Restaurants in Passaic
Best Restaurants
Colombian • $$
Peruvian • $$
“Atención excelente y muy buena sazón en la comida en especial los anticuchos de corazón, el arroz con mariscos exquisito , felicitaciones”
Peruvian • $$
“delicioso ceviche, exquisitas comida 🇵🇪, muy amables y la atencion rapida”
Kosher • $$
“Love this place. Good quality and good value. Something correct everyone. Good for kids and adults. Lots of choices and the lunch and dinner specials won't leave you hungry.”
Deli • $$
“Anita is the most wonderful florist in the area and just so easy to work with. I called her on a Sunday around 2 pm and she got 3 beautiful big customized arrangements delivered by 6pm. She makes sure you love her work and will go above and beyond to make the client happy. Prices very very reasonable and for the final product it’s truly a gift!!! Found my forever florist for sure!!”
Restaurants by Cuisine
Peruvian • $$
“Excelente atención y todo muy delicioso como Si estuviéramos en nuestra tierra desde los jugos hasta la comida”
Seafood • $$
“todo pero me fascina el pargo frito con tostones y ensalada”
Restaurants with Delivery
Colombian • $$
“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”
Kosher • $
“Thinking of this place brings back wonderful memories that I spent here. The Lighthouse cafe has a delicious menu with reasonable prices. They have a nice selection of comfortable seating, and are a major asset to the Passaic community.
Thank you!”
Breakfast • $
“This is one of the reasons I live the city I was born and raised in , Multicultural and diverse , always had a love for different foods and this place food is perfect, brings back memories. Keep up the good work .”
Mexican • $
“excelente lugar para compartir en familia chicharrón el payaso mago 732 621 9305”
Peruvian • $$
“Atención excelente y muy buena sazón en la comida en especial los anticuchos de corazón, el arroz con mariscos exquisito , felicitaciones”
Pizza • $
“Love this place!!! Food is great!! Prices are reasonable!! Place is super clean and beautiful. Highly recommended to my family and friends. Thanks again!!”
Cafe • $
“This is one of the most beautiful places around! Sagar puts his heart into this place. It's an oasis in Passaic! Come check it out- for a date, or to meet someone or to just chill. He also rents for special occasions- I've even seen small weddings here! Highly highly recommended. Kosher ice cream and snacks as well. Take your wife or date here! In winter, roaring fire inside. I just love it here. Sitting outside and seeing the beauty around me right now. Tranquil....just awesome. Great place to work from as well.”
Health Food • $
“I always loved this store, but now even more so, since they added a vegetarian chef! Her black bean burger with homemade guacamole was INCREDIBLE!!!! I also loved the lentil balls with lemon hummus, black bean soup and beet salad. I’ll be going more frequently now, for fresh veggie, grab and go meals.”
Mexican • $$
“It is a place where they sell Mexican food with purple dough, their quesadillas are very good and also their appetizers. I recommend it to try something different but good quality. The place is modest but of quality.”
Colombian • $$
“This place evokes a little piece of Colombia in New Jersey, being there is remembering Colombia in a family atmosphere. The food is delicious and the portions generous. Unparalleled attention, very friendly.”
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Mexican • $
“Best birria ever. Had a long time i didn't eat it and went back today and the flavor the same or better. Legit. Some park picnic type of table with seats . Best sidewalk business 👌 👏”
Tex-Mex • $
“My family just tried it today. The burritos were so goood and the kids loved their cheese empanada and churros. Thank you for coming to River Edge!!”
Dominican • $
“Amazing homestyle Dominican food! There’s at least 5 restaurants like it on Monroe street in Passaic but this is still my favorite. There’s portions are always generous and sO affordable. I’ve come at all times of the day and their selection is always fresh and full.”
Colombian • $$
“This place evokes a little piece of Colombia in New Jersey, being there is remembering Colombia in a family atmosphere. The food is delicious and the portions generous. Unparalleled attention, very friendly.”
Chinese • $
“Ordered for the 1st time today and got the boneless ribs w/pork fried rice and egg rolls. The food is so fresh and tasty. Very clean packaging. They were professional on the phone and the delivery person was very pleasant and friendly. They included a new year calendar which was a really nice gesture. Thank you and keep up the great work.”
Asian Fusion • $$
“Food is delicious! Our waiter (Juan) made some amazing recommendations, and we loved them!”
Chinese • $
“I actually got a half chicken with fried rice and then another half chicken by itself. The best part was I asked the young lady behind the counter to not chop up my chicken and leave it as is. And she did I don't know why but it made me feel like a kid in a candy store ?... Will update with photos when I get it again ??”
Mexican • $
“great place love the food , me and my friends always hangout there for awhile food is perfect and great music. Costumer service awesome.but please fix the men’s bathroom door it won’t lock , it’s been broken like almost a year now. And before there was also some cleaner for the toilet lid. Please fix the door.”
Guatemalan • $
“Food was quite exquisite, the women know how to cook,juice was cold and food was so hot. I know how to make pupusas and these pupusas were quite exquisite, like my wife make at home in guatamala. I would economically eat here if no other store makes pupusas. Yes food. No single men to wait for women to cook the food good.”
Peruvian • $$
“Atención excelente y muy buena sazón en la comida en especial los anticuchos de corazón, el arroz con mariscos exquisito , felicitaciones”
Salvadoran • $
“The pupusas are delicious. Well made, soft with a lot of flavor and plenty of filling and not burnt. Order of lorroco and revolts. The Salvadoran tamale is also very good, quite meaty and not dry. What did lack flavor were the beans and rice that came as an accompaniment to the onion steak. The steak itself was very well cooked, the vegetables fresh; but he lacked rice and beans. Medium tasteless, I had to put Goya marinade on both of them so they tasted to my liking. Nothing too difficult to adjust so I'm going to continue ordering from here but no one likes having to add seasoning to food from outside to give it flavor. Just my advice. Maybe someone else likes beans and rice simpler. In total, well-made and delicious food. Thank you!”
Peruvian • $
“Noodles with chicken and purple chicha. The food is delicious, I really feel that it is a takeaway restaurant and not one to eat there, everything else is delicious.”
Seafood • $$
“rikisimo autentico sabor por fin encontre el mejor restaurant en mariscos de el area”
Mexican • $$
“Honestly i was shocked about this place, food is actually good to be honest! I had quesadillas de tinga and my husband had a chicken soup, he loved it and i as well did too! I will definitely will be coming back, the girl who attended us was super nice and has a great way of customer service! And super fast!!”
24 Hour Restaurants
Fast Food • $
“Un excelente servio,el personal muy atento y servicial,la comida es muy deliciosa lo recomiendo mil veces”
Colombian • $$
“If you've never had an arepa, try it! The bean casserole is AMAZING. Colombian cuisine, but they also have burgers, hot dogs, etc. Open air seating, also indoors. There is a sports bar down the hall and a dance hall upstairs; something for everyone. I've only been on the weekends and there is LIVE MUSIC to enjoy, sing and dance along to. Best of all, it's open 24 hours.”
Fast Food • $
“Everything is great except for ordering two large shakes.there was almost no chocolate in the chocolate shakes. It looks like they are skimping on the chocolate syrups to save money but we are sure as he'll paying for it. 4 cheese burgers and two large shakes were 25 bucks. Look what covid and raising minimum wage did for us.”
Fast Food • $
“Just ordered some food from.the drive thru. These employees must be really bored, bcus each time, no fail, whoever is at the window always have a type of rude attitude. Idk if its bcus of the late hours, then they would have to pick an earlier shift.”
Pizza • $$
“A must go spot their freshly made dough puts others to shame. That sauce is just right and they do not skip on the cheese. Any one of their pizzas is a must! Just a great family owned business I am happy to support!!!!”
Peruvian • $$
“It's a warm place, I ordered ceviche and Pork tamales, it was so delicious. The ceviche was really good and was a great portion size! Rosita the owner was so kind and nice person. I love this restaurant!”
Takeout Restaurants
Pizza • $
“1. Phenomenal pizza, baked based upon your desired style/taste. The "undercarriage" is perfection!!!!
2. The ambiance was crafted in a significantly casual yet comfortable fashion. You feel good as soon as you take a seat. They are also constructed for a high capacity crowd.
3. One of the greatest features of all...., SERVICE! An Absolutely enjoyable experience. Warm greetings, and phenomenal all-around-service can be expected. I had an extremely positive experience, the very first time I walked in.
An overall, unbelievable experience can be expected!”
Chicken • $
“Passaic Fried Chicken never disappoints! The food is always fresh, delicious, and perfectly crispy. Great prices for big portions, and the environment is clean and welcoming. Definitely one of the best spots in Passaic!”
Mexican • $
“We have visited this restaurant on multiple occasions and have had great experiences every single time.
Food is delicious & affordable! The staff is friendly and attentive! 🙂
On a couple of occasions we've had to wait to be seated (due to the popularity!) but our wait has never been over 20 mins.
All in all, definitely recommend for yummy, authentic mexican food at an unbeatable price!”
Bakery • $
“Their breads are outstanding and the cause of my lifelong desire for fresh baked breads. Wonderful!”
Bakery • $
“An excellent Mexican bakery. They make pan de muerto and roscas de reyes, and they are so popular, you absolutely have to put in an order in advance if you want to guarantee you get one or if you need more than one. A great little place.”
Kosher • $$
“Love this place. Good quality and good value. Something correct everyone. Good for kids and adults. Lots of choices and the lunch and dinner specials won't leave you hungry.”
Fast Food • $
“Riquisimo sazon. La mejor fritura dominicana chimis! picapollo! pechurinas! club Sandwich 🥪”
Bakery • $
“I love this Colombian bakery! The food is amazing and the service is lovely. Small and packed but there’s so much variety. Not ideal for sitting down and eating but ideal if you need something on the go.”
Dominican • $
“Well, my experience is based on food ordered through the Uber Eats application.... and definitely of the local restaurants, this is the best place I have been able to try and eat an extraordinarily tasty Sancocho..!!”
Peruvian • $$
“Excelente atención y todo muy delicioso como Si estuviéramos en nuestra tierra desde los jugos hasta la comida”
Seafood • $$
“todo pero me fascina el pargo frito con tostones y ensalada”
Chinese • $
“i made 3 orders, they where all very good, cost me about 36$ and they gave me a free soda of can, it was so good every thing was fresh and did not take that long. ?”
Tacos • $$$
“Best quesadillas de tinga in New Jersey, melted cheese , with some guacamole salsa on the side , they told me 20 min , waited 35 min , but was so worth it , everything fresh . Love the way they put passion to their food , my for ever quesadillas spot ? you’re rock la Chicanita ty so much , couldn’t even take at pic it was so good ?”
Asian Fusion • $$
“Food is delicious! Our waiter (Juan) made some amazing recommendations, and we loved them!”
Drive-Thru Restaurants
Chinese • $
“This has always been my go-to Chinese restaurant, best chicken wings ever! My only problem is the barber shop next door, I believe the Chinese restaurant needs their own
parking: NEW UPDATE: The city should help with the parking and help fix the restaurant, it would be nice, because those Chinese employees work really hard to help the customers, so it would be a nice gesture, I am also glad that they have two days off now, they deserve it...”
Dominican • $
“Authentic and unique, I felt like I was in my beloved DR ??, the girl who served us was extremely friendly, I even ordered extra things and I never had a refusal”
Mexican • $
“Si busca el sabor del pueblo es aka recomiendo el caldo de marisco el mole y todo lo de más con pruébalo tu mismo”
Mexican • $
“Love the food here!!! Real Mexican flavor specially the chicken tostadas! add avocado!! Yum they are my favorite also the tacos and agua de orchata!!! The flavor is on point!!! I really recommend this ”
Bar • $
“If you’re smart and want to have fun for cheap I suggest and highly recommend coming here. Great place to come here if you want chill vibes with great prices. Drinks are cheap and the people there are welcoming. Music is up to date and also can be old school r&b! Also if you’re looking for aesthetic this place never fails to represent.”
Mexican • $
“best tacos in passaic hands down!!! meats are very well done and tasty. they are not shy about the amount of meat in each taco. salsa is great, service is great. 8/10!”
Juice • $
“They Got Some Banging Empanadas And Some Good Milkshakes. They Also Have The Good Dominican Food Chimichurri, Mangu, Yaroa, Etc..”
Cuban • $
“Every dish is delish! Try for yourself and you will see. I normally don’t do reviews but this place deserves it”
Sandwich Shop • $
“Everything is good but the owner has to fix the toilet flapped chain. This is the second time in 2 months that I’ve been there and I found the bowl of the toilet dirty because the chain of the toilet’s handle don’t pull nothing. Also, the liquid soap bottle is empty and the paper toilet dispenser is empty.
Kid-friendliness: The owner and their helpers are respectfully and friendly.
Wheelchair accessibility: The store ground it’s at the same level of the sidewalk.”
Chinese • $
“I’ve tried several other spots and by far this one’s the best. I’m a picky eater and if I see a dirty shrimp I’m done, I can’t eat it but thus far these people have been clean and their rice is cooked the right way!”
Bakery • $$
“The customer service and the bread of the rosca de reyes delicious taste and excellent texture”
Mexican • $$
“gran variedad de comida . con autentico sabor Mexicano. Recomendado 100%”
Peruvian • $$
“Atención excelente y muy buena sazón en la comida en especial los anticuchos de corazón, el arroz con mariscos exquisito , felicitaciones”
Peruvian • $$
“Atención excelente y muy buena sazón en la comida en especial los anticuchos de corazón, el arroz con mariscos exquisito , felicitaciones”
Cheap Eats
Deli • $
“Not only is the food great, but they are incredibly friendly and remember everyone who comes through. By my 4th visit they had my order memorized and when I lost my voice I didn’t even have to say a word and they took amazing care of my lunch experience. I only have a short lunch window each day and every time I’m there, without fail, they are able to give me a quick and convenient experience without sacrificing the pleasant atmosphere.”
Tacos • $
“The one who answers the phone to take orders leaves for 15 muinsTelephone orders [Original] la que contesta el telefono para tomar ordenes deja a uno esperando por 15 muitos termine colgando volvi a llamar y segua ocupado despues de 35 minutos creo se le olvido que dejo a un cliente en liena por estar atendiendo en la tienda deberia tener mas cuidafo para las ordenes por telefono”
Mexican • $
“Cute family owned restaurant. Kids hanging out, authentic food and kind service. Tamales were great and al pastor tacos. But the guacamole was beyond. With a Mexican coke, tops it off.”
Deli • $
“The best place in Passai, what you want is something comfortable, the owner is a zero love, warm food, everyone is clean, she always pays attention to her. She with her beauty makes everyone prettier, we love you Josefina.”
Chinese • $
“Best restaurant ever I love it there chicken broccoli is the BEST! No other restaurant can compare. They season it just how I like it. It has so much flavor as well the place is also very clean and neat!”
Bakery • $
“Una gran variedad de pan de buena calidad y un fenomenal servicio por parte de los dueños !”
Breakfast • $
“I recently ordered the Grilled Chicken Combo for store pickup, and it was absolutely delicious. The food was fresh, flavorful, and perfectly prepared. The store had a pleasant atmosphere, and the staff were friendly, professional, and provided excellent service. Overall, it was a great experience, and I would definitely recommend this place to others.”
Mexican • $
“Colorful modest sit down restaurant. My Picaditas De Carne Enchilada came loaded with tender pork and queso Blanco. Accompanied with a trio of zesty salsas made this a home run.”
Fast Food • $
“The fritters and the chimi sandwich are very delicious ? I usually don't comment but they deserve it. I think they are some of the best chimi I have ever eaten. The quality, freshness, and taste are unique. Keep it up!”
Dominican • $
“I loved it here the food was amazing great customer service, they had a lot of decorations and it was amazing. Loved it 10/10”
Seafood • $
“Excelente comida, lugar fácil y cómodo para llegar.”
Peruvian • $
“El pollo a la brasa es muy rico. El dueño es muy amable con sus clientes.”
Peruvian • $$
“One of the best grilled chicken in the USA!!
We found this restaurant on doordash, since then we always order for our cheat meal of the week. The flavor is incredible, it has that particular grilled flavor that a good Peruvian chicken should have. We ordered it with potatoes and salad. Of course you can't miss the chili!!! The flavor is spectacular and also the perfect complement!!!
I highly recommend them!!! And for dessert please order the alfajores!!!”
Mexican • $$
“It is a good place I just good food and karaoke ,music I just want to say dj have to be same with all customer's cuz we are important same like everyone ...”
Mexican • $$
“I am not Mexican but I love tacos de carnitas. I just noticed that new servers are working in this restaurant (Excellent service) I love Aguas de Tamarindo and aguas de horchata. I always go to eat there because I love their food. I highly recommend to eat there. 💖”
Custom Cakes • $$$
“Delicious cake! Recently ordered a personalized cake and it came out just like how i wanted! They never dissappoint!! Even when i don’t have time to order ahead of time they always have cakes available for purchase and the staff are always friendly and helpful with reccomendations”
Latest Reviews
Pizza • $
“I was born in Passaic. Best Pizza in town. I had to move to FL due to high NJ taxes, crime, weather & political landscape. Consider opening up a pizzaria here. No one can make a pizza like u.”
Colombian • $$
“De verdad es la mejor comida con mucha calidad y su personal trata a todos como familia las muchachas son tan servíciales que me siento como si estuviera en mi propia casa gracias a todos por sus amabilidades”
Restaurant • $
“I loved it here the food was amazing great customer service, they had a lot of decorations and it was amazing. Loved it 10/10”
Bakery • $
“Their breads are outstanding and the cause of my lifelong desire for fresh baked breads. Wonderful!”
Restaurant • $
“I've known Dino and his lovely wife Helen for more than 30+ years in the food industry. Excellence in every aspect of the restaurant business is par excellence and superb. Food is always top notch and employees are very friendly. This is the place. Thank you Dino and Helen for 30+ years of greatness.”
Tacos • $
“The one who answers the phone to take orders leaves for 15 muinsTelephone orders [Original] la que contesta el telefono para tomar ordenes deja a uno esperando por 15 muitos termine colgando volvi a llamar y segua ocupado despues de 35 minutos creo se le olvido que dejo a un cliente en liena por estar atendiendo en la tienda deberia tener mas cuidafo para las ordenes por telefono”
Bakery • $$
“Excellent selection of snacks, superior customer service. [Original] Excelente selecion de antojitos, servicio al cliente superior.”
Peruvian • $
“El pollo a la brasa es muy rico. El dueño es muy amable con sus clientes.”
Restaurant
“Very good attention and excellent seasoning at meals [Original] Muy buena atención y excelente sazón en las comidas”
Dominican • $
“Ordered a large tray of empanadas. The empanadas were delicious and fresh. Great service and price.”
Restaurant • $
“The food is good but the service is very slow and the place is dirty nobody sweep the floor .they need more improvement.”
Most Popular Restaurants
Fast Food • $
“Just ordered some food from.the drive thru. These employees must be really bored, bcus each time, no fail, whoever is at the window always have a type of rude attitude. Idk if its bcus of the late hours, then they would have to pick an earlier shift.”
Tacos • $
“The one who answers the phone to take orders leaves for 15 muinsTelephone orders [Original] la que contesta el telefono para tomar ordenes deja a uno esperando por 15 muitos termine colgando volvi a llamar y segua ocupado despues de 35 minutos creo se le olvido que dejo a un cliente en liena por estar atendiendo en la tienda deberia tener mas cuidafo para las ordenes por telefono”
Fast Food • $
“Un excelente servio,el personal muy atento y servicial,la comida es muy deliciosa lo recomiendo mil veces”
Mexican • $
“We have visited this restaurant on multiple occasions and have had great experiences every single time.
Food is delicious & affordable! The staff is friendly and attentive! 🙂
On a couple of occasions we've had to wait to be seated (due to the popularity!) but our wait has never been over 20 mins.
All in all, definitely recommend for yummy, authentic mexican food at an unbeatable price!”
Kosher • $
“Thinking of this place brings back wonderful memories that I spent here. The Lighthouse cafe has a delicious menu with reasonable prices. They have a nice selection of comfortable seating, and are a major asset to the Passaic community.
Thank you!”
Breakfast • $
“This is one of the reasons I live the city I was born and raised in , Multicultural and diverse , always had a love for different foods and this place food is perfect, brings back memories. Keep up the good work .”
Fast Food • $
“Everything is great except for ordering two large shakes.there was almost no chocolate in the chocolate shakes. It looks like they are skimping on the chocolate syrups to save money but we are sure as he'll paying for it. 4 cheese burgers and two large shakes were 25 bucks. Look what covid and raising minimum wage did for us.”
Colombian • $$
“If you've never had an arepa, try it! The bean casserole is AMAZING. Colombian cuisine, but they also have burgers, hot dogs, etc. Open air seating, also indoors. There is a sports bar down the hall and a dance hall upstairs; something for everyone. I've only been on the weekends and there is LIVE MUSIC to enjoy, sing and dance along to. Best of all, it's open 24 hours.”
Mexican • $
“Best birria ever. Had a long time i didn't eat it and went back today and the flavor the same or better. Legit. Some park picnic type of table with seats . Best sidewalk business 👌 👏”
“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”