Friends have been telling me about this place who are from Costa Rica, I'm just never in Bound Brook. Today was the day however! The restaurant was laid out with tables to the right & left, a coffee/juice bar and a bakery section in the back. Since my Spanish is nil, I believe who was one of the owners helped us choose our meal. Peruvian Beef Stir fry with rice and fries & Pueblo Style fillet of fish (tilapia) I had plantains & black beans as sides. Both were portions for two people & absolutely delicious. I had a tamarind drink and my friend had a Batido Mango (made with milk) The staff were all sweet and helpful. We got to-go bags. The prices were very reasonable for what we got. After we paid the check we were given caramelo flan ~ we said we would never finish it - well we did! Pretty much licked the plate. Can't wait to go back! And since I watch Celtic, premier, euro soccer, have found a new place that opens early! Soccer was playing on the screens while there! Another plus. Definitely check this place out, they have traditional Costa Rican, Peruvian and Salvadoran dishes - just to name a few!!! read more

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I ordered pollo con tajadas here. Disgusting and disappointing. It's more like I got onions and lettuce with a side of plantains and over cooked chicken. Not to mention it was all drenched in onion juice and hot sauce. I used to like the food here. Will not be buying anymore. DO NOT SPEND YOUR MONEY HERE. read more

El Palacio Restaurant - Plantains - Spanish Near Me - Bound Brook, New Jersey

This is a disgrace to Colombian cuisine refried chorizo, old food totally discussing don't spend your money here, it's not worth what they charge. Nunca había visto algo así de asqueroso y mucho menos por lo que cobran. Si no es lo tuyo (especialidad) no lo vendas! Enfócate en lo tuyo que son las PUPUSAS!!! read more

El Palacio Restaurant - Asquerosa Bandeja Paisa! - Spanish Near Me - Bound Brook, New Jersey

Very satisfied with my experience at El Palacio. I ordered the arroz chaufa - which was very good, and the portions size was generous. The establishment itself is clean and comfortable. The service however is what highlights this restaurant from others in the area- the staff was attentive and kind in a way that was beyond impressive. The servers were helpful during the ordering process and regularly checked in during the meal. The overall kindness and delicious food makes lunch or dinner at El Palacio feel welcoming and pleasant. read more

Stopped in for lunch as we were working in the neighborhood. Pupusas were fresh and tasty. The pickled cabbage sadly was dry and needed some more liquid. The empanadas were also good. Someone got a soup and it looked good also. Hearty dish served with a side of rice. Sadly the service left a little bit to be desired. Our waitress was friendly but seemed a little lost in the sauce. Some of the people I was with weren't very satisfied with some of their dishes. Go try for yourself. ENJOY!!! read more

El Palacio Restaurant - Pupusa Coqueta (Coqueta Pupusa) - Spanish Near Me - Bound Brook, New Jersey

Food was ok. I just couldn't find anything vegetarian aside from modifying the quesedia, but mostly lettuce with a bit of vegetables was left. It is probably a better experience for meat eaters. Service was nice and friendly. Ambiance was that of a sit down restaurant. read more

Went here for a quick bite on our way to the mall. It was kind of empty on a Monday night. I am goad we stopped by. I ordered the daily special that comes with soup, a second dish with rice and a drink. It was delicious! The food was fresh and a good portion for dinner. My son ordered pupusas and it took a little while to come out but it was well worth it. They fresh and delicious. The service was friendly and on point. I recommend this place for any time of the day. They also had a bakery section so you can stop for a coffee and pastry. read more

I've visited a couple times now and both were excellent with generous portions. The restaurant is well-maintained and the desserts are a nice touch on top of a diverse menu. The pupusas are always a crowd pleaser. read more

This morning after I got off work, I was craving pupusas. A quick Yelp search helped me discover El Palacio. It was pretty close to the yard where I park my truck. When I came in, I sat down on the bar and I waited a few moments before they offered me the menu and asked what I wanted to drink. For the food I ordered 2 Pupusas. 1 chicharron, 1 revuelta . It took about 10 minutes to receive the food and it was fresh, and warm. The revuelta one which is mixed with cheese beans and chicharron, was amazing. The chicharron one was also good, just didn't have the same flavors as the revuelta. Each pupusa $3 or less Music was playing the whole time at semi high level, which I personally enjoy. Last but not least, the ambiance is very relaxed and what you would expect from a neighborhood Latin restaurant. Not upscale, so don't feel offended if you're not catered to like a King/Queen. PLEASE GET THE PUPUSA REVUELTA! Enjoy!!! read more

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My husband and I ordered pickup on the phone, and we were told the order would be ready in 20 minutes. The chicharron was mostly only the fatty part of the pork, as you can see in the picture. The chicharron is $12.55. We also ordered 2 beef empanadas & 2 chicken empanadas, and they only gave us 1 beef empanada that barely had any beef and mostly potato. We ordered 1 pan de bono. Tital cost was $ Empanadas are $2.00/each. We were disappointed because we ordered from here before and had no problems. Parking is free on the street up to 2 hrs. I don't think we will be ordering from here again. If you order from here, make sure to check your food before leaving the restaurant. read more

Ambiance: Restaurant is clean and well organized. There is a bar for quick bite, cappuccino, Fresh juices, etc. They have TVs all around. Food and Drinks: We had pineapple and papaya juices with was water (you can also have with milk). It was fresh and delicious (no ice). Chips and salsa came as complementary. We enjoyed them; just enough heat. I had Al Pastor tacos (corn tortilla). Pork was well seasoned and hint of pineapple. Tortilla (2x) were fresh. My wife had Chicken enchiladas. She loved those. Staff: Very curious waiter. She was patient and answered few questions we had. Give these guys a try. Enjoy read more

El Palacio Restaurant - Juice Bar table. - Spanish Near Me - Bound Brook, New Jersey

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We came upon this place by chance and we're so happy we did. The food is amazing, from the pastries to the entrées. The service was friendly and the vibe is warm and inviting. We cannot wait to return! read more

The pupusas here are the best! Super fresh, with a good variety of fillings including loroco! They are served with curtido (pickled cabbage) and tomato salsa, which is not super spicy. I love the chicken and the suprema, as well as the loroco. Seriously, the best pupusas in this area by far! They have a really eclectic menu to go with the diner-esque decor, with a bakery case in the back. To be honest, I usually just get pupusas and a horchata which are more than enough for a meal, but their entrees are humongous! Street parking is available, and they are open til 11pm. read more

El Palacio Restaurant - Spanish Near Me - Bound Brook, New Jersey

I've ordered breakfast from this place 2 times this week and it was delicious. The baleadas and pupusas are some of the best I've had! The horchata was so yummy too. I can't wait until these coronavirus restrictions are lifted so I can eat there in person. My only very small complaint is that they put milk and sugar in my coffee when I didn't ask. But that's sort of a Latino thing lol I'll just remember to say something next time. read more

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This place is really good for authentic Mexican food. They have a great tacos, empanadas and quesadillas. Lot of options for dessert. Mango juice or Mango Milkshake is best here. I would definitely go back here again. read more

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Very relaxed atmosphere. I liked my shrimp rice a lot, it's a total share size! My husband ordered tacos and he liked them too! I was excited they have flan but it turned out ok because the texture was too hard I think they cooked in high temp it had lots of air bubbles in the flan. It was not full but we had some wait time. If you are really hungry, be aware of that lol But they have good food!! read more

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I was introduced to Salvadoran food decades ago, and haven't had much luck finding papusas in my travels. So when I do find them I am delighted! This place has fantastic papusas, and the staff is friendly, enthusiastic and helpful. The food is fantastic and you won't leave hungry. The portions are great and taste great. Our waitress was very helpful even though we are "pequito" espanol. She was patient and engaging and helped us with our order. The menu is also wonderful. There is something for everybody at every meal. While we went there for dinner, we eyeballed the breakfast menu. Two days later we went back for a breakfast that not only lasted us the rest of the day, but tasted great. The wait staff recognized us and were surprised and happy to have us back. This will be a once a fortnight visit for us. read more

Good food, reasonable prices. Had beef nachos that came with the works - refried beans, guacamole, sour cream, etc. The chips were fresh, thin & crisp. Coffee was very good also, will check out their breakfast soon. read more

In mood for some Mexican food so gave El Palacio a try and was pleasantly surprised! The place has a feel of a Latin diner with bar stools. Ordered chicken empanadas for appetizer, followed by Enchiladas Suizas and enchiladas ranchera. Portions were quite large and the taste was very good. Our waiter was Andreas who was very helpful and attentive. He mentioned that they are a BYOB. Overall, very good experience so will definitely return. read more

El Palacio Restaurant - Enchiladas Ranchera - Spanish Near Me - Bound Brook, New Jersey

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We ate in. Place is large and open and they have partitions between the booths. Wait staff is very friendly, although the did not speak English. It was fine though, the menu has pics of all the food and it was easy to order and fun to use my limited Spanish language skills. Food was good. They give you chips/salsa to start. Salsa was good but too small of a serving. Chips were from a bag. I ordered tacos al pastor. Pork and pineapple. It came with diced tomatoes, guacamole, lime, and spicy verde sauce on the side. They were tasty but not really a standout for me. Portion size was adequate. My wife ordered the shrimp in garlic. She asked for veg on the side rather than rice and they accommodated. She was very pleased with the vegetables they served. Her meal also came with tostones. Her portion was also adequate as well. We both finished our meals and we aren't "big" eaters. I may give this place another try. They gave a pretty diverse menu and the waitress was very friendly and the service was above average. read more

Ordering was a bit of a challenge, but once the food came to the table, it was all worth it. read more

El Palacio Restaurant - The best Latino lunch!!! - Spanish Near Me - Bound Brook, New Jersey

Food is good . Waitress attentive at times. Different waitress seemed irritated when asked about what pastries on menu...aren't they there to assist in your choice? ...hmmm .Waitress leaves you waiting a bit for your check. Place is spacious. If your petite tables are a bit high. Waiting forever to get check 6 waitresses and no one comes to you for payment. Not fun. You have to chase them down. read more

El Palacio Restaurant - Maracuya en agua - Spanish Near Me - Bound Brook, New Jersey

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This is my favorite spot in Bound Brook. They always make everything fresh and good. They actually care about the customers, and the waitresses are nice and attentive. Highly recommend this Latin American restaurant. Oh and their fruit juices are fresh and banging. read more

We went there over this weekend to check this place out.. I have been eating some really good Mexican, Latin, Dominican food in Perth Amboy area & wanted to try something close to home. After reading good reviews, I decided to check this place out. When entered, we were greeted right away & our waiter was very nice. We ordered Huevo Divorciados & Chicarron.. Food arrived quickly- My breakfast was ok, nothing special. Fried beans were very salty..Sauces on eggs- didn't like either. Rest was ok.. Chicarron is which disappointed me the most.. it was over fried to almost burnt.. then we ordered- Flan which was ok but I had better ones than this.. This place was clean & waiter was very nice but I definitely didn't like the food:((( read more

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The Pupusas here are the best in the state. All their food is fantastic and you won't be making a bad decision anyway you cut it, but my god. It's like Jesus personally blesses each Pupusa before they leave the kitchen - I cannot express how good they are. We literally ask ourselves everyday if we should just get El Palacio for dinner; you will not be disappointed! read more

I've been wanting to try this place for a while and after eating here I don't know why I waiting so long . They have a large menu of different kinds of Spanish dishes you look at it and say Wow I didn't expect that to be on the menu . We ordered chicken empanadas which were delicious with the sauce they give you. I had the chicken soup which reminded me of a Filipino soup I make at home . Full of flavors and nice chunks of hearty veggies and chicken and it comes with rice which makes it even better. My daughter ordered chicken enchiladas OMG it was a huge plate She only ate a 1/4 of it . My husband ordered the bistec it was so good and full of flavor the meat has definitely been marinating for a few days. My other daughter ordered a mixed plate of meats that had steak , chorizo , and thinly cooked chicken breast which also came with rice and egg the plate was also huge. It was delicious she ate almost all of it with a little help . They have pictures in the menu so it makes it easier to see what you are ordering. I was definitely impressed with the amount of flavors in everything we ate . Thanks for the delicious meal we really enjoyed it . read more

I have been searching for a place that serves my favorites and does them well! This is the place! I received my items via door dash and I was so excited to find all my food was authentic in looks and taste. The tamales de elote was to die for! The pupusas were fantastic! The maduros were exceptional! This was totally comparable to some of the fantastic restaurants in Newark that serve the same. So happy to have found this place! read more

Great food. You sit yourself. BYOB. Very good juice bar. Not much service. But it is what this place is. The fish soup is a bit fishy to me. But it is great when you put spicy sauce in it. read more

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We found street parking easily (free on Sunday), and the downtown is so pleasant to walk. The restaurant is spacious and beautiful with several tvs and booths. They have a juice bar and a pastry showcase for all types of breads and desserts. The Jalea ($17) was amazing! The plate was overflowing with properly fried shrimp, soft shell crab, mussels, calamari and fish. It had sliced red onion along the side. The tacos are delicious. My al pastor tacos ($11) were stuffed full of seasoned pork and pineapple and garnished with cilantro and onion. The additional chopped tomato, cilantro and red onion to the side was great, along with a very flavorful and well-seasoned portion of refried beans. This was a wonderful lunch, and I found the service, portions, and quality ingredients to be deserving of the prices. They are a little slow with the check, but you can always flag someone down or head to the register if you are in a hurry. The staff is bilingual, so we had no problems ordering or asking questions (we only know English). read more

So good!! The enchiladas... yum!!! Smells like a family kitchen when you walk in which is always inviting. The staff is friendly and the food... ahhhmazing!!!! The desserts are to die for and their prices are super good!! Will most definitely be back with friends. read more

Food is good, however service is very slow, expect a dish to come out one at a time. Am not even kidding, I have been here twice, and both times we got each dish 15 minutes apart. read more

Stopped in with a friend for lunch and the food was great. Returned another day with my family for dinner, and again the food was great. The food is homemade! Had the skirt steak with shrimp - excellent! The good sized flavorful shrimp were grilled and crisp/firm, unlike some places that serve rubbery shrimp. Also had the rice with chicken and beef platter that was really good. The complementary salsa served with chips is among the best I have ever had. The shrimp appetizer was good. Refried beans were again the best I'm ever tasted. They customized the sides to we wanted. Flan for dessert was excellent. Took home some cookies to have with my morning coffee that were really good. The prices were reasonable and the service friendly and attentive. It's not a fancy place. I drove 40 minutes to get here (I do not do that unless the place is special). The food is Latin/Mexican. Not a cuisine I usually have, and not available where I live. Ok, yes it's East Main Street in Bound Brook. Not what you think of as a destination area, but worth a visit. I'm wondering why we were the only white people in the restaurant? Where's all that support for the Latino community I see on TV? Put your money where your mouth is, and visit this restaurant, have an awesome meal, and support the community! read more

A Gem in downtown Bound Brook. This is Not a Hole in the Wall - But, a clean, comfortable, restaurant. Good lighting (able to read a menu, without a flashlight). Good Service - Helpful staff, answering questions. Quality and giant portions! Had the sopa mondongo (beef tripe soup) great taste - a large bowl could be a stand alone meal. Lomo Saltado (steak w/peppers, tomatoes, onions and fries, over rice) nicely done - with plenty of beef. Fish tacos really good - a standout! The chicken enchiladas entree was enormous, filling the platter. Containers with leftovers (another good sign). The extensive menu has photos and descriptions of the entrees. Many choices for future visits! Try El Palacio - It is a winner in my book. read more

Really good food, reasonable price, I recommend. Pupusa, tamales empanadas and Baleadas are my favorite!!

Yeah it's really good. I been there for like 7 years and its always great and its good vibes

customer service here is terrible. they have messed up a few of my orders. ordered a cuban sandwich and it was horrible. first of all it came with american cheese and the menu clearly states swiss, also has zero flavor.. super bland. charged THREE DOLLARS for extra little cups of hot sauce that they don't even fully fill, ABSURD. don't know if we will continue ordering take out from here. read more

I remember the first time I stepped in El Palacio for lunch with my parents. They were praising how good the pupusas are. I had to see and taste for myself and my oh my! I started off with an horchata which tasted great I probably ordered about 2-3 more after my first one! I ordered 4 mixed pupusas w/ cheese and chicharron and they were amazing. Best pupusas I had in the Bound Brook area for sure. Now when I visit my parents I always stop here for a pupusa fix. read more

This restaurant was super cute. It totally has a Central American vibe. It's a casual environment, not too noisy, but they do have some music playing. The staff is friendly and very welcoming. The food was delicious and the portions are very generous. The pricing is affordable. read more

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It's either a hit or miss with this restaurant. I usually order the lomo saltado, and sometimes it's amazing (5+ stars) and other times it's really bad with over cooked beef. The beef is almost inedible when it's over cooked because it's like eating rubber. Also, last time I went there were bar-code stickers in my french fries and a piece of plastic in my food. read more

Amazing food selection. Our server was so nice. We came for breakfast and had the chuleta and ranchero and both were delicious. Their salsa that comes with the chips and salsa is so delicious that we bought more to go. Nice atmosphere and friendly, attentive service. read more

El Palacio Restaurant - Ranchero - Spanish Near Me - Bound Brook, New Jersey

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