Food: Noches de Colombia location in Montclair NJ has tasty Colombian food and coffee. Everything I…read moreordered with my boyfriend was delicious. We ordered two cafes con leche, and each of us had an entree. The coffees came in these adorable big coffee mugs Christmas themed. Service: The service was friendly. Ambiance: there were a couple of tables sitting down around us. I like that they have huge tv screens so you can watch sports. Great restaurant to come in for breakfast or to catch a soccer game over some yummy food.

The food was excellent, beautifully plated and full of flavor. No complaints there…read more What I do have an issue with is the automatic gratuity being added without verbally mentioning it. An $11.50 tip was already included on my $93 bill, yet the itemized receipt showing that charge was wrapped around my credit card, while the signature copy with only the total was placed on top. That presentation feels intentional and misleading. Most people would sign without double-checking the tucked receipt and could easily tip twice. If gratuity is being added, even for a party of one, say it clearly. Transparency matters. Great food doesn't excuse shady billing practices.

This was my first time visiting this charming little restaurant on Broad Street in Bloomfield. We…read morewere warmly greeted right away, and sat at a comfortable table. The restaurant is BYOB, which we appreciate. We had some delicious Beef Empanadas for an appetizer. They were well filled and served with a tasty dipping sauce. My husband had the Picana Steak with Chimichurri Sauce and White Rice with Black Beans. I had the Sancocho. I absolutely loved this dish. Loved all the different textures and flavors. There is not a ton of meat, but it is very inexpensive. I was still full and satisfied after eating. My husband was very pleased with his dish as well. We shared the Coconut Flan and the Tres Leches Cake for dessert. Both were excellent! Good coffee as well We both enjoyed our meal and we will definitely return.

Place was very empty when we came in, small nice place, very good music as well. Luis, our waiter,…read morewas super super nice and helpful. We got the picanha which was very good and juice along with the maduros and rice that complimented the meat very well. The cazuela was very well seasoned. The paella, however, wasn't my favorite, it lacked flavored in my opinion. Overall a very nice place, would def come back.

Mr. Exquisito was just that -- exquisite…read more I started with the guacamole and calamari. The guac was heavenly, especially with the perfectly baked plantain chips...literally mouthwatering. The calamari was decent, but next time I'd ask for it extra crispy. The sauce on the side was delicious: sweet, savory, and had a little kick without being spicy. & now the ribeye? Absolutely marvelous. The Latin fried rice was chef's kiss, with veggies, shrimp, and a fried egg on top! so good. The tostones and maduros were cooked to perfection. The steak honestly didn't even need the chimichurri sauce, but I did dunk a tostone in it, and that sauce was full of flavor too. My waiter, William, was amazing from start to finish welcoming, attentive, polite, knowledgeable, & prompt. I finished with a cafecito for dessert, and it was flavorful and delicious. Next time I may add a little whipped cream. Thank you for a great visit. I'll definitely be back.

My husband and I came to Mr. Esquisito for a Friday night date around 7:00 p.m. We didn't need a…read morereservation, which was nice. The restaurant is small, seating only about 25-30 people, creating an intimate atmosphere. However, the lighting is so dim that I had to take a second look just to read the menu. I'll start with the positive: our waiter was wonderful--friendly, attentive, and genuinely kind. My only criticism was that he couldn't really recommend a standout dish when we asked what the restaurant was known for. For appetizers, I ordered the octopus. Unfortunately, it was inconsistent. Half was perfectly tender, while the other half was so tough it was difficult to chew. It was served over an ajillo sauce that was good, but not enough to save the dish. My husband ordered empanadas. The steak filling was much better than the chicken. He asked if he could order one steak, one shrimp, and one chicken, but was told they don't allow mixing flavors. For my entrée, I ordered the ribeye with white rice and beans and added a lobster tail with butter sauce. The ribeye itself was cooked well, but the sides were disappointing. The beans had a strange flavor, and the rice was mushy and completely lacked seasoning. The lobster tail was fine, but nothing special. The ribeye was $58, and adding the lobster tail brought the plate to $72. At that price point, I expected an exceptional meal, not one where the sides were the weakest part of the plate. My husband ordered the skirt steak with peppers, French fries, and maduros. His steak was good, but we both agreed the side options felt like an odd combination. The menu could definitely use some more thoughtful pairings. We boxed up our leftovers, but unfortunately the food didn't even reheat well the next day. Our bill came to $233 for two people. On top of that, gratuity was automatically added, and there was a $10 fee for paying with a debit card. That was an unpleasant surprise and made an already expensive meal feel even more overpriced. For over $200, I expect to leave saying, "I can't wait to come back." Instead, I left feeling like I had paid Manhattan prices for a very average meal. Unfortunately, this wasn't the experience we were hoping for, and I don't think we'll be back. FYI: everything says M/P on it for Market Price. Which means they can charge you what they see fit which gives me an inconsistent vibe.

Ordered from here the other day for lunch. As I was busy in meetings and things and had no time to…read morecook lunch. The chicharrones were succulent and well seasoned! Wish I ordered more of them, lol. The baked chicken was moist and tasty, the rice was good and the plantains were pretty good and were not greasy. They have a pickling onion like container that came on the side. I added it to the rice and damn, it brought everything up a notch. Right amount of heat and pickling, next time I'll order extra and add it to everything!!!

The food is delicious it's hard to find good Latin restaurants these days glad I found it.read more

Visited La Havana 59 for an early Mother's Day dinner because Rumba Cubana was super packed. The…read moreparking lot was pretty full, but there was no wait for a table. All the menus are tablets, and you can switch between English and Spanish. Frustratingly, there was no Cuban sandwich available on the dinner menu. We got an appetizer sampler to start. Most of it was fried foods, so it was decent. For an entree, I got the fish filet in garlic sauce. The fish was tender and the sauce was flavorful. I also tried the oxtail. Some of them were tender and other pieces were quite chewy. To finish the meal, I ordered a cortadito but got a cortado instead. You'd think a Cuban restaurant would know the difference.

For Mother's Day my mom wanted to eat at a Cuban restaurant. The one she chose had a 1+ hour wait…read moreso we decided to give La Havana 59 a try. The parking lot was packed so I expected there to be a wait but was pleasantly surprised when our party of 5 (plus a baby!) was seated right away. The place is lively and a lot bigger than it looks from the outside. There's a stage/dance floor in the middle so I can imagine it can turn kind of clubby later in the night. Interestingly, the menus are all tablets and while really cool at first, it got annoying when a couple of our menus started to glitch. High tech but also leaves more room for failure. The service was friendly though and decently quick. We ordered a few appetizers and they came out in a reasonable amount of time. We got a sampler, croquettas, and a tamal. Everything tasted great so I had high hopes for our entrees. I went with the Mother's Day Special Relleno (stuffed) Salmon. It was a little overcooked but still really tasty. I believe it was stuffed with some crab meat and cheese. I also really liked the sauce that covered it. My dad got oxtail and it was seasoned very well but the oxtail pieces were cooked inconsistently. Some were soft and came off the bone very easily while others were tough to the point I had to use my hands to gnaw the meat off the bone. Everyone else's dishes were pretty good too. All in all La Havana 59 seems like a solid Cuban spot. I'd come back.

I ordered take out from this place in hopes of finding a new Colombian spot as I've been having…read moreissues with the ones I normally frequent. The food was okay although I'd say this restaurant has higher prices than I'm used to. It was still a good portion though and they package it nicely. Doubt I'd order from here again though.

We got food here and unfortunately our steak was dry and overcooked. We ordered the popular…read moreplatter, which has a bunch of different kinds of food in it. Our favorite was the chicharron, which was juicy and flavorful. However, the most disappointing was the steak. It was super dry and we could barely cut it with a knife. We have tried here twice now and still had a bad experience with the steak quality, so we will probably pass on this in the future. Street parking only.

This was my first time having Brazilian food and I loved it! I'm gluten-free (celiac) and I was so…read moreexcited that EVERYTHING on the menu, including dessert, was GF! My only problem was that it was hard to make a decision on what to order because I had so many choices (being GF, I'm usually limited)! Not only was the food great, but the service was excellent and very friendly. Will definitely be going back!

I picked this place for my birthday and it was the first time we had ever been. Everything was not…read moreperfect, but I loved the food, decor, and our waiter Sebastian gave good recommendations on what to eat. He also was very sweet. The place had a great vibe and I loved that the copocabana lady was everywhere. Very cool! We had a late reservation at 8 on Saturday and we were definitely a little rushed at the end so I would recommend eating earlier. We probably would prefer a 7 reservation as the kitchen seems to close around 9 and cleanup begins while you are eating. The food was all gluten free and there were plenty of dairy free options. I thought the food was clean and delicious and I could tell the chef put a lot of effort into his cooking. I also felt good after I ate it which is not always the case for me. They take great care in picking ingredients and it shows through in the taste and flavors of their food. I liked every single thing I ate. I also took home a lot of leftovers! I liked the food just as much a day later. Absolutely delicious. The other little issue I had was they tack on a service fee/ gratuity of 20%. We have seen this on vacations but never in the states. I feel this makes some people confused and uncomfortable. We always tip at least 20% for good service. The forced service fee/gratuity is not something we personally are a fan of. I would definitely 100% go back for the food and my husband felt the same. If in the area, check this place out as you will enjoy.

I expected better service, but this place keeps getting worse…read more They need more respect, coordination, and organization, as well as better hygiene; the people serving food also handle money, which is unpleasant, and they don't wear face masks, gloves, or hairnets.

I keep passing Sazon. It's survived since my first (and to date only) visit, always packed with…read morepeople. Still highly rated on every platform. So maybe I had a one-off issue. I finally decided to put it to bed and check back in. Still no clear way to know what you're getting or how much you'll pay. But I can now help - What they call a "buffet" is really just the trays where you pick what you want to load on your plate. A buffet with meat and 1 side is $7.99. Add a dollar for each additional side. Add a few dollars if you want two meats or double meat. So with that pricing in mind, you can mix and match what you'd like. And it's still a great value. I don't know what tasted stale last time, but the two I had this time - the stewed chicken and their sausage - were both great. The sausage carried a little bit of heat to it, and they threw in hot sauces for the chicken (they asked!). I had yuca fries and they were wonderful as I let them marinate in the stew. So update: This is now added to my Boonton rotation. I'm glad I gave them a second try.

This is a nice spot. The bar is mainly Colombian. But the atmosphere and vibe is good. They have…read morehookah and the drinks are pretty good in price. Everyone is always very nice and attentive. I have gone when it's really busy and even still, the bartenders make eye contact and try to attend you as quickly as they can. The hookah is cash only. $35 & $20 for a refill ( good price on that too!) If you wanna dance and have a nice time. This spot is good. I love how close it is to me also. They seem to have good food as well. I haven't tried it yet, but I definitely will as I will be coming more often to this place. They do have valet parking. Parking around this area is bad! So take advantage of the valet. There is no set price , you tip as you wish when you leave.

Loved the place. Service is great. The food is good and the cocktails are fun…read more It is busy and gets very crowded as night progresses. Most come for dancing and the music. The decor is funky. Overall nice spot for groups.

just the other day I felt like grabbing coffee and a breakfast snack from somewhere aside from…read morestarbucks.. Gigi's seemed like a cute café, and so I went. Murf was who served me. Was very kind and formal. Food and coffee was great and many exotic options to chose from. Very clean and comfortable café. Will certainly come back again, as my experience was great!

This is a place I've been wanting to try for a while, and I finally got the chance to come in! The…read moreambiance was so cute, and I absolutely loved the decor. The food was top-notch. They have a big menu, which can feel a little overwhelming, but since we wanted to try everything, we ordered a bunch of different items. Everything was delicious! It did take a little while for the food to come out, but once it arrived, you could tell everything was freshly cooked and made with care. It was definitely worth the wait. We had a great experience and will absolutely be back!