Still delicious. I don't come here often enough and it's worth the drive. The chicken in garlic sauce is my favorite. I could drink that garlic sauce. The staff is lovely and welcoming. There are a few nice tables inside. They moved tables around to accommodate all of our food. The free bread is delicious. Love the Portuguese soda. The pao de queijo wasn't the best - it's very clearly frozen and was very pale (semi new menu item). It was still tasty especially dipped into the garlic sauce but nothing beats the real stuff. read more

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Service -walk in or you can order via Toast app. Food always full of flavor and fire as the name of restaurant depicts. Chicken and pork ribs always full of flavor. Ambiance -there are seats inside but always get it to go. Weekly specials so check their website. read more

Fire & Flavor Grill - combo 4 Family combo ( 4 ppl ) - Portuguese Near Me - Metuchen, New Jersey

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Heyyyyyyyy you guys!!! Well let's get right in, this place is low key, super casual vibe. There is seating inside decor is not consistent. The server was very sweet, polite and soft spoken. In my opinion she was juggling too much with serving, busing tables, answering phones, attending to pick ups and walk ins and then having orders barked to her from kitchen staff. Now the eats, the steak was flavorful, the yellow rice is tasty and the black beans are a hit. The fries fell flat on flavor and the oil may be old or was just greasy. The garlic shrimp was good as well but over all it was decent not spectacular. What looked really good was the chicken but not sure how that tasted as we opted for a different protein. Overall it was meh... read more

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Nice cozy spot for some good food. You can dine in. They do have some seating for dining in. But today I ordered for pick up. While I waited I had a beef empanada. That was really good. I would never have gotten one anywhere. But tasting this one has just changed my mind on them. It was full of meat. And the crunchy shell was very good. I ordered the chicken and beef ribs combo to go. Comes with rice and fries. And a garlic grilled shrimp. The only surprise was there was no bread with it but I think now bread would be an extra charge. The chicken was tasty. Not the best by my stand point but my granddaughter would tell you differently. She pretty much ate all of the chicken The beef ribs made to order and was right on spot. Flavor and tender. The fries could have been cooked little longer and the yellow rice was fluffy and delicious. Over all I would givee them 4 stars cause the service was really friendly and when I see staff working together. They gets points for me read more

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Had a great dinner here. Took it to go and everything was hot and packaged well. The portions are huge. I really enjoyed the Combo 1 of Spare Ribs and Chicken with Rice and Fries. It fed 3 people and we still had leftovers. The Picadinho was good. I wish it had Chorizo in it. Overall a good meal and will be back! read more

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The food was so tasty! The platter was huge and the service was soooo friendly. Def coming back to try more read more

Fire & Flavor Grill - chicken picadinho - Portuguese Near Me - Metuchen, New Jersey

This is my second time coming with family and it's been so lovely and amazing! The food takes me back to my homeland and the staff is super friendly and they love to chat if the place isn't too busy. I definitely recommend the garlic shrimp appetizer and you can't go wrong with their BBQ Chicken, fries and rice with a side of salad! My husband and I's personal favorite are the beef and chicken skewers read more

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The food is the best. Every time I'm in Central Jersey, I make it my business to stop and pick up dinner. I'm in South Jersey near Philly, and we don't have any restaurants to top Fire and Flavor. I met the owner, and she's the best. Your favorite customer, Todd. read more

After years of going to fire & flavor yesterday I had an experience that absolutely left a bad taste in my mouth. I called at 8:45 PM on Sunday to place an order for pick up and right away instead of being pleasantly greeted I was rudely told they were closing and what did I want!? On their website they have that they are open until 11pm and on google it says they are open until 10pm, nevertheless I called way before that. I didn't want to be rude so I quickly placed an order. It was less entrees then what I usually get to be mindful since I was being rushed. I was told it would be ready in 10 minutes. When I arrived I paid and I went to check to make sure everything was there. The lady at the counter cut me off and confirmed that everything was in there but when I arrived home there was items missing. It looked like my food was just thrown in the bag. This breaks my heart because I'm always the first person to recommend this restaurant friends, family and colleagues. I'm a firm believer that quality should remain the same no matter if it's the first or last order of the day. After years and spending thousands of dollars there, I felt like I was picking food up at McDonald's. read more

Fire & Flavor BBQ in Metuchen, NJ is serving some authentic Portuguese food in NJ! You can see the open flame Portuguese BBQ so you know it's going to be good! Everything was super flavorful and the portions are huge. The picanha, chicken and seafood were all very fresh and the menu has a wide variety! Insta: @thehungrysw read more

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I love Portuguese food and couldn't wait to try this restaurant. When I arrived I parked in the plaza lot. I walked into a small Portuguese BBQ. I was greeted and sat at a table and served by a nice lady. I ordered the garlic shrimp dish and the garlic chicken dish. One with rice and French fries and one with vegetables. The food came out in about 15 minutes or so. When I dug in, I was not a big fan of the garlic shrimp because it was a bit salty. On the other hand, the garlic chicken, rice, fries, and vegetables were good! All in all I did have a good experience! read more

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The best spot i've found that serves up some good authentic Portuguese flavors! If youre a meat lover like me - you'll be quite pleased with the selection of dishes ranging from Grilled pork, steak, chicken, ribs, T-bone steaks and more! Some must try dishes have to be the Portuguese sausage - authentic flavorful, and hearty! The Specialty Rice dish speaks for itself, good as a whole meal, or prefect as a side. Highly recommend getting the combo meat platters, as it served with a generous helping of fries and rice! Empanadas, maduros, and cheese breads are also on the menu, and a must have as well! read more

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The platters of rice fries chicken and beef ribs are a banger oh and the garlic shrimps lawd have mercy on me when go here with a gluten mentality.. the food all round is just awesome as well as the cooks and the cashier too. read more

Fire & Flavor Grill - Portuguese Near Me - Metuchen, New Jersey

A great authentic Portuguese spot! The flavors were delicious and I loved how many items were on the menu! My favorite was definitely the picanha and I also LOVED the empanadas! Everything was cooked fresh and made in house. I would definitely suggest a combo platter which gives a little bit of everything and great for sharing. Make sure to save room for the amazing homemade desserts as well!! The owner was super friendly and all of the staff was very attentive. Dishes were a generous size for a comfortable price point. Would definitely recommend for dine in or take out! read more

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Good food but everything is way too salty. Empanadas are outstanding. Chicken with garlic or franchise are favorites

My husband and I decided to try a new spot for Portuguese BBQ which led us to Fire & Flavor. We ordered a beef and chicken combo and shrimp in garlic sauce. The combo portions were generous. I liked that there were some pickled vegetables. The fries were nice and crispy. The flavor of the garlic sauce was delicious! The shrimp was very good. We were very happy with our order and will be returning. read more

Fire & Flavor Grill - App Shrimpo and Garlic sauce - Portuguese Near Me - Metuchen, New Jersey

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I did not expect this Portuguese Bbq to be this good, in metuchen. it rivals the hub of BBq places in newark nj. Highly recommend both the pork ribs and the chicken. read more

Not the same fire and flavor I've had in 2020-2023. Ordered ribs, whole chicken, with fries and yellow rice. Ribs: cooked well but no flavor, had they taken the time to really season the meat down to the bone, it would've been great, chicken was dry with little flavor, almost as if it was day after chicken. This has got to stop and don't let me get started on the hot sauce, it's actually Pete's hot sauce packets. What a down grade. I'm sorry for whatever is happening to the restaurant, but it used to be great. I prey they bounce back, because it used to be my favorite spot. read more

Walked in here and immediately it felt like home. The smells of chicken turning on the grill, rice cooking, and just seeing customers smiling and humming was topping on the cake. I knew I just had to get something just to say I tried the food here! I ordered a chicken empanada for starters! (Let's just say pics didn't make the cut, it was too good and everybody knows you eat empanadas while they're hot) For Dinner- Chicken and Pork Rib Combo with rice and fries Chicken juice and falling off the bone Ribs- I don't eat pork so unfortunately I can't comment on that ‍ Rice and fries- absolutely amazing, especially the homemade fries read more

Fire & Flavor Grill - combo 1 Chicken / Spare Ribs - Portuguese Near Me - Metuchen, New Jersey

The food was packed with flavor! Shrimp & Garlic Sauce & Chicken Empanadas were some favorites! For dessert it was a tie between the Serradura & the Passionfruit Mouse of which I liked best. The service was great and the staff was so friendly! If you have a chance to visit I would highly recommend! Will be back soon. read more

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If you like Portuguese BBQ then this is the place for you. It's reminiscent of the Portuguese bbq that you would find in Newark's Ironbound section. The portions were generous and the flavors were just amazing. Their rice was cooked perfectly, the the fries were crispy and tasty (Double fried) and the chicken and the ribs were grilled just right. The garlic shrimp in sauce was a nice addition to the regular style Portuguese bbq style menus. Try their empanadas while you wait for you food (Look I just came here from a very hard gym workout and I was hungry . Don't judge me hahahahaha). The place itself is a bit on the small side, but very nice place to eat lunch or maybe dinner for two! read more

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It's not easy opening up a restaurant. However, thanks for offering a different taste in cuisine close to my home. Nothing beats charcoal bbq. Their chicken and ribs are a definite go to for an enjoyable experience. I have yet to try more items on their menu, but the rice/meat/fries combination is solid. Eat it fresh, seriously. I notice the difference when it's plated fresh. Their sausage appetizer doesn't only contain chorizo, there are some other sausages the Portuguese eat that are inside. I like the variety. I have to point out to people that are used to fish fillet that their salmon and bacalau entrees have bones. I'm fine with it, means it's a fresh cut, but little FYI to those that don't like bones. End the meal with an espresso, it's exactly like the ones I've had in Portugal! If you're not too full, as they give decently sized PORTIONS, grab some of the chef's home made dessert. Portuguese pineapple cake and pastas de natas, very good! This portuguese bbq restaurant also offers some extra goodies. Get on the good side of the chef and you'll be eating delicious prosciutto, heh. Price is fair, definitely cheaper compared to many restaurants in Metuchen. Im also glad I don't have to drive all the way to Newark now for Portuguese BBQ. Chef Wilson and co also do their best to improve. They are very open to feed back and adjusting to customer preferences. I'm looking out for that francesinha someday! read more

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We ordered #1 Combo grilled chicken and ribs for carry out last night. This place is busy with dine-in diners and carry out orders. I didn't expect that my order is huge good for two people. It came with fries and yellow rice on aluminum tray. The chicken is so soft, it falls out of the bone and the ribs were cut to bite size. They both taste delicious. The owner was on the floor helping out their dine-in clients. He's friendly and helpful. read more

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Delicious and authentic Portuguese cuisine! Must try the chicken picadinho! It's amazing! Also, they do a fantastic job with their catering events! Highly recommended! read more

The food might be good, but the service is horrendous. Buyer beware. We have had a number of orders delivered missing items and they blame Door Dash every time. read more

Amazing food and service. Love ordering from this place, especially their platters. They were able to accommodate to my large order with 2 hrs notice. Definitely ordering from them again. read more

Atmosphere: N/A We ordered our meal as take out. Portions: 5 There wasn't a whole ton of clams (maybe around a dozen) for a stand-alone entree. I wasn't so hungry that night so it was just fine for me. I think if I were hungry, just the clams and veggies might not be enough. The medium-sized steamed vegetables was a pretty big portion so I had enough to share with my husband. Flavors: 4 The clams in garlic sauce was delectable! The clams were huge and still in their shells. That's my favorite way to eat clams since it preserves the clam juices. They tasted fresh and the garlic sauce was a perfect match. The sauce did not overpower the natural clam flavors. The addition of the hot sauce gave it some tanginess too. The vegetables though, were unfortunately a bit overcooked so they became a mushy texture. I think they were just steamed so there's not much to it in terms of flavor either. Overall, I would totally order the clams again. I'm not so sure about other menu items. Totally forgot to take pictures of the meals! read more

Pass this place often on the way to/from my dog's food spot (Scottish Dog) and yesterday, decided to pop in w my wife to try it. I've been going to the Portuguese bbq spots in Newark for the last 15yrs (more often than I care to admit) and this place is one of first I've ever found that's comparable to my faves down neck. Caldo verde, codfish cakes to start and both were great! We went the mixed meat (5 of them) for our first time, to have a selection, we both loved it and the black beans (ordered them on the side) were probably the best I've ever had in ANY chop spot. A filling meal (plus some waters and Sumols) all for $45, we had A LOT to take home too! This place is a homerun and an incredible bang for your buck. Super clean inside, friendly staff and the owner is an absolute gentleman...very happy that we stopped in, just kind of mad that we took so long to do so. read more

Went in because I heard about it on the radio and it did not disappoint. Wilson, the owner is a super friendly and down to earth guy that will have a nice chat with you if he's there. The place is super clean from the cooking area to the dining area and has a fresh look! I didn't dive too deep into the menu for my first time here but instead wanted to try kind of a go to Portuguese dish. I went with the grilled half chicken with rice and fries on the side. The chicken was so juicy and flavorful you don't even need any hot sauce on it or any kind of condiment. Roasted over an open charcoal pit, the chicken pulls right from the bone and has a crispy skin that is to die for. Definitely recommend stopping by here for the food and hospitality alike! Great Portuguese barbecue and awesome vibe all around!! read more

Fire & Flavor Grill - Half chicken - Portuguese Near Me - Metuchen, New Jersey

Doesn't look like much when you past by, but looks are deceiving. Great cuts of meat made with love and passion. Everything is made to order right in front of you, smells so good too. read more

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I'll start off by saying the chicken is phenomenal, hands down! Even the home made chicken fingers are seasoned very well.. here enters the issue.. the fries were weak. They had potential, but were undercooked. Not even soggy but like just cooked enough to not be raw, yet no real crunch and very minimal flavor. So after crisping them at home and adding some salt I was able to salvage them somewhat. This didn't spoilt the experience because I was able to just mix the chicken with some other sides at home. But ultimately the Fries are the main reason I can't go above a 3. They were very busy though and seemed pretty clean inside. read more

Fire & Flavor Grill - Portuguese Near Me - Metuchen, New Jersey

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Customer service is non existent if you have a problem with there food good luck trying to get them to make it right . The other problem is the pricing not enough quantity for what they charge you can get more food for less somewhere else . They have a great location is about all good I have to say . read more

We caterered my Mother-in-law's Repass from here. Having had eaten there a few times (grilled octupus especially) we wanted a nice simple buffet at our location. Wilson, Andrea and his whole staff were so helpful and accommodating to our needs. We had 50 people and Wilson provided his Roasted Chicken, House Special rice, regular rice, salad and to my surprise, french fries (they were so crunchy and delicious)! He was on-time delivering our food and it looked beautiful. I would not hesitate to cater again from here! You've got to try their amazing food and Follow them on Instagram! Thanks, Wilson and Andrea for providing a worry-free catering experience and many delicious take-out and in-house meals! read more

Terrible customer service when confronted them with a barcode found in my guests empanada during a large catering event. Everyone says to give the manager feedback and an opportunity to make it right so that is exactly what I did. Instead of taking ownership, apologizing & refunding our empanada order he proceeded to cut me off, insinuate I was lying by explaining the doubt and disbelief he had. He first told me the barcode looks like it is from fruit and he does not serve fruit. Then the food is run through a food processor so there is NO WAY this could happen. Lastly, the meat is cooked so a barcode would not survive the heat. All of these explanations placing doubt on my experience and in fact even questioning if the picture I shared with the evidence is in fact from his restaurant. I am by no means a liar especially over this, and do not appreciate at all being made to feel like I did something wrong by reporting this. read more

Fire & Flavor Grill - a plate of food on a table - Portuguese Near Me - Metuchen, New Jersey

Very good Portuguese and Brazilian dishes. Have done numerous take out and never disappointed. Clam appetizer is one of my favorites.

The whole sea bass was absolutely delicious! They're generous with the size of their dishes and the food was ready pretty quickly! The char on the fish was great, and the vegetables and potatoes with it were a great addition! read more

Fire & Flavor Grill - Grilled Whole Sea Bass - Portuguese Near Me - Metuchen, New Jersey

Wilson is the absolute man! The flavor in all his food is to die for, you cannot go wrong with anything on the menu. I've had a lot of Portuguese, but daaaaaamn. Words cannot describe. Not only that but my boys from the Cane & Corey podcast, and producer Jai love the place-- you should give them a listen on Patreon! read more

Family run, husband and wife owned Portuguese BBQ. Garnering a lot of attention since it's something different than the other food offerings in downtown Metuchen. The line was out the door and things seemed a little disorganized...but it's a new business understanding how to react to the demand, so I was patient as were fellow patrons. As you look over the counter you see multiple stoves and side by side charcoal fire pits with spits/rotisseries. The menu is decent, filled with options...standard chicken and ribs but they also have a few fish options various sausage options and a few different steak cuts. This was my first visit and I was debating between the salmon and the chicken in garlic sauce. The wait for a half chicken was going to be too long since they just had put them on...I ended up getting the chicken in garlic sauce and the sautéed vegetable side...the garlic sauce was amazing. The platter came with fries and yellow rice. Fries tasted hand cut and not frozen which is a plus. Rice was flavorful. Portion size is good. Def could feed two people. Pricing was reasonable in my opinion. I got the chicken in garlic sauce, veggies, and two custard cups and it came to $24. The husband and wife were both pleasant and smiled often as they interacted with customers. The husband apologized as I left, that things were a little slow and he promised they would get better with that. I def will be back to try other menu items. I didn't stay to eat inside due to Covid, and outdoor seating isn't available but when things calm down with the virus I would sit down inside...it's very clean and welcoming inside. How would I rate it versus let's say the famous Clark BBQ or The Chop Shop in Linden?...it's hard to say until I try the ribs and spit fire chicken on the bone...but I believe Fire and Flavor is on par and based on my residence, the closer option. I recommend it as a nice alternative to what I normally get on Main St...which is sushi, pizza, Thai, Manga Toscano, and repeat...so check this place out. You won't be disappointed. read more

Fire & Flavor Grill - Chicken in garlic sauce platter, comes with fries and rice - Portuguese Near Me - Metuchen, New Jersey

Order for home delivery they website show that was delivered but it was not, never delivered! They did not answer the phone and didn't respond to message, never again. read more

The chicken was to dry couldn't eat it. Very disappointing. I ordered there many of times hit or miss. Staff is very nice.