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This place at best is ok. I cant tell how authentic this place is as it's my first time having Ecuadorian food. We decided to come here on a whim on a random week night because we thought the restaurant it looks inviting from the outside - that was not the experience we had upon walking in. The hostess greeted us kind of awkwardly - almost as if we were a burden, not in the typical way a hostess is warm and welcoming. We were seated and spend a bit of time reviewing the menu. We waited awhile before someone came to take our order, and were ignored when we tried flagging someone down. The same hostess took our order after enough time went by and asked us if it was our first time here followed by no introduction to the menu or the food like normal servers who asked that question. It felt condescending. We ordered drinks and the muchines appetizer. The drinks came after our meal came - it really took FOREVER despite being one party of 2 out of 5 or 6 parties on that whole big restaurant. I ordered the shrimp casserole dish as my main. The muchines appetizer was amazing, and the staff who were different servers were really sweet and welcoming - but that first person who greeted us left a really bad impression. The drinks were ok and my shrimp casserole didn't taste like anything really. I needed to add a lot of lime to have something to taste. There was one jumbo shrimp that wasn't de-shelled and a bunch of smaller shrimp which weren't bad. The drinks weren't very strong and took forever to come out that we were about to cancel them before we were told they were on their way out. I felt this place was overpriced, service was ok at best (would have been great had that first person wasn't so unwelcoming). We got dessert which was the caramel tres leches and it was really good! Overall, the terribly slow and rude service was not worth the price and the ok tasting entree. Definitely wouldn't return to this place but I'm glad I tried it.
Food and ambiance 10/10. Service was slow and two things we wanted were not available but that's okay, I'll try again the next time I'm there because I will certainly be returning! They have three locations. Today we got the chaulafun and one of their breakfast dishes which came with steak and a bolon mixto. The steak is nicely seasoned and Adorned with peppers and a pepper sauce. A little small but luckily they pack the bolon with meat. Same with the chaulafun. It has pork,beef,shrimp, and eggs and plenty of it. They put a big shrimp on top adorned with a cute little flag. The fresh juices are just what you need for a brunch time meal but I would order them anytime. I wanted the arroz con crangejo but they didn't have it today I'll try my luck next time because it sounds delicious. I appreciated how clean the restaurant was. I can't wait to go back
This is still one of my favorites spots to go with my family for dinner. We came here on a Friday night a few weeks ago to celebrate my baby being able to be out in public. For a Friday night, we were seated right away and accommodated due to my stroller. The place was nicely decorated for the holidays and the stafff was super attentive. They had happy hour and our drinks came right away. Because their dishes are massive, we ordered a picada, a bolon and my parents shared a seco de chivo. The food is always so good! We end up stuff home for the next day. This place is always a good time! See you next year Barzola!
Walked into this spot on my birthday. It was the middle of the day with a party of three. Make sure you read the menu before you order. If you're a party of 3 you'll get an extra surcharge, usually it is a party of 5 or more. I ordered the skirt steak, and it was extremely huge. Half of it was made medium, even tho I asked for rare. It came with a side of fried banana. My party got the breaded shrimp and the mixto. I liked their plates too, of course I took a bite of each. I wasn't too fond of the breaded shrimp. :::BATHROOM ALERT:: I'm not sure who, but someone had blood all in the stall, but it was gross. You have to walk down a lot of stairs to get to the bathroom. If you are drinking and use those stairs, it will be deadly,I only had 1 drink. They lost half a star due to the bathroom conditions, and the restaurant wasn't packed. I ordered a frozen mojito w/ coconut. For some reason, the server didn't ask me or my mother for a second one. But the other person with us they had their drinks refilled without even asking. They lost half a star, making it 4 stars because of the bill. When the bill came, they took 18% tip which is included. We were like thats cool so we don't have to sit here and do math. They we paid and they turned the apple screen around to ask for more tip. I said why are you asking for more when we gave you like $30 for a tip? the server goes oh in case you want to give extra, my mother didn't. Finally, would I come back? I most likely would not. The prices were good though, I just didn't like the whole tip exchange or the dirty bathroom.
Barzola is absolutely the best place for great food and a good time. The food is outstanding and the portions are big enough for two. The margaritas are perfect. Overall it's a really awesome vibe and the staff are friendly and accommodating.
I've been to Barzola a few times within the last couple of years but unfortunately the quality of service has not been consistent. While their food is good and filling, the service not so much. We celebrated my husbands birthday here and I had asked for a birthday cake to be brought out to my husband it took a very long time for them to do so. We waited for the cake for a while and didn't get it until I asked for the check because we got tired of waiting. During that time we were not offered any additional food or drinks. The staff is friendly, however I would just recommend they check up on their customers more often.
Pinnacle of Ecuadorian food in NYC! All the classics I grew up with made with the same amount of love and care you'd expect from a home cooked meal. Service can leave a bit to be desired, but doesn't often detract from the experience. Interior gives a very cozy, homey vibe which will make you want to stay for hours. Make sure to try the fritada.
My friend was visiting Astoria and we decided to try Barzola for the first time and wow! I was so impressed by the attentive service from the waiters and lovely ambiance of the space. I've walked past this establishment so many times and never once gone in. I ordered the Seco De Chivo and although I tread lightly when ordering goat because I find it to be a tough meat to my surprise it was incredibly tender! The flavors were delicious I highly recommend. My friend enjoyed her chicken soup and we also ordered a shrimp ceviche with plantain chips which was yummy but a bit more watery than both of us generally like. Overall I was happy to stumble upon this gem and will definitely be back.
This is a good place for large parties! The plates are somewhat big so I recommend getting a bunch of dishes to share. The Seco de Chivo is the best thing there! The goat is so tender and the stew itself is flavorful with many spices! It was pretty big and I had to take it home. Honestly, it tasted pretty good the next day too!
As an Ecuadorian, this restaurant never disappoints. We had dinner there last night Had the seco de Chivo and the chaulafan . Everything was delicious, perfectly seasoned and just like I remember having it in Guayaquil. The service was excellent. Waiter was Personable and attentive . Always smiling ! If you're ever in the area and in the mood for authentic fresh Ecuadorian food , this place can't be beat. The portions sizes are enough to share or take home for leftovers . It was a great vibe as well
As someone who's eaten lots of Ecuadorian food, Barzola is a super authentic restaurant. The food tastes as good as homemade cooking. The restaurant is beautifully decorated and has a modern appearance. You would expect a restaurant with such a modern appearance to lean heavily on fusion-type cuisine, but Barzola delivers on the traditional dishes like Ayacas and Fritadas. Both of these dishes are superb, and the restaurant does not skip on the portions. With the main course, there's generally enough food to take home. I would definitely return!
I thought it was good. I'm visiting from LA and we don't have many Ecuadorian restaurants in town so I figured we would check one out in New York City, this location is specifically in Queens, New York. We ordered a couple appetizers an Humita and Caldo de Bola. Humita is kind of like a corn tamale and this one had cheese inside. They had two kinds, Sal(savory) or Sweet. My boyfriend said to get the salty one, so we ordered that but I kinda wish we got the sweet one. I'll be honest kind of bland. My boyfriend thought we were supposed to add a sauce to it. Caldo de bola is like a plantain soup (caldo) made with a fatty beef broth. It has vegetables, potatoes, meat and a beef stuffed plantain ball inside (bola) it also came with a side of white rice which I didn't expect, so that made me was happy. I also ordered an Ecuadorian Apple soda called Manzana. Overall we spent over $30 with tip, a little pricey but where else are you going to try Ecuadorian food. Service was fine, we got seated right away by the window. They also brought the check right away when we asked. They had nice restrooms. Overall great experience.
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I've been looking forward all week to come to this place for a birthday dinner. The hostess was incredibly sweet and sat us down while we waited for the remaining party to arrive. The place was nicely decorated. They had a DJ in the house who was playing a mix of everything. Once the full party arrived, they instantly gave the table bowls of Maiz tostado to munch on. My ultimate favorite I decided to try out the mocktail passion fruit mojito. It was very delicious. Other had cocktails and they said it was strong and delicious. Throughout the night the DJ would shout out the birthday girls name which was fun for the table to cheer along. The food came out quickly. My salchipapas came out dry. The picada Barzola was HUGE. You can share it with 3 possibly even 4 ppl tbh. Our table enjoyed the music and began dancing on the dance floor. This eventually got other people to join. The dinner ended up turning into a dance party! Such a fun night. The servers gave us all waters after our dance session. Such a fun experience. The food I would say was not the strongest, I would pick other items next time. Incredible customer service and the DJ was great that night. Will be back again probably on a Saturday for another fun night. read more
This place at best is ok. I cant tell how authentic this place is as it's my first time having Ecuadorian food. We decided to come here on a whim on a random week night because we thought the restaurant it looks inviting from the outside - that was not the experience we had upon walking in. The hostess greeted us kind of awkwardly - almost as if we were a burden, not in the typical way a hostess is warm and welcoming. We were seated and spend a bit of time reviewing the menu. We waited awhile before someone came to take our order, and were ignored when we tried flagging someone down. The same hostess took our order after enough time went by and asked us if it was our first time here followed by no introduction to the menu or the food like normal servers who asked that question. It felt condescending. We ordered drinks and the muchines appetizer. The drinks came after our meal came - it really took FOREVER despite being one party of 2 out of 5 or 6 parties on that whole big restaurant. I ordered the shrimp casserole dish as my main. The muchines appetizer was amazing, and the staff who were different servers were really sweet and welcoming - but that first person who greeted us left a really bad impression. The drinks were ok and my shrimp casserole didn't taste like anything really. I needed to add a lot of lime to have something to taste. There was one jumbo shrimp that wasn't de-shelled and a bunch of smaller shrimp which weren't bad. The drinks weren't very strong and took forever to come out that we were about to cancel them before we were told they were on their way out. I felt this place was overpriced, service was ok at best (would have been great had that first person wasn't so unwelcoming). We got dessert which was the caramel tres leches and it was really good! Overall, the terribly slow and rude service was not worth the price and the ok tasting entree. Definitely wouldn't return to this place but I'm glad I tried it. read more
1 year ago
Food and ambiance 10/10. Service was slow and two things we wanted were not available but that's okay, I'll try again the next time I'm there because I will certainly be returning! They have three locations. Today we got the chaulafun and one of their breakfast dishes which came with steak and a bolon mixto. The steak is nicely seasoned and Adorned with peppers and a pepper sauce. A little small but luckily they pack the bolon with meat. Same with the chaulafun. It has pork,beef,shrimp, and eggs and plenty of it. They put a big shrimp on top adorned with a cute little flag. The fresh juices are just what you need for a brunch time meal but I would order them anytime. I wanted the arroz con crangejo but they didn't have it today I'll try my luck next time because it sounds delicious. I appreciated how clean the restaurant was. I can't wait to go back read more
2 years ago
This is still one of my favorites spots to go with my family for dinner. We came here on a Friday night a few weeks ago to celebrate my baby being able to be out in public. For a Friday night, we were seated right away and accommodated due to my stroller. The place was nicely decorated for the holidays and the stafff was super attentive. They had happy hour and our drinks came right away. Because their dishes are massive, we ordered a picada, a bolon and my parents shared a seco de chivo. The food is always so good! We end up stuff home for the next day. This place is always a good time! See you next year Barzola! read more
2 months ago
Walked into this spot on my birthday. It was the middle of the day with a party of three. Make sure you read the menu before you order. If you're a party of 3 you'll get an extra surcharge, usually it is a party of 5 or more. I ordered the skirt steak, and it was extremely huge. Half of it was made medium, even tho I asked for rare. It came with a side of fried banana. My party got the breaded shrimp and the mixto. I liked their plates too, of course I took a bite of each. I wasn't too fond of the breaded shrimp. :::BATHROOM ALERT:: I'm not sure who, but someone had blood all in the stall, but it was gross. You have to walk down a lot of stairs to get to the bathroom. If you are drinking and use those stairs, it will be deadly,I only had 1 drink. They lost half a star due to the bathroom conditions, and the restaurant wasn't packed. I ordered a frozen mojito w/ coconut. For some reason, the server didn't ask me or my mother for a second one. But the other person with us they had their drinks refilled without even asking. They lost half a star, making it 4 stars because of the bill. When the bill came, they took 18% tip which is included. We were like thats cool so we don't have to sit here and do math. They we paid and they turned the apple screen around to ask for more tip. I said why are you asking for more when we gave you like $30 for a tip? the server goes oh in case you want to give extra, my mother didn't. Finally, would I come back? I most likely would not. The prices were good though, I just didn't like the whole tip exchange or the dirty bathroom. read more
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Barzola is absolutely the best place for great food and a good time. The food is outstanding and the portions are big enough for two. The margaritas are perfect. Overall it's a really awesome vibe and the staff are friendly and accommodating. read more
I've been to Barzola a few times within the last couple of years but unfortunately the quality of service has not been consistent. While their food is good and filling, the service not so much. We celebrated my husbands birthday here and I had asked for a birthday cake to be brought out to my husband it took a very long time for them to do so. We waited for the cake for a while and didn't get it until I asked for the check because we got tired of waiting. During that time we were not offered any additional food or drinks. The staff is friendly, however I would just recommend they check up on their customers more often. read more
Pinnacle of Ecuadorian food in NYC! All the classics I grew up with made with the same amount of love and care you'd expect from a home cooked meal. Service can leave a bit to be desired, but doesn't often detract from the experience. Interior gives a very cozy, homey vibe which will make you want to stay for hours. Make sure to try the fritada. read more
8 months ago
My friend was visiting Astoria and we decided to try Barzola for the first time and wow! I was so impressed by the attentive service from the waiters and lovely ambiance of the space. I've walked past this establishment so many times and never once gone in. I ordered the Seco De Chivo and although I tread lightly when ordering goat because I find it to be a tough meat to my surprise it was incredibly tender! The flavors were delicious I highly recommend. My friend enjoyed her chicken soup and we also ordered a shrimp ceviche with plantain chips which was yummy but a bit more watery than both of us generally like. Overall I was happy to stumble upon this gem and will definitely be back. read more
This is a good place for large parties! The plates are somewhat big so I recommend getting a bunch of dishes to share. The Seco de Chivo is the best thing there! The goat is so tender and the stew itself is flavorful with many spices! It was pretty big and I had to take it home. Honestly, it tasted pretty good the next day too! read more
5 months ago
2 years ago
As an Ecuadorian, this restaurant never disappoints. We had dinner there last night Had the seco de Chivo and the chaulafan . Everything was delicious, perfectly seasoned and just like I remember having it in Guayaquil. The service was excellent. Waiter was Personable and attentive . Always smiling ! If you're ever in the area and in the mood for authentic fresh Ecuadorian food , this place can't be beat. The portions sizes are enough to share or take home for leftovers . It was a great vibe as well read more
1 year ago
I had no complaints during my first time experience here. Drinks are amazing. The music is amazing. Abel was our server and was extremely attentive, he made sure we were well taken care of. This is a spot you'd definitely want to have in your roster. Thank you Barzola ! read more
3 years ago
As someone who's eaten lots of Ecuadorian food, Barzola is a super authentic restaurant. The food tastes as good as homemade cooking. The restaurant is beautifully decorated and has a modern appearance. You would expect a restaurant with such a modern appearance to lean heavily on fusion-type cuisine, but Barzola delivers on the traditional dishes like Ayacas and Fritadas. Both of these dishes are superb, and the restaurant does not skip on the portions. With the main course, there's generally enough food to take home. I would definitely return! read more
3 years ago
I thought it was good. I'm visiting from LA and we don't have many Ecuadorian restaurants in town so I figured we would check one out in New York City, this location is specifically in Queens, New York. We ordered a couple appetizers an Humita and Caldo de Bola. Humita is kind of like a corn tamale and this one had cheese inside. They had two kinds, Sal(savory) or Sweet. My boyfriend said to get the salty one, so we ordered that but I kinda wish we got the sweet one. I'll be honest kind of bland. My boyfriend thought we were supposed to add a sauce to it. Caldo de bola is like a plantain soup (caldo) made with a fatty beef broth. It has vegetables, potatoes, meat and a beef stuffed plantain ball inside (bola) it also came with a side of white rice which I didn't expect, so that made me was happy. I also ordered an Ecuadorian Apple soda called Manzana. Overall we spent over $30 with tip, a little pricey but where else are you going to try Ecuadorian food. Service was fine, we got seated right away by the window. They also brought the check right away when we asked. They had nice restrooms. Overall great experience. read more
Ordered Bandera for pickup. My food was packed so poorly that I ended up tossing most of it. I was hoping by ordering this I would get to sample a few things since I've never eaten here before. Instead of each dish that comes in the bandera being packed in a separate container, they were all in the same container. Different sauces, warm dishes and cold ceviche next to each other. I was shocked (and really disappointed) when I got home and opened it to see it packed this way. I rushed to eat what was left of the ceviche first before it got any worse. The rice was piled in the middle of the container soaking up the sauces of each item. The rice was salty on its own, I ended up not eating it. I didn't eat most of the meats either because those were mostly dry or overcooked. Some tasted vinegar-y from the ceviche mixing in. I'm guessing that this dish is something that would taste better served in the restaurant, except that most of the meats were dry and I really don't know how the sauces truly taste since they mixed with each other. Inside the restaurant looked busy so I assume the food and drinks are liked by people, but after tonight's meal I wouldn't eat food from there again. read more
1 year ago
We got the grilled chicken, skirt steak, plantains, rice and beans. Everything was excellent. Service was great. read more
3 years ago
Last time I went back, the food wasn't as banging as the first time. I really did enjoy my time there since there was a lot of Spanish music playing, but food quality wise I wasn't happy. read more
2 years ago
Its always a pleasure coming to Barzola. I come from Brooklyn to eat fabulous Ecuadorian food like my gma made me. read more
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I love this place!! I always order the ceviche triple (fish, shrimp, and octopus). It's so good every single time! The hot sauce they make is very yummy and fresh. They have a few locations in queens but this one is my favorite. The service is always amazing and on point. I've had other dishes as well and they have been pretty yummy. The place is set up Wonderfully and the music they play is very goods read more
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I walked in here not expecting much because I feel as though Ecuadorian food is usually a hit or miss, but this place hit the SPOTTTT!! I loved their guatita and their drinks, there was a slight language barrier with the staff but overall pretty okay. The drinks were so good and I wish I had stayed longer because they were setting up for a dj set which would've been so much fun! read more
3 years ago
We still enjoy coming here from time to time. The tostones and humitas are always good. As is the arroz con camarones. The arroz con crab was dry and only a small amount of crab. The grilled fish is always good. Wide menu. Relatively highly priced for the quality, depending on the dish. This place is very popular and lively which is great. We only go on quieter nights to avoid that, but the music is still very loud. Service is always very good. read more
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First off I'm gonna say Ecuadorian is my favorite type of food to eat! I was raised eating that than anything else and I never complained lol It was my 4th time eating Ecuadorian food not home made and I was impressed! The service was alright...they did a good job with the distance from ppl and the presentation of the food was nice as well! On top of that I enjoyed the music playing! read more
I've walked past this place numerous times and never clocked it for whatever silly reason. Finally had dinner with a friend here and it was AWESOME. Yay Ecuadorian food! Seating: lots of covered outdoor seating, which is great! My only complaint is that 33rd is a major road for cars going towards the Triborough Bridge and it gets loud with traffic, fart cars, etc. and I have a tiny bit of anxiety that a dumb driver will crash into the setup (unfortunately, not unheard of in Astoria). Also plenty of comfy indoor seating too. Service: wonderful! Both servers were super attentive and patient with us. Really easy to talk to, and no complaints here! Food and drinks: the margaritas are MASSIVE. You could literally knock someone out with the goblet they give you. This is obviously a pro. We got the seco de chivo and ceviche with shrimp and fish. Portion sizes were all VERY generous. More than enough for 2 people to share. Overall price was ~$70 + tip. Worth it and definitely coming back with a group! read more
5 years ago
El seco de gallina es bueno y bastante grande para una porción que no me estoy quejando. Viene con arroz y la gallina está en una salsa rica que parece le ponen un vinito blanco que le añade profundidad al sabor y un maduro. Es rico....lo recomiendo One of the Main Entrees called Seco de gallina is good and quite a large portion which I am not complaining about--just leaves room for seconds for the next day. It comes with rice and a nice sauce which tastes like they've paired it with a nice white wine that adds depth to it ( either that or some beer) anyways, it also comes with one long sweet yellow plantain. 'Tis tasty :) ....I recommend you try. read more
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First time here but it won't be my last! Service was on point, waiters check in often to make sure you're all set. Food was delicious!!!! Omg the breaded chicken breast was so savory! The flavors were incredible! Bolones were good, too, and the chicharrones were so crispy! I had a great time! If I had to give a criticism it would be towards the piña colada. I like mine really thick and smooth and theirs was liquidy, but the flavor was great! read more
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