We've been to El Arriero a few times and the food was pretty good. Today we came in to the…read morerestaurant and it was empty, the couple that always ran the was not there. There was very loud bachata music and out walked this person that I can't call her a waitress, I have respect for waitresses they work very hard, she comes to our table we say hi and all she said was "what do you want to order". We put in the order and she turns up the music and starts singing in the kitchen. We ordered the bandeja paisa when it came out the pork was tasteless and very chewy, the Colombian chorizo tasted and had the consistency of cardboard, the rice was good and so was the steak. And then she turned the music louder yet I had to call her almost yelling to ask for the check it was almost like a comedy show. My other half and me looked at each other laughed and just said. NEVER AGAIN!!! What a disaster. If you want to have a half decent dinner don't even think about this place. Service 0. Noise 90 decibels. Food 1.

Very good food, there empanadas are a staple & there mondongo soup is one of my favorites but only…read moreserved on Sundays. The Bandeja paisa is amazing for a filling dish if you go there hungry. Very Colombian theme but that's the point. Their servers speak English as a second language so just have patience but they are nice and try very hard. Thank you

Stumbled upon this place and it just called out to us, it looked just like the sort of spot that…read morewould make high quality, homemade food. So glad we did. They make some delicious papusas and horchata. We got loroco and pork and loved them both, especially the fresh cheese and unique flavor of the loroco. A typical order comes with 4, but I asked for one of each, and they kindly obliged. Tastes very homemade / freshly made, and the accompanying cabbage salsa and tomato/pepper sauce condiments were a nice contrast. The horchata also seemed fresh and very refreshing. And the service was so kind! My Spanish is very basic but they were very sweet and patient, and geniunely seemed excited to help. Mucho gusto, and hope to have the opportunity to come back soon!

Homemade goodness in every dish. Sunset outdoor dining and the service was like eating with family…read more Drinks were also delicious.

It was 88° today (after hitting a frost 2 nights ago), so we drove down the shore. It's Cinco de…read moreMayo as well, so we figured we would get some Mexican food and headed to Long Branch. We stopped at a couple of Mexican restaurants. Somewhere either way too trendy or way too expensive or way too crowded. One had live music but a terrible singer. So we decided to drive down Broadway and passed a bunch of places. We found a parking space and just walked and came across this place and figured what the heck. Best choice ever! We were the only gringos (always a good sign) and ordered fajitas and a grilled chicken dish with a red sauce. Both were excellent and our total was $33. It's BYOB and we brought some margaritas and had a great time. Excellent service & huge portions. We will be back next time we are down the shore looking for Mexican. You should try this restaurant, too.

We really enjoyed our fajita dinners - chicken and shrimp fajitas served with warm and soft…read moretortillas, rice and beans. Friendly and helpful server- willing to put up with my meager Spanish. We felt like we were back in Isla Mujeres, Mexico!

Excellent food incl appetizers I had chicharonne then…read morebistec strips with peppers and onion salad rice and beans and maduro plantains everything was super fresh. I will return The ambiance and service was very accomodating

Los frijoles son deliciosos!!…read more After the beach, a little bandeja Paisa, and pechuga empanisada... great Colombian food. I want to try some more of their food. After the pandemic is down, I want to comeback and sit down. They have an open air-- beach feeling to their restaurant.

What's not to like in this unpretentious Columbian restaurant that serves food with superb quality,…read morebreads and pastries that are mouth-watering, and service was impeccable. Our lady server was so personable and always answered our questions with a big smile. We met the owner who was as friendly as his staff! Excellent service is always a plus! The food was well-cooked down to its bananas and arepas! This restaurant is highly recommended and they close at 10 pm most days, so if you're still out and about at a later time, this is definitely a good place to get some delicious food! Order the platters! It's like getting the best of the varieties. Get the ham and cheese roll or the buñuelos and the pastrSo good!

My fiancé and I came in for lunch! Nice atmosphere and friendly and welcoming staff. We had Nilse…read moreand she was so very sweet! I recommend the empanadas and the papa relleno! My fiancé had a delicious and generous portioned lunch special! Over all great experience!!!!

Really enjoyed my visit here. The food was delicious and it's clear they put a lot of attention…read moreinto the details. Everything arrived in a timely manner and the experience felt well organized. Looking forward to coming back.

Went there for Mother's Day, service was ok even tho we had a reservation and we had to wait…read moreoutside for 15 minutes. After being seated the service was good and fast. Ambience was a bit louder than expected because of live music, but even seated far away the speakers were very loud. Food was just ok, guacamole was great, empanadas not so much. For the entrees we had some meats and specially the chorizos were warmed up not fresh. Will probably give them another try, maybe not on a celebration day

One of our favorite local spots. Food is very consistent and fresh. Portions are huge. This is…read moredefinitely a hidden gem in the Red Bank area. The pupusas are fantastic.

Loved the food! Great service , the waiters are so nice and lovely. Very sweet and was always…read moremaking sure their customers are well treated and served. Food delicious & fresh!

Amazing service very attentive, and the food was delicious! The food came out very quick and the…read moretamarind juice is delicious.

Incredibly delicious. Got a platter of a bunch of different foods and even the picky eaters found…read moresomething they liked. Have only even eaten takeout, but the owner is very nice.

We have been getting take out from Norah's for about a decade and loved every meal…read more Unfortunately I cannot write that about the takeout my husband picked up last night. I ordered beef ox tails which were always in a flavorful brown gravy over white rice with sweet plantains and sautéed cabbage with some mixed vegetables. Last night they were in a sauce that is best described as a sticky, gluey bbq sauce that I have never experienced there in the past. There was just a tiny amount of sautéed cabbage though I was grateful for it as a palate cleanser. One piece of sweet plantain, in all fairness, I did order the small versus a large order. The rice was unpleasant with that dark, sticky sauce already stirred into it so there was no escaping it. (Today I took an entire pint of leftover white rice from a previous oriental meal and stirred it into Norah's rice to make it at least edible though still not delicious like it used to be.) I am extremely disappointed Norah seems to have changed her beef oxtails brown gravy recipe. For me ... it completely changed my opinion about her beef oxtails. I miss how it used to taste.

There is street parking…read more The owner was friendly and knowledgeable. There was plenty of seating. I ordered 4 items: Oxtail dinner Curry goat roti Oxtail empanada Oxtail& Mac& cheese egg roll The oxtail was the star of the show. The goat was a close second. In my opinion, the oxtail is best savored in dinner rather than in appetizer form. Next time I'm trying jerk chicken some kind of seafood.

Got 2 orders of carnitas tacos which was $24 and chips&guac was $11. I loved the carnitas tasted…read morevery fresh from cilantro and onions. Salsa verde sauce was a bit spicy for me but tasted good. The tortilla had some crispy part at the edge. Good equal portion of meat and tortilla.

Cute small restaurant. Some wall decor was being painted while we ate. Menu was typical Mexican…read morewith some Nice surprises. It's BYOB FYI. Service was very non existent for literally no one in the restaurant on a mid September sat nite at 730. Food came out not too slowly but one wonders how it would be if it was actually busy. Food was pretty tasty, all agreed. The hot sauces they provide seem homemade and were excellent. Will swing by again.