The food is indescribable. While they 99% speak no English, don't worry- just point. The girls who work there are really very helpful, kind and very respectful. The place itself isn't the Plaza, but the food is the best. That's what counts folks! read more

My boyfriend and I regularly come to this spot to pick up breakfast after dropping off my daughter nearby. I get the same thing every time, and the taste is always consistent. The food is delicious and for $12, they definitely don't underserve you the portions. The girl serving me in the morning is always very polite. Also, their passion fruit juice is really good too, not overly sugary and concentrated. Definitely give this place a try! read more

La Palmita - Dominican Near Me - Hasbrouck Heights, New Jersey

Translated from the Spanish as the little palm, La Palmita Restaurant, located on a busy Boulevard in Hasbrouck Heights, serves Hispanic food predominantly Dominican cuisine. Parking could be a little tricky, depending on the time of day. First-timer at this storefront establishment under new management whose interior was cozy with a few tables. They have food already prepared, especially when you're on your lunch break, and it is convenient. Numerous lunch special options are offered for $12, and I ordered the costilla de cerdo guisada (stewed pork ribs) with black beans over white rice. This place is exactly what was needed, as the food is homemade, authentic, and tasty at a decent price. Make sure to bring cash, as they charge a bit more for credit cards. I could recommend this place. read more

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This used to be my go to spot for good Dominican food. unfortunately this place is under new management and the food is awful and extremely overpriced. Staff isn't too friendly either...With the new management, they won't be around very long at all. Total waste of money and disappointment. If you're looking for a delicious and affordable lunch special this is not the place. Expect to pay $40 for your unseasoned dried out food. Total disappointment. read more

Food & service are magnificent! Don't forget to try the empanadas here, highly recommended! read more

Ordered a whole pernil for Christmas Eve and it is perfect, crunchy skin, meat falling off the bone, i really got lucky having this place in the neighborhood. read more

If it weren't corona time, I would've picked someone up at carpool and went to washington heights for Dominican food but that 16 dollar toll for the gwb is no joke! Craving is there so I choose to look for a spot in jersey even if it's a little further. Made a 15 minute drive and I wasn't disappointed! Got the oxtail, tres golpes, and seafood soup. Oxtail was good, but I wish they had given a bit more. Not enough protein for the amount of rice. Tres golpes was fantastic. Mangu was nicely flavored - onion sauce had jalapeños and peppers which I thought were a nice touch that I haven't seen elsewhere. Cheese, salami, and eggs were standard. Seafood soup was good. Had an assortment of fish, shrimp, mussels, calamari and etc. Downside is it had some shells and sand grains from the mussels. I would check the menu prices because I didn't realize at the moment but when I went back home with the takeout menu, I noticed they had overcharged me by ~5. I would stop by again if I am in the area shopping at Costco. Would definitely get the tres golpes again. Might really be one of the best ones I've had in a while. read more

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No soy persona de hacer estos commentarios pero creo que este lugar es ridiculo con el precio , hoy compre una orden pequena de arros blanco, frijoles y chivo y una orden regular de bistec en salsa con arroz y frijole, increible 56 dollares por dos orden..le preguntamo porque tanto y me dijo que por cad arroz es diez dollares, y los frijoles son 5 cada unos, wow que robo y esto es de la comida pre echa..no a la carta..nunca mas no vallan read more

Was upset when the old place that was in this spot went out of business but was happy to see they kept it a Dominican spot with good food. Staff here is super nice as well. Stop in here when my husband is craving food from the motherland and my attempts of cooking it are not up to his standards. They offer a variety of authentic dishes served cafeteria style. Recently had some delicious oxtail from here. Also a fan of the traditional Dominican breakfast of mangu, salami and queso frito. I'll be back for sure read more

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Looking for some Spanish food for lunch and Yelp led me here. I'm glad it did! Clean, friendly staff, decent prices, and good food! Most lunch specials are $8.00 including tax and it's just like Abuelita's home cooking! Not a gourmet restaurant, but good, solid home cooking! Enjoy! read more

La Palmita - Pernil lunch special. Yum! - Dominican Near Me - Hasbrouck Heights, New Jersey

Fortunately the food is GREAT! The service however flat out SUCKS. I've always wanted to try this restaurant & so did a friend of mine. I was on the phone longer than I really had to be to place a simple baked chicken with rice & Stew beef. Whoever answered the phone needs to learn some serious social skills. She repeated the order back twice & somehow they STILL managed to get one order wrong out of 2! The "Stew beef" which was chicken literally looked like it was slapped onto the platter with a sprinkle of juice on it. I HIGHLY suggest calling for pickup, going in & double checking your order. read more

I accidentally discovered this restaurant today I just moved in the neighborhood so I decided to try the food WOW ! It was excellent very authentic Dominican food very tasty, fresh and good size portion. I will definitely come back again and again I give this place A+++ read more

Ok so never got a chance to eat here as it was closed on Sundays, Hence make sure you call before you go. The hours listed on Yelp are NOT accurate. However, in looking through the windows of the closed restaurant it looked nice. read more

Moved across the street last year and decided to try the place out. Being from Washington Heights where there is a large population of Dominicans and Dominican restaurants, decided to give this place a try. Food is tasty, for some reason plantains are not that good and I love plantains. I always usually get what they have ready but at least once I ordered food that had to be cooked (fried chicken) and was very disappointed. The grease was either old or something because it smelled like grease, not chicken and I wasn't that impressed. I always try to order a batido but it seems as though they never have the ingredients for any of the flavors although it's on the menu. Buffet food is fine although I will never order anything to be cooked to go. read more

Hands down one of the best spots around for Spanish food at a GREAT price they are super generous with the portions and the place is pretty clean this is a friendly staff that has a lot to offer and a lot of food choices that are delicious eight dollars for your lunch special thAt includes rice beans sweet plantings you can't beat it with the amount of food that you get here. And all the Spanish pass to eat in area I keep coming back to this one for some reason and the mofongo Is the best you can have around read more

I ordered trays of food for my Father's 85th birthday and just had to leave a review because the food was amazing! Everyone at the party raved about the food and wanted to know where it was from. And for my Mother to say that the food was really good, was the ultimate compliment. I am beyond pleased and would highly recommend this place for your catering needs! read more

So glad to find a great Dominican restaurant locally. Ordered to go a few times and the food never disappoints. The portions are generous so usually my husband and I have leftovers for lunch the next day. I also cannot rave enough about their Mofongo. I usually get the one with pernil. Super delicious especially with the side of gravy. If you are looking for authentic Dominican food, be sure to try La Palmita read more

Best Dominican food in the area after change in administration. Highly recommended. Food is fresh and feels like it's home made.

Very good. My new favorite Dominican Restaurant. I'm definitely coming back for more.

Kept driving by & saying we've gotta go & try it. Finally stopped in & wanted to eat in but it was hot as blazes. It was a 90 degree day & they had the windows & back door opened! We ordered to go! We got an order of arroz con gandules & pernil. We also ordered a beef empanada & a cheese empanada & a batido de guanabana. The rice & pork were cold & had zero flavor. The empanadas were...ok. The batido was delicious though. One & done :*( read more