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***IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT***

In the wake of tragedy, the Mambo family is extremely blessed and grateful to be part of such a closed knit local community.

Your support throughout the years have been a driving force to keep us focused and determined to keep improving and giving back.

In the early morning of May 13th, there was a serious fire next door to our mother restaurant, Mambo Tea House which caused significant water damage and some structural damage. Unfortunately, we had to close until further notice.

Many have inquired about setting up a GoFundMe page for Mambo Tea House. We are deeply humbled but respectfully decline. We have expressed that if you would like to show us support, please visit us here at

MAMBO EMPANADAS AND LATIN BISTRO.

Thank you again for showing us your love and support during these very difficult times.

REVISED HOURS: Tuesday-Thursday: 11am-9pm, Friday & Saturday: 11am-9:30pm, Sunday: 11am-8pm.

We offer both indoor and outdoor dining (weather permitting) for lunch and dinner! Reservations are suggested, but not required. We will be practicing social distancing and enforcing new safety guidelines.

New safety guidelines:

Credit cards only (no cash) for delivery orders. (Drivers do not carry cash).
Cash and credit cards accepted on pick-up and dine-in orders.
Curbside pick up – place your order, pre-pay and pre-tip. Call restaurant number upon arrival and we will walk your order out to you on curbside.
Contactless delivery – place your order, pre-pay and pre-tip. Specify drop off location and you will be notified upon arrival.

Stay safe and be well!

Mambo Empanadas and Latin Bistro Family

A TASTE OF LATIN AMERICA IN NEW JERSEY

Mambo Empanadas and Latin Bistro is the expanded creation from the founders of Mambo Tea House specializing in Empanadas, Latin Rotisserie Chicken, and other dishes from Dominican Republic, Cuba, Peru and other Latin American countries. The husband and wife team have dedicated themselves for the last twelve years in bringing a Latin flavor to their Rutherford community. Our casual dining room can accommodate up to 32 guests. We offer Lunch, Dinner, Sunday Brunch, Family Package Meals, Catering and Pre-Fix Party Menus.

As you enter the restaurant, you are met by the unmistakable aroma of Latin foods being cooked in our kitchen. We maintain a relaxed, cozy and Latin inspired setting where you and your guests feel comfortable while you eat tasty food and socialize. With a diverse menu and prices that range from $3 to $24, you can afford to treat your entire family to a delicious meal several times a week.

Like all restaurants in Rutherford, we are a BYOB. We do, however, provide mixers to convert your bottle of wine into a pitcher of delicious sangria!

LEARN ABOUT MAMBO EMPANADAS AND LATIN BISTRO

Your next meal away from home will be a real treat when you dine on flavorful and tender rotisserie chicken and much more at our Latin American restaurant. The idea for the restaurant came to us about 12 years ago, with the goal of offering more cultural diversity to our town. We focus on empanadas because they are a staple of our native country. What’s different about ours, though, is that we infuse them with ingredients and flavors of the Caribbean and non traditional American (think Mac-n-Cheese and Cheeseburger)!

To provide our customers with great-tasting food, we purchase our produce from local farmers’ markets and always use fresh ingredients that are in-season. We marinate our meats for days to make sure they are flavorful. Stop in soon for great flavors and amazing service in a very cozy and friendly atmosphere.