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    LaGuardia Cafe

    4.4 (333 reviews)
    Open 7:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating

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    Ribs
    James A.

    I happened on this place while working in the area decided to stop by for a quick bite. The food was pretty good I got the ribs with rice. The service was good not as friendly as other places almost rush you out. The ambiance is just like a regulars bodega vibe.

    Pepper Steak
    Anthony D.

    Been coming to this establishment since they opened. Employees have changed over several times. The service is still always too notch. Today I had the pepper steak and rice and peas. Along with a large chicken soup. The portions are still huge. The food was till quite tasty, but you could tell it's not the same chef. My issue is the price. The prices have seemed to double. I understand inflation, but this is beyond that. Even the prices of the lunch special increased drastically. I'd probably return because of the quality and taste of the food.

    Jennifer P.

    Outstanding food and nice friendly staff! Hope to be back. Rice, black beans, chicken with bell peppers. Yummy!

    Good, affordable food is hard to find in NYC . La Guardia Cafe is the place. Thank you J

    Pork mofongo
    Hart P.

    Just a few blocks from LaGuardia Airport, LaGuardia Cafe has Puerto Rican food hot and ready. A hot bar has meals ready to go for most of the day or you can order off of the menu. Plenty of local traffic getting filling meals. I haven't had mofongo for several years and made the walk on a long layover in New York. Far better than anything in the airport. I would also eat here on an airport layover. Nice ladies working the counter and as long as you are off peak hours there should be some seating available.

    Varieties of Deliciousness

    Everything is mouth craving delicious..... 2 years since & the flavors & quality still 100% authentic & forever lingers in your palate !!!

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    Heather H.

    The first time I tried to go to LaGuardoa Cafe I got in town too late. This time I arrived at the airport at 6:30, was hungry and knew I could make it there. So glad we made it! We got the beef and pork with yellow rice. It was SO good. I also ordered a chicken and cheese empanada. Holy moly! They were gigantic, fresh and delicious. The staff were fantastic and so helpful. It's a small location, so not too many places to sit, but we got lucky. The prices were also very reasonable. Super happy I got there and recommend going to give it a try if you're in Queens near the airport.

    Egg and Cheese Sandwich
    Shaji K.

    Highly rated cafe in a hard-to-get-to part of the city. Outside seating under the awning was closed due to the cold weather, so had to make do with the limited table seating inside. Menu is next to the cash register if necessary, while several food items are behind the counter in hearing trays for buffet style plates. Opted for the Cheese Empanada ($2.50), Egg + Cheese Sandwich ($4), and a Coffee ($2). Empanada is your basic fare, not great and an even amount of melted cheese inside. Sandwich comes out a bit later - good seasoning in the eggs, and again a balanced amount of cheese. Bread is fresh and buttered well. No frills spot with great prices and quick service. A nice place to stop before a trip in the morning.

    Neil H.

    We came here for breakfast but just missed the deadline, so we ate lunch. The portions are pretty huge. They are really a Dominican cafe near the airport located. Overall a good experience with friendly service. They are worth a visit.

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    Good breakfast. Highly recommend it. If you're a Dominican food fan, this is a must. It's all good!

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    If you're looking for Dominican food around Elmhurst, honestly Queens in general...this is 100% the…read morespot!! And I'm saying that as a Dominican with a Dominican grandfather who cooks just like this. I have NEVER been able to find a place that makes rice the way my grandpa does. Like that real, home-cooked Dominican rice that actually tastes like something. And of course I don't always want to bother him when I'm in the mood for good Dominican food... so I'm genuinely so happy I found this place. Ordering was super easy and pickup was quick. Prices are also really good for the amount of food you get. And everything I've tried has been delicious. The beans though... oh my God. I'm still thinking about the beans. For the amount of food you get for the price, it's amazing! I can't wait to keep ordering from here, and I'm honestly already thinking about placing larger orders for events in the future. If there's one local business in Queens you should support, it's this one. Hands down one of the best Dominican spots!

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    4.5
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    Visited on Sunday for lunch. The area was bright and clean. Food was great. Ordered fried calamari…read moreand mixed platter. Calamari was great, perfectly fried, crispy but not too greasy. FYI, their calamari is different from Mediterranean. Service was great! It was my first time to Ecuadorian restaurant. The server was very kind to explain everything and made a great recommendation. It was a pleasure visiting. Definitely recommended for anyone for any casual occasion

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    We came in for a quick lunch and got the Mofongo and Oxtail soup, the portions are so generous and…read moredelicious. The tostones came with a full basket and tangy dipping sauce. The servers were so nice and helped ice my knee from an inconvenient injury. Thank you! The decor also transports you to the island, and the chicharrone was glistening.

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