50 Best Latin American Restaurants near Rutherford

“A beautiful experience. The staff are welcoming and provided wonderful service. The food was absolutely delicious - the owner, Diana took the time to share the make-up of each dish; so many lovely flavours and wholesome ingredients. The atmosphere was also lovely. Warm, fresh and stylish. I am from Australia and I am so glad I chose to eat here. Grant“

“Everything was wonderful from the ambience , food and service . Celebrated my birthday with my family !! We all enjoyed every morsel. Thank you for all.“

“It’s because of Brahim, the incredible food, drinks, and ambiance that I’m happy to give five stars. Even though my friend and I waited 15 minutes before we finally flagged a server to come to our table, it was so quickly made up by Brahim’s service, charm, and attention. Clearly there must have been a miscommunication regarding who was servicing our table because once Brahim took over, we had our food in drinks in a matter of a few MINUTES! Not to mention, kindness, charm, and attentiveness. It’s such a vibe with the tropical decor, and the food was so delicious. I will be coming back!“

“love it !!! food was great and the service too“

“The food was very flavorful and delicious!“

“I enjoy tasting empanadas from all types of places. Empanada Mama is by far the best of any place I’ve ever tasted!! The portions were stunning, the food was full of flavor, the menu is large, and the dessert empanadas are just as amazing as the savory ones! Definitely some comfort food right here ❤️ Amazing delivery as well“

“Great food, great service!“

“An amazing place yo share with your loves one and have a good talk and share a delicious bottle of wine, food it’s amaze ! Really tasty and flavorful l, 10/10“

“Good food excellent service .Great job Juan Carlos“

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

“Endroit magnifique, décoré avec beaucoup de goût ! Les plats sont aussi beaux que bons, une cuisine travaillée et raffinée.. Le personnel accueillant et très professionnel ! Nous recommandons largement ! Allez-y les yeux fermés et les papilles ouvertes! 🌺“

“La comida es muy deliciosa,fresca,“

“Cute spot in the East Village to get a small bite or a coffee. I dropped in on a cold Winter day to get a warm empanada , which was a good idea . I ordered the Papa Con Queso (potatoes and cheese ) which they have to fry up fresh for you (other empanada are not fried.) There are cosy places to sit and several different sauces on the table (i liked the green herb one.) Staff are nice and the empanada was like $3.50. It was crispy and tasty - a nice snack if you're in the area .“

“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!“

“We always enjoy the food and drinks here. Luisa was a great waitress and we had a nice time there. The chicken champignon (mushroom sauce) was delicious and loaded with mushrooms. Great classic margaritas for under $10 with lunch. ❤️“

“The best ecuadorian costeña de NJ...“

“My wife and I stumbled upon Sofrito Latino for dinner after a place we were looking to go to was closed for the evening.

We had an amazing dinner where my wife had the red snapper, and I had their signature pork dish with some sides. It was delicious and satisfying, and the service was great too!“

“Great spot for lunch to dinner. Kind of a all-day, everyday spot. Serving from noon till late night. Great comfort Latin American cuisine. Full service restaurant and bar.“

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

“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 .“

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

“Great service good food 👍🥝“

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

“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.“

“great pupusas delicious shakes“

“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“

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

“I loved this place! The food, the music, the service, it was all a 10/10!! Ruby took care of us and he was nothing but spot on. The decor of this place can’t go unmentioned; it is so modern and chic, a great place to come with your family or girlfriends to celebrate any special occasion. Can’t wait for the outside to open.“

“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“

“This place is amazing. Their service is the best and the food is amazing. You really get a very nice size lunch for a really low price in the area. Place is small so they do not have any chairs or tables but other than that place is amazing. I will be going often for lunch from now on. Thank you“

“The best food I ever had! Steak was perfect!“

“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…“

“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.“

“I absolutely love this place I work in the same building as the daughter of this restaurant and she is a bright and shining star of a person the mother and the cook of the restaurant is beautiful wonderful personality and makes great food I recommend this restaurant to anybody who's looking for a home feeling fresh food fulfilling and tasteful restaurant Gourmet Express is one of my favorite restaurants you guys are the best“

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“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.“

“Let me say this and they don’t know ! Own my own food establishments and this place reminded me of the standard that I strive for. . 5 stars hand down . Took a party of eight out of DC and wow let me say . Thanks again for the great everything ❤️“

“I found this place by a simple google search! Well it’s a gem! Everything was delicious! We had for an appetizer the empanada sampler and wow!!!! My husband had the skirt steak tacos which were delicious and seasoned to perfection! I had the city island basket and it may have been the best fried fish I’ve ever had! Definitely come visit this place!“

“The food was very flavorful. I would definitely recommend my friends to eat there and I will come back.“

“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!“

“Great atmosphere, with a split level bar/restaurant.
Food was great. Had the chicken empanadas to start (massive!)
For dinner, had the Tacu Tacu and my compadre had the Lomo Saltado. Both delicious and tasty dishes.
Drinks were also good. Had the Gin Mule, and a spicy tequila drink (can't remember the name). Both made with class.
Highly recommend this spot to small or medium sized groups.
#HiddenGem“

“Food and service is always fantastic! I would recommend an updated menu though, two fresh orange juices cost me 16.50 -- just for anyone with the craving :p“

“We ordered carnita tacos and the presentation was very good, although the meat was a little too salty, you could eat it, the atmosphere is like a bar where you can go to talk with friends but it is also familiar. In conclusion it is nothing wow but it is not the worst either so you can pass on the customer service is good.“