4 1/2 stars for sure. The food is so delicious if you're craving Portuguese food. There's no need…read moreto go to Ironbound when you have great food and service nearby. The restaurant decor is simple and spotless. The wait staff are attentive and friendly. Try the Picadinho, so flavorful. Portions are big and it's a BYOB.

Always a great meal to be had here. There's quite a large menu, mostly with different combinations…read moreof grilled meats( not that there's anything wrong with that) There are a few salads and vegetables to add some color to your plate too. Everything is always seasoned and cooked to perfection. Portions are large enough to share or better yet, don't share and have leftovers for lunch tomorrow! Know before you go- it's a BYO. If you have to wait for a table ( usually not a long wait) standing there while starving and smelling fire, smoke and meat is torture, but you'll appreciate your meal even more. Also when it's closing time, it's closing time. They're not shy about letting you know it's time to leave. Not rude at all but not the place to linger after hours. All in all, a terrific dining experience, part of my regular rotation.

My wife and I ordered from this place on a whim and HOLY MOLY guacamole Angelina JOLIE!…read more this place did NOT disappoint!!!!! I got the beef brisket plato, and my wife got 3 different types of tacos because they had a special. The meats are slow cooked for 16 hours. Yes you read that right. And each taco is LEGIT loaded with juicy, tender, flavor packed meat. My wife was full just eating two!! (She had to save room for the Mexican street corn.) Alright ill stop tacoing about this place now

Welcome Carlito's to Lyndhurst! So glad we decided to give them a try today!…read moreWe ordered the brisket and pulled pork platos sans the beans, a chicken taco, Mexican grilled corn, and a pineapple agua fresca to go. Everything was moist and smoky and the additional sauces and cilantro onion mix put it all over the top! The Mexican street corn was a favorite of the whole family - you definitely need to add that on! The pineapple agua fresca was lightly sweet with a smooth pineapple flavor- not acidic at all. Very refreshing! Staff was super friendly too! Loaded with flavor you must give them a try!

Just ordered, everything was really good ! I got burnt ends and I loved the yuca and the banana…read morepudding . Give them a try

So definitely a new place to try. Staff was helpful in…read moreordering. Unfortunately they had NO ribs that day. The brisket had a really nice smoke ring and was tender and juicy. The smoked turkey was good. The pork belly was just all fat. Mac & cheese was outstanding. Potato salad was good just had too much herbs in it. Pork Puff was excellent. Looking forward to trying the ribs.

We had a summer party here for a nonprofit not too long ago, and the service and staff (especially…read moreconsidering that we overbooked the place) made us feel at ease and was super flexible. JD's is right off the main street here which made for a rowdy crowd during the event and after. Logistically it worked for many of our smaller groups, many of whom dispersed around the very vibrant downtown.

Jim Dandy's 102 Park Ave…read more Rutherford, NJ 07070 Mango Habanero Wings Smoked Brisket Full Rack of Ribs Bird In Hand Smoked Pork I randomly found out across this barbecue restaurant as I walked along the main strip. Having no knowledge of this location, my curiosity led me inside. Jose, the manager, told me the chef prepares a homemade barbecue sauce, which has been a family secret recipe for over 30 years. Jose also brought to my attention a really great deal offered on Tuesdays: full rack of ribs for the cost of a half rack! He gave me a free sample of the secret sauce. That spoon size taste went a long way as I was immediately hooked by its flavor and tanginess. With the exception of the wings, I tried the sauce on all of their killer meats! The tender, juicy brisket melted in my mouth. The pork ribs fell right off the bone. My personal favorite was the bird in hand. This half chicken made me feel like I was in dining at Medieval Times in Lyndhurst! The only thing missing was a tournament with gladiators grappling in a colosseum! Between the tasty meats, strictly confidential house made barbecue sauce, and the excellent service from the manager and the servers, I was very content and my crave for barbecue has been happily fulfilled! #jimdandys #killermeats #barbecue #MangoHabanero #smokedbrisket #rackofribs #pulledpork #barbecuechicken

Such a wonderful little treat my family and I happened to stumble upon today in Nutley, NJ…read more My family and I were helping out some locals with a job and we got hungry for lunch. We asked some people nearby for a reasonably priced seafood spot and we were told to try out Stephanie's. I was skeptical at first because the restaurant priced itself on bbq meats and since today is Good Friday, Catholics abstain from meat to commemorate Christ's' sacrifice on the cross. It sounded like we'd be better off heading somewhere else, however the locals who were also Christian insisted on the spot. Thankfully we gave it a try and it was absolutely worth the price and travel to try it out. It was a cute and festive interior and honestly a really cool hidden gem. I was extremely content with the portioning and quality and flavors I was given on my plate. The seasoned olive oil with fried garlic on the side was literally put on everything by family and I. 100% recommend. Next time I'll be back for regular bbq'd meats!

Stepanies BBQ 8 Centrae St. Nutley, NJ. Interesting place on a very busy corner. Looked like a…read moresmall diner or lunchenette. Little bit of parking but so worth getting some of this food. Portuguese-style barbecue, with charcoal-grilled meats fish, and chicken, beef ribs, and skirt steak, along with sides like rice, beans, veggies, and fries, and appetizers such as empanadas. I would try the Salmon soup and the branzino platter with a side of plantains..... Deliscious...worth going. I will go back.

Can I take a sec to mention the prior occupant at this location, Hummus & Guac? One of the…read morestranger restaurants I ever tried to eat at... not only were they closed the entire weekend (ouch!) but over the years I must've called at least a dozen different times during the week and only once did someone pick up and as soon as I started to relay my order I was informed that they were already out of the items we wanted. Thankfully the Halal Joint has a much saner gameplan - being open and having (enough) inventory. The restaurant is small, bright, clean. The guy behind the counter was friendly. And the food has a lot of pop - the falafel was crispy, crunchy and packed with flavor and those Cajun fries (weird that they only offered seasoned French fries) were mighty delicious as well. Everything being fried isn't the best option for someone in my age-bracket but it sure was tasty. Portion sizes were legit. Pricing was decent. Parking... welp, you can't win 'em all.

3 stars for portion sizes that are enough to feed you for a whole day…read more.. Soo I was craving a chicken and rice platter drenched in white sauce. I know there's a million Halal spots popping up, and I will admit I'm very, very picky when it comes to platters. I miss the good ol' days on 53rd street in NYC... I came by around 10pm and was served quickly by a friendly employee. They have platters, burgers, wraps, wings, chicken tenders, fries, etc. I ordered the chicken rice platter (~$13.50). They cook the meat fresh on the grill and then you choose your toppings at the salad bar (olives, onions, peppers, tomatoes, etc.). It's a bit pricier than other places, but the portion size is huge. The container felt HEAVY lol. It's just a shame it went to waste because I really didn't enjoy the food. I only finished about half of it before I tossed the rest. The white sauce was almost flavorless and was VERY watery. The chicken wasn't as well-seasoned. No distinct spices or aroma. Every bite left me with a very greasy and salty taste in my mouth. The side salad was just okay. I was disappointed. The only saving grace was the rice... it was fluffy and the best part of the whole platter. Not sure if I came on an off night or...? Don't let my review stop you from trying. It might just not be the Halal spot for me.

Came here on Friday night and the place was fairly empty so we were able to order right away and…read morefind a seat with no problem. They do share a parking lot with other restaurants and shops so beware that it can be difficult to find a spot near the restaurant. They have a lot of tables inside and a pretty rustic atmosphere, which is very nice. I got the brisket bowl and it was delicious. It had a kick to it which was nice and the sauce on top was a good add-on. We also got the dirty fries, which were also very good with the dirty brisket on top , the fries itself were OK. It is a little bit pricey, especially for the format of the restaurant, but the meats were great so I think it is worth it .

I stopped into this restaurant for dinner. When I arrived I parked in the plaza lot. I walked in…read moreand was greeted! I ordered: Corona Chipotle BBQ Chicken Bowl with Roasted Sweet Potato/Mac & Cheese Cowboy Burger Spicy Wings The food was yummy! My favorite was the bowl with Chipotle chicken! It had the right amount of spice. I had a great experience!

*TooGood2Go Review*…read more I only see this spot on the app once in a while and since it was a place I had bookmarked already, I jumped on the chance when it popped up on TooGood2Go. For this order, we received some stewed curry chicken with rice and peas. The chicken was kind of dry. I'm not sure if it's an end of the day thing, or that's just how their chicken is. I guess there was a reason why there was still some left at the end of the day. I'd still come back to try their gyros and jerk chicken, which is what I originally wanted to try and was hoping to get. Maybe those dishes will be better.

This place is a hidden gem. You need to try the food. Everything is full of flavor and the fries…read moreare crispy.I found this place because I really wanted a gyro and it popped up close to me. The shop is simple and has very few places to sit, but don't let that put you off. The food is legit. The cook was quick to get my order and get everything started fresh. He was super nice. Easily will be back to try the other menu items.

Food and service is always great. Right off a main road so it can get pretty busy…read more Establishment is always very generous with their servings and usually pretty quick. The only thing I dislike about this place is that their bread is very soft. I usually like my subs on a crispy roll. This is my go-to option when Cappelluti's Deli in Kearny is closed

An extremely solid sub shop in the area. They do both hot and cold subs and I've yet to be…read moredisappointed. Quality vs cost is phenomenal. I usually go with the Big Bite but yesterday I went with the tuna melt and that was pretty solid as well. My son has been going with the Buffalo Chicken sandwich and he's said it's one of the best. We both get a half size and he usually winds up saving half of that. So it is a solid meal. Decent amount of parking with options to eat in as well. Interior is very basic and everything is made right in front of you.... fresh. Only downfall is that they are cash only. Which I used to understand, but now you can order online via food delivery apps, so the ability is obviously there to take other forms of payment. In an era of everything being electronic, including our paychecks, cash has gone from King to inconvenient when you need to use it. All in all, by far one of the best in the area and you'll be full until the next day.

Great Sandwiches, made to order! Using top ingredients! Homemade chicken cutlets, meatballs, potato…read moresalad and much more! Great daily specials! Friendly and attention to detail service! Best Italian #10 ever! Coming back soon

This is a cute little deli with good food and great customer service. Street parking only.read more