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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
Golden fried plantain, garlic shrimp, the kind of sauce you'll want to soak everything in. This is what people drive across town for.
From the Kitchen
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.
What our guests are saying
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 Roman
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 Salmon
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 korzeb
Featured
Picadera | Dominican Sample Platter
Filete Mignon | Filet Mignon
Bistec Encebollado | Steak With Onions
Chuleta Frita | Fried Pork Chop
Ensalada de Pechuga a la Parrilla | Grilled Breast Salad
Espagueti Dominicano | Dominican Spaghetti
Camarones En Salsa De Ajo | Shrimp in Garlic Sauce
Tres Golpes | Three Hits
Pimientos Rellenos
Camarones En Salsa Roja | Shrimp in Red Sauce
Frequently Asked Questions
What are you known for?
We are known for Seafood, Empanadas, Bistec, Pernil, Dominican Food, Sancocho, Mangu, Salmon, Lobster, Fried Calamari, Pescado Frito, Crab, Shrimp, Mofongo, Spanish Food, Calamari, Fish, Longaniza, Soup, Chicharron, Fried Fish, Puerto Rican Food, Tres Golpes, and Chicharrones
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, 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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