Banana’s King
“Shakes are worth trying 🙂
–Price: Very reasonable.”
“They have dozens of flavors ranging from mango, papaya, and so forth.”
“Too sweet and tasted more like hazelnut than coconut.”
Banana’s King
Take-out: Yes
Accepts Credit Cards: Yes
Good for Kids: Yes
Good for Groups: Yes
Price range.
$$ Price range $11-30
5 reviews
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First person I saw when I got into this place was a police officer stand next to the door. Then I realized maybe this isn't the best crowd to be around but who cares when this place has the best salchipapas (fries and sausages) in Elizabeth NJ.
I called them first because I just wanted to pick up my food before I was heading home.
It took me more than 10 minutes until someone finally picked up the phone. But who cares when they have the best salchipapas in town.
I was waiting in line to pay for my order and there were 5 guys staring at me which made me feel uncomfortable since I was there at 2am. But who cares when they have the best salchipapas in town.
Finally I got to the cashier to pay for my food and the lady told me they had an issue with the system so they weren't able to receive any cards. I didn't have cash with me at that moment so literally needed it to count some quarters I had in my purse to pay for my order. But who cares when they have the best salchipapas in town.
All I can say is if you are a salchipapas' lover give it a try to this place located in Elizabeth NJ
I've been here a few times before – there is a plumbing supply store next door and sometimes you can't find everything you need at a big box store!
It's in the not so great end of Elizabeth Ave. but as long as you park right in front, you'll be alright.
The shakes are legit, many different Latin inspired fruity flavors and your run of the mill flavors like Mora (blackberry)! I've also had their hot dogs there before – "Sabor Latino style" with ketchup and mayo topped with shoestring potato chips! Very delicioso! They also make burgers and have a hot food display with empanadas and arepas.
If you don't speak Spanish, have fun and pronounce the best you can!
Great milkshakes from coconut, mango, banana, papaya, and more. I enjoyed a nice chocolate milkshake and the boyfriend had coconut. They were good and nice big size too. The place looks like they sell some pretty good food and like the greasy type which is never a problem with me. There open late too!
One of my BFFs lives in Elizabeth, New Jersey and is currently located right on Elizabeth Avenue. Little did I know that during my recent visit, I'd have the opportunity to try one of the most renowned local places. Enter my newbie-experience with Banana's King. Or Banana King. I'm not sure which it actually is. Their sign says one thing, their Yelp listing says another. And I have no idea how to ask because I don't speak Spanish, which is what pretty much everyone here does.
I still managed to order okay, even tho I am "Grande Rojo Gringo." I love trying local food, especially if it's stuff I've never heard of or tried before.
I had a King Patacon, which is a flattened deep-fried plantain with grilled chicken, shrimp, cheese and tomatoes. It was tasty in a "this is great, but I never need to eat it again" kind of way.
I also tried the salchipapas, which are fries with mayo, slices of beef sausage and kind of a thousand island dressing that is all the rage around here. You could get it on anything, and there was a special dispenser so you can even have more. The salchipappas were also tasty, and I also never need to eat that again.
Really, it wasn't bad at all. But it's definitely not for me. Everything was prepared well, quick and hot.
Oh, and I also ordered a coconut shake, because they claim to have the world's best, or something like that. It wasn't. It was nasty. Too sweet and tasted more like hazelnut than coconut. Fail on that.
I'd come back and try a few more things. Maybe next visit.
$3 shakes
$2.4-$4.5 arepas