Hot Spot Diner

Nestled deep in the Southern Ironbound section of Newark, this hub of bounty is a source of endless varieties of feasts. The parking lot contains a few beautiful vintage vehicles forasmuch as to slow you down and ask you to look around at the surroundings. This is this. So many things to see on the way in. The aforementioned chariots, the wood-burning stoves on the southern entrance, the indoor football pitch! Cool man. The bar just inside of the game-zone was empty at 4:00 PM on Friday but vibrantly hinted at the fiesta that would probably be going down in a few hours. Diner tables are situated along the windows surrounding the “L” shaped bar with a breakfast/lunch grill that was just being cleaned up for the day when I arrived. Friendly, attentive waiters warmly greeted me as I sat down at the diner stool, next to one of the cooks. He was eating a juicy steak that looked delightful but a bit to heavy for what I wanted. Looking at the online menu, there was a picture of that very steak above a listing for Octopus! That settled it, I wanted to see what that looked, felt and tasted like. Double espresso was just the boost for my whilst I waited and watched the gentle action around the place. Everyone seemed happy and cooperative- patrons and employees. Sweet vibe. When my meal was brought out, I know immediately that this would be delicious. 8 medium-sized golden potatoes, boiled, gently smooshed and drizzled with drawn butter along withi sauteed onions and peppers. Cutting the Octupus arm with the serrated knife they supplied, I knew the main course was prepared with love and experience. So tender, splitting between my incisors and breaking down like melting butter in my eyeteeth. HEAVEN ON EARTH. I can’t wait to get back there again soon to see the beautiful ladies and gentlemen at the HOT SPOT~~~~!!!! Keep producing the legendary dining experience. LOVE AND PEACE- Steve

The garlic sauce for the chicken was great and if I just was giving a rating for that it would be 4.5 star however the rice was bland and French fries were frozen bagged fries. French fries are super easy to make and if you cannot make an effort to make it that is sad. The bread was super soft. The 2 stars goes towards the sauce and bread. For the price you get a lot of food but if you want a bag of pre cut frozen fries I could just go to any store to buy them and not waste the money. The mouse tasted great so if it was fresh it would have given it another star but it was not wrapped correctly so the top was dry and almost ruined it all.