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    La Caridad 72

    4.3 (148 reviews)
    ModerateChinese, Cuban
    Closed 11:30 am - 10:00 pm

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    Kimberly W.

    Great cuban chinese food! They have booth seats and regular table seats and when we visited on the weekend it was very comfortable. The menu is huge and the portion is huge. Lots of options and very children and family friendly. We stopped by because the Thai place next door was full with a line, and no regrets because they were friendly and the food good. The fried chicken was massssssive. Literally enough for 2 people maybe 3. It was a huge portion and so worth the price. Would go back just for the delicious giant portion.

    Frances P.

    Came out here for early Father's Day dinner, about 3/4 pm. We're here for some Cuban Chinese food. The menu was extensive with variety of Spanish style dishes and awesome Chinese style dishes. Appetizer with rib- oh my lord was that so good. Best ever, they don't make food like that!! For Dinner I got a good ole fav of egg fu young with yellow rice. The rice was ehh, for this Spanish gal but I'm sure there are folks who would love it. The gravy was thin not thick but great flavor. The hubs got shrimp in a red sauce with pepper and onions and fried rice. That was a 10/10. My DTR got the steak with fried rice. Boy was that delish- 10/10. We also got some drinks, they were good- Mojito was 6/10 Long Island 8/10. Place is 10/10- welcoming staff- attentive and great food.

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    Ben T.

    Had a great experience here and glad we made the trip here. Trilingual (at a minimum) staff, so you know it's legit when the Spanish comes out flowing. Chinese Cuban joint, and it was fire. We enjoyed our entire time here, and the staff was great. NY prices, but portions are huge. It was a pleasant surprise in a city where I've eaten at too many places where the portions were small for the price. Food/$ ratio here was good. The mains were good, as well as the accompanying sides. The platanos were delightful, to give one example. The food also tasted good. If I was closer or was in the UWS during trips to the city, I'd be here more frequently. I'd definitely be back to try all the other things on the menu.

    Jose P.

    Came to La Caridad 72 with our inner circle Yelp crew and had a fabulous time. First off, let me thank Bea R. and Eloy Y., for the logistics and for recommending this wonderful Chinese/Cuban fusion restaurant. The eatery is very close to the red line subway stop, has very nice fusion decor, an overall cleanliness, a friendly and quick serving staff, and delicious food. We started with alcoholic drinks and they were VERY GOOD: Mojito, Margarita, and Piña Coladas. They were all served in much appreciated large glasses and well presented. The food selections were all shared and thoroughly enjoyed: Palomilla Steak with Fried Rice, Ox Tail, Bok Choy, Fried Chicken, Fried Calamari, and Avocado Salad. Thank you La Caridad 72, for treating us like royalty. We all delighted in your divine cooking and I hope this review will get thousands to experience what we enjoyed and appreciated.

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    Eloy Y.

    Cuban-Chinese cuisine was created by Chinese migrants in Cuba in the 1850s, blending flavors and it's in my blood.  After the Cuban Revolution in 1959, many left the island, and some established businesses in the US, mainly in New York City. These restaurants once inhabited Chelsea's Eighth Avenue, Broadway on the Upper West Side, and various main thoroughfares in the Bronx, Washington Heights, and Sunset Park. They numbered perhaps 50 at the height of their popularity. The establishment gives patrons a look into the past when Chinese and Cuban culture collided. One will find a Chinese menu, a Latin menu, and a section that meets in the middle, with combos like ropa vieja with fried rice or General Tso's chicken with fried green plantains. After 52 years in business located on 78th Street, the original La Caridad, meaning "charity" in Spanish, closed during the pandemic and shook the Upper West Side, where my father worked in the 90s. After a couple of weeks in discussion, we have decided to have lunch at the reincarnated La Caridad 72 situated on 72nd St. between Broadway and Columbus Avenue. A reservation was made by calling the restaurant. Upon entering this cozy, clean, and inviting atmosphere as first-timers, we were greeted by the staff and got a table. The menu includes vegetarian and gluten-free options. We decided to share the Fried Calamari, Avocado Salad, Oxtail Stew/Rabo, Beef Steak with Onions, Fried Chicken Crackling, Fried Breaded Fish, and Steamed Bok Choy. We washed them down with some Mojito, Pina Colada, and Margarita. Complimentary bread started our meal. Our eats were a healthy portion, savory and flavorful. The food tasted exactly as I remembered and was so good! The price was fair. The staff was friendly and accommodating. Most importantly, they didn't rush us. Get off the review section and just go. It is truly a neighborhood treasure!

    Wei H.

    La Caridad 72 provides Asian/Cuban based cuisine. We had avocado salad and calamari for appetizers. Calamari was crispy and had that salt/pepper flavor I like which was Cantonese style. Very good. We also had crackling chicken. Crispy outside and tender inside. I wish it comes with some sauce. Boychoy was good, simply sautéed dish. Fried fish with fried rice was great. Love the fish was soft and easy to break apart. Outside breading part was not soggy at all. Beef was not my favorite. I think the pepper came too strong and a little tough to chew. Ox tail stew was delicious and packed with flavors. Very tender. The service is excellent. We had a big group. They were attentive and friendly. Food came out quick and hot. Overall a great place for solo or groups. Many tables. Very spacious and clean. Bathroom is clean.

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    Nehal A.

    We came here on Saturday noon to meet us some friends for group lunch. The restaurant wasn't too busy but we made reservation anyway. It was a cozy place with tables and booths. There was a small bar as well. In the walls they had lots of cultural artifacts. We started with some avocado and calamari. Both were good. Among the mains we ordered chicken cracking that came with such tasty avocado green sauce, the oxtail that had the meat peeling of the bones mixed in with delicious sauce, the delightful fluffy broiled fish filet, and well made beef steak. The side of fried rice, complimentary bread with butter added to the amazing dishes. We ordered few drinks like mojito, pina colada which were also good. We spent over two hours here, spending a great time. The staff members were very friendly throughout. We got some fortune cookie and guava candies at the end. They also packed our leftovers. Overall loved the whole experience here.

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    Brittney L.

    I was told that this would be the greatest experience while in New York and indeed IT WAS! Asian Cuban infused is not much of a thing in the West Coast, so to experience it for the first time it felt like magic. We still dream about this place even now just writing about it. Shrimp Eggfoo young: 100/10 I have had my experiences with eggfoo young and I know I haven't tried all of East Coast version, but having this was THEEEE BEST. They weren't greedy with the shrimp or the gravy! Like HOW CAN YOU BEAT THIS PLACE?! Fried Pork Chop (Spanish plate): 10/10 3 pieces of pork chops on the bone. Served with yellow rice and black bean or pinto. My brother and husband ate the same thing and both cleaned their plates. It also comes with side lettuce, tomatoes and a sliced lemon. You put the lemon on the pork chops and veggies and eat them together. OMG, ITS LIKE NO OTHER. Crackling Chicken (bone-in): 10/10 fried to the perfect crisp with their sauce and a squeeze of lemon was all that you needed for this appetizer. I could honestly just eat it alone and wouldn't be mad - LOL! Overall: 100/10 the ambiance here is immaculate! This place hold a special place with the locals here and was lucky to have been brought here by NY natives who are originally from here. They all say, you haven't had a real NY experience without eating at La Caridada and they weren't lying. We came back the day before we left and grabbed another round before we went back to Da Bay.

    Drew A.

    Visiting from Los Angeles my son and I had an amazing meal. Fried pork and the steak was so good and the yellow rice and beans were amazing. Going to come back and try some Chinese dishes but this place is a gem in the UWS

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    Betty C.

    Came here for lunch on a weekday and was seated immediately. The interior feels like a neighborhood Chinese restaurant, down to the zodiac table liners. The servers are so friendly and attentive. They never pressured us when we asked for a few more minutes. (If you're in the area for a movie or show, this is a good spot to get in/out quickly.) As two people, we shared: * Fried Boneless Chicken Crackling - I'm usually not a fan of white meat because it can be rather dry but this chicken was so crispy without losing any of the softness in the meat. * Chinese Style Squid Fried Rice - I always get this when I'm at a chino-latino restaurant. It's less greasy than the version at Flor de Mayo and just as tasty. We left with very full bellies for $20 per person. Super affordable and will definitely be back.

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    Gavin L.

    This was a very solid Hispanic, Asian fusion place on the UWS! The staff were super friendly and helpful, and most importantly, the portions were HUGE. The food was pretty good and came out super fast. If you're super hungry, looking for something not too expensive and unique, give this place a try

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    Ingrid P.

    I was craving for fried chicken wings and shrimp fried rice, and my brother recommended La Carisa's 72. it's the coolest, incredible west side cuban , Chinese cuisine that's delectable and best fried chicken wings I've had in a long time. And the delicious shrimp fried rice was so delicious too. The shrimp was tender and fresh. The atmosphere was electrifying and an exciting from all the very satisfied guests. I was meeting my brother for dinner because we had concert tickets for The Legend Mavis Staples at the Beacon Theatre. She and her incredible band, "Took us There" Tonight, New York City paid homage, and received the Legend with OPEN, and LOVING ARMS. Her special guests also included Nora Jones & Allison Russell. OMG‼

    Jonathan T.

    I don't know what's happened here. The food used to be fantastic. Went in person and was super excited to go. Ordered my usual. Chicharon de pollo on the bone with house special fried rice. The chicken tasted super old. I was unable to tear the thigh meat it was stringy old, tasted old and was dried out. Absolutely disgusting. Egg drop wonton soup severely lacking in flavor salt and dare I say msg??? Like what the heck?! Wontons devoid of flavor. Soup devoid of flavor. The only redeeming item is the house special fried rice. Tasted just how it should. Fried green plantains no salt. I don't know what's happened here but this is probably the last time I eat or order here. I think the original chef may have retired or something because this was truly a horrible experience. I'm super saddened by what was once an amazing place to eat Cuban Chinese food.

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