Latin American Restaurants near Elmwood Park

“This food is the best I've ever tasted. Whenever I am in the area, I dont hesitate to get it. I highly recommend the cheeseburger with a side of fries, a vanilla shake, and a steak pincho because they do NOT play about the food. 🤤😋🙏“

“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!“

“Good food excellent service .Great job Juan Carlos“

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

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

“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.“

“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“

“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!“

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

“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. ❤️“

“I came here thinking I was going to have a modest, run of the mill quick lunch and instead I found a delicious feast in this small, pristine, uplifting atmosphere with the friendliest service and fine festive food that immediately gave a lift to my long work day! The young counter girl from Medellin that doubled as a server was as cheery and as helpful as can be. I ordered the Bandeja Paisa to get a nice melange of all that Colombia has to offer and I haven't had Colombian food this good since I was in Colombia! It was presented so delicately detailed that it was a feast for the eyes as well as the senses. I could barely finish it when the lovely hostess offered me a selection of fruity empanadas for dessert which I had to have boxed up and had my mango empanada for a delicious breakfast the next morning. See photos. Coming back here for sure!“

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

“I’m in town for a work trip and stopped into this Peruvian restaurant for lunch today. I got the $15.50 lunch special with 1/4 chicken, salad, and fries and it was absolutely delicious. I’ll eat Peruvian food any chance I get and I was not disappointed!

The pisco sour was also incredible.“

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

“Awesome experience! Excellent customer service, very attentive! The food was delicious, great and balanced taste, well presented and served. We had the Rabo and the Ropa Vieja, with rice, bean and maduros. Delicious! And the passion fruit juice was delicious too. I would definitely come back to this place. The atmosphere was great. Also super cl an and organized. The bathroom was spotless. Thank you very much.“

“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…“

“Love the atmosphere..went for lunch.
They put the soccer game which was cool...but it took forever for the server to check back on us so we can get the check even after I asked another staff to let them know since I didnt see our server. Note... the place wasn't that busy at the time.“

“Great service good food 👍🥝“

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

“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“

“I was walking in the door in the rain with a dress code violation. The host wanted us to correct the issue but Jay the manager explained why the dress code was necessary and let us in anyway. From the moment we sat until the sparklers came out congratulating our anniversary at around 10pm it was an unparalleled experience of delicious food and next-level service. Thank you Don Coqui for a truly wonderful experience, its nice to know there are still restaurants that take serve and quality seriously.“

“great service,just grest in venetal.👍“

“Muy buena la comida muy recomendado y las personas que trabajan son muy amables“

“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“

“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.“

“great pupusas delicious shakes“

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

“Excelente lugar para pasar entre amigos y familia“

“buena atención y menú bariado“

“Drove by this place the other day and decided to check it out today, I was not disappointed. I had the rabo (ox tails) with arroz con gandules (rice and pigeon peas) along with a green salad with avocado and a chicken soup that slaps. The rabo was delicious, I had them pour a little of the sauce on the rice and it was incredible. The portions were perfect for what the prices are like today. I don’t know how long this place has been around but it’ll definitely be a go to spot for me if I want some good Latin food.“

“Recommended NEW latín restaurant in Paterson.... keep going guys !!!“

“LOVE it here! my favorite place to eat in all of Fairlawn, possibly my favorite cafe period. phenomenal service & excellent dishes, the desayuno mexicano is my ideal plate here, queso fresco of my dreams! ❤️“

“Tienen que visitar este gran y majestuoso restaurante lo bien que se come!!“

“I called this morning at 6am to inquire how long it would take them to make 3 dozen empanadas, for a work event, they said ten mi utes! They saved my day. The empanadas were a hit at work! They were delicious! I bought chicken, beef and cheese! They’re affordable too! Gracias! 🙏🏽 I’ll be buying from here again.“

“Amazing food and super friendly service.“

“very good food and reasonable prices“

“This place has been a staple for me for more than a decade. The food is authentic Ecuadorian cuisine that brings me right back home, and the service is always kind and attentive. It’s simple, cozy, and welcoming. proof that you don’t need fancy to feel good and eat well. I’m grateful to have this restaurant in the community.“

“Absolutely delicious!! I decided to give this restaurant a try for a Mother's Day get together. The owner and her daughter were very helpful. They helped me pick out the menu and portion sizes. The prices are very reasonable for the quality of food that you get & the owner is so friendly. Everything was absolutely delicious and my guests loved everything. I would highly recommend!!“

“We truly enjoyed every drop. Gone in 60 seconds!! 😋“

“Food and service is always fantastic! I would recommend an updated menu though, two fresh orange juices cost me 16.50 -- just for anyone with the craving :p“

“I was looking for a specific type of soup, called a lot of the Spanish restaurants no one made it. Found this restaurant and from the first phone call they are truly amazing. They were very attentive to what I wanted. Quick and efficient. Another time I went to the place to place my order, even better the young lady was super sweet and the man there was so attentive to my order. Will definitely keep on ordering. Even the empanadas were made fresh. Small restaurant but excellent customer service! I ordered asopao de camarones!“

“My husband and I live right down the street and always pass this place when driving home. We decided this morning to pop in. I love that's it's most likely family owned as we own a family owned business also. We love to give our business to small local businesses. We ordered the chicken and rice and beans and it was well seasoned and cooked. Very tasty. We will definitely be back to try another item off the menu.“

“Taste so good my daughter she love it 😍“

“La comida 🥘 es muy deliciosa“

“Amazing food, drinks and atmosphere!“

“This place is one of the best places to have a healthy lunch in West New York. I am amazed that it doesn't have any review yet. I tried fish and also lunch specials twice out three times being there, I recommend fish and cow tail. A nice girl works there having very helpful attitude toward customers (unfortunately I don't remember her name but you will find her at lunch). You might have a little bit of problem communicating in english, but all of the times that I had lunch there, they prepared exactly what I meant. A meal size was more than enough for me and I am not skinny, unhealthy or anything. Did I mention the price? it is worth every penny.“

“Recomiendo todo. la comida muy deliciosa y la atención excelente. Nos saludan como parte de su familia , yo me siento muy satisfecha en todos los aspectos, excelente atención , el lugar muy acogedor y limpio. Lo recomiendo‼️👍🏻“

“I have been coming here for a awhile. Definitely will keep going back.“