Sad day in the Montclair culinary world. Paris's Cocina…read moreDominicans has closed their doors. Stopped by and like many other days I couldn't tell if they were open. Most the time he would be up the street or closed but this time it was completely empty. All the kitchen stuff is already moved out. Luckily we had a big catered event by him a few months ago so I got my fix but this is going to hurt. I will remember my many delicious meals I had here.

This lunch restaurant is absolutely delicious, truly one of the hidden gems of Montclair. Johan,…read morethe owner, is also such a doll. I went there once with my father, who due to his Parkinson's had trouble swallowing certain kinds of food, and Johan made sure he chose exactly the right food for him. The amount of love he puts into his food shines through.

I've been a frequent customer of Portuguese BBQ considering my family lineage but since it's a…read morerarity in the area I live in now, we tried Pollos Pucalor. For starters, the chicken is flavorful, fresh and always on point. The rice and beans as well, but french fries are always a miss - stale and floppy - but the chicharron makes up for it! The only downside here: if you don't speak Spanish, you're screwed with both placing the order and picking up primarily due to it being a family owned establishment in a heavily populated Latin/Hispanic community. I've tried calling in a handful of times and have been put on hold for a while or hung up on after a few tries. It's pretty tough to have a conversation with them primarily due to the loud background noise and distant tone picked up by their touch less headsets the employees wear. It can get a bit frustrating if you're not able to speak moderate Spanish, but the alternative is just order Uber Eats or DoorDash, honestly lol it's still so worth it though!

Great rotisserie chicken! Better than Costco (for sure), and it's worth the splurge. The sauces go…read moresooo well with the chicken and it's also super juicy and well seasoned. I wish I lived closer to this spot - it's a great grab and go dinner for the family on nights where cooking feels like too much. Ty for reading :3

WHAT A HIDDEN GEM! we were staying at the Great Wolf Lodge and what a surprise it was to find out…read morewe could get authentic Puerto Rican food just down the street! The food was incredible- the people there were so friendly, so nice and so accomodating. We were celebrating our friend's birthday and they were able to arrange a candle and place on their tres leche cake & then come out and sing happy birthday! Absolutely beautiful decor inside, and it made you feel like you were actually in Puerto Rico. Would 1000% visit again!

Staying in the area and found this gem, and we're so happy that we did! As soon as we walked in,…read morethe servers were so nice and accommodating, helping us to get seated and order. We ordered the pernil and rice platter, the bistec salteado, a shrimp mofongo, a kids chicken tender meal, and a couple pastellios to start. Everything was so flavorful and mostly cooked to order, including the kids meal. The decor is also gorgeous inside, rooted in Puerto Rican and Taino culture. We really enjoyed our meal and experience, and they even sent us off with a couple alcapurrias on the house! We're gonna try to stop back in again before we leave, can't recommend this place enough!

I have now ordered 4 times from this place- both for personal and catering... the food is…read moreDELICIOUS!!! EVERYTHING is well seasoned, they are generous with their portions and are such kind people! GRACIAS!!!!!

Muy deliciosa comida dominicana y excelente servicio Mi…read morefavorita fue el rabo con arroz

We have been coming to this restaurant ever since they opened. The food is amazing, the service is…read moretop notch, the owners are unbelievably friendly, did I mentioned that the food is amazing? Oh yeah... and the portions are great. Do not go gentle with the food. Everything is delicious. We have gotten catering service from here and they never fault. On time and hot. Summertime pool hunger, quickly resolved with a last minute tray of empanadas(pastelitos) resulting in everyone being happy. Recommend everyone pay this place a visit and enjoy their delicious EVERYTHING. Love this place.

Food is pretty good. Trying it again so I know for sure. The portions were great. The steak was…read morevery flavorful

I've celebrated my grandma's birthday at Punta Cana Grill two years in a row, and both times the…read moreexperience has been amazing. The staff are incredibly welcoming and really go out of their way to make her birthday feel special. You can tell they genuinely care about their customers and creating a great atmosphere. The food is always delicious, and everyone in our group enjoyed their meals. Even our picky eater was happy with their plate, which says a lot! It's become a little birthday tradition for our family, and we'll definitely keep coming back. Highly recommend if you're looking for great food and a warm, friendly place to celebrate!!!

I stumbled upon this place, searching through yelp. I'm glad we found a new spot to give a try !…read moreVery cute ambiance and service was good . So basically they have a very large hot bar that you can select different meats and rice along with the sides. They make you a plate or pack it to go. Everything we had was full of flavor . I had the arroz and Pernil along with small dish of oxtails and lechon . My husband got the chicken and rice . Even though everything was super tasty the only down fall was my food wasn't hot , not sure if they turned down the temp down on the hot table my food was more lukewarm then hot which was slightly disappointing. The taste made up for it though.

Great homemade Dominican food. I've only ever ordered but never been disappointed. I'm on the…read moresearch for the best (aka most similar to what I had growing up) pernil in the area and this definitely comes close.

Amazing dominican food, muy buen sazon! las mujeres que trabajan aquí son muy amables y con muy…read morebuena atención!

La Parada Latina in Swiftwater is an authentic Dominican restaurant offering guests a taste of…read moretreasured, intimate family recipes prepared with fresh vegetables, flavorful meats, and hearty rice. It's no surprise that their rotisserie chicken has been labeled "the best in the Poconos." All dishes are made from scratch and reasonably priced. Menu Highlights~ Tender, roasted pork with yellow rice and beans is a cultural staple that is a popular item. Fried pork chops, grilled tilapia, and stew chicken are available in combo meals that include rice, beans, salad, and drinks. The traditional soup known as Sancocho is so good you need to taste it My favorite is some kind of steak sitting in just a brown sauce made in a miracle of seasoning, served over whit rice. You'll be in heaven eating this dish

In a small strip of stores near Mount Airy Resorts & Casino in rural Pennsylvania is where you can…read morefind some REALLY good quality Latin food! La Parada is a medium sized Dominican restaurant with a wide variety of prepared foods in warmers, and even more menu items available upon order. We saw rotisserie chicken, beef stew, and pork ribs (among others) being kept warm at the counter... But the dish we chose was the PERNIL with yellow rice and beans. A home-made beef empanada would accompany that. The empanada was good (albeit a bit light on the filling), the yellow rice and beans were great, and the Pernil was phenomenal. One of the items they offer is mofongo! They said that requires 20 minutes to prepare, and we couldn't wait... But next time!!!

I went with my girlfriends after enjoying a day at a winery close by…read more The food: Amazing!! Everything was very tasty and the coffee: one of the best ones I've had!! It was my birthday so my friends told the server and they sang with everything they had on hand! Pots and pans- I had a very unique and special birthday and remembering this moment put a smile on my face :)

Only been here once. The goat stew was good but small…read moreportion and too much rice. Mom had the pernil (roast pork) and she didn't like it too much. It looked dry. Dad had the oxtail and some came out burnt. He said it was okay. He gave me a couple and it wasn't good. The meat was very tough. They took foreverrrrrrr to give us coffee because our server forgot. Overall i probably wouldn't come back. Place was empty

I love this place . The owner is very friendly, always greets me with a smile. Also the food is…read morevery flavorful and good.

Sazon Latino, located on Main Street in Boonton just a few steps from the NJ Transit station, is…read moredefinitely a hidden gem. It's a very casual, cafeteria-style spot with a semi-open kitchen, but don't let the simplicity fool you -- the food is incredible and the staff here is friendly and patient. The highlight of the experience is the small buffet that features a variety of freshly-made Latin cuisine -- including pulled pork, chicken and beef stews, and other traditional Latin entrees and sides. You can build your own plate by selecting one or more entrees and sides - which are priced accordingly. As a 'gringo' who wasn't entirely sure what everything was, I really appreciated them taking the extra time to explain all the different options and give me their honest recommendations. The counterstaff is bilingual and were pretty patient with my elementary school level Spanish vocabulary and grammar. I ended up going with the pulled pork platter with two sides ($7) and it was terrific -- the perfectly seasoned and tender pork, black beans and rice, and macaroni salad were delicious and very filling. You can tell they use fresh ingredients, and the portions are very generous for the price. If you're looking for authentic, home-style Latino food in a laid-back setting, this is the spot! PRO TIP #1: Bring a bottle of wine or beer from home to enjoy with your meal. Sazon Latino is a BYOB establishment and does not serve alcohol. PRO TIP #2: Sazon Latino offers free off-street parking in a small lot behind the restaurant and there's plenty of free on-street parking on Main Street.