Dominican Restaurants near Linden, NJ

“I fell upon this food gem on accident and sooooo glad I did.. 😊 I purchased the beef empanada ate it in my car and immediately went back inside for the $13.99 lunch special Baked Chicken, White Rice, Black Beans, and a Sancocho soup ... chef's kiss 😘“

“HIGHLY RECOMMEND. Wow what great fresh food . My wife and I were lucky enough to have meet the owner of this amazing place when she was dropping off her food for a large event . After sampling her food we were truly impressed on the quality and flavor of her food . Since then we usually order food weekly. The portions are generous and always full of delicious meals.

Kid-friendliness: Family owned businesses and their heart and soul are in their food .“

“It was amazing and the service was fast“

“Acho que não estamos falando da mesma.Meson Tropical!! Essa ficava em Vila Isabel no Rio.de Janeiro !! e já fechou !Era uma casa de festas !! mto bonita !!“

“It was amazing food was fire🔥🔥🔥“

“La comida es muy deliciosa,fresca,“

“Great food!!! Definitely recommend“

“Me encanto la comida y buen trato al cliente“

“Only 4 tables and 12 seats but maaaan this food is the bomb. I grew up eating stews and rice for lunch in far away lands and this hits the spot. I think I inhaled my giant plate in 2 min. We'll seasoned, everything tasted good (carne, rice, red beans, maduros). Will come back when Im in the area again. Thank you to polite staff too for supporting my Spanish :)“

“Great spot for a quick lunch, food on display is absolutely fresh and seasoned well. All for a reasonable price, each day is different meal variety, but customer service and speed is the same each time I come here. I definitely recommend coming here for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.“

“I recently visited Sabor De Mi Pais Restaurant, and I had a great experience. As soon as you walk in, you are warmly welcomed. The restaurant is very clean, and the staff is incredibly friendly and attentive.

They offer a wide variety of food options to choose from. I ordered white rice with pollo al horno and beans, and everything was fresh, flavorful, and absolutely delicious. My coworker also loved their meal and said the food was amazing.

I highly recommend this restaurant if you’re looking for authentic, homemade food and excellent service!“

“Everybody is so nice and quick to serve you. The food is absolutely amazing at a really good price.. all the food is made in advance and placed on burners behind the glass you chose everything you wish to have and enjoy… I’d love to come every day if I could“

“This Dominican spot on Staten Island is an absolute hidden gem! The food is delicious and authentic, and the staff is just as incredible friendly, welcoming, and always making you feel at home. Highly recommend to anyone looking for great Dominican cuisine! My family used to own the spot for 30 years as a pizza shop coming back feels just as home now as it did in the past thank you all for making me feel at home.“

“The best chimi I’ve had. The meat is exceptionally seasoned, you can taste the oregano and tartness from the lime or vinegar, and it’s perfect on salt. Whoever thought on putting it on a brioche bun, it’s a genius.

Don’t sleep on the picadera too! The pork carne salada is so good and they put wasakaka sauce all over the meat. The tostones are not drowned in oil and are so crispy.

The only shame is that I live 45 minutes away and can’t eat here more often. But whenever I’m in Perth Amboy, I grab a chimi from here.“

“Very good food very good vibe’s one of the best places en Perth amboy“

“Delicious Latin food in town.“

“My first time eating from here. I got 2 family combos. I called to pick up my order and the customer service on the phone was professional and so was in person. The place is clean, smells good and the food absolutely delicious!!! Thank you for being here , I will be a return customer !!!!!“

“Best place to eat cuajito. Their arroz con gandules had such a great flavor. I loved it! I am going back this weekend for my Anniversary. Woo hoo!“

“I had a wonderful experience here! I ordered the white rice with baked chicken and beans — everything was cooked perfectly with great flavor. The environment is warm and welcoming, making it a must-visit spot. What made it even more special was the uplifting atmosphere filled with Christian music at its finest. A place where you can enjoy both delicious food and a peaceful, joyful setting. Highly recommended!“

“la mejor comida dominicana de area“

“I visited Bachata y Merengue Restaurant and would rate it 3/5 stars.

The food was okay, but I think it could definitely be better. My boyfriend ordered the meatballs, and they were too salty. The spaghetti was bland and needed more flavor. I ordered the rice and chicken, which were decent, but I would give them a 6/10 overall.

The restaurant itself felt very quiet and empty. There wasn’t any music playing, which made the atmosphere feel less inviting. I also noticed there were no desserts available, and the refrigerator looked mostly empty with very few drink options.

The buffet is small and offers mostly basic dishes, so there isn’t a lot of variety to choose from.

Overall, it wasn’t a bad experience, but I think the food, atmosphere, and menu selection could all be improved.“

“Muy buena comida y agradable ambiente me gusto“

“El pan de sal o conocido en Puebla como las famosas monas son mis favoritas! Muy buenas! recomiendo este lugar 100%!! 🙏🏼apoyen!!“

“First time here and the service was outstanding! The young lady was patient and so pleasant. The food looked beautiful and the presentation was excellent! My food was delicious I don’t eat meat so I had two types of rice, vegetables and both beans they had. My daughter had their quarter chicken with rice and beans. The prices are dirt cheap which is surprising considering the economy. I’ll return for sure!!!“

“Is a traditional latino spot,to eat good,dominican specialties.“

“The gyros!!! And try the specials“

“Stopped here out of curiosity and we were not disappointed. The cheapest and yummiest Dominican food Ive had in NJ so far!

We got 2 lunches of white rice and stew chicken, 2 orders of beans and an order of sweet plantains. Total: $22! They serve SOOOO much food, we had left overs. My plate in the photo is after me eating quite a bit already. We then went back and got 2 tres leches, each were $3.50. Very yummy, I highly recommend this restaurant. In regards to customer service they were so sweet, professional and attentive. I wish this business lots of good fortune and will spread the word. They are amazing.“

“I love coming here! It's super eccentric and there are several unique paintings of the city (made by local artists and are for sale)! The food comes quick, and even when it's super busy there is never a long wait for a table. I have had a few different breakfast and lunch items here, and they never disappoint.“

“Beautiful place, nice to clients and a variety of Dominican Food tu supiste 🇩🇴🇩🇴“

“Alicia“

“Si buen lugar acojedor y familiar“

“Best Dominican Food!!! Chicharon are a most try.“

“From the first moment you arrive in this restaurant the stuff gives you a great feeling. Very friendly stuff, it is a kind restaurant to hang out with buddies or with your date. tasty meals, talented chef de cuisine, reasonable pay and attentive service. Highly recommended.“

“I gotta say, this is some of, if not the best dominican style fried food, I’ve tasted in nj/ny area. Everything was flavorful, you can tell it’s top quality products and, that frying oil gets changed often, I can tell just by the smell. Thanks to the chef and everyone involved in the process. Definitely worth a visit go and check it out.“

“If you’re looking for clean, fresh food that won’t drain your wallet, this spot is a great choice. The portions are generous, the prices are reasonable, and the staff are always welcoming. It can get pretty busy since it’s popular, but the wait is definitely worth it. Only thing missing would be fresh juices, adding those would take it to the next level.“

“I had a great experience here. The food was fresh, flavorful, and tasted like authentic Dominican home cooking. The portions were generous, everything was seasoned perfectly, and the staff was friendly and welcoming. The restaurant was clean, and my order came out quickly. If you’re looking for delicious Dominican food at a good price, I definitely recommend giving this place a try.“

“My sister ordered a full tray of arroz con gandules, maduros, and pollo guisado for my nephew's birthday. Everything was excellent. I will definitely come here in person in the future. Everything was amazing.“

“Really good place really good food really nice place. I didn’t end up getting the food that day that I ordered from there cause the restaurant was so packed and even though the people that worked, there were really nice the guest that they had there wasn’t too welcoming to black folks, but not the restaurants faultreally great service was willing to meet me outside and I could tell by the way the food looking smell it was it would’ve been so good“

“my absolute favorite spot to get small little snacks! i love love love their empanadas and papa rellenas. the ladies working here are really nice, parking is somewhat easy to find. i always order to go and it’s in and out super quick. def recommend“

“Delicioso sabor dominicano en NJ.“

“Best Spanish food on Staten Island. The Mofongo kills!!!

Parking: I went on sunday.. the bar next door had football so parking was rough. Any other time it's much easier to park... but worth it no matter where you park... Lowes across the street has a huge parking lot!“

“Very good atmosphere. The food is phenomenal and the beer is ice cold . Highly recommend this place for anyone who is trying to have a good time. The hostess was very welcoming and willing to help. The music choice is very good brings good energy to the establishment.“

“Gran calidad y la excepcional atención“

“We were on our way out of Perth Amboy after a church service. It was late and we were driving around looking for something good to eat before heading back to south Jersey! Everything was closed! Finally we drive by this place that looked open! I’m so glad we stopped by! From the moment we walked in we felt welcomed by the young woman up front who walked us through the menu since our spanish is “no good looking” . She took her time , we didn’t feel rushed and she even gave us her personal recommendations! I chose the mofongo with chicharron and my cousin got the plantain sandwich with chicken! *chefs kiss * 10/10 . The staff were alll so kind to us . The gentleman , (not sure if he was the owner) , he talked with us for a few minutes and we really felt comfortable and welcomed! I’ve already shared this place with my family and friends! Can’t wait to return !“

“I went here (I think they are under new management because they changed the name to D'Mayal) because I was going to a pot luck and didn't have time to cook my own dish. I ordered a tray of arroz con gandules, and I wanted to order a full pernil, but there wasn't time to make one and the only pernil that was made was what they were serving. So rather than turning me away, the owner said that what he could do was cut up a full pernil into chunks, and make me a full pernil in carne frita style. I was impressed by the way they were able to solve the problem and roll with the punches! The food came out great, and tasted home made! Everyone at the pot lunch loved it! I highly recommend you go here and order some take out!“

“Dominican food, and what a treat! Large selection a la cantina (pick & mix), lots of stables and a joyful mood. I think i heard someone singing somewhere...But again; the food. Big flavours, hearty chunks of meat, crunchy salads, spiced rice. What a feast to the senses.A rare 5-star!“

“OMG Dios mío que rico!!!!!! I love me some Dominican food everything on menu so tasty it feel like I’m in Dominican Republic. Definitely coming back for some more chicken and spaghetti. The desserts are good love the tres leche and carrot cake so happy I stop by after work. 10/10“