Enjoy A Feast For Hispanic Heritage Month

Celebrate and embrace culture while sampling the cuisine at these Bergen restaurants.
Cheryl De Leon,
2 Hispanic Heritage Month

We’re well into the third week of Hispanic Heritage Month, and celebrations are going strong—particularly in our county, where more than 200,000 residents claim Hispanic backgrounds. All Bergen residents, for instance, can bring their little ones (ages 2 to 5 years old) to the Paramus Library on Saturday, Oct. 4 and soak up the culture at Spanish Storytime.

How else can you participate in Hispanic Heritage Month, which runs until Oct. 15? You can try our favorite way: feasting on delicious food. Bergen has no shortage of great restaurants specializing in Hispanic cuisine, from street-style tacos to savory arepas to zesty ceviche and much more. Start your culinary tour at Lolita’s Mexican Cantina in Westwood, voted best Mexican restaurant in the BERGEN Readers’ Choice poll, or try one of the following cultural cuisines:

  • Bergen County has more than its fair share of Cuban restaurants, but The Cuban Around The Corner is one of the standouts. From Cuban sandwiches and ropa vieja to lechon asado and pernil, their menu options run the gamut of all Cuban delicacies.
    *260 S. Washington Ave., Bergenfield, 201.574.8600
  • For a taste of Argentine flavors, Chorpian in Hackensack offers a variety of steak, chicken and seafood dishes that are sure to please your palate. Really hungry? Sign up for the all-you-can-eat rodizio option, which comes with all the cuts of meat that’ll fit in your belly.
    *10 Sussex St., Hackensack, 201.880.7941 

  • Looking for fresh Argentine baked goods? Aroma D’café, with locations in East Rutherford and Oradell, has sweet and savory treats, including meat- and veggie-stuffed empanadas, cream-filled pastries and soothing coffee blends.
    *267 Paterson Ave., East Rutherford, 201.300.0277; 246 Kinderkamack Rd., Oradell, 201.483.7775 

  • Don’t be fooled by the uber-casual vibe at La Casa Del Chef in Ridgefield Park—this eatery serves authentic Peruvian cuisine that’ll keep you coming back for more. Pro tip: Try saltado de pescado for the perfect mix of fish, veggies, rice and fries.
    *220 Main St., Ridgefield Park, 201.229.9719 

  • Bergenites have easy access to delicious Colombian food and drink thanks to Noches de Colombia, which has restaurants throughout the area.. There’s something for everyone here, from baked goods and salads to filling steak and pork dishes—and much more!
    *90 W. Palisade Ave., Englewood, 201.567.4940; 172 Broad Ave., Fairview, 201.840.8428; 382 Main St., Hackensack, 201.880.8400; 370 Rte. 46, South Hackensack, 201.880.7476

What are your favorite Hispanic restaurants? Tell us on Instagram @bergenmagnj.

 

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