Chose this based on all the amazing recent reviews and so glad I did - jackpot!! Everything from ambience to service to the amazingly delicious food and the way the food was presented was far beyond my expectations. This is the best place I have been to in a long time. See my photos below. So reasonable for everything we received. The perfect spot to go when attending a concert at NJPAC too.
I have so much to say - so bear with me. From the moment I walked into this place, I was amazed. Compliments to the chef because the food was prepared with so much taste. Our waiter Mateo was so kind and ensured we had a great experience eating here. This place was so good, that my partner and I decided to come back the next day to try brunch! The ambience and attention to detail in everything about this place left me wondering why I’ve waited this long to come here. Even the music was spot on! I’m not sure why this place hasn’t gotten the recognition it deserves, but I’ll make sure to always recommend this spot. A hole in the wall - the best tapas in Newark. I tend to try many new places, and this was the only place that left a beautiful mark. You will not be disappointed!
A girlfriend of mine and I got together for dinner at this spot. I made reservations online for 5pm. I arrived 30 minutes early and had to search for parking. Parking isn't great here but found something. I walked up and they had indoor and outdoor seating. I was sat in the outdoor patio area and Steven was our server. He was awesome by the way. They still had brunch specials until 5pm so I got the red wine for $5. I ordered a 2nd and it had old cork in it so they replaced it and comped it which was nice.
It was time to order tapas and Steven informed us that we could order one free tapas and we decided on the clams. I also ordered the garlic shrimp. My friend ordered the wontons and shrimp for herself. When eveything came out it looked great. The shrimp were excellent. The clams had some rubbery parts to it in one or two but the flavors were good. The service and food is very good here and I would return.
Absolutely amazing restaurant!! Both the food and the atmosphere are incredible. Everything is very authentic and delicious! The staff there is so knowledgeable, kind and truly professional. This is the type of place you want to keep coming back to because the food is so fresh and there is so much you want to try.
The atmosphere was great. Our waiter Steven was excellent, he really catered to us and gave us great good recommendations. The drinks and food were really great. I’m glad my boyfriend and I stopped by here, we’ll be coming more often, we had such a great time!
We came here before a Red Bulls game, and everything was amazing. We got their summer cocktails and ordered a bunch of tapas for the table and everything was delicious. The atmosphere was really nice and the service was excellent. Our waiter Steven was so kind and the bartender was great too. A really wonderful dining experience. It was our first time there and they treated us like family and genuinely wanted us to have a nice time. We will def be back and highly recommend coming here to create memories, you won't regret it. Wishing everyone here continued success <3
What can I say? This is by far the best restaurant I’ve been to in the area. The prices, the quality, & the service/atmosphere beats all the “big guys” on ferry st. If you’re in ironbound, la tienda is a MUST. The attention to detail is insane and the presentation from the plates to the final bill (never been so happy to pay for a meal) is great! The food is so delicious that I came the following day for their brunch and I can’t tell you which was better. I have nothing but great things to say about this place, so I’ll drop pics below. Drinks are strong and great, atmosphere will have you questioning yourself if you’re still in Newark, food is reasonable priced but the quality makes you think you’re at a Michelin star restaurant. All in all, it’s the best restaurant I’ve been to in quite awhile and Mateo/Matthew was great! Will be back and will spread the word!
A real gem in the Ironbound area. Food and drinks were very delicious. The service was amazing. And the Spanish vibes were so nice. It felt like going somewhere Mediterranean (minus the sea lol). Loved it!
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