El Paladar Boricua is a Puerto Rican restaurant in Salem, NJ, serving delicious Spanish and Latin food. We are famous for our authentic Puerto Rican food and fast service, providing guests with a dining experience they will never forget. We are also known for our insistence on only using fresh and high-quality ingredients. Our restaurant is the perfect place to spend time with your friends and family. Visit El Paladar Boricua today for more information about our menu!
Based on 56 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.8 stars. Price $$
✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Curbside pickup ✔️ Delivery
Address:
161 W Broadway, Salem, NJ 08079
Phone: (856) 759-4620
Hours
| Tuesday | 10 AM–6 PM |
| Wednesday | 10 AM–6 PM |
| Thursday | 10 AM–8 PM |
| Friday | 10 AM–8 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM–8 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
| Monday | 10 AM–6 PM |
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Reviews
Brittany Bell
The BEST mofongo I’ve ever had!! The empanadas are really good too. I highly recommend checking this place out if you want some home cooked food!!
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Jude Froio
A hidden gem in Salem, New Jersey. We live about an hour away and to say we were NOT disappointed!! Authentic Puerto Rican food which was delicious and the service was excellent. The owners are an amazing couple, who cook with such care and love. I felt like I was family!! It’s worth the ride and we will definitely be back again! I highly recommend this place! Hasta la próxima!
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Jo’el XRated
My mom and I love it here! We found a great authentic puerto rican restaurant in Salem NJ! This is somewhere we can have dinner as a family or simply take out! Love the vibes, great staff, amazing food, great customer service, and a spectacular experience! If I could give it 100 stars I would! Highly recommend:)
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Kimberly Rivera
I stumbled upon this restaurant when my very hungry pregnant self was aimlessly browsing through DoorDash, deciding what to order for lunch. My eyes immediately lit up when I saw the word “Boricua” on my screen. Knowing the lower Salem County area only has a few Mexican restaurants for Latin options, I was practically jumping for joy when I saw there was now a Puerto Rican restaurant nearby. I’m not Spanish, but my husband is Puerto Rican, so I can really appreciate authentic Puerto Rican food when I have the rare chance to enjoy it. I wound up ordering the pernil platter, which comes with a very generous portion of rice, a side salad with Italian dressing, and some plantains. The pernil is very flavorful and moist, which I appreciate because you can tell it’s fresh. The rice was also flavorful and cooked perfectly. Everything tastes homemade and reminds me exactly of my in laws’ cooking. The portions are huge as well. This place definitely hit the spot, and tastes just about as authentic as it can get. I can’t wait to try more from the menu. Gone are the days where holidays are the only time I get to indulge in some delicious homemade Puerto Rican food.. I know we will be regulars here!
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Sherri Rook
Visiting from Myrtle Beach & a family member recommended El Paladar Boricua. Excellent food, wine, & service!!! Large portions & great quality all the way around. The owner is very personable & professional. Will definitely be back!!!
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Tom Moulder
Walked in with my girlfriend after Salem County Arts Tour and sat at table for about 10 minutes waiting for service. Employee was upfront talking and laughing with customers and ignored us completely. We walked out. Worst customer service I ever experienced.
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Martín Molina
We took a detour and we’re starving, so we decided to stop here. BEST decision ever. This small town eatery has affordable, authentic and delicious Puerto Rican food
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Annette Torres
Delicious! We where a party of 4. We had mofóngo, chicken breast with salsa a la criolla, trifóngo with chicken breast al ajillo, tostones with carne frita, tostones white rice with pink beans! The owner was very kind and answered all questions we had about catering. Order from them for your next party! We will be back very soon!
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Alysia jarrell
Delicious food I recommend the mofongo with pork or the chicken empanda but all there food is great and fresh please give all your support to this place bc Nellie’s kitchen has been harassing them trynna shut them down with guns and chase them out of salem don’t let them !!!!
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Nelly Lorenzana
Mofongo was too dry and the sauce was not good. The sprimp were cold. They should use olive oil in fresh garlic.
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