Went here with some members of my team for the first time. The ac was too strong so I had to leave…read moremy jacket on . There were plenty of seats and the restaurant had nice decor. I order a piña colada and it was quite strong. Everyone I was with shared the drinks were strong which I know most people appreciate. I had the guacamole with the plantain chips. The guac was good but there weren't enough chips to share with others. I ordered the fried rice mix chofan ? It had sausage, friend egg, onion and other meats. It was delicious and a nice portion. It was so much I took left overs and ate it for two days. I was too full for dessert. The service was decent and the menu had a lot of options. Overall decent meal.

The food was just ok. For an ethnic eatery the food was bland. Everything needed help (except the…read moreguacamole). Whether it was the empanadas (no flavor from the crust or filling), tostones (needed salt or garlic salt), and steak (cooked perfectly but needed flavor). I promise you my tastebuds were/are intact. The staff are pleasant but can disappear not out of rudeness but due to demand. Early evening the restaurant is cozy and perfect for family dinning or date night. The bathroom is clean and well lit. If you like loud, go later on in the evening for watching sports matches.

The pupusas are delicious!! Workers are very kind. $19 for 5 pupusas. Totally worth it and will be…read morecoming back for more

This place is unassuming, but a gem for authentic Latin food. I ordered take out and was pleasantly…read moresurprised when I got home. The prices were reasonable for the amount of food too. I want to return and try a few other dishes.

They took 40 minutes to make me pupusas. Pupusas. Then they charged me double for something I…read moredidn't even order. Terrible customer service. I don't know if it was because I'm BLACK but everyone else in there was served before me. Even people that came after me.

Th best and they are so sweet here. Definitely recommend, the food is amazing, the service is sweet…read moreand the place is cozy.

I enjoyed a perfect Sunday afternoon of drinks and appetizers at Ava Ava- my mom, sister and I had…read morean amazing time conversing. Great aesthetic, ambiance and great music which contributed to the vibes this place holds. We ordered the Guaba Wings which were very good, Yuca fries and Ava's Tapas also very tasty. The staff is also fantastic! I will definitely recommend! It was a great experience! I will definitely repeat this experience.

$21 for a house vodka with pineapple juice. I guess I should've realized why no one was in there…read morefor the WC. What a joke

I had Hennessy wings and the empanadas with grandma we enjoyed it our waiter was Yuri he was…read morefantastic.

1) Sat outside. Zero bug control. 2) Ordered a THIRTY TWO…read moreDOLLAR frozen piña colada with a shot of Hennessy. Sweet enough to cause diabetes and strong enough to cause cirrhosis. 3) Ordered wings. They were crispy on the outside and undercooked on the inside. Felt nauseous after the first three pieces. 4) Everyone inside was drunk and having a great time getting down to late 80's R&B. That's why I stayed outside. I love late 80s R&B. 5) Waiter was lovely, although he did not really have to be. Even if you dine alone, they automatically add an 18% gratuity no matter how terrible the food may be so I would pass on this place going forward. Check came to $60 with only one frozen piña colada and 3 undercooked chicken wings (flats and drums cut in half). It's probably the Co-op City version of CHEERS, without Norm. Unless Norm is the Coop City Security Guard w/vitiligo. 2 out of 10 stars

This is a small local spot where you will find good tasty food. It's not a lot of ambience to…read morespeak, but the customer service is really good and you will enjoy your meal.

Reposting this because apparently me calling MYSELF the Spanish/Portuguese term for foreigner got…read moreme reported or flagged and the original was deleted. This was DoorDash, so keep this in mind. Delivery took FOREVER, so that could have affected the food. Also, I was working, so I was intermittently trying to stuff my mouth while completing documentation, meetings, and other tasks. I got several types of empanadas. Shredded chicken, cheese, shredded beef, pollo. My pollo mechado (chicken and cheese) and carne mechada/queso (shredded beef and cheese) were cancelled, as they were out of stock. I also got the club house pollo, which was disappointing, but that might have been affected by the fact it was delivered rather than consumed in-house. Made with grilled chicken, egg, bacon, cheese, ham, and accompanied by French fries, the sandwich fell flat for me. Pretty sure it would have been better hot and fresh, so I wouldn't deter anyone from trying it. But it could have used some seasoning. People rave about this Venezuelan place, so by all means try it . . . they have breakfast platters and sandwiches (mostly various combos of bacon, egg, cheese, ham), arepas, Venezuelan hotdogs. Other hot sandwiches like the Cubano and Philly cheese steak (but let's be honest--your corner bodega is better). Multiple types of burritos and other Venezuelan fast foods. Again . . . please try this place, especially in person. My food was delivered and took a long time, which again, isn't optimal. I'm not a fan of corn casings, which is a preference thing and a *redacted word that rhymes with bingo* thing, I am so embarrassed I can't make myself love corn tortillas and empanadas. And the mood was off, I was working. The empanadas, regardless taking so long, were delivered HOT! From what I read, the brick and mortar restaurant is clean, calm, and enjoyable, and they have a huge variety of Venezuelan dishes. Don't listen to me, and give it a try yourself, especially in person, not by delivery!

I had a wonderful experience at Vistamar Restaurant & Lounge on City Island. The atmosphere was…read morebeautiful, welcoming, and vibrant, making it a perfect place to celebrate my 60th birthday. The views of the water were stunning. You couldn't tell me that I wasn't at a 4-stars resort in Punta Cana. The brunch was delicious, the presentation was lovely, and the service was warm, semi-attentive (it was packed), and professional. The staff made us feel genuinely welcomed from the moment we arrived. Everything came together to make the experience enjoyable and memorable as I celebrated my 60th birthday. I would recommend Vistamar to anyone looking for a great dining experience and live entertainment on City Island. I look forward to returning and dining outdoors with my Hubby. Lastly, if you're not a fan of Latin music, beware that it was played throughout our entire time spent at Vistamar (loudly if I may add). It was too lively for Abuela seated at the next table, yet the children onsite had a time. Certainly, worthy of an 8/10 stars. Special shout out to my sister and friends who made my milestone birthday awesome.

Around 6:45 my family (a party of 9) came here to celebrate my sister's graduation and we're…read moremissing two from out party and let them know they would be arriving shortly. We were sat in the outside area but ultimately ended up switching inside due to the cigar smoke. We were seated at a long both ar 6:48 pm and were given the tablet menus. We observed that there is was a happy hour (Monday-Friday 12-7pm) which we were still within time frame for. We were greeted when we sat so when she came back to see if we were ready, we let her know we were wanted to order from the happy hour menu. She said "after seven?", we asked whether to confim that it was still not 7? She replied, no and told us that happy hour was only one drink per guest. We each ordered a drink and had a one order of calamari, sliders, and a dozen and a half of oysters. That was all we got to experience as 8:30pm rolled around and we still had no main course. My stepbrother asked to speak to a manager where we he disclosed our frustrations with the service. A non-black family of 4 came in 20 minutes after us, and not only received appetizers, but main courses as well and were properly attended to. My 9-year-old waited 20 mins for a ginger ale. Table full of empty glasses and plates from appetizers as no one come to clear the table. On said dirty table they placed our silverware. My sister asked the sever 3 times for napkin which still had not been given after the silberware was placed directly on the tableb and we still had to request napkins. All to which the manager offered us two bottles of champagne. Where we had three minors (9, 20, and my 18 year sister who's graduation we were celebrating) my stepfather then spoke to the manager again to no resolve, he paid the bill of the little we had and my sister left in tears. Thanks to this place it ruined my sister's graduation day. I'd never return.

The restaurant knows that good taste trumps trends. Food came out looking and tasting perfect…read more Staff members at Arepa Mania welcomed even our fussy eater. In addition to good dishes, the mood is excellently set. This place maintains consistent standards.

This place closed down others so a different restaurant there now but the food was great it's a…read moreshame it closed

Jaleo Bar & Grill never disappoints. I ordered the mixed fajitas and they were absolutely…read moredelicious. The staff was extremely friendly and very helpful, which made the experience even better. They also have live music on some nights, which is always a hit and adds a great vibe to the place. I've been coming here for a couple of years, even before the name change, and it's always a great time. Can't wait to get back again.

Visited for a comedy show. Tried the BBQ ribs with rice and plantains. The ribs were large and…read moretender. Order was reasonably priced. Service was good, but staff speak very little English so trying to get an understanding of unfamiliar items was fruitless. They're in a very active location with no valet or private parking. There is a lot across the street that offers a few free spots but its obviously hit or miss. Otherwise there are meters out front and on surrounding streets. Would consider again when in the area.