Excellent service and very friendly atmosphere for this small restaurant! If you want authentic…read moreColombian food, this is your place! Took a pit stop here before heading over to Home Depot and DMV.

It's been around for a while. Finally tried it. Not a bad place but nothing special about here.read more

I got the dinner portion for pernil and it came with rice and a small salad for $15. Everything…read moretasted great. Plenty for two. The lady was very friendly and helpful. L was pretty surprised that he liked the food so much. We've had Dominican food plenty of times, it's not something we eat often but since this place had great reviews, I wanted to try it; the pernil was really good here. It wasn't overly seasoned. I did throw away the excess oil from the pork, other than that, it was tender, juicy and delicious. The lil salad was a great side to the fatty meat. Will definitely return to try other items.

If you're looking for Dominican food around Elmhurst, honestly Queens in general...this is 100% the…read morespot!! And I'm saying that as a Dominican with a Dominican grandfather who cooks just like this. I have NEVER been able to find a place that makes rice the way my grandpa does. Like that real, home-cooked Dominican rice that actually tastes like something. And of course I don't always want to bother him when I'm in the mood for good Dominican food... so I'm genuinely so happy I found this place. Ordering was super easy and pickup was quick. Prices are also really good for the amount of food you get. And everything I've tried has been delicious. The beans though... oh my God. I'm still thinking about the beans. For the amount of food you get for the price, it's amazing! I can't wait to keep ordering from here, and I'm honestly already thinking about placing larger orders for events in the future. If there's one local business in Queens you should support, it's this one. Hands down one of the best Dominican spots!

All my friends in Corona know this local legend. The absolute best Chicharon you'll find in NYC…read more I'd even say it's the best I've had outside of Equador/DR.

I absolutely loved this place. My aunt brought me here after the US open so we were obviously very…read morehungry. We brought our kids and they also really enjoyed it. The place is a hole in the wall but has such good food. We ordered carnitas with yuca and another order with French fries for the kids. The carnitas is super crunchy and tasty with lime on top. The yuca was also very crispy and paired well with the pork. I definitely want to go back to try other items on their menu.

Food was fantastically prepared!! Not greasy at all! Brings back sweet memories!…read more Staff was so very knowledgeable & polite!!I I especially love the assembly line feature! Interior could use more air conditioning! Seemed to me that they treat every customer like family!!!

I was entirely unfamiliar with what they had on for dinner walking in here. I had to ask what…read moreeverything was. They were nice and told me what things were. I had seafood soup, rice, some kind of beef thing, and a flan. The soup had a little bit of spice heat, not too much. Very rich broth. If there were any menus or prices or anything in the restaurant I couldn't find them, but it's all good. It's a little pricey for a guy from Mississippi but probably priced about right for New York City.

Was walking around in College Point on a Friday evening and passed by Mr Mario, the Colombian…read morerestaurant. The hostess from the coffee shop next door comes out and tells us that they are also Mr Mario and that we could order from the same menu. Taking a quick look, we decided to sit in the coffee shop. Ambience: a modern cafe vibe, like a larger more upscale Starbucks. It was relatively empty on an early Friday night. The menus weee on IPads, so you have to navigate and scroll through several screens. Food: we ordered: They were out of Rib soup, the special of the day?! Tostones with guac and chicharron - fried pork belly with guac and tostones. Comfort food at its finest 5/5 Chicken consomme - a little salty. 3/5 Grilled chicken cutlet - well seasoned, cut thin and tender. 4/5 Service - very friendly staff. Had a little language barrier challenges while ordering but we made it work. Tip was automatically added for a party of 4.

I went with a friend from Colombia and he thought this place looked authentic so figured that we…read morecould give it a try. Shortly thereafter, we realized that we were both wrong. The drinks were off I couldn't exactly point what was wrong. Maybe the Coke was flat I'm not sure but it just wasn't good. As for the food, my friend got the steak (well done which he says is the only way that steak should be eaten, I beg to differ) as well as the chicken. The food is incredibly land, and my chicken was honestly wet for a lack of better terms. I can't recall the last time that pechuga (chicken breast) was wet and that's probably because it's not supposed to be! The only reason that I gave this place two stars is that the employees here were nice, but I wouldn't return especially when there are many better spots nearby- not necessarily for Colombian food but great food in general.

We stopped into Tavern157 right when they opened at 4 on a Friday. Place was quiet, just two staff…read moreon. We asked about happy hour since Instagram said they had it, but turns out it's not a thing anymore. They owned the miscommunication and took care of us, offering $8 wine, discounts on a couple appetizers, and even a complimentary extra glass of wine to make it up. We ordered a few things off the tapas menu. The popcorn chicken, the octopus, uni and foie gras, short ribs, and beef tacos. The short ribs leaned a bit dry, but everything else was on point. Standout by far was the uni and foie gras. A little pricey for 4 pieces but very delicious. Big shoutout to the 2 staff on site, very friendly, warm and responsive throughout. I would recommend Tavern 157 if you're in the area looking for something casual with good drinks and food and not in the mood for Korean food. Just double-check happy hour before you go, as they mentioned a new one may be coming. Overall, a really enjoyable first visit.

The food was not bad, but would not say it lives up to the prices. We got a squid ink pasta which…read moreis not pictured, but it contained sea urchin that did not taste fresh at all. But, the oysters tasted pretty fresh with little to no sea water taste. The interior of this restaurant is unique and interesting with nice ambiance. The service was good at first until we asked for the bill and a 20% gratuity fee was applied which is for a party of 6 or more (as stated in the menu), but we only had 5 people. When we asked the waitress about this, she said that the statement in the menu isn't updated, and that they charge this fee on weekends because it's busier (not stated in the menu). Mind you the restaurant was completely empty when we walked in at 8pm. However, the waitress did ended up refunding us the difference for the tip.

Went to El Vicentino because apparently my stomach decided it wanted a passport stamp from El…read moreSalvador without paying JFK prices. Started off with the Pupusas De Pollo con Queso and I immediately understood why people fight over these things like it's the last bench at the gym. Thick handmade tortilla, seasoned chicken, melted cheese, pickled slaw, tomato sauce... simple setup, heavyweight flavor. Then the empanadas arrived looking innocent. Big mistake. These yellow plantain pockets stuffed with steak stew were so flavorful I almost started acting emotional in public. Sweet plantain outside, rich savory filling inside... elite combo. For the main event, I ordered the fritanga platter because apparently I enjoy eating like a retired heavyweight champion. Crispy pork belly, sausages, yuca fries, fried plantains, potato slices, and green arepas all piled together like a beautiful cholesterol Avengers team-up. Every bite felt like my cardiologist was slowly shaking his head somewhere in the distance. Worth it. Washed everything down with a Batido de Plátano -- creamy banana shake blended with milk and vanilla ice cream. Basically dessert pretending to be a beverage. No complaints from me. And because self-control left the building hours earlier, I finished with Quesadilla Cheese Bread from Raul's Baked Goods and the Pan Tostado cookies from La Exquisitas Bakery. Pineapple jelly inside those cookies? Dangerous behavior. Queens really be out here feeding people like they're preparing them for battle. El Vicentino ambiance didn't just give me dinner... they gave me a full-contact eating experience. If you leave hungry, that's honestly a personal decision.

I went to this restaurant to order four pupusas. The place was completely empty, with no other…read morecustomers, yet it still took them a full hour to prepare my order. What made the experience even worse was the staff's attitude. When I complained about the excessive wait, the man who was helping me rudely told me to wait another 20 minutes, then turned his back on me and walked away, leaving me talking to myself.

Las Perlas offers a lively atmosphere with a colorful, welcoming vibe that makes it a fun spot for…read morecasual dining or drinks with friends. The menu features a variety of Mexican-inspired dishes and cocktails, with an emphasis on bold flavors and traditional ingredients. I ordered the beef tacos, which came as three generously filled tacos. They were very tasty, well-seasoned, and satisfying, with flavorful meat that paired perfectly with the toppings. The portion size was filling and great for the price. If you dine in, they also provide free tortilla chips, which is a nice bonus while waiting for your food. Service can vary depending on how busy it is, but staff are generally friendly and accommodating. Overall, Las Perlas is a solid choice if you're looking for a fun environment, good portions, and tasty Mexican food. The beef tacos are definitely worth ordering.

This place is so bad for traditional Salvadorian food, they take so long with getting our orders…read moreout, I waited more than 20 minutes for my food. They even brought everyone else's food before ours even though we got here first. The food when it was out was not worth the wait, I can tell it was preheated and the steak wasn't cooked fully even though we asked for it to be well done. Last time coming here. I asked for no onion and no cheese and they still put it.

Particularly yummy is their rendition of the guava and cheese pastry which I bought several times…read moreespecially recently! Flaky with guava paste and cheese as the filling, it also has a sugar glaze on top. Wow, their bunuelos, corn patties and pan de bono are excellent! The dough part of these three types of baked goods is just right. I also tried the wheat bun with a little bit of guava in it. Nice bakery for a pick me up if you are up for trying Latino bakery items. Even with their limited English, the staff are helpful and provided good customer service. There are also savory dishes besides Latin baked goods if that is what you are looking for. Haven't tried the savory food, but the soup looks interesting. Maybe next time when I happen to be in Flushing again!

The line here is long! You have to order your food at the front before you sit down. There's no one…read moreto take your order at the table. The mondongo soup had good flavor but wasn't cooked long enough and was chewy. The baked chicken was tender, and was good. The potato salad was ok. The empanadas were 6/10. Wasn't bad but wasn't anything to rave about. Their passion fruit justice was really good. Not too sugary and not too sour and refreshing. Overall the food wasn't bad could be better and the service needs adjustments.

The neighborhood and restaurant decor is really nothing to look at but that's not what I was there…read morefor. I came to Guaro for the food. There are tables but I rather do takeout. The atmosphere is bare bones. We ordered two oxtail lunch plates. The flavor was really good! The moro is standard moro, rice with black beans mixed in. Moro was moist and not dry. Both plates were huge. We got the lunch special for $9 per plate. What a bargain! Oxtail is usually expensive but the lunch price is extremely fair for the portion we got. Two lunches can feed 4-5 people. I guess it depends on their appetite too. If you split it with other there will be plenty of rice but the meat may not be enough but that is normal anywhere. The lady was pretty nice to me but I understand the food and what it is from sight. I love Dominican food. If you are not familiar with Dominican food, communication might be a problema. I would totally come back to try other things from the steam table.

Excellent Dominican food. Great home cooking. I wish they had a written menu though. All their…read moreday's food is displayed. My favorite is the oxtail stew over white rice.