Rapaen Cuisine Inc

Dined here for the first time Wednesday evening and really enjoyed the food and outdoor balcony! We tried the ahi tuna appetizer, a beef empanada and the mixed seafood ceveche. I like all of it but the seafood ceveche was my favorite, I really liked the freshness and fried banana it was served with. It was clean and the server was very nice. I like the location and will be back!

- Kristen Weir -

We were in the mood for some Latin food and happy that we found this gem across the bridge and it actually stayed open late on a Sunday night. Huge blessing right there!! The staff went above and beyond and were so nice! The outdoor seating was just so cute. I loved the presentation each meal came with. Great price point and good service size. We will definitely come back again. Highly recommend

- Jayleen Chapero -

Got the arroz marinero ecuatoriano to go and it was amazing—fresh seafood, perfectly cooked rice, and flavors that took me right back to Ecuador. Staff was cool and had my order ready quick. Everything was packed well and still tasted great at home. Super tasty and authentic—definitely coming back!

- Zerik Hann -

Dropped by for lunch today on a long road trip, and couldn't be happier with my lunch selection. The waitress was so friendly and helpful! She was fantastic! Food was delicious, well prepared (even the tripe!), and presentation was beautiful. I travel all over the country for work, and this was a memorable one. I also tried the empanadas not pictured, and those were also super good.

- Ariel P -

Incredible food! On the road for a work trip, but I'll make a point to come back on the way home! Our server was wonderful.

- David Dumas -

I stopped in at Rapaen Cuisine a while back and had a truly fantastic meal. I had been to Ecuador once and grew really fond of the people there and especially the food. I had been itching for Ecuadorian cuisine, and this place surprised me in all the right ways. Being vegetarian, I know Ecuadorian menus are not always designed with me in mind, but the staff here were willing and able to accommodate whatever I asked for and turn dishes into something I could enjoy. That kind of flexibility means a lot when the menu is built around traditional recipes. The owner, is a genuinely cool guy. He made sure to come by and check that everything tasted good, and he even spoke with me about Ecuador and recommended some must see places for my trip there in the new year. That kind of personal connection made the meal feel less like a restaurant stop and more like sharing food with friends. One of the things I really appreciated was that they serve guanabana. I first had guanabana in Ecuador and fell in love with it, and it is hard to come by here in the us unless you’re somewhere deeply connected to the culture. Offering something like that tells me they care about authenticity. They also tolerated my Spanish, which always wins points with me since I am learning the language. I didn’t feel judged at all and was able to practice without pressure. If you’re looking to try something a bit different and genuinely delicious, be sure to stop in here. And another highlight I didn’t expect was the coffee. It was freshly ground and from Ecuador, and it had that rich, Andean kind of flavor that stayed with me long after the cup was gone. Nothing is perfect anywhere, even though the service was amazing and I loved my visit and will be back. If I had to offer one small suggestion, I would love to see locro de papa added to the menu. I ate locro de papa every day in Ecuador and definitely missed it here. See you soon

- pentley holmes -

Food = delicious. Atmosphere = beautiful. Service = exceptional. Check this place out. The outdoor seating overlooking the river and historic bridges was so welcoming. Such a peaceful place to enjoy a meal. We got the empanadas, some coffee, and tons of other dishes. The garlic shrimp was phenomenal. Our waitress, Mereli, was amazing and helped us choose dishes that wowed us! The presentation of each dish was perfect. I was surprised at the cost to value, the pricing is very good and the portions were exactly what we wanted. Overall, our new favorite spot! Thank you for a wonderful dining experience, Mereli, we loved it and will be back.

- Zachary Houghton -

A beautiful tribute to ecuadorian food in pburg! The service was amazing, everyone was attentive and kind. Dishes were so fresh tasting & plated beautifully. If you are new to ecuadorian food this place is a perfect place to try & if you’re ecuadorian and want to have our country’s amazing cuisine here in jersey, this is the place.

- Naomi J -