With so many great restaurants lining Amsterdam Avenue, it's not easy to stand out--but Flor De Mayo absolutely does. If you're craving authentic Peruvian cuisine with a strong Chinese (Chifa) influence, this is a spot you won't want to miss. The dining room has a lively yet relaxed atmosphere, with soft music in the background that makes it perfect for everything from a casual dinner to a night out with friends. One thing to know before you go: this place is popular, especially during peak lunch and dinner hours. You may have to wait for a table, but don't let that discourage you. The food, generous portions, friendly service, and overall experience make it well worth it. After one visit, you'll understand why locals keep coming back. We kicked things off with a couple of appetizers that set the tone for the entire meal. Yuccas Arequipeña (not pictured) featured perfectly fried cassava topped with red onions and a rich, creamy huancaína sauce made with queso fresco, garlic, red onion, and aji amarillo. Crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, and packed with flavor. The Choros a la Chalaca were just as impressive. Fresh mussels topped with diced tomatoes, onions, cilantro, and lime juice. Bright, refreshing, and bursting with fresh flavor--I could have easily ordered another plate. For our entrées, every dish arrived piping hot, beautifully presented, and generously portioned. The Lomo Saltado was everything you hope for in this classic Peruvian favorite. Tender slices of steak stir-fried with onions and tomatoes, served with crispy fries and fluffy white rice. A true comfort food classic. The Seco de Res was outstanding. The beef was fork-tender, slowly braised in a rich cilantro sauce with carrots and potatoes, then served with rice that was perfect for soaking up every bit of that incredible sauce. The Broiled Pork Chops were juicy, flavorful, and perfectly cooked, paired with delicious fried rice and a fresh salad. We also ordered the Mixed Ceviche, loaded with fresh fish, squid, and octopus cured in lime juice with onions. It was bright, citrusy, incredibly fresh, and the perfect contrast to the heartier entrées. Every dish came out hot, fresh, and surprisingly quickly, even with the restaurant being busy. A huge shout-out to Carlos, who made an already great meal even better. He was attentive without hovering, knew the menu inside and out, answered every question, and made excellent recommendations. Service like his is one of the reasons this restaurant continues to earn such a loyal following. If you visit, definitely ask for Carlos. From the warm hospitality and inviting atmosphere to the outstanding food, generous portions, and excellent value, Flor De Mayo delivered an exceptional dining experience from start to finish. It's easy to see why this Upper West Side gem has been a neighborhood favorite for years. If you're anywhere near Amsterdam Avenue and looking for incredible Peruvian-Chinese cuisine, Flor De Mayo should be at the top of your list. Whether it's your first visit or your tenth, it's absolutely worth the wait--and I'll definitely be back to work my way through the rest of the menu. read more

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It's so interesting in NYC you can find truly any type of restaurant and Flor De Mayo definitely falls in this category. I think its so interesting how Chinese immigrants came to Cuba and incorporated their cuisine with local Cuban food. Came during lunch time to Flor De Mayo and was able to get a table for 3 very easily. - Chupe de Camarón - I saw a lot of people rave about this soup on Google Reviews so I decided to give it a try. At first glance, it looked pretty good and I had expected it to almost have a cajun broil like flavor profile but I felt like the soup lacked a bit of flavor and was a bit watered down - 1/2 Chicken, A La Carte - Becuase I wasn't sure if I was going to get my protein fix from the soup itself, I ordered their rotisserie chicken and I thought it was okay. Although the skin of the chicken had a lot of flavor, the chicken itself didn't really retain that flavor and was a bit dry. Overall, I think the food is interesting to try once but I'm not sure I would come back again. read more

Surprisingly was able to walk in (wait was about 15 mins) with a party of 12 on a warm Sunday night. I don't know how they did it, but service was great and drinks were delicious! I was not super impressed by my food, however. I 'built my own dish' which came with a side of white rice. It truthfully didn't have any flavor, but I did eat it cause I paid so I'm gonna eat, y'know? I did try a little of someone else's chicken tenders and those were actually pretty good. From my understanding, they have a couple of locations and I was told that the food is very good. It is very possible that I ordered the wrong thing, but just beware. I would be open to trying this place again and maybe not building my own dish next time, haha. read more

Flor De Mayo - White Rice - Chinese Near Me - New York, New York

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Interesting restaurant. Chinese Peruvian. Had pork lo mein. Good food and large serving. Attentive service. Older decor inside but clean. Enjoyed our meals. read more

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Food: The food is delicious here! I've tried similar Peruvian-Chinese restaurants in the city which are very average, but I was pleasantly surprised by Flor de Mayo for its flavors and quality of the food. We tried the mixed ceviche (squid, fish, octopus), 1/2 fried chicken with plantains, and 1/2 rotisserie chicken with fried rice. I would highly recommend all three of these dishes. The ceviche was fresh, simple, and very refreshing; it's a small portion and meant to be shared as an appetizer. Both types of chickens were very flavorful and moist. I don't normally like plantains, but the plantains here were perfectly cooked, lightly fried, and sweet. I have been recommending this place to family and friends and can't wait to go back myself. Service: Service was excellent. Staff were so friendly and welcoming. Our water was filled constantly without having to ask them. Multiple staff members came by throughout the meal to ask us if we needed anything. Ambiance: The restaurant is a good size with tables for both small and large groups. The place does get packed during peak meal times. Seating is spacious and comfortable as well. Overall, I would highly recommend this restaurant! read more

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Stopped by Flor de Mayo for lunch and had a mixed start - the maitre d' wasn't the most welcoming, though it may have been an off moment. Once we were seated, the experience completely turned around and service was excellent - attentive and friendly. When I mentioned that I used to come in college, the server seemed very excited. We ordered two lunch specials: fried pork chop and roasted chicken both served with salad and fries and yellow rice, plus tallarin verde with beef. The pork chop was a bit too salty for me, but my friend really enjoyed how crispy it was. The roasted chicken was a standout for me, especially the sauce. My son loved the yellow rice so much he ignored the fries! Overall, there was something for everyone at the table. While the decor feels a bit more upscale from when I came here in college, the flavors brought me back. read more

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Tried Flor de Mayo in Manhattan and I have mixed feelings--but mostly good! Let me start with the food because WOW. I ordered the steak medium and it was absolutely phenomenal. So flavorful, cooked perfectly, and honestly one of the best steaks I've had in a while. I usually never finish my food, but this time? I cleaned my plate That says everything. My friends ordered different dishes and everyone was really happy with their food too. Everything came out fresh, hot, and well-seasoned. Definitely a place that delivers when it comes to the food. Now... the drinks We ordered what they call a "nutcracker," and I'm not even going to sugarcoat it--it was one of the nastiest drinks I've ever had. One of my friends couldn't even finish hers and had to order something else. Me and my other friend powered through it, but yeah... we definitely did NOT go back for round two. So overall:Food = 10/10 Drinks = 2/10 I would absolutely go back for the food alone, no question--but next time, I'm skipping the nutcracker and sticking to something safer. Still a great spot overall! read more

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I was happy to recently return to eat here after many years but it had moved to this new location. It was a crowded Sunday afternoon and the smell of spices was in the air inside. The place was crowded and people appeared to r mouthier good. I ordered the Peruvian dish, lomo with chicken and my friend had the lomo with shrimp. We also had a carafe of white sangria. My food was a large plate of mixed green rice with veggies and French fries. This was my first time tasting this and it was delicious. I enjoyed it very much. It was seasoned as I like my food and surprisingly not very salty. My friend enjoyed her lomo with large shrimp. The price for our food was reasonable. We will return here again for sure. read more

Flor De Mayo - Lomo with shrimp, native Peruvian dish. - Chinese Near Me - New York, New York

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Stopped by for a Saturday lunch and had 0 wait for a table for 3. We ordered the Half chicken with plantains, Lomo saltado & Pepper chicken with fried rice. - The half chicken was delicious - the meat was juicy & fat nicely rendered so the skin was thin and a little crispy, but it was pretty salty, especially in areas like the wings, where its not that meaty. At the time there was no green sauce (!!) but was still overall delish! - The lomo saltado was my favorite of the day - perfectly seasoned and I love when the veggies still have their bite and not overcooked. the fries were still crispy when it came to the table but eventually softened soaking up the sauce. Absolutely delish and would definitely get again - The pepper chicken was not what i expected - the meat was tender but I expected it to be a spicy green pepper but the flavor was of green bell pepper. No complaints - was tender and well seasoned - just not what i expected. The star of this plate though, was the pork fried rice. It had the slight smokey flavor of a well prepared fried rice, wasnt oily/heavy and was one of the best bites of the day! read more

Flor De Mayo - Chinese Near Me - New York, New York

It's been so long since I've been to Flor de mayo, it's nice to see that it hasn't changed. Food still really good. I always want to try new dishes but keep going back to the basics. The chicken is most and flavorful. Fried rice delicious. Service is good. We came for early dinner so we got seated right away. read more

Flor De Mayo - Chinese Near Me - New York, New York

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Wow!!! The chaufa is so tasty! Literally took my first bite, and said, "Wow" out loud. Lomo saltado, great portion of fries, tomato, and steak. Next time I'll order the steak medium rare, but this is the best I've had in NYC. I can't wait to come back and try the other dishes. Delicious! read more

Flor De Mayo - Lomo Saltado (Steak) and Ham Fried Rice (chaufa) - Chinese Near Me - New York, New York

I can't visit the Upper West Side without stopping by Flor De Mayo -- it's been my go-to for nearly 30 years! Their Pollo a la Brasa is always juicy and flavorful, and I always pair it with the House Special Fried Rice. My food came out in about five minutes, and the service was just as great as always. I stopped by around 2 p.m. on 11/1/25, and it wasn't too crowded. The noise level was low, making it a nice, relaxed lunch. My server, David, was super friendly and attentive. Fun fact -- they serve 7UP! I don't know any other restaurant in the NYC area that does. Most places only have Sprite, but I'm a 7UP fan all the way. And if you didn't know, Flor De Mayo actually created the Nutcracker cocktail (Don Q 151, Southern Comfort, and Disaronno) -- it was even featured in The New York Times! I skipped it today though... it's strong, and I wasn't looking to risk a DUI. read more

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My boyfriend and I found this place near central park. The food was pretty great and cheap. My boyfriend had two beers with the half a chicken and i had a martini with thin spaghetti. It all came out to around 60 dollars which we thought was pretty cheap. The waiters are very nice and helpful. And they have good music playing as well. Highly recommend it read more

Flor De Mayo - Thin Spaghetti - Chinese Near Me - New York, New York

I am amazed at how consistent this place is with the quality of service and food. The amount of people who come here speaks highly of how good the food is. I recommend calling if you plan on coming in a large group because everytime I've come here I've had to wait. The wait is worth it 100%. I came with my friends and as usual we enjoyed our drinks and our food but I will say this isn't the type of place where you sit around and talk without ordering anything. It's super fast pace and they're always trying to get everyone in and out (no rush though) because of how high the demand is. The servers are great. Attentive, helpful and will ask YOU what you want before placing their own opinions on you. I love that although there's a lot of people it's always clean and well organized. It gives you a feel of the city always. Always recommend this city staple 100/10. read more

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Someone asked if I ever thought about professional food writing and I said absolutely not. I barely know sugar from salt and my more attentive Yelp readers have caught on, realizing that I might spend three sentences on Buzz Bin music to reach a full paragraph. (Don't miss Everclear this fall celebrating the 30th anniversary of Sparkle and Fade). More to the point, there are some secret ingredients in this chicken. Nutmeg maybe? Like I said I'm not a food expert, just someone who wants to write two sentences about every restaurant in America or at least the greater tri-state American. But this is an impressive chicken interiors, not one of those situations where it's all about the skin. The sauce, sort of like pico de gallo, is stellar. It works well with the mixed fried rice. My first two Flor De Mayo trips, from years ago, took place after Beacon concerts. I need to come back more often. read more

Service was quick and easy! This restaurant had quite a bit of seating but was overall a great experience! I really enjoyed my virgin pina colada with the SUPER JUICY N DELICIOUS pollo a la brasa! I think its a underdog among the rest of the menu! The ceviche wasn't traditional unfortunately but was pretty tasty. This place is great overall and are doing a great job! read more

Flor De Mayo - Chick Peas in Sauce and 1/2 Pollo a la Brasa - Chinese Near Me - New York, New York

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Amazing Peruvian and Chinese fusion food. Drinks are strong!! Would recommend everyone to try at least once.

Delicious food all around! The ají de gallina was fantastic, creamy, flavorful, and perfectly seasoned. The maduros were absolute perfection, caramelized just right. Service was friendly and attentive, and they were so accommodating, even adding an extra person to our table last minute without any issue. A great spot for comforting Peruvian dishes and a relaxed, welcoming vibe. read more

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Stopped in here for an early dinner. We were greeted and sat right away. Our waiter was amazing! My Seco de Res was so tasty and beef was so tender. My husband loved his dish and the fried pieces of chicken were just right, along with the different sauces. The Nutcracker drink was good, a bit on the strong side but not complaining. The place got busier as we ate and everyone was very helpful and welcoming. Will definitely return! read more

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My friend and I came here for dinner. We were given comfortable booth seating. The decor was simple and the place had a welcoming atmosphere. For my drink, I had the Morir Sonando, a sweet, frothy creation consisting of orange juice, milk, sugar, and crushed ice. This was citrusy and refreshing. I ordered the Lomo Saltado with fried egg on top, and a side of Special Fried Rice. At first the dish came without the egg, but that was quickly fixed. The Lomo Saltado was thick cut steak perfectly seared, mixed with onion, tomato, as well as nicely crisp French fries in a yummy savory sauce. The steak was tender and well seasoned, while the veggies had a satisfying crunch. Fried Rice was quite tasty, chock full of shrimp, pork, ham, bean sprouts, onion, and scallions. All the ingredients combined well together. Service was pretty good. Our waiter was friendly and knowledgeable about the menu. Prices were decent. I would be open to returning in order to try Pork Chops with Tostones. read more

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Been coming to this establishment for years And they still keep quality top notch. There's a reason to why this place is always packed. read more

Delicious food people would love to come back for more with good service also with family and friends Even delivery to enjoy at home too

YUMMY Food !!! Great Soup & Cuban Chicken . Delicious Special Fried Rice . Great Price's . read more

Flor De Mayo - Chinese Near Me - New York, New York

The seasonings was absolutely amazing (i.e. you'd would've thought we cooked it ourselves for context our backgrounds are Caribbean by way of Jamaica and Southern influences).....a gem down the block from a usual haunt (which we go to once to twice a month in the summer and every few months in the fall/winter).....me and the boyfriend have walked pass this place unknowingly several times to our usual fav eatery unaware. The drinks hit and overall service was reasonable. I would've like to have the menu organized better or rather I would've liked accompanying photos with a few dishes or more of a descriptive breakdown of ingredients etc. for several of the menu items - given we haven't eaten Peruvian food often if ever. We had the yucca balls and half a fried chicken with fried green plantains (tostones) with garlic then we did sweet & sour chicken and I did squid with black beans sauce. We loved our dishes equally. read more

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If your looking for juicy delish chicken Flor de Mayo is the spot. Nice staff. Good vibe!

Came here after the movies to get some food to bring home and decided on the ropa vieja with pork fried rice it was delicious. They prepared my order quickly, and within 15 minutes the food was packed and ready to go. The ambiance was great, and the place is a nice spot for a family gathering or a small date night. read more

I have only had Peruvian twice and hated it the first time. This place made up for what I had the first time. The service was so quick and efficient and everything was brought out rather quickly. I had the Lomo Saltado and it was amazing. They have a huge drink selection and I went for the Mai Tai, perhaps not the best pairing for my meal but the drink itself was so good. There is almost always a packed house for both lunch and dinner, but there are plenty of seats evenly spread out so you're not on top of anyone. read more

Flor De Mayo - Lomo Saltado (Steak) Mai Tai - Chinese Near Me - New York, New York

The lomo saltado here is bomb, also everything here is a big portion so bring a friend. Also got a half chicken as a side, but thought the seasoning was a bit too heavy handed with the cumin and the meat could have been juicier. But, honestly if you want rotisserie chicken as your main you should just go to Pio Pio anyways. There's a reason why this place has managed to defy the forces of gentrification and be around after all these years. You know it's good when you walk in and see that the customer demographic is exactly the opposite demo of the surrounding restos and made up of OGs who have likely been going there since they were kids. Get a classic drink like a Mai tai or an Amaretto Sour and bask in the old NYC nostalgia of Cuban Chinese fusion. Some drinks I saw even came in souvenir tiki- type cups. Lots of families and big groups when I went on a Sunday evening. read more

Flor De Mayo - Half chicken - Chinese Near Me - New York, New York

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Had the half chicken with fried rice lunch special on a weekday. Bountiful plating with flavorful rice at a reasonable price point but chicken was dry, not juicy and disappointing in flavor without sauces on the side. There were couples, single diners and families with small children when I ate in. The dining room is windowless and low lit. Friendly service. read more

A lot of people been telling me to try Flor De Mayo so I finally made my way here. This restaurant was definitely active. Groups and families were coming through. I ordered some of the popular dishes like the lomo Saltado and chicharrones de pollo con maduros. The lomo saltado was like steak and fries but better. Sauced all over. Plus you can't go wrong with chicharron de pollo. Also I tried the yucca balls, salad, and flan. This spot is deff a hidden gem and their staple dishes were fire. If you drink get the super nutcracker. Be mindful it's strong. They also have the spicy Peruvian sauce. Service was good. The food comes out pretty fast, hot and fresh. read more

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Go for the fried rice, stay for the plantains and yucca fires. I ate here recently and thoroughly enjoyed the experience! The menu has a great mix of dishes of Chino-Latino cuisine(s). As is so often the case I recommend going with friends and sharing family-style, a lot of the fun is in the variety of dishes. Make sure you order the fried rice (customized as you see fit), the roast chicken, and definitely the plantains and yucca fries as sides. Other than that enjoy exploring the menu! Kind staff, nice ambiance, give it a visit! read more

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Interesting twist on Asian/Peruvian food. I ordered the half rotisserie chicken with rice. Husband ordered the beef stir fry dish. The food was pretty salty and the chicken was ok. The vegetables seemed fine. The highlight was the plantain but also very oily so if you're watching your cholesterol that might not be the dish to order. Overall, a friendly, family oriented neighborhood spot. read more

Food was great. LOVE the Lomo beef and Nutcrackers. AVOID THE SANGRIA....it's sweet trash! But love the place and all the food! read more

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The food was excellent with good service and reasonable price for UWS. The boiled pork chops were my favorite. read more

Flor De Mayo - Boiled Fried Pork Chops - Chinese Near Me - New York, New York

Hands Downs the best food, the kindest customer focus dining experience we have experienced in the Big Apple

Although the wait time took a while ~30 mins on a Sunday, the Lomo Saltado might have been the best one I've had. The green rice was also really good. Might not be the best service, but they've got some good food and great portions. It's a small intimate place with not much seating so it gets packed, but they don't take too long with bringing the food out. read more

Flor De Mayo - Lomo Saltado (Steak) - Chinese Near Me - New York, New York

Find a good appetite to suit their portions. The chicken was so tasty. The condiments were simple but distinct. I enjoyed most of my meal. This is now my spot for some Latin fare. The service was good. The ambience is casual. read more

Flor De Mayo - Half chicken - Chinese Near Me - New York, New York

Discovered the Patacones which was a breadless chicken sandwich and it was so tasty. The tostones buns was ingenious and a nice touch. The chicken fried rice and it was flavorful; you could definitely see the fusion influence. They also knew how to make a good Shirley Temple that came with a little umbrella that now sits in my box of mementos. read more

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I took out their rotisserie chicken a few years ago after a long time and realized that it's very mediocre comparing to so many new authentic Peruvian rotisserie chicken restaurants here in NYC that are better. I decided then that I will not eat chicken there again. I took out tonight after a long long time through Wonder their Lomo Saltado and it's the worst that I've tried anywhere in NYC. Don't waste your stomach here. read more

Came here after seeing a show for my cousins birthday. I tried some fried Chorizo Yuca balls, chicken a la carte, mofongo with pork, and ropa vieja. I saw everyone ordering nutcrackers to drink, so I had to try. It was good, reminded me of amaretto sour. The yuca balls had a nice crunch to it. It was soft and warm inside. The chicken was good, I just wish the mojito sauce was more garlicky. The mofongo would have been better if the pork was mixed in. The ropa vieja tasted too much like tomato sauce, I wasn't a fan. read more

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