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. read more

Brisas Paisas - Pernil w/ rice & beans potato salad oxtails - Spanish Near Me - Somerset, New Jersey

The slowest and unprofessional place I've ever been to. Do yourself a favor and don't ever come here. You ask them a question and they pretend they don't hear you and omg they are slower than molasses. Save your frustration and avoid at all cost. No stars. read more

The food was delicious and very flavorful! Presentation was nice. My family and I will definitely be getting more food from this restaurant again! read more

Brisas Paisas - Bistec encebollado - Spanish Near Me - Somerset, New Jersey

Love this place! Authentic and such a wonderful vibe! The Oxtails were delicious as well as the pig feet! The black rice and beans and potato salad are also good! The staff is always friendly and accommodating!! A precious jewel in between New Brunswick and Somerset! read more

Brisas Paisas - Oxtails and black rice - Spanish Near Me - Somerset, New Jersey

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Great place for lunch. No frills, small hole im the wall space. Just good food and good fast service. read more

Steak was a little dry but other than that food was pretty decent . Great portion size . Customer size wasn't the best , the treat the Spanish people a lot better than they treat the black people read more

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. read more

Brisas Paisas - Pernil lunch option - Spanish Near Me - Somerset, New Jersey

My husband and I arrived around 6pm. The vibe of the gentleman taking your order is just tell me your order... there is ample food available being its hand served buffet not made on demand. The food here is great however there is such a thing as TOO MUCH RICE. This establishment will pile on rice and give you 3 oxtails. And it's like warm. read more

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 read more

Brisas Paisas - Some disappointment - Spanish Near Me - Somerset, New Jersey

Never disappoints! Everything is authentically delicious! I've had the roasted chicken, steak and onions, stewed beef, ox tails.... Rice beans salad!!! So good! read more

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! read more

Brisas Paisas - Spanish Near Me - Somerset, New Jersey

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The Food is Amazing Home Cooked , the service is amazing as well. I'd take this place over anywhere else best Home Cooked food out here, & very authentic read more

You get so much food for what you pay for. I got my food and ate there. The staff was extremely friendly. I had potato salad, rice, yuca, and oxtail. My stepson got stewed chicken, and my husband got stewed beef. Everything was amazing. Definitely returning! read more

Excellent food! Great Prices! I had a very large order and they fulfilled it with no problem in the same day! The people were very nice who helped me. My family enjoyed every bite! Highly recommend them in the Somerset area. thank you, J. Krauss read more

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. read more

Brisas Paisas - Chicken stew - Spanish Near Me - Somerset, New Jersey

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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.. read more

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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). read more

Brisas Paisas - yellow rice with chicken, beans, plantains, and potato salad. mMmmMmm - Spanish Near Me - Somerset, New Jersey

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

The personality of the female that took care of me is lacking. I tried to converse with her and she paid me no mind. I'm disgusted by the way I was treated. It was never like this before. They need to really let the workers know to be nice to customers. We are the reason why they are open. What's the point t of having good food if you don't get treated fairly. I will never step foot in this establishment again. If I could give zero stars I would. read more

Welcome to the islands!!! I drove 15 minutes and wasn't disappointed. Wasn't a crowd Saturday at 4 pm. The food authentic pr/dr complete with con con. I am very happy to have found this place because some people think that all Spanish is the same and it's not. I live in the suburbs but mainly with South American (Peruvian) people. So having this place reminds me of my grandmother who recently passed away. read more

Brisas Paisas - Arroz con gandules with potato salad, pernil, maduro and beef pastillio 2x for $18 - Spanish Near Me - Somerset, New Jersey

I would give this Unfriendly Business a ZERO STAR (0) RATING if possible!!! Why are YOU in the business of serving people, if you have such Disgusting Attitudes??? Or is it just your Customer Service provided to African Americans??? I am not surprised to see similar reviews written here by other CUSTOMERS!!! Your HOSTILE and RUDE Behavior is Unacceptable!!! My Family's Treatment was SO HORRIBLE, I didn't enjoy your $10 "SAMPLE" of Oxtails, Beans & Rice and TINY SPOONFUL of Potatoe Salad!!! That was just the $10 of the $50 I spent!!! SHAME on YOU!!! read more

Got chicken empanadas and rice and beans and it was good as usual. I usually get the stew chicken platter with the rice plantains and potato salad but I didn't want anything heavy for lunch. I love this place and glad it has been open a few years read more

I truly enjoyed everything I tried here. The portion sizes are good, and the price is just right. The only bad thing is no signs for pricing or labels of what food items are sometimes you have to wait for items to be replenished but that's a positive negative always fresh food.credit card minimum $10 staff nice and friendly but language could be a barrier. This place is now a new favorite. I must add I take out here not eat in.. read more

Food very greasy and salty and some sitting out all day and will make you sick. Also, Beware!!!!THEY OVERCHARGE YOU IF YOU DON'T SPEAK SPANISH!!!. And when caught tell you "the prices in their menu are old"..... Go up the road to Punta Cana where food is better and they treat you right. read more

Today will be my last time spending my money here. Always liked the food but could do without the poor customer service. How are you a Spanish establishment and NEVER have plantains? The portions over the years have gotten smaller and food is not fresh. I hate how they pick over the oxtails and today they gave me 3. This used to be my go-to spot but time to look elsewhere. read more

First of all this is NOT MEXICAN. Not even close. This is Puerto Rican / Dominican cuisine. They have arroz con habichuelas, pernil, mangu, ensalada de bacalao among other dishes I remember eating as a child. The food is definitely authentic and delicious. A little on the salty side but that's just how I remember it anyway. Not healthy by any means LOL but latin comfort food at it's best. I'll definitely be back here with my family. read more

Great food, I order the same thing every time, but depending on who serves me I get different prices. It would be nice if prices were posted. Lately I've just been passing it by because I feel "some type of way" paying such a varied amounts for the same thing. I don't speak Spanish so I can't argue much. I will follow up with receipts so you can see the varied prices I am charged. Honesty, Quality and consistency is key. read more

Second day in a row eating puerto rican food in New Brucswick. The first reviewer is right, it's definitely not Mexican. I have been here many times, even more often than La Poncena. That's because the food is better (not that La Poncena is bad) bigger portions, more variety and just as cheap. Me and a friend went for lunch. He had the steak and onions with yuca and a salad, I had roast pork (pernil), yellow rice, pink beans, sweet plaintains and salad. I always ask them to put the juices from the steak and onions on my rice and beans even if I'm not getting steak and onions because it adds such a nice flavor to the rice. Food was very good as usual. Each of us had a soda and left there fully satisfied on the verge of stuffed all for $16.00. HIghly recommended if you want the taste of home cooked puerto rican food. I know because my wife and mother in law are puerto rican and this food is just as good as theirs. read more

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.

Excellent place for Dominican food, whether it be takeout or dine in. My favorite is the stew chicken because they give me plenty of chicken and no loose bones in the stew. You can get their lunch special every day at any time, I believe it's $8. I also get their passion fruit juice (jugó de parcha) to go with my meal. Their empanadas are tasty too, definitely greasy, but what empanada isn't? They have a wide variety of Dominican dishes, and the trays are always full and fresh. This is my go to spot for Dominican food, and the service is always friendly and quick. I can't ask for better service. read more

I went here with my mom 2 days ago for takeout, and we loved it! TONS of food (took me two days to eat) that cost us $11 each because we got two types of meat each. I got the fish (bacalao), which I liked more than the goat meat. Mom got the oxtail and really liked it. We both had the rice and beans, but I'm sure the yellow rice is equally delicious (I'm going to get that next time). The potato salad was okay; I'd get it again, but I'm not sure that I really liked it. I think if it was separate from the rice and meat, it might be a little better. Anyways, try this place. It's banging. read more

Best Spanish food around for sure. Wish they had a pricing chart because they usually charge a dollar more sometimes depending on who is working. read more

Wow. Great tasting food. Loses one star for atmosphere and sometimes being too crowded at the counter, it's a take out spot in a rundown looking strip mall. However the combo plates are a great price and delicious. Get the pork. Get a chicken empanada they are deep fried, really flavorful and delicious. Go here for pick up. read more

I was in the area and was in the mood for some Spanish food so I checked out Yelp and found this little treasure. I ordered the stewed chicken over yellow rice with a side of plantains. It was absolutely delicious and the portion was plentiful. The lady working the counter was very helpful and speaks both Spanish and English. The food is served cafeteria style so you essentially just pick out what you want. The restaurant is very clean and so are the bathrooms. Can't wait to visit here again. BTW, this is Puerto Rica cuisine. read more

This restaurant is good for its price, my friend and i got two dishes with rice and beans for $7 each. The meat wasnt AMAZING but it was good. read more

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.

I came here with my bf and we paid 18 dollars for two huge plates and two drinks. Even though it was already prepared and served cafeteria style, the food was hot and tasted fresh. The stewed chicken was delicious. I'll definitely be back - especially for take away when I want a hearty meal but don't feel like cooking! read more

A great take out Spanish place. Amazing portions delicious variety of well cooked and seasoned food. Not sure which origin of Latin decent yet it is a place you don't want to miss. read more

It was good, they had 3 kinds of chicken, 3 to 4 beef and even craw fish, they serve with rice and beans and some salad aswell and it costs you $7 pretty tasty too. You should also try their home bread . they do not accept cards if it is less than $10 read more

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