The Colonial Grill

The Colonial Grill is a celebrated Afro-Colombian fusion restaurant operating from multiple locations across northern New Jersey. Founded in December 2015 by William Valbuena, a seasoned kitchen supervisor with deep culinary heritage, this father-and-son operation has grown from a single food truck in Morristown into a viral sensation with over 400,000 followers and 50 million online views. The flagship Patacón Burger—featuring premium freshly ground Angus beef nestled between crispy tostones instead of traditional buns, topped with melted American cheese, lettuce, tomato, red onions, and the restaurant's iconic trio of garlic-cilantro, pineapple, and pink sauce—has become a must-try dish for food enthusiasts. The Morristown food truck operates from 3 West Park Place Tuesday through Sunday from 12PM to 5PM, while the Hoboken storefront at Pier A (1 Newark Street) serves Saturday and Sunday from 1PM until sellout. The Randolph pickup window at 389 Dover Chester Road is open Tuesday through Friday from 5PM to 8PM. The Colonial Grill offers catering services for private events including weddings, birthday parties, corporate functions, and film productions, available for bookings after November 5, 2025. Online ordering is available for both Morristown and Randolph locations through their website.