Checked out this Colombian steakhouse in Bound Brook, NJ after seeing it on TikTok, and it truly…read morelived up to the hype. The place is adorable! Beautifully decorated for Christmas and such a cozy, festive vibe. The service was excellent, attentive, and friendly. It was a bit loud where we sat directly in the middle and many people were celebrating birthdays so lots of singing. The vibe was so on point! The premium cocktails were on the higher side at $21 each, but they were well-made. We ordered the Picada Grande for only four of us and could not believe the amount of food that came out. We couldn't finish the food. Everything was delicious, and we still left with around 6 pounds of leftovers! A great spot for a fun night out with fantastic food, beautiful ambiance, good entertainment, and great service at a good price! There are vendors selling flowers and framed pictures of you choose to partake. We did and loved the framed pic! Highly recommend checking it out. Great value and good food! PS- there's a big sign that says "Valet Only"

Third time going for brunch, 2nd time with Kimberly as our waitress. Food was good and filling. I…read morealways have leftovers to bring home. I get the mixed grill plate on the brunch menu. The last 2 times, the table with different snacks wasn't there, but instead you get a platter with different items like empanadas and pork belly.

I get the chifrijo and that is my favorite dish. The service is quick. The place is usually busy…read moreduring lunch hour.

Food tasted nice. Not Delicious!, just nice. They don't…read morespeak English and are not capable of taking orders over the phone in English. I managed to kill Spanish and struggled to give my order over the phone. Magic Question: Would I go there again? Magic Answer: Maybe. Defo for the sweet plantains

Friends have been telling me about this place who are from Costa Rica, I'm just never in Bound…read moreBrook. 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!!!

I ordered pollo con tajadas here. Disgusting and disappointing…read more 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.

PROS: very hopping place with good music and a wide menu variety. No cover charge on fridays and…read morethe staff is friendly CONS: my friends were ignored by the bartenders, there's a cover charge on Saturdays, only paid street parking, and you pay for a coat check OVERALL: as long as you don't mind dropping money on all these unnecessary things I think this place is worth a visit. I recommend coming on Friday though

If you are looking for unappealing imitation Cuban food, plates that are served half empty, $15…read moremargaritas, and lemonade that tastes like chlorine, this is the place for you. The service was OK. The food is awful.

While visiting New Jersey recently I wanted to go somewhere I couldn't go to back home . That's…read morealways the goal to try out new places . So upon doing my research I came across this restaurant. Now of course upon reading reviews everyone said to get there early because the line can get long especially on a Saturday and Sunday morning. So we arrived around 8:30 on Saturday and we were seated right away because it was only two of us . The service was excellent we were seated right away . Our waiter came out and gave us the rundown of the menu . They had a promo menu because of the Devil Wears Prada movie . I did get a specialty non alcoholic drink from the menu which was excellent. We ordered the French toast and the avocado toast with scrambled eggs and it came with smoked salmon on sourdough bread . The French toast was so good and moist you didn't even need to add additional syrup . The food was delicious and the portion sizes are perfect . The restaurant is cozy so if you have a big party make reservations. But you won't be disappointed I can't wait to visit Brunch by De Martino again whenever I come back to New Jersey . Please check them out you won't regret it .

My family and I have been supporting the Martino's Cuban Restaurant family restaurants for years,…read moregoing back to the original Martino's from his dad's side (which we truly miss). So coming here carries a bit of nostalgia for us. This concept feels very different from the original. It's definitely a more modern, upscale take. Portions are smaller, prices are higher, and the menu feels more elevated with a mix of Cuban-inspired and American flavors rather than strictly traditional Cuban comfort food. That said, the food is genuinely very good. The Cuban sandwich was easily one of the best we've had in New Jersey. Unlike many places that mostly use ham with a thin layer of pork, this one had thick, flavorful pieces of pork that made it feel much more authentic. A few other favorites: - The tostones with guacamole were a great starter. - Their chocolate latte used to be one of our favorites (sadly it seems to have been replaced by a raspberry chocolate version, which wasn't for us). - The seasonal pumpkin iced latte was excellent. - The strawberry banana waffles were more than enough to share. - The scrambled eggs and thick-cut bacon were fresh and delicious. We spent about $140 for breakfast for a family of four, so it's definitely on the pricier side, but it felt fitting for a special occasion like Mother's Day. A heads-up: reservations are only accepted for parties of six or more, so smaller groups are first come, first served. On Mother's Day, we waited about an hour after arriving at 8:30 AM, but their digital waitlist system made it easy to track our place in line while running errands nearby. Do we miss the old Martino's? Absolutely. The larger portions and casual family feel were special to us. But this restaurant offers something different--more polished, more curated, and still very enjoyable. I'd recommend it for brunch dates, family celebrations, or when you want to treat yourself.

This is a small restaurant located in New Brunswick. Parking can be a pain but that's with most…read moreplaces in New Brunswick. My first time going there was on a BLAZING HOT day. I walked in and two super nice young ladies were making and serving the food. I appreciated that I was greeted right away and my order taken right away. If Yelp had star options for both the food and the service, I definitely would have given them 4 or 5 stars. I almost always go completely overboard when I try a place the first time. I picked up almost $80 worth of takeout so that I could try a little bit of everything. I really, really wanted to love the food here but I didn't. Unfortunately I didn't really find anything that I ordered that flavorful. The food wasn't bad by any means, it just didn't have the delicious flavors that I normally associate with great Puerto Rican food. As I mentioned it was an unbelievably hot day so maybe the cook was having an off day because of that. If I'm ever driving by there, I'd probably give it another chance since it has such great reviews from other people.

I went with my friend who's familiar with authentic homemade Puerto Rican food. The service was…read moreexcellent and the food was authentic and delicious. I would definitely stop in again or order takeout from here. It's a nice family restaurant with authentic cuisine. Parking might be an issue since it's in middle of New Brunswick.

I need to start with the Birra tacos. They are delicious and our favorite. Anything on the menu…read moreis well prepared with generous servings. Highly recommend

This place doesn't look like much when you walk past it, but once inside you can smell all the…read moredelicious food cooking. I've gotten take out from here a couple of times. I always get the same thing. 3 beef tacos, and rice and beans. The tacos we're good. The beef is fresh, the tortillas homemade,it comes with two sauces, avocado and salsa verde. The condiments are sliced radishes, sliced cucumbers and fresh limes. The beans and rice are good. This restaurant is doing it right. The staff here is always very nice and pleasant. I order over the phone and my order is ready within 20 minutes. It's always on time. This is a small place, and they do have dine in. Parking is on the street. A lot of the roads in Manville are One Way, it's best to drive around and park on the side street and then just walk around the corner.

Food was amazing, the flavors and the seasonings also the service was outstanding our server was so…read moresweet and very attentive. The fresh waters were also very refreshing

Went for a quick drink. From outside it looks like a mediocre bar but inside was good . Lots of…read moretables in and around the bar and the atmosphere looked good. 2 bartenders were quick with their service ands really helpful. Beer was about 5$ which was ok . Unfortunately they didn't have much options with beer - just Corona, modello and few others . I think there was a karaoke going on and it sounded good . They had many varieties of wine and hard drinks . Good value for money overall. Couldn't try their food . Next time !!

Hear me out. When we arrived we were looking for a dive sports bar with some good eats. Walking in…read morewe did not get the vibe that it was a sports bar, but more a latin night club. However the wait staff could not be nicer . We sat at the bar and had some drinks. There are no beers on tap, only bottled beers and mixed drinks. The margarita I got was so-so but they had some other drinks on their menu that were really good. We went on a Tuesday night and it was pretty dead in there so we started talking to all of the wait staff and turns out a few of them are from Colombia where I have some friends and family. I ordered dinner and told them that I have a garlic allergy and they made sure that there was no garlic in my food and I got the steak. The steak was cooked perfectly and the sides were delicious. The prices are higher than I would expect but it was a still delicious. My friends for the tacos and nachos and each said they were delicious. Don't let the outside or inside scare you away, this is a gem and I would come back