Drinks were so gorgeous! A+ on presentation and the outdoor patio area is to die for. However, the guacamole was very lemony, which masked all the jalapeño and other flavors. Also, the drinks were a tad sweet. read more

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Food was good, service was a little slow but glad so I could catch up with my friend. The drinks were strong. We were both so full from appetizers that we barley touched our dinners. The meat was tender and flavorful. Can't wait to go back. read more

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Perfect place to get ripped off. beware the server comes very friendly when you tell her you don't want appetizers, she tells you she will bring you something else and makes it look like it's part of the meal you ordered. We did not drink any alcohol and this bill was astronomical. We ordered 2 pina colada and she came with three again making it look like she was just being friendly. the food was good but not for $177.00 for two regular meals and no alcohol. They will never see me again. read more

Parador Rojo Restaurant - Colombian Near Me - Elizabeth, New Jersey

Quality of food has always been good. We've been there a few times. Amazing service and atmosphere is terrific, especially when they bring the karaoke's and the singers. Very entertaining a little on the pricey side but it's worth it. Thank you! read more

Nice spot. Food wasn't bad, we sat in the I closed outside area and it's pretty well ventilated. Good service and decent prices. I appreciate that they put cash and card totals. The sirloin was really juicy and tender. The kids chicken and French fries for some reason took the longest to come out and it was dry. Looked like the chicken was refried. I'd skip on the sangria , we ordered a large pitcher and nobody felt or tasted the liquor. read more

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hi good evening. I was there recently for a 50th birthday my cousin we had a great time. Excellent service excellent food Everything was delicious thank you. I will visit that establishment again. read more

Great place ! Even better food! Natalia is an amazing server and had 100% awesome service by her, so sweet and kind also recommended the BEST frozen drinks for the summer can't wait to come back and enjoy my time here read more

Parador Rojo Restaurant - Colombian Near Me - Elizabeth, New Jersey

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1.4 stars... I wanted to try this place as I have been to the Parador Rojo 1. And I really wanted to like it..... The only thing that my server was worried about was making sure our check was over $100... (they add mandatory 18% to over $100 or 6 people checks). It was a Friday night with lovely music. We sat on the heated porch and decided we wanted a nice drink. The server pointed to the menu part where the liquor is displayed (no prices, just pictures). She kept pushing for the nice drink that's big. She said it was big enough to share so me and my friend shared 1. It was a big "fishbowl-style" drink (see picture). Every time the server came back to the table, she kept asking if we wanted something else to drink. We kept saying no because the drink was huge. Come to find out, the drink was $36!!! I don't mind paying for it but make it worth my while. It was a weak and "juicy." For food, I ordered the Carne Asada. It was just OK. It was a thinner cut of meat that what I'm used to and even though I asked for Medium, it was cooked Well (probably cuz it was a thin cut of meat. My other issue is that they charged me for salad even though the picture clearly showed salad with my Carne Asada. I was charged $3 extra. When asked, she said these were mere "serving suggestions" and they "charge for everything." Now to top everything off, I asked for water and asked for lemon. I was brought 2 bottles of water (that's fine) but they CHARGED ME for lemon... $1.90!!!!! When I asked her, she said "oh we charge for everything here. This is fresh squeezed limes". First off, why would I assume that lemon is not free. I asked for lemons thinking that I'll get a little wedge on my glass. Not $2 worth of lime juice! After I found out I was charged for it, I made sure to drink it and not waste it!!!! Lol My overall experience was "meh". I don't mind paying for the things I buy but warn me ahead of time of basic things like extra charge for limes/lemons. As sure as heck I only left her 18%. I am a great tipper but this experience left a sour taste in my mouth. (Cuz I drank all that line juice!! Lol) and I don't like to be taken for a fool. I used to be a server. No bueno. Wil not recommend. read more

Parador Rojo Restaurant - Bad way to upsell - Colombian Near Me - Elizabeth, New Jersey

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My gf and I visited this location on the morning of thanksgiving and the food and drinks was on point with the service. We will be going back see how it is at nights. The Also have a stage for live bands. read more

Parador Rojo Restaurant - Big malibu - Colombian Near Me - Elizabeth, New Jersey

Never order uber eats this people will send you shit for food and blame it on uber by the way it seems that they don't have common sence to put for 3 dinners forks and napkins don't bother calling the manager he likes to be arrogant and act as if you did it wrong cause it's the uber eats driver fault to pick up the order late my question is if you know that the food it's going to be shitty by the time the client get it why not advertise we are not responsible for the shit food you get thanks to uber late drivers how can they be so expensive and send you shit for food how can they not even say we apologize instead the manager acts all condescending towards the client and act like he knows everything little that he knew I owned a restaurant and know all the food preparation and what should be good to deliver or not but I will never buy from them again and I highly hate to see another dissatisfied client don't order uber eats from this place you simply wount like the food at all... read more

place is over priced for such shit food. service sucked waited 1hour. don't recommend to anyone who has taste buds.

food was shit I think they use horse meat. loud place. service sucked. Never wanna eat there again

The service was good! The music inside the restaurant was super loud for a 7pm Wednesday night, but not too bad. The mini empanadas were great! They make the guacamole in front of you which was fun and it tasted amazing! It was served with mini tostones which tasted great! My husband asked for a virgin pina colada and it came inside of a pineapple shell which was nice and tasted great, but it costed $23!!! My husband vouches for their chimichurri sauce, he says it's the best he has ever had! The grilled chicken and white rice were kind of bland. My husbands steak was good. read more

I wanted to like and support this place but $43 for a margarita is ridiculous!! I would not recommend coming here. So disappointed.

I came here with my mother, who was visiting the area. We used to live in Elizabeth, and she remembers many of the places she used to go to, including this one. She recommended we come here since she has visited various times. The food here is typical Colombian cuisine, including arepas, empanadas, bistec encebollado (beef steak with sautéed onions), coffee, and the traditional Colombian breakfast. The food is really good. The place is beautiful inside. I come here pretty early, and there have been very few patrons, which I like in the morning. The service was good as well. We speak Spanish, so it was easier to communicate with the waiters who also speak Spanish. Everything was well taken care of, and the prices were very reasonable. I would definitely come back here again. While I wouldn't say it's my favorite spot for authentic Colombian food, it's definitely high quality and has a nice flair to it. read more

Went here for lunch with my brothers and the food and service really good. The tables are a little close together but the atmosphere was good. read more

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Ok so this place is a good location - away from the congested Colombian section down the street. Some parking in the lot on the right Inside is a nice size. Open space and two floors Looks like they have music since there is a small stage for a DJ etc Staff was nice but service was lacking big time. As far as checking up on us and finding the waitress when we wanted our check. They seemed understaffed and needing more training to wait on tables. Menu could use some help. No prices for Colombian empanadas etc. Meals are servings for dinner as well as prices . So if you come for lunch - you will be paying dinner prices. There is no lunch menu I ordered the shrimp/camerones in garlic sauce . Came with platanos and white rice. Sauce was too watery in my opinion. Mixing the rice and the Tostones made it better. The only thing that was ok was the beef Colombian empanada - I like the hot sauce they give you We wanted to try a new place instead of going to Brisas but kinda wish we did go there instead - food quality and service much better even tho you have hassle to park read more

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I live up the street from this restaurant and I finally got the chance to visit. The service was good, but I was not impressed. The inside is a little overcrowded. I was shocked to see the limited options for appetizers since I am big on appetizers. I was a little disappointed that we did wait awhile to get our drinks, especially when there were only 5 people eating inside. I did notice that our server was recommending all the expensive plates or upgrading. I went out with my friend we each had a drink and a meal and the bill came out to 190. I was disappointed because I've definitely been to better places and for cheaper. They even added a mandatory 18% gratuity. The food was good but definitely not a reflection of the total cost. read more

Parador Rojo Restaurant - Colombian Near Me - Elizabeth, New Jersey

I've been here so many times I had to give it a break but looking forward to returning. Delicious Colombian food. Service is fantastic and the restaurant offers live entertainment. Always a great time here. read more

The food was okay, not something that stood out to me. The service was fair, only bad experience we got from there was about the parking. Had no spare money to give for tip, felt bad but the man kept begging for it and ended the conversation with "next time bring money." read more

Five stars! I love colombian food and have to travel pretty far to get it so when I decide to make the trip, Parador Rojo 2 is my go-to. Everything is delicious, las empanadas de pollo, la pechuga a la plancha, la bandeja paisa, their tostones, fries, maduros, arroz, frijoles legit my mouth is watering just thinking about it. Might have to take a trip tomorrow after writing this review. read more

Parador Rojo Restaurant - Pollo a la Plancha - Colombian Near Me - Elizabeth, New Jersey

Food was great, service at the beginning was off then got a different server. Ambiance delightful... read more

The service and food were good. Leaving a one star review because not only was tip included but an additional tip was suggested as well. I can understand adding gratuity because I'm sure a lot of people don't tip. But having the suggestion of 20% and 25% tip after enforcing gratuity seems excessive. It's like they want a 40% tip and it's done in a way that you wouldn't even notice. If people want to tip 40% it should be out of the kindness of their own hearts not because they are tricked into doing so. read more

Good Colombian restaurant in Elizabeth. Having covered outdoor seating . Service was great with attentive staff. Recommend the skirt steak . Accompanied with shrimp. Cappuccino's came out hot and tasty. Only three blocks from Kean College. read more

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Stopped in for some late night food, didn't know what to really expect however the good was amazing and service was even better. I'll definitely be back very soon. read more

Parador Rojo Restaurant - Bomb - Colombian Near Me - Elizabeth, New Jersey

I cannot count how many times I have been there.I was there three days ago with my family and friend. I haven't been there in a year. I could tell things have changed their too much and not for the good. When I finally sat down . The music was so loud I couldn't hear my niece's talking. When I finally eat the food did not taste anything like. I remember last time I was there.It was a waste of time. A microwave dinner tastes much better than the food I had read more

I've had dinner here and it was ok. Decided to try the lunch special of tilapia. Comes with rice, a sad looking plantain and some chopped up lettuce disguised as a salad. Who ever seasoned the tilapia should go see a doctor for muscle spasms, it was so salty I had a hard time eating it. Se les fue la mano, el pie y el cuerpo entero con la sal.. Rice was not fluffy, I had to stab it to loosen it up. Please see picture, it was in blobs stuck together. Tomato was mushy..how do you mess up a tomato? So no for lunch, but their baked goods are delicious!! read more

Parador Rojo Restaurant - Rice isn't suppose to stick together.. - Colombian Near Me - Elizabeth, New Jersey

Food was very good their "outdoor " area still had some ac which made it comfortable to eat. Service was friendly and accommodating. The food was delicious I had beef short ribs with rice and beans. And chicharon for appetizer was good too. Only thing I didn't like was the need to valet the car even though it wasn't that busy read more

I love eating at this place the food is always excellent.....I have been here maybe my 5th time I also cam on the 19th of September with some of my friends from Florida and they loved the food....so I am giving 5 stars because of the food and service....keep up the good work Thanks!!!! Ivy B read more

Parador Rojo Restaurant - Fried snapper with rice and plantains served With salad - Colombian Near Me - Elizabeth, New Jersey

I came here early around 7am for twenty empanadas bc it was my turn to bring food for the breakfast club. They didn't have enough so I had to wait 15 minutes for them to fry them fresh. I also bought a few of the cheese bread. This location is really nice and spacious. It's nicely decorated and has tvs on the wall. Ive eaten at the other location a couple blocks down and I'm sure the food here is just as good. Can't wait to come back for a real meal. read more

Parador Rojo Restaurant - Steak dish with egg on top. Got rice and beans and sweet plantains as sides - Colombian Near Me - Elizabeth, New Jersey

We like to support local businesses and so we went to Pardor Rojo. We were greeted and seated as soon as we arrived. The waitress was nice and helpful. We noticed that the food took a long time in spite of the few tables. Well the food arrived and to our surprise it was cold and when I said cold, no even warm. So we asked her to touched the food and she couldn't believe . She took it back and 5 mins later same food and cold again, like cold. So we ask for the manager, SEBASTIAN came did not say anything only ask do you want me to change it? We said no, we will just paid for the driks we had and leave. He did not apologize, he did no make any excuse, and he just didn't care, even when told that we were disappointed. SEBASTIAN you are not a good manager, the kitchen people obviously sucks and do not care about customers sevice. That was our 2nd time goind there and having bad service. But the MANAGER SEBASTIAN WAS THE WORST WITH HIS DON'T BOTHER ME ATTITUDE! read more

I've eaten at the original Parador Rojo location countless times, but am glad a second branch is open to accommodate more customers. This branch has dedicated parking, a second floor, a bakery, and a small bar. FOOD: Bandeja Paisa ($16): Delicious! Parador Rojo is still my go-to place for this platter of deliciousness. It consists of a long strip of pork belly (chicharron), skirt steak (bistec), a fried egg, chorizo, an arepa, fried sweet plantains (maduros), a bowl of beans, avocado, and rice. Although this was ordered at the second branch, the flavor and portions are still the same. Lengua a la Criolla ($14): Tasty! The beef tongue was tender and soaked up the savory (and slightly sweet), tomato and onion-based Colombian Creole sauce. I received 4 large slices and a few small-to-medium slices. My order came with rice, a side salad with avocado, and fried plantains (tostones) Pargo Frita ($20): Delicious! The presentation was great, but the taste was even better. This came with rice, tostones, and a side salad with avocado. The fish was fresh, flaky, and perfectly fried; it wasn't a minute overcooked. As for flavor, it was great. It matches well with the green and red sauce served to every table. SERVICE: The waitress for my table was very friendly to my table. She got my drink order wrong (raspberry tea instead of unsweetened), but it's not a big deal. Seating should not be a problem as this branch is huge and has a second floor. Parking may still be a problem, though. There are many great places in the area, but from my experience, Parador Rojo has always been a consistent and reliable option for delicious Colombian food in Union County. read more

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After a long flight from California I was craving some delicious Colombian food, I arrived and we were greeted by a nice lady and seated immediately. I ordered a bandeja paisa and a jugo de lulo, the waiter was very friendly as well. The food came out in a good and timely manner, and overall it had very good flavor. My only complaint would be that they where a little unaware when it came to bringing water to the table even though I asked multiple times. Besides that it was a delicious bite and would definitely return. read more

Parador Rojo Restaurant - Bandeja paisa - Colombian Near Me - Elizabeth, New Jersey

I was invited to attend during the week (Thursday specifically) and it looked really promising. It wasn't horrible, but I have had better in the area in terms of food quality (seasoning, freshness, and presentation) and service. Glows: -Outdoor dining -Staff was friendly -Drinks were strong (according to my party) Grows: -Food lacked seasoning. As a Latino who has eaten Colombian food many times (both in the area and out) I was disappointed. -Shrimp were all different sizes -A friend asked to sub the rice on here plate (not pictured) for avocado and they brought the plate with rice..missing avocado. Then took it back when she brought it to their attention and brought her the plate with no rice and a slice of avocado. -Servers had to on one than more occasion be reminded of orders of drinks, food and water that were placed. -My chicharron was not cooked properly - it was chewy. If you know chicharron it's definitely not supposed to be chewy. -They charge you for each pre-packaged water that you order without an option for tap water. Honestly it could have been from the two and placed in their cup for all I know. -Incorrectly processed the bill and actually charged more. After the explanation as to how were were charged more and given back the wrong amount of money a few times they refunded a friend of mine. Overall, I won't be coming back as it's just not worth the trip when I can go to Noches in Elizabeth and get food similarly priced that tastes better and possibly fresher. read more

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This place has improved a lot. I cannot compare to first location yet, because they somehow are better. But compared to when they opened this location, it has better up a lot. I will do agree though that it also depends of your server. Overall the food is great, I think they hired better kitchen staff or the staff from the other location teach this one, because is pretty comparable. The popular bandeja paisa is excellent. Now, you do have to try the Guacamole and chips, that is a piece of heaven on earth. The Piña Colada is excellent as well. They have a bar right in the middle of the first floor. Ample seating in the first floor and more in a second floor. Bathrooms are nice and clean. As far as parking, they have a small parking lot right next to the restaurant and then there is additional street parking. read more

Parador Rojo Restaurant - Half eaten Guacamole and Chips because it didn't make it to the full picture. - Colombian Near Me - Elizabeth, New Jersey

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When we crave Colombian food, we go to Parador Rojo. I prefer the original location down further Morris Ave. near downtown, but parking there is hard. My husband always orders Bandeja Paisa. When I take spoonfuls of the beans to mix in with the white rice and cut off a cube or two of their crispy pork belly, the result is simply, happiness. Yeah, but that's not even half of what's in Bandeja Paisa. It has avocado, fried eggs, chorizo and bistec (grilled thin steak), plantains and arepa. I would call it a perfect brunch dish- good for two people. Best downed with tea, but this is a Colombian restaurant so I always have coffee. In the smaller location, they make better coffee. And the ambiance has a more authentic vibe. Servers are always friendly in both location. read more

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Came here many many years ago when it 1st opened up. Came with a date and the main reason I never returned. The time from when I ordered food to the time it hit the table was wayyy to long. I'm talking 1hr+ wait. So it's gotta be 10yrs later I come back for a sat lunch with family during Covid when they finally allowed indoor dining. Came with 5ppl.. and once again, food took over an hour to arrive. Food, friendliness of staff was good. But waiting for food 1hr or more is just not worth it. Wish they could improve the speed of cooking. read more

Great food and great service. Came here with a big group and they were able to accommodate with ease. Good music playing and TVs displayed throughout the room. The empanadas were delicious! Parking is available on the side of the building. Prices are 15-20 for a meal. Would return here with my family. read more

Parador Rojo Restaurant - Colombian Near Me - Elizabeth, New Jersey

Due to the situation we all are dealing with these days, we had to wait...it was worth the wait. We were look for a places to have breakfast, eggs, pancakes and etc. But driving pass Rojo and see why not? I had the Lomo de Cerdo, Pollo o Carne con Camarones. It was very good. Not over the top or over seasoned. Really not missing the pancakes... It was again very good and I can't wait for the next time we pass by. It was a welcomed surprise and the service was attentive and quiet, worth the wait read more

Pros: Great food and great portions for the value. Sunday afternoons there is live Spanish music. The environment is friendly and accommodating. Ample space for large groups and waiters/waitresses are quick and very attentive. Cons: there's always 2 to 3 gentlemen walking around with their arms crossed or behind their backs, I assume they're management but do not know for sure. The con is they hover over you and throughout different parts of the restaurant. A very weird feeling of being watched while your eating. Besides that the restaurant is great. read more

Parador Rojo Restaurant - Colombian Near Me - Elizabeth, New Jersey