Sazon Latino, located on Main Street in Boonton just a few steps from the NJ Transit station, is…read moredefinitely a hidden gem. It's a very casual, cafeteria-style spot with a semi-open kitchen, but don't let the simplicity fool you -- the food is incredible and the staff here is friendly and patient. The highlight of the experience is the small buffet that features a variety of freshly-made Latin cuisine -- including pulled pork, chicken and beef stews, and other traditional Latin entrees and sides. You can build your own plate by selecting one or more entrees and sides - which are priced accordingly. As a 'gringo' who wasn't entirely sure what everything was, I really appreciated them taking the extra time to explain all the different options and give me their honest recommendations. The counterstaff is bilingual and were pretty patient with my elementary school level Spanish vocabulary and grammar. I ended up going with the pulled pork platter with two sides ($7) and it was terrific -- the perfectly seasoned and tender pork, black beans and rice, and macaroni salad were delicious and very filling. You can tell they use fresh ingredients, and the portions are very generous for the price. If you're looking for authentic, home-style Latino food in a laid-back setting, this is the spot! PRO TIP #1: Bring a bottle of wine or beer from home to enjoy with your meal. Sazon Latino is a BYOB establishment and does not serve alcohol. PRO TIP #2: Sazon Latino offers free off-street parking in a small lot behind the restaurant and there's plenty of free on-street parking on Main Street.

I love coming to Sazon! The people are so nice, the food is cheap, and, most importantly, has that…read more"homemade" taste I love so much! Their estofado, fried chicken, and the pernil are my go-tos. They have a somewhat small space but there is parking in the back. I tend to take it to go and you still get big portions as if you were eating there. Definitely give them a try! P.S. they also cater!

Authentic Colombian food here. Portions are huge! My hub and 2 kids shared the Bandeja Paisa. It…read morehas a combo of steak, chichiron, sausage, platonos, 2 eggs, avocado and rice. I had the fish and shrimp dish with garlic sauce. I chose yuca fries and salad as my side. Everything was delicious. Also get the guacamole and fried platonos as an appetizer. Service was very friendly and place had a welcoming feel. Will definitely return.

Was very nice as n cozy. They had nice music playingthe pan de bono and empanada was delicious…read more First time I was there and had passed by so many times!

Gigi's Café was really good overall! The drinks were flavorful and you can tell they put effort…read moreinto the quality. The vibe inside is super cute and perfect for a quick coffee stop or catching up with friends. Only downside is the pricing--it's a bit on the higher side for what you get. Still, I'd definitely come back because everything tasted great and the experience was worth it.

I love this place because I can walk there. Because they made it beautiful…read more Because the music is great! But the service is generally slow and I frequently do not get what I ordered. It happened again today. ICED LATTE. I said it 3 times. I should have wondered, when she handed me the crate with 2 cups, why was my iced latte in a hot cup??? Unfortunately, I was in a rush and didn't realize until I arrived at my next destination. The first time I went there I said NO MEAT and when I got to my destination and took my first bite, I tasted bacon. Really getting tired of this and so disappointed.

Really? This is what you're selling to your customers? I had high hopes for this place but to my…read moresurprise, I got home and realized that the empanadas had like no meat in them........... This is disgustingly wrong..... I'm very disappointed and probably won't be coming back...... This was my first and last time trying them out....... I'm sorry but this is wrong..

The music was on, friendly faced behind the counter, there was a line but they busted through it…read morefairly quick! Wasn't sure what to try so I just picked out something from the hot bar, a spaghetti dish with of course some delicious plantains!! Holy moly, YUMMY!! Yeah, this was a good spot for lunch!! and fairly priced! Under $10!!

After seeing a couple of my favorite Instagram food influencers reels about this place, I needed to…read moretry it for myself. Fabio's is in a small strip mall off Ridgedale Avenue in East Hanover. This Colombian restaurant is mostly takeout, but there are a few tables. The famous sandwich from here is the "El Gringo". This Taylor ham, egg, and cheese sandwich is to put it mildly...huge! The Taylor ham is piled high and nice and crispy. If it's lunchtime and you're hungry, Fabio's is the place for you!

The store is plain and minimal. But that doesn't matter. The servers are excellent and the take…read moreaway food is prepared quickly. I've had some Taylor Ham, eggs and cheese sandwiches from here. The TEC are definitely the best in the area. Hands down. If you haven't tried one, your life isn't complete.

TLDR: friendly staff but underwhelming flavors…read more The team at La Cocina De Maria are incredibly friendly and attentive. They're knowledgeable about the many items on the menu and kept our waters and chips topped up throughout the meal. The actual food wasn't as great. I tried some barbacoa street tacos and some fried fish tacos. Everything was fresh and well cooked but lacking in flavor - each dish could be seasoned a bit more. I'm hopeful for the restaurant, and I may try it again if they try new recipes or something different to season their food.

My steak burrito was ready very quickly. Gooey cheese, chewy and only mildly flavored steak, lots…read moreof starch flavor from the beans and rice. I do feel everything would have benefitted from salt, and I wish that as a dine-in customer my burrito had not come wrapped in to-go paper. To give you a sense of the ambiance: the Spanish-speaking cashier/cook was reading a book when I walked in, and the television on the wall was blaring a Spanish-language TV show. I was one of only two customers when I went for a Saturday lunch around 1p. The other customer was also conversing in Spanish with the front of house. I appreciated that a bottled green habanero sauce was at my table, along with Cholula. It helps add to the authenticity. All that said, maybe don't come here for the tex-mex. If I came back I'd try one of the five different kinds of tacos they offered.

I've been to this restaurant a few times and the food and ambiance is good. The only thing I do not…read morelike is that when trying to make a reservation for a Saturday evening in advance. I called on Monday to reserve for Saturday, the staff tells me I had to wait until Wednesday to make a reservation for Saturday. So, I called Wednesday morning and staff told me that they are fully booked for Saturday.

Visited La Havana 59 for an early Mother's Day dinner because Rumba Cubana was super packed. The…read moreparking lot was pretty full, but there was no wait for a table. All the menus are tablets, and you can switch between English and Spanish. Frustratingly, there was no Cuban sandwich available on the dinner menu. We got an appetizer sampler to start. Most of it was fried foods, so it was decent. For an entree, I got the fish filet in garlic sauce. The fish was tender and the sauce was flavorful. I also tried the oxtail. Some of them were tender and other pieces were quite chewy. To finish the meal, I ordered a cortadito but got a cortado instead. You'd think a Cuban restaurant would know the difference.

Place was very empty when we came in, small nice place, very good music as well. Luis, our waiter,…read morewas super super nice and helpful. We got the picanha which was very good and juice along with the maduros and rice that complimented the meat very well. The cazuela was very well seasoned. The paella, however, wasn't my favorite, it lacked flavored in my opinion. Overall a very nice place, would def come back.

Tenares is a Dominican Restaurant with tons of flavorful foods. This restaurant is always nice and…read moreclean and the dining room is pretty quaint and cozy. The food that is served is always fresh and great tasting. And also the waitstaff is quite friendly and always eager to help you with either any questions you have or any menu recommendations. I would check this place out if you happen to be in the Bloomfield area. This restaurant is definitely a bang for your buck! Oh yeah, and I have a couple of recommendations for you! The empanadas are wonderful and the shrimp and garlic appetizer is always on point! And their Sancocho soup is fantastic! Now go check this place out and enjoy!