Fire!!!! Or as they say on the internet, "dat bih gah!". Best Dominican/puerto rican food I've had…read morein years. At first bite, I was Instantly brought back to time as a teen in the Bronx waking up in the morning, running to the local hole in the wall mom and pops Spanish food spot to grab my cup of avena and small plate of rice beans and meat of choice. Thank you for bringing my taste buds back to life during my Poconos vacation. 5 stars for sure!!!

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

Wow. So did not expect this restaurant in a small NJ town. Passed it on the way back to my…read morefriends house; asked if she ever tried it, even though I knew she say no. I ordered Camarones (Shrimp) with sautéed onions and peppers in a light tomato sauce. It came with both potatoes and rice. My friend ordered chicken francais. Her chicken (3 filets) came with mashed potatoes. It was fork tender Not only was this food outstanding, each dish could easily have fed two or three people. Not knowing that I had fried calamari to boot. Served with warm marinara sauce, as it should be Too bad I'm only visiting, there is much on the menu I'd love to try Good service, good atmosphere once you get inside. Sadly the building itself is not very inviting and there's just a small sign on one side of the building, We did spot a bear in the lower parking lot. Lol

Small place but the food is amazing! We are always greeted with a smile. Service is fast you will…read moreget your food with little wait. Love their wine selection. Hidden gem around the area

TLDR: friendly staff but underwhelming flavors…read more The team at La Cocina De Maria are incredibly friendly and attentive. They're knowledgeable about the many items on the menu and kept our waters and chips topped up throughout the meal. The actual food wasn't as great. I tried some barbacoa street tacos and some fried fish tacos. Everything was fresh and well cooked but lacking in flavor - each dish could be seasoned a bit more. I'm hopeful for the restaurant, and I may try it again if they try new recipes or something different to season their food.

My steak burrito was ready very quickly. Gooey cheese, chewy and only mildly flavored steak, lots…read moreof starch flavor from the beans and rice. I do feel everything would have benefitted from salt, and I wish that as a dine-in customer my burrito had not come wrapped in to-go paper. To give you a sense of the ambiance: the Spanish-speaking cashier/cook was reading a book when I walked in, and the television on the wall was blaring a Spanish-language TV show. I was one of only two customers when I went for a Saturday lunch around 1p. The other customer was also conversing in Spanish with the front of house. I appreciated that a bottled green habanero sauce was at my table, along with Cholula. It helps add to the authenticity. All that said, maybe don't come here for the tex-mex. If I came back I'd try one of the five different kinds of tacos they offered.

I came here for takeout a few times recently. There are buffet style trays arranged and you choose…read morethe protein and rice that you want, so it's very quick. There are also some sides available. I always got oxtail. It's good, but a bit pricey for the amount of meat you get. Others have ordered the pepper steak before and the portions for that are great. The rice is definitely on the salty side, but is good overall. I do appreciate that the lady working there is always generous with pouring extra sauce on our rice as well. We also tried the tres leches during our last visit and would get it again. It had the perfect texture and sweetness.

I ordered from one of the many food delivery services so I do not know how it is inside. Although…read morethe outside looks small in pictures and the restaurant located on 36. I had the bistec encebollado which was excellent with arroz con gandules. The arroz con gandules were also delicious and the bistec encebollado sauce integrated with the rice to make a flavor explosion. The yuca was good although I have never been a big fan of the yuca mojo. The order of tostones was like an entire plantain which was awesome. Although the plate didn't look to appealing because it was all topped on top of each other and moved around during transit, it still tasted phenomenal overall! However, donde esta el mofongo? Either way I will be eating from this establishment again and excited to try their habichuelas!

Everything here you can tell is homemade. Each sauce and salsa is full of freshness and flavor…read more Particularly love the pineapple pork tacos. Great atmosphere with the outdoor seating patio area! Will be back

Stopped in for lunch, 2PM Saturday, only diners. Tacos Al Pastor, decent, order of 4, served only…read morewith chopped onions & cilantro, zero salsa. My girlfriend got the Chile Relleno. Horrible, pre-made, tough, dessicated, microwaved, and it showed. Beans tasted canned, orange rice from a mix. Sodas we ordered were flat and off tasting. Our waiter told us there was a problem with there soda system, served it anyway. If not for my Tacos, and a polite wait staff, I'd have given one star. $47 with tax & tip, a major disappointment. We will not be returning, but maybe you'll have a better experience.

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.

Outstanding experience featuring delicious food, excellent presentation, and exceptional service…read more Every detail seemed thoughtfully handled, creating a memorable evening that exceeded expectations and encouraged a return visit.

My friend and I stopped by this restaurant before going to a meeting to grab something for dinner…read more The food was full of flavor, fresh and service was friendly. Highly recommend

When I travel to this area, I makenit a must to pickup a dozen frozen pasteles. It can be made…read moreporknwith either yuca or guineo. You get them home boil a pair for about 30 to 40 minutes and eat them with arroz con gandules or by themselves. This restaurant makes pasteles perfectly and if you try one first. Once you try it, you will for sure want to buy a dozen to make at home. Always a great batch, great flavor and priced just right. Give them a shot youngest regret it!! 10/10