What's not to like in this unpretentious Columbian restaurant that serves food with superb quality, breads and pastries that are mouth-watering, and service was impeccable. Our lady server was so personable and always answered our questions with a big smile. We met the owner who was as friendly as his staff! Excellent service is always a plus! The food was well-cooked down to its bananas and arepas! This restaurant is highly recommended and they close at 10 pm most days, so if you're still out and about at a later time, this is definitely a good place to get some delicious food! Order the platters! It's like getting the best of the varieties. Get the ham and cheese roll or the buñuelos and the pastrSo good! read more

Mendoza's Colombian Cafe - Bandeja Paisa - Empanadas Near Me - Brick Township, New Jersey

First time at a Colombian restaurant with a couple friends who like to explore a different foods. We tried empanadas, chorizo, and then got a large meat platter, which had steak, chicken, pork and chorizo along with french fries and baked ground potatoes, it was four people, and the three of us could not finish it, and would feed5. Overall, the food was OK, the presentation of the fish at another table looked very nice, but the style of food is not really seasoned and so it's a relatively non-gastronomic meal but you leave feeling full. Maybe I expected more because I like Mexican and Thai food, but went into it with an open mind. It was clear that a lot of local Latinas went there, and that is a good sign that it fits the cultural expectation. So if you are Latina and know what to expect it is a good restaurant to try read more

This is such a cute spot. The staff was so welcoming from the time we walked in. The vibe is laid back and they play good music. They offer dine in and take out as well as freshly baked pastries and empanadas. The food we ordered was served fresh and I already know I'll be back. Worth the visit. read more

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As much as the people were kind(ish) at this location, they seemed all over the place. We had three different people ask for our order and there was only 4 tables. The food was pretty okay, nothing extraordinary but also not bad. Overall maybe a place to visit once and probably never return. If they got a little bit put together maybe the overall experience would've been great but with the prior bias and lack of coordination, our experience wasn't necessarily amazing. read more

Mendoza's Colombian Cafe - Bandeja Caribena Bandeja Caribena - Empanadas Near Me - Brick Township, New Jersey

Was in the mood for Colombian food so we decided to stop here. Should have just went next door to super pollo. We ordered many different things and the only good thing was the rice and beans. Everything lacked seasoning. We were a party of five and my husband food came after we all ate. No apologies, then my food ordered tostones and Maduros and we never got it. Had to ask a couple of times then finally got it. The tostones were so bad no salt and way too thick.My kid hated it and when asked to remove it from the bill. The waitress told my young waiter no. I would never come back. Bland food and bad service . read more

My fiancé and I came in for lunch! Nice atmosphere and friendly and welcoming staff. We had Nilse and she was so very sweet! I recommend the empanadas and the papa relleno! My fiancé had a delicious and generous portioned lunch special! Over all great experience!!!! read more

Mendoza's Colombian Cafe - Empanadas Near Me - Brick Township, New Jersey

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I Give it to them , went out their way to make it up to me and well worth it. Everything was delicious, soft and tender, with the extra. The service their Everytime just vibrant colorful , make me feel like I'm in PR even though it's Colombian. The sauces on the side a cute little extra flavor. I def give this meal 3.8 outta 5 . It is such a different texture feel style but as long as you have love for food to innovate it it will all come together and that's exactly what this plate does. read more

Mendoza's Colombian Cafe - Empanadas Near Me - Brick Township, New Jersey

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Food was plentiful but lacked seasoning. Beef slices a bit dry, fries a bit soggy. Chicken was meh. Would pass on the platters and maybe try a soup next time. read more

Mendoza's Colombian Cafe - Empanadas Near Me - Brick Township, New Jersey

I love coming here especially when I am hungry. Their portions are generous and the food delicious. The server was nice and attentive. They just added a bakery portion which unfortunately I was not able to try it since I was so so full but it was tempting. The ambiance is family friendly. read more

Mendoza's Colombian Cafe - Maracuya Juice - Empanadas Near Me - Brick Township, New Jersey

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OK, tonight we tried Mendoza's for the first time. It definitely will not be the last time. We loved it. We took it to go so my photo is a splitting two different dishes at home because we want to watch a movie so we eat at home tonight. Next time we will eat there. The food was fantastic particularly the fresh Empanadas. They have both beef and chicken and the hot sauce is fantastic to come with it. Everything is homemade and you could see it. We ordered Arroz con pollo, it was the first time I had ordered that in a Colombian restaurant. It was great, so different than the way I make it (Puerto Rican). it is served with yellow rice has peas and carrots and it's well seasoned, the chicken is shredded and mixed in. Delicious and very different. We also had a Caribbean platter that had steak, arroz Blanco, a delicious sausage and beans with avocado on the side. we also ordered fresh juices, one black raspberry (mora) and one guanabana. You can tell that they have a loyal following and that they care about the way they serve the food because it is all delicious and presented very nicely. They have gained another loyal customer. read more

Mendoza's Colombian Cafe - This is both the Caribbean platter and arroz con pollo we split our dishes to share. Both delicious. - Empanadas Near Me - Brick Township, New Jersey

No pollo in the arrow con pollo. This was a huge disappointment for me. I was expecting some sort of poultry in my order. read more

Mendoza's Colombian Cafe - Where is the chicken???? Never ordering from them ever again! - Empanadas Near Me - Brick Township, New Jersey

Food was excellent. Very authentic and excellent service too. You walk into a mini Colombia. They have excellent bakery as well. read more

Mendoza's Colombian Cafe - I ordered the red snapper in a coconut sauce with fried yucca and a salad. - Empanadas Near Me - Brick Township, New Jersey

We met another couple while dining out and the gentleman was born in Columbia but raised in Jersey, however he still visits his native country. His tip for us was to give Mendozas a visit if we are looking for authentic Columbian food including their empanadas. So we did just that last night and we're blown away by the taste and flavors of their cuisine. Every dish sampled was outstanding. The service and ambience were just okay but who cares, you go here for the food. See my attached pics and then put them on your bucket list.. read more

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Sancocho de costillas was good . Breaded chicken entree was generous. The buñuelos were so good. Coffee was okay and the Latin music was good just loud enough. The beautiful Colombian art on the walls was nice and so was the service. Outside there was a little outdoor socializing drinking but it wasn't disruptive. Sort of made me feel like I was in Cartagena Colombia where everyone sits in the front of their house to drink talk and dance. Kudos to the owners for bringing Colombian culture and food to this community. Pretty packed so pretty sure they are keeping their customers happy. read more

Mendoza's Colombian Cafe - Viva Colombia - Empanadas Near Me - Brick Township, New Jersey

My coworker recommended this place so I decided to do take out. Walked in the restaurant and it was busy yes it's a little small in there but not a table was empty so I knew the food was going to be good. It took about 20 mins for them to prepare my food so that was not bad. The place smelled delicious and when I got my order the aroma that filled my car had my mouth watering. Got home the food was delicious I just would have preferred my chicharron should have been fried a little more crispy. Needless to say I will return. read more

Looking for great empanadas? Look no more, Mendozas has them. Ordered chicken and beef with 3 great sauces. The cashier was very friendly and personable. Will be returning! read more

First time trying this restaurant. Being from North Jersey we were used to a wide diverse selection of restaurants and missed the Peruvian and Columbian food we've come to love and enjoy. We found this restaurant very cozy and welcoming besides being near full. We were sat almost immediately and offered menus. We are used to the type of food these restaurants offer but some things were a bit different. We each ordered the same dish with mixed sides and were pleased with everything! The food was delicious as well as plentiful and we both took home more than half of our dishes. The following weekend we Door Dashed two more meals that were equally tasty and plentiful. If you don't mind diverse crowds with wonderful service, you have to try this place. We're already planning our next visit. read more

Was excited to try this restaurant as heard great reviews, was extremely disappointed. The menu was difficult to figure out and unfortunately the waitress was hard to understand. We ordered two platters. My friend ordered a beef platter which had good flavor but was tough and difficult to chew. I ordered the ribs with corn fritters and sweet plantains. The ribs were gross - full of tasteless chewy fat that I couldn't rip w/my teeth! The corn fritters was dry and equally tasteless. Sweet plantains were ok. Left hungry and will not be back. read more

My husband and I went here after I kept seeing their ads on Instagram and it was incredible. We each had a calentado, but he got the chorizo. We both loved it and had leftovers. We tried the empanadas which were delicious too. We also got the Sancocho de costilla to go. It was amazing. The service was great and their tres leches cake was perfect. read more

Mendoza's Colombian Cafe - Calentado Con Huevos, Arepa y Carne - Empanadas Near Me - Brick Township, New Jersey

The food and the staff are great!! The waitresses were very attentive. I have been to many Colombian restaurants but the food here was the best. The meat was tender, the chicharon was not greasy. It is small but the seating is not cramped. read more

Love at first sniff! Walked into the restaurant and everything smelled delicious. That with the display case of empanadas and breads made me 10x hungrier than when I was in the parking lot. Stuck to my plan of the stuffed arepas (chicken and avocado) with maduros. Delicious and gluten free. Just the right amoung of grilled char on the arepa and not too much cheese. I wasn't sure if the sauces were gluten free but they smelled amazing. I cant wait to come back. read more

Mendoza's Colombian Cafe - Stuffed arepa with chicken and avocado - Empanadas Near Me - Brick Township, New Jersey

Great Colombian food. Wonderful atmosphere! Good customer service. Will be back again. Have recommended to my friends

Great food, service and always lively when we've dined in at the restaurant. Their portions are very generous as well!

Food was delicious. Timely service and very nice workers. The passion fruit cheesecake is a must!

Anytime my husband and I order food or dine at Mendoza's, the food is immaculate. The people working there are also super friendly and kind. Our waitress was so sweet! Highly would recommend this place for authentic Colombian food read more

Okay so I've been hearing about the gem and I finally tried it today. All I can say is delicious Colombian food!! Best friend is Colombia and she said that is your typical Colombian food!! The service is great, everyone is super friendly there. They were playing music and it matched the environment perfect - I recommend to anyone looking for a little snack or some good food :) read more

Mendoza's Colombian Cafe - Arepa Con Queso and huevo - Empanadas Near Me - Brick Township, New Jersey

Mendoza was extremely good! I tried the mini empanada appetizer which was great with the salsa it came with, and then split a meat platter with a friend. I also tried the guanabana smoothie and it was delicious. The vibes were also great with upbeat latin music. Definitely recommend. read more

This restaurant came up on my search for some spanish food. I ordered the bandeja paisa, which is a traditional Colombian menu item. It was really good. read more

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Ordered takeout through DoorDash from here, and chose the pick up option. Food took longer than anticipated by the app, but it was well worth the wait. Staff were pleasant and attentive, providing me with occasional updates on wait time. I was able to catch of glimpse of the restaurant while waiting, and it is updated, clean, and spacious. Wait staff moved with urgency, keeping all customers happy. Once I got home with my takeout, I was very pleased with everything. The buñuelos (large cheese fritters) were particularly good as an appetizer, and I thoroughly enjoyed my mar y tierra (skirt steak & shrimp) entree. After going with the takeout option from here, I look forward to a sit down experience in the future! read more

Good food. Ok arepas, great when you need your Colombian taste fix. Recommend the empanadas

Amazing food. First time I've had Colombian food and I love it. Best empenadas I've ever had, texture is a perfect mix of crunchy, soft and moist. Cheese balls were delicious and huge. Sweet too. Rice was perfect read more

Just picked up the best Empanadas. My husband says the best he ever had. Both chicken and beef. The beef were so good and moist. The chick was also delish, but I preferred the beef. The place was very busy, and the food all looked fresh and yummy. I can't wait to go sit down and eat a meal there. Also the staff were very nice. read more

$28 for 2 fruit salads. The only fruit that the salad had is what you can see in this picture, the rest of the "salad" was ice cream. The pieces of fruit had a after taste of fried food that was very uncomfortable considering that there wasn't a enough fruit on the bowl. Not the first time that I go into the restaurant & I've been underserved on my food. read more

Mendoza's Colombian Cafe - $28 for 2 fruit salads. The only fruit that the salad had is what you can see in this picture, the rest of the "salad" is only ice cream - Empanadas Near Me - Brick Township, New Jersey

Just like back home, Mendoza's cafe brings the best of Colombia with warm welcomes and delicious food. My wife's family isn't Hispanic but they've enjoyed the empanadas, rice and beans and even the seafood stew! They even have the little snacks I had back home. I recommend 13/10! read more

My wife is from Colombia, we have traveled there many times. Trips to Mendoza's is like a little trip to Cartagena for my mouth. Great addition to the dining options in the area. Try their morning baked goods - won't be disappointed. read more

A hidden gem! This is a small casual restaurant/cafe with fresh delicious food. The staff was friendly and so nice, our order came quickly. Very clean with a happy atmosphere, I highly recommend. read more

Very very good we really enjoyed it. Definitely will go back and try other things. The skirt steak was delicious