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    El Jibarito

    4.5 (23 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    Steak Burrito - No Beans

    Might be the best burrito I have ever had. Be patient they cook from scratch. Cannot wait to try more from the menu including the Cuban sandwich.

    3 Steak Tacos
    Lulu K.

    This place is inside the Newport mall; and WOW. For starters, even with the high volume the counter lady is sweet as pie, and quick. The menu is huge, and I'd heard good things from other people about other things (specifically the Pernil). I'd gotten the steak tacos, and they were LOADED. A ton of good quality steak, pico, and even guac Will 100% be going back, I encourage anyone popping into the mall to eat there; they also appear to deliver via UberEats.

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    Eddie R.

    I was in town for business and needed some good Spanish food. This place got high praise from others, so I had to try it. I was staying nearby and decided to walk. I didn't know there was a mall in this area and definitely didn't know there was a good restaurant in the mall. I walked around, looking for this location. I finally found a mall worker and asked where this was. He said, on the 3rd floor, in the food court. What? I was not really in the mood for food court food. The guy took me to the restaurant and introduced me to the owner, Ralph. Ralph took really good care of me. He served up some rice and gandules and pollo quisado. I also got a side of yuca in garlic. The serving was huge. Enough for two people easy. The food was phenomenal. The taste was spot on. Just like momma used to make. Ralph is the cook, and he does a great job. The service was excellent. This is no ordinary food court eatery. They could have a brick and mortar location easily. Good food. Good service. Shopping before or after a meal. Can't ask for much more. I recommend.

    Pernil Combo Plate (with grilled vegetables & arroz con gandules)
    Mariam K.

    So happy with this new addition to Newport! It's not a chain to my knowledge and they have PERNIL. I got the combo plate with the pernil & 2 sides (I picked the arroz con gandules & the grilled vegetables). The portion size is pretty solid & definitely filling. I was absolutely full & almost couldn't finish my meal. Price is pretty standard too honestly, considering the quality. I think it's pretty solid Latin American food & really nice to have amidst the Newport are. Definitely give them a chance if you're at the mall!

    Yuca Fries
    Erlin D.

    Cuban sandwich andYuca fries are delish !!! Cooked fresh and hot !! Not bad for $10.89 sauces are garlicky and fresh !! Workers were nice.

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    Wanted to try something new and really enjoyed the sandwich and yuca fries. Staff was super friendly as well

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    3 years ago

    Ordered combo. The pork was too salty; vegetables were over cooked. Over charged me 50 cents. expensive junk food

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    4 years ago

    Great fish tacos, on par or maybe even better than the famous tacquerias downtown. Polite and helpful owner at the counter.

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    3 years ago

    I come here all the time, best place in the mall to get something to eat, definitely come by and try the jibarito pork!!

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    Chica & The Don - Quesadilla Short Rib

    Chica & The Don

    4.4(98 reviews)
    2.7 miFlatiron
    $$$

    Need a good vibe, well here's a great spot. From the time you walk in the door you want to just…read moredance. Bar service is get the bartender gave off of few recommendations. We tried The Don and PAPAYA EN LA PLAYA. The Don is on the sweet side and the papaya en la playa is on the less sweet side but still that fruity taste. For the starters we did the ceviche and the blue crab tostada. Both 10/10. The tostada is a tad on the lemony side For the main dish we had the carne Asada and catch of the day. The steak was perfect great flavor but the salt added on at the top was a bit too much. The catch of the day was branzino it was really good the skin had a nice crunch to it the coconut sauce was good but more was needed. The fish comes by its self so ordered a side of rice and pink beans. Most of there dishes don't come with and side and to spend $42-$50 on a plate I should at least get some kind of side.

    Camden was doing her thing running the whole restaurant including seating customers, taking orders,…read morechecking in and even doing the birthday shoutouts. She was very sweet, attentive and kept the wheels running on this thing. Brahim also made the experience super elegant with the presentation and concoction of the drinks. I wouldn't even say they were drinks but more so libations prepared by mixologists. They were pretty impressive especially the drink with the fermented milk. Food was also quite delicious. I noticed the menu was slightly different from a while ago. The shrimp with the tostones was amazing. The flavor of the juice was out of this world and paired perfectly together. The ambiance is also 'chic' and cute so very nice for dates, a night out with the girls, celebrating an event or birthday of course.

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    Havana Central - $25 Girl Dinner, available every Tuesday featuring a Classic Mojito, Avocado Salad & Yuca Fries

    Havana Central

    3.9(3.3k reviews)
    3.6 miTheater District, Midtown West
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    I've must of passed Havana Central so many times and never realized it was there I have to say,…read morecolor me impressed. Arriving for our reservation the place was packed. It's a loud and vibrant atmosphere. They have a pre-theater prefix menu which we decided on. Empanada app was 3 large empanadas and each one was flavored and yummy. Also opted for the guac and chips app just to have something a little lighter. Entrees are served with rice and beans. The pernil was excellent. Super tender and garlicky. The ropa vieja was also very good, with deep flavors. Dessert was the course that was disappointing, which was such a bummer after a great meal. The flan was definitely overcooked, so the texture was off. The cafe con keche was decent. The prefix is a great deal which included a drink and it was a lot of food All in all, Havana Central offers some wonderful Cuban flavors and a great choice for a pre-theater dinner. Bonus, if you are seeing Buena Vista Social Club, show your tickets and you get 15% off the bill.

    The food was great! I got the maple glazed pork ribs, which was juicy and delicious! The ends of…read morethe ribs were crunchy too! The empanadas (beef and chilly cheesesteak) were great too! The fried pork appetizer was really dry. The sample plate was really good! The plantains were great. Plantain chips were very hard.

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    Interior of the restaurant

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    Lightly dusted, crispy Calamari

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    Buena Vista Restaurant & Bar - Customers at the table trying our new Spanish dishes

    Buena Vista Restaurant & Bar

    4.6(497 reviews)
    3.1 miMidtown West, Hell's Kitchen, Theater District
    $$$

    Stopped by here with my other half to get a quick bite. It's a cute little spot that was around the…read morecorner from the hotel. We got the fries and the beet salad. Both were great to snack on. Our server was friendly and attentive. Will have to make another visit to check out more of the menu next trip to NYC.

    What a delightful evening!!!! We came here by chance, as we checked in to our hotel and were a…read morebit hungry. Everyone agreed with my suggestion to eat Latin American food and we made a reservation at Buena Vista, not far away from our hotel and also not far from the theater. We came over a bit early, around 5:15 and were immediately seated. We were immediately impressed by the business model. It is a melange of Latin American and Iberian faire with exquisite curation. Their cocktails were absolutely delightful, I had a Pantalones en Fuego, others had an exquisite margarita with passion fruit flavor and a Daiquirí de Fresa, just amazing. Then we ordered interminable Hors d'oeuvres. Their ham croquetas and mushroom croquetas were the rage, as well as the tostoncillos ibéricos and ceviche limeño, The main courses followed, a paella valenciana for two, the magret de pato, a delicious duck dish, and a grilled Argentine parrilla. Not bad for four people. Dessert included churros and tres leches. And of course, a bottle of a great Verdejo. Service was just flawless. We had several staff members all contributing to making our Father's Day evening special. All around us it was festive, with plenty of well dressed Spanish speakers in several tables, and the accents of a half a dozen Spanish speaking countries. Plenty of gringoes too. A beautiful collection of diversity. We left happy, ready to see "Oh Mary" and wanting to return

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    Buena Vista Restaurant & Bar - Looking toward front

    Looking toward front

    Buena Vista Restaurant & Bar - Plantains were delicious!

    Plantains were delicious!

    Buena Vista Restaurant & Bar - Empanadas

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    Flor De Mayo - Lomo Saltado (Steak)

    Flor De Mayo

    4.0(1.4k reviews)
    5.2 miUpper West Side
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    I've been meaning to come here for a while, and it was quite good - very home style cooking and…read morefriendly service. We got their mixed ceviche to start, which was very onion heavy, but overall the seafood was tender and good. For mains, we tried the lomo saltado, chicken Chop suey, and aji de gallina. While I liked the lomo saltado, the aji de gallina was my favorite - the chicken was incredibly flavorful, and the yellow rice and yuca fries were divine. I would skip on the cilantro rice, as I found it a bit dry. The chop suey dish also fell a bit flat for me. I would definitely come back for their lunch specials and aji de gallina!

    I really teetered between 3 and 4 stars because I have such an attachment to this place (it's where…read moremy husband and I had our first date). I've been coming here for over 10 years, but after visiting twice in the past two weeks and once a few months ago, I've unfortunately been increasingly disappointed. The food and service just aren't what they used to be, while the prices have continued to go up. A few months ago, my paella, which I've ordered many times over the years, tasted off. I didn't say anything then because I figured it was just an off night. But then two weeks ago, my kids and I were served fried wontons that were raw/semi-raw inside. They did take them off the bill, but unfortunately we had each already eaten one before realizing. On our most recent visit last week, we sat for about 10 minutes before we had to get someone's attention to come over to us. We put our apps in and then nobody came back to take our order until the apps were coming out. The girl who brought our drinks had the wrong drinks. My soup was completely forgotten, and my son's food didn't come out with the rest of our meals. He ended up eating some of mine while waiting, and by the time his sides finally came, he didn't even want them anymore. The fried wontons on this visit were absolutely fine though and the food was delicious. I genuinely hate leaving three stars for this because this has been a favorite of mine for so many years, and I have a lot of good memories here. But after several disappointing visits in a row, it's becoming harder to overlook the decline in both quality and service. The servers used to be very attentive and friendly. I really hope things improve because I'd love to enjoy this place the way I used to.

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    Flor De Mayo - House special lo mein

    House special lo mein

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