I'm not usually a big BBQ person, but I happily make an exception for this place. Their food is cooked so well every single time, and the flavors always come through. The rice is honestly one of my favorites, as it is perfectly seasoned and the ideal side to their BBQ. The portions you get are also incredibly generous. Service is super quick and efficient, whether you're ordering in person or over the phone. Whenever I bring their BBQ home for my family, it's always a hit (never any leftovers). If you're craving great Portuguese BBQ or just want a reliable meal to bring home, this spot is a definite go-to. read more

Very upset at the fact that I called to place my order and show up to the store and my order was not placed AT ALL. I placed my order at the store, went to go pick it up, and when I came back home my order was completely wrong :( I called back the store to address the situation but they did nothing to help me out and wanted me to go back after I was there back to back. Make sure when you call the store that they actually placed your order instead of wasting your time and check your food before leaving the restaurant to make sure you got your right order :( read more

Since I didn't have a menu from them, I went and ordered takeout at the restaurant. I figured it would take around 30 mins. First of, the staff was friendly and helpful. I was told that my order would take 15 minutes, and was out in less than 10 (got lucky and caught them as the ribs and chicken were just coming off the spit). Now comes the food... I got chicken and ribs with fries (I'm not a fan of the rice from most of these Portuguese bbq places, but that's a whole review in and of itself). Everything was solid! The chicken and ribs had some great flavor. You can tell the user some good wood in the grill, and a good quality salt. Overall, they are very solid, and are now my go to Portuguese bbq spot in the area! read more

The food was pretty good, but I did expect a lil more flavor. The service was very pleasant. No complaints there. The physical layout was pretty nice. They even have a patio for outside dining. The prices were a little high for the portions that were given to us. read more

The food is really good. I ordered the paella and fried fish. The fish was cooked perfectly. The paella was good wasn't expecting lobster to be in but a half was. Four stars rather than five as they are a little pricey. read more

Best pork ribs ever (and I've tried a lot of restaurants). Chicken, fries, rice and beans were delicious too. read more

Costa's BBQ - Pork Ribs and Chicken combo. - Barbeque Near Me - Elizabeth, New Jersey

I just went to Costa's 2 days ago last time was 2 weeks ago and the food still taste the same. It sucks it has no taste look at this picture I bought the same things in ShopRite call your brand and it taste better when I cooked it For the price they charging you ridiculous I don't know how these Colombian restaurants are staying open has no flavor there's only three of them and Elizabeth that tastes good worth the while to go to. I don't know how people are going to fight four stars. Don't waste your time going there. I called Nana can of black and beans from Gloria it taste better than what they cook and the fries ‍ read more

Costa's BBQ - Rice and beans chicken combo - Barbeque Near Me - Elizabeth, New Jersey

Not impressed at all. I've drive by and wanted to check it out. The best part was the bread. The server walks starting at the floor. If you want condiments you have to ask for them and they only bring one at a time. So ask for salt, pepper and olive oil or you won't see it. The beats salad was stalled, more like frozen lol and was tasteless... too much mayo as dressing. Not good. The empanadas had a nice crust but the meat was tasteless. The Paella was ok, but not a do over. May be their BBQ chicken is their specialty but I will not find out. read more

A local gem in my old neighborhood! I ordered a tray of chicken, fries and rice for my dad's birthday celebration. The food was delicious! The chicken was juicy and flavorful. My only complaint was I had to wait a bit longer for my food to be ready despite ordering ahead of time, but didn't mind too much since the food came out hot and fresh. read more

IF YOU'RE BLACK, BEWARE! I ordered their super combo & got some empanadas. Well over $40. they gave me the wrong side, I had to drive all the way back, just for them to add the same incorrect side (thank goodness I checked before we left). So after all this inconvenience & no one even saying thank you, I asked if we could get complimentary drinks (like soda or juice), they said no because the owner isn't there lol. Only tasted the sirloin steak before realizing the incorrect side & it was not seasoned at all. Terrible service, will not be supporting because the whole time it was bad looks & obvious micro aggressions. We ended up getting a refund & going down the street to Elmora BBQ, which was really good! read more

This is your typical Portuguese BBQ restaurant. I entered through the takeout section of the restaurant and ordered half barbecue chicken with vegetables and boiled potatoes. Chicken was very tough with no seasonings. Even salt was very limited. Vegetables were watery with no seasoning and so were the potatoes. I tried to put oil and vinegar to just to see if it would add on taste and it was still bad. Chicken was so tough I had to throw it out. What a shame I was looking so forward to enjoying my dinner as I had worked all day and I was starving. I'm not coming back here that is for sure. read more

Costa's BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Elizabeth, New Jersey

They honestly have the best Portuguese take out around but I recently found a hair on my beef rib and and a little hesitant to go back for a while. read more

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So in case you didn't know Costas now has a restaurant side to it ! It's really nice and they even have a cute outdoor seating area. I came on a Monday for dinner and as expected it was pretty much empty . My friend and I were the only ones in the restaurant ( of course the BBQ side was pretty busy as usual) . The waiter was very nice and brought us bread, butter and olives to the table . I ordered the picadinho mixto and my friend the grilled beef ribs . My picadinho was good but I've had better . Felt like the sauces was missing flavor . As for the ribs my friend liked her dish . I definitely plan on going back maybe on a weekend and try other plates read more

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I absolutely love Costa's. Over the years they really have developed as a business and I honestly think the food has gotten so much better. Now they have an outside patio area and restaurant which shows that the business is growing. The service is always friendly and the food leaves you wanting more. I haven't officially diner in as yet, is usually pick up and go but I will be dining in soon! read more

Saw this place had good reviews online and got takeout. Ordered half an order of pork ribs with baked potato and broccoli as sides for $12.50. This is a huge amount of food! There are 2 full baked potatoes in there and a lot of broccoli. I ate half of this and was full. Ribs were tender and juicy and potato was soft and buttery. Insanely good at the price point =) read more

Costa's BBQ - Half order of pork ribs with baked potato (2 whole potatoes!) and broccoli sides. - Barbeque Near Me - Elizabeth, New Jersey

It's been years since my first visit and I have to say, the most impressive part about Costa's is that very little has changed. The restaurant still has the feel of a family owned business, but one that can crank out food at a rate that some bigger and more expensive restaurants could only hope to emulate. When I am in need of a quick meal and don't have the time to cook, I know I can count on Costa's! Among my favorite items to order are their garlic chicken and garlic broccoli. Both make for a very satisfying meal when put together. I also love the sausage appetizer but be warned it is salty. You'll want something like veggies or rice to cut it. I recently tried their ham and cheese empenada for the first time. It was a *bit* too salty for me but it definitely packed some serious flavor punch! I will likely try the beef or chicken ones next time. Costa's is dependable and more than worth the price. I am happy that this spot is still around after all these years. read more

The food was well seasoned but over cooked, the meat was very scorched and there was nothing to eat. The potatoes were fine. It is a place I would recommend if you are very hungry and have a low budget. It's not to be repeated read more

This is one of my favorite local spots to order from. The food is always delicious! And for the price, you can't beat it!

Chicken was well done and the potatoes were cooked just right. I pre ordered and all was ready for take out and reasonable priced.

Note: there is a serious upcharge for eating in. It's like 20%. Ridiculous. The food is meh at best. The meat was bland and the rice and fries are not seasoned at all. Takeout prices are on par with most other places and the people who work here are really nice. I wish the food was better. There are soooo many options for Portuguese in Elizabeth, I'd skip this place. read more

Had a full rack of ribs to go and a flan WoW everyone in my family loved food.The prices are good and they are very generous with the portions you get.Will go back again Luis M Elizabeth NJ read more

Costa's BBQ - Costas - Barbeque Near Me - Elizabeth, New Jersey

Ever since my friend's wedding a few years ago, I have been looking for this place. The food did not disappoint. All of the meat was cooked to perfection. The rice was cooked perfectly and was full of flavor. I will definitely be back!!! read more

Great food; big portions. Every time I go; I get the combo and it feeds my family of 5. Their pork ribs are very savory; rice is delish and French fries are always crispy. Their green salad is always fresh. read more

Is everything! Clean,best food,best prices,big plates,priceless attention,COVID responsable

I ordered from via grubhub on a Saturday evening. The food was ready in about 40 mins. I ordered 3 of their combos with sides including beef ribs, sirloin, pork ribs, chicken, fried cassava, and maduros. The meat was cooked perfectly, I ordered medium - medium rare. Good sized portions, I had enough to feed 7 adults. Only wish there was some hot sauce to top it off, overall would definitely order again! read more

This place is absolutely great...food is very good, huge portions, friendly service and the prices very reasonable , the only problem with this place is so small even without COVID-19 there's no room to sit comfortably. They really should move to a bigger location, they would have no problem filling a nice sized dining room read more

Aside from the incredibly generous portions, the place is spotless. They were even cleaning the computer screens the last time I was there. The fish sandwich has a huge piece for a reasonable price and I had some left over to take home. They speak English, Spanish, and Portuguese competently. I plan to return frequently whenever I am anywhere nearby. read more

First time trying Costa's, I been looking for a good Portuguese bbq spot for a while now and I've finally found it. The ribs are very meaty compared to other ribs they are delicious. It easy like real bbq. Fries are definitely homemade and made to perfection. And the rice is soft and tasty very satisfied with the way they serve you get your money's worth. read more

Costa's BBQ - Ribs Rice French Fries - Barbeque Near Me - Elizabeth, New Jersey

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We were around the area and it looked good. Walked in and got turned off ASAP. There were hand written signs "Eat in extra charge 25%fee". Immediately walked out. It seems you get charged 25% to sit and dine in and then you have tip on top of that for the service? No thank you. MAYBE we will order take out next time. read more

I decided to give them a try and Im glad I did! I ordered 2 platters and it was more than enought to feed 4 of us. I saw their sweets selection and couldnt resist! We had their carrot cake and it was really good! The cashier was friendly and smiled the whole time! I would recommend calling ahead, they get really packed. We'll be back soon! read more

The beef ribs are awesome. The Portuguese rice is soft and tasty. Their desserts are delicious. Eat in or take out. Big portions, small prices! Starledgernwk-rh read more

Great go to Place for Portuguese BBQ, they've remained open during the pandemic for takeout. Orders are always made fresh, My family often orders from here, definitely recommend. read more

To begin, the first time I ordered from here it was ok (ordered bbq combo with French fries and rice). Now today the Food was a bit salty (I ordered the BBQ combo with beans and rice). In addition, the cashier lady has a major attitude! I was not very please with the customer service she has, it was not very welcoming. read more

Amazing and delicious been ordering from here for years and I drive the distance ! Delicious , cheap , and fast the food never fails to satisfy the family ! To feed a family of 5 with 30 bucks. Is a steal ! I love this place. read more

First time ordering takeout today and pretty disappointed to be honest. Ordered the ribs and chicken combo and the chicken breasts were very dry and warm, not hot. The ribs were good, but the fries were soggy and undercooked. Keep in mind, I ordered when I got there and waited 15 minutes for my food, so there's no excuse for the food to be anything but piping hot and cooked properly. read more

Absolutely love this place! Been trying different places near my new apartment and glad I tried this place! Fantastic workers, woman at cashier is extremely friendly and the food tasted amazing, portions were unbelievably large. Great value for quantity AND quality. Got the bbq chicken, pork ribs and beef ribs and that comes with 2 MASSIVE sides :)! read more

Costa's BBQ - Huge sides of mash and fried rice! Carb overload but oh so worth it! - Barbeque Near Me - Elizabeth, New Jersey

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My go to spot. Food is always good and service is great. Combo is a little pricey but definitely hits the spot.

I've been going to the one down the street for years n never gave vistas a chance, until the other place started slacking on there food n service. First, better food n not so much salt added like others do. Clean food n not burnt. Great place to hit he spot after work. $7 for half chicken, I remember when it was only 5.50. And since I'm paying damn near $7, I might as well get better quality food at costas. read more

Use this place for take out. Didn't feel like pizza. First time eating from here. And I chose it because the yelp reviews. Yelp reviews can be very useful when do not know the area. The food was awesome. I'm not a rice eater. But the rice was so very tasty. Soft and good. Though they give you so much rice..I could not stop eating it. The chicken was only couple parts pieces and cooked very well. The ribs. Wow. Nothing burnt and all of them big, meaty and very good. This place knows ribs. The French fries was ok. Nothing to brag about. That was the ultimate combo for $15. And definitely worth it. I will be trying this place again. There is no delivery. So had to pick it up. There was not one available seat in the restaurant available. So luckily I was already just doing pick up. Awesome place to try read more

Really good food! Picked up food from here today and I'm glad we decided to try it. Called in our order for pickup and it was ready when we showed up. They said 20 minutes so we showed up about 25 min later and it was ready. Got chicken breasts in garlic sauce, super combo, side of mixed veggies, and 4 empanadas. It came with rice and fries as the sides. Total was just under $50 and fed 4 adults with plenty left over (enough for about two more full meals). Chicken in garlic sauce was very good! Chicken breasts were sliced thin and the sauce was delicious over rice. Super combo. Ribs were pretty good, steak was excellent, and chicken was very good. Rice is delicious and fries were good (we ended up throwing them in the oven for a few min then broiling them to get them a little crispy) Mixed veggies were fresh and cooked nicely. Empanadas were really good. Beef was nicely flavored and not greasy. Chicken was nice white meat. So overall really good food. We'll be coming back here. read more