Traveled to Atlantic city for a weekend and as always, I was craving colombian food. Found this restaurant and wow they did not disappoint. For starters, our waitress was extremely kind and sweet we had great conversation. We got the colombian burger which was amazing and perfectly cooked. The paisa was perfect tasted just like home. Authentic as it should be. And as always my absolute favorite, traditional colombian empanadas. I think we do it best and this place definitely did it perfectly. The place also has some very cute seating. I would totally make the drive again just for this. read more

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I came across Mambo Cafe on DoorDash and I'm so glad I did. I wa staying at a hotel and ordered food for delivery. The food was packaged well and hot on delivery. They also gave me two sets of cutlery which was a win for me. Most places usually forget to add cutlery. I ordered the Bandeja Paisa| 8oz NY Strip Steak. The meal came with steak, sausage, pork belly, white rice & beans, sweet plantains, Colombian corn cake,fried egg and avocado. All for $23 (in 2025). I also got a Goodo brand cola champagne. Money well spent because the food was delicious. The portion size was enough for two servings. Everything was seasoned well and cooked to perfection. I live two hours away and am willing to drive the distance for the food again it was that good. Ten out of ten definitely recommend. read more

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This is one of those hidden gems you're so glad you stumbled upon. Tucked just outside of Atlantic City, this spot serves some of the best Colombian food you'll find anywhere. Everything tastes homemade flavorful, fresh, and made with love. The juices are on another level fresh, vibrant, and absolutely delicious. I had the tostones con ropa vieja for an appetizer and the flavor cannot be expressed in words. That was then follow up with the Bistec Encebollado which was even better. Try it and you won't regret it! read more

Mambo Cafe - Tostones Con Ropa Vieja - Colombian Near Me - Pleasantville, New Jersey

Excellent service. I can't say enough about the wait staff of the counter personnel. They explain, in great detail, every menu item or take out option. The food is authentic, well made and huge portions. There is something on this menu for everyone whether you are adventurous or just looking for basic scrambled eggs. Every heat level is also available. The dining area is clean clean clean, nicely decorated and spacious. My family and I eat here regularly for breakfast and dinner. I just haven't been for lunch yet in all the years I've been going to Mambo. I'll have to change that. read more

What a fun & casual eatery/diner to go to for Colombian food! Friendly service, though I found that it helps if you know a bit of Spanish. Food was delicious with an exception. I did enjoy the mofongos, churrasco but the chicharrón was hard, impossible to bite into. Would still go back to try other things! read more

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We stopped for cake & coffee after having lunch elsewhere out doing weekly errands. The server was very friendly, bilingual spoke Spanish English The coffee Cappuccino was delicious and the variety of cakes and desserts was amazing. The place was spotless, very clean. Tables, floors, even the menus were wiped clean. We looked at the food menu and we will be returning for a meal, next time. Highly recommend read more

Local police breakfast here. So u know they know it's good. Recommend there fruit drinks.

Parking was very easy. Everyone was very nice very friendly and very clean food was the best .

Beautifully decorated in a casual updated atmosphere. Lots of bakery choices. We've always enjoyed our meals here. Bandeja Paisa is our go-to dish. They reorganized the menu since the last time we were here and put the Mexican dishes in a section. So in addition to Colombian they also have Mexican. We had Flautas today. Both were very good. No room for dessert! read more

Mambo Cafe - Flautas - Colombian Near Me - Pleasantville, New Jersey

Amazing food. This is definitely a 'must try', Good coffee, nice pastries. The staff is very accommodating. Absolutely love this place.. Darr read more

Food: food was delicious! I got the Greek omelette and tried some of the other platters. The pan de queso was delicious, paired perfectly with my cappuccino. The passion fruit cheesecake does not taste like it's made in house, probably outsourced somewhere- I would skip out on it and try another pastry instead. Wish the chicharron was more crispy. Overall pretty good Service: we came here on a Saturday afternoon around 12 pm and it was surprisingly not too busy. Lots of empty tables around us. food took a while to come out (over 30 minutes) but it was fine bc we had some bites of bread and coffee to hold us over. Ambiance: good casual lunch spot if you want some Colombian food. Had some subtle music which was nice to listen to. read more

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Ordered chicharron to go... $7.50 for this??? I got a bigger piece at El Bohio (formally club mia) as a sample... this is some bs fr ‍‍‍ go to el bohio if you want some good food. They aren't stingy and their prices are way better. read more

Mambo Cafe - Colombian Near Me - Pleasantville, New Jersey

Colombian cuisine, good taste place is clean servers and staff well uniformed, and polite with guests, prices right on point; I do recommend the bandeja paisa and the chicharron. read more

I really love coming to this place. I love that they have a variety of dishes from different countries, giving us more options to enjoy. The Trifongo is my go to by choice because I can't get it in any other place around me. I have had it with chicharron, steak, shrimp and alone. The rice and beans are great. The picadera Colombiana is a hearty dish of pork belly, sausage, beef, platains and arepas. I've even enoyed their salads and more. Just thinking about it all makes my mouth watery. The picadera is something you want to give a try on your first visit, the have it under appetizers so you can share with your party. I have also enjoyed many desserts such as quesitos, tornillos, carrot cake and much more. Staff is attentive and very knowledgable of their menu. Prices are reasonable Place is clean and comfy. Highly recommended. read more

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Excellent breakfast, servers very friendly, clean comfortable atmosphere. Been going for breakfast for at least 8 years.Always good..Nice American breakfast choices.Food very tasty and nice portions..Servers help you with menu....Just love going there and safe area with good parking..Kids friendly..Beautiful dining room. read more

Outstanding place for all things Latin food. Nice modern interior. Great waitstaff. Nice mix of all Latin American food.

Everything. Good service, good food and clean, with reasonable menu prices. And there was free, curbside parking right outside of the restaurant. read more

Now this is what I'm talking about! You want a restaurant to wow you with flavor and service? This is the spot for you! Monfongo was incredible. Deep rich garlic taste. Chicken was moist with a slight sear. Sides of avocado. Amazing. Cubano was spot on. Huge sandwich with savory roast pork and ham. My preference would have been a more panini style bread with sliced flat pickles. But no complaints here. Can't wait to go back to try more of their delicious food. read more

Mambo Cafe - Cubano - Colombian Near Me - Pleasantville, New Jersey

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Food and service were great. Dope spot to check out. Definitely coming back with my family.

Great locals spot in Pleasantville. We got the recommended Mangu. Delicious breakfast with muffungo, eggs, fried cheese and fried salami with sliced avocado.. Huge selection of pastries and empanadas. Great hot food buffet items as well. read more

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OK. Let's start with WOW. So, a local turned me on to this place. And it totally lived up. Parking could be a little issue. They have parking across the street in someone else's lot. Parking in the street is 3hr, of you find a spot. When you walk in, you see a very nice, modern restaurant. Lots of space. Big tables. Comfy chairs. Great big glass display of luscious desserts. I was flying solo and got a table for 6 for myself. Plenty of social distancing. The staff was very pleasant and quick to take care of you. The menu was full of interesting dishes. Columbian, Puerto Rican, Dominican, etc. I wanted to try a few dishes, they all sounded good. I settled for the Bestec Ensebollado, steak and onions. It comes with Rice&Beans and plantains. There was plenty of food on the plate. Big portions. Note to self, get an empanada. There will be plenty of time to eat that while you wait for the meal. The meal arrived and I couldn't wait to hit it. The food was better than I expected. It took me back to the time when I was a kid and the family would order take out. What a treat that was and so was this. The taste was really good. Not over powering or lacking flavor. You could add some pepper sauce or other sauces but I thought it was excellent just like it came out of the kitchen. I was going to try a dessert but man, I was full. So I ordered a quesito. You have a few different filling. On this day, someone mixed up the different choices. I got my order and it was the guava not the cheese. They brought a second one out and it wasn't right. LOL. I couldn't try a third. Both were good but not what I ordered. So it's not a totally bad thing, Right? Look, in a nut shell. You gotta try this place. The food is awesome. The service is good. The restaurant is nicely done and big. The desserts are mouth watering. I recommend this place highly. Buen provecho. read more

Mambo Cafe - From the back looking to front of restaurant. - Colombian Near Me - Pleasantville, New Jersey

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First, I have to add the disclaimer that I'm originally from Elizabeth, NJ and then moved to Union, NJ.. Colombian food is like childhood and DELICIOUSNESS for me. I absolutely love good Colombian food. We stopped off at Mamboa Cafe and picked up a class bandeja paisa (of course) and there is a choice of ground beef and steak. Get the steak, obviously. The meat is thicker than most Colombian restaurants which means it was dried out in the cooking process. I was absolutely impressed if not blown away by their preparation here. The chicharon is the star of the show of course and the portion size was generous and well prepared. EVERYTHING about a bandeja paisa is amazing for me. There's simply no better dish at a Colombian restaurant (for me). We also ordered a $10 pernil entree which came with a ton of pork, rice, beans, and two large tostones. Omg this was literally the best bang for your buck at $10. The Cubano was slightly disappointing. It had the makings/ingredients of a cubano but it wasnt pressed properly as a a classic Cubano should have. We went home and grill pressed it again and it was better leftover at lunch. The portion size again was huge and came with a crazy amount of crispy hot french fries. In addition, I ordered an assortment of breads, dessert/flan, and empanadas to go. Very good. The breads weren't the best I've had but decent. Empanadas are better at my spot near home but everything else was quite excellent and I'll definitely be back! read more

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Great stop on the way to Atlantic City! There's free parking across the street, and even though they close at 8pm, when we walked in at 7:30 and offered to get our paella (which was pretty yummy) to go- they insisted we stayed and we even say two couples walk get seated at 8pm. read more

First time visiting the food was amazing, nice people, clean place, I loved it, I loved the hot chocolate

Food: Absolutely delicious. There is nothing more to add here- the food was hot, fresh, and so tasty! A bit of a hole in the wall (the inside is still pretty roomy) and half of the place is a bakery (which I still need to go back and try)! Cost: The average cost is not too bad. If you don't want to spend too much then there are plenty of options of choose from that won't break the wallet! If you want to splurge a little, there are slightly pricer plates to choose from but nothing too expensive! Environment : Very roomy and bright! The place feels energetic and the colors/decorations chosen to adorn the restaurant fits that feeling precisely. Service: Nothing too special with service but all was prompt! Uniqueness: I personally thought this was a very authentic feeling/tasting restaurant compared to other ethnic restaurants! read more

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Tried this place again and still up their bad business of overcharging again. A $42.65 order an i was charged $50.11 unfortunately this has happened three of the four times I've gone here. I guess this will be the last time I order here, shame because I like to support local businesses. read more

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Ohhjj Myyyyy ohhhh myyyy!!! Caro (Carolina) is a treasure! Took care of us from the second we walked in... throughout. Ropa vieja on tostones with avocado...DELISHUS!! Bistec encebollado with rice, beans and tostones...Double Whammy!! Dessert? Chocolate lava cake with ice cream.... nothing else to say....THIS IS THE SPOT!!! My go-to whenever im in a.c from now on!!...... read more

Mambo Cafe - Ropa vieja on tostones... heaven!!!! - Colombian Near Me - Pleasantville, New Jersey

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I was very pleased with my visit. The restaurant is spacious and very clean. Our server Nancy was very nice and professional. Our food was served hot and was good. There is parking on the side and back. We will definitely be going back read more

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They brought pure jar to my heart. We err looking for a place to host a brunch for one of my closest friends bachelorette and they were soooo accommodating. They offered us a beautiful spot in the restaurant and allowed us to decorate. The staff is very sweet- all of us were relieved to have found this gem. Now the food-- I danced in my seat lol. I ordered mangu, a side of chicharron and the mango drink. Everything was absolutely delicious. My friends ordered mofongo and were just as pleased. They offer indoor seating as well as a hot bar to go. There are all kinds of pastries, breads and goodies. The menu is huge so I'll be back to try some more stuff- it's a must go if you're in the area. read more

Excellent as always!The service is always good ,their baked goods are top notch ,the coffee is the best in South Jersey!The Colombian empanadas are excellent,ask to make them fresh ,they will make them fresh and the benuelos are great with a cup of coffee to go! read more

The Mambo Cafe in Pleasantville, New Jersey is fantastic. When I am visiting family in New Jersey I always make a point to stop here for the best Colombian food. The staff is always friendly and very helpful. If you haven't been here, you'll need to make it a point to try it out. There's usually plenty of parking on the north side of the restaurant. read more

I was craving ceviche and something different for dinner while staying in Atlantic City I decided to drive over. Very friendly staff, helpful and patient with me as my Spanish is rusty and my hearing is asi asi, the manager is very friendly and helped the girls get my order together. The food was delicious, the creme brullee cheesecake and the ceviche was my favorite. Thank you, I'll be back! read more

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Definitely authentic Colombian food. My mother-in-law is Colombian and loves this place. They don't accept reservations so keep that in mind. Some nights they have a DJ which is really fun. BYOB! read more

I haven't experienced dining on the premises, but the takeout is always amazing. We ordered empanadas for a work function and they were delicious. I am also a fan of the mambo tropical salad. read more

waited over 15 minutes for a pick up order, meanwhile several others came in after me and were served. The burger was fantastic but didn't feel welcome read more

I eat here at least one day every time I come to Atlantic City. I usually get the Lomo Saltado for my entree and the tostones con ropa vieja as an appetizer. I love both of these dishes. This place is a hidden gem. Do yourself a favor and stop in. There menu contains some Mexican, South American and Central American items. Try it you'll like it. read more

Mambo Cafe - Colombian Near Me - Pleasantville, New Jersey

My wife and I ate brunch here on a Sunday, and everything was excellent. You walk in and it's bright, open and clean. The service was fantastic, both the host and our waitress were very attentive and checked on us many times. Both switched effortlessly between Spanish and English (my wife is Ecuadorian). My wife ordered the calentado with steak, and I ordered the arepa con carne asada. Both dishes were very, very good, and the portions were nearly enough to make two full meals. We also shared a Colombian empanada and picked up something from the bakery as we were leaving. Best of all, their prices are amazingly fair, especially post-Covid. I happily give them 5/5 in all aspects-food, service and price. I'm sure we will eat here the next time we're in the area. read more

The food was excellent and the service outstanding. The menu is extensive and interesting. We hadn't tried Colombian food before and thought it would be spicy. My husband's dish read a 5 on a scale of 10 which was a bit spicier than he expected, but was very good. The bakery was exceptional with a wonderful display of items. The Puertican emphanades were terrific. Absolutely a 5 star experience. read more

I ordered the chicken mofongo and chicken empanada through door Dash. Chicken mofongo came with no chicken. Empanada was very good though. I would try again, just maybe not take out. read more

The food here is phenomenal. We were getting takeout during COVID and we just went back to eat in person. The flautas are delicious. And get the lomo saltado, you won't be disappointed. It's BYOB. The service is friendly and efficient. read more