I went to this place the other week and got the lobster ravioli with French fries as the side. They…read morewere both very delicious. The service was amazing. My waitress was very attentive and always asking if we were okay. We had churros for dessert and those were fantastic as well. Would highly recommend that you go.

Went here for an early dinner last on Sunday. The ambiance is nice and the decor is fabulous. Love…read morethe monochromatic earth-tones that adorned the chair coverings and the other furniture. The staff are kind and gracious and bend over backwards to make your experience an enjoyable one. The food was enjoyable as well.

I'm giving it 1 star because the food was edible, but that's about it. My boyfriend wanted…read morePortuguese food while staying with me in NY. His standards are quite high being from Jersey, but we decided to give it a try. The fries were good. Salmon and rice, just eh. But the one star is really for the poor service... We couldn't find a menu online and had to order in person. No big deal, salmon doesn't take long. After placing the order and waiting 30 minutes, we started to wonder. The place was mostly empty, only a few people sitting at one table. The woman taking orders told us they were backed up. Once she said this, the group at the table got up and went in the kitchen to cook. Turns out the whole time we were waiting, the cooking staff were chillin next to us. Our food came out a few minutes later, not nearly long enough to do a good job. Probably why the rice and salmon were lackluster. It's a shame bc we wanted a good Portuguese spot over here. It doesn't even come close to Ferry Street Barbecue in Newark. Don't waste your time. Take the drive to jersey instead.

Heard about them from my uncle and havent stopped eating here since. Maria who runs the restaurant…read moreis wonderful and the food is delicious. If you are craving good portuguese and dont want to commute to Newark, than this is your spot. The fish is good and the chourico is excellent as well. Prices are reasonable, and the atmosphere is warm and inviting. I will be coming back here again, and again!

Very good seafood. Service is ok. Had to ask for more water. Just be more attentive to the diners…read moreand all would be well.

Thoroughly surprised and impressed with this hidden gem in an industrial part of town! Superb food…read more(esp. the main dishes) , nice price, and great service in a family dining room kind of environment. It looks like they have a daily menu of specials, as we were handed a special menu for the Sunday that we visited. I ordered the stuffed trout, which everyone else shared a mouthful or two, with exclamation marks in their feedback. The carnivores ordered baby goat stew, steak on a hot stone and chicken with mushrooms - they all looked very impressive, and were given top-notch reviews. I don't eat meat, but I trust my fellow diners' taste :-). Even though we were stuffed after consuming the generous portions of the main course, we didn't want to miss their unique desserts, with just enough stomach space to share two. The only pity was their side dishes (included with the main) - they looked and tasted too much like an afterthought. The mains are gourmet tasting, while the sides are bland and uninteresting. Well, this funny phenomenon didn't dampen our enjoyment. We will for sure come back for more!

Churro bread pudding: warm inside, cool outer layer, dense and filling, very moist and smooth…read moretexture, ice cream compliments it very well. I would definetly recommend this 2 fried shrimp tacos on a tortilla with avacado, lettuce, tomatoe, cilantro, were absolutely delicious. The components of this DIY taco complimented each other perfectly, highly recommend this combination and then the Birria taco on the right was absolutely exquisite followed with chopped white onions, cilantro and cheese and the dipping broth. I have not been anywhere with Birria tacos this good

I met hubby here one night after he got out of work. We made it just in time for the lady 15…read moreminutes of happy hour. Parking is pretty grim but the turnover it frequent. You just have to be patient and stalk a bit. This is a college area restaurant so I didn't have high expectations. Surprisingly, though, most of what we had was pretty good. Before hubby arrived, I ordered us two margs. The HH special was half-priced margaritas and sangria. The margaritas come in three sizes (16, 32, 64 ounces) but only the single is available at the discount price. I opted for the Something Waco, with Banhez mezcal and a tajin rim. It was nice but a bit too sweet for my taste. We ended up ordering two more later in but they were still pretty sweet. We had their guac & chips and naked wings, to start. They were pretty good. I ordered three a la carte tacos, two fried fish and one steak. They were OK. The steak tasted like steak-umms which threw me, and the fish taco was kind of bland. Hubby had their creamy chimichurri steak bowl and liked it. It was on their specials menu. I had a taste and it was good to me as well. We had a decent meal and the service was good. The staff was patient with us as we took a while to order our items. I wouldn't mind coming back another time, perhaps with friends, to watch a game or something. They have TVs and there space for large groups.

Jaleo Bar & Grill never disappoints. I ordered the mixed fajitas and they were absolutely…read moredelicious. The staff was extremely friendly and very helpful, which made the experience even better. They also have live music on some nights, which is always a hit and adds a great vibe to the place. I've been coming here for a couple of years, even before the name change, and it's always a great time. Can't wait to get back again.

Visited for a comedy show. Tried the BBQ ribs with rice and plantains. The ribs were large and…read moretender. Order was reasonably priced. Service was good, but staff speak very little English so trying to get an understanding of unfamiliar items was fruitless. They're in a very active location with no valet or private parking. There is a lot across the street that offers a few free spots but its obviously hit or miss. Otherwise there are meters out front and on surrounding streets. Would consider again when in the area.

Food service ambiance. A great afternoon with good company and great food. Met an old colleague…read morefrom Cornell!

Never a bad experience at Santa Fe Grill. The service is always excellent, super attentive and…read morefriendly. I always get the shrimp quesadilla because it's my favorite, with a side of rice and beans. My husband ordered the whole fish with tostones which was so delicious! What surprised me the most was the torta, wow that was so good! It was a perfect amount of beans on the torta. Always stop here if in the neighborhood!

I went for drinks with some co workers and one being Brazilian. so he ordered for us I'm a beef guy…read moreand the meat did not disappoint. The drink ( Lemonade ) in resemblance however did a number on me. For anybody looking to try it drink in moderation because it will creep up on you. We sat outside at a table and they had live music which was very entertaining. The rating I'm giving is 4 because of that dam lemonade like drink which I wouldn't mess with again, But the meats were definitely a 5

Best meat I ever had in my mouth "PAUSE" Vibe was amazing…read moreflavorful and delicious food 10 out of 10

Loved Cocina Chente…read more The El Chapo cocktail and the Red Sangria were both delicious Guacamole and Mexican Street Corn were perfect Fajitas came out sizzling hot and tasted incredible Service was so friendly and fast Can't wait to come back

Cocina Chente in Riverdale gave my friends and me a great experience last Friday. Making a…read morereservation via Google was easy, and the staff responded promptly, showing politeness and cheerfulness, creating a good first impression. The restaurant had a fun, energetic vibe with many tables occupied, creating a lively ambiance perfect for the weekend. The guacamole and chips were superb--fresh, thick, and satisfying. I ordered beef nachos, and my friends had chicken quesadillas; all arrived hot and tasty. The rice on the side was well-seasoned. For drinks, I had the Rosa Colada--visually impressive with smoke for a dramatic effect--and my friends enjoyed Passion Fruit Mojitos. Both drinks were not overly sweet, a nice change. Overall, Cocina Chente offered a charming dining experience with great food, drinks, attentive staff, and a lively vibe. It's a must-visit in Riverdale. We're returning, especially for their guac and chips--our favorites!