MORENO
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About MORENO
At 2201 Summit Ave in Union City, MORENO serves Ecuadorian cuisine across a menu of 127 dishes. The restaurant takes walk-ins rather than reservations, and table service brings servers to each guest once seated. Families with young children can make use of high chairs at the table. The restaurant is BYOB, so diners bring their own alcohol, while the kitchen serves non-alcoholic drinks such as limonada and piña colada in-house. Those who prefer to eat off site can order takeaway or delivery. MORENO opens daily, giving regular access without set closing days. The combination of a large, varied menu and a BYOB policy shapes a straightforward setup for a sit-down Ecuadorian meal or food to go.
Good to know
- ReservationsWalk-in only
- ParkingFree of charge street parking · Paid street parking
- AccessibilityHas wheelchair-accessible toilet
- Good for kidsGood for kids · Has kids' menu
Menu & Prices
127 dishes · mains $2–55- Bolon Mixto$16.32
- Combo Morocho$11.64
- Salchicha Seca$22.17
- Corviche$10.47
- Muchines De Yuca$13.98
- Hayacas$10.47
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention pork chops, crab dinner, byob and authentic ecuadorian cuisine.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention pork chops, crab dinner, byob and authentic ecuadorian cuisine.
Customer Review Summary
Diners repeatedly single out the pork chops, served with rice and lentils topped with cheese, as a standout, alongside praise for the crab dinner and the non-alcoholic limonada and piña colada drinks, both called awesome. Several reviewers underline that the cuisine tastes genuinely authentic, with more than one comparing it to home cooking from a grandmother and noting it avoids any outside culinary influence. Close behind the food, the service draws consistent attention: reviewers describe the staff, including servers, as attentive, friendly, and quick to walk newcomers through the menu, with multiple diners recommending dishes based on staff suggestions. The BYOB setup comes up repeatedly as part of the experience. Several note the space is small and quaint, working well for solo diners, dates, or larger parties, with one group of ten mentioning that all their varied orders arrived on time and tasted good. No recurring complaints surface across the reviews. One visit for a holiday weekend closes on the detail of putting a name down and being seated within about ten minutes before the meal began.
Customer Review Summary
Diners repeatedly single out the pork chops, served with rice and lentils topped with cheese, as a standout, alongside praise for the crab dinner and the non-alcoholic limonada and piña colada drinks, both called awesome. Several reviewers underline that the cuisine tastes genuinely authentic, with more than one comparing it to home cooking from a grandmother and noting it avoids any outside culinary influence. Close behind the food, the service draws consistent attention: reviewers describe the staff, including servers, as attentive, friendly, and quick to walk newcomers through the menu, with multiple diners recommending dishes based on staff suggestions. The BYOB setup comes up repeatedly as part of the experience. Several note the space is small and quaint, working well for solo diners, dates, or larger parties, with one group of ten mentioning that all their varied orders arrived on time and tasted good. No recurring complaints surface across the reviews. One visit for a holiday weekend closes on the detail of putting a name down and being seated within about ten minutes before the meal began.
Featured reviews
- Brian Tober
“Excellent pork chops cooked perfectly! Came with delicious rice with lentils and cheese on top. We also had the special crab dinner which was excellent. The limonado and Pina colada drinks were awesome. They are non alcoholic but this is a BYOB restaurant. Very nice restaurant I highly recommend trying it if you are in the Union City area!”
- Maria Arguello
“We drove all the way to Union city to have some Ecuadorian food for Mother’s weekend. We put our names down and waited for like 10 minutes. The service was great— everyone was so attentive, friendly and helpful. Our waiter was Maria Jose …”
- Christian Osorio
“This was my very first time trying Ecuadorian food and it was absolutely delicious! Maria Jose took such wonderful care of us! The entire staff was so sweet and kind, making the whole atmosphere feel incredibly warm and welcoming. I can't wait to come back and try the rest of the amazing recommendations she gave us!”
- Stephanie A
“Moreno exceeded every expectation. The food was so authentic it tasted exactly like my grandmother's home cooking — and that is the highest compliment I can give. Every dish was flavorful, fresh, and made with real love. …”
- Joselyn Paucar
“The food was delicious! Service was good. Alison was a great server 🙂 drove almost an hour to come here and it was so worth it. Recommend 10/10!”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Highlights
“Ecuadorian Cuisine”
- Has fast service
- Serves great dessert
- Has live music
- Serves local speciality
- Popular for popular for breakfast
- Popular for popular for lunch
Amenities
- Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
- Free of charge street parking
- Has no-contact delivery
- Offers takeaway
- Serves dine-in
- Good for kids
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- Serves alcohol
- Casual
- Offers kerbside pickup
- On-site services available
- Serves coffee
- Serves comfort food
- Dining options· 7
- Serves breakfast
- Serves brunch
- Serves lunch
- Serves dinner
- Has catering
- Serves dessert
- Has table service
- Crowd· 2
- Good for groups
- Popular with tourists
- Family-friendly· 1
- Has kids' menu
- Offerings· 4
- Serves healthy options
- Quick bite
- Serves small plates
- Serves spirits
- Popular for· 4
- Popular for breakfast
- Popular for lunch
- Popular for dinner
- Good for solo dining
- Facilities· 1
- Has toilet
- Service options· 1
- Offers delivery
- Highlights· 4
- Has fast service
- Serves great dessert
- Has live music
- Serves local speciality
- Atmosphere· 3
- Cosy
- Quiet
- Trendy
- Parking· 1
- Paid street parking
Location
How MORENO compares to nearby restaurants
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MORENO This shop | Buena Vista Restaurant & Bar | LOS TACOS No.1 | Le Bernardin | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.8(5,733) | 4.7(1,461) | 4.7(5,409) | 4.6(4,601) | |
| Price | $20–30 | $50–100 | $10–20 | $80–90 |
| Distance | — | 2.4 mi | 2.4 mi | 2.9 mi |
| Open today | ||||
| Good for kids | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| Reservations | — | ✓ | — | ✓ |
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