Really good food and customer service. Me and family very happy to go there.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Ceviche De Pescado
Jorge Mora
Food is outstanding as well as the attention! The "Encebollado" is a must have, truly a hangover cure! Empanadas are also delicious, looking forward to coming back again!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Coconut Shrimp, Empanadas
Steeve Davis
I’m not talking about service because it’s outstanding, but let’s talk about the food, this is the only place I haven’t been and I have been almost every where in the world, this place treated me like I was home. Like my mom is cooking for me, reminded me of my childhood in the Caribbean. I Love this place.Monica, Victor and the kitchen crew. Keep it up, you are the best.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Salmon with Mango Sauce, Tres Leches Cake, Esmeraldas Encocado, Filled with Cheese, Tostones Con Chicharrón, Ceviche De Pescado, Coconut Shrimp, Encebollado Fish Soup, Seco De Pollo, Pan-Seared Salmon, Empanadas
Soma B
Delicious food. And great customer service. Very family friendly.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Empanadas
Maria Mansfield
We stopped at this location on our way back home. We visited Jim Thorpe the day before and we decided to stop for ice cream at Llama Ice Cream (delicious by the way). We didn't know there was an Ecuadorian restaurant next door! We went in and the owner was very nice. We had a conversation about Ecuador and we only got empanadas because we already had lunch. However, we are going back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Empanadas
Austin Juhl
Empanadas were amazing!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Empanadas
Taly A.
Owner was friendly at the beginning, but extremely rude when she realized we were ordering more food to take out than actually consumed it at the restaurant. Take out means we still consuming from her business so we could not understand her unpleasant attitude after it. We cordially thanked her on our way out and she completely ignored us.Hello Daniela, my honest review was never to affect your family business, but to make you aware of the reason of my unpleasant experience. We were actually surprised by the hardworking woman that we saw serving, cleaning, and being host at the same time, that now I know is you. Nevertheless, our experience was changed by your mother's attitude. If you believe my comment is laughable then should ask your mother why she straight told us "You are coming from New York". We were polite to answer "No" and continue to pay. Yes I am a Spanish customer , but does not mean I come from NY, why? because the high immigration issues in NY? If you think her attitude was correct then you are great daughter, but should not stand by a bad attitude without a reason. We were not rude, we were not loud, we were actually in hurry to go check on our kids and family waiting in a resort near by, and it was the only reason why we took most of our order to take out. I did an update of the food review because I did overall like the dishes and the live music while we were there, but the unpleasant service was what it marked our experience.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 1
Mike Walpin
The place is a bit small but felt homey. We got lucky tonight as they were having live music for the first time. The empanadas were very good. The meat was moist and tender. While the shell was crispy and wasn’t overly greasy. The chicken stew was delicious. While the meat wasn’t falling apart off the bone it was still delicious and tender. The sauce was fantastic and pulled the whole dish together. The rice was okay a bit dry but good for this type of meal. Im not too much of a fan of maduros but this was the best I ever had. Not sure if it was reheated in an oven to get crispier but the texture was out of this world. The sweetness of the maduros and the calm flavors of the avocado matched well as sides to the stew. Finally ending the night with dessert. We ordered the Tres Leches. What an ending this was the second best tres leches i have ever had. I’ve chasing this high of tres leches since LA. Milky and not an inch of dryness. What I loved was each bite had a nice caramel flavor on each bite. I will definitely come back.Parking: Tons of parking. Plus more space on the rightWheelchair accessibility: There is a ramp on the right that leads up to the restaurants
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Tres Leches Cake, Seco De Pollo
Holly Belau
Highly recommend! Food is delicious! Best empanadas I’ve ever had. Service was fast and friendly. Owners are very hard working and passionate about their business. We will definitely be back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Devin Chambers
By chance, my wife and I happened across this family owned restaurant on our way to New York City, just looking for something to eat. We were happily surprised by the friendly staff and delicious food. We had the esmaraldas encocado and fell in love with the concaphony of flavors it presented to us. We highly recommend stopping by for the food and staying for the friendly family who runs it!
Few places are as welcoming, but, this restaurant has a family atmosphere of the Ecuadorian coast, the food was so good that almost all 10 days of our vacation we had to return at least 1 time a day, the chef is very nice and He will surely be willing to tell you a funny anecdote.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Tostones Con Chicharrón, Ceviche De Pescado, Encebollado Fish Soup
Sarah Lamade
Love, love, love! Hidden Gem in the Poconos, and literally some of the best food we’ve had in the area! Delicious comida and very warm and welcoming owners and staff. We made a reservation and noted that we’d be coming with a baby and they had the table set up when we arrived with a high chair and baby cup for water. Beautiful set up inside that feels authentically Ecuadorian, including a small gift shop with artisan goods. Must visit. We’ll definitely be back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Salmon with Mango Sauce, Tres Leches Cake
srinivas krishnaswamy
Culinary gem from Ecuador. I stopped by twice and the food is delicious - specially after a hike in the Poconos across the river in New Jersey. It is a family owned restaurant run by a couple. Very homely atmosphere and tastefully decorated.Having been to Ecuador 7 years ago, I can say that this reminded me of my trip there. The food is very different from other Spanish cuisines and not very well known in the USA.I can't wait to go there again and bring my family and friends there for hot meals and home like service.I had the Sango ( fish) the first time and the Chicken Empanadas the second time - soup is a must as well
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Christopher Farfan
I’m Peruvian and I must say the food was delicious, atmosphere lively, and service was fantastic. They definitely put the love and care in their dishes and check in to see if I need anything. I’d definitely come back again, I just might tomorrow :)
Really good food and customer service. Me and family very happy to go there.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Ceviche De Pescado
Food is outstanding as well as the attention! The "Encebollado" is a must have, truly a hangover cure! Empanadas are also delicious, looking forward to coming back again!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Coconut Shrimp, Empanadas
I’m not talking about service because it’s outstanding, but let’s talk about the food, this is the only place I haven’t been and I have been almost every where in the world, this place treated me like I was home. Like my mom is cooking for me, reminded me of my childhood in the Caribbean. I Love this place.Monica, Victor and the kitchen crew. Keep it up, you are the best.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Salmon with Mango Sauce, Tres Leches Cake, Esmeraldas Encocado, Filled with Cheese, Tostones Con Chicharrón, Ceviche De Pescado, Coconut Shrimp, Encebollado Fish Soup, Seco De Pollo, Pan-Seared Salmon, Empanadas
Delicious food. And great customer service. Very family friendly.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Empanadas
We stopped at this location on our way back home. We visited Jim Thorpe the day before and we decided to stop for ice cream at Llama Ice Cream (delicious by the way). We didn't know there was an Ecuadorian restaurant next door! We went in and the owner was very nice. We had a conversation about Ecuador and we only got empanadas because we already had lunch. However, we are going back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Empanadas
Empanadas were amazing!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Empanadas
Owner was friendly at the beginning, but extremely rude when she realized we were ordering more food to take out than actually consumed it at the restaurant. Take out means we still consuming from her business so we could not understand her unpleasant attitude after it. We cordially thanked her on our way out and she completely ignored us.Hello Daniela, my honest review was never to affect your family business, but to make you aware of the reason of my unpleasant experience. We were actually surprised by the hardworking woman that we saw serving, cleaning, and being host at the same time, that now I know is you. Nevertheless, our experience was changed by your mother's attitude. If you believe my comment is laughable then should ask your mother why she straight told us "You are coming from New York". We were polite to answer "No" and continue to pay. Yes I am a Spanish customer , but does not mean I come from NY, why? because the high immigration issues in NY? If you think her attitude was correct then you are great daughter, but should not stand by a bad attitude without a reason. We were not rude, we were not loud, we were actually in hurry to go check on our kids and family waiting in a resort near by, and it was the only reason why we took most of our order to take out. I did an update of the food review because I did overall like the dishes and the live music while we were there, but the unpleasant service was what it marked our experience.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 1
The place is a bit small but felt homey. We got lucky tonight as they were having live music for the first time. The empanadas were very good. The meat was moist and tender. While the shell was crispy and wasn’t overly greasy. The chicken stew was delicious. While the meat wasn’t falling apart off the bone it was still delicious and tender. The sauce was fantastic and pulled the whole dish together. The rice was okay a bit dry but good for this type of meal. Im not too much of a fan of maduros but this was the best I ever had. Not sure if it was reheated in an oven to get crispier but the texture was out of this world. The sweetness of the maduros and the calm flavors of the avocado matched well as sides to the stew. Finally ending the night with dessert. We ordered the Tres Leches. What an ending this was the second best tres leches i have ever had. I’ve chasing this high of tres leches since LA. Milky and not an inch of dryness. What I loved was each bite had a nice caramel flavor on each bite. I will definitely come back.Parking: Tons of parking. Plus more space on the rightWheelchair accessibility: There is a ramp on the right that leads up to the restaurants
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Tres Leches Cake, Seco De Pollo
Highly recommend! Food is delicious! Best empanadas I’ve ever had. Service was fast and friendly. Owners are very hard working and passionate about their business. We will definitely be back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
By chance, my wife and I happened across this family owned restaurant on our way to New York City, just looking for something to eat. We were happily surprised by the friendly staff and delicious food. We had the esmaraldas encocado and fell in love with the concaphony of flavors it presented to us. We highly recommend stopping by for the food and staying for the friendly family who runs it!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Esmeraldas Encocado
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Few places are as welcoming, but, this restaurant has a family atmosphere of the Ecuadorian coast, the food was so good that almost all 10 days of our vacation we had to return at least 1 time a day, the chef is very nice and He will surely be willing to tell you a funny anecdote.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Tostones Con Chicharrón, Ceviche De Pescado, Encebollado Fish Soup
Love, love, love! Hidden Gem in the Poconos, and literally some of the best food we’ve had in the area! Delicious comida and very warm and welcoming owners and staff. We made a reservation and noted that we’d be coming with a baby and they had the table set up when we arrived with a high chair and baby cup for water. Beautiful set up inside that feels authentically Ecuadorian, including a small gift shop with artisan goods. Must visit. We’ll definitely be back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Salmon with Mango Sauce, Tres Leches Cake
Culinary gem from Ecuador. I stopped by twice and the food is delicious - specially after a hike in the Poconos across the river in New Jersey. It is a family owned restaurant run by a couple. Very homely atmosphere and tastefully decorated.Having been to Ecuador 7 years ago, I can say that this reminded me of my trip there. The food is very different from other Spanish cuisines and not very well known in the USA.I can't wait to go there again and bring my family and friends there for hot meals and home like service.I had the Sango ( fish) the first time and the Chicken Empanadas the second time - soup is a must as well
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I’m Peruvian and I must say the food was delicious, atmosphere lively, and service was fantastic. They definitely put the love and care in their dishes and check in to see if I need anything. I’d definitely come back again, I just might tomorrow :)
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Ceviche De Pescado
Fresh delicious food and nice owners.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5