I had a really good experience at Mambo Cuban Restaurant & Lounge. The food was good, and the…read moreservice was definitely a highlight. The staff was very nice, attentive, and made sure we were taken care of throughout the meal. The location is decent and the ambiance is nice. Nothing overly fancy, but it has a good vibe and is a comfortable place to enjoy a meal. Overall, I enjoyed my experience and would definitely consider coming back to try more of the menu.

This was disgusting. My steak was raw. Chicharron WAS burnt AGAIN, even after I asked them not to…read moreburn it, they gave me half a portion and turned the burnt parts upside down. The remainder of the Chicharron was raw and chewy. Please, if your chef can't or doesn't like cooking this dish, just 86 for the day. I used to love coming here, I've recommended this place to ALL my friends.... But it seems they stopped caring about quality. Oh yeah, I waited about an hr from putting in the to-go order to receiving. One hour for undercooked steak. Lol

I have been coming to this place about ten years -the meat variety is amazingly delicious the oven…read morechicken is vet taste as the other variety of rice-overall everything is delicious

Had the worst time trying to get this to this place no parking…read moreJust to go around like an idiot and see that they're closed If you're closed, update your yelp page so people don't waste their time It says you're open till seven. We arrived at 5:15.

So glad I discovered Taino's! I was passing through Newark and enjoyed a delicious meal here…read more Clean, casual dining spot. I had a shrimp and chicken Mofongo with avocado and a virgin piña colada. I overheard another guest raving about her chicken empanada. Happy staff singing from the kitchen. Wish I had a place like this close to home. SO many things I would have loved to try!

Excellent. Neighborhood gem. All the flavors you'd expect from a well-prepared Puerto Rican kitchen…read morewarm friendly hospitality. Luz recommended the roasted chicken (pollo asado mufongo) for my time lunch visit--wow! Also enjoyed the tres leches slice with espresso. Gracias!

If you want a great meal, served with a smile in a welcoming family oriented restaurant...Casa…read moreVasca is the place for you! From the moment you walk in you are treated like family. Something that is a rarity in 2026! The first thing you are offered is soup. Along with fresh baked bread. My favorite dish is the shrimp in garlic (camarones al ajillo), simple but delicious. Served with yellow rice & spanish potatoes. Dont forget to dip the bread in the garlicky sauce! Finish your meal with an espresso & a flan catalan (if you have room). I have enjoyed many, many meals at Casa Vasca & have always been treated like a member of the family. Never a rude server. A+ service. Casa Vasca is not just a restaurant, for some of us who grew up in the area, its home! And you know what they say, "theres no place like home"!

If I can give 0 stars here, I definitely would. Extremely rude and racist staff. They are basically…read moreracist against anyone who are not Spanish. We came in with a group of six and ordered paella to share together. Everything was fine in the beginning, and they even served soup and bread to us. Then our group was quite surprised when we looked at the bill and found out we were charged $20 for the soup. I mean it would be totally fine if they didn't serve us the soup. But they didn't notify us about the charge for the soup and gave us the option to opt-out. Basically, they imposed an extra order of the soup on us without our permission. Then when we split the bill among our group, the staff gave us a nasty attitude with rolling eyes. I mean. How our group handled the bill and split the payments among our members is none of your fucking business. Save your money and avoid this at all costs. Don't even want to call them a restaurant since they are not even qualified to be one. There are so many better places with much friendlier services in the area.

Being Puerto Rican, I was excited to check out this new place specifically due to the reviews…read more I walked in at 12:48 pm on a Saturday and they were not prepare to receive customers. No one was at the register to take my order. The owners and employees were scrambly behind the counter and kitchen. Hardly no food was on display. I ordered: Relleno Maduro Side of Arroz con gandules Pernil Kebabs with Guava BBQ sauce Trifongo Results: -Relleno Maduro (maduro wasn't fully ripped but the meat was tasty) -Arroz con Gandules (not flavorful) -Pernil Kebabs 3 out of 4 (tender) -Trifongo 2 out of 4 (not dry but no flavor) If I tasted it blindfold, I would have never guessed that it was a Trifongo). The SERVICE (thumbs down) The FOOD (thumbs down) The AMBIANCE (thumbs up)

I visited this restaurant three times with my fiancé, and unfortunately, the food was not…read moreconsistent. The first time we went, I would have easily given it a 5/5. The chicken was tender and delicious, and the pernil was flavorful, juicy, and tasted fresh. You really can't go wrong with pernil at a good Puerto Rican restaurant--it's one of those dishes that never disappoints when it's done right. Unfortunately, the second visit was a completely different experience. The food was much too greasy, and it tasted as though it had been cooked in old oil. By the third visit, the food just didn't have the same flavor or quality as it did the first time. Because of those inconsistent experiences, when my fiancé asked if I wanted to go back, I decided to pass. It's disappointing because our first visit was so good, but I need consistency to want to keep coming back.

So good! What I like about this place is Newark is it's only a short walk from Penn station,…read morehowever they also have a parking lot. Ever since Iberia closed down I've been trying to find a place that comes close to it's this place hits the spot from the ambiance, food, and service- nearly identical! The portion sizes were generous, seafood tasted super fresh along with all the other dishes we had. If you're craving some Portuguese food, hit this spot up!

Good food and good service! Had the stuffed mushrooms, Spanish octopus, tabla de quesos, pasta and…read moresangria. I would rate the sangria 7.5/10

I ordered some food from here for delivery. Got the bread pudding, it was okay. The Cuban sandwich…read morewas in the very salty side, little to no garlic either. The steak sandwich was better than the Cuban. Overall based on my experience I think I was fair with the score!!

We passed by and saw this new place was open. We wanted to try it. It's nice to see pretty and…read moreinviting establishments in town. It was pretty empty when we went. They didn't have many coffee options. Since it's called cafecitos I thought it would be more varied. They had a few pastry options and some food options. I had one of the fresh made juices. It was well blended and mixed. The Cuban sandwich was very good. I've been to places where the ham is the show instead of the pork. I can't wait for them to expand their coffee options. I will be back. Oh and it has private parking.

Authentic Spanish cuisine from a family that takes pride and puts love into every dish. Starting…read morewith the bread,oil and olive course, next the beautiful salad. Then the appetizer- we had the shrimp with garlic sauce, the chorizo and the grilled octopus. All 3 as if we were in Spain. Entree's all were accompanied by vegetables rice and chips. We had the cod, red snapper and halibut. Then we split a chicken Piaya - the house specialty. Having had piaya in the past it seems to be overwhelming rice but this was not. Great balance of ingredients sauce flavor and rice. We tried a couple of the sauces on the side for the fish and while excellent- they were not necessary as the fish was excellent on its own. We also enjoyed a flan for dessert and cafe and cappuccino. Considering the amount of food we had and leftovers I thought the price was quite reasonable. All servers and matre di were dressed in formal black and white and the room was a formal dining area. Truly enjoyable. We'll be back!

Had a really good dining experience. We had no expectation but better than expected…read more Once we sat, we were served a dinner salad before even looking at the menu or placing our order. It was a large salad. Very tasty. Could have been more chilled. It was cool at best. I ordered the Paella Marinera. It was huge. Definitely shareable. Came with a half lobster, muscles, clams, and squid. It was really tasty. I usually have a pretty big appetite, but I could not finish it. After dinner, we order the flan and the pumpkin cheesecake. Both were good. Service was excellent. Multiple people handling the table and very attended. I highly recommend. Well visit next time I'm in the area

We chose Mompou for our anniversary party because we've always loved the food. The party was a…read moregreat success. The tapas were absolutely delicious. Service was excellent. Tabitha, the waitress who watched over us, was very helpful and solicitous. The planning was seamless. Francisco worked with my daughter, with me, and with our florist to make sure that everything went smoothly. He answered all our questions. We asked for a microphone for speeches and an extra table for photos. The restaurant was able to receive our decorations as early as 10:30am for a 4:00pm event and disposed of them afterwards. Find out about the rooms before deciding which one you want. The Flamenco Room is on the main floor and is spacious and pleasant. The wine room is in the basement with steps. I'm told it's darker and smaller but it would be quieter and more private. I loved Mompou before our party and now I love it even more.

Good place for tapas!…read more We arrived early on a Tuesday (4:30 PM) and we were the only patrons present for 1 1/2 hours. Perhaps this place crowds up later on, especially on weekends? Rioja for him and spicy margarita for me. He chose incorrectly and joined the margarita train after he finished his wine. We shared several tapas...croquettes, calamari, veggie and chicken empanadas, olives, and the traditional paella. We ordered too much, as per. Everything was delicious. The paella rice was more of a risotto, but good nevertheless. The smoke detector was doing that annoying-ass low battery chirp the entire time. Not fun! Clean and efficient staff. Good drinks!

Food was ok. The services were good and friendly. Not the greatest decorated restaurant. More of a…read moreluncheonette.

This food is delicious and true to Dominican food! It is incredibly hard to find authentic DR/PR…read morefood in Newark area. Customers service is cool, you are greeted properly. They're usually very busy near weekends. I had the pork mofongo, the chicharron with rice and beans. Everything is flavorful and seasoned well. The portions are well rounded and filling. Price point is great. I'll definitely be back to try Empanadas, chicken etc. It's nice to finally get some real Dominican food around here! I ate it so fast I didn't take a flick, maybe next time.