Very nice decor, very sweet staff and food was tasty and hot! You get a generous portion as well!!read more

Incredibly friendly family-owned restaurant. The food portions they give you... regardless in what…read moreeconomy... is a lot so come hungry. The fried rice was on point. The owner seems very friendly with the surrounding businesses so you know she's here for the community. Go support her if you can. BTW they have two different ají Verde sauces, 1 creamy and spicier; the other is brighter with stronger citrus notes with less heat

Unfortunately, this was a very disappointing experience…read more We are regular customers and order food from this restaurant almost every week. We've always enjoyed the food, which is why what happened today was so surprising and upsetting. We purchased a whole chicken, and when my husband brought it home, I began cutting it to serve dinner to my children. To my surprise, several parts of the chicken were completely undercooked and raw. I have attached photos because they speak for themselves. I immediately called the restaurant and spoke with Carlos, who was very kind, professional, and understanding. He apologized and offered to replace the chicken. I truly appreciate how he handled the situation. Unfortunately, everything changed when my husband returned to the restaurant. The two employees at the front, Paola and Cara, treated him with a very unprofessional and disrespectful attitude. One of them opened the box with the replacement chicken in front of him and sarcastically asked if "this chicken was okay." The other opened the chicken we had returned and insisted that it was perfectly fine and that "this is how it's supposed to be," despite the fact that it clearly contained raw, undercooked meat. My husband felt embarrassed and uncomfortable. At that point, he no longer wanted another chicken--he simply asked for a refund and left. When I learned what had happened, I called back because, by then, the issue was no longer just about the undercooked chicken, but about the way we had been treated. I asked one of the employees for her name, and she refused to provide it. Instead, she hung up on me and told me not to come back to the restaurant. I tried calling several more times to speak with a manager, but no one answered. I finally called from my husband's phone, and Carlos answered again. He sincerely apologized and let me know the manager would be available the next day, and I plan to speak with them directly. I want to make it clear that mistakes can happen. No restaurant is perfect, and we understand that. What is unacceptable is treating loyal customers with sarcasm, disrespect, and a complete lack of empathy when they report a legitimate concern. More importantly, serving raw chicken is not just a quality issue--it is a food safety issue, especially when that food was intended to be served to children. What was even more concerning was that, instead of acknowledging the mistake, your employees questioned us and tried to convince us that the chicken was properly cooked. After being loyal customers for so long, we never expected to be treated this way. I sincerely hope management takes this matter seriously--not only because of the poor customer service, but because food safety should always be a top priority. I hope no other family has to experience what we went through today.

Good food and atmosphere. I recommend this restaurant. There were no issues with service. Food was…read moreflavorful.

El Gordo's easily earned an A+ for their wonderful service. I have not dined in yet, but I've…read moreordered for takeout a few times. The chaufa with chicken is good, but I've had better at other Peruvian restaurants. The rice has too much egg; it would be better if it was cooked into the rice and not individual clumps of it. It's like having pieces of an omelette in your fried rice and that wasn't enjoyable for me. Their green sauce is incredibly delicious, packed with flavor, and mild spice. However, it is a little thin, could be thicker. They also have locations in Montclair and other cities!

Today September 26 about 7pm , I order online rotisserie chicken, waiting time was around 20…read moreminutes to pick it up , you would think the chicken will be hot. Wrong, it was cold, probably because it was cooked long time ago. Next time I have to be more careful. Another thing: no napkins

It's been awhile but like before NEVER disappoints. Everything is delicious and packaged perfectly…read morefor delivery..Back in my dinner rotation.

I HAVE SERIOUS CONCERNS ABOUT HOW THE GREEN SAUCE IS HANDLED…read more I sat down to eat here twice this summer. I had the chicken, rice and beans, and obviously it came with the green sauce. When I was ready to pack up my food, I asked for a container so I could take my leftover green sauce with me, and the waitress told me that I could not take the green sauce. I couldn't understand that for the life of me. Why wouldn't a customer be allowed to take the sauce that came with their meal? Because I found that so strange, I started paying attention to what was happening with the green sauce whenever I came into the restaurant. The last two times I was there, I personally watched a waiter and a waitress take the ceramic bowls containing the green sauce and use the small spoon that comes with the bowl to pick out what appeared to be pieces of food from the sauce. They then took the bowls to the back. I don't know what they do with the sauce after they take it to the back, and I'm not claiming that I know what happens to it. But seeing employees picking pieces of food out of the green sauce that had been sitting on a customer's table and then taking the bowl to the back made me very uncomfortable. At that point, I started wondering if this is why customers aren't allowed to take their leftover green sauce home. Listen, the chicken is good. The yellow rice being mixed with white rice is confusing to me, but the chicken itself is good. However, after personally witnessing what I described above, I no longer feel comfortable eating the beans, rice, or especially the green sauce there. And that really bothers me because the green sauce actually tastes really good. But now it grosses me out. Sometimes when I eat chicken, I'll dip the chicken into the green sauce, take a bite, and dip it again because it's my food and my sauce. So naturally, seeing food particles being picked out of a sauce bowl that had been sitting on a customer's table made me question the food-handling practices. I'm not saying that I know what they do with the sauce after it goes into the back. I'm telling you what I personally saw. There are way too many Peruvian restaurants for me to spend my money somewhere when I've personally witnessed something that makes me uncomfortable about their food-handling practices. I would really like an explanation from management as to what happens to the green sauce after it is returned from a customer's table and why customers are not permitted to take their leftover sauce home. That's my concern. I saw what I saw, and it made me uncomfortable enough that I don't trust the green sauce anymore.

Fresh delicious food This place will make you feel like…read moreyou are eating at home. Service was great and they the quantity served was more than enough. So good, will be coming back.

First place going here, 10/10 service and my order was quick and easy, I ordered a patasca and was…read moreabsolutely amazing. Ordered my kid a hot cocoa and she loved it, she also ate chicharon with bread and completely demolished it. Lady who served me was the kindest woman ever. And I give this place an 10/10 or even more if possible.

It's a beautiful restaurant. It's supposed remodeled, not sure if it's under new management…read more When we were there, someone had a birthday party. The celebration the restaurant offered was fantastic and noisy. We had shrimp chaufa and arroz con mariscos, Peruvian style paellas. Both were delicious.

Peru is much more than just Machu Picchu and other archaeological sites. It's a country where its…read morerich culture also shines through its internationally acclaimed exquisite cuisine, which has only recently exploded onto the international culinary stage. It is among the most generous and deeply rooted, with traditions reaching back to the Incas, a wealth of beautiful indigenous ingredients and culinary influences from Spain, Japan, Italy, Africa and China. Jersey is home to a wealth of Peruvian restaurants, found largely in Bergen, Hudson and Passaic counties. Passaic itself is home to the largest Peruvian immigrant population in the Garden State. Like food everywhere today, there is a new style of Peruvian cuisine emerging--so-called nueva comida--forged by Lima's leading chefs like Gaston Acurio and Pedro Miguel Schiaffino. Situated on a busy N Wood Avenue in Linden, some of my colleagues came to this establishment for lunch after a three-year hiatus. A reservation was made by calling into Stancia Peruvian Fusion Restaurant. Upon arrival, our table was ready inside a modern, well-decorated space with music blasting like a lounge to evoke a summer celebratory vibe. The menu is a bit fancier than other Peruvian eateries. We began with a jar of their homemade drink, Chicha Morada, made of purple corn, pineapple, lime, cinnamon and cloves described as fruity and tangy. As appetizers to share, we decided on Piqueo Stancia, Chalaquitas de Scallops, Calamar Frito, and Mini Papas-Rellenas. As the main dish, we opted for Pescado A Lo Macho (Corvina), Quinoa Chaufa with Scallops, Tacu Tacu con Lomo Saltado, Quinoa Chaufa with Shrimps, Quinoa Chaufa with Salmon, Tacu Tacu with Chicken, Pachamanca, and Arroz Chaufa de Pollo. Complimentary roasted corn accompanied the aji verde spicy hot green sauce that started our meal. Each dish is a work of art, not just in presentation but in the authentic flavor not too overpowering, it remained exquisite with a sizeable portion. This restaurant continues to impress us every time with their consistency and good customer service. Stancia has incredible food and a beautiful space, two things many restaurants struggle to get right. All boxes checked.

HORRIBLE SERVICE!!!!!! AVERAGE FOOD!!!!!! The only convenience is distance…read more The receptionist Andres was incompetent to take an order. I placed an order of Tallarin Saltado and did not receive it because the restaurant did not have noodles (according to Andres). I requested rocoto (hot sauce) on the side and did not receive it as well because they did not have it. The dish missing was for the bday celebration person at work, they completely ruined his celebration. I requested a sooner delivery, and Andres did not accommodate or try to be pleasant for the horrible inconvenience created by them. I heard several bad experiences about Caravana restaurant before, but this was unpleasant, especially with the Zero effort to commence an unfortunate situation.

Muy rico y fresco todo , el pollo a la brasa, ceviche, arroz con marisco y los picarones delicioso…read more La atencion muy Buena y rapido, Los baños limpios , Si volveremos pronto

This place is filled with incompetent idiots. Placed a $100 order for delivery for my food to…read morearrived more than half missing. Then u try to call and they dont answer the phone. Like do you guys not check orders before sending them out for delivery! IDIOTSSSS never again! STAY AWAY!

I was craving some chicken and find this place called the Chicken Palace. Sounds like the perfect…read moreplace to get chicken right ? I went on a monday night so it was pretty empty. I ordered an inka cola, the cap was kind of dirty so not a great start. I got anticucho (beef heart) for an app, it was really tasty and flavorful, then came the chicken. I'll get back to that but they give you A LOT OF food here. One entree was enough for two. But back to the chicken, it was really tasty! i could tell they brine it. It was tender and hot, just how i like it. Would come back again. This is definitely not your instagram stop and shop but if you want good food, i think it's worth a try. I forgot to take pics but will next time

The best rotisserie chicken in Union NJ…read more The service is fast and the place has good music and spacious dining areas and Outdoor seating. The restaurant has a good variety of authentic Peruvian Dishes.

Great little place. Good customer service and surprisingly spacious despite looking very small. The…read moreplace has a small outdoor dining area and is BYOB. The food was great and good portions. Would definitely come back again.