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ME Casa Restaurant

356 Varick St, Jersey City, NJ, 07302
  • (201) 706-2242
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  • Garreth G.

    ME Casa is the real deal and has really great dishes. Growing up in Union City I sometimes got to question Hispanic dishes that I eat a certain places. They tend to be over priced and for the same quality I would get in the hidden restaurants of Bergenline. But Me Casa is legit. It's BYOB just an FYI. Luckily I don't live that far and was able to get a bottle. They also have a liquor store across the street. The Empanda sampler is better than the empanada's you get at the truck near Grove St. Great great quality for sure. I had the Mofongo Al Pilon which was the best thing I had. The awesome smell hit my nostrils so hard probably harder than Chuck Norris would've done. I wanted to take more and more sniffs like I was a happy dog. It tasted like tender beef stew with great spices with a garlicky sensation and the plantains volcano that the beef was on top of was Da BOMB. The taste was nothing like I've had before and it won't be my last. On top of that you get a side order of rice with beans. This reminded me of how much I missed living in Union City and I am glad this place is right next to me. Oh snap what?! They deliver also! Hell Yeah! I can be a fatty in my living room with no regrets! After dinner, Chef Eddie personally came to our table and greeted us about the wonderful pieces of art his staff laid down for us. Awesome dude. Cool place. Nothing but good times. I can't wait to come back and try the rest of the menu.

    (5)

  • Perry M.

    Went there yesterday for lunch with a good buddy of mine who's the ultimate reviewer and i was impressed. Our waiter was funny and didn't try to hard and was a just natural and honest in his suggestions. One thing i hate are servers who lurk and always ask is everything ok every minute. The music was great! Nice mix of classic salsa and bachata playing nice and low. The food was nice and flavored just like in the old country. Overall had a good experience will be back again with my dame.

    (5)

  • Jordan M.

    How did this place get such a high rating? The chef is great. He's ultra friendly and comes to each table making sure everyone is enjoying their food. He even told us how he got into this business. It's great to see such a passionate chef that actually takes time to get to know his clientele. Because of this, I really wanted to like the food. The price and portions are also very generous. But it was below my expectations. Maybe my expectations were so high because of the high rating on Yelp? Maybe it was because it was the relate-able chef? Whatever it was, the food didn't live up to it. We tried the mofongo entree--dry and the only flavor I could taste was salt. No depth of flavor. It really needed the accompanying sauce to help lube it up. It's nothing compared to the mofongo and beef stew you can find at spanish neighborhoods (ie Perth Amboy, Newark, Bayonne). The beef/chicken stew that comes with the entree is tender, but not good enough to carry the dish. There were a couple of appetizers we tried but weren't memorable. And if this place is busy, expect a long wait for food. Last words: One-note and unbalanced flavored dishes. Salt is the predominant flavor and overshadows what ever ingredients he utilizes. It would be great if there was some acidity, freshness from herbs, or some other flavors to contrast the sodium in the dish. I really do want to like this place so I'll probably check this place out again in the future. If there's long wait, at least you can sip on your preferred wine or beer since this place is BYOB.

    (2)

  • Jeri H.

    I am loving this place and can't wait to go again!! We started with (ranking order of my favorites) the empanada sampler, los latino esliders and the bacalaitos - all fantastic. The spicy green sauce is amazing (and FYI, they sell it bottled to go) and delicious on everything. Yum! All of the food was fantastic; I ordered the mofongo al pilon with beef and it was unbelievable. My friends had the pernil asado and pollo a la brasa and both dishes were fantastic. I was also very pleased with the friendly and attentive service. The chef/owner also greeted the table and asked about the food and thanked us for coming. It couldn't have been a nicer all-around experience. And since it's BYOB, you'll save a few bucks on the bill...so you can get that green sauce to go!!

    (5)

  • Krits R.

    Ideally would give them half a star for the mofongo but one is the minimum. The calamari was over cooked and the chicken- basic rotisserie chicken. The waiter was over pushy and dint take our feedback on the calamari and the chicken. We dint stay for dessert for risk of having an even worse experience. Hmm not coming back and not impressed at all.

    (1)

  • Julie R.

    I'm surprised to see any bad reviews of ME casa. We came on a very cold and snowy night and were transported once we entered into a warm and cozy dining area. Everything we ordered was scrumptious- starting with the alcapurrias and continuing to entrees. I has the pernil (one of the in house specials) and my boyfriend had pollo a la brasa. Good portion size so while we thoroughly enjoyed our meal, we looked forward to eating the same food the next day in leftover form. I was so full but made sure to bring a tres leches cake (my favorite) for later. Great service too! Our waiter Joel made the dining experience all the better. I plan to come back again and again!

    (5)

  • N J.

    Very comfy, clean, good music, great for couples. Awesome food, great service. Just remember BYOB!

    (4)

  • Joel M.

    Been here once for dine in and another time for pick up, both experiences were great. The staff was super nice and like many other reviewers have stated the chef/owner Eddie came out and chatted us up a bit after our meal. You could really tell how passionate he was about his restaurant and it's EXTREMELY evident when you taste these dishes. I definitely recommend the empanada sampler, the pernil, the mofongo, and the shrimp gumbo. ALL were delicious and had great presentation. JC is filled with Puerto Rican take-out restaurants (some great and some not-so-great), but it's great to eat at a nice dine-in place, especially one as great for date nights as this one is. Definitely my new go-to for PR cuisine.

    (4)

  • James F.

    Best. restaurant. in. JC. period. The mofongo is to die for. Worth 12 out of 5 stars.

    (5)

  • Justyna K.

    Love this place! You can't go wrong with the empanadas, mofongo with beef stew, or the tres leche for dessert. The staff is friendly and helpful. Highly recommend it for lunch or dinner!

    (5)

  • Treecy D.

    I wanted something different for takeout than the typical pizza, burgers and the like, so I decided to do take out from here. I've already been twice in one week. First time, I took other Yelpers advice and got the shrimp ceviche and empanadas (I got one of each meat, chicken, shrimp, and beef). Everything was dang delicious! So I went back a second time and again, per the Yelpers, opted for the shrimp mofongo. It is no wonder there are mofongo inspired t-shirts & hats available at this place!! Best mofongo i've ever had (albeit in full disclosure I've only had it once before lol). Now I am truly a fan!! Eddie, the owner and chef, is SO personable and seems to make time to speak to each and every patron and offer some great suggestions. He suggested that next time I should eat there, and that's exactly what I'm going to do. Eddie said the mofongo would be even more delicious in-house, which I can't even fathom :). Will definitely be back!

    (5)

  • Jackson W.

    Went here last night with my wife and friends. The food was amazing. We started with the empanadas and mini mofongos in addition to the addicting garlic bread. The empanadas were great but as soon as I had the mofongo, I knew I had to return if not just to have the mofongo as an entree the next time because it was absolutely delicious. My party of 4 had... Pernil Asado - Roasted Pork Carne Guisada - Beef Stew The Pollo A La Brasa - Roasted Chicken Chuleta Frita - Pork Chop We all ended up sharing a little bit of each because each one of our meals was delicious. The stand out to me was the Pernil Asado my wife ordered. It was a mountain of delicious perfectly roasted pork with surprising depth of flavor. Not only was the food fantastic, the atmosphere was spot on. Chef Eddie, was floating around and we were pleased to be able to speak to him about his food and restaurant. The food was so good we had to give him our compliments. His warm demeanor and the intimate atmosphere of the restaurant truly felt like we were in his casa. The pricing is extremely reasonable for the quality of food and portions. The entrees have almost too much food, but it was so good. During my meal I wished that I could grow another stomach so I didn't have to stop eating I'm salivating right now thinking of eating the leftovers in my fridge for lunch. This in addition to the BYOB makes it not only a fantastic dining experience but also an extremely wallet friendly one. I can't wait to return.

    (5)

  • Darla M.

    I knew the food would be great when I stepped in through the door and thought to myself, "This smells like home." My dad's Puerto Rican, and I grew up feasting on arroz con gandules, pernil, bacalaitos, carrucho and pretty much everything else that's come from the island. Having said that, this place--ME Casa--has some serious credibility. Hubs and I sat down to appetizers of shrimp ceviche on tostones and bacalaitos. For entrees, we had the pernil with a side of yucca and the carne guisada. Now, my parents love their carne guisada: I had it pretty much every week or two growing up. This was pretty close to the version I had back then. Hubs' pernil was all the more authentic because it came with a bit of cuerito--the crispy pork skin that's just great for snacking. Every bite was a wonderful memory! I don't think I stopped smiling throughout the entire meal. Chef Eddie is good people. We love that he dropped by to say hi to the diners and get a sense on how the experience was going. We're definitely gonna come back, and I'll probably have my parents in tow next time, too.

    (5)

  • Kerri W.

    This place is absolutely AMAZING!! Everything about this place is amazing. It is a small restaurant, which makes it feel cozy and family oriented. Great service- the waiters were extremely helpful with explaining things on the menu and were very attentive to our drinks (it's BYOB so they have the drinks in the back for you when you are ready for another). Now the food- SOOOO GOOD! We eat puerto rican food alot and this is the real deal! I felt like I was eating food at home at our family's place! For four people we had the ceviche, empanadas and mofongo for apps (all amazing). For dinner- pollo boracho, asopao de camarones (my favorite), tilapia, and pernil asado. As sides we got the tostones, maduros, rice and peas, and the rice and beans. Everything was absolutely delicious. You can NOT go wrong with anything on this menu!! BYOB is a plus- (1 bottle or 6 pack per 2 couple is allowed).

    (5)

  • Arnum W.

    I was thoroughly impressed by the entire experience at ME Casa. It's a great unassuming location with a welcoming feeling to it by the way the entire staff smiles and greets you. The food was amazing and the proportions are huge. The owner of the restaurant even introduced himself and gave us a free appetizer just to try. This is a great place to eat for lunch, dinner, or on a date. Just remember it is BYOB in case you want a drink.

    (5)

  • Francisco S.

    I wanted to like this place but didn't even have the chance to try the food! My friend chose this restaurant to have his birthday celebration. None of his friends (including myself) had ever been here but the Yelp reviews are high. We made reservations for 8 but 4 members of our party got stuck in traffic. The waiter told us that it's the restaurant's policy not to seat anyone unless the entire party is present. This is counterproductive as this place is very small and one of our friends had a leg brace. We asked the waiter if he could make an exception. The waiter asked the owner and after making us wait for a bit told us that he'd seat us. But not before lecturing us as to why we should arrive on time and how lateness makes them lose business. This turned into a back and forth with the normally laid-back birthday guy who decided that he no longer wanted to celebrate his birthday at this place. To be honest, I really don't care about their policy and I don't see the logic of being lectured by someone that I'm about to give my money to. Who's the customer, I wondered? In a nutshell, the food is probably good but my experience was overshadowed by a staff that doesn't know anything about customer service. According to a study, 59% of restaurants close within the first 3 years of business. I hope that this restaurant realizes that the "dining experience" consists of equal parts good food and good treatment of their customers.

    (1)

  • Jonah P.

    A new and welcome addition to the neighborhood. This Latin/Puerto Rican fusion, BYOB restaurant serves classic dishes with modern flare (and in HUGE portions). I've only had a few items, so I can't comment on the whole menu, but the shrimp dishes are well prepared and bursting with flavor. The 1 star subtraction is because the ventilation in the restaurant is awful. It's been 1 week since we visited, and my jacket still smells like the kitchen.

    (4)

  • Gary M.

    Terrific Latin Food served hot and fresh with friendly service and ample portions. We arrived with a party 5 and were warmly greeted by the owners son. Everything was perfect, really it was! after gorging ourselves a comlimentary a slice of Tres Leche Cake arrived and it truly reflected the chef/owner passion for food. He came out to chat with us, and we also learned he teaches at culinary School! Get this Teacher an apple and become a regular! We did!!

    (4)

  • Claudio M.

    Went there for lunch on a Saturday, we had the mix app, empanadas were to die for. We split the lechon asado with rice and beans. Everything was so good that we ordered more stuff to take out and eat for dinner.

    (5)

  • Jennifer D.

    My boyfriend is from Puerto Rico as is my mom's family, and it is so difficult to find Puerto Rico food - let alone well made Puerto Rican food. Walking up to this small restaurant, we were welcomed by a sign with a coqui drinking rum. It was adorable! We were welcomed by one of the nicest waitresses and within minutes head chef and owner Eddie stopped by our table to greet us. He spoke with such passion about his food and his love for Puerto Rican culture. He sent some shrimp ceviche - the flavors danced on my tongue. We ordered the bacalitos for an app. For those of you who don't know this is, it is a pancake shaped fritter with pieces of dried cod fish in it. It is rare to find it done well in a restaurant. These hit any bacalaito I have ever had out of the park. They were light and airy, not too greasy, and really packed a bacalao flavor without. The sauce that accompanied it just elevated the dish. For dinner, we went halfies - we got the pernil (roast pork) with tostones and the shrimp mofongo with arroz con gandules. O.M.G! WOW!!! The pork was perfectly seasoned and moist and was decorated with the crispy pork skin. The mofongo was exactly what mofongo should be and the shrimp melted in your mouth. The arroz con gandules was amazing and the sauce for the tostones was even better than my favorite condiment - mayoketchup. Eddie stopped by our table again and we talked about the culinary scene of Puerto Rican food and how as a culture we have not put our best forward in terms of food. Eddie loves this place and loves his food - you can feel it and taste it. If you have not had Puerto Rican food yet don't be scared or turned off. It is a culinary experience like none other. You will die and go to heaven over the flavor profiles, the unique ingredient combinations, and the soul of Puerto Rico.

    (5)

  • Marya G.

    I have to say, I was not entirely impressed with this place. I'm surprised because the reviews are so stellar. The only thing that was really great were the empanadas (which are appetizers). The beef stew is lovely, but nothing to rave about. Everything was just very average. Being from San Francisco, I am a bit picky when it comes to Latino food, but I really wasn't impressed. I am a huge foodie so I don't mind dishing out extra money for a good restaurant. However, this was overpriced for very mediocre food. I would unlikely go again, unless I'm craving some empanadas. Living in Dixon Mills, I was really hoping to like this place!

    (3)

  • Michael M.

    Not good. Food is decent but not great. There are better places around. Sometimes they have unannounced private events during their normal business hours and refuse to seat you. Really dumb management.

    (1)

  • Jasmine G.

    I have found my home away from home! Whenever I miss my grandmothers cooking, I'm coming here! There aren't many Puerto Rican restaurants period, so many Dominican, Cuban and Mexican spots, not enough Puerto Rican, so whenever I find one I get excited... I'm Puerto Rican so I have high expectations, and this place did not disappoint... We started with the bacalaitos for an app and they were very good, my grandmother makes them better with little pieces of the fish inside (hint hint ME Casa), but these were good... I had the pollo asado w/ arroz con gandules and yuca w/ mojo and wanted to hug the chef.. My mother had the beef stew which she loved and my dad had the Asopao de Camarones (it's soup w/ rice and shrimp and some onions and red peppers) SO GOOD, I wish the broth were a bit thicker but it wasn't that serious... We didn't have desert because we were stuffed but next time, and hopefully they add the Flan to the menu! One thing I would strongly suggest they do is invest in an expresso machine or something, my mother asked for coffee and they said they don't serve it after a certain time, he said he would make it for her though but that it would be a few mins, I don't know about other Puerto Rican families but I grew up with coffee being served at all hours of the day w/ some toasted bread, especially after dinner! This review is already longer than I'd like but I HAVE to mention the service, they are so welcoming, very attentive and super friendly, they make you feel comfortable... If you want some authentic Puerto Rican food, treat yourself to this place, you won't regret it!

    (5)

  • Anton E.

    This place looks like a hole in the wall but don't be so quick to judge, it's very clean and cozy inside. The staff and chef are very warm and quite passionate about their work. I'm giving this place 3 stars because I personally am not a fan of the cuisine but that doesn't mean that it's not delicious. I ordered tilapia however, I couldn't finish my meal because it had a strong seafood odor. I'm sure your experience may be better than mine so please do not hesitate to try!

    (3)

  • Jo L.

    really really delicious puerto rican food. stumbled upon this place after refusing to stand in line at brownstone diner (i love pancakes, but standing in line for them makes me grumpy). decided to just get a few small plates and some rice. pretty much everything we ordered was delicious. the meal starts with some garlic bread slices. that was probably the only disappointing dish, but it's free bread. can't complain. then came the chicharrones (chicken), calamari, and bacalaitos. the chicharrones came with their green sauce (they call it money sauce), calamari came with a type of remoulade, and the bacalaitos with a garlicky tomato sauce. all were great. i would skip the calamari next time though, only because it's nothing special or new and you can get that anywhere. the arroz con gandules were out of sight. really spot on. as i was mid-chomp on these goodies, i decided to break out my handy dandy yelp app to see what other yelpers were saying about this place. the consensus was pretty loud and clear: mofongo. now i've had mofongo from various different restaurants, from several different countries, made in many ways... but this was by far the best mofongo i've ever had. ordered the appetizer one, which comes with 3 mounds, and you can choose your protein: chicken, beef, shrimp. i chose all 3 of course. sometimes i find mofongo to be textureless and flavorless, which is why i often stay away, but that was not the case here. you could TELL you were eating a fresh green plantain; the edges had the crunchiness of a tostones and the inside was soft and delicious. the mofongo with the sauce created a taste explosion (i think the same sauce was used for all 3 proteins). skip the shrimp though. beef or chicken is the way to go. all in all. really a great meal. GET THE MOFONGO.

    (4)

  • Nanci S.

    I have always passed by Me Casa almost on a daily basis. So one day, after sitting down and Yelping some stuff -- I suddenly remembered this place. I saw the positive reviews on this and decided to see what all the buzz was about. I walked in with my date and smelled all the types of food that was being cooked. It was a bit packed, but fortunately there was two seated table at the far back. Eddie, who attended us, was very sweet and polite. He made sure we were completely satisfied and comfortable. Very attentive. Appetizer: Papas Rellena. Oh my god. It was SO good. The crust had the perfect crunch. As I took a bite out of it, I was filled with different spices on the beef picadillo. Entree: Pernil Asado. It was a tad bit dry, but edible nonetheless. I had a serve of arroz con gandules and it was YUMMY! The little sauce that went with it was spicy and sweet at the same time. My date and I were completely stuffed. The servings were pretty big. I am definitely going to come back here very soon.

    (4)

  • Mark B.

    Me Casa is a great new addition to the Jersey City food scene. The chef is a very nice guy and is actively involved in every aspect of the restaurant (he was even cleaning tables when I went with my family). The ceviche is delicious and all of the dishes my family ordered were very good. The bacalao was a bit salty, but still good. It's also BYO! Highly recommend supporting this place.

    (4)

  • Vince A.

    Phenomenal service, excellent food, great portions. I went there and had an awesome time, Chef Eddie is truly a great host and his food is out of this world. I will definitely be back there, great job keep up the good work!! Ps: I had the pernil asado, amazing!!!!

    (5)

  • Amanda B.

    Stumbled upon this place by accident and am SO glad we did. Truly delicious food, hugely ample portions, all made and served with love. Was an adorable intimate dining room, very attentive service, and they even comped us a free piece of tres leches cake for my boyfriend's birthday (we were basically too stuffed for dessert, but I guess they know that you can't really have a birthday without cake, right?). An all-around wonderful experience and I wish we lived closer to enjoy it more often! Will definitely make a trip back soon.

    (5)

  • Masaomi T.

    They tend to overbook especially on Friday. You will be asked to leave when overcrowded. I think it is because of lack of sophisticated management. I think I will never come back.

    (1)

  • Angelia S.

    As a Puerto Rican, I was not impressed at all with the food. The staff is friendly but not very knowledgeable about the food. The decor is beautiful but really for a Puerto Rican restaurant it's unnecessary! Those are the only two reasons I gave it two stars paired with the fact the presentation of the food is unnecessary. And for the price of the food I am beyond words as to why this place has rave reviews. Clearly these people are not familiar with the food and culture!!! The papa rellena appetizer was $8 for 3 little balls smh? And it comes with sauce that supposedly homemade. I can get a big papa rellena for $1.50 with much more flavor. That is my biggest complaint about this place it lack in real Puerto Rican flavor! The arroz con gondules hardly came with gondules, and the mofongo with shrimp only came with 3 large shrimp, it was basically mashed up platino with no seasoning and watery sauce!! If you are going to be over priced have astonishing tasting food and don't jip out in the good stuff. This place is embarrassing in my opinion only because I know I can cook 10 times better and I am self taught..not a chef smh

    (2)

  • Jennifer R.

    Wow, this place was awesome! Thanks to my friend who spotted this place in a Yelp newsletter a few months ago when we were looking for a BYOB place for a girls dinner. The place is tiny, so I would recommend reservations regardless of what day/night you plan on dining. One thing that I loved was that the owner/chef came out to introduce himself and offer us an free app since it was our first time dining there. He asked about food preferences/allergies, and brought out a delicious ceviche for us. We all got a few various items off the menu and not only was each dish delicious, we also had more than enough to take home. I got the roast chicken, which I highly recommend. Best of luck to this establishment, as it was so nice to see a owner/chef (I wish I remembered his name!) who takes the time to meet each of his patrons like that. And when the food is excellent as well, you can't go wrong. Highly recommend!

    (5)

  • Shelby B.

    Went here tonight with 3 friends from out of town. We heard good things and were not disappointed! We all ordered different entrees and were was thrilled with our orders. The service was friendly, but not overbearing. It felt like we were at the owner's home, yet the servers were not over-bearing. They gave us free cheesecake, "just because." You cannot beat BYOB. We will certainly be back. We went at 8:45 on a Saturday and stayed until 10:30. They did not rush us out at all. We will definitely be back!

    (5)

  • Mel C.

    Cute, quaint, neighborhood cafe!! Freshest ingredients, great service, and yumminess that will keep you coming back... Make reservations, it's not as spacious...

    (4)

  • Lindsay K.

    AMAZING food! Best pork and rice I've ever had. It's byo too =)

    (5)

  • Frank C.

    "This place feels like home!" Eddie makes you feel like you should kick off your shoes have a beer and enjoy some good down home boricua food! The other reviews on here are spot on, think the only tough part is when it comes time to open another location, Eddie will have to figure out how to clone himself. He literally makes you feel at home and I haven't even gotten to the food, ay dios mios!! For the sake of the short attention span, drop what ever lunch or dinner plans you had in JC and high tail it here, you won't be disappointed! Not the easiest place to find and best of luck parking and ow yah, BYOB. Just know when you arrive the food will transport you to Puerto Rico so much so you may want to defect! But then you'd be missing out on a great Puerto Rican restaurant! Well done Me Casa you had me at "buenos Dias?!"

    (5)

  • Steven L.

    i almost never write reviews, and if i do its usually because the establishment has prompted me to give a negative review. That being said, if I am giving this restaurant a 5 star it means a lot. The restaurant is tiny, cute, and has a homey ambiance to it. I came here with my wife; Chef Eddie came out and greeted us, talked to us and genuinely tried to get to know us. The service was amazing and the food was delicious. I've been here three times already and as a food aficionado I try not to go to the same restaurants more than once to try out the diversity of foods - this place I make an exception.

    (5)

  • Jillian C.

    This place is awesome! I went for my birthday along with 12 other people and everyone loved the food, not one complaint! Everything was tasty and the chef even brought out a special plate since it was my birthday.. Service was great staff was friendly I would definitely go back. There aren't many Puerto Rican restaurants in the area that have such authentic Puerto Rican food like this place. I would recommend this place to anyone I know.

    (5)

  • Andrew J.

    I went to this place because it was the highest yelp rated restaurant in my area, and wanted to know what the big deal was. For appetizers, we had empanadas, which were on par with any other empanadas I've had. For the entree, I had the shredded pork and my girlfriend had the mofongo. Portions were generous, but the flavors were a little bland. I took home the leftovers of the pork and ended up having to add salt. Service was fantastic, and the chef even introduced himself and told us to come back and say hi. I'm willing to give this place another try, but my first experience with my food the first time is tempering my expectations.

    (3)

  • R S.

    LOVE LOVE LOVE this place!! The food is just amazing. I have been dying for good latin food in the neighborhood and Me Casa fills a serious void I've been experiencing in that department. I have never tried anything that wasn't delicious and cooked to perfection. The staff is always courteous and friendly and the owner is incredibly friendly and takes time to get to know his patrons. Highly recommend!! You will not be disappointed!

    (5)

  • Olivia R.

    Amazing food, amazing service, awesome atmosphere. And BYOB.. which makes it more amazing. I have been hearing so much about this place but I didn't know it was TWO BLOCKS away from my apartment. Bad news bears. We tried the fried mashed potato balls filled with beef as an app. Really yummy and interesting appetizer. We also had the pleasure of meeting Chef Eddie who is great and soo affable. He gave us something to sample on the house. Can't remember what it was but there was homemade ketchup that came with it and it was also fried. Tasted sort of similar to the potato beef balls. Very awesome gesture - that is how you keep people coming back. As I looked around, I noticed the portions were HUGE so I split the Mofongo with Chick Stew with my boyfriend and it was plenty for two. I've never had Monfongo but my Puerto Rican roommate in college always raved about this Monfongo conception so we went for it. Unlike anything I've ever had before. The plantain bottom was delicious and the chicken stew was just sooo taste and melted in your mouth. This was actually my first official introduction to authentic Puerto Rican food and I really enjoyed it. It is nothing like other South American food I tried and I was really glad I got to try traditional PR cuisine. Although it two blocks away from me, it's not somewhere I would eat often, definitely not for the healthy eater. You come here to eat fried, fatty, meaty, starchy DELICIOUSLY bad food.

    (4)

  • Yasmine K.

    Excellent service! We had a very friendly waiter who recommended very good dishes. I had the seafood stew and it was really good. The sweet plantains were especially good. The portions were so large, so be prepared!

    (5)

  • Elizabeth P.

    Love their chicken empanadas and acapurias to start. The beef mofongo and pernil are my go 2 entrees. You really can't go wrong with anything on the menu.Thank you Chef Eddy for bringing this authentic Puerto Rican gem to downtown JC

    (5)

  • Jae W.

    Delicious food! Friendly Staff. Plates came out in a timely fashion...Go see for yourself! Downsides: Slight moldy smell when you first walk in... Small dining tables..so if you order a lot of food you're in trouble...& NO DESSERT!! Regardless of the small issues.. I will be returning!

    (4)

  • Viki M.

    Had the pleasure of having dinner in ME Casa Restaurant and Catering yesterday night. What a great little gem. The service was impeccable and the food was outrageous. If you like yourself a little Latin flavor and looking for something new to try check out this place. Had the pleasure speaking to the owner/executive chef Eddie. Not many places the owner will come out and greet you. Great places and I would certainly recommend it to all. Best part BYOB

    (5)

  • Gene L.

    I dunno if they had an off night or what... but, it was pretty disappointing. However, I think they do try. The servers were very attentive and nice. But the food missed the mark. The chicken chicharron was just salty fried chicken pieces (or so it seemed to me). The shrimp ceviche was not that well seasoned. The mofongo with beef was bland and the beef was dry. Sorry for awarding only two stars - but i couldn't give any more than that. I'll update my review when i make a second visit over there.

    (2)

  • Michelle O.

    This place is amazing. Nicest staff and actual REAL Puerto Rican food!

    (4)

  • Asif R.

    Appetizers are awesome, much better than the main course we thought. Overall good food and service.

    (4)

  • Laura R.

    Some of the best Spanish food I've ever had. You can really tell that everything is made fresh. Pollo a la Brasa is great for two meals!! I can't wait till they bring their desserts back. Thank you Yelp for introducing this place to me!

    (5)

  • Amy H.

    Amazing food and very lovely service. Being of Puerto Rican descent I was thrilled to learn a local PR restaurant had opened up and had so many reviews (plus BYOB available) so I had to check it out. We made reservations and I suggest others do the same. It's a very small place. For starters, all the servers are welcoming and very nice. The chef himself came out to talk to us and greet us and talk about how proud he was to make authentic PR food. I thought that was a very sweet touch. We had the empanadas for apps (1 of each kind) and they are DELICIOUS! Then I the chicken mofongo and my fiancé had the pernil. OMG BOTH WERE AMAZING! You get really good portions as well. We had some leftovers! Chef Eddie asked what I thought of the food and I told him that when I went to Puerto Rico 2 years ago I had mofongo 3 times at 3 different places when I was there and the one he had served me at Me Casa beat them all! We had asked for dessert but they don't have a menu going yet. I can't wait till they do! I would love to have my wedding rehearsal party there but I am not sure if there's ample parking for a big party so that would be the only reason I'd skip them.

    (5)

  • Cindy B.

    For old school JC peeps this spot is the old Hernandez turned Nuvo! What an amazingly quaint place, superb service and an experience to make your taste buds go BOMBASTIC!! Eddie is works magic with traditional Latin food, I mean starting with the bread! What the heck is in that bread??! I think it was a perfect blend of olive oil, spices and what tasted to me like bacaladito!! Eddie treated us to ceviche on tostones appetizers and it was perfect-that comes from an Ecuadorian whose ceviche culture is a mater of national pride! I had the Cuban on tostones, I forgot the name because I got lost in the favors which included jalapeños finely diced! I know your thinking 'that's not a Cuban'...I'm here to tell you it was better!!! The empanadas, arroz con gandules and pernil were seasoned perfectly! I can't wait to go back!!!

    (5)

  • Lisa M.

    Excellente!! Found me casa while heading back to NYC from jersey and even though I live way uptown in NYC I'll come back for sure! Cute date place, byob, the empanadas were perfectly crispy without being greasy, the sauces were awesome. The roast chicken had great flavor and the sweet plantains were the best I've had. The staff was very nice and friendly as well and Eddie the chef came out and talked with almost every table!

    (5)

  • Rupali S.

    Perfecto ..everything is just perfect..from garlic butter bread for starters,empanadas to drunken chicken.. I love tres leches cake and it was not available ..I grabbed one star for it..!! Also the place is too small but that does not matter me much when it come to eating good stuff or say don't got on its appearance from outside..you have to get in and try it

    (4)

  • Fela D.

    I love this place! You can't go wrong here!

    (5)

  • Chris U.

    I like this place. I like the owner. I like the staff. I want to give this place 5 stars, but I can't. It was a solid 3-3.5 experience on the night we went, but definitely not deserving of anything more - for now, at least. To begin, we booked a reservation on Open Table and, as people have described before, the hostess wasn't aware of the reservation. I'm not sure what the story is here - are they using OpenTable or not? Regardless, the good news is that she was able to sit us in just a few minutes, so not a big deal. Our waitress was very friendly and attentive, and the chef/owner made it a point to check on us several times during the meal. You can tell that he really takes pride in his food and his business. We started with the mofongo appetizer and the empenadas.- both were superb. Those were worthy of 4 or 5 stars on their own. The portions were so big that we could have eaten them on their own, but we had big appetites that night. We moved on to the pernil (house specialty pork) and the beef stew. The pork was tasty, but perhaps a bit salty and dry. I've eaten a more tender version of this dish at other places in the past. The beef stew was also flavorful, but it was the familiar "topping" that we had on the mofongo appetizer, which wasn't a bit deal. What was a surprise, however, is that the peas/carrots/green beans were clearly from a can or a bag - this was a surprise considering that everything else in the place seemed so fresh. Maybe they had a challenge getting fresh veg that day, but the end result was a soggy bunch of vegetables in the stew. Again, overall everything was tasty, but not the best delivery/flavor. Lastly, I'll say that, although the service was very nice, the kitchen was very slow that night. We waited about 35/40 mins between courses, which seemed a bit long. Will I go back? yes, I will. Perhaps we were there on an off night and there's clearly potential there.

    (3)

  • Simone O.

    The Mofondo is the best.

    (4)

  • Steven S.

    I never one to write a review. I always read other people review on the place. Most of you yelpers are right on point with the reviews. This time I needed to take time out and give back to my fellow yelpers. We came here based on reviews on yelp. Lots of great ones, several bad complaining about service with a attitude. Food was awesome. So next time my family was in the area we wanted to come back. Called to let the place know we had a party of 18 people coming in on a Sunday afternoon 4 Pm, same time as the last time I ate there. Restaurant was not busy last time we were there 6 weeks earlier. this place had the audacity to tell us we had to each eat a minimum of $20 per person. Initially we agreed. After talking it over with our group, we called to cancel out of courtesy. They told us we could change the terms to $15 per adult and $10 per child minimum. Hey it's your restaurant, you run it the way you see fit. Our group refused to go to a place that imposed a minimum on us. Last time we ate there it was 8 people and our bill was $225 so with 18 it would have been at least $400. Now you will never ever get us back there. We ended up going to picnic garden korean bb buffet in ft Lee and spent $550 there. Me casa, is not su casa obviously. You guys lost us as customers with your attitude. We over looked the mediocre service last time since the food was yummy, all the reviews about service was spot on. We over looked the fact the ceiveche was a over priced order. We over looked the fact that the chicken wing appetizer was a tiny order for the price. Since the entrées were so good. But we just couldn't swallow a mandatory minimum per person. -disappointed

    (1)

  • Laura C.

    This place is heaven, seriously... I've heard great things from friends and Yelp about ME Casa and finally decided to check it out last Friday once we moved to the neighborhood. With a bottle of wine in hand, we walked in just before 7 and the place was pretty busy. We waited a couple of minutes as another table left and was cleared and were quickly seated. Almost immediately our server came over, opened the bottle of wine, and began to chat with us. Once she took our order, the owner/chef, Eddie, came over and introduced himself and gave us a history of the place and how he got where he is... Now, for the food... Eddie brought over some Shrimp Ceviche for us to try. Normally, I'm not a shrimp fan, but this was amazing. The combination of the shrimp with lime, cilantro, tomatoes and onions couldn't have been better. A basket of toasted bread with oil, garlic, and some other spices came out at the same time... dangerously tasty. After serious internal debate, I ordered the Pollo a la Brasa. The roasted chicken was so moist and delicious, half of it came home with me. I got the Yuca topped with garlic and oil, pretty simple, but a great combination. The boy got the Chuleta Frita and I couldn't help but reaching over and grabbing a bite. Also delicious! Eat here, you won't be disappointed.

    (5)

  • Kris V.

    Excellent food and even better service! Being from Puerto Rico, I thought it would be a lot easier to find good Puerto Rican food in New York... boy was I wrong. Then I found ME Casa...oh I wish I had done so sooner! Came in thinking it was a low-key restaurant but walked inside and was pleasantly surprised at the upscale look. Tried the pernil, the mofongo, the bacalaitos, and a few other things. I have high expectations, particularly when it comes to these dishes and I must admit I loved everything. My experience got even better when the chef/owner came out to talk to us and returned several times throughout the night. We talked about his background, how he became a chef, some of the challenges, etc etc etc. It was really excellent service and a fantastic experience. If you are looking for great Puerto Rican food, then look no further. If you've never really had Puerto Rican food - do yourself a favor, go here! Oh and you have to try 2 things: the pernil (pork), and the monfogo (it'll change your life)! Buen provecho!

    (5)

  • Naomi B.

    After reading reviews on yelp I made it my business to visit Me Casa. As soon as I walked in I knew the food would be outstanding. It smelled like my family home. We double dated and we are all foodies. The food was outstanding. The food presentation was impressive. The service was excellent. I left waddling up the two steps because I was so full. and happy! GO GO GO... you'll love this place. Eddie the owner is a great host and very humble. We will be back. Very reasonably priced. Don't forget BYOB!

    (5)

  • Summer H.

    Absolutely delicious & wonderful experience!! Friendliest staff you'll ever meet, and the pricing is great! I highly recommend starting out with the empanadas and the awesome mystery sauce. You will not regret trying this place!

    (5)

  • Carmen S.

    Love this cozy place! Food was awesome n chef Eddie made it more amazing. Will be back for sure ..

    (5)

  • Sebastian C.

    Food was very good, although a tad greasy. Service was fantastic. Portions are big and prices are reasonable. I will be back.

    (4)

  • Nina B.

    This place is a gem. I have been looking for something like this in JC. Food is awesome. The accapurrias are to die for not greasy n dry like other places. Pernil is juicy and seasoned well. Portions are very large. Owner & executive chef Eddie is wonderful. He greets each guest and personally brings the food to your table. I look forward to returning. This is my new fav place. Thank you Eddie for a great experience.

    (5)

  • Vanessa C.

    This is my new favorite place. The service is great and the food is delicious. So authentic just like Abuela makes. We drive 30 minutes just to eat here. Highly recommend!!! The mofongo trio appetizer is delicious as well as the cerdo sliders. For dinner, the pernil is tender and seasoned so well. I had a taste of my husband's bisteck encebollada and it was delicious as well. I've had a sampling of some of the other dishes and they're all great. The best part is the service. From Chef Eddie making you feel as though he's known you for years to the rest of the wait staff who are all so sweet, this gem of a restaurant should do well for years to come. I only wish I lived closer to Jersey City so I could go more often. Love love love Me Casa!!!!!

    (5)

  • Jeff C.

    We don't do lines and ME Casa is the perfect example of why! We started out the evening with the intention of eating at Thirty Acres, but once we were told the wait was an hour and a half, we pulled out the iPhone, started up the Yelp app, and found ME Casa, a short block away. What a stellar find!!! Plus, its a BYOB!! We started with the banging empanada trio, then had pernil asado and the tilapia as our main entrees. Our sides included Pigeon Peas and Yellow Rice, Sweet Yellow Plantains, and Yuca with Garlic and Oil. The serving sizes were plentiful, so much so that we even ordered extra Pigeon Peas and Yellow Rice to accompany our dinner leftovers (that we will be eating for lunch in just a few, short hours!). Everything we ordered was fresh, full of taste, and delicious. Oh, how could I forget!?!?! The Aji Verde "Money" sauce is amazing. We were so happy to learn that they even sell take home bottles of the "Money!" Eddie, the chef/owner, is the man! He took the time to visit each and every table in between cooking high quality food. His passion for his food is clearly evident and his friendliness alone is enough of a reason to go back!! I don't post many Yelp reviews, but the ME Casa food, staff, and owner are all well deserving of another overwhelmingly positive review!

    (5)

  • K, L.

    The location and appearance of the restaurant from the outside may be deceiving, I thought it was a bar growing up walking home from highschool. As I got older, low and behold a gem of a restaurant. I don't live in the area to dine in, but I frequently order delivery. One, the staff has always been so considerate over the phone. Two, have you had all of their appetizers? If not, EAT ALL OF THEM. Three, try all their entrees, each one is different and delicious; I'm a beef stew girl and it comes with mofongo, a treat I've never experience before with stew until I've tried it here. It's not an extensive menu, but I think it's perfect, just a little bit of everything, and everything is good.

    (5)

  • Nik R.

    Incredible Puerto Rican flavors! The cuisine is what some may call 'Latin Fusion'. The food is exellent. While it's only been open for 9 days I sense that this place is sure to become a mainstay. The menu is Latin Fusion, with a foundation on authentic Puerto Rican recipes. Yes, there is a difference between the cuisine here and what you'll get at the few dozen Cuban and Mexican spots scattered all over the city. Me Casa has an upscale vibe, with warm, friendly, homestyle service. Eddie, the owner is the spirit of the place and he made sure we had a great time. LucMary, our waitress, was great and so patient- we were out on girls night and it took us a little while to get our order together. Also, it is byob, with a liqour store just across the street. I will definitely be a frequent customer in the future!

    (5)

  • Nancy S.

    Amazing, excellent, authentic Puerto Rican food!!!

    (5)

  • Kane K.

    Little gem in Jersey City. My husband and I went here last night after wanting to visit for quite some time. It is a small and quiet place. BYOB. Our waitor was very nice. We were served some garlic bread and I tried really hard to not eat it all. It was delicious. We ordered the little fried chicken pieces to share and two sliders (pulled pork and beef). The chicken was light and nicely fried. The batter was not heavy. Sprinkle some lemon on it and/or dip it one of the 3 sauces that the chef graciously gave out to our table and they are delectable. I wasn't quite a fan of the beef slider but the pulled pork was succulent. My husband ordered mofongo and I got the asopao de camerones. I was able to steal a few pieces of the beef from my husband's mofongo. Perfectly seasoned and tender. My dish hit the spot. It was soupy with rice on the bottom. The dish was not only loaded with shrimp but some calamari as well which was a nice surprise and great texture to the dish. Needless to say, I could not finish my dish so I had it packed to go. I believe it was Eddie (the chef) that came out to welcome us firstimers to Me Casa. He was gracious and genuine in his thanks to us. He held light conversation and came out a second time to make sure everything was alright. Did he have to do this? No. But it was such a nice touch. You can tell he is vested in this restaurant and he really wants to make sure everyone who walks in enjoys their experience. I will be back. Next time, I am going to bring some booze!

    (4)

  • Tim M.

    Awesome time here last night. Out waiter was top notch and had some really good recommendations. The mini mofongos are the best I've ever had - I'd recommend the beef and shrimp. The pork chop was also delicious. Worth mentioning that they're BYOB so get your drink on! The backstory for the restaurant is that Chef Eddie left his job in finance after 16 years and started a restaurant with the experience he had growing up on a farm in Puerto Rico. Hands down one of the best restaurants in Jersey City and worth checking out.

    (5)

  • Sarah W.

    Great find in Jersey City. The chef and waiter, Justin, were very inviting. The calamari and shrimp tostones were a nice start to the meal. Then we had pernil and mofongo with beef stew. I can't wait to go back and try more items on the menu.

    (5)

  • Paul C.

    Went here on a suggestion from a friend after being turned down at another restaurant. Wanting fish, we weren't completely sold on latin food, but once we set foot inside we were sold. The music grabbed us first, not too loud, it fit perfectly to the mood and theme of the place. Inside, it is small, but comfortable. The tables are organized in a way that you do not feel crammed or lonely. It is just the right fit, which I believe is hard in a space such as this. The prices seemed about normal JC/NYC range, which is a always a bit high for me, but after receiving the entrees, I was felt better with what I was spending based on the portion size; I bough dinner AND lunch for the next day from this place. Finally, this service here is superb. Our waitress was very pleasant and attentive, and the chef was really friendly and welcoming. This place is destined to be a Jersey City classic.

    (5)

  • Kristina F.

    Incredible friendly waiter (owners son ). It's a byob so heads up on that. Mofongo was fab!

    (5)

  • Jennifer B.

    I have to say this is one of my favorite restaurants, and I found this cute little slice of Latin food on Yelp. I was so impressed with the food and service that I had my rehearsal dinner here about two weeks ago. Eddie put together an AMAZING per plate menu for my guests. Everyone was amazed, full, and happy with their food and service. I had a party of 25 people in the restaurant, and everyone was served at the same time. There were no complaints(which can be difficult with such a large group). First course: Salad that was light with a yummy dressing. Second course: Choice of cerviche on tostones ..must have every time we are there Empanadas ..we had beef and chicken ...delicious and crispy Bacalaitos Papa Rellena Eddie sent around extra dishes of all the appetizers for everyone to enjoy. Third course: Choice of Roasted Chicken Roast Pork Tilapia Mofongo with Chicken or Beef We had people in from around the world who do not get good Latin food, and they were extremely impressed. It was a great night with great people, and Eddie made it very easy! It was an amazing meal! To top if off, Eddie will be introducing desserts and coffee soon, but he did not have coffee at the time. He went to a local coffee shop to buy people who wanted coffee. At the end of the night, he dropped me and eight of my bridal party off at the local hotel with all the extra booze we did not drink at Me Casa. Eddie started our wedding weekend off with a BANG! I would recommend this cozy, friendly restaurant to anyone!

    (5)

  • Joseph P.

    The place is so clean and the food is amazing! If this place was in manhattan the dishes would be four times the price. Really great experience and staff. It's nice to see more nice restaurants coming to Jersey City.

    (5)

  • Jacqueline A.

    This place gets 4 stars!!! For the excellent service and their delicious food. The food is great!!! I had the Shrimp Ceviche Tostones & fried calamari as an appetizer which were delicious I had the pernil with arroz con gandules and the Yuca. Superb!! Definitely will be returning very soon.

    (5)

  • Greg F.

    Food and service were fantastic! Ordered delivery at about 8 pm. When the delivery guy arrived I think it was the owner or maybe one of the chefs, as he was friendly and very curious about how we had found them. It turns out we were out of their normal delivery range so he brought our food himself. I'm very glad he did! I had the shrimp gumbo which was delicious. Absolutely recommended. Everyone else loved what they got. I hope they expand their delivery I'm the future so we can get this delicious food more often.

    (5)

  • Anna K.

    One word: Phenomenal! By far the best food I had in Jersey city. This chef belongs in Manhattan and I think my husband even tried to convince him to open up a place in Brooklyn next to us. He's very very talented and the food is REALLY really delicious. The portions were HUGE and when the food arrived, I was sure that I wouldn't be able to finish it but it was so freakin' delicious that I licked that plate clean. Oh and the garlic bread is NOT to be missed. The food is on the heavy side, but I am guessing that might be typical of Puerto Rican food.

    (5)

  • Kim G.

    I passed this restaurant for 6 months before finally going in. I went in because the Yelp reviews were so good. I was not disappointed. I never had Puerto Rican food before so the waitress helped us order. We had the empanadas. I had the pork and plantains as my main dish. It was so good that the food alone will make me come back. The owner Eddie was very nice as well and checked on us three times.

    (5)

  • Rosa P.

    We went last night. Had made reservations for a large group and the table was ready in a very convenient spot for the stroller. The food was authentic Puertorrican and the owner/chef Eddie came to introduce himself. The little mofongo appetizers were very good. I had the tilapia al mojo isleno which was delicious! Our group was very satisfied with the food and the service. It is BYOB so we bought a bottle of sangria and the server put it on ice right away. Hopefully they will have desserts in the near future. We will definitely be back.

    (5)

  • Rachel P.

    I'm in love. I had bookmarked this place to try months ago, and after a reco from a Puerto Rican friend, I finally went tonight. The whole thing just made me happy. From the owner/chef/all around bon vivant Eddie greeting everyone and telling us about his background to the uber friendly waiter giving us an honest opinion about what to order AND letting us know how much food it was so we didn't over order, to the general feeling that it was someone's dream to own the place (Eddie's). First, the bread. Holy crap. Crispy but dripping in butter and garlic. I mean, seriously. It was something to behold. I just really really want to keep eating it. We had a couple of dishes....the shrimp mofongo, which I have been craving since my last trip to PR a few years ago, was delish. I just love it. Couldn't finish it though. And the tilapia with mango salsa. A HUGE serving - like two full fillets, pan seared with a bunch of the salsa, which was delicious. And then the sides - we had maduros and tostones, and I HIGHLY reco the tostones. Thin, crispy, served with super garlicky mojito sauce. I can't even fathom it. All I can say is go. I want to go back...with the bottle of wine next time. (We forgot to bring it.) Who's coming?

    (5)

  • Trey R.

    Abandon all diet ye who enter here! This place is a hidden gem. It's barely visible from the street, set down a bit with curtains blocking the windows. I must have walked by it a dozen times before I noticed a restaurant there. But you should go find it, it's pretty fantastic. If anyone working here is reading this, I'd suggest making yourselves a bit more visible - I can't imagine you get many walk-ins off the street with the current setup. The place is small, like many restaurants in the area, but if you go on a sunday or other off night you'll be able to get a table. It's BYOB, so pick up something fun on the way. You might want to jog there, to get a head start on the workout you'll need after eating here. The portions are not for the faint of heart. Service wise, the staff was friendly and attentive. Our waitress put our cider on ice for us, and kept our glasses full, unlike some BYO establishments where you're left to your own devices. The owner/chef tends to chat with his patrons when it's not busy, which is a welcoming touch. Ambiance is comfortable and casual, I wouldn't say this is a place for a first date, but I would bring anyone you know with an impressive appetite. And now I get to the food! My favorite part. We started with the empanada sampler (one of each), of which the chicken was decent but the beef and shrimp were particularly good; and the ceviche, served in little fried plantain bowls, which was a fun presentation and quite good. We also had a special, similar to the papas rellena on the menu, but with some added ingredients, which was my favorite of the whole first course. For a main course, we decided to try some of the house specials. My companion ordered the mofongo topped with beef stew and a side of yuca. I, of course, tried it...stole a good bit of it, more accurately...and it was delicious. It was her first time having mofongo, though I'm an old fan, and we both agreed how good it was. Quite a portion, too - this person could probably finish a thanksgiving dinner alone, and still had a large plate of leftovers. For my own dish, I tried the pernil asado. When it came out, I kept looking for what this enormous pile of mouthwatering pork might be resting on to make it look so large - a bed of rice? anything? But no, my tasty yellow rice was on a separate plate, there seemed to be half a pig in front of me. And not only was it impressive in size, but it was incredibly delicious...I ate my fill, shared some, ate my fill again, and had enough for two more meals when I waddled home like the pig I just ate. All of this comes with a set of three sauces - all homemade. There was a hot sauce, a sweet/spicy brown sauce, and an aji verde. I am an aji verde addict, but I did enjoy them all - though here the hot sauce is the least interesting because the other two are so fun. They do sell them by the bottles, if you're interested. So yes, come here, and come hungry, and bring a group (my plan for next time) so you can try more things without eating yourself silly!

    (5)

  • Zook G.

    The owner here is really friendly and the service has been great the 3 times I've been here. Come hungry, the portions are large and the prices are very reasonable. I haven't had a lot of Puerto Rican Cuisine but this is definitely the best I've had. Fried plantains are awesome. Also its BYOB, can't beat it. One problem I found is that the kitchen is not closed off enough from the dining area and your clothes wind up smelling like their delicious food, which can be a problem if you are going somewhere after.

    (4)

  • Stephanie D.

    Went to this place tonight for my boyfriend's birthday. I was really hopefully for some good food based on all the good reviews on here and let me tell you, I was not disappointed. First off, this place is small and adorable so I suggest making a reservation beforehand because it filled up pretty fast when we were there. Secondly, every single thing we ordered was delicious. I got the Pollo a la Brasa with Arroz con Gandules and oh my god...it was amazing. And it was so much, I couldn't finish it! My sister and boyfriend got the Pernil which I stole bits of and that was delicious as well. Lastly, the service was phenomenal. They really made us feel welcome the minute we walked in. Our waiter was constantly filling our drinks and asking us if we wanted anything else, and the owner gave my boyfriend an appetizer for his birthday. They both were very friendly and are part of the reason I want to come back. Seriously, this place is great. I don't have any complaints. Can't wait to go again.

    (5)

  • Peter J E.

    The food is authentic and delicious. The wait staff has been attentive and enthusiastic, not to mention the humility of the chef and owner. A definite must eat!

    (5)

  • L R.

    The wife and I went here and had the empanadas one of each meat variety (chicken, beef, shrimp (delicious) as an appetizer. I had the mofongo with beef. The meat was decent however the rest of the mofongo was so salty it was almost inedible. The wife had the pulled pork where the pork was again well made and seasoned but the sauce it came with was unpleasant. Overall the amazing appetizers sadly didn't make up for the entrees.

    (2)

  • Edward P.

    A great family own place. Eddie's a man on a mission and customer service is important to him. Great food. If you don't like cilantro, make sure you tell them. It's a staple ingredient.

    (4)

  • Kevin J.

    Me Casa is great, it feels like dropping in a friend's house to have homemade latin food. Eddie (the chef) is increadibly attentive and loves his restaurant very much, he will make you feel at home. The food portions are very very generous, so expect to have leftovers!

    (5)

  • John M.

    This place is the BOMB. It's the most authentic Puerto Rican restaurant I've ever been to in Jersey. It's BYOB, and the vibe is chill. The owner and his wife are the nicest people ever. Everything I ate was top notch. I've had the pleasure of traveling to both PR and DR, yet the mofongo at Me Casa is the best I've ever had in my life. I had Pollo a la Brasa for my main course. This bad ass bird had me singing J-Hov circa 2000, "Give it to me, gimme that funk, that sweet, that nasty, that gushy stuff....." Yes, I sang "I Just Wanna Love You" to my dinner. It's Top 5 most delicious roast chicken that I've ever eaten lifetime. This place is a welcome addition to JC. It's so damn good. I can't wait to go back and try some more items off their menu. 5 stars!

    (5)

  • Christina F.

    I visited ME casa for the first time this past weekend and was pleasantly surprised by the intimate and inviting atmosphere. The chef and owner greeted us right away and sat us at a cute corner table which and made us feel most comfortable and really added to the restaurants' charm. I have had a fair taste of puerto rican food growing up in this robust ethnic melting pot that we call jersey city and can say that this guy makes a mean mofongo! Not only that but his alcapuria ( among many other items) was on point and full of flavor. We tried almost all of the appetizers and I think my favorite was between the ceviche de camarones and the alcapurias. 'Los latinos esliders' were also pretty tickling. Once we chowed through the entire left side of the menu of starters (and polished off a bottle of wine), we moved onto the entrees : mofongo con guisado de camarones, pernil asado, arroz con gandules and some sweetly perfected maduros. All were excellent - but the mofongo takes the cake. We had it with the shrimp (which is my favorite) but I am hoping to try the carne sometime soon. The chef even brought us some house sauces to pair with the pernil. This guy knows how to make our bellies happy. Very generous portions that allowed the three of share and even bring home (and eat later when no one is watching ... don't judge me .. ) Alas.. 2 bottles of wine later we still wanted more ! But teasing us with an "upcoming" dessert menu?? Not cool !!! Would have loved to finish on a sweet note, but altogether an excellent meal and excellent service. Besides, he says desserts are coming soon ... we shall see !!! Hoping to see some specials on the menu too. I'll def be back for some more sabrositas de ME casa. It's nice to see a more upscale and authentic take on Puerto Rican food in the area. I can see this catering to both longtime locals and new jersey city residents in a way that will take Puerto Rican cuisine to the next level.

    (4)

  • Meaghan K.

    Amazing shrimp mofongo. The calamari was delicious as well. I will definitely be coming back!

    (5)

  • Joe G.

    This place is GREAT! I recently had a vacation to Puerto Rico but ME Casa blows away anything I had to eat in Puerto Rico. The food is very authentic, I saw dished on the menu that I haven't seen at any other Puerto Rican restaurant. The staff is just as great as the food, Justin was very friendly, always checked up on the table and made sure everything went smooth. I cannot say enough about this restaurant. Definitely a new favorite place to go! I just want food that makes me say Weepa! All the time! Trust me this place will make you say WEEEEEEEPA!

    (5)

  • Ely G.

    Happy to finally find excellent authentic Puerto Rican food after moving from PR 2 years ago. Must try the marinated roast pork and shrimp mofongo. The seasoning is fantastic with the special touch that reminds me of the food back home.

    (5)

  • Alessia A.

    I came here last night with two very close girlfriends of mine. This is not just a restaurant, it's an experience. Just like other reviewers have mentioned, the chef and owner is very hands on and greets every customer who walks in. Even after working what Id imagine a very long day, he had more enthusiasm and passion than most people you'd meet on a normal basis. He's doing what most people only dream of doing: quitting a job after 15 years to pursue his dream of opening a restaurant. Love it. So after an introduction, he brought out something for us to sample since we were new to the restaurant. YUM. I forgot what it was called but it was like a potato cup with beef inside, and peppers, pork bits, and something else that I can't remember on top. On the side we asked for more of the MONEY sauce. One was green and one was red and they were both insanely delicious. The 3 of us shared 3 appetizers and one entree and it was more than enough. We had the bacalaoitos, empanada sampler and shrimp ceviche. I think I'm salivating just thinking about the food. All amazing, try them all. For the entree we had the Pernil (pork) and a side of Yuca. HUGE portion. When we first saw the mound of shredded pieces of pork we didn't think we could finish it all. But it was so juicy, well seasoned and addicting that we finished every last piece! I normally don't even eat Yuca but this Yuca was great: drizzled in olive oil and went really well with the salty pork. I cannot wait to go back and have it again. For all this food we spent maybe 14-15 bucks each. Insane. Chef Eddie, keep doing what you're doing and I hope all your employees can convey the enthusiasm and great customer service that you bring to Jersey City. Cant wait to come eat here again.

    (5)

  • GK A.

    Quite an unassuming restaurant with A LOT to offer your tastebuds. Found this place through Yelp while looking for a good restaurant to take my wife and family for her belated birthday on a Sunday evening. Was initially impressed by the reviews and all the pics, but, being a foodie myself, reserved my excitement for my own personal experience. This place did not disappoint. The ambiance was beautiful, the staff was pleasant, and the food....oh the food. Perfecto!!! Everything from the appetizers to the entrées, to the deserts was to die for. Even my brother-in-law was raving after initially complaining that he wasn't in the mood for rice and beans. We all loved our individual orders and consistently picked at each other's plate. And the best part is that we each have doggie bags to enjoy the food again the following day. Can't wait to bring my foodie friends out to this new discovery. Definitely a great place to frequent if you are in Jersey City or looking to discover something new outside Manhattan. Remember to BYOB if you need the alcohol to top off a perfect meal.

    (5)

  • Daniel R.

    The service is very good, however the menu doesn't have that many options.It's still a pleasant place to eat at.

    (4)

  • Craig C.

    I always tell people that the pollo boracho is one of the best meals I've had in Jersey City. Such good food, I feel like it'd be hard to find something that isn't good on their menu. The ME Casa food truck is a nice added bonus, so I can grab some empanadas and carne guisada without walking to the restaurant. All the staff are very nice as well.

    (5)

  • Heawon K.

    I wanted to love this place because everyone else seemed to be... However, my experience here was nothing short of two stars. I came here with my boyfriend on a weekday afternoon. We weren't too hungry so we opted on ordering the three empanadas and we each ordered a sandwich from the lunch menu. The waitress came back and said she had incorrectly shown us the lunch menu instead of the dinner menu. She said our sandwiches came with sides and this took down our respective choices. The food took a very long time to come out. Being the only customers who were actually eating, the service was rather slow. When we received our food, we were amazed at how much food our orders came with. Although a bit overwhelmed at the amount of food, we dug in. The meal was above average. I was not too big a fan of my sandwich but it was definitely edible. My boyfriend seemed to be enjoying his dish more than me. The star of the meal for both of us was the empanadas. Finally after eating non stop for about 40 minutes, we received our check. Instead of being charged $10 for our individual sandwiches, we were charged more than double that amount. We immediately called over the waitress and asked why the check price did not reflect the menu price. She said that it was the dinner price we were being charged. My boyfriend and I were appalled-- how could any employee rationally decide it appropriate to charge customers the dinner price (2x greater lunch price) without the customers' knowledge?! Me and my boyfriend were already super annoyed at the situation and asked to speak to someone higher up. After going back and forth for ten minutes, we settled on deducting one of the prices of the sandwiches. Also he would add on another order of empanadas for us. To be honest, I don't think this is how it should have been handled but me and boyfriend had prior arrangements and could not waste any more of our time to argue for something that was the restaurant's fault. Regardless of the proximity of ME casa to my boyfriend's house, we will not find ourselves returning here- you will save yourself a major headache.

    (2)

  • Susana F.

    AH-MAZING!! I'm a huge fan of Puerto Rican cuisine as I've traveled to Puerto Rico on various occasions. Of the many places I've tried in the NJ/NYC area I would have to say this is one of the most authentic. I came here with 3 other friends and we might have overdone it bc we wanted to try everything! As an appetizer we ordered the mini mofongos in shrimp, chicken and beef; the empanadas- chicken and beef; and lastly papas rellenas- the traditional and the Me Casa version. There wasn't one thing I didn't enjoy. For entrees we decided to order four and then share. So we had the pernil (shredded pork), drunken chicken, the steak dish, and the ensopado which was a soup like dish with rice and shrimp. My favorites were the chicken and shrimp dish. So flavorful!!! As sides we ordered the arroz con gandules (pigeon pea rice) and the tostones. I really have to say the food reminded me of my great trips to Puerto Rico. To end the night we shared a Tres Leches cake also delicious. Great service, BYOB, and incredible food.

    (5)

  • Steven S.

    Best Spanish food in Downtown Jersey City! There might be one other spot on Grove but ME Casa has decor and really good prices. The chef loves to cook and you can taste it. I recently gave up meat so it pains me to walk past this place.

    (4)

  • Pauline P.

    Had a great experience here when visiting friends in Jersey City. ME Casa is a small Puerto Rican restaurant tucked away off Varick Street. // SERVICE // Excellent. The waitress, who was adorable and super sweet, asked if we had been there before. Since half of our party had never been to the establishment, Chef Eddie, the head chef, came out to welcome us. He even remembered those in our party that had been there before and remembered what they ate. He even sent out a free appetizer (shrimp ceviche) for us to try. In addition, I loved how Chef Eddie wasn't afraid to get his hands dirty. He refilled out water glasses, cleared plates, the whole 9 yards. I don't think I have ever seen a chef do that. I believe the backstory is that he use to work on Wall Street, but had a change of heart, went to culinary school, and opened up this restaurant. Watching him putter around the kitchen, you can tell his heart is in this business and he really enjoys what he does which is refreshing to see in this day and age. // FOOD // + Empanada Sampler (Chicken, beef, and shrimp): First time having shrimp empanadas and they were tasty. All of the meats were well flavored and the skins were thin and crispy + Shrimp Ceviche: Dense morsels of shrimp mixed with tangy lime and tomato. Our fave part was it was served on top of a sturdy plantain chip that did not crumble after your first bite + Papas Rellena: Fried potato balls filled with meat. Served with 3 very tasty dipping sauces + Bistec (Sirloin steak) with caramelized onions: The steak was on the tougher side, but was well flavored and I loved the onions + Pigeon peas and yellow rice: Reminded me of spanish rice with beans. Very flavorful and tasty + Gumbo: Served with a generous helping of large shrimp, although there was not much else to the dish besides the soup and rice. Great experience dining here and I would love to come back and try some of their other dishes.

    (5)

  • Ryan M.

    This review is specifically for the ME Casa food truck that you'll usually find around Jersey City Harborside during lunch hours and sometimes in the downtown area... As everyone has said, the food is amazing and you really can't go wrong with any choices. Aside from the empanadas, which need to be fried and take a few minutes, the service is impeccably fast and they'll get you on your way. The truck staff is awesome as well, always friendly and ready to make a bit of small talk while prepping your order. Definitely order the pulled pork if it is your first time there, it is delicious and the portions are very generous. The beef stew is great as well.

    (5)

  • Cindy M.

    We ordered mofongo with stew meat And rice with pigeons peas. The meat was great but the sauce was too salty. We also ordered pernil , that was also a great - along with the tostones. It's BYOB. They play Spanish music in the background. They have no dessert menu though.

    (3)

  • Nathan M.

    Best meal I've had in a long while. We had the epenada sampler and the beef mofongo (not sure on spelling of either of those...). Both dishes were really tasty, and the money sauce was great too. Waiter very helpful. A bit more than we usually spend on a meal, but actually worth the cost.

    (5)

  • Florencia I.

    Based on the delivery. The take out special and delivery is $10 for anything on their menu. This also included a free drink. However the grand total is $12... The delivery guy came within 20 minutes. But I had a $20 bill and he didn't have any change. I told him I didn't have change and that he can take the food and come back. He told me to keep the food and he'll come back for the money with change. I thought this was odd but I did it. He came back an hour later. And only brought back $3 in change. So he was tipped $5 on a $12 bill which I'm sure includes a fee since how do you go from 10 to 12? I didn't like this. He should've brought change I felt like be did it on purpose. It may not be a big deal but I was babysitting and that was money that was left to me and $17 for delivery for 1 seemed like much. The food was good. Not spectacular, but good. But this left a bad taste in my mouth.

    (2)

  • Meg P.

    The food is amazeballls and the service is awesome. Can't wait to go back and try other things on the menu. It's BYOB, but who cares when the food is great.

    (4)

  • Amy Y.

    Really glad that Yelp helped me find this place! Great food and cute atmosphere. -We went on a weekday night around 7:30, and it started off rather quiet. As our meal went on, it became a bit more lively as more people showed up. -Loved the cute garden level space. A warm, inviting, but casual environment -We ordered the empanada sampler, which was good. -The standout of the night is still the mofongo. It's been recommended by many reviewers here and it definitely lived up to expectations- flavorful and something about it made it so comforting. -Prices are very reasonable for the generous portion sizes- I definitely had leftovers for lunch -Seemed like the place allowed BYOB and the night we went, the table next to us was a large party celebrating someone's birthday and everyone brought a bottle of wine

    (4)

  • Mary Grace T.

    The boyfriend and I had dinner at this wonderful place last week. We had just moved two blocks away and felt like going out for dinner to celebrate nothing. ME Casa is a great neighborhood place, almost a hidden gem away from the business of Newark Ave. I walked by this place every morning and didn't think anything of it until a friend told me it was one of her favorite places in DTJC- just as I was getting a little bored of the JC food scene. It's BYOB- always a plus in my book! I ordered the Pernil- I always love crispy pork skin so I wish there was more of it. Other than that, it was juicy, flavorful, and there was so much of it, I was able to enjoy a second round the next morning for breakfast. I paired it with sweet fried plantains which is one of my favorite things in the world! I am definitely coming back, especially since we were greeted by Chef Eddie, who by the looks of other reviews greets almost everyone there. It is very rare for a Chef to do something so genuine and it makes for regulars. Now that we live a block away, we'll definitely makes this our go to spot. They also deliver! I asked Chef Eddie if he would deliver a block away and he said he even delivers upstairs lol.

    (5)

  • Miosoti S.

    Food was great the servings were huge. You get your money's worth in both quantity and flavor. Good place for a casual diner with family or friends. I will come back again and I recommend it.

    (5)

  • D C.

    Come to try ALL of the amazing food, return because of the great service. The first time we came here with our kids, 2.5 & 6 months, Jay, our waitress was super attentive and friendly with the kids. Granted we were the only ones there, but the hospitality was greatly appreciated. She explained that the goal of the restaurant owner was not only to bring back traditional, high quality Puerto Rican food to the menu, but also to create a family friendly environment. I am happy to say she wasn't the only waitress with unbelievable hospitality. Last night we were there for our third time and I didn't get their names but the guys were awesome. Attentive and amicable the entire time. Kudos for making our cranky 7.5 month old smile guys!

    (5)

  • James L.

    I love me a good latin restaurant... I don't think I have done my due diligence on yelp, but I love cuban places, greasy spoons, I was a kid in a rice and beans store when I was in Puerto Rico... I gotta say, this place is better than most of the restaurants I went to in Puerto Rico.. You will pay a little more here, but you will not leave hungry!!! (my favorite attribute to latin cuisine btw). Big reason this place rocks is SERVICE!! I love a lot of other places in Jersey City, but the service is often spotty... Here, I have had the pleasure of being served by who I am pretty sure is the owner/chefs son... He really exudes a sense of pride it translates to me when I feel good about eating this food that seems to mean something to someone and that is a big deal... Anyway to save a long message that may be past the average reader's attention span already, The mofongo (beef, shrimp, chicken) all good but beef is where it's at... Rice and beans THE BEST... Drunken Chicken is not only delicious, but easy to eat (no bones, messy sauces)... BYOB...

    (5)

  • Ahmed A.

    I came here for a late lunch and the service was very good and professional. We started with the hot garlic bread, which was delicious. I got the el pollo garacho, I must admit wasn't really impressed. However my bro got the beef stew, which were good and the plantains were delicious. I would give it more like 3.5 stars if I could. I feel this place has room to improve, but the decor is a plus here for sure.

    (4)

  • Leah F.

    Sorry but not sure why this is #1 restaurant in the area. Customer service was great. Very friendly enviornment. However food was average. $60 bill for 2 people in a spanish restaurant in Jersey City is a mistake I will not do again.

    (2)

  • Sheila P.

    I had my son 8th grade graduation party there.. The place is nice and cozy, the staff is warm and amazing. The food was to die for. Everyone was very happy. The whole event was done at Me Casa . Mr Cotto was hands on for everything. He exceeded my expectations. We will be doing business for a long time. The food was so good everyone went back for 2cnds and 3rds. And everyone needs to go and enjoy there money sauce!!!

    (5)

  • Lu C.

    Small, very personable with excellent service & food. Mofongo and shrimp ceviche were amazing. Will come back to try the rest of the menu!

    (5)

  • Michele A.

    My favorite restaurant in Jersey City by far. First of all, the staff is always amazing - so friendly and charismatic, no matter who ends up waiting on us. The place is small, so we always make sure to make a reservation, but we've never had to wait to sit. Don't let the store front type facade fool you - it's an adorable little space with exposed brick, white table cloth and lots of romantic lighting and candles. Their empanada sampler is our favorite thing - so many good sauces, etc. The portions are HUGE. Every meal comes with a side, which is an amazing size - usually a side indicates 5 pieces of broccoli. But I never finish my dinner at Me Casa because the portions are so generous. And not to mention, this place is incredibly affordable.I can't remember the last time my boyfriend and I spent more than $60 on a huge dinner, and that includes tipping generously. BYOB definitely helps, but the restaurant is just smart about the way they price things, and they keep us coming back over and over again. Definitely check Me Casa out.

    (5)

  • Ashiana U.

    The empanadas and mofongo are serious. I ordered take out a couple times and I couldn't help myself from getting a couple bites on the way home.

    (5)

  • Isis Z.

    This is my second time for dinner delivery. AMAZING! !!!!! Had bistec and mofongo dinners. Well be back again. So yummy.

    (5)

  • Lola L.

    Great Food and Service !!! I will recommend this place to everybody I know.... The Chef send us a complimentary appetizer to Try which was so delicious ... Just know they don't have a bar ... But they do have BYOB

    (5)

  • Olga R.

    Excellent Puerto Rican food and the service is attentive and friendly. The owner is very personable and hospitable.

    (5)

  • Lucia C.

    We stepped in this restaurant very late, however waiters and waitress were still friendly. Then, when we got our food, we all agreed it was the best Puerto Rican food we've ever had! Our food tasted so delicious!!!! I'll Definitely highly recommend my friends try this restaurant. Both food and service are extremely outstanding!!

    (5)

  • Romu C.

    The best Puerto Rican food I've ever tried!! Their dishes are wonderful and with excellent service! Roasted chicken and pork are both delicious. ME ap sampler is great to taste. Strongly recommend!

    (5)

  • Jini H.

    Found this place on yelp randomly on a friday afternoon. Sooo glad we tried it! The food is delicious, staff is friendly & the owner/exec chief, Eddie, is great! He personally greeted everyone in the dining room & made us feel at home. I cant wait to go back!!!

    (5)

  • Butterfly C.

    Not the most beautiful from the outside looking in however I was pleasantly surprised how the great food was and wonderful service! The pork and plantains were delicious!

    (4)

  • Teresa E.

    This was my first time at ME Casa and it was fantastic! Dont let the outside fool you as it is easy to pass by. It is a small, cozy intimate setting. The food was great. Immediately the Chef and Owner greeted us and gave us a complimentary app. He also checked in with us multiple times to make sure everything was ok. The service was good as the waiter was very attentative. The food was great!!! I got the mofongo with beef stew w sweet plaintans and my date got the chicken with rice and beans. The app was shrimp ceviche which was soooo good! It is BYOB which is even better. The prices are very reasonable and i would totally recommend it to anyone. It is now one of my fav restaurants in JC.

    (5)

  • Ronnie M.

    I went here with by friend and had an awesome time. The place is small with dim lighting. The staff was friendly, especially love the owner sharing his beginning with us. I ordered the chicken and steak sliders and they were delicious. My friend ordered the mofongo and it was awesome. The place is good for families or for dinner with your friends. Planning our next visit soon! Please note this spot is BYOB.

    (5)

  • Gregory P.

    We decided to order for delivery as this was our first time trying out their food. What a terrible experience! We ordered the Pollo a la Brasa and had to throw the chicken away. The flavor was very strange, it left a terrible aster taste and overall, was unsavory. The rice and beans that accompanied the chicken was okay, but I have tasted better. Even the delivery was rather messed up! Won't be trying them again.

    (1)

  • Matt W.

    We came to ME Casa last night for dinner as a result of all the positive Yelp reviews. Before I go into detail, let me just emphasize what a great decision it was! We got there around 8 pm and were seated immediately. The restaurant is relatively small (about 10-15 tables) so there may be a wait on busier nights, but we were seated immediately. Note that ME Casa is BYOB, but there is a liquor store a block away on Christopher Columbus. Upon being seated, the server immediately took care if our wine, pouring each of us a glass and putting the bottle on ice at our table. We were also given warm garlic bread which in itself was addicting. My fiancée started with the Alpacurias appetizer and I started with the Empanadas sampler appetizer. Both were fresh, hot, and delicious. After we finished our appetizers, owner and chef, Eddie Cotto, came to our table to introduce himself. In my opinion, this is one of the benefits of a small restaurant as the chef actually likes to come out and introduce himself. He then brought us out a complimentary shrimp ceviche appetizer which was fantastic. For our main course, I got the mofongo topped with beef stew (with a side of tostones con mojito) and my fiancée ordered the pernil asaso (with a side of maduros). My meal was out of this world. The mofongo featured a garlicky fried plantain cake in the middle with hearty beef stew on top. The combination of flavors was really, really good. I didn't try my fiancées pernil asado, but she told me that it was tender and flavorful. The side dishes were both delicious, as well. All portions are HUGE and you should expect to take some home. If you get a chance, ask for a side of the green sauce ("money sauce") which is a great dipping sauce to accompany almost any meal or side. After our meal, Chef Eddie came back over and asked how we liked everything. Being candid, we said it was fantastic. Chef Eddie was very humble and very thankful for our patronage. He also spent a few more minutes conversing with us, explaining more about his background and telling us how all recipes are authentic from his mother and grandmother (with some fine tuning from his sous chef to perfect it, as he said). I also asked him about the name of the place, and he explained that the ME is a combination of his and his wife's first names. I've never been to a place where the chef showed such a caring interest in his patrons. For me, it made my dining experience that much better. Overall, the place was amazing and we had a great first experience. The place can be hard to spot as its tucked away right around the corner of Varick St right off of Christopher Columbus. We came from the waterfront and had directions, so we were good to go. If you live anywhere in Jersey City (or frankly, within a 100 mile radius) and ate a foodie, this is a MUST try. We will definitely be back!

    (5)

  • Asmini G.

    Good food and since the place is BYOB its very economical. Mixed opinion about some of the food items... But over all a good experience. Its a small cozy place so great for an intimate dinner setting

    (3)

  • Rui R.

    Beef Stew was great! Tasted like a delicious home cooked meal. Chef came out to greet us and have us taste some sample appetizers. Very friendly. The half lit sign outside and souvenir counter (huh?) take my attention away from the great food, but not for too long. A touch of tasteful decorating and this place would be much more attractive and probably frequented more.

    (4)

  • Sunpyo H.

    Delicious and a delightful! Everyone talks about their food. Which was great, but what really takes the experience over the top is their chef. He came out to speak to us. Above and beyond is really the only way to rate Me Casa. Bring your friends and family. You won't be disappointed.

    (5)

  • Hillary B.

    The owner/chef is so nice, the food is delicious, the portions are big, and it's BYOB..... it couldn't get much better. Try the mofongo.

    (5)

  • Umang D.

    Having never had Puerto Rican food and being mostly vegetarian, I asked the owner for advice. He was super nice and helpful. Service was great. Setting is cozy and makes you feel at home but still maintains a sense of decor. Food was quick to arrive and everything treated great!

    (5)

  • Nicholas D.

    A little corner hidden gem in Jersey City. This puertorrican restaurant packs flavourful of food from the island, the service is without a doubt a very attentive staff including chef Eddie who stopped by the table to greet and get an input about the taste of food. Salsa and Boleros ( romantic ) music playing adds to the atmosphere. The only thing I strongly feel this establishment needs is decoration because is portrayed as a mid-upscaple deco, it's missing all a traditional place representing Puerto Rico has like flags; coquí; pictures of the island; musical instruments among others. For this reason is 4 stars. I still recommend to visit.

    (4)

  • Sophie C.

    WOW. My first time trying food from Puerto Rico! The presentation of the food was wonderful. Everything looked delicious. The complimentary bread had the perfect texture, crunch, and favor to it. It was oily but not overwhelmingly so. The chef was very friendly, welcoming, and so gracious to give us free shrimp ceviche (sp?) ! The papa rellenas were great! Hot, delicious, had a nice crust on the outside, and nice fluffy mashed potatoes with meat inside and it is served with a green, fresh, slightly spicy sauce to dip it in. Then for my entree I got the mofongo with beef stew poured over it with sides of white rice and bean stew. DELICIOUS! It is slightly expensive ($17) but for the portion and quality of the food, it's worth it! The rice was cooked well and the mofongo had great flavor and texture. The only thing I did not like is that I didn't have enough beef stew to go along with the plantains, half way through, I had used up my sauce and ate around the outside of the mofongo so what I had left was the inside of the mofongo that needed more sauce...but when I requested more sauce, they gave me more. :) The environment was cozy and romantic. The place is quite small though, but I liked it! If you want to see the environment and food for yourself, feel free to watch my video!

    (5)

  • David L.

    My gf and I saw the reviews online and decided to give it a shot. Like others on here have said its easy to pass by, we actually had to roll passed it to verify that it was open. Very glad we did that slow roll! The food was great and the service was fantastic. Highly recommend giving this place a shot, you cant leave dissatisfied...you just cant! (really, its not possible) P,S- the owner/chef was very friendly and explained that the front will be better lit eventually, but in the meantime we are going to enjoy this place while it still remains a hidden gem (before they put a big flashy sign out-front and the people come in droves :) )

    (5)

  • Jaeney A.

    one word - HORRIBLE. They only have ONE ingredient - garlic powder - which has a horrible garlic powder taste. without the garlic powder, tasteless. Diner food is better than this! ME CASA has no right to consider themselves serving good food because they do not. We ordered chicken in garlic - it came as big breast chunks smothered in garlic soup and was inedible. Exchange it for their beef steak - smothered in garlic and onion soup (tasted just like the chicken thingy), which was also inedible. Wasted my money and time during Valentine's dinner. Owner/host was friendly and wonderful - so, he would make a great hang buddy at some pub, but I will not go back and eat their food unless they change the recipe or chef.

    (1)

  • Tim H.

    There is nothing better than supporting a great local spot with a feel good story. The owner/chef Eddie is a genuinely nice guy who pursued a career change with a dream to open ME Casa. First things first, grab some wine on the way over. As soon as your greeted, they put the pan de ajo on the table, and it is unbelievable. The bread tastes like garlic and butter basted on slices of bread and baked at a low temperature, it is amazing!!! I have been to ME Casa around 5 times and I can say that I have really enjoyed the meal each time. On my 5th most recent visit, the server delivered 3 plates of another tables food to ours by accident. Some of my friends began picking at their dishes while the rest of us waited for ours. After about two minutes, Eddie came out and explained the situation, he told us to share whatever was on the table while he cooked all of our meals again. It took around 30 minutes, but he made all of our food again and it ended up being great. Eddie continued to apologize, and comped one of the entrees from our check. Every time I visit ME Casa, I like to try something new, and I haven't been let down yet. Definitely going to continue frequenting this fine JC establishment.

    (5)

  • Farhan Q.

    Some of the best Monfongo I have had. comparable if not better than a few places I tried in San Juan! Worth a visit

    (5)

  • Julissa T.

    I ordered from here for lunch on Friday and after a review I read on nj.com about this place being a hidden gem I decided to try it out. I am Puerto Rican and I think I make better food I only got the yellow rice with pigeon peas (arroz gandules) and pernil (pork) with papa rellana (potato ball with mash potatoes and meat inside) and I must say I was disappointed the rice was hard and I ordered at 11:30 am when they first opened and the potato balls for $5 I expected one big one but the two tiny ones I got were no better. Not sure if I will ever check anything else out from there, but I know they went under new management when it used to be Hernandez it was a lot better.

    (2)

  • Scott K.

    Shrimp Mofongo was too salty. Service was good but the servers were almost too friendly.

    (4)

  • Brian S.

    Coming back from Puerto Rico while visiting family I was craving some Puerto Rican cuisine. I tried some other caribbean restaurants and nothing compared. That is until I went to Me Casa. I felt like I was back on the beach in San Juan. The mofongo was outstanding and the chef was a seriously nice dude! Check it out!

    (4)

  • Spencer W.

    I love being able to discover and support local restaurants. Service was great - didn't expect to get refills on my lemonade which was a nice bonus. Had the 3 Empanadas and Papas Rellena which were both excellent. I was already quite full at this point...we'd ordered the chicken and roast pork house specialties, both were tasty and the amount of pork was huuuuuuge. I'd actually advise them to give less meat because I probably have enough for another meal and I also didn't have room for dessert at this point. As others have mentioned, Eddie came out of the kitchen (even on this busy Friday eve) to greet us and say hello. Was really great to see someone do something they truly enjoy. Will be back!

    (4)

  • J. W.

    Sometimes Yelp reviews don't offer a lot of value - stop reviewing McDonald's, people! However, there ARE times when I really appreciate Yelp and my meal at Me Casa led to one of them. I had a late lunch on a Wed. and I was the only person in the restaurant. Eddie the Chef/Owner came out to greet me and when I told him I'd found his establishment on Yelp - BAM - out comes a complimentary tasting of his shrimp ceviche. I asked the waiter for a sandwich recommendation and he suggested the El Pollito on the fried plantain. Holy cow was it delicious. It had just the right amount of heat along with rich and flavorful rotisserie chicken. The plantain was a fantastic touch, very unique. Everything was clearly very fresh and it was awesome to see an owner who takes such pride and a hands-on attitude towards his guest's experience. It's not a coincidence that so many reviewers mention Eddie. He's incredibly engaged. I'm only in town for 2 more days but I plan to eat here at least one more time before I leave beautiful Jersey City...cough...

    (5)

  • Ed D.

    We went to ME Casa on recommendation from some of our good friends. We were told that the owner Eddie is normally at the restaurant and he makes the dining experience so much nicer. So we asked for Eddie and he made sure that we enjoyed our dinner that night. The food is home style puerto rican food and all the items that we tried were fresh and super tasty. He started us off with complimentary appetizers - something that wasnt on the menu. We ordered the mini mofongos to start - three garlic mashed plantain cups filled with shrimp, chicken and beef. Super delish and a must try! For the entrees we ordered the house specialities - roast pork and the rotisserie chicken. The food was plenty for 4 people. We enjoyed everything that we ordered and will be back to try the other dishes soon!

    (4)

  • Ethan D.

    Outstanding food and service. We went here last weekend with another couple and had a great time. The place is small, but comfortable and the food is some of the best we have had in JC. The talapia with mango salsa is really good, and so are the pork slider things. My only criticism would be that there are not enough veg/fish options. Definitely give this place a try.

    (4)

  • Felix V.

    ME Casa is a great restaurant to take family, friends, or a date. I used to live right across the street and go there all the time. There is the right amount of variety on the menu and everything tastes great! The portions are big and It's a byob. Having tried a bunch of different entrees, my favorite would have to be the chileta fritas. Great quality food, fair prices, and all around great atmosphere!!

    (5)

  • Angela J.

    I went because of the great reviews. I'm coming back because of the great reviews and amazing staff. I absolutely love it here. This is my favorite new restaurant. Eddie is the first chef that I have met who takes time to get to know his customers. His nephew was our server, and both of them were so friendly. They know the meaning of great food and hospitality. I recommend this place to everyone, but make sure you call for reservations. My husband, cousin and I are quite picky eaters. I'm the pickiest of them all, but when I tell you the food was amazing, I'm not lying. We started of with shrimp, chicken, and beef empanadas. Then we had mini mofongos and shrimp ceviche. Let me tell you, the shrimp dishes will not disappoint you. Shrimp ceviche and empanadas were my favorite. The shrimp ceviche was fresh and served on fried plantains. This is the best shrimp ceviche I ever had...and that says alot because I am such a foodie. I travel all across the country in search for the best foods. This restaurant by far is in my top ten. They menu was pretty impressive and the price was reasonable. The portions are pretty big and I think I could have shared the mofongo dish with another person, but we all got excited and ordered so many dishes. What will keep me coming back for more, is the great experience I had with Eddie. Just his presence, and taking the time to talk to customers is such a special touch. You can tell he puts his heart and soul into this restaurant. Nothing is worse than rude service, no matter how the good the food is. Thankfully, this place has the best of both worlds, AMAZING FOOD, AMAZING STAFF, and Amazing service. I just wish there was more parking, but that's Jersey City for you. Other than that, this place is a true gem. I can't wait to go back for more...and yes..I'm bringing everyone I know.

    (5)

  • Doreen A.

    ju gonna love it!!! small cozy goodness home cookin BYOB. Finally somewhere close by to fulfill my Arroz dreams without having to listen to mis abuelos talk smack about 'when they were my age'. Or i could just cook myself, but why do that when this place so conveniently fries, sautees, bakes, and cooks it all up to perfection and i dont have to do the dishes after. Gracias

    (5)

  • Karla C.

    ME Casa is one of the finest Puerto Rican cuisine restaurants in Jersey City. It offers a cozy and casual setting and has a good menu. ME Casa Restaurant is the on the upper end when it comes to Puerto Rican restaurants in JC. I would say that the food is of very good quality 98% of the time but I did have one below average meal there once. Every other time the food has been great. The food is seasoned really well, which is the hardest thing to find in JC when it comes to Latino food. ME Casa still has room for improvement but it is definitely one of the top three best restaurants in JC.

    (4)

  • Myra R.

    Absolutely delicious!! I am a native of Jersey City and can truly say what a transformation!! Highly recommend!

    (5)

  • Dave W.

    Found this place on yelp and tried it out on a Friday night for a quick dinner with a friend before going out for drinks. We just ordered a few appetizers and split an entree as we were short on time, and didnt want to be full before going out boozin. The place is tiny, no frills. Definitely easy to walk right by and miss it. There are about 10 tables, most of them two tops. We walked in at 8:30 and seated right away, the place was about 75% full. I brought in two bottles of wine, as the place is a BYOB. Each table gets an order of garlic bread to start, and I dare you to not finish the basket, it's so good. We ordered one of each empanada, chicken, beef and shrimp. All 3 were great, and the spicy garlic dipping sauce was amazing. Also got an order of acapulias which were delicious as well. I tried the Pernil Asada, and definitely recommend it. Portion was large, definitely sharable. As a nice touch at the end, the chef/owner walked around and talked to each table for a few minutes. Gave us a little of his background, and talked about the food. Very nice guy. Overall, great experience. Food was amazing, prices were great. Staff was super friendly and attentive. Everything we tried was great, definitely going back to try everything else on the menu.

    (5)

  • Alysha R.

    Hey Chef Eddie! I work at the Wall St firm you left to pursue your dream ...and lets just say.. I'm very happy you did.. One of your wonderful/previous coworkers sent me the menu this morning and I was sold! I ordered the Pernil with White Rice and Red Beans...and Empanadas (Chicken /Beef).. The fact that you are giving us an amazing lunch special/deal for $9.99 along with a beverage - and delivering to us from Jersey City? ----- is a feat in itself.... The presentation was very appetizing!. Rice was cooked perfectly... Red Bean stew was on point!!! Pernil was so flavourful - but a little dry.. scoop some of the yummy.. fatty juices on top for me next time please.... I don't diet when it comes to my Latin food.. :) Empanadas - DELISH! The chicken was my fav.... I could taste the seasonings....and I was very.. very pleased.....even at room temperature.. it was divine... I could have eaten 5.... seriously.... I have left over Pernil...and I can't wait to eat it ... As soon as I make room in my belly.... :) I applaud you for leaving our hum drum corporate/finance world - and opening your own restaurant!... I'm SOLD..... Will definitely be ordering some more lunch specials from you!! Felicidades on a job WELL DONE!

    (4)

  • Elaine G.

    The service was probably the best I have had in a very long time and the food was outstanding! I wanted a taste of everything! I am pretty sure you can't go wrong with anything on the menu. Thanks for a dinner worth paying for :) oh and don't forget to BYOB!

    (5)

  • Janelle D.

    Friendly staff and Chef Eddie works his restaurant well, meeting patrons and making sure all are satisfied. The food is delish but I think the prices are on the high end. I would prefer more non-fried options. For example, I personally don't want to start my meal by snacking on fried garlic bread. Garlic bread by itself is already so fattening, why fry it? I found it inedible. I felt my pimples popping out when I just looked at it!

    (3)

  • Frank H.

    From the moment we entered until we left, the service was exceptional. This is a small restaurant with a big heart. Everything on the menu was tempting which made it extremely hard for us to make a choice. Joel, our waiter, was very good explaining the options. The food was not only delicious but it was extremely hot when it arrived at our table. Portions were ample and we had the luxury of taking some home. The dessert, while simple, was from a local baker and pleasing to the last bite. The overall environment was charming. It was especially nice when the chef and owner, Eddie, came out and chatted with all the guest. The price was a bargain considering the quality of food, the taste, and the portions. Everything about the place was right. Definitely a place for an excellent dinner.

    (5)

  • Marietta P.

    I wanted to give this place 5 star sooo bad but I just can't!!! As we were about to be seated, my husband and I decided that he should get wine, the host heard us and told us he can't just seat me, I have to wait for him! Huh??? Like he won't come back for me!!! So anyways, we both decided to go to the liquor store TOGETHEr! No point of me standing by myself!!!! We got our wine and was seated right away..u were wondering why we came back after that weird incident? Reviews were great, had to try it!!! Pros; service was excellent, cerviche was amazing and tres leches cake was to die for ( this is why I wanted to give 5 stars) but here are the CONs: my pernil was super duper salty needed extra sauce which they charge me .50!!!!! My husband ordered the steak, he didn't like it. No flavor just garlic! We will come back and give them the benefit of the doubt that they had a loose hand with salt and garlic that night!!!! We will order and try the mofongo!

    (3)

  • C W.

    Very small cute place. This is the first time I've tried Puerto Rican food so I don't have anything to compare this place to but I wasn't really impressed with the food. I got the mofongo with shrimp and it was too garlic-y for my taste. The dish would have been better if it wasn't overpowered by garlic. I wish I just tried the mini mofongo. The entree size was huge.. I did like the shrimp ceviche appetizer that I got. That was very good!

    (2)

  • Choua V.

    Great food and the owner came out to check on us offering us a new appetizer being added to the menu. Very cute place. I hope it does well and keeps its doors open for jersey city in the long run. Definitely try it out. This place is BYOB which is even better!! Thanks eddy food was excellent and we will be back!

    (5)

  • Brian K.

    It's a rare find a restaurant where you can meet a chef/owner that has so much passion for food that he is beaming out in every direction. This is what you get when you walk into ME Casa. You actually feel like you're walking into a friend's house (someone who spent all day cleaning up the place and getting ready for a great dinner party!) and they've got something really special for you. When Eddie makes his rounds talking to everyone, you really feel his excitement in creating great Puerto Rican inspired food and sharing his newest creations. My favorites so far are the chicken empenadas (not too oily, great seasoning, and generous in meatiness!), shrimp ceviche, and the pan seared tilapia. Get the mango salsa but save some for the rest of us! It's so damn good, I could put it on everything. Beware, portions are made for giants. Mere mortals like us may not be able to handle all the awesomeness. Happy eating!

    (5)

  • Nora L.

    We came here for dinner on a Tuesday night and as soon as we walked in, we were greeted by some wonderful smells of good cooking. ME Casa is a small, cozy restaurant w/ dim surroundings. There was only one waiter the night that we were there. Although he was very nice and provided great service, one waiter wasn't enough. I'm generally patient with waiting at restaurants, especially if it's busy.. however I wasn't thrilled with the amount of waiting that night. We had to wait a couple of minutes to be seated even though there were empty tables. This same trend continued through the night.. had to wait a while to get our drinks, take our orders, etc. After we had finished, it took atleast 10 minutes to get our checks. I understand that there was a limited wait staff that evening and he did the best he could to accomodate all the tables. However, I did walk away from a fairly good meal a little dissatisfied. For food, we had mofongo with steak and their form of "paella/gumbo." The portions are huge.. so be ready to have leftovers for the next day. The food was pretty good but the mofongo wasn't as good as it is in Puerto Rico. Overall, everything about the meal was above average, but I have to bump my rating down due to excessive wait times.

    (3)

  • Janet C.

    Me casa is a great spot in jersey city. BYOB. The waiters are very friendly and the whole place has a home cooked type of feel. They take care of you real well, the food is amazing. You gotta be hungry for me casa, big entrees and appetizers are delicious, lots of great meat dishes and empanadas. Byob!

    (4)

  • Crystine W.

    My group enjoyed ourselves a lovely authentic Latin American meal at ME Casa in Jersey City. They're very close to public transportation options (about 5-minute walk from PATH). Don't blink or you'll miss this little hole-in-the-wall. Minimally decorated and tight-spaced, I really wasn't expecting much from ME Casa, but I was pleasantly surprised by their good food, attentive servers and they fulfiled their promise to make you feel like you are dining @ their home. Regardless of how busy they are, their level of attentive service does not waver. The space is small, but feels very homey and cozy. They only have about 6-8 tables throughout their entire restaurant (max capacity per table is probably 8). I sampled a big variety of food at ME Casa so I'm just going to give short grades of each dish below. Basically, everything is good, the kitchen is very consistent in putting amazingly-flavored dishes out on each of the tables, but there were some definite stand-outs that just exploded with flavor. Appetizers: Mini Mofongos - A+ Bacalaitos - B (but request the spicy sauce that's on the side, it's amazing on its own) Chicharrones de Pollo - A+ Empanada Sampler - B+ Entrée: Bistec - A+ Filete de Tilapia - B+ Sides: Arroz con Gandules - A+ Arroz Bianco con Habichuelas Guisada - B+ Yuca con Mojito - A Be prepared to wait a little because the food is prepped to order, but it is extremely well worth it. Their pricing is really good considering the quality of food the portions you get. ME Casa is highly recommended if you're in search of good 'ol Latin American eats!

    (5)

  • K C.

    DO NOT EAT HERE!!!!!! The food was fine but after eating here my credit card was ripped off.

    (1)

  • Aja D.

    This place is awesome. The service is great and they are so attentive. The food is great and very filling. This is my second time coming here and there are no complaints.

    (5)

  • Luis D.

    I found myself at this restaurant during a weekend trip to the city. What a gem, amazing Puerto Rican food, good prices and awesome service. Got an opportunity to meet the owner Eddie who couldn't be a nicer guy. This will be must place anytime I'm near the city. We need a place like this in Raleigh, NC!!

    (5)

  • Chris D.

    Perfect for romantic date nights...the food is not expensive and it is the best Puerto Rican food I've had in NY/NJ. The chef himself came out and spoke to us about the food, and he gave us a free empanada (a new combination he was trying). If you love Mufongo, it's amazing here! BYOB with great food and friendly service...what more can you ask for!!! we will def be back

    (5)

  • Irving R.

    Went here on a Friday night around 7 and there weren't too many people in there that night. The place looks closed if you are driving by because its dimly lit but yeah no they are open. OK so on to the food. I ordered the mofongo with pollo guisado and my wife ordered the pork chop. First let me talk about the pork chop, it was very basic, nothing special nothing to write about and overall you might want to pass on this one. OK what you don't want to pass on is the MOFONGO. I had the mind to call my mama and have some choice words with her, considering the quality of mofongo she's been feeding me all these years. See I scoured Puerto Rico last year looking for a great mofongo and who would have thought that it was in my own city all along (albeit not yet open for business) . I implore you to get the mofongo with the pollo guisado, if not I'll be here to tell you I told you so. My wife had the arroz con ganduels and the the maduro to which they were normal fare. That's all I had. So what makes this place special? For starters, the mofongo but secondly Chef Eddie came out and talked to us for a bit and I can't stress how important that is. To know and meet the person preparing your food is an integral part to the occasion and one that takes this place up a notch. I hope that the boisterous Chef Eddie continues his friendly and inviting demeanor with patrons and continues to take pride in his meal and greets everyone. Lastly, its rare that you find a Puerto Rican restaurant producing high quality food, in a friendly and inviting atmosphere. The run of the mill Puerto Rican spots are a dime a dozen but this takes that cuisine and shines a spotlight on it. FYI its BYOB and I brought my eight year old and 4 month along for the ride and everything went very well. I will be going back soon to sample other items on the menu.

    (4)

  • Daryl S.

    Delicious food. Comfortable atmosphere. Good people. When I want mofongo, arroz con anything, I have have high expectations. They met them and excelled. Thouroughly satisfied.

    (5)

  • Nell E. N.

    Chef Eddie prepared a vegan mofongo for me, although it isn't on the actual menu. I was prepared to order a variety of vegetarian side dishes, so this was a total surprise. It was so freaking good it needs to be on the menu! The service and food are excellent at ME Casa. The prices can be a little steep depending on what you're ordering, but I suppose that's understandable for such fresh ingredients, and wonderful made-to-order classic and not-so-classic Puerto Rican dishes.

    (4)

  • John D.

    Warmly greeted upon entering this below ground dwelling with Spanish music in the back ground and one large flat screen TV. Eddie the owner is a class act and goes out of his way to make you happy. The service is spot on. Quaint, seats between 25 & 30 so call for reservations during prime times. . Lunch was Empanada 2 for $5 yummy chicken, shrimp or beef, as a yelper they gave me all 3 with the 3 dipping sauces along with amazing deep fried garlic bread (garlic seems to be the theme here) (my favorite was the shrimp which is about as good as it gets). Mofongo (the house specialty) for $13 is green smashed up plantains shaped into a cup to support the tender beef, garlic, cilantro, squash, portabello mushrooms, onion mix with juicy sauce to be absorbed. Rice and beans cooked perfectly. It was quite tasty, but I'd prefer more beef and less plantain. Unfortunately hours later I burped up garlic several times, they definitely over do the garlic which caused for a lower rating from 4 to 3. Free soda refills. All an all it was a pleasurable dining experience and I'd come back to try another less heavy garlic dish. BYOB bonus, which is great for date night!

    (3)

  • Armina A.

    During one of many mofongo cravings, I did a Yelp search and this place was on top of the list. Tonight I found out why. And I only had the mini mofongo appetizer! So yummy, delicious, flavorful and juicy. Just like the mofongo main dish my friend ordered, and they sure didn't skimp on the shrimp! And the sauce! I had the pernil asado (roasted pork) and an order of maduros, which I'm looking forward to also having for lunch tomorrow because the serving could've fed two other people. And the sauce...make sure you order extra sauce. I'm going back for the dessert I never had because I ran out of belly room. Also, the service is awesome----attentive and friendly. I made sure I walked out with a menu for take out. BYOB!!

    (5)

  • Robert G.

    The food is well presented and tasty. My only reason for not giving five stars is because the amount of garlic used is excessive.

    (4)

  • Pete V.

    Nice cozy spot very nice owner/chef Found this place by chance last year on my yelp phone app and went. Forgot to update this to a real review so i will try now. I haven't been back since i don't go to jersey city to often but hopefully it still as good as i remember. I walked in pretty early for the dinner rush so i was the only one there. The chef/owner treated me as if i was the NY Times food critic. Since it was my first time there he made me a special little treat that was soo yummy. the nice touch was he asked about any allergies or dislike to foods before making it. I had the alcapurrias as an appetizer and man those were good and the portion is almost a meal. If i remember correctly there were 3 in total and they were cut in half so it felt like 6. For the entree i ordered the Mofongo with beef and white rice and man was that good but after eating the treat he made, plus the appetizer the entree was almost too much to eat. This was definitely a puertorican spot, they fed you like you never ate before. The food was good and as i write this I can only think dammit I need to go back.

    (4)

  • Loc L.

    What can I say about this place that probably hasn't already been said I'm guessing based on the overall stars (4.5!!, with 172 votes so far? WOW). My experience of eating here is from a newbie's perspective... new to both NJ and to Puerto Rican food as well. And these guys made my first intro to both the NJ food seen and the PR style cuisine a positive and memorable one. The folks there are super nice and accommodative (more on that later). I told them that we were new and they walked us through the entire PR style of food include what's most popular as well as what's authentic. I'd suggest you do the same if you're like us and aren't familiar. The place is VERY intimate. On this visit it looks like they were set up for 7 parties only (one having like 3 tables)... with a small place like this they were able to squeeze our party of 4 in as a walk-in which was really nice seeing how we were in a bit of a bind food wise AND not knowing our way around this neighborhood. About the food: A lot of their dishes (and I'm guessing PR cuisine in general), other than the appetizers, are of the stewing variety that's been simmering in the back for hours I'm guessing. So as you can imagine most of the stews are made well in advance and reheated or simply plated just before serving - but I wouldn't view that as a negative in any way since it wouldn't taste like a "stew" otherwise right? I don't have anything to compare the flavors and authenticity with but suffice it to say that I was left satisfied with our selections (we opted to go with everything he suggested that was a) authentic, and b) popular with the folks who go here regularly, seeing how it was like our last few hours before leaving NJ - like forever - God knows when we'll ever be back to NJ in order to enjoy this place again). The portions ARE as he told us, large portions, and it didn't help that we had 3 appetizers. And price wise... I don't recall it being out of the ordinarily low nor high so I must have been happy with it. One last note, they have this homemade (which is another way of saying not authentic) sauce that's basically their take on Ketchup... If you get a chance to select the various sauces they have, I'd definitely go with this one - they even bottle it for sale... (I think they call it "The Hulk", even though it's not green).

    (5)

  • Dan V.

    The reviews don't come close to doing this place justice. There are no words to adequately express the excellence that is Me Casa. Just go. Literally stop what you're doing and go. Walking your dog? Throw that leash to the curb and grab some mofungo. Watching your kids for the evening? Eh, they can look after themselves. This place rocks, end of story. From the service, to the decor, to the food, everything is top notch, local, and authentic. Do it up. Seriously though, the mofungo with beef stew is stupid good.

    (5)

  • Susie T.

    Good, but not 5 stars. The salted cod was good, but not great. I tried my partner's shrimp gumbo and it was the highlight of the meal. I had the tilapia with mango salsa -- the portion was HUGE...like at least a pound of fish, but I wish they had used a higher quality type of white fish and/or better seasoning. The friend plantains that came with my entrée were inedible -- hard as rocks. I would try it again but make sure you arrive at your reservation time on the dot. They claim they give you a 10 minute grace period but we saw a walk in seated one minute before a scheduled diner came in.

    (3)

  • Brian M.

    I don't know Spanish...but I know what I like. Just kidding, I know conversational Spanish and just wanted to start this off with some witty comment. Probably should have saved it for a Polish restaurant. But I digress! Hurricane Sandy spared this place from her wrath so that you could eat here. Made an impromptu reservation and walked into a dimly lit nest of cozy awesomeness. The waitress was really nice and looked like Stacey Dash. If you go there and disagree afterwards, you can call me clueless. The chef was really nice also and talented. He came out and talked with us and gave us some tasty treats. He was like an artist who used food instead of acrylic...plates instead of a canvas. Like I said...really talented. The empanadas were unlike anything I have ever had. They looked different for one...and usually, when I come across them, all empanadas look the same. So right then and there I knew they were gonna be deleciouso. Ok, ok...that's judging a book by its cover...but it turns out that I was correct in assuming that this would be quite the page turner. We got the trio and MAN we shoulda ordered it 3 more times. Chicken was good. Beef was good. We did not have the shrimp...I usually don't eat shrimp unless it's wrapped in rice and seaweed, but I am willing to trust these guys. Main course: Pollo boracho. I got it with pigeon peas and yellow rice. You got this review with saliva cuz I can't stop salivating while thinking about what I ordered. And the leftovers are in the fridge. You know what...I'm not even gonna be able to finish this review...I need to go finish those leftovers. kthnxbi P.S: Happy Thanksgiving!

    (4)

  • Ricardo F.

    Wow! This place is awesome! ! Starting with the service and the food. Everything is well calculated. The chef and staff focus on every detail. I ordered the sampler they have in the menu and it was outstanding. Then for my main course I ordered the mofongo with Beef and it was the same result! Outstanding But before you leave you HAVE TO TRY THE TRES LECHES

    (5)

  • S F.

    I have to try every dish on MeCasa's menu!!! The owner came to us and he could not have been any nicer! I was very surprised at the one on one treatment we received. VERY friendly staff and owner. Food was delicious (look at posted pictures). There is not a doubt in my mind I will be going back to this restaurant. I super happy I found this "hidden" gem!!!! *BYOB !!!!!

    (4)

  • Jim W.

    The food is pretty good - but the thing that puts the place over the top is the friendly staff -

    (3)

  • Anthony P.

    This place is hands down one of the most welcoming places and most delicious restaurant ever!! It is like eating authentic Puerto Rican foos at a friend's house. The service is excellent, food pure delight, just great atmosphere. Eddie is the owner and he really puts his heart into every dish and he is so nice with everybody. I almost want to keep this little gem as secretive as possible before it becomes mainstream. But it is too amazing to hide!! Thanks Eddie we had a great night!

    (4)

  • Binna K.

    ME Casa is good. I can't say astounding but it's good. We were served by the chef's son and he was extremely attentive and amiable. The place itself is quaint and cozy. The bread they serve you is fried so on the oily side. For appetizers, the empanadas are good. The shrimp ceviche was flavorful although the tostones weren't as crisp as I would like. Calamari was great. The mofongo is huge. But delicious.

    (3)

  • Stephanie P.

    DELICIOUS. First of all, the restaurant itself is very cute and cozy. The ambiance is very romantic-like although there didn't seem to be too many couples, mostly families and big groups. The owner/chef comes and greets all the customers and makes the experience very personal. The Chicharron de Pollo is AMAZING. It comes with the verde sauce and it is so good! I would definitely keep coming back for the chicken bites!! The group I went with all ordered something from the In-House Specialties part of the menu, which consists of 3 items. Pernil Asado, Pollo a la Brasa, and the Mofongo al Pilon. And it was ALL delicious!!!! My favorite is the Pernil. I have never had Pernil before and apparently, the person I went with said it was the best he had ever tasted!!! It was definitely delicious. I would love to come back next time I'm in town!

    (5)

  • Eniola A.

    I have been here twice and both times I left less than pleased. I got the grilled chicken on my first visit and it was a little dry and unpleasant. My second visit was for lunch a few weeks ago, it was surprisingly busy for lunch time but there was only one server who was very slow. Our orders got mixed up and I did not get the sauces I requested; the server blamed it on the kitchen staff. I read that patrons got complimentary garlic bread but they stopped that a week before my visit... oh well!! I also wasn't very impressed by the food and doubt i'll be returning.

    (2)

  • Anup H.

    What a little gem hidden away in the corners around Chris Columbus in Jersey city. Cozy little puerto rican restaurant with a very homely feel for you to feel comfortable in. Amazing food, BYOB, Amazing service - this place will make you come back! We left the restaurant extremely satisfied in terms of food, time and money spent. This place is a must checkout! Some menu items that are a must try - Empanadas, Mofongo, Pernil (Pork), Shrimp Ceviche, Portuguese toasted sandwiches.

    (5)

  • Francisco S.

    This is a very nice restaurant in a small place. The service is good and the food is very good. However it is a tad expensive.

    (4)

  • German R.

    I can't say the place was awesome but I wouldn't deter anyone from trying it out. The empanadas were overall good but I'd say avoid the beef ones. The texture wasn't appealing. The sauces were the best part of the meal. I can't say the food was challenging to my pallet but not a bad place to go to lunch.

    (3)

  • Jackie G.

    REALLY good food. The restaurant itself is nothing special atmosphere wise, but the wait staff is very nice, the prices are reasonable, and the food is awesome. Worth the walk.

    (5)

  • christine m.

    Excellent food taste and atmosphere. Small but perfect. Perfect taste of Puerto Rican food. With an elegant twist to it. owner is incredibly kind and welcoming. We will def come back and will pass on the word. Appetizers entree dessert all were great

    (5)

  • Sonia M.

    Thank you yelpers!!!! This place was fantastic!!!!!! This restaurant is a hidden gem in Jersey City and can be easily missed if one is not paying close attention. I came here with a close friend of mine for dinner. When we entered, we were immediately greeted by the hostess/ our waitress. She was friendly and very attentive throughout the whole night. She also made wonderful food recommendations. The best part of the night, was meeting the owner/chef. I have never been to a restaurant where the owner comes out to greet his/her customers. I wish I remembered his name!! =( Anyway, he is soooooooooo talented and funny. Throughout our conversation, I could sense his passion for delicious Latin food and he talked a little bit about his background. He was interested in knowing how we heard about his restaurant and of course I told him yelp led me here =) The chef treated us to some amazing appetizers on the house that included three homemade sauces and wow.....They were scrumptious. The empanadas were out of this world! Very fresh and seasoned perfectly. My main course was amazing as well. I got a huge portion of pulled pork. I was stuffed from the empanadas and the appetizers, so I had to take most of the pulled pork home, but no worries... It didn't go to waste =). Do yourself a favor and try this place out. You won't regret it!

    (5)

  • Sasha G.

    WEEEEPA! I was craving Puerto Rican food. Found this place thanks to Yelp! HOLLA! Being Puerto Rican I'm always skeptical to try out P.R. restaurants simply because it's never as good as my mother's- but ME Casa gets it! UHHHH my mofongo was SO good. If I were reviewing JUST the mofongo this review would be 6 stars! But that's impossible so....... I ordered the Mofongo with shrimp. YUMMY. -Shrimp weren't overcooked -mashed, fried plaintains were super succulent and mashed just right. Yes baby. -the sauce tasted like it was made with sofrito (THANK GOD)! Sofrito is a staple in P.R. cooking and if the food tastes like it lacks sofrito... well, it ain't P.R. food. If you don't know what sofrito is, google it-- it's 2013. My date ordered the chuletas frita (fried porkchops). He said it was good but it didn't look like real Puerto Rican chuleta frita... I mean, don't fry chuletas and then drown them in onions.... it didn't look appetizing to me. If you're gonna fry pork- just fry it. It should be fried- brown to perfection and juicy. Rice and beans on the side. Nothing is more Puerto Rican than that. Oh- and we had the chicharron de pollo (fried chicken pieces) with hot sauce on the side (there are 3 sauces you can choose from). Really good with the garlic bread they serve you before the food comes. So yummy. I realized I said "yummy" many times throughout this review but that's what this food was: yummy Puerto Rican comfort food. It didn't make me feel slugglish at all but that's probably because a) I was STARVING b) I'm so accustomed to heavy, starchy P.R. food and c) I eat like a beast. Also, this place seems new-- lacks deco. Like perhaps some Taino art or some other artistic flair would really add to the ambiance. It totally lacks in this department. And it was COLD. However, if you're in the area and seeking Latin food- I totally recommend this place! Great, authentic P.R. food! "Why does this place have a t.v. but no art work?" "You know how you Puerto Ricans are, ya always gotta have ya t.v.s." LOL

    (4)

  • Andre N.

    This is why I love the Grove st. area always bringing the diversity in its cruisne selections. This is my first time having Puerto Rican food. Caribbean food is always my favorite. I wasn't skeptical about the food as Puerto Rican food has same base as Haitian food umm everything is fried. Then throw in some "sofrito" which is comparable to Haitian ""epis." I had the Chuleta but it was drowned in a sauce and onions, only wish it was fried harder. Also more rice was needed to pair with the meat. Me Casa is located in a sub level of the building, which had a home feel toit. The decor was much to be desired, a big 'ol flat screen television slapped in the middle of the dining floor. Initially tried to seat me directly next to low bearing wall or a column not sure what it was. One thing for sure the staff is extremely friendly. They had no problem relocating us to another area. Personally I love flavorful food, so each time I asked for the custom hot sauce they created, it was a $.50 charge to the bill.. The bright side of this iss the food is reasonably priced . The place screams diversity which is always a plus, there was a group of Filipinos speaking Spanish fluently. Long story short they hail from Dominican Republic. To my surprise they found out about the place from Yelp, go figure.

    (3)

  • Andre P.

    In a little corner of the downtown jersey city village, with an unexpected romantic ambiance, and food that is surprisingly good. Flanked by a deli and row houses, itself in the ground floor of row house. More fancy than you would expect and very romantic, yet inexpensive and friendly. The food is heavy, indeed many others commented the same, but don't let that persuade you to a different restaurant. Heavy in the same way Italian restaurants can be. The portions are big, but not overly huge, so I recommend sharing entrees or expect to take some home with you. You definitely get your dollar's worth here. The food is fantastic. Very good and hearty, with the right amount of seasoning. It's not comfort food per se, but it is very comforting. BYOB means you can bring a good wine and not pay a ridiculous price. I recommend a cabernet savignon or even a heavy oaky california chardonnay. You could also enjoy your meal with a spicier wine. Make reservations!

    (4)

  • d m.

    Tried this place a second time because friends wanted to go. Was once again disappointed that their food is so bland. We could have made tastier Caribbean at home, and we're not even from there! Never again!

    (1)

  • Karina V.

    BYOB! Found this place on yelp. You almost drive right by it since it seems so unassuming from the outside. If you drive by it I want you to hit reverse and go right back! Came here on a Monday night with my boyfriend. When we arrived around 6pm, we were the only ones there, which was to be expected since it was a weeknight. Immediately we were drawn by the amazing service given by our waiter, Justin. And yes, Justin is the son of the Chef, Eddie, so he knew the menu inside and out! For starters we had the chicharron de pollo and bacalaoitos. Both were great options. They even provided us with a sampling of sauces to dip in, which were to die for. As an entree I had the tilapia with a tomato and mango salsa, with a side of yuca. My boyfriend had the pernil with rice and beans. Meals were generous, delicious and filling! Chef Eddie came out multiple times to check in on us and even gave us some alcapurrias to try. And yes, they were awesome. We were so stuffed by the end of our meal that we had no room for dessert and had to ask for doggy bags. All in all, this was a wonderful family owned and operated restaurant that serves quality food in a nice and romantic setting. By the time we left, the restaurant was starting to fill up with other customers. We will definitely be back and will refer all our friends to this place. Come here and you will not be disappointed!

    (5)

  • Evan S.

    Delicious food, friendly and passionate staff. Came in for lunch while working during a snow storm. I got the mofongo with beef and it was incredible. Keep up the good work Eddie!

    (5)

  • Cristina V.

    We were very pleased with the service and food at mi casa. The shrimp empanadas were excellent. We also had the ceviche with tostones and chicharron de pollo, which were also good. We ended the night with the tres leches cake.

    (5)

  • Buratino M.

    Small and intimate, understated restaurant just off the main road (C. Columbus) serving excellent quality authentic Caribbean food at amazing prices. We came late and were one of two couples dining on a weeknight. We each ordered one entree, which was a difficult choice because several of them looked good, plus one shared appetizer: - chicken breast, - sirloin steak, - plantains with shrimp. The flavors were amazing. Service was friendly. We took about 1/3 of our dishes back home for lunch next day. Total bill was $55 with tip. Amazing deal for amazing food.

    (4)

  • D A.

    We ran into ME casa on yelp while randomly trying to find a dinner place on Sat night. In an unassuming neighborhood, with a very quiet exterior, this place is quite the hidden gem. Delicious Puerto Rican food with perfect gentlemen to host! Tried the Veggie Empanadas, Fried plantain with Veggie stew, and a side of Yellow Rice with peas. All very flavorful and filling. Had to wrap up most food to make room for the delicious Tres Leche!! A must have!

    (4)

  • Robert T.

    My husband and I are both Puerto Ricans. We obviously know our food. We were in the area about a year ago and decided to go there only because I googled Puerto Rican Restaurants in the area and this got such raving reviews. It was mid afternoon and only one other person there. The owner came out lots of talk, chit chat, his son was doing the serving. In my opinion the food was nothing to write back home about (Puerto Rico) I remember having a problem with my salad. It had vinegar inside. I normally just take oil, and when I tasted the salad it was literally DRENCHED with vinegar. I didn't touch the salad, except of course to taste it. It was so saturated that all you smelled was vinegar. That instantly turned me off. There was no accommodation offered. They did not offer to replace nor was it taken off check. I left the whole salad, and all I got well that's the way we serve it. Hey, I would have eaten it had it not been drenched in vinegar. I felt that the appetizers we had were burnt. It just was not my cup of tea for Puerto Rican food. It didn't have it for me. Perhaps since then things have gotten better, cause all these reviews are like"Wow" When it comes to food for me I'm definitely a critic and know food, especially my own. Had great cooks in my family of our authentic taste. I look for that taste and can't seem to never find it. I mentioned Puerto Rico but I was born and raised in NY not even in PR do you find good food too commercialized. Tourists don't know the taste,so they don't know what to look for. You have to go inland or if your in San juan the best place, nothing fancy, but he food is out of this world would be EL JIBARITO in old San Juan, I believe Calle Luna or Sol. Like Hector Lavoe's song. : ) If I remember correctly it seemed a bit pricey. Edna Tirado

    (1)

  • Steve K.

    Me casa is a great restaurant. The chef and wait staff were very personable and friendly. The food was also delicious. For an appetizer we ordered the empenadas, which were great. We also ordered a chicken dish and a fish dish, both of which were very good. Also, the fact that they are BYOB is a huge plus. I highly recommend the restaurant to anybody and can't wait to go back,

    (5)

  • Kiet L.

    ME Casa makes you feel like you're in Tu Casa. Service is exceptionally friendly without being intrusive. The chef/owner was a former wall street professional who quit to start ME Casa, which is truly his passion. We first split the empanada sampler which included beef, chicken and shrimp. All were cut in half so you can dip it in one of their special sauces. The shrimp was my favorite. I love pernil so I tried the one here as well. It came out in a huge plate. My favorite part, the pork skin of course was nice a crispy. Here it's a little crispier than other places. It came with a pernil dipping sauce too. Added to the pork flavor. The second entree was the beef stew. A huge portion of that came out as well. It was awesome, loved the sauce. Finished off dinner with the tres leches which was nice, moist and sweet. Oh, and it's BYOB. Overall, it was a great dining experience. We'll definitely be back.

    (5)

  • Vargas F.

    Small place, perfect date spot, excellent food, even better service. Owner is amazing and very humble. Suggest shrimp empanadas with all their sauces and a beef Mofongo. Its BYOB, this place only deserves to get a bigger. Great experience all around.

    (5)

  • Cathy C.

    Amazing food! I've eaten at a number of Puerto Rican restaurants in PR and this even beats them all. The tostones and mofongo were perfectly made. The plantains were not too fried, too dry, or too garlicy. That is a serious accomplishment in my eyes. My husband's Asopao de Camarones was also quite tasty. He only let me have a few scoops though. Eddie (the owner) and the staff are welcoming. The atmosphere is laid back. The only problem is the space. Hopefully, the restaurant can expand later. =)

    (5)

  • Melissa J.

    Do not let outward appearance deter you from the deliciousness inside! From the street, the curb appeal is no great, but once you enter, all your fears will be washed away with just one sniff! The staff here are warm, friendly, attentive and knowledgeable. Chef Eddie himself is the kind of guy you want to be friends with. Every time I have been to ME Casa, he walks around to each table in the small dinning room. The place is quite small. The decor is minimal, but the real focus should be on the food! Am I right?! Everything on the menu is delicious. I personally enjoy the Mofongo with Steak. Be warned: the portion is HUGE- my husband and I split it with an appetizer and still have leftovers. Our favorite appetizer is the Empanada Sampler- you can choose Beef, Chicken, or Shrimp. We like to get all 3! They come with 3 dipping sauces, the waitress told me what they were but I forget. All you need to know is that they are delicious. Keep in mind this place is BYOB. There used to be a liquor store close by but it closed. I think the closest now is either Jersey Wine and Spirits (awesome but pricey) or Red Feast Wine (cheaper).

    (4)

  • Maya T.

    I came here with my husband a few weeks ago. The food was delicious and the portions were very generous. The family style restaurant does a great job at making their customers feel welcome and at home. It was more like dining at your uncle's place than in a restaurant which is a nice vibe to have. Although the food was tasty I felt like it was a bit too salty for my taste. Especially the bread they provide before the meal. They lost one star for that but, I would definitely recommend this place for any Spanish-food lover. Their service is exceptional.

    (4)

  • Augie R.

    Me Casa has 4-star food, with an additional star earned for the quality and charm of the service and ambiance. My wife and I paid our first visit to Me Casa last night. It doesn't look like much from the outside and is a bit off the beaten path, three blocks from Grove Street station. From the moment you walk in, the restaurant has a terrific experience that sets it apart. The interior is charming (if a bit cramped) and the greeting is warm and genuine. The food is excellent. Dinner starts with some sort of garlic toast that is perfectly crisped and quite delicious. My wife ordered the Pernil Asado--marinated pork roast--and I had the Bistec Encebollado--steak with caramelized onions. The ingredients were fresh and the dishes were very tasty (although I think I preferred my wife's entree to the one I selected by just a bit.) As others note on Yelp, one of the reasons to come here is that the owner is present and cares a lot about his guests. This is not the kind of place where the host dashes past your table and asks if everything is okay without really caring. The night we were there, the owner spent time at each table, answering questions, sharing his story and offering genuine appreciation for the visit. We'll be back. This is a small restaurant that is worth supporting both for the food and the people who run it.

    (5)

  • Mabel B.

    This place is awesome. Cute little spot to satisfy your hunger. Been several times and haven't had one bad meal. Portions are generous. That fried bread they start you off with while you wait.... ohhhh - you scarf it down its so good and its just a tease for whats to come. The food is just like eating at your Puerto Rican abeula's house. Their mofongo is one of the best ive had and love their pork chops. Ambience is cozy and staff is very friendly and attentive. Another reason to love this place is its BYOB. Make reservations as this gets packed quickly.

    (5)

  • Stacy D.

    I've never written a review before, but ME Casa was so yummy, with such great service, that I had to. It's completely unassuming from the outside, but once you go in, it's so cute! Great music is playing on the speakers. The service is so friendly and really interested in how we found out about the restaurant. Justin was our server and was super attentive and enthusiastic. I ordered beef mofongo, which was amazing. I've only had it in Puerto Rico, and this lived up to my memories. My boyfriend ordered the drunken chicken, which he really enjoyed as well. We topped it off with the wine we brought and their spicy, delicious money sauce (great name). It was a perfect date night and we can't wait to go back and bring friends!

    (5)

  • Felicia R.

    i don't usually review but this place is worth it. the food is delicious, the atmosphere is perfect and the owner well he's simply amazing. this is exactly how a place should be, he meets and greets all his customers, making sure they are happy and comfortable. the servers are also great and very helpful. i will be returning no doubt about that.

    (5)

  • Jeanine A.

    Truly amazing food. If you want really delicious, authentic Puerto Rican food this place is a MUST. The owner Eddie is absolutely amazing, he's unbelievably nice and helpful. Absolutely amazing! I'd give 6 stars if I could.

    (5)

  • Michael M.

    (Slow Clap...) This Puerto Rican joint is a must at the corner of Columbus & Varick. A small intimate space, perfect for family, friends and dates. Justin was our host and server and treated my party like family. He was warm, welcoming and most of all helpful in aspects. Originally going for the corner booth he gave us a heads up that that spot might be a bit drafty, since it was a cold New Years Eve afternoon and right by the door, he pointed us to another table for better comfort. Justin was great in giving recommendations. Honestly, you can blindly pick and choose amongst the menu because we got a bit of everything on there and it came out better than expected. It was outstanding. Both beautifully crafted and tasteful. Compliments to the chef! The wait is how long you would typically wait when people actually cook your food and not nuking it. With that being said, the wait is well worth it and your served delicious but oily garlic bread- so pace yourself. It was about 10-15 mins for the apps to roll out and another 15-20 for the entrees to show up. Great atmosphere and music was at the right notch and suited the Puerto Rican vibe. Just loud enough to not disrupt a perfectly good conversation. Portions are very generous and I'm agreeable with the prices. You'll be taking a doggy bag home and not going broke. Even though my original order could not be filled due to limited supplies during the holidays, it doesn't change my review one bit because there are multiple plan Bs on the menu to keep you satiated. Food: 5/5 Service: 5/5 Will be back soon!

    (5)

  • Elizabeth M.

    I've been here three times over the last year or so, and I love it. I'm a big fan of the seafood gumbo, but I've tasted bits of everything. It's always good, fresh, and has great flavor. Also, there are ALWAYS leftovers, which is a great reason for me to go someplace for dinner. Ambiance is quiet; it's good for dates and groups. Service is always friendly and super attentive; and the little samples of whatever they surprise you with (appetizers, desserts, etc) are consistently delicious. BYOB.

    (5)

  • Lyndon L.

    Excellent place to eat out. I enjoyed the food a lot and am in love with their garlic bread! The empanadas were awesome too! The shredded pork wasn't as impressive but still very tasty. The two servers there were extremely friendly and nice. They definitely improved our experience.

    (4)

  • Steven F.

    Just great food nothing more to say. They also have a groupon. The only "bad" experience i had was not bringing my own wine lol so remember it is byob. Ohhhhhhhh make sure u get the hulk sauce too !!!!

    (5)

  • Dave S.

    Went here last night, and had a great dinner. Very generous portions, you get your choice of side dish, and very friendly service. Prices are slightly high, but you get your money's worth.

    (4)

  • Ngoc P.

    It breaks my heart to give this place a not-so-good rating but I don't like making something out to be better than it is just because the service was nice. The chef (Eddy), as everyone says, is very charismatic. He's a great guy, he's passionate and greets his guests. However, I want to be honest about the food and say that it's not amazing. I've had Puerto Rican food loads of times and loved it so I was expecting a nice homey meal here but I didn't get that delicious/flavorful food that I was looking forward to. My favorites: the maduros, empanadas, arroz con gandules and the "money sauce". My not-so-favorites: The beef stew, mofongo w/ shrimp stew, and that really greasy complimentary garlic bread. Seriously, my fingers were coated with oil when I touched it. The pieces of beef in the stew was smaller than the corn kernels, the flavor was off and the stew itself was watery. The shrimp stew mofongo was too fishy for me. I couldn't even taste the mofongo anymore. I was disappointed since it's one of my favorite plantain dishes. I can go on but it pains me to criticize a restaurant that deserves better. I hope the food improves and turns into that refined yet homey Puerto Rican cuisine that I know and love. On the bright side, you leave quite full but lunch ended up to be around $65 which was a bit much in my opinion. Lunch portions should be a bit smaller and cheaper. I was way to full to do anything after that. *Oh, and there's this awkward chain thing that separates the dining table from the line to wait. You'll see what I mean if you go.

    (3)

  • Shay L.

    My fiancé and I stumbled on this place while shopping in Jersey (we live in NYC) and weren't sure what to expect. The outside of the restaurant is unassuming but don't let it's humble exterior sway you. The food was excellent and the staff treated us like old friends. Being Puerto Rican myself, I am typically difficult to please when it comes to Latin American cuisine, but our food tasted like home cooked food. Great little place.

    (5)

  • Magdelina G.

    Looks can be deceiving. Outside looks like a regular bar/food spot. But as soon as you enter. Its a different feel, its very nice. For a tiny spot they look great. Staff is very friendly and the food was amazing.

    (5)

  • Valencia W.

    I noticed all of the rave reviews but I wonder if maybe I ordered the wrong thing at the wrong time. The person who took my order was so sweet and so nice and helped me tremendously. The delivery time was much longer than usual so I expected that but when I received my meal I wasn't impressed at all with my order. My Pernil was EXTREMELY dry and I was rather upset. I really wanted to like this place and I usually give slack for delivery orders but mine wasn't as amazing as some of the other reviewers. One of these days I'll order again to see if my experience differs from my first time but I just wasn't impressed - and I'm actually a little sad. I will order again in the future to see if maybe this was just a kitchen rush.

    (2)

  • Paige H.

    Went in for dinner tonight and it was awesome. We felt really welcome as all of the servers were very friendly. Our server was really kind and attentive. As for the food, I highly recommend the sampler appetizer to start. They come with tangy ketchup, an amazing cilantro spice sauce, and my favorite pique sauce. For entrees I got the pernil which had parts that were really juicy, it wasn't bad. I wouldn't get it again honestly. I would probably try the mofongo or something else next time. My date got the carne asada which was super frickin tasty. To end the meal I got tres leches. The tres leches is denser than other tres leches I've tried but I really enjoyed it. We also got the flan and it was off the chain and melt in your mouth goodness. I highly recommend this place for some quality Rican food.

    (5)

  • Mike M.

    Great place overall, would come back. For food we got the papa rellena special appetizer, very good but would be a stretch to call amazing. This dish is a ball of fried potato with beef inside and topped with provolone and (I believe) some crispy pork bits. Tastes sort of like a fancy potato skin. For dinner got the half chicken and shrimp mofungo. The chicken was very tasty, and a sizable portion - comes with an excellent spicy green sauce on the side. The mofungo was quite good as well, standard portion size. Sides of beans and rice, eh, and yuca in olive oil which was awesome. Atmosphere is nice, small place but do not have people on top of you (unless you're at the table for 2 closest to the kitchen), owner and staff are incredibly friendly and attentive. BYOB, which is always a plus.

    (4)

  • Tracy T.

    What a cute little gem! We popped in here after trying another place but leaving before ordering for lack of vegan options. This place is very tiny, probably only holds about 20 people. The servers were super awesome, Bernie was our server and she was very accommodating and friendly. So in terms of vegan options, it kind of happens by default but they had a decent amount of things to choose from. We decided to split a bunch of appetizers, empanadas, mini mofungos, and tostones. The empanadas were very tasty and had lots of filling. I didn't love the shrimp one but it was ok. The beef was better IMO, the tostones were crisp and fresh, served with a garlic oil mixture (which was amazing but I was still tasting it the next day haha). The mini mofungos were probably the most impressive. They were little cups made from green plaintains and filled with various options..we got the vegetarian stew, and chicken. Everything was flavorful and seasoned well. 3 appetizers OH IT'S BYOB...so 3 appetizers for about $28. Not bad. Def check this place out, they do lots of take out too but it's a quaint little place good for a quiet conversation or date night. I would def get an entree the next time I come here!

    (5)

  • Steven R.

    First time to Me Casa...definitely not the last. Service was exceptional and extremely polite. Casual spot, not presumptuous, not a dive either. Tried five different appetizers for a tapas style dinner for the evening. Mofongo is the way to go, although next time I would go with the larger, entree portion for more meat. Shrimp ceviche seamed to be the hit for most reviewers, but that turned out be just average in my opinion. Average meaning it tasted good, but not memorable. Overall, a great experience and well worth coming back for. Oh, and be careful with the garlic bread they first give you at the table...it's addictive!!

    (4)

  • Jennifer C.

    I don't normally write reviews but this is a well deserved exception! ME Casa was something I stumbled upon on a commute home and I will definitely be going back to try more items on the menu. After a long day at work the small intimate vibe was a perfect way to relax and enjoy an AMAZING dinner. We ordered the App Sampler- a must for first timers so you can sample the empanadas, rice balls and all three sauces. Some one at your table needs to order the beef Mofongo. Actually any of them will be amazing chicken shrimp vegetarian! My husband ordered the Pernil Asado. Also to die for! The entree portions are huge but don't over look the appetizers or sides! The yuca was incredible! If our dinner and service was not already stellar... The amazingly gracious host, owner and chef Eddie came over to the table and told us more about the food and how he started his business. We ended the night with an incredible tres leche dessert topped with strawberry and mango! We will be back for sure!

    (5)

  • Tom H.

    I do not know if this is authentic Puerto Rican bill of fair. Check with the governor of Puerto Rico on that. I know I like the food I have been served. I like the staff and I like the portions. Friendly casual atmosphere, just how I like it. Check out the menu. If you like what you see, give ME Casa a chance.

    (4)

  • King C.

    I came here for lunch on a Sunday afternoon. The atmosphere was laid back and quiet as we were the only ones at the restaurant. For the food, I got the Pernil Asado and the hubby ordered a sirloin steak. Both came out quickly, which is great. I thought the dishes were on the saltier side which is why I only rated this 3 stars. Service was good. The owner was very nice and we talked for a bit on how he got started in the business.

    (3)

  • Austin K.

    So I finally came here with the woman to have a meal. I know shame shame....what took so long? Just lazy I guess. Anywho.... We went for an early meal cause we've heard they get busy quick. So we sit down at about 630-645. Service was great. Our guy was on point with what the specials were and if we needed anything. My big issue was we received out apps at a good pace but then waited.....and waited......AND waited for entrees. Look, our waiter came out and made sure we were ok but after a good 30-40 mins between courses, and others were who came in after we're getting served before us, I gotta say something. Food was good and service was great but the execution could use a little work. Gonna hit it up again to see if it's a trend but right now I'm a little let down.

    (3)

  • Theo T.

    Welcomed with a warm greeting. Attentive, friendly service. But above all, amazing, authentic food! My Puerto Rican fiancé was impressed. Plus a BYOB. This is a hidden gem that hopefully stats hidden.

    (5)

  • Tina W.

    First time we try Puerto Rican cuisine! Hope I spelled right... Very delicious! Especially at this price! Portion is a little bit big, maybe just right for a male. Waiter is very handsome and nice ; ) Recommending: pork, beef appetizer. Will come back!

    (5)

  • Deborah D.

    This place is so good you'll throw caution (and your waistline!) to the wind! A few tips: 1) Come hungry for some flavorful, substantial, hearty PR classics jazzed up with a little modern flair. 2) Make a reservation or come early - it's a cozy place that fills up quickly! 3) Don't plan to go dancing or do anything that requires a modicum of physical energy after eating here for dinner. You will be in a blissful food coma that is best accompanied by a few post-dinner drinks or lounging on the couch in your PJs. Trust me. Made a reservation for 2 for 6:30 on Open Table, but when we arrived, I heard the hostess tell someone they currently only accept reservations for parties of 6 or more. My reservation was confirmed by Open Table, but apparently, not by the restaurant - according to the same hostess. Weird! She seated us anyway, as the restaurant was not full. 10 minutes later, a bevy of huge (I mean HUGE!) guys walks in and takes up the majority of the rest of the space. We were glad to get our orders in before they did! :) They brought out garlic bread before the first course. YUM. This bread was so well buttered and garlicked that it seemed almost like they were deep fried (I won't ask, hopefully they won't tell). Holy fat bomb. I tried to stick to only 1 small piece, but 2.5 pieces later, I was in garlicky buttered toast heaven. Our apps were the 2-piece sliders (beef, chicken) on tostones and the bacalaitos (salted cod fritters). These were good, and both had unique and complex sauces, but the fried nature of both started to become a bit too much here. Both apps were very large and I realize now that coming to ME Casa is best with a group, to be able to share apps....and.... Entrees! So glad we only ordered 1 entree (although I would like to try others). It was seriously family sized. We ordered the mofongo (massive mashed plantain cake that is so delicious I could eat that by itself) with beef stew (AMAZING) ladled on top. The brown sauce - beefy goodness and goodness only knows what other spices and divine intervention was involved here - was a river of holy deliciousness. It came with an enormous mountain of yellow rice and pigeon peas. Next time I will ask for a spoon to aid me in my woebegone efforts to drizzle the brown sauce over my rice. We could only finish 2/3 of the main course, so packed it up and got it ready to go, as a line of hungry people eyed our seats. As we paid the check, I saw their smiles grow broader. :) Things are definitely big in PR cooking. I might become bigger too if I frequent too often! Thanks, ME Casa for a terrific meal so close to mi casa. :)

    (4)

  • Katherine A.

    AMAZING food! Great service (Justin!) I've only had mofongo once before but it was wonderful! Yuca, yellow rice, shrimp ceviche, and empanadas were all great as well! A little pricey ($60 for 2 of us w/o tip) but we were full when we left! Will be back here again soon.

    (5)

  • Wendy H.

    The food was delicious! The mofongo app gave you 3 different tastes, and the pernil- roast pork was awesome, and enough for at least 2 people. Everyone there- the chef, the waitstaff were so nice, they make you feel at home. Definitely returning, and now that I know it's BYOB, will bring some wine too!

    (5)

  • Niki C.

    Where do I begin!!!?!????!! ME CASA surpassed every expectation I had! I have been wanting to come to ME Casa for well over a year now after hearing rave reviews from so many of my close friends and Yelp Elites, alike. For whatever reason, I never made it in. What can I say but a Girl's got a VERY busy schedule!?! Anyhow, I reached out to Chef Eddie to help make arrangements for the best time to entertain a large group. The restaurant is small (32 seats total), so obviously it's not the ideal place to invite more than half as many guests to dine, but keep reading and you will see that it all worked out. My birthday was a Sunday this year and I wanted just a low key gathering of some of my nearest and dearest. Chef Eddie was able to accommodate us for an early lunch seating (large groups at dinner are essentially impossible) and my total guest count of 16 fit perfectly along the left side wall of the restaurant. We gathered at noon for a Puerto Rican feast and my guests all cannot wait to come back here as nobody left without a full belly, a big smile and leftovers to eat the next day. The food is absolutely incredible!! I don't know what they put in it, but I'm going to venture to say it has the same addictive results as crack. Like -for real - I was impressed even from the moment I took that first bite of their awesome complimentary bread. I'm typing and simultaneously plotting my return on my calendar. So of my friends that were seated nearest to me, I was able to sample ALL of the following: Empanadas, Chicharron, Bacalaitos, Shrimp Cevice and Mini Mofongos as apps! How were they?? All superb. You could probably come here and eat just apps as a group and be super satisfied! For my main dish, I ordered the Pernil Asado (Pulled Roast Pork) which was SO succulent. Every little shred! Not like some places where half of it is dry and you don't wanna touch it. Nope, not here - it was all tender and juicy! Plus the sauce was delicious, too!! I even ate the decorative extra crispy fried pork skin that they used as a garnish and that was a piece of heaven in and of itself. Accompanied with Arroz con gandules (yellow rice & pigeon peas) and maduros (sweet plantain), it was my ideal meal!! But obvi my tastings did not stop there! I sampled the Pollo a la brasa, the chuleta frita, the shrimp gumbo and the bistec and those are now just a few of the reasons why I've got to come back again and again! Even the other side dishes of Yucca and Mixed Salad were better than the usual. The prices were excellent considering the portions and the fact that it is a BYOB was a hit amongst my guests!! Even my NYC friends were thrilled to "trek" to Jersey this time around since it is such a short walk from the Grove St. PATH station. The guys in attendance were able to watch football on the flat screen TV and everything! Perfect way to spend our Sunday afternoon!!! I would be remiss to not mention just how great the service was! Everyone in the kitchen and on the wait staff were incredible - super helpful, pleasant and patient every step of the way!! If nothing else, I need to come back and thank Eddie himself. He was not in as it was a Sunday, but he cc'd our head waiter Justin on all of our correspondence during the planning process so that not one detail was missed. I almost cried when they brought me out some Tres Leches cake (complete with candle) for my birthday! The moment was so fun and everything I could have asked for! Absolutely a five star affordable, fun and delicious dining experience in Jersey City!

    (5)

  • Lala G.

    Had a reservation for 10 at 7:30 on a very busy Saturday evening. This place is very small, I recommend making reservations even if its just for two. It took some persuading to get some of my friends to come to the other side of the Hudson for dinner, but it was well worth it. Some of the guests arrived early and were seated right way. I cannot express how greater everything turned out. The staff was beyond accommodating, I really cant say enough nice things about them. The food, as always, exceptional. Everyone was blown away. The chef came out and greeted ever table, which Is a nice touch you don't usually get with bigger restaurants. Needless to say, most of our friends will be coming across the Hudson to have dinner here again. Thank to all the staff and chef Eddie for a wonderful evening.

    (5)

  • Kay P.

    3.5-4 stars for the food, 1 star for service I received just now. I ordered two takeout orders and didn't realize until I had walked to the park to eat that they gave the wrong order (and no plasticware or napkins, though that's minor) I called and they asked me to bring back the wrong order - they apologized, but I was surprised that they didn't at the very least offer to let me keep the wrong order to compensate for my inconvenience. Instead, they asked me twice to make sure I brought back the wrong order. What are they going to do, serve that to someone else? Eww, talk about unsanitary. That has to be a health code violation. How do they know I didn't spit in it or start eating it? The guy promised my order would be ready when I arrived, but instead here I am waiting several min to pick it up because it wasn't ready - he didn't even tell the kitchen about the mistake until I arrived the second time. He also asked why I hasn't brought back the second dish. Ummm Why should I have go bring back the order they actually got correct? Makes no sense. I doubt I will be back again just b/c of the service.

    (2)

  • Alanna G.

    I've been here twice now. Both times I was blown away by the service. They are attentive without being annoying and are genuinely interested in how you are enjoying your meal. As for the food: wow! The first time I had the mofongo with chicken and it was genuinely one of the best meals I've had in a restaurant. The second time I had the Pollo Boracho. Not as good as the mofongo, but still very good. We also had a side of yucca which was incredible. I don't ever remember liking yucca until I had it here. We also had empenadas to start which were great. The sauce they are served with is amazing. Also, it's a BYO! Amazing. Great value. Perfect service.

    (5)

  • Monica T.

    Had dinner there last night with a couple of my cousins on one of our "family dates" to catch up and had the best meal. Food was so delicious that we just kept talking about the dishes and flavors the entire night--barely any time to catch up! We went to Puerto Rico last summer and enjoyed the food, but ME Casa's food is definitely better than anything we tasted IN PR! Definitely try the mini mofongos- you will not be disappointed. Eddie, the owner, was so warm and engaging. He stopped by to check on us and bring us over a complimentary app. Love him! Can't believe I've been living around the corner all this time and only stopped in last night. I'm already planning another visit next week with my husband:)

    (5)

  • Clara H.

    I just can't believe this place has an average of 4.5 stars - I'm perplexed! The food was very mediocre. The garlic bread they brought out was incredibly oily and deep fried. Our meal was extremely unimpressive in particular my main dish the carne guisada - I love stews but this stew reminded me of a stew that came out of a can... Don't get me wrong - I love to eat but the portion was so huge that it was incredibly unappetizing - a huge pile of stew on a giant plate, I guess they are not really into presentation for their food. The owner came over 5 times during the meal - I usually really appreciate the owner saying hi and checking in but in this case it was incredibly over the top and overbearing. Every time he came over he told us about how he left his job in finance after 20 years and how he is risking his family's financial well being for this restaurant. As much as that is honorable and respectful, the fact that he repeated this 5 times made it sound like he was asking us for mercy or trying to make us feel bad and we felt uncomfortable. Between that and the food, we won't be coming back.

    (2)

  • Sam B.

    Food is pretty good here but just a little pricey for the food. Pros: Very friendly staff, food comes out quick, and the mofongo is pretty good. I only had the chicken mofongo but will be going back for the beef one that everyone raves about. I even tried the tres leches cake and it was really good (a little too sweet but I like that). Con: Pricey for the food. But I'd definitely go here again.

    (4)

  • V A.

    I had the pernil asado, which was really good. My friends got the Mofongo Al Pilon, which I tried and liked more than what I ordered. This is a very laid back and friendly place. The chef used to be a finance guy who decided he was more passionate about the culinary arts. He actually came over to our table and had a drink with us. It was a really cool experience in general, and I would highly recommend going there. Although I went with a group of friends, this place does provide the sort of intimate setting that would be good to take a date to.

    (4)

  • Danille R.

    Amazing atmosphere, and wonderful service. The food was absolutely delicious. I had the empanadas, and roasted pork. The yellow rice with peas was great, and I usually don't enjoy Spanish rice dishes. I would recommend this place to anyone who enjoys good Spanish (Puerto Rican) cuisine!

    (5)

  • Priti K.

    My opinion won't be popular, but I've got to be honest. Chef Eddie is one of the most approachable and down to earth restaurant owners/chefs, even servers I've ever met. The restaurant is brand new. He works hard and his passion for culinary arts and serving his clients is extremely evident. It's wonderful that he got to fulfill a lifelong dream. I will certainly give this Puerto Rican joint another try, and although the experience of my first time was fabulous, I didn't enjoy the food as much as I would have really liked. My biggest complaint was that there were too many fried items on the appetizers menu. We got the empanada sampler. It was heavy on the bread, less on meat, and the only one I liked was the chicken. The beef and shrimp didn't have enough flavor for me. It was my first time trying Bacalaitos, cod fritters, which I did enjoy, but again fried and greasy. They were tasty, but I have nothing else to compare. The shrimp ceviche con tostones were a disappointment for me. I am a huge fan of ceviche. I've had ceviche from many countries, and my favorite part about it is the intense citric and salt flavor. This ceviche didn't have that at all. The tostones were too thick, too deep fried and that's the taste that overpowered everything. Chef Eddie brought us another app on the house (so kind). It was an ad hoc version of the papas rellena - fried mashed potato balls filled with beef picadillo. The ball itself was flat in flavor, but I did enjoy his choice of topping, a pickle and pork bits mixture. I liked it with his green "money" sauce. I thought maybe it was just that just ordered all the fried items, but another look at the menu shows that 7/8 items on the appetizer menu are deep fried. My jacket and sweater smelled like oil for 2 days. :( I'm saving the last part of my review for the pernil asado, the traditional marinated pork. This was SPECTACULAR. There was a mountain of perfectly soft, stringy, moist pork shreds on a huge plate. We asked for more money sauce to go with it. Pork is a treat for me, as I don't eat it often. I'd come back to have this again, for sure. Yuca with garlic and oil was light and excellent. I would definitley like to return to try his verion of the Puerto Rican staple, Mofongo. I am still learning about Puerto Rican cuisine, so take this review with a grain of salt, but this was my experience. Happy day.

    (3)

  • Douglas F.

    I am shocked to see the high ratings for this place. We ordered the Pollo a la brasa for delivery and it was so bad it was inedible. We threw the entire chicken away and had to make a lunch of rice and beans. Even they were nothing to write home about. It was like minute rice and canned beans. It was really, really bad.

    (1)

  • John G.

    Some friends and I went here for dinner last night and it was excellent! The chef (who also happens to be the owner) came out to our table to greet us and share a little about himself and the restaurant. We ordered 3 appetizers which were all incredible and accompanied by fresh sauces to dip in. I had the Pork and Brisket sliders served on plantains and they were wonderful. I will definitely be coming back as the service and food were great. Also BYOB!

    (5)

  • Meghan H.

    Finally tried ME Casa last night - so good! The food and service were both exactly what they were supposed to be. My husband and I split the shrimp ceviche appetizer, which was creatively served in four individual portions, using plantains as the vehicle for the ceviche. For main courses, I got the shrimp mofongo and he got the chicken cooked in beer. We of course sampled each other's - everything was delicious. And the portions were huge. Neither of us finished. The service was also great. It's a very small space, and it seems like just two guys were manning the front. They did it very capably. We were greeted and seated immediately. (Make a reservation! Wait times can be up to 45 minutes without one as we had discovered at an earlier time.) Everything that should have been quick about the service was - taking our orders as soon as we were ready, getting our wine ready (BYOB!), getting our food to the table. But they never hawked us and once the food was in front of us, they left us be for quite awhile. This is the kind of place that makes me love living in Jersey City. Needless to say, we will be back.

    (5)

  • Arlene A.

    My family and I returned with my dad to ME Casa on another Saturday evening, and had a great time meeting and talking with Chef Cotto. He was extremely warm and engaging, and brought an sample of the shrimp ceviche for my father (which he enjoyed). This time we tried the Alcapurias, which tasted fresh and not greasy. Also loved the Mini-Mofongos, which were perfect for sampling all three varieties. My father had the Chuletas (pork chops) and although they were not "dry" (these were smothered in carmelized onions), like my old-school dad likes them, my husband and I couldn't keep our forks off his plate, plus, they were HUGE. I had the roasted chicken and it was ok, but wished I had gotten another Shrimp Mofongo, like last time. The rice and beans are delicious, and rice with pigeon peas were nice too. Only thing missing was dessert...they really need to get on this since there is nothing better after having a great Puerto Rican meal than a little something sweet to go along with it. Also, it would be awesome to see some homemade beverage like refresco de limon or even an artisanal malta (now there's an idea for Chef Eddie!) offered on the menu. Excellent time. We'll be back again soon.

    (5)

  • Maribel R.

    Good food! Nice service. It's BYOB - can't beat that. It's an intimate place. The free garlic bread was fried... I arrived at 6:15, I mentioned to the waiter that I was going to order a dish to go before leaving. He came over mid meal to say the kitchen was closing could I place my order so I did, but then 2 more couples came in and had dinner so they stayed open. I was a little confused by that. In all fairness the weather was horrible.

    (4)

  • Mary C.

    This is my 3rd or 4th visit to ME Casa. This time went with two friends who had never tried Puerto Rican cuisine. We shared a few appetizers; mini mofongo, alcapuria, ceviche and Chef Eddie brought us a creation on the house the he is experimenting with - it was a modern approach to pastelon. For our entrée we shared the tilapia w/mango salsa, peril and the pork chop. The food, service, price was right on!

    (4)

  • Leah M.

    Came here a few weeks ago with a rez, and although when we got here it wasn't packed, by the time we were eating it was quite busy so a rez is probably recommended on the weekends. So, it's a new restaurant, so keeping all that in mind I write this review as a TBC. It's latin/carribbean/PR cuisine through and through. We got 2 apps: something with mofongo and ceviche) and 2 entrees: pernil (roasted and shredded pork) and I may be wrong but I think carne guisada (which is beef stew basically) Now, I LOVED the mofongo whatever it was. They came with 3 different toppings and the beef was so juicy and flavorful. We both raved about it. The ceviche was good too, but I felt like it couldn't decide if it wanted to be a finger food or not. The tostone that it came on was HUGE, but you couldn't really cut it so you had to pick the whole huge thing up and eat it which was messy. But it tasted good, not the best ceviche ever, but respectable. The entrees were good too, the pernil was very fatty which kindof turned me off, but the portion was immense! Ate it for 2 days after. The beef was good too. Nothing too memorable. So here's where I have issue: it's a pretty restaurant, and nice for a date for sure. The apps are so big they would make a nice small meal with a BYOB wine or something. But it's pricy for, IMO perfectly normal PR food. You can get the exact same PR food at a divey PR place in N Bergen or Union City for half the price. It's like a PR place that white people feel safe to eat in. So you pay for it. The food wasn't any better, really. And the service wasn't great. One server from what I could tell with like 10 tables and she was STRESSED! The guy that was kindof her runner was pretty dopey and not much help. I felt bad for her. Hire some more servers for crying out loud! So with a big-ish price tag for homey PR food that should be cheap-ish, and not great service I say...I'll come back in a month or two and hope they get their act together. I want excellent service for that kind of food and price.

    (3)

  • Kat E.

    Take it from a Latino, this place is excellent! Foods we love, but with a touch of high-end cuisine. The Chef/Owner is such a nice guy, he comes out to meet customers if he has a chance. Try it, you will not be disappointed.

    (5)

  • Viera V.

    The owner is very nice but the food is average. I really wanted to like this place.

    (3)

  • Afa A.

    Great food. And the owner/chef walks around making sure people are happy. He even made us a courtesy mini serving of ceviche with several of his special sauces. My fish dish was delicately prepared and the sevings were large. He has a very unique talent for selecting complimentary flavors.

    (4)

  • Joan R.

    Celebrated my husband's birthday there today with friends. The staff was extremely accommodating and the food was delicious. We ordered all three offerings of mofongo, each one was moist and flavorful. The pollo a la brasa with arroz con gandules was excellent. I highly recommend Me Casa, can't wait to go back!

    (5)

  • Erika B.

    good puerto rican food in simple cozy setting. the owner was lovely and serious about his food. i would give the food around a 3.5 and the service a 4.5 (hence the 4 stars). the pernil was dry but a DELICIOUS free tasting of ceviche that I would go back for in a heartbeat and nice rice and salad. we will be back to try other things, in particular the ceviche.

    (4)

  • Milton V.

    As a Puerto Rican who spent every summer vacation on the island growing up, in NJ its hard to find authentic Puerto Rican food served in a place with nice decor and good service. This place definately serves this purpose. The apps were excellent especially the Esliders served on tostones, Alcapurias, and also the Mini Mofongo. The entrees were also very good but nothing like the apps.(I could have eaten those all night.) From the outside the place is very modest and easy to miss. (a well lit sign would be helpful) The place is BYOB, which is great since it usually means that I end up ordering a lot more food. In summary, I recommend giving this place a try but give yourself plenty of time to find parking since, well, there almost isn't any...

    (4)

  • Chloe L.

    We had totally forgot that this place is BYOB so we were not prepare and didn't come with any wine to pair with our meal :( But hands down, prob one of the best Puerto Rican food I've had. The Shrimp mofongo was simply delicious!!! They also served you garlic bread, super greasy but super good. Overall, one of the best meal you can get in Jersey City. The place is small and somewhat underground, but very charming and cozy.

    (5)

  • Thomas P.

    I decided to try take out from Me Casa over the weekend. We called in the order and it was ready in a very timely manner. The staff was extremely friendly and restaurant seemed to have a good atmosphere for a sit down meal. The smell of the food made us literally tear open the bags to get to it. To my disappointment, the sauce from the mofongo and pollo boracho had leaked all over the inside of the bag. The containers literally fell apart or caved in on themselves. There was still plenty of food left and the flavors were good, just dry due to the lack of sauce. This was my first time trying mofongo and it was enticing enough to go back for a sit down version of it. The pollo boracho was just OK. The smell of the sofrito made this seem like it would be packed with flavor. But when I took my first bite, I was slightly let down. I'm writing this off to the lack of sauce as well. I would definitely like to try these guys again and maybe I'll update my review. But for now, I would not order take out until they upgrade their containers to be able to handle the food they are holding.

    (3)

  • Michel K.

    If you are looking for a place to eat exotic food while listening to Latin American music, you came to the right place. I recommend the pulled pork and the braised chicken

    (4)

  • Truly G.

    Great food...and good portions ..strongly recommend the pernil especial (roast pork) one of the best I ever had, and tostones (dry plantains) and Yuca are great as well. I cant say I have tried all spanish restaurants in jersey city, but from the ones I have, this is the best, the decor still needs a bit of work..

    (4)

  • Diane B.

    At the recommendation of a friend we decided to order food from this place. Unfortunately, we were highly disappointed. Delivery took 50 minutes. Got to us a bit cold (my steak was a bit hard already). It was too salty and full of grease. To be fair, we will try dining at the place and see how it goes.

    (2)

  • Gracy V.

    Found this place through Yelp and decided to try it because of the high reviews and we were looking for something new to try. Let me begin by saying that we are not from the area and drove by the place and missed it. Its a small place that from the outside doesn't really look much of a restaurant. Inside the place is small, but cozy. We went on a Friday night and did not call to make reservations as I didn't think we would need them. When we arrived, despite there were several open tables, we were told that we would have to wait about 10-15 minutes because all tables were reserved already. We only waited about ten minutes, so it wasn't a problem. Our waiter immediately greeted us and was very friendly and attentive. He started by bringing t hot garlic bread to our table, It was good but a bit too much butter (or oil) for my taste and lots of garlic. Also if you don't eat it quick it gets very hard. We decided to start with the bacalaitos (cod fritters) , since its something we don't frequently eat...but love. We were so disappointed because they did not come out looking like the traditional bacalaitos we are use to eating. They resembled more of a quesadilla (cut in small triangles) and arranged nicely and served with a great garlic mojito(sauce). They lack the crispy texture and the taste of the cod was very faint. Not our favorite. We did ask the waiter why were they so thin and soggy and cut n traingles..and he said that they have been a work in progress. They are trying to make them thicker and therefore they are not getting as crispy. Ok...moving on.. For dinner we ordered the Pollo ala Brasa and The Mofongo with beef stew. The Pollo was great and the green sauce was delicious. My only gripe...it was exactly like Peruvian chicken with the green spicy garlicky sauce you get at Peruvian restaurants. But it was very tasty. The Mofongo and beef stew were good...not WOW. For sides we ordered arroz con gandules (not very flavorful). I guess I am use to tasting sofrito and more latin flavors in my arroz con gandules. I am Puerto rican..so I might be a bit more critical then most. We also ordered the yuca with garlic mojito (YES MORE GARLIC...suffered later.haha) and it was very good. Lastly...we wanted dessert (my favorite part of dinner) and a nice cup of espresso or café con leche. But guess what? NO COFFEE...ughhh! I have never been to a restaurant that does not serve coffee....first for me.. sorry. Well...after I had my tantrum...we ordered one of the two desserts they offer..Tres Leche. I saw someone next to us order the other dessert -cheesecake. So if you don't like neither...you are out of luck. I am giving it a three...because service was great and everyone is very friendly and attentive (I like that). As for the food and the no coffee thing...I would have given it a two. We will go back to try it again..but probably no time soon.

    (3)

  • Eric S.

    When the music and service are the best things about a place, it's usually not a good sign. I was really hoping for something I might find in Old San Juan with a daring Puerto Rican chef doing fusion dishes but what we have here is heavy, often too greasy dishes that don't overwhelm you with taste. I welcome them to the neighborhood because it's better than most around here but what JC needs from the Hispanic community is for someone to really step it up to a much higher level than this.

    (3)

  • SC C.

    food is good, also at decent price, hosts are extremely friendly.

    (4)

  • K V.

    Pernil was slammin! Rare to find a good restaurant that serves authentic food. Would like to see flan on the desert menu.

    (4)

  • Helena J.

    Soooo good. And BYOB, which is great. We went here for the first time tonight based on the Yelp reviews. We ordered empanadas & papas rellena to start. I ordered the mofongo with shrimp stew, my boyfriend ordered the steak & onion dish, and my friend ordered the sliders and maduros. Everything was absolutely delicious and the portions are very generous. The waiter was very attentive and friendly, as was the owner. When we unexpectedly had another person join us they made efforts to accommodate them, and checked in with us throughout the meal. I haven't been this excited about a restaurant in Jersey City since my first time at Skinners Loft. Very happy to have this place in our neighborhood!

    (5)

  • Michael D.

    AMAZING!!! After 2 hours of a Friday happy hour this restaurant popped up on my Yelp app. I was surprised because I didn't know it so me and my partner adventurously decided to walk the 3 blocks from where we were to check it out. Walking past the out side I was a bit skeptical but after peaking in I was sold. Off to the liquor store to get two bottles of white since this is a byob. While at the liqueur store 2 ladies reinforced that we must try this place, if I ever run into them I owe them a huge thank you. The place was packed at 8:30 but the owner was more than accommodating and very friendly while we waited. After being seated we were presented with complimentary garlic bread which was absolutely amazing! Off to a good start we proceeded to order the mini mofongo's with beef and the alcuporas. Both were perfect in every way from seasoning, texture, just the right amount of sauce, and visually above what I expected from this little place! For our entrees we then proceeded to order the pernil asado, which was seasoned perfectly, had the right amount of crispy, and was succulent at the same time AND the mofongo al pilon (with beef) which was one of the most amazing things I've tasted in Jersey city! Cooked perfect, seasoned perfect there was not one thing I would change about this dish!!! Although there are no deserts the owner did show us a preview of what's to come and it looked delicious. Overall we were so impressed with this place we ended up coming back 2 days later to have an equally amazing meal confirming that this place is awesome and consistent!

    (5)

  • James A.

    The staff is friendly and knowledgeable. The food is good and fresh. The place isn't very big, but it is cozy.

    (4)

  • Jennifer M.

    ME Casa is always delicious and amazing!! You have to try the plantains, always delicious. Also, my husband and I make it a must to order the ceviche!

    (5)

  • Melissa R.

    My husband and I ate here for the first time and it was great. We brought our own bottle of wine (it's byob) and because we were newbies, the chef/owner came out to chat about his place. When I brought up that I was gluten-free, he let me know what I could and couldn't eat, and promised to work on what they offer to make it easier for me and others to order in the future. We really enjoyed the meal, it was delicious and the service was great. You'll want to make a reservation before coming though, the place is small and gets packed.

    (4)

  • Lorena R.

    I loooove this place!!! the restaurant is cozy, elegant and welcoming, i went to eat here with my 2 best friends and the service was amazing, eddie the owner took the time to come to our table to introduce himself and talk a little about the food we had ordered. I was blown away and so were my girlfriends. The yuca was perfect the calamari and tostones rellenos were to die for...i am also glad it is BYOB, super bonus. At the end of our meal Eddie recommended his excellent deserts. We just had to try at least one even tho we were all stuffed, so we ordered the coconut flan with a cheesecake twist. UNBELIEVABLE!! wow is all i could say. Me Casa we will keep coming back for more because we are just addicted to this delicious authentic puerto rican food. you can tell the owner Eddie cares about his food and his customers as he makes you feel like a friend at his restaurant. Jersey City's new hidden little spanish treasure. :-)

    (5)

  • Jose L.

    Don't let the exterior fool you - inside you'll find a cozy environment, friendly and attentive staff, and fantastic Puerto Rican food. Our table had the roast pork, pork chop, steak, and shrimp mofongo (easily our favorite, though all were great). Highly recommended - just remember its BYOB (no coffee or alcohol just fountain drinks).

    (5)

  • Peter C.

    Food was great! We ordered the mini mofongo's and the empanadas. Both were perfect. Some great dipping sauces as well. Had the roast pork house specialty for the entree. Barely made a dent in the huge portion. Probably because we knocked off a bottle of wine while waiting. The chef heard it was our first time there and came out to introduce himself. Loved the welcoming feel and the overall atmosphere. Highly recommend.

    (5)

  • REuben T.

    Roasted pork, bacalitos, plantains, mofongo, all really good. Intensely garlicky, just be warned. And they are the nicest guys in the restaurant business, total charmers. We get it as takeout and to eat in.

    (4)

  • Jersey City G.

    Have only had take-out so far, but we've been pleased. The people there are some of the friendliest that we've encountered in Jersey City.

    (4)

  • J T.

    I'm so glad I found this place. It is a small, cozy Puerto Rican restaurant with very friendly service. Eddie comes out to greet everyone which adds a nice touch. It is conveniently located about 5 blocks from the Grove Street PATH station. The food was very tasty, old recipes with new flavors. You can tell Eddie takes his cooking seriously. I've been to Puerto Rico with my wife and the food here has the feel and ambiance of the new trendy fusion restaurants that are popping up all over the island, even Eddie has that island charm...you should take a trip to PR to know what I mean. As they say in the island, bueno, bonito y barato (good, pretty and cheap) which is a great way to describe the place, good food, good portions, nice presentation and all at an affordable price (and being BYOB you can save even more). This has now become my top PR restaurant in the area (which includes NYC).

    (5)

  • M T.

    Went there the other day. The service is great, the owner is engaging and seems really passionate about his food and restaurant. However, the food is just ok. The food lacks seasoning and too greasy.

    (3)

  • Josh G.

    1) The food is great 2) Nice/small cozy restaurant 3) Chef is extremely friendly 4) Good customer service (Host/Waitress was very nice) Chef Eddie has a great restaurant, and has a great story of how he got there. Make sure to ask about his past! Depending on how busy it is, he greets all first time guests plus a special treat. Not only is he passionate about cooking, he is good!!! What I have eaten: * Shrimp Ceveche - Great presentation and fresh * Calamari - Nice and meaty. It wasn't oily or too crunchy, just right. * Bistec - Delicous, the meat was nice and tender and the onions were tasty. The small liquor store across the street has closed down, but there is a nice wine store about two blocks away: yelp.com/biz/jersey-wine…

    (5)

  • Michelle S.

    ME Casa is right, the second you walk into this place, you feel like you've been welcomed into the home of Chef Eddie. The ambiance is warm and the food, prices and portions are stellar. The only thing I regret was not making a reservation, we almost weren't able to be seated, but thankfully, Eddie was more than accommodating.

    (5)

  • Ann E.

    We ate here with a party of five on Saturday night. Another person in our party found the restaurant randomly through Urbanspoon, and as we walked up the street, commented that if the food was horrible, we could blame her. By the end of the meal, we were thanking her instead! The restaurant is BYO and conveniently located across the street from a liquor store. We brought in a bottle of wine and a six-pack, they provided coolers and bottle openers. Upon seating us, the chef/owner, Eddie, came out and spoke to us a little about himself and his food. He brought out a delicious amuse-bouche (something potato-y and delicious) and assured us that if we didn't like anything, it would be on the house. Between the five of us, we had three appetizers - ceviche (I don't eat seafood, but everyone else loved it), empanadas (chicken and beef, delicious), and sliders (chicken with a garlic roll bun, beef with fried plantain "bun"). Eddie also brought out his three sauces - a homemade hot sauce, a green sauce, and a red sauce. All three were delicious, but I was partial to the green sauce. For dinner, we had all three of the house specials - three orders of pernil asado, which was smoky and delicious. Some felt it was a little dry, but I loved it. We also had an order of the pollo a la brasa (huge, crispy skin, moist meat, not greasy or dry at all), and the mofongo al pilon (melt in your mouth tender beef). We had a mix of rice, beans, and plantains for sides. Bring your appetite - the portions were enormous. We took home three doggie bags, and I cannot wait to enjoy the rest of my pork tomorrow for dinner! Once we lapsed into our food comas, the waitress brought the check and assured us we could stay as long as we wanted. Eddie then came back out to tell us about the up-and-coming desserts, which I totally could have made room for, had they been there. A couple of criticisms - when we walked into the restaurant, there was a metal chain separating the waiting area from the dining room. The waitress had to unlock it to let us into the dining room. It was a little weird. The music was fairy loud for a tiny restaurant, though we were seated next to a speaker. Finally, even though there was no dessert, there was no offer of coffee either. It would have been nice to settle the bill over a cup of coffee. Overall, the food was delicious, service excellent, and aside from a few minor distractions (loud music, no dessert), we absolutely loved it and we will definitely be back! Thanks Eddie!

    (4)

  • ASHLEY C.

    I had been wanting to try this place for awhile after seeing all the great reviews, and finally got to last night. Unfortunately it didn't live up to all the hype for me. The food was pretty good, but the bad part was how way OVERPRICED they are! I got the mofongo sampler as an appetizer. It was pretty good, but was not worth $12 for the three baby pieces of mofongo I got lol....Those little things were $4 each.....Seriously??? My friend got the empanada sampler. Empanadas were very good but again the price was ridiculous....$8 for three small empanadas?? I guess this place gets away with charging what they do because of location and yuppies don't mind paying that much. I got the shrimp gumbo and my friend got the steak and onions. $17 and $18 for two mediocre size plates??? I would rather go to El Sabroso in the heights and spend almost half of what I spent here for food that is just about the same quality. I would come here quite often if the prices weren't so high, because the food is pretty good, but I won't pay so much for something that isn't worth it. Waiters were very nice but a bit slow at times. Cute little place but hopefully they will expand eventually because you can barely breath in there. I hope with the high prices they are charging for food, they use it to upgrade to a larger place!

    (3)

  • Brian S.

    A gem in Jersey City. Aside from the food - spot on, BYO and Chef Eddie really make this place a must in JC.

    (5)

  • Fabio A.

    Had a memorable experience at ME Case. Eddie made our party feel like family and even treated us to some samplings of his starters menu! The food was amazing and the music was on point! I truly wish Eddie good fortune with this business venture. I can honestly say that I will be a regular. CANT WAIT FOR THE DESSERT MENU!!!

    (5)

  • Jennifer K.

    So good! I live across the street from this place and was hungry so I decided to check it out with my boyfriend. The place that was there before was not good at all. It is a new restaurant with new owners. Boy was I pleasantly surprised ! The appetizers Empanadas and trio of Monfongos are freaking to die for. I am not of Puerto Rican decent but I have seen the light of what I have been missing. The Entrees were equally as tasty, my boyfriend had the pork and I had the chicken with Aji Verde sauce. So yummy , the owner calls this his money sauce, which could not be any further from the truth. I know on line there menu was like family style but that is a typo they serve single entrees. I was a chef for over ten years before I got into food sales. I know my food! This place is a diamond in the rough.....excellent food.

    (5)

  • Sundip R.

    This small unassuming neighborhood place is big on flavors. Excellent Latin food. Huge portions. Delicious flavors. Friendly service. The byo options makes for a great reasonably priced dinner. Get the pernil. You will not regret it. Awesome for catering too. Will definitely be the hit of the party and your guests will all want to leave with a doggy bag.

    (5)

  • Mel O.

    The restaurant has a great setting and the service was great! But honestly the food was alright and my husband who is never picky when it comes to food wasn't crazy about the food either. Plus the price for the food shouldn't be for what they charge, just because they are located in the higher class of jersey city. Is it because they are one of the only so called Puerto Rican restiarants in the area. I won't be going back there anyways.

    (3)

  • Matt H.

    Excellent experience. The chef was accomodating and the waitress was great. Please go.

    (5)

  • Jessica J.

    All I can say about Me Casa is: WOW! I ate here last night and it was my first time having authentic Puerto Rican food. The food literally blew me away it was so good (and i am hard to please)! They give you complimentary garlic bread which is the best bread I have ever tasted' its flash fried and tastes like zeppole- incredible. To start I had the Bacailitos (fish fritters). They were paper thin, had a nice flavor of the fish without being too strong, and amazing. For dinner I had the Shrimp Mofongo and it was one of the best dishes I have ever had in my life. The red sauce was incredibly flavorful and complex, the plantain cake under it was delicious and hearty, and the shrimp were fresh and delicious. The portion was HUGE- I could only eat half. My boyfriend got the Pernil Asada (roast pork) and the flavorful was amazing and the portion was huge also. Each entree comes with free sides- I got the white rice and beans which was amazing, the beans had chunks of pork in them. My boyfriend got the pigeon peas and rice side which also had great flavor. I will literally be dreaming about the Mofongo and can't wait to go back!

    (5)

  • Esteban F.

    My brother and me felt welcome and at home. Chef/owner Eddie welcomed us and when heard we had no wine (it's BYOB) he offered to go out and buy us one since he was on his way to buy beer for the kitchen! The food was like my mom's, yet better (sorry mom!). The empanadas were outstanding. My brother had the drunken chicken and it was great. I had the mofongo with shrimp. If you close your eyes you could be at the beach in Puerto Rico... A bit out of the way in jersey City but definitely worth it. Too ad we were to stuffed to even ask about dessert! Oh, and the bread...

    (5)

  • Harry J.

    Previous good reviews are spot on. Chef/owner is very serious about providing a personal touch and making his customers happy. But ultimately, food is everything, and this ME Casa does not disappoint. Awesome, all the way around.

    (5)

  • margo t.

    Paid our first visit to ME Casa last night - believe the reviews! It didn't take more than 5 minutes before we met Eddie. He's a gracious host who makes you feel welcome and appreciated. No one has mentioned the decadent hot & toasty garlic bread that starts the dining experience-took some willpower to not eat all of it. Besides Eddie's "welcome" app. (Delish), we sampled empanadas, ceviche, mini mofongo and the pernil. The ceviche and pernil were our faves; the pork was so flavorful and tender. We will be having it again, as the portions are huge, giving you the opportunity to take some home & enjoy it at least twice! Loved the money sauce and bought a bottle to take home, will be fun to see what we can concoct with it. VERY welcome addition to the growing JC food scene!

    (4)

  • Vito S.

    What can I say about this place other then, when are you guys expanding? I attempted to come here twice (both without reservations) unfortunately I was unsuccessful ultimately because it's a tight space and very popular. Finally the third try was the charm. Let me just say that the last time the owner "Eddie" took my number down and was very honest in that it'd be difficult to get a table that night. He never called me that night. To my total surprise I walked in tonight and the guy remembered my name?! Now I admit my name is one you tend to remember since you don't come across it very often. Regardless, I give him props for remembering it on cue as I walk in this time (with reservations) The food was great. I heard it was good but it definitely exceeded my expectations. Eddie even threw me a free app for my troubles from the previous visit. He's obviously a "real cool genuine dude" that will ultimately be very successful with Me Casa and do very well. He takes the time to do the little things, that how you can tell. I'll surely tell all my friends about the food/service and be a continuing patron of the restaurant.

    (5)

  • Alena L.

    I went here with about 10 of my colleagues and it was wonderful! The food was great and the service was wonderful. The owner, Eddie, was very accommodating. When he found out I was a vegetarian he put together an amazing dish for me! I cannot wait to visit Me Casa again. Thank you Eddie!!!!

    (5)

  • Aaron J.

    A must eat in jersey city - had almost all of the appetizers and loved them all. Eddie is very hospitable and a gracious host - not to mention a solid chef. Great flavors and textures as well as fair pricing - will definitely be back soon.

    (5)

  • Renay J.

    The food at Me Casa is simply amazing. The chef Eddie greeted each table with enthusiasm and energy. It was great to see someone so passionate and excited about what they do, and I couldn't wait to try the food. My husband and I decided to order several apps, but had trouble choosing dishes - there were too many that sounded delicious. So the Chef created a sampler for us. Each dish he brought out was better than the next. I cannot wait to come back here. Especially when they start their dessert menu next month! I would definitely recommend this restaurant.

    (5)

  • Marcos R.

    Definitely recommend this spot. The food and service is excellent. I've already eaten here a few times for lunch and dinner. Each time I have ordered something different and each I have been impressed with the flavor, taste and presentation. I had their version of the cuban sandwich cabezon style and OMG is all I can say. The rotisserie chicken, the mahi mahi fish, and steak and onios were also spot on. I mean really it was clean the plate good. Can't wait till my next visit to try the beef stew Puerto Rican style. Eddie the owner made me feel at home. And by the way with BYOB you can miss.

    (5)

  • J K.

    This place is amazing! We had the sliders as appetizers, which were just okay. But the main dishes were money. I had the shrimp mofongo with yuca as a side; bf had pernil with pidgeon peas as his side. Both dishes were fantastic--and I've since dreamed about yuca ever since eating them. They taste like mashed potatoes, except a thousand notches tastier--and I dont even like mashed potatoes. Portions are generous, and neither one of us could finish our dishes. But reheated the next day, both dishes were fantastic lunches. Servers are friendly and attentive and always ready to answer your questions. This is BYOB, which keeps costs down. Literal hole in the wall--dont let the outside fool you. Once you're inside, the decor is clean and simple and easily a nice place to bring your date or friends. My bf wanted to come here again the next day for dinner--he's a Cali born and bred person who knows his puerto rican food and he said this place was just as legit and authentic as some of his fave places in the west coast, so that's a huge compliment coming from him. We will be back for sure!

    (5)

  • Noraida C.

    9/22/12 My boyfriend and I went to this place on a Saturday around 5pm, there was no one there but we decided to stay based on reviews. The waitress was really nice and attentive. I ordered the alcapurrias and my boyfriend ordered the empanadas. The empanadas were good but the alcapurrias thats another story. They were so greasy they were not edible. I called the waitress to let her know they were too greasy and her answer was oh thats because they are made to order. That is fine but because they are made to order I have to eat greasy alcapurrias. When she came to pick up our plates she was going to leave them there and I told her to take them, she just took them back with no I am sorry the alcapurrias were not to your liking can I get you something else instead. That was what turned me off. It was funny but she was training someone in waitressing and I think she needed some more training herself in customer service. If a customer is not satisfied with something they ordered it should be rectified. For entrees we both had the mofongo I had chicken and my boyfriend had the shrimp that was very tasty and good. So overall I give it a 3 star because of the service.

    (3)

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Opening Hours

  • Mon :11:00 am - 10
  • Mon : 11:00 am - 10

Specialities

  • Takes Reservations : Yes
    Delivery : Yes
    Take-out : Yes
    Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
    Good For : Dinner
    Parking : Street
    Bike Parking : Yes
    Wheelchair Accessible : No
    Good for Kids : Yes
    Good for Groups : Yes
    Attire : Casual
    Ambience : Casual
    Noise Level : Average
    Alcohol : No
    Outdoor Seating : No
    Wi-Fi : Free
    Has TV : No
    Waiter Service : Yes
    Caters : Yes

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