50 Best Latin American Restaurants near Nutley

“I don’t usually write reviews, but this place truly deserves it.

From the moment I walked in, the atmosphere was vibrant, warm, and full of life—it instantly brought me back to Colombia. The energy, the music, the vibe… everything felt authentic and welcoming.

The food was absolutely incredible. This isn’t just your typical spot—it’s a true gastrobar experience, with delicious Colombian flavors elevated in such a creative and flavorful way. Every dish was packed with taste, perfectly balanced, and clearly made with care. You can tell there’s passion behind the menu.

And the service? Top-tier. Mauricio, our server, was amazing—attentive, friendly, and made the whole experience even better. It’s rare to find service that genuinely stands out like that.

Overall, I loved everything about this place. If you’re looking for a spot that brings together great atmosphere, incredible food, and outstanding service, this is it. I’ll definitely be back—and I highly recommend it to anyone looking for a true taste of Colombia with a modern twist. 🇨🇴✨“

“Drove by this place the other day and decided to check it out today, I was not disappointed. I had the rabo (ox tails) with arroz con gandules (rice and pigeon peas) along with a green salad with avocado and a chicken soup that slaps. The rabo was delicious, I had them pour a little of the sauce on the rice and it was incredible. The portions were perfect for what the prices are like today. I don’t know how long this place has been around but it’ll definitely be a go to spot for me if I want some good Latin food.“

“I went here two weeks ago, very good food, I enjoyed my steak a lot, but there are couple things that I will point out, the music definitely must be more loud, you could barely hear anything it created the weird atmosphere since I could hear all what others around me are talking about, second thing they should inform you that the food will take a while go get ready, it definitely was worth it but just the server should be aware to inform us that it will be an hour wait for the food, also you can bring your own bottle of wine which is great!“

“Great food, great service!“

“Awesome first time here! Chef Jason and staff were extremely helpful. I tried their Lomo Saltado bowl. He gave me a sample of their pulled pork, carne asada, and chicken. They are slow cooked for a few hours. Everything was delicious and top tier! I will be coming back for sure!!!“

“Our meal was DELICIOUS! Scallop appetizer followed by entrees of halibut, bronzino and orata. Wonderful service made for a beautiful evening“

“La comida es muy deliciosa,fresca,“

“Today was our 4th time visiting Samba. The food is consistently great! the service is top-notch. They have a very friendly staff. The atmosphere is old-school Brazilian and very comfortable. I highly recommend Samba, especially if you like gluten-free cuisine.“

“la recomiendo 100% es un ambiente muy entrenado.“

“Food is super fresh and the owner is so nice and you can tell he takes pride in his food. Never had baliada before Mi Sabor and definitely a fan!“

“The best ecuadorian costeña de NJ...“

“I am a regular customer and I must say the food is always consistent the love and dedication that chef put each day is remarkable. The price is reasonable and the server is amazing and professional . Thank you chef for all the amazing meal you make for me and my son .“

“Such a great place with a beautiful atmosphere and great food. The owner Alberto makes you feel at home. We will definitely be back.“

“Great place, great environment and good vibes.😀“

“my favorite is the prosecutor ! but everything is great ! very cool guys there !“

“Great service good food 👍🥝“

“great service,just grest in venetal.👍“

“The decor at this morsel of Costa Rican culture is aesthetically pleasing and if you’re in the area, this is one of the better Tico spots. We watched Costa Rica beat Paraguay in a Copa America game while eating pupusas, un Casado and Tacos Ticos and totally hit the spot. Especially since they served some salsa Lizano on the side.“

“larga espera pero vale la pena el lugar, la comida, las presentaciones y la decoración muy bonito todo, y los meser@s muy atent@s en fin es un 10/10“

“great pupusas delicious shakes“

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

“buena atención y menú bariado“

“Best spot in the food court. Deserves its own spot tbh.

I love the Cuban sandwich here and the owner makes the mustard himself too apparently! Great w Yuca fries (comes w white sauce) and Plantains.

The Pernil Combo was great as well. Tender pull-apart pork, paired with Hot sauce (self-serve)

The only thing is that the menu looks slightly overwhelming without many pictures but don't let that discourage you“

“Everything on the menu is delicious! The service is fast and staff is amazing. My children love their empanadas! It’s cozy, welcoming and relaxing ambiance…“

“We love everything about Miti Miti!“

“Tienen que visitar este gran y majestuoso restaurante lo bien que se come!!“

“I called this morning at 6am to inquire how long it would take them to make 3 dozen empanadas, for a work event, they said ten mi utes! They saved my day. The empanadas were a hit at work! They were delicious! I bought chicken, beef and cheese! They’re affordable too! Gracias! 🙏🏽 I’ll be buying from here again.“

“Buen ambiente y lo atienden bien“

“Amazing! First time here, first time eating Ecuadorian food and everything got an A+. From the rice to the soup to the breading on seafood… was not expecting it to be that good. Service was also great, our server was thorough and patient when explaining every dish. Will definitely come back!“

“Melhor lanche brasileiro da região“

“This place has been a staple for me for more than a decade. The food is authentic Ecuadorian cuisine that brings me right back home, and the service is always kind and attentive. It’s simple, cozy, and welcoming. proof that you don’t need fancy to feel good and eat well. I’m grateful to have this restaurant in the community.“

“First time eating here5/20/25 for lunch and baby when I say I will be back . everything was amazing honesty I had a lil gravy on my finger and being next thing i know I ate the food right in front of the place i didn’t even get a chance to to pull off“

“I was looking for a specific type of soup, called a lot of the Spanish restaurants no one made it. Found this restaurant and from the first phone call they are truly amazing. They were very attentive to what I wanted. Quick and efficient. Another time I went to the place to place my order, even better the young lady was super sweet and the man there was so attentive to my order. Will definitely keep on ordering. Even the empanadas were made fresh. Small restaurant but excellent customer service! I ordered asopao de camarones!“

“My husband and I live right down the street and always pass this place when driving home. We decided this morning to pop in. I love that's it's most likely family owned as we own a family owned business also. We love to give our business to small local businesses. We ordered the chicken and rice and beans and it was well seasoned and cooked. Very tasty. We will definitely be back to try another item off the menu.“

“Great Ecuadorian traditional food. Staff is great. Love going here and will continue. Highly recommend z“

“good food drinks great prices“

“Went there 2 weeks ago with a couple of friends. Food was delicious. The staff were very nice. They had a verity of mixed drinks and beer. I highly recommend trying this place out.“

“Excelente lugar para pasar entre amigos y familia“

“La comida 🥘 es muy deliciosa“

“Taste so good my daughter she love it 😍“

“I’m Guatemalan and rarely get to eat and enjoy the yummy dishes from guatemala and I’ve heard a lot about this place , my cousin took me! And omg
We
Had the breakfast with the carne asada ! In love!! I’m so ready to go more often and try out more
Of the other dishes! 😋“

“Eating right now, and my soul is happy, the taste is amazing. Very well seasoned the portions are pretty big definitely ordering again. Was going to get four stars because the food is a little cold but it is below 21° outside so. The food is too good delicious“

“Authentic Dominican food, you get a lot of food for the value, and the staff is lovely and very helpful. There is a big selection of food options. We liked everything we had, I especially liked the avocado salad.

They have all the available food on display, cafeteria style, but they serve at the tables and the food is hot when it arrives. They have plenty of tables and free parking in front.“

“Since the most rated diners were like a 30 minute walk from Hoboken’s train station I would definitely recommend this place if you need something quick and nearby. I love Hispanic food, but this food was perfect! I got their breakfast French toast and my sister got their pancakes. I swear these typical sweet/bread type breakfast foods are not my thing yet the way they made them tasted so different and flavorful, for me this was unique. There Cuban empanadas are very savory, especially with the sauces they provide. My only critique is that lemonade, as it’s very bitter bc it had lime and it’s not sweet at all. The lemonade is $7.30 with card, and my meal was $9.99. Our server was very sweet, I would recommend coming here to have sweet/savory options met here. Also to me breakfast here is very affordable because with me and my sisters (3 people) our bill came to $56 with card, so most places in Hoboken are pricey but this place can offer what you need at an affordable price.“

“Muy buena la comida muy recomendado y las personas que trabajan son muy amables“

“I have been coming here for a awhile. Definitely will keep going back.“

“i discovered this place ordering soupa de pollo on Grubhub which taste great, so i decided to give this place a visit. I've been here about 3 times maybe and everything i have ordered here taste great. i will be visiting again today. Greta food friendly staff, what more can you ask for for great take out. if you try this this place I can assure you it's a good choice.“

“that you support her business she's a black entrepreneur young lady that's driving for greatness and her food is delicious“

“Insane value for the money. The 11 dollar weekday lunch special is a better portion of food than I’ve seen anywhere outside of select shops in Chinatown, and it comes with ceviche or soup, a rice and beans plate with steak or chicken or pork, and a drink. Crazy! The lomo saltado was fantastic too, and was enough food to feed 4 people easily (and was only 18 bucks). Some of the best Peruvian food I’ve had outside of Peru.“

“Ecuadorian food my waitress was a Dominican girl really kind she is New but is a good one. Very respectful,nice ,kind,and serve the things carefully. I really feel so good i been sad because my mom was travelling back to my country and she doesn't know she treat me nice and make my day better. I will return. I know this place for years before in another locación. The food is fresh and taste fresh. Mi comida estaba deliciosa, la mesera fue muy amable y nos atendió muy bien, con respeto y nos sentimos muy contentos.

Kid-friendliness: The waitress was so kind to my son of 11 year old.Also being so nice to me and my husband. The food was delicious, fresh,and clean .I used to go there in the other locación they being before.I like it clean place.Ecuadorian food.“