I'm sure I have had Colombian food before, but it has been quite a while and Barriles was my first…read moreauthentic "newer" Colombian place to try. Came here for a little small belated birthday dinner for a friend and we had a very nice time. We each just had a dish since we knew the portions are BIG. The menu is extensive and there was a lot to choose from. They even offer some Mexican and Italian dish options. I had the Grilled Skirt Steak (Monterey), which was SO BIG I had leftover for lunch the next day. :) the meat was pretty tender and juicy. The dish came with tostones (big) and rice. We were also served salads to start. What stands out a lot is the amazing service here. They are so polite, friendly, patient and helpful. The restaurant definitely seemed staffed properly which I suppose was a good thing because as the night progressed, the place filled up (for a Thursday night). My friends had the salmon and the Chicken Franchise. I took off just one star because they ended up charging my friends twice (but rectified the mistake), hopefully her funds will sort out. They also charge extra if you want to make any side substitutions... which isn't kind of crappy. The place is also beautifully decorated and spacious. Will def be back very soon! Next time we'll partake in an adult beverage maybe :)

This has been my spot for many years for happy hours, dinner and to watch soccer games…read more It is a large restaurant so you can usually find a spot at the bar or at a table. But when there are big soccer events, it can get very packed. I especially like their frozen passion fruit margarita because it is sweet and strong with a tajin rim. All of their food is delicious, especially their picada which comes with a variety of meat; chicken, chicharrón, sausage and potato. The chicharrón is always crunchy and all the dipping sauces pair so well with everything in the picada. The vibe inside the restaurant is always very fun with good music playing in the background and the bar always has very friendly staff. If you are ever in the Jackson heights area, you should give them a try.

A pretty good experience I've had dining here. I was looking for a Latin Restaurant to add into my…read moreever building review resume on Google/Yelp and it led me to here. The place is pretty large despite it looking somewhat narrow outside but there's a lot of seating inside as well as some seating outside in the case the place gets crowded, fortunately I didn't have to worry about that. Credit to the service, two waitresses went above and beyond their duty to made sure I had a satisfactory time at their Restaurant and I will always give credit where it's due to the wait staff doing a solid job. Even though I'm giving this place a 5 star rating, there were two small grievances. I did have to wait for some time for my food to get to my plate, like an almost 15 minute wait, but for what it's worth, the food was solid. The other one, which was a small annoyance was that the empanadas I ordered along with the Pollo A La Brasa were forgotten and if I hadn't brought that to the waitresses attention, I would've went without my appetizers. They did make it up by giving me a complimentary margarita. I do appreciate the gesture, but I'm not a strong drinker, I'm a lightweight and after one sip of that, it was powerful enough to almost knock me out. I tried to endure it but I only finished half of that before giving up. Despite that, just the show of them caring for the customer is enough for me to know that they value their patrons here. That's more than enough for me. I like the vibe of the place, it has a Latin fusion feel but majority of their food is affordable. I'd make a 2nd visit here in due time.

I've been coming to Blend for years! My go-to is usually the churrasco but decided to switch it up…read moreand try the lomo saltado. The sauce was just how I like it, not too sweet and just right. The steak was tender and I devoured it right up. I also enjoyed the green sauce that they put on top of fries. Their happy hour menu is top tier. I love every single one of their frozen drinks. The service is a hit or miss. The busser was so quick to take away our dishes even when we were still working on it. He even took my godsister's margarita without her noticing, even though there was some left. I'd understand if they needed the table back and wanted us to wrap up but the dining room was pretty empty. Cleaning up aggressively while we're clearly still eating just makes an unpleasant experience.

All flavored mojitos Happy hour menu!…read moreBeautifully decorated Great service! Food menu has it all, but I came for the coconut mojito!!

This place is super cute decor which I love because dinner included ambiance in addition to good…read morefood. Started with coconut shrimp and stuffed sweet plantain with Chicharron. Both appetizers were 10/10. Soft sweet plantain with crunch pork - you get both works sweet and salty. For dinner we got the fried rice that comes with shrimp, beef, chicken etc. 10/10 very tasty.. Now to the drinky drink. I got regular mojitos which is my fav drink. It was so good, not too sweet but just right. The hubs got Long Island iced tea, also very good. The service was 10/10 very attentive and we ended the night with a free shot.. Parking can be a bit tricky, but give yourself time and get there early.

Casual dining with live music on Fridays. So much meat for the price you pay, we were really…read moreimpressed! I definitely recommend the skirt steak as it was extremely flavorful and probably my favorite out of the trio we received. Our service was quick and friendly. We would totally be back

Valentine's dinner at Favela Grill was sooo nice! There were a lot of couples and a few families…read more The restaurant was decorated with red balloons and valentine's decor. It was dimly lit, they had live music, and the food was delicious. The servers were attentive as well. They offered a "valentine's dinner for two" menu for $150 which was a great deal, but we opted to order off of the menu. We both enjoyed the calamari and variety croquettes as appetizers. We got the Churrasco #2 which came with a ton of meats, all cooked perfectly. The sausage was my favorite- SO flavorful. We'll have leftovers for days. We enjoyed the rice and black beans as well. We wish we had room to try dessert!

This is a Colombian restaurant that is walking distance from The Noguchi Museum. You get to view…read morebeautiful works of art then dine on some delicious Colombian food and good music which does get quite loud especially on weekends since there is a DJ set. Their menu offers an array of dishes ranging from small bites to feast for the eyes and your belly. One dish or rather protein that is a focal point in their menu is chicken since they serve a lean cut of chicken breast or rotisserie chicken paired with rice and other sides. Do prepare your stomach to feast at this restaurant and your ears to listen to some lively music while dining. The servers are very sweet, attentive, and patient for first timer such as myself visiting this restaurant especially in this NYC heat. But I do speak Spanish and part of my family is from Colombia so it was a plus and flex for me since I got to connect more with them. Overall, this restaurant is ideal spot to dine at after visiting The Noguchi Museum. That's my personal recommendation since you get to feed the mind with art history then feed yourself with some delicious Colombian food.

I've been to Inca Paisa before, and unfortunately it has never been my first choice. The only…read morereason I return is because it's my grandmother's preferred restaurant since she lives nearby. We arrived around 6:20-6:30 p.m. There were plenty of open tables, but we weren't seated until much later. During that time, the male waiter seemed more concerned with other tasks. He was seating a woman whose party of six hadn't yet arrived, going back and forth to the kitchen, handing out receipts, and collecting menus. After all of that, he finally approached us--not to seat us--but to ask, "How long are you going to take?" I replied, "Sir, we're here to eat." He responded that the side tables were for people watching the game. I explained that we were there to dine, as this is a restaurant. Even after we were seated, he avoided our table completely. He took the order of a table that had been seated after us while we continued waiting. About 20 minutes later, a female waitress noticed we had not been helped and took over our table. She was attentive, professional, and the only reason we received service. After placing our order, we waited about an hour for our entrées. The food was also underwhelming. The Papa a la Huancaína came with an excessive amount of sauce and very few potatoes. The Ceviche Mixto lacked the bright citrus flavor that ceviche should have. My grandmother, who is very familiar with Peruvian cuisine, found it bland, and even after taking it home we couldn't improve it. The Bistec Encebollado was slightly too salty for our taste. The beans simply weren't to my liking, though that's a matter of personal preference. Another issue is the dining room layout. The seating is extremely tight, to the point where it feels like you're almost elbow-to-elbow with the tables next to you, making the experience feel cramped. Overall, this visit was disappointing. Between the slow and inattentive service, the long wait for food, the cramped seating, and several disappointing dishes, the experience did not justify the visit. The female waitress deserves recognition for stepping in when we had been overlooked, but unfortunately she couldn't make up for the rest of the experience.

Here's a polished Yelp review you can post:…read more What a fantastic experience! I visited for the first time and was truly impressed. The food was absolutely delicious, the staff was friendly and attentive, and the atmosphere was so much fun--especially while watching the FIFA World Cup 2026! I highly recommend the seafood paella, fried calamari, and salad--every dish was fresh, flavorful, and perfectly prepared. The red sangria was outstanding and complemented the meal beautifully. To finish, I enjoyed the flan and coffee, and both were absolutely delicious. From the warm hospitality to the amazing food and lively atmosphere, everything exceeded my expectations. I will definitely be back and highly recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for a wonderful dining experience!

Sangria Tapas Bar & Restaurant is a Spanish restaurant located at 34-19 30th Ave in Astoria,…read moreQueens, featuring traditional tapas, paellas, and, as the name suggests, sangria. The restaurant is situated in a lively, casual dining spot on the 30th Avenue corridor, replacing the former Shady Lady location The restaurant is much smaller than the Shaddy Lady and has a nice, authentic vibe with decorative Spanish decor and a wine bar. My selection was a delicious pollo al ajillo, and despite the slow service, it was worth the wait. Prices are moderate and my check with a non alcoholic beverage came to around $30

We originally came in because they were playing the game. And stayed for the food!…read more For apps we got the chulupaa and it was delicious. The sauce is a sour cream base which I wasn't expecting. Wish I had more. The birria seafood was so good! Never had it before but it tasted like eating a seafood boil, and boy do I love that! Their drinks were really good too I got their marg and service was super nice. The server asked if we wanted the game in English but we wanted it in Spanish duh! Super sweet of him to ask since we don't speak Spanish.

I was able to be seated on cinco de mayo. This place was packed but the staff handled it well…read more Solid spicy margaritas. Al pastor tacos were juicy. DJ and mariachi which was cool. I'll come back in a regular day to try other things.

Location: Astoria, Queens NYC…read more Service: Good nothing special Ambiance: It was Friday and Jazz playing in the background. Loved it! Spacious and clean. Food: I will put the a caption in each photo. Three faves that I have unlocked. Very good and I highly highly recommend!!

Go here for the wine and ambiance, and to be able to take a table for 2+ hours. The food is hit or…read moremiss, and for the money you can do better elsewhere. I went on a Friday night at 7, and was seated immediately. There was a healthy selection of wine, but the service felt uncaring: they wanted to take my order, not help me with deciding on a wine. I ended up getting a glass of white wine and the oven-baked salmon. The wine was excellent, but the food was disappointing: everything was underseasoned, the spinach and zucchinis were slightly mushy. I've heard that some of the appetizers and steaks are really good, but for ~$30 before tax you really don't wanna be gambling on whether the food is good.