Food is authentic and delicious. Portions are generous. Love…read morethe chicken, pork and plantains!

There was a little bit of a communication problem when we arrived. The young man at the counter did…read morenot speak English. He did smile a lot though! I thought to make it easier, we would just point to what looked good and he could charge us whatever but after a minute or two, he went to the back kitchen and an older gentleman came out who did speak English. He told us that we had a choice of three rice and a meat selection. So I went with oxtail and he went steak. We both got the yellow rice. You also get a choice of beans on top of the rice. I opted for no beans. I thought the portion size was good (lots of rice). Oxtail was fine but not fall-off-the-bone good. I would have liked more sauce. The steak was also fine and had a distinctive spice which we could not figure out. We ate outside on the picnic table. There is not much seating inside. After finishing our meal, I went to use the restroom. The toilet was not nailed down so when you sit, there is a loud sound as it hits the floor. There was also no toilet paper or paper towels. I guess I could have asked but then I would have to encounter the language issue again. Luckily I had extra napkins in my purse!

Coyote Flaco is exactly the kind of old-school Mexican-American restaurant I grew up going to in…read moreCalifornia. Chips and salsa hit the table when you sit down, the portions are generous, and the plates come loaded with rice and beans. The food was good, the service was friendly and attentive, and the beer was ice cold. Nothing overly complicated or trying too hard, just a solid neighborhood Mexican restaurant and a really enjoyable meal.

This is the kind of place where you go for the margaritas sold by the pitcher, first. The mezcal…read moremargaritas by the pitcher are a helpful sign. If you're there for food first and margaritas second, you've come to the wrong place. It's not authentic, it's not even Tex-Mex, it's the kind of food you get at the retirement home on taco night. We had to salt their store bought chips, kind of bland.

My husband and I have been getting curry bowls from CB for maybe 10 years now? It's our go to when…read morewe start to feel sick. That spicy curry work wonders on your sinuses and gut. Rice noodles are perfection. Drive up window is so convenient. Always great, kind people working.

Good place for a quick, filling meal. We picked up dinner here and got the Asian rice bowls with…read moreground beef and red curry and another with grilled chicken with yellow curry and they were very good. The seasoned rice and curry flavors were tasty. It was a good portion and great for when you want something warm. We also got the braised pork belly lotus buns. The buns were soft but broke kind of easily. Also the pork belly was a little tough to chew and didn't melt in your mouth. Decent lotus bun for a fast food place but would probably opt for a different option. Overall service was quick and the place was generally empty and clean. I'd suggest trying it out, the fusion is pretty interesting.

Let's set the scene: It's Cinco De Mayo. I have a sombrero…read moreon my head, frozen margarita in my glass, and a poncho wearing corona in my other hand. The only thing missing from this beautiful and festive fiesta I am at is la eats! Mi amigos decide that Tello's is the food of choice for this afternoon which was a great idea because it was located only about a block away. We called to order. A small menu but lots of variety. Quesadillas, burritos, and chimichangas (which I heard are not that great). Also plenty of vegetarian options which is perfect for me and also a "Bard college special" for the awesome collegiate establishment located a few minutes away. Calling in an order for 5 people to an establishment that lacks English speaking employees is muy dificil to say the least. Lucky for me I was not designated food orderer. Bless my darling's heart. She struggled through that order, having to repeat her self numerous times but after about 5 minutes the order was placed. Just about everything on the menu is $7. Can't beat that. Totally a reasonable price for how full you're going to be after consuming your meal. We sat around for 15 to 20 minutes and then took the short walk over there. A small restaurant with 4 or 5 tables. Not much decoration or anything fancy and a refrigerated area with drinks. We wanted to split the bill. There is a 10$ minimum for credit card purchases and as I said before the employees need a little help with the English language. Took a while, but after slight confusion everything was paid for and we scurried out complete with my "Chipotle or Mole" veggie burrito and a whole lot of green sauce and guac. When I munched into my first bite...Heavenly. I love burritos. Once I found the right hot sauce to dash on there it was nothing short of what I had been longing for all week. I was not at all dissatisfied with that wonderful burrito. It was huge, compactly rolled in foil, and stocked with beans and flavor. Different from Chipotle which happens to be my favoritest BUT for surely chipotle-esque yet tasted a tad fresher and healthier. It probably isn't. But the ingredients definitely tasted like they were plucked right out of a day laborer's basket that A.M.. They also mention on el menu that the ingreds are fresh when the season permits (maybe that fresh image just made it seem fresher.. words can play tricks on my mind.) If it wasn't for the language barrier they definitely would have gotten a fifth Estrella out of me. It's 3 days later and I'm still full from that delightful meal. OMG! I almost forgot to mention. They also have chips! Delicious. Warm. Not to oily. Try them!

This place is great! I'm so upset I only discovered it a few months before I graduated…read more The first time I came here, I ordered the chips and guacamole appetizer and a chicken empanada. I wondered why just chips and guac were a whopping $7 but understood when they brought it out -- they give you a TON of fresh made guacamole and fried chips! Seriously, you could taste in a single bite just how fresh the avocados and tomatos in the guac was -- absolutely amazing. The chicken empanada was equally delicious -- the chicken meat inside was tender and bursting with flavor and the outside dough was crunchy. Best of all, they give you a huge empanada for only $1.50!! Their black beans and rice were also delicious. The only reason I didn't give this place 5 stars is because I went back at least 3 different times after my first visit and each time, they were out of the chips & guac and the chicken empanadas. Really disappointing, because I had been craving those two dishes ever since I tried them!

Love the Armadillo. Been coming here for 20 years. It's not the same as when Merle owned it. The…read moreservice isn't as friendly but still decent.

Food and drinks were fantastic (clearly all homemade) and the service was top notch. I highly…read morerecommend!

Last night I was looking for some dinner and stopped into this place for a dinner. What a pleasant…read moresurprise. The ladies were really nice and offered up an amazing stewed chicken that was spiced just like my grandma did it. What the secret was I have no idea but, the food was outstanding. When I was treated so well I was knot sure why but how they prepare the food and how you are treated will make me had back there next week. I just heard of it but you can bet that I this place is really a great choice. The ladies there are just adorable!

I stopped in at Hellshire Cuisine (formerly Gennie's) for takeout recently. They serve up a variety…read moreof meat dinners served with two sides including oxtail, fry chicken, chicken foot soup, curry chicken, fish (Escoveitch & Steam), and curry goat. They also have cake slices for dessert. I ordered a Large Curry Chicken Dinner ($14 plus tax) served with very soft rice & peas and spicy cabbage. There good portion of food was packed into a round foil container and remain hot when I got home. The chicken was chopped up with the bones which was the main peeve of this dish and it took some time to get rid of the bone pieces before eating. I am so used to boneless chicken or chicken on the bone not chopped up. After deboning the chicken, the curry chicken and the sides tasted pretty good,

I had to lower a star - the lunch special got smaller and they restricted the available food to…read morechicken or pork. The pork was still delicious, just a much smaller portion. I would have left the stars alone from my prior review (I understand costs go up) because the pernil is so tasty, but I got a beef empanada that tasted like it was 2 days old. Salty, tough, and a meager amount of meat. I'll stick with the pork. Still a filling portion, but it's not the deal it was...

Never again will eat at this place , order some pasta pasta was fungal smelled really bad on top I…read moreask for reg pasta with sauce I got shrimp sauce n was allergic to it ,,, never again the guy was reallly rude ,, food got thrown out n got my money back .

Incredibly great food nestled away here in Poughkeepsie. I've had Jamaican food all over here and…read morenone of these spots can compete with Empire Fusion. If you are craving authentic great Jamaican food, you won't regret coming here. The restaurant is spotless, the owner is very nice, and her food is out of this world. I got the Oxtails, peas and rice, sweet plantain, and steamed veggies. My Wife had the Jerk Chicken. Everything tasted amazing!! I will definitely be back as I'm dying to try her Mac and Cheese again (it was sold out). 5 Star

Just spent an hour getting to know the owner, Michelle, who is a warm, beautiful woman and chef!…read moreShe's from Kingston, Jamaica and takes so much pride in her cooking. Empire stands out among all the Jamaican restaurants in the area for its fresh, home cooked meals. We stopped by for some beef patties and ended up getting a half dozen plus two spinach patties when we found out that they're homemade and not frozen. They are outstanding! Michelle was open on New Year's Eve, and we might come back for dinner because everything was so good! UPDATE: We returned on New Year's Day because we were craving more Jamaican food!! We ordered the jerk chicken, oxtail, and vegan curry chickpeas. The flavors were mouthwatering and we couldn't believe how tasty the curry chickpeas dish was. Please do yourself a favor and stop by. You absolutely won't regret it!