Homestyle Latin cuisine, such as oxtail & curry goat, offered in a casual setting with a local vibe.
Address and Contact Information
Address: 30 Lafayette Ave # 5, Morristown, NJ 07960
Phone: (973) 285-9222
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Reviews
Odalys
Had a 2 hour drive and my husband and kids were so hungry we decided to stop mid-trip and eat Pupusas. We ordered 10 and were served nearly an hour after ordering. My child needed the restroom and the staff had them locked??? When we asked them to unlock it, the guy seemed irritable to do it. He hadn’t even told us he unlocked it we just happened to see someone walk past with an apron heading back to the kitchen and when we peeked over the door was left ajar. The bathroom smelled rancid and very filthy, very unsanitary. They were also stingy with the napkins – cheap napkins. My kids had a small spill and, given the table was tilted a little, we wanted to avoid the spill from running down to the floor. We asked for a napkin and the server taking the order, ignored us the first time and the 2nd time laughed with the cook and commented that we “ask for too much”. In the hospitality industry, this is absolutely unacceptable. To say the least, we were very disappointed by this treatment especially because we share the same culture. We will not be returning to this establishment.
… moreBrenda Marquez
My husband ordered Chuleta (“porkchop”) with rice and bean and maduros. When I tell you this was SMALLEST THINNEST FLATTENED PIECE OF PORKCHOP, I AM NOT EXAGGERATING. I said something and they told me thats how it comes, meanwhile every other customer there is getting LOADS on meat on their plates. They charged un 15$ for that joke of a plate. I got a large soup and 2 empanadas and the total was 42$!!!!! I tipped 3$ but I shouldnt have as they dont even bring you the plate to your table. Im disgusted with this place and will never go back.
… moreMahesh Paolini-Subramanya
Central American Food Done Right!
In a little strip-mall, posing as a bodega with seating, this little joint is exactly the kind of joint that you’d be likely to ignore as you head past. And that would be a mistake – the food in here is *legit*. It’s pretty straightforward – you point at the food you want, they put it on a plate for you, you pay, and you eat. There’s also a helpful variety of sauces on the table to help you get things just right, and that’s pretty much the way it should be!
Mind you, everything is a lot easier if you have a little spanish, but if you don’t, that’s ok. Point, smile, pay, and enjoy!
… moreIn a little strip-mall, posing as a bodega with seating, this little joint is exactly the kind of joint that you’d be likely to ignore as you head past. And that would be a mistake – the food in here is *legit*. It’s pretty straightforward – you point at the food you want, they put it on a plate for you, you pay, and you eat. There’s also a helpful variety of sauces on the table to help you get things just right, and that’s pretty much the way it should be!
Mind you, everything is a lot easier if you have a little spanish, but if you don’t, that’s ok. Point, smile, pay, and enjoy!
NLIS ESTATES BUILDERS [Pronounced: In·Lay]
This place is pretty good fellow foodies. It’s fairly price as well; not too pricey!!
•Nothing is really over 20 except the full Red snapper dinner @25.
•Normally I’d start the paragraph with the “bad” then go to the good!!,
But can’t really because of one time they rushed cooked it on the whole fish dinner and it wasn’t as seasoned and tasty as the other two(2) times!!
•It is home cooked meal style and not fast food profile!~~in terms of style and taste!
You will not be disappointed.
I saw a previous commenter above that said small portions were their curse;
Didn’t think so!!
I mean we could always sue more of a good thing right?
Btw: the pic is by Yorlady Rico from 4 yrs ago. Her plate looked exactly like ours.
… more•Nothing is really over 20 except the full Red snapper dinner @25.
•Normally I’d start the paragraph with the “bad” then go to the good!!,
But can’t really because of one time they rushed cooked it on the whole fish dinner and it wasn’t as seasoned and tasty as the other two(2) times!!
•It is home cooked meal style and not fast food profile!~~in terms of style and taste!
You will not be disappointed.
I saw a previous commenter above that said small portions were their curse;
Didn’t think so!!
I mean we could always sue more of a good thing right?
Btw: the pic is by Yorlady Rico from 4 yrs ago. Her plate looked exactly like ours.
Nelson Edgardo lambert
A few days ago I went to eat at this restaurant and I found it totally unpleasant. The food was super expensive, the meat and the preparation were of very low quality and the worst thing was that the service from the cashiers was very unpleasant and arrogant.
I think that the owner of this place should invest in hiring staff that is not so unpleasant because as they charge a lot of money and serve little food, they should provide good service.
… moreI think that the owner of this place should invest in hiring staff that is not so unpleasant because as they charge a lot of money and serve little food, they should provide good service.
RGW MAMABEAR
GREAT FOOD at a WONDERFUL price… they were fast and very filling and good.. authentic and tasty with a family environment… loved it.
… moreAquaman !
I could not believe how expensive this place has gotten. The portions are smaller and much more expensive. I’m a business owner so I get it. But what I charge for today was ridiculous. I got rice a side of beans which wasn’t even a half a cup and some cerdo for $18. Rice is super inexpensive and so are beans to be charging people that much is crazy. I’ve been coming here for 10 years and unfortunately, I am not doing it any longer. I know places in town that you get the same exact thing for $6.50.
… morelexi lover
The food is not hot or fresh, and extremely overpriced. More food for spanish speaking customers, it seems. Cant get over the price, plus the additional credit card upcharge. Its not the worst food .. its totally fine its just overpriced for medium okay food sitting out in trays behind dingy glass.
… moreBessy Vega
This review is based on the purchase of 2 cheese pupusas and a chan.
It was lunch rush and they have a buffet so service was rushed, which is fine.
The pupusas were raw. The dough was not fully cooked through and very salty.
The Chan was overly sweet. Chan is supposed to be refreshing and good for you. This.was not the case.
There are no menus. Just one at the register that you can barely see if you’re blind like me. It is very dark.
I’m sure they have their strong points but cheese pupusas and Chan are not one of them.
… moreIt was lunch rush and they have a buffet so service was rushed, which is fine.
The pupusas were raw. The dough was not fully cooked through and very salty.
The Chan was overly sweet. Chan is supposed to be refreshing and good for you. This.was not the case.
There are no menus. Just one at the register that you can barely see if you’re blind like me. It is very dark.
I’m sure they have their strong points but cheese pupusas and Chan are not one of them.
Jasmine
Horrible. Super expensive and small portions. This place used to be good but now they’re stingy and serve you way smaller portions and if you ask for more they double the price. They also charge more if you pay with card on top of their already outrageous prices. Not coming here again it’s a ripoff. On top of already charging me an extra 4 dollars for paying with card, they charged me 50 cents for a box to take the food I couldn’t finish because of how bad it was home.
… more