About
TUCANES Restaurant is a Latin American gem nestled in Prospect Park, NJ, offering a delightful fusion of flavors from Latin American cuisine, seafood, and steakhouses. With a plethora of amenities such as wheelchair accessibility, QR code menus, and even Braille menus, TUCANES aims to provide a seamless dining experience for all guests.
Customers rave about the delectable dishes at TUCANES, with options ranging from primavera pasta to shrimp vodka pasta, breaded chicken, mashed potatoes, tamales, and the tantalizing Parrillero plate. The steak in the Parrillero plate is a standout, expertly seasoned and bursting with flavor, complemented by sides like tostones and rice. While some found the chicken a bit bland, the overall consensus is that the flavors are authentic and the portions are generous.
The ambiance at TUCANES is cozy and welcoming, with impeccable service that adds to the overall dining experience. It's evident that this restaurant takes great pride in offering top-notch service and delicious dishes, making it a must-visit spot for locals and visitors alike. Whether you're looking for a casual brunch, lunch, or dinner spot, TUCANES Restaurant is a fantastic choice that won't disappoint.
“ Delicious food. I ordered a primavera pasta and a shrimp vodka pasta for pick up. From the get go the lady that took my phone order was very nice. As soon as I walked in I fell and love with the interior decor and the music was very nice as well. The service inside was amazing as well. They give a discount to Prospect Park residents which is a great think and makes me want to keep supporting local businesses like Tucanes. ”
“ Excellent everytime. Love their mashed potatoes and breaded chicken. Have brought friends and family here and they love it too. So many options to choose from ”
“ 3.99% non cash fee. Tamale(3.75) was delicious. We're pretty picky with these. But the tamales here were tasty. It has a good amount of flavor, as I don't usually expect this much flavor with Costa Rican food. Overall, the size was good, but it needed more meat. It came wrapped in a banana leaf. Parrilllero(25.95) was good. The steak was the highlight, very nicely seasoned and flavorful. The tostones were also very good, not too thick. The shrimp was mild and good. The rice was nice. The chicken was bland. The chicken is the only thing that will stop me from ordering the Parrillero plate again. But the good thing about the Parillero is that I know what I'll try next time, a steak dish. The tamale is also a winner, we'll get that again. Super clean. Excellent staff and service. ”
“ We don't come here often but when do this place never disappoints. Your meals are delicious!!! My family's first time here, they enjoyed their dish. Service was great!! BYOB!! Pura Vida!! ”
“ Great costarican food. I only order takeout and my food was always great. I do wish they had more vegetarian options. ”
“ Food was very good, we had pick up service and it was well packed and complete. Did not sit in for dinner so I can't tell you about the ambiance. ”
“ Tucanes its everything you need to from costa rica and more! Lovely place great variety on the menu freshly prepared good quality ingredients! Family owned n run . We order a couple dishes Casado " rice , beans, salad, sweet plantains and Beef" they do offer with chicken , pork , fish or beef I got a a sample and f beef chicken shrimp with tostones Pinto rice and Russian salad " beet n potato salad with egg n mayo" everything made by order so dont rush take a bottle of wine or beer (BYOB) relax this place a family oriented So comfort food its all around ! Plenty of parking on the streets and they have a lil patio for the summer nites ! If you visit make sure you try some of their pastries yummm ”
“ Also, try the Gallo pinto with steak especial, Costa Rican sausages. It is amazing, I will make sure to get that next time. Plus, their flan is very unique from the Mexican or Filipino flan I am used to. ”
“ I've been curious about this place for quite a while and finally decided to give it a try this past weekend. I was welcomed with many smiles from the staff upon walking in and was quickly seated. The menu has a good variety of Costa Rican food and it all sounded great. My friend and I finally decided on the chicken Casado and the Gallo Pinto. We also tried the empanada mix to see how Costa Rican empanadas compared to the ones we were used to eating. All of the food was delicious. If I had to give a minor complaint, it would be that the chicken could have used some more seasoning but that was quickly remedied by this really tasty sauce they keep on the tables. Also wish they served alcohol bc than that would've made it even that much better but oh well. Overall, great experience, good service and pretty good food. ”