Leo's Café & El Guame Restaurant — Restaurant in Newark

Went here for breakfast and we are coming from 35 minutes away just to try their Puerto Rican breakfast and this place did not disappoint what so ever. The food came out fast and hot. We had (which l'II picture) two coffees, oatmeal (avena), ham and cheese sandwich (with the works) and a breakfast platter. This reminded me sooooo much of breakfast from the island. We enjoyed all of it and we will definitely come back out to try lunch & dinner food as well. But we wanted auth pr breakfast and that's exactly what we go. Not many around like this. I wish they would update the restaurant a little bit, it's a bit outdated and it has so much more potential for a...

Really love this place. Hidden gem in north Newark. I come here on saturdays religiously for their "sancocho", it's a thick plantain based soul with pig feet and cassava and other yummy things . It is only prepared on weekends and you have to come early because it's usually sold out by 10-11am. Leo the owner is such a pleasant host, although the place is very small, he always makes you feel like family. They also have very affordable hungry man breakfasts and they make a mean mofongo, it's a thick fried plantain ball stuffed with your meat of choice, my go to is chicharron (pork belly). I always order a cola champagne to wash down my...

Was looking for a local puerto rican spot for coffee and maybe a bite.

Waited about 15 minutes for the coffee I ordered. The coffee was watered down. The food showed up 10 minutes later and was quite greasy.

As I started to eat, a cockroach skittered across the counter near me. I smashed it but it kept going guts and all! I smashed it one more time with my napkin and then discreetly brought it to the attention of the guy behind the counter. He casually picked it up and tossed it in the garbage and just shrugged his shoulders. Didn't even bother to clean the spot where the guts were still visible.

Eat here at your own...