One of the things I love about New York, you can literally eat your way around the world. I was…read morelooking for a Cuban restaurant, because I wanted a good Cubano, and instead, I found this place, which is food from across Latin America. They had the Cubano, but they had so many other things, I decided to go for something different. It is a nice space, with Latin music playing loud and proud. They have parking behind the restaurant, but it is shared with the other businesses in the small shopping center that the restaurant is in. Parking may be tricky. The food is on a cafeteria line, you just tell them what you want. It was Sunday, so I wanted to try the goat. Unfortunately, they were sold out. Instead, I decided to go for the chicken stew. For my sides, I decided to go for the rice and pigeon, peas, and the yellow plantains. Dear lord, I couldn't believe the size of the plate that she handed me. The chicken was bone in, but it was so tender and juicy, it was literally falling right off the bone. It was seasoned well and had an amazing flavor. I loved the rice, and the pigeon peas kind of reminded me of Black Eyed Peas. I liked the nutty flavor. The plantains were done very well. I love plantains, they reminded me of a banana, only a little bit less sweet. I had enough food for two full meals, and each of them left me stuffed. For all of this amazing food, and a soda, it was only $16 and a few cents, plus tip. I want to come back and try more things. Thank you very much....

The Latin flare all dishes have that authentic latin flavor. The oxtails are weighed by the pound…read moreand very good but pricey cause a bone has weight. The stewed chicken is always my favorite. Rice and peas always a good choice.b they even have Mac n cheese for those who like pork chops too. Salads, pulpo, seafood salads and more. The empanadas for a quick bite were very tasty too. Seating on the restaurant side and take out offered.

I was driving down Forest Avenue at dinnertime, and I saw a big sign that said "Colombian food!" I…read morelove Colombian food, so I stopped. Parking can be tricky, I parked halfway down the side street in front of the city park. The place was clean and everybody was friendly. I liked the atmosphere of the restaurant. It kind of reminded me of a Cantina. Definitely a Latin vibe. The menu was on an iPad, and it was in Spanish, but just by knowing a few words and by the pictures, I knew what I wanted to order. I could've also used the Google translator on my phone, if I wanted to. I ordered the bandeja mixta. Grilled steak, grilled chicken, sausage, blood sausage, rice, beans and sofrito covered potatoes. The food came quickly, and it was delicious. Both the steak and the chicken were tender and had so much flavor. I loved the taste of the Sofrito covered potatoes. The potatoes were just the right texture, and the Sofrito was creamy and delicious. A little bit of the rice, I mixed in with the beans, And it made for a wonderful rice and beans dish. It was definitely a lot of food. I made it through the chicken, steak, the potatoes, and a little bit of rice and beans, and I was stuffed. I took the rest home for later, and it all reheated very well. The sausage was delicious, especially the blood sausage. Yes, it's an acquired taste but I absolutely love blood sausage. The flavor is deep and rich. For all that I got, especially since it was two meals, the price was very reasonable. I would stop back by the next time. I'm on the island. Thank you!

It has been way too long since I've been here…read more Dinner was a combo of plantains, rice, and side salad, featuring a grilled pork loin. Everything was seasoned well and I can't rave enough about the plantains. Secretly, I wish I had ordered another side of plantains with guacamole l, but that's for another time. I came here with two other friends, we were in and out in about an hour. The service was quick and we found the staff members to be very nice!

The food here is absolutely delicious! If you're looking for a happy hour that's actually worth it,…read morethis is the place. We ordered the wings, oysters, and the paella. Everything was excellent, but the paella was the star of the meal my wife couldn't put her fork down. The drinks were cold, refreshing, and paired perfectly with the food. The only downside was the service at the front. The host seemed a little unfriendly, which wasn't the best first impression. Thankfully, the manager stepped in, was very welcoming, and seated us in the back, which ended up being the perfect spot for a quick bite and a couple of drinks. Overall, the food and drinks definitely outweigh the small hiccup at the beginning. We'll definitely be back for happy hour again.

Maybe I should blame my friend for giving this place such high praise. I ordered their chaulafan…read morerice which was actually really good and so were their chicken wings very flavorful. My friend ordered the steak and shrimp skewers when they received the food the shrimp was raw was not cooked at all and they weren't gonna say anything so I had to step in and tell the server that the shrimp was raw which they recognized and they ended up bringing out cooked shrimp. Very weird. Doesn't seem like the healthiest thing to do for that. The fact that they didn't discount anything for that experience was wild too and it was hot as hell inside, I know it's summer but let's get a fan or something in to rotation. With that said our server was great and understanding. Will I come here again, maybe not top on my list but maybe sometime in the future. 3stars l

I rarely do this because I honestly I'm a loyal customer of many local restaurants , BUT.. this…read moresituation is so ridiculous I have to make people aware of . I have been ordering from this place for at least 3 years now if not more , I place the SAME EXACT ORDER every single week at least once or twice a week and I even make the effort to speak Spanish since it's their home language in order to make it easy for them . So here we go , I called again for the 5 thousand time to place the same exact order and the woman on the phone seemed confused even tho I was talking to her in her native language , she out me on hold 3 times to take an one single order , obviously she had NO CLUE about the menu . Fine , I wait for the order and I get something completely different from what I usually order so I called them and explained what happened. The woman on the phone tells me she asked the chef and he sent me the order , so I explained to her that is NOT WHAT I ORDER EVERY WEEK . I even went as far to say they could come and get the food back since we are not eating and all she kept doing was telling me that's what the chef made . Duhhh that's what the chef made but it's not what I ordered . Making a long story short , she didn't offer to fix and send the correct order , she didn't offer me a discount or a credit towards a future order either . With that said sounds like nowadays they send you what the chef decides to cook or what the inexperienced person on the phone understands and not what you actually order . With that said they lost a loyal customer because I will certainly NOT ORDER FROM THERE AGAIN !!! Not to mention so rude on the phone tells. MEVER AGAIN .

I've been a long-time customer, although I usually place my orders through Uber Eats. The last time…read moreI ordered was back in January because I decided to take a break from ordering out for a while. Today I finally decided to order again, and I even made sure to place the order earlier in the day so everything would be prepared properly and I would receive the full order without any issues. Unfortunately, that turned out to be a big mistake. I ordered my usual combo roast pork, which clearly states on the menu that it comes with rice and beans. However, when I received my order, there were no beans included at all, and the portion of roast pork was extremely small--far less than what should be expected for a combo meal. It honestly looked like barely any pork was included. I'm really not sure how something like this happens, especially when the item is clearly listed as a combo that includes rice and beans. Those are basic components of the meal, and leaving them out completely while also providing such a small portion of the main item is very disappointing. As someone who has ordered from here many times before, this experience is frustrating and disappointing. I made sure to order earlier specifically to avoid issues like this, yet the order still arrived incorrect. For a paying customer, especially a returning one, this level of carelessness is unacceptable. I hope this can be addressed so other customers don't have the same experience.

I've always wondered when I'll find a more aesthetic Ecuadorian spot and I finally found one. This…read moreis not your typical hole-in-the-wall (that's what Ecuadorian places tend to be and where the best food is) it's a beautiful restaurant you actually want to recommend and brag about. So glad this place exists. The aesthetic is really well done, and the food absolutely delivers. The drinks were just as impressive. I started with the ceviche de camarón, which was fresh and flavorful, but the true standout was the seco de chivo, rich, tender, and packed with flavor. The menu is extensive and diverse, so there's truly something for everyone. I feel like ecuadorian food is so underrated, and this spot does an amazing job showcasing it. Yes, it's in Bayonne, but it's easy to get to and there's plenty of street parking. I'm already looking forward to my next visit.

There is nothing I can say bad about this place. Maybe it's tough to park and you have to watch…read moreout for the sneaky Bayonne parking authority. Other than that it's a great restaurant. The food was awesome. I ordered the Llapingachos for my meal. It only was the food good but there was plenty of it. No way I was finishing it. It came with steak, fried egg, rice, and the potato patties with peanut butter sauce was great. The salad was also very good. Had the maduros con queso and muchines de yuca for appetizers and both were excellent. The humitas were also excellent. Good hot sauce too. For dessert I tried the Higos con queso (figs with cheese). Very good. The service was friendly and attentive. The restaurant was very clean. Overall this place was a hit.

$48 for 9 tacos is crazy Steak was fatty, no flavor. Shrimp…read morewas good chicken had no flavor and was dry. No cilantro just chives and lettuce. No green sauce she gave us hot sauce and mayo ketchup. Won't be back

The food here was tasty and reasonably priced. I had the large sancocho, it cost $14. It is big…read moreenough to share. It was a little hard to order because the staff only speaks spanish. The place is big good for big groups.

This spot was nice. I had the chicharrón de pollo (mini pieces of fried chicken) with tostones. The…read moreambiance is nice and lively. I've been to a great deal of Spanish restaurants and I have never seen chicharrón de pollo made like that.

I came here to celebrate my sister in laws birthday a few weeks ago. We tried calamari, empanadas…read moreand guacamole for appetizers. Their calamari and empanadas were not my favorite as they lacked seasoning and the calamari was not crispy, it was rather dry. However, the I ordered the carne asada with mashed potatoes and that was very flavorful! My husband ordered the churrasco and he also really enjoyed it and found it really filling. It was a Friday night and the restaurant was not too busy - either way; our server was great! The decor was nice they play Latin music and have paintings honoring iconic Latin artists.

I was super duper hungry but I didn't know what to get and I stumbled on this spot . I just wanted…read moresomething fast since I was in a time crunch and the China spot next door looked a little too fishy for me .... Long story short I was glad that I picked this spot. The pig feet dish is the dish I usually go for when i go for Spanish food . It was by the far best pig feet stew I ve ever had . The rice was a little hard but it didn't stop me from devouring it . I would definitely go back to try the ribs and other things on the menu . It's a selfish served location where they give u the food and you take it to the table.

I'll start by saying that I love their food, I'm a frequent customer as well as my family. That's…read morenot the issue tho. I got a country club, daily special pernil and even got 2 tres leches cake, TOTAL 31.71 When I went to pay, I asked for a receipt to just check my items. The lady had charged me an extra dollar for a water ( THE WATER WAS MINE BTW) so when I asked about it, she said there's no outside food? So instead of asking, you just charged extra ? Wtf I ended up just getting the extra water but that's illegal.

Run to this place! I…read morehave to tell you that people make all the difference with any dining experience. The people operating this place are just fantastic. Their spirits dance with kindness. Now the drink and food will make your belly dance with joy! I have ZERO complaints about this place; not even with the bathroom. I can't wait to visit again.

We were staying down the block from Molkajete and happened to notice their sign outside for happy…read morehour. There are not a lot of options in the area, so we decided to stop in and grab a drink. It's a tiny, blink and you miss it type of spot with a handful of tables and a small bar inside. We were greeted and offered to sit at the bar since we were just going to have drinks (we had just ate at another restaurant). The bartender was very friendly and conversational during our visit. At the recommendation of a local patron, we opted for the happy hour margaritas, tamarind and blackberry. They were both really refreshing, with the tamarind being a bit sweeter than the blackberry. The food smelled delicious, so it was kind of a bummer that we had already had dinner elsewhere. It's definitely a hidden gem in the neighborhood and worth checking out.