No. 01Arepa de la Casa
$9Griddled white corn, queso fresco, avocado, house pico.
Paterson · NJ · ESTBocaditos
Mercado Dorado · Paterson NJ
Cocina
de barrio,
hora dorada.
A small corner of Madison Ave where the coffee comes strong, the arepas come hot, and lunch tastes like somebody’s abuela is still yelling from the kitchen. Open early, cash-warm, family-run.
con cariño,hecho en casa
Est. Madison Ave
Plato del día
La Carta · MenúWhat we cook,
What we cook,
day after day.
A short, honest list. Prices are neighborhood. Portions are generous. Specials run off a chalkboard — ask at the counter.
No. 01House Arepa
No. 02Bistec Encebollado
$16Slow-braised skirt steak, sweet onions, rice, black beans.
No. 03Pollo a la Brasa
$14Citrus-marinated, charred skin, yuca fries, salsa verde.
No. 04Sancocho del Día
$12Root-vegetable broth with cilantro, served with white rice.
No. 05Plato Bocaditos
$13Rice, beans, sweet plantain, your choice of meat.
No. 06Café con Leche
$3Dark roast pulled strong, served in a small glass.
Prices approximate — ask about daily specials, soups, and pastries that change with the morning. We take cash, and we take care.
Venga a Vernos · VisitCome by.
Come by.
We’ll make room.
Tucked onto Madison Ave, a few blocks from the Passaic. Eight seats at the counter, a couple of tables by the window, and a radio that never quite stays on one station.
Address710 Madison AvePaterson, NJ 07501
Horas · Hours
- Mon – Fri7:00a – 7:00p
- Saturday7:30a – 6:00p
- Sunday8:00a – 3:00p
Breakfast is served all day. Lunch specials until sold out.
— con cariño, Bocaditos.Paterson · NJ · Madison Ave