This place offers delicious homemade And fresh Ecuadorian food. Her spicy sauce "ají" truly…read moreresembles the traditional ají from back home. Her juices are fresh and made to order and the empanadas are a must try. Muy recomendable!!!

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Had the worst time trying to get this to this place no parking…read moreJust to go around like an idiot and see that they're closed If you're closed, update your yelp page so people don't waste their time It says you're open till seven. We arrived at 5:15.

La Cocina is the classic Newark spot for Cuban eats! For lunch, you pick your choice of rice,…read morevegetables, and protein -- and on a recent visit, I had arroz con gandules, steamed broccoli, and beef stew. All delicious, albeit a little salty to my taste. La Cocina is a popular catering spot for Rutgers events, so I have been fortunate to try a wide variety of offerings such as pastelon, pernil, and chicken stew -- and you can't really go wrong with any of them. The empanadas are also a must (make sure to ask for hot sauce), and while difficult, try to save room for dessert! Flan and tres leches are soooo good. Lunch time gets really busy, so you can avoid the rush by coming a little later. However, the staff is good about moving everyone along, so you won't be waiting forever. Definitely give La Cocina a try!

Visited La Havana 59 for an early Mother's Day dinner because Rumba Cubana was super packed. The…read moreparking lot was pretty full, but there was no wait for a table. All the menus are tablets, and you can switch between English and Spanish. Frustratingly, there was no Cuban sandwich available on the dinner menu. We got an appetizer sampler to start. Most of it was fried foods, so it was decent. For an entree, I got the fish filet in garlic sauce. The fish was tender and the sauce was flavorful. I also tried the oxtail. Some of them were tender and other pieces were quite chewy. To finish the meal, I ordered a cortadito but got a cortado instead. You'd think a Cuban restaurant would know the difference.

For Mother's Day my mom wanted to eat at a Cuban restaurant. The one she chose had a 1+ hour wait…read moreso we decided to give La Havana 59 a try. The parking lot was packed so I expected there to be a wait but was pleasantly surprised when our party of 5 (plus a baby!) was seated right away. The place is lively and a lot bigger than it looks from the outside. There's a stage/dance floor in the middle so I can imagine it can turn kind of clubby later in the night. Interestingly, the menus are all tablets and while really cool at first, it got annoying when a couple of our menus started to glitch. High tech but also leaves more room for failure. The service was friendly though and decently quick. We ordered a few appetizers and they came out in a reasonable amount of time. We got a sampler, croquettas, and a tamal. Everything tasted great so I had high hopes for our entrees. I went with the Mother's Day Special Relleno (stuffed) Salmon. It was a little overcooked but still really tasty. I believe it was stuffed with some crab meat and cheese. I also really liked the sauce that covered it. My dad got oxtail and it was seasoned very well but the oxtail pieces were cooked inconsistently. Some were soft and came off the bone very easily while others were tough to the point I had to use my hands to gnaw the meat off the bone. Everyone else's dishes were pretty good too. All in all La Havana 59 seems like a solid Cuban spot. I'd come back.

What an excellent spot!…read more I've been here a few times - both for just drinks and most recently for dinner. The vibes here are excellent - the space is beautifully decorated, clean, and the outdoor patio is gorgeous, especially in the summertime. The cocktails are all extremely creative and delicious (although I do think a little on the weak side). The last time I was here was for a birthday dinner. We were a large party of 8 women, and all the staff was very accommodating towards us. The food/drinks came out quickly, and they even gave my friend a big ol' birthday celebration complete with a firework candle and a light-up sign. The food is pretty decent - Spanish and Hispanic mostly, with a Caribbean flair. Standouts were the coconut shrimp (which came on a clothes hanger), the steak and tostones, and the ropa vieja. The only real downside of Don Coqui is the price of everything. The bill (with a 20% tip added for a large party) was just shy of 600 dollars, and this was for a table of appetizers and cocktails. Also, the valet parking for 15 dollars is wild, especially when there is a free lot available mere steps away. if you're feeling a little bougie, this is a great spot to grab a drink and get some great photos!

Here is the good, the bad, and the ugly regarding Don Conqui. First, the location is spectacular…read morewith stunning views of upper Manhattan and the Hudson River. While there is valet parking at $15, we opted to park right outside the entrance in the Target parking lot. The location is truly special In the distance you can see the George Washington bridge and one feels like on vacation. When making reservations you can request an outdoor seat which is highly recommended if the weather is good. The only downside were the occasional jet skis buzzing close by. Also, the music outside was not as loud as inside and one can have a conversation without yelling. Enzo our server was very polite and attentive. Jay the manager came around to check on us a couple of times. The food ranged from ok to vey good. The rice in both entrees was a little dry and in need of a bit of seasoning. The dessert (coconut flan) was awesome in terms of presentation and taste. Despite the awesome location, good service, and generally good food, the bill was a little pricey for what we had. I would have given it another star. Even though it's located poor of the way, we will be back and recommend it.

Authentic Spanish cuisine from a family that takes pride and puts love into every dish. Starting…read morewith the bread,oil and olive course, next the beautiful salad. Then the appetizer- we had the shrimp with garlic sauce, the chorizo and the grilled octopus. All 3 as if we were in Spain. Entree's all were accompanied by vegetables rice and chips. We had the cod, red snapper and halibut. Then we split a chicken Piaya - the house specialty. Having had piaya in the past it seems to be overwhelming rice but this was not. Great balance of ingredients sauce flavor and rice. We tried a couple of the sauces on the side for the fish and while excellent- they were not necessary as the fish was excellent on its own. We also enjoyed a flan for dessert and cafe and cappuccino. Considering the amount of food we had and leftovers I thought the price was quite reasonable. All servers and matre di were dressed in formal black and white and the room was a formal dining area. Truly enjoyable. We'll be back!

Had a really good dining experience. We had no expectation but better than expected…read more Once we sat, we were served a dinner salad before even looking at the menu or placing our order. It was a large salad. Very tasty. Could have been more chilled. It was cool at best. I ordered the Paella Marinera. It was huge. Definitely shareable. Came with a half lobster, muscles, clams, and squid. It was really tasty. I usually have a pretty big appetite, but I could not finish it. After dinner, we order the flan and the pumpkin cheesecake. Both were good. Service was excellent. Multiple people handling the table and very attended. I highly recommend. Well visit next time I'm in the area

Nice servers but terrible ambience and the food is made with very low quality ingredients…read more My wife and I were surprised by the relative cheapness of the prices until we got our food and then it made sense

Very nice hole in the wall on Broadway in Newark! My coworker took me here after he told me about…read moreit (he goes EVERYDAY it's open after work and now i know why! haha). The customer service is on point and the food comes out within 5-10 minutes of ordering. They have wifi and spanish tv on if that's your go-to. The food is sooo good and really filling! In the picture you can see that they have chicken noodle soup as well as nice with tilapia and some side dish that was sooo good! I highly recommend this place for those who love Peruvian food or any hispanic food for that matter.. go support!

BEST AUTHENTIC PERUVIAN FOOD hands down. I thought I took more photos of our plates but honestly…read morethey were so yummy we all dove in and scraped our plates clean. We started with octopus for the table and if anyone knows about octopus, it's either a hit or miss. This octopus was a hit! Flavorful, cooked to perfection and overall delicious! We enjoyed Arroz Chaufa Mixto, Jalea and Tallarin Saltado. Pro Tip: : I ordered a second plate of octopus for myself and cut it up to put in my Tallarin Saltado with chicken, steak and shrimp. Hubby loved the ceviche (I'm prego so couldn't taste) and said it was some of the best he had. All the food tasted fresh, well seasoned and good quality. The portions are very generous and I feel like we got a great value for our evening. A true culinary experience we enjoyed. We went on a Friday night where we got to experience some pro Karaoke singers lol it made it fun and although it was dark with party lights, definitely still family friendly as I had my baby there.

The menu has changed. However the flavor is still there. This time we had the chicha morada BBQ…read moreribs. They were delicious. We had never had it before. They didn't have arroz con leche on the menu anymore which was a bummer.

This is a nice spot. The bar is mainly Colombian. But the atmosphere and vibe is good. They have…read morehookah and the drinks are pretty good in price. Everyone is always very nice and attentive. I have gone when it's really busy and even still, the bartenders make eye contact and try to attend you as quickly as they can. The hookah is cash only. $35 & $20 for a refill ( good price on that too!) If you wanna dance and have a nice time. This spot is good. I love how close it is to me also. They seem to have good food as well. I haven't tried it yet, but I definitely will as I will be coming more often to this place. They do have valet parking. Parking around this area is bad! So take advantage of the valet. There is no set price , you tip as you wish when you leave.

Loved the place. Service is great. The food is good and the cocktails are fun…read more It is busy and gets very crowded as night progresses. Most come for dancing and the music. The decor is funky. Overall nice spot for groups.

Noches de Colombia never disappoints! The food is always delicious, and the service is consistently…read morewarm and attentive. It's a great spot for flavorful dishes and a lively atmosphere. The only thing to note is that it's a bit on the pricey side -- but the quality definitely shines through. Overall, a solid choice when you're in the mood for good Colombian food and great service!

Food 10/10. Service 9/10…read more Ambiance 10/10 they had a live singer!! It was fantastic and I loved the chicken wings!! I need them in my life right now.

Authentic Puerto Rican Foooood!!…read more PROS 1. Chicken Stew was Delicious! 2. Baked Chicken was Delicious! 3. Beef Stew was Tender and Delicious. 4. Mofongo was made well. 5. Alcapurias was made well and freshly fried! 6. Pepper Steak Stew was Tender and Delicious! 7. Rice and Peas was cooked well. 8. White Rice was cooked well. 9. Friendly Staff. 10. Prices are Reasonable. 11. Portions are Huge. 12. Uber Eats Friendly. Yesss!

Delicious Puerto Rican food! Everything is made with love on the spot. You can smell how great it…read moreis from outside. It's the holiday season, so if you're looking for pasteles, you're in luck. They can give them to you as is (wrapped in banana leaves) or they can actually cut them out and prepare them for you to eat in/ take out. I had rice, beans, and stewed chicken. The portions are HUGE! For being a small restaurant, they're doing their best with covid. Social distancing is enforced, there is very limited seating, and the staff wears masks. If I'm in the area again, I'm coming back!