Once again went looking for Sunday brunch and was NOT disappointed. This is a small storefront…read morethat's jam-packed with good vibes and great food--the kind of food where you can taste the pride in every bite. It's a cozy space with about five tables, and literally every seat was taken. Despite the size, we were seated at a table for four and our orders were taken promptly. The restaurant also sells a variety of imported products, giving it a bodega/restaurant vibe. The menu is simple, offering everything from pupusas and steaks to tamales and daily specials. I went with four pupusas: cheese, mixta, chicharrón, and beans. The rest of the family ordered steaks, and nothing disappointed. The food was hot, fresh, and packed with flavor. The pupusas were done right--filled generously, the tortillas cooked perfectly with no mushy centers. I ate until I was about to pop! The red sauce and curtido (salad) were the perfect pairing, alongside a tall glass of horchata. Considering how full I was, the price made it even better. Another local gem you absolutely need to try. 5/5 stars.

Small family restaurant. Went on a Sunday afternoon and people were coming in and out. Very busy…read morebut with a fast service. Our food was delicious. Great taste and we will definitely go back to get more pupusas.

Food is delicious Ambience is adorable latin style…read more Service is amazing and professional.

Went for lunch today and had an excellent meal, pork mofongo for me and bistec encebollado for my…read morehoney. Portions are large and we took some home for later. Service was very friendly and accommodating. Atmosphere and decor are inviting.

The place may be small, but the food portions were huge! A humble spot with great vibes -- we came…read moreto celebrate my coworker's birthday and had an amazing time. The drinks were excellent, and the food was absolutely delicious. Highly recommend!

Ordered their soup. It tasted bland but the meat was good. I woke up the next morning to vomit,…read morewith diarrhea and no appetite for days. Classic food poisoning signs; probably an issue with handling or reheating the big pot of stew. Love Dominican food, but this experience was not good. Hesitant to return. Check recent reviews if you're thinking of trying it.

Delicious food. Nice staff. Atmosphere is authentic. Try…read moretheir hot corn and plantain beverages. They were very tastey

Wow! Just wow! This place is a GEM! I believe they opened not too long ago, but we are also new to…read morePeekskill. We were coming back from a hike and i wanted to try a new spot. I looked up lunch in the area and what got me with El Bambu is the photo of the Sopa de Galla. I mean cmon that looks so effing home made. The waitress said they have that soup on Saturday and Sundays so ill be going back for that! Edit: we came back a week later and the Sopa de Galla was exaaaactly as I thought it would be. Oh my god, it tastes exactly as the chicken soup my grandma made back home in Azerbaijan. Its healing and i asked the waitress to please never take it off the menu. (Like she has control ) - The people working here are super nice and polite. - Food is outstanding - we felt like we were actually traveling in Guatemala while we ate inside - price for the amount of food is more than fair - love that they dont blast the AC in the summer (seems like only a fan is on but it feels comfortable)

I can say this right off the bat: this spot has only gotten better. I stop in randomly, at all…read moredifferent times, and no matter how long it's been, Fabio never misses. This time I came in with my parents after my wife kept raving about the Dominican chimi and the grilled chicken. We came specifically to try those and, as usual, left completely satisfied. I ordered the chimi and the picadera again, and once more we were blown away. The picadera was stacked with tostones, grilled chicken, fried chicken, fried pork chops, and fried ham. Everything was hot, seasoned well, and cooked exactly the way it should be. The chimi was excellent from the first bite to the last, and the mayo-ketchup tied all the flavors together perfectly. Honestly, just look at the food. I don't know why I even need to keep explaining it. Stop reading the reviews and go eat. Yes, it's that good. Yes, you get real value for your money. And yes, you will walk away full. You're welcome. 5/5 stars.

A New Restaurant in New City. We were going to sit down around the corner only to find out that…read moreShen is a takeout-only restaurant. I quickly consulted The Yelp and found this nice sit-down place, so we came on over and enjoyed a restaurant to ourselves on a Saturday afternoon. (I won't lie - "Ixchel Bakery" caught my eye first for the name alone - but I haven't checked that out yet; we were there for lunch, not dessert.) What caught me first is that the logo sign inside is exactly what Yelp events want. I told them about potentially hosting Yelp events in the future... Anyway, the menu is straight Dominican Republic, and I enjoyed comparing the similarities and differences to my local Honduran restaurant. Some very authentic dishes on the menu here, lovingly and authenticly prepared. We started with a pair of empanadas for appetizer, the res and the pollo y queso. I'm an empanada snob but these have a nice balance of ingredients and flavors, good size for the price. While the mondongo intrigued me, I went with the equally intriguing Yaroa, a Dominican street food with meat and cheese on a bed of green plantains (or fries, if you prefer), topped with ketchup and white sauce. I'm not a ketchup person, but I wanted the dish exactly as it comes, and that's good because it tasted excellent as it came. And it arrived right as we finished the empanadas. The staff were very friendly, but a bit focused on kitchen operations; I did have to flag someone down at one point for a water refill. So that is the one imperfection in an otherwise wonderful experience, and not worth docking a star over. I would absolutely come back here again. The owner was talking potential redecoration, I was talking about trying other dishes - so there are convenient excuses moving forward. :)

Nice Spot with good ambiance and great food drinks were delicious. Service was attentive. Will try…read moreagain

Had an amazing dinner at Union and our waiter Jesus G was great !…read more Started with sangria which was excellent then had the burrata appetizer . For entrees I had the braised skirt steak and my wife had the filet with blue cheese and balsamic ! Both meals were phenomenal! Will be back again for sure!

DONT SPEND UR HARD EARNED MONEY HERE. I purchased a tray of food from them this evening. When I…read moregot home it was not closed completely which caused some of the food to spill out into the bag. I only live 5min away, I called the store to inform them and was told that it wasnt his fault. When I asked how it wasnt his fault when he made the plate and placed the item in the bag, he told me it wasnt his Problem. I will never GO HERE AGAIN

From the owner: Warm and friendly atmosphere. Located right on 202 serving up Fresh Authentic Hispanic Food daily…read morealongside Grilled Breakfast Sandwiches, and New York Deli Sandwiches & Subs. Catering Available. Typical convenient store items with a specialization in Latino goods provided.

La comida riquísima, las habichuelas se parecen a las que hacían mi mamá en la isla que las…read moreablandaban en la misma casa, el flan delicioso, el coquito delicioso, la Coca-Cola deliciosa, la chuleta grandísima, el pollo delicioso, el arroz delicioso y el atención deliciosos Isima, buenísima buenísima, así que por favor vengan, no lo pienses dos veces. Gracias

Great food, nice portions and reasonably priced. Service is very good for eat in or take out…read more Similar to home cooked meals.