La Concha

Do not recommend it. Found a hair in my food and a mouse running around the same day. Portions are small too

I was very dis appointed in the food. The chicken was burned and dry almost to the bone. I guess since it was the end of the day I got what was left of old food. The Rica and beans was ok and pit salad. But I paid 15.00 for a meal that was not to my satisfaction. Don’t depend on getting a fresh cooked meal at the end of the day delivered to your home. You should mention this when you place your order that you want fresh food not left overs. I am looking at the pic on the website and in no way does it look like the chicken that I received. And there’s no price for the potatoe salad. With tip my meal cost me 17 dollars. I won’t be offering over the phone ever again.

One of the best restaurants in jersey city! Ive lived in JC all my life and this place has great people working there as well as amazing food. The prices are very reasonable as well. The empanadas are sooo yummy too! Always recommend anyone who asks for good Spanish food.

This is my kind of place! Latin American food that tastes like its homemade and an amazing owner (I think) that made me feel like family. I love this spot!

I love this place. They have the best Spanish food I have had from any restaurant. It tastes just like food from home that is not only delicious but also made wirh love. My husband I relocated to Pennsylvania and refused to let that stop us from enjoying food from this wonderful place. We drive almost 2 hours each way as often as we can to enjoy dinner here. The prices are fair and the portions are generous. What more can you ask for. My family knows the owners and the whole family is so wonderful and kind. I highly recommend this restaurant.

I had better. Maybe because this is my first try. I had yellow rice and beans and beef stew. Price was good for the amount of food I got but again I had better

I’ve been going to this place since I was in grade school. The lady who owns it is the sweetest thing and knows me by name. Her son still works with her and its a family establishment. They have good priced and tasty food. The also cater, did my friends party and it didn’t dissapoint. There was nothing left! Dont judge a book by its cover, its a gem.

This place is the best Spanish food you will get outside of a Spanish home, the peril is slamming. The seafood is freshly made and the alcapurrias are top notch. Great place to have a meal

One of my favorite Hispanic eateries in Central ave in JC Heights! It’s a more up-​scale Dominican cuchifrito (
) but it’s still darn good! Muy bueno! The main lady running the place is the absolute sweetest using terms of endearment, «mi Amor» this and «mi amor» that. So cute.
Get the white rice, beans, and roasted pork. Ask for crispy skin (cuero). You’re welcome.

Went here for lunch with a coworker. Quick, easy, friendly service and absolutely delicious… I will be back.

From the first bite to the last, it felt like you were eating at somebody’s home. As I sat at the counter listening to the lady (the very very nice lady) talk about the different dishes and how she prepared them, I had the feeling that it was all a feast prepared just for me.
I had yellow rice and maduros along with chicken cooked in a garlic sauce with roast pork. All that plus a soda and dessert for $ 13. Not only was the food was really good but the portions were supersized as well. Definitely my favorite joint in Jersey Heights.

The Chicken empanadas are amazing. The Churrasco is loaded with flavor if just a but over cooked, not tough but I prefer a medium rare. The service is very homey and warm which adds to the appeal.

Its as good as going to Abuela’s Kitchen! The food warms my heart every single time! The pan fried chicken can be salty at times but nonetheless great! Fast, affordable cultured food!

That was a fast delivery! Only 25 min love the food and everything smells great ! so cheap too!

The owners/​workers will make you feel like family. They are the sweetest people you will ever meet ! They will make sure you leave happy. I love their pernil it is so juicy and flavorful ! I honestly do not get it anywhere else. They are located right on central also next to my other favorite restaurant called Gino’s. Whether I want Italian or Spanish food they are conveniently located almost next door to each other ! If you want some yummy Spanish food for a reasonable price I suggest you stop what you are doing and check it out !!

They have pasteles in December. They taste so good.
They were great gifts!

What a little gem in the Heights! I’ve been here a few times over the years and I can’t believe I HAVE NOT reviewed this place. While the décor and vibe may be lacking, it doesn’t really matter as soon as you’re greeted by a warm «hola mama» from the lovely women behind the counter.
This place serves up large portions, so be prepared to pace yourself. The roasted pork was seasoned SO WELL that there was silence at our table as we started eating. Super juicy, not too salty and heaven in your mouth. We went for the red beans which were seasoned nicely as well. The one thing I did not love, were the friend sweet plantains. They weren’t fresh and were a little dry from sitting out.

I really have to try this place again especially after reading all the five star reviews.. I haven’t been there in awhile but it wasn’t anything I needed to run back.
My wife and picked up the daily chicken and beef specials. We are frequent diners of small spanish restaurants in the Heights and there are soooo many of them to choose from. The hot platters meals are kept in are in the front window facing the Sun. Just didn’t look right. In the end, the meals weren’t very good. And there are a lot of places within walking distance.
But after reading all these reviews, we have to try it again. I will update my review if need be.
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Ordered the baked chicken with rice and beans, it was fantastic. The people who work here are always nice.
Kind service, excellent food and fast delivery. What more could you ask for?

The empanadas, rotisserie chicken, rice and beans are outstanding! Small family owned deliciously prepared foods.
The bathroom needs to be upgraded.
Portions are very large.
Parking can be a challenge in the area.
Nice staff.

Best Spanish place in Central Avenue. Affordable price, generous portions and warm super friendly service! It’s like the Spanish version of Cheers! All the dishes are made fresh everyday and they have daily specials too. They take card and you can call in your order and pick it up. It seats about 30. They also cater!

I love everything about this place! The women behind the counter are super sweet and I swear they remind me of my aunts — trying to feed me and making sure I’m content in doing so. They just make it feel really home-​like.
The food though? I would move to The Heights for this place ALONE! They give you such large portions I can never finish. But I’ll never complain about bringing home left over pernil.
I love this place. Never leave me.
–Jocelyn

Good tasting food. Lots of different choices! About $ 8 for a meal but I don’t think it’s huge portions. They have everything from fish/​shrimp to steak. 3 types of rice. Few types of salads. Will like to try again.

Good price, good quality, good service. We’ve got a winner. I’ve driven past here no less than 1000 times since I’ve lived in the heights, not knowing what treasures were inside. All of the daily specials looked amazing, but I settled on the roasted pork (pernil) with arroz con gandules and red beans. Also snagged two empanadas for good measure.
It was an enormous amount of food. I put ¼ of what was in the tin on my plate, and only ate ½ of that before satisfied. Every bite was perfect though; this is hearty satisfying Spanish soul food.
Ditto what James C. said about the lady at the counter. She’s so sweet and lovely, and when I told her I found her though the glowing Unilocal reviews, she giggled.