I came here for lunch. The staff is extremely friendly. This place is a fusion of Colombian food. The menu is varied. I had The Stuffed Arepa with beef. It was absolutely delicious. They serve a creamy garlic sauce that is out of this world! The second time that I came to this place I tried the steak. It was very tough. However, the empanadas are very delicious. I recommend this place for lunch. But not for dinner. read more

the food was really delicious, the customer service was amazing. I had the chicken and cheese empanada and it might have been one of the best ones I have had in my life. The meat they serve here is very tender and juicy, it is really good read more

Monchy's Colombian Grill - Colombian Near Me - Elizabeth, New Jersey

Crepe w/ chocolate ice cream and strawberry and banana was okay Maicito Monchy was not not my favorite it was too oily, and expensive for the quality of meats and ingredients. Chicken avocado wrap was decent/"refreshing" I may order it again. The Empanada combo was not the greatest either, too oily and they cheap out on the ingredients.. I would recommend the batidos for sure Mora, papaya and strawberry and banana, would be great on a summer day, however, if you're on a diet I may ask if they can take it easy on the condensed milk addition. If you are a clean freak I would maybe pass on this location. Sauce containers are dirty and literally looked like they were reused, sticky tables, sticky bathroom floors and they gave us a bag to take food that clearly looked like it was used before :/. Overall I appreciate that the business is open, providing jobs for the community and I truly wish Business best of luck. P.s of you dine in, please be sure to review your receipt, tip may already be included! read more

Monchy's Colombian Grill - Crepe and shakes - Colombian Near Me - Elizabeth, New Jersey

This is a pretty decent spot for cheap food, it's usually my go to for Uber eats and although I wouldn't say it's my favorite Colombian spot, you definitely get what you pay for I usually order the Monchy's burger, today I ordered the chicken avocado wrap and it was good, tasted like a salad pretty much and didn't seem unhealthy I also like their French fries as they are pretty crispy and have a good flavor/ texture I have yet to walk into this business personally but I did go to the one in hackettstown and they were pretty nice over there, I would definitely recommend this place for a decent cheap meal, especially as a late night snack. They usually don't take too long and have lots of options on their menu from sandwiches, to burgers/ wraps and they also have the typical Colombian platters that we all love! read more

Monchy's Colombian Grill - Chicken avocado wrap - Colombian Near Me - Elizabeth, New Jersey

This place was great. As soon as you walk towards the building you can hear the live singer , singing old romantic classic which set the mood right. As we walked in they greeted me with a warm smile and hello. They checked my temperature with the digital scan. The restrooms were clean and soap and napkins were available. Everyone that saw me greeted me and were pleasant. We ordered a pitcher of passion fruit margarita it was really good , I wish it would've been a little more bubbly but you still tasted the liquor - it was good! I was skeptical about the appetizer beef and "cheese" empanadas but they surprised me- they were actually pretty good. The rest of the food was delish. Definitely recommend you check it out. read more

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I don't understand why this place has uncertainties when it comes to reviews, but I kid you not the food is top tier & can compete with any high end restaurant. Will definitely visit again soon & give individual entree reviews. As a latino, I can say this food is as authentic as it gets. Hot and ready!! read more

Monchy's Colombian Grill - Arrepa & fries - Colombian Near Me - Elizabeth, New Jersey

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I only had a brief lunchtime encounter here. Pros: Very fast - I parked with 19 minutes on the meter and left with 5. They do speak English. Monchy's arepa was SIX STARS. It was crispy, hot, fresh, full of fillings. Game changer in the arepa market. Never had better, can't actually GET any better. I don't know how to endorse it more. Cons: Maduros came out a bit softer than I like, but at least still caramelized on the outside. Girl at the counter took my money and just sort of stood there... I at least expected her to open the register to get change so I could leave a tip. Oh well. Prices are a bit on the high side compared to some other Elizabethan establishments, but not crazy high. I would come back. A fifth star is possible. I need to try dinner first. read more

One of the best places to get grilled chicken from along with natural juices for a great price. The staff was amazing as they made sure if I enjoyed the food and my experience there. Totally recommend for a quick bite with group of friends. read more

Monchy's Colombian Grill - pechuga la plancha con arroz y maduros - Colombian Near Me - Elizabeth, New Jersey

I went down to Morris Ave. today to try this Colombian spot, called Monchy's Famous Grill. I was initially attracted to it due to its menu, clean and bright interior, and daily specials they post on Facebook. They have three locations and from what I noticed while there, are extremely popular among the local crowd. Think of it almost as a Colombian Applebees as far as interior, menu, and service. Giant TV's surround the inside with nonstop music videos playing, albeit semi-loudly. The best deal there appears to be ordering their daily special, posted on Facebook, which comes with soup, an entree, and a fruit shake. I opted instead to order a strawberry/pineapple smoothie, cream of mushroom/chicken soup, and "Monchy's Famouse Burger." The fruit shake was awesome, the soup was really good as well. However, I think I may be giving up on Colombian-style burgers. Colombian style burgers are a popular street food defined by their plethora of toppings and sauces, and are usually a quite greasy mess. However, despite knowing this, I was a little disappointed in it. I'm used to Brazilian-style burgers, which are similar, but those are usually well kept together by the bun and are a bit more cohesive. This one basically fell apart after one bite, and the sauce and toppings were a bit overkill. It was topped with ham, mozzarella, bacon, potato stix, coleslaw, and a Russian dressing. It kind of felt like eating a messy Big Mac. The fries were pretty lackluster as well, and even the 3 sauces on the side they gave (wasakaka, pineapple sauce, more Russian dressing) couldn't save it. I may come again if I'm ever near Morris Ave., but I believe there are better options elsewhere. read more

Monchy's Colombian Grill - Monchy's Famouse Burger - Colombian Near Me - Elizabeth, New Jersey

I was visiting a friend and she took me to this restaurant. I had never had Columbian food before so I cannot say much on how Columbian food is. I felt somewhat uncomfortable since my friend speaks spanish and I do not. The waiter started by speaking spanish to her. But my food was very good, but I wish there was a little more flavor. I never had a corn bread / tortilla, but even with the meat, I thought there would be more flavoring. My friend and I shared a strawberry milkshake, which was very good, but had too much whipped cream. I thought the desserts and shakes were on the expensive side. I had a good experience and would come back again to give another opinion since it was my first experience with Columbian food. read more

Monchy's Colombian Grill - Colombian Near Me - Elizabeth, New Jersey

What I like the most about here is its fruit salad, it is very rich with its best mixture of fruits, ice cream and cheese, the best is an impressive flavor. read more

muy buen lugar para pasar en familia deliciosa comida y un excelente servicio gracias!!

So I came home from a long flight and decided to get a grilled chicken Monchy's Burger! Key word : CHICKEN!! After a few bites, I realized that there was a weird taste in my mouth. Long and behold, I look down and my chicken has bruises and is full of blood!! That is ridiculously uncalled for!! I am going to report them to the Department is Health and Human Services for the city and the state because this is NOT HEALTHY!!!!!!! Upset!! read more

Monchy's Colombian Grill - Colombian Near Me - Elizabeth, New Jersey

This was the worst place I have ever attended. I honestly hope they close and never open again.. Talked to us about things unrelated to our order and probably got distracted and got the order wrong. Not sure but very unprofessional. they took over 30 minutes to get us our food. Our burgers were nearly burnt and dry. They put half an onion in my burger. Made it impossible to eat. And I had to throw my food away cause I saw a roach run along the window into the back of my seat. This place is DISGUSTING. ran by a terrible staff. I don't even wanna see what their kitchen looks like. DONT GO HERE. They made us pay in full although the food was pretty much untouched. THEY DONT CARE ABOUT THEIR COSTUMERS WELL BEING. Seeing the roach was the last straw. I hope they close down for good. read more

Foods great, but delivery service is pretty bad. They never get my order right. But love their monchys burger ! And their mango shake ! Yum.

GREAT GREAT GREAT FOOD!!! I got the hamburger it had potatoe sticks and it was amazing! I also had the lemonada de coco and it was made very fresh. Prices and portions are great for the price! Very decent pricing here and will def be coming back read more

Monchy's Colombian Grill - Colombian Near Me - Elizabeth, New Jersey

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We came upon this restaurant on our way home and chose it based on reviews. Well, the reviews must have been written by the staff and friends because they are quite misleading. I am giving 1 star only because the food was not horrible and Yelp does not allow a no star rating. Let's start with the food... We ordered a Bandeja Paisa, 3 Empanadas, and 1 Arepa con Queso. The bandeja Paisa was a hit and miss - the beans were delicious but the actual streak was dry and tasteless. I've never had to use salt on a steak. The empanadas are not your typical authentic Colombian ones, they are made with flour dough, not corn and filled with different protein options and cheese. Per my husband, they tasted like microwave fare...hangover food, if you will. Wrapping it up with service... There was NONE. ~NONE~ Our food was dropped off at the table, and that's it. Not ONCE did our waitress stop by. We had our 6 year old with us, an extra plate was not offered. I mean, 2 meals come and the child doesn't eat? My husband had to place his empanadas in the basket with the arepa, so that I could serve our son rice and steak on his plate. Aside from the lack of service, the waitress had an unpleasant demeanor (read - stank attitude). I was almost afraid to ask for the check...almost. We couldn't get out of there quick enough. It's really sad because as Colombian Americans, we were so looking forward to experience a typical meal and friendly service. There are quite a few other Colombian places down the block, I recommend checking those out before giving this place a chance. read more

This was our first time eating at a restaurant in Elizabeth. We ordered a variety of things from the bandeja paisa to the quesadillas and every was delicious. I am Colombian and am very picky when it comes to eating at Colombian restaurants in America but this place was as close to authentic Colombian food as you can get in the area. The place had ample seating nice environment with music playing and the waiter was super nice and welcoming. I love the modern feel too. We found parking right down the restaurant at a little parking lot. This was a great find and we will definitely be coming back. read more

Monchy's Colombian Grill - Colombian Near Me - Elizabeth, New Jersey

You have to try a milkshake when you come to this spot. The price is fair the food was ok. But the guava milkshake was to die for. Desert looks great but I wasn't liking this was way too sweet...remember guava milkshake made with milk read more

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If I could give negative stars, I would. This place is a disaster. Completely clueless waitstaff. Waited over an hour for chicken soup... which had no chicken! Avoid at all costs. read more

After hearing good reviews and looking at photos on facebook I Finally got to come to this new Colombian spot myself. Starting with the decor, it's nice, clean and modern. The attention we got from the waiters and the owner was very good (very attentive). Once I opened the menu, I was like wow! So many mouth watering options to choose from! Food options from breakfast, sandwiches, salads, deserts and more that made the menu look dynamic!! I got the "Arepa Monchys" and it was very good with perfect seasoning and presentation. Their special lemonades are something unique to try that are very good. I recommend the "Maracuya con Lulo". This place was just recently opened from what I experienced this place is here to stay and compete with other surrounding restaurants. I definitely recommend this place, excellent food and service!!! I will definitely be back to try the other items soon!!!! read more

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HORRIBLE SERVICE!!! I waited almost a hour for my drink and food . I'm just never coming back here. The service just sucks it's unfortunate

Had dinner here tonight and really enjoyed my experienced. Food is priced right and servers were super friendly. Enjoyed everything about the meal except the empanadas which were far too greasy. I would comeback though. read more

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This place is racist! If you don't speak Spanish, don't even bother coming here. I came with my husband and I'm able to understand and somewhat speak Spanish. My husband was in the mood for ice cream and saw the picture on the outside of their restaurant. When we told the waitress we wanted the one similar to the display in the picture, they didn't have it. So, basically the picture outside is fake advertisement. Since we were already there we figured we order a dessert that they did have. When I handed the waitress my money, there was a tip jar next to it and after she gave me change, she emptied the tip jar as if I was going to steal money from it. It was the weirdest thing ever! That just made me not want to come back and I don't recommend it to anyone! read more

Great bite to eat for sure. I was surprised at the diversity on the menu you can have everything from stuffed arepas to signature milkshakes and fresh juices. They are fairly priced and the environment is up beat and lively read more

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Okay went here for a late lunch around 4pm on a Saturday. The place wasnt packed but it wasnt empty. It is a restaurant/bakery. The Colombian bakery is so good. The restaurant could use some help. The one waitress was rude when we asked for a high chair and our daughter didn't sit there. She sat in a regular chair. She said " all that work for nothing ". I wasnt even that serious. She was being lazy I guess. The food was okay I had a chicken apanizado and my wife had the bandeja paisa. It was all average. I asked the waiter for a "cup of water " he comes back with a Poland Spring . I didn't even bother. I just asked him to return it. He was nice though. Except for that one mistake or on purpose.. probably wont be back. read more

Came here on the weekday and it was pretty quiet. Asked for water with lemon and was brought for 3 bottled waters at 2$ each. Not impressed. Overall food was warm and good. Family was happyyy read more

Monchy's Colombian Grill - Colombian Near Me - Elizabeth, New Jersey

Terrible service. 50 minutes waiting for two hot dogs. Never again. Bad food . Not worthy.

My husband and i came here years ago when they opened, but since we moved out of the area we haven't eaten there again until today. While we were in the area we said let's go to Monchy's their food is good. I saw the 3 star reviews here on yelp about poor service and we said ah couple bad days, we went right when they were opening so we figured it wouldn't be busy. It wasn't busy at all. It was us and one other table. First It took 20 minutes to get the mini empanadas and our juice botegas. Then about 30 minutes after that for us to get an arepa and a hamburger. When hubby asked why it was taking so long the waitress responded bc they just opened. I worked many years in the restaurant business and that's never acceptable, when you open you better be ready to serve. As for the food, it was mediocre at best. This place used to be great, but they definitely lost their touch somewhere along the way. read more

I love Columbian food and did not enjoy this place at all. I am surprised this place had 4 stars. Food was flavorless.

Average , nothing really that great would go back as a second option. Service is ok . Good quantities for the price

First time at Monchy's. The food and juices were OK. The food came out warm not hot. The Bandeja paisa barely had any flavor and everything else was ok too nothing out of the ordinary. The establishment didn't have a sign. It said we had arrived but we were looking around until I seen a small sign standing on the ground saying Monchy's and it's specials but I could barely read it because of what it was written with. So here's the thing that got me. I'm not Colombian, therefore, I don't know that they eat their ensalada with ice cream WITH CHEESE ON IT. Yes I said cheese. So my wife and I didn't like it. We wanted to return it and they had a no return policy. How do you want costumers to come back if that's how you do business ?!?! Mind you, A LOT OF THE ITEMS DOES NOT HAVE DESCRIPTIONS !!!! So you going with a blind faith. You don't allow for the costumer to return something YOU don't let the costumer know what they're ordering ?!?!? UNBELIEVABLE. We will never be back. read more

I've visited a few times and everything so far was pretty tasty. I believe I ordered their signature salad last time, the one with the mangos, OH my gosh, so goooood, the dressing that comes with it is delicious!!! Their smoothies though, alittle too sweet for me, I think they put too much condensed milk but to each their own. Arepas here are really worth trying. read more

Amazing Colombian grill. Place is great. You can watch sports while eating. Dishes are out of this world and prices are covenient. Service ia great too and the wait is average. This is quickly becoming my new place to go!!! read more

Tried this for the first time saw it in the area walking by new place that popped up not too long ago. Bad Ceaser chicken wrap with breaded chicken instead of grilled chicken.... gave a second chance with an arepa monchys bad. The arepa was filled with pollo chicken left overs which were seasoned until orange... one piece of steak. It's supposed to come with meat and pork. Lol joke kitchen... overall flavor was okay not too bad. read more

Monchy's Colombian Grill - Chicken Ceaser wrap. (breaded chicken) xD - Colombian Near Me - Elizabeth, New Jersey

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This place is great! The food in Monchy's is delicious, the portions are generous. The daily special is always different for every day of the month. Great value the daily special. I have not had a bad meal at Monchy's and the waitress's or waiters are attentive. I take offense at one person's review of calling this place racist. These fine people work hard and serve everyone. Get over it, that not everyone has English mastered after being in the US for a short time. Give Monchy's a try, you will need not be disappointed. I brought a friend here who is a picky eater and he has an egg allergy, and he loved the food here. Very hip place too, with American food, with a Colombian touch. Yummy! read more

waited 30 minutes for my food and then i realized they got my order wrong. I wouldve thought they would give me something for free but they made me wait another 20 minutes for my actual order read more

Came here to watch a good salsa band last Saturday. The band was great. However I get to the bar and they charged me $21 for two vodka drinks. $21??? This is not NYC where the rents are ridiculous. This is DOVER NJ. Rip off. read more

To be honest the food is great... but the service is awful. They take forever to bring out just appetizers and drinks.. imagine a meal. Prepare to wait awhile for your food.. read more

Food is great service is the worst. Our waiter took so much time to get a refill on a drink and by the time I got it everyone was done eating. They also forgot sides of my food. It was absolutely ridiculous. They don't check on the table at all. They could care less. read more