Caribbean cuisine: the best places to taste it in Elizabeth

7 restaurant menus in Elizabeth, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated)
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La Receta De Abuela
La Receta De Abuela
97/100 (243 ratings)
Restaurants
Caribbean
Puerto Rican
"I went there today with my wife. We ordered alcapurrias. 1 of each yuca and guineo , pretty good. Also ordered morcilla and it was prepared when..."
paulino valentin
"If you’re a Puerto Rican from the island then this is the place for you. This ain’t one of those nuyorican/americanized Puerto Rican spots. This..."
Christopher Cody
"I was craving alcapurrias; a quick search led me to this hidden treasure in Elizabeth. The yuca alcapurrias were made to order. They came out hot..."
cesar mauras
"Sabroso! Great portion sizes. Great prices. Great staff. The hospitality makes it a great place to enjoy your meal. My family will definitely..."
Jessica Rodriguez
"You know you're eating some goooood food when you can't put your fork down! Best Rican food I've had in a while 😋. Friendly staff and great..."
Karen L
"I went here with my half Peruvian/half Puerto Rican family and we were all impressed with the delicious food this little place served! I haven't had..."
christina colondres
Banquet Restaurant
Banquet Restaurant
91/100 (185 ratings)
Restaurants
Caribbean
Fast food
Spanish
Latin
Caribbean
Fast Food
Spanish
Latin
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Sit down
Fast food
Latin
Caribbean
Spanish
Accepts Credit Cards
Delivery
Takeout
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Buffet
Parking Available
Free off-street parking
Highchairs Available
Digital Payments
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"The atmosphere is family friendly, ultra clean and super appealing. I went there to get lunch for me and my coworkers, was in and out quickly, and..."
werqfm ewrwe
"Great Spanish food, huge servings, great prices. Enough for the..."
roger ussery
"Love the food here. Had almost everything in the menu! Los “tres golpes Con yuca” is my go to breakfast. I also enjoyed the chicken burritos,..."
Rina Orozco
"This is the 2nd time I’ve ordered from here. It hits the spot... every 👏single 👏time 👏. Today, I had the oxtail & yellow rice w/ green..."
Ashton Moran
"At the moment you arrive in that restaurant they give you an agreeable feeling. Very hospitable hosts, it is a lovely place to enjoy with buddies..."
Rosapoo r
"Excellent, excellent, excellent! I placed a large order for my son's birthday party. The food was great, the staff was excellent! Food was brought..."
Johnny Five
"The menu makes all the selections very clear, and they'll offer samples if you're unsure. In addition to the steam table, they offer a la carte..."
Clinton Garner
"This is one of the restaurant that I would go again and again for lunch, dinner, and Sunday family gatherings if I lived nearby. I go there every..."
Kris Reid
La Tostano
La Tostano
87/100 (211 ratings)
Restaurants
Caribbean
Cuban
Caribbean
Cuban
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Sit down
Caribbean
Cuban
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"The food was sooooo good! Great Cuban sandwich with juicy roast pork filling, the most delicious Chicago style deep dish pizza with Chorizo, tres..."
Sharon Tan
"There are several Cuban restaurants in Elizabeth. Mainly located on Elizabeth Ave. La Tostano is a new one recently opened that sets itself apart..."
sdsd gsg
"This is a totally awesome neighborhood spot with THE BEST Cuban sandwich that I have ever had and I have had a lot of them over the past 30 years...."
Mary Nelson
"Staff is extremely friendly & courteous. Very good Cuban sandwich, love that it was made fresh to order. The pizza was good as well & the desserts..."
Clare Mccutcheon
"Update on the review - Still the best Cuban spot to go to. Seriously, food is amazing and I just tried the Cuban Sandwich... its been awhile since..."
Ivan Olivera
"We decided to give Ravello's a try following reviews on TA and elsewhere. Pleased we did! Very welcoming and friendly staff and not overly busy on a..."
Jamie Elliott
"Customer service was excellent and very accommodating to our dietary restrictions. The pulled pork and steak were very well seasoned and juicy. The..."
Visual Vibes
"What is a Cuban pizza? There's not much like it. It's similar to a deep dish style pie, but is normally eaten with a knife and fork. Its appearance..."
Jonathan Ethridge
El Palmar Restaurant
El Palmar Restaurant
85/100 (1629 ratings)
Restaurants
Puerto Rican
Spanish
Latin
Caribbean
Cuban
Puerto Rican
Spanish
Latin
Caribbean
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Sandwich De Huevos Con Jamon
Alcapurrias
carne guisada
Modofongo de Plátano Con Trozos de Cuero de Cerdo Con Bistec Encebollado Y Espárragos
Fruit salad
Rico Mofongo Relleno De Mariscos
Ceviche de camaron
Meatballs Baked Chicken Roast Pork
Rabo Congri and Yuca
White Rice
Eggs Bacon Cheeses
Malta
Cuban Sandwich
Sugar Cane Juice
Bistec Encebollado Steak with Onions
Chicken Rice with Fried Sweet Plantains
Mofongo Con Caldo Mofongo with Broth
Tamal En Casuela
1 4 De Pollo Asado Con Arroz Y Frijoles 1 4 of Roast Chicken with Rice and Beans
Catering Lechon Roasted Pork
Sit down
Puerto Rican
Latin
Spanish
Caribbean
Cuban
Reservations
Seating
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"This Cuban Puertorriqueña restaurant makes good tasting food that's full of flavors. Made my first stop here but it won't be my last and I really..."
Jose R Lopez
"We came in late, they took care of us anyway. Food took a little long but expected due to the time. But flavor and quality for the money is..."
Pedro A Bulgado
"The second you walk in the door you will be transported to the hospitality that is authentically Puerto Rican and Cuban. The hosts are friendly and..."
Christopher Charriez
"Food was amazing authentic great flavors friendly service and prices are really good. I am..."
2nd _Vida
"Excellent for reasonably priced, large portions. Service was very good &..."
Linda Koetter
Tiki Mojito
Tiki Mojito
84/100 (679 ratings)
Restaurants
Latin
Spanish
Caribbean
Latin
Caribbean
Cuban
Cuban
Spanish
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Breakfast
Paella
Shrimp
Sit down
Cuban
Latin
Spanish
Caribbean
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Late Night
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"The best Cuban Restaurant I have been to. Great people.great service and great food, I have been going there seens the place opened it's doors I..."
Jorge Gonzalez
"Great place, great service,great staff Great food. Celebrated my wife's birthday. Then came back to celebrate My two friends..."
Tony Torres
"This place always seems to amaze me everytime I go, you have to try Churrasco is out of this world. The food always fresh and delicious, I love the..."
Rey Lambert
"Great place , great services , food delicious, come and visit and just..."
Santy Alarcon
"We had a birthday celebration this past saturday and we reserved the VIP section and we had a blast. The service was great. I love this..."
Vanessa Navarro-Guzman
"The food was amazing!! Service was great � It’s a shame I live in MD, would definitely come here more..."
Leigh Natalie
"The service is outstanding! The food amazing and the ambience is great. Highly..."
Denise Acevedo
"Great food, server was attentive, drink specials were massive. Then after went to first floor lounge. They have DJ no dance floor. But a great..."
SC SM
"Tiki Mojito is in the top three best restaurants I’ve dined. My wife and I decided to give it a try and was impressed with our server Daniel. He..."
W L
"Excellent dining experience. Great staff! Friendly and very fun to be around as well as extremely attentive to our needs for the night. Excellent..."
KAN
"Had an excellent dinner of Rolled Chicken breast Mojitos and the Passion fruit Margarita, service was great. Then had the triple..."
Nicholas Christian
"Been coming to this place a couple of times already and I have to say that I’ve finally found my hang out spot! Love the customer service here, the..."
betty
"Excellent food. Excellent service. Wonderful eating outdoors. Great valet service now. Loved..."
Maria Hidalgo Dolan
"The food is delicious, service is great and if you get reservations for downstairs, then the drinks are great and generous with alcohol. I love this..."
Inga Russell
Alvarez Cafe
Alvarez Cafe
78/100 (468 ratings)
Restaurants
Caribbean
Cuban
Latin
Caribbean
Cuban
Latin
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Sandwiches
Cuban Sandwich
Sit down
Latin
Caribbean
Cuban
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Great little gem in the heart of Elizabeth. Awesome steak sandwiches. A lot of other great Cuban entrees too. Highly recommended if your in the..."
Alex Scordo
"Amazing!!! After a day shopping at Jersey Gardens Outlet we searched for a Spanish restaurant and we were very pleased! I'm so glad we found this..."
Nalyeliz Padilla Vazquez
"My first time there. Good atmosphere, good food, great..."
John Capoccia
"I grew up in Elizabeth and used to eat there often. On my way home from high school I would stop there and get a Cuban Sandwich or Empanadas and when..."
JC Polin
"Authentic Cuban cuisine minus the extra & unnecessary hype! GGF = Guaranteed Good Food!..."
Erlinda Zeledón
"Delicious!!! Friendly staff, great food, always clean. I've been there multiple times and the service never ever isn't..."
Tiffany Barreto
"Servicio rapido y eficiente la comida fresca y hecha en el..."
Jesus Rincon
"AMAZING!!!!! Great service. Street parking. Really good Cuban food. Been to Alvarez Cafe since I was a..."
Yuliana Espinoza
"I'm from Pennsylvania. I love this restaurant,everytime I came to New Jersey with my husband and family I always made him stop. The Cuban sandwich is..."
Wilmarie Quinn
"Its amazing great food, great people, great vibe love..."
Justin Negron
"I can’t believe that Alvarez Café, the most famous and iconic restaurant in Elizabeth, New Jersey has closed, I did a little Googling research and..."
Vic
"I have been eating here since I am a little boy, and as an adult I take my family here, even now order Christmas Eve dinner here. If you want to..."
Kris Reid
"Anyhow back to the review. This spot is located on a Main Street and its metered parking. If you speak Spanish yall be golden here, if not the menu..."
Carol Williams
"We really loved this place. The food was great and super..."
Obed Alvarez Sr.
"I came here starving looking for a quick bite to eat in the area. I sit down at the bar & order steak sandwhich with fries. The food was delicious &..."
Gaby N
"The food, the people, the environment, absolutely wonderful. I have been coming here since I was a child. My family comes here and my children. Tato..."
PRISCILLA VERA
Sweet Clary
Sweet Clary
72/100 (394 ratings)
Restaurants
Caribbean
Cuban
Caribbean
Cuban
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Sit down
Caribbean
Cuban
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
"The Food was amazing and they where very..."
Deserie Waiters
"I love thier desserts how they always have fresh warm bread when u ask them for them everything is fresh and the way they treat is even more amazing..."
Debbie Luque
"I love the butter breat, that's the only reason I come..."
Carlos E Cruz Diaz
"Always a tradition in this home, especially on weekends to pick up a couple Cuban long bread always hot. And some meat fill patties. Alsome stuff...."
Steven Torres
"If you want to find the best sandwiches Cuban sandwiches you can find them there I just got for Cuban sandwich and my nephews were going crazy for it..."
Lol Santiago