Came here for lunch with 2 other work place associates. we were gonna dine at Newda noods next door…read morebut they wanted to try Colombian food. I have experienced with Colombian food, so I ordered cheese bread and empanadas to share. my other amigo shared chicharones. I got the daily special which was good. I also got a papaya fruit drink with water. food was great. the ladies working the counter are nice. would come back for other lunch specials.

We passed by this Colombian bakery in South Edison, NJ. It was busy on a Sunday afternoon…read more We tried their boñuelos and rosca pan de quezo. Their delicious baked goodies. The place is tight, but clean and well lighted. Will come back and try their lunch next time.

Lord knows I've overpaid for food many times, all over the world. But $10. For a small orange juice…read morethat was filled to the brim with ice makes me feel like I was taken for an idiot. No more I will not.

So welcoming! Nice ambiance. Servers were incredibly attentive. The empanadas were delicious. Even…read moremy picky daughter loved them. The café con leche was so yummy. If I lived closer I would come to this place more often. Was really glad we stopped by.

I personally would not recommend this establishment. Upon entering, the staff is very unwelcoming…read moreand Maria was incredibly rude. The food was also nothing to rave about, so I would not be back.

Can I take, she asked? They seemed so soft spoken and relaxed. Its location is in a very busy…read morelooking area. Carpenters, painters, etc. I arrived a little before one and it was a fair amount of people attending. The decor is appealing; As if I went to visit some columbian woman's house and she invited me to stay for lunch. This is a completely new discovery for me. I've never experienced their cooking. I mean, I've seen their food options in various states but, nothing as traditional on my coast side. I ordered the Bandeja Paisa, Pina Colada, and Water. Their beans and steak seasoning presented a nice introduction to their cultures palate. Upon leaving I bought a cup of coffee and a guava pastry. I'll find another authentic restaurant and try it again.

I've been wanting to go to Angie's for a while and I finally had a chance to stop by. I love that…read morethere's parking especially in that area. Parking can either be metered or parking garage. So it's always great when a restaurant has its own parking in the back. inside is absolutely beautiful. It's the perfect girly place and the service was amazing. The food was delicious. They're also a bakery so I loved that. I'll definitely be back.

Cute café with a nice vibe. Unfortunately, I was caught off guard by the limited food options--when…read moreI stopped in on a Monday around 12:30pm, only chicken empanadas and desserts were available. I was told they were focused on catering that day, which seemed to limit what they could offer walk-in customers for lunch. I left a bit disappointed but did takeaway a chicken empanada, which came with hot sauce. It was decent, though I would've preferred a green sauce or mayo-ketchup as the default.

This is a great spot to quickly pick up lunch, or stay awhile and dine at one of their many tables…read more There is a lot of space here and even when there are other customers. It doesn't feel crowded. I've been to El Viejo Fred twice and both times did not disappoint. The first time I accompanied my Dominican friend who ordered for me. The second time I was on my own, but the ladies were very helpful and we made it happen. Most of the food is behind the counter in a covered buffet-style setup. You let them know what you are interested in, beef, chicken etc, and they'll show you the offerings. You can't beat their lunch special at around $12-15. You get a giant portion of rice & meat, add on a bit of salad and you're good to go! The food is so delicious, the flavors are all there. I also had the chicken and cheese empanadas as well as beef and both tasted great, I liked the beef best it was very well seasoned. Another bonus? Tamarind juice!! Not many places have it so I'm always ecstatic when I see it on a menu. Both my friend and I really enjoyed the food we purchased from El Viejo Fred, and the friendly service we received, we will definitely be back!

Unfortunately, the pictures didn't make it because the food was that good. We ordered to go and I…read moreglad we did because the way we tore up that food lol you can only do that in the comforts of your home. The place was extremely clean and the people at the cash register were extremely helpful and kind. We will definitely be back to try different things on the menu but this place so far has the best chicharron de pollo!!!

when i tell you that finding arabic food that hits like you're used to, this is it! an egyptian…read morelooking for food that is just like you're used to, this kofta was so damn good for the price point, the hummus was really well made and the soda is my favorite flavor of this brand too! the workers were nice and knew what they were doing for sure, and the store was clean and well maintained, the egyptian music playing was a plus ‍

My wife and I stopped by for lunch and ordered two chicken pita wraps. Overall, the food was fairly…read moreaverage. The chicken was decent, but the pita itself appeared to be store-bought and simply warmed before serving, which took away from the freshness I usually look for at a Mediterranean restaurant. Service was okay--nothing particularly noteworthy, but no major issues either. On the plus side, the restaurant has a spacious interior with plenty of seating, so finding a table shouldn't be a problem. Overall, it was an okay lunch, but the food could use more freshness and flavor to make it a place I'd be eager to return to.

Noches De Colombia is awesome. The food hits the spot every time; super tasty and fresh. The staff…read moreis really friendly and makes you feel right at home. And the vibe? Just perfect. Chill, fun, and a great place to hang out with friends or family. Definitely one of those spots you end up coming back to.

We were coming back from the airport and the person we'd picked up hadn't had Colombian food in…read moremonths, so we stopped on the way south in Woodbridge. The location was packed and had a good vibe, and we only had to wait five minutes or so for a table. For a drink I got a Jugo de Lulo, a favorite of mine when I travel to Colombia, and it tasted nice, but seemed a little small compared to those I've had in other Colombian places. We ordered empanadas. My first empanada was not freshly cooked and lacked the snap in the masa that comes when it's right out of the fryer. Instead, the masa was rubbery and cool. The other empanadas and my second one were fine, so they'd unloaded an old one on us with our order. Since my wife got the Bandeja Paisa, and I knew I'd end up helping her to finish it off (the plate was typically massive) I ordered from the arepa menu and got an arepa with shrimp. It looked underwhelming on delivery as it was lacking the style and topping shown in the photo. It tasted fine, but wasn't anything special at all. The third member of our party ordered the shrimp and squid in cream, which she enjoyed. Then the staff got annoying when they tried to clear our plates away while we were still eating. We asked them to wait until we were all finished, but two minutes later we had to stop them again. They were literally trying to grab the plate in front of me while I was moving some of my wife's bandeja paisa to it. Finally, we asked for a takeout box, and they were hovering over the table waiting to clear it and actually started as I was loading the takeout box. It was as if they couldn't get us out of there fast enough. After all that, we couldn't get out of there fast enough either. FYI, be advised that tips were included in the bill even for our three-person party. It wasn't mentioned, but it was on the bill when we reviewed it before paying.

This place is conveniently located across from the Union County Courthouse. My family and I stopped…read moreby here for a quick bite before the sheriff sale. Communicating with the employees there was a little difficult as they didn't speak English well, but they understood we were in a rush and directed us toward the faster meals. They prepared everything in a timely fashion and, despite the language barrier, had pretty good service. For simplicity sake, we got their chicken special combo. The highlight here was their green sauce, rice and beans, and their yummy half popped corn. The chicken was well cooked and not dry. Their fries and sausage was literally just fries and hot dogs. A little disappointed, but no big deal. If I'm passing by here with a little more time, I'll stop by and try some of their other dishes.

Sometimes, being spoiled really sets the bar too high for places to match. For Peruvian style…read morerestaurants with roasted chickens, ceviche etc. Pio Pio remains my gold standard a decade after my first visit to the esteemed chain. That said, I do my best to temper my expectations whenever I go to a place like Sofia's, which strikes me as more of a mom and pop standalone than part of a chain of restaurants in New York City. I was nearby and I needed lunch so I stopped by Sofia's to get some food to take home. The exterior is a tad off-putting to be honest. The awning is black and the "Sofia's Restaurant" lettering is very worn, to the point where at first I was unclear if the restaurant was even open. I peeked inside and saw activity so in I went. The interior features rest rooms near the entrance, a counter to the left and seating to the right. It looked good inside, and quite a contrast from what I expected from the exterior's appearance. The staff was nice (not overly effusive, but not rude either) and took my order quickly. So here's what I tried: CHICKEN Like so many places with this style of menu, you can order a roast chicken. You can get a quarter, half or an entire chicken. I wound up ordering a whole chicken so I'd have left overs for a couple days. This also let me try both the white and dark meat sections. Overall, the chicken is good. If I were to place Pio Pio's chicken as an "A+", this chicken is basically a "B-". The chicken was moist and well cooked, but it was not marinated as well as I would have liked. Even the heavily seasoned skin did not have the flavor punch I am used to from Pio, but would I get it again? Sure. It does the trick in a pinch. With the chicken you get their version of "green sauce" which is...okay. Again, if we are to hold Pio's as an "A+", this would be a "B-". There is good flavor, but it does not have the flavor hit I had hoped for. SALAD The side salad order features iceberg lettuce, tomatoes and a couple chopped vegetables. A creamy dressing is drizzled on top. This was fine as a side to the chicken. It wasn't anything to write home about, but I didn't dislike it either. MADUROS Perhaps the most disappointing of the dishes I purchased. My favorite maduros come from either Pio Pio or Sophie's Cuban Cuisine. They should be well cooked, not dried out and of course, sweet. These were sweet, but the texture was bad. These had clearly been deep (deep) fried in oil far too much, so they were overly oily and falling apart. Worse, the order was *swimming* in a thick layer of oil in a plastic container that had a nice opening, causing this to leak all over the rest of my order. Never again. Overall, Sofia's is okay, but it's not great. If I'm in the area again I may get the chicken again and perhaps try some other dishes but I won't be going out of my way to visit.