There was a day where I was craving empanadas. I remembered my students kept having about a place…read morenearby school, and soon enough, I stepped in to Pico Y Pala. I ordered a chicken and a cheese empanada - it was crisp, delicious, and worth the positive comments how good it was. I never took pictures that day, I ate it because I was so hungry. I'll be back if I'm craving empanadas again. Staff is friendly, all forms of payment. There is indoor seating or you can step in on the go.

This is by far the best Dominican restaurant in the area they literally can't be out done.read more

When I feel like some good traditional Dominican food I alway stop here for a sit down dinner. It's…read moreoff the beaten path so I can keep a low profile. If you get a chance order "The Goat". it is just like I remember how my Grand Mama would make it. So much flavor and super tender. "Ninjas love Goat!!!" I always fly solo, but if you come plan on a carpool......PARKING SUCKS!!!!!

Food was just not good plain & simple I would avoid. If you…read moredon't have much to spend come here you'll will leave with a stomach ache

First time having a meal from here and it was good but could've been better. I had a Dominican…read morepatacon which came with shredded chicken, cabbage, tomatoes, pink sauce, and fried salami & cheese. The chicken was flavorless & very dry, which was disappointing, it tasted like it didn't even have salt. However the salami & cheese added flavor to it, thank god. I also wish the plantain would've been flatter because it was way too thick. However, the portion size is huge, I eat a lot and I got full with half of it. I also had a batido de lechosa and that was very very good. I look forward to going back & trying other things on their menu, hopefully they have more flavor.

I'm came here for pica pollo, which wasn't in the menu that day, so was going to order a chimi when…read moreI saw that club sandwich coming out and was like that's what I want. Oh God, that club sandwich took me back to my samurai chancletas days at chito's cafeteria. Best club sandwich I have had in forever, tasted like original Dominican club sandwich and the beef quipe was tasty as well, will sure be visiting again to try their other fares. Service and attention is on point and you might be lucky to find the staff filming their instagram skits while there, free entertainment.

I've worked pretty close to this spot for yrs and never knew it existed (rarely take Broadway), my…read morecrew and I are working a job right up the street and decided to check it out. I've tried pollo guisado, carne guisado and of course pernil (I'd eat it everyday of my life if I could) and ea dish was outta this world. Empanadas, chicharron and maduro are all excellent too! The staff is always friendly, the food is always fresh/delicious/hot and the prices are more than fair. Once again...mom/pop spots reign supreme!!

Small counter diner like atmosphere. The food is amazing and we use them for family catering and…read moreparties. Their prices are great too! Pernil and Arroz con gandules are so good!!

Clean and simple restaurant with great homemade food.. I had chorizo and the chicharron…read more. Spoke with the chef while watching him cut the chicharrón, Had a taste and it was perfection.. The chorizo arrived.. perfectly cooked!!! obviously homemade it didn't last long enough for a picture.. but it came with a fresh arepa .. I was skeptical when I saw the ratings initially .. but now I know why.. go. Enjoy.. go hungry Restaurante limpio y sencillo con excelente comida casera. Pedí chorizo ​​y chicharrón. Hablé con el chef mientras lo veía cortar el chicharrón. Lo probé y estaba perfecto. Llegó el chorizo... ¡perfectamente cocinado! Obviamente casero No duró lo suficiente para una foto... pero venía con una arepa recién hecha. Al principio tenía mis dudas al ver las calificaciones... pero ahora sé por qué... ¡Vayan! ¡Disfrútenlo! ¡Pasen hambre!

El servicio del señor dominicano al 100. Hasta dá a probar de lo que tiene en vitrina. Muy amable,…read more Pero tiene que meterle un poco más de sabor al chicharrón, muy soso y mucha más grasa que carne y el cuero blandito. A lo mejor si no hace de a mucho, para tenerlo ahí en la vitrina. El guacamole rico, la yuca rica y el mangú rico.

I happened to pass by this cute little, non pretentious, super clean, friendly, restaurant while I…read morewas walking by. I decided to stop by for breakfast. Got the mashed malanga with baccalau. I wish I would have taken a picture to post here but I ate it, enjoying and savoring every bite. The food was so fresh and clean, not greasy, not overly seasoned but just perfect. You could tell it was cooked with love. The cafe con leche was also on point. I would give this 100 stars. I'm coming back here with my family and friends. Highly recommend! Honestly made my morning. Update - week later I just had to come back for the food. This time I took a photo before I devoured it.

From the owner: Tadicional comida Dominicana 100% Sazon Criollo, come como…read moresi estuvieras en RD, recetas autenticas criollas.

I ordered on the phone and they messed up the address and the food was subpar and coldread more

This place was amazing!! From the service to the delicious food. The pernil is ELITE. Crunchy,…read morejuicy, and tasty. Great prices and amazing food !! I will definitely come back

Food, food, food..if you are looking for fried cheese, fried salami, tostones, this is your stop…read more The food is fresh, well strained (not greasy) and fast. The staff is attentive and the menu has so many options you are bound to find a combination that you like. This location has high tables to dine-in. But it is mostly to-go. Space is clean and well appointed.

I ordered from here last weekend since I was craving a plantain sandwich. Whether you call this…read moresandwich a patacon, jibarito or something else, it hits all the right notes when prepared right. I ordered my sandwich with chicken and it came with lettuce tomato and cheese. On their ordering platform, you can specify any exclusions or additions. I requested no mayo. My fiance ordered his patacon with pernil (roasted pork) and he also ordered the hot dog completo which was basically a loaded hit dog with beef and potato sticks and other toppings. He really enjoyed the hot dog, maybe even more than the patacon. I thought my patacon was good but it wasn't the best I've had. The chicken tasted like what one might put in a pastel en hoja, but it wasn't the flavor or texture I was expecting. It seemed more like leftover chicken they had from something else in the kitchen. I did really like their menu though. They have arepas, chimis, mofongos, all which I'd be interested to try at some point. I will aim to order again and perhaps try something else on the menu. 3.5 stars

I had a chicken Chimmy sandwich which was very good. The ambience is pretty chill inside. I didn't…read morestay to eat. I went to pick up food but the food that's posted all over. Looks incredibly good and I definitely will be back. Service was pretty quick at the counter.

I eat here quite often since its super close to my house and I'm never disappointed!…read more Whenever I am in the mood for a nice home cooked meal not cooked by me, this is usually where I go! They have a great selection already out and you can also order from their regular menu. I usually get their pernil with rice and beans and for breakfast their mangu with the tres golpes without question! But I have tasted other things like their pollo guisado, empanadas, pollor frito etc and all have been really good. Can't go wrong with this in the cut spot in Passaic!

It's a hit or miss and the quality of the food is not always the same. I had rice and baked chicken…read moreleg and the chicken was hard to eat like it was over baked or heated up several times. This place has changed and the food is below average now.