The lady and I were looking for a bit of a bite before we got back home. I was in a burger mood so…read morewe decided to fill up here. I love that this is an actual filling station, still with garage doors. You can eat inside or outside - doors were open for the nice weather but I'm sure the place is heated in the winter. Fun sign out front. The very friendly lady at the counter answered all our question and we chatted about the restaurant as we were deciding what to order. All 5 stars so far. So for burgers, I fully admit I'm a bit of a snob and hard to please. I was heartened that these are Pat LaFrieda style burgers: brisket, hanger steak, short rib, not chuck. So I gave it my best shot and ordered a TFS burger (caramelized onion, mushrooms, bacon) with two cheeses, cooked rare, plus a side of onion rings. As others have said here, my "rare" burger came out medium, so I'm sure glad I didn't leave it as the default medium. The burger was a little too salty but otherwise solid and full of flavor like good meats and toppings ought to be. The onion rings were not all that great - solid breading that drowns out the onion, and you don't get a lot for $8 (plus dipping sauces cost extra, unless you just take a ketchup or mustard packet). Verdict: I like this restaurant, but it's not enough to draw me back here or any other Filling Stations (all in authentic garages) without two changes: * When providing high quality meats, please cook burgers thick instead of thin so that they can come out actually rare for the best taste. * There were no prices in the liquor menu. I'm not even going to try ordering a beer (or other) if you don't tell me the cost up front.

I had the overhaul burger,small fries and a drink while I was here. The burger was delicious. It…read morehas bacon on it and the bacon was flavorful. The fries were salted to my liking. The staff member the, Lana was really nice and we had a really nice chat. It was rustic, but basic interior with pent off seating inside and outside. My only thing that I would change is that there were too many sesame seeds on my bun, but I'll ask for a different bun next time that I visit.

The owner is always super friendly. He makes the best burgers. The double cheeseburger is soooo…read moreflavorful

Haven't been here in almost 16 years. The place has changed a bit, but not the quality of food. As…read moreI said in my original post, you just can't go wrong with anything on the menu, and the new owner is a nice guy. Seems to be from the neighborhood too.

Really enjoyed the pimento cheese hot dog they have. The…read moreburger was definitely good. A little over priced but so is everything so maybe it's not‍. Very cool little store front. Inside seemed clean and bright. Will be coming back next time I'm in the area for sure.

My friend has been hankering me for years to try this place. I keep telling him it looks overrated…read more We stopped for coffee prior to eating and my friend who runs his mouth h to anyone who'd listen, told the barista we were going to 1950 Originals. Barista responded that it's overrated. Baristas never lie. Now don't get me wrong, it's not a bad spot but there are way too many awesome deep fried hotdog alternatives in North Jersey. First off: The huge weather beaten wiener on the side walk was just begging for someone to sit on it Secondly: The selfie station with the quote "I got that dog in me" begs for an explanation. The kiosk ordering was fine but definitely took away from the 1950 feel. I order my dog well done but it had no snap, definitely not a ripper. My friend loaded up his burger and dog which created quite a mess when eating but he added that the topping overload was needed for flavoring. French fries were quite good and the onion rings could have used another onion as the exterior crunch overwhelmed the single onion. The place is clean and service was quick. Will I be back? Probably not.

The food is amazing and super flavorful. There's plenty of seating inside, the service is great,…read moreand the whole place has a really relaxing vibe.

Amazing spot…read more Always enjoy their chicken, empanadas and champero rice. Also, their horchatas was excellent.

First of all the food got that yummy yum....consistently good and fresh especially before the…read moreevening rush. Even more the servers are so sweet and polite and professional. If you speak Spanish or Portuguese they got some specials that ain't on the menu, ya tu sabe!????!!!

My boyfriend and I have been to Portugal and we've tasted the chicken there. The food at this…read morerestaurant imported us back to Portugal!! It was absolutely delicious and tasted super authentic. Everything was 10/10 and I can't believe this gem exists here around my town. We are so happy we tried this place out, the service was also great, our server was attentive. The ambiance was a cute little vibe! We also had the small pitcher of red sangria and it was more than enough!

Hubby has never been to a Cheesecake Factory so this is where he wanted to go for Father's Day. We…read moremade the 40 minute trip to the Pallisades Mall. The restaurant was crowded, but we made reservations and were seated quickly. I always love Cheesecake Factory decor. Our server was Liz and she was excellent! She was beyond friendly and attentive. I have never had brunch here, so I opted for the Fried Chicken and waffles. Hubby ordered the steak Diane with a side of grilled asparagus. Of course we were treated to the delicious basket of bread to start. I ordered the pineapple, cherry limeade. So glad I did, it was so amazing, I had 2. My chicken and waffles were delicious! The waffle was done to perfection and the chicken, while super crispy was still perfectly juicy. Hubby absolutely loved his steak Diane. He ordered it medium rare and it was cooked perfectly! I had to have a bite of his mashed potatoes- so good. He said his asparagus was done so well and the flavor was excellent. Because we were too full for dessert, we decided to bring some cheesecake home. He couldn't decide between the strawberry or peach, so I ordered him one of each. While they didn't have the tiramisu cheesecake, I did order the pineapple upside down cheesecake. They were all great choices!! I can't thank you enough for making Father's Day special for my husband! We had an incredible time, the food was excellent and service was on point! Hubby is definitely looking forward to coming back!

I've always ordered cheesecakes to go but today decided to eat here for late lunch. It was a rainy…read moreSaturday afternoon so overall the mall was quiet. We were able to be quickly seated. The place is similar in decor as with all Cheesecake Factory with the gold and beige theme to give a little opulence feel. As Don as we sat down our waiter came over, introduced himself, and wisely took our drink. With a large menu, it took a bit time to decide but we settled on 2 lunch specials. Renee's lunch special (1/2 turkey or chicken salad sandwich, cup of soup and plate of salad) & the pizza lunch special. We waited for a fair time and food arrived. Without a doubt to Cheesecake Factory fashion the portions are large. Overall the food were tasty and love the balsamic dressing on the salad. I would recommend on the side or let them know to go light if you don't want your greens drenched. Also it was only mixed greens with sliced tomatoes. Wish it would have cucumber or onion to add a little something to the minimal salad. Overall good service and would come back to try something else.

Tried Burrito Xpress for the first time and it was thoroughly enjoyed by the entire family!…read more Ordered over the phone and the food was ready in 10 minutes. We ordered shredded chicken nachos, Birria tacos, and grilled chicken tacos. All were fresh, delicious and full of flavor! Prices were reasonable and portions were so generous we'll have leftovers for tomorrow. Will definitely be back!

The owner has great hospitality and is a super friendly person. Their kind nature and genuine…read morepersonality/character always shine through when taking orders. The chicken avocado wrap has lettuce, tomatoes, onions, grilled chicken, and avocado. I personally felt it is a nice light meal to enjoy, although it needed to be seasoned a bit more. Yet, most restaurants tend to prefer to under-season, which I can understand their reasoning. The waffle fries were perfectly crisp and seasoned. The chips are made fresh on the spot along with the salsa, so those are both a delight. The atmosphere is pretty nice; it is a small location, and it is a great Mexican restaurant.

- Located near the Parking Lot F entrance on level one -…read moreHuge, open, and spotless dining room with an upscale yet welcoming atmosphere; the classy ambiance makes it great for date nights or special occasions, while still being relaxed and family-friendly for those dining with young kids; was very calm on a rainy Saturday at lunchtime - Impressive buffet selection featuring fresh salads, hot side dishes, cheeses, fruits, and other accompaniments; plenty of variety to complement the churrasco experience - The meats were generally fresh, flavorful, tender, and cooked well--highlights included the picanha (the only meat that I ever get seconds for) and the grilled pineapple, which delivered the perfect balance of warm, sweet, and savory flavors; the bacon-wrapped chicken was a bit dry, and the filet mignon came out more done than expected, but the overall quality and selection of meats were still very good - Service was excellent throughout the meal--the gauchos were friendly, professional, and attentive, serving up beautifully carved cuts of meat; the waitstaff also checked in regularly, kept waters refilled, and ensured everything was running smoothly without feeling intrusive

THE FOOD ----------------…read more+ 99.9% of the food was EXCELLENT!!! + Picanha, Sirloin, Beef Ribs, Garlic Picanha, Lamb, Sausage, Bacon-Wrapped Chicken, Grilled Pineapple and all of the Salad Bar food was absolutely delicious. ++++ All of the mentioned pieces of steak were fresh, juicy, tender and verrrrrry flavorful. Also, the meats weren't very gamey at all, which tends to be my gripe with churrascarias. ++++ Grilled pineapple was to die for and the perfect way to complete our meal. Easily could have eaten 10 slices of this! + Salad Bar was surprisingly quite large with many different salads, pastas, rice, beans, maduros, soups and freshly sliced fruit. - The pieces of Filet Mignon were really the only disappointment as they were well done and just not very tasty. THE SERVICE ------------------- + All of the waiters were friendly and on point with their service. ++++ Very quick in clearing our plates. ++++ Refilled our water multiple times. + All of the gauchos bringing the meat skewers and carving up the meats were friendly and accommodating with letting us grab multiple slices/pieces of meat. THE SURROUNDINGS ------------------------------- + Supppppper spacious, clean restaurant with classy, modern decor. + Located on level 1 across from Cheesecake Factory. RANDOM OBSERVATIONS -------------------------------------- = We dined in at around 12:20ish on a rainy Saturday afternoon and we were the verrrrry first customers inside. In fact, there were only 3 other tables occupied during the 1.5 hours that we were there, so there were A LOTTTTT of empty tables. It was quite strange being the only customers in this large restaurant for a good 45 minutes, so they were bringing the meats out for just us! CONCLUSION -------------------- = Didn't expect that Picanha would be right up there with the best churrascarias I've ever been to, but not only are they up there with the best, but they MIGHT BE MY FAVORITE....ever!