El Cafetal
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My experience at El Cafetal was excellent! The food was absolutely delicious, especially the chicken breast in mushroom sauce and the stewed chicken. Both dishes were exquisite, full of flavor, and perfectly prepared!
I especially want to recognize Lulú, our server, for providing exceptional service. He was very kind, attentive, and friendly, making us feel right at home. The owners are also wonderful people who are very attentive and make sure everything is perfect so...read full review
I especially want to recognize Lulú, our server, for providing exceptional service. He was very kind, attentive, and friendly, making us feel right at home. The owners are also wonderful people who are very attentive and make sure everything is perfect so...read full review
Empanadas are delicious.
Hours
| Monday | 5AM - 9PM |
| Tuesday | 5AM - 9PM |
| Wednesday | 5AM - 9PM |
| Thursday | 5AM - 9PM |
| Friday | 5AM - 9PM |
| Saturday | 5AM - 9PM |
| Sunday | 8AM - 8:30PM |
El Cafetal is a restaurant that offers excellent food that is absolutely delicious. The chicken breast in mushroom sauce and the stewed chicken are both exquisite, full of flavor, and perfectly prepared. The food is tasty and just like Colombia. The service is outstanding, polite, and helpful with the recommendations. The staff is very kind, attentive, and friendly, making guests feel right at home. The owners are wonderful people who are very attentive and make sure everything is perfect so their guests can enjoy a great experience. The hospitality and warm welcome make you feel special. The ambiance is clean and not clutter, a perfect small place in Newark that is cute and shows character. It is a very casual and relaxed ambiance. The Pandebonos are fresh out of the oven and reasonably priced. The Buñelo is also good. The chicharron is crispy and not greasy. The Beef Empanadas are delicious. The mango smoothie is very good. The only downside is the coffee. There are no paper menus at all, and it would be good for business to have photos and clear descriptions of items. The design inside is beautiful and tasteful, very impressive. El Cafetal is a really nice, cozy Colombian café right at the entrance of Branch Brook Park, conveniently located just steps from the Light Rail station.