Cool little queer hang that I *wish* was more popular. The food rocks, and the lesbian vibes are…read moreimmaculate. They host watch parties for women's sports sometimes and have other pride events! I'm no longer in NY, but as a latinx queer, I would have loved to make this place home.

Friends and I stopped in for their new sunday brunch. The restaurant itself is small and cute, with…read morea nice little outdoor seating area. (I also love the bathroom theme) We had coffee, margaritas, the Huevos Pericos (columbian eggs) Arepita, fries, and the slab bacon. The drinks were spot on, and coffe fresh. We all really enjoyed the Heuvos Pericos Arepitas! A large pillowly arepa topped with a tower of soft scrambled eggs made with tomato and scallion. The ingredients were fresh and it tasted homecooked. The slab bacon had good flavor, but was a bit too thick and chewy for our preferences. The fries were thin, salty, and crispy, what a fry should be. Additionally, our server was friendly and prompt.

Dimly lit wooden fixtures brings a very intimate dinner. Cocktails were splendid!…read more We were a big group and ordered a handful of empanadas to start. They were stuffed with a great crispy flavorful shell. The kale salad was a take to a Ceasar salad. You can taste the bits of anchoives which wasn't overly salty. My sister had the burger that had flavorful juices leak through the bread. Definitely had to grab a bite. My wide and I split their sampler of meats on a sizzling plate. Cant remember the name of the dish. The blood sausage was great. And the various meats was unbelievable. My daughter had the ravioli that was perfectly cooked with a refreshing lightly acidic sauce. Will return. Just remember to bring cash

Tabare has an overall warm, inviting energy, though it did feel a little breezy inside on a cold…read morewinter evening. The space feels intimate but still lively. Good lighting, good music, and the hostess was nice. We started with the gruyere and fontina empanadas and honestly that combo is one of my favs. Cheesy, simple, and comforting. I liked the Uruguayan sausage more than I expected, especially since it was easy to share. The octopus with lima beans was good but got a little lost with all the beans. The chicken liver pate could have been great, but the toast was real bad and didn't let the dish shine the way it should have. The halibut ended up being my favorite entree of the night. Fresh and balanced with the broccolini. The flan was amazing, creamy, smooth, not too sweet. I would absolutely order that again. Some dishes were more hit or miss. The squid ink ravioli sounded good on the menu but came out a bit under seasoned and not as warm as it should have been. The short ribs were tender and nicely braised, just pretty standard. Good, but not memorable. Service was inconsistent and not as attentive. A few dishes could have been more thoughtful with timing and temperature. We did not get to try the ribeye or skirt steak this time. Overall it feels like a place with potential. Not a bad experience, just a bit hit or miss for me to travel the distance for.

We ordered food to go. The highlight was the passion fruit drink. The potatoe ball was my favorite,…read more not saying much. It was a fried mashed potatoe ball with some ground beef inside, pretty bland. My next favorite was the blood sausage, it was a little dry and very mildly seasoned. I didn't like the pastillito at all. It had pulled chicken inside that was extremely dry and bland. The cuchiftito also was bland. The peril was dry and lacked flavor. In fact the rice and beans also lacked flavor!

It's 24 hours to start. All the classic Puerto Rican dishes. Always consistently good. Service is…read morefast. Diner counter seating when it's not at peak times. You can't go wrong experimenting with different dishes over multiple visits. Highly recommended

The chicken and ground beef empanadas are both good but the ground beef is better. The ground beef…read moreis a tiny bit sweet in a good way. They are very full which I like. The crust is perfect! The verde is really good! Really fresh and refreshing! The churrasco was amazing! The steak was perfectly seasoned and the salad/dressing was fresh and good :) the steak was a little chewy but the taste made it worth The el sabror is also really good! The rosemary is a perfect touch. The server was very nice and answered all our questions well

The empanadas were delicious. I sat at the cute small bar. The bartender was great. The ambience…read morewas nice and dim during dinner time. It's a great place to be on a date or just eat by yourself at the bar.

My wife and I have repeatedly stated- their Cuban sandwiches can go toe to toe with Cuban…read moresandwiches in Miami. They've layered their sandwiches to perfection with great quality ingredients. Cafe drinks always hit. Nice space as its bright and roomy. I've spent numerous time working on my laptop here.

This is a beautiful, airy cuban cafe in Bushwick. Growing up in florida, it's always a challenge to…read morefind a good cuban spot that can compare to Miami. This is a good option! I've been here twice. I've tried their guava pastries, sándwiches and coffee. All are solid options. Today I had their plaintain chips and mojo. The chips are THIN but i actually liked them. You can tell they are home made. The beef picadillo empanada was just ok, it's small and a little soggy. Maybe early morning it's better because of the freshness. The staff seems pleasant and helpful, I'd definitely come back!

Good service, the food was flavorless somehow. I'm used to…read morethe spot in the Bronx off of grand concourse (iykyk) so the food I bought from La Isla was disappointing. I was hoping it would be tasty so I could have a new local spot, but I'll keep looking I guess. The amount of food I got for the price wasn't bad. The only thing I can think of that was positive about the food is that the potato ball was alright, I would eat it again.

Gotta say the food in here is pretty much as close as you can get to homemade Puerto Rican food…read more Came in with my other half who had pata soup which is pork foot with a side of rice. I got an ajonjoli drink which was pretty tasty and different and we also ordered a tamarind juice drink which was good as well. I took a bite out of his soup and even though it looked pretty ugly it tasted ten times better it was peppery and thick with some pota

My second time here and the food is good. Even with the smaller plates you get a good healthy…read moreportion of food. I still have food left over. This time I had the roast pork with rice and peas and it was soooo good. I will be back.

I stopped in for lunch, and they had a good selection of hot food. The price wasn't bad, at $9 and…read morethe food tasted good.

My boyfriend hit his head on the high top table when he was putting his stuff down when we first…read morearrived and our server came over within seconds with an ice pack. That was so kind! We ordered both croquetas available, and I hoped they were done properly because I'm a pretty big croquetas critic. They were perfect (gooey!) and delicious. The gambas, almejas y mejillones, and lil chorizo sausages were great, too. The restaurant itself is also quite cute. I rarely go out for Spanish food because it's so generally overpriced in NYC, but this is a place I'd return to. Looks like they have pretty good deals during the week, as well.

All of the food was amazing. We went with the Chef's Menu which was a selection of 6 tapas and a…read morepaella of your choice. We asked that they include the croquettes among the tapas and we chose the squid ink paella. The croquettes, pork, brussel sprouts, and potato were all perfect and exceptional. The tees leches cake was perfectly moist and not overly sweet as well. I wish there was a little more seafood in the paella l, but the taste was still amazing. The bruschetta and asparagus were delicious, but left something to be desired compared to the other dishes. The bartender was amazing (we sat at the bar), but very busy, so service was a little slow.