I wanted to keep this a secret...I really did. Amazing food, quiet atmosphere, and great service?…read moreWhy wouldn't I. But I'm a humanitarian, so here you go. If you've never had Colombian food, you're missing out. And if you've had it, it was probably at a busy queens spot. This place is small, relatively empty...and it's probably because no one knows about it...till now. The service is great. They'll read you the authentic Colombian specials and even show you pictures on the waiters phone. The Colombian hotdog is the flavorful way to go if you want a quick meal. If you're looking for a hearty meal, the Bandeja Paisa has various well seasoned meats and sweet plantains to balance out the flavors. Have yourself a Colombiana strawberry soda while you're there. So, if you want an authentic Colombian meal, without that Big crowded Queens spots, hit this gem and have a meal in peace.

The service is great, everyone is so friendly. I am glad that this place opened in the…read moreneighborhood. We had a small family luncheon for my mother's birthday early this march and the staff made us feel like family and so very accommodating. Very nice portions of food - we were stuffed and took leftovers home which is always a win win. Everything was delicious and we look forward to trying more dishes!

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.

Was craving a lamb shawarma and found Falafel Bites from the google search. They do not sell Lamb…read moreShawarma but everything on the menu looked amazing so we decided to give it a try. The restaurant is so cool instead. It has an eygptian them with the artwork and decor and there are games placed around for anyone to take to their table and play. The owner/server was so nice! We ordered two lamb gyros and fries. The pita was packed with fresh veggies, sauce and meat. Every bite was filled with yummy flavors. The fries were basic but perfect. Crisps and salted perfectly; great combo. I loved this spot and would totally go back!

Falafel Bites is an absolute gem. From the moment we walked in, it felt special. It's a…read morefamily-owned spot, and you can truly feel the heart behind it. Sherry, the owner, personally served us and was incredible, so warm, attentive, and genuinely passionate about what they do. We also had the chance to meet her husband, the co-owner and chef, and it was such a pleasure to tell him firsthand how outstanding the food was. They are both unbelievably kind and welcoming. Now the food, wow. I had the Falafel House Platter, two friends ordered the regular falafel platters, and my wife had the gyro platter. Every single dish was stellar. Everything is made to order, and you can taste the freshness in every bite. The falafel was hands down some of the most flavorful and perfectly textured I've ever had, crispy on the outside and tender and herby on the inside. The gyro was high quality, perfectly seasoned, and cooked just right. Even the rice was thoughtfully seasoned and delicious on its own, which says a lot. The service, the atmosphere, and the food were all unreal. Truly a 10 out of 10 experience from start to finish. We will absolutely be back.

i went in with my family during lunch hours. We ordered the seafood soup and chicken,rice,&beans…read more Everything was fine until i noticed there was a black little bug in my food floating.I looked closed and realized it was a roach. Mind you my family was already done eating. I brought this to the waiter attention and blamed it on US. "You guys probably put it in there" and stated "This area has roaches"From that statement !!!!THIS PLACES IS INFECTED WITH ROACHES.!!! She also stated the food was "Fresh" but it was warm/cold temperature.Very weird as the place did not have A/C to cool the whole restaurant just one little area just for the waiters.Leaving everyone else without cool air.DO NOT RECOMMEND!!! IF I COULD GIVE THEM A ZERO I WOULD !!!!!

When I went to visit, the restaurant was hot. It needs stronger fans or an AC system. It took 15…read moreminutes for the waiter to take down our order. They definitely need additional staff to tend to customers. Food was okay, the guatita's sauce needed a stronger flavor. I tried the hot sauce, not my favorite and not Ecuadorian style.

I should call the irs for the cash fraud they do…read more Debería llamar al IRS por el fraude con dinero en efectivo que cometen. They give the wrong order they get potato salad instead of macaroni salad. They don't put salsa when you tell them to put salsa for the chicken. The service is horrible. They give the wrong change. I will never eat at RICO Pollo again.

I am a registered nurse and after a long exhausting day at work I stopped here around 7:50 pm to…read moregrab a simple meal. I ordered a half baked chicken with white rice and beans because I was craving good fresh chicken. What I received was extremely disappointing. The chicken was incredibly dry hard and almost impossible to bite into. This was not slightly overcooked. It was clearly old and had been sitting too long. There were several chickens still in the warmer and anyone cutting and serving it could see immediately that it was not good enough to give to a customer. By the time I got home and opened the container I was shocked. The chicken looked terrible and tasted worse. Dry tough and flavorless. The entire reason I came here was for good baked chicken and instead I was served something that should never have left the counter. When you are serving food that late you still have a responsibility to serve quality or to say it is no longer fresh. I would have preferred honesty over being given food that was clearly past its prime. Imagine having to spend $15 and then you get home to unwind and encounter this? Very disappointed and I will think twice before referring anyone.

A friend and I stumbled in to Relax Lounge tonight on a whim looking for warm drinks. The hot…read morechocolate was not what I expected, more like a warm mousse than a drink but our waiter did let me know ahead of time...DELICIOUS anyway! My friend had another warm drink, something like a Turkish sweet chai, she also enjoyed it. We ended up also getting the bruschetta as a little appetizer/snack. The portion was huge and loaded with tomatoes, garlic and onion. Could have easily been ordered as a meal. Very tasty! I was really impressed by this place...very reasonable prices, delicious European style offerings and the decor was beautiful!! I will definitely be coming back!

The decor and ambiance are warm and adorable! But the menu is horrible! It's very didisappointing…read more It's just dinner and salads and half the other things they don't have anymore. Nothing for breakfast or lunch. And they serve a plate of tatziki and feta with no pita, i just found that strange. The server was very nice and accommodating. And the feta was great! I did ask for pita...lol

Didn't expect to like this place as much as I did. Be prepared though, the portion sizes are huge,…read moreand they don't skimp on the cheese. Food is delicious, affordable, and good for a filling bite without breaking the bank. I believe they also make their cheese which is delicious and chewy. They also have sugarcane juice and passionfruit juice, and I personally liked the sugarcane one a lot, even though it's been already pressed and is sitting there.

Only ordered delivery, but anything I've ever gotten here has been so insanely good. If you haven't…read moretried it you should. Delicious

The cafe restaurant was a lovely surprise. I was in the neighborhood to visit my aunt and stopped…read morein for a quick bite. The women behind the counter friendly, welcoming greeted us. The music is Colombian played on a large TV in the corner nice volume, where you are able to converse. Seating for 12 on 3 different tables. A counter by the windows with seating for 4 more also available. The food is so tasty, I had yuca with chicken breast cooked in a lemon butter sauce. They also had baked chicken, baked ribs, two different kinds of rice steamed veggies, macorini & cheese (buffet lunch) the ladies serve nice portions. The menu also provides a la carte waffles & eggs among .

Great arroz paisa, very big serving almost for 3 people haha! Tres leches and iced coffee good too…read more Very good esp for the price! Nice ambience too.