Colombian Restaurants near Newark, NJ

“First time coming here and the vibes are amazing. The customer service and the music is great for sure. Got a Daddy Yankee yo and my family got 2 Malumas. Both taste and look amazing. I also got a Elote with a Picada. The food was outstanding overall this place is a must come to for sure. I’ll be here again with the family.“

“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.“

“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.“

“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.“

“Excellent service by Karla. This restaurant fulfilled all my expectations . Food was great and brought me back to my childhood with my abuelita.“

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

“it was good“

“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“

“Came in for lunch and our server Paola was the sweetest. She made me the most delicious Coconut Mojito. Food was delicious, fresh and perfectly seasoned.
I highly recommend if you want Colombian Food or soup this place will suffice.

Vegetarian options: As per your request

Parking: There’s parking in the back of the location

Kid-friendliness: Yes very family oriented“

“Great local spot to have an affordable and filling meal, in a great environment.“

“Great food and a fun atmosphere, large portions.Friendly staff attempted to help us read the menus as we did not speak Spanish. Next time we will try their frozen drinks.“

“First time visiting for me and my wife, as we walked in we didn’t know where to sit so we went upstairs. However, the server led us to a dimly lit corner despite plenty of tables available so we chose to sit downstairs instead, even though seating there was a bit tight and not very comfortable.

Our server downstairs was attentive and friendly, which we appreciated. That said, the overall atmosphere felt more geared toward guests with reservations for special party celebrations rather than people just for dining in, so we got the impression that we should wrap up and leave once we finished our meal.

The food was decent, and found parking on the street but there’s valet service.“

“Great local spot to have an affordable and filling meal, in a great environment.“

“Mariana is a very friendly, attentive and helpful waitress.The food is very delicious. [Original] Mariana es una mesera muy amable, atenta y servicial. La comida es muy deliciosa.“

“excellent place recommended excellent service and very friend⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“Great food. So far the best colombian food I ate in NJ.“

“Andrea and Natalia were great, the ambience was great. They were super attentive, took care of us, never had to wait more than 30 seconds if we needed food or drinks. The food was incredible! The experience andrea and Natalia gave us was incredible, will return soon!“

“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!“

“Great food and amazing coffee“

“Es un restaurante muy bello y se siente como eres parte de la familia 🩵“

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

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

“You would never expect some really good food from the exterior look. It not a restaurant but a grocery store that sell prep food dishes. Food is made fresh daily. Friendly service. Some minimal seating for quick eats for locals lunch time. Parking is limited in the back. For the price of a processed value meal across the fast food place, I rather get some freshly cooked home style flavorful Latin food.“

“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.“

“Deliciosa comida y atención excelente mi sitio especial para sentirme cómo en casa“

“Rancho Mateo has good food. The service was fair. The environment was great! Live music! However, the patio section, where our table was, needed some shadow or sunlight filter. It was hard to fully enjoy with the sun shining right on our faces.“

“A bit disappointed 😔 that they charge me 5 dollars for a side of 3tostonnes because they don’t substitute arepas but keep it in mind they did not serve them and 31 dollars for the Patrona Drink is a bit pricey. Overall the food was very good and service was great.“

“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!“

“It always a great time coming to this location. Vanessa took care of my family this afternoon and she was great, real attentive, memorized our entire order (impressive), and made sure we had everything we needed before we left.

Thanks again and be back soon!“

“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.“

“Las ollitas Colombianas is an amazing and typical Latin restaurant. It's food is perfectly balanced and very affordable. It's churrasco dish is cooked to perfection, with fresh ingredients and unique Colombian flavors. All the food is absolutely delicious. Also, all appetizers and desserts exceed the expectations. Last but no least, their menu offers a wide variety of options. And, finally, you will delighted with the servers close attention to details, specially Stefany, who is absolutely fantastic. She made sure I had everything I needed. She is very friendly, patient, and truly made me feel welcome. Big shout-out to Stefany“

“I go to this restaurant at least 2 times per month. Everything on the menu is great. Prices are cheaper than the other restaurants near by. Food is colombian but the owners are mexican but don't be fooled thinking that taste is not the same because it IS THE SAME TASTE OF COLOMBIAN FOOD. They do have customers parking in rear. Don't park across the street in the banks parking lot you will get towed as it happened to a friend of mine“

“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.“

“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.“

“it is nice, it can be loud but be aware. Although the menu says they will charge an 18 or 20% tip automatically to a party of 4 and higher, they still had it to be party of 2 automatically. if you don't realize that then they hand you the receipt with the tip line blank, hoping you had another 20% percent I think this thief and deceptive.“

“buen lugar buena atención se pasa super bien 👍“

“buen lugar buena atención se pasa super bien 👍“

“Ricos antojos colombianos“

“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.“

“The service is excellent. My favorite cream of seafood soup. Delicious“

“Every detail from lighting to music works well. Noches de Colombia combines small size with cleanliness and warmth. The team combines friendliness with helpfulness, and food comes without delay. The food offers completely original taste sensations. I'm absolutely in LOVE with everything about this place!“

“Muy rico y agradable me gusto“

“The food was delicious 😋 and they give you a lot I definitely recommend ❤️“

“Comida deliciosa y atención es excelente“

“Really delicious colombiam food in linden NJ . I guess the only one in town besides the others all around Elizabeth NJ. . This a small but confort spot for really good Colombian food. You can't go wrong with the dishes here. Especially with the bandeja paisa and pechuga asada.. and the fresh shakes of fruits . Really recommend it“

“Very good food and good atmosphere with cool staff with outstanding prices. Maintain the quality of the food, which is the main issue when cooking in any restaurant. I wish you the best vibes and the best luck. Good restaurant serving the Latin community in Elizabeth. “

“Excelente bakery y buen ambiente“