Cucharamama
“For our main we split the skirt steak with chimichurri, this is one of my new favorite restaurant meals.”
“When we entered the restaurant we were greeted by the warmth and aroma of the wood-burning stove.”
“I tried the blue cheese and carmelized onion empanadas and they were excellent.”
Cucharamama
Takes Reservations: Yes
Accepts Credit Cards: Yes
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Good for Groups: Yes
Outdoor Seating: Yes
Waiter Service: Yes
Caters: Yes
Price range.
$$$ Price range $31-60
8 reviews
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I've been there a few times since I used to live a couple blocks away from them. They have huge plates with lots of varietal small sides that I enjoy.
This place was packed tonight. Great atmosphere but wished all the food was great.
We had
Argentina skirt steak- it was bland and hard to cut. It was disappointing since a few months ago the dish was excellent.
Spicy Peruvian shrimp dish- it was excellent! Loved it. I rate this dish a 4.
Also had the arpeas and empanadas- both very good.
The service was good.
My friends and I visited this eatery for the first time today. We were super exited and thrilled to try some yummy food and drinks.
Unfortunately the wood oven was down. Huge bummer because we were looking forward to ordering some items made from the oven. That left us sitting there looking over the menu for an extra fifteen minutes. I ordered the Shrimp in Pepper Sauce and the Corn Tamale. Both very good! My friends ordered the Salmon and the Skirt Steak. They were pleased with their chooses.
I absolutely love a good drink! But very disappointed to find that they are NOT in fact a beer bar. They had 6 beers on the menu. Very misleading. I thought to myself before going- wow a Latin American restaurant that isn't a tequila or rum bar. Super awesome! But in fact it is more so a tequila and rum bar. I'm not sure of the name of the drink I ordered but I wasn't very pleased. Not good one bit. My friends ordered Mojitos and loved them.
The biggest disappointments were the service and the fact that it was overwhelmingly hot in the restaurant!!!!
Our waiter never came to our table without us waving him down! Not once. He didn't even come to ask us how our food was or if we needed another drink or water. I actually wanted to order a different drink and my friends wanted more mojitos but because our waiter never checked on us we never had the opportunity to order more drinks.
Back to the place being extremely hot! I don't like sweating unless it's in the gym. And when I stood up to leave my legs were dripping with sweat. Ugh!!!
If I ever visit again I would call in advance and ask two very important questions: if both the wood oven and AC are working.
Ok. So i could've sworn i reviewed Cucharamama a few years ago after first going. Initially, i wasn't too impressed with the food. Being that it's about 3+ years ago, i can't remember what i ate, but left feeling like i wasn't gonna go back. BUT, i am a forgiving man that believes in second chances!! After several people telling me i was nuts for not liking their food, i had to go back. And i'm certainly glad i am. So i've been back twice in the last 6-8 months, and they have redeemed themselves a hundred times over. The food is certainly on point. Spinach & manchego cheese empanadas are certainly one of my favorites. The platano asado, duck tamal, and pizzas from their oven were all delicious. The one downside was the arepa the chocolo. The salmon roe is unnecessary, and for $11 it is ridiculously overpriced. The menu says arepaS, so i was expecting at least 2 of them. I asked my waiter and he said it is just one. The menu is a little misleading with this one, so be careful. With that being said, i am certain i will be back for more delicious food. And so should YOU. ENJOY!!!
Nice experience at this busy pan-Latin tapas joint in Hoboken. Menu spans Peru, Bolivia, Ecuador, Colombia, and other South American nations.
We tried several small plates and they were all successful recos from our server. The ones I recall:
-Argentinean Sausage
-Ecuadorian tamales
-Shrimp in Panca Pepper Sauce
The kitchen is definitely fond of fusion and experimentation. A little bit for everyone: from pizzas and empanadas to tamales and whole suckling pig (upon advance notice).
A unique restaurant that specializes in Southern American food that will leave your tastebuds happy and your inner self smiling. They have a variety of options on their menu that allows you to choose your own adventure whether it be a plethora of small plates or a family style main dish. It is a little on the pricier side so this place may be best saved for a special night out, but you know that it will be worth it.
I gave 4 stars as I had to deduct one as not every single meal was amazing. So close though. The service was on point and the decor is great. Bonus points for the amazing smell of the wood burning oven wafting through the air. Lots of outside seating is a plus for the summer.
Do yourself a favor and give this James Beard award winning restaurant a try!
The duck tamale is a must. The chorizo is only okay and the flank steak is good but not any different than another place. I like the ambiance but it's a bit cramped.
It's nice to have in Hoboken but I don't know if a 27 zagat food rating is warranted
This place gets packed so be sure to make a reservation or expect a wait.
The food here is pretty awesome!
We had the croquettes, skirt steak and a salad. I was stuffed but it was delicious.
Our waiter was phenomenal… Never were our glasses empty. I was so happy with the service I wish I remembered his name but he had a shaved head with a scar running across the back from what appeared to be a surgery. I'll ask his name next time I go back, he was the best!
Definitely a must to come eat here ! Try the original pisco sour, it was delicious!