I was in Ithica for a day and found this place. Almost an hour drive. It better be good, I thought…read more It was a nice drive up. I found it and parking easily. I went in and ordered the fried chicken chunks, Chicaron de pollo. Nice dish. Allot of food. I don't know if they use chicken brest for the chunks. It would have been better, but it was still good. The rice and beans were also good. Except for my drive, I would come here again, next time I'm in town. I recommend.

Jibarito sandwich was absolutely on point with a solid wepa sauce. The tostones were PERFECT!…read moreRafael and his staff take their time to make a A+ meal so your patience will be rewarded and appreciated! I love how the place gave me La Perla vibes , you just know that the food is going to be amazing! Highly recommend

The foods all taste the same and is too salty. Also, the signage says you can get a small size meal…read morewith all pork or chicken. When I asked for pork chops I was told not for "pork" chops. WTH???? Are they that incompetent? Pork is pork. They refused to sell it to me so I will be doing business where my $ are respected. These people have taken there customer base for granted until they go somewhere else.

Go to here! We need to support small businesses like this spot. Served up very similar to other…read moreplaces like this I've been to, lots of big steam trays of stewed/braised meats and veg. I got the oxtail with rice and beans and cabbage. Everything was excellent. I just wish I had asked to have more gravy added over my rice. The lady behind the counter was super nice, helped me decide what to get. It's pretty bare bones inside, just a couple tables, plastic utensils, etc. I'd be fine eating in again but I might get take out next time. Either way, go here and get some great Latino/Caribbean style food, expand your horizons. Oh before I forget. Add the pickled onion on top, it's a great counterbalance to all the rich flavors.

What an amazing hidden gem. Wonderful food. Everything was great and hit the spot. Generous…read moreportions. I was expecting mall food but we got the full positive experience. Our cook was amazing and super friendly. Strongly recommend this place.

I recommend this place one thousand percent!! The food is amazing and the owner is very friendly…read morewill definitely be coming back on a regular!! The place looks great so many options of delicious Spanish food to try!!

Looks can be deceiving. If I hadn't somehow randomly clicked on this restaurant and randomly…read morefinding out what kind of food they served, I would never have tried it even though I drive past this unassuming place when I'm in Syracuse. The guys and ladies working there are super helpful (and honestly, patient without making me feel bad since it's my first time). Totally recommend the soup they have on Saturdays. I think they try to nudge people to get the large, since a small is $13 and a large that is twice the size is $15. Glad I was nudged though! Great whether by itself or eaten with rice. What I would say be careful of is the fish. It's super, super salty and I had to bring it back to cook it with other things to mild things out. But the beef and pork were nicely spiced and seasoned. Would get those again!

There's a large parking lot in the back. Yi ou order at the counter. It seems the vast majority of…read moretheir business is take out. I chose to dine in. While it's no frills it was very clean and pleasant, and there was a good amount of seating. Had the garlic shrimp mofongo, the first time I had it since I was in Puerto Rico. It didn't seem to be fried, but it was very tasty and absorbed the sauce from the shrimp. It seemed healthier. The service was extremely friendly. Will have to go back and try some of their other dishes.

Food is great for what it is…read more Service was quick and was a typical food truck environment.

Wow! I was very impressed by this food truck. I couldn't decide which empanada to try so I ordered…read morethe beef & cheese, Philly Cheesesteak, and the Buffalo Chicken. All three were very flavorful and well seasoned. Not salty at all. The crust was cooked to perfection, soft with the right amount of crunch. Service was also good. I would definitely order from here again.

Enjoyed a lovely martini on a cozy room by a fireplace…read more The bartender was detail-oriented and was very dedicated to making sure my drink was to my liking-- how much vermouth, particular brand of vermouth, how would I care for my lime garnish, etc. Nice! The room was intimate and comfortable..

Would give them 3.5 stars. Agree with some other reviews that the view and atmosphere is nice but…read morenot worth the upsale price. We came as a larger group and they were nice enough for us to order from the breakfast menu as they switched over the lunch menu at 11:30am. Our table enjoyed the food but all agreed it wasn't worth the price point. I tried the chocolate croissant with homemade butter and maple bacon jam along with the Canadian bacon Benedict. The chocolate croissant was nice with the maple bacon jam but definitely not worth the price point of $12. The croissant was quite smaller, like the chocolate croissants you can get from Costco or Starbucks. The Canadian bacon eggs Benedict however was delicious and I really enjoyed it! I just am not sure again it was worth the high price point. However I definitely felt the service was missing. As we were the only ones in the dining area, I felt the service was missing the mark. The server saw we were carrying a baby in the restaurant but didn't ask if we wanted a high chair. My mother-in-law spied it in the corner and then we had to ask for it and we proceeded to set it up at the table. As I was with 2 young kids, I ordered some simple items before the main course like their chocolate croissant and fruit cup. I assumed the server would ask if we wanted those ahead of time but that didn't happen. He also had forgotten my son's drink order and which my son actually had to ask him after some time "where's my juice?" My older son had ordered the s'mores waffles and it looked good when it was delivered but as I cut some of it for me to try later on, I soon realized the batter was uncooked in the middle of most of them. I was thoroughly disappointed he had eaten some of it before I discovered it was uncooked. The server throughly apologized and they remade the order which in the end, we ended up taking home with us. They also didn't take the order off the check for us which normally that would happen. For such a classy restaurant, we would think they would know how to make waffles and for more top-notch service. I think next time we will just enjoy the nice views and choose to eat somewhere else when we are in the area.

This is one of our new (to us) favorite spots to go to and to bring our friends and family to that…read morehaven't tried it yet! Our first visit was in January and we've been back 2 more times already. The main dining room is down stairs. The bar area upstairs seems very lively and inviting as well, and I've heard there's patio seating we want to try in the late spring. Service was excellent and very attentive. We loved everything we tried. You can do things traditional tapas style or you can go the appetizer and entree route. We had the calamari to start and some cocktails. For our entrees we each ordered the "feature" of the evening -- my fiance got the steak and I got the salmon. My fiance is pretty 50/50 on how good his steak experiences are in restaurants and he was very satisfied with the entree he had. My salmon cakes were SO good, everything tasted very fresh. The server also did a great job recommending a white wine to pair with my meal. We finished off with our dessert, I had the flourless chocolate torte and my fiance had (I can't recall exactly) a banana cream cheese churro I think? The desserts were amazing every time we've gone. We've had more chances to try other tapas items, the arancini is delicious as well. Also of note was that we had a good group dining experience here in February for a family members birthday. Overall if you haven't tried this spot make sure you do!

We decided to check out Tapas 177 during Restaurant Week in Rochester. The food was very tasty…read more Started with a perfect mojito, enjoyed the fried calamari salad, followed by the tuna bowl and chocolate torte. I throughly enjoyed the salad - crisp greens, perfect dressing and hot, crispy calamari. The tuna bowl followed - flavor was spot on, but the tuna itself was disappointing - tasted thawed and texture was meh. The biggest disappointment with Tapas was just the location itself being down in a dark basement - not my favorite environment. Would try again when the weather is nice and their patio is open. Server was very nice!

East Rochester, New York, continues to grow as a foodie destination. Steve's Bar & Grill's new…read moreowners have created several amazing Spanish dishes. Eat in or take out. Generous portions, authentic ingredients (have a Corona; be patient, it's worth it) and a warm welcome. We enjoyed their Tostones (fried crispy slices of green plantain bananas) with boiled Yuca (Cassava root) topped with red onions. Three stuffed shrimp tacos with fluffy yellow rice and tasty brown beans; followed with an empanada de carne (generously stuffed with beef). If you like Hispanic food, you will not be disappointed.

From the owner: Empanadas, Authentic Mexican tacos, Hispanic food from Cuba, El Salvador, Puerto Rico and Republic…read moreDominican, Ecuador.

809 Takeout in Greece, NY is a slice of heaven, and as a Dominican, I can say with full confidence…read morethat this place is the real deal. If you are craving authentic Dominican food, look no further. Every dish is made with love and tastes exactly like home cooking. The menu covers all the classics: pollo guisado, arroz blanco, habichuelas, pernil, moro, chicharron, and frituras, just to name a few. And if you do not see something you want, just ask! The staff goes out of their way to accommodate you and will do their best to make it happen. Speaking of staff, they are consistently friendly, warm, and welcoming every single visit. That kind of hospitality is rare and it makes the experience even better. One thing to keep in mind: the space is small with limited seating, so takeout is the way to go. But trust me, the food travels beautifully and is absolutely worth it. If you are in Greece and looking to try something new and exciting, do yourself a favor and check out 809 Takeout. You will not be disappointed!

My new favorite Spanish restaurant...I ordered the dishes that I normally order at other…read morerestaurants and this is by far the best! Everyone was very welcoming as it was my first time, and answered all of my questions...and gave me some tips...love this location as well. Highly recommend!