I think this is a solid go-to tapa spot! Service was wonderful and friendly, the food was all very…read moregood and I enjoyed the variety of the menu.

Food was delicious and authentic. Servers were very friendly and accommodating. Cozy ambiance.read more

Great value, very good service The flash fried red snapper…read moreis a tremendous value, good for two people It can be noisy when it's crowded.

Every time they get orders wrong. I order two drinks, get one straw…read more Also the pandebono is sometimes not fresh at all and taste like they're from the day before. Same with the mango juice, tastes like it was frozen overnight and used the next day. When the food here is good, it's good. They need to pay attention to detail though.

I have been looking for a perfect empanada for a while now. My main haunts are Englewood,…read moreWashington Heights & Bronx, why is it so difficult? Yelp told me this place had empanadas, so I made my way over. It's a cozy sit-down, with food behind glass. Since I wasn't looking for anything but empanadas, I immediately went to check out the rest of the food(ha)! The soup looked amazing, so I got a small. It was loaded with veg and meat. I can't exactly call it hearty, because of the thin liquid. But it was very filling. They only had beef empanadas. It was a fat little pillow full of beef and not too much other filler. While not exactly what I think of as perfect, it was good.

TLDR food was just okay, but the tres leches saves my review…read more Got takeout. Ordered the creole flank steak (sobrebarriga a la criolla). The steak's flavor was fine, but it was tough, difficult to chew, and I wasn't a fan of the cook on it. It felt like it was boiled, then covered with sauce. Rice and creole potatoes were fine. Not much to say there. Didn't really like the pony malta soda either. But I'm also speaking as an American. Tres leches cake was absolutely delicious. It was baked well, it was creamy, and the whip was perfect. Best I've ever had. Food took a little long.

This place in Palisades Avenue, never disappoints as a lover of authentic Colombian food…read more I am always impressed by their consistent quality and fresh ingredients. The hospitality is top-notch... a huge-shout out to my server Melanie for being so attentive and kind!!! the Restaurant is consistently spotless and comfortable; perfect for any occasion. The "Paisa bowl" must-try a hearty delicious mix of beans, sweet plantains, crispy Chicharron, grilled steak, pico de gallo, sautéed corn and fresh guacamole. Pair it with their incredible house-made Sangria . Don't live without grabbing their amazing Flan or a Guava & cream cheese empanada to go Congratulations to the entire team on such a wonderful experience that highly recommended!!!

A chain of restaurants and went to their Englewood branch. Ambiance, food and service are…read moreexcellent, an indeed Colombian experience definitely recommended. Food is authentic and delicious,

As always I got a great meal from this places. Most Puerto Ricans say it's not as good as…read morehomemade, but this place comes as close as you can get to homemade food. And they give you a plentiful amount of food for the price. Call them directly for delivery in the area, you won't be disappointed, especially the Alcapuria de yuca, it was so good!

Cocina criolla is the cuisine created by the European (mostly Spanish) colonists using their…read moretraditional recipes made with native Caribbean foods and cooking styles. Sofrito is a versatile, aromatic purée of tomatoes, peppers, cilantro, onions, and garlic, which is the foundation of just about every Puerto Rican, Cuban, and Dominican soup, stew, or sauce. Located on busy Teaneck Road in Teaneck, this husband/wife duo, with the husband being Cuban and the wife Puerto Rican, operates the hidden gem that translates from the Spanish meaning "my roots." The reservation was easily made by Google Assistant for Saturday dinner. Upon arrival at Mis Raices, a bigger location after 3 years for some of us, my partner, our friends, and I got a table by the window immediately inside a cozy island vibe filled with the wonderful smell of the home-style food, the beautiful souvenirs of Puerto Rico and Cuba, and the vibrant salsa music. The menu has been expanded since our last visit, so come hungry! For appetizers, we decided on the Croqueta De Jamón, Croqueta De Pollo, and Guava Empanada. As a main meal, we opted for Arroz Con Pollo (Chicken with Rice), Pechuga De Pollo (Chicken Breast) A La Plancha with Salad, Ropa Vieja (Shredded Beef) with Arroz Amarillo y Frijoles Negroes, and Oxtail/Rabo Encendido with Arroz con Gandules. Complimentary toasted garlic bread started our meal. The meal was beautifully presented. The flavors were tastefully delicious and pretty consistent, being rich and authentic. The portion was just right with the price very reasonable, and it's a BYOB. The owners, Ana and Eddie, and their staff make us feel welcome and are accommodating. We can continue to recommend this place.

This place gets some bad reviews, and I can see why some people may say they didn't like their…read moreexperience there. However, every time I visit this place I can clearly say I truly enjoy my meal. You also can get a cold beer for about 6 dollars which is reasonable compared to other places. The issue is they make some things really well and maybe others not so great. I always eat a few things I know they make well. After all you don't order a filet at a fried chicken joint. Today I visited after being disappointed at the Freakin Rican spot on Cedar lane. See that review for details. I went by Elsa's and ordered some Mofongo with their famous Chicharones and it was delicious. Perfectly seasoned and paired with some delicious sauce that was perfect. My wife had oxtails with rice and beans and they were delicious too! We enjoyed a couple of really cold beers each and our bill was only around 60 dollars. The place has a really relaxing atmosphere and the service was good. I had to battle with a couple of knats but it just added to the entertainment, lol! The place could use some remodeling and cleaning but at least they consistently serve me good food at a great price. If you go there just temper your expectations. It reminds me of a roadside eatery in the islands which always serves good food but you have to battle with some bugs. Lmao!

What can I say Elsa once again our savior after having their doors closed (Freaking Rican…read morewants-Teaneck) we landed in our best choice of food. I had the stewed ox tails, rice and beans (delicious). My hubby ordered mofongo de chicharrón soo good. The service always top notch so making you feel like familia. Music tridimensional bachata dancing melodies. I have to say they are not scarce with their food had enough to take home yay . Gracias

This Spanish restaurant in Montclair was a wonderful experience from start to finish. They offer…read moretwo hours of free parking, which is very convenient in the area. We ordered sangria, and it was delicious. The service was outstanding -- very attentive, especially when our warm bread ran out; they immediately offered more. We also ordered paella, which had an incredible flavor and arrived very hot, as if it had been made fresh to order. They served what seemed like house-made crispy potatoes, small and perfectly cooked. At one point, I dropped a fork, and the staff quickly noticed and replaced it without us even asking -- a small detail that really shows their level of attention. The price felt fair for the quality of the experience, and I was honestly surprised -- my wife usually isn't a big tipper, but this time the service truly earned it. To finish the meal, they brought warm towels to clean our hands, which was the perfect touch to close the experience. Five stars -- or more. Highly recommended.

Like stepping into an old world vibe. Great service, classic ambiance, impeccable food and drinks…read more Very much worth the stop.

We went for a family lunch on Saturday noon. I was so happy to see they had a parking lot in the…read moreback side of the restaurant, a rare feature for Fort Lee restaurants. The restaurant had a nice interior, fancy bar, lots of arts and Cuban vibes all around. They had booth seating by the window that had good view of Hudson Terrace and I-9. We started our lunch with appetizer sampler that came with empanadas, croquettes, bao bans and potstickers. I liked both the empanadas (beef and chicken), the chicken potstickers were also good. Ham croquettes and the bao buns with shredded beef were average. For entree I ordered the Rabo Encendido (braised oxtail stew). It came with three pieces of bone with plenty of meat on them, on side of rice and beans. I loved the taste of the oxtail and the stew, was flavorful and meat was tender. I also got to try the seafood paella which lacked flavor, rice was so bland. The chicken & waffle's waffle was good but the fried chicken pieces were so basic. I got the mango mojito (non-achohol) that was so tasty, I ordered two of them. Our server was super nice, did an excellent job throughout the lunch. All staff members were friendly. Food came out in short intervals.

We have passed by Kuba thousands of times finally got a chance to check it out today. Honestly I…read moreexpected more from the food. Nice decor and welcoming vibes in the bar and dining areas. It has 2 levels. The staff were all nice and attentive. Unfortunately, the seafood paella was under seasoned. Very blend. Did not give me the saffron taste at all. Portion of seafood was generous. But again, blend. Chicken and waffle was dry. At least the chicken was seasoned on this one. Appetizer sampler was not bad. Get to try beef/chicken empanadas, chicken baos, pork croquettes, friend chicken dumplings. Ox tail was also blend to me. Overall the food was underwhelming but the service and atmosphere were nice.

The food is very good but for a Spanish restaurant the portions are small compare to other…read morerestaurants.

Was led to go into this place by the five star reviews. I made an order to go. Was quite…read moredisappointed. I ordered the Sancocho a small one. Accordingly, it's supposed to come with white rice and corn, it did not. The Sancocho was not up to par. I had fatty pieces of meat, which was very disappointing. With that said that means that there was practically no meat in there. The morir Sonando, a flop. It was made with orange juice from a container and not fresh squeezed orange juice as it should be. Tried a chicken empanada. The filling was good. However, if you do go for empanadas, try to go early in the day where they're still nice and fresh. If you go into the evening, they are not fresh and if you want them fresh, you're gonna have to wait for them because they fry them while you wait. If I go again, it will be for empanadas on the go for lunch. Soarly disappointed for the price I paid for three items.

We come here for the classic skirt steak which is soft and juice 5/5. Further we order fish fliet…read morewith garlic 4/5, grill chicken 2/5 very dry and rubbery. Chicken noodle soup 3/5. Sides are a let down with small portion & nothing special. Overall is a fair experience.

We had the Christmas luncheon at the restaurant. I like this restaurant because it's not too noisy…read moreor too dark with very good food. Everyone enjoyed the food and service.