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    3.8 (360 reviews)
    Closed 11:30 am - 10:00 pm
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    Dogs allowed
    Good for groups

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    Wonton Soup
    Matthew S.

    Happy New Year! In case you were wondering where I was after a three and a half week absence, I had to attend to some personal matters, but I am back and here to get 2026 off the mat with someplace I have never been to. Conveniently located only a short walk from the 72nd Street station on the 1/2/3, this restaurant follows the same model as La Caridad 72. Chinese/Cuban cuisine, mixed in with other dishes from South America. These are two cuisines that are integral to the human condition. Do not frown upon this combo, or you will instantly regret it. As I got here at the tail end of their lunch rush, I was given a lunch menu, so I ordered a wonton soup, with a chicken lo mein with a side of plantains. Got all that? Unfortunately, the wonton soup lacks a little here. The wontons fall apart and the soup has little character. It does come with several wontons as well as a side of crispy wonton strips, and some duck sauce, but overall it was an underwhelming soup. The duck sauce and wonton strips were a great way to set up the main dish, much like peanuts at a bar. They also allowed my stomach to reset in order to get ready for the heavy stuff. Lo mein is not heavy by any means, but combined with the plantains really created an excellent combination. The noodles are good perfectly, the chicken has tons of flavor, and the plantains are cooked to perfection with an outstanding taste and texture. I will eat these anywhere, anytime. The portion is nice too for a lunch meal. I did not feel shortchanged at all. The menu has other offerings that tried to seduce me into staying longer and having a more expensive bill. Any other time I would have caved like a 18 year old at a strip club. Thankfully I have more restraint than that, so I just asked for the check, paid, and walked out. As I speak some Spanish, I was hoping to use this skill there, but I read the room and saw that this was not the arena to do that. Oh well. There is a time and place for everything. Now I have to make some time for a return visit. If a visit to this restaurant was any indication, I think 2026 is going to be a unique year for me.

    Natasha R.

    Love this spot! My husband and I have been coming here for years and then i started coming with my bestie. Their boneless fried chicken is to die for and so is their pork fried rice. Today we ordered the boneless friend chicken to go but had beef and broccoli and shrimp and broccoli. So delicious. Staff is nice and friendly too, def recommend and will keep coming back

    Jenn C.

    Food: This restaurant serves Chino-Latino food, and it's delicious! They offer lunch specials until 4pm daily which include their well-known crackling chicken. We tried the crackling chicken (bone-in and boneless available) and oxtail stew, and I would highly recommend both dishes. The oxtail stew is not a lunch special option, but it is worth trying. It's served with rice and beans or fried rice and is very tender. The crackling chicken is very well-made and so tender and moist on the inside. It's also served with rice and beans and a delicious green sauce. I look forward to coming back here to try their other dishes. Service: Service was phenomenal. The staff are extremely friendly, warm, and welcoming. The manager was especially attentive and very customer-focused. Our water was constantly refilled without having to ask. Our whole dining experience was enjoyable because of the excellent staff. Ambiance: The restaurant has a bar in the front and a lot of seating (both tables and booths) in the back. It's good for both small and large groups. Overall, I would HIGHLY recommend this restaurant!

    Oxtail stew
    Alex L.

    La Dinastia a solid spot if you're looking for a healthy serving of hearty food. They don't skimp on portion sizes here. My friend and I asked for recommendations and got the oxtail stew and fried chicken. The chicken was crispy, but a little one the darker end in terms of fry. The flavor was good too but the fried rice was tastier. It wasn't dry but didn't taste too oily. The oxtail stew was flavorful and the side serving of rice and beans was huge! It wasn't too busy when we dined in and found the service to be fast and friendly. I would recommend giving La Dinastia a try, and come hungry.

    Chicken Cracklings and Pork Fried Rice.
    Andres A.

    1) the staff was friendly and supper helpful. 2) Pork Fried Rice was out standing. The egg role was perfectly fried probably the best egg role ever. That Chicken cracklings were also delightful. 3) cozy spot got to hang with my homie and chat. Go there hungry. I highly r

    Oxtail stew
    Chelle L.

    Came here for an early dinner and it was pretty busy. Got the menu recs of crackling chicken and oxtail stew. Also got a shrimp egg foo young to try. The chicken was thin with a nice crispy coat but was rather bland so this was disappointing. We asked for the famed green sauce and would suggest dunking the chicken in it. The oxtail stew had good flavors although the portion was a bit small for the price. The egg foo young was nicely salted to go with the rice although I don't think there was much shrimp in it. The service was just okay, didn't check on us after bringing the food. There is plenty of seating inside and it is clean.

    crackling chicken with rice and beans
    Sandra L.

    Chicken was juicy and well fried. Ask for the green sauce and hot sauce - adds so much flavor. The portion size for the price is a great value. Could easily be split amongst 2 people. The service was very nice and attentive. Very big fan of this homey spot with yummy, comforting food.

    Pollo guisado
    Patti R.

    Couldn't wait to dine here. It's been a long time since I've had Chino Latino food. I ordered the hot n sour soup, Stewed chicken (pollo guisado) with yellow rice and beans. My brother ordered the hot n sour soup and oxtails with the yellow rice and beans. The good: service was good and the owner, at least I think he's the owner, is super nice. The portions are very big, enough to share. I tasted my brothers oxtails and it was decent. My order of hot and sour soup turned out to be wonton soup, but I was OK with that. I did not ask to return it and my rating is not based on the mistake, but on the flavor of the soup. The cup of coffee was really good. Served latte style. The not so good: My stewed chicken. It was like a half chicken and so a big portion. It went to waste as not only was I full, but it wasn't tasty and I only managed to eat a leg and a small piece of the breast. It was bland and the chicken tasted like it needed to be rinsed with vinegar. It had an odd chicken taste. The potato's were tasteless because to have good potatos, it has pickup the flavor from the stew. The wonton soup was not good. I was very hungry so I threw in those crunchy bad for you things that they put on the table to munch on and ate it with what I think was cabage in the soup. The wontons did not taste fresh, were hard and did not taste like pork or chicken at all. The second one was the same so the soup was not eaten. The rice did not have flavor. It was a huge portion of about 3 cups. That's too much for one person. I threw beans on a small 1/2 cup portion of rice and ate it that way. The beans: They were good. Had the whole cup. Left most of my food and felt bad leaving it. Especially since my brother was paying for it. He wipes his plate clean whether it's good or not. I took the chicken in hopes I could pass it off to a homeless person. None to be found on 7th Avenue and Penn Station, I was surprised as there are plenty there during my regular commute. I believe in supporting small businesses, but I will not be returning to this one.

    Eggplant in Garlic Sauce. Delicious!
    Robbin R.

    Omg so good! Everyone's plate looked hella good. I need to return to try other food for sure. I think the Chinese side of the menu may be the better, but DO NOT SLEEP on the fried chicken crackling. It is white meat and I LOVED it. Not dry, season well, and crispity crunchay! Service was decent, not overly friendly, but definitely not rude. Typical NY friendly LOL. Cute little decor touches, noise level was low. We went in on a Saturday early evening. When we left about 8pm there was quite a crowd waiting. Not a place for mixed cocktails. Drinks were very low on the alcohol content. No top shelf spirits. They were a bit pricey.

    Special House Fried Rice with Steak Maduros
    Crystal L.

    My bf had told me about that location and I was shopping next door and finally ordered it for take out. I was disappointed in the steak and maduros. The steak didn't have too much taste to it and the maduros were soggy. I def liked their house special fried rice and their bread lol. My bf and I liked thier boneless chicken crackling and green sauce! I was actually surprised and hype because in Chinese Hispanic restaurants bread is usually served first! The customer service was great. Order was taken immediately and didn't wait more than 10minutes.

    Pepper Steak lunch Special
    Tory L.

    Found this spot while wandering around after doing some bird watching in the park and trying to find a quick lunch that wouldnt require getting a loan. Lo and behold I found La Dinastia. On my first visit I got the Chicken Crackling that they are known for. Very crunchy but not at all greasy chunks of white meat chicken with a nice cilantro dipping sauce. I paid the 1.25 up-charge for the pork fried rice and that was a great decision as this is some of the best fried rice ive ever had. Big,tasty chunks of pork throughout. On my second visit last week I opted for the pepper steak lunch and again a solid winner. Great pieces of tender steak,peppers and onions that were in that hard to reach zone of not being hard or mush and the sauce is so freaking good,I was dragging that amazing rice through it. They also give you bread and butter which I have never experienced in a Chinese restaurant tho i guess its more of a Chinese/Latin fusion. The place is true neighborhood. When I was there the other diners all knew the owner (Mike) and he was very friendly with them. The waitress is very sweet. Sure the booths are on the lumpy side but I think thats part of the neighborhood charm. In a sea of fancy "eateries" La Dinastia stands out!

    Lomo Salteado
    Sara D.

    La Dinastía is home in NYC. Mike, Rafael, and all the staff I've known for years. It's the place to go with family & friends to have a good delicious dinner and share memories. The combination of Asian and Latino cuisine is without par. The Crackling Chicken, Palomilla Steak, Chicken & Eggplant, Special Fried Rice are some of the dishes that are signature dishes for them. To cap the meal, a Cortadito.

    Shrimp with Lobster Sauce and yellow rice
    Kathleen S.

    La Dinastia has long been on my list. Having visited Chinatowns in Central and South America, including Cuba, the Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Peru, and Brazil, as well as fascinated by the Chinese diaspora in these geographies, I was excited to try the Latin-Chinese food at La Dinastia. Indeed, our main waiter informed us that he was born in Paraguay to Chinese parents and later only learned Chinese when he moved to the US. The menu seems to have solid Chinese-American favorites as well as Latin American classics, with some fusion, the most obvious of which was the combination with Chinese-styled fried rice or Latin American rice and plantains. We thoroughly enjoyed the lunch specials and dessert at La Dinastia. We ordered the shrimp with lobster sauce with yellow rice, chop suey with roast pork and Moro (black beans and rice), and chicken lo mein with plantains. Of the three entrees, I would say the chop suey to me was the weakest. The roast pork is definitely not as flavorful and tender as the Cantonese roast pork one might find in a Chinatown restaurant. The lo mein was good, but also didn't have that smokiness I've come to expect from the wok (but also wasn't that oily). The plantains were very yummy. Our favorite was the shrimp with lobster sauce, since the shrimp was tender; the light sauce paired well with the yellow rice. For dessert we ordered the flan, which was a scrumptious end to our meal. Overall, the service was excellent and attentive. The restaurant was bustling at peak lunch hour on Saturday, but there was no wait. We look forward to trying more from the genre, including La Caridad 72 across the street.

    Crackling chicken boneless with white rice and black beans

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    Recently food was delivered and everything was perfect. Food was not overcooked and was delicious.

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    Crackling fried chicken combo was excellent. Fried rice that it comes with was really good. Delivery was fast. Thats all you can ask for.

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    Havana Central - $25 Girl Dinner, available every Tuesday featuring a Classic Mojito, Avocado Salad & Yuca Fries

    Havana Central

    3.9(3.3k reviews)
    1.4 miTheater District, Midtown West
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    I've must of passed Havana Central so many times and never realized it was there I have to say,…read morecolor me impressed. Arriving for our reservation the place was packed. It's a loud and vibrant atmosphere. They have a pre-theater prefix menu which we decided on. Empanada app was 3 large empanadas and each one was flavored and yummy. Also opted for the guac and chips app just to have something a little lighter. Entrees are served with rice and beans. The pernil was excellent. Super tender and garlicky. The ropa vieja was also very good, with deep flavors. Dessert was the course that was disappointing, which was such a bummer after a great meal. The flan was definitely overcooked, so the texture was off. The cafe con keche was decent. The prefix is a great deal which included a drink and it was a lot of food All in all, Havana Central offers some wonderful Cuban flavors and a great choice for a pre-theater dinner. Bonus, if you are seeing Buena Vista Social Club, show your tickets and you get 15% off the bill.

    The food was great! I got the maple glazed pork ribs, which was juicy and delicious! The ends of…read morethe ribs were crunchy too! The empanadas (beef and chilly cheesesteak) were great too! The fried pork appetizer was really dry. The sample plate was really good! The plantains were great. Plantain chips were very hard.

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    Interior of the restaurant

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    Lightly dusted, crispy Calamari

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    Margon - Cuban sandwich

    Margon

    4.2(907 reviews)
    1.4 miTheater District, Midtown West
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    Sometimes you don't need a fancy reservation... you just need a tiny spot, loud kitchen, and food…read morethat hits like a heavyweight champ. Walked into Margon Restaurant in Midtown and instantly felt like I found one of NYC's secret cheat codes. Small space, big flavors, zero nonsense. The kind of place where you're elbow-to-elbow with strangers but everyone's united by one thing... serious hunger. Ordered the Cuban sandwich -- pressed, crispy, loaded with roast pork, glazed ham, Swiss, pickles, and mustard. One bite in and I stopped talking... which never happens. This thing didn't just deliver... it showed up early and over-prepared. Then came La Bandera Dominicana Braised beef swimming in savory gravy, yellow rice piled like a mountain, black beans doing their thing, and sweet maduros sitting on top like the victory flag. Simple. Comforting. Dangerous... because now I want it every week. Place gets busy, gets loud, gets chaotic... but it moves like a well-oiled machine. Years of experience and zero attitude. Just good people making great food. In a neighborhood full of tourist traps, this hole-in-the-wall is throwing haymakers. Sometimes the best escape in NYC isn't a rooftop... It's a Cuban sandwich and a plastic tray. And honestly... I'd pick that every time. #nycfood #hiddennyc #midtowneats

    The Food is pretty good overall. The beef stew falls apart nicely. The rice and beans are pretty…read moregood fillers too. Plantain is always good. My main complaint is that they are really stingy on portions. They always give 1 plantain and when I ask for more, the lady gives me a dirty look and says 1 is the limit. Took 1 star off since the meal is not filling enough for me, but I keep coming back because of the flavor.

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    People lining up to get their food

    Margon - Maybe mold on corner piece of Flan. Something go me ill an hour later.

    Maybe mold on corner piece of Flan. Something go me ill an hour later.

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    Calle Dao - Bryant Park - A noodle entree at Calle Dao Bryant Park. Served in the Cuban Chinese fusion restaurant's dining room, steps from Bryant Park...

    Calle Dao - Bryant Park

    4.2(2.1k reviews)
    1.8 miMidtown West
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    TLDR; unique blend of Cuban chinese. Each dish was flavorful and good. Stand out must try for me…read morewas: mapo mauduros, crispy wings. All the dishes are very reasonably priced that you can try a lot of small plates! Ambiance (5/5): Step into an immersive experience with the dim lighting and décor, that transports you to a rustic Cuban chill spot. The restaurant extends towards the back with lots of dining space spaced far apart. Music wasn't too loud and the establishment filled up by 8p. Service (5/5): Staff was kind and provided us a warning when the happy hour was about to be over. We took advantage of their HH menu and ordered a few drinks and apps. The drinks are not that much discounted at $12 for cocktails, $7 beers. HH Oysters (5/5) were $2/ w 6pc min. They were very fresh and medium sized! Both the lechon and ropa vieja tostones (5/5) were very good. The tostones were unique, soft but sturdy to hold the toppings. Crispy bao (duck) (4/5): For the price point, it was 1 duck leg to be split between 3 bao buns. This did not feel like it worth that price. Felt below par from Chinese duck baos. Chicken empanada 2pc (5/5): wonderful exterior with a tasty green sauce. The chicken was moist and mojo spice was great Papa Rellenas 2pc (5/5): A nice presentation of the croquettes which was great Crispy wings (5/5): I loved the wings as they were not breaded, but still crispy. The Bian Pao was lightly spicy/sweet, not overpowering taste. Cuban fried rice (4/5): This was only okay Ropa Vieja Noodles (4/5): This was only okay Ma-Po Maduros (5/5): I've never had anything like this! I'm a huge fan of mapo tofu and this was a great spin off with mapo flavoring on a plantain. It was delicious. Cashew Cauliflower (5/5): This was also delicious We were definitely too full - however it turned out to be about $63/pp post tax.

    It seems like a great date place. It was just me and my friend. We came here for dinner…read more The food was good. We had some drinks. There happy hour was a little anemic. We had a salad which was OK. Chicken wings were delicious. The paella was not bad. Overall a good experience, food was common.

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    Planning a graduation dinner in Midtown? Our lively dining room near Bryant Park is ideal for family gatherings, private celebrations.

    Calle Dao - Bryant Park - A noodle entree from Calle Dao Bryant Park, served in the restaurant's dining room in Midtown Manhattan, steps from Bryant Park.

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    Empanada Mama - Hell's Kitchen

    4.0(3.2k reviews)
    1.1 miHell's Kitchen, Theater District, Midtown West
    $$

    Went there for dinner before watching a play at Broadway. The place was very busy and we didn't…read morehave a reservation but they had a table for us right away for 6 people. I would say that this was lucky cause the place was packed. Generally loud but you can still talk with people on your party. One of the first things I look for is if a restaurant serves you water when you sit and here they do and the waitress would often make sure we were topped off. That is something that is always appreciated and noticed by me. The food was generally good and service was fast. I tried various dishes and while great tasting nothing really stood out like lots of the reviews said and I tried a bit of everything that was recommended in the reviews. (Even ox tail empanadas which sounds weird but weren't bad). I think the biggest appeal here is that it's 24 hours so you know you always have a quality place to go to that is great. I would recommend it to anyone in the area but I don't know if I would go out of my way for it. I know that if I'm watching another play, it is a great stop for either before or after.

    Love, love, love Empanada Mama!!! Anytime I'm in the area, I stop by for my go-to empanadas: Bombay…read more& Viagra. The restaurant is open 24 hours and is the perfect place to go for those late-night cravings. One can sit at the full bar, in the dining area, or get items to go. The restaurant is always lively and patrons get seated quickly. The most I have ever waited for a seat is 5 minutes. There are more than 40 empanadas in corn or wheat shells to order. The menu celebrates diversity through its' empanada pairings. Greek - spinach pie, Cuban - ham, pork, and cheese, Americana - cheeseburger, Bombay - Curried chicken, Brasil - traditional ground beef, Hawaiian - ham, pineapple & mozzarella cheese and many more. Besides empanadas, there is a full menu of Colombian delights to eat including arepas, salads, sandwiches, soups, tacos and tapas. They have dessert empanadas as well. Love the USA empanada, which is apples & cinnamon baked and the Nutella & banana one. You can get it topped with ice cream as well. Really looking forward to my next visit.

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

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    Appetizers- guacamole, plantain chips and potatoes

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    Buena Vista Restaurant & Bar - Customers at the table trying our new Spanish dishes

    Buena Vista Restaurant & Bar

    4.6(497 reviews)
    1.6 miMidtown West, Hell's Kitchen, Theater District
    $$$

    Stopped by here with my other half to get a quick bite. It's a cute little spot that was around the…read morecorner from the hotel. We got the fries and the beet salad. Both were great to snack on. Our server was friendly and attentive. Will have to make another visit to check out more of the menu next trip to NYC.

    What a delightful evening!!!! We came here by chance, as we checked in to our hotel and were a…read morebit hungry. Everyone agreed with my suggestion to eat Latin American food and we made a reservation at Buena Vista, not far away from our hotel and also not far from the theater. We came over a bit early, around 5:15 and were immediately seated. We were immediately impressed by the business model. It is a melange of Latin American and Iberian faire with exquisite curation. Their cocktails were absolutely delightful, I had a Pantalones en Fuego, others had an exquisite margarita with passion fruit flavor and a Daiquirí de Fresa, just amazing. Then we ordered interminable Hors d'oeuvres. Their ham croquetas and mushroom croquetas were the rage, as well as the tostoncillos ibéricos and ceviche limeño, The main courses followed, a paella valenciana for two, the magret de pato, a delicious duck dish, and a grilled Argentine parrilla. Not bad for four people. Dessert included churros and tres leches. And of course, a bottle of a great Verdejo. Service was just flawless. We had several staff members all contributing to making our Father's Day evening special. All around us it was festive, with plenty of well dressed Spanish speakers in several tables, and the accents of a half a dozen Spanish speaking countries. Plenty of gringoes too. A beautiful collection of diversity. We left happy, ready to see "Oh Mary" and wanting to return

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    Buena Vista Restaurant & Bar - Looking toward front

    Looking toward front

    Buena Vista Restaurant & Bar - Plantains were delicious!

    Plantains were delicious!

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    Coppelia

    Coppelia

    4.0(1.7k reviews)
    2.9 miWest Village, Chelsea
    $$

    Went here for a family dinner and everyone left satiated and delighted…read more We started with the oxtail empanadas (superb!) and tequenos (can't go wrong with deep fried cheese). The portions are huge so make sure you go hungry! And they don't seem to take reservations- but that wasn't a problem; we were seated right away. Our server was also very warm and friendly. My husband and eldest son had the Lomo Saltado - the meat is tender and flavorful and plentiful. The potatoes were cooked perfectly as well. They are big eaters and neither one of them could finish it. My youngest son had one of the specials - flank steak with puréed sweet potatoes and a salad. He was absolutely raving about it. If not cooked properly, flank can be tough, but this was NOT! He ordered it medium and got it perfectly pink in the middle with a gorgeous char. He also took a doggie bag home. I ordered Mafongo con Costilla - absolutely gigantic portion. Again, the meat was perfect and just fell off the bone. The sauce was delicious. I didn't quite understand what I was ordering for the mashed plantains so I was surprised at the mound of mash mixed with other veggies. Nevertheless, it was great with the sauce and very filling. I also took more than half of my plate home. The restaurant is cozy and dimly lit. It's lovely and welcoming and apparently open 24 hours! We will be back the next time we are in town. And next time I will take pictures!!

    I stopped into this diner to get some good lunch. When I arrived I parked on the street nearby. I…read morewalked into the busy diner and was greeted and sat. I ordered with Stephanie and she was nice. I ordered: Oxtail Empanada (Sweet Plaintain) Hash De Costilla (Short Ribs, Potato, Roasted Pepper, Egg) Arroz Con Pollo Lemon Pie My favorite was the Arroz Con Pollo! The Hash was good but needed a little more season but was so tender! All in all a good experience!

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    The bar

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    Cuban sandwich, fries and Maduros

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    Sophie's Cuban Cuisine - Midtown West - Baked Chicken with Yellow Rice & Avocado

    Sophie's Cuban Cuisine - Midtown West

    3.7(508 reviews)
    1.5 miMidtown West
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    Sophie's is a takeout restaurant that offers limited seating. Everyday they have a special meal…read moreoption that is the special of the day. Most people flood in for the baked chicken special which is affordable priced. The service is quick

    I stopped by Sophie's Cuban Cuisine in Midtown and I'm glad I did. Why have I not been to one of…read morethe Sophie's in such a long time is beyond me after eating there last night? Here you can find great food at a great value in NYC. I walked in and looked over what they had left about an hour before closing and tried their pork chops in red sauce for the first time. I usually get the pork chops with onions and peppers, but I'm glad I had these pork chops in the red tomato based sauce over yellow rice and black beans, with mixed vegetables. Twenty bucks gets you all this in a twin pork chop meal and a bottle of water. Ask for some of the red sauce gravy poured over the chops and rice. The pork chops; though sitting in that red sauce, still have caramelized edges offering that texture your palate will enjoy along with that savory red sauce. The sauce is so good and has a touch of tanginess and bouquet that enhances the whole experience. I even got another pork chop on top, given it was so good. The rice is cooked properly and only the mixed vegetables, particularly the zucchini, at the end of the day were slightly overdone; though, the broccoli was still just right. The black beans were perfect. All the Sophie's are clean from my experience; though, I have never been in their restrooms. You can dine here with confidence and the people working at this Sophie's were very nice and welcoming. No food porn photos accompanied this review, because I dove in and tore it up before I knew it. 3.7 stars!

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    Sophie's Cuban Cuisine - Midtown West
    Sophie's Cuban Cuisine - Midtown West

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