This place is quick fix if you're not in the mood to cook . The food is cooked and set out for the…read moreday . The total order was 2 lentil soups , 2 empanadas, 2 pasteles and 2 juice drinks which cost $48 . I think it's way overpriced . The meat was very dry in my dishes and lacked Sabor ( flavor ) Different latino cultures share similar dishes with different flavors or lack there of . I ate in , there is seating outside during warm weather .

I popped into this place for a solo lunch today. The food is on display cafeteria style, with a…read morelarge amount of dishes. The restaurant is very clean, with sparse decor and a few tables. All the workers were very polite. I had an Oxtail plate, served with a choice of rice and beans. I opted for White Rice and Black Beans. Since I was dining in, I was offered a small salad and a cup of chicken soup. It was a hot day, so I had a Passionfruit Slushy. The Oxtail was very tasty and the rice and beans were flavorful. The portion was sizeable. You get a great value for the price. I would definitely return, because there are many other dishes that I would like to try. It would also be great for a grab and go dinner. Very affordable, and you will be full and happy.

It would be a 5 start, if not for couple of things, music definitely must belong louder, since I…read morecan hear people next to me talk and around me, it was kinda weird, like almost the whole conversation, it's better when the music is up and this way I can't really hear it. Second thing, the food was amazing, but there is a long wait which is totally fine, it is worthy but they must inform us that the wait will be lo no which they did not, this way we can kinda prepare and not be upset maybe get some extra apps. Overall the food is definitely what saves the place and you can bring your own wine which is great. They do not serve alcoholic beverages.

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.

Absolutely incredible! The paella was packed with seafood in every single bite, and the steak came…read moreout sizzling with that beautiful buttery aroma--perfect with rice. The soup was a pleasant surprise too, loaded with generous ingredients. We're usually pretty picky eaters, but this place completely won us over. Can't wait to come back again!

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.

Noches de Colombia is my go-to spot when I want good and quick Colombian food. Right now it has…read morenice Halloween decorations which are cool! I don't remember Belleville having metered parking, so it was new to me when I went yesterday. Street parking can sometimes be hard to find. Server was very kind and accommodating. I went with an older person, and the man was very king when it came to specific needs that she asked for. I always order a bandeja paisa to share. It is so big so it can be divided between 2-3 people. It came with 2 eggs, steak, chicharrón, avocado, plátano, arepa, rice, beans, and sausage. Everything was delicious. We also ordered the soup of the day which was chicken. It came with potatoes and corn in it, and had a side of salad and rice. You can also order this just the soup. You can't go wrong coming here!

Service was great and fast. Our server was able to assist us in giving us some recommendations for…read morefood and drinks. Food was great! There was so much that having order an appetizer didn't allow us to finish our main meals . I personally had the new montaditos and it was very fulfilling and tasty. I personally enjoyed the guacamole one the best. This is a spot you can come for dinner or to hang out.

Went to La Caravana Grill for lunch on a Friday. I am a fan of their Elizabeth location. The menu…read morehere is identical but the restaurant is newer and they have a small parking lot. They have a few tables inside but it looks like most of their business is takeout. There were some TVs mounted on the walls and they were playing what I assume were Peruvian channels. I ordered the paradilla familiar, yucca frita, chaufa de pollo, and fries. The food took a little longer to come out than but it was a lot of food. The paradilla included 1/4 pollo, chuleta, 2 anticucho, pancita, choncholi, rachi, chorizo, churrasco con papa dorada y choclo. Everything went great with the big bottle of aji and mayo they gave us. It was way too much food for 3 people plus sides. We had plenty of leftovers. This location is closer to home than the Elizabeth one so I can definitely see myself picking up from here.

I placed an order for delivery, and after the expected delivery time had passed, I attempted to…read morecall the store multiple times over a 40-minute period to check the status of my order. Each call was sent straight to voicemail and no one answered. I was forced to go to the store in person to find out what was happening. Upon arrival, I was told that staff were too busy to answer the phone. This is unacceptable. Being busy does not justify ignoring customer calls, especially for a business that offers delivery services. This situation reflects poor customer service.

Loved the food ! I am Puerto Rican and the Mofongo was authentic and fantastic. Not dry and…read moredelicious. I had it with masitas and my friend with shrimp. Both love it! We shared the pastelon empanada. I little shocked at the price but It was worth it!!! Between the flavors and the old salsa playing it took me back home. I'll be back . Although it's a good 35 to 40 minutes away for me , it was worth it! Cute place in a very small store front . We lucked out with parking. It's metered , (bring quarters) till 7:00, but I can see st. parking being an issue at times.

My go-to spot on a nice day for their patio and BYOB! There's literally a liquor store on the next…read moreblock and they have delicious sangria mix and they'll put it in a pitcher for you. Staff is always very friendly and attentive. We always get the lomo steak montaditos and empanadas. The beef and guava and cheese...OBSESSED! I'd say the apps are much better than the entrees.

Picadillo breakfast sandwich (Joey the Mechanic) is an absolute winner…read more Picodillo French Omelette Swiss Potato Sticks and Spicy Mayo. So So Good!! Cuban is also a must try. Not in love with the empanadas. Coffee is also very very good. We stop in often just for a coffee. They could be a little bigger. One lady that's works there blasts the music so loud though it's jarring. Gotta turn it down when people walk in. Other than that this place is a 10/10

Great music, great staff, great designs all over the place. But most of all. ONE OF THE BEST CUBAN…read moreSANDWICHES EVER!!!

Visited La Santa Bar & Grill the food was tasty we shared a Picada plate, with queso frito, we…read moreswapped out the blood sausage for something else. The service was good, the server paid great attention to us and checked in on us. The ambiance was nice I believe there is a club type area upstairs that was closed when we went. The space itself for the restaurant was a little tight. But overall I would recommend this restaurant. I can't wait to try their brunch which is available on Sunday.

Came here on a Friday night and we asked to be seated upstairs as the music was more club music…read moreversus Latin music. The place is a decent size with full bar on both levels. They have a happy hour menu but it ended at 7 and we missed it. We ordered a pitcher of white sangria and I must say......I will go back just for the sangria alone. It was tasty and just strong enough. My friend got the fried whole snapper and I got the skirt steak. My steak was okay, but the black beans that accompanied my white rice was good. Our waitress provided good service as service as well. I'll definitely be back. For those interested, they have hookah.