My absolute favorite spot in the neighborhood…read more Great food Great service Perfect ambiance Get the chicken. Brilliant cocktails, wines by the glass and beers.

Found this little restaurant while in neighborhood. I was having a great happy hour. We had wine…read moreand some bites: chola and gaucha pizzette. Love the atmosphere of the place, would definitely come back for dinner

Wow! The dishes were delicious and innovative! Our server, Daniel, was spot on with his…read morerecommendations - we enjoyed our cocktail (La Guelaguetza) and sharing the generous portions of Esquites (corn), Tlayuda (large tostada), and Enmoladas de pato (duck confit). As a corn lover, the flavor note of Esquites just reminded me of elotes that you get from a street vendor in Mexico. The Tlayuda was huge! We added carne asada as our topping, and it turned into an huge entree that's shareable between two people. We finished our meal with the most flavor-intense dish - duck confit enmoladas. Despite not being a crazy mole fan, the mole sauce that was drizzled all over the enmoladas had a perfect balance of rich notes with a bit of bittersweet chocolate undertone. The ambiance was great with both indoor and outdoor seating. We were there to celebrate our anniversary, and the restaurant made it so special for us by providing a menu printed with "happy anniversary" with a note card and glasses of sparkling wine! This is a gem that's not to be missed!!!

We were in the area and just went in because Mexican for dinner sounded good. Once inside, I saw…read morethe Michelin sign and slowly realized as I looked around the restaurant that this was not a casual Tex-Mex kind of place. By then the hostess had already seated us and I was immersed in the excellent service and the delicious aromas from the open kitchen. My husband lived in Mexico City for a time and he said this was some of the best Mexican food he'd had. The corn vermouth was delicious and I'd never heard of sotol so tried it in a paloma, which was great. Definitely will go back again, but only once my wallet has recovered.

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!

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 came here for brunch. It was an interesting experience. I ordered three tacos which were fish…read morepork and steak. The tacos were good and the service was good. The thing which made me a bit concerned was my friend ordered coffee and her cup was dirty it had lipstick on it. That made me a bit cautious about the food. The service was good the waitress was very nice and attentive. Once my friend told her about the cup she changed it. I also ordered a tamarind juice which was good as well. I am not sure if I would be back, the food was good but not memorable. Overall it is a homey place and you should try it for yourself.

The happy hour deal here is wild! $6 for basically everything. Best deal in town right now. Had a…read morenice group dinner here last week and we got hookah and a bunch of apps. Friendly servers keep the drinks coming. Great spot for an event too, I took a look at their space for it and loved it. Happy hour details - Monday-Wednesday 2pm-2am Thursday-Friday 2pm-8pm Saturday-Sunday until 6pm $6 Apps $6 Cocktails, Wine and Sangria $5 Beer $10 California Rolls

When the server said sushi comes with soy and spicy mayo sauce I had no idea he meant there's sauce…read moreon every roll. The food was damn near soaked in sauce. The only thing you could taste was soy and spicy mayo. What's not advertised is the option to rent hookah in the restaurant. Hookah. It's incredibly loud with a DJ in main bar. If you want to go here for a date night. I suggest going during the week day or opt to sit outside. Also ask for sauce on the side. Server was attentive and lovely. It's the food that needs adjustment

My schoolmate from 7th-12th grades was in town with his wife from Washington D.C. My work schedule…read morehas been hectic, so we were trying to find a time and place to meet for dinner. They were staying at a midtown hotel and I live in Inwood. They were open to restaurant suggestions, but when my friend said his wife wanted to see Washington Heights, I knew we were going to Cañave. I have been to about every bar/restaurant in Inwood and its immediate environs. There are many good places, but I tend to prefer places where the music is not overbearing, you are not jammed in like sardines in a can, and service is exceptionally good. To make a long story shorter, we arrived at 7:30 p.m. and left at 11:30 p.m.! We talked, ate, and drank the night away. I suggested the shrimp ceviche, and we split two orders of it. It was fabulous and a quintessential example of example of Latin Fusion. My friend ordered steak and his wife, at my suggestion, ordered the roasted chicken dish - which I seem to never recall the name of - and rice and beans, and I did the same. This dish has recently become my favorite in the neighborhood. In fact, it has become one of my all-time favorite dishes. The drinks were incredibly good, as I savored my favorite, the delicious coconut margaritas. To top it off, the homemade flan the best I have ever had. I would be remiss were I not to compliment the staff. They were extremely professional, attending to our every need and thoroughly explaining items on the menu (I had forgotten the ceviche part of the shrimp dish, which they immediately filled in!). The easy listening music is superb and encourages conversation. It was nonstop talking, laughing, eating and laughing. We talked about old classmates, teachers, the school, etc. We caught up on the gaps in the years that we had not seen each other. In truth, it was an experience that could have only happened at Cañave. I highly recommend this gem of a restaurant!

Food is slightly elevated, fresh and tasty…read more Service is warm and friendly. Ambiance is casual and lively!

If you like spanish food, just come to Manolo Tapas, in Washington Heights. I have tried their…read moreentire menu, and each time, I have been satisfied.

We've taken this 'trip to old Spain' a few times and always enjoy the local Dominican crowd, heavy…read morewood furnishings, wrought iron decor and vintage wall hangings. Large and varied menu of traditional tapas and Spanish main dishes: delicious, freshly prepared tapas and tasty paellas full of seafood. Wait staff are very nice, sangria is delicious, ambiance is quiet with no blaring music, portions are big and prices are reasonable. Great date night if you're longing for authentic Spanish culture when paired with the Hispanic Society Museum and Library nearby.

I've lived in my neighborhood for over a decade, and La Casa de Frida has lasted far longer than…read moreany previous tenants in the same space. They also tried to serve Mexican, Dominican, and American cuisine, but without this vibrant and proud panache. LCdF has what appears to be an extensive bar (I don't drink, so wouldn't know), excellent food with unique and fan-favorite flavors, and events that draw crowds into the space, rife with color, music (bachata, reggaeton, salsa to set the mood) and certain nights, a DJ! And Karaoke! Our neighborhood has few spaces to hang out and cut loose, and I recommend lCdF to anyone in Norwood who wants to escape to enveloping music and a lively crowd enjoying themselves. Lastly, they are accomodating when things are not perfect, as the IOU chorizo tacos when they were accidentally left out of my take out order and the complimentary margharita when I came to cash in the IOU. A bit pricey, but quality and service and ambiance are top notch.

Great Ambiance and Service. The food is good , however , I did not enjoy my steak too much…read more Overall I had a great time. Definitely get the wings! For more on my experience, follow me on IG AND TIKTOK : "NENE ALI"