Visited La Havana 59 for an early Mother's Day dinner because Rumba Cubana was super packed. The…read moreparking lot was pretty full, but there was no wait for a table. All the menus are tablets, and you can switch between English and Spanish. Frustratingly, there was no Cuban sandwich available on the dinner menu. We got an appetizer sampler to start. Most of it was fried foods, so it was decent. For an entree, I got the fish filet in garlic sauce. The fish was tender and the sauce was flavorful. I also tried the oxtail. Some of them were tender and other pieces were quite chewy. To finish the meal, I ordered a cortadito but got a cortado instead. You'd think a Cuban restaurant would know the difference.

For Mother's Day my mom wanted to eat at a Cuban restaurant. The one she chose had a 1+ hour wait…read moreso we decided to give La Havana 59 a try. The parking lot was packed so I expected there to be a wait but was pleasantly surprised when our party of 5 (plus a baby!) was seated right away. The place is lively and a lot bigger than it looks from the outside. There's a stage/dance floor in the middle so I can imagine it can turn kind of clubby later in the night. Interestingly, the menus are all tablets and while really cool at first, it got annoying when a couple of our menus started to glitch. High tech but also leaves more room for failure. The service was friendly though and decently quick. We ordered a few appetizers and they came out in a reasonable amount of time. We got a sampler, croquettas, and a tamal. Everything tasted great so I had high hopes for our entrees. I went with the Mother's Day Special Relleno (stuffed) Salmon. It was a little overcooked but still really tasty. I believe it was stuffed with some crab meat and cheese. I also really liked the sauce that covered it. My dad got oxtail and it was seasoned very well but the oxtail pieces were cooked inconsistently. Some were soft and came off the bone very easily while others were tough to the point I had to use my hands to gnaw the meat off the bone. Everyone else's dishes were pretty good too. All in all La Havana 59 seems like a solid Cuban spot. I'd come back.

The place is is Romantic.. my girl and I had a date--it's low lit, and the decorations are nice…read moretoo. We had the parrillada which has steak, morcilla, and a whole bunch of food. We got the small one and it was absolutely huge. For those who eat a lot it's great Next time I'll come back and eat tthe entraña

While there isn't exactly an Argentine neighborhood in New Jersey, many great restaurants are…read morelocated in the northern part of the state. Argentine cuisine is a blend of influences from the Italian and Spanish immigrants with its chief national product, beef. They say the reason Argentine steak is so good is that its cattle graze on the country's plentiful pampas grass, rather than being grain-fed as American cattle are. The result is leaner, more flavorful, and more nutritious beef. One such establishment is on Moonachie Road in Moonachie, where my partners, our friends and I decided on Saturday dinner. Reservations were easily made via OpenTable. Upon entering this cozy, modern interior of Tango Steak as first-timers, we were greeted by the host and got a table right away. We were here 3 years ago when it was El Tango Argentina Grill. The vibe has completely changed. It's now darker and louder, not family-friendly. Music was at a decent volume and does seem to increase as it gets later, giving it a lounge type. As an appetizer, we started with Beef and Chicken Empanadas as well as Calamares (Calamari). For our main meal, we decided on the Extrana (Skirt Steak) with Mashed Potatoes & Chimichurri Sauce and Tango Burger accompanied with Fries. Food was good, not awesome. Our appetizers were tasty and well seasoned. The Skirt Steaks tasted fantastic with the Chimichurri Sauce. The Mashed Potatoes had a nice texture. However, some of us asked that their Tango Burgers be made medium but came out well done. The Fries were salty and very dry. Our service was horrendous, but our server was Nathaly who was accommodating and apologetic. Some of us had gotten their appetizer faster than others. The duration between our appetizers and the main meal was an hour. The food was not cheap given the portions received and the 20% gratuity added automatically to the bill. With insult to injury, their valet attendant charged $5. Definitely not what we expected, which is why we sadly can't recommend this place.

Let's start at the start. Hostess had us seated at the bar less than two minutes after walking in…read morewithout reservations on a busy Saturday evening. Bar staff had drinks in front of us in less than the time it took to figure out what appetizers we wanted. Now let's talk about the food. In SoFla we have a saying for things that can't really be described. We say SOFA KING, the food was SOFA KING, the service was SOFA KING, the people and atmosphere was SOFA KING. Do yourself a favor, sit at the bar have a conversation with the locals and enjoy food that is made by people that actually care about the product leaving the kitchen.

Very disappointing experience. I ordered scallops that tasted and smelled strongly of ammonia,…read morewhich is obviously extremely concerning for a seafood dish. I immediately brought the issue to the waiter's attention, yet no one from management came over to speak with me or apologize for what happened. What was even more disappointing was that I was not offered another meal or given the opportunity to order something else. When a customer is served food that is clearly unacceptable, I would expect management to take the situation seriously, check on the customer, apologize, and make an effort to correct it. Unfortunately, none of that happened. The food itself was bad enough, but the lack of concern and customer service afterward made the experience even worse. I expected much more from this restaurant.

Just excellent. We had an excellent experience here, and will 100% be returning…read more The storefront is clean, well-kept, and well-designed and staff are friendly, kind, and courteous. They offer several excellent choices ranging from coffee to sandwiches. We opted for a hot cafe con leche, a tres leches cake, and beef jerky pastalitos. Cafe con leche: I would return for this alone. One of the better Cuban coffees I've had in a while. I used to work in various areas where the was an abundance of choices for good Cuban coffees, and this rivaled them all. Strong, flavorful, and delicious. Will 100% get this again. Tres leches: moist, flavorful, sweet, and delicious. This is one of my favorite cakes, and this one did not disappoint. Pastalitos: the beef pastalitos were incredible! Sweet, savory, flaky, and lots of filling. You can't go wrong with these! Prices are fair for excellent offering available. We will 100% be returning, and REGULARLY!

Stopped by while visiting the American Dream. The customer service was very good and staff…read moreexplained everything perfectly. Best part is it wasn't overly priced like most mall drinks. We ordered the following: Tres Leches latte: 10/10 very good. Made fresh everyday, same for cakes. Strawberry mojito: 10/10 the best non alcoholic mojito I've ever had.

great spot for unique empanadas. every item is about $4…read more bbq chicken is packed, but kinda dry. add more sauce. guava and cheese was perfect. chicken and cheese was good, but id like more cheese. we came at the end of the night and they only had a few options left, but we liked what we got. they seem to have good deals on getting2 and a drink or 3 and a drink. id come back for the shrimp n garlic.

Located off of Valley Blvd in Wood-Ridge, this is the second time I have ordered from the Empanada…read moreShop since they have opened. I have to say that the empanadas were delicious, tasty, flavorful and didn't disappoint. The establishment is nicely set up and they cook their empanadas in small batches so that they are always fresh. They also have nice lunch combo special. Greeted by Devon today who assisted me with a great selection to choose from. I had gotten beef empanada, chicken and mozzarella cheese, chicken, spinach and cheese, fiesta (vegetarian) containing rice, beans, corn, cheese, peppers, + onions) and buffalo chicken. They were bursting with well spiced fillings and have a nice flavor to them. They didn't skimp on ingredients here and they were so well fried out. Every bite had a nice snap to it. It's another home run out of the ball park as we can recommend it again.

Pretty good place to eat. The food was awesome, just a tad salty. I had the oxtail and roasted pork…read morewhich was phenomenal! They even had Coco Rico which I have not had since I left NYC in 92. BTW the flan was incredible. I really loved the food experience. Portions are spot on. It is like a bodega shop like I grew up with in Washington heights. Nice and welcoming. Very homey and I liked it. Nice place for an impromptu meal. Service needs a little help...My girl could be friendlier and provide service with smile versus the standoffish demeanor she had. You want me to be a repeat customer right? You want me to come back right? Then great me with a smile and serve me with a smile. When you open a restaurant this is primo important! Could be a language barrier thing but if someone can pass this along I will only take one star off because the food was delicious. Worth going to but my girl needs to up the service game por favor.

I found this spot via Yelp a while back and booked marked it. Finally came here for lunch on a…read moreFriday. The place is small, it has a dining area but seems more like a takeout spot. Once you enter you place your order in front of the hot lunch spread. I ended up getting the Pernil ($13) which was alright, maybe because I'm spoiled from having Dominican food in Washington Heights/city. The Maduro ($1.80) was a bit dry, which kinda looks like it from my photo. I'm thinking it was an off day. I may try again. * Street parking * Indoor dining

My family and I came to eat last minute on a Friday night and sat upon arrival. Mateo was our…read moreserver and he was excellent. He was patient and courteous at all times. He took his time to listen to all our orders and explain any questions on the menu. We were a group of 9 and he didn't forget anything. The food was delicious.

I would rather visit other Noches de Colombia than this location…read more This is my first visit to Rt. 46 Hackensack location and it was disappointing compared to other location is such as Englewood, Fair View, North Bergen ones. Among all, the service.... Did not seem welcome at all. The meal portion was way smaller than other places - We had guacamole (brought out from the kitchen rather than prepped right on the spot), skirt steak Argentino with chimichuri sauce. The steak was very well grilled medium to our request but wow ..... we've had this at other locations and it was the smallest of all. Paying $32 for that steak was .... Hummmmm .....

The food is amazing, the place is so welcoming and the young lady at the cashier was so kind in…read morehelping find something to eat. The chichaorres are the best ever!! And the place is so nice and clean. The music was a great touch while eating the delicious food. I will hundred percent be back again with my family

I stumbled upon this establishment when I was searching for a Latin restaurant in Grubhub. Last…read morenight we decided against delivery and opted to drive out and dine in. This place has a parking lot next door but it seems that this lot belongs to an auto repair shop not the restaurant, it has tow-away signs but we parked in the lot because it was after hours. The restaurant is spacious, with plenty of tables, the music is low, the decor is low-key with some Winter motiffs. I told my wife that I was expecting more of an Island/Caribbean decoration. My wife ordered the Asopaó de Camarones (Shrimp Soupy Rice) & got Spaghetti with Dominican Salami, Tostones & Avocado. Hot tea to drink. I expected the Spaghetti to come with Dominican Salami as an option (this is how Dominican Spaghetti is prepared and served) but unfortunately it does not, the Spaghetti is plain & adding the Dominican Salami is extra. My wife's Asopaó was full of shrimps, very tasty she loved it as did i. My Spaghetti with Dominican Salami was pretty good. The Spaghetti were al dente enough (not too soft nor too hard), flavorful, Dominican Salami chunks were hearty (I was hoping that the Salami would be stewed but it was fried instead), the avocado was fresh & unblemished, & the tostones were perfectly golden fried & crispy. Ashley & Stacey were our servers and they were very friendly, full of smiles, on-point & honest. I said honest, because after paying the bill we asked for a pen to add a tip and she explained to us thar the tip (which is an automatic 15%) is already included. Which surprised us, usually tip is included with a party of 6 or more, we are only a couple. My wife and I always tip between 10% & 20% depending on the service of course. But no matter how bad, horrible was the service we tip at least the 10%. We detest restaurants that force us to tip. We believe we have the right to give a certain amount of our hard earned money ourselves, without forcing our hand. Because of this practice of including the automatic 15% tip, no matter the size of the dining party, I give a rating of 3 stars. If it wasn't for this forceful tipping, I would have given this place an easy 5 stars. So beware when dining in at La Cocina de Cristina, while the food is amazing, their tipping policy will force you to shell out 15% of your bill, whether the service was good or not. We will NOT dine in at this place ever again. If anything, I will order via Grubhub (which allows me to tip accordingly) or order take-out.

Empanadas are delicious and they have such fun flavors!!! Would recommend 100%!!!!!! Try the Cuban…read moreand the Hawaiian

Came here for empanadas and they were well made, tasty, and fresh. Will definitely come back again…read morein the future : )