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3.8 (41 reviews)
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Closed • 10:00 am - 10:00 pm

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Pernil lunch option
Cindy S.

Definitely a good spot to grab lunch! I got the pernil with yellow rice, salad and maduros. It was so good. The workers are so nice and quick. That's the review. Go check them out for yourself.

Pernil w/ rice & beans potato salad oxtails
Camille G.

Great place for a quick pick up as food is displayed and they will serve it to go or eat there. The serving is a pretty big. Normally I have enough for two days The seasoning is on point. Meats are very tender. It's my go to place. I would recommend it.

Some disappointment

They give 3 piece of oxtail that are straight BONES!! They stingy with the meat and even cucumber. They slice 2 tomatoes and one cucumber like fam... give me atleast 2 of each... and give me meat NOT bones.. $16 wasn't worth it

Stephen P.

Why's this place listed as Mexican?! I came here as Mei Mei Chinese restaurant next door is closed on Mondays. But, what a great find in the middle of 'not-quite-sure' NJ. Helpful service and bit portions in this Puerto Rican restaurant. I loved my stewed pork chunks and the extra fatty bit that the lady piled into my takeout box. The rice, plantations and potatoey vegetable were all perfect. Choose from oxtail, beef, chicken and pork from the hot plates. Would come here every week if I was nearby!

Chicken stew
Tam R.

Have been here multiple times for take out and the food is solid each and every time. There is no menu so you pick what is there, they have some soup options in the back that is excellent as well. I still don't know how much each platter is but no more than $8 for a big box with rice , meat, maduro, and salad. They also have fresh juice sometimes too. Restaurant isn't big for a group-maybe 12 seats? It's more of a Carribbean/Dominican place. People are friendly and most speak English, never had problem when ordering in English.

Chicken and rice
Camp B.

Wanted to try authentic Puerto Rican food as I like a lot of seasoning and a little spicy so we google/yelped and came upon this place. The stewed chicken and yellow rice =fresh and delicious but def not spicy which my husband appreciated,, empanadas =freshly made, crispy dough and huge also no spice, the mofungo=left me confused. It was tasteless with large chunks of what seemed to be beef jerky? I think I ordered wrong or something. Also, the location seems to be mostly for take out but they do have a few tables, it's too far for us to do takeout. Also, the nice young lady let me try the goat and it was extremely tasty and well seasoned. Will try something else next time..

yellow rice with chicken, beans, plantains, and potato salad. mMmmMmm
Tiffany L.

This is the first place I've eaten since moving to NJ that I actually got excited about. The portions are big, the food is delicious, the price is right, and it doesn't take more than 20 minutes to drive there! It's a bit confusing when I first went in because there wasn't a menu, and they just ask you what you want but there are no labels for the food. But the guy was nice and just told me what everything was. I got a huge plate with red rice, chicken in a delicious gravy, beans, a few pieces of plantains, and some potato salad. The rice was flavorful and the chicken moist, tender, and easy to get off the bone. I was stuffed and couldn't finish everything. My friend ordered the pork with everything else the same. The pork was good, but maybe a bit too salty for his taste. In total the two dishes came out to be.... are you ready for it?.... $14! But they only take cash, no ATM or credit cards just FYI. The place is small, but clean, and is in a plaza with a huge parking lot. Easy parking is always a plus. Anyways, I'm planning on taking my other friend here to eat too. I definitely recommend it to anyone that likes hispanic food! (I don't know exactly what kind of food it is, but pretty sure it isn't Mexican).

Arroz con gandules with potato salad, pernil, maduro and beef pastillio 2x for $18

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Best pernil you can get. So delicious and full of flavor and they give you a lot of food for a good price.

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I love their food my son is a picky eater but he will always eat from here he love this place also.. he can eat here everyday.

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Food was good which is why I gave it 3 but service is not great. When you call - they hang up on you. Don't speak English either.

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The ribs were melt off the bone delicious. Beans&rice was great. Look forward to coming back to try something else!

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Caribbean Cafe - Steak after asking for a sauce. They had a garlic cream sauce or ketchup.

Steak after asking for a sauce. They had a garlic cream sauce or ketchup.

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