Food is delicious Ambience is adorable latin style…read more Service is amazing and professional.

Went for lunch today and had an excellent meal, pork mofongo for me and bistec encebollado for my…read morehoney. Portions are large and we took some home for later. Service was very friendly and accommodating. Atmosphere and decor are inviting.

I can say this right off the bat: this spot has only gotten better. I stop in randomly, at all…read moredifferent times, and no matter how long it's been, Fabio never misses. This time I came in with my parents after my wife kept raving about the Dominican chimi and the grilled chicken. We came specifically to try those and, as usual, left completely satisfied. I ordered the chimi and the picadera again, and once more we were blown away. The picadera was stacked with tostones, grilled chicken, fried chicken, fried pork chops, and fried ham. Everything was hot, seasoned well, and cooked exactly the way it should be. The chimi was excellent from the first bite to the last, and the mayo-ketchup tied all the flavors together perfectly. Honestly, just look at the food. I don't know why I even need to keep explaining it. Stop reading the reviews and go eat. Yes, it's that good. Yes, you get real value for your money. And yes, you will walk away full. You're welcome. 5/5 stars.

A New Restaurant in New City. We were going to sit down around the corner only to find out that…read moreShen is a takeout-only restaurant. I quickly consulted The Yelp and found this nice sit-down place, so we came on over and enjoyed a restaurant to ourselves on a Saturday afternoon. (I won't lie - "Ixchel Bakery" caught my eye first for the name alone - but I haven't checked that out yet; we were there for lunch, not dessert.) What caught me first is that the logo sign inside is exactly what Yelp events want. I told them about potentially hosting Yelp events in the future... Anyway, the menu is straight Dominican Republic, and I enjoyed comparing the similarities and differences to my local Honduran restaurant. Some very authentic dishes on the menu here, lovingly and authenticly prepared. We started with a pair of empanadas for appetizer, the res and the pollo y queso. I'm an empanada snob but these have a nice balance of ingredients and flavors, good size for the price. While the mondongo intrigued me, I went with the equally intriguing Yaroa, a Dominican street food with meat and cheese on a bed of green plantains (or fries, if you prefer), topped with ketchup and white sauce. I'm not a ketchup person, but I wanted the dish exactly as it comes, and that's good because it tasted excellent as it came. And it arrived right as we finished the empanadas. The staff were very friendly, but a bit focused on kitchen operations; I did have to flag someone down at one point for a water refill. So that is the one imperfection in an otherwise wonderful experience, and not worth docking a star over. I would absolutely come back here again. The owner was talking potential redecoration, I was talking about trying other dishes - so there are convenient excuses moving forward. :)

La comida riquísima, las habichuelas se parecen a las que hacían mi mamá en la isla que las…read moreablandaban en la misma casa, el flan delicioso, el coquito delicioso, la Coca-Cola deliciosa, la chuleta grandísima, el pollo delicioso, el arroz delicioso y el atención deliciosos Isima, buenísima buenísima, así que por favor vengan, no lo pienses dos veces. Gracias

Great food, nice portions and reasonably priced. Service is very good for eat in or take out…read more Similar to home cooked meals.

This place is a gem! First impressions were that it was clean and on the smaller side with a very…read morefriendly staff. We didn't had reservations but they were able to seat us. We started with the wings in a garlic butter sauce, somehow crispy and very tender. Top 3 wings I've ever had TBH. I got the skirt steak entree and subbed out the beans for tostones. The meat was perfectly cooked and the rice was perfect balance on this side. I did think the tostones could've used a pinch of salt but were very tasty. My bf got the Chicharrón with the yuca fries. The dipping sauce for the fries was next level. He loved the Chicharrón. You can tell everything is fresh. You can easily tell the staff loves this place and takes pride in it, and you can taste that in the food. Will make a trip to Ossining just to go here (the tres leches is calling my name)

I was looking for a place to order a quick lunch to takeout. I am happy that I came across this…read moreplace. I look forward to returning again and trying another dish. I ordered the pollo guisado with white rice and beans and it comes with sweet plantain. I also ordered a tamarind juice. The pollo guisado was very flavorful. The rice was good. I found the beans to be salty. I didn't enjoy the sweet plantains. The tamarind juice was very concentrated. It would be better if it was diluted. There is space to sit down and enjoy a meal. The individual who took my order was very pleasant. I received my meal very quickly. It took approximately 5-10 minutes from when I ordered it. Parking is convenient with metered parking outside the restaurant. Definitely give this place a try if you're in the neighborhood.

After a long hike and starving I went to this restaurant randomly to try the food. Its ride on the…read moreside of the road and sort of like a trucker stop kinda place. The restaurant itself is not much to write home about but the food... omg I was mind blown. The best pasdionfrit morisoñando we've ever. If you're dominican, you know. The food was DELICIOUS and very fresh. The chicharon, on point! The owner was there and makes you feel at home and welcomed Would definitely recommend.

Very cute. Delicious authentic food. Service is excellent. I had ordered a few trays of food for…read moreparty and everyone raved over the carnitas.

This spot is awesome. Manager Joe is the best at what he does entertaining guests and make them…read morefeel at home.

Don Coqui is known for having authentic latin cuisines. I miss my latin food so when I found myself…read morein NY again I went straight there. The atmosphere is lively. They have a photographer onsite taking pictures of customers who want that experience. My best friend and I had our picture framed and we purchased it after dinner, it was a nice memory to have. The views from this place is serene since its by the water. Overall, great experience and I would continue to go back.

Didn't get the full experience because I ordered takeout; but I'm very satisfied with the food and…read moreportioning. Tastes just like it's suppose to taste. Very good

I've been to this Colombian restaurant chain many times over the years, including locations in New…read moreJersey, Port Chester, and this review is specifically for the Nanuet location. Over the years, I've noticed that both the food quality and service have been inconsistent. There have been visits where I left very satisfied with both the staff and the food. However, there have also been occasions when unexpected charges appeared on the final bill, which was disappointing. On this most recent visit, the food was good overall, I'd describe it as average and fair for the price. The restaurant was busy, though not completely full, since they were showing the Brazil vs. Norway soccer match. They definitely have the setup and atmosphere for soccer fans, especially with the World Cup excitement. One downside involved our drinks. We ordered a Passion Fruit Margarita and a Passion Fruit Caipirinha. Since they looked almost identical, we weren't sure which was which when they arrived. The drinks were dropped off by the manager, not our waitress, and he walked away immediately. When we called him back to ask which drink was which, he replied in a slightly ironic tone, "Which one do you think it is?" We explained that was exactly why we were asking as we could not identify. He then said one had sugar on the rim and the other had salt. Unless you're a bartender or taste each drink, that's not immediately obvious. It wasn't a major issue, but I was surprised by the response. A simple, courteous answer would have been appreciated. There was another interaction that left a similar impression. We asked our waitress approximately how long the food would take because we were considering ordering an appetizer if the wait was long. Her response was simply, "I don't know, and I can't tell you how long." While I understand exact times aren't always possible, a more helpful response would have gone a long way. I would have gladly given this place one more star if those service interactions hadn't happened. The food was decent, but the customer service made the experience less enjoyable. I'm not sure whether I'll choose this location again, especially considering it isn't an inexpensive restaurant. I hope they can improve the level of hospitality because the food and for this World Cup season the soccer atmosphere certainly have potential.

Amazing food, there's always something new to try along with your favorites. Chef David and his…read morecrew are magicians in the kitchen. Paolo runs a tight ship and the waitstaff abide by his standards, which are over and above most other establishments.

This place is just still as awful as can be. Honestly, it's even worse than the last time. This…read moretime, another friend got food poisoning from here!! stay away at all cost, this place will get you sick

Made a visit to this new restaurant in Spring Valley, NY called Colombia Tropical. This restaurant…read moreis located where the old El Bandido Mexican restaurant used to be. This restaurant is located on route 59 close to a central area; with its own parking. So if you are a Latin food lover this place could be for you. I went on the weekend, and for a new place there was a lot of people present. I tried the beef empanadas which comes with dipping sauces which bring them to life. I also had a guanabana soursop drink which was nice and cold, if there is an option for more creamy and sweet I would opt for that since it is cold weather. I also had the Salteado mixta with white rice and fried plantain. This dish has beef, shrimp, and chicken and sweet pepper strips. All foods were hot, the Salteado came out on a hot dish which kept the temperature. Overall the place was nice and clean, I sat in at the bar area as seating was easier for one person. I would come back as there are many good options to try. The food was good.

I wish I could give this place 6 stars! Located right on the…read moremain drag with a large parking lot, this a very convenient spot to grab dinner or lunch. The place is nicely decorated and has a very cool vibe. To start we had the Mini Empanadas and the Guacamole con Chicharron, both were scrumptious and the portions were more than enough for 4 of us to share. My son and I had the Churssasco, which was cooked to perfection and accompanied with Rice and plantains (Platanos Maduros). We also ordered sides of bean and Papas Fritas (which reminded my wife of the fries her grandmother used to make). My wife got the Arepa de Pollo, which was exquisite. My nephew ordered the Arroz con Pollo, which was great and such a large portion. My son and nephew split the flan between them, they are still talking about how delicious it was. The service was just perfect, the staff were attentive and friendly. The owner even came out to introduce himself and check on us. It was such an all around great experience, I can't wait to go back.

Very cute restaurant, I like the decor, ambiance and the service. The establishment looks like it…read moreis half restaurant, and half kind of a Mexican products supermarket. The food was very tasty and fresh. The nachos were the perfect size, the birria tacos very delicious as well.

So glad we found this hidden gem close to home! The place is clean, super cute, and the service is…read morealways great. They have a big menu full of delicious Latin dishes, plus some deli-style options like sandwiches and wraps. I've tried the chilaquiles verdes -- super tasty but a little spicy, so fair warning! My husband loves their carne asada tacos, and the birria tacos are fantastic too. I also tried their flautas and while not my favorite, they weren't bad! Every time we're there, we see so many people ordering their soups, especially the caldo de pollo. I haven't tried it yet, but judging by how popular it is, it must be amazing!