El Cid Restaurant

201-843-0123
205 Paramus Rd
Paramus, NJ 07652
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Business Information

Restaurants
Mexican
MONDAY:12:00PM-10:00PM
TUESDAY:12:00PM-10:00PM
WEDNESDAY:12:00PM-10:00PM
THURSDAY:12:00PM-10:00PM
FRIDAY:12:00PM-10:00PM
SATURDAY:12:00PM-10:00PM
SUNDAY:12:00PM-10:00PM

Customer Reviews (17 reviews)

Citysearch User

on Citysearch May 22, 2010
the food in great the best steak I ever had and my wife had the twin lobsters and she got 3 you can't beat this. the service was great ,I ... (more)

Framusbar

on Citysearch Feb 13, 2010
The Service was the worst I have ever seen. The waitress was lazy cold and didn't care about us. She had her favorites and it was noticeable. I will never go back there again. Its nice they have big portions but that does... (more)

Deborah Cuoco

on Citysearch Nov 18, 2009
Unfortunately, I did not feel that it is either unique or special. I have had better , the soup served was chicken noodle, very unusual for Spanish menu. I enjoyed my entree which was paella and my partner had a steak... (more)

Citysearch User

on Citysearch Aug 01, 2009
Been going for years. Vinny the owner is a great guy as well as his main waiter Juan. The food is always great as well as the leftovers the ... (more)

Citysearch User

on Citysearch Jul 03, 2009
unfriendly waitress,rude manager,ordered two lb. lobster,it was tough,so waitress took it back,manager came over and said I could not get an... (more)

Citysearch User

on Citysearch Sep 12, 2008
Superb food, always large portions. Lobster is on the menut as two 1 1/4 lb, they give you THREE always. Prime rib is the best I've ever ha... (more)

Jessica6277

on Citysearch Apr 12, 2008
We have been going to El Cid's for many years and find the food very consistant. The prices are reasonable for the large quantities, and their blue cheese dressing is the best. Lunch is a good value if you want to avoid... (more)

susantm2003

on Citysearch Sep 23, 2007
The portions are HUGE and DELICIOUS. i would recommend highly. I went with a large party and everyone was satisfied and found something great on the menu. We never can order dessert. ..no room. The food is fresh, the... (more)

Citysearch User

on Citysearch Sep 21, 2007
Plan on waiting 45-hour to get a table at this place especially on the weekends!!! The wait staff is always in a hurry & can come across as... (more)

dragoncheese

on Citysearch Feb 18, 2007
The first two times I went here were amazing. Food was delicious, portions were huge, etc. It was simply going to be my favorite place to go. However, that all changed the next time I went. First off, we had a very rude... (more)

Citysearch User

on Citysearch Jan 09, 2007
El Cid is our favorite restaurant. The food is unbelievable and the portions are huge! The lobster is to die for! This place is a must. All... (more)

gmalz

on Citysearch Nov 25, 2006
Tiny portions, overpriced entrees and with lots of other choices why waste your money here. Paella is served in a tiny dish, and priced the same as other restaurants dishes that serve 2-3 times as much food. Service... (more)

Citysearch User

on Citysearch Aug 07, 2005
When I know we're eating at El Cid I don't eat all day. Seriously. The portions are so large you have to prepare for this like an athlete. ... (more)

jen4498

on Citysearch Jul 03, 2005
The prices are a little high (entrees $20-25), but the quality is definitely worth it. The meats are amazing. I had the veal prepared with sherry and chopped almond sauce -- it was soft and flavorful. Someone else had... (more)

Citysearch User

on Citysearch Jun 26, 2005
El CIds is a huge well appointed restaurant in Paramus. Its become one of our favorit places to eat. Their menu is Portuguese. This seems... (more)

hoops32

on Citysearch Sep 15, 2003
You don't need to go to Newark to enjoy the finest Spanish cusine in North Jersey. El Cid is wonderful in all capacities...huge portions, wonderfully seasoned food, tasty sangria, and relatively inexpensive. I... (more)

gmusan

on Citysearch Dec 12, 2002
This place has huge portions and great sangria pitchers. The prices are reasonable and the service is pretty good. The menu is spanish and has a ton of great choices. I have not been disappointed yet.... (more)

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