It's impossible for me to stop craving the charcoal barbecued pork ribs. They are so nicely cooked…read moreand flavorful!! I need to place a restraining order on my taste buds so that I don't place my body in a health crisis! The garlic shrimp is also tasty and I want to try the seafood paella. Portugalo is a very nice family owned business in Hanover . The family members who work at the register are also very pleasant and helpful when taking orders. Oh yeah, the chocolate mousse dessert is glorious!!!

Food is 4 stars. Tastes like authentic Portuguese bbq and they have all the right sauces like…read moregarlic aioli and chimichurri. NOTE: the beef ribs that everyone's talking about are sliced short ribs. Don't think those big bone beef ribs you get at American BBQ joints. Devil is in the details. What made this place a 3, star is that the staff doesn't introduce the menu and items well. For example, I got the beef ribs with vegetables and sweet plantains (both VERY good btw), they failed to explain that there are SPICY PICKLED VEGETABLES THAT GOES WITH IT. I took a bite of the cauliflower thinking it was the vegetables side, and spat it right out because it's the Portuguese style pickled veggies. If someone didn't eat spicy that would definitely mess them up. Ambiance? None, it's basically a small bodega with 3 pairs of booth seats and 5 bar seats. How is it colder in the restaurant than outside (it is currently March)

Not sure how I found out about this to begin with, think my dad came across it at some point and…read morestarted going, but it's a really awesome place for an affordable and tasty meal. Food is great - delicious chicken and ribs, and this time we tried the salmon, which was also very well prepared (albeit not as bountiful as the chicken and ribs), and the sides are great too. By default, the sides are usually rice or fries, but we ordered vegetables the last time, and it was also really good. They also offered and served a garlic sauce to go with the meal, which was really tasty - an oil-based sauce with minced garlic in it. Always a wonderful meal, and I tell people about it anytime I hear they're from around the area!

I visited this restaurant on a Friday at 9pm, though it was an hr before closing the manager was…read morevery kind. He gave us great recommendations and I can say everything we had was delicious. They give big portions and the prices were very reasonable for the amount of food they give you. I would definitely recommend this place.

Prompt and gracious service, nice atmosphere and very tasty food. Would come back anytime.read more

Unfortunately, this was a truly disappointing experience. We were a family of three hoping for a…read morenice family-style dinner, but nearly every part of the meal and service fell short. Our waiter was difficult to understand and couldn't answer basic questions about the menu. The bread was so overbaked and hard we were worried about breaking a tooth. The shrimp appetizer was very good, although swimming in oil; the Iberico rib meat was greasy and came with raw garlic. When the plates were cleared, oil was spilled onto our table. Then we waited about 45 minutes for our entrees and eventually had to track someone down ourselves. We later discovered our waiter eating at the bar while we were waiting. The octopus was both charred and undercooked and far too salty. The nearly 3-inch-thick pork chop, ordered medium, was raw in the center. The "apricot brandy reduction" was essentially jam on top, and the potato chips were thick and underfried. The $37 pork chop was essentially inedible. Getting the check was another ordeal--we had to ask multiple times and were even brought another customer's check and credit card by mistake. There was no adjustment to our bill. After paying, we also had to wait to get our card back. The bartender did seem genuinely concerned when we told him what happened and ultimately offered 10% off a future visit, but after this experience, we certainly won't be returning. The shrimp were good and the bartender tried to help, but overall the food, service, and handling of the situation were far below what we expected.

Omg! Order the whole chicken cut up with sides of rice and beans. Or chips and veggies…read more Make sure you get an order of chorizo to start. The house salads are simple but delicious. Just enough red wine vinegar and Portuguese olive oil. Always one of our first stops for dinner when we return to the 914!

The food was delicious and the portions LARGE. The service was excellent. We ordered the Paella…read moreand the skirt steak. The Paella had a lobster...and a ton of shrimp and scallops. It was advertised for 2, but could easily feed 4. The skirt steak was tender, tasty and again could easily serve 2-3. The wine offerings were limited but of excellent quality. GO!

It's that time again! When it's Hubs' birthday, we gather the boys and have a feast of meat. Just…read moredays before, my friend sent me the picture I posted from us 10 years ago when we started the tradition. The meats hit the same. I still get the mixed kebab because the all you can eat is way too much for me. Don't sleep on the collard greens. I would order an extra serving so you can mix them with eggs in the morning. Did we wait an hour for our table? Yes, but it was well worth it. There was a spot at the bar where we can chill and all catch up with the peeps we hadn't seen in a min. It was nice to have that time because there was silence when we sat and got our food. We were hungry. One thing I will say, they took away the bowls of olives. I mean I was probably the only one that looked forward to them, so I get it. But holla at me if you feel the same way. Until next year Carvalhos

I honestly want to start this review saying , I would have had more photos but I was too busy…read morestuffing my face lol .... In my life time I've been to quite a few rodízio style churrasqueiras , some being worst to best and some being top tier , the price isn't bad but for the price other places will have a hot bar and a salad bar , this location does not offer those options , the rodizio is very delicious my favorite was the entraña and the first cuts of the picanha , my second favorite was the chicken legs , and third their sausage , I'm not a big fan of chicken breast so the chicken breast wrapped in bacon wasn't a fan however the rest and all of the food for that matter on the rodizio skewers were cooked perfectly and if you prefer a cut more cooked or on the medium well side you can always let them know before they put the meat on your plate , I went in on Father's Day so the wait time was a WAIT TIME but no regrets I give this place a over all 3 because there was no salad bar or hot Bar and for the same price I can go to another rodizio and get that option as well , the waiters and staff are very polite even on such a busy day so I really cannot complain or have negative things to say about the service the restaurant is a nice little elegant space , the only other thing I was not a fan of was my daughter doesn't really eat a lot of meat , and they were out of nuggets so we ordered her Mac and cheese and for $11 2 boxes of Kraft Mac and cheese is not it , it's very tall tell the Mac and cheese is Kraft macaroni and cheese and good thing she ate it bc she usually doesn't but she was also very hungry , Mac and cheese at that price should not be BOX Mac and cheese but over all good experience for me as an adult eating rodizio style meat , the meats were very good , there's a lot of mixy reviews for this place and maybe I got here on a better day, but truly have no negative words for the food the food was very well done in my Opinion

I've had the pleasure of working with Rui and his team at Valenca in Elizabeth, NJ for over a…read moredecade and they are truly exceptional. Rui is quick to respond, always accommodating, and very mindful of our time. They genuinely appreciate their customers and ensure complete satisfaction with every order always on time, every time. I highly recommend them to anyone looking for a top-quality Portuguese restaurant and a reliable vendor. Outstanding!

This was the best meal I have had in a looong time! Celebrating my birthday & Valenca was a PERFECT…read moreexperience. The restaurant ambiance & service was impeccable; white table cloths, warm bread with butter while you wait, MASSIVE portions, amazing quality. We ordered a pitcher to share of Sangria that was the BEST sangria I have ever had (I'm now ruined for any future sangria lol), and easily equalled 4 drinks. My plate was the salmon special, stuffed with avocado, drizzled with lemony, buttery, delicious valenca sauce & served with perfectly steamed veggies & piped mash potatoes. My husband ordered the Veal Parmesan for a twist as his fav is chicken parm & it was perfectly seasoned, giant portion & served with linguini & red sauce. Both were big enough to be easily shareable. They sang to me and presented me with a scrumptious birthday flan... that I also shared! Parking was a breeze & valet quickly got us in & out. I felt like a VIP Princess from start to finish. Valenca made this a very special birthday meal to remember & anytime we find ourselves in the area, popping in will be a MUST. Did I mention how beautiful the restaurant is? The entire night was like a perfectly curated event & I couldn't have asked for more!

We went with a couple friend of ours. We ordered appetizers with bread and they were delicious. All…read morefour entrees were served together and fantastic. Desserts were tasty and not extremely sweet. Wine list could use some better price points. Service was excellent and server was friendly. Great overall experience.

OUTSTANDING Portuguese restaurant! It's worth the drive if you're coming from afar. From start to…read morefinish everything we ate was top notch. We started with the ensalada de mariscos, and it was my favorite dish! It was OUTSTANDING, and packed with flavor. For dinner we had the vegetarian paella for one that we added shrimp to, the swordfish, and the patatas bravas. The paella is one of the best I ever had! It was perfectly spread and the edges had a slight crisp to it. The shrimp was packed with Portuguese flavor. The swordfish was very good, but on the small side. The patatas bravas was EXCELLENT! For desserts we had the pineapple cake and the chocolate basque cheesecake. The chocolate basque cheesecake stole the show! It was so delicious! The pineapple cake was good, but not something I'd order again. The staff was so warm and welcoming. I highly recommend Lita in Aberdeen!

I've ordered food from Colonia BBQ several times and it's always freshly made and ready in a timely…read moremanner. I usually get a whole BBQ chicken and you can get a variety of sides. Don't forget to get some hot and BBQ sauce to go with your meal. The chicken is so good and it makes my stomach happy lol. It's located in small strip mall but it's clean, the staff is friendly and you get good quality service. I love their food and I like the fact that I can also order online and customize my order. Please be sure to support local businesses!

Ate there last week with a group of six and we all shared apps and entrees. This was a great meal…read more First, the aroma of the bbq fills the air when you come in. They seem to be doing a lot of take out, but there is a dining room with 6 or 7 tables. We were greated and served by Alexandria, who was friendly and attentive. She made some recommendations that did not disappoint. The sauteed chicken with garlic sauce had tons of flavor. We tried all the empanadas : chicken, beef, and spinach-cheese and they were excellent. Super-flaky and big and tasted great. We also got the beef short ribs and they were tender the way i needed. The bbq chicken and pork rib combo is another great dish. The Pork cubes dish has plenty of chorizo with loin chunks and sauteed veggies. Everything came with a brocolli, cauliflower and carrot medly that was cooked perfectly. I hate overcooked veg, and these were just right. The rice side dish was large and fluffy and I kept going back for more of the black beans side. This place is worth a return, the standouts being the garlic chicken and crispy empanadas.

Everything was perfect. Start to finish. The service the food, all of it. The seafood is so fresh…read moreand melted in your mouth. You must try the green sauce.

We made a reservation online and were seated right away on a Friday night. It's a tiny place but it…read morewas packed! Waitress was great. Sangria: made fresh and to order. Delicious! Apps: shrimp in garlic sauce and potato chips. Delicious! Entrees: chicken in garlic sauce and I think it was called Mariscada Zarzuela which was a mix of seafood in green sauce. Salad is included. Delicious! We will definitely be back!!

So we found this little gem! From the moment we walked in…read morewe felt so welcome. The owner Mike and server James greeted us with a warm smile and handshake. It is a BYOB but we had a chance to try Spanish wine, a great gift from Mike. My husband had the lobster crepe appetizer and I had the shrimp appetizer, both were very tasty. Hubby ordered the lamb chops for his dinner and I had the beet salad. Not an ordinary beet salad, it had Spanish bacon and duck, both dishes were delicious! We had to finish it off with the homemade flan..so happy we did! My husband wanted a little taste of ice cream and Mike brought out a tasting of 3 kinds of ice cream, strawberry, coffee and some saffron ice cream..I cannot express this enough..if they have the saffron ice cream available..GET IT!! You can thank me later! We'll definitely put this on our list for a good night out! Mike also told us, they have music on Saturday nights and he might be adding some extra special entertainment in the near future!! Thank you for a great dinner and for making us feel so welcome!

Their approach to cooking feels fresh and exciting. The person developing these employees deserves…read morethanks. This place welcomes you into its beautiful space. Their cooking emphasizes taste excellence. This spot had all elements in place.