What's not to like in this unpretentious Columbian restaurant that serves food with superb quality,…read morebreads and pastries that are mouth-watering, and service was impeccable. Our lady server was so personable and always answered our questions with a big smile. We met the owner who was as friendly as his staff! Excellent service is always a plus! The food was well-cooked down to its bananas and arepas! This restaurant is highly recommended and they close at 10 pm most days, so if you're still out and about at a later time, this is definitely a good place to get some delicious food! Order the platters! It's like getting the best of the varieties. Get the ham and cheese roll or the buñuelos and the pastrSo good!

My fiancé and I came in for lunch! Nice atmosphere and friendly and welcoming staff. We had Nilse…read moreand she was so very sweet! I recommend the empanadas and the papa relleno! My fiancé had a delicious and generous portioned lunch special! Over all great experience!!!!

Excellent food incl appetizers I had chicharonne then…read morebistec strips with peppers and onion salad rice and beans and maduro plantains everything was super fresh. I will return The ambiance and service was very accomodating

Los frijoles son deliciosos!!…read more After the beach, a little bandeja Paisa, and pechuga empanisada... great Colombian food. I want to try some more of their food. After the pandemic is down, I want to comeback and sit down. They have an open air-- beach feeling to their restaurant.

This is to report a serious health and sanitation concern…read more On Friday, January 16, 2026, at approximately 12:26 PM, I was inside the establishment when I observed a roach crawling on the wall. An employee, who appeared to be the manager on duty (as she was older and seemed to be overseeing the shift), attempted to kill the roach. When she grabbed it with a napkin, the roach fell onto the table. The employee then killed the roach and disinfected the table. However, this same employee had taken my order and continued handling service immediately after the incident. The food was served, but none of it was consumed due to the health concern. There was one other younger employee present, but they were not involved in the incident. Camera footage should confirm this event, as it would show the employee killing something on the wall during this time. Due to the seriousness of the situation, I also contacted the Health Department to report this incident.

I've been passing this establishment ever since January. Having dined at other Noches locations…read more(Dover, which has closed and I was not crazy about their overcooked food) and Belleville/Bloomfield, which was very good. I decided to give this one a try. I finally broke down and stopped in for lunch on Saturday March 8. The place wasn't crowded. It's a bit spacious but not many tables. My first thought was that it would be hard to get a table at dinner time. I was seated immediately and my order came right away. The server was very seeet and friendly and always checked on me. I ordered a paellita noches with black beans as well as tostones (fried green plantains) I received the paellita that came with maduros (fried sweet plantains). I ordered black beans but Instead I got red beans. I let it go. The paellita was good and a huge portion. I had to take half home. I didn't care for the red beans. They were a bit tasteless. The tostones were bland and a bit too greasy. I added salt and dipped them in the beans. (I'm PR and we add salt as soon as the fried plantains come out the fryer so that it sticks or serve it with mojo). Tostones do not taste good bland. I may go again and try some different items, skip the tostones and make sure that I get my black beans. I'll update this review depending on my experience when I return.

I heard this place was one of the best empanada places in new jersey so I had to try it…read more It was a cute little roadside joint. The workers were super nice and excited for me to try their empanadas. I got the beef one, arroz con pollo, and the nutella banana one. The beef one was amazing, super flavorful and hit the spot. I liked the Arroz con pollo one, but I will say its a little more rice than I would have preferred. The nutella one was a great sweet to top it off. These empanadas are BIG. For the price you really cant beat it. Im excited to go back!

Tried this place last week for the first time. I was disappointed. Beef empanada was extremely…read moresalty and had no taste. I was expecting to taste some garlic, onions, sofrito or recaito and maybe other seasoning. It was just meat and salt. I will give them another try but get a different empanada. I know everyone has not so good days so maybe it was a fluke. I will say the empanada was packed plentiful with beef, shell was great. Made fresh while you wait.

We've been to El Arriero a few times and the food was pretty good. Today we came in to the…read morerestaurant and it was empty, the couple that always ran the was not there. There was very loud bachata music and out walked this person that I can't call her a waitress, I have respect for waitresses they work very hard, she comes to our table we say hi and all she said was "what do you want to order". We put in the order and she turns up the music and starts singing in the kitchen. We ordered the bandeja paisa when it came out the pork was tasteless and very chewy, the Colombian chorizo tasted and had the consistency of cardboard, the rice was good and so was the steak. And then she turned the music louder yet I had to call her almost yelling to ask for the check it was almost like a comedy show. My other half and me looked at each other laughed and just said. NEVER AGAIN!!! What a disaster. If you want to have a half decent dinner don't even think about this place. Service 0. Noise 90 decibels. Food 1.

Very good food, there empanadas are a staple & there mondongo soup is one of my favorites but only…read moreserved on Sundays. The Bandeja paisa is amazing for a filling dish if you go there hungry. Very Colombian theme but that's the point. Their servers speak English as a second language so just have patience but they are nice and try very hard. Thank you

I'm Colombian and my girl works nearby and she said they have the best Pandebonos .. and they sell…read moreout quickly Omg.. she was right.. esos pandebonos son riquísimos But dont even bother going at 12pm-- they're all gone All the warehouses nearby buy them in bulk

**NOTE: For me, Apple Maps has led me to the wrong location when I navigate. When in doubt, you can…read morenavigate to Nanami Sushi & Asian Cuisine in Jamesburg, NJ since it is to the left of Fogon Latino.** Had to provide an update because YEARS later it is still delicious and remains one of my favorite spots! I will weep if they ever close down. Their food is divine. Even their rice is somehow incredible. Their meat bursts with flavor and is tender. I don't order off of their menu; they just have a bunch of hot food buffet style and I just request what I want. I always get their rice with black beans on top. Menu items vary by day but these are common items and some of my favorites: chicken leg, beef ribs, yuka fries, and pork ribs. When I introduced this place to my boyfriend, he fell in love too. When I asked what he would do if it ever shut down, he said he would kidnap the ladies working there (joking, of course). But he did say seriously if he knew ahead of time he would be willing to pay for their recipes. The friendliness of service depends on who's serving you, but no one is rude. They're just straight to the point. The inside is always clean - I just never eat in there since I just pile a bunch of food in a takeout container and bring it home for several meals. My boyfriend can finish it in one go if he's starving though. I always get a takeout box to go, and tbh the only downside is I don't know how much it is until they check out. They don't weigh it either, but I'm sure they have some type of formula? A box is usually around $22 BUT that's with A LOT of food stashed in there that I ask for. It's worth it. Another thing is that their soups, while delicious, are overly salted like crazy! So I usually skip that. Or if you really want to try it, you can dilute it with water and reheat it. A hidden gem overall - Must try! Who would've knew a quiet strip mall can hold some of the best food I've ever had.

Made reservations for my sister's birthday which is the same day as cinco de mayo, just a few days…read morein advance due to other Mexican restaurants not excepting reservations for that day- their lost. Stopped by one day ahead to make sure all was set- left a 200.00 deposit since our party was for 10pp, selected 4 apps and 2 pitchers of sangria (white and red) to set on table ready for the guest. They loved the red. We were setup in the first room which was perfect, not to be hidden in a corner - the locals might be a bit loud at the bar so don't be offended fyi. The food was great, as you know that I will call it out if it wasn't- served hot and a good portion. Service was also great from the moment you walk in to the moment you leave, great vibes and most of all the birthday celebration woke up everyone as they pump up the beat and sing happy birthday in English and Spanish with a shot of aqua ardiente! Plenty of parking and they also have an outdoor patio- keep up the great job and thank you for your great hospitality!

Nice ambience with a bar side and a restaurant side. Ordered the arepa chicharrone appetizer. Was a…read morebit dried, seemed like they used the smaller pieces for this. The columbian platter was really good, portion size was good and the steak was amazing. Good experience.

Traveled to Atlantic city for a weekend and as always, I was craving colombian food. Found this…read morerestaurant and wow they did not disappoint. For starters, our waitress was extremely kind and sweet we had great conversation. We got the colombian burger which was amazing and perfectly cooked. The paisa was perfect tasted just like home. Authentic as it should be. And as always my absolute favorite, traditional colombian empanadas. I think we do it best and this place definitely did it perfectly. The place also has some very cute seating. I would totally make the drive again just for this.

I came across Mambo Cafe on DoorDash and I'm so glad I did. I wa staying at a hotel and ordered…read morefood for delivery. The food was packaged well and hot on delivery. They also gave me two sets of cutlery which was a win for me. Most places usually forget to add cutlery. I ordered the Bandeja Paisa| 8oz NY Strip Steak. The meal came with steak, sausage, pork belly, white rice & beans, sweet plantains, Colombian corn cake,fried egg and avocado. All for $23 (in 2025). I also got a Goodo brand cola champagne. Money well spent because the food was delicious. The portion size was enough for two servings. Everything was seasoned well and cooked to perfection. I live two hours away and am willing to drive the distance for the food again it was that good. Ten out of ten definitely recommend.

Really incredible, fresh genuine Mexican/Colombian food at a good price! I had the chicken fajitas…read moreand my husband had the steak tacos. We will be back for sure!

Panchos and Juanchos is a wonderful family-owned spot in the heart of Bradley Beach. Portions are…read moregenerous, prices are reasonable, and the food is consistently delicious. It's primarily a takeout place, but there are a few tables available -- especially in the summer, when you can BYO and enjoy outdoor seating right on Main Street. The burritos, enchiladas, and tacos are go-to favorites. Most dishes come with rice and beans, and you can choose between a spicy red sauce or a milder green sauce. If you're not in the mood to cook or spend a lot, Panchos and Juanchos is a great local business to support and enjoy.