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    Mateo's Bakery & Restaurant

    4.4 (16 reviews)
    Closed 8:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Arroz con mariscos (seafood rice)
    Kyle B.

    This is one of the best meals we've had this year! Mateo's has a mix of Peruvian and Colombian specialties, including ceviche and Peruvian Japanese food, prepared by a chef that studied in Peru, as well as Colombian specialities. They give healthy portions with fresh ingredients and lots of meat! Everyone at the restaurant is really friendly. We went home full and with another meal's worth of leftovers and tried a few dishes that we'd never had before. It's really good, better than similar places we've been in Manhattan, it's worth a trip to Cranford just to check it out.

    Parihuela

    Top notch food all the way! We started with the sweet corn arepa with cheese, which was divine. Our entrees were arroz chaufa with beef and parihuela, a Peruvian seafood soup. The beef was perfectly prepared in a hearty dish dish, while the broth for the seafood soup was one of the best I've ever had, hearty and silky. Add to it a marvelous chicha morada, a drink made by boiling purple corn with various fruits (!). Service is not super rapid because there are about a dozen tables in a place with minimal staff, but it's worth it for the food you get. Highly recommended.

    Jav D.

    Good so far is great just check your bill , I had discrepancies twice already. Overcharging and charged for items I didn't order. Good is good.

    Lunch menu special
    Stephanie L.

    I was in the area and searched for the spot to have lunch seen this Peruvian/Colombian gem pop up on a TIKTOK post so decided to go check them out. As soon as we walked in we l we were greeted and told to sit at any table. The ambiance was modern and had upbeat music was not too loud and we cannot forget the wonderful smell that definitely had us looking forward to a meal. The host came right away and took our order and we went for the lunch special for 14.99 which included a beef soup, then entrée and a free drink included which I think was definitely worth it. It was very delicious and definitely worth the price. I was told they have different specials daily so I will definitely be back. Overall food and service was spot on. I highly recommend you all to try Mateo's Bakery and Restaurant!

    Octopus appetizer
    Amy S.

    Perfect time last Saturday night at Mateo's in Cranford! The ceviche was super fresh and the octopus appetizer was outstanding. Everything was freshly made, including a delicious green sauce they served with Crispy Peruvian corn as soon as we arrived. This was our second visit in two weeks but there were so many incredible dishes coming out of the kitchen that we need to come back and try. The owner Jose was a sweetheart, he and his staff were all so helpful -- you can tell they care. The portions were large and the prices were quite reasonable. The music and vibe were great and it was good to see them so busy with many returning customers. Great addition to Cranford, we will definitely be back!

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    Everything was exceptional. From the Ceviche to the Chicken and Beef Skewers. 10/10 would recommend. Must try their signature drink.

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