The food was just ok. For an ethnic eatery the food was bland. Everything needed help (except the…read moreguacamole). Whether it was the empanadas (no flavor from the crust or filling), tostones (needed salt or garlic salt), and steak (cooked perfectly but needed flavor). I promise you my tastebuds were/are intact. The staff are pleasant but can disappear not out of rudeness but due to demand. Early evening the restaurant is cozy and perfect for family dinning or date night. The bathroom is clean and well lit. If you like loud, go later on in the evening for watching sports matches.

Happy Birthday to me. I was blessed to have been treated by my babies to eat lunch at my favorite…read morespot. I love this restaurant! where do I buy stocks.? lol wonderful service, great atmosphere, food is delicious!!!!

Amazing authentic food and drinks! The service is also great. Highly recommend. Do not go during…read moreweekend no reservations only walk in

I rarely leave one-star reviews, but this experience--and the response to my feedback--left me with…read moreno choice. My friends and I arrived at Sho J Oregano's Crescent Avenue location at approximately 9:45 PM. The restaurant's posted closing time was 10:00 PM, yet we were told they would not seat us. Disappointed but willing to give them another chance, we paid for a taxi to their White Plains Road location, which was listed as being open until 11:00 PM. We arrived around 10:00 PM only to be told that they were also closed and would not serve us. The result? We wasted time, money on transportation, and an entire evening chasing a meal at a restaurant that was supposedly open. What made the experience even more disappointing was the response after I shared my review. Rather than acknowledging the inconvenience or apologizing for the confusion, the restaurant chose to challenge my account. I have no reason to misrepresent what happened. My review reflects exactly what my group experienced that evening. This isn't about expecting to be served after closing. It's about arriving during the posted business hours at two separate locations and being turned away both times. If the kitchen closes early or there is a last-seating policy, that information should be clearly posted online and at the restaurant. Customers shouldn't have to guess whether "open" actually means the business is still serving guests. For a restaurant that has received so much praise, I expected far better customer service and accountability. Great food can earn awards, but honesty, consistency, and respect for customers are what earn loyalty. Based on my experience, I cannot recommend making a special trip here unless you're prepared for the possibility that the posted hours may not reflect when they'll actually serve customers.

The ambiance keeps elevating. Tonight, my son and I noticed a huge picture of a pick up truck full…read moreof green plantains. It was huge but beautiful. The lighting is just right. As far as the service, they are all friendly and attentive. We ordered cheeseburger and bacon egg with cheese empanada tacos and the chicharrón de pollo with Moro . The empanada tacos are split down the middle and stuffed with fried cheese, sweet plantain and lettuce topped with special sauces: green and pink. But the BEC one comes with a special sauce that sweet. The highlight of the chicharrón plate is the salad. The dressing is so good and simple. I love it! There's notes of lime and vinegar. It only comes with the plates. Oh, I also tasted the cheeseburger empanada. The thang was filled to the rim and fried to perfection! I also had the new dessert. And I loved it. It was served cold with layers of vanilla cake, cool whip, thinly sliced strawberries and apples. It was fresh and light served in a perfect amount. Oh, there was also a bit of jam in there. It was good! Hands down better than the birthday cake empanada.

I visited on a late Saturday afternoon and almost turned right back around due to the initial…read moresmell, which is reminiscent of a damp mop or clothing that you didn't dry completely, but you put them in the drawer anyway! The lackluster ambiance was also nearly a dealbreaker! Also, the restrooms also clearly needed more attention, a lil dirty and lil smelly. However, I decided to take a chance, and I'm glad I did. The food was surprisingly impressive. My partner loved the chicharrón de pollo with tostones and the chicken empanada taco. I opted for the baked chicken with rice and beans and the pernil empanada taco, both of which were delicious. The empanada tacos were easily the highlight of the meal. We paired everything with passion fruit margaritas that hit the spot. Despite the environment, the service was excellent, our server was attentive and very helpful. I'd come back for those empanada tacos alone if I am in the area.

Drove past this place often but finally decided to try it out. Got one pupusa to go as a snack…read moresince we already ate lunch. Waitress recommended the pupusa revuelta. Wife and I ate it when we got home and DANG... so good. i've only had a few pupusas in my life but it was so delicious. the thick outer tortilla was perfectly crisp but chewy and the filling was so flavorful. so.... after a few hours, we went back to eat dinner there lol We got some more pupusas but the revuelta def was the best. We also got the baleada con todo which was so good! (had to look up what a baleada was) i'm not big on beans but all the ingredients were delicious and worked well together. prices were very good too. doesn't feel like stressing your wallet to have a nice meal outside. service was great but food takes a bit to come out but overall, this place is amazing and we'll def be back.

Great service and great food. Very attentive wait staff. Definitely recommend. I had the pupusas…read moreand they were to die for!

Aside from italian, one of the cuisines I've missed most in NYC has been Dominican fare. Luckily…read morefor me, this borough has a long time history of producing stellar options of both. So when I pulled to the BX, I saw Komeme Ahora and knew I had to have it. A play on the words "eat me now" in Spanish, Komeme Ahora has been for just about a year. After checking their menu, I noticed they served just about all the classic dishes that have become popular over the years. I made sure to order ahead of time so that I could beat the dinner rush. The place is tiny, I imagine it's a takeout heavy spot, save for a few dine-in tables. Food wise, everything was on point. I really love their extra salty espaguetis (#1), complete with olives and a hearty heap of pasta coated in a thick red sauce. I was especially happy to down their arroz con pollo as well as their pernil over rice. The papa rellena con carne was a greasy, yet indulgent and was the size of a baseball. Wash it all down with a motor soñando or a parcha (passion fruit), and life is good. Breakfast lovers will appreciate their tres golpes, a simple plate of two eggs, two fried cheeses, and two salami. Jamon, tocino and or longanisa is also available. Mofongo is also a staple, which for me is best served with cheese and chicharron. I managed to score their tres leches, which was mild in terms of sweetness. I eventually realized that it's not made in-house but by a bakery in the neighborhood. I thought the customer service was friendly and The vibes were definitely of a quality neighborhood Dominican spot that I long for in my own neighborhood. I can't wait to come back sometime soon, and by then I will order the whole menu. __________ (#1) Dominican spaghetti.

Reliable the food is good . Always order from here if you're looking for local Dominican food .read more

I decided to try El Imperial for lunch and was extremely disappointed. I ordered the Bacalao…read moreGuisado (stewed salt fish), which cost me $13--already overpriced considering salt fish is one of the cheapest fish you can buy, yet somehow it cost more than roasted chicken. When I opened my meal, I found there was barely any stew at all--just mostly dry, chewy salt fish on plain white rice. Anyone who knows this dish knows the whole point is the stew. To make matters worse, the salt fish itself was over-chewy, even by salt fish standards, and just not good. I actually had to drive back to ask for the stew, and while the server was polite, the explanation made no sense: I was told I "had to ask for it." It's stew salt fish--that should never be optional. Overall, this meal was a complete waste of $13. Between the poor preparation, lack of value, and disappointing experience, I won't be returning to El Imperial.

The absolute best Spanish food in the Bronx if you are in the mood for Chicharron de Pollo, this is…read morethe place to go to especially if you get the family combo their food is absolutely amazing and so is their service. The ambience overall is amazing. I will choose this place any day. And the prices are worth every penny! -Julianna

As far as I could tell, La Vecina, seemed empty. Especially for a Saturday afternoon- when I drove…read moreby before visiting my Mom a month ago. Had mixed feelings since then- but made amends recently and decided to head there and place an order for pick-up. Place is neat but it's actually outdated and in need of a major overhaul. I guess you're really coming here for the Dominican food......not the décor (or rather... lack of). La Vecina has your typical bulk staples of Rice (Yellow & White) already cooked and placed in warmers, stewed meats, Beans, Boiled Yuca and Guineitos. Anything outside of that, you just have to place your order. Went with the Stewed Bacalao (Codfish) and waited less than 5 minutes for it and my choice of White Rice. While Mom decided on a Sancocho and stewed pig feet (~_~). Anyhow... for our 3 meals and my large Passion Fruit Nectar- was a good $24. Verdict Here? 1. You guys have tons of wall space...how about you decorate your walls (if money is an issue, buy inexpensive wall art) with either paintings or photographs to make La Vecina inviting? 2. Ventilation situation? Probably none. Thankfully, If it hadn't been for the door being wide open and some of the crisp Fall air going in, place would be saturated with food smells...including me. 3. Music though, was real nice with Bachata and Merengue! Verdict @ Home? -White Rice? Perfectly firm, yet cooked through and flaky. -My Red Beans? Very good- but needed a pinch of salt to make those true Dominican seasonings sing! -My Mom's Sancocho? She said it was good. -You're curious about those pig feet? In every sense of the word, I wouldn't know as she saved them for Dinner. But she noticed the sauce being too red and not the typical color most stewed pig feet would have. What do I know??? -Bacalao? Taste was very good. Had small diced potatoes and onions cooked with the Codfish. But I picked at least 4 Bacalao bones from my plate and during eating. (ø_ø) Return? Y...e...a...h...Maybe my first impression of the restaurant itself wasn't the best- but for Dominican food, it was good. Everything else? 3+1/2. I guess all that is Gold does not Glitter.

I ordered from her a couple times off uber eats/ door dash and the food is mediocre at best . Could…read moredefinitely use some work on the flavor . I got a steak combo before and was disappointed.

I ordered through Door Dash for pick up and my food was hot and ready! I had the pound if pernil…read morewhich was delicious! I had a papa rellena, empanada, and baccalaito. All hot and fresh. I ordered habichuela separate and yellow rice but the yellow rice was missing which I got a refund for. I would definitely order again!

I have always been a fan of the cuban sandwich I have order them in the heights Spanish Harlem and…read moreBrooklyn and this is the best made cuban because they use the right meats cheese and toppings. they also have a secret off menu(sorry I forgot the name)the sandwich has chicken steak pork its like $17 served in a long bread