Jordan and Joelle Hernandez 
Union City is a melting pot of food places. With a wide variety of food from the Latin diaspora, American eateries, and even some Asian fusion mixed in. A food lover will be in heaven visiting this small but mighty town. We’ve rounded up places to eat in Union City with a little information on each. Keep reading to learn more about the international dining scene in Union City, New Jersey.
Agave | 4317 Bergenline Avenue
This is an American bar and grill with a Latin twist. Traditional soups, salads, and entrees are available to dine in, pick up, or for delivery. For the early birds, a daily happy hour is on the menu. Learn more here.
Arre Sinaloa | 4605 Park Avenue
Stepping into Arre Sinaloa gives the vibes and tone of being in a restaurant in Northern Mexico. The eatery is an homage to the owners, Chef Gonzalo Colin and his wife Yanin Feliz’s passion for food from their country and love of dining with guests. Be sure to check out the variety of guacamoles.
Bokados NJ | 3700 New York Avenue
This is for the sweet and savory lovers. Bokados serves crepes, sweet treats, and waffles in a whole new way. The menu includes a wide variety of options from an Oreo love waffle to a 3 cheese crepe and a cookie monster milkshake.
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Carro Cafe New Jersey | 518 32nd Street
With roots in Brooklyn, NY, Carro Cafe is now in Jersey and bringing a new spin on Latin fusion cuisine. Monday through Friday, Carro Cafe has lunch specials and happy hour. For those looking for an elevated night out, live music events happen here frequently.
El Artesano Restaurant | 4101 Bergenline Avenue
This family-owned spot has been serving North Jersey since 1974, with an emphasis on quality service and food. The menu includes breakfast, appetizers, meats, seafood, soups, a children’s menu, dessert, and daily specials.
El Carretero | 3500 Bergenline Avenue
The menu here is rich in Colombian cuisine, including all the specialties the country has to offer. The restaurant is a result of the owners’ dream of sharing Colombian cuisine with Americans. El Carretero is most known for the traditional soup dish, sancocho, which is made up of meat, root vegetables, and spices.
El Delicioso Mexican Cocina | 200 New York Avenue
Mexican food, but with a twist, is what El Delicioso is known for. Guests who come in may have never heard of a birria sandwich, but they leave wanting more. The menu ranges from cold subs to ceviche, tortas, and soups. Both early birds and night owls can enjoy the restaurant as it’s open from 10AM to 2AM daily.
Esquina Catracha | 2319 Bergenline Avenue
Esquina Catracha is bringing Honduras and El Salvador to the heart of Union City with its genuine dishes. A standout on the menu is the wide array of soups available for order. The menu is broken up into Honduran food and Salvadoran food.
Five Stars Thai Restaurant | 324 29th Street
This is classic Thai food served right in downtown Union City. Soups, salads, fried rice, noodles, and entrees — the diversity of options allows patrons to try everything. Five Stars Thai can be enjoyed in person or through delivery.
Fork Hill Kitchen | 201 16th Street
Fork Hill Kitchen serves seasonal American food under the direction of Chef Eric Clemente. Each season, the menu is updated, allowing the restaurant to provide fresh ingredients to its guests.
Four Stars Restaurant and Diner | 543 32nd Street
When people talk about classic New Jersey diners, they are talking about ones like Four Star Restaurant and Diner. Since 1951, it has been a hallmark destination for a classic diner outing, including the retro-nostalgic space with booths and a long counter.
Hudson Sushi | 4525 Broadway
Fresh sushi in the middle of Union City — that’s what Hudson Sushi is. Classic hand rolls and signature rolls plus fried rice, noodles, teriyaki plates, and poke bowls are on the menu. Hudson Sushi expands beyond Japanese food and also offers Korean cuisine.
Josefa | 400 37th Street A
Josefa specializes in traditional Dominican food. The menu can conveniently be enjoyed in person, for pick up, or for delivery. Diners share that Dominican music is being played during service, making the experience.
Juana’s Restaurant | 2709 Summit Avenue
Mangu and mofongo lovers need to run here. These two classic Dominican dishes are the main stars of the menu and can be customized in a variety of different ways. Sausage, chicken, cheese, and shrimp can be added to any dish. The rest of the menu is filled with traditional Dominican dishes.
La Bella Salumeria | 2308 Bergenline Avenue
For 50 years, La Bella Salumeria has served the community with homemade Italian dishes and catering. Founded by brothers Dominic and Antony and later under the direction of their brother-in-law Gino, La Bella Salumeria became a go-to lunch spot in Union City. Today, it is known as the last Italian Deli in Union City.
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La Casa del Chimi | 911 Summit Avenue
Latin fusion restaurant serving all the trappings of traditional dishes. Tostones, rice, beans, chimichurri, mofongo — they have it all.
La Casona Restaurant | 414 38th Street
Where Cuban and Salvadorian food meet. La Casona Restaurant has been in business since 2002, serving fresh food from both regions to local guests. Monday through Friday lunch specials are available, daily and house specials, breakfast menu, kids menu, sandwiches, meat à la carte are available for order every day.
La Churreria | 3300 Bergenline Avenue
A restaurant specializing in churros? Sign us up. This eatery has been family-owned and operated for over 40 years and has been serving authentic Cuban comfort food since the start. Reviews rave about the churrasco and premium service.
La Esquina Ambatena | 4300 Bergenline Avenue
La Esquina Ambatena invites guests in to try authentic and vibrant Ecuadorian cuisine. The menu boasts large flavors from the small country, such as bandera, a mixture of tripe, goat, and shrimp, and ceviche de camaron, shrimp ceviche.
Las Americas Cafe | 4509 Bergenline Avenue
Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are served at this Bergenline Avenue eatery. Each day, the cafe serves a full menu plus a daily special. Be sure to save room for dessert, as that menu is extensive, including Latin classics like flan de coco and tres leches cake.
Maria Mentiras Bar + Grill | 328 32nd Street
Come for the food, stay for the karaoke and salsa dancing. Not only is Maria Mentiras Bar & Grill known for its Latin cuisine and happy hour, but throughout the week, regulars and newcomers gather to sing and dance. Check out their full menu along with a regular calendar of special events.
Mi Bella Colombia | 4512 Bergenline Avenue
Mi Bella Colombia can be enjoyed from breakfast through dinner. This spot is serving quality Colombian food from 5AM–9PM daily with menu staples such as hamburguesa de huevos de codorniz con queso gratinado.
Pabade Bakery | 1414 New York Avenue
These global treats are made fresh daily right in Union City. Guests are drawn in by the beautiful display of bakers hand rolling croissants in a large open space, but are then surprised by the extensive menu. If the name sounds familiar, it might be because of the famous location with the same owners in East Harlem.
Pardon My Cheesesteak | 3196A John F. Kennedy Boulevard
This spot has a cheesesteak for everyone. Buffalo chicken cheesesteak, chicken bacon ranch cheesesteak, chipotle cheesesteak, and traditional cheesesteak just to name a few. For those who aren’t looking for a cheesesteak, chicken tenders, subs, loaded fries, and dessert are on the menu.
Roast + C.R.E.A.M. | 1620 Bergenline Avenue
This uniquely themed coffee shop has been all the rage on social media. True hip hop lovers will come for the title (Cash Rules Everything Around Me) and the tribute to the genre’s icons, while coffee lovers will come for the specialty lattes. A full breakfast and lunch menu can be found as well.
Summit Pizza Cafe | 1013 Summit Avenue
Summit Pizza Cafe promises to transport taste buds to the heart of Italy. Diners can come in for a quick slice or sit down for a full entree when visiting. For those wanting to celebrate, a private room and catering are available.
The Cuban Restaurant and Bar | 3417 Park Avenue
Well known throughout Hudson County, The Cuban is now in the heart of Union City. Like its other locations, the menu has a stellar happy hour with $7 drinks and specials each night. For those looking to elevate, The Cuban in Union City has four floors of event space.
Tradiciones Peruvian Restaurant | 1904 Bergenline Avenue
As the name suggests, traditional Peruvian food is the main attraction. Tradiciones Peruvian Restaurant is known for its fried rice menu. A spin on this classic Asian dish that actually shows up quite often in Peruvian cuisine can be customized with chicken, beef, shrimp, and seafood.
Vale’s Kafe & Kitchen | 825 22nd Street
This is a cozy corner cafe serving food packed with loads of flavor. Vale’s Kafe & Kitchen has photo-worthy breakfast, brunch and lunch options with gourmet toasts, fresh fruits, and full entrees. For those craving dinner, keep an eye out for the pop-up dinner series to book a spot.
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