Was tempted to try this place out with my fiancée after seeing all the good reviews. Also, their menu had some interesting vegetarian options that I'd never seen before at Honduran restaurants. Typically, these establishments are always a no for me because there are no options. One thing to note is that the place used to be located across the street. Used to be a bigger establishment with a small bar and more sit down tables. That's what you see on the Yelp reviews. This is a much smaller place that actually accepts takeout too. There are also fewer tables, so be prepared for that. I didn't realize that under after the fact. But anyhow, I went with the baleada with eggs. It kinda reminded me of a quesadilla, but it was quite yummy. It's a lighter palette with less beans and more of the plantains. Do get some hot sauce as it'll add a nice touch to the baleada. read more

Perquin - Baleada (vegetarian) - Honduran Near Me - Jersey City, New Jersey

Cool little spot with good baleadas and empanadas. Owner was friendly and food came quick.

Came back again because there was more that I wanted to try on the menu and am very happy I did! Food was excellent once again. I tried the taco arabe and had a ham egg and cheese empanada. Both were delicious but I have to admit I preferred the empanada. The crust was light and crispy but it was also soft. The white sauce that came on the side was outstanding! There's more to try on the menu and I'll be back to give those items a try soon! read more

Perquin - Taco arabe - Honduran Near Me - Jersey City, New Jersey

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I've walked past this place a few times and decided to try it after seeing local news of the chef winning Chopped. Had a great meal and briefly met the owner/chef when he came around to check on tables. It's a no frills place, but we'll definitely be coming back for the food and service. We really enjoyed everything we tried, but especially the steak baleada and taco arabe with toum! Some really unique flavors! read more

This local spot offers some seriously delicious Honduran street food, and my first visit was fantastic. The restaurant has a wonderful feel--the decor is bright and colorful, which matches the vibrant flavors coming out of the kitchen. They have a small, focused menu, which I always appreciate as it usually means everything is prepared with care. I ordered the classic Steak Baleada with their house-made hot sauce, and it tasted amazing! So many rich, authentic flavors packed into one perfect dish. I also tried the Taco Árabe, and it was equally amazing! This meal was truly so good. I'm already looking forward to my next visit and can't wait to try their breakfast items! read more

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What a great spot in downtown Jersey City! Outdoor and indoor space, perfect for whatever you're feeling when you come in. The food is spectacular. The scallop ceviche is mouthwatering. The tacos are phenomenal. This is elevated Honduran food and it is well worth the visit and sometimes, the wait to be seated. Worth mentioning: the hot sauce! I can DRINK that. Fantastic on everything. I am so sad that they are closing, but we are keeping a close eye for what's next for the people behind this restaurant. read more

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I have been following Perquin since it opened and was excited to try it when I found myself in the area the other day. This was my first time trying Honduran food, and I have since discovered there are several well-rated Honduran restaurants in my area, so I have some new places to try! Our waiter was super knowledgeable about the menu and very friendly; I discovered they can modify a few of the dishes to suit vegetarians. I mentioned I needed to order fries to share with my dog, and our waiter recommended ordering unseasoned fries since I was going to give a few to the dog, which was so thoughtful! I had the sopa to start which was a bean soup with cilantro and spiced tortilla strips. It can be hard to find a vegetarian soup, so of course I had to order this! The soup was hearty and delicious, the spicy tortilla strips were a nice touch. For my main I had shrimp chucos, which has fried green banana chips, pickled red cabbage, and shrimp that are marinated in acid. This method of "cooking" shrimp is so delicious and keeps the shrimp really moist and flavorful. For drinks we had the porn star martini, which I found the juice in it to be a little too much by the end of the drink. We ate in the patio section with our dog and were really comfortable; the tables are new, and there are nice umbrellas at each table. Inside was more of a vibe, but the music was a bit loud for my taste (because I'm old). read more

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I wish I could rate this higher. Lord knows Jersey City needs more culinary diversity and "creative Honduras" certainly fits that bill. The space and the service are both colorful and fun. It's just....the actual food is lacking. It sounds like the chef serves whatever he feels like making, so the menu changes quite often. But the portions weren't very big for the prices, and a lot of the dishes were kind of lackluster in flavor--like they didn't know if they wanted to go all in on spices/seasonings or keep it light enough for American palates. The best of the bunch were the Ensalada and Pollo Chuco. Yes, I know...salad, really? But the dressing was tasty and the greens were very fresh. The Chuco, while small, was perfectly cooked. Unfortunately, the Jalea Mixta was a big disappointment: more breading than seafood and what seafood there was, was mostly squid rings. The Ceviche Jipijapa was okay, but again, small in portion and lacking in flavor. And our dessert of Fried Bananas with Honey again had too much breading and not enough flavor. It's early days though, so maybe they'll climb out of the growing pains slump. read more

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Small menu but everything is delicious. Just order one of everything, you'll be happy you did lol the drinks are great too and very strong. read more

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Specialty cocktails are fun. Bartender JT was super friendly. The inside is colorful with a beautiful mural on the back wall. read more

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Absolutely love Perquin. It was sad to see that they closed the old location, but I'm glad that they were able to reopen right across the street this fall. They've been a great addition to the Paulus Hook neighborhood the past year and serve up some delicious and creative Honduran bites. Owner Bryan and his staff are also incredibly warm and welcoming, so be sure to BYOB to the new location and try out the pollo a la brasa! read more

Perquin - Honduran Near Me - Jersey City, New Jersey

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Love the drinks and the food at Perquin!! I've been here for brunch and also after work for Happy Hour and this spot was good for both occasions! I really love their drinks especially, everything is seasonal and the menu changes often, but they really have a handle on how to make a good strong drinks. The food was also very good - I definitely recommend ordering a lot and sharing so that you can try a little bit of everything! We had good service both times we were there and I really like the space inside - very cozy and welcoming! read more

This is quickly becoming one of our favorite spot. Great service...Walter always takes care of us. They adjust happily for allergies and vegan diners. Most importantly the food and drinks are very good. Replaced the old bistro le source and made the space unique and fun. Menu changes often .... Difficult to find out what's available but if you stop in you will find something good! read more

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Ordered takeout tonight - it was so good. Best expectations for take out. Had the choripan, pollo la brasa, and taco aribe.

Good food, great ambiance, hope it reemerges again soon. We stopped by on the day before it closed, and we ordered a smattering of their dishes. The beef empanadas and the ensalada were amongst our favorites, but everything we ordered was well-flavored and filling. A unique restaurant for the area, and hopefully it comes back soon. read more

Recently opened in Downtown Jersey City's Paulus Hook neighborhood. Fun, young, energetic vibe with friendly, welcoming staff. Honduran and other Latam based menu reflecting the season. Good selection of wines, beers and Latin inspired cocktails. I was seated immediately on a random Friday night but that may not last. This place could well be a hit. read more

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Great neighborhood spot serving big time flavors! Walking into the bright and vibrant restaurant, you'll immediately get a sense of the enjoyment you're going to experience. The variety of beautiful art decor on the walls plays the perfect predecessor for the equally unique and exciting flavors on both the cocktail and food menu. We came on an early Sunday afternoon and were able to grab seats at the bar. The bartender was a pleasure to have serving us as he took us through the background of the restaurant, chefs, and concept of their ever changing food and cocktail menus. The drink highlights included the elote old fashioned (made with corn whiskey, elote liqueur, and sprinkled with cotija cheese) and an amazing espresso martini which included a velvety smooth vanilla bean foam. The food was a latin moshpit, taking notes from various counties to build their eclectic menu: flavor packed pork papusas (made with rice flour instead of corn), pork maiz tetelas (made with a blue corn and giving the most satisfying crunch in each bite, and their baleadas filled with the freshest ingredients. Their menu literally changes everyday, so don't go looking for it to determine if you want to go or not. Walk by faith and not by sight straight through those doors and enjoy! Their future is bright for sure. read more

Perquin - Honduran Near Me - Jersey City, New Jersey

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This place deserves more praise!! Simply WOW! I forgot to take pictures as we finished the food less than 10 min haah. We got the Baleadas with steak, ceviche, fries and Shrimp tacos. everything was a 5/5!! The service was awesome too; everyone was very nice and sweet. The ambiance felt authentic and fun. Amazing job of the owner and the chef!! I will add some pictures to my review when we are back in a week. read more

WOW perquin did not disappoint and has some of the best flavor in every bite - every dish left us speechless. The rum punch (passion fruit based), hibiscus mojito, and pinarita were to die for. The carnitas tacos were some of the best we've ever had - packed with flavor. Every sauce was so simple yet delicious. We also had the salchipapa, empanadas, and ceviche. Rating this place a 5/5 - we loved the ambiance, food,cocktails, and the staff were amazing. There is no physical menu with menu options always changing - trust whatever the waiter and chef recommend. We will be back!!!! read more

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Amazing food. Cannot praise this enough. Salchipapa is to die for and I would've licked the basket clean if that was socially acceptable Service is phenomenal, owner is super nice Ambiance is great, decor is beautiful All around 10/10 read more

Hey, this spot is way to go. I love their hospitality. I cant wait to get a bite again...

Everything here was 10/10. Service was amazing (shoutout Walter). Drinks were tasty, and food was unreal. Got the salchipapa, ceviche, (had a peanut sauce that was really interesting/good), baleadas with skirt steak, carnitas taco special and finished it with the banana fritas. Bad news is that I live a stones throw away so I'll be packing on some lbs the next few months before summer read more

Perquin - Salchipapa - Honduran Near Me - Jersey City, New Jersey

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Such a great experience here at Perquin! The food was so authentic and incredible. The chef, Brian knows what he is doing! Came out and introduced himself, so personable and kind. Had a wonderful experience with the servers, Walter and Andres who made their recommendations. Highly recommend. So nice to see such an ethnic delicious spot in Jersey City! read more

Delicious food, amazing drinks, good service, and fire music. Had a great dinner, and this is a great new restaurant. read more

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An absolute standout! From the welcoming atmosphere to the attentive, friendly staff, this place gets it right every time. The food is incredibly authentic and full of rich, bold flavors. The passion fruit margaritas are a personal favorite -- perfectly balanced and refreshing -- but everything on the menu is consistently excellent. I've visited several times, and each experience has been just as wonderful as the last. Highly recommend if you're looking for authentic flavors, great drinks, and genuine hospitality. read more

We went to this place a few months ago. We were excited to have a new Latin restaurant in the neighborhood. Unfortunately, we have not been back as the food was not as good as we would have liked. The flavors were not traditional Latin flavors and it was quite expensive. read more

I wish I could leave a higher review - we had my husbands 40th birthday here and it was so so wonderful. Bryan went above and beyond to make it a truly special evening, the food was out of this world. The staff so clearly enjoy working here and their joy is contagious. The drinks (and mocktails!) were a hit, we got a bunch of friends out of BK and NYC and I feel like Perquín really showed off why JC is so special. We can't wait to go back. read more

Went with high expectations based on reviews, food was average. Cocktails were good, I had the pisco sour!

High quality food and drinks. Nice ambience. fantastic outdoor patio. Simple while exquisite.

WE NEEDED THIS IN PAULUS HOOK! If you live in the area you know there's not a ton of variety when it comes to food. Perquin is such a nice addition. The food was amazing, the drinks are so good, and the staff is fantastic. Do yourself a favor and order the corn pancakes if you come for brunch! read more

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Love Perquín! From the minute you walk in you feel the good vibes. Welcoming staff, good cocktails, fresh delicious food. What more can you ask for? read more