This restaurant is the #1 Dominican restaurant in the neighborhood when it comes to quality of the food, customer service, and price. It is big enough to fit a large family due to the ambiance. Definitely need to try the $4 dollar breakfast special & the $5 dollar lunch/dinner special. read more

I have eaten at the restaurant and ordered delivery and both times had a great experience. I love how bright and well put together their space is but still serving some banging dominican food. My favorite thing to order is the churrasco with the yucca mashed, read more

Excellent. I found it by word of mouth, and have gone back and plan for a 3rd time in a week. The owner is very nice and treats the place like her home and you're a guest at her kitchen table. The Dominican auntie we didn't know we had! I honestly don't know what we've eaten, but I ask her to make us plates and she whips something up at a very reasonable price. My fav has been the chicken and yellow rice. read more

Merienda Snack Bar - Chicken and steak with yellow rice. - Latin American Near Me - New York, New York

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First time trying the place after randomly coming across it while looking for pizza. This was a MUCH tastier life-decision for a workday lunch hour! Though the sign brought me in, I opted to skip the lunch special and instead try the Trio Mofonguitos (chicken) and Hamburger Deluxe. The Mofonguitos were SO delicious! The chicken inside is very well-seasoned. Even the sauce is an excellent addition that further enhances the taste experience. You can tell that they know their stuff and use excellent ingredients! I always appreciate a place that has great default french fries and these folks came through! They're seasoned so well, I didn't even think about adding ketchup! And the Hamburger was equally on point! Cool-sized beef patty, solid bun, fresh lettuce/tomatoes and a delicious sauce. Again, no need or desire for ketchup. The flavor is all here! I got it to-go, so I didn't take much advantage on the dine-in area, but from what I saw, it was comfortable. The lady and gentleman that I encountered behind the counter, who I believe were the owners, were both very warm and pleasant. I'll be here again for sure with reinforcements by way of hungry colleagues also looking for delicious food in the neighborhood! Thanks for a good introduction to your establishment, folks! I'm so full... read more

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Amazing very great hospitality highly recommend to family, friends and my fellow New Yorkers. The food is exquisite must try their $5 platter nobody and I mean nobody is giving such an amazing deal and the food is phenomenal. I felt at home in a family like energy. read more

The service was personal, quick and the food was served with quality and flavor! I enjoyed every bite and Will return. read more

Merienda Snack Bar - Latin American Near Me - New York, New York

Such a great warm and friendly restaurant with delicious food. I was on my way home from an event and decided to walk by Merienda to bring lunch home. It had great energy and I enjoyed waiting for my tacos. I paid using the CashApp which was seamless and was even given a treat for my walk home. The food and drink were perfectly prepared! I'll definitely stop by again! read more

I would suggest going earlier in the day! The food was great! All the flavors were there, but I think it's because it was the end of the day that the rice was slightly harder than I would have liked and the beans looked a bit reheated. We got there pretty late. But the tostones were amazing (I couldn't have done it better myself!) and the chicharrón de pollo was also fresh and amazing! (I would have liked it to be extra crispy but I know that's just a personal preference that I could have voiced so that's on me). Just for reference, my friend and I ordered (indicating to share) Food: Chicharrón de pollo Tostones Arroz Blanco Habichuela (roja) Drink: Moscato I'm going to give them another try another day because I know they can get 5 stars from me! And they also have karaoke and live entertainment! But my friend and I came late and we were in a rush. So I 100% recommend. read more

You can miss this place when you walk past, but it's worth a visit! Inside is nicely decorated, with a modern farmhouse touch. Plus it looked clean! I had a chicken sandwich, very tasty and the tres Leche cake was delicious! Another plus, a very pleasant staff! Not much more to say besides go see for yourself! You won't be disappointed. read more

Stopped in here on a whim to get some take out for dinner. Was greeted by super friendly waitress who helped me navigate the menu and guided my choice to the chicken mofongo. The mofongo came as three plantain cups loaded with chicken, guac, special sauce, and garnished with cheese amidst a bed of greens. It was savory, tangy, and filling. Immensely satisfying dinner and great service. read more

Glad they opened up! They're right around the corner from my apartment so it's really convenient. The inside of the restaurant is super cute and the food is great. Will definitely be coming here more often. read more

Obviously a new place, first it took over an hour to get our food and they got our order wrong two times--seemed like a communication issue. They tried to make it better, but unfortunately the replacement food was dry and inedible. Maybe in time this place will pick up it's game, after all success requires a little experimentation and failure. read more

Very nice place to chill and hang out. Very friendly staff, good food, and a wonderful red wine. Inexpensive as well. The great thing is located on the corner of my building. read more

Great food and courteous staff! Everytime i call i get i get great service and fast delivery.

I had dinner on a Friday night and it was delicious. The employees were super friendly and gave us suggestions as to what was considered their best option. I had the "mofongito de camarones", as well as some other dishes and they were to die for. I also enjoyed seeing the unity and culture of the restaurant, it made me feel like I was visiting grandma. read more