I was in New Jersey for a work trip and needed to get dinner delivered to my hotel, nothing complicated just something good. Stumbled across Latin Port and honestly, this place overdelivered. I ordered the arepas with cheese, and you can immediately tell these are handmade. The texture was perfect and the cheese was high quality, rich, melty, and just really satisfying. I completely dropped the ball and didn't ask for the cabbage toppings (which I later realized are supposed to pull everything together), so that's on me but even without them, they were still a win. Next up were the tostones, which came with this dipping sauce, maybe avocado-lime? I'm not entirely sure, but whatever it was, it worked. It tied the whole dish together and elevated what could've been a simple side into something memorable. Now, the real standout: the Cuban roasted chicken. This tasted like it came straight out of someone's grandmother's kitchen. Super juicy, packed with flavor, and just comforting in the best way. Easily the highlight of the entire meal. I also tried the tres leches cake for dessert, and while everything else hit, this one just didn't land for me. It wasn't bad, just lacking the flavor I was expecting. Overall, though, Latin Port is absolutely worth it. If you're looking for flavorful, home-style food that feels like it's made with care, this spot delivers! read more

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I happened to be working near Metuchen one day and decided to hit the area to grab some food to take home. I decided to check out Latin Port as I've been craving some Latin food. The thing I love about this spot is they have a little bit of everything. They have dishes from different countries including Peru, Dominican Republic, Mexico, Brazil, and more. I decided to get a small platter of stewed chicken and beef with rice, beans, and plantains. For dessert, I just had to grab a slice of tres leches cake. The server who prepared my platter was very nice and loaded my container with food. I got my food to go, but there is seating here if you'd like to dine in. They also have some outdoor seating. When I got home, I truly enjoyed my food. I will definitely be back here. read more

Latin Port - Food options - Caribbean Near Me - Metuchen, New Jersey

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Nice place for Latin food. We had rice, chicken, pork, and some veggies on a small plate. They offer a variety of plate sizes with your choice of meats, veggies, potatoes, plantains, etc. The service and price are both good. I would recommend. The food was delicious. The nicely decorated place, with murals on the wall, makes it look like a beach. I enjoyed it. read more

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As I had some business to attend to in the area, I stumbled upon Latin Port Eats. I ordered their medium plate and was pleasantly surprised by the generous portions provided by the lovely ladies. My order consisted of vegan carne en salsa, fried plantains, sweet plantains, chickpea salad, and a green salad. Latin Port has quickly become a favorite restaurant for me. This "cafeteria" style eatery, with its vibrant and inviting interior, offers a hidden gem in the culinary landscape. Each dish is prepared with care and precision. The customer service is exceptional, and the pride taken in these dishes is evident in every bite. The well-crafted flavors and thoughtful preparation make each dish a delight for the senses. In addition to its impressive meat-eaters, Latin Port also caters to vegan and vegetarian options with a range of traditional Latin dishes. They also offer a free fixings bar but their food is so exceptional, I found myself not needing any additional fixings. They have both indoor and outdoor seating. The restaurant's location in a strip mall near Whole Foods provides abundant and easily accessible parking. read more

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I was really looking forward to coming here for a delicious Latin meal. Since I live in an area which does not have many Latin restaurants I was planning my visits for weeks due to distance and time constraints. I found this place in Instagram and everything looked so delicious. The idea of eating Puerto Rican, Cuban, Mexican, Colombian food all in the same place really had me excited. I just finished my lunch and here is what I ordered: - Pernil & Pork Ribs - Yellow Rice - Maduros - Green and Red Sauce The Pernil was flavorful but about half of my bites were very very salty which was really unfortunate. Like they put too much Sazon in a single area prior to cooking. I grew up near Union City and they have some top notch Cuban out there. This was nowhere close , 3 out of 5. The Pork Ribs were not very good , they had a weird flavor and again many bites were too salty. There were some enjoyable bites with the fat there but most Portuguese chicken places have a better pork rib, 2 out of 5. The yellow rice was nothing special , not bad but not great. 3 out of 5. Maduros are pretty easy to make but they were the best thing on my plate. Some were pretty mushy and stuck together but mostly good browning on them. 4 out of 5. Green Sauce was pretty good , seems like parsley based similar to the Brazilian burgers places in Newark such as Alta's Horas. Consistency a little thick for a "sauce" and nothing like the Peruvian green sauce. Decent. 3 out of 5. Red Sauce was supposed to be the most spicy but really was not , no flavor either. Similar to a tomato sauce with some spice. Disappointing. 1 out of 5. I got a Jarritos Mandarina but that's about all the "Latin" sodas they had. No Inca Kola, Postobon, Jupina. Was hoping to see some of these there but mostly regular sodas. They did have a few good looking juices though which I wish I tried. Overall I am disappointed due to the high expectations I had for this place and the stuff on Instagram. If I could give it a 2-1/2 I would. I did come on a Friday at 3pm so I understand it may be better during lunch or dinner time. I want to give them another shot but not sure I'll make the 45 minute trip again . If I am in the area I may come again and update my review. If you want great Colombian food go to Elizabeth, if you want great Cuban food go to Union City, if you want great Puerto Rican food go to Roselle Park or Perth Amboy and if you want great Peruvian food go to Passaic. PS: This did not factor into my review but I noticed there were 2 girls in the counter. One walked away when I was going to order and the other who helped me lacked personality. Wasn't very friendly and did not give me a run down of what was in the buffet , specials,etc. while I was eating I saw the other girl help a couple and she was much friendlier, explained the choices and upsold well. read more

Latin Port - My Dish - Caribbean Near Me - Metuchen, New Jersey

They boil the tamales with plastic wrap I asked the owner to confirm . He was angry I asked even though this is a serious health concern that leaches plastic into food . He told me that this is standard procedure in his country. Using plastic wrap with corn husks isn't a traditional method and talked to me like stupid. I didn't even ask for money back I was just legitimately concerned for my health and others. The food here is good I wrote this post in hopes the owner will take people's safety into concern and counting to cook without plastic because it causes cancer. I hope he does some Research on this topic. read more

This is a must go to place if you are in Metchuen! The food is absolutely delicious , so much seasoning and the portions are huge. I really enjoyed that it's like cafeteria style so you can come in grab and a table and order lunch. They have such a wide variety. Everything tasted really fresh and their passion fruit juice was to die for. Can't wait to come back! read more

I was looking forward to Latin food! When I arrived I parked nearby the lot in the back. I ordered the 2 protein and sides plate. I had the chicken and rice. I also had the vegan empanadas. Wow was the food filing and tasty! I also enjoyed the homemade limeade. I really loved the meal! read more

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Loveeeee this place . Everything is sooo flavorful esp the pernil (so tender). Very authentic Latin food. Highly recommend

What a gem of a place!! So many Latin dishes to choose from and served by such a friendly staff in a great atmosphere!!! read more

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Full disclosure I won gift certificates for Latin Port and I'm so glad that I did as I would not have found this gem of a restaurant. It was fun deciding which 'port' to visit. We decided on a Mexican Quesedilla, a Cuban Sandwich and roasted chicken - all delicious, the two soups (can't remember from where), and you couldn't go wrong with the sides - yellow rice, green feta salad, delicious pickled cabbage. Also got ribs as a last add-on. I called in a takeout order and everything was hot, ready and delicious. I'll definitely go again when I'm in the area. read more

Tried the Latin Port for the first time and was really happy with the options. They ask you which size of portion and then you go down the line picking what you like. The potato salad was excellent and definitely try the tamarind juice. They have plenty of tables to sit. Tip:Don't forget to drive to the back of the restaurant where they have free parking. read more

I work near Metuchen and having an authentic Latin place to go to for a quick lunch in this area is very exciting. This is "fast" homemade-quality food. I love that you can come into the restaurant and see the options. I love Latin food and I am familiar with most of the menu and still, being able to see the food added some dishes to my list that I want to try! You can order a main with 1-3 sides. The portions are very generous, I opted for large this time so that I could try more (large comes with 3 sides and honestly it was enough for 2-3 people, this is coming from a hearty eater!! My main was Lomo Saltado and it was one of the better Lomo Saltado dishes I've had! Very delicious. My sides were rice and black beans with ham- honestly I didn't really get to them, I was stuffed, so I gave it to a co worker but they seemed good and pretty standard with what you would get at any Latin establishment, the beans were of the "drier" sort, which I happen to prefer over the ones that come with a lot of liquid. The maduros were delicious and plentiful, usually they tend to get soggy in a to go box and some were but most had that slight crispness on the outer edges. Where they lose a star for me is the pupusa. I'm used to my pupusas always coming with a side of the tangy cabbage mixture to eat with it and I feel this is essential when eating pupusas. I saw on the menu they sell the mixture as a side, and I should have asked if it was something you have to order separately but it never crossed my mind because I've never had to do so. This really effected my opinion of the pupusa, which was a bit dry and in my opinion there wasn't enough cheese in it. My co-worker was trying pupusas for the first time and I was bummed she didn't get the full, flavorful experience of having the cabbage mixture with it. With that said, it was a nice size! I would suggest they start giving the mixture with the pupusa order, free of charge, as most places do. Ambience is very lunch-cafeteria style, no frills but clean, comfortable and inviting. The woman who helped us couldn't be friendlier, you could tell she was really proud of the restaurant and I wouldn't doubt she might be the owner or manager. Overall a great visit. read more

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Came first time yesterday and it did not disappoint! My girlfriend and I both opted for the medium plate and they loaded it up. You choose mains, then as many sides and "salad" (which are mainly just pickled veggies). Even though it was super hot with the weather, the food was incredible. Some of my favorite was the coconut fish and the fried yucca (especially with the mild green sauce). My only suggestion would be to have plates or trays that had different sections if you didn't want all the flavors to meld together, though I understand some people may prefer this. Service was great and I can't wait to come back. read more

When one of my companions suggested visiting this Latin spot for lunch (cafeteria style), I said no. But the moment I saw the photos on Yelp, I decided to give this place a try and I am so glad I did. Home-cooked Latin food at its best. You get to choose a meat(s) and side(s) depending on which size plate you want. Each meat item offered is named from a different region in Latin America. With so many choices, you can ask for samples before deciding. When it comes to this type of cuisine, I love anything that is braised or cooked in stews. The turnover is constant as there were many patrons dining here. Here are some of the items we tried... - Costa Rican Carne en salsa - Cuban "Masitas de puerco - Dominican "Pollo Guisado" - Mexican "Tinga" (in Chipotle sauce) - Peruvian Lomo Salteado There were about 11 sides to choose from. They also have empanadas, tamales, pupusas, soups, salads, vegan options, desserts, and speciality coffee. My son and I wanted the rice pudding at the last minute but by the time we bought it to the register, the guy already finished ringing us up. He just gave it to us for free. We left a generous tip. It is the best rice pudding ever. Outdoor patio seating Plenty of parking read more

Latin Port - Rice Pudding - Caribbean Near Me - Metuchen, New Jersey

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Came here today for lunch. The place was nice and cozy. The workers were really nice in explaining the sizes of the plates and explaining all the food options. I got a small plate with white rice and beans, baked chicken and stewed chicken. I ate everything in house. The stew chicken was really good. I also tried the tres leches which was very good but a bit too sweet. All in all, this is a great affordable place to grab a hearty lunch/dinner. I would return. read more

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We went to eat lunch here on a weekday. They serve food from Latin American countries i.e. Cuba, Peru, Mexico, Columbia. We ordered Peruvian grilled chicken and Columbian lunch with yellow rice, pork, beans and plantains. This place is like a cafeteria where you go on que and place your order. Serving staff are friendly, attentive and helpful. Place is well lighted and their decor is uniquely designed. Owner/Manager is kind and friendly. read more

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Love the concept of this place with so many different Latin food options. All of the food I tried here was delicious. The Peruvian chicken and pernil were my favorite. The passionfruit juice was also amazing and so fresh. Can't wait to go back. read more

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Really good quality food choices. Large portions... the small was too big for me. Chick peas were the favorite. The fish stew we passed because it had swali.. that's a farm raised fish. Very pleasant staff. read more

The service was great. Staff was very friendly. The restaurant is cute and clean. The food was about a 5.5 on a scale of 1-10. I just wasn't impressed. The passion fruit juice was delicious. I don't know if I would come back but I am glad that I gave this place a chance. You never know if you don't try! 4 stars for service and friendliness. read more

I was excited to try this place, but I was surprised by how expensive the pupusas were. I paid $11 for two, which comes out to $6.25 each -- much higher than the $3.00 to $3.25 I usually pay elsewhere. While the food was okay, the taste and portion didn't really justify the price. The service was fine and the place was clean, but I don't think I'll be returning based on the cost alone. Too Expensive for What You Get! read more

Food was delicious and authentic Service was very comfortable and welcoming Will be coming back very soon read more

I'm not sure why everyone is saying that portion sizes are great.... I had ordered two Larger plates that were the size of one of those plastic Chinese food plates (not platter) along with a passion fruit cheese cake (not great but its subjective) and payed over $50 therefore the portion sizes are not great for what you pay. THE Main issue was the diarrhea not even an hour after eating the food both my partner and I ordered the same thing and experienced sickness at the same time... not even an hour after eating.. We called the place to let them know that something was wrong and the person who answered the phone did not seem to care much and said that they would taste everything... WE GOT THE MORO (rice and beans) and the RIBS both regular and bbq and SUFFERD for it. I did not call back seeking my money back but some kind of customer service and customer retention would have been nice. In conclusion we are not going back and this was a waste of $50+, there is nothing worse then feeling like you over payed for food that was not It worth it. read more

El experencia del restaurante se muy bien y en general la comida fue muy bien. Primero, yo he probado las cuban masitas y yo pienso que fue bien sazonado y licitacion. En mi opinion, tenia Gran sabor y textura, y tu nececitas comrlo con El arroz Amarillo. Ademas, El pollo guisado tenia mucho jugo de carne, y en mi opinion El pollo se perfectamente sazonado y muy licitacion. El pollo solo es bueno otro comida que yo he probado es los platanos. Los platanos fue dulce, Salado, y suave en El Centro. Yo pienso que es El mejor acompanante con UN sabor Unico. Es muy delicious con los masitas. Por los bebidos, tienes much as opciones frescas, pero yo bebido UN coca cola mexicana porque es muy dulce, refrescante, y es el mejor bebido con comidas que saladas. Finalmente, El postre fue raspado que era hielo con muchas sabores dulces. Yo pienso es muy dulce y frio, pero es una excelente manera de terminar la comida. En general, me lo pasé muy bien y definitivamente volvería a ir. read more

Latin Port - Caribbean Near Me - Metuchen, New Jersey

I would definitely recommend this place to anyone, great food, the people were very friendly and professional and nice. Go there and have some great food read more

Great selection of Latin food. Service was fantastic. Portions are filling. Would go back.

This was my 1st time visiting Latin Port and it was well worth the visit. The young ladies you took our orders were really nice and patient. Happy to answer questions and give recommendations. My husband and I both enjoyed our food! Well seasoned food healthy portions. The restaurant was clean and offered various Latin dishes from various places. I appreciated that variety. read more

Always love to see restaurants with owners who clearly put in work and pride into the food that they serve. Vivian and her crew, do not disappoint! As a foodie who's been trying to introduce various Central and South American flavor profiles to my friends and family, Latin Port is fantastic, with amazing value. My favorites are the red beans over rice, curtido (like a pickled, spicy cole slaw, served best with pupusas), carne en salsa (beef stew), and moqueca (fish stew). read more

Latin Port - Caribbean Near Me - Metuchen, New Jersey

This place is over price, small portions, very little stew beef, it's about $15. Won't go again. read more

Latin Port - Medium size stew beef with two sides - Caribbean Near Me - Metuchen, New Jersey

I love going here with my lady! The food selection is wide, and all so delicious! The atmosphere is authentic, and I love the flags that they have from each country in different tables. The drinks are delightful, and the coffee is superb! I highly recommend anyone eats here, and I will frequent Latin Port when out towards Edison read more

Staff was very friendly. You can sample the food before you make a selection and the seating area is clean and organized. read more

Latin Port - This place is top notch...great food!!! Well worth a try... will definitely be back!!! - Caribbean Near Me - Metuchen, New Jersey

I ordered the roasted chicken with two sides, veggies and roasted potatoes. (Be mindful that the potatoes get really soft when steaming in the container.) Everything tasted okay. I came back and got the roasted chicken again , this time with black beans and rice. I can't call myself an expert on Latin food, but I would rather pay a little more to get rice and beans from this place than Chipotle on the other side of the parking lot. You can taste the love the cook put into it, and they actually have more than one type of vegetable. Also, I was offered some corn tortillas by a polite worker behind the counter. The tortillas seemed like they were homemade and fresh. They were soft and tasted pretty good too. I'm happy to support this small business. I feel like they will only get better over time. I would love to try desserts, but I'm not sure there are dairy-free options. read more

Small cafe with delicious food. Peruvian chicken is a must family meal is a great deal chicken plus rice and fries with great sauces

Delicious and plentiful! After going a few times, I've sampled all their proteins and most of their sides - everything I've had so far has been delicious! My two standouts are the Brazilian Moqueca Fish (tilapia, I think) and the Costa Rican Carne en Salsa. The homemade fresh juices are great! Vibe is fast-casual. There is seating inside and outdoors (with umbrellas; dog friendly). Everyone there is always incredibly helpful and friendly. They've happy to let you sample so you can choose your favorite! read more

Latin Port - Pollo guisado w yellow rice and red beans (L). Carne en salads w white rice and plantains (R). - Caribbean Near Me - Metuchen, New Jersey

The Latin Port is a hidden gem in this town probably one of the two best places to eat in Metuchen only thing I see is that they can put a little bit more mustard on that Cuban sandwich but boy that sandwich was packed good job ladies good job you have a new customer right here read more

Was not thrilled with my order. The presentation was lack luster. What I ordered - chicarron pappuso was dried out and my spinach & feta salad had more red onions than feta cheese. read more

Casual cafeteria-style restaurant with delicious food. I had the Brazilian fish stew, rice, plantains, and flan. My friends enjoyed the pupusas, beans, special fries and shredded pork. All tasty and plentiful. Very nice and accommodating staff. I noticed that there are a number of vegan options and a variety of chicken and pork dishes. read more

Very tasty! Generous portions and tasted authentic. Had the Mexican tinga and will definitely return.

Food was very good. Had some Pernil and some special ribs. Everything was seasoned well and cooked just right. Nice to have a wide selection of all Latin dishes from many Latin countries. Service was fast since everything is already cooked. read more

I wish that I could rate this place lower than one. Had a decent meal with a friend here and wanted to support this business. So I ordered a complete dinner 2 meats, 4 sides, quesadilla and more. The bag came with both meats missing, 3 of the four sides missing and the quesadilla missing. Only the empanadas came and desserts and we were charged over $100. The carrot cake slice was minuscule. Just terrible. I beg you, please don't make our same mistake and order from here. read more