You have to come check this place out. The owner is so kind and the food is even better. I only…read morewish there were more vegetarian arepas to try, especially after tasting the La Flaca arepa. This is great for a quick lunch or a snack depending on how hungry you are.

Former loyal customer, but I will never return after awful experience. They had outdated location…read moreissues. ​Once there, the kiosk didn't work, and staff told me to place a delivery order to their own building just to get food. To make matters worse, the online checkout blocked me, and when I asked for help, a manager working on her laptop rudely snapped that there is a $13 minimum; The combo they offer is $12. She completely refusing to accommodate a $12 standard combo for a customer standing right in front of her. Absolute lack of basic customer service and a broken system. Avoid. Ill never be back.

In a swamp of Corporate Slop El Picosito shines with something that actually tastes like real food…read more The tortas at this truck are great, cheaper than Dos Toros or Chipotle and have quite the flavor. They have quite the selection of meat, but my favorite is Carne Enchilada. You'll get avocado, meat, beans, cheese, all on a beautifully toasted bun with some more veggies for like $12 or 13. We're not talking mexico prices here, but it's better and cheaper than what you're getting at a corporate spot, and the service is caring! Also, what better than looking at some office buildings or Moynihan train station while waiting for some food!

This food stand deserves more reviews and more recognition ! I was on my way to the Brookdale…read moreCampus when I noticed this food stand by the 28th street subway station - They serve a variety of empanadas as well as breakfast food and Mexican dishes. Feeling hungry, I decided to order myself chicken flautas with some rice and beans and a little salad on the side. I'll admit I was a little hesitant at first as it can be difficult to tell just how good a food stand will turn out, but once I tried the food, I was full of happiness. The chicken flautas tasted very authentic and I scarfed them all down in one sitting ! They were very crunchy and had the perfect amounts of chicken in them - wasn't overly salty. The rice wasn't my absolute favorite. it was more of a plain white rice, but it complemented the food well. I liked the salad that came on the side. Definitely going to stop by more often and next time I'll try their empanadas ! Price was fair. The guy working behind the counter was really nice as well. Update: Just tried their chicken empanadas and lemonade and they were amazing !! The lemonade tasted naturally made and the empanadas were a huge portion for just $2.50. Tixi Empandas, you just got yourself a loyal costumer :)

Can't believe this place isn't famous already (I guess they are relatively new to this area)...a…read morelittle food cart run by a very pleasant couple with DELICIOUS empanadas (Like RH's review said, perfect crust!) Also tried their coffee which is delicious as well. I am definitely going to be a regular, especially since this is right around the corner from where I work.

After visiting our daughter office near Brian Park, NY, we started to wander around the area. Our…read morenext stop was NY Library, we walked pass this Cuban restaurant and we wanted some Cuban sandwiches. The combo plates only $9.99 but we just wanted the sandwiches, so we ordered a chicken and a pork sandwiches for $13 and $11, some fries. We saw people eating the combo plates and they looked so delicious, may be next time we'll try those. Later we found out this is a chain restaurants in NY. Anyhow, the prices are very reasonable for NY. Our sandwiches are plentiful for lunch, the cheese all melted and rich, next time I would leave the cheese out. Great sandwiches and the fries are good too. Too much that we couldn't finish with our sandwiches. Sometimes I couldn't believe these inexpensive restaurants exist in NY, cheaper than CA.

Very discriminatory! I had a very disappointing experience at Sophie's. When I arrived, the staff…read moreat the counter refused to help me. I decided to go to the kiosk, but as soon as white customers came in, they greeted them warmly and offered assistance. They immediately helped the person that came in after me and then took care of the two people who followed. I calmly waited for my order to be called, but when I asked why they hadn't helped me, I was told "I saw you but I was busy." However, there were no customers when I arrived there were several people working at the counter. I was very disappointed because I always love Sophie's. This incident made me realize that the staff may not be as attentive to their black and Afro-Latino customers, which is unfortunate considering that it's a Cuban establishment.

Located at a mini Smorgasburg next to Hudson Yards at the Bella Abzug Park Fountains, Excell…read moreKingston Eatery brings some Jamaican food to the neighborhood every Tuesday and Wednesday for the summer. It's a nice addition considering food options are still on the low end in this neighborhood. There are a few combinations to choose from and I ended up going with the Jerk Baby Back Ribs because...who doesn't like ribs of the grill?? Dish also came with a side of slaw and something called a "Festival" which is essentially a Jamaican fried dough. I slathered the ribs in BBQ sauce and was on my way to a filling up my stomach. I think the ribs would slightly be dry if it weren't for the BBQ sauce, but still satisfying overall. The festival and the cole slaw were also pretty good as sides. Took a star off for the service. People were nice, but the food took quite a bit of time to get out. I assume it's probably because they are dealing with the rush of locals working in the area and the tourists visiting Hudson Yards. Overall, will definitely stop by here for lunch again

This place had a big line so it took a little while for me to order and get my food, but it…read morehonestly didn't feel that long. I got the sorrel with ginger juice, which was really good. I'm not exactly sure what sorrel is made of but I enjoyed it. It tasted like a Peruvian drink my grandma always gives us, except the ginger juice adds more. I ordered the pork which came with slaw and festival. They were really good, I loved the festival. I do wish they gave me a little more pork as it was a big tray. I had more festival than pork. I'm still giving it 5 stars cause it was so damn good. I also didn't know what sauce was which so I put both sauces on and they were spicy which I liked. I mean my mouth is burning but I regret nothing.

Ordené el seco de gallina con una agua de maracuyá y el arroz venía con una raja de maduro. Déjeme…read moredecir que ese maduro estaba que parece lo guardaron del otro día y estaba quemado y duro. Además, la bebida era más azúcar que cualquier otra cosa. La gallina estaba más o menos pero realmente he tenido mejor en otros lugares. Encima de eso, me parece que la chica me sobre cobró pero voy a comprobar cuando se me aclare en mi cuenta. Es un no parar mi. Mejor he tenido por Astoria y la comida más fresca.

Take notice New Yorkers -- a piece of Ecuador is now located north of Herald Square…read more The clean white food truck showed up on West 37th Street, between Broadway and 6th Avenue in May 2010. Today was the day to take the food truck for a test drive. Roberto & Baylin friendly as ever, rattling off all the menu items for us as we reviewed the photo menu on the side of the truck. The showdown was between the Hen Stew and Goat Stew. Roberto ended the battle of the menu with "The Goat Stew is to die for!" Ah yes, 8 bucks (they take credit cards too!) and we were our way with a bag of stew, Hot sauce (notice the CAPITAL "H" for HHHHHOTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTT!") and a generous portion of yellow rice. The goat was pleasantly succulant and soft. The rice was well flavored dry, but not flaky. The sauce was simply *H*O*T*. This is New York when you can get some real home made food on the streets of midtown. The price tag? A bit on the high end for what you get, but then again, I haven't been to many markets selling goat meat recently to gauge the market prices lately. The truck is new - meaning clean -- and at least perception wise, it's one truck where I'd venture to buy a fish dish -- in fact, my lunch buddy bought the fish wrapped in banana leaves (the bundle was even tied up with twine - nice touch!) and loved it. It's not a daily dining adventure that competes with other food trucks with lower price points, but certainly worth a try. You'd call this a grease truck, but the food actually isn't too greasy. We'll be back to try the other menu items for sure. And if you want the food, but not the walk to the truck, they'll even deliver for free in the area - Give Roberto a call 917.578.7980 and tell him Kenny sent you his way!

My first time here and since I'm unfamiliar with Guatemalan cuisine I studied the signage which is…read morea mix of English and Spanish. It smelled amazing so I rolled the dice and tried it. I got a chorizo Shuko with avocado. Shuko is the sandwich. The chorizo had a great taste and was cooked well. The avocado and veggies were fresh and very tasty. Not sure what sauces he put in so I'll ask next time. The bread was that perfect combination of soft and firm. For $6 you can't go wrong. The guy is super nice and I will definitely come back again. I was still hungry so next time either I get a side or try a platter. Everything looks really yummy and I want to try more. So come on break out of that rut and try a new cuisine what do you have to lose?

I have never had guatamalan food so why not try it for the first time in the streets of nyc. What…read moredrew me to the cart was the fact the guy was making fresh tortillas on the spot. The menu is in spanish pretty much but they have some pictures. It may help to have the menu in both spanish and english. This is a unique type of food and it is always trying new things. The guy helped me pick out what I liked and he gave me the popular item. I got a taco type thing that has cut up hot dog, steak, and some other meat with cabbage, avocado, and a whole bunch of sauces. It has a lot going on but it does the job. This isnt a light meal so there is a high probability you will be hitting the thunderbucket within the hour. That doesn't mean it isn't good but just beware. I would definitely come check it out because trying new types of food is always good. Good luck Shuko!!

Holy empanadas! I grabbed two empanadas in my way to the American Museum of Natural Hx…read more Caprese : so.much.ooey.gooey.cheese. Beef: so.much.meet.&.flavor Quick, tasty, messy, filling, delicious, flavorful... Almost wish I'd tried the chimichurri with them , but was in a hurry. 10/10 recommend.

A tiny store with generously stuffed Argentine Malbec-Beef empanadas that live rent-free in my…read morehead. I've only had the pleasure of visiting twice back in Fall '25. Clean space, great atmosphere! I spotted 1-2 people in the front serving customers. Such warmth, I felt graciously welcomed and not rushed in the slightest as I browsed their menu before making my choices. I only got to try the Argentine Malbec-Beef & Spinach Asiago fillings. I'll definitely make it a point to stop by again the next time I'm in the area so I can try the remainder of the menu.