Food was delicious. Service was great. Ambiance was normal, not spectacular. They only flawed in…read moreproviding us with the right desert... we ordered flan to go and they gave us flan con panetela (un chocoflan).

Este es peor servicio que eh recibido en todos los años que eh ido a este restaurante , pues la…read moreatención súper pésima no te dan ni un buenos días o en que le puedo ayudar , fui con la mejor intención de comer unas empanadas y el señor que atendió en el mostrador me ignoró completamente se dio media vuelta y se fue jajaja creo que es un mal servicio al cliente y no voy más , muy mal

So they always have amazing soups. Lots of creams (cream of sancocho, cream of broccoli, cream of…read morecarrot) delicious! I pair it with cheese bread and have them heat it up for me. They have a steak that has a strip of fat on it I like to pair it with papas criollas which are little baked yellow potatoes. My man is not a fan of the steak however and I'm not a fan of the potato salad. The steak comes out on a skillet so if you like your meat medium, ask for it med rare because it will continue to cook on the hot skillet. They always have daily specials which are decent for about $8 you get a soup, meat, a salad (potato, green, or beet) and a side (rice, plantains, tostones, etc.) beans are not included however which I think should be. If you dine in go to the bar side it's a lot nicer and a better atmosphere.

Yes, I was on Jury duty, the first time I had empanadas here. I regretted not ordering more than…read moretwo at that time. Second time around, the lady asked if we could wait en ocho minutos for fresh ones. Of course! These fried empanadas boast a crispy masarepa with a nice bite, while the beef and potato filling was delicious and generous enough. Drop some salsa verde to get a boost of flavor, but I also like it spicy, so I added the red sauce at the same time. These sauces may be the reason I went back. While waiting, I was eyeing their doughnut called Churros Agruipe. Now I am regretting not trying it; it's killing me. So I must go back again.

This is definitely a little hole in the wall. You feel at home here. The place is small and there…read moreisn't much seating . The staff is extremely friendly and helpful. I started with the chicken and beef empanadas. So delicious, they have a spicy sauce that's not really spicy but it's so good, also the have the pink sauce. I ordered the lunch special today and got breaded fish, white rice, arepa, macaroni salad, soup. Everything was so good, and it felt like home . I would definitely recommend to come here or order to go. Can't wait to try the rest of the food.

Just a step off of Morris Ave. lies El Riconcito Cafeteria. A spectacular and tiny Colombian lunch…read moreshack, they specialize in empanadas. "The palace of the empanadas" is adorned on the awning. They even were recently mentioned in NJ.com's top empanadas list. Colombian-style empanadas differ as they are fried in a corn base, usually stuffed with a potato filling, cheese and a meat. El Rinconcito Cafeteria is also great place for a hearty lunch if you can secure a seat, as it sometimes gets quite busy. They offer daily specials as well as typical dishes such as fresh-baked Colombian bread, fruit shakes, soups, sandwiches, arepas, platters and stews.

Cozy little restaurant with extremely friendly staff. They are very attentive without being overly…read morefriendly. The food was ok. My chicken empanada hit the spot and the chicken filling was very tasty. My wife's chicharrones lacked seasoning but we're cooked well and the tostones were huge and crispy. My caldo de res was a bit salty but hit the spot and the rice it came with was also overly salty. One thing that I was very weary of was that a woman came in with a dog and one of the staff members was there playing and petting it and I did not see her wash her hands afterwards. Big turn off for me.

We got food delivered from here because my sister lives across the street from the restaurant. The…read moreserver who took the order over the phone was so patient and answered all our questions. The food was delivered quickly and still hot. We ordered: -rice with black beans, steak and a side of maduros and side salad -pastel de hojaldre- pollo -empanadas de cambray This is the best Colombian food I have had in a very long time. Next time I will try dining in. Definitely worth a visit.

I have absolutely very Colombian heritage, however, I would be proud to have this my family…read moreheritage food flavors! I was treated very, very well in helping me choose today's lunch special selection. Everything was outstanding; a nice portion of pork, ribs, yellow, rice, and beans, and as other reviewers stated the empanadas must tried! Plenty of leftover go home. I also had the plantains plus a sugar cane drink with lime that was outstanding.

While shopping at the nearby Animal Crackers I saw Mana across the street and decided to drop in to…read moregrab lunch to go. Mana is a nice space with a huge mural painted on one wall with several tables spread out in the restaurant with a comfortable distance between them. To the right is the counter where you order and pay. The restaurant is clean and welcoming and I would have been happy to dine in had I not been running errands. The food is mostly laid out on a steam table behind the counter. I saw different kinds of chicken, pernil, potato salad, green salad, empenadas and more. I wound up ordering yellow rice with black beans and a baked chicken leg. I also ordered a side of Maduros and a chicken empanada. Here's how I found everything (keeping in mind I took it home to reheat before I ate it): Chicken Empanada Unlike most empanadas I get nowadays, this one seemed to have been fried, with a crispy, yellow outer shell. The crunch was fantastic and I really liked the flavor. The chicken inside was super tasty and I immediately wished I had ordered another of these. Maduros I LOVE a good plantain but they are surprisingly hard to find. I would say if I go to five restaurants with them perhaps only two will have really good ones. Maduros should have a nice chewiness, maybe even a bit of caramelization on the outside with a wonderfully sweet flavor. I am happy to report that Mana has exactly this and it was great! Chicken & Rice with Beans The rice with beans were good and had some veggies mixed in. I've had better and I've had worse, so this falls straight in "B" territory. The chicken was the same - tasty, well cooked, moist but the flavor was average. Flavor-wise this is a good dish (not amazing). That said, the *serving size* was tremendous and there was enough rice for me to have over two meals and for that it deserves high marks! I really enjoyed the food from Mana. Sure it's not the best ever, but it was good and priced reasonably. I'd definitely go again.

OK, so for the past year I've been eating from this place and I didn't know that this is where it…read morewas being ordered from until I picked up my order yesterday I got some perineal plantain and rice that rice was seasoned to the Lord. It was so good. The Pernell was perfection the crackling godsend. My plantains were so sweet and they gave me a nice hearty amount. I cannot wait to go back and try more food, I will be returning the service even though it was just a quick pick up amazing the loveliest, ladies and gentlemen I've met in a long time. I should've took a picture before I started eating my food so I'll post one next time.

Amazing food!!!!!! I love it. Pay under $20 bucks and food is good each time. It's really good.read more

A great pretty little restaurant. It's really tight in there so just be aware. My friend said they…read moreonly really speak Spanish there just fyi. But they were really friendly and took our order promptly. The food was delicious. And a great value. They only have street parking. No parking lot near by. But if you're in the area. And want some delicious Columbian food I'd recommend you stop in. Next time I want to try the seafood dishes

The food was terrible and I threw up The service took way to…read morelong and got my order wrong The atmosphere was terrible and it smelled like someone pooped in there

I have now ordered 4 times from this place- both for personal and catering... the food is…read moreDELICIOUS!!! EVERYTHING is well seasoned, they are generous with their portions and are such kind people! GRACIAS!!!!!

Muy deliciosa comida dominicana y excelente servicio Mi…read morefavorita fue el rabo con arroz