Great spot if you're hungry for Spanish food. I will not go with a 5 since they are borderline…read moresalty on their food. But the taste is really amazing on all dishes. You can't go wrong. Service could be frustrating at times, as they think you want to hang out there for a while. I'm okay with in and out. The dining area can use a little bit of sprucing up. They get a lot of traffic in there, thought to keep up with the furniture. The lighting is terrible. Need to update to LED. If you are hungry, Go!

The tastiest Domenican food ever!! No body compares to Bonao!!.. The servers could use a pep in…read moretheir step in their service.

This place was highly recommended from someone that worked at Newark Liberty Airport. I stopped by…read moreon a saturday. I ordered Bacalao with brown rice, maduros and red beans on the side. The dining area is 'family style' which is kool! I got mine 'to go' because I miss my sofa. The food was onpoint!!! The bacalao and the rice had great flavor (5). I was too tired/sleepy to write a review after I ate. I will definitely return, maybe I'll give 'family style' a try.

Love this place!! Great service! Amazing delicious home made food!…read more I read about this on IG. I decided I must go that same day. Easy to find and not far from my house. The first time I ate there. It felt as I walked in to a relatives house. The ladies behind the counter were eager to take my order. I got Yellow rice, pernil, yuca, stewed chicken, pastels de plantano, beef empanada and a coco loco. I was in my glory. As much as I tried I couldn't finish it all. I took the leftovers home. I returned the next day after for more. 2 days later I returned again. Week later I returned again. The menu changes I wanted to make sure I didn't miss anything . The finest Home cooked meal I ever had in a long time. Definitely recommend it!!

Visited a friend in Perth Amboy and we grabbed dinner to go at Don Manuel on Fayetteville St. The…read moreservice was great, they weren't busy, but this was around 3pm on a Friday. As soon as you walk in, the food is memorizing. We had pernil, baked chicken, tostones, potatoes salad, rice with gandules, and their FLAN! (Idk if they make the flan but 10/10, I recommend it). We had left overs and it was bomb. Honestly, can't wait to go back.

I was in the area today and decided to stop here for lunch. Unfortunately the entire visit was…read moreabsolutely horrible. The girl who packaged my food made snarky comments to her coworker in spanish. She was unaware that I understood some of what she was saying. She was very annoyed because I was speaking english. If you don't speak spanish don't go here. The restaurant did seem clean. I ordered the fish and rice. The fish was very greasy. The rice was okay.

This have definitely become my favorite DR restaurant in the Amboy area. Everytime I've been there…read morethe food hasn't disappointed me. I have post a lot of pics from them because I feel like everyone needs to see it and give them a try. I think their prices are affordable and the servings are good. The staff is very friendly, most are Spanish speaking but some are bilingual. My favorite non alcoholic drink is the morir sonando its a very interesting combo with milk and orange juice but its so good. All their foods are freshly made and taste amazing! I love their pernil aka pork shoulder, chicken, and all the meats they serve. Also they have their delicious DR breakfast its definitely what you need to start your day! I really love this place and I think you will love it too!

just now New I went…read morein here didn't like the way the food looked and no one even asked or approached me if I needed help. As I was walking out my car was getting towed. Went back in and asked what was going on and they said they are towing my car because I didn't get food. Paid $250 to get my car back. Pretty sure this restaurant is running a scam with the tow company and they are both in cahoots. Other people have had this happen to them. DO NOT go here!!!! Not worth the headache

I loved being able to simply order from Yelp for takeout here. This made a pitstop home from a NY…read moreworkday easy. The food was ready when the suggested pickup time came. The young counter staff was attentive, engaged and eager to serve. When I got home 30 minutes later, I was beyond excited that the food was hot and delicious. To top that off, I ate my next two dinners with the leftovers. So, 3 dinners for $23. This won't be the last time I pick up a Picadino!

Update: January 31, 2025…read more Went to eat lunch here. I ordered pork ribs and chicken combo with yellow rice. They're delicious. Service is good. Well lighted place to eat. Lots of parking across, public parking lot.

Terrible customer service and abusive prices. They were at a salsa fair in Hollywood and their…read moreworkers were extremely rude and on top of that when it was time to pay she scanned my card, turned around and ended up charging me an extra 15% of what she originally said the total was.

We liked the service. All of them were great and courteous…read more Food was a bit blend, need more flavor, salt and spices could make it better. Would I go back, absolutely! You always need to give it a 2nd try!

Loved the new chicken spot in town. Food is hoot and ready to go, no wait. Prices are great 4…read moretenders (pechurinas) and tostones (fried plantains) for $11 l. Place was clean and decor was modern. High ceilings brings out the old school charm of the building. Fried chicken was on point. Crisp, flavorful and not greasy to touch. Tenders were mid breading was mot on right. Overall value would certainly return

Primeramente, gracias por la mesa…read more por el rumor del mar servido en platos, por el salitre invisible que se mete en el pecho y me recuerda a qué sabe la libertad. Este lugar nuevo no es solo restaurante, es puerto. Es marea lenta entrando al alma. ‍ Los mariscos llegan como bendiciones: camarones, langostas, ostras, testigos de que el océano también reza cuando se deja comer. Cada bocado me devuelve a La Ensenada, Estero Hondo y ha @hotelvillasjk a ese horizonte donde el azul no tiene prisa y el viento habla claro. Luego, Boca Chica me toma de la mano: pescado frito, crujiente como la risa de la infancia, República Dominicana latiendo en cada recuerdo que aún sabe a hogar. La pasta negra... ay, la pasta negra. Tinta que no mancha, que eleva. Me transporta el alma al cielo del cine eterno donde Marlon Brando calla con poder, Al Pacino aprende a reinar en silencio y Robert De Niro recuerda que el honor también pesa. Así de profundo sabe este plato: a legado, a respeto, a destino. Y el Lychee Martini llega suave, preciso, ceremonial. Bendice mi hígado como si yo fuera el primero en descubrir su dulzura en China como si el mundo se hiciera pequeño para caber en un solo sorbo. Comer ensalada de pulpo con Aguacate y verduras es el oxígeno apropiado para esté cuerpo; Este cuerpo es Dominicano Higüeyano al fin @holahiguey de sal, sol y tambor. Pero mi alma es viajera, agradecida de todos los sabores que la comida ofrece sin fronteras. Porque comer es vida. Y la vida, cuando se honra así, se disfruta sin culpa, con los dos pies en la tierra y el corazón navegando libre. Amén. Amen.

This was my second time at this spot, and I realized I never left a review the first time around. I…read moreended up ordering the same dish again, and I even told the waiter it tasted even better this time. Don't get me wrong--it was great the first time too. I added a little twist to my order since I didn't want the octopus and shrimp, so I substituted chicken instead. I paired it with a glass of Sangria, and honestly, it was one of the best Sangrias I've had in a while. My wife ordered the same dish but chose grilled chicken with a side of fried rice and tostones. This isn't your typical Spanish restaurant. It's a bit pricier, but the flavors are bold and thoughtfully crafted. The place itself is really nice--though I personally prefer a little more lighting. Overall, definitely give it a try. You'll enjoy it.

So disappointed today.. they served me all fat and rubbery skin on the bottom of my dish. Food is…read moregood. But whoever made that plate should be fired!!! How disrespectful!!! Why do they treat DoorDash and Grubhub orders like this?

Found a roach in my coffee .. I thought oh how cute they put a coffee bean in the coffee ! not the…read morecase! It had legs . If a cockroach is in the coffee I can only imagine what else is going on in there .. they asked if they can give me another . I said so I can eat the rest of the family ??!! No thank you! Give me my money back and do better with cleaning it's unacceptable!!! Big red flag!! It's a no for me!

New customer, greeted with a smile Soo helpful explained all the sourcing and options. My juice…read moredid not disappoint at all was 200% worth the purchase Soo fresh and refreshing, I will absolutely be coming back. I wanted something with beets she had a couple options and even stamped me a card for rewards.... Very relaxing vibe...

NEVER WRITE REVIEWS BUT HAD TO: I would put zero stars if I could. I walked in and smelled like a…read moredispensary when first walked in. Should have walked out then but me and my thirsty self decided not to. I went to order and was asked "Do you know what I could get you?" and not even seeing a menu or where a menu was. they only had a paper menu on the counter to unfold and given no direction of where to view menu. Guy working there blew his nose and scratching his head did not even clean hands. Ordered a smoothie and was made in back behind a closed curtain. Never in my lifetime seen a smoothie place where smoothies were made behind a curtain; always out in open everywhere else. Bought a smoothie tasted very watered down not even like frozen fruit. Very gross and almost slimy texture. And $11! Will NOT be going back. Couldn't even finish it. I hope I don't get sick from what I did drink. Do NOT at all recommend! Save your money, and get something else. There is a tropical smoothie cafe and a Wawa not far from there. MUCH MUCH better quality, price, product, and made in view. I recommended going there instead and taste is much better.