Taurus Grill Restaurant (BBQ)

We went as a 9 person group with reservation at 21:00.

I am a former sever so the way they handled this was very disappointing. I wasn’t rude and I was patient, as everyone should be. They were probably understaffed and overbooked but how they handled this is not acceptable in my opinion.

We arrived at the correct time but had to wait for 1 hour in line, not at a waiting room, to get seated. 5-6 groups went in before us that arrived later than us. This included a much bigger group. Not happy with this.

When we tried to get help, the servers pointed to the host and the host didn’t make time for us nor “could he speak english.”
The servers could speak english but couldn’t help us but the host who could help us, couldn’t speak english. He spoke and understood english later that night.
One of the servers also made a baffling comment when we asked about our table, saying that he wasn’t with his family but we were. I found it extremely unprofessional, especially after waiting an hour.

I can only speak from my experience regarding the food but there were varying opinions but mostly they were happy.

When I got my food, an hour after we sat down (2 hours after we arrived), the dish had unlisted ingredients in which I would never pay for. I perhaps thought it was just “common knowledge” that the dish had that ingredient but when googling the dish I didn’t see the ingredient.

Very disappointed. We were not given any respect, they were not apologetic in tone and we were not compensated for this lackluster service.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 3

Service: 1

First time trying this place and am extremely satisfied with how fresh and great the food is! Steak and ribs were amazing, extremely large portions for the price, definitely recommend!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

We ordered from Doordash, & the food was really good! Arrived hot and fresh, and tasted absolutely delicious! It was my first time ordering but definitely won’t be my last. I got the beef ribs with rice and beans, the portion was big and I think it was priced well. My fiancé got steak with onions and veggies and that was also nicely portioned and tasted very good!

Food: 5

Excellent service. Good potion and price. The food is delicious.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Hi, This was my first time at this restaurant, the food delicious. The owner Is kind, friendly, hospitality too. The prices are reasonable.

Parking: The restaurant on main street, there street parking available.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

I wish i lived in the area. My family drove up to this area from the jersey shore for a family outing in this area and we found this restaurant in an online search for good Portuguese food. I got good vibes from the website and we dicided to try it. Upon walking in , the atmosphere is very clean , inviting and casual with table cloth service.
I felt very comfortable as soon as i sat down. The food was amazing and authentic portuguese cuisine. They also provide wine bottles from a new jersey winery or you can bring your own .
Trust me, my wife and i are portuguese and raised in newark's ironbound. We know good portuguese food and this place can create Portuguese , Brazilian , and south american meals that will make you want to come back. The young man who served us was very attentive and on top of his game. I met the owner and i can tell anyone who reads this post , come and enjoy this restaurant. I guarantee you will be more than satisfied.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Consistently delicious food and so so much for the price! The whole chicken, rice and French fries is something we order weekly! Such a lovely family! Thank you for feeding us when we don’t want to cook!!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

One of our favorite local spots. Fresh, delicious, healthy food

Food: 5

Service: 5

Air conditioner was not on. So it was very hot.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Great food!

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Taurus Super Combo

Way Over priced portions small for what you pay$$$$ Rip Off....$$$

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 3

My family has ordered from here a few times and the food never disappoints. It’s the only close to Portuguese food we can get close to home. We usually get the Picadinho and it’s delicious and can feed at least 4 people. I will absolutely be a repeat customer.

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Picadinho

We had an absolutely delicious meal at Tauro! For appetizer we had the Fried Calamari- perfectly cooked. We had the 1/2 BBQ Chicken with potatoes and tostones (fried plantains) and the flavor and char were top notch! We also had the Portuguese Sausage with black beans and rice - also super delicious! Would definitely recommend. This food is made with love ❤️

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Had takeout and ordered two full orders of bbq chicken and pork ribs. Absolutely delicious. Tasty and abundant. Good competition to the places in Elizabeth or the Iron Bound, where I work.

Food: 5

Very disappointed with their food.. the chicken, french fries and beef were chewy and undercooked. Beans did not have any flavor. Not ordering there again.

Food: 2