Food was decent. Rice was horrible and returned swapped out for white rice and was still charged full price. The appetizer were good and fresh. But the overall experience was not a dining experience more of fast food environment. For the money its was less than worthy to choose this place. Staff was polite but that's the highlight. Also there is no parking anywhere to be found. Had to park illegally. read more

One of my favorite peruvian places. Not many are as tasty and authentic as El Eslabon. Tastes like I'm back at my parents house with some good home cooking. Affordable and great portion sizes! The servers are always so nice and welcoming. Definitely recommend!! Peruvian food is the best. read more

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El Eslabon in West New York, NJ. Do you like your ceviche picante? I do! El Eslabon has the most authentic Peruvian food in the NJ area! The service is amazing and everyone is so friendly! It's BYOB and has plenty of seating! Leche de tigre is yum! Insta: @thehungrysw read more

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Yummy spot. Choose it because of the amazing reviews on yelp. Went on Mother's Day for a late lunch and was happy to find it empty but as was finishing my meal the ppl started to pour in. Service was a little slow but well worth the wait. Will go back read more

The food was amazing, huge portions, the server recommendations were accurate with our taste. Definitely will go again to try other dishes. Really enjoy the food and the service. read more

El Eslabon Restaurant - Everything was amazing portions are huge, very fresh and each "plate" had a different delicious taste. Will be definitely come again. - Peruvian Near Me - West New York, New Jersey

The food was delicious. I needed this experience in my backyard. The prices are reasonable. The noise level was a little too high but the meal made up for that. Highly recommended. read more

Second time posting a review because this time I had the privilege of actually sitting down to eat at El Eslabón. I went with a party of 6 adults and 1 baby. We each ordered different entrees which were delicious. I can't remember all the names of the different plates but so far everything we have ordered, as stated in my previous review, have been delicious. This is a BYOB place, which is great!. They provide glasses for champagne and bottle openers for beer. You will not be disappointed with this gem. Oh and I forgot the most important part besides the food of course, the service here is wonderful. Go eat at El Eslabón! read more

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Family owned Peruvian restaurant. Authentic with modest decor inside. Everything here is so good. My favorite thing about their dishes is how GENEROUS they are with portions. One papa a la huacaina, arroz chaufa of chicken and ceviche mixed/mixto is more than enough for two people. Trust me. Love this place, order from here often, highly recommend. Plus. Came here Halloween day and they were giving out candy for kids which I deeply appreciate. Specially when other restaurants/stores make a NO CANDY sign instead of buying some bags of tax deductible candy. read more

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Hoy asiti a este Restaurante y me quedé encantada de su comida y de los picarones, el ceviche ni hablar riquísimo hecho a base de limón encantada los felicito Ana y Juan Aguilar read more

Second time here. And it doesn't disappoint ... so delicious. We had the causa, seco de carne and fish saltado. We wanted to try the Peruvian donuts but they weren't available. Will be back! read more

El Eslabon Restaurant - Lomo saltado, ceviche, pesto spaghetti w steak - Peruvian Near Me - West New York, New Jersey

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Went for lunch on a weekday, restaurant wasn't busy. Service was a little slow. The food was good , potions were very large. The fish chaufa lacked flavor , the pesto pasta with steak was good. 3.5 rating I will be back to try out their other items read more

El Eslabon Restaurant - Peruvian Near Me - West New York, New Jersey

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Food was delish! We each had one of the lunch specials, came with a tasty fish soup, and the main courses with rice and beans. $26 for three, very reasonable. The waitresses were very attentive and friendly. Overall, no complaints. read more

El Eslabon Restaurant - Sopa de pescado, and pollo guisado with rice and beans. - Peruvian Near Me - West New York, New Jersey

WOW! I'll start with how big the portions are.. bang for your buck indeed. Order Chaufa de marisco.. amazing flavor! Tostones and platano maduro.. can't mess that up :). Y sopa de pollo. Every plate was delicious!!! Will be back!! read more

Excellent ceviche! I've tried different types and this is my favorite place! Although I don't live nearby, I always make the trip when I'm in the mood for ceviche. My other favorites: yuca a la huancaina, pescado relleno, sopa de polo, pargo frito, tacu tacu con bistec and ceviche eslabón. read more

El Eslabon Restaurant - Pescado Relleno - Peruvian Near Me - West New York, New Jersey

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Food is great. Lomo and ceviche mixto was delicious. Best lomo in town. Looking forward to trying more meals from this place. read more

Que pereza con esa gente, la que atiende habla con una flojera y no pone atención los deliverys tardar una hora 40 minutos o más, que decepción una pena pero jamás comería ahí de nuevo read more

Great food and great customer service! The food came out fairly quickly. Will absolutely return when I'm in the area again read more

El Eslabon Restaurant - Churrasco with tostones and fried yuca - Peruvian Near Me - West New York, New Jersey

Love the food here . It's like a grandmas restaurant type. Rich flavors and good tasting food read more

El Eslabon Restaurant - Mix ceviche - Peruvian Near Me - West New York, New Jersey

4.5 stars for excellent Peruvian food. We had been craving it for a while, and for the past year+ when we tried other restaurants we hadn't been able to find favorite dishes like causa rellena. Based on Yelp reviews, we made our way to El Eslabon, a 30 minute ride. We thought it had outdoor seating, but it didn't, so we sat far in the corner as far from others as possible for distancing. The restaurant was mostly empty on a mid-afternoon Sunday but filled up as we left. Service was friendly and efficient. No liquor license, so we only had a pitcher of chicha morada, yum. We started with a large portion of ceviche mixta, with octopus, shrimp, and fish. Good taste and quality of seafood. We also found - finally! - causa rellena. We had it with chicken, which was the best version of causa rellena I've ever had. We hadn't eaten all day and planned to bring leftovers home, so three entrees seemed right, even though the waiter noted "that's a lot of food!" The chaufa rice, with chicken and beef, was awesomely tasty. Why is Peruvian fried rice so damn good? We also had the chupe de camarones, a tasty and hearty shrimp stew with a cream base. Lots of shrimp, some potatoes, and a boiled egg, and a large portion that was perfect for a winter day. Our last entree was tallarin de saltado, fried spaghetti (green from pesto, maybe?) with a thin steak on top. Our least favorite was the tallarin, I've had it better before, so this was underwhelming. All other dishes were excellent and Peruvian food is always so good, with a unique blend of flavors and traditions. El Eslabon is humble and unfancy, with nice Peruvian themed murals. Service was friendly and food arrived quickly. If you're not in a hurry, eat a lot and then take a short, 1.5 block walk down 60th to a lovely little West New York city park with spectacular NYC skyline views. It's a perfect way to walk off a meal and NYC and the Hudson River will take your breath away. El Eslabon was worth the drive and our craving was satisfied! read more

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The food is untasted , service is very lack I don't recommend it.... I when because the reviews show 4.8 it doesn't my experience..... read more

Went to this place twice. Both times enjoyed myself. Good food. Service first day pretty good. Second time, slower service was better. The prices were good. Plates enough for two for some dishes. The mixed platter with ceviche arroz de mariscos and fried calamari was delicious. The papá rellena was good the arroz chaufa de mariscos and olluca were both very good. The chicha they make was very good and the alfajores was very good. Picarones was good. Giving em 5 stars for their entrees and their Chicha as well as the alfajor. The ambience is cool noting grand but nice enough. Parking always right on the same block. Got a few other restaurants I want to try in West New York. Enjoy this spot it definitely among the best Peruvian Restaurants in North Jersey. read more

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Had very authentic Peruvian fare here. Started with the parihuela then onto the tacu tacu con bistec. Don't forget the deep purple chicha morada. Friendly staff. Reminded me of my time in Lima. read more

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I've been craving Peruvian food and my usual spot in Jersey City is closed on Mondays. Since I would be passing WNY on my way home I decided to google some Peruvian spots and El Eslabón popped up with a whopping 210 reviews and solid 4.5 stars on google. When I checked Yelp there wasn't nearly as many reviews but the reviews on here were just as good. Needless to say I decided to give it a try and it didn't disappoint. I called in for a take out order and ordered the pollo soltado and papa a la hauncaiana and both were delicious and a provided more then a generous amount. (Have enough for dinner tomorrow too!) Service was great. It seems like a family ran restaurant and you can tell they really value their customer's patronage. I say def check them out next time you're in the mood for some yummy Peruvian food. read more

Drove all the way from Pa based upon the reviews and were not disappointed. We had the ceviche with shrimp and yuca fries for appetizers. Then the Lomo Saltado and Grilled fish (bass) with beans/rice. Found parking on the street. Service was excellent and fast. read more

The alfajores are really good. They come in at 3:00PM on Friday and are made by an old Peruvian man. Mad points for authenticity or great story telling. Get them while they are fresh. I really like their weekly special, you can't get a better deal. For 7 dollars you get a soup an entree and a soda. It's all really well made and nutritious stuff. I have always been impressed by the service here and I wish them all the best. They embody everything that a small family run restaurant ought to be. read more

Solid no frills authentic Peruvian cuisine with the loveliest owners. El Eslabon is family run and operated and the entire family works the restaurant. You will always be greeted with a warm smile or a wave (also when you leave). Do Not underestimate the very humble exterior and interior because the food packs a huge punch. We dinned here two nights in a row-that is how much we enjoyed our meal. First night, our eyes were much larger than our stomach so we ordered one too many dishes. Tonight, we narrowed down the dishes to a few highlights: Pescado Relleno con Mariscos $18 (fried fish of the day with calamari and shrimp in a light creamy sauce) and mango smoothie $3.50-choose between water or milk base. I preferred water as it had a stronger mango flavor than the milk. It's like gulping down a fresh mango-Delicious. The ceviche de pescado $13 is another standout. It tasted exactly like ones I had while in Lima. I rarely order fried fish or any creamy sauce in general but the Pescado Relleno fried fish was Excellent, wonderfully executed, and came highly recommended by the Lovely owner Juan. Both nights, the Pescado Relleno was sea bass. I was initially hesitate upon seeing the dish, however after one bite I couldn't stop. I much preferred the fried fish over the accompanying calamari and shrimp although the calamari was tender and not overcooked or chewy. Each main entree comes with a side of delicious white rice that is cooked in stock. We dinned with several guests tonight and we each ordered the Pescado Relleno for our main entree and mango smoothie. We had zero leftovers. Ask for their homemade hot sauces (red chili and green jalapeño), pairs beautifully with any dish. read more

El Eslabon Restaurant - Ceviche Mixto $15 (fish, calamari, shrimp) - Peruvian Near Me - West New York, New Jersey

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Comida Peruana buena pero no ejemplar. Probé el choufa de pollo. Aunque estaba bueno, le faltaba un poco de sabor al pollo que le picaron. He probado otros lugares donde no pican pechuga simple. En vez de eso, usan pollo desmechado el cual guarda mucho más es sabor. read more

Saw that photo of skewed meat and fell in love. It's my favorite thing to eat whenever I get a chance to go to west Newyork. Come with super hot sauce! read more

Very good Peruvian food I dined in at this establishment and it was great! the food was hot and amazing and the staff was attentive don't let this little Peruvian Place pass you by give it a try. read more

This place has the best specials! You cannot go wrong with their menu specials-- it comes with soup, a meal, and drink for less than 10 dollars. The food is delicious! Best rice and beans I've tasted read more

Hands down best Peruvian spot in the area. The owners are awesome but the food. The food is amazing!!!! It's literally traditional Peruvian food. I eat here at least once a week and I don't get tired of it. Even my picky eating toddler loves it. Great price, great food! Amazing owners. Must try!!! read more

Peruvian food is my favorite and this is one of my favorite places. Great food, great service and even better prices. It is difficult to find great Peruvian outside of the city but this is the place to be- very authentic and delicious. read more

I've been ordering here for years and their ceviche is good, however, lately their prices have increased and the portions have decreased. Just wanted to throw that out there so they are aware that people have noticed. There are other choices in the neighborhood for Peruvian. read more

This restaurant is like goin to grandmas innPeru (I don't have a grandma in Peru, but if I did...) I mean....down home, excellent food, huge portions, and super tasty. I don't know the Peruvian names of the dishes, but basically we had fish in a tomato stew, and liver, which was nice and thin, covered with onions and herbs...so good...best liver and onions I've ever had. Fresh mango, and fresh passion fruit drinks....couldn't eat it all, so we took some home....2 huge plates, drinks, all for $27....excellent staff, smiles all around!!! read more

El Eslabon Restaurant - Peruvian Near Me - West New York, New Jersey

Delicious home made Peruvian food! I order this when I have people over, family gatherings or regular weekends. I have ordered the lomo saltado, ceviche and papa huaicaina, this is the real Peruvian food at very good prices. The owner is always there and the service is impeccable. One of my favorite restaurant in the area by far! read more

The food is good and I've ordered pick up a few times for lunch at the hospital or for dinner (if I don't feel like cooking) However, do NOT order delivery. I placed an order and over 2.5 hours later, no food. The second time I called, the lady said it was on the way and if I didn't want the food, I should have told her that when I called the first time (1.5 hours after I ordered). She refused to refund my almost $50 and the food never came. Finally she said she would refund me, but I never received my money back. Guess I'm never ordering from there again. Terrible customer service and non existent delivery, they will blame you and not refund you. read more

I live right around the corner from El Eslabón and it is hands down the best Peruvian place I have been to. The food is to die for! Very flavorful and the serving size is more than enough! I recommend their lomo saltado and their fries rice! The staff is friendly and very helpful! They have wonderful weekday deals as well! read more

It doesn't look like much when passing it but 10/10 recommend my whole family always gathers here and we absolutely love it. The people who work here are very kind and always remember a friendly face. The prices are unbeatable and so is the food!! read more

Great tasting food and very welcoming environment, felt like eating at home. Will be coming back here soon.

Love this local spot. Service is very friendly and quick. I have ordered the Ceviche, Green spaghetti, Lomo, and Seco from here. All dishes are delicious. I highly reccomend this spot if you are craving that homestyle Peruvian food!! read more