Hot and spicy alert ! The food is fyah and your mouth will be on literal fyah and you'll feel like…read moreyou are in the islands working up a sweat under the heavenly sun. Because babyyyyyy that spice don't lie. I have to admit I am such a wimp when it comes to spice levels. When the option is very spicy or mild, I'm going to always choose the latter. However, I completely surprised myself when I literally did not want to stop eating (although my insides were screaming) because the jerk chicken with rice and chickpeas was just so damn good. This was a pre-made platter and the portion was generous so I'm bracing myself for round two! I really loved that although the spiciness was at the forefront, other flavors shined through in their seasoning. I also had a veggie patty that I really enjoyed. The veggies had a nice kick and were housed in the flakiest of vessels. Everything was truly delish and I really want to go back to taste their beef patty and mac and cheese. I think they close a bit early though on certain days so check that out before you go.

Omg yes yum yesssss…read more I'm sweating It's delicious Fall off the bone jerk chicken and hot n flavorful Love this little place; I'll be back very soon Probably tomorrow And monthly Every single bite is a battle to see which taste better and to see which will knock me out with heat. I love the spice, I love the sauce, I love the chicken, this is MY kind of jerk! The chickpeas are so delicious under the chicken and the rice n beans or damn perfect! What a dope balance in this dish. I e wanted to try this place since covid when they were closed and it's seriously one of the most satisfying meals I've had in a while; I mean, truly finger lickin' good! I'm literally licking the jerk sauce off my fingers while my lips build more and more heat! I'm tingling all over in such a good way hahah. Okay Reviews done, I gotta finish this fabulous food. I can't wait to try more!

They always come through. If you're having an event, they are a great option for food truck…read morecatering. Food is delish at all price points and nice portions.

Was in the city during lunch looking for somewhere to eat and came across this truck. I tried the…read morelobster mac. It was delicious. The lobster was a fried lobster tail on a bed of macaroni pie. I enjoyed it. Pro tip add a bit of jerk sauce on it. Thank me later

Ordené el seco de gallina con una agua de maracuyá y el arroz venía con una raja de maduro. Déjeme…read moredecir que ese maduro estaba que parece lo guardaron del otro día y estaba quemado y duro. Además, la bebida era más azúcar que cualquier otra cosa. La gallina estaba más o menos pero realmente he tenido mejor en otros lugares. Encima de eso, me parece que la chica me sobre cobró pero voy a comprobar cuando se me aclare en mi cuenta. Es un no parar mi. Mejor he tenido por Astoria y la comida más fresca.

Take notice New Yorkers -- a piece of Ecuador is now located north of Herald Square…read more The clean white food truck showed up on West 37th Street, between Broadway and 6th Avenue in May 2010. Today was the day to take the food truck for a test drive. Roberto & Baylin friendly as ever, rattling off all the menu items for us as we reviewed the photo menu on the side of the truck. The showdown was between the Hen Stew and Goat Stew. Roberto ended the battle of the menu with "The Goat Stew is to die for!" Ah yes, 8 bucks (they take credit cards too!) and we were our way with a bag of stew, Hot sauce (notice the CAPITAL "H" for HHHHHOTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTT!") and a generous portion of yellow rice. The goat was pleasantly succulant and soft. The rice was well flavored dry, but not flaky. The sauce was simply *H*O*T*. This is New York when you can get some real home made food on the streets of midtown. The price tag? A bit on the high end for what you get, but then again, I haven't been to many markets selling goat meat recently to gauge the market prices lately. The truck is new - meaning clean -- and at least perception wise, it's one truck where I'd venture to buy a fish dish -- in fact, my lunch buddy bought the fish wrapped in banana leaves (the bundle was even tied up with twine - nice touch!) and loved it. It's not a daily dining adventure that competes with other food trucks with lower price points, but certainly worth a try. You'd call this a grease truck, but the food actually isn't too greasy. We'll be back to try the other menu items for sure. And if you want the food, but not the walk to the truck, they'll even deliver for free in the area - Give Roberto a call 917.578.7980 and tell him Kenny sent you his way!

This restaurant truly feels like being in Latin America. The atmosphere is warm and welcoming, the…read morestaff is incredibly kind, and the comfort food is at its best -- full of flavor and heart. Highly recommended! Se los recomiendo!!!

Latin American is outstanding. I've only been for breakfast, but I highly enjoyed it. I usually get…read morethe daily special if it hasn't run out. Last time I got the roast pork and it was great (they had run out of oxtail so I'm going to have to come back). The meat was very tender and flavorful, and I enjoyed the sides it came with. I've also had the Dominican Breakfast and enjoyed that as well: the salami and fried cheese were savory and salty, and went well with the eggs and yucca. The pickled onions also had a nice acidity to complement the rich flavors.

An institution in midtown in the upper 40s near Park Ave. All of the truck either are super nice…read moreand work quickly. Amid the hustle and bustle of the offices near them is almost always a line of people waiting (im)patiently for their turn. Food is packed with flavor and will put you in a food coma for the afternoon. I've never been hungry after a meal here, and they've always given me a great balance of toppings on top of the heaping mound of rice and peas. Only drawback is that it's a smidge pricey. Nothing outrageous, especially for the area, but still up there.

Gotta love food trucks. Was in the mood for jerk chicken but haven't been able to find a spot in…read morethe city during the winter months. Happened to be in midtown and saw the truck. Long line and the aroma in the air. Service was fast. And they had lunch portions. Food was delish. Really hit the spot.

One Stop Patty Shop has some decent patties- they are a bit pricier than other stores but the…read morequality is solid- you get what you pay for. I had one chicken & one beef- I definitely liked the latter better than the former. There's a decent amount of filling in these patties & the spice level is solid (albeit I prefer a bit hotter). It is quite flaky but I feel Jamaican patties done correctly are. All in all, I'd be back to try their other patties for sure.

Location: Right by 145st station…read more A hole in the wall place, hidden gem in daylight. There's one lady at the register, cash only. You go in and get your food, go on about your day. But man, do my husband and I love these beef Pattie's! (haven't tried the others). For less than $5 a piece, IN THIS ECONOMY? Sign me up. It's fresh, homemade, flaky with lots of flavor. I'm no expert on Jamaican food but this reminded me of the one I had when I was there.

When you visit Cuchifritos, expect a constant line and no air conditioning. The staff isn't super…read morefriendly, but they are highly efficient and keep the crowd moving quickly so you get your food fast. We ordered a lot to try. The arroz con gandules was a solid, well-seasoned base for the meal and came in a generous portion. We also grabbed a couple of pastelillos. The pastelillos con carne and the pastelillo con queso both had a great crunch and were packed with filling. The alcapurria was fried well with a solid exterior, and the inside was full of seasoned meat. To finish it off, we had the bacalaitos, which were huge, savory codfish fritters with crispy edges. It gets hot inside and you will have to wait, but the efficient service and excellent food make it a strong 4 star spot.

Never go here. If you do end up visiting this less‑than‑stellar establishment, avoid the bistec…read moreencebollado at all costs. I'm not even sure what kind of meat they used, but it definitely wasn't cubed steak. The pork chops were fried far too hard, the rice started off promising but quickly fell flat, and the beans were just okay--they serve white beans, and I'm used to pink. The alcapurria was passable, but the masa was mediocre and the filling wasn't beef; it tasted more like chicken or turkey. Honestly, disregard this entire review and save yourself the trouble--don't even bother coming to the 116th St. cuchifritos.

I don't think Chef Mom was in the kitchen but its more of a draft bar and little apps place now…read more Patties are not patties and pizza not worth. overpriced for what was given.

The food quality here went far beyond my initial expectations. Their dishes met my expectations…read moreperfectly. Staff members performed to the standard this restaurant maintains. The restaurant offers an understated, pleasant setting. Outstanding cuisine and notably friendly employees.