Elza's Restaurant Café & Grill

158 Sanford St, East Orange - 07018
79 reviews
Haitian Salad
(973) 673-3592

Overpriced and every time I order the same thing it's a different price.

I usually rant and rave about this restaurant. Of the Haitian restaurants I've frequented in the State, they have been the most consistent. Today however was different. I ordered oxtails. My first issue, the sauce was watery. The flavor I've come to expect when eating Haitian oxtails was lacking in this dish. Did yall forget the epis? I refuse to pour water on my rice. The rice, which is usually flavorful was again, not as appetizing. Not sure if its measuring cups that we're not using as a people but this hit or miss habit we have in our restaurant culture has to end. I'm not sure if you're rotating your chefs, if so, please stop. Let people who know how to cook and cook well consistently take the lead. I'm both embarrassed and skeptical about inviting nonhaitians to order Haitian food because of the inconsistencies.Its 2022, please do better.I was disappointed. I paid less at the nearby Jamaican restaurant and enjoyed it more.

Not as good as it use to be. The sauces for meat entrees are watery & customer service has way too much attitude when placing an order

I love their rice

If you like Haitian food you won't be disappointed here, but there are some slight wait times!!

Yesterday went there and purchased two dishes with diri djon Djon (black rice with peas). They served us SPOILED RICE. THE mold could be seen on the pead. If I could give no stars I would. That is not a way to save money. Don't serve your customers spoiled food. BEWARE

They’re very sweet. Very clean. The design gives me Haitian island vibes. Food is great. Would recommend.

The food here is amazing. It is a bit pricey, but it’s worth it to me! I rather spend a few extra dollars for well seasoned clean Haitian food then bland/rushed Haitian food. I’ve never had a problem with customer service so I’m guessing that issue was fixed from reading previous posts, and the place is nice and clean. I would highly recommend.

The food as well as the service was fantastic. I recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for great cuisine.

Okay, they are pricey and their portions are small.For the amount of food you can get here, you can get twice the amount and thensome for the same price at another Haitian restaurant.I just think it's unfair that another restaurant's large size platter, is the same price as their small size platter. One good thing about this place is that the restaurant looks clean and there is always parking.