I recently visited this restaurant for the first time. When we walked in, we were seated quickly,…read morewhich was a great start. There was also a DJ playing and the music was really good, creating a fun and lively atmosphere. One thing to keep in mind is that they do not have a parking lot, so street parking is the only option. The prices are also on the higher side, but I was still open to seeing if the experience would be worth it. We ordered the picadera Dominicana and the waiter asked if we wanted guacamole. At no point did she mention that it would be an extra charge, so we said yes assuming it was part of the dish. We also ordered a passion fruit sangria pitcher, which was delicious and a good size for sharing. The picadera itself was good and we enjoyed the flavors. Unfortunately, the experience changed when the bill came. Since we were splitting the bill, they charged the appetizer as two separate portions, which ended up costing more. On top of that, we were charged $13 for a very small cup of guacamole, which they labeled on the receipt as "decorative guac" (it was presented as a Dominican flag in the middle). For just an appetizer and a pitcher of sangria, our total came out to $70. What really left a bad impression was when the server brought the bill back and pointed out where the tip section was, as if we didn't know how to read or weren't planning to tip. That felt unnecessary and a bit rude. It's unfortunate because the food and atmosphere had potential, and I likely would have given this place a much better rating if the lack of transparency about the guacamole charge and the comment about the tip hadn't happened.

I'm really disappointed with my experience. I ordered a $20 salad for delivery, and it arrived…read moremissing ingredients that were clearly listed--no onions, no carrots, and no corn. For that price, I expect to receive what's advertised. I called to let them know, and the response I got was just, "sorry about that, I'll let the cook know." No offer to make it right in any way. That kind of response is frustrating, especially when you've paid a premium. Unfortunately, this experience didn't meet expectations at all. I wouldn't order again.

My dinner at El Rincon De Mi Quisqueya hit all the right comfort notes. The food quality exceeds…read morewhat the prices suggest. Staff members combine productivity with genuine warmth. I like dishes that don't overwhelm with complexity. I have zero negative comments.

Love the food here! My favorite is the chicharrón de pollo. We always order it with tostones. The…read moreseasoning on the chicken is unmatched! Highly recommend Delivery man Luis is the best!

Best mofongo we've ever had. The mofongo was so flavorful on its own. The peril was seasoned…read moreperfectly. Blown away by how good this was and we came all the way from Brooklyn.

As you walk in, you feel like you're at your abuelita's house. The scent of a home cooked meal…read moreinstantly hits your nose. The space is cute and definitely has that Puerto Rican vibe as you see a lot of references to the island. The staff is nice, the service is quick, and the food is good. Another perk is that there is a parking garage right across the street. This came in clutch as I was already dreading the sometimes busy street parking. Something to note: -The Cuban sandwich didn't have any mustard which I found a bit strange, but it was good. Just wasn't a Cuban lol

Did you know that they have the best kind of natural orange juice here?…read more The kind that is made with straight oranges only and a juice squeezer. Pulpy and refreshing quencher of juices that overpowers above any sad tropicana bottled type juice. The OJ here had me so hype-- that I forgot that they had a whole menu up here to order from. The natural juices here are enough and save me a great heat stroke in the middle of B-line. It's summer approval worthy!

Amazing delicious food..very tasty and fresh..my favorite Dominican restaurant in Union cityread more

Ordered: 1 Whole Rotisserie Chicken (~$15) with onions…read more Medium Rice (~$6): half Pigeon Pea Rice & half Moro Rice Maduros (~$5) Jupiña Pineapple Soda (~$2) Aya's take: John's Fried Chicken is a Union City classic and I'm glad I finally stopped by. They're known for their incredible Rotisserie Chicken which I can confirm is in fact incredible. It's flavorful, juicy, deliciously roasted, and tender. The chicken skin was crispy and rich in flavor but literally the dark and white parts were equally tasty. Honestly probably some of the best Rotisserie chicken I've ever had. My favorite piece was the thigh, super juicy and delicious. The onions were sweet, crisp, and refreshing - I've never had this with a rotisserie chicken before but it's a game changer. They also serve it with their hot sauce which was both smoky and zesty. The sides I got are a non-negotiable, in my opinion. Both the Pigeon Pea Rice & Moro Rice were well-seasoned, fluffy, and went great with the Rotisserie chicken. The portion is also amazing for the price; it was easily 4 servings! The Maduros were extremely oily but I love the savory-sweet balance you get from them along with the chicken and rice. Super delicious! The Jupiña Pineapple Soda was a good try but could be skipped next time. Note: their menu has cash and credit card prices so you will be paying slightly more per item if you pay with card. All in all, it was an amazing meal that hit the spot and great value! Highly recommend.

this place is a no frills bang for your buck restaurant…read more My go to dishes are their roasted chicken, beef stew, or pernil. Just go in, line up, point at the items you want, pay and go.

place is fire. only restaurant in the area that has authentic, delicious Dominican food. I've been…read morecoming here for years and I've yet to find a place that beats it.

Alright, Ventura is a childhood CLASSIC. Their 3 golpe is obvi 10/10. The energy this place has…read moregoes hand in hand with the food. Whenever I go I try different foods as they always make great food with amazing seasonings. I miss the owner but I'm glad she's relaxing/relaxing, she's made this establishment one of the BEST in Union City. ACTUALLY the best in Hudson County and I don't use this lightly. 20/10!!

Wanted to order a quick lunch and very glad I got take out from here. I got the five empanada meal…read morewith a drink for $10. Franklin, the owner, was very nice and steered me to some great choices. I got the beef and cheese and the beef chimichurri, both outstanding. I am saving my guava and cheese one for later but it also looks good. While the empanadas were delicious, the generous portions of sauce complemented quite nicely and kicked it up to another flavor level. The pink Siracha is creamy with a kick. The chimichurri sauce is very fresh with lots of garlic. You can pick up to three empanada and two sauce flavors for the meal. The store looks empty but if the door is open, walk in and someone will be out from the back. I had dogs in the car so i waited outside and Franklin was nice enough to bring the order out, as well as with my sunglasses which i had left on the counter. I will definitely be ordering from here many times to come.

Came in and ordered the 10 combo for 20. Came with two drinks and 3 sauces. I got the chimi beef,…read morechimi chicken, cheesesteak, and beef & cheese. I got the chimi sauce, pink sauce, and bbq. The empanadas are made to order so expect a little wait. I thought it was on the expensive side, but it was a better empanada than some other places that barely put any meat. Flavors were good - next time i'd probably go with just cheesesteak and chimi sauce. Other things were just okay, probably wouldn't try them again. Friendly service, I'd stop by again when the craving hits.

Great breakfast lunch and dinner even buffet friendly and they know by name they already know what…read moreyou want. Love it you want to be wher e everyone knows your name.lol

El servicio no es tan malo, pero la comida la peor pedi higado y habia mucho que estaba molido en…read morela parte de abajo era comida recalentada muy duro y Salado, El arroz duro y recalentado tambien, no era comida del dia no recomiendon que coman ahi, ademas ell lugar esta sucio las sillas tienen comida encima como que la comida que cae en la mesa solo la limpian hacia abajo y cae sobre las sillas, El peor Lugar para comer. Olvide tomar foto de lo frustrada que me senti.