Have passed Lula's Latin Cuisine a few times recently and finally gave it a try last night... It's a small place with just a few tables, but we were grabbing food to go anyway and they had a nice variety/selection of prepared food at the counter. So, my wife and I were in the mood for Pernil (roast pork) and it looked good. She got white rice and black beans, and I got the yellow rice and red beans. There was (among other things to choose from) some good looking steak, chicken, soup, and Mangu (a dish made with mashed plantains). It also looked as though they had recently run out of boiled Yuca (because there was a near-empty warmer tray with red onions and garlic oil). Before we left, we picked up their menu and (even though the outside sign billed them as "Dominican food") looking through their menu made it apparent they offered MANY other things to order. There was Cuban sandwiches, Mofongo, and a LOT more. We got home and were amazed with the quality, freshness and (above all) perfect flavor of the food. The Pernil stood out for how juicy and perfectly spiced it was. There was just the right amount of salt, and I said it might be right up there with the the best I have had. The value for the price was outstanding, and there was enough leftover between us for another meal. I woke up this morning to find out that other meal was a late night snack for my son last night. LOL. Will definitely return to give this place another shot!!! read more

Good clean excellent tasty food, never had a problem with my order s and delivery is always fast

If you're looking for Latin/Dominican cuisine Lula's is your spot in NJ. After experiencing some of the best Latin cuisine in NYC for the better part of 20+ years, I was afraid I wasn't going to find a restaurant that would fulfill those Latin cravings, but THANK GOODNESS that Lula's exist in Lodi. I found Lodi's through some random research on Yelp and Google and they are as freaking delicious as advertised. I've been to Lula's a few times for takeout/pickup and the folks here are very cordial and friendly. The restaurant is very small and only has a few barstools at a counter looking out onto Essex Street. If you're driving here, which just about everyone does, the parking lot only consist of a few spots directly in front of it, but the spots typically open up quick since 99.99999% of customers are here to grab and go. As for the menu, I've only come here for the daily lunch specials because they are an awesome, awesome deal. On Monday to Saturday (closed on Sundays) from 11AM-3PM they serve rice and beans or moro rice with a protein from the daily specials menu. AND, mostly importantly, the specials range from $8.50-$14.95 (the Ox Tail Stew being the main outlier at $14.95), with the average around $10, which is a steal! Proteins that you can choose include Chicken Stew, Roasted Pork (aka Pernil), Baked Chicken, Ox Tail Stew, Rib Stew, Pork Chop Stew, Beef Stew, Goat Stew, BBQ Ribs and many, many more. Depending on the day, the specials will be different, so do check the menu online (https://lulaslodi.com/daily-specials/). In addition, if you're just strolling in off of the street and haven't looked at the menu, don't expect a menu to be hanging above the ordering counter because there is none! (Although they do have their paper menus sitting by the cashier) But do your homework before hand or be ready to ask "what is that?" when looking through the glass windows where the food is kept warm. Since I have the utmost faith in them scooping the food for my entree, I typically just call in my food now and it's ready to go. So you're thinking, OK, that's a pretty good deal for these lunch specials, but what about portioning? Did I not just say it's an awesome, awesome deal???? It wouldn't be an AWESOME, AWESOME deal without a huge portion! The portions are ridiculous! I consider myself someone who has a big appetite and can eat a lot and I even have to split the lunch special into 2 meals because it's A LOT of food. For someone with a massive appetite, this will probably hit the spot. For someone with an small, average or decent appetite, this is undoubtedly a 2 meal entree because they jam the round tin foil tray to the top. And it goes without saying that the food is delicious. I've tried the Chicken Stew, Beef Stew, Baked Chicken and Roasted Pork and, so far, it all is exceptional. The rice is perfectly cooked and the meats are tasty. The only slight I have is I did wish they included a littttle bit more meat for some of the dishes because there is a heck of a lot of rice, but most of the time they give the right amount of protein. I think you pretty much know where I stand about Lula's. I'm super grateful that they aren't too far away and I know where I will ABSOLUTELY be going when in need of good takeout Latin food. read more

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If you ever wonder where to get Dominican food in Bergen county, there is absolutely no need to drive all the way to Manhattan. All one got to do is stop by Lula's Latin Cuisine in Lodi. You will not only get an absolutely delicious food by an amazing host/owner, Reimy and his team. I had the privilege of stopping by tonight to finally get rabo guisado (oxtail stew), white rice with black beans for takeout. Upon arrival, their small parking lot in front is shared with another establishment off the busy Essex Street. It's a small establishment with a great selection of food. There were some seatings by the window, but predominately takeout. Their price was reasonable and portion size decent. The food was tasty, well seasoned and delicious as a sign that they put love in preparing their food. This was my first time here but certainly not the last which I can recommend. read more

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Authentic Spanish food that doesn't taste like a commercialized business. Anything you order here is delicious and must say taste. Just like mommy made it. Great staff and good luck trying to find a seat. Stop in, take out and enjoy. read more

This place is a little goldmine of great food, fair prices and congenial, helpful service. We have never been in the place (although all reports are good) but, instead, get delivery. The selection is terrific and come with the usual accompaniments, well executed. The black beans, yellow rice and Maduro are exemplary! The pernil, shrimp in garlic sauce and the roasted chicken are delicious. If you are ever in the mood for Latin food, this should be your first stop. read more

Always looking for a great Dominican spot to grab lunch and this place is definitely a household hit for us. My go to is usually the pernil or rabo. Both really delicious. They also make great sancocho. Prices are comparable with other similar lunch places. Staff is always friendly. read more

I am Dominican/Colombian born in the states. I love my Caribbean roots. My Dominican side is limited, so when I want to eat true Dominican flavors this is my place to go to. I love the traditional dishes, the food meats, beef for chicken, especially the oxtail, yellow rice, white rice they make the plantains perfectly, allowing the sugars of the sweet plantains to burn and I can always pick black or red beans and everybody's so pleasant. the staff the owners they're awesome love their empanadas very meaty I mean, I can go on and on. read more

I've ordered from here a few times. Every time the food is delivered it arrives hot and is always delicious. You can tell they put a lot of love into preparing their food, and I consider this to be one of my new favorite finds. It will definitely be in my regular rotation of places to order from. They also make what I consider my "NEW" favorite breakfast dish, called Mangu (Dominican Breakfast), try it if you've never had it. The portions are a decent size and the prices are great! I look forward to ordering and trying more of their dishes in the near future. read more

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My favorite Latin food in the area. Their combos are amazing. The pork and the steak are so good along with the Naruto's and everything else. You cannot go wrong. read more

I will preface this review by saying that I come from a Cuban family and we all know how to cook excellent food so it takes a lot for us to say when some thing is as good as ours. I had seen the sign up on this spot for some time but figured the opening was delayed due to Covid. When I drove by last week and saw it opened I looked online and saw a great menu so my mom and I decided to get some food one night. I was super thrilled to see pig's feet on the menu which is not something you can find often around here and when you do, it's not the best. The first thing that we taste are the beans because if they are not good, chances are the rest of the food also isn't. I'm happy to report that my mom, who is a staunch critic of black beans, actually said they're just as good as hers! Her oxtails were also very good as were my pig's feet. We also got a couple of croquettes and a stuffed potato which were also very good. The little spot is very clean and the people working there are really nice. The only downside is that it is very close to my house which is bad news from my waist line! read more

Lula's Latin Cuisine - Pigs' Feet - Latin American Near Me - Lodi, New Jersey

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I ordered pollo guisao with yellow rice,the taste was awful and to add to that the manager/owner was very rude .. ! read more

Lula's Latin Cuisine - I ordered pollo guisao & yellow rice. the taste it was terrible .! & to add to it the manage/owner is very rude.! - Latin American Near Me - Lodi, New Jersey

First time trying their food. I browsed through their online menu and saw quite an extensive menu. However when I showed up at lunch on a Tuesday they only had 3-4 main entrees. And they increased the price of the oxtail from $14.95 to $16.95. With a cup of black beans and oxtail with spanish rice, I walked away less $21.00 for lunch. That's a lot of $ for a lunch. The flavors were good, above average I would say. The oxtail was a bit tough and chewy. Could have simmered it longer until tender. The rice was a bit al dente which I prefer to mushy rice. I would likely return someday and try to get their chivo (goat) or chicken guisado, or ribs. Which they did not have that day. And yes, the staff could be more friendly. Even the manager/owner was there and he had a sour-pus face. Come on, food is all about the taste and experience, even if take out. read more

Good food overall - lunch specials are better you get more for your buck. The family meals with whole chicken and rice and salad is good to share or when you don't feel like cooking and under $40. read more

Stopped here for a quick bite on my way to visit family. Place looks clean, food seemed fresh and well prepared. I was having dinner a little later, so didn't order entrees, instead got a Cuban sandwich and empanada (to hold me over). Both were made fresh and were delicious! Owner and staff were very friendly. I will definitely be back to try some of the mains! Would recommend to anyone looking for good, simple Dominican / Caribbean food. I was hungry and forgot to take pics before eating it all!! read more

very good and fast delivery.. I always get the grilled chicken with lemon. rice and beans. they also have really good sweet plantains. yum yum! read more

The worse mofongo I ever had...dry, no sauce and filled with garlic...I suggest you cut your portions in half and start giving some quality food instead of quantity, I didn't ask for garlic plantains, I just wanted a mofongo with shrimp and some kind of sauce on it!!! First and last time!! read more

I am new to the area and my mom was in the mood for some beans and rice. I decided to try this place because they had very good reviews on Yelp and not was I glad I did. We had 2 orders of the baked chicken with white and yellow rice with black beans. It was so freakin good that she ordered another for home for dinner. We will definitely be regulars at this place!!!! read more

Juicy ribs. perfect moro. Large portion for good a price. Great for grab and go. Friendly staff read more

Lula's Latin Cuisine - Ribs - Latin American Near Me - Lodi, New Jersey

Well, I just bought a Cuban sandwich from them for lunch. That sandwich was off the hook and that's all I have to say about that. Thank you.

This is a new Dominican take out place that has been opened for past 3-4 weeks. The staff were very friendly and attentive. Each day they have their special prepared and behind the counter. I went on a Tuesday so their special was beef stew, oxtails, goat stew, and pernil with rice and beans. Prices were ok. The beef stew was yummy but pernil was tasteless and oxtail was ok. I think there was like 6-8 pieces in the small container of oxtail I ordered which I paid $10.99 for. I also had the tres leche for dessert but I've had better ones elsewhere. They do take credit card. read more

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The food is dynamite and very reasonable. It was like eating home cooking. We got the family meal which was filling and delicious. The steak with onions was a tiny bit too salty for me but I tend to eat a little in the bland side due to my high blood pressure. My bf though the seasoning was perfect. The roast chicken was also good. Flavorful and moist. There were tons of left overs and a staple in our take out rotation. read more

In a recent visit to my old neighborhood in New Jersey I noticed a new small takeout Latin restaurant in town and decided to give it a try. I was very impressed by the cleanliness of the place, the flavors of the food and the friendliness of their crew. The aroma in the air made me even hungrier. I order lunch, a cup of soup and some beans and everything was delicious. The amazing flavors and wonderful attitude of their attendants makes me wish I was staying in town longer to try some of their other dishes. Try Lula's Latin Cuisine your tastebuds will you thank you read more

I was so hungry, I forgot to take a picture. I ordered the mangu special with added Dominican sausage and it was perfect. Delivery was fast and food was hot. Nap time. read more

Super local place with great Latin food. Large variety of main dishes, all home made.

Consistently delicious flavorful food! Love the pernil! Ordered many times now for delivery and never once had a problem. Yellow rice with red beans is fantastic. Keep making this quality food and you will be very successful! read more

The food is amazing but the workers have attitud always. Everyday it's a new price for the same plate. one day it's $4 the other day it's $6. one day they give you a cup of beans with actual beans the other day they give you WATER from beans and 4 beans if that. but always BUT ALWAYS they ladies have a bad attitude. bad business period. read more

Great place for take out. Delicious food, generous portions and many options to chose from. What more can you ask for. I stopped by during peak time and the line was out the door. I can see why. I will definitely be back. read more

Authentic, perfect Latin food. Best around. Pernil is exactly how it should be and rice and beans choices and flavors as well. Wife lives the Tostones esp the garlic sauce that comes with. You want Authentic real world latin? This is your place. read more

Tastiest Latin food around. Take out or sit in and you won't regret it. Steak,chicken or pork delicious.

I was looking forward to trying some Hispanic food. But then I saw all the fake reviews here , you know the ones with no friends and the only review to there name is this one, so how can you trust the food then ? read more

Ordered food for Thanksgiving, excellent Turkey & gravy Pernil, Maduros and Rice Moro. Everything was delicious and well seasoned. Turkey and pernil were very tender. Generous serving and Great customer service!! :) read more

My boy Reimy and his wife Lula always have the best food. Everything is always hot and fresh. You can smell the food from outside and know you're gonna get something to remember. I will continue to support my boy, his family and their business. read more

I don't write reviews often. Unless something is really bad. Or in this case something is really freakin amazing and completely took me off guard! I got the pulled pork and morro. And flan and chicken empanada. I ordered it late night too and honestly wasn't expecting much but had a craving for Dominican food. But not only did they shatter my expectations but food was delicious and so flavorful and mmmmm just perfect. Every bite was fire! Can't wait to order again from here. read more

Great food !!!! Reminds of grandmas cooking and staff is also great, best mangu ever and mofongo

Excellent food and service despite staffing shortages , friendly, passionate and great ambiance relatively speaking

Too spicy im white. 10/10 will not eat again. Lula was very hot definitely a family friendly;) read more

Lula's Latin Cuisine - Latin American Near Me - Lodi, New Jersey

Their food is not only extremely expensive but grossed . I was there a while ago to get Mofongo with chicharrones and I paid almost $20 for a plate of food that was the nastiest thing I ever had. I do not recommend this place. read more

Very small place with only 6 bar stools so it's not really set up for eating in BUT the food was delicious and the owners were extremely friendly. Recommend for pickup or delivery read more

A definite hole in the wall and a must try, and you won't be disappointed! My husband and I went in to order for a catering event for a repast. Remy was very helpful in helping us choose our menu and made it very easy for us. The food was delivered early and piping hot. Our event was yesterday and our guests absolutely loved the food. Everyone commented on how delicious everything was. Our family was very pleased with the tasty menu. We definitely recommend Lula's Latin Cuisine for any event, take-out, family dinner and a quick meal on the go. We will definitely stop by when we are in the area again. Thanks Remy, staff and your excellent chef! read more