Haitian Restaurants near Elizabeth, NJ

“The best of the best!!!! This is the best restaurant I've ever been to! I've never left a restaurant genuinely happy until I found Elvita's!!!! It's clean, the workers are down to earth, very respectful, attentive and kind, they care about their food!! Their ingredients are fresh, this was the best empanada, jerk chicken and rice/beans I've ever had!!! I can't compliment them enough!!! PLEASE check them out!!“

“👌👌👌👌👌👨‍🌾👩‍🌾🍻🍴🍽“

“The best! This place is a staple in Elizabeth. At Two Brothers, you get the real American breakfast experience. What a wonderful feeling to walk back to my little breakfast joint and to enjoy this guys’s cooking. Thank you for the love you put into this. I love your business!“

“Great food! Waiting to visit Jules again. Miss it already.“

“During this crazy quarantine I got tired of cooking and decided to support a local family owned business. I do not regret that decision! We had Rabo (oxtail), sopa de mondongo( tripe soup), bistec encebollado (steak n onions) along with a few appetizers. Everything was delicious! Not one thing tasted bland ( the beans are amazing!) The food is very savory (and being Hispanic I am very judgemental with my food). The service was also great. I will definitely be ordering again and I recommend you do too!“

“Two Brothers Bakery/restaurant in Elizabeth, NJ was a delightful surprise. I went in for a some patties and ended up leaving with a bag full of goodies! The lady at the counter was incredibly friendly and helpful, which is a refreshing change from some Haitian restaurants I've been to.

The patties tho! These were some of the best I've had – perfectly fluffy, full with flavor, and absolutely delicious. Reminds me of the patties from the late 90s in Haiti. If you're a fan of savory pastries, Two Brothers Bakery is a must-visit.

Overall, the experience was so positive that I'll definitely be back next time I'm in North Jersey. Two Brothers Bakery is a hidden gem that deserves all the praise!“

“The service and food are what had great impact in my decision to reach out for future visit“

“Amazing amazing amazing the food was delicious the service was great and the Kremas reminded me of my family’s recipe! Definitely recommend them for the food is very traditional and you will love it!“

“These women were very lovely and compassionate.
I had excellent food even though I didn't go on the ideal day for what I went for. Food is really inexpensive, especially considering what I purchased. The food was fresh and delicious.

The way they create the patties was the only thing I didn't enjoy. It had too much salt. The fish needs to be soaked in a little lime juice for a longer period of time.“

“From the moment you walk in the door you feel like a priority.

Walking into Machou Tropical Restaurant in East Orange, NJ, you immediately feel like you’re a priority. We chose this charming, family‑run restaurant to celebrate our daughter’s Grade 8 graduation, and it turned out to be an unforgettable experience. The owner’s hospitality sets the tone gracious, attentive, and genuinely welcoming.

The food was extraordinary. It was, without exaggeration, the best Haitian cuisine we’ve ever enjoyed. We’ve already shared our experience with friends and family, and despite living seven hours away, we would gladly make the drive again.

The owner and his wonderful staff treated us like VIPs from the moment we arrived. The intimate size of the restaurant made our celebration feel almost private. Every plate was a standout from the unforgettable Tom Tom with real lam veritable and the huge fried fish (honestly, it looked like a requin) to the meatless legume, riz djon djon, rice and peas, Steamed rice paired with traditional Haitian sauce pois, provisions, acra, and plantains. Everything was prepared with outstanding care and skill. My kids especially appreciated the vegetarian options and fresh juices.

Exceptional service, exquisite food, and a warm family atmosphere. Whether you’re celebrating a milestone, hosting a business dinner, or simply enjoying time with loved ones, Machou Tropical is a place worth visiting.

We will definitely be back.“

“Selman restaurant nan Irvington ki gen bon manje ayisyen, manmi an pwop anpil, e lè li la li bay bon service. Selman pate yo ki kem pa renmen paske yo manke sòs men tout manje yo bon.The only best Haitian restaurant in Irvington, cause of the quality and cleanliness. The patties are not all that. When they owner is there service is spectacular.Keep in mind this was Sunday dinner“

“I had a wonderful dining experience at this restaurant. The atmosphere was warm and inviting, with a clean and comfortable setting that made it easy to relax. The chef were friendly, attentive, and made sure I felt welcome from the moment I walked in. The food was delicious, highly recommended“

“Great food! HUGE portions!!“

“Ordered a turkey fritay and I will be ordering again soon. The turkey wasnt too crispy and it was about 5 pieces for the medium size, the macaroni was good too. I ordered extra plantain. Everything was balanced in flavor. Wish the pikliz was a little bigger. I ordered it through doordash“

“This place is amazing! On Monday April 23rd they fed the Orange High school Marching Band for FREE after meeting the Band at orange Family day in Orange Park on April 21st. I went back today April 25th to pick up dinner for my family and I was very pleased! Let’s support and welcome this new business to the City of Orange!!!“

“The food was great, but if you're looking for the restaurant's name, you'll be going in circle. They've moved and are using a completely different name (Mant-lo Provision Alimentaire) which is the last building on the left.“

“I think her food is consistently good. Do not let the overall appearance of the restaurant dispickles. or stop you from getting your take out. I just wish they would understand how important it is for a restaurant to look attractive to the potential customer. I especially love her fried turkey topped with her delicious picklys.“

“The foods are delicious 😍😍😍 what I love from them they are so nice and their foods always make me feel like I m in Haiti 🇭🇹. Thanks guys 😍 .“

“I recommend the patties. Not too flaky and full of flavor. There was no wait when I got there. The lady at the counter was pleasant even tho she didnt look like it. I think thats just her everyday-face. Everything was fresh, ready-made and hot for pick up. They also have cake and some other pastries. Hot chocolate and soup on Saturdays. Definitely worth the drive for pick up.“

“Has amazing oxtail rice and beans that me and son love to get and have been continuing to get since we where first introduced to the restaurant years ago! The ladies are nice, friendly and hospitable and they do there thing in the kitchen. Try the oxtails rice and beans you won’t regret it you for sure will be back for more‼️♥️ It’s my #1 spot togo to for a great Haitian dish.“

““Delicious food and great service, compliments to the chef!” 👨‍🍳 🙌🏽👊🔥“

“Great food! HUGE portions!!“

“The sauce meat rice was great. Sauce was quite greasy which I wasn't surprised, nothing a little spooning out most of the grease wouldn't fix. Easy, no complaints. I was drooling, felt like I got transported back to haiti lol. Only issue I have is place needs upgrades, I would like to see some menus and prices beforehand. I would call to help save a few minutes if I knew what they regularly cook on Saturdays. Although there's a picture online, I can't actually see it cause lots looks blurry. But I was told in time they'll have that done. Place is small so don't expect much. As long as you go there for some good food, I recommend.“

“Great place for Haitian food 👏🌺“

“I'm American and this was the first Haitian restaurant that I've tried and since I've tried many others and none can compare to MD. My favorite is the Lalo spinach with rice and a side of pikliz, I have also had their fried turkey and chicken, And the legume... DELICIOUS! I've come multiple times since 2021 and it may have been only twice when I wasn't entirely satisfied.“

“Their portion size is great. The food is good, and they have great customer service. The time that they tell you your food will be ready is true. Your food will actually ready when you arrive to pick it up. Best customer service I’ve gotten from a Haitian restaurant. Definitely recommend.“

“Me and my kids love the food it's just right. I love the fish...“

“Edit: When I got home, I warmed the food up and ate it. After warming, the chicken WAS stewed, and was so flavorful.. Food was delicious!

I stopped here for my lunch while on route with my job. The customer service is good! The food was ok tho. I got a small stew chicken, and the chicken wasn’t really stewed. My was very cold, as if it has been in the fridge, but my rice and beans were fresh and hot. Wasn’t digging that. Also the chicken wasn’t as flavorful as I thought it was going to be. Wanted to give 5 stars because I support Black Business of all nations/ cultures, but serving me cold chicken is gets a bad review. Other than that, it was ok.“

“Best Carribean Cuisine in Union County. Consistantly fresh !!“

“The owner is amazing and the food is exceptional! This past weekend we had my grandmothers birthday celebration here for the second time. If she makes it to 95 we would love to come back!“

“Tasty patties and good service. Everything is a fair price! Once we got there, the business name was different but we enjoyed it. There’s a selection of bread, sweet treats like tablet and homemade drinks- we got the limeade which was very good and refreshing with the patties“

“we had a baby baptism the food was very tasty Dannie is amazing you better choose Dannie's restaurant for your event“

“5 star for the food. Zero for customer service.“

“She’s very neat in all she Does❤️❤️❤️🙌🏿🙌🏿love the Delicious food“

“Delicious and FRESH food. Very good Haitian place on my now three visits. It's a high-quality takeout restaurant and level of service depends on the person waiting on you. I have had okay service by some and great hospitality from others (the owner and Jemima, I believe is her name, have both given excellent personal service). Either way, the food makes up for it.I've had the pork griot, which is so delicious. Many places you get fried pork, you might be chewing for days; theirs is tender and flavorful. I just had the fritaille platter with the pork and everything included was fresh and delicious. I've also had the fish, chicken, and beef patties made with homemade puff pastry. They were all fresh and SO FLAKEY. Perfect puff pastry. They're also well-priced and a good value. Don't hesitate to try them, it's always busy for a reason!

Wheelchair accessibility: No steps or stairs“

“She was on time with the food which is greatly appreciated. She wasnt outbof what we wanted either. We called and it was done within 15m or so like she said.
She was friendly and the food was delicious.
My spelling will be horrible, don't mind me lol: I had a platter of diri jon jon avek poul (blk rice with chicken) and 2 platters of diri kole avek legume. They had a good amount as well.
They were delicious. Wish I took pics but was rushing at the time. Next time I will.
They also have a market right next door that I want to check out next time as well.“

“This is more of a takeout spot. There are a few chairs where you can sit but it’s a pretty small venue. The wait time was long and they were busy but the food was AMAZING! So flavorful and truly authentic Haitian cuisine. They have variety in the menu and tons of items to choose from with photos so you can see what it looks like before you order.“