El Merengue Restaurant & Lounge - Newark - Photo album

Great spot for food on the go. Buffet is always hot and fresh with the authentic flavor everybody loves. Try the empanadas too, usually 3 kinds to choose from, beef, chicken and cheese, all are flaky, moist and delicious. Desert too, 4 leches, always better than tres leche...turns into the place to

I love going into a Dominican place to get some food for my family only to be treated differently because I’m white! Oh wait no, that only ever happens here!! Every single time smh no one will even acknowledge me. There are way better places in this area I can spend my money at

The food from el merengue NEVER disappoints me. I have been eating here for years and have never dined in but the women servers/cashiers are so nice and pretty and the food is usually a different selection but I think it’s cause they make everything fresh for the day. Many people go here so it can b

I recently just left this establishment because their extremely rude. I stood on a line by myself for 5 mins and it was at least 5 workers behind the counter. Not one said hello, give me a min, or anything. I had to walk out because what kind of service is that. I was literally just standing there a

The food here is excellent but overall the service is pretty terrible. If you're looking for take out and don't mind a quick dry interaction with the server then this place is worth giving it a try for the food. However, if you are looking for a place to sit down and have a nice meal, this may not b

The owner is very kind. I have seen him give food to some of the homeless people in the area. He is a great guy. The empanadas are great.

Food is pretty good and the prices are great... great place to go for a nice lunch or dinner whether you're dining in or taking out

I love this place, great service, good music, I do enjoyed a lot the several time I been there on saturdays, had good time, good eating, I do recomend it. When I travel there from connecticut to visit my friend I dont missed to go there👍