Food is 4 stars. Tastes like authentic Portuguese bbq and they have all the right sauces like garlic aioli and chimichurri. NOTE: the beef ribs that everyone's talking about are sliced short ribs. Don't think those big bone beef ribs you get at American BBQ joints. Devil is in the details. What made this place a 3, star is that the staff doesn't introduce the menu and items well. For example, I got the beef ribs with vegetables and sweet plantains (both VERY good btw), they failed to explain that there are SPICY PICKLED VEGETABLES THAT GOES WITH IT. I took a bite of the cauliflower thinking it was the vegetables side, and spat it right out because it's the Portuguese style pickled veggies. If someone didn't eat spicy that would definitely mess them up. Ambiance? None, it's basically a small bodega with 3 pairs of booth seats and 5 bar seats. How is it colder in the restaurant than outside (it is currently March) read more

Portugalo BBQ - Half an order beef ribs (served with chimichurri) , sweet plantains, and veggies - Portuguese Near Me - East Hanover, New Jersey

Great and super friendly spot. When I came I ordered only steak sandwich. But later I ordered also 2 empanadas and cake. It was the best steak and cheese empanada ever. Steak sandwich with fries was only $12. Whatttt!! Super good price and it was delicious! If I will go again to NJ I will definitely come back. read more

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It's impossible for me to stop craving the charcoal barbecued pork ribs. They are so nicely cooked and flavorful!! I need to place a restraining order on my taste buds so that I don't place my body in a health crisis! The garlic shrimp is also tasty and I want to try the seafood paella. Portugalo is a very nice family owned business in Hanover . The family members who work at the register are also very pleasant and helpful when taking orders. Oh yeah, the chocolate mousse dessert is glorious!!! read more

Great food, big portions, Well priced. Great for big parties and catering too. We typically get the ribs here but don't sleep on the chicken either. read more

Great food here served very fresh , service is great , good parking and prices are decent

The beef ribs are delicious, the BBQ chicken could have been cooked more but was enjoyable, I wouldn't order a salad from here again, the lettuce was RED/BROWN and they still served it, when I called to complain they said they would send me a new one and it was the same lettuce but with the toppings covering it. I would have preferred a refund if there wasn't any fresh greens. I appreciate that they delivered our empanadas and beans bc they were forgotten when I picked up so overall wasn't the best takeout experience read more

My husband and I have ordered from Portugalo for delivery but this is our first time eating there. It was so good! It was fresh and delicious. The portions were large. The people who worked there were really nice and even made a sauce for us to go. We will definitely be back. read more

Portugalo BBQ - Steak Sandwich and Picanha special - Portuguese Near Me - East Hanover, New Jersey

Food is OK. The service is mediocre. Ambience is like a pizza parlor with five booths seating and few seats by the counter. At the time of having lunch around 1pm, we were alone. I wonder if the place is having low turnover. read more

This restaurant stands out as one worth visiting. The employees regularly exceeded their responsibilities. Their dishes show culinary expertise. The restaurant delivers reliable quality. The workers show remarkable attention to customer needs. read more

Great food! Really good portions. We really enjoyed the shrimp and chicken. Veggies were delicious. The steak sandwich wasn't bad but we much prefer the chicken and meats. read more

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Wow. The ribs are the kind of juicy that you can only dream about and most certainly will once you've tried them and the shrimp is cooked and seasoned to perfection. This place is an absolute find and worthy of a trip from a much larger radius than most! read more

The best in the area Chao seniors ~ me Gusta La comida ~ Bobby J esta muy bien! Yo quiero!

Excellent portions, Beautiful Color and Great Taste!!! Wish there were more sides and a bigger portion of beans, but a very delicious meal. The food had a light and clean feel and taste. I would definitely recommend it to others. Loved the variety of empanadas too, but they too could've been a little less expensive. Great job!!! read more

Portugalo BBQ - Portuguese Near Me - East Hanover, New Jersey

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The atmosphere felt unfriendly and unwelcoming, which detracted significantly from the overall dining experience. Furthermore, the food fell short of expectations; it lacked authenticity and the portion sizes were smaller than I anticipated, leaving me feeling unsatisfied. read more

I read such wonderful things about this place, so I was eager to get in there and try it out! Well, unfortunately my experience was not a good one and it totally left a bad taste in my mouth! Here's why... I went in on a Saturday night a little after 6:30pm and had planned to eat inside. Soon as I walked in, I noticed that the three tables were already occupied, so I placed my order to-go. My order was rather simple- 1/2 chicken, 1/2 ribs with rice (already done), black beans (already done), custard cups (already done), soup (already done) and 2 empanadas! The guy at the counter was very nice but never told me that I would be waiting a very long time for my food. The first thing that annoyed me was the young boy who was well under 18 years old, placed my change down on the table and didn't put it in my hand- HUGE PET PEEEVE of mine! Why was he even handling money anyway? They offered everyone there a small cup of soup and bread which was a nice gesture but I just wanted my food! After waiting well over an hour, I kindly asked for a refund because I couldn't wait any longer. Instead of the lady being apologetic- she scolded me saying I was told I had to wait! I was blown away and very disappointed by her attitude. Her vibe was she didn't care about my business and made no attempt to retain it. It was almost as if she was happy I was leaving! Here's another thing I noticed: I didn't see any hand washing during my visit. The young boy went from preparing soup, to handling money, to picking up bread without washing his hands or putting on gloves. I also watched him prepare someone's soup to-go, and scrapped the greens from the soup into the container with his finger! I probably should've walked out then.... So, the food might be good here, but unfortunately I didn't get to try it. The wait time is forgivable but her attitude towards me is not. read more

Portugalo BBQ - Complimentary collard green soup & bread - Portuguese Near Me - East Hanover, New Jersey

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Was looking for something warm on a cold night and came across this spot on Yelp! It was just what the doctor ordered. Everything sounded delicious from the empanadas to the ribs. And though I had originally ordered the beef ribs, the owner approached me and personally recommended the off-menu (weekend special) short ribs with mashed potatoes. He even offered me a sample first but I told him "let's do it" with complete confidence in his recommendation, and boy was it good! It wasn't overly seasoned and it was fall off the bone delicious. My friends' dishes were also not overly seasoned and everyone had a great time. Water seems to be bottled only but it was only a buck or so. We sat at the counter and though it may seem tight, it provided enough space. Great food, and even the bread at the beginning is excellent. Can't wait to try more from this place next time! read more

Portugalo BBQ - Portuguese Near Me - East Hanover, New Jersey

This is a small place with tons of charm. They have a few tables inside to eat as well as some outside. The food is season well. You can actually taste the firewood they use. My favorite by far was the season paella. They have a good variety of empanadas. I had beef and Buffalo chicken. They both were good with enough meat inside. You get a good amount of food. The staff is so friendly. I can wait to come back and try other dishes. read more

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Amazing food. Great people working there. Definitely going back. My food was fresh and so delicious. Can't wait to go back. read more

Portugalo BBQ - One of the best dishes I've ever had. - Portuguese Near Me - East Hanover, New Jersey

I never like to leave reviews because I'm in the business but don't tell me that this is Portuguese food when it's not even close to being Portuguese. It's my fault because I should've known when I looked at the menu and they didn't even have the Portuguese names on the dishes they were passing as Portuguese dishes.. So if you want Spanish food this is the place... I will never not recommend.... read more

I used to come to this place quite a lot and moved out of the area to be closer to FDU in Teaneck. Before, the portions? Unreal. Now? Petite. Just because you give me a TON of bland rice and beans, doesn't make up for the lack of portion with the chicken or the ribs. Flavor is really poor with the sides. The desserts are clearly bought from a store. They taste like they're frozen out of a box. Communication is an issue as well and was not happy with the cleanliness of the kitchen which is open air. Food takes FOREVER. Waited 45 minutes for lunch. Had 1 other table in there. Long lunch, bland flavor on sides, store bought desserts and reduced portions with prices increased (see can of soda) means solid 1 star. There are other places in this area that are pretty good. Sorrento's for a sandwich or Romeo n Juliette for some pizza and Italian. read more

So im Portuguese myself. Of course I can't compare to newark or other well known Portuguese foodie places. But here its a nice place. You walk in its warming and welcoming. It's unfortunate that there is not great seating. Would be nice to actually have a portuguese person working here. Food was ok nothing to call home about or have the memories of homeland feeling. But its good. Filling. I had picadinho. Sauce was very bland. Chicken it it was good and shrimp as well but the pork was not done right at all. But tastea good just not the type of pork that should be used in this dish. In terms if ambiance its nice. Could use some new paint and fix the ceiling stains. All in all great. Just lacks "Portugal" qualities ambiance and feeling. Portugalo Picadinho read more

Portugalo BBQ - Portugalo Picadinho - Portuguese Near Me - East Hanover, New Jersey

Im not Portuguese but I am from Newark and do enjoy the wonderful flavors of Portuguese food. This place was better in the past with the original owners. But it does not come close to the Newark flavors and the portions are so small and the prices so much higher for a lot less. I'll try finding other places locally if not I'll just have to travel to Newark. read more

Delicious bbq chicken and ribs. I usually get the platter with rice and vegetables or fries. Empanadas were tasty too.

Ordered a whole Piri Piri BBQ Chicken with rice and black beans. It was flavorful and seasoned well. White meat was a tiny bit dry but the dark meat was moist. The flavors made up for it. Also had the fried calamari app with marinara sauce, which fulfilled the kids' craving. We haven't had this cuisine in a while since being on lockdown so it was a very satisfying meal. The order was ready within 15-20 mins. They will bring food to your car when you arrive. read more

Normally the food here is excellent. Tonight we ordered two picanha specials, both to be cooked medium. Both were very overcooked, and the pieces were relatively thin compared to other times. Normally the steaks are juicy, tonight they were very dry. read more

So we were looking for a place to take food home, considering the current COVID-19 situation. I remembered a delicious empanada I had here a while back, and figured we would try it for dinner. There are only a couple of tables, so this is an ideal spot for take-out. We decided on the 1/2 chicken - 1/2 pork ribs combo with rice and beans, and the steak sandwich with fries. I also got a custard cup (looks like a little custard tart) to take home - more on that later! While we were sitting there, they were also doing a brisk pick-up business, which was nice. It was taking a while, which was fine, and they offered us a taste of the soup of the day - creamy tomato with roasted chicken. He asked if wanted one or two, but since I am usually not a fan of tomato soup, we said one. We both tasted it, and looked at each with the same surprise. It was amazing! We expected it to taste good, or they wouldn't have offered it to us. But this was probably the best version of ANY tomato soup we have had. We also decided to get a small soup to take home - and that's exactly what I am having for lunch today....LOL So we got our food and headed home. The steak sandwich was delicious - everything from the steak to the onions and peppers and bread was perfect. The right proportion of inside to bread. The fries were a bit of a disappointment - they tasted a little "off". Perhaps the oil was nearing the end of it's useful life, or maybe it was just an end-of-day issue. The huge pile of rice and beans was a surprise - there was lots of flavor. The ribs were extremely flavorful - with the addition of the bbq sauce. The were, however, very chewy. Now I don't really like fall-off-the-bone ribs - there should be some pull to it, but these were too chewy. The flavor was perfect, so perhaps again it was an end-of-the-day issue. The chicken was tender and flavorful, and with the heap of rice and beans - it was perfect. The bbq sauce, along with the hot sauce, added a perfect amount of sweet spice to everything. Now don't even get me started on the custard cup - I took one bite and was sorry I didn't get more. It was the absolute perfect end to this meal. I wish this place was a little closer to my house - I'd be here once a week! ***Update - just had the creamy tomato and roasted chicken soup for lunch - it was just as good reheated as it was when we tried it last night!!! If that's on the menu again, I think I'll get a large one to go :) read more

Little takeout place that has large servings and very tasty food. Rice and chicken were better than the ribs

Where do I start? Customer service or food... DoorDash took forever so the owner just calls me and tells me he sent my food with one of his staff to deliver. Five stars. My folks lived in Portugal and I've been 8-10 times for work. This is the most legit Piri-Piri you will get anywhere in North Jersey. It's so simple and delicious. Ask for extra sauce. The rice and beans is also excellent. The Portugalo Picadinho was insane. One order will feed three people. The sauce is so good. I wanted more and extra Portuguese rolls! Support local businesses; insane food and awesome customer service. We will definitely be back. Amazing. read more

Portugalo BBQ - Portugalo Picadinho - Portuguese Near Me - East Hanover, New Jersey

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You can literally just follow your nose to Portugalo Barbeque. That's what I did and I'm extremely grateful for the opportunity to tell you about this brand new Authentic Wood Fired Portuguese Grille. Everything that they prepare here looks so unbelievably delicious from their slow roasted Bbq Chicken and Ribs to their Shrimp & Saffron Rice. You can grab amazing Lunch options here like Pulled Pork Sandwiches and Burgers, or entire Entrees and Dinner Combinations like the BBQ Ribs which look like they could feed the entire family/office. They can also prepare special orders here like "Leitao" a slow roasted whole pig. Obviously this would be a pre order situation but it's definitely good to keep in mind especially for the Holidays. This is some of the Best Portuguese Food I've had the pleasure of eating in this area and I look forward to trying everything on this menu. Each meal is made to order so you might want to call ahead or expect a slight wait time as Your food is being expertly crafted. Come And Get Your Munch On!! read more

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I was in town for work this past wk and always on the lookout for new and tasty places to eat dinner. Portugalo popped up on my YELP radar and it had all the attributes I look for: Neighborhood place, small in size but big in heart - with some table service seating , BYOB, family owned and operated, unique menu and passionate ethnocentric flavors....yup had to go for dinner. My work colleague and I went for dinner this week and I'm happy to report that this is now on my RETURN every NJ VISIT rotation! Neighborhood gem clearly serving authentic food - based in the heavy stream of Portuguese locals coming in to take away food at dinner hour on a week night ! Always a great sign. The owner couldn't be a nicer guy ! And the restaurant is cute and sparkling clean. The owner is Portuguese-American and from the neighborhood ! This is a fairly new restaurant and he grills all the meats on a charcoal spit in the back. The wonderful smells of rotating meats (pork and chicken) filled the small and tidy restaurant. For starters we shared a gigantic salad and we also ordered the steamed clams w a garlic and wine broth (delicious). The owner brought over a small plate of warm bread (rolls) that were excellent, followed by a complimentary plate of homemade cured sausage that was thinly sliced and delicious (home made charcuterie !!) and some nice hard sharp cheese that was a really nice touch ! I love this guy ! He also brought over a few slices of a sausage and cheese sourdough bread he makes himself w his own sourdough starter ! Yippee ! Also delicious ! For main dishes I had the full rack of St Louis Style pork ribs with way more rice and beans than a family of four could eat and my colleague has the skirt steak special for the night ! Both excellent quality and generously portioned ! The owner was kind enough to open and serve our BYOB Portuguese red wine and he joined before we finished our gigantic and yummy meal for a even better Portuguese glass of red wine - which was great. Nice nice way to end a perfect dinner. I love authentic places like this. We will absolutely be back and all the best to these lovely owners and staff !! Thanks for the great hospitality and meal !! As they say in the old country OBRIGADO !!!! Do yourself a favor and eat here and tell him Dr Alan from SF sent ya ! read more

The food here is amazing! My favorite dish is the sautéed chicken breast with garlic sauce, highly recommend read more

Portugalo BBQ - Sauteed Breast of Chicken with - Portuguese Near Me - East Hanover, New Jersey

Moved out of town 3 years ago and decided to stop by with my family for dinner since we were in the area. What a HORRIBLE idea. I ordered a steak sandwich with cheese, onions and peppers. I got a greasy sloppy mess with a thin steak that covered BARELY half the bread. I literally ate a cheesy onions and peppers sandwich that was dipped in grease. I cannot believe a single person would think it was okay to serve that. Nothing was good and place was filthy. I'll never return. read more

Bland and flavorless. Very disappointed as we love Portuguese food. Hoping it's better the next time we give it a shot.

I recently visited Portugalo BBQ, and I thought it was a very solid place to go for Portuguese BBQ. I normally get the ribs, chicken, and shrimp, and they are top-notch. I also tried their burger, and it was juicy and fresh. They have a few tables outside, but it is a quiet spot where you can enjoy your food. read more

I ordered the half chicken, half beef ribs with the salad and tostones, as my sides. I also grabbed a slice of flan. I am a very happy person. The food as always was delish. As for the flan, I didn't expect it to be soooo good. Taste like my grandma made it read more

Juicy bbq chicken, tasty, with great homemade peri peri sauce, I wish they made it hotter, the beef rib and steak were also made perfectly taste and juicy, I will be back! read more

Would have given 5 stars as the food was very good. Had an issue with the online ordering system and was overcharged. My wife called twice to talk to the owners but never got a call back. I guess our business isn't important. Be warned about being overcharged when ordering online. read more

I would highly recommend this business not only because the food was delicious but the service was very quick and seamless! The gentleman at the counter was very attentive with coming to our table with offering extra napkins and anything else that was needed. Seating is outside but with shade. I believe they have a cpl tables inside for your preference. Enjoy read more

Portugalo BBQ - Seating area prior to our fabulous meal !!! - Portuguese Near Me - East Hanover, New Jersey

We are big fans of Portuguese food and PortugaloBBQ hits the mark! The food is delicious, the portions are plenty big and the delivery is always right on time! Here is a picture of todays dinner.... read more

Portugalo BBQ - Today's dinner.... - Portuguese Near Me - East Hanover, New Jersey

Portugalo BBQ is an authentic Portuguese Churrasqueira. Not only do the cook all their meat on wood charcoal but they offer a different variety of Portuguese, Italian and American specials daily. Go check them out and you will not be disappointed!!! read more

Portugalo BBQ - Portuguese Chouriço bread. - Portuguese Near Me - East Hanover, New Jersey

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