Welcome to It’s WAAO!
It’s WAAO! brings fast-casual Latin American food to New Jersey, serving fresh meals inspired by Colombian street food. From arepas and empanadas to patacones, pinchos, burgers, and loaded sandwiches, every item is made fresh and served fast. Visit us in East Rutherford, Elmwood Park, Paterson (21st Ave and Main St), Clifton, and Passaic. Dine in, take out, or order delivery anytime for quick and easy meals made for your day.
Authentic Latin Street Food You’ll Love
It’s WAAO! serves bold and simple Latin American favorites made fresh every day. Enjoy crispy empanadas, grilled pinchos, soft arepas, patacones, and filling burgers and sandwiches. Each meal is prepared to be quick, hot, and satisfying any time of day. We also offer tropical drinks, shakes, and signature sauces that add extra flavor to every order.
Easy Ordering, Quick and Fresh
Skip the wait and order online or visit any It’s WAAO! location for fast service. Whether you are at home, at work, or on the go, your favorite Latin meals are just a few steps away. With simple ordering, quick preparation, and friendly service, getting fresh food has never been easier. Every order is made fast and served fresh.
See Our Latin Favorites
Get a glimpse of It’s WAAO!’s fresh and bold Latin American meals made daily with care. Every dish is prepared fresh and served hot across all locations, using simple recipes inspired by traditional street food. From filling sandwiches to crispy bites and grilled favorites, each order is made to be quick, fresh, and easy to enjoy anytime.
Serving Families Across New Jersey
At It’s WAAO!, we serve families, students, and workers across New Jersey with fast and fresh Latin American food. Our locations offer quick service, generous portions, and a welcoming space for every guest. Many of our stores are open 24 hours, making us a reliable stop at any time of day. It’s WAAO! is where great food and convenience come together.
Franchise Opportunities with It’s Waao Brand Corp
It’s Waao Brand Corp offers franchise opportunities for those who want to join a growing Latin American fast-casual brand. We provide a proven business model, strong brand support, and a simple system built for fast service and consistent quality. Our goal is to expand while helping franchise partners succeed with a concept focused on fresh food, speed, and customer satisfaction.
What our guests are saying
The Hawaiian burger was the absolute best. The shakes are so natural they taste like the actual fruit. By far one of my favorite places.
Adrian C.
Hi, today was my first time at this restaurant. The customer service was excellent. The entrees were brought out quickly, tasted very good too. If you are In the area, check It out
Khaled B.
Oh so yummy, had the Hawaiian burger and coconut shake made with milk and added pineapple. Definitely going again!
Africa M.
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Dine-In
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Outdoor Seating
Kids' Menu
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are you known for?
We are known for Burger, Morcilla, Chicken Sandwich, Yogurt Parfait, Orange Juice, Green Juice, Chicharron, Pan De Queso, Grilled Chicken, Cuban Sandwich, Cubano Sandwich, Juice, Pandebono, Salchipapa, Strawberry Lemonade, Sandwiches, Arepas, Coffee, Pancakes, Beet Juice, Chicken Burgers, Ham Sandwich, Steak Sandwich, Breakfast, Turkey Sandwich, Empanadas, Fish Sandwich, Lemonade, Bunuelos, Bagels, Cheeseburger, Deli Sandwiches, Maicitos, Burritos, Jugos Naturales, and Carrot Juice
What areas do you serve?
We serve the following areas: Paterson, Clifton, Passaic, Elmwood Park, Garfield, Woodland Park, Saddle Brook, Fair Lawn, Wallington, Montclair State University, Prospect Park, Rochelle Park, Haledon, Wood-Ridge, Lodi, Carlstadt, Totowa, Montclair Heights, Hasbrouck Heights, and North Bergen.
