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Cordobesas
93/100 (162 ratings)
Restaurants
South American
South American
South American
"One of the best empanadas I've every had. Full of chicken and beef. Would..."
Kimberly Lenore
"Warm, freshly-baked to order, mouth-watering empanadas - as only native Argentinians could produce! The variety is outstanding. Try the "Criolla,"..."
Gary Burbank
"The empanadas were excellent! wonderful variety, and freshly made. The staff was very friendly and accommodating, plus the casual dining room was..."
Bill Weeks
"The best empanadas in the Ironbound. Plus customer service is always refreshing to say the least, everyone there is so nice and..."
Eleny Tarrio
"Excelente atención , local cómodo y las empanadas y café muy bueno . Aconsejable ir..."
Tony Salto
"The best baked&healthy style empanadas in..."
Miriam Banks Farrakhan
"Bought 6 empanadas to bring home. They are the best! I will Be..."
William Ermolowich
"great empanadas and friendly, fast service. Can't wait to hit it..."
Liz Lugo
"The empanada de pollo y de spinach son mis favoritos!..."
Jenny Yulan
"Only real Argentine empanadas in Newark, and thankfully they're homemade and the owner knows what she's doing....not disrespecting the popular..."
John Abeigon
"The ham, egg & cheese empanada and coffee were fantastic! I was also so impressed by the two women that worked there. Such sweet people! It was a..."
Courtney Mills
"This is a must go to location in the heart of Newark. They have brought phenomenal Argentine style empanadas and flavors to Newark that will make..."
Paul Pimentel
"The best empanada we have had. The crust is unbelievably thin and yet it supports the huge amount of filling that is so good. We had lunch and..."
Flor Poyotong
"These empanadas are to die for....delicious!! The shop offers a great ambiance and the staff is super friendly. This is authentic Argentinian..."
Michelle Cherego
"Best BAKED empanadas that are FULL to the edges. The owner is a nutritionist who goes out of her way to pack the best ingredients. These delicacies..."
Edward Cologna
"This is a delicious empanadas place. They have many varieties and each is stamped with initials for the flavor ("SC" for "Spicy Campesinas"). My..."
Dan Meyler
Viva Chicken Wilmington
91/100 (1961 ratings)
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Peruvian
South American
Dinner
Lunch
"Five stars, excellent chicken, great service, terrific sauces, store was loud, but there were lots of people. Staff was very attentive. I had the..."
Fred Hansell
"Wanted this for my birthday dinner yesterday and was very pleased! Loved the spices and the flavors were awesome and quite unexpected. We got the..."
Bill Seibert
"Amazing food, great staff, and best of all GLUTEN-FREE OPTIONS!!! I was waiting for a place like this to open that had so many gluten free options...."
Lenin Hernandez
"My husband and I were invited to the soft opening and had a great experience, everything was so delicious, excellent and friendly staff, the food is..."
Carmen Rosa Pancorbo
"Highly recommend them due to the flavors of all their foods. No added seasoning or sauces necessary. Plus, their signature juices are to die..."
Allan Ramnath
"Brand new restaurant by Christiana Hospital! Our lunch was phenomenal & the staff is so friendly and accommodating! Shout out to Danny from the..."
Cindy Slater Radko
"Weight watchers friendly!! Great taste and spiced nicely. Fresh as can be, and the staff is so..."
Joel Serrano
"Warning! This place is addictive � Samantha on register was very..."
Danielle Marie
"good service ,delicious food, excelente vibe We will come back..."
Esperanza Melero
"Great service, good chicken and love the..."
Connie Griffith Smith
"Came in today for the soft opening, and everything was fantastic! Beautiful, clean restaurant. Staff was engaging and pleasant. Food was DELICIOUS!!!..."
Hannah Lee
"Looking for fresh, delicious food near the hospital? Look no further. First of all, they give 10% discount to hospital and local bank employees...."
Travis Fogelman
"I have been driving by here for the past couple saying to myself that i need to stop in and try the place for food. Well i convinced some coworkers..."
Dan Stone
"Good value. Clean environment. Family portion very good to split between 3 people. French fries were very tasty. The three sauces available are very..."
Daniel Chu
"Great food and pleasant waitstaff. Servings are large and atmosphere is fun. We will be..."
Antionette Blake
"Love the chicken, most sides, and the mild sauce. Also enjoyed the artistic..."
Yenny Rusli
"This was a treat. First time for Peruvian Chicken. Loved the food and..."
Curt Kimmel
"This is the first time eating in this establishment. I ordered the 1/2 chicken with the fried rice and house salad. The chicken was nicely seasoned..."
Kenneth Raia
"Food was absolutely fantastic!! Service was good and quick. Ordering the fried rice with the extra steak, you barely got any steak. Wife said exactly..."
Mike Cooper
House Of Soup
89/100 (57 ratings)
Restaurants
Soups
Brazilian
South American
Soups
South American
Brazilian
Breakfast
Café
Soups
South American
Brazilian
Breakfast
Mid-range
"Ótimo atendimento é ótima sopa��� Vale a pena provar! Uma..."
Marcio Guimaraes
"At first i was questioning by decision to stop in for lunch-- im not much of a soup guy, but it was a cold day, so it seemed like the right move. And..."
Aleksey Vasilievich Batrachenko-van Amstel
"Excelente, sabor incomparável muito bom parabéns venha experimentar e..."
Carlos Ferreira
"Love coming here!❤️ #favoritesoupspot..."
Kim Michelle
"Toda vez que vou la , tomo caldo verde. Uma..."
Cheyenne De Lima
"Loved the "Detox" and the "Latina." I will definitely be coming..."
JJ Onto
"Me encanto este lugar las sopas son..."
Maximo Castro
"The best soup..."
Alessandra Esteves
"I eat here every day..."
Ed Cravo
"Unos de mis favoritos restaurantes. Les recomiendo que visiten..."
Maria Castro
"TUDO UMA DELÍCIA .É TOP. RECOMENDO. PARABÉNS ..."
T Cris Tavares
"Best food In..."
Pantera Cor de Rosa
"Tudo uma delicia !!!..."
Roberta Murakami
"I could have the Canjiquinha com costelinha..."
Amanda Sequeira
"Awesome..."
Charlie Ofano
"Sopa deliciosa e bom atendimento! Very good soup, very friendly staff! Try the “vaca atolada” , a beef and yucca soup. Very well done, not..."
J Cascardo
"Excellent thick seafood cream soup Fruit of the sea served piping hot with a soft, fresh roll +an apple, all for $6.00. I Definitely will be coming..."
Thea Shrader
"My very favorite soup ever. My kids already know this place and every time one of them is under the weather they ask for our favorite " caldo Verde"..."
Juliana C. dos Santos-Arruda
"Authentic no frills soup place. If you are craving a homemade soup or need one to get better this is THEEE place to go. The best soup..."
Indra Robinson
"Omg soup was delicious I order the chicken soup just need more chicken are it was that good..."
Phyllis Terry
No Pao
88/100 (472 ratings)
Restaurants
Brazilian
South American
South American
Portuguese
Brazilian
European
Contemporary
Portuguese
Contemporary
European
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Café
European
Contemporary
Portuguese
South American
Brazilian
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Fine Dining
"One of the hidden lunch gems in Newark. Amazing flavors and fresh ingredients. Zeca is one of the nicest guys in the area and very friendly. The..."
Fernando D. Serrano
"Great place to eat and relax Great food and excellent..."
Ronaldo Camargo
"The Bifana sandwich was so fresh and tasty and lets not forget the chicken and corn rissoes!!! A great place to grab a quick & fresh lunch. Can't..."
Veronica De Sousa
"Best of the best!!!! Delicious, tasty and good!! Everyone will find something they..."
Stephanie Zecca
"Amazing sandwiches! Coffee is good too! Very friendly..."
Richie DeAngelo
"The sandwich are great, the staff is very welcomning. Now a days it's hard to find a facility that cares about their clients feedback. The business..."
Bruna Guedes Pereira
"Amazing ! Get the grown up grill cheese! Owner is very person nice and personal. Great customer..."
Christina CC
"The best sandwich in..."
Izabel Pinheiro
"The best of Portugal in a little space. Thank you Tania and..."
Monika Braga
"Delicious 😋. Bought two bifanas. Haven't had one in years. It made my day. Diffenitly going back for..."
Bruno Joel Costa
"This guy hooked me with the first bite! Then he took his truck on the road. Thank GOD, he now has a brick and mortar establishment. It's my new stop..."
Jack Silva
"Very very good , um bocadinho de Portugal 🇵🇹 em Newark , valeu a pena a..."
Jose Joao Santos
"This food truck has Awesome food...love it...everything fresh and well cooked. Their chicken sandwich with the pesto sauce and sundried tomatoes is..."
Judite Luisa Soares
"Awesome Bifanha...great flavor... Now have to try other choices from..."
Luis Vieira
"Os melhores sanduíches Gourmet do Ironbound! Sem esquecer da deliciosa..."
Flavio Murillo
"Great food made with love and attention to..."
Chris Lavrador
"This food truck turned restaurant is amazing. Delicious fresh rolls, richly seasoned and juicy meats, crispy fries, and good coffee. Go..."
Sarah Henderson
"I wish I lived closer...the food is amazing. My team and i stopped in after training. Food was well prepared. the 1/2 chicken and ribs are must to..."
aaron jordan
"What a place of heaven! Staff is fantastic and friendly, food is beyond amazing! The northern Portuguese in me was one heaven with their famous..."
Viviana Shanks
"Whether you’re coming in for a small treat or for lunch you won’t be disappointed with the quality and service. Delicious meals made ready to..."
Frederick De Abreu
"Former food truck turned into a restaurant. Served primarily sandwiches. A simple google translate tells you that no pao means no bread. My fiancee..."
Maries Mirsky
"Delicious food and a properl made cappuccino! The lady that took our order was very friendly and she helped me with suggestions. I will definitely be..."
ROmaniac
"The sandwiches were awesome! No Pao donated sandwiches to our entire COVID testing staff at Ann Street Elementary School. We are very grateful for..."
GC Vaghasia
"Best sandwich in Newark Iromboun Period. Always on point, food is the best, Zeca is always professional and welcoming. Workers are very polite,..."
Danny
La Cocina
84/100 (857 ratings)
Restaurants
South American
Cuban
Colombian
Spanish
Latin
Caribbean
South American
Colombian
Cuban
Latin
Caribbean
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Sit down
Latin
South American
Caribbean
Colombian
Cuban
Spanish
Takeout
Street Parking
Seating
Buffet
Digital Payments
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Delivery
Outdoor Seating
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"The food was delicious and authentic. I'm from Ohio and it's very hard to find Latin food other than Mexican and to have found this hidden gem was..."
Sammy Reyes
"I had the roast chicken with yellow rice, veggies and plantains. It was awesome and the service was great. The owner wanted us to try his potatoes..."
Louis-a R Eveillard
"This place has the best Cuban food I've had in a long time. The pork was amazing. The chicken was moist and delicious. Also the service is..."
Mayra Fernandez
"Best customer service ever and the food was to die..."
Krista Evans
"I know very well the owner! It's a family run restaurant! Best place to have a sumptuous, lavishing Latin American..."
Oscar Mazzotti
"Will eat their again for sure , variety of food to choose from buffet style window good set up and everyone was..."
Ismael Mercado
"Awesome food, service and staff is excellent, only downside is the parking :-/, but the restaurant is awesome, food is..."
Netzy IndiaTaina Hernández
"The food is so good. My kids go crazy over the empanadas. (Me too) Their catering is delicious, prompt, plentiful and..."
Anne D'Italia Papianni
"5.0 star rating 8/24/2016 My first time here...can't believe I didn't know this little gem was there. Food delicious... all the staff was super..."
Ruth Hernandez-Alequin
"Eating the pernil , rice and black beans now. Delicious ! worth a..."
Michael Ghee
"Beautiful location and great Cuban food. Manny and his crew are..."
Aixa Betancourt Robinson
"Buena comida y un delicioso café. Mi siguiente asignment en Newark volveré aquí de..."
Cary Bagell
"Delicious food! A great addition to the downtown Newark..."
Erin D Bush
"Just pick something; whatever your choose it'll be..."
Marilu Arent
"Great food!! Im soo glad I visited this..."
Denise Gonzalez-Lapaix
"Delicious food, friendly staff...my favorites were the pastelone and pork! La Cocina is the real..."
Mel Cherry
"We stopped by La Cocina for Monday lunch. It’s a small store in the busy downtown area of Newark, parking is really really hard to get. There 5-6..."
Nehal Ahmed
"Excellent food, great atmosphere, friendly staff, and super affordable. The owner even stopped by afterward to ask how everything went. Be sure to..."
Griffin Fruge
"I go here A LOT! To be honest I go here about once every two weeks... It's always good. While I will say they can get busy; the line moves quickly..."
TheJerseySlice
"This is a great take out spot! They have delicious coffee, and the rice and beans are very tasty. I got arroz con gandules, white rice, beans, fried..."
Karen Drake
"I wanted to write an honest review of this restaurant. So, I work 10 minutes away and wanted to try something different, and I went online and found..."
P V
"I loved this place! I ordered the salmon, which came with 2 sides. I chose yellow rice and broccoli. Very fresh and delicious. The staff are..."
Scott Keller
"I ordered here twice on UberEats.. the food did not disappoint. Whoever grandma taught them to cook did very well.. cause it taste straight out la..."
Ms Nik
The Chicken House
83/100 (254 ratings)
Restaurants
South American
South American
Peruvian
Peruvian
Dinner
Lunch
Fried rice
Beef
Salad
Sit down
South American
Peruvian
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"What can I say about the Chicken House? You must eat there. Great South American food and reasonable prices. This place is one of our favorites in..."
Matthew G. Jack
"Chicken like you've never had in your life!!! The yellow rice and the beans are amazing and the Jalea is to die for! One of our favorite..."
Joan Bragoz Siler
"Went to the one in Middletown. It was really good and authentic. I thoroughly enjoyed my meal. I will be..."
Alicia Carter Brannigan
"Never disappointed. Amazing food for a great price. Half chicken with plantains is the way to..."
Aaron Burroughs
"Love everything on the menu and their piscos. Nice people..."
Ana Jules
"It was the best food and I keep going back for more..."
Catherine Elena Sepulveda
"The one is Middletown was already by far my fav place to eat in the area. But let me tell why after today they TRULY the best.... I placed an order..."
Brian Kane
"Wonderful food. We have been here several times traveling from..."
Merilee Andreasen
"Comida deliciosa mmm me encanta el pollo, papa a la guancaina mm delicioso y sobre todo el bien ambiente y la excelente..."
Eva Garcia
"I have been there many times and we all love it. We are a family of 5. We have tried different items on menu and all have been good. They are opening..."
Wendy Clark
"The food was amazing, try the Saltado de pollo! Nice portions..."
Darlene Mercado
"Delicious food, friendly service and a great..."
Heather Evans
"Fabulous! Cooked to perfection with rich full spicing! Thumbs..."
Judy Goldberger
"Food is great and staff is friendly. Not to mention the prices are..."
Tamika Butcher
"I love The Chicken House ...the people are great, the food delicious, the service is always excellent ...I refer to it as "my chicken addiction"...it..."
Dee Langshaw Cairo
"I love this place! Everything on the menu is delicious! You can’t go wrong with the rotisserie chicken and yellow rice, but i would definitely..."
maria fernanda peña
"We've had several meals here and every single time it's extraordinary. Incredibly delicious food and very consistent. Please don't ever change and..."
Bryan Holbrook
"Delicious food, great service and friendly..."
Aida E Alicea
"Very good Peruvian style (rotisserie) chicken. The chicken is always very tasty. We usually order chicken with yellow rice, which is very good. The..."
Chris Thompson
"I have been eating here since it opened. The Peruvian chicken is amazing. Even since moving 30 minutes away we still will make the drive fir takeout...."
Aknell
"In my opinion Peruvian food is one of the best in the world. The fusion between Asian countries and South American countries truly makes Peruvian..."
Stephen Soria
"I’m from NY and this place taste like home cooking. Definitely worth trying. This my 2x and I’ll be back. Staff are nice please support this..."
Justin Davis
"Best Peruvian food in the area. The bistec a lo pobre is delicious, as is the bistec con tallarines verdes. Chicken is also super good. Great go to..."
Simon Herrera Suarez
Sabor Unido
82/100 (1042 ratings)
Restaurants
South American
Latin
South American
Portuguese
Brazilian
Portuguese
Spanish
Latin
Brazilian
Spanish
Dinner
Lunch
Fish
Salad
Ribs
Sit down
Portuguese
Latin
South American
Brazilian
Spanish
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Delivery
Takeout
Television
BYOB
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Accepts American Express
Reservations
Accepts Discover
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Our meal was fantastic! I ordered the grilled octopus and my husband the Portuguese steak! Everything including the service was great. Highly..."
Lisa Lehman Trager
"Great food!! I really recommend for who likes a fresh and delicious food..."
Regis Burigo
"The food is delicious, I love it. It is my first time there, the owner is very kind and quickly found table for me. I definitely..."
Celia Cirillo
"Delicious food. I can't wait to go back! The staff is so..."
Audrey Costa-Chaves
"I don't usually post reviews, but the food here is..."
Sevag Mekhsian
"Loved the food will definitely be back!Had picanha and salad and spinach it was..."
Michelle Wilson
"Tudo ótimo, eu estava doido para comer algo do Brasil, e o tiro foi..."
Mário Eliziário
"Skirt steak was perfect but you must try the banana empanadas. You get 2 sides and next time I want 2 sides of banana empanadas...."
Wayne Unger
"The food is delicious !! We love to go there . My kids enjoy their meals, and have a great time. I definitely recommend this to anyone looking for a..."
Claudia Quinalia
"Really good food, service was quite efficient as..."
Christiano Castro
"the best brazilian food..."
Andre Miguel
"Fomos no Sabor Unido algumas vezes e sempre gostamos muito da comida. Os donos do restaurante são super agradáveis; gente boníssima! Sem dúvida..."
Cristina Coltro
"Comidinha boa para matar saudades de Portugal, e ainda por cima fazem Deliveries!!!! 5..."
Raul Abrantes
"A melhor comida caseira,tempero perfeito,atendimento nota 10!!Super aconchegante!!A melhor tilapia que ja..."
Clarinha Kowalsky
"The food was amazing and there was excellent service. My friends and I got the shrimp in garlic sauce, which came with two sides of your choice, and..."
Hiatuses Bree
"After arriving at Newark Airport around lunchtime, we decided to visit the nearby historic Ironbound District for some Portuguese food. Based on the..."
Keith Harmeyer
"I cannot recommend this place enough. My friend wanted Brazilian. I did a Google search and said, "let's go here I have a good..."
claudia
"This is one of my all time favourite restaurants in the NY/NJ area and anywhere really. Just the best grilled squid with quinoa and not over-cooked..."
Ama L
"My son just kept saying amazing. The octopus was tender, moist and juicy. The sidewalk sitting area is quiet and nicely shaded. But back to the food..."
Daniel Velez
"I live in the neighborhood where this restaurant resides and I finally made it on a Friday night for the 1st time after 4 years. Me and my dinner..."
Kim Walker
"Got the Rabada (oxtail with yuca) with rice and beans for takeout. Called originally to get a top sirloin but the staff member recommended a few..."
Raymond K