So surprised that the reviews are so low! We ordered from here for lunch and the food was incredible! The chicken was so juicy and flavorful, and the rice, beans, and sides were equally as tasty. They also have a location in Inwood that seems really popular and is always poppin with people at all hours of the day. We did takeout from the Washington Heights location. The staff at the Inwood location are super sweet and welcoming. I also got a chicken empanada at the Inwood location and it was a solid 4/5 empanada. Yummy! read more

Recommend !! Have ordered multiple times. Never had an issue. Food is good. Service be better, but then again food is consistant.

Found a roach in my food, they took an hour to bring the food out. Bad service bad ambiance. Highly do not recommend

So this was my first Dominican restaurant and I really regretted my first order because my ex did not give me any advice in what to order. So I decided to go with a cheeseburger deluxe and then now I come to realization that it is a horrible mistake to order a cheeseburger in a Dominican restaurant when there are better things to order like chicken or steak with rice platter and the red beans. I was very upset but now I know. When I got the burger, it was very strange. Not sure if it is a Dominican thing or not but the burger was a vinegar taste!? Like I don't know if that is some Dominican style of burgers because like I said I regret my order choice in my first Dominican restaurant. Sucks but I ended up eating the whole burger anyways.... Sucks I did not get the red beans with rice and chicken. All in all, this place feels like a lounge and it is an be set up for parties. The waitress who served me when I was there was really nice and sweet. Very friendly and was there if I needed anything. read more

I love this spot. Open 24/7 you can always get your grub on. The food is delicious but I definitely go for their sandwiches. I get the Pechuga de pollo with Swiss cheese and it's so delicious ! The chicken is thinly sliced and the cheese is well melted and the bread is nice and crisply toasted.. All together it's just a flavorful plunge. I wash it down with a Morin Sanando (Orange juice with condensed milk) and my world is great again. Service is great. Very nice staff and as far as the atmosphere it's a Dominican restaurant.. You have some merengue, batchata or Salsa playing lightly in the background, people eating and conversing.. The restaurant staff communicating amongst themselves.. Its uptown! It's New York! It's a vibe! I love it! So if you're looking for some good Latin/Dominican food this is a great place and if you like a delicious sandwich this is definitely a spot to try! Have a great one yall! -Ray read more

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Great food, best Cuban sandwiches in the heights! Well seasoned Latino grub with great prices. Always ordered to go so can't comment on the service in house read more

Food is insanely good! They honestly have not tasted such good pepper steak ever. You have to get that dish a try! My husband loves the pollo al horno from there. Ask for a side of garlic sauce. Wow. Totally worth the trip there. read more

Never coming back or ordering from here ever again. I have been going to this place for so long--they were literally on the corner of 177(where IHOP is now) to them closing and then reopening. Their service the last two-three years has slowly been nosediving and now it's not worth it (not even the effort). Order for delivery? Your order will be late (to the point you think they forgot) and will be wrong. Order ahead for pick up? They won't have it ready, won't even know what you're talking about. You'll have to reorder in person and wait for them to make it and figure it out. In person to order? The employees will be in a huddle playing hot potato/tag on who should go talk to you. You move closer and they'll start moving back. They obviously want to go out of business, hope they open something with great food and good service in its place. read more

don't get me wrong the food here is very god ambience is good too the problem is the service you go in 4 woman doing nothing they can't even greet you properly and you have wait until the one guy how is busy on a call finish so that he can help that is nonsense either have to train those woman to work or get new help read more

Vegetarian Mofongo Magic I'm visiting NYC from the Bay Area and was on the hunt for some good Dominican food -- Floridita did not disappoint. I got the mofongo with cheese (vegetarian here ) and honestly, it was amazing. The mashed plantains were packed with flavor, crispy in all the right places, and that melty cheese in the middle? So good. It was rich, garlicky, and super satisfying -- total comfort food without needing any meat. We also ordered the maduros and they were perfect -- sweet, caramelized, and soft without being mushy. I could've eaten a whole plate of just those and left happy. The restaurant has this really warm, local vibe -- super friendly staff, no frills, just great food. Definitely one of those neighborhood gems you feel lucky to stumble into. If you're veggie and want to try some Dominican food that slaps, Floridita should be on your list. I'll be back for sure next time I'm in the city. read more

El Floridita - Cuban Near Me - New York, New York

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Damerkis es la mejor en servicio al cliente. El ambiente es agradable y la comida me encantó. Volveré pronto.

This spot is a bustling casual eatery, serving Latin cuisine. My friend and I stopped by here for dinner right before it got super packed. The menu was extensive, so it was tough to figure out what to order. I decided to go with the Steak Sandwich, and a few small bites: Shrimp patty, Yuca with ground beef, as well as Ham Croquette. I was disappointed by the Steak Sandwich. The description stated it came with crispy potatoes, so I was expecting actual potato pieces, but it was just potato stix chips. Also, the steak was kind of dry and bland. On top of that, there was not that much steak in the sandwich. The lettuce and tomatoes added a nice freshness though. Shrimp patty was pretty tasty. The outer shell was delightfully crispy and there was plenty of well seasoned, tender shrimp filling. I also enjoyed the Yuca with ground beef. The yuca was crunchy with the beef being succulent and flavorful. Ham croquette was small and not that great. Service was on the slow side. Prices are reasonable. I would be open to trying this place again and would like to get the Surf & Turf combination of skirt steak, shrimp, lobster or Rack of pork ribs with tostones. read more

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Went to United Palace for a concert and this is super close; decided to go eat while we wait for the long line of people trying to get their cars from the garages next door. We were greeted upon walking in and sat a table (for 6) past midnight on a Saturday night. Ambiance was chill, a bit on the louder side since it was packed and the music too. I ordered a Mar y Tierra Mofongo - Mofongo is mashed plantains. Mar y Tierra (Surf N Turf) consisted of a small lobster tail, shrimp and churrasco steak. This was delicious!!! Mofongo wasn't dry which is a plus!! The others ordered chicharones de pollo (fried chicken) with tostones (double-fried plantains) read more

Decent spot to grab a Cuban and some of other rice, beans, and meat dishes. The portion was pretty big so it was quite filling. read more

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I'm impressed by this spot. The food quality here is visibly exceptional. The restaurant has good energy everywhere. The staff displayed remarkable friendliness and willingly addressed all inquiries. Give them a chance to demonstrate their skills. read more

tl;dr cafe by day and bar by night, this Washington Heights spot's well-regarded Cubano sandwiches are enjoyable but nothing mind-blowing The black-tiled exterior and tinted windows of this Washington Heights eatery blends into the many standalone businesses along the block. And their signature dish may be easy to miss on first glance through the extensive Dominican menu. Yet, those in the know are quick to recommend Floridita's Cubano sandwich, whether day or night. Walk in to a small deli counter right up front, filled sparsely with prepackaged pastries and sweets. A diner-style prep area runs along along the left wall, flanked by a line of barstool seats with green drop lighting beneath the counter. The opposite, faux exposed brick wall is sparsely decorated with televisions and occasional posters and flanked by mustard yellow half-booths. The remainder of the room is filled in with many dark, wooden tables. Funky incandescent bulbs drop from the high black ceilings, and vinyl-wood panels deck the floors. For the breakfast service, the room echoes with chatter from the small crowd of regulars, while staff relay orders and prep drinks. The lauded Cubano inspired my early morning visit. I walked in and ordered immediately, then grabbed a seat for around 10 minutes while awaiting my eats. A decently large portion of pickles, garlic, roast pork, and Swiss cheese were slapped together, and the entire sandwich was plancha-pressed until the roll became delectably crisp. The supporting staff were the all-stars of this sandwich. Tangy pickles mixed perfectly with a robust bite of garlic, rounded out by the flavorful crunch of the roll. However, these finishes don't make up for the unimpressive cuts of meat, which I found to be slightly dry without sauce and otherwise forgettable. At $8 (before tax and tip), the Cubano is mildly expensive and moderately satisfying. I wouldn't recommend anyone go out of their way to sample this sandwich, but I see Floridita as a reliable option for delivery or takeout while in the neighborhood. read more

El Floridita - Cubano Sandwich - Cuban Near Me - New York, New York

Servicio de delivery pesimo te dicen un momento porfavor y duran 10 minuto mandan orden equivocado como que no tienen gente para trabajar hablan como barriales cuando pongan mujeres a trabajar assgurense que tengan etica no mujere de bayu read more

My favorite place to eat a great meal. The service is good and I didn't wait long to receive my meal. Afterwards I had flan and coffee, I wish they would've had cherry cheesecake. I like the way it looks, like a real restaurant. A long time ago it resembled a diner. They even have a bar! read more

Had heard great things about the cuban sandwiches from this spot so we decided to stop by. The music is very loud...a lot of screaming over the music. Placed order for sandwiches...took a long time to get sandwich...then a long time to pay for order... Sandwich itself was pretty good, good press on it so it was crunchy. There was a good cheese pull too. My only real issue is that they need to take it easy on the garlic...it was a bit overpowering. read more

El Floridita - Cubano - Cuban Near Me - New York, New York

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I order a lunch of arroz con camarones and it was $24 with soda and advocado. When I received the rice only had 3 shrimp. not even 5 but 3 small shrimp. I called and they didn't care. bad bad service!! read more

Good spot for Spanish food! Their Cubano is the best in the neighborhood! I also have had their tripe soup! Also very gooD!

Food wise 100/10 but service wise a big fat stinky zero !! I was sitting down patiently waiting for over 15 mins being ignored by the restaurant waiters and it's always those 4 same waiters I go almost everyday because the food is really good I just wish they were more attentive I hate that I will no longer be eating at this place because of this ! Mind you other people kept coming in and they were completely ignoring me .. read more

My garage where I keep my car is in this building where the restaurant resides. So I virtually sometimes eat there everyday The staff is lovely The food is wonderful and I have no complaints about a place where I consume the food on a daily basis Just about read more

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Arroz creo que es lo mas simple que hacer, y el arroz blanco aqui no es muy bueno. Con el lunche, antes daban 2 maduros, ahora dan 1, y ninguno estan bueno. read more

I've eaten here plenty of time in the past with mixed feelings. This time I had to write this review because of a fear I have always had about restaurants that finally came true. Yesterday, I ordered food to take home for dinner and never bothered to look at it because it was dinner, no need to look I thought. Then I get home and as I am about to heat up my food, I noticed that there were three pieces of my maduros had been bitten already. Then I noticed that a couple of pieces of my chicharron de pollo, also had been bitten into. This has always been a fear of mine of having left over food taken back and placed into back into the serving area. My wife thinks I am paranoid when I mess up any leftovers I leave on a plate so that this can't happen to anyone with my food. I will personally report this issue to the city and have an inspection of this place. This is totally unacceptable and they need be held accountable read more

Late night Dominican food! It was delicious! Taste like a home cooked meal! Great service! Wow open 24 hours! read more

I order from here all the time because I respect a good Cuban sandwich first of all placing the order is a mission in itself. Whoever answers the phone be on another planet not on earth. I always have to repeat the order 4 x. I'm bilingual so language is not the issue. It's hit or miss today was a miss the plantains were supposed to be tostones instead we received grease filled sponges maybe oil not hot and plantains ripening a bit . Who knows? The chicharrón de pollo was like chicharrón de vulture can anybody say petrified like it was made in 1976 and reheated today. We really need to do better the bar is so low at this point. All this money we waste and half of it is not even edible. Whats really crazy is that all the other restaurants on Broadway are worse . May the odds be forever in your favor when you call here read more

El Floridita - Supposed to be tostones really like soft grease bombs and petrified chicken - Cuban Near Me - New York, New York

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-Food is really good -Service is terrible, there shouldn't just be one waitress on the floor, shes doing her best but there is a place full of people with just one waitress -ambiance is ok. read more

I really wanted to love this place! Read the reviews and was looking forward to their famous Cubano. The waitress was great but the food left a different impression. Here are the facts.... I ordered the Cubano especial. The pork was very dry. Gave me "cooked the day before" vibes. Maybe because it was a Tuesday afternoon?? I also noticed a green hue throughout which at first I thought was from the pickle. Unfortunately it was the raw garlic paste. This is a reaction when garlic is crushed and not refrigerated:/ BUMMER!!!! Won't be going there again but did notice that the food on the steam table behind the counter looked fresh. Should have ordered from there!!! read more

Cuban sandwiches aren't easy to come by. And sometimes you gotta take what you can get because, despite the ingredients and arrangement being relatively easy, making a staple dish competently can be a challenge when put up against the discerning pallets of experience sandwich aficionados. We're a snobby crowd. THAT said... I would like to direct your attention to El Floridita and their Cuban sandwich. My friends... when I say this thing is NEAR perfect... Believe that I'm being sincere and in no way generous with my review. Cuban sandwiches, as you know, can only be nailed perfectly as a made-at-home thing. The pork meats need to be from a previous meal and reheated to fully capture the homey, made with love flavor. And while this may not be 100% loyal to that tradition, it's damn near perfect! I would've posted a photo but I was elbow deep in this sandwich by the time I realized. read more

I started working in the Heights. Even though I went to school in the City, I was floored by how foreign this segment of the same 3 mile island is. I know nothing of this area. But I'm always game for the best eats of the land. Research lead me to Floridita's cubano (I'm a huge fan.). It was a banger need I say. It was a bit too garlicky but not mad at all about it. The meat was sooo good and savory. Like each different types played so well together. I would definitely recommend which I was able to do while I was waiting. I did have to wait for the cook to heat up the iron panini grill but cubanos are always worth it. During my wait I saw a bday party go down. This would be an awesome place to have a festive meal. Anyway back to the cubanos. I ordered one with the papas fritas ($3 additional charge, French fries). Much delish. Someone came in as my order was coming up. He didn't know anything about this place (neither did I honestly) but I strongly recommended the cubano and left. read more

Croquettes are amazing! Enjoyed maduros, Cuban especiale, and zapote shake. Definitely worth trying. read more

El Floridita - Cuban Near Me - New York, New York

Great Spanish food, great atmosphere, great service. The Cuban sandwiches are incredible. The breaded steak is awesome. The waitresses are respectful and cater to you. The service and ambiance is great. read more

On a recent trip to NYC, we decided to spend a day in Washington Heights. My daughter is a big fan of Lin-Manuel Miranda and wanted to visit the neighborhood where Mr. Miranda grew up. For lunch, we decided to check out El Floridita based on the recommendation from this page: https://www.6sqft.com/best-things-to-do-in-washington-heights-nyc/. The vibe at the restaurant is very casual and friendly. We ordered chicken soup and cubano sandwiches for lunch. The chicken soup was one of the best I've ever had - served with a bowl of white rice, the chicken was well seasoned and tender and the soup itself was very flavorful. Cubano sandwich was very good as well - starting with bread that was just at the right level of crustiness. We rounded of lunch with tres leches and thus fully satisfied after that, we were ready to tackle the Met Cloisters. read more

As a Dominican while coming to this place I have to recommend the mofongo. My friends and I ordered the chicken mofongo (mofongo de pollo) and it came with a side of salad, mofongo sauce and chicken for $11.95! This is THE BEST MOFONGO I have ever had and I am Dominican ! Pro tip: The food is amazing and the waitress and waiters are nice and attentive but it can get very busy and overwhelming so don't be shy when calling them over for service or food. read more

El Floridita - Mofongo de Pollo (chicken mofongo) - Cuban Near Me - New York, New York

Ordered two meals on Uber Eats from this restaurant. The order took well over an hour for them to make, and when it was received, it was missing a meal - so 50% of the order. Called the restaurant immediately and spoke to Gabriel, who claimed that the "new girl" messed up, and the missing meal was sitting there. He said he would give it to another delivery person to bring to us. Gabriel took my address and phone number down and said it would arrive in 10 minutes. Waited 30 minutes, no delivery. Called Gabriel back and he says the driver couldn't reach us by phone, despite having the correct phone number, and not a single missed call on my end. Gabriel, in his infinite business sense, suggested that I place another small order with Uber Eats and he'll add my missing meal to the delivery. How do you like them apples? I have no more words for Gabriel or this restaurant. Skip. read more

Came out of desperation since my car was parked next door and I was starving after a long day at work. I was close to eating my shoe that is how hungry I was. They have ample seating in here which is a place. You can sit at the stools in front or at tables. They also have a makeshift bar in the back that people were sitting at. I started with the cuban sandwich and it was solid. The bread was probably a little top charred for my liking but the cheese was melted and the ham was warmed through. Might have tasted better because I was starving. I also ordered the porkchop which was incredibly salty. It was borderline inedible. Not sure how that is possible but it was not good. I think I contracted diabetes and high blood pressure after eating it. In the end Florita is not my favorite spot in this area. I would come back for a quick sandwich but not a sit down meal. read more

This place has a lack luster aesthetic. The mashed plantains are extremely bland And they don't allow electric scooters to be stored there especially when they first open up even though they only have two tables at that with customers, yet they will allow huge strollers there & I have visited this place two other times and had no problem. Think this has to do with the fact that I am gay and I take my boyfriend here. Hmp read more

This was the best Cuban food I've ever had! As a Cuban myself, I'm always looking for the best Cuban restaurant wherever I am. This place beat out every single previous place! The Cubano especial was the best Cuban sandwich I've ever had. The meat was so fresh and juicy while the garlic added such nice flavors. The croquetas were some of the best I've ever had that weren't made by my family. They were soft on the inside and crunchy on the outside with such flavorful filling. I would have loved a dipping sauce with it but it was still good without. The maduros were classic and they gave a generous serving. The café con leche was also perfectly made. I can't wait to come back here and bring my Cuban family to try it out! read more

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Highly recommend to order either by phone or in person. Do not use Delivery.com or Grubhub.com to place a food order at this location. I placed an order for delivery by using the yelp app aka Delivery.com. I had ordered 'large chicken soup with a side order of tostones, a steak sandwich, 3 soda cans, & white rice' When ordering on the app I was given an option for a side order that comes along with the soup, I choose tostones that I did not have to pay for. I than placed an order of white rice on the side that I did have to pay for. When my ordered arrived I was given; the chicken soup, white rice, steak sandwich, 3 can sodas, & a small side order of another white rice. When I called & explained the issue that I was seeing, I was explained that the soups any kind of soup comes with a side order of white rice. ( the extra small order that I had ) .. If I wanted an order of tostones I had to place an order to be paid. I understood them, they understood me. One thing I did state was please make sure it's clear cuz when using the app it states otherwise. I was told that when using any delivery app it's different. No apologies were given. read more