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El Sabroso

7.5 • Puerto Rican restaurant
🥟 Empanadas
🥘 Food
💎 Hidden Gems
🍗 Chicken Soup
🏷️ Affordable
🦞 Seafood
Unique
🤙 Casual
🍅 Gazpacho
🎯 Authentic
🥗 Salad
🛋️ Comfortable
🥩 Steak
💘 Date Spots
🍲 Soup
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Puerto Rican restaurant with no air conditioning and an open kitchen that lets food smells linger. Atmosphere feels comforting despite the heat and difficult parking nearby. Known for fresh, affordable food with standout dishes like pernil and empanadas.
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People are saying

"The food here is amazing and delicious."

"I thought the beef and cheese empanadas were the best around."

Good to know

1

Finding street parking is difficult around the restaurant.

2

Prices at the restaurant are reasonable for the area.

3

Expect to smell like cooking oil after dining here.

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El Sabroso
7.5
414 Central Ave, Jersey City, New Jersey, United States
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