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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.
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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From the Kitchen

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.

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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Frequently Asked Questions

What are you known for?

We’re known for Dominican favorites including empanadas, mofongo, mashed plantains, grilled meats, and seafood, alongside breakfast dishes and tropical juices.

  • Latin American Food: Latin American favorites range from filled empanadas and plantain dishes to grilled steak, garlic shrimp, and custard desserts. Examples include Empanada de Pollo y Queso | Chicken & Cheese, Mofongo De Pernil | Mofongo with Pork Shoulder, Churrasco | Grilled Steak, and Flan | Custard.
  • Dominican Food: Dominican dishes bring together mashed plantains, sausage, pork cracklings, rice dishes, and seafood soups. Examples include Mangu | Mashed Plantains, Longaniza | Dominican Sausage, Chicharrón De Cerdo | Pork Cracklings, and Chofan Mixto | Mixed Chofan.
  • Caribbean Food: Caribbean flavors span sweet and fried plantains, pork shoulder mofongo, stewed crab, and shrimp in garlic sauce. Examples include Maduros | Sweet Plantain, Mofongo De Pernil | Mofongo with Pork Shoulder, and Empanada de Vegetales | Vegetables.
  • Seafood: Seafood comes grilled, steamed, fried, or sauced, with shrimp, fish, scallops, lobster, and mixed seafood platters. Examples include Scallops a la Parrilla | Grilled Scallops in Lemon & Garlic Sauce, Pescado Al Vapor | Steamed Fish, Calamares Fritos | Fried Calamari, and Picadera De Mariscos | Seafood Sampler Platter.
  • Chicken: Chicken options range from grilled breast and mushroom or lemon sauces to wings, tenders, soup, and filled empanadas. Examples include Pechuga a La Parrilla | Grilled Breast, Pechuga En Salsa De Hongo | Breast in Mushroom Sauce, Alitas De Pollo | Chicken Wings, and Empanada de Pollo y Queso | Chicken & Cheese.

Additionally, explore Breakfast, Steak, Drinks, Puerto Rican Food, Mofongo, Empanadas, Salads, Sandwiches, Fish, Pasta, Juices, Soups, Desserts, Quesadillas, Ribs, 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, Staten Island, Nixon, and Mechanicsville.

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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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