Colombian Restaurants near Montclair, NJ

“We recently ordered catering from Noches De Colombia for a corporate event with 160 attendees, and we couldn’t be more pleased with the experience. The food was absolutely delicious, and it was clear that great care was taken in its preparation. The team arrived right on time, and their service was exceptional throughout the event. We would definitely consider using Noches De Colombia again for future events. Highly recommended!“

“Mauricio, From the moment we sat down, he was all smiles—happy, upbeat, and full of energy that made our whole table feel welcome. He wasn’t just friendly; he was genuinely fun, cracking jokes, keeping the mood light, and making sure everyone (especially the kids!) felt special.

He knew the menu inside and out and gave amazing recommendations—especially for the appetizers. You could tell he really cared about making sure we enjoyed the best of what the place had to offer.

It’s rare to find someone who’s not just doing their job but clearly loves it. Our meal was great, but the service truly made it memorable. If you get the chance, ask for him—you’ll be glad you did!“

“Desde Puerto Rico cosa buena la comida. y las meseras Elizabeth e Melissa son muy diligentes. Gracias chicos por su buen trato y sentirnos en familia.“

“Delicious food and excellent service. Very nice staff!“

“De verdad es la mejor comida con mucha calidad y su personal trata a todos como familia las muchachas son tan servíciales que me siento como si estuviera en mi propia casa gracias a todos por sus amabilidades“

“Excellent service from all members of the restaurant. I call this place my second home, it is comfortable, the food is delicious and the service is excellent.
Thanks to Jelisa and Aide for their good attention. ♥️♥️🫡👅“

“Great place to hang out with friends, food was ok , I ordered grill chicken and I needed to be more cooked inside , other than that everything was great , I would order something else next time but music and drinks was great , fun ambience would def recommend“

“Platos de excelente calidad y sabor; el buen servicio y ambiente familiar...SUPER RECOMENDADO.“

“The staff is super attentive and friendly. The food is tasty and super rich, the portion is excellent. I love this place, the natural juices and the Bendita Arepa are my ALWAYS favorites. They have a beautiful outdoor/indoor space to celebrate any activity. I recommend this place 100%“

“If you’re craving authentic Colombian flavors, PARCEROS is a must-visit! The food is absolutely delicious — from the perfectly seasoned empanadas to the mouthwatering bandeja paisa, every dish feels like a taste of home. The portions are generous, the ingredients fresh, and the presentation is on point.

The atmosphere is warm and welcoming, and the staff treats you like family — friendly, attentive, and always smiling. You can tell they take real pride in what they serve. Whether you’re Colombian or just a fan of Latin cuisine, this spot hits the mark.

Highly recommend for anyone looking for real-deal Colombian comfort food in a cozy, upbeat setting. ¡Buen provecho!“

“I think the azúcar buffet is great. I would definitely recommend this place to everyone. The food is amazing I love the service and the people who work here. Angelina and the other staff members are great. I love how they are always greeting me and everyone else saying good morning and good evening and make my day. I think the drinks are great. The buffet is really clean and neat. It’s one of my favorite buffets to go to. I would definitely recommend to go with family members it’s child friendly and there is no problems at all. Shout out to the manager who keeps this place going!“

“Great food and amazing coffee“

“The food is delicious and the service is great!“

“me encanta la reina pepiada.😋“

“The place is nice, it's a shame it's not a restaurant ?, but OK we came to leave a great comment because it deserves it, it's a nice and clean place, you have many souvenirs from Colombia at a good price in addition to all the things they sell pre-cooked (arepas, empanadas, pandebonos, salads, arroz de leche, chili, hogao) all of that is great ?the chorizo ​​is crazy, made by its owner, it is a HIT, they sell it to eat at the moment and pre-cooked and the better the better and a 10 more to the good comments is the LECHONA really is spectacular, the flavor, fatty, all the ingredients are just right and the skin is super crunchy, they informed us that they prepare it on Saturdays at noon, so you know...and They also make it for special dates in trays of 10 and 20 servings.
We are happy to have visited them and enjoyed the food and the excellent service of their employees.
Listen to how crunchy the pig's skin is and the quantity and prices are super reasonable, congratulations guys, you do it very well.“

“Excelente restaurante . Excelentes atenciones . La comida Exquisita . Lo recomiendo cien ? por ciento!! Ven y disfrútalo ..“

“Late post:

We went on a February weekday (Wednesday Lunch time) and the place was clean, well decorated for Valentine's. There was a good crowd and I can see that the staff were all busy doing something work related. Our waiter was attentive and although his English was limited , he still made an attempt. The food was good- Bandeja de Paisa never disappoints. I like how this dish is consistent whether I eat it at their Hackensack location or Englewood location. For the first time I tried their calamari. It was good and I like the sweet chili sauce (an homage to my Asian routes haha). Overall a good place to eat!“

“Wow. Just went to this place. It was delicious. Nice people and service. Clean. I had the Colombian eggs with Chicharron and rice. Sooooo good!!! I’ll be back.“

“The service from the waitress was horrible she got our order and just left us , no salt on the table , no salsa that comes with the food, no knife for the steak. The guy that did her job was great. The only reason we left a tip it was because the tip is shared. The food is by far the best one I’ve tasted in a while. Very original.“

“Great place and staff!!! Love it!“

“I loved my first time there Not only is it good but priced nicely Service was great and done with a smile High recommendations“

“It's one of the most delicious restaurants I've ever been to.

It's easier to order if you can speak Spanish but the staff speak enough English that it's okay.

The special of the day is fantastic. I recommend the fish.

Parking: Street parking is easiest but you can probably park at the city lot down the street or at the post office if you have to.“

“(Translated by Google) The lunch is very good, the place is very clean and the staff is extraordinary and Cira is based on a mask and disinfection on the mandatory hands, even if they are vaccinated to avoid new contagion.(Original)Muy bueno el almuerzo el lugar es muy limpio y el personal estraordinario y se base Cira mascarilla y desinfección en las mano obligatoria aun estén vacunado para evitar nuevo contagio“

“Quaint, cozy place, "welcome home/family vibe." The lady taking care of the place (I think she's the owner) is amazing! She took such good care of us and went above and beyond to make sure we enjoyed our time there. The food was very good and the portions are huge, definitely worth it. If you like small places with good food, you gotta stop by. Street parking only but there's enough parking and there's a city parking lot nearby.“

“Excelente bakery y buen ambiente“

“Soy peruano y fui a desayunar con un amigo Humberto Perea , la comida muy buena igual que la atencion . El ambiente es muy bueno y sobre todo muy buena musica .“

“I randomly walked by this place and decided to stop in. I ordered the Salpicón. It was my first time trying it and it was really good. In addition to my drink being good, the workers were really nice too. I will be back to try some of their other desserts. I would highly recommend.“

“Great food and amazing coffee“

“Nice and inviting locale. Nice and attentive host, the owner makes the experience feels homie. The food is superior, the Cuban coffee real. Definitely a regular place to go and take loved ones and guests. 6 stars. Viva Cuba, Viva Latin America!“

“Wow what a pleasure eating at Gusto y Sabor. Pleasant and polite attentive staff. Food was delicious. Great outdoor dining experience. The freshly made lemonades are a must. My new favorite salad with skirt steak and shrimp was delicious. Empanadas were outstanding with the perfect (aji) hot sauce. My wife and daughter totally enjoyed their traditional Bandeja Paisas. I will continue to enjoy this remarkable establishment.“

“Went on a Tuesday night. There's limited parking in the back but being on a corner, the access is uncomplicated. Plenty of outdoor seating, however not available on this night. Inside was comfortable and relaxing. I imagine it can get lively towards the weekend.
I ordered the whole fried snapper with salad, rice and beans. Excellent. Not overcooked, the fish was juicy and crispy, the way it should be.
Would definitely order again.“

“Everything was delicious and great service“

“i love their food and service. all the plates i have tried have been delicious. Bandeja paisa, the churrasco and the toatones are amazing. everything is fresh and delicious! totally recommend“

“I go to the place frequently, it is good, good food and excellent service. I can't give it 5 stars for two fundamental reasons, the first is a suggestion, don't order a tray paisa because it doesn't have arepa or avocado, avocado is fine, but without arepa it's unforgivable and it's not that it's a spectacular dish, better try others things that are very good. The second is that the parking lot is a nightmare, I would like to go more often but unfortunately when we go and there is nowhere to park we have to leave, we don't live nearby so if you can it is better to walk, for us it is impossible, we have lost the trip there just because we can't park. I recommend the place with complete confidence.“

“The quality of the food is very good, the options that they give you are very extended,
The employees are very respectful and they are in a good mood

Kid-friendliness: It has a very good environment for kids, it has games and the employees are very respectful. Additionally the food is very good“

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“Excelente todo“

“It is so beautiful, the place makes you feel so familiar, the music, the atmosphere and the food is very good, it keeps the Latin flavor and the customer service girls are very warm and friendly. I will definitely return whenever I find myself in Harrison. Very satisfied and happy, it is very difficult to find a place in this country that makes you feel at home.“

“Went here for lunch for the first time, and was pleasantly surprised. Handicapped friendly. Plenty of seating. Very organized to serve in an efficient manner. Yes. They speak English and the menus has English subtle“

“Lived in Kearny for quite some time but only went here a few times and honestly I wasn’t crazy about the food. Not that it was bad but I always always always ordered the empanadas & for some reason, the inside was always cold. I ordered other food & it was good. But it’s a great atmosphere & never seen problems or fights, cosas asi but the only complaint I definitely will say is the music. I absolutely love when bars have the music videos up or videos of live shows, but stop playing boleros at a bar. People are drinking. Wanting to have fun. Playing boleros makes people wanna kill themselves lolol. It’s super depressing. Even though the songs are great but not for a bar. Consider doing a digital jukebox where the customers pick strictly, la musica latina and you’ll most likely definitely get a bigger clientele. I know I would waste my money on it lol. But would 110% go back. Shiiiii….. I just went tonight! LoLoL. 🤙🏼🤙🏼🤙🏼🤙🏼“

“Very inviting warm space! Kind workers, great atmosphere and delicious coffee! I got a dulce de leche iced coffee and it was some of the best coffee ive had in some time. Highly recommend you check this place out — right in the heart of Rutherford“

“Excelente comida y atención!“

“I've been coming here since 2005. I must say since the owners nephew came, he's kicked-up the menu and decor. The food was always good but the nephew made some great changes. I love the breakfast here! The servers Ana and Madelyn are very polite, friendly and always have a great attitude. I was surprised the other day when I mentioned it was our wedding anniversary, they surprised us with a cake and sparkling candle!!🕯
The food is always delicious!“

“It is a simple place, small but very cool, very good service, there you will find delicious empanadas and very crispy dough, large fritters, super coffee, now the best stuffed arepas on the menu you will find the types of filling you want, and for nothing expensive, I will return, I liked it a lot“

“If you want to live the experience of a “corrientazo” restaurant in NJ, this is the place! Typical Colombian flavor. The roasts and soups are SPECTACULAR! Warm attention from Sandra and Marcela. Excellent prices
OPPORTUNITY FOR IMPROVEMENT: the space is very small and fills up quickly“

“Excelente servicios y un personal capacitado. Lo recomiendo 1000 x 1000!“

“The place is quite spacious and comfortable, the attention is immediate, we did not have to wait more than 5-10 minutes for our entire order to be served.
Very attentive and helpful.
The place was clean and there are several food options.
The portions are large, the taste is very good.“

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

“The flavors are like those of Barranquilla, it is evident that the tartar sauce and the pineapple sauce are made by themselves.
We were a group and we ordered a little from everyone.
And all very good, top ingredients.
I would drive whatever it took to get back.“

“Been going to Happy Paisa Chicken for decades. Though I’m a pescatarian, I’ve always been satisfied with delicious food. My mom and friends like the chicken meals; I enjoy tostones, salad, rice, yucca, beans (frijoles), green sauce, puffed cheese pastries, and more. Since the 2020’s began, however, there is only the Take-out option; no dine-in.
A word of caution: be careful to park legally on the street; I’ve gotten a couple of parking tickets there over the years.“