Meson Tropical

About

Spanish, Caribbean, Latin American

Price Range : $11-30 ($$)

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    Yelp rating
    3.5 stars

Location

Adress: 23 E Elizabeth Ave, Linden, NJ 7036

Phone: (908) 587-1899

Work Hours

Mon 9:00 am-9:00 pm
Tue 9:00 am-9:00 pm
Wed 9:00 am-9:00 pm
Thu 9:00 am-9:00 pm
Fri 9:00 am-10:00 pm
Sat 10:00 am-10:00 pm
Sun 10:00 am-8:00 pm

Business info

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    Takes Reservations
    Yes
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    Delivery
    Yes
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    Take-out
    Yes
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    Accepts Credit Cards
    Yes
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    Good For
    Lunch, Dinner
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    Parking
    Private Lot
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    Bike Parking
    No
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    Good for Kids
    Yes
  • group
    Good for Groups
    Yes
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    Ambience
    Casual
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    Noise Level
    Average
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    Alcohol
    Beer & Wine Only
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    Outdoor Seating
    No
  • wifi
    Wi-Fi
    No
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    Has TV
    Yes
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    Waiter Service
    Yes
  • fastfood
    Caters
    Yes
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    Gender Neutral Restrooms
    Yes

Reviews

  • Yesenia R.

    star star star star star_border 24 October 2026

    My friend raved about this place and I added it to my bookmarks. On Saturday while craving some of my native food I decided to give them a try. At first I was ready to walk out because no one asked if I needed to order, was waiting, nothing for over 5 minutes. Just as I was about to leave a young girl was ready to take my order. I ordered white rice, light beans peril (roasted pork) and a beef enpanada.

    Did not like the rice. I hate mushy rice. The beans were flavorful and the pork was good. Well seasoned and cooked well, but still juicy. The beef enpanadas were filled all the way, unlike most of the other Dominican restaurants that give you an air filled pastry. It was a bit oily, but tasted good.

    I am giving them four star because they are family owned and managed. The young girl assisting me was the one helping the others get it together and I know family owned business are hard to control and work in. It is also hard to also get other people who do not have a real interest in the business to corporate, but if they can get some better workers their business would boom even more. Grandmom was working too, placing orders! Too cute. Business has a lot of potential and can't wait to come back to try their mofongo.

  • Christine M.

    star star_border star_border star_border star_border 13 October 2026

    It's unfortunate that the food tastes good at this establishment. I had a terrible service experience the last time I ordered from here. It takes over an hour for them to prepare their food, which I have come to accept. However I stood at the counter waiting to pick up my order for 10 minutes. When one of the several workers finally acknowledged me, I told her I was here to pick up my order. She asked me if I speak Spanish and unfortunately I do not and when I said no, she proceeded to ignore me and continue what she was doing. It made me feel extremely uncomfortable and I continued to wait till one of the other workers would assist me. Then she proceeded to tell me I owe them money when I paid for this order online.

    Overall it was a terrible experience, enough for me to never order from here again.

  • Megan C.

    star star star star star_border 7 October 2026

    I had their food at a street fair so can't review the physical location but YUM. Pernil with yellow rice with peas and sweet plantains (maduros). Delicious food, good price, and very friendly staff. I would eat their food again for sure!!

  • Wanda Y.

    star star star star star_border 29 September 2026

    I've visited this restaurant for the first time ever. When we got there we seated ourselves. Within 10 minutes a young woman did come to the table to take our drink orders. About 10 minutes later , another woman came to the table and and apologized because she had forgotten us and took our orders. The red snapper was out of this world!!!! We also ordered empanadas, black beans with white rice and maduros. They gave us a free sample of San Cocho which was also delicious.  The food was so delicious that we decided to order chicken to go. Overall it was a good experience. Good service and good food. The prices were a little expensive for the portions. We definitely would go back again

  • Kyle C.

    star star star star star_border 27 September 2026

    Probably some of the best mofongo I have had including when I have it in the Dominican Republic. They aren't stingy with their portions either and I love coming here. I always get their chicharron de puerco (fried pork belly) which is like pork candy it's unreal. Their chicharron de pollo is outstanding and not what I'm used to (breaded like fried chicken) but that's ok because it is phenomenal. For my main course I get the pork mofongo because it is the best I have had in a long time. Squeeze some lime and hot sauce and I'm telling you that stuff could win awards. I however took a star off because the empanadas were very disappointing. I went for lunch but they tasted like "yesterday's " leftover batch and I'm not ok with that. I hate to waste food but you give that to staff to take home at the end of the night not heat up the next day. Other than that I recommend this pace to anyone who love good mofongo and will be back myself just not near the empanadas.

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