Recommended by my son's friend and he was right. Split the 1/2 chicken w/ rice(yellow) and beans…read moreand the Pernil w/ the best Tostones I've ever had. Fed the 3 of us. Delicious green sauce and plenty of water refills which was very nice. Eat here for sure. Also one of the most affordable meals we've had in NYC. Very good service. Plenty of seating inside and out.

I hopped off the L train after another day of starving myself so that I can eat at least 2,000…read morecalories at dinner. That's just the way I like to move idk. My destination was Super Pollo in Ridgewood, as it is the most recommended chicken spot in my comments and DMs that I have yet to hit. After 9 stops and a brisk 13 minute walk, I arrived at the promised land. I got this tingly feeling when I saw a Smart Car wrapped in Super Pollo branding. "Super Pollo" was written in bold yellow lettering and there was an animated chicken with "SP" on his chest like a superhero. I'm really not a car guy, but this is my dream whip. Legendary. I walked in and got a table for 1 like a nerd loser, but these chicken reviews tend to be a solitary practice. I feel Van Gogh. I got the half chicken and 2 sides combo ($17) and a side of maduros ($6) for the city. On the surface, this chicken looked like one of the greats. The skin was perfectly golden brown and so crispy. It crackled when I touched it with my fork. However, I got trojan-horsed a bit. The bird itself was just a bit dry. It wasn't so dry where it was killing me, but compared to the greats, it just didn't have the same tender juicy meat. The green sauce was AMAZING and made it to die for, but you must judge a chicken pre sauce. Otherwise we are just judging sauce. It was very well seasoned though and had so much flavor. I thoroughly enjoyed this meal, and it's still in my A-tier ranking for chicken spots. I'm just a rotisserie chicken snob at this point. 8.7/10. If I lived anywhere near here, I'd be coming at least 3 times a week. Nothing better after a good workout than pollo a la brasa. IG @jnov_ Tiktok @jnov__

On a nice Sunday afternoon, I decided to leave Northern Manhattan and drive to the Mama Taco in…read moreBrooklyn. I have been to the one in Inwood, but not to this one. Parking was easy. As soon as I walked in and sat down at the bar, I was greeted by the bartender. This is no small deal. I have been in places where your meter could expire just waiting to place your order. The bartender's name was Shay (phonetic spelling), and she handed me the electronic menu within seconds of my sitting down. I asked her about certain drinks, and she knowledgeably answered every question. It was brunch time, but I wasn't that hungry, so I ordered the chips and guacamole and the calamari. Both were delicious, as was my coconut/mango drink. The place started to fill up after about an hour, and the patrons seemed to be having a great time. Next time, I will try the beer-marinated steak, pico de gallo, and cilantro aioli. I definitely will return!

Had to try despite the bad reviews... staffing issues can happen even at the best restaurants and…read morebeing short staffed can slow service to a halt... so in all fairness I wanted to visit twice before I reviewed. First a Saturday brunch and then a taco Tuesday. Neither day did I reserve a table, which if definitely recommended if you need to sit on a Tuesday or want to be anywhere other than the bar on a Saturday. Both times I was satisfied with the last minute arrangements (sitting at the bar on Saturday and standing at the bar Tuesday) and was pleased with the hosts attempts to accommodate us (even when it didn't work out on Tuesday). Tuesday was BUSY... sure that 70 degree weather had some part in that... but when we arrived around 9:30pm it was BUSY! We ended up standing at the end of the bar... enjoyed the all day happy hour (which I love) passionfruit margaritas and Al pastor tacos... on point!! Saturday before was great and I was surprised that the tacos were so good and the margaritas consistent, solid and made well AGAIN. Saturday brunch was steak and eggs and bottomless margaritas... food was delicious... steak actually cooked as ordered and the food came out in about 30 mins... which is perfect... bottomless starts have a cocktail or two before food arrives. We arrived around 2... and ate and drank until brunch was over and left around 8.... The one thing I wasn't too fond of was the automatic gratuity... but given the location and crowd I get it... my bartender (shantay.. I think) was short staffed, but apologetic. I tipped 20$ cash on the 54$ bill paid by card, not realizing gratuities were included... for the future I feel this should be pointed out to customers, because some of us don't pay attention. And while I still would've left the same tip it hits different when you feel the server is looking out for you. But still.. Best brunch I've had in a while! For so many reasons: let me elaborate: First -the vibe of the spot.... Women owned and attention to detail in the wall decor, music is loud... everyone might not like that... this is not a place to have a soft quiet brunch. But if you want to turn up a Saturday afternoon, this is for you! Second music selection: reggae, dancehall, soca, old school, hip hop, rap , R&B... I heard it all in 6 hrs and lived every minute! Dj was working!! Being able to hear this music without traveling out to Flatbush is a win for me. Three: the food. Usually places like this bring vibes but shitty food... under the premise you can't have it all. Mama Taco I clap for you, you have both! Food was consistently delicious... served hot and well prepared. Four : bottomless margaritas - need I say more? And they have flavors!!! Hibiscus and passionfruit my faves! I can't do carbonation so mimosas aren't kind to me but those Margaritas.... They had me making new friends. Which brings me to five: this is not a fancy spot... some real local people... little hood... little boujee... whole lotta friendly though. On both visits I found the women to be friendly and no bad vibes.... Friendly enough I could go alone and enjoy. The worst part of this review was that it took me too long to try this spot. Hopefully they manage their staffing issues and have many more years of success. I will be back!

People let me tell you about the greatest place in Brooklyn that is so low key and the music is…read morefreaking awesome!!! It's called Aura Cocina!!!! Raina and Jose are the best Raina made the most beautiful tasting drinks and her presence was just superb!!! The music she played was such a vibe it was crazy!!!!! Jose now he was just so kind and his customer service was impressive and immaculate!!!! The food was excellent!!! I had a salad for starters and then I had a salmon dinner My husband had steak and short ribs Excellent!!!! Trust me I was blown away fr!!!!! Trust me ima show you in all the pics I took The ambience of this place gives off low key some really vibe snuggle love on a Tuesday and I'm saying I will be there on a Saturday just to see the vibe cause I heard there is a live band and salsa I'm all for it!!!!! Fr this is such a vibe!!!! I recommend this beautiful vibe of a restaurant !!!!!!! They are excellent during the week so can you imagine the service on a busy evening !!!!!!!! Come check them out Live laugh love and enjoy this place

Celebrated my aunt's wedding with family and friends at this beautiful restaurant, and it was such…read morea memorable night. The venue felt both spacious and intimate, creating the perfect atmosphere for the occasion. The live band was absolutely phenomenal they kept the energy high all night, had everyone dancing, and truly made the celebration unforgettable. We spent the evening enjoying great conversations over drinks and an amazing dinner. I had the salmon with white rice along with a couple of "porn star" drinks Everything was delicious! The place was spotless, and the staff worked incredibly hard to provide top-notch service throughout the night. Overall, such a wonderful experience celebrating a special moment with loved ones. Again thank you to the hard working staff.

- spacious - fun environment, good DJs…read more- great for Mexican and South American soccer matches - plenty portions - good pork chop - good for Mexican parties and music - with hookah FTW - parking is good - i enjoyed my drinks

The food was pretty good, except for the price. For how much the sopes and tacos were, it was very…read moresmall. The steak was presented nice but they gave 2 squeezes of mashed potatoes and tasted of bacon grease. The sopes were 6/10, steak tacos 7/10. Lobster was ok. The watermelon margarita was on the money, 10/10. Our waiter was not welcoming at all, very apathetic, most of the service was like this, some were standing around. The person who brought us our food was very nice and came back regularly to get our plates. The DJ was awesome though, was playing some great tunes back to back, he felt like working that day, my favorite part. It's clean, the bathrooms were very clean. Personally won't come back due to service and pricing.

Wow ..... Service, food and ambience was great …read more... Compliments to the chef and staff for making this a better meal and experience than in Guyana ‼ I would highly recommend this place for FRESH - FRIENDLY and FANTASTIC food

(7/12/24) Great space and amazing foods at a reunion. The DJ…read morecould have been better. Drinks were top shelf. Food was yummy. To die for.

Delicious fresh authentic Dominican food. Friendly…read moreenergetic staff. Service was excellent. The gentleman was pleasant and polite to me. Very clean and spacious. Seating available in the back.

Food and drink were amazing and the service was great as well. Very friendly employees who go above…read moreand beyond! You can tell that there are regulars from the neighborhood who have built bonds with the people who work there. The vibe inside was very welcoming and positive. I will definitely come back if I'm in the area!

Incredible getaway without leaving NYC! Once we entered (on a whim) Pop's Cocina & Bar, I felt like…read morewe were on vacation in a foreign country. The music and elegance of the atmosphere was rejuvenating and relaxing. I was so glad we walked into this beautiful hidden gem on Jamaica Avenue. I couldn't believe that such a place existed here. I felt like I walked into a restaurant in Manhattan. We started with drinks. Kids drinks came in plastic containers while adult drinks came in glass ones. We ordered Diet Coke, Sprite, Mango juice and Strawberry juice. The juices were thirst quenching and hydrating. We had steak and eggs for the 1st time and it was perfectly pink in the center with a crispy, juicy exterior. The potatoes were just right. The Eggs Benedict was just right with the yolk oozing out after you bite into it. The fettuccine Alfredo was sauced just right, not too much or too little. The California Omelette was delicious and done just right. The kids pancake was just the way our kids liked them, with sliced strawberries on top. The strawberries were so yummy, we ordered a side of them just for our kids to munch on. It was smart to give our kids crayons to draw on the paper tablecloth. It kept them busy and helped our family create a happy memory of tic-tac-toe between parents and kids. POP's Cocina & Bar definitely deserves my Yummylicious Stamp of Approval and two thumbs up! Thank you so much for an amazing foodie experience!

A New York City feel with Woodhaven, Queens. The service was cordial and efficient. I was working…read moreand they let me work in peace. I ordered Chicharon de Pollo with rice and beans, a common, no nonsense dish. It was soon presented exquisitely with three dishes Manhattan style and nicely garnered. Sorry no picture as I soon asked for a regular plate to eat my food all together Dominican Style. Brick walls accented with floor to ceiling windows and nuvo chic music with a heavy downbeat competed for my attention. I honestly thought this was a typical diner. So the restaurant was a total surprise. The Chicharon just chicken breast, cut and fried. But it was acceptable. Ugh. 4% service charge. Not cool. I still tipped well but the meal was already over priced. I was willing to make an exception but I also had to wait at the bar for my final bill.

In the house all week recovering from the flu and tonight, I finally had an appetite for REAL food…read more I found El Nuevo Puerto Plata on a food delivery app. The menu consisted of hearty, filling Latinx dishes which all looked very tasty in pics so I took a chance. I ordered sliced beefsteak (bistec) with side orders of sweet plantains and rice with black beans. The plantains were perfectly sweet and not mushy at all, rice and beans were a little firm but flavorful. I really enjoyed my sliced steak. It was well seasoned though slightly overcooked. I drizzled the delicious chimichurri sauce on all the food. Portions were generous and I have leftovers for lunch at work tomorrow!

November 22, 2024 @ 1:15 pm Warm welcoming staff greeted us…read moreand we sat whereever we wanted. We started with one ice water and 3 passionfruit slushy drinks. Spareribs plate with yellow rice comes with a mini salad. Ribs were tasty and tender. Pernil was crispy skin with juicey moist pieces of pork Dominican spaghetti with salami and sausage...very tasty with just enough sauce. 2 sides orders of white rice and red beans...well made and seasoned. The ladies working during our visit were very patient, friendly, attentive, and made our visit so much more amazing. We will be back soon.