The Latin Flavor Restaurant & Lounge — Restaurant in Newark

This is the 1st time and the LAST TIME….Order today September 30 2023 White rice w beans pernil w tostones for my son, 2 Alcapurrias and a Chicken breast with salad and vegetables. I ask the server what it comes in the order, and she said mix vegetables with lettuce tomatoes and onions. We patiently wait 30 minutes and then bring my son’s order old rice with one spoon of beans the pernil full of oil without pork skin. The server said that they bring that plate first because it was all ready made, 20 minutes later they bring my order, I was so upset when I see my food…the salad was 1 slice of tomato and a spoon of lettuce and in the same plate the tostones in a bath of oil. I went to the kitchen with my plate and ask them politely to look at my plate, then I see that the person in the kitchen is not Puerto Rican, so PLEASE DON’T CALL OR SAY THAT THIS IS A PUERTO RICAN RESTAURANT BECAUSE IS NOT. AT LEAST TEACH THE PERSON TO COOK THE FOOD RIGHT. IT DOESN’T TAKE A ROCKET SCIENTIST TO FRY SOME TOSTONES. THIS IS A SHAME, I’m very angry because I’m from New York where the best restaurants are, and decided to have my friend Birthday there because it said online that have music a family environment and Great Food and i FaceTime all the family and friends in a live so we can celebrate together here because the place was decorated nice and all the reviews that I read and the promotion make us pick this place, as a Puerto Rican want to support small businesses, but MY EXPERIENCE IN THIS PLACE IT WAS AWFUL IF I CAN RATE THIS -0000 STARS I WILL. DO NOT WASTE YOUR MONEY HERE YOU WILL REGRET IT...

Disappointing Experience at The Latin Flavor in Newark.

Rating: 0/5 stars

We were really looking forward to trying this place since we had like 2 hours of free time prior to my son baseball game in the afternoon. We wanted some authentic Puerto Rican cuisine, but unfortunately, our experience was a letdown. The service was slow and lost in general, and the food was just mediocre.

We ordered the following food items: Appetizers: waiting time 25 mins 2 alcapurrias 3 empanadas It took forever to arrive. The empanadas were greasy and soggy.

Mains: waiting time 35 minutes

Churrasco. The portion was small, especially considering the price.

Chicken fingers. We had to return it. Not good at all. We still paid for it.

The atmosphere was also uninviting, with loud music and uncomfortable seating. Overall, I was disappointed and wouldn't recommend it to anyone looking for good Puerto Rican food.

Service: needs to improve Food: not even close to a good experience Tip: it was included but the server does not show you the itemized receipt unless you ask for it. I was about to add more tip until I saw the check. I asked if it was included and the server mentioned no. I’ll glad I saw it.

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We catered from here for my daughters first birthday on Nov 23rd and I have to say this food was AMAZING! I couldn’t have done it without the owner! She took my order personally and she helped me select a few extra items for the party since it was my first time hosting I didn’t even know what to do ! But she was so amazing and patient with me, and when I came to pick up the food she was there to help me load it up in my car! And omg the food ! Was amazing, I usually go to some spots and u can barely taste the seasoning or you can tell it was rushed ! Well not here ! The food was amazing and all my guest had multiple plates and even fought for leftovers. In other words this spot was amazing and I loved it ! I will...