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    Venga Pues

    3.9 (8 reviews)
    Open • 6:00 am - 8:45 pm

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    Mini Empanadas
    Jeffrey L.

    Venga Pues is such a wonderful Colombian Restaurant in Perth Amboy, NJ. Their menu is great and offers a lot of options. It's a combined restaurant and a bakery. We started our dinner with some pastries and empanadas. I really like the Almojabanas, it is a soft golden pastry with a slightly crisp interior and tender cheesy from inside. For the main, I had the Arroz con Pollo and steamed vegetable as an optional side. It is a mixed of seasoned rice and tender chicken pieces garnished with vibrant red bell pepper, peas with fresh herbs. My friend had the Pincho de Pollo, it is a grilled chicken skewer with charred vegetables and served with creamy, cheesy potatoes with herbs and microgreens. After dinner we tried their Colombian coffee, it was the best tasting coffee I ever had. Our experience at Venga Pues was amazing. From the great food, to cozy dining area and excellent service. I will definitely recommend this place to friends and come back again soon to try other lists on their menus.

    Empanadas, pan de bono, buñuelo almojabana y más
    Gissell M.

    Needed something refreshing and remembered Venga Pues was close by. Stopped in for a passion fruit drink and something quick to eat. The empanadas where getting refilled so I took it as a sign to order two. If you've never had a Colombian empanadas they use a fresh masa and are filled with shredded beef and potato's. You can also select an option dip of a greenish blend that reminds me of a chimichurri sauce or their pink sauce which is a ketchup mayo mix. Fairly priced and speedy service it keeps me coming back.

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    Noches De Colombia Woodbridge - Saadi

    Noches De Colombia Woodbridge

    3.5(121 reviews)
    4.0 mi
    •$$

    Noches De Colombia is awesome. The food hits the spot every time; super tasty and fresh. The staff…read moreis really friendly and makes you feel right at home. And the vibe? Just perfect. Chill, fun, and a great place to hang out with friends or family. Definitely one of those spots you end up coming back to.

    We were coming back from the airport and the person we'd picked up hadn't had Colombian food in…read moremonths, so we stopped on the way south in Woodbridge. The location was packed and had a good vibe, and we only had to wait five minutes or so for a table. For a drink I got a Jugo de Lulo, a favorite of mine when I travel to Colombia, and it tasted nice, but seemed a little small compared to those I've had in other Colombian places. We ordered empanadas. My first empanada was not freshly cooked and lacked the snap in the masa that comes when it's right out of the fryer. Instead, the masa was rubbery and cool. The other empanadas and my second one were fine, so they'd unloaded an old one on us with our order. Since my wife got the Bandeja Paisa, and I knew I'd end up helping her to finish it off (the plate was typically massive) I ordered from the arepa menu and got an arepa with shrimp. It looked underwhelming on delivery as it was lacking the style and topping shown in the photo. It tasted fine, but wasn't anything special at all. The third member of our party ordered the shrimp and squid in cream, which she enjoyed. Then the staff got annoying when they tried to clear our plates away while we were still eating. We asked them to wait until we were all finished, but two minutes later we had to stop them again. They were literally trying to grab the plate in front of me while I was moving some of my wife's bandeja paisa to it. Finally, we asked for a takeout box, and they were hovering over the table waiting to clear it and actually started as I was loading the takeout box. It was as if they couldn't get us out of there fast enough. After all that, we couldn't get out of there fast enough either. FYI, be advised that tips were included in the bill even for our three-person party. It wasn't mentioned, but it was on the bill when we reviewed it before paying.

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    Noches De Colombia Woodbridge - Appetizer with chorizo, tostones, fried pork belly and skirt steak.

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    MiLina Cuisine And Cravings Colombian Steak House - Empanadas de carne

    MiLina Cuisine And Cravings Colombian Steak House

    4.2(131 reviews)
    3.6 mi
    •$$

    Went to Milina for Mother's Day brunch before our Mother's Day dinner. (Lot of eating going on on…read moreMother's Day!) We've been to Milina before but never reviewed them. Started out with coconut lemonade and a blood sausage appetizer that came with 2 mini arepas. It was our first time trying blood sausage and we were happy we did! Casing had a nice char and snap to it. Filling was well seasoned and delicious. Arepitas were light, crispy and had a very good sweet corn taste to them. Coconut lemonade was slightly tart which is how I like it and also had a sweet coconut finish to it. I would definitely order it again. For the entree we shared the Parradilla Milina Marinera which came with grilled steak, chicken, pork loin, shrimp and salted fried plantains. We added rice and beans. Grill taste on everything was terrific! Meats were tender and flavorful. Rice and beans were ok. They had free dessert for Mother's Day so my wife ordered chocolate cake which was delicious. It wasn't our first time at Milina and it definitely won't be our last. Servers were very attentive, courteous and accommodating.

    We visited this restaurant and had an interesting experience…read more The seats were soft and comfortable. The drinks were good--both the Coke and passion fruit drink were enjoyable. The chicken empanada was also good. However, the CANASTICAS (3) DE TOSTONES RELLENOS appetizer was disappointing. It was $10 for three tiny cups, which was not what we expected. It wasn't worth the price, and we could barely taste any plantain. I accepted the conclusion. We also ordered a side of FRIED PLANTIANS (tostones). We received only three pieces, and they were extremely thin--so thin they could bend like taco shells. They were not the traditional thick, crispy tostones we expected. My husband's BANDEJA PAISA was also disappointing. The chicharrón was thin, hard, and difficult to chew. The steak was thin but good. The beans- good. Sausage-ok. A lot of rice on the plate. Then the receipt came with an automatic 18% gratuity. We don't recall seeing this noted on the menu, although it may have been listed somewhere. We were only a party of two, so we were surprised to see an automatic gratuity added. Be sure to check your bill carefully so you don't accidentally leave an extra tip. Overall, the food and value did not meet our expectations. It's simply not for us, though it may match other people's expectations, and that's okay.

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    Skirt Steak with Shrimp with beans and rice and a side of chicharrones. Don't forget the Maracuja!

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    Mi Tierra Colombia - Empanadas de carne y queso y piña colada  Beef and cheese empanadas

    Mi Tierra Colombia

    4.1(97 reviews)
    56.6 mi
    •$$

    Very small restaurant with a lot of pretty wall decoration and a large take out service…read more I enjoy trying new places and experiencing food from different cultures. This is a great place with authentic cuisine. We started with the chicken Empanadas which were crispy on the outside and full of delicious flavors on the inside. I'm sorry we didn't try the beef and cheese ones...maybe next time. The seafood paella was full of shrimp, octopus, mussels and chorizo over seasoned rice with fried onions, red peppers and peas. The chorizo was so good I got a few to take home. The ropa vieja was beef which was slow cooked to the point of falling apart and melting in your mouth with potatoes and a side of rice. There were three in my party and we all had at least seconds and still had some leftovers. Very enjoyment meal and would recommend.

    Took a little trip across the bridge from PA to Joisy to pick up some items order online. Thanks to…read moremy fellow yelpers, found this restaurant for lunch about a 3 minute drive away. Man, I could eat at this place every week and be a happy camper! The food was sooo flavorful and delicious. Every item on our plates was cooked well and seasoned to perfection. Despite not speaking the same language, we were able to communicate our needs and received good and friendly service from our waitress. The other diners all seem to be enjoying their meals. And, our portions were big enough to enjoy the deliciousness at another meal. Would return without hesitation!

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    Colombian rice with chicken and tostones

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    Colombian Steakhouse & Lounge - Appetizers- Aguacate con Camarones

    Colombian Steakhouse & Lounge

    3.8(99 reviews)
    14.5 mi

    We've been here several times and never had an issue. The food is good, the restaurant is pretty,…read moreand service has been decent. This time I called before I went, to find out the lunch special, and I was hung up on 3 times. I could hear someone on the line, but they didn't speak. My daughter and I decided to go anyway to see what was included in the special for the day. We ordered two drink specials, a lunch special, and an item on the lunch menu. The bartender took care of us as there weren't that many people in the restaurant. The food was really good, but then when it was time to pay, the server/bartender tried to make us pay regular dinner price for an item on the lunch menu. We ordered straight off the iPad with her help, but when it was time to pay, she tried to say the items weren't available even though we had showed her what we wanted directly from the IPad photo menu. She said we'd have to wait 20 minutes for a manager to help us. When the manager arrived (from another room), the server tried to say that the item wasn't available and then she tried to say that we had ordered a different meal than what was shown. It took us about 20 minutes to have our bill adjusted. Even though the food was very good, the customer service was not good in the least.

    They do have a parking lot. The interior is very pretty, great for photos. The pork belly was super…read moredry where I felt like I could break my teeth. It also hurt to swallow. I would say the empanadas are my favorite out of everything here. Everything else was mediocre. These two dishes came out to be about $86 if use credit card.

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    Milina Colombian Steak House - Maluma Baby, plantain and guac

    Milina Colombian Steak House

    4.2(58 reviews)
    5.5 mi

    We've been to MiLina several times in the last year. I enjoy their NY strip and my wife will…read moresometimes go for their breaded pork loin. Delicious both, with portions that demand a doggy bag. My favorite sides are red beans and rice, also consistently great. MiLina is a very friendly place. We are always warmly welcomed. Servers are attentive and not overbearing. We do not speak Spanish and--on occasion--communication with a server has been slow, but always warm. The staff wants to please. The front room has music some nights and can be noisy, but the back rooms are quiet and service there is impeccable. On our last visit, our server overheard us talking about this meal being for our wedding anniversary. After our main course was cleared, we were presented with a dessert on the house. The plate read, in chocolate sauce, "Happy Anniversary" and was a lovely way to end the meal. MilIna has replaced our NYC go-to steakhouse. Great food and service, close to home.

    Made reservations for my sister's birthday which is the same day as cinco de mayo, just a few days…read morein advance due to other Mexican restaurants not excepting reservations for that day- their lost. Stopped by one day ahead to make sure all was set- left a 200.00 deposit since our party was for 10pp, selected 4 apps and 2 pitchers of sangria (white and red) to set on table ready for the guest. They loved the red. We were setup in the first room which was perfect, not to be hidden in a corner - the locals might be a bit loud at the bar so don't be offended fyi. The food was great, as you know that I will call it out if it wasn't- served hot and a good portion. Service was also great from the moment you walk in to the moment you leave, great vibes and most of all the birthday celebration woke up everyone as they pump up the beat and sing happy birthday in English and Spanish with a shot of aqua ardiente! Plenty of parking and they also have an outdoor patio- keep up the great job and thank you for your great hospitality!

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    Milina Colombian Steak House - 10oz New York strip steak

    10oz New York strip steak

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    Mendoza's Colombian Cafe - Cazuela de frijoles

    Mendoza's Colombian Cafe

    4.3(38 reviews)
    32.2 mi
    •$$

    What's not to like in this unpretentious Columbian restaurant that serves food with superb quality,…read morebreads and pastries that are mouth-watering, and service was impeccable. Our lady server was so personable and always answered our questions with a big smile. We met the owner who was as friendly as his staff! Excellent service is always a plus! The food was well-cooked down to its bananas and arepas! This restaurant is highly recommended and they close at 10 pm most days, so if you're still out and about at a later time, this is definitely a good place to get some delicious food! Order the platters! It's like getting the best of the varieties. Get the ham and cheese roll or the buñuelos and the pastrSo good!

    First time at a Colombian restaurant with a couple friends who like to explore a different foods…read more We tried empanadas, chorizo, and then got a large meat platter, which had steak, chicken, pork and chorizo along with french fries and baked ground potatoes, it was four people, and the three of us could not finish it, and would feed5. Overall, the food was OK, the presentation of the fish at another table looked very nice, but the style of food is not really seasoned and so it's a relatively non-gastronomic meal but you leave feeling full. Maybe I expected more because I like Mexican and Thai food, but went into it with an open mind. It was clear that a lot of local Latinas went there, and that is a good sign that it fits the cultural expectation. So if you are Latina and know what to expect it is a good restaurant to try

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