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    Cave Kitchen

    5.0 (29 reviews)
    Open 12:00 pm - 7:00 PM

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    Garlic fried chicken bites w/ Mac and cheese, maduros, and Spanish rice , this was my favorite! - The image shows the interior of a vehicle with a person holding a small Puerto Rican flag. On their lap, there is a tray containing fried chicken garnished with lime wedges, fried plantains, and macaroni and cheese. The vehicle's dashboard and steering wheel are visible in the background, indicating the scene is set inside a car, possibly during a celebration or special occasion.
    Raquel J.

    Wow wow wow! Absolutely DELICIOUS!!! The flavors are wild! The portions are very generous! Everything we had tasted great! Stumbled upon this place via social media, and came same day with my fiancé. Josh helped us, cool peoples , even gave us a sample of the beef & cheese empanada. Thank you! We will definitely be back!

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    Valentina N.

    Wow what an amazing find of a spot! My friend told me the story behind Cave Kitchen and it truly sounds like the most wholesome, deserving business. Not only that but the amazing quality, taste, portion and price of the food is unbeatable. Not to mention the service! So attentive, friendly and accommodating. 10/10 experience no doubt, can't wait to return!! We ordered jerk chicken empanadas with the sauce .. FIRE. The sticks and stones was also EPIC. Highly recommend trying anything on the menu as it's bound to be delicious!

    Fries and Empanada bowl-Spanish rice, Mac and cheese, maduros

    Wow I am so impressed! I discovered this place on ig. Let me tell you the food is as good as it looks! Best empanadas around this area. The Mac and cheese also blew me away-it's so hard to find a good one when you're not down south. I will definitely be coming here as often as possible and I advise you do the same. I think it is impossible to be disappointed unless you don't like good flavor.

    Mac & Cheese Sweet Plantains Side Buffalo Wings Bowl - A takeout meal in a black plastic container includes glazed chicken wings served on rice, macaroni and cheese, and fried plantains. The chicken wings are coated with a dark sauce, and the rice appears seasoned. The macaroni and cheese is creamy with a golden topping, and the fried plantains are browned and crispy. The container is held in front of a vehicle dashboard, indicating it is likely a car meal.
    Kandice J.

    First time here! Hardly write reviews I only view them. Was given the jerk chicken empanada on the house being a new customer. It was so good. The jerk chicken was well seasoned, and juicy. Came with a side of barbecue sauce, but to be honest, you didn't even need it! Then I got the six piece wing bowl with sweet chili sauce(flavor). The bowl comes with the rice and the two sides. The sides that I chose were mac & cheese, and the sweet plantains. I came to the food truck hungry, but ended up only eating the empanada and half of my bowl with some left over so for the price it's worth it! 10/10

    Marvin S.

    Located right in the Dunellen Train Station parking lot; The Food at the Cave Kitchen is definitely something worth checking out. They refer to their style as "Boricua Soul Food ) which ranges from wings and fries , combo bowls consisting of Spanish rice accompanied with plantains, Mac & cheese and depending on the menu fried garlic chicken breast , pernil , and fried whiting. Their most notable item though is their empanadas; The beef and Cheese empanadas being their classic hit . Other empanada options are jerk chicken and shrimp and garlic. ( ALWAYS ASK FOR EXTRA CAVE SAUCE ! You're welcome ! ) They also rotate in a few special limited time offerings of other Puerto Rican dishes like Pastelon and Alcapurrias and Soul Food such as Ox tails . The service is always A1 top notch from the workers all the way up to the owners Ed & Zee! Everyone is very personable and friendly As someone who is a regular customer at the cave kitchen , you can always count on their food to hit the spot and satisfy your hunger.

    Chicken SMOKIN BBQ WINGS BOWL - A black plastic takeout container contains cooked chicken wings, rice, and macaroni and cheese, with the container held inside a vehicle. The background shows part of a steering wheel and dashboard, indicating the photo was taken inside a car.
    ChiChi A.

    Ohk so let's just say this, this truck is just given all the vibes. From the service down to the food everything was good. Definitely get the oxtail empanadas they are the best thing since sliced bread

    2 protein 3 sides bowl - A takeout meal includes a large piece of fried chicken, macaroni and cheese, and fried plantains in a black plastic container. The fried chicken has a crispy, golden-brown coating. The macaroni and cheese appears creamy with a cheese topping. The fried plantains are dark brown and caramelized. The container is placed on a dark surface, with a clear plastic lid partially visible at the top.
    Kellyjori D.

    Hands down amazing service! The young man who took my order was informative and so pleasant. As a first time customer I was showered with amazing customer service. When I pulled up there was already a crowd standing there in the rain. That spoke volumes! I had the Mac and cheese (didn't like) empanadas (amazing) rice (so good) fried fish (taste good) and the garlic chicken (would have preferred bone in but wasn't bad). Their cave sauce is super tasty along with the jerk Sauce. I will definitely be back.

    Jumbo Fried Shrimp Bowl, mac & cheese, plantain & beef empanadas

    Well, still 5 stars for my rating when I did come back to try their empanadas. They don't scrimp on the meat and its a good thing. The empanada dough is tasty and not bland. It is well seasoned. And they actually deliver right to your car the multiple times I have been there now. Great service. Thank you. Will definitely go back.

    A clear plastic food container with three compartments, held by a person sitting in a vehicle. The container has a lid with a microwave-safe label and condensation inside. The person's hand and part of their beige pants are visible, with a vehicle window and seat in the background.

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    Great food. Their shrimp and wings are amzinggg. Paired with the Mac and cheese or sweet potatoes .

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    Wow wow wow !!!!! I can't put it into words how much flavor this food has!! Keep it up !!! I need this food like everyday

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    Food here is always hot fresh and yummy. Service is always great. Would recommended 10/10 never a bad expirence. Josh is great!

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    Great food and great service! Will definitely come back Empanadas and rice were delicious

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    All around great food and super friendly service. Mac and cheese and wings are top notch. Good portions for the money!

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    So friendly, food was good, very nice and amazing customer service. Food was fast and so delicious. 100% recommend!!!

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    3 years ago

    Been getting from them way before the food truck and I've never had a bad meal. The cave sauce is the hook for me

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    The food was amazing. my family of 5 enjoyed the food from the empanadas to the churrasco. My 5…read moreyear old got chicken nuggets with fries and she was obsessed. We also ordered empanadas and bistec and it was all so delicious. I had a piña colada and it was good too. I will definitely be back. Loved the way the chef came to introduce himself, great job Benito.!!!! We also loved the tres leche cake since it was fluffy and not super sweet.

    Bistro Taino is an authentic Puerto Rican cuisine and it is a beautiful place. We love the vibrant…read moreatmosphere, and the staff's exceptional service. This is our second time at Bistro Taino and we have truly enjoyed it. In particular it's live music which they had on a Friday. You have to try the pernil, and alcapurria or ceviche and don't forget Mofongo. I had the bifongo (a mix of green and sweet plantains) with a fried fish and trust me, it was super delicious. The variety of cocktails look amazing. Based on guest that joined me, the straight drinks are for sure better option if you enjoyed them on the less sweeter and stronger side. The portions are generous, and prices are reasonable. Some highlights include : * Standout dishes: Churrasco Mofongo, Bifongo Camarones, and Pernil Asado * Appetizers: Bacalaitos, Sorullitos, and Alcapurrias * Desserts: Tembleque, Flan De Vainilla, and Tres Leches I highly recommend this place, in particular to enjoy the friendly staff, live music and amazing Puerto Rican Food.

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