Jersey City

Great Recs for Jersey City needed desperately!!!!!!! Especially casual food/bars.

[JerseyCityHeights]

Two wonderful Latin American restaurants on Palisade Avenue in Jersey City:
(1) La Gloria de Mexico (Palisade at Congress Street, one block from the Light Rail Elevator). The most genuinely authentic Mexican (Oaxaca) food I have ever encountered north of the Red River. Home-made everything, including a phenomenal molle de olla (beef stew), cordero, cabrito, chicken in pipian sauce, and exceptional guacamole that doesn't skimp on avocado; and
(2) Lenin's (formerly "Robalino's" -- an Ecuadorian restaurant and nightclub that caters to families and romantic dinner parties alike). Located on the east side of Palisade Avenue, near Franklin and Ferry Streets. Try the fish in coconut sauce!

[kellygirl]

Taqueria is excellent for Mexican but more of a takeout or lunch spot. No bar.

[petezee]

South City Grill - Newport. Its a little trendy. Also, Dorrian's on Washington Blvd- more of a casual bar atmosphere.

[piccola]

My regular places:

Tania's (Polish), Grove around Newark
Rachel's (New American), Grove around Mercer
Nha Trang (Vietnamese), Newark around Monmouth
Baker Boys (New American), same as above but across the street
Komegashi (Japanese), I think on Montgomery and Washington

Bars:

The Majestic - good tapas, too
The Merchant - food's good but a bit pricy; also less casual
LITM - gorgeous lounge, great atmosphere, mixed drinks are hit-or-miss (beer and basic drinks are fine)

[Produce Addict]

What good at Baker Boys? For some reason I have never been

[piccola]

Unfortunately, I believe they closed about a month ago.

They had a great brunch - all the usual suspects, but with a twist.

[ddk1515]

Presto's in Paulus Hook. Great neighborhood italian restaurant.

Try Laico's.....67 Terhune Ave
Italian "joint" extraordinar

[RCC]

Fehhgedabout everything else.
Get to Laico's, if you know what's good fer you.