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    Nj's Finest

    2.8 (96 reviews)
    ModeratePortuguese, Barbeque
    Open 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Whole BBQ Combo

    I really love this place but could you please stop being cheap with the piri-piri sauce ? Thank you The picture is the actual amount that was given to me, at this point I'm ready to purchase 5oz of this from you Loll!

    Beef Steaks
    Brandon S.

    Very happy with my order. I've had their food in the past but i was very hungry yesterday and this hit different! I was swarmed by kids in my house begging for some because the smell appealed to their senses. I was not aware of the curbside pick up, so i went in to pick up my take out and they were a bit aggressive. However i understand. We can't take chances with COVID. But aside from that the food was great. No complaints. Will be here again.

    a piece of broccoli on a cutting board

    If I could give zero stars I would. So I ordered the gardenia vegetable as part of my delivery order and this is what I got. DISGUSTING - scraps and stems! And they had the nerve to charge me $5 for this MESS! Ya'll saw this mess as you put it in the container. I used to frequent this establishment every couple of months, but never again. Y'all just lost a valuable customer. Down right NASTY!

    Obviously burnt empanadas:(
    Mike S.

    Usually have a good experience but today was disappointing. The beef ribs were good but the spare ribs were overcooked and so was the empanada (pictured)

    Chicken and ribs combo
    Inquiring M.

    I called in an order to go and the food was ready and got when u got there 15 mins later, total plus. It seemed busy and this was a Saturday afternoon so that was a good sign. I really liked the pork ribs and the chicken wasn't that bad. The fries however were a bit pale and JUST cooked and lacked salt. Rice was kind of hard but I do like that they gave bread, since I was starving and needed something for the ride home. Yet, no utensils and had to ask for BBQ sauce, unlike most places that offer or just automatically provide these types of condiments. Ultimately not a super bad experience and would potentially return.

    Satasha M.

    So my friend and I ordered takeout from here and she picked it up. Check out what i got verses what my friend got mind you we ordered the same thing. I got nothing but skin and bone on mine. So I called them to let them know. So I walk in and the owner said sorry we can't do anything about it. I said this is what you sell to your customers skin and bones. So she took my platter to show the other cooks and they were breathing and talking over the food. She throws a mini piece of chicken in the same container they had been breathing and talking over. I will NEVER spend my money here again. Stay away from this place owner is nasty!

    Chicken and ribs combo with fries and rice
    Erika I.

    Grabbed lunch here on a Wednesday afternoon. I'm from the Ironbound section of Newark which is predominantly Portuguese/Brazilian cuisine, so I'm very familiar with this BBQ style. I'll start by saying that this is a very clean establishment, which I love. There wasn't a greasy feel to it or too strong of a bbq smell where you walk out smelling like a piece of chicken lol. Staff was very friendly and attentive. We ordered a chicken and rib combo, which comes with yellow rice and fries. Everything was great. The rice was nice and loose, the fries were crispy, and the meat was delicious. It was a little on the salty side but no harm done. If anything, it made the bbq better. In the end, the waitress offered coffee and dessert but we passed. I did see cheesecake and chocolate cake amongst other desserts, all of which looked very appetizing. Will recommend and be coming back for sure.

    Chicken breast and shrimp combo

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    If you need a quick meal, get their churrasco or grilled chicken, we were delighted. Price is fair.

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    The quantity was less then what I paid for and also sold me spoiled beans! This place is horrible. Nothing for accommodations at all!

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    Don't order the ribs they are too salty and they told me I couldn't get my money back!!!!

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    I've ordered food from Colonia BBQ several times and it's always freshly made and ready in a timely…read moremanner. I usually get a whole BBQ chicken and you can get a variety of sides. Don't forget to get some hot and BBQ sauce to go with your meal. The chicken is so good and it makes my stomach happy lol. It's located in small strip mall but it's clean, the staff is friendly and you get good quality service. I love their food and I like the fact that I can also order online and customize my order. Please be sure to support local businesses!

    Ate there last week with a group of six and we all shared apps and entrees. This was a great meal…read more First, the aroma of the bbq fills the air when you come in. They seem to be doing a lot of take out, but there is a dining room with 6 or 7 tables. We were greated and served by Alexandria, who was friendly and attentive. She made some recommendations that did not disappoint. The sauteed chicken with garlic sauce had tons of flavor. We tried all the empanadas : chicken, beef, and spinach-cheese and they were excellent. Super-flaky and big and tasted great. We also got the beef short ribs and they were tender the way i needed. The bbq chicken and pork rib combo is another great dish. The Pork cubes dish has plenty of chorizo with loin chunks and sauteed veggies. Everything came with a brocolli, cauliflower and carrot medly that was cooked perfectly. I hate overcooked veg, and these were just right. The rice side dish was large and fluffy and I kept going back for more of the black beans side. This place is worth a return, the standouts being the garlic chicken and crispy empanadas.

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