My boyfriend is Puerto Rican and the only thing he makes is Piccadillo. Chef’s kiss to everything we ate the chicharrones were fantastic. And it was amazing to get plantanos that were cooked the way I make them (crispy on the edges and not like a raw plaintain). The boyfriend also got mofongo (I stole a taste even though I refuse to share my food).
We’re on the other side of Monmouth County and will definitely be back.
As a small business owner I love a restaurant that is owner operated with great food at a great price. And they’re open almost all year.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Amely Santos
it was a little bit salty but ir was good
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pernil Catering
Francisco Gomez
Had a great time with my family here. The food and service were great. Nando has instruments and we played and danced. Looking forward to our next visit.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Lixie Gomez
If you’re looking for authentic, flavorful Puerto Rican cuisine this is the spot! The food is cooked with so much care, and the pernil in particular is tender, seasoned perfectly, and absolutely delicious. The atmosphere makes it even better. There’s always awesome music playing that adds to the vibe and makes you want to stay longer. What really makes this restaurant shine, though, are the owners. They go above and beyond to make you feel welcome, taking time to interact with every guest in a genuine way. You can tell they love what they do and truly value their customers. It feels less like dining out and more like being invited into someone’s home for a meal. I can’t recommend this place enough!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jose Roman
Nice PUERTO RICAN /BORICUA ,soul food , I think the mom uses all the homeland recipes,, food is freshly made and the son and wife are great hosts , definitely recommend ❤️❤️
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Pedro Perez
I like the food so much that I got them to cater my son's 16th birthday. The food was delicious and plentiful. Had leftovers for the next day. As authentic as you can get. Thanks for Abuelo's pique. It was a huge hit....
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Adrian Torres
Delicious food and lovely service.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
JoAnn Pesta
Great food and great place I will go back
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Emily
Amazing food. I am satisfied !
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Lori Mendez
My favorite..Mofongo was outrageously delicious!!! Will be back!
KEANSBURG: Since 2021, Mambo Nando's has been serving up Puerto Rican flavors and laid-back tropical vibes just steps from the Keansburg Amusement Park.
This hidden gem is dog-friendly, with outdoor seating at the counter, sidewalk tables, and a patio, perfect for dining with your pup.
Owners Jamie and Nando are as welcoming as their food is delicious.
Highlights from our tasting included slow-roasted pork, yellow rice with pigeon peas, vegan alcapurria, and both classic and Beyond Beef empanadas. The flavors were rich, authentic, with a growing vegan menu. Portions are generous, prices are reasonable, and the menu is packed with must-try dishes.
Open March–December, Wednesday-Sunday, 12–7 PM. Order online for pickup or delivery via their website.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Empanada, Yellow Rice
Janet Grau
Cute spot ordered beef empandas which were delicious!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Irene V
Uodate because we went back again for my husbans the size of the alcapurrias was small but for me it was fine. We had an alcapurria which tasted good but the size was small. The papa rellena was mainly potatoe and needed more flavor. (Update i spoke to them about this they had outsource and will be looking into it)The rican sandwich was good. The server/owner was super nice. It's summer so parking can be a challenge( but after 3 pm you don't have to pay) The place was cute. 2md trip we also tried the chicharrones y se dejan comer.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Nancy Zuckerman
Thank you Jamie and Chef for the most delicious food and service! We stop at Mambo Nando's anytime we're in Keansburg but I recently had them cater my family bbq and it was seriously amazing! My husband is Puerto Rican and his family was obsessed with the pernil and arroz con gandules!! Empanadas...also delish! Everything was so fresh and juicy :) and seasoned so well! And Jamie is the nicest person to deal with. She was super helpful answering all my questions and quick to respond. I will definitely be back and recommend this place highly!! You will not be disappointed. Thank you again Mambo Nando's we love you!
My boyfriend is Puerto Rican and the only thing he makes is Piccadillo. Chef’s kiss to everything we ate the chicharrones were fantastic. And it was amazing to get plantanos that were cooked the way I make them (crispy on the edges and not like a raw plaintain). The boyfriend also got mofongo (I stole a taste even though I refuse to share my food).
We’re on the other side of Monmouth County and will definitely be back.
As a small business owner I love a restaurant that is owner operated with great food at a great price. And they’re open almost all year.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
it was a little bit salty but ir was good
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pernil Catering
Had a great time with my family here. The food and service were great. Nando has instruments and we played and danced. Looking forward to our next visit.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
If you’re looking for authentic, flavorful Puerto Rican cuisine this is the spot! The food is cooked with so much care, and the pernil in particular is tender, seasoned perfectly, and absolutely delicious. The atmosphere makes it even better. There’s always awesome music playing that adds to the vibe and makes you want to stay longer.
What really makes this restaurant shine, though, are the owners. They go above and beyond to make you feel welcome, taking time to interact with every guest in a genuine way. You can tell they love what they do and truly value their customers. It feels less like dining out and more like being invited into someone’s home for a meal. I can’t recommend this place enough!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Nice PUERTO RICAN /BORICUA ,soul food , I think the mom uses all the homeland recipes,, food is freshly made and the son and wife are great hosts , definitely recommend ❤️❤️
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I like the food so much that I got them to cater my son's 16th birthday. The food was delicious and plentiful. Had leftovers for the next day. As authentic as you can get. Thanks for Abuelo's pique. It was a huge hit....
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Delicious food and lovely service.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great food and great place I will go back
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Amazing food. I am satisfied !
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
My favorite..Mofongo was outrageously delicious!!! Will be back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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Authentic authentic Puerto Rican cuisine!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
KEANSBURG: Since 2021, Mambo Nando's has been serving up Puerto Rican flavors and laid-back tropical vibes just steps from the Keansburg Amusement Park.
This hidden gem is dog-friendly, with outdoor seating at the counter, sidewalk tables, and a patio, perfect for dining with your pup.
Owners Jamie and Nando are as welcoming as their food is delicious.
Highlights from our tasting included slow-roasted pork, yellow rice with pigeon peas, vegan alcapurria, and both classic and Beyond Beef empanadas. The flavors were rich, authentic, with a growing vegan menu. Portions are generous, prices are reasonable, and the menu is packed with must-try dishes.
Open March–December, Wednesday-Sunday, 12–7 PM. Order online for pickup or delivery via their website.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Empanada, Yellow Rice
Cute spot ordered beef empandas which were delicious!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Uodate because we went back again
for my husbans the size of the alcapurrias was small but for me it was fine. We had an alcapurria which tasted good but the size was small. The papa rellena was mainly potatoe and needed more flavor. (Update i spoke to them about this they had outsource and will be looking into it)The rican sandwich was good. The server/owner was super nice. It's summer so parking can be a challenge( but after 3 pm you don't have to pay)
The place was cute.
2md trip we also tried the chicharrones y se dejan comer.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Thank you Jamie and Chef for the most delicious food and service! We stop at Mambo Nando's anytime we're in Keansburg but I recently had them cater my family bbq and it was seriously amazing!
My husband is Puerto Rican and his family was obsessed with the pernil and arroz con gandules!! Empanadas...also delish! Everything was so fresh and juicy :) and seasoned so well!
And Jamie is the nicest person to deal with. She was super helpful answering all my questions and quick to respond.
I will definitely be back and recommend this place highly!!
You will not be disappointed. Thank you again Mambo Nando's we love you!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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