Spanish Restaurants near Totowa, NJ

“Stopped by for lunch today and was blown away. Aside from over a dozen fried empanadas to choose from, they had five baked varieties on display. Inside is seating for 20, a soda fountain and a small drink fridge with about 10 options. Empanada are $6 but double the size you'll find elsewhere. I got the chicharrones de cerdo bowl. Served piping hot and fresh, the pork wasn't hard but had great flavor and chew. The sauteed red onions were a nice touch on top of a bed of fluffy white rice and iconic black beans. The squeeze of lime over everything married all the flavors together giving it that zesty acidity. $15.98 and well worth it, could only finish half.It took less than 10 minutes to prepare.Parking: Better off in the back or on a side street“

“My family and I were delighted with the 1A service, Mr. Mauricio was the one who served us today, it should be noted that he is attentive, friendly and very helpful, he kept us informed of the activities they do in the restaurant and in truth he never I had previously gone to a place here in NJ that made us feel at home, thank you Noches de Colombia for such delicious food and especially thanks to Mauricio for such cordial service, may God continue to bless you all, behind a good leader oh a good work team, blessings!!“

“It was like dining in a 5 star establishment. I had the surf & turf. The jumbo shrimp.was perfectly cooked and the steak tips unbelievably great. I never had their specialty desert cake. It was an unbelievable experience, so good. The owner Jose was so friendly and made me feel like family. Overall, I highly recommend Chloes. My go to place!“

“I just returned from Costa Rica! Three days later I ran to Tucanes for Costa Rican food! They do not disappoint! Delicious, fresh, authentic and beautifully presented is exactly how to describe my meal! In addition to scrumptious food, TucanesHas a lovely, pristine atmosphere with excellent service. Restrooms are immaculate! I love this place. I went back a week later for another wonderful experience! I am now a regular!“

“I’ve been coming to Vila Verde for years, and love and appreciate it. It’s a good, comfortable environment with delicious food and good portions. These days, so so many corners are cut - not here. The delicious bread and garlicky olives to start, and family-style rice and vegetables which accompany the meal, are yummy details that add to the experience, and one where you actually leave satisfied.“

“My first time here, even though I have passed by it many times before. I was looking for a place where I can order a salad at a reasonable price. Boy! This place is the place to go for the best salad in town so far. Delicious, good portion, and the best price. can’t wait to come back again and try other things on their menu. They look amazing and delicious.“

“Love love love this place. In my opinion is the best authentic Columbian restaurant. Their mini empanada beef or chicken are a MUST!! You can't have just one. They bake everything onsite. I've had their grilled chicken and it's juicy, plus tostones (fried green plantains) and sweet plantains, salad bowls are amazing! I always look forward to going back. Parking- It's street parking, no meters but it's on a very busy street.“

“Definitely a seafood lovers destination. The wait time can be long sometimes but its well worth it. I'd rather wait for excellent food than get mediocre food on demand. The staff is awesome and so are the owners. Its always a pleasure going there to eat. See you guys real soon. (Getting hungry)“

“The best Dominican food according to my boyfriend who is Dominican. I though it was great food. It was my first time here as I am not a local in this area and I have to say it was delicious 100 times better than the Dominican Restauraunt we are regulars at.“

“My new favorite place for authentic Dominican food! I can’t believe we live like 2 blocks away and never came here before. I do wish there was more seating but hey there was enough for us! The place is clean and the staff is welcoming and respectful. The food was phenomenal! I was ready to go back for dinner. I will definitely become a regular at this place. Thanks for providing such quality food.“

“great spot in Passaic to whine down and relax with some good good, a huge monitor displaying the beautiful coastal scenery and TVs with games on in case youre missing it. service was excellent because they kept an eye on me in case i was ready to ask for something. which i didnt but i respect that attention.“

“The older woman at the front counter (I forgot her name) extremely kind and helpful. There was a big lunch rush and she was apologizing for the long wait. She made all my food fresh and it was absolutely delicious. I had the beef and potato, chicken chipotle, and the apple crisp empanada and they were all fantastic. High recommend this place for any empanada lovers !“

“Just visited Gourmet Express Market for the first time to order empanadas for a party. The owners are so nice and helpful. They even gave me an empanada to try and I can see why the reviews are so good. The empanada was delicious. Can’t wait to serve the rest to my family and friends tonight!!!“

“Amazing whole in the wall spot. I'm puertorican, and it's hard to find a good boricua place in NJ. This place is great. The food is great, and the service is outstanding. They treat their customers like family, and the prices are good. I definitely recommend this spot!“

“We had a BRUTAL time as a family in a clean, cozy environment. The young woman who attended us was very friendly (Claudia). And above all the delicious food!!! ☆☆☆☆☆ We even danced and everything. Anyway, thank you all for that little time! BLESSINGS ?“

“Awesome local tapas place. Almost everything is good on the menu. Onion rings are deliciousThe shrimp empanada was really good. Burrata salad was an afterthought, it was in need of some olive oil and something else.Good home made sangria, we enjoyed the white sangria.“

“The most delicious and exquisite food I ever try of this kind : especially served with with love and care. How Sweet are the waiters. Always want to make sure you’re enjoying your favorite food. Price..!! . The best in market..!!Vegetarian options: Rice , rice and beans, yellow plantain, salads, vegetables, veggies soup, salsas,Parking: May take a little time. Depend of the day : but you always can find a good spot.Kid-friendliness: All are welcome, for sure they will have fun with the waitress!!Wheelchair accessibility: It’s easy to get in since the low level of the sidewalk and the restaurant entrance too!!“

“This place is great, been coming for years, it does get packed and sometimes only one or two bartenders for like 30 people. But they do their best, the food however is great!!! Get the sampler if you want a little bit of everything! Their garlic shrimp is one of my favorites in the area! I also got a roast lamb!! Sometimes they have specials!!Parking: They have a lot across the street but it tends to get full, try parking in Kearny.“

“As a patron of the Tenafly location, I wanted to try the Montclair locale. Parking isn't great around there but we managed. The cocktails were good. There was a grilled octopus plate served with a salad as an appetizer and it was delicious! Most of the entrees were seasoned okay but nothing stood out. One of our 5 dishes came out wrong but corrected within 5 minutes. The original dish was meant for another table and we got the correct plate quickly. Noise level was normal for a Friday night. Very nice ambiance - decor wise. Would return.“

“I came to Nano’s 2 times. My daughter and I went to the Nano’s in Passaic, NJ. The foods are good and the smoothie drink is very delicious! My daughter loves strawberry smoothies. The nano’s is good place. I will go over there again sometime“

“I was looking for a really good pupusa spot, the only place I will go was in union city! Baby… this spot hit!! Freshly made pupusas, el curtido was delicious ? and to wash it down my cola champán!! Customer service was immaculate!! 10/10 definitely will be going back☺️oh and the place is so clean?“

“Saludos a mi tía (twice removed) que trabaja aquí, y a lo otros trabajadores también, the food is pretty good, my only issue is the security at this place, there is no form of protection, the area can be pretty dangerous at times, so I am just concerned for the safety of the employees, sometimes the people that work here need help...“

“I’ve eaten from here multiple times, more breakfast than lunch or dinners regardless; their food is amazing! The mangu is to die for. Will keep ordering, not sure why this place would even get one bad review. The staff is friendly and very warm.“

“I've only been here twice, but so far so good. My only complaint is that I wish they'd open earlier. I have to be at work by 8am, so if they opened at 7am instead of later I might be able to get breakfast here too. Also, they're not very transparent with pricing. Idk how I spent $17 on a dinner for 1 person. And the second time $13.“

“I finally had the chance to have a sit down meal by myself and was not disappointed at all. 5 stars in all categories is very rare for me to give but when its perfect its deserving. My server had me scan a code for a review of his service but i lost it. I believe his name was Manuel (my apologies if i may be wrong). I was there on Tuesday about 5pm party of 1 my total was $68. I had the Mary Mar with roasted potatoes along with sangria if that helps you figure out the server. He deserves special mention for exceptional service. From my dining experience i tend to remember the level of service before i remember the meal. Servers set the tone and create the dining experience from beginning to end. It's imperative they are well trained and understand the importance of the role they play for the restaurant. The food is outstanding in taste and presentation. The atmosphere is relaxing and the place is well decorated. Thank you for the perfect dining experience.“

“The service was pleasant, the food was DELICIOUS, the flavor is not overwhelming or greasy, the shrimps were clean and fresh. They blend their natural drinks well and the flan was AMAZING! Our family was surprised that the reviews has 3 star, which almost made us not go there. BUT we were extremely delighted that we went and had a wonderful lunch.Clean and kind humans, that we are in need of today. God bless“

“The best empanadas in the area. Always fresh! They have a variety of empanadas besides the classic beef, cheese, or chicken. Just had the crab and shrimp empanadas, juicy and super delicious! Highly recommend this place! It's no wonder my parish has been getting them from here hahaParking: Parking is somewhat difficult here as you can see in Garfield there's these camera posts installed so if you stick around too long it takes a picture of your license plates and get a ticket mailed“