Amazing arepa place by the beach quality ingredients and filling portions long lines but it moves…read morefast enough went on a weekend the wait was about 15min great vegan options as well!

Genuinely my favorite restaurant ever. I drive about a hour and a half to two hours to come here…read moreall the time. The tequeños are world class. The arepa de pollo or de pebellon are amazing. Yes it is a little pricey but the food is excellent, the owner and staff treat us like family they are very nice people, the location is nice. I really don't know what more people could want. This is the type of place that you eat at once and it becomes a new staple of your life

Bar Chuzo is doing something really special with Latin cuisine and this meal was proof of that…read more Creative, bold and intentional, every dish delivered! The Tuna Aguachile was a standout! The sushi grade tuna and avocado layered together in a bright, herbaceous broth that had just the right amount of heat and freshness. The Scallop Crudo was equally impressive, silky smooth scallops with a citrusy, slightly sweet backdrop that let the quality of the fish shine. The Crab Cake was well seasoned and had this beautiful depth of flavor from the Ecuadorian manglar crab, not your average crab cake at all. And the Chicken Chuzo Platter genuinely surprised me. I normally avoid skewer style meats because they tend to come out dry but this chicken was incredibly moist, tender and packed with flavor from the brasa marinade. Served alongside yuca croquettes and Andean corn, it was a full, satisfying plate. On the drinks side the Light Roast Espresso Martini was smooth, perfectly foamy and had this lovely depth without being overly sweet. And the Ruby Rose Cooler? As a pink grapefruit lover, this one was made for me. Bright, refreshing and dangerously easy to sip.

Rarely do I give 5 star revisit this place deserves it. Nestled on a quiet corner in Bay ridge,…read morethis place gives of family favorite neighborhood vibes. We sat outdoors on the side of the bar at a cool table underneath and umbrella. It's just what I needed on a cool summer day. Everything we ordered was really great, the steak and potatoes were cooked to perfection, the salad was dress well and I don't even care for an arugula salad but guess what I like it only there. Everything was just great!!! The wings were so good I didn't even notice there was a sauce to go with it. It was devoured! My ceviche was really fresh and the plaintain chips it came with were the best compliment for it. Now our waiter was amazing, attentive was an understatement. If I saw someone's food at another table and asked what it was he was able to identify it. He made our lemonade iced tea to perfection. He was even moved to an inside table and was moved from servicing us and he still constantly came back to check on us. The experience with him made me solidified I want to come back.

This tiny Dominican restaurant has some amazing dishes. My…read morefavorite is the Shrimp in Garlic Sauce with Yellow Rice, Red Beans and Plantains. Portions are large, quality is consistent, excellent service and prices.

been going here for the past 5 years. Best food for lunch in winter in the rockaways. Love the…read morestew goat, baked chicken, salmon, and roast pork, they dont always have each one of these but do regularily. best to get there early for lunch when it tastes the best. Love them!!! great service and dependable

The food is as authentic as they come for Colombian and Venezuelan dishes. Tastes homemade! Great…read moreservice by the owner herself at the tables at times. Love that it's a spacious place to sit and enjoy a great meal with family or friends. Will be back!

Lunch there yesterday was DELICIOUS! Service was amazing and very knowledgeable (even with having a…read moregluten issue, I had many choices)) The restaurant is so clean (along with the bathroom). Cant wait to go back!!!

Came here for the first time in passing and omg I want to return a million times…read more Their shrimp ceviche is BOMBBBBBB. The service was top notch and the employees were welcoming and friendly . Ruby was my bartender and the two ladies that were servers were sooooo friendly omg. I felt like family even though it was my first time here . Diana was the best ! I would return anytime

This is the spot…read more This is the spot for a huge platter of delicious Colombian food, perhaps before you go dance it off at the nearby Knockdown Center. I'm not going to pretend that I am the best person to determine what an authentic Colombian experience is (never had the pleasure of visiting Colombia), but if this isn't it, I can't imagine what they're missing. The staff speaks to you in Spanish exclusively, which made me glad one of my boys is Honduran. The TVs all over the place are playing what appear to be Colombian music videos that were made in the 80s featuring old men and attractive young women. They've got buckets of Colombian beer and frosted mugs so cold that the beer turned to slush around the sides. They've got a platter called the Bandeja la Berraca that consists of rice, beans, steak, plantains, eggs, avocado salad, little corn cakes, blood sausage, other sausage (amazing), and a giant side of chicharron. Eat and drink to you're bursting, while adorable Colombian kids run around the place. And rejoice that you live in NYC, where these things can be had.

The pork chops were too tough to eat. Rice and beans were…read moredelicious. We returned the first batch of burned pork chops. Treated nicely and given another meal for free. Chops were slightly better. Still tough.

First time. Certainly won't be the last. Papusa we're spot on and will be back to try the steak…read moretacos, which look pretty good. Huevos Rancheros looks good too.

Fun neighborhood dining option…read more A relaxed space on Fifth Avenue. The cocktails feature Colombian flavors and are very good. The Guacamole is served with plantain chips. The Picada Colombiana is flavorful and the portion is generous. The service is attentive. There is a 4% service charge for credit card payments.

Close to my buddy's place and I was a big fan of the comfiness. I'm sure an alcoholic beverage…read morewould've paired excellently as well, but alas we did not. The huevos and plaintains and rice is something I wish I could make! Cheers!

My husband first heard about Cuban Shack while he was at his barbershop. The other day we happened…read moreto be walking down Hoyt Street and passed right by it, so he suggested we stop in for lunch. The restaurant had a cozy, relaxed vibe. There are only a handful of tables, but we were still able to find a spot easily (we went around 2pm). We ordered Cuban sandwiches and guava pastelitos. I hadn't had a Cuban sandwich in years, and these absolutely did not disappoint. The sandwiches had the perfect balance of bread, meat, cheese, and sauce. They were rich and flavorful without being greasy or dry. They also came with plantain chips and a garlic sauce on the side, which was a nice touch. I also really enjoyed the guava pastry. It had a generous amount of guava filling but wasn't overly sweet. I'm so glad we discovered this spot and will definitely be coming back.

Stumbled upon this place and so glad I did. Very unassuming from the outside, but the food was…read morereally good. If you're looking for a quick and easy bite this is a great option. Ambiance is super casual - maybe more of a take out spot, but there's decent seating. Came with 6 people (including 2 little ones) and it was great. Food: make sure to order the Garlic Moji and Cilantro Aioli on the side. They really make the dishes! I ordered the below and enjoyed it all: -Chicken Plate: very satisfying -Pork Sandwich (a little oily, but would order again) -Empanadas: favorite was ham & cheese. The guava one was ok - a bit rich and leans more heavily cheese.