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Best Dominican Restaurant in Fords

Authentic Dominican in Fords, NJ
Real Dominican, Cooked Right

Real Dominican, Cooked Right

Pernil, mofongo, stewed meats — made the way families have been making them for generations. Come hungry.
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Mofongo con Camarones al Ajillo

Mofongo con Camarones al Ajillo

Golden fried plantain, garlic shrimp, the kind of sauce you'll want to soak everything in. This is what people drive across town for.

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Weekday Lunch Buffet

Weekday Lunch Buffet

Need a real meal on a Tuesday? Grab a to-go container from the buffet and eat well for the rest of the day.
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Where New Brunswick Ave Comes to Eat

El Viejo Fred is Fords' go-to Dominican spot — pernil, mofongo, stewed meats cooked the way they're supposed to taste. Hundreds of loyal regulars can't be wrong.

The service here is beyond amazing. The entire staff goes out of their way to make your experience there great. The food is very flavorful and taste delicious. Most of their food items are already pre-made so all you have to do is pick from the trays. The atmosphere is great and their restaurant is

Idy R.

Generous portions, attentive staff. We visited on a Tuesday lunch so there weren't many other customers. Most people visiting at that time were coming for the to-go buffet The shrimp were cooked well and were tender. Mofongo had a lot of pork with it Restaurant was quiet and we could hear the bir

Ben

This place always has me leaving with a smile . They speak both english and spanish which is amazing because not all spanish places do and there prices are perfect for the amount of deliciousness you receive. I go here atleast 3 times a week and iam NEVER disappointed. I highly recommend everyone w

Susie S.

Viejo Freddy in Fords Has the best Dominican food around we have visited this restaurant many times for different occasions and my family as always been extremely satisfied. Everything is delicious. The service is great and the atmosphere is friendly. Today we were here and tried empanadas beef and

maria K.

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What are you known for?

We're known for bold Dominican and Caribbean flavors spanning fresh seafood, handcrafted mofongo, crispy empanadas, hearty steaks, and vibrant traditional breakfasts in Fords, NJ.

  • Seafood: The seafood menu spans the full ocean pantry, from grilled and sauced shrimp to whole fish, lobster, conch, and festive sampler platters. Representative items include Langosta | Lobster, Camarones a la Plancha | Grilled Shrimp, Pescado Frito | Fried Fish, Scallops a la Parrilla | Grilled Scallops in Lemon & Garlic Sauce, Arroz Amarillo Con Mariscos | Yellow Rice with Seafood, and Picadera De Mariscos | Seafood Sampler Platter.
  • Breakfast: Breakfast brings together classic Dominican morning staples alongside familiar favorites, from savory sausage and eggs to plantains and home fries. Representative items include Tres Golpes | Three Hits, Longaniza | Dominican Sausage, Huevos | Eggs, Papas Fritas | Home Fries, Tocino | Bacon, and Tortitas | Hash Brown.
  • Dominican Food: Dominican food highlights the island's most beloved comfort dishes, including crispy plantains, pork cracklings, chicken, and a signature sample platter. Representative items include Picadera | Dominican Sample Platter, Tostones | Fried Plantain, Maduros | Sweet Plantain, Chicharrón De Cerdo | Pork Cracklings, Chicharrón De Pollo | Chicken Cracklings, and Chofan Pollo | Chicken Chofan.
  • Mofongo: Mofongo is offered in a generous range of fillings—from garlic shrimp and pork shoulder to cheese, sausage, and a triple-plantain trifongo. Representative items include Plain Mofongo, Mofongo De Camarones En Salsa De Ajo | Mofongo with Shrimp in Garlic Sauce, Mofongo De Pernil | Mofongo with Pork Shoulder, Mofongo De Chicharrones | Mofongo with Pork Rind, Trifongo | Fried Plantain, Sweet Plantain & Yuca, and Mofongo De Longaniza | Mofongo with Creole Sausage.
  • Empanadas: Empanadas come in a satisfying variety of hand-filled options, including shrimp, crab, chicken and cheese, and a classic ham and cheese. Representative items include Empanada de Camarón | Shrimp, Empanada de Cangrejo | Crab, Empanada de Pollo y Queso | Chicken & Cheese, Empanada de Jamón y Queso | Ham & Cheese, and Empanada de Vegetales | Vegetables.

Additionally, explore Steak, Salads, Sandwiches, Pasta, Juices, Soups, Desserts, Quesadillas, and Coffee.

What meals do you serve?

We serve Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

Do you offer delivery or takeout?

Yes, we offer Takeout and Delivery

Where are you located?

We are located in Fords, NJ at 558 New Brunswick Ave

What areas do you serve?

We serve the following areas: Woodbridge, Fords, Valentine, Edison, Keasbey, Hopelawn, Perth Amboy, Raritan Manor, Clara Barton, Phoenix, Menlo Park Terrace, Robinvale, Bonhamtown, Metuchen, Iselin, Maurer, Menlo Park, Nixon, Mechanicsville, and Sewaren.

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Map showing the location of EL Viejo Fred Restaurant on 558 New Brunswick Ave in Fords
EL Viejo Fred Restaurant

Fords, NJ

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