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    Flor De Mayo

    4.0 (1.4k reviews)
    ModerateChinese, Cuban, Peruvian
    Open 12:00 pm - 10:30 PM
    Updated 1 week ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating

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    Jenn C.

    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!

    Michael M.

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

    Roast chicken lunch
    Masumi T.

    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.

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    Latara S.

    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!

    Michelle K.

    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!

    Lomo Saltado (Steak)
    Kirstie C.

    Food was very tasty, ambiance was mid. The current rating threw me off a bit but both the lomo saltado and roasted chicken were good. Portions are also very generous.

    Lomo with shrimp, native Peruvian dish.
    Barbara R.

    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.

    Pollo a la Brasa with a side of House Special  Fried Rice (after I cut the first piece, to expose the moistness)
    Gail B.

    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.

    Alicia C.

    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.

    Lomo Saltado (Steak) and Ham Fried Rice (chaufa)
    Sarah T.

    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!

    Christy M H.

    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.

    Thin Spaghetti
    Kiara S.

    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

    Chick Peas in Sauce and 1/2 Pollo a la Brasa
    Vanessa T.

    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!

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    Amazing delicious and affordable food. Reminds me of my childhood. The service is very quick. Those plantains are like no other

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    Great food, the service was great as well the only complaint is the rush for tables. They need to make the restaurant bigger.

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    Bar (empty where we were told we cannot sit with takeaway orders)
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