# El Jibarito

> Latin American restaurant in a mall food court offers authentic Puerto Rican homemade food with fresh ingredients and homemade sofrito. Atmosphere is quiet, often empty despite high-quality dishes like pernil tacos and Cuban sandwiches. Food tastes like it is made with pride and care, standing out among mall options.

Source: https://www.atly.com/location/ElJibarito

- Address: 30 Mall Dr W, Jersey City, New Jersey, United States
- Hours: Wednesday: 11:00 AM - 08:00 PM Thursday: 11:00 AM - 08:00 PM Friday: 11:00 AM - 09:00 PM Saturday: 11:00 AM - 09:00 PM Sunday: 12:00 PM - 07:00 PM Monday: 11:00 AM - 08:00 PM Tuesday: 11:00 AM - 08:00 PM
- Phone: +12017216185
- Website: https://www.simon.com/mall/newport-centre/stores/el-jibarito

## What it is good for

- Chicken Tacos — 10/10
- Lunch Spot — 10/10
- Tortillas — 10/10
- Sandwich — 9.4/10
- Cuban Sandwich — 9.2/10
- Seafood — 8.8/10
- Food — 8.7/10
- Taco — 8.3/10
- Mexican Food — 8.2/10
- Mall — 7/10
- Authentic — 6.7/10
- Quesadilla — 6/10

## What people say

- "The Puerto Rican food here tastes like a family member made it."
- "I found authentic Puerto Rican food in the mall that reminded me of home."
- "The grilled shrimp here has a nice char flavor."

## Good to know

- They offer a lunch special every day, usually some sort of tacos.
- Taco Tuesday features 3 tacos for $9.
- The "Sopa" is available only on Wednesdays.
- They serve Cuban sandwiches and some Mexican foods.
- Portions are generous at El Jibarito.

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