Came in for takeout for their number 3 DonAlex special, which is only available for takeaway. For $30, you can get a whole chicken, rice or French fries, and a side salad. The salad is chock full with fresh vegetables, including beets and avocados! Chicken is delicious and juicy! Will absolutely return for takeaway again. read more

If you're looking from the outside this restaurant seems very casual. However, once you go inside it's more then that and I was surprised. I believe they do focus a lot on their takeout orders as I saw many people do carryout or delivery people. For food, I ordered the seafood soup as I was craving soup. There was all types of seafood such as crab, squid, clams, and etc.. and spaghetti noodles. It wasn't filling, but I was satisfied. I tried my friend's meal which is the a beef dish, it needed some flavoring but was good. Overall, the service was great, however the food needed more herbs and spices added to it. read more

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Stopped by for lunch and was craving Peruvian food. I couldn't make up my mind how hungry I was, so I committed to smaller plates. Lucky for me the portions were big. I had the chicken soup (small, but as you can see in the photo, still very large) and seafood ceviche. Both were very good. The ceviche has very large helpings of fish. I paired the meal with a mango smoothie, which was fresh. Service was very friendly and the decor was cozy. I'll definitely be returning to try some Peruvian style chicken and rice. read more

Don Alex - Chicken soup and ceviche mixto - Peruvian Near Me - Rego Park, New York

I order lomo saltado, and my order was full of onions, and tomatoes. Barely had meat there. They need to improve their food.

The food was honestly terrible and I'm Peruvian my self so that rice with eggs etc was just dry and no flavor Service was perfect Ambiance was good And the restaurant was empty read more

I recently enjoyed a meal of red snapper with maduros at a cozy Peruvian restaurant. The fish was fresh and flavorful, complemented perfectly by the sweet plantains. While the temperature of the environment was a little too hot, it could have been slightly better, I understand the challenges of a small establishment. What stood out most was the excellent service--attentive, friendly, and welcoming. Overall, a satisfying experience, and I'd gladly return! PS I also took the dessert of Tres leches home and ate it and it was awesome so good I would kindly recommend they put it in a soup container and not the one they gave me because it leaked out but it was beautiful and it was good. I recommend it also. read more

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As a fellow Peruvian I approve! Have been going to this restaurant for many years. Come here for your Peruvian food! read more

Don Alex - Anticucho and seafood soup - Peruvian Near Me - Rego Park, New York

My family and I decided to eat here this weekend. Service was 8/10 we got seated right away . Place was pretty empty when we go there. (Party of 5) after a while it got filled up and busy. We didn't get our order taken for awhile and the table next to us who got there after got their order taken fairly quickly. Besides that the food was good. Only thing I would say is the shrimp was over cooked .Chicha was 10/10 freshly made lemonade, maracuyá juice 10/10 pitcher of sangria was ok too sweet for me. read more

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The waitress forgot to bring me a glass of water, SO thought the steak was on the tougher side (this time), the chicken was close to room temperature, the fries weren't hot. Despite that, I still enjoy coming here. The menu prices have gone up, which is really becoming obvious (inflation). What really irked us was the automatic 20% tip (for 2). In recent years, they have added a tip, without telling customers; &, I may have added on top of that a couple of times. read more

Nice place to go for a reasonably priced Peruvian chicken. We ordered the set combo 2 with Peruvian chicken, fries, sausage, rice, and salad for $31. The food was great. Chicken was tender, fries were not as crispy to my liking (but I think it's a matter of preference). The servers were attentive, checked in to see if we needed anything. All was good until we made payment - when we noticed that they automatically added 20% for tip (which is fine, but would appreciate if they could let us know that tip was already included, instead of handing us the customer copy which had another tip column when they already charged us the tip amount). I would presume there are customers that were double charged for the tip. read more

Sad to say it was not a good experience or food. Rice was instant rice. My homemade lemonade was made from old limes, bitter and sour. My "maduros" plantains were burnt. And to top it off, they decided to clean the floor with bleach while I was still eating. I only say this in the hope that they will read it and be more vigilant if they want to stay open. The decoration was fantastic. read more

This is a cozy Peruvian restaurant with a couple of locations in Queens. It is not really for groups, as it is cramped inside and the tables and chairs are packed together making it feel even more cramped. We had several entrees: 1) Jalea - A deep fried seafood platter with fish, shrimp, calamari and fried yucca. Even their small size platter was absolutely massive and was too much food for two people. We could not finish it. This is a very rich dish and is great for seafood lovers. 2) Tallarin Verde - I have had better tasting versions of this Peruvian green spaghetti. It tasted slightly bland and it felt like they went too light on the cheese, spinach and basil. However, it was a generous size. 3) Pollo Empanizado - This piece of breaded fried chicken was excellent. It was super flat and the breading was perfectly crispy. And like everything else we had, the piece of chicken was huge. Don Alex is a great option for a Peruvian restaurant. I have been to other ones that did have slightly better tasting food, but this place makes up for it with huge portions. read more

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Wanted a quick lunch and walked into this small restaurant for takeout. Ordered a Quarter Rotisserie chicken (dark meat), with rice and beans. Waited for over 20 minutes for my order as there's dine-in customers to tend to. Two staffs working the front end were a bit frazzled and overwhelmed with the orders. I waited outside the restaurant since there's no place to stand. After a bit of a wait, I finally got my order. Rotisserie chicken tasted good, goes so well with that special green sauce. Rice and beans were also well seasoned and smothered with that delicious green sauce. Not bad for lunch meal ($8.5) read more

Don Alex - Quarter Rotisserie chicken with Rice and Beans and Green Sauce - Peruvian Near Me - Rego Park, New York

Came across this restaurant, and decided to do take-out. I ordered a Lomo Saltado over rice - big portions, on the pricier end, good flavors, but overcooked beef. I also ordered a fried fish over rice - the portion of the rice to fish ratio is off. The fish was nicely fried, but lacking some flavor. Overall, a good spot if you were craving Peruvian food. read more

Don Alex - Peruvian Near Me - Rego Park, New York

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Update: 9/24/2021 Turns out the restaurant had been closed due to damage from the hurricane about 2 weeks ago but it is now open. My favorites from this place which I pick up To Go are the rotisserie chicken and a side order of tostones. The price can't be beat compared to various local Latin places serving the same in the neighborhood, at just under $18. The flavors aren't overpowering and the accompanying green sauce is just right spicy. Note update regarding payment, credit card payment accepted for orders greater than $20. Anything under $20 is cash only. Review from 9/10/2021: Stopped by on Friday Evening and the restaurant was closed. Restaurant phone number was routing to a 908 (NJ?) cell phone number with no answer. No note on the restaurant door to say whether it was closed or under renovations, etc. read more

Don Alex - Peruvian Near Me - Rego Park, New York

Wonderful people great food , this place been around for some years now and it's amazing peru food

Small little family-owned restaurant off of Queen's Boulevard... they offer you nuts and a spicy dip as an appetizer, which was an interesting addition to the meal because the menu didn't offer much of anything special. I ordered the calamari and the flavor was good but it was strange that they did not have a dipping sauce for it. My friend ordered the chicken and rice and she said it was very good but we all agreed that it was something that could be easily made at home and didn't offer any culture. I would like to come back and try their fish soup! That looked amazing! read more

Don Alex - Calamari - Peruvian Near Me - Rego Park, New York

I used to love their food and ordered from here a lot, when the prices were reasonable. Unfortunately they are engaging in the same ridiculous price gouging like the other restaurants in the area. read more

Certainly enjoyed my Sunday lunch here this past weekend! The sangria was good and strong here, which is a big plus, and the chimichurri sauce was a standout. I could've had an entire gallon on that amazing sauce. My companion and I got mixed chicken beef over noodles and egg, steak, fries and rice. Really just delicious. The food came out fast, the service was nice, the food wasnt over priced, and even after we were clearly done we sidnt feel pressure to leave right away. What a great gem off of Queens Boulevard in Rego Park. Would definitely come here again! read more

Don Alex - Peruvian Near Me - Rego Park, New York

now, i LOVED pio pio and el pollo inka , but WOW Don Alex was such a surprise. the chicken is super flavorful and juicy, their salad was fresh. and the platanos are just the right level of crunch. yup there's my go to items, the chicken, the avocado salad, and platanos! I definitely want to try their sangria... Why was one star taken away? the place is quite small and there's only one person working the front and take out and waiting tables... read more

After a dining here a few times, this is easily one of my to-go spots for " Spanish " cuisine. Small but can get really busy, and staff are always welcoming. Food come in big portions, making the price point tolerable. Some days it can be a miss but most times this place dishes out deliciousness. Reccomend! read more

I came here on a Sunday evening with my bff and my kids. The place is small and intimate. As soon as we walked in, there were other people leaving, the waitress cleaned up their area and seated us there immediately. The waitress was very nice and patient with my kids. I ordered a pitcher of sangria & ceviche de pescado with tostones. My bff ordered 1/4 chicken with yellow rice and salad. The ceviche was perfection!!!! The flavor, consistency and overall spice was fantastic! I dipped my tostones in the lime/chili juice. The sangria was also great. It definitely gave me the effect I craved that particular night. The restaurant was not one of the usual places I would go to eat dinner, but I'm glad I did try it. read more

Don Alex - Sangria only today - Peruvian Near Me - Rego Park, New York

Great meal. Chicharon de pollo always abundant. two people can eat from ine meal. Crunchy and very flavorful. French fries always cooked nicely. Rice is fluffy and beans are hearty and great flavor. We got the small salad, very big! The green sauce is just amazing!!! Its creamy and has a wonderful taste, i love to dip the french fries in it! read more

Great food and great service. Best Peruvian spot in queens for sure. Also great prices and delish sangria. Nice cozy spot and ambiance.

Extensive menu of juicy Peruvian chicken, hearty fish and so much more, all served with superior service and fairly priced.

I'm a chicken connoisseur and I don't take the responsibility of consuming the beast lightly. Therefore, I am pleased to give this restaurant 4 stars. The food was succulent and delicious. It loses a star because I had to rely on the sauce to compensate for the under seasoning. read more

Not sure if this pollo is "a la brasa", but it IS GOOD! And healthy. It's really hard finding healthy food on any budget, but this was a LOT of nutrition for just $10.00. (including the tip) i've been coming here for some years now and they have kept their quality high when it comes to ingredients, so they will keep me as a customer. ,-) read more

Don Alex - Quarter Chicken Dark, rice & beans - Peruvian Near Me - Rego Park, New York

Pretty good food. I wouldn't say it's the best Peruvian food but decent for sure. The chicken has good flavor, the yellow rice and beans are also good. Their green sauce is extremely spicy which was unexpected. Overall we enjoyed our meal. The price is also super reasonable which is always A+. The quarter chicken, yellow rice and beans combo is only $8.50! read more

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Food and service was just amazing. First, the service. They gave us a lot of time to order and was very polite. Even after we finished eating, they didn't kick us out or imply that we should be leaving soon. Our group continued chatting for quite some time, we were there from 630pm to 900pm on a Friday evening. They didn't push the bill on us or anything. Whether it be perhaps there were no additional customers lining up at the door or perhaps this is how they regularly treat their customers, I was very satisfied. They would occasionally check on you to tale away dirty plates and make sure we had enough to drink. The food came out quick and smelling amazing. The dish my wife and I ordered was the meal, there's 3 set meals on their menu. We order #2, which came with a whole chicken, salad, fried hot dogs over fries, and yellow rice. All that for $22. My wife and I usually eat a lot, but we did have leftovers. Great place to go if you want amazing food with a great price tag. Nice place to hangout with friends. read more

Don Alex - Salchiyuca - fried hot dog over french fries - Peruvian Near Me - Rego Park, New York

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I am used to going to my usual Peruvian place, Pollo Inka, on Queens Blvd. My friend who lives in Rego Park always raved about this place and how moist their chicken is. I decided to try take out since I was nearby. I am glad to say I did. I got combo number 1 which included whole chicken, yellow rice, salad, French fries which I swapped for sweet plaintain and a side of beans. Wow the chicken was moist indeed and cooked perfectly. The rice was so so but the beans was delish. The plantains too were nice and hot and not burnt and the salad was plentiful. The staffs there were very nice and looked like a good place for sit down. I am convinced that I will be going back again in the future for more. Please give this place a try and you won't regret it. I dunno if there is free wifi and the parking is just street parking. read more

Don Alex - Combo 1 - Peruvian Near Me - Rego Park, New York

Wonderful food!! Nice service!! The waitress recommended the ceviche was wonderful delicious very fresh

I ordered a $30 meal and a cup of coffee. When calculating how much to tip I saw that the check was for a whopping $52 plus change. When I asked the server whether this was right I was told that management always adds a 20% tip plus a 4% charge for using a credit card (because they assumed that's how I wanted to pay.) The table next to me also didn't know that they added a 20% tip and told me they didn't plan to come back either. read more

I haven't ordered from here in a while and decided to do it for a birthday get together. Called as soon as they opened on a Saturday at 11AM. Combo 2 ($25) was said to take about 20 minutes. Got there and it wasn't ready yet but in a few short minutes, my entire order came out. Piping hot and fresh food. The whole chicken comes chopped up (which I am grateful for because it saves time with guests). Extremely juicy and tender meat! Nice flavor and delicious chicken. Good sized salad with avocado on top. Comes with two containers of dressing. Salchipapa - the hot dog and french fry combo. Fries were perfectly fried. Rice was a bit hard but nothing a little green sauce won't fix. Comes with two containers of green sauce. Overall, still a good value and take out is certainly worth it. read more

They have horrible customer service. Will Never order from them again. To add they rarely answer the phone. When they do they are rude and dismissive. I am shocked at the way they screamed and were so unprofessional while saying I have ordered from them a few times.They get a zero rating from me as they do not even deserve one star. Unfortunately the review can not be posted if it does not have a star rating for me it would be zero. read more

Stay away from this place, service was absolutely awful, the waitress had to come back 3 times to confirm our order and took over 45 mins for food to arrive. When we finally got our food, we were missing our side dishes and food was dry as dirt. We had 2 entrées that were supposed to be medium and came out WELL DONE. They refused to take back too. Worst part about this place is that the they add a 20% mandatory tip, we crossed out the tip and they still put the charge thorough. We have filed a complaint with the Better Business Bureau. read more

Really disappointed . I went to this restaurant. The food was cold and tasted like it had been sitting there for days. I could not eat it. The rice tasted like instant rice. The chicken was very dry. Ordered hot tea the water was luke warm. I had to ask the waitress to warm up the water. The only positive thing was the waitress, she was nice. read more

First time there. I always pass by but never have stopped in. Was shopping with a friend and we decided to check it out. First thing you look for is if it has people in it which suggests it's good. Well it was packed great sign. We ordered up a storm. You would have thought we had not eaten in days. We got Lomo Saltado Dr Pollo, half a chicken, Ensalda Con Palta, Maduros Porcion, Pinto beans and De Pollo ..took a lot home. Service was excellent. Waitress pleasant and very helpful. The food came out super fast which was surprising since the restaurant. Place is pretty small, but you never felt like you were sitting on top of each other. Sanatizer was on every table as well. Atmosphere pleasant enough. Pricing average not to high not to low, good size portions for sure. Totally recommend. read more

Best overall Peruvian in Forest Hills / Rego Park area. There are many to choose from these days. Each one is strong in one area: chicken, ceviche, the aji... but Don Alex is good all around. Certainly the best most authentic and tasty ceviche. Great anticuchos. Nothing is bad. Good delivery service. Next time please separate the cold food from the hot food in the delivery bag. Maybe two separate bags. Pretty easy solution. read more

I love this place. Super affordable. The chicken is so juicy. I usually get the #1 or #2 -- and it's got a whole spread of chicken rice beans fries with hotdog and a salad. But most importantly that green sauce is amazing! I usually order for takeout and it's ready 15-20 minutes when it's not so busy, maybe 30 mins tops when it is busy. The chicken soup though is where it's at, especially if you like cilantro and don't think it tastes like soap. read more

Great for lunch very busy but accommodating. The restaurant offers variety of lunch specials throughout the week delivery worth trying if your in the neighborhood. Id recommend the chicken,the fried rice & their daily soups. read more