The food is outstanding!!! Moving from the city me and my family was scared of the difference in…read moreflavor and the way they cook...THEY ARE BETTER than any Spanish restaurant I have been too. Drinks?? 10/10 appetizer??? 10/10 now we sit back and wait for our food which I'm sure will be astonishing.

El Matador is one of our favorite restaurants in Patchogue. Emily (the owner) is so kind and…read moreaccommodating. We have had lunch and dinner on multiple occasions, both dining in as well as take out and they truly deliver quality options with wonderful service. Their cocktails are excellent and their food options are plentiful - even for the picky eaters in your life. We recently hosted a birthday party in their private room and could not have been more pleased.

Their food is TOP TEIR ! The coconut milk drink is absolutely 100% delicious . 10 OUT OF 10 !!!read more

Excellent empanadas and the special sauce is always worth the trip. Tucked away in the shopping…read morecenter.

The menu clearly states that prices do not include tax, which is perfectly fine. My issue is not…read morewith paying tax, it's with how I was charged. The owner, who was working the register, charged me more than the menu prices plus tax. It appeared that she rounded up the total and added extra charges that didn't match the posted prices. When I asked the employees about the pricing, every one of them said they didn't know because only the owner handles the pricing. I asked for an itemized receipt because the total didn't seem right. Once the receipt was handwritten by her, it showed I had been overcharged, and the owner immediately had to issue me a refund. What was most frustrating was how casually the situation was handled, as if overcharging a customer was no big deal. If your costs have increased, update your menu prices. Don't charge one price on the menu and something different at the register, she claims she's charging you tax but she's rounding up amounts to the nearest dollar and even more on some items like the rotisserie chicken. She's stealing from her customers and then became upset and raised her tone of voice when she got caught. She's also not nice to the employees, you can tell they are afraid of her. My advice to anyone eating here: always ask for an itemized receipt and check your bill before you pay. Don't assume the total is correct just because the owner is ringing you up. There were also flies on the food served at the buffet so we asked for take out. The food was good but she ruined everything for us because she's very rude and unprofessional.

BEWARE!!! My family…read moreof four went to Las Delicias de mi Tierra (1262 Suffolk Ave, Brentwood) because my mom spoke highly of the food. Keep in mind--we were a group of four. The menu states in fine print: "We charge $5 + service tips when the party is 5 or more." My mother ordered a soup but found it tasted old. When we informed the waiter, he was attentive, and my mother even praised his excellent service. However, when the manager got involved, he told us that if we didn't accept the soup, the cost would be taken out of the waiter's pay. This is not only unethical but illegal--an employer cannot deduct an employee's wages over customer dissatisfaction. That should have been our cue to leave. Unfortunately, we stayed--and soon regretted it. When the bill arrived, we noticed they had wrongly applied the automatic gratuity to our group of four. My mother went to the register to respectfully point this out, holding the menu as reference. In response, the owner grabbed the menu from her hands and dramatically ripped it into pieces while declaring that all the prices were wrong. She assumed we were arguing about food prices when, in reality, we were only trying to correct the mistaken automatic gratuity charge. At no point did the restaurant have signage stating the menu prices were outdated, nor were we informed of any price changes. Still, the owner escalated the situation, became irate, and showed clear disgust when we questioned the automatic gratuity charge. As I tried to de-escalate, simply asking to be rung up so we could leave, she dismissively told me, "You are in a Spanish restaurant, speak Spanish." The microaggression was completely unwarranted. She then falsely accused us of harassing the waiter--despite our repeated praise of his service. When my mother reiterated how great he was, the owner sarcastically snapped, "If he's so good, why don't you take him home with you?" This restaurant may have "good" food, but the owner's hostility ruins the experience for anyone who dares to speak up. What should have been a simple correction of an incorrect automatic gratuity charge turned into an unnecessary escalation. After leaving, I checked Google reviews and found many others who had similar experiences with the owner's attitude. One of the co-owners, Christopher Goicochea, provides his personal number for complaints. When we called, his only response was, "What do you want me to do about it?" This lack of accountability is reflected in how the owners aggressively respond to negative reviews rather than addressing their behavior. If the restaurant wishes to dispute this review, I offer them to release the unedited restaurant footage and audio. Otherwise, I suggest they: - Clearly post signage if menu prices are outdated - Print updated menus - Encourage the owner/s to improve how they interact with customers and handle concerns more professionally If you value being treated with respect, AVOID THIS PLACE. For the record: After the automatic gratuity was corrected, we paid our bill in full and even left a cash tip for our wonderful waiter, who truly deserved it.

Local Ecuadorian deli restaurant with hot plates. Food is authentic Ecuadorian . Delicious . The…read morestaff is very friendly. Be prepared to practice your Spanish . Price for food is very reasonable and plentiful. Lots of locals in the store enjoying traditional dishes

My fiancé and I came here for dinner. We went around the start of prime dinner time, but we were…read moreseated promptly. Chips and salsa came out shortly after we sat down. The salsa had good flavor. To drink I had a blueberry margarita and my fiancé had a watermelon margarita. Both were great and not overly sweet. For an appetizer we shared the chori- fondue. The menu stated it was served with a side of tortillas, which we didn't get. Not a big deal..we dipped the chips into the fondue instead. For my entree I had the Baja shrimp tacos. They started off with good flavor but then in my first taco one shrimp still had the shell on it. I know that sometimes the shell is left on for flavor purposes, but not in tacos that one is bitting into. I then saw the shell was on another shrimp in my third taco. This was definitely a poor oversight and poor attention to detail as it wasn't on every shrimp. Eater beware. My fiancé had arroz con pollo which he enjoyed. The serving was quite large and he has atleast another two meals for later. Service was alright, but our server never came back to check on us. Overall, I'd say it was just okay and average.

First time here and it did not disappoint! We were lucky enough to get a nice day for cinco de mayo…read moreso we arrived for lunch and ate outside. It was super quiet which was nice. Chips were swiftly brought out to our table as was our main dishes: cheese quesadilla, skirt steak and a burrito. Everything was absolutely delicious. The marinade on my steak was perfect and was cooked perfectly. We ordered chocolate fudge cake to top it off. Highly recommend!

Empanadas were made fresh to order. I had a beef and a plantain empanada and both were good…read more Maria was more than welcoming , professional and friendly. It's more of a take away venue although they have a few tables. I also ordered mixto tacos which a were a bit soggy during a short drive. They were tasty. I will try this venue again when in the mood.

Had my rehearsal dinner here and it was unbelievable. I honestly haven't been back since before now…read moreand I don't know why. The event we had was amazing and the food was just as delicious. My husband got the paella. Portion was huge, he loved every different piece of meat in it and said the seafood was excellent! I eat zero seafood or fish and I loved the lemon chicken dish I had. 10/10 and can't wait to eat it again! Also-- you cannot skip the sangria. Need a pitcher or half pitcher

Saturday night is our designated date night, and this past weekend, our friends chose Sangria 71, a…read moreplace I hadn't dined at in nine years. The restaurant was busy, and they offered valet parking, which made arrival easy. When we arrived, our table wasn't ready yet, but the staff kindly asked if we wanted high-top tables by the bar, which we declined. The bar area is quite expansive and has a cozy feel, so I'm not sure why I didn't recognize the restaurant from my previous visit. Once seated, we were promptly approached by our server, who took our drink orders with promptness and friendliness. One thing that hasn't changed is the restaurant's lively atmosphere. Its noisy and can be difficult to hear each other, especially if you're sitting near a crowded table enjoying sangria. The lively ambiance is part of the experience, but it does make conversation a bit challenging. For our meal, I ordered the Lobster Meat & Shrimp in garlic sauce, which I found to be very flavorful. My partner ordered the Chicken Lemoine, and she enjoyed it very much. Overall, our dining experience was pleasant, and the service was excellent throughout the evening. Sangria 71, I will most definitely return for Happy Hour.

Friday night dinner with bf and his dad…read more - Mixed Sampler [fried Beef, fried cheese Empanadas, pork cracklings, salami, fried cassava] - House Mofongo with crispy pork rinds and skirt steak - Fried Red snapper with rice and beans - full rack of baby back ribs with side of mashed potatoes Drinks - frozen Hawaiian Pina [blue raspberry mix with frozen pina - mango with milk They also gave some free shots. Very strong too.

Went twice with my boyfriend each time my stomach hurt really bad afterwards and feel like they…read morewere judging us for being white. Bartender said maybe 3 words to us and rushed us the whole time. Tip whatever you want because there is never a thank you or even a goodbye. As people who work in the service industry this was a really strange experience.