El Carretero Restaurant
El Carretero Restaurant
Takes Reservations: Yes
Take-out: Yes
Accepts Credit Cards: Yes
Good for Kids: Yes
Good for Groups: Yes
Has TV: Yes
Waiter Service: Yes
Price range.
$$ Price range $11-30
4 reviews
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I seriously think these are the best empanadas I've ever had. The carne is tender, flavorful, and stuffed as full as you can get. They don't skimp on the filling. The pastry is Colombian style, which means a denser cornmeal instead of a crispy flour crust, so don't expect those, which seem to be more common. I prefer this style anyway, they're more flavorful and decadent. The hot sauce has a perfect balance of vinegar and spice.
I've only had the empanadas as takeout, so I can't speak to the other food or service, but I will definitely try eating in next time.
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*400th Review*
So I was on a date and I was hungry like the wolf. Our prior plans of eating in Hoboken went downhill,(thanks to the MTA),But anyhow,I decided to eat here. El Carretero restaurant, is Colombian,and knowing Colombian food, it always fills you. Therefore,I restrained from the traditional Bandeja Paisa,and opted for a grilled steak sandwich instead. The sandwich is your typical latin sandwich,it came in ironed pressed slices of bread with savory onions,lettuce, and tomatoes. The steak was a bit dry,but it was not too tough nor rubbery. My friend ordered a carrot with orange juice,100 percent natural,it was fresh just wished they added a couple of ice cubes. But the juice was healthy. My friend also ordered the mondongo,(beef tripe soup),real good,a medley of chick peas,potatoes,chopped cilantros,green peas,it was real good,it came with rice and macaroni salad,the mac salad was bland though. So this spot in Jersey,is great for those who want good food,fast and friendly service.
My husband and I ordered a bunch of beef empanadas and they were delicious!
I would give the empanadas 4.5 stars.
The reason why they are only getting three stars is because the customer service was lacking and they were a bit disorganized. Also, their coffee wasn't very good; I tasted more milk than the actual coffee.
When we arrived, we waited for a long time for someone to not only tend to us but even to *acknowledge* that we were there. Meanwhile, there were like two women workers right in front of us (hard to miss us). When we finally got our empanadas, it was a bit tricky making the payment. We had to go through a couple of women to finally have someone take our payment. No clear direction on their part.
All in all, delicious empanadas but poor experience, so I write disappointedly.
There are so many options on the menu. I got the oxtail soup; it was huge and absolutely delicious. The portions are HUGE, especially the bandeja paisa. I would definitely come again when I'm in the area