kind and with the food? it's no question you should try it read more

The food here is delicious, never had a bad meal here. I just wish it served more alcoholic cocktails instead of just sangria, which their sangria is also very good. read more

Had an opportunity to have lunch-with my wife- without the kids- during a weekday! Score! We came to the restaurant at 11:30 after reading other reviews that the dining room is smaller but Decorated nicely. We were seated immediately and at the time we were the only patrons in the dining room. Our waitress was pleasant and took our order. My ordered the lady in red salad and I initially ordered the tacos Al pastor but was told that they did not have that options so I opted for the shrimp tacos. We were offered bread that were slightly stale with three different types of spreads that were extremely flavorful. We were happy that we were at least seated and snacking on the stale bread because by noon the small dining room was full and we were still waiting on our entrees a half hour after placing our order. When we finally received our entrees my wife was pleased with her salad. She was especially happy that the strawberries were fresh. My shrimp taco were not flavorful. Although I did receive four taco the portion was EXTREMELY small. Each taco tortilla was the size of two silver dollars. For $18 it definitely was not worth it. The check came. We were surprised with the 3.99% credit card usage fee that was not disclosed until squaring away the bill. read more

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Very nice! Cute interior with lots of nick knacks & pleasantly decorated. Family-run business. Plenty of parking in the back. BYO which is a plus! We tasted a variety of the Portuguese food. Be aware that this type of BBQ is different than others that have sauce slathered on them. This BBQ is very good! Beef empanada's served with 3 different sauces - so delish - meat was so tender & juicy - definitely recommend! Pork ribs - large, meaty & cooked well - not spicy, but good flavor. Beef rib combo & chicken were delish - beef had a great flavoring on it with some salt - spot on! Enjoyed the rice & house salad as well. Definitely a place to check out! read more

The Sizzle BBQ - Full order of pork ribs Portuguese style - delish! - Barbeque Near Me - Hackettstown, New Jersey

The food is delicious! And we have been going there for a very long time. However, when I received my check (at the end of the meal) we were informed that an automatic 20% gratuity was added to all checks regardless of size (we were a party of three). When the waitress was queried- she stated it was added 2 days ago. Hopefully the service will still be great, but beware when going for a meal, watch your receipts. read more

Family all decided to go for supper at The Sizzle BBQ... as we heard the food was great. Word of mouth was spot-on...The entrees , appetizers, smoothies, empanadas.. all FANTASTIC !!! Service was great... friendly and warm. Menu has LOTS to choose from! We all tried something different so we could get a taste of each type of meat... pork ribs! Pulled chicken!! Beef brisket!! So delicious!! You won't be disappointed going... Make sure to go with a good appetite if it's your first time ;) And definitely order a few empanadas ... so many to choose from!! read more

The Sizzle BBQ - Avocado & coconut smoothie !! - Barbeque Near Me - Hackettstown, New Jersey

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Cute little place! And the food was delicious. It was a little longer wait than we were quoted on the phone but we did place a pretty large order. read more

The Sizzle BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Hackettstown, New Jersey

We loved the ambiance! The food was very good, the only reason for 4 stars is the service. The drinks (all non-alcoholic, it's BYOB) took at least 15 minutes to get. The passion fruit margarita was super tasty but i ate it with a spoon as it wouldn't go up the straw. The food came out quickly but the check had the server confused (payment and a gift card had her very confused so that took forever). All in all, great place, will def go back. I believe they opened another restaurant in Newton, NJ too. Will definitely visit that location! read more

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Really good food but really long wait time for it. I don't want to hear "well it's made to order" sometimes the food is dry meaning it sat for a while before serving. If you need an other option I would go for it. On the other hand. Pretty damn good unless it's dry. Then it's just a waste of money. The reason why it's a 3 is because it's a 50/50 spot. Sometimes it's amazing. Sometimes it's better off in the garbage. read more

The service was excellent, atmosphere was fair (kind of noisy, a little like a busy bar), and the food was just fair. The steak and chicken were over cooked and dry/tough. I went with an Argentinian and she didn't really like the meat or the BBQ. She also thought the side dishes (flavorless rice and beans) were a strange choice. read more

Great food. The flank steak and rice and beans were so good!! Just make sure you order your app's first because again my apps came with my meal at the same time. It's annoying. Last time I was with 3 others and they brought 8 plates to a table of 4 and we couldn't fit all the plate's on the table. Again today. Food is good it's just annoying to get your cold app and hot dinner at the same time. read more

The Sizzle BBQ - Food is great! Order your salad first so it doesn't come with your dinner. Argentina steak is so so good. - Barbeque Near Me - Hackettstown, New Jersey

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I don't usually post yelp reviews more than a year after I ate at the restaurant, but given that I just had some of the worst barbecue of my life at another restaurant, I felt I had to post my thoughts on the sizzle. I went here in 2022 and ordered a couple things for takeout brought them all home and everything was done very well. The portions were reasonable the price was within acceptable norms for the time given it was the end of the pandemic, and I would gladly go back again. I just haven't had an opportunity yet. read more

My wife and I went to Sizzle BBQ for ribs we were told there would be 8 ribs what we got was 4 pieces of fat and very little meat that we could not chew. I never saw ribs look like that the only thing that was good was the beans and the fries. They offered to take it off our bill but all we wanted was to get out of there. We paid the bill $42.14 + a $8 tip and they gave us a bag with a piece of flan to take home. WE have eaten their several times before and it was great I don't know what happen but I would not give that meat to a dog. The chief should be fired for sending it out from the kitchen. The server was great. read more

The food was fantastic! They have a fun menu including smoothies and juices which I was not expecting. And a lovely hidden patio area in the back, as well as tables along the side. Friendly service, great food, large portions - come hungry and don't be in a rush, as the kitchen was slow on the day we visited, but we were also the first customers of the day. read more

The Sizzle BBQ - Condiment trio served with toasts. - Barbeque Near Me - Hackettstown, New Jersey

Incredible food, especially loved the Spicy Chorizo Empanada! Would absolutely come here again. They have a private dining room you can rent out as well, definitely keeping them in mind for the future. read more

Awesome awesome awesome. This place is, well you can guess, AWESOME! Friendly, attentive staff who were knowledgeable about the menu and everything was so delicious. From the strong, Colombian coffee (and this is Jersey people- coffee should be strong) to the creamy dessert, everything was well, awesome. I highly recommend this place. Friendly staff, deliciously seasoned food, and clean, cute interior. Awesome little joint. read more

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A very cute interior and aesthetically pleasing to the eye. Nice to come here to take pictures and eat good food! I first ordered the spinach and mushroom empanada. As it came out, I was disappointed at how small the empanada was. I expected a relatively large piece about the size of my entire hand, but in reality it was small enough to fit the palm of my hand and I could only finish it in two bites. However the main dishes made up for it. The quesadilla was huge and filled with large amounts of cheese that made the quesadilla and inch thick which I totally loved. Gabriel's Burger was also very large and the pulled pork was marinated perfectly. Every bite you would take is filled with flavor and sauce. However the fries that came with it were a soggy and cold. Our waitress was very nice and welcoming as soon as we came in, and had assisted us in picking from the delicious menu items read more

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So impressed! Went here on a whim and it's the more adorable little spot with an adequate number of tables. Absolutely amazing. Had it for the first time tonight. The menu is simple yet has so many options. There are Empanadas, Salads, Burgers, Sandwiches, Argentian bbq, and even a juice bar. For me the star of the show was the Empanadas. There are at least 15 empanadas to choose from and the nice thing is that they're all one flat price. The Nutella and banana was amazing, but every empanada I ordered tasted great! The burger was also better that expected. Next time I loom forward to trying the Argentian skirt steak, the next table over had it and it looked amazing and smelled great. The space is very small and obviously run by a family, which is a great sign in any restaurant. The food is hot and obviously freshly-made and the flavors are great. The sauce flight with your meal is spot-on and they're generous with their portions. Overall this place is very tasty and cheap. The empanadas are fairly small but that allows for variety if you're very hungry or just a little snack if you're not. read more

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First, it's BYOB! I just didn't know beforehand :) Second, they were fairly backed up but the waiter let us know as soon as we sat down. We decided to wait it out because we've only heard great things--and it was worth the wait. The guacamole was probably the best I've ever had. I had a half-order of beef ribs and they were delicious. The fries were also spot on. Lastly, what an adorable place. Lots of character! I will definitely go back, with booze. read more

Had been hearing about this place and decided to give it a try. It didn't disappoint at all! The sizzle mix was what the three of us (1 adult, 2 kids) decided to try since it gave a little bit of everything. We chose rice and fries for our sides and they were delicious as well. The sizzle mix had a little bit of something for everyone and they gave us a bunch of sauces to try with our takeout. My daughter wanted to try the burger and said it was amazing. Needless to say we do have a bunch of leftovers but that's a good thing! I would've given 5 stars but the online ordering wasn't working after I made all my selections already. Support the business, give it a try, and I know personally I will be back again. read more

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Well, perhaps an off night, however I found the culinary experience to be slightly lackluster. Surprised, based upon all of the positive reviews. Anyway, the shrimp with mango "salsa" was relatively disappointing, especially when priced at $10. 3 average shrimp on top of a cup that was filled with watery like salsa? Meh. Perhaps season the salsa and stack on a plate, and garnish with shrimp that has been given more flavor and seasoned attention. It is not he price here folks that bothers me, yet just that the dish lacked passion. As an appetizer, treat such dish as the first opening paragraph of a book. Capture ones attention! The bean and carrot empanada was also a bit underwhelming, and would have been actively enhanced had a spicy dipping sauce accompanied said empanada. Or a cumin enhanced sour cream for dipping. Something! Now, onto the 1/2 slab of pork ribs. Sure they were big in size, but small in meaty goodness. Quite frankly, there was more fat and chewy portions on the bones, which left a once again underwhelming impression. Requesting a small cup of bbq sauce definitely helped, so perhaps that could be a staple going forward. I suppose I was expecting the ribs to have some really unique dry rub flavors, being that this is an Argentinian bbq restaurant. Service was friendly, as well as attentive. I just almost wish I had not ordered the above items, and perhaps gone with one of their cheeseburgers. They had some interesting options! Would I return? yes. Would I rush back? Probably not. Nonetheless glad I tried this cute little establishment. read more

Really good empanadas. Cooked to perfection. Everything I've tried here is good. Super cute decor.

This place is great!! Our waiter was super polite and attentive, the menu is pretty big, and our food was fantastic! I had a salad with a huge amount of chicken. The prices are perfect and they did such a cute job with the decor. Definitely try this one!! read more

It pains me to write this review. I am always excited when a new restaurant opens in Newton. The parking lot is packed every night and I am happy they are attracting customers. The remodel is stellar and the new interior is very inviting. Sadly we will not be back. Our first visit was soon after they opened, so the hiccups in service were to be expected. Food took a long time to come out. We went for lunch. We ordered some empanadas as an appetizer and they were excellent. Unfortunately it was downhill after that. My wife ordered the steak sandwich and I ordered a half portion of beef ribs with one side. My wife's steak sandwich had no more then 6oz of meat. One half of the sandwich was pure gristle and could not even be cut with a knife. My ribs were very chewy and the only seasoning I could taste was a boat load of salt. I also wanted rice and beans as a side and was informed that I could only get one side with my order because they were served family style. You couldn't put two half orders together? So much for having rice and beans. We did let the waitress know about the steak after leaving most of it uneaten and they did take it off the bill. About a month later a friend from out of town wanted to try for dinner. Against my better judgment I agreed. Empanadas again were fantastic. I decided to try the pork ribs which looked good in front of another diner. Same as last time tons of salt and dry. My wife had chicken nachos. I can't prove it but the cheese sauce looked like it came out of a jar and the rest of the nachos looked unappealing. If your queso is homemade, you need a different recipe. My friend had a pasta alfredo dish, which I couldn't understand even being on the menu. He described it as bland. We also had issues with the bar service. They had no type of whiskey at all. Tried to order cachasa but they were out of one of the ingredients. Other than the empanadas there is not much to return for. read more