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Top 7 Spanish food in Hawthorne, New Jersey, United States
Reviews on Spanish food in Hawthorne, New Jersey, United States. Hawthorne is a borough in Passaic County, New Jersey, United States. As of the 2010 United States Census, the borough's population was 18,791 reflecting an increase of 573 (+3.1%) from the 18,218 counted in the 2000 Census, which had in turn increased by 1,134 (+6.6%) from the 17,084 counted in the 1990 Census.
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7. Lincoln Grill
Overall Ratings
4 based on 8 reviews
Reviewed By LWL3333
I heard that this little place had good empanedas, so I tried them and the owner was so nice and so smiley that I really wanted to like the food, but alas, I found the empanedas only average and have not gone back.
6. D'Carbon Restaurant
Reviewed By Michael Z
I've been hearing about this "fabulous Spanish restaurant" for some time. I visited this establishment after our last snow storm for a takeout order. The establishment is very plain, simple and it appears to be very clean with ample parking. I believe they have a liquor license with a bar area. Their main business appears to be takeout and deliveries. I asked the individual taking my order to give me their most popular appetizer and two of their signature main dishes. The appetizer they recommended was diced potatoes in some yellow sauce and a hard boiled egg. The main dishes were a sliced stake over French fries and white rice, the other was half a chicken over brown rice. The meal didn't have "ANY DISTINCTIVE FLAVOR". Being Spanish and always enjoy a GOOD Spanish meal, I doubt that I will ever visit this establishment again.
5. Cravings Tapas Bistro
Overall Ratings
4 based on 117 reviews
Reviewed By CelticCail
We understand that NYE is particularly busy and it won't be an identical experience to a regular night. However, while the food was delicious as always, we felt rushed and our waitress was downright obnoxious. We usually make 5 PM reservations because it's a small place and you can barely hear others at your table when it is full. We made 5:30 reservations and certainly by the time we left at 7, it was packed and extremely loud. That is always to be expected on weekend evenings and holidays here so that's fine. Just be sure you're fine with loud, somewhat crowded restaurants (for example, there were people sitting within 2 feet of me on either side of the wall bench). They left the outside door open for some reason so anytime someone came in through the second door which usually buffers the cold, a freezing wind rushed through the establishment, especially because there is nowhere to stand at the entrance besides in the doorway if you are more than 2 people.We had a nice table and were seated almost immediately. The waitress who came over was some combination of overly-familiar and rude, however. We had a couple of questions about the menu and at the second question, she said she was going to add a tip to the bill for each question. I assume this was meant to be a joke but it came off sounding like she was annoyed and using "humor" to veil it. The NYE menu is the full menu but it's 3 items for $45 - however, it's more complex than that because the meats and cheeses count as one item for 3 of them, as do the spreads, the empanadas are two for one, etc. Our questions were entirely valid. She also interrupted us to ask if we were vegetarian after we ordered four of our items, then started basically making fun of veg*n diets, though again, using her idea of "humor" which was still quite rude. Hilariously, after several times saying "just kidding" after saying she was going to add a tip to the bill - she DID add a tip to the bill! 20% mandatory tip which was not mentioned anywhere though the owner (?) had called the night before to outline prices and details of the menu in detail. I found that an interesting omission. We always tip 20%+ but I feel like she knew she was being obnoxious and would potentially not get her desired tip so it got tacked on. Who knows. Oh, and she also scoffed towards the beginning of the meal when we said we weren't drinking. Sorry, one of us is sober - what business is that of yours? Ugh, anyway, that is the only negative experience I've ever had with waitstaff here. We otherwise adore this place and the food is to die for. One gripe, as I mentioned, was how rushed we felt. We were required to order all 6 items at once (to rush us out, I'm sure) and indeed, they pretty much all came out quickly. At one point, we had FOUR items on our tiny table! I had to tell the woman bringing them out to wait a bit. Of course, they just kept the ready items in the back longer so the last two came out cold and lukewarm respectively. Sigh. There was also this mute young man who hovered creepily behind us several times, waiting to snatch up plates he considered empty. On more than one occasion, he snatched plates that we were NOT done with. Maybe ask if the customer is done before you take plates away? Dessert was to die for as usual. Again, no complaints about the actual food which is some of the best I've ever had (gnocchi, eggplant, empanadas, spreads, cheese board, onion rings). I won't let this one rushed, rude experience affect my opinion of this establishment as a whole! But this one experience was not ideal and I'm not sure if the food would be enough to make me come back if this had been my first/only experience. Owner/manager (whoever she is) is pleasant to customers but always seems a bit snippy with staff.
4. La Hacienda
Overall Ratings
4 based on 73 reviews
Reviewed By hikepark
La Hacienda had been our favorite Mexican restaurant in the area --- until the renovation. We were anxiously awaiting its reopening and finally got there this past Tuesday. We were seated quickly and server came right over with the menus and asked about drinks, which was fine. However, when we looked at the menu, we could hardly read it. It had a black background with the smallest grey printing I have ever seen on a menu. I could barely read it, and my wife had to borrow my glasses to see it, and she has excellent eyesight. The food itself was tasty, but luke warm at best. My wife had enchiladas, while I had the chimichangas, which I don't think were made in house, but pre-made and just warmed up. Also, don't sit on the bar side of the restaurant: it was extremely noisy! We literally almost had to shout at each other and we were at a two person table! Will we give La Hacienda another try? YES, because we think it was the best in the area, and hope the disappointment from this visit was just a one timer
3. Grenada
Overall Ratings
4 based on 30 reviews
Reviewed By LWL3333
My wife and I dined with another couple at this longtime favorite Spanish restaurant which we have been frequenting for as long as it's been here. The mariscada con salsa verde was flavorful and the shellfish was plentiful. Yellow rice and Spanish fried potatoes are provided with all meals, plus a choice of salad or caldo gallego soup. The prices are reasonable considering the large size of the portions. There was enough food to bring some home for tomorrow's dinner. Free parking in the rear. Very good service.
2. El CID Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 263 reviews
Reviewed By XSki007
We had a great time getting our fill of sangria, beef and seafood. The Flan was excellent.Pricey, but huge portions. The pitcher of sangria was $31 but it is very tasty.I thought the seafood was a better choice. One of us had the paella and the other a jumbo shrimp dish. Both were very generous with lots of lobster and jumbo shrimp, and the yellow rice that both were cooked in was extremely flavorful and moist.The 2 guys both had the filet mignon. It was cooked as ordered and it was huge. We each ate about half. It was very good, and moist, however it wasnât a knockout. I guess for $51 bucks I expected it to be a home run. It wasnât. The table over from us had the prime rib. It looked amazing. Next time!
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1. Mediterraneo
Overall Ratings
4 based on 202 reviews
Mediterraneo was created out of a desire to explore and share the unique, seasonal, healthy opportunities of the Mediterranean Cuisine, from the shores of Southern Europe to the coast of North Africa. At Mediterraneo, we carefully and without compromise c
Reviewed By tbirdhs
Well deserved rating. Was not expecting much from a lunch salad, but was surprised with my grilled chicken salad and my wifeâs grill shrimp salad. We were full but ask to see the dessert menu. Wow my wife loved her chocolate/hazelnut cake. My choice of pistachio cake was outstanding
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