El Palacio Resturante y Cafeteria

I've been here three times I can distinctly remember, but surely more than that. The first time was to see if the food and atmosphere was good enough to host a reunion lunch with an old coworker friend. Everything I ate was great, everything I drank was delicious, the staff were friendly and the atmosphere was comfortable, family oriented warmth, SO I decided to host it here. The coworker disappeared and it was cancelled.

Months later, I wanted to go back, so I brought a friend and was astonished when they started berating and talking down to the waitstaff, so I began defending the staff, which lead to a loud and angry fight in the dining area. We were disruptive, but the staff was so friendly and kind that they managed to split our table up and ensure we got the right food and could eat it in peace. Social workers or police couldn't have done better than what these waitstaff did, during that calamity.

Many MORE months later, I wanted chicken soup because I felt unhealthy, and it's my tradition to eat that as a remedy, so I went to The Douglas Diner down the block, but they did not have chicken soup, so I walked down the block to try El Palacio. They had a great chicken soup, but also delicious tamales, atol de elote, and hot chamomile tea. All of the food was perfect, like how everything else I ever had ordered there was perfect. The waitress put much effort into speaking to me, even though my Spanish language skills are lacking, and I prefer when waitstaff patiently talks to me, meeting in the middle of the two languages, because there is a type of kindness a friendly patience shows which can be rare in today's world. These folks are very kind.

Lastly, when I was sick, my girlfriend had food delivered to my house, to help me recover without having to go out, and without ever talking to me, she picked this place's food, so I think that's another vote of confidence.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

I loveeeee the Empanadas! The service was top notch ...super kind staff and nice,clean restaurant!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

best papusas around

Great place to eat with 3 locations one in bound brook one in Plainfield and the other in Easton pa. But called brisas del salvador.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Food was great and the music perfect to match the atmosphere definitely recommend getting the baliada and the bread was delicious had to take some home

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Thanks to a great recommendation from friends from Costa Rica, I finally had the chance to visit this hyped eatery, and boy, did it deliver. As we walked in, it was buzzing with laughter and chatter from the tables, there’s a coffee and juice bar, and a bakery section that made my inner carb-lover do the happy dance. Despite my Spanish skills being limited to 'hello', 'thank you', and 'a beer please', one of the owners took pity on us and helped us order. We went for the Peruvian beef stir-fry and pueblo-style fish, both of which were ginormous and packed with flavor. I chose sides for my meal plantains and black beans. My friend enjoyed a refreshing batido mango which he loved, I had a tamarind drink, so delicious! The staff were super friendly, attentive, and provided top-notch service. I’m stoked about the early opening hours on weekends for soccer enthusiasts like myself who need snacks while yelling at the screens! The live soccer matches were on today, that added to the electric ambiance. I recommend this restaurant, which serves up a ridiculously diverse and authentic range of traditional Costa Rican, Peruvian, and Salvadoran dishes, among others. With prices that'll make your wallet do the happy dance or in this case the Salsa!
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This place is 1 of a kind , never fails to disappoint
Always on point , food always fresh and clean environment ,
Gotta check out the bakery section I highly recommend this establishment
Great place for events , family reunion or casual dates .
Try out the morning buffet !!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Beef Soup, Sopa De Pollo Chicken Soup, Arroz Chaufa De Pollo, Carne Asada Hondureña, Chips Salsa, Chicharon Con Yuca

Love the coffee, pastries and horchata.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

A nice restaurant with a variety of home style foods, soups and beverages from Costa Rica, Columbia and Mexico. The service was very attentive and they made you feel at home. I highly recommend it.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 5

sorry to say this but rice was cooked 4 days ago and they served to me .

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 1

Service: 4

Good food over all

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 4

Service: 3

Recommended dishes: Beef Soup, Sopa De Pollo Chicken Soup, Arroz Chaufa De Pollo

We ordered tacos and side of rice, food was good but we felt it is too pricey for the quantity of food.

Love everything always good always happy everything very good. The food is delicious. The people are good, they take good care of you. Well I highly recommend it.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Excellent food and service

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Went for a chicken chaffa I was not informed the platter had changed. Once a complaint has been made about the difference in quantity versus the personal platter in which was given to me.
The ladies at the counter stated I am not welcome back and can no longer serve me.
Black people please stay away.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 3

Service: 1