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Definitely returning. Service was excellent! We ordered the shrimp tacos (flavorful), chicharrón, and lomo saltado. The drinks were perfectly balanced and as described. We finished off with the tres leches dessert. The decor really transported me to an oasis away from home. Plenty of parking so you won't miss it.
Place is located in a strip mall with plenty of parking. We had a reservation so we were seated right away. Place is decorated really nice with beautiful wall painting and elegant light fixtures. We started with a couple of drinks, very good but very pricey. We had the chicken nachos and pork belly guacamole both were so GOOD and great portions. If you come here you have to get the nachos you will thank me later. All our entrees were awesome, I had the Jalea it was the special of the day. We ended our meal with Tres Leche cake and espresso martinis. By the way there was a DJ (Saturday night) and some tables and chairs were taking out and converted into a dance floor. Pretty cool vibe, will definitely be back!
Came on a weeknight without a reservation and there was plenty of seating. Service was friendly. They decorated the restaurant nicely. Plenty of parking in the front off route 22. 1. Wings - The best dish of the night. Full of flavor and I would get this solo for dinner if I come again. 2. Corn - Good amount of seasoning and delicious as well. 3. Shrimp tacos - Large tacos and a bit juicy saucy but full of flavor. Overall, a good place to try at least once for delicious food and a hip atmosphere.
I LOVE PACHAMAMA ! Came back a few days ago and the food was as great as we remembered. We ordered our usual chicharon platter tacos and I tried the Cuban sandwich. Everything was delicious! My only disappointment was that they are not open on Mondays.
Visiting NJ these days and found this lovely restaurant. It is tastefully decorated and I o my imagined some waterfalls on site but it is missing. No worries, the food was really nice, we have great service, thanks to Thomas. If you are in this area, try them out, this is a really nice place with great ambiance, food and service. Great job. Happy meals!
We dined here last night for my early birthday celebration, and while the interior was stunning and the ambience lovely, the dinner experience took a turn. There was an excessive wait time between our garlic shrimp appetizer and our entrees, which were the baked chicken and Pachama platter. I had requested my steak to be cooked medium, but it arrived extremely well done (overcooked entirely) and missing parts of the dish. The waiter instructed me to place the steak on a separate plate so he could have it remade, so I continued eating my rice and there were long periods before we saw him again. I then realized the chicharron was undercooked and overly fatty so I only ate the edible portion . With an entree priced at $38, I had higher expectations on the quality and presentation but it only turned out to be the biggest disappointment of the evening. After sharing my concerns, we were largely neglected. Eventually, I asked for the manager, who graciously offered us a complimentary drink and removed the dish from our bill. I will add that their old fashioned was delicious and beautifully presented. While we appreciated the manager's quality service and hospitality, we may not return due to the kitchen's carelessness and the poor service from our waiter.
We went in Sunday for a dinner. Made a reservation but place was pretty empty. Decor is very tropical and inviting. It started slow. We were sat down at our table but no one came for good 10-15 min. Hence 4 stars. We called a first waiter we saw and ask if he can help us and he did, even though it wasn't his section. David took a great care of us from that moment on. He was attentive, friendly and made some great suggestions. I loved my lychee We had Garlic Shrimp and Chichatron Platter for appetizer. For main dish we went with Steak Lomo Saltado, Aji Panca NY Strip, Seco de Res and Seafood Macho. Steak on both dishes was tender, seafood was fresh and the beef on Seco de Res was more like a short rib served on a cloud of cheddar mash. For desert we shared Tres Leches . All the dishes delivered explosion of flavors with eye catching plating. Definitely recommend
Came to Pachamama after it was recommended to us. Didn't expect it to not to be on Yelp, so I had to add it, lol. It's a large sized venue in a complex, so there is an abundance of free parking. Casual, yet classy vibe. Moderate lighting, with both restaurant & bar seating. Staff were fast & friendly. We had Kimberly, who was awesome! She was fun, funny, & made perfect recommendations. The food was full of flavor & worth a repeat visit. We had Baked Peruvian Chicken, Shrimp Tacos, Truffle Parmesan Fries, Side Car, Manhattan, & Tres Leches. They also give you complimentary Conchas, which are warm, salted corn nuts. The Tres Leches, which Kimberly recommended, was INCREDIBLE!! The Truffle Parmesan Fries were the weakest link. Grades: Conchas: B+ Baked Peruvian Chicken: A Shrimp Tacos: A Truffle Parm Fries: C Side Car: B+ Manhattan: A Tres Leches: A++
Set in a strip mall in Green Brook the ambiance here is excellent! So pretty and dark inside with lamps on tables. The ceviche and drinks were excellent - I got the pisco sour. Everything else could use improvement. Service was bumpy (wrong orders and after pointed it out our server shrugged and basically said oh well and didn't attempt to fix it and get us what we wanted) and the main dishes missed the mark. I got the fried seafood which was good but should be an appetizer but watch out as there are (hopefully clean!) rocks in the dish for decor. The lomo saltado was lacking flavor and was a bit tough. The chicken dish was uninspired as well. Having been to Peru and being lovers of Peruvian food I was bummed. All in all, my table was disappointed as the reviews had seemed so good. Rounding up to 4 stars in hopes that it will continue to improve on food and service as they are in their soft opening! One last thing - I didn't love that they allow Open Table but make you call to confirm the reservation as well. In this case, Open Table reservations are pretty pointless.
Been there twice since they opened. The ambiance was lovely. They did a great job transforming the place into a beautiful restaurant with floral decorations from top to bottom. During both visits, we were met with a nice waiter that provided us with toasted corn to whet our appetites, which was very much enjoyed. The first visit was okay. We found the food to be decent only due to the sauces that came with the orders. Unfortunately without them, the food lacked considerable flavor. We found the second visit to be more of the same, only this time it appeared they were out of several specials (due to new cooks, according to the waiter), to the point where I had to ask exactly what they did have so I knew what to choose from. For our appetizers, the beef empanadas were tasty (they were out of chicken), but the chicken lollipops were flavorless. I'm talking barely any seasoning. The saving grace was the little bit of sauce at the bottom of the dish, which was very tasty. The hangar steak entree was underwhelming. It also lacked flavor and consisted mostly of rice with a small portion of meat. I asked for my steak to be medium, the other person asked for medium-well. They both came out well done to the point of chewy. The best part of the dish were the three small, crispy potato wedges that came with it. The mango mezcal margarita was decent, they didn't skimp on the alcohol. We wish this place well, but unfortunately we won't be back.
So happy to find a great local spot that provides a wonderful dining experience. Mia, our waitress, was fantastic and gave awesome recommendations including trying the Lychee, Me Baby and La Chefa and portion size for the steak quesadilla. Mia was very attentive and friendly which was refreshing. The garlic shrimp and fresh tostones, omg so delicious. Ceviche was so fresh and flavorful, just wish the fish was cut in smaller pieces. Steak quesadillas included quality meat and had a lovely cheese pull. Awesome that quesadillas came with guac and chips; certainly filling.
I saw this establishment open around two months ago and wanted to try and finally got to yesterday. Walking into PachaMama already throws you into a different part of the world. The decoration and attention to detail is stunning. There is beautiful greenery handing from the ceiling that gives the establishment an elegant look, while not being overly dramatic. There weren't many people in here but our server came quite quickly to greet us and was great, super friendly and answered any questions we had abut the menu since it was our fist time there. The menu options all sounded amazing, my partner and I were having a pretty hard time deciding but knew if the food we ordered was good we would be back to try more. So, my partner ordered the Peruvian Chicken and I ordered the Churrasco. I can't express how delicious each of these dishes were and the sauces complemented the meat so nicely, I especially loved the Peruvian Chicken. I also ordered a cocktail called Vivir de Amor, and the notes on this drink are citrus floral, very refreshing for my palette. To end off our experience, we shared a tres leches which was delicious. They did add a unique spin by topping the top of the tres leches with a layer of marshmallow and toasting it. I really loved everything this new establishment had to offer and I truly can't wait to come back and try the Chicharron!
The food was good and drinks was awesome. Our server was very friendly and helpful. The music was a little loud for our liking. The only complaint was that my husband sandwich he ordered was steak. It was cut in huge pieces so every time he took a bite it fell apart. We actually mentioned it to our waitress. Other than that we will definitely come back if we are in the area.
Went to Pachamama and with no real expectation, we were happy with our overall service and food! We got there for Happy Hour but would recommend they have menu or something to share with customers to view all the options they have to offer. Sat at the bar and they were all very attentive. Our food was Cuban sandwich, steak and shrimp tacos and all were delicious! The side of rice and beans do come separate and are small for $5 each, but were good. The overall vibe was great as it was fantastic old school salsa music and I was dancing in my seat! Worth a check out! read more
2 years ago
I came here on a Saturday night without a reservation and there was plenty of seating. The restaurant is located in a strip mall and there is plenty of parking. We shared the chicharron platter, it was very good. I wish that it came with more tostones for the amount of guacamole that it was served with. I had the lomo saltado for my entree. The portion was generous and the meal was well made. I really enjoyed my margarita, the drinks were well made. The service was a little slow aside from that we had a good experience. read more
2 years ago
Location, aesthetic and vibes were great, initially. Came here for a bday dinner, a party of 8. Service was incredibly slow. Took more than an hour to receive our food. When it was time to cut the cake, it was at least 30 mins until the cake came back out for us to enjoy. I had the chicken nachos which were pretty good but the rest of my party said their food was just okay. I had the No-jito Mock-tail which was delicious! Planning to come back to just have a meal with my husband and will adjust my review. read more
Definitely returning. Service was excellent! We ordered the shrimp tacos (flavorful), chicharrón, and lomo saltado. The drinks were perfectly balanced and as described. We finished off with the tres leches dessert. The decor really transported me to an oasis away from home. Plenty of parking so you won't miss it. read more
Place is located in a strip mall with plenty of parking. We had a reservation so we were seated right away. Place is decorated really nice with beautiful wall painting and elegant light fixtures. We started with a couple of drinks, very good but very pricey. We had the chicken nachos and pork belly guacamole both were so GOOD and great portions. If you come here you have to get the nachos you will thank me later. All our entrees were awesome, I had the Jalea it was the special of the day. We ended our meal with Tres Leche cake and espresso martinis. By the way there was a DJ (Saturday night) and some tables and chairs were taking out and converted into a dance floor. Pretty cool vibe, will definitely be back! read more
Came on a weeknight without a reservation and there was plenty of seating. Service was friendly. They decorated the restaurant nicely. Plenty of parking in the front off route 22. 1. Wings - The best dish of the night. Full of flavor and I would get this solo for dinner if I come again. 2. Corn - Good amount of seasoning and delicious as well. 3. Shrimp tacos - Large tacos and a bit juicy saucy but full of flavor. Overall, a good place to try at least once for delicious food and a hip atmosphere. read more
1 year ago
I LOVE PACHAMAMA ! Came back a few days ago and the food was as great as we remembered. We ordered our usual chicharon platter tacos and I tried the Cuban sandwich. Everything was delicious! My only disappointment was that they are not open on Mondays. read more
Visiting NJ these days and found this lovely restaurant. It is tastefully decorated and I o my imagined some waterfalls on site but it is missing. No worries, the food was really nice, we have great service, thanks to Thomas. If you are in this area, try them out, this is a really nice place with great ambiance, food and service. Great job. Happy meals! read more
2 years ago
We dined here last night for my early birthday celebration, and while the interior was stunning and the ambience lovely, the dinner experience took a turn. There was an excessive wait time between our garlic shrimp appetizer and our entrees, which were the baked chicken and Pachama platter. I had requested my steak to be cooked medium, but it arrived extremely well done (overcooked entirely) and missing parts of the dish. The waiter instructed me to place the steak on a separate plate so he could have it remade, so I continued eating my rice and there were long periods before we saw him again. I then realized the chicharron was undercooked and overly fatty so I only ate the edible portion . With an entree priced at $38, I had higher expectations on the quality and presentation but it only turned out to be the biggest disappointment of the evening. After sharing my concerns, we were largely neglected. Eventually, I asked for the manager, who graciously offered us a complimentary drink and removed the dish from our bill. I will add that their old fashioned was delicious and beautifully presented. While we appreciated the manager's quality service and hospitality, we may not return due to the kitchen's carelessness and the poor service from our waiter. read more
We went in Sunday for a dinner. Made a reservation but place was pretty empty. Decor is very tropical and inviting. It started slow. We were sat down at our table but no one came for good 10-15 min. Hence 4 stars. We called a first waiter we saw and ask if he can help us and he did, even though it wasn't his section. David took a great care of us from that moment on. He was attentive, friendly and made some great suggestions. I loved my lychee We had Garlic Shrimp and Chichatron Platter for appetizer. For main dish we went with Steak Lomo Saltado, Aji Panca NY Strip, Seco de Res and Seafood Macho. Steak on both dishes was tender, seafood was fresh and the beef on Seco de Res was more like a short rib served on a cloud of cheddar mash. For desert we shared Tres Leches . All the dishes delivered explosion of flavors with eye catching plating. Definitely recommend read more
Came to Pachamama after it was recommended to us. Didn't expect it to not to be on Yelp, so I had to add it, lol. It's a large sized venue in a complex, so there is an abundance of free parking. Casual, yet classy vibe. Moderate lighting, with both restaurant & bar seating. Staff were fast & friendly. We had Kimberly, who was awesome! She was fun, funny, & made perfect recommendations. The food was full of flavor & worth a repeat visit. We had Baked Peruvian Chicken, Shrimp Tacos, Truffle Parmesan Fries, Side Car, Manhattan, & Tres Leches. They also give you complimentary Conchas, which are warm, salted corn nuts. The Tres Leches, which Kimberly recommended, was INCREDIBLE!! The Truffle Parmesan Fries were the weakest link. Grades: Conchas: B+ Baked Peruvian Chicken: A Shrimp Tacos: A Truffle Parm Fries: C Side Car: B+ Manhattan: A Tres Leches: A++ read more
Set in a strip mall in Green Brook the ambiance here is excellent! So pretty and dark inside with lamps on tables. The ceviche and drinks were excellent - I got the pisco sour. Everything else could use improvement. Service was bumpy (wrong orders and after pointed it out our server shrugged and basically said oh well and didn't attempt to fix it and get us what we wanted) and the main dishes missed the mark. I got the fried seafood which was good but should be an appetizer but watch out as there are (hopefully clean!) rocks in the dish for decor. The lomo saltado was lacking flavor and was a bit tough. The chicken dish was uninspired as well. Having been to Peru and being lovers of Peruvian food I was bummed. All in all, my table was disappointed as the reviews had seemed so good. Rounding up to 4 stars in hopes that it will continue to improve on food and service as they are in their soft opening! One last thing - I didn't love that they allow Open Table but make you call to confirm the reservation as well. In this case, Open Table reservations are pretty pointless. read more
2 years ago
Been there twice since they opened. The ambiance was lovely. They did a great job transforming the place into a beautiful restaurant with floral decorations from top to bottom. During both visits, we were met with a nice waiter that provided us with toasted corn to whet our appetites, which was very much enjoyed. The first visit was okay. We found the food to be decent only due to the sauces that came with the orders. Unfortunately without them, the food lacked considerable flavor. We found the second visit to be more of the same, only this time it appeared they were out of several specials (due to new cooks, according to the waiter), to the point where I had to ask exactly what they did have so I knew what to choose from. For our appetizers, the beef empanadas were tasty (they were out of chicken), but the chicken lollipops were flavorless. I'm talking barely any seasoning. The saving grace was the little bit of sauce at the bottom of the dish, which was very tasty. The hangar steak entree was underwhelming. It also lacked flavor and consisted mostly of rice with a small portion of meat. I asked for my steak to be medium, the other person asked for medium-well. They both came out well done to the point of chewy. The best part of the dish were the three small, crispy potato wedges that came with it. The mango mezcal margarita was decent, they didn't skimp on the alcohol. We wish this place well, but unfortunately we won't be back. read more
So happy to find a great local spot that provides a wonderful dining experience. Mia, our waitress, was fantastic and gave awesome recommendations including trying the Lychee, Me Baby and La Chefa and portion size for the steak quesadilla. Mia was very attentive and friendly which was refreshing. The garlic shrimp and fresh tostones, omg so delicious. Ceviche was so fresh and flavorful, just wish the fish was cut in smaller pieces. Steak quesadillas included quality meat and had a lovely cheese pull. Awesome that quesadillas came with guac and chips; certainly filling. read more
I saw this establishment open around two months ago and wanted to try and finally got to yesterday. Walking into PachaMama already throws you into a different part of the world. The decoration and attention to detail is stunning. There is beautiful greenery handing from the ceiling that gives the establishment an elegant look, while not being overly dramatic. There weren't many people in here but our server came quite quickly to greet us and was great, super friendly and answered any questions we had abut the menu since it was our fist time there. The menu options all sounded amazing, my partner and I were having a pretty hard time deciding but knew if the food we ordered was good we would be back to try more. So, my partner ordered the Peruvian Chicken and I ordered the Churrasco. I can't express how delicious each of these dishes were and the sauces complemented the meat so nicely, I especially loved the Peruvian Chicken. I also ordered a cocktail called Vivir de Amor, and the notes on this drink are citrus floral, very refreshing for my palette. To end off our experience, we shared a tres leches which was delicious. They did add a unique spin by topping the top of the tres leches with a layer of marshmallow and toasting it. I really loved everything this new establishment had to offer and I truly can't wait to come back and try the Chicharron! read more
1 year ago
The food was good and drinks was awesome. Our server was very friendly and helpful. The music was a little loud for our liking. The only complaint was that my husband sandwich he ordered was steak. It was cut in huge pieces so every time he took a bite it fell apart. We actually mentioned it to our waitress. Other than that we will definitely come back if we are in the area. read more
2 years ago
Came to pachamama as it had great reviews. Thought we'd try it. Never given a ** review. The service was horrible. Made reservations for 7:30 pm . Had to wait for 10 mins to be seated. Once seated, no waiter came up for 30 mins to ask if we wanted drinks. And it took another half hour to get drinks. Order appetizers n entrees and you won't believe - took an hr to get appetizers - seafood soup, chicken wings n Brussels sprouts taco. They were tasty n generous portions The waitress kept apologizing that they were short in the kitchen n lots of customers were waiting for their meals too. Finally after another hour waiting we got the entrees- Peruvian/ Chinese fried rice, steak salad n chopped salad . The fried rice was was delicious n generous portions. The salads were ok. Nothing to brag @. but it was late n we couldn't finish it. But having LO's for tomorrow. Try the seafood soup, Brussels sprouts taco n fried rice. They are worth it. I wish we had a better experience. read more
2 years ago
AMAZING! Plenty of parking. Beautiful atmosphere inside. (But dark!) They give you these crunchy popcorn kernels as a table starter & i couldn't get enough of them lol! I got the shrimp nachos & MAN. Those were the best nachos I've ever had! The sauce that they use just keeps you going back for that next chip. I also got a flavored mojito - it was okay. I would probably get a regular mojito next time. I'll be back! read more
2 years ago
This was a spur of the moment dinner and I was pleasantly surprised, surprised. The ambience is very nice with nice warm, lighting and comfortable seating. The servers were very courteous and the food was delicious. I particularly enjoyed the garlic shrimp and the seafood soup and how could you go wrong with a drink that is called the hot mama. I will definitely be visiting this place again read more
Fun little place. I expected the floral decor to be in the whole restaurant but it was centered in a specific area next to the bar. The tables had touch lighting that can change color depending on the mood. The hostess and wait staff had so much energy and smiles that were contagious. The menu items have an Asian flair especially since of the apps and fried rice (chaufa) offering. I got the pacha sour, which is a pisco sour with chicha morada and lomo saltado with tender steak pieces. Others got the arroz con mariscos that had prawns, squid and mussels. The lomo quesadillas were good too and the guacamole was good with it. The side of mashed potatoe was creamy and so buttery. For dessert, we got the flan and tres leches cake. Everything was delicious and is worth coming back to try other dishes. read more
2 years ago
We loved this! Atmosphere was so lively and fun and the food was delicious. The menu was the perfect size and had so many great offerings, I'll definitely have to come back: Portion sizes were very generous and we wished we had room to have more. Service was very friendly and warm as well. read more
2 years ago
Absolute gem on 22. Had the shrimp tostadas along with a side of yuca fries and the quality absolutely shined. Everything felt super fresh and worked together lovely. I also had the pacha sour and this was also a great floral drink to pair with my food. Great experience and great service, would 100% recommend anyone who loves Peruvian food to try Pachamama. read more
1 year ago
My daughter and I decided to go and try Latin food.. Very beautiful place and clean , Great service ,The are food Deliciousness's! read more
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Been up and down 22 and noticed this joint heading home and today thought to myself why not. Music was kicking with a DJ. Had to check my watch and it was lunch time. Service was very good, and the waiter was very pleasant. Really enjoyed the food and very clean along with the bathroom also clean. Will definitely go again. read more
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El servicio genial, el lugar espectacular, lo recomiendo a ojo cerrado, vivan esta gran experiencia. read more
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Came here in August 2024 was pleased with the food and service particularly the Chicharron Platter. It was so good. Then we went again last night and it was busy and it seemed like there weren't enough waiters for the amount of people there. So service was slow and never got our drinks. We ordered the Chicharron Platter again and it was lackluster in presentation and amount. In the picture one of the ramekins was moved out off of the plate as well on chunk of pork but it pretty much in tact. So when we asked about the difference in the images, we were told they discontinued the August 2024 version of the Chicharron Platter read more
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The food is amazing, everything came out "perfectly". The service is swift everyone is attentive and makes sure you're ok, nothing is left up to one person. The ambience is beautiful, very islandy. No complaints simple beautiful and a great experience. read more
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