I decided to give this place a try after seeing a TikToker's review. When we got there, my husband mentioned that the food didn't quite look the same as what was shown in the videos, and I have to agree. However, the flavors were definitely there, which is what matters most. I tried the alcapurria, and while it was decent, I've had better. The chicken inside was a little dry and could have used more seasoning and flavor. On the other hand, the chicken empanada was really good. The chicken was tender, flavorful, and had a nice seasoned taste that stood out. That's definitely something I would order again. Unfortunately, I forgot to take pictures of my lunch, but I also ordered pernil with rice and gandules, as well as baked chicken with rice and gandules. As someone who loves pernil, I have to say that Puerto Ricans make some of the best pernil. It's always well-seasoned, flavorful, and tastes clean rather than overly greasy. The pernil here did not disappoint. The rice and gandules were also very good. While it doesn't quite compare to my husband's aunt's homemade version, it was still packed with flavor and complemented the meal perfectly. Overall, I enjoyed my experience and would come back to try more items from the menu. If you're in the area and craving Puerto Rican food, I think it's worth giving this place a try. read more

Torres Cafe and Catering - Puerto Rican Near Me - Perth Amboy, New Jersey

Love this place!! Great service! Amazing delicious home made food! 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!! read more

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This place was highly recommended from someone that worked at Newark Liberty Airport. I stopped by on 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. read more

First time actually going there always ordered through DoorDash. Wish the weather was nicer we would've hung out longer. Pincho de cerdo fantastic, chicken I thought were dry. Great ambiance. Place was packed. read more

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Food on IG looks amazing. But not what you get when you order grubhub delivery. Why would you serve dry pernil!!! Choked it down because I was hungry. Such a shame. Flavor was really good. read more

Torres Cafe and Catering - Seems like when you order grubhub you get cold dry food. IG videos look amazing. This.. not! - Puerto Rican Near Me - Perth Amboy, New Jersey

I love, love, love their empanadas! Customer service is also good and they keep up with the fast pace without making you feel rushed. read more

I have ordered from here several times everything was always delicious. I even brought a good amount of food for the holidays like two years ago this last year it has disappointed me. The quality of the food is not the same and it taste. It's not the same I was so happy when we found this place like three years ago, but I feel it's not the same won't be ordering from here any longer, but I wish the owners a lot of luck. read more

The best puerto Rican food in the area It a must stop if you in the area or just come and enjoy the excellent food.

Finally found the Puerto Rican spot that's worth my money. Torres Cafe. The Pasteles taste like home. Arroz con gandules perfect. Had to order take home too. I will be there often. read more

Great Puerto Rican food!!! Service is pleasant and food amazing!! Highly recommend! read more

Torres Cafe and Catering - Awesome roasted pork (pernil) with white rice and red beans. Delicious!! - Puerto Rican Near Me - Perth Amboy, New Jersey

Muy buena la comida , buen sabor Solo alguna chicas nerviosas que quieren que uno pida rápido Ni dan tiempo de meditar con la comida , después de eso todo muy bien read more

Best food I've have every tasted in Central Jersey so far. If your looking for authentic Puerto Rican food this is your spot. You won't regret it. read more

Torres Cafe and Catering - If your looking for authentic Puerto Rican food you will Love this spot. The best food I've eaten in Central NJ. - Puerto Rican Near Me - Perth Amboy, New Jersey

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The food is delicious providing large portions and good variety. I travel to Edison, NJ for work and in both visits we've stopped in and enjoyed the food! read more

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Heyyyyy you guyyyyysssss! If you want authentic Puerto Rican this is the spot for you. They're so friendly, courteous, decor is true Puerto Rican pride. Every time I'm in NJ this is a must. You can eat breakfast, lunch or dinner. Cafe con leche, fresh passion fruit juice. Don't take my word, check it out you will not be disappointed! Let's eat! read more

Looking for authentic Puerto Rican food. This place is a must try. Flavorful food, with a variety of options. Will definitely be back!

The "Puerto Rican" food was great. Never knew "mangu" was a Puerto Rican dish. Although not Puerto Ricans, which there is nothing wrong with that, the service was great. Torres Cafe, stand your ground, Puerto Rican is Puerto Rican with a PR cook at all times. There are PLENTY of the other ethnic food in Perth Amboy. Stick strictly to PR food. read more

real puerto rican restos are rare so we were pleased to lunch here today many fine yucca and green banana dishes and empanadas. superb stewed bacalao outdoor seating hard to find dishes like morcilla and guineos al escabeches quite good ! read more

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The food was delicious, we had a couple frituras, a Tripleta sandwich and a plate of yellow rice with chorizo and chicken. Very easy to find a seat and the service was quick and polite! Would recommend! read more

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Torres Cafe & Catering did the catering for my Father's 70th Birthday Celebration on February 24, 2024! The food was exceptional! Everyone asked me who was the catering restaurant?! I let them it was Torres Cafe & Catering! My guest and I loved every dish! The guest was so in love with the yuca! I am pleased with the service, the wonderful job on all the dishes, the flavor was outstanding! It means a lot that you all delivered to the event! Service was above and beyond my expectations! You all are a blessing and are so amazing! Thank you so much! You and your staff are greatly appreciated! Food: 5/5 | Service: 5/5 | Atmosphere: 5/5 Recommended dishes Arroz Con Gandules Y Pollo Al Horno, White Rice and Beans Beef Stew, Frozen Pasteles Dozen, Sancocho Available on Saturday Only, Alcapurrias, Mofongo Con Camarones, Ribs, Sorullos, Mofongo De Pulpo, Tostones De Pana, Cheesesteak Empanada, Mofongo with Pork, Empanadas White Rice and Steak and Onion, Ensalada De Papa, Tripleta Sandwich, Mofongo Con Pechuga, Sancocho De Carne De Res, Mofongo Con Ensalada De Pulpo, Lechon Asado, Frituras De Torres Cafe read more

Torres Cafe never disappoints. I get lunch there often and also get catering a few times per year. The service is great, food is great, and pricing is reasonable to proportion. You can dine in or sit outside in the warmer months. If I could give a 10 star rating I would. read more

Torres Cafe and Catering - Baked chicken w/rice & bean - Puerto Rican Near Me - Perth Amboy, New Jersey

Being from California, Puerto Rican cuisine isn't common. What better place to try than NJ/NY area? Place has several trays of amazing looking food. Lots of savory dishes. The ladies noticed my lost face. Told them I have never tried Puerto Rican food and they laughed. "Don't worry, a little of everything?" I happily said yes! Atop a bed of rice she put some braised beef; pulled pork; small pork chop and plantains. I also ordered a small order of tripe soup. Like a good menudo this was slowly cooked to soften up all the stomach. Small potatoes Place was always filled w people. Friendly family atmosphere. My new favorite Puerto Rican restaurant :-) read more

Been coming here for years and today I was very disappointed! After a long day came here with my girl for our anniversary cause this is her favorite meal. The sauce is usually on point but this time it literally tastes like dishes. Didn't want to give me a refund! We argued for an 1hr and finally after they came to their senses we got a refund. Don't come here hungry! Unless you prepared to lose your appetite and money. read more

Torres Cafe and Catering - Tacos de biria - Puerto Rican Near Me - Perth Amboy, New Jersey

Best Spanish food takeout around- Pernil w/rice is authentic and amazing- empanadas are fresh and delish and they have many choices- must try read more

Love love love this place! Authentic Latino food. Even though some of the food is setup premade style, it's still tastes fresh! That's probably due to how busy it constantly stays. We've eaten here numerous amount of times and ordered large catering from here as well and loved every bite! Definitely give this place a try, you won't regret it! read more

Wow, excellent flavorful Puerto Rican food! Had the roasted pork, rice & black beans, plantains & chicken empanadas, all excellent! A cozy and bright interior with outside seating. Staff is very friendly and helpful. read more

This used to be the best Puerto Rican food in Perth Amboy. Unfortunately, now the food is tasteless over done with salt to hide the bad cooking. I have gotten sick to my stomach several times with their empanadas. It's a shame that it has gone down hill so badly. Really sorry to see this happen. read more

Excellent empanadas and home made meals . Would skip the sandwich's based on the bread was tasteless . The meat was flavorful and fresh . There no parking lot you may uses the street parking or the school lot since school is closed at this time . They prices are pretty reasonable for what you get . More of a take out joint then a sit down . read more

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Puerto Rican food at its best grandma recipes and she was there to serve us rice and beans with pork chops with onions spot on

Great Real Puerto Rican cuisine. Everything there is so delicious and seasoned well. The service is good and fast.

Great authentic PR food!!! Must try Wish they were open Sundays Always busy but great service read more

Food was ok and a bit salty. I almost didn't order when I saw the options but the place always receives rave reviews but it didn't live up to the hype for me. read more

Best empanadas in town. I probably swing by here once a week to snag some empanadas for me and my wife and son! We love the pizza and beef empanadas. The service is fast and I'm out the door with hot empanadas ready to get ripped apart. read more

Went here a few years ago and back today...I am so happy that I went back today and I can't believe that I hadn't been back in so long! The food was amazingggg! We had chicken, ham and cheese, and meat empanadas. They were flaky on the outside and juicy on the inside! Absolute perfection we also tried the pernil with white rice, chicken stew and meat stew with white rice. It was all amazing. read more

Great food, great service, great value, everything about them is great!! Will definitely be back. read more

Good yes outstanding the best Puerto Rican food I have had in nj so far small place lots of food options definitely will be back

A little late in posting this review as we visited this restaurant 2 months ago. Nothing fancy here, just delicious and inexpensive Puerto Rican food. Due to covid-19 we had to get it to go and ate it at the tables outside that was not quite so comfortable for a fat man like me but the food was so delicious that I don't care. I ordered the stewed chicken with white rice and beans and it was Simply Delicious. My wife ordered the beef stew with white rice and beans and I tasted it and it was all so delicious. The lady who waited on us at the counter was pleasant and friendly. Easy Parking on the street and there is some kind of parking lot across the street for a government agency that I'm sure you won't get towed from if you park there and go across the street to eat. Simple, delicious and Rib sticking food that we both have really enjoyed and wish that there was more of in New Jersey. read more

Torres Cafe and Catering - Stewed chicken with rice and beans. Delicious - Puerto Rican Near Me - Perth Amboy, New Jersey

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Authentic Puertorican food. I picked up a variety of dishes and frituras. It was all delicious. Well worth the 1 1/2hr drive for me. Will definitely come down again. read more

Torres Cafe and Catering - Frituras, Pulpo, Mofongo, Asopao de Camarones. - Puerto Rican Near Me - Perth Amboy, New Jersey

Excelente en comida y servicio Todo Los platos son fresco y delicioso Lo recomiendo a todos que deseen un buen menú puertorriqueño read more

Great Puerto Rican food in this area authentic food, some table, awesome environment. Small but amazing. Food is perfectly cooked and served. Eat in or take out. Parking is on the street read more

Hands down best little spot for PR food around. Took me 5 years to find a spot I like this way and worth the wait. Small spot but service was good. Portions good and price fair. And damn the empanadas were Slamming. I always say the places that look like whole in the walls are the best places. Thank You so much for making my day!!!!!!!! read more