Sazon Latino, located on Main Street in Boonton just a few steps from the NJ Transit station, is…read moredefinitely a hidden gem. It's a very casual, cafeteria-style spot with a semi-open kitchen, but don't let the simplicity fool you -- the food is incredible and the staff here is friendly and patient. The highlight of the experience is the small buffet that features a variety of freshly-made Latin cuisine -- including pulled pork, chicken and beef stews, and other traditional Latin entrees and sides. You can build your own plate by selecting one or more entrees and sides - which are priced accordingly. As a 'gringo' who wasn't entirely sure what everything was, I really appreciated them taking the extra time to explain all the different options and give me their honest recommendations. The counterstaff is bilingual and were pretty patient with my elementary school level Spanish vocabulary and grammar. I ended up going with the pulled pork platter with two sides ($7) and it was terrific -- the perfectly seasoned and tender pork, black beans and rice, and macaroni salad were delicious and very filling. You can tell they use fresh ingredients, and the portions are very generous for the price. If you're looking for authentic, home-style Latino food in a laid-back setting, this is the spot! PRO TIP #1: Bring a bottle of wine or beer from home to enjoy with your meal. Sazon Latino is a BYOB establishment and does not serve alcohol. PRO TIP #2: Sazon Latino offers free off-street parking in a small lot behind the restaurant and there's plenty of free on-street parking on Main Street.

Outstanding experience featuring delicious food, excellent presentation, and exceptional service…read more Every detail seemed thoughtfully handled, creating a memorable evening that exceeded expectations and encouraged a return visit.

We finally went to Latin American Restaurant on Main Street in Boonton. We were blown away by the…read moreamazing food we had tonight, the owner Dennis made us feel so welcome and every dish we had from appetizers to dessert was unbelievable. This is going to be one of our go to places for fantastic food.

Check this place out. The food was good; like the fried chicken wings but they were a little too…read moresalty, otherwise good flavor.

Noches de Colombia in Elizabeth really delivers if you're craving authentic Colombian food…read more We ordered the bandeja paisa and the combinado, and both were generous in portion and full of flavor. The bandeja paisa had everything you want and well-seasoned meats, perfectly cooked beans and rice, ripe plantains, and a fried egg on top that tied it all together. The combinado was just as satisfying, with a nice variety that let us try multiple flavors in one plate. Service was friendly and attentive without feeling rushed, and the atmosphere was relaxed and welcoming, perfect for a casual Sunday lunch. Everything came out hot and fresh. Definitely a solid spot for Colombian food in the area.

Noches de Columbia serves delicious Colombian dishes with healthy servings. The location is laid…read moreout like a small diner and has a very casual ambiance. The staff is very friendly and attentive. Our group of 6 ordered a little bit of everything. I ordered the paellita noches. They didn't hold back with the squid and shrimp. It was very tasty. However, the stand out food that you NEED to get here is the pan de bono. It's their cheese rolls. These things are by far best thing they serve and I would fly back just to order them again.

TLDR: friendly staff but underwhelming flavors…read more The team at La Cocina De Maria are incredibly friendly and attentive. They're knowledgeable about the many items on the menu and kept our waters and chips topped up throughout the meal. The actual food wasn't as great. I tried some barbacoa street tacos and some fried fish tacos. Everything was fresh and well cooked but lacking in flavor - each dish could be seasoned a bit more. I'm hopeful for the restaurant, and I may try it again if they try new recipes or something different to season their food.

My steak burrito was ready very quickly. Gooey cheese, chewy and only mildly flavored steak, lots…read moreof starch flavor from the beans and rice. I do feel everything would have benefitted from salt, and I wish that as a dine-in customer my burrito had not come wrapped in to-go paper. To give you a sense of the ambiance: the Spanish-speaking cashier/cook was reading a book when I walked in, and the television on the wall was blaring a Spanish-language TV show. I was one of only two customers when I went for a Saturday lunch around 1p. The other customer was also conversing in Spanish with the front of house. I appreciated that a bottled green habanero sauce was at my table, along with Cholula. It helps add to the authenticity. All that said, maybe don't come here for the tex-mex. If I came back I'd try one of the five different kinds of tacos they offered.

Dear Yelp, 5+++…read morestars across the board! Ordered catering for my daughter's birthday after having some at a friends house for Super Bowl. Working with Melanie was super easy. Food was delivered on time and hot. Everyone of our guests raved about it! We had the DIY taco bar (chicken, with an additional tray of steak/peppers). It came with a tray of rice, a tray of beans, lettuce, pico de gaio, cheese and 20 tortilla per protein. We also added on a black bean and corn salad. Everything was fresh and tasty. Thanks for making our daughter's birthday a success! Love, Nicole

So good! We have catered from here twice for parties and it's been a hit! I loved the assortment…read moretacos trays. We loved trying the different tacos. We will continue to cater from here.

This is a nice spot. The bar is mainly Colombian. But the atmosphere and vibe is good. They have…read morehookah and the drinks are pretty good in price. Everyone is always very nice and attentive. I have gone when it's really busy and even still, the bartenders make eye contact and try to attend you as quickly as they can. The hookah is cash only. $35 & $20 for a refill ( good price on that too!) If you wanna dance and have a nice time. This spot is good. I love how close it is to me also. They seem to have good food as well. I haven't tried it yet, but I definitely will as I will be coming more often to this place. They do have valet parking. Parking around this area is bad! So take advantage of the valet. There is no set price , you tip as you wish when you leave.

Loved the place. Service is great. The food is good and the cocktails are fun…read more It is busy and gets very crowded as night progresses. Most come for dancing and the music. The decor is funky. Overall nice spot for groups.

After seeing a couple of my favorite Instagram food influencers reels about this place, I needed to…read moretry it for myself. Fabio's is in a small strip mall off Ridgedale Avenue in East Hanover. This Colombian restaurant is mostly takeout, but there are a few tables. The famous sandwich from here is the "El Gringo". This Taylor ham, egg, and cheese sandwich is to put it mildly...huge! The Taylor ham is piled high and nice and crispy. If it's lunchtime and you're hungry, Fabio's is the place for you!

The store is plain and minimal. But that doesn't matter. The servers are excellent and the take…read moreaway food is prepared quickly. I've had some Taylor Ham, eggs and cheese sandwiches from here. The TEC are definitely the best in the area. Hands down. If you haven't tried one, your life isn't complete.

I can say this right off the bat: this spot has only gotten better. I stop in randomly, at all…read moredifferent times, and no matter how long it's been, Fabio never misses. This time I came in with my parents after my wife kept raving about the Dominican chimi and the grilled chicken. We came specifically to try those and, as usual, left completely satisfied. I ordered the chimi and the picadera again, and once more we were blown away. The picadera was stacked with tostones, grilled chicken, fried chicken, fried pork chops, and fried ham. Everything was hot, seasoned well, and cooked exactly the way it should be. The chimi was excellent from the first bite to the last, and the mayo-ketchup tied all the flavors together perfectly. Honestly, just look at the food. I don't know why I even need to keep explaining it. Stop reading the reviews and go eat. Yes, it's that good. Yes, you get real value for your money. And yes, you will walk away full. You're welcome. 5/5 stars.

A New Restaurant in New City. We were going to sit down around the corner only to find out that…read moreShen is a takeout-only restaurant. I quickly consulted The Yelp and found this nice sit-down place, so we came on over and enjoyed a restaurant to ourselves on a Saturday afternoon. (I won't lie - "Ixchel Bakery" caught my eye first for the name alone - but I haven't checked that out yet; we were there for lunch, not dessert.) What caught me first is that the logo sign inside is exactly what Yelp events want. I told them about potentially hosting Yelp events in the future... Anyway, the menu is straight Dominican Republic, and I enjoyed comparing the similarities and differences to my local Honduran restaurant. Some very authentic dishes on the menu here, lovingly and authenticly prepared. We started with a pair of empanadas for appetizer, the res and the pollo y queso. I'm an empanada snob but these have a nice balance of ingredients and flavors, good size for the price. While the mondongo intrigued me, I went with the equally intriguing Yaroa, a Dominican street food with meat and cheese on a bed of green plantains (or fries, if you prefer), topped with ketchup and white sauce. I'm not a ketchup person, but I wanted the dish exactly as it comes, and that's good because it tasted excellent as it came. And it arrived right as we finished the empanadas. The staff were very friendly, but a bit focused on kitchen operations; I did have to flag someone down at one point for a water refill. So that is the one imperfection in an otherwise wonderful experience, and not worth docking a star over. I would absolutely come back here again. The owner was talking potential redecoration, I was talking about trying other dishes - so there are convenient excuses moving forward. :)