Best sancocho in town. Like you're in the DR. Amazing mojito salsa, arroz com habichuelas. Great Dominican home-made options. Muy simpatico pero non demasiado elegante. Como la cocina de mamá. read more

I was touched on my behind by one of the male workers in there. The owner and this man were talking before he did it and laughed afterwards. I was in shocked and then came back to confront them. The owner wanted to have a private talk with me, which I declined. Made a police report and have the video. Fui tocada en mi parte trasera por un trabajador de este establecimiento. El dueño y el señor que hizo esto estaban hablando y se reían sobre lo sucedido. Estaba en asustada y reaccioné justo cuando salí del restaurante y regresé a confrontarlos. El sueño quiso que tuviéramos una conversación en privado, la cual negué. La policía sabe de esto y hice un reporte. Las cámaras grabaron todo. read more

As a African American I've attempted to order from this establishment on more one occasion. I've been looked at and overlooked by the staff members. I was there today to place a order for a party. 2 pans of Pernil and of rice. Stood there over 5 minutes and watched as they spoke Spanish to customers that came in after me.. thank you read more

UnderOvercooked steak. I ordered a steak sandwich and a soup. The soup was ehh, no flavor and there was chicken fat floating on the top of it. Yuck! The steak and bread that my sandwich was made with was soo dry I had to dip it in the chicken soup to be able to take a bite. Not very good. Learn how to cook steak, do not overcook the steak or this Master chef will spit it out and never order it again from this establishment. I am famished and paid $20 including gratuity. So, I will have to dip and eat. Foodie13 read more

El Economico Restaurant - Had to dip dry bread and steak into my soup to be able to eat it. - Latin American Near Me - The Bronx, New York

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My go to Spanish restaurant in the Bronx. I usually get chicharron de cerdo, rice, beans and plantains. Always delicious. Pepper steak is good too. Been ordering food from them since I moved to the Bronx 10 years ago. read more

Food is really good. Fairly priced with the amount of food you are going to get. People are friendly.

I was in that area the other morning and was hungry for a "good" breakfast. I typed in "mangu" in the maps app and these guys came up. I had mangu con los 3 golpes. They fried my egg to order not like most of these places that have the eggs on a hot tray. The mangu was perfect and the cheese crispy not rubbery. Solid 5 's PRO TIP: don't be deterred by their "attitude" like another fellow yelper commented. I found they're focused on their job and will stop to answer direct questions but keep it moving. They are nice if you are nice. read more

El Economico Restaurant - Mangu, with salami, fried egg and cheese (3 golpes) - Latin American Near Me - The Bronx, New York

The food was really good. We order at least once a week and each time the food arrives, it is good. The prices are reasonable and portions are good as well. read more

I could eat the carne guisada with rose and beans and maduros everyday of the week. It's that good Also chicken is great!! Fast delivery read more

We ordered over 100 empanadas for my sons 1st birthday the chicken and beef was the talk of the party keep up the great work and as a tip people when you are ordering large quantities order 24 hrs before read more

Great value & tasty food! Usually order whole roast chicken combo with rice & beans and separate order of the chicken soup. The chicken is moist & flavorful and the soup is hearty & they give actual pieces of chicken unlike other places. Take out is the best way to go but you can sit upstairs if you want to take in the local scene. This is a definite must! read more

Best Dominican Diner in NYC! The food is so tasty and fresh. The service is exceptional. Gleny, who runs the place, treats everyone like an old friend. Skip the more expensive Malecon across the street and head for some of the best authentic Dominican food at El Economico! The tripe soup and oxtail are particularly delicious. The prices are right and they even have Dominican Cake! Simply the best in The Bronx! read more

Great food! But the worst service ever!! I come here often for the food and my husband loves the oxtail, I love their coffee and their pernil but the girls won't even acknowledge you. It's a shame Unfortunately I was there recently and they received a B rating from the health department. And after ordering our food I noticed something moving inside the sugar container and it was a fly trapped inside. Definitely will not come back until they improve their rating! read more

El Economico Restaurant - Latin American Near Me - The Bronx, New York

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Excellent cafe con leche, tostada, and eggs. Mofongo tasty but not great. Friendly service with no fuss at this modest lunch counter.

Ordered take out for the fam! Sunday dinner. We love baked chicken, arroz blanco, salad, maduros,! Yummmmmmmmm This place is staple in the community. Has been around since I was a little girl. They don't over season or under season. Pretty perfect. Home made fresh. Prices are ok. The woman that took my order over the phone was super pleasant! Thanks read more

"I've known this place my entire life, since my childhood. My uncles, my parents, most of my relatives would come here after work. They'd either dine in or pick up their food here. It has always been good. The service used to be excellent years ago. The girls at the counter would greet you warmly, appreciate your presence. I didn't mind waiting for service because I knew the food was very good, so it didn't bother me. But over the years, when the ownership changed, even the person at the cash register, I understand if they're tired, but that's no reason to look at someone with hatred. If you want to earn a tip, at least earn it in a good way. I shouldn't have to pay you a tip just to change your attitude towards me. The people who work there, especially the girls, are always in a bad mood. How do they expect us to treat them well if they're going to have that bored expression? I know they're busy, but the customer service has really declined, especially for those of us who have been going there for years and are not appreciated. The quality of the food has also dropped significantly. There are many issues, and you don't seem to resolve them. After almost so many years of being your customers, I'll completely stop going to your place and inform all my relatives about how you're really behaving. Because it's not the first time, for me, my friends, and everyone, with the attention you give. If I had the chance to give a star, I would, but you really don't deserve one." read more

I eat there all the time I love the teacher from Rice and beans I love before and the people are very nice and warm and courteous

My friends family took me here...This was my first time eating Dominican food.. and omg so good!! I'm from Seattle, and our Latino community is def. not as diverse as it is in the East Coast, so it was awesome to taste different cultural foods.. Make you sure order some plantains!! It is a smaller restaurant.. they do have an upstairs for more available seating, friendly staff. Affordable prices, and large portions.. just how I like it!! YAS! Check out this solid spot...I'm already missing this place from back home! read more

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Had the lunch special beef stew yellow rice and beans very good ,nice size portions and very reasonable prices I will be back....

The staff was friendly. The soup was tasty and reasonably priced. $10 for a large chicken soup and a side of rice. Two large pieces if chicken, lots of veggies. They were efficient. read more

I got food poisoning from this place. I ate here once before and should have stopped there. The food is nasty. They rip you off with the price too. Be careful with this one woman who works there she will totally mess up your(home delivery)order and you will be out money. read more

Yes, I know, the restaurant is right under the el train. It's loud, very. There is no ambiance. But the food is really good authentic Dominican stick to your ribs. The portions are massive. The coffee is rich and delicious, the kind that gives you super powers after a cup full. It's always busy inside. The Sancocho soup on a torrentially rainy day really hits the spot. Entree prices at under $10 each are, well, economico. read more

Im a fan of the food but not their service.. Typical Spanish (caribbean joint) where they have food buffet and you tell them what you want or pick one of their prepared combos. Food is delicious, The chicken OMG the chicken. I get combo#1 when i go and its good for a family of 4. Its also $10 less than the place across the street. Where this place fails is the management. Its just bad service when you go pay. You dont pay the person that served you but someone inside that seems to manage the place as they dont trust the ladies working there. Been there a few times and its the same " here go pay there" when you get there the person is always talking on the phone about x but not the business or talking very loud to another patron or the last time finding a bandage for someone but the person was not bleeding, one of her nails broke and this was the guy at the register.. I mean, take care of business and then do your talking to these people. The only reason I still come back is because the food is great and at a great price.. PS: they take CC via phone only. They need seamless or yelp24 read more

Love this place, everyone is friendly and attentive- great food! Top notch rabo aka oxtail

Good food. Great prices. Prefer coming here, compared to that other place across the street. read more

The food here is overall tasty. Somethings are a hit and miss. Their chicken is good. The rice and beans are good. Not a place to really sit down to eat in, although I have, I never felt comfortable. Recently I was hungry so I decided to really come inside and try this Mom and Pop place, because normally I get food to go, or I order over the phone. The ladies that work there treat everyone the same, meaning they don't seem very pleasant but I think thats due to them being serious about getting everyone's order, or fixing orders to go. That being said I decided to sit and try something else, oxtails. Boy was I wrong and never again. It had all this nasty fat, that I don't like on it. Only thing I enjoyed was the rice and beans. I left hungry and mad at myself. I'm not going to say this place is bad, but I'm not sitting down to dine anymore, or try anything else but the norm, chicken, rice and beans, sweet plantains on the side. read more

El Economico Restaurant - Yuck, more fat than meat - Latin American Near Me - The Bronx, New York

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Literally walked out. The costumer service here really sucks. Second time I am in there and I don't get acknowledged in any way but the moment a man goes in they greet them and tell them they will be right there. I was patiently waiting as I noticed both ladies in the front a bit busy, one with an order she was preparing and another that was cleaning the salad area. They both looked at me several times but never acknowledged, ok. A few man come in and they all get greeted, okay. I'm still patient. Finally, the two ladies walked towards the counter and one said aloud hmmm who is next? The other lady (one cleaning the salad) even before I was able to say something said that some guy that came after me was next and they proceeded to take his order. At that moment I walked out as it seems this business doesn't need my money. The owner here really needs to evaluate the costumer service their employees deliver. Now I'm happily eating at another restaurant very close by. Literalmente me acabo de ir. El servicio de atención al cliente aquí realmente apesta. La segunda vez que estoy allí y no me reconocen de ninguna manera, pero en el momento en que un hombre entra, lo saludan y les dicen que estarán con el. Esperé pacientemente cuando noté que las dos damas en el frente estaban un poco ocupadas, una con un pedido que estaba preparando y otra limpiando el área de ensaladas. Ambas me miraron varias veces pero nunca me reconocieron, ok. Algunos hombres entran y todos son recibidos, está bien. Todavía soy paciente. Finalmente, las dos damas caminaron hacia el mostrador y una dijo en voz alta hmmm, ¿quién sigue? La otra señora (la que limpiaba la ensalada), incluso antes de que pudiera decir algo, dijo que un tipo que venía detrás de mí era el siguiente y procedieron a tomar su orden. En ese momento me fui porque parece que este negocio no necesita mi dinero. El propietario aquí realmente necesita evaluar el servicio al cliente que brindan sus empleados. Ahora estoy comiendo feliz en otro restaurante muy cerca. read more

Tostónes were raw and not even smashed!!! Yuck!!! This spot used to be the best and it also used to be economical hence the name económico. Now it's a rip off and the food is not on point!!! $21 for fried cheese and plantains with a soda! Would not return here!!!! read more

I ordered takeout last weekend. The worst Dominican food ever. I am so glad I didn't pay for it.

Good food. Cheap prices. They deliver or you can pick up. Delicious. Update as per Chun's request for elaboration: It's a Dominican restaurant and the food is pretty typical to Dominican cuisine: lots o' rice, lots o' beans, lots o' pork and baked chicken. You can get a full order that will probably feed 6 people who have normal appetites or 3 people who grew up eating this food. Or you can get "un lunche," where they put your whole order in one container that's enough to feed 2 people or just me. read more

This place is just all around great . Food is good and fresh . They deliver , most of the time , in a reasonable amount of time . Their prices are reasonable and I feel that you get good value for your money . Their eat in space is rather small and I have always ordered out . I highly recommend! read more

Food is really great and the owner is very nice. Only thing is that their workers are super racist and give you shitty food/service if you don't speak Spanish. read more

I got hungry on my way back home so I hopped off the train one stop before my regular stop to find a bite to eat. I walked into El Economico on a whim. There was seating at the counter in the front of the restaurant and a few stray tables scatter in the back and the upstairs mezzanine. The ambiance was nothing to write home about but it was comfortable and down to earth. The woman sitting behind the register was sucking on a lollipop, chatting and laughing. Plates of food were carried to the table with cafeteria trays. The TV was flipped to Telemundo and the movie "Justo de la Mira" was playing (that would be "Vantage Point"). Not an ounce of doubt about why this place exists: to feed hungry people. I slid onto a stool at the counter and ordered a pernil sandwich. The pernil was plentifully scoped onto a hero, doused with chopped garlic, heated in a press and served in a matter of minutes. The world around me stopped for a second after my first bite. I was no longer wondering how the sandwich was prepared so fast. Was the pork just swimming in its own juices for a few hours waiting to be served? Did the chopped garlic get spooned from a Costco sized jar? Who cares. The sandwich was amazing. I didn't even care that I was sitting next to a small, bearded homeless guy who was painting his fingernails with lip gloss (though it helped that he didn't smell and had a friendly smile). He could have been painting MY fingernails for crying out loud. I would have continued savoring every bite. The pernil melted in my mouth, as it should, while the few pieces of crispy chicharon hiding in the sandwich made for a pleasant surprise. It was simply delicious. As I settled back down from my pork induced high, I started watching the work behind the counter. Oxtail stew was scoped onto plates by the ladleful, huge avocados were being sliced up for salads, fried pork chops appeared from the back kitchen, and batch after batch of plantains were being pulled out of the deep fryer. All I could keep thinking was that I had to go back. read more

I love Economico! Food is good and it is cheap. Lots of people go there for a quick bite, so it's usually pretty crowded, but they have seating on the second floor. I go there at least twice a month for one of their combos. read more

I get breakfast here and honestly they're tres golpe ain't all that it gets the job done but I've had better

EL Economico Spanish - American Restaurant is very good and very friendly. I went to Bronx today to meet a client ( a business appt ). After I finished with my client, I got kind of hungry so I stopped at the very first food place I could notice on Broadway. And...what a pleasant surprise! The beef I ordered was so juicy and the brown rice was just cooked perfect. The whole thing was delicious. I also found out on my way out that they have Karaoke nights there every Friday and Saturday night...till 4am ! WoW ! They also have a Free WiFi and a FULL open bar there which for a small restaurant in that area is a surprise. They are open 7 days a week and have flat screen TVs there. So if you're a sports bar person, you will definitely fit in there. Very good experience! I will stop in again the next time I'm in Kingsbridge NY area. read more

Me and my family were out looking for a good place to eat that had a "A" health department rating. My mother recommended this place. It's small, plays loud Latin music, has okay food and AMAZING low prices. The food was a little bland compared to other places I've eaten with similar food. I do have to say that their chicken pasteles were the WORST I've have ever SEEN or eaten. They were mushy and looked like baby vomit and they tasted pretty damn close to baby vomit or at least how I would imagine baby vomit to taste since I've never tasted it... or wait maybe it's a memory I have when I was a baby and had vomited... not sure. But stay away from their Pasteles. My sisters weren't thrilled with the pork ones either. My sister ordered carne guisada (Beef stew over white rice) and they completely left out the potatoes. When she asked where the potatoes were they told her they had no more potatoes, they didn't even bother to tell her so she had the option to pick something else. read more

Very racist establishment, their preference of service is made evident, very unprofessional and their food is hit or miss. I only go to order the oxtails stew in which the neighborhood doesn't serve. I won't allow ignorance to hinder me from getting an dinner I deserve especially when I am paying the same green money as their peers. When you ask to speak to the manger, he all of a sudden doesn't speak English and has no interest to listen to your concerns. I even ordered via phone for delivery but it took one time nearly 2 hours for it to arrive and when it did, it was cold and I had to take it back to the restaurant. I wash my hands, I wanna just say. United States is a primary language for English speakers, if you don't want to serve other persons outside of your race don't open a business here to the PUBLIC! 0 stars !! read more

It was close, on route and yelp rated it highly. Anyway, for 4 dishes, it was $28. Very cheap! We got the lunch special at 7:30pm. The portions were huge. Yellow rice and pinto beans were good but I would have preferred black beans. The oxtail was delicious, but the chicken and the beef were a bit dry. The sweet plantains were amazing! And the people working there were really nice and spoke English. Just note that it's in the Bronx, under a bridge of sorts so go during daylight. read more

El Economico Restaurant - Plantains, oxtail, rotisserie chicken, and pork - Latin American Near Me - The Bronx, New York

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I've only ordered delivery or take out from here since it doesn't seem like a place you'd sit to eat. Pros: *Prices are great. Much cheaper than nearby Spanish restaurants. *Food is really good. Authentic Dominican food. *They accept credit cards when calling for delivery. Seems like a must nowadays but you'd be surprised of how many nearby restaurants don't take credit or debit cards. *Fast delivery Cons: *Maduros are sometimes too greasy. *Not a place to sit and eat. Seems cramped. read more