Located in the heart of Elizabeth, New Jersey, at 636 Elizabeth Ave, El Buen Gusto Restaurant & Bar stands as a welcoming destination for those seeking an authentic and memorable dining experience. Our establishment is built on the foundation of passion for culinary excellence and a commitment to providing a warm, inviting atmosphere for every guest who walks through our doors. Whether you are a local resident looking for a reliable neighborhood spot or a visitor exploring the vibrant culinary landscape of New Jersey, we strive to offer a space where food, culture, and community intersect seamlessly.
At El Buen Gusto, we believe that a great meal is about more than just the ingredients on the plate; it is about the environment in which it is served and the care put into every detail. Our team is dedicated to maintaining high standards of service, ensuring that every interaction reflects our appreciation for our patrons. We take pride in being a part of the Elizabeth community and look forward to serving you with the same enthusiasm and dedication that has defined our journey since we first opened our doors.
Why Choose El Buen Gusto Restaurant & Bar?
Authentic Culinary Approach: We focus on traditional preparation methods and high-quality ingredients to ensure that every dish served carries a genuine and satisfying flavor profile that resonates with our guests.
Welcoming Atmosphere: Our restaurant is designed to be a comfortable retreat, making it an ideal setting for casual lunches, celebratory dinners, or simply unwinding after a long day with friends and family.
Commitment to Service: Our staff is trained to provide attentive and professional service, ensuring that your visit is smooth, enjoyable, and tailored to your needs from the moment you arrive until you depart.
Prime Location: Situated conveniently at 636 Elizabeth Ave, we are easily accessible for those living in or traveling through Elizabeth, NJ, serving as a central hub for those who appreciate good food and a friendly environment.
A Culinary Experience Worth Sharing
The philosophy behind El Buen Gusto Restaurant & Bar is simple: we want to provide a dining experience that feels like home while offering the quality and variety that our guests expect from a premier local establishment. We understand that in today’s fast-paced world, finding a place where you can truly relax and enjoy a well-prepared meal is essential. That is why we focus on creating a consistent experience that keeps our guests coming back time and time again.
Our menu is crafted with care, reflecting a deep respect for culinary traditions while remaining accessible to all palates. We invite you to join us at our Elizabeth location to discover what makes our restaurant a unique part of the local dining scene. Whether you are planning a special outing or just searching for a reliable place to enjoy a quality meal, we are ready to welcome you with open arms and a commitment to excellence. We believe that every guest deserves a positive experience, and we work hard every day to ensure that El Buen Gusto remains a place where memories are made over great food and conversation.
Thank you for considering El Buen Gusto Restaurant & Bar for your next meal. We are proud to serve the Elizabeth community and are constantly looking for ways to improve and grow alongside our patrons. We invite you to visit us at 636 Elizabeth Ave and experience the dedication and passion that define our brand. We look forward to seeing you soon and sharing our love for great food with you and your loved ones.
Amenities and More
Menus
Bebidas / Drinks
Limonada / LemonadeUSD 6.50
SpriteUSD 3.00
Batido De Mango / Mango MilkshakeUSD 7.00
Horchata / Rice DrinkUSD 6.50
Ginger AleUSD 3.00
Jugo De Maracuyá / Passion Fruit JuiceUSD 6.00
Batido De Fresa / Strawberry Milk ShakeUSD 7.00
Coca-Cola / CokeUSD 3.00
Batido De Banana / Banana Milk ShakeUSD 7.00
Jugo De Naranja / Natural Orange JuiceUSD 6.50
Tamarindo / TamarindUSD 5.00
Acompañantes / Sides
Vegetales / VegetablesUSD 5.00
Tostones / Fried PlantainUSD 5.00
Aguacate / AvocadoUSD 5.00
Papas Fritas / French FriesUSD 5.00
Casamiento / Rice With BeansUSD 5.00
Frijoles Negros / Black BeansUSD 5.00
Yuca Frita / Fried CassavaUSD 5.00
Puré De Papa / Mash PotatoUSD 5.00
Extra Salsa Bolsa Pequeña / Extra Sauce Small BagUSD 3.00
Arroz Blanco / White RiceUSD 5.00
Maduro / PlantainUSD 5.00
Tortilla (1)USD 0.60
Yuca Hervida / Boiled CassavaUSD 5.00
Extra Curtido Bolsa Pequeña / Extra Curtido Small BagUSD 3.00
Extra Curtido Bolsa Grande / Extra Curtido Big BagUSD 6.00
Ensalada / SaladUSD 5.00
Arroz Amarillo / Yellow RiceUSD 5.00
Pico De GalloUSD 5.00
Marisco / Seafood
Pargo Frito / Fried Red Snapper FishUSD 30.00
Salmón Relleno De Cangrejo / Salmon Topped With CrabmeatUSD 28.00
Salmón Cajun / Cajun SalmonUSD 27.00
Filete De Tilapia Con Camarones / Tilapia Fillet With ShrimpUSD 21.00
Colas De Langosta Con Camarones / Lobster Tails With ShrimpUSD 43.00
Camaron Al Ajillo / Garlic ShrimpUSD 26.00
Camarones Empanizados / Breaded ShrimpUSD 26.00
Arroz Con Camarones / Rice With ShrimpUSD 18.00
Aperitivos / Appetizers
Picada Grande / Large SamplerUSD 47.00
Picada Especial / Special SamplerUSD 58.00
Pulpo Vinagreta / Octopus VinaigretteUSD 20.00
Alitas De Pollo / Buffalo WingsUSD 11.00
Guacamole With ChipsUSD 14.00
Calamares Fritos / Fried CalamariUSD 15.00
Aguacate Con Camarones / Shrimp Stuffed AvocadoUSD 14.00
Tostón Relleno De Camarones / Shrimp Stuffed Fried Green PlantainUSD 16.00
Deditos De Mozzarella (6) / Mozzarella Stick (6)USD 11.00
Empanadas De Carne / Meat EmpanadasUSD 11.00
Picada Pequeña / Small SamplerUSD 30.00
Ceviche Mixto / Seafood CocktailUSD 27.00
Yuca Con Chicharrón / Cassava With Fried Pork ChunksUSD 11.00
Pupusas
Ayote / ZucchiniUSD 3.00
Frijol Y Queso / Beans And CheeseUSD 3.00
Especial Y Loroco / Special Y LorocoUSD 3.50
Extra Curtido Bolsa Pequeña / Extra Curtido Small BagUSD 2.50
Entraña Con Camarones Al Ajillo / Skirt Steak With Garlic ShrimpUSD 39.00
Entraña / Skirt SteakUSD 28.00
Costilla De Cordero / Lamb ChopUSD 37.00
Mar Y Tierra / Surf & SurfUSD 49.00
Sándwich-Wrap-Taco / Sandwich-Wrap-Taco
Hamburguesa De Queso / CheeseburgerUSD 10.00
Tacos De Pollo Suave O Frito / Chicken Tacos Soft Or FriedUSD 12.00
Tacos De Res / Steak TacosUSD 15.00
Tacos De Birria - Birria TacosUSD 15.00
Wrap O Sándwich De Carne / Steak Wrap Or SandwichUSD 10.00
Wrap O Sándwich De Pollo / Chicken Wrap Or SandwichUSD 9.00
Sopa-Ensalada / Soup-Salad
Sopa De Mariscos / Seafood SoupUSD 21.00
Sopa De Mondongo / Tripe SoupUSD 15.00
Sopa De Res / Beef SoupUSD 12.00
Ensalada César De Pollo / Chicken Caesar SaladUSD 13.00
Ensalada Verde Con Camarones / Shrimp Caesar SaladUSD 15.00
Desayuno / Breakfast
Omelette De Jamón Y Queso / Ham And Cheese OmeletteUSD 8.00
Sándwich De Huevo, Jamón, Y Queso / Egg, Ham And Cheese SandwichUSD 8.00
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Reviews El Buen Gusto Restaurant & Bar
Alejandro Lopez
14-06-2026
This place is family owned, very under rated for the quality of food it provides. It has the most authentic Salvadorian food. Not many places that actually get really get the Salvadorian recipes right. It is really rare to find an establishment, such as this one. To actually provide really good, fresh food that actually makes you feel that you are from that country.
Highly recommend. I can guarantee you, you will not be disappointed.
Setrilin Quintero
20-05-2026
The pupusas aren't the best but they are pretty good. Most of their food is really good as well as their drinks. Customer service is decent and food is fairly priced. The atmosphere is decent. All around I enjoy eating here one on one with my boo and with my whole family.
Randy A Santiago
19-05-2026
Excellent food! Good service. Almost empty during my visit but the service was great.
Order type
Dine in
Meal type
Lunch
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 4
Jeffrey Gomez
17-05-2026
This place, while kind of hidden, had one of the best skirt steaks I have ever had. The Pupusas we're not bad either. Highly recommend. More
John Doe
19-04-2026
How you pay for drinks and bartender tips herself without asking and just gives you the change after tipping herself. Also I ordered a long Island ice tea and it tasted horrible like they used the cheapest liquor available.
Des KF
18-03-2026
I had a taste for Spanish food so I gave this place a try. I called in my order and ordered arroz con pollo with vegetables and tostones. When I arrived I parked on the street with meter parking. When I walked up I seen the sign but didn't … More
C O
17-03-2026
The food was delicious. The atmosphere is really nice. But the music is really loud and the drinks were way over priced for a regular alcoholic beverage. More
Daniel Gutiérrez
26-02-2026
Terrible experience, for the waitress to tip themselves is what really got to me. The food was bare minimum and let me tell you about the parking, which is unbelievably small and compact.
Eddy Elizondo
24-02-2026
The service is not the best. just because you have pretty girls that will not not gove you 5 stars. Food was just regular. We ate picada and to be honest it was just like any other place. Fried pork meet and chicken with yuca.
You have to step it up to cater to more women. The entire time we were there besides the girls taking care of us, there was no mo girls. Overall not a very good experience.
The G Master T
22-02-2026
If you guys don't want deliver service why have one, went to pick up food for a customer and call to see if the customer order was ready and the lady said they dont have no deliver and when the company that is helping you guys to stay in … More
ronnie
18-02-2026
Food was good but the service completely ruined my experience here. We (my wife and I) ordered a couple of pupusas and waited for about an hour to get them, only being checked on once. I should have just left and went down the street to get the same food in a quicker manner. That's what I'll do next time.
Jorge Vasconez
16-02-2026
Daniela echeverry , bartender was great. She was awsome.
Food it's on point, i order pulpo was great .. More
Sandy Bonilla
09-02-2026
The place seemed nice. Went there on a Sunday afternoon because a pupuseria down the block was full. Overall, the pupusas were def not Salvi-made. El chicharron has no flavor. The pupusas de frijol y queso no tenian savor Tampoco. La salsa estaba como agua. They used too much grease on the pupusas.
The horchata wasn’t Salvi horchata but it was good.
Next time, I will try their seafood instead.
Food: 2
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
john rios
07-02-2026
It was 7 pm and I was planning to sit and have a few cold drinks with my girlfriend. At the door I was stopped and told I had to buy a bottle to dine in. very strange. So after some sweet talking because it was raining I was allowed to … More
Berta Vasquez (UVOGaming)
01-02-2026
You cannot make big orders ( and I mean 4 items or more) because there is always an item missing from the order. It happened more than twice already, when I make an order online for delivery, they always end up forgetting an item or 2. I … More
Charlie Rocks
09-01-2026
This is not a medium well steak!!! Need I show you how its done?? Plus when was the rice made? Was it yesterdays??? So dry!!! Also breaded chicken cutlet .....hmmm🤔🤔🤔 let me think about that one , I guess you can say it was just egg … More
Jaime Porras
05-01-2026
Great food. Good service. Just always empty.
Food: 4
Service: 4
Atmosphere: 2
Andy Garcia
15-12-2025
Recently moved from Dallas, TX to New Jersey, and I decided to stop by El Buen Gusto Restaurant and Bar. Juliana, Daniela E , and Felipe, have made my welcoming stay an incredible experience. The attentiveness and care they provide with serving our dinner has been impeccable. Honestly, I would recommend coming to this establishment for a great dinner.
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Ivannia Arnuero
28-11-2025
Nice place, not parking, delicious pupusas
Paige Parmes
28-11-2025
This farm to table style restaurant would fit in any market. The specials make it worth going every night. And I've barely tried anything off the main menu. And the scotch eggs are like none you've ever tried.Support local business and have an exceptional meal at the same time.
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26-11-2025
This place was ok before but now with the new owner its way better , beautiful place completely fully renovated, is you are looking for some good food,drinks,music and chill this the place to visit, my favorite bar in New Jersey More
manuel Grova
23-11-2025
Great service great food.. Come watch football and futbol.
The servers and the owners are awesome!
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Santiago Gonzalez
23-11-2025
Wonderful experience, the food very delicious great staff as well
Order type
Dine in
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Jared Bertin Barillas
07-11-2025
If your looking for pupusas this is the place, amazing . not greasy like other places . and the sopa de res is also great. Depending on the server, you will get great service. everything is mediocre
Charlie Tang
26-09-2025
Last night after long motorcycle ride, we check in and order some drinks, later the waitress come and told us we must order food to be serve here, why they don’t say it before we sit in? , we did plan to have couple drinks first and then eat something, but sitting out door with the fan blowing up the roof and sweat me out because it’s hot day, so I just want to drink and get little cool down so we can enjoy drink and eat if we like without pressure.
Looks like this is the place “ you must eat” or “ no eat no welcome “
Remember !! if you don’t eat it means don’t come here , I hope they should put a sign show that to let people know that rule
clique social
17-09-2025
Great service from The bartenders Daniela E and Natalia
Really good at what they do, very professionals and clean
I’ll be back soon More
Cesia Giron
10-09-2025
The best restaurant love the food people were so nice!!
Santiago Gonzalez
06-09-2025
Wonderful experience, the food very delicious great staff as well
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Diana H
05-09-2025
I came here to enjoy a nice meal with my husband. We ordered 5 pupusas and ended up waiting 50 mins before the food finally came. We only got checked on once. With the large number of places you can get pupusas in Elizabeth this place was … More
Maria Paz
31-08-2025
The food is good but costumer service is not! Long wait times just to say the order from the other table was bigger More
Allie Bober
30-08-2025
If I could put zero stars I would, new owner is rude and disrespectful, very long wait for food pupusas are disgusting wish the old owner was still there that's when the food was very good. Used to be there all the time. Will never be back. There are much better places to get pupusas we're you won't get treated terribly.
Jaime Porras
29-08-2025
Great food. Good service. Just always empty.
Food: 4…
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Ruth Vazquez
16-08-2025
Honestly service was the worst ever. I get it being Valentine’s Day, I work in the service industry. But there was no attentiveness, not even a beverage refill or update on food. Received food after 2 hours of waiting and then appetizer … More
Sus
11-08-2025
Every time i make an order they always forget something and when i call the place they always tell me it’s not their problem what a joke. More
Russ Giobbie
11-08-2025
I really don't know what happened to this place. The food used to be amazing. The last few times we have been here its been horrible. We waited 40 mins for our food to get served. Our steaks were cold. They shrimp appetizers were burnt. Then they have the nerve to charge us a gratuity and service charge.
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Gerardo Guevara
26-07-2025
The pupusas are horrible now with this new owner. He is very mean and disrespectful and wanted to start problems for no reason over parking. Do not reccomend this place anymore. Only got worse
M T
13-07-2025
AWWW MAHZING.. Patrick was the MAN to know.. Great convo.. Made u feel VERY @ home.. Took the time to explain anything u were unsure of.. Don't really eat out much.. But because of Patrick.. This WILL be ALL of OUR (6 people) new spot for cuisine entertainment and libel..
Nelson Ventura
28-06-2025
Take to much time to serve you the food , and after a long 45 minutes waiting told me that they don’t have the food I order after all the time 45 min waiting they come to ask me if I want to order something else.. not good service and no management to assist the customers
Faus Sorto
19-06-2025
Not feeling satisfied with today’s visit
Portions are small
Waitress concentrate on talking more to they friends than doing the service to … More
Max “Mad Max” Goldman
27-05-2025
Had an amazing time. The bartenders and waiters were amazing. The manager took care of us and we were all satisfied. More
Alex Follano
22-05-2025
Food is great drinks are better. Service is amazing
Meal type
Dinner…
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Randy A Santiago
19-05-2025
Excellent food! Good service. Almost empty during my visit but the service was great.
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Dagmara Torres
15-05-2025
Made an order online of lobster tail With shrimps ,oxtail everything was horrible. Lobsters barely had meat on it , only 1 shrimp, more fat than meat on the oxtail. Definitely not worth the price. Disappointed with the order.
Reviews El Buen Gusto Restaurant & Bar