Love the food here!! Fresh and flavorful always!!! My go to spot.I have tried different dishes all…read moresuper delicious but my favorite here is Carne guisada with white rice and sweet plantains ... When I am sick I order their chicken soup that's food for my soul.

got the lunch special pernil and a morir sonando. the pernil was solid but the meat had a salted /…read moresmoked taste i havent experienced with pernil. yellow rice and plantains were also ok but paid $25 total which is pretty expensive for a lunch special and guy in front of me paid $12. morir sonando was extremely sweet, not something id get again. lots of fresh food available hot bar style - smells and feels oily inside but cant blame them.

Wanted a quick lunch in the Cloisters area and chose this place for the Chicharron/fried pork. They…read morehave a "lunch" menu which was available even on a Sunday. Fried pork is not included so charged as an "order". Pricing per order wasn't clear though, no receipt given - for 4 meals and a chinola (passionfruit drink)= $61 (cash). Only limited outdoor seating with a long countertop, facing the sidewalk, with awnings for cover. Tight space. No restrooms. Got here via A train- Dyckman St station.

This is classic Inwood! Cheap, delicious.. certainly unhealthy if you eat this everyday but hey, we…read morecan all live on the edge ever so often. As far as Spanish style chicharrón goes, Elsa's might as well be the gold standard. It is excellent. That said, I'm Filipino and I really wished it came with some dipping sauces.

BLAST-FROM-THY-PAST GANGSTER PARADISE*KITCHEN*CUCHIFRITOS…read moreTruth be told this flagship SAVOURY EATERY dating back into greater than fifty years will forever be pricelessly MISSED eternally! On many memorable cuisine days of the freshly specially CUCHIFRITOS menu dishes (using: Achiote Oil, Sofrito, Adobo, Aceite Oliva, Lard, Butter) truly having that unique Cuchifritos aroma fragrance, delicacy taste, unbelievable texture of Puerto Rican & Cuban hints of grandmas aboriginal TAINO secret recipe covert ingredients! Between the Mofongo marisco o puerco, Pollo or Steak with Rice and Cubano & Chicken-Steak Sandwiches, and warmth of Pollo stew, Sancocho, Sopon de Patidas de Cerdo, Fricassee de Pollo, Asopao de Camarones, Sopa Pollo de fideos, Chuleta de Jardinera, and the bizarre saucy marinated favorites of PIG'S ears, tongue, stomach, morsillas (blood pudding), Chicharrones, pasteles, yucca-plátanos con pescado! Yet didn't serve another two favorite El Jibarito o Tripleta? FRITURAS: Tostones, Alcapurria, Bacalaitos, Empanadillas, Pastelillos, Croqueta, relleno Papá, Pastellon, Pernil, Arepas de Coco, Ensalada de Bacalao & Pulpo o Ceviche, Bistec "beefsteak" encebollado and también los lo Potres de Flan, Tembleque, Flancocho, Queso, Arroz Dulce, Mallorca, pebidas de Coco, Guava con crema, tamarindo. People often came to this business regardless of the community deterioration of police statistics because of the reminiscent 1970-1970s blends of "comida" preparations hard to literally find that older no frills mixed combinations of methodology to "cosinando" dexterity not prevelant anymore as past Chefs either AGED or DIED with their extraordinary TAINO style Caribbean Island RITUALS like Caldo Santo (Holy Good Friday FISH Stew)! The older Misses working at this establishment had no choice but to be sarcastic strong Spanish women given the recidivism of Rift-Raft in this neighborhood of mix populace, especially a zip code of delinquents, criminals, and dastardly venomous attitudes of gypsy homeless, gang bangers, anger management loud-mouths entering the restaurant to cause arguments, disturbances, beggars pleading for tasty Latino Spanish's food of mamma's familiar morsels. These were the cheap eats of tasty MEALS of separated or divorce, and broken family authentic tasting home cuisine missed from mamma, wifey, side-Biscuit girlfriend,and death of homestyle cooker, and missed Holidays foods of those gone & remembered!

It was a busy Thursday afternoon visiting an old favorite. We sat at the counter space and…read morepatiently waited for 1 of the women to serve us. It was very busy, but they can keep up well. Very pleasant we ordered from the variety of pre made food and one order from the kitchen only menu. We tried the roasted chicken with rice and red beans, 2 chicken Empanadas, and 1 order of fried pork chops with green plaintain (chuleta frita con tostones). Took about 10 minutes to come out, and it was very fresh and delicious. The chops were well seasoned and crispy. The tostones were freshly made and crispy. I put a ton of their homemade mojito (garlic) sauce all over everything, and my son proceeded to follow me with his meal. Their chicken was roasted perfectly. Moist and tender with flavors. They have a huge rotisserie pit behind the wall and out the way to save space. Genius. The Rice and beans were standard yet authentic. The Empanadas were a little dry, but I had to show my eldest about ketchu-mayo lol iykyk, then he liked it. He's a bit inexperienced in the cuchifrito area and almost got a brand drink. I had to cut him off and direct him to the fountain drinks because ,uh-uh, we drink from the house in a great cuchifrito spot son! I got him the passion fruit, and I got my usual sesame seed. He looked at me crazy y'all lmao I let him try my sesame drink, and he was somewhat impressed with it. But he loved his passion fruit already. The service was attentive, and I honestly don't know how the ladies balance it all. He was pleasantly surprised at the bill $32. 2 full large meals, 2 drinks, 2 Empanadas, and 1 alcapurria because I had to grab one when I saw the cook dump a fresh batch. I went home thinking damn I should have grabbed 3 more. They were loading fresh cuchifritos and I shouldn't have held back. Later always comes and left overs are always welcomed. Overall, we both loved it. Even taught him a few things in there. For the culture and the price point he loved it even more. I know for sure we will be back.

The food is delicious! I miss working on this block. Oh man might swing by one day. It's always…read morepacked but they get your food right. The coffee and chicken is delicious. They are always bustling and lively.

Ordered for delivery the grilled pork chops combo with 3 pieces of pork chops, large serving of…read morerice and beans, small side salad and 2 liters of soda. Can easily feed 3 people. Everything was hot and fresh, and it was delivered on time.

It was not great but fine the bananas were burnt and the outside was a little bit dirtyread more

The food is as close to authentic Puerto Rican food as you can get. The owner is very nice, let me…read moretry some samples while I waited for my order. Clean on the inside.

When you know, you know. I've been coming here for over 30 years, and this place continues to…read moredeliver every single time. The unique blend of Chinese and Spanish influences creates dishes that are consistently fresh, flavorful, and satisfying. What impresses me just as much as the food is the service. Many of the staff have been here for 25+ years, and their dedication, professionalism, and passion for what they do are evident every time I visit. It's no surprise this restaurant has enjoyed such long-standing success. A true neighborhood staple that has stood the test of time. Highly recommended.

The service was very good, the food was unbelievable. I'm definetly going back to try more of the…read moremenu. The ribs will make you want to not share and their even amazing the day after The Lo-mein house special has so much flavor, the sauce is good, the pieces of beef and shrimp in it is my fav because it's packed with juiciness The rice is good it's definetly different from most Chinese cuisines but I'd like it with duck sauce or the sauce from the ribs The sizzling steak is juicy when it first comes out don't let it get cold The shrimp is nice and fresh but it could use alittle something but for the Chinese cuisine to make good food like this im not complaining

Okay y'all, this review is from back in August--and yes, I know it's overdue. I'm working on being…read morebetter about getting these out, but better late than never because this meal deserves to be talked about. Whenever I'm back in New York or staying with my father, there are certain things I need. And at the top of that list is Mangú tres golpes. It's a must. I ordered my mangú with plátanos maduros, of course, and let me be very clear--I need my cebolla. There are places that don't give you your pickled onions, and I just can't do that. I need my cebolla, my fried eggs, my salami, and my fried cheese. Non-negotiable. Everything was cooked just right. The mangú was creamy and buttery, the salami fried perfectly, the cheese was just how it should be, the eggs were on point, and yes--I got my cebolla. That alone makes me happy. I also ordered a Morir Soñando, because why not? It's one of my favorite drinks ever. That mix of fresh orange juice and creamy milk is just so refreshing--sweet but not too sweet. Always hits. And because I'm me, I also got a papaya shake. I love papaya--maybe it's the Latin in me, but I will always order it. Made with Carnation milk, blended fresh, and made to order. That's what I love. Everything is always made to order, and it shows. The shake is smooth, creamy, and just right. I usually save it for later, but it never goes to waste. I never have a bad experience when I order this kind of food. My meal is always good. It always tastes like home. Sometimes you don't feel like cooking, but you still want that comfort--that feeling of being in your kitchen or at a family member's house. This gives exactly that. I highly recommend this kind of breakfast if you're into Dominican food or just want something comforting and satisfying. For me, it hits all the marks. It makes me happy. And knowing I can order it and not be disappointed means everything. So if you want my order, here it is: Mangú tres golpes, Morir Soñando, and a papaya shake. Try it. Be happy. And come back and tell me what you think.

Bad customer service, had to wait like 15 minutes because the workers were talking on the phone and…read morethen they were like "oh right what do you ordered" like wtf

Ordered some breakfast sandwiches and they were delicious. Farina was delicious. Coffee was good…read more Very pleased. Will be my go to spot!

Cada vez que voy a este restaurante me voy, la manager tiene que enseñarles a no poner los dedos…read moreadentro de los contenedores, ellos son horribles y no sanitario.... El otro día tuve que llamarme la atención a otro trabajador que no metas los dedos completos adentro de los contenedores cuando sirven... Y también había una mosca aplastada y muerta en la mesa de donde sirven, estos empleados necesitan entrenamiento sanitario de la ciudad. Que asco...