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    Cachapa Loka

    3.7 (31 reviews)
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    Yuribel A.

    Cachapa Loka has amazing cachapa's de pollo and just not to long again i had a patacon for the first time. If you are looking for authentic Dominican sandwiches this is the place to go. The location is perfect because there's a public meter parking lot right in front. However, make sure you have some change with you because they charge. This is the perfect place for you to grab some yummy Dominican treats like a patacon and a merengue soda. They also have yummy empanadas and a huge varieties of juices. A lot of the juices are also natural and they make it right there and then. The atmosphere is super casual. It is more of a order and go type of place but if you want to sit down and eat your food there you definitely can. I feel like Cachapa Loka has become super popular in the recent years because they also have a couple more restaurants around the state which is amazing. Definitely recommend stopping by for some yummy treats!

    Carolina H.

    I love coming here strictly for the patacones! I always get the ham and cheese patacón and never regret it, the taste is amazing! Along with that I order either passion fruit juice or morir soñando, but I'm not a huge fan as the drinks tend to be a bit too sugary for my taste. I have been to all three locations, Passaic, Newark and Paterson, and have had a great experience in all! The place is clean, plenty to space to sit and enjoy your food, and great music. All in all, I would totally recommend stopping by one of these three locations and trying their patacones!

    Chimi de Res Chimi
    Danerys F.

    I ordered Uber eats and was exited because 3 years back this was my spot but I moved away and don't find my self in downtown Passaic much anymore, I ordered a chimi de res, tamarindo juice, pollo y vegetales empanada and a beer empanada, the beef empanada was delicious, the pollo empanada was burnt nasty and dry, the chimi was stale, dry and flavorless worst chimi I ever had the bred it's self tasted old and tough the best thing was the tree leches and as you guys see is not even made in the restaurant the order then from a really good bakery in manhattan so of course that was good but almost yea I've the price you pay if u get it from Manhattan!! Waste of money I'm so post off and mind you I almost never write a review

    Pernil arepa is LIT right now.
    Marquis C.

    I have no idea what "Cachapa Loka" means. But if the food is any indication, then it probably means "crazy grub". Or something like that. My Spanish is rusty... But I digress. I stopped here with a friend on my birthday, since it was next door to the club in which I'd be partying. Passaic is known for its mainly Hispanic population, so it wasn't shocking to run into an awesome spot like this. I decided to order some food here so I wouldn't get plastered the minute my lips devoured one Long Island. I ordered a Pernil Arepa. It was pretty frickin' awesome. In all my years of going to Banana King (another Latin, chain-like restaurant), I've gone there simply for the convenience... But never for the flavor, service, or presentation. Well, here at Cachapa, they're really neat w/ their presentation. This sandwich was really delectable. The meat could have been a TAD more moist, but it doesn't detract from the overall quality of the sammich. It was simple, with just lettuce & tomatoes... And some kinda awesome sauce. Also, the arepa was a tad bit greasy (due to the fact that it's fried), so maybe a bit of drying might be in order before they serve it. My friend ordered empanadas, which they fried fresh. They were pretty tasty, according to him. In reading other reviews, I notice that some complain about their pricing. Personally, I thought their prices were very reasonable. VERY. My sandwich was only about 5 and change. And the quality was decent. All in all, I had a cool experience here, without having to have been inebriated like I would for Banana King. Hopefully the next time I come, I can update the rating to a 5-star.

    Patacón de pollo (chicken)
    Lorena S.

    I'm reviewing this based on my daughter and her friends. They ordered the Chimi and the patacón de pollo (chicken) and loved it. I only had the cheese empanada and it was good but not mind blowing. The place is small and clean. It wasn't busy but we did come here early (11am) since that's their lunch hour. I know they will be coming back. Not so much for me as there aren't much vegetarian options.

    Cheese patacon and cheese sticks
    Joanna H.

    Finally I don't have to go to the heights for some patacons! Came here today and it was delicious. Nice and clean inside, plenty of seating and pleasant workers. Got a cheese patacon and cheese sticks. Both were really good.

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    Only ordered one item from there and I get it consistently. It's called the chicken cachapa and it's good.

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    The best tres leche I've ever tasted. And I know tres leches. Good place to get some late night food after a few drinks too.

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    Literally just had a chicken chimi and it was AMAZING ! I didn't even have a chance to take a pic.

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