Every one is always nice and friendly and the roast chicken is so good will definitely be back real…read moresoon

The food was ok. The ribs were extremely greasy and average tasting along with the fries. Nice…read moreplace with outside seating and quiet atmosphere.

I've had the pleasure of working with Rui and his team at Valenca in Elizabeth, NJ for over a…read moredecade and they are truly exceptional. Rui is quick to respond, always accommodating, and very mindful of our time. They genuinely appreciate their customers and ensure complete satisfaction with every order always on time, every time. I highly recommend them to anyone looking for a top-quality Portuguese restaurant and a reliable vendor. Outstanding!

Everything was honestly sooooo good. Beef empanadas with the peri peri sauce was really good and so…read morewas the pasta Pasta was a little soupy but still good The tartufo and the upside down cake were both really good Overall no complaints for the service and ambiance too

Very warm, nice people, simple, lunch style dining space, delicious food!…read moreI tried a barbecue combination, which was priced inexpensively and created for a take-home service to a family. The leftovers will feed me for a week! Very happily I might add!

I really miss Portuguese BBQ in NJ from when I used to work in Newark, but rarely come out this way…read moremuch anymore. BBQ joints dotted the landscape in the Ironbound neighborhood. But I found Long Ave BBQ on a Yelp search and on a trip back on I-78, I took a detour through Hillside to pick up dinner. The place reminds me of all the hole-in-the-wall places in the Ironbound with stainless steel covering everything, a brick pit charcoal grill and a giant ventilation hood sucking all the smoke up through the chimney and the whole neighborhood smells like BBQ. One innovation I see is that they use a motorized grill basket system that's constantly turning a bunch of grill baskets with chicken & ribs sandwiched in them. After perusing the menu, I order the Parrillada Portuguesa, a huge family meal for 6 people, that'll last my little family of 3 for 3 days. The PP comes with grilled chicken breast, a half chicken, pork ribs & cross sliced beef short ribs (Korean LA Kalbi style). The slices of chicken breast are too dry and with not a lot of flavor, but the pork ribs have that Ironbound Portuguese charcoal flavor I miss so much (even though a few ribs were a little tough to chew). The BBQ half chicken is alright, but not as much flavor as Peruvian rotisserie style and the short ribs are not as good as Korean style. I think they should do whole beef ribs Southern style, low and slow or even a whole beef brisket would be great. The Parrillada comes with 2 side dishes that are not shy by any means. You get an aluminum tray filled with 1/2 french fries and 1/2 rice that will be enough for 3 meals also! Next time, I would come back just for a full rack of the pork ribs, but I hope that the pitmaster doesn't overcook it.

So I've been wanting to visit this place for years and today I felt for some bbq. The restaurant is…read moreconveniently found near vermella in Union across from Kean. There is a huge parking lot so there is ample parking even since the area is busy. The restaurant when I arrived was very clean. There was only one person in front of me ordering with a young man. The guy behind the counter was very friendly and patient and helpful to pick out the best of the menu. I ordered the 3 meat sampler with ribs, pulled pork and brisket. None of the sides looked too appealing so I left them out and didn't get the combo meal. To my surprise it was a whopping $30 for the 3 meats. Granted it is certainly enough to feed two people, I was expecting a side of some sort to come with it, a roll, something. Last minute I was given a cold slaw. Taste wise it isn't the best bbq I've had but if you're a carnivore like me...it will meet the need. The pulled pork had too many overcooked hard areas and the ribs were just okay. Will I be back? Maybe maybe not. I didn't eat anything that I would necessarily write home about but maybe.

Got TGTG from in Nov2025. It was for $9 but the retail value said it was for $27. It's a scam…read more Similar to Target/Amazon black Friday sale, they put a very hight retail price to make it seem like there's value. For $9 it's okay for 1 meal. I probably wouldn't stop by after trying this TGTG. I'd probably have to spend at least $60 to get a BBQ from here and it doesn't seem worth it. I would hit up Red white and Que in green Brook for decent BBQ around the area.

The lady & I wanted some authentic BBQ. So we decided to try this spot. Wasn't far away so we gave…read moreit a shot. It did not disappoint not one second. We both were so happy we gave it a try. The ribs you can tell were smoked like a real griller !!! The ribs were so tender and every bite you can taste the smoke from the grill. We also had catfish nuggets that so super juicy and fried to perfection. He was a nice guy as well. His energy was great. You knkw some people want you to buy there food but have bad energy about you being there. Not Rodger!! He was very welcoming and polite! I will definitely be back!

Note: this place only accepts cash or cash app…read more Ordered spicy bbq chicken with all the sides. The chicken was ok, but the sides did not taste good. Mac was mushy, beans were ok, Spanish rice was crunchy, and the greens had zero flavor.

Finally had a chance to check out this spot! We ordered the lamb ribs (chops)- they were so…read moredelicious! I highly recommend this place if you're craving some bbq chicken and ribs. The staff were really friendly and patient with us. The place is pretty cozy, they do have tables to sit in, but it's probably better to take it to go . I'll be back here to try the red snapper! PS, there is parking in the back but it's tight- I recommend ordering ahead, double parking for a few minutes to grab and go!

Best food ever! This place has been around for a long time and a real part of the Elmora community.read more

Ordered the pork rib platter with corn n Mac n cheese The…read moreribs weren't falling off the bone great but the sauce was incredible- and the onions on top were a welcome touch. The Mexican street corn was superb and the Mac n cheese was very creamy Want to try the brisket next time

The food was so flavorful here. Ordered for lunch with some of my coworkers. Got the lemon pepper…read morewings platter with mac and cheese and sautéed kale. Did try the brisket and greens from another coworker. Delicious!! That brisket!! Tendernism!!! You can order delivery I believe through Uber Eats, Doordash or Grubhub but those prices definitely do change and go up so we ordered over the phone and picked up for best value. The service was very nice, it's a family run business and they got out entire order correct which included several platters and the three of their delicious homemade lemonade, strawberry limeade and the blue raspberry lemonade. The establishment is very cute and cozy on the inside, very clean as well. Sorry was in a rush on lunch break to get food and eat I forgot to get any pics b4 devouring my meal but we will be ordering again soon and definitely will next time.

just literally came out of this place so mad and disgusted because I was going have way thru my…read morefood when we noticed the place had roaches in the rice and another client picking up also noticed the same issue. I asked the cashier and the manager to refund me because I threw out to their counter the rest of the food and called the cops, but they refused to help me either the bad experience and the trauma to know I had eaten a portion that dirty rice. Elizabeth needs to inspect these business which show no concerns about cleannes, Management sucks and didn't show any type of empathy whatsoever my ass will never go there. Go to Valencia way better by far!

Excellent takeout Portuguese bbq! The combo chicken and ribs was delicious and so was the sardines…read more Good food and fast service!

Ordered the Rasta Pasta with Oxtail and almost cried tears of joy from how good it was. This is for…read moresure my new go-to spot! My order was ready when it said it was going to be. Service was great and fast. Staff were friendly and when I walked in, it smelled amazing.

Service: We were in the area looking for some good food and…read morecame across Jerkies. We came about two hours before closing on a Saturday, and they were already out of quite a few items, which was understandable given the timing. We ordered the wings, oxtail meal and oxtail pasta, and the food took about 20 minutes to come out. Everything was served hot and well plated. Taste: The food was bussing! Both dishes were delicious, well seasoned, and had a good amount of spice without being overwhelming. The oxtail was flavorful and tender, and the serving sizes definitely surpassed our expectations. We were full and very satisfied. Ambiance: It's a casual spot with a relaxed feel, perfect for grabbing a takeaway meal, I wouldn't plan to eat here though! Overall Review: Jerkies was a great find! Even though they were out of some menu items, what we ordered did not disappoint. The portions were generous, the food was flavorful, and everything came out hot and fresh. Definitely coming back to try some of the other options earlier in the day

Excellent Portuguese BBQ and grilled meats and fish for take out. The chicken and ribs combo was…read moregreat as well as the grilled sardines. Super fast and good prices. The have two small tables out front.

Absolutely disgusting. I was literally eating my food when I found a ROACH in it. This is…read morecompletely unacceptable and makes me question the cleanliness of this restaurant. I immediately lost my appetite. Never eating here again!