50 Best Latin American Restaurants near East Rutherford

“Food is super fresh and the owner is so nice and you can tell he takes pride in his food. Never had baliada before Mi Sabor and definitely a fan!“

“Not bad at least, I do not understand why some people give lower ratings. The Fried Rice, Chorizo, and Fries are great, except the Steak seems not much juicy. But still overall it is still worth of money, especially those can't afford a premium steak so in reality it would be more on 4.5/5“

“Came here on a date night with the wife who is Uruguayan. The provolone was a fantastic starter, reminded me of the one I had during my last visit to Uruguay. In my wife’s 2+ decades in the states I’ve never heard her rant and rave over a chivito the way she did theirs. She said and I quote “this is the best chivito she’s had since being in the USA,” so that should tell you something. I had the Uruguayan Ribeye and I left just the cutting board it came on, nothing was safe. I was hesitant about the Duck fat potatoes because it’s not something I haven’t tried, but they were perfect. The ribeye was to die for, I wanted more. Dessert was just as good too. My wife loved the flan, and I’ll take her word because all flan is bad to me. The Alfajor was so damn good. It was different than the traditional one I’m used to eating, but fantastic nonetheless. We will definitely be returning, and telling everyone we know to travel to Brooklyn to give this place a try.“

“Endroit magnifique, décoré avec beaucoup de goût ! Les plats sont aussi beaux que bons, une cuisine travaillée et raffinée.. Le personnel accueillant et très professionnel ! Nous recommandons largement ! Allez-y les yeux fermés et les papilles ouvertes! 🌺“

“Incredible space. Incredible people that work there. I hosted an event here, and couldn’t recommend them enough. If you are looking to host a dinner or event and want to work with kind people AND have an amazing time with great food, this is THE space.“

“The coconut-ginger rice is amazing! Aside from the good food, the service is impeccable. Everyone has great energy and is so attentive, especially Atillah (I hope I spelled her name correctly). She always goes out of her way to acknowledge and ask me about my day, and that really goes a long way. Pleasee go check them out!“

“I went here two weeks ago, very good food, I enjoyed my steak a lot, but there are couple things that I will point out, the music definitely must be more loud, you could barely hear anything it created the weird atmosphere since I could hear all what others around me are talking about, second thing they should inform you that the food will take a while go get ready, it definitely was worth it but just the server should be aware to inform us that it will be an hour wait for the food, also you can bring your own bottle of wine which is great!“

“Our meal was DELICIOUS! Scallop appetizer followed by entrees of halibut, bronzino and orata. Wonderful service made for a beautiful evening“

“Great little spot! Visited when there was a block party happening. It was great to sit and enjoy some great empanadas and morir sonando and music in the background.

I had the vegan empanada with lentil and another with onions and mushrooms. Highly recommend!“

“An amazing place yo share with your loves one and have a good talk and share a delicious bottle of wine, food it’s amaze ! Really tasty and flavorful l, 10/10“

“Finally had the opportunity to come to this place. I would like to start off with the service. When we arrived it was packed which we were not surprised. The lady at the front was very friendly. But our server not so much, i get people have off days but we did not feel welcomed. We ordered ceviche, white rice and beans & the chicharron de pollo. As someone that loves ceviche this was not the greatest ceviche i have ever had. The apples and celery threw me off but the reason why it was not great is because the juice had that seafood tate rather than the lime zesty taste. The rice and beans were amazing!! Perfect texture and taste. The chicharron de pollo is the best chicharron i have ever had. My husband and I literally locked eyes on the first bite. It was juicy and had the perfect crunch and taste. I will definitely recommend this place and come
Back to taste the rest of the menu.“

“fantastic food, but horrible service. AND they force an 18% gratuity on all parties“

“the rotisserie chicken is grestrice a peas nice my favorite spot 😋“

“Good food excellent service .Great job Juan Carlos“

“Great place, great environment and good vibes.😀“

“La comida es muy deliciosa,fresca,“

“Great food, great service!“

“Today was our 4th time visiting Samba. The food is consistently great! the service is top-notch. They have a very friendly staff. The atmosphere is old-school Brazilian and very comfortable. I highly recommend Samba, especially if you like gluten-free cuisine.“

“The oxtail empanada for sure. For sure! Tried the chopped cheese which was also good, but the oxtail is the absolute best! Well filled and such good flavor. I could eat 10 of them. I want to eat 10 of them.

I was bummed they had sold out of the guava cheesecake tho :(
Just an extra reason to go back!“

“I enjoy tasting empanadas from all types of places. Empanada Mama is by far the best of any place I’ve ever tasted!! The portions were stunning, the food was full of flavor, the menu is large, and the dessert empanadas are just as amazing as the savory ones! Definitely some comfort food right here ❤️ Amazing delivery as well“

“My wife and I came here for dinner tonight, and we had an amazing experience from start to finish. The food was absolutely delicious, the drinks were just as impressive, and the atmosphere had such a great vibe.

I had the Caipirinha, and my wife ordered the Passion Fruit Lychee Martini—both were fantastic and made perfectly.

The highlight of our visit was our bartender, Ricardo. He was incredibly friendly, knowledgeable, and made us feel welcome from the moment we sat down. He took the time to explain the menu, gave great recommendations, and his service really elevated the entire experience.

It’s not often you find a place where the food, drinks, service, and atmosphere all come together this well. We’ll definitely be back, and we’ll be recommending Guarapo Latin Fusion to our friends and family. Thank you, Ricardo, for making our night such a great one!“

“la recomiendo 100% es un ambiente muy entrenado.“

“Great Peruvian restaurant! I've eaten Peruvian food several times, and I appreciate their elevated presentation and flavors. I saw some reviews speak of slow service. I don't know if that occurs during certain times, but I found the service to be excellent. Maybe the management saw the reviews and took action--if so, kudos to a responsive correction! Great food, excellent service, and beautiful atmosphere.“

“excelente comida , soy dominicano pero que rica chuleta 10 estrellas no 5“

“Aroma de Cafe is a wonderful spot whether you're stopping in for breakfast or coffee with friends. I ordered the Colombian breakfast with scrambled eggs, arepa, and fresh cheese, plus a cappuccino that was perfectly made. Everything tasted fresh and homemade. The bakery case was full of tempting pastries, the staff was welcoming, and the cozy atmosphere made it easy to relax.“

“The sweetest people and the best food. I’ve ordered from here about 5 times now and I just want to let you guys know what an amazing job you guys do and how tasty and flavorful the food is. I wish you guys all the success !!! Bless up🖤🎈“

“The best food I ever had! Steak was perfect!“

“great service,just grest in venetal.👍“

“Such a great place with a beautiful atmosphere and great food. The owner Alberto makes you feel at home. We will definitely be back.“

“Everything on the menu is delicious! The service is fast and staff is amazing. My children love their empanadas! It’s cozy, welcoming and relaxing ambiance…“

“I tried this restaurant yesterday and really enjoyed it! I especially loved their lunch special—the portions were generous, and the food was great. The lunch special includes your choice of protein, two sides, and soup or salad, which I thought was a great value. They also have a nice variety of protein and side options to choose from.

Overall, a great lunch spot with good food, generous portions, and plenty of choices. I’d definitely come back!“

“i had the Pastelillos cheese, yellow rice and the queso frito. all very good! they also give you sauce with the Pastelillos which was also very good. very affordable and homey in there. you feel very welcomed. i would come again. staff is very friendly.“

“We always enjoy the food and drinks here. Luisa was a great waitress and we had a nice time there. The chicken champignon (mushroom sauce) was delicious and loaded with mushrooms. Great classic margaritas for under $10 with lunch. ❤️“

“great pupusas delicious shakes“

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“The food was great, I had a torta that I didn’t know I needed in my life. My
Mini me had carnitas, she said “papa, these are the best carnitas I’ve ever had.” And the folks behind the counter are awesome!“

“larga espera pero vale la pena el lugar, la comida, las presentaciones y la decoración muy bonito todo, y los meser@s muy atent@s en fin es un 10/10“

“We were tight w time since we got there at 6:15 to eat dinner and had a 7:30 show. They got us out on time; they also had a great pre-theatre pkg that incl drink, app, entree n dessert for $49 !! Great food great service; passion fruit margarita - delicious 😜“

“Comida Buenisima... Lo único tienes que pedir los platos iguales como estan en la carta... Eramos 4 y nos cobraron 5 platos... Deberian de cambiar esto no todas las personas pueden comer el plato exacto como lo tienen... ppr un mofongo aparte nos cobraron el plato del mofongo completo...“

“The Managers At Don coqui are just Amazing. What a great Job. They go table by table making sure every table is okay and comfortable. Both managers on 9/25/2026 at 6pm are just the best. A big Thanks for such a great job. Soecially the beautiful Lady she makes this place xtra special.“

“my favorite is the prosecutor ! but everything is great ! very cool guys there !“

“buena atención y menú bariado“

“Great service good food 👍🥝“

“Overall rating: 4.9

Happy hour M-Th: all night?!
Fri - Sat: 4-7pm

OMG. Best mojito I’ve ever made. IT WAS SO GOOD. I’m still thinking about it as I write this. Only came in for 1x drink because I had an activity with a friend in the area. I definitely want to come back and will be in my rotation moving forward. Wish it wasn’t so far from other places in Williamsburg, but highly recommend!“

“Great spot for lunch to dinner. Kind of a all-day, everyday spot. Serving from noon till late night. Great comfort Latin American cuisine. Full service restaurant and bar.“

“This place is amazing. Their service is the best and the food is amazing. You really get a very nice size lunch for a really low price in the area. Place is small so they do not have any chairs or tables but other than that place is amazing. I will be going often for lunch from now on. Thank you“

“I absolutely love this place I work in the same building as the daughter of this restaurant and she is a bright and shining star of a person the mother and the cook of the restaurant is beautiful wonderful personality and makes great food I recommend this restaurant to anybody who's looking for a home feeling fresh food fulfilling and tasteful restaurant Gourmet Express is one of my favorite restaurants you guys are the best“

“Had a wonderful evening with my aunt. The service, food and drinks was excellent.“

“The decor at this morsel of Costa Rican culture is aesthetically pleasing and if you’re in the area, this is one of the better Tico spots. We watched Costa Rica beat Paraguay in a Copa America game while eating pupusas, un Casado and Tacos Ticos and totally hit the spot. Especially since they served some salsa Lizano on the side.“

“Everything was wonderful from the ambience , food and service . Celebrated my birthday with my family !! We all enjoyed every morsel. Thank you for all.“