Although I'm Latina all Latin food is NOT the same. This restaurant is Costa Rican and the food was…read moredelicious! It is cute, clean, & homey...like being in your friend's kitchen. The young lady serving us was sweet and attentive. FOOD...fresh, tasty but not overly seasoned, and savory. I'm a soup girl and this soup made my top 3. Hubby LOVED his dish and we were amazed by their rice pudding dessert, YUM! A special shout-out for empanadas WOOHOO! Hubby is Cuban and I'm Colombian & Puerto Rican and these Costa Rican empanadas go to the #1 spot on our list!!! Prices are definitely reasonable :) FYI street parking, cash or credit card has service fee, sit-down or takeout, closed on Tuesdays.

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We recently visited Tucanes and absolutely loved it. I went with my wife and her sister, and we all…read moreenjoyed a delicious, authentic Costa Rican meal. The highlight for us was the gallo pinto -- perfectly seasoned, comforting, and true to the flavors you'd expect back home. It tasted just like something you'd enjoy in a Costa Rican kitchen on a Sunday morning. The service was warm and welcoming, and the atmosphere made us feel immediately comfortable. Portions were generous, everything was freshly prepared, and the presentation showed real care. It's rare to find a place that captures the genuine spirit of Costa Rican cuisine, but Tucanes truly delivers. This is the kind of restaurant you want to return to again and again. Highly recommended -- a real 5-star experience.

Lunch at the Costa Rican ristorante Tucanes (Toucan) in Prospect Park, NJ was such a wonderful…read moreexperience. The food is amazing and the service is wonderful. We had plentiful plates of arroz con camarones (shrimp) y arroz con steak with jugo de guana'bana y jugo (juice) de maracuya (passion fruit). Also, we had an outrageous tres leches for dessert!! GO!!

From the tropical shores of Cuba to the snow-capped Andes of Chile, Latin American cuisine tells…read morethe story of conquest, migration, and cultural fusion through every aromatic bite. This vibrant culinary tapestry weaves together indigenous ingredients, European techniques, African traditions, and Asian influences to create some of the world's most exciting and diverse food experiences. For over the past two decades, these chefs have elevated traditional ingredients and techniques to new heights. We've passed this restaurant many times on a busy River Road in Fair Lawn and decided to stop in. Upon entering this warm and cozy interior without a reservation as first-timers, my partner and I managed to locate a table outside on this summer-like day. Juany's Cafe is a cozy, family-run establishment making a great impression as a place for brunch on locals and visitors. The owner is Peruvian, and the Mexican cook began in the kitchens of his homeland, known for its authentic Latin-inspired cuisine. We decided on the Latin bowl with marinated steak accompanied by black beans, sautéed veggies, avocado, and sweet plantains & Grilled Chicken Burritos with Sweet Potato Fries. Complimentary fruit salad started our meal. All ingredients were fresh, and the seasonings were unique with their bold flavors. There was a wait time for food as everything was homemade, made to order, and well presented. The prices were more than reasonable considering the quality of the food. Our server was friendly and accommodating. The service was a bit slow due to a large party group. Brunch is the norm here, but we can't wait to try it out for dinner.

In order to give our Bergen County Boys a break , we returned to Juany's Cafe in Fair Lawn !!! Damn…read more, their food is fantastic !! It's Latin based with Mexican and Peruvian delicacies. Real simple today with just entrees and excellent mint Iced Tea. Here's what we had : Fish Tacos, Chicken Quesadillas, Pulled Pork Tacos, Tri-Tip sandwich. And Alhambra tacos which are skillet tacos with Bacon Chorizo, Beef and all the fixings !!! A special shout out to Alberto and his family who took such good care of care of us !!! Bob McDonnell also joined us today. If you're in Fair Lawn don't miss Juany's. !!!!

I've been living in Totowa for a few years and always passed this restaurant, wondering how it was…read more I finally decided to go in, and wow -- the food was absolutely delicious. It's BYOB, which is a great bonus, and the atmosphere is very private and intimate. The wait staff were so attentive and made the experience even better. I would definitely recommend this place and will absolutely be coming back again!

Food is fresco and flavoed! Service is top notch…read more Had dinner after work with my crew.

Food is is amazing! Traditional Costa Rican food that hits the spot! The dining room is intimate…read moreand cozy. The food here is cooked with their hearts and soul and you can tell! The staff are all so polite and welcoming it feels like home!

The staff was friendly and patient with my asking questions about all the items I knew nothing…read moreabout. The fried corn goods (arepa, empanada) were quite oily but overall it tasted good. The prices are affordable and you get a lot for your money. Def recommend! (Though not too frequently for health-purposes :P ) -arepa with eggs: eggs were well-flavored but the arepa was very saturated in oil -cheese stick: tasty -empanadas: made with corn, very oily. -yuca balls: dense and filling while not being too oily. def recommend -cheese bread: hollow with cheese on the floor if the inside. Flurry and tasty. Recommend.

Gem in Patterson. Took a detour and found this place. Good service. It's mostly takeout. Good…read moreoverall ambiance. Food was fantastic and priced well.

Delicioso!!! Primera vez comiendo acá. La espera no fue larga, solo como 10-15 minutos…read more El perro caliente de los mejores que hemos comido. Mi esposo pidió una hamburguesa que para mi gusto estaba un poquito pasada de cocción pero a él le encantó así. Pedimos también una salchipapa sencilla. Como bumanguesa le doy un 100 a la salsa de piña. Definitivamente volveríamos a pedir.

Es como si estuviera en la arenosa! Lo mejor! This place has…read morethe same flavor like as if you were right in Barranquilla! The best!

Went to try a new place and it did not disappoint! The Mofongo was great and the service was very…read moreattentive and delightful. The flavorful food hit the spot. The location was accessible and plenty of interior space. Good to go for lunch or after work. I will go again soon!

There was no service to speak of past the 1st drinks and utensils. After 45 min wait - no checking…read morein, not a glass of water, not a basket of bread & with only a few ppl in the place- I wanted to leave . My son said let's wait 5 min. We should've left. The food was underwhelming. The entire thing , chicken rice beans. The pork was reheated and dry AF. I've never in my adult life left a rest. without tipping at all. I sat there for a while contemplating it and just decided no- the service was inexcusable.

I would give it 3.5 .. not 3 :)…read more First time and went to it based on google reviews .. it was good and bad :) the grilled chicken with rice and bean was good .. tasted good with the spicy sauce.. but the chicken over rice wasn't good :(. They put too much of Peas and it didn't taste well overall . Even the chicken was dry . I didn't like it much .. we also ordered empanada and it was awesomeeee .. tasted fresh and like home made :) overall an average experience..

Excelente servicio de la señora que atiene adelante. La comida tiene buen gusto y todo es echo…read morefresco y los precios son muy cómodos.

El Típico never disappoints. The food is always on point, super flavorful, fresh, and gives that…read morereal homemade vibe. The dishes are packed with flavor, and you can tell everything is made with love. But the real star for me... the beef soup -- hands down my favorite. It's rich, comforting, and just hits every time. Portions are great, you definitely get your money's worth. And the service is always great, everyone is friendly, welcoming, and makes you feel comfortable.

Customer service is non- existent. They refuse to serve me unless I purchase a large meal. Crappy…read moreservice. Would never go back.