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    Chango Kitchen

    4.5 (182 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    Tres Leches
    Pimpan J.

    Casual spot, good Cuban food. Their chicken soup was perfect for a cold winter evening. Not overly salty. We also tried their chicken empanadas and shredded beef dish. Both were tasty. We got tres leches for dessert and unfortunately it was still frozen and did not taste good. We let the waiter know and he quickly resolved. Recommend if you're looking for a cheap and quick lunch/dinner.

    Yuka fries $6
    Politia M.

    There is a hidden gem in Hoboken and it's called Chango Kitchen. Nowhere else in this city you can eat a hearty meal for $12. This is why it's always packed during lunch time. They also make a frozen cafe con leche that is divine on a hot summer day!

    Salmon Caribeo
    Kayla L.

    Came to this place around 5 p.m. Service was excellent and quick. Place is pretty small. I really enjoyed the monfongo which had plantains two different ways. The Salmon was okay, I liked the flavor but my salmon was questionably undercooked. I wish it had more mango salsa on top!

    Mofongo with pork (foreground) pan fried fish with rice and black beans (background)
    Julie C.

    There is a LOT to love about Chango Kitchen. The food is great, and the price point seems shockingly cheap for the high quality of the food. We stopped in early evening on a Friday and sat on the patio, which was more spacious than the somewhat small indoor dining space. My husband ordered the grilled fish, while I was in the mood for mofongo, which I ordered with pork. The fish filet was huge and perfectly cooked and seasoned. It came with rice and Cuban black beans, both of which were excellent. My mofongo was also enormous, with a generous amount of succulent roasted pork. It was topped with an enormous, ultra-crispy chicharron and had mariquitas on the side, all of which added great crunch to the dish. The only thing that detracted from it was the plantain mash was a bit dry, so I needed quite a bit of lime juice. But it was delicious nonetheless. Chango Kitchen is an excellent value, and I wouldn't hesitate to return!

    Joash O.

    Sooooo goood! The price for the food is so reasonable, so different than NYC! The service is so warm and friendly, everyone is caring and cool. Keep in mind the restaurant doesn't serve alcohol but allows you to bring your own alcohol and they will make you a cocktail with your own alcohol. Dunno how this is allowed but you should def take advantage of it!!! All the food options are gonna be hits, enjoy it!

    Ninos Churrasquito (~$10) & Platanos Maduros (~$4)
    Aya E.

    Ordered: Ninos Churrasquito (~$10): junior grilled skirt steak served with rice & beans Platanos Maduros (~$4) Aya's take: I rarely come across a good meal deal that also tastes good but Chango Kitchen proved me wrong! I wasn't super hungry but definitely wanted something satisfying for dinner and came across Chango Kitchen on GrubHub. My order was ready right on time and was still hot upon eating it. The Churrasquito is a small portion packed with flavor! I loved the chimichurri sauce on the side and the rice & beans definitely filled me up. The Maduros were slightly overcooked but still complemented the dish well with the sweetness and starchiness it has. Overall, great choice and I will be coming back to dine here in-person.

    Churrasco con Chimichurri
    John C.

    A great spot for Cuban cuisine in the Hoboken area, super convenient for the neighborhood. For apps, we tried various empanadillas; the chicken was our favorite and the sauce certainly added a nice kick! For main courses, we ordered the churrasco, definitely the highlight of the meal, it was super juicy. The side of beans went perfectly over the rice. Also got Chuleta de Cerdo. The shrimp was coated in an amazing sauce, we finished every last drop. Overall, a great dining option. Definitely try if you're nearby or order takeouts!

    Inside
    Melissa R.

    We had high hopes for this place based on the reviews here and Google but wow - it did not live up to it. As Hispanics, we've lived our lives eating empanadas, rice, beans, plátanos, etc and this place just didn't give the justice to the Cuban food we know and love.. We both ordered ropa vieja, I had it with the mofongo and it had a very chewy texture, not a fan. Every ropa vieja I've had before was juicy, flavorful and tender. The mofongo itself was soft and lacked flavor, I think it needed to be cooked more as I kept seeing unmelted shredded cheese as I was eating it. I also ordered it with a queso frito which was my favorite part of our whole meal. The yuca fries needed to be boiled or cooked more as well, it was a bit dense. The empanadas also had a strange flavor and consistency to it, nothing we've ever seen or had before-we were not a fan. The smoothies were delicious, though! I had the mamey and my fiancé has passion fruit. Service was ok, the gentleman was attentive but didn't check to see if we needed anything else. Ambience is cute, it's BYOB if you bring your own rum they'll make you a pitcher of mojitos as we witnessed a couple tables do this which is pretty cool and different.

    Under Cooked Fricase de Pollo  Chicken Stew with Potatoes

    Under Cooked Fricase de Pollo Chicken Stew with Potatoes Wouldn't Recommend This Place To Anyone

    Best restaurant I've been to in YEARS. And I'm talking pre-covid! I would recommend this restaurant in every lifetime. So authentic, homey environment, this took me back to the islands. I haven't felt passionate enough to write a review like how I felt for this place!!

    Dos Huevos a su Gusto con Chorizo O Jamon, Llapingachos de Papa, Queso y Tostadas
    Li W.

    We got (1) Dos Huevos a su Gusto con Chorizo O Jamon, Llapingachos de Papa, Queso y Tostadas (basically two eggs with toast, choice of ham or chorizo and potatoes) and (2) Tostadas con Tonga (open faced tacos with chipotle chicken). The food was pretty good, although the portion size was on the smaller size. The prices are good, each around $14. Service was quick and kind, and it was very clean inside. We went on a Sunday around 3pm and they had plenty of seats. Brunch is served 12-3pm.

    Chicken soup.
    Sid G.

    I ordered 2x large chicken soups. The soup broth was good. But it had more potatoes filled in it to boost the volume. Also more chicken wings than the healthier and on nutritious chicken breast meat or thigh meat and fewer vegetables still. I have had better soup from Chango kitchen before. But this experience was not great.

    Pan con Bistec Guaro
    Mike H.

    Very very good little casual Cuban restaurant with unbelievably low prices and good value. The place is small but cozy and pretty nice looking. We shared appetizers of $4 ham croquettes (2), $4 beef picadillo empanadas (2), and $6 patatas bravas. The croquettes were lame and nowhere near Spain tier. The empanadas were good. The patatas bravas were fine but they're much better in Spain. I had the medianoche Cuban sandwich ($7). It was on the thinner side but maybe 10 inches long and very filling. Ham, pork, cheese, and pickles in a delicious crisp sweet bread. Came with a few strips of dried plaintain. The sandwich was EXCELLENT and the price and value are unbelievably good. The Pan con Bistec Guaro sandwich was fantastic! The steak was juicy chunks marinated in a creamy garlic sauce.

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    My food didn't taste like fresh and authentic Mediterranean food. It's a pass for me. I won't be back.

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    Great soup and tostones! Their pork panini was great as well. Would definitely come back.

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    Always a win! Soup is amazing! They have great lunch specials and the service is always pleasant !

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    7 months ago

    Good solid restaurant. If you are hungry for latino food and not looking for something fancy, this is the place to go. Highly recommend.

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    Okay, pretty oily.But service was great! just not wowed by any of the dishes. Probably wouldn't return.

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    When we are hungry and want to visit our Son in Hoboken, Chango is our go to. It's small so go early or late. The ropa Vieja is very good!

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    Ask the Community - Chango Kitchen

    Do they take reservations?

    Yes!

    The food here is very good! And it has a 5 star average rating on Yelp. Does any one know why Chango's sit down dining service doesn't really seem to get crowded?

    No idea. The food is amazing. The only thing we can come up with is that the location is not favorable for the sun. It gets sun in mornings and late afternoons. I think they should have done the street-ery option or put out better umbrellas. Either… Read more

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    I was looking for a classy, yet fun, restaurant for a celebratory dinner when I discovered…read moreMaracaibo. I could tell from the photos that the vibe was lighthearted and trendy, and the reviews of their food were also excellent, so it was the perfect choice. We pulled up in our ride share and noticed that valet parking was available, which was helpful to know for the future. We ascended the several steps up to the lobby, where we checked in and were then escorted to one of their two dining rooms. We were greeted by our nice server and then I went to look for the restroom, only to discover that there was a single bathroom for all diners. I found that odd, particularly because, though the restaurant was not super crowded on that evening, I know that it could be busy on weekends. Anyway, after waiting around five minutes, I was able to get inside and then rush back to my dining companion. We both reviewed the drink menus, intrigued by the fruity, tropical concoctions on offer. I settled on the Ex Keeps Calling, which was made of Don Julio Tequila, passion fruit, cinnamon, Cointreau, lime, Aperol, and mint. The orange-colored drink arrived in a rocks glass on a large wooden board that also included an antique telephone that was ringing. It was such a playful presentation! The cocktail resembled a passion fruit margarita, but had slight bitter notes from the Aperol and sweetness from the cinnamon. I could not detect the mint, but the cinnamon really made the drink memorable, in my opinion. My partner ordered the Guarapita, which included Patron Reposado, guava, pineapple, lime, and thyme, and was served in a large rectangular glass that looked like a purse and even had a leather strap attached to it. The drink was decent, but tasted like cotton candy, so it was a bit too sweet. From a food perspective, we were very intrigued by many items on the menu and decided to start by sharing the Trio De Cesticas De Platano Rellenas, a set of three plantain cups with protein stuffing. The menu said that we had our choice of fillings between beef, pork, and chicken, so we had assumed that we would receive one of each. However, the trio only accommodated one variety. We choose the beef and were thrilled with how juicy it was. The meat was tender, and the marinade was juicy and savory. The plantain cup, however, was a bit dry and was potentially premade. For my entree, I selected the Pechuga de Pollo, which was always a favorite dish of mine. The chicken breast was pounded into a massive, thin filet that was juicy and well-marinated. That was a contrast to my companion's Lomo Salteado, a dish of stir-fried beef with onions, tomatoes, and spices that included pretty dry and chewy meat. The dish also had a few large potato slices that looked like they had been fried, but tasted baked. Those could have used a bit more flavor. Both dishes came with our choice of side dish. I went with the mixed vegetables, and he went with the yellow rice, both of which were good but needed more pizazz. Overall, we loved the tropical rainforest atmosphere, childlike cocktail presentations, and tasty food. We just felt that the dishes could have used some additional seasoning. However, we would gladly return.

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    This place is a must try!!! If you are around make sure you…read morestop by! Ambiance is incredible, the service is fantastic.. since we stepped in till the moment we left the hospitality was priority, Fabiola was our bartender/ server, gave us great recommendations on food, we got the octopus and the goat cheese with mushrooms and we loved it, octopus was crispy on the outside and tender inside... I will definitely come back again!!! Desert was delicious too and perfectly matched with the chocolate martini!!! Thank you for the experience and hospitality!!!

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