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    4.7 (33 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 9:30 pm

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    Ron H.

    Going to take a star off from my first visit here. In contrast to the chicken-- deeply marinated at a level to add to the flavor--this time the spices and salt in the skirt steak marinade overpowered the steak's natural flavor. (That said, it was tender.) While the cooked beans that came with the chicken were delicious, the pureed beans that accompanied the steak were, again salty and overly spiced. Rice still was delicious, as were the cooked shallots and the 2 soft warm corn tamales. Guacamole was a pleasant mix of avocado, onion and tomato.

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    Lewis M.

    Giving it 5 stars for taste. PUPUSAS DE CHICHARRON - Corn flatbread stuffed with pork belly and cheese. Picture shows 2 but it came with 1. Very good. Could have eaten another one. 5/5 Tacos. Mixed and matched. Birria - best birria I've had Carnitas - tied with The birria Carne Asada - good as well Overall 5/5 ESTOFADO DE RES - Beef stew, blending of chiles, tomato, and tomatillo, achiote. This flavor is new to me and so good. Best thing we ate. Highly recommend 5/5 This place is no frills when it comes to ambiance but the food is solid. The kitchen knows what it's doing. I would suggest that management work on the ambiance because I'm not sure if food alone can keep this place in business. Hire an interior designer, dim the lights, and have some music

    #28 carne asada
    Ashley M.

    Every time I'm on the m15 bus going down second Ave I like to look at new spots to try. I saw the front of this restaurant and it was nice, on top of that I'm Guatemalan myself so wanted to go try and show some love for the Chapins. The experience was alright, the staff were nice, food came out in decent time and was alright. I'll come by once again to try out other Guatemalan food.

    Chile de pollo relleno.
    Edna L.

    Food is amazing, service is warm and helpful, the music transport you to the mainland of Guatemala (it is truly a piece of Guatemala in Manhattan). I highly recommend this magical place.

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    Nicole N.

    First time trying Mayan flavors and it was quite interesting! Sounds like they have other locations in Brooklyn but this might be their first Manhattan one? Started off with the plantains which were very nicely fried and the chicharron pupusas which was packed with well-seasoned pork. Just wish there was more cheese. For entrees, my favorite was the Cordero en Barbacoa. The lamb pieces were generally tender and came with a semi-spicy mole-like sauce. Pepian de res featured beef in a blended pumpkin and chili sauce. The chicken en pulique, a traditional Mayan dish, was their chicken stew. Overall the flavors felt familiar to other Latin American cuisine I've had but also had something new that I couldn't put my finger on. The tortillas were thicker and had more of that corn flavor which I enjoyed and served as a good vehicle for the sauces. The prices are good but you also don't get too much meat. It was very sauce-heavy meal, because besides the protein and sauce, I felt like something was missing. Either way, excited for UES folks to have another food option with unique flavors!

    Guacamole and black beans
    Lauren C.

    Awesome unique spot in the neighborhood. The homemade corn tortillas are breathtaking. The black beans were simple and delicious. The guacamole and green salsa were also excellent. We're looking forward to them adding more vegan options, but we were able to put together a great meal comprised of sides.

    Sk S.

    This new restaurant has absolutely delicious fresh food, prepared really well. The tastes were all clean and bright. The food is well-spiced but with not much heat ( there's a hot green sauce that is wonderful, though). Staff is pleasant and responsive.

    Kaq'ik de Pavo (comes with rice and tortillas) and frijoles volteados
    Elise P.

    I decided to check this place out once I heard about it, and I'm so glad I did! I don't know any other Guatemalan in Manhattan, and I love that it's so close to me. They have all the traditional plates I'm familiar with through my family and others I will want to try. I ordered takeout and got the tamale (it's chicken), Kaq'ik de Pavo (a savory stew with turkey), and a side of Frijoles Volteados. FYI, entrees come with rice and tortillas. The horchata was also on point! Everything was delicious, and I can't wait to bring friends and family. I wish them all the best!

    Jessica C.

    The restaurant was almost empty but it was casual and clean. The waiter was very nice and attentive. The food was good but the amount of meet verses the amount of sauce was off. Each fish has a unique flavor which I appreciated.

    Maya S.

    Beyond delicious. We had SO much food and with a hefty tip only paid $90 for the two of us. Shrimp ceviche, carne asada tacos, the #19 chicken in pumpkin chile sauce, two orders of plantains...everything was phenomenal. A completely no frills place with no liquor license, but asked and they said you can BYO! Now we know for next time. Need to come back asap to try more on the menu! Loved it.

    The photos don't do it justice - this food is 10/10. Every single dish was excellent. I literally can't wait to order again. Plus, all this food was only $35! Also, I called for delivery, and the food came piping hot in ~15 minutes!! Feeling very blessed for this new neighborhood gem. Dishes (every single one was excellent): 1. Chicken stew (either #17 or #19, I can't remember) 2. Pork Pupusas #34 3. Macaroni Salad #46 4. Fried Sweet Plantains #48

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    Delicious Guatemalan food in a no-nonsense atmosphere. Shrimp ceviche, red snapper and beef stew were all nicely prepared. Friendly service.

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    The pupusas were so good! Highly recommend. Family owned and operated. They were very nice. They had soccer game playing on Sunday.

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    0.5 miYorkville, Upper East Side

    About a year ago, when I walked by Lilo Creamery on First Avenue between 81st and 82nd Streets. I…read morewas surprised by a poster that was attached to their front foor, explaining that the fzmily had been in tbe restaurant business on the upper east side for msny years and were now opening up this new ice cresm shop. I liked their personalzed story. This wasn't a chain or franchise nor was it osned by a corporate conglomerate but a " Mom & Pop" shop. When I walked by, it was early in the morning and they weren't open but I planned to return. Yesterday, although it was an unusually cold and rainy afternoon in April and I was thinking, I would have preferred buying a hot cup of coffee, I hallened upon Lilo's and decided tonwalk inside. I was immediately impressed by their incredible selection of ice creams that are written in colorful chalk on the walls of their store! To my amazement, they buy homemade ice creams from all over the country and have, if possible the mighedt selection imaginable. They slso sell soft serve yogurt as well as ice cream and have a very impressive selection of " add ons" ( sprinkles, etc) . I was slso surprised by their selection of different cone options including gluten free and pretzel ! Since I was in the mood for coffee, Sonam, offered me two options, and J chose coffee with cookies. It was DELICIOUS! Having read some of the other reviews, especially some of the negative ones regarding their prices, I did not think that the cost was out of line since you canesdy spend over 10 dollars in domebof these high end ice cream shops. Of course, you could go to Mc Donald's and buy a cone for a dollar but you might not be eating anything that has milk or cream. ! I loved Lilo Creamery and while it's many blocks from where I live, I'll definitely be returning soon!

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    4.1(193 reviews)
    0.6 miYorkville, Upper East Side
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    This review is for Van Leeuwen Ice Cream, and honestly, this one hit me right in the nostalgia…read more Last night my mom and I were craving a little ice cream. The spots closest to us were closed, so we decided to make it a whole thing--me, my mom, my son, and of course the dog. Full family ice cream scavenger hunt. We ended up at Van Leeuwen, and the moment we saw the shop, we were so excited. I remember when there wasn't a storefront--when it was just the truck roaming around Brooklyn. My mom and I used to go all the way from Jersey to Brooklyn just for that ice cream. The very first time we tried it, we had just finished dinner at Sweet Chick's, saw the truck, and said, "Let's get a sweet treat." I remember getting a ginger ice cream back then, and it was so good it stuck with me. So seeing the shop now just felt full circle. We sat inside and ate our ice cream, which made it even better. I loved the bright decor--it's clean, cheerful, and just makes you want to sit and enjoy your scoop instead of rushing out. It felt welcoming and fun, especially with the whole family there. I got the vegan mango sticky rice, which was absolute perfection. So delicious. I also did the strawberry matcha, and that combination was everything. The flavors at Van Leeuwen are just so good--you really can't go wrong. I also love that you can sample, because sometimes you need to taste first before committing, and both of my choices were a win. My mom did an espresso flavor paired with peanut butter, which she loved. And of course, my son kept it classic with vanilla and sprinkles--because kids are going to kid. Their vanilla bean is really good too--simple but done right. I love that you can buy pints inside or even create your own pint if you don't want just one flavor. And then there's Winter Wednesdays--buy two pints, get one free. Like... what are we even talking about? Go get the ice cream. Plus kids eat free on Wednesdays. We're New Yorkers--we eat ice cream in the winter. This just makes sense. Niya helped us, and she was so sweet and helpful. Great energy. I got my ice cream in a waffle bowl, my mom did too, and my son got a regular cup. The waffle bowl was crispy, fresh, buttery--everything you want. I also love seeing the growth--from a truck to storefronts to being in supermarkets now. It's nostalgic for me, and the best part is the quality has stayed consistent. The ice cream is always on point. Go in, sit down, enjoy the vibe, treat yourself, bring your kids, your family--get a scoop, get a waffle bowl, take advantage of Winter Wednesdays. You really can't go wrong.

    Van leeuwen ice cream is a weakness of mine, I was walking home Wednesday and passed by, while…read morecontemplating different flavors to have and looking around, I saw there was a sign for Wednesdays, buy two pints get one free! I love an excuse to get more ice cream. Definitely gonna go on another Wednesday when I need to stalk up.

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    3.1(194 reviews)
    0.5 miUpper East Side, Yorkville
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    This review is purely biased based by my nostalgic love of Pinkberry…read more At the beginning of the Froyo craze, I used to get the original tart at a local Pinkberry at least once a week. After the hype faded out in the 2010s, I thought I'd never see another Pinkberry again. Imagine my surprise when I saw this place across the street from where I was dining with a couple of friends. It was inevitable that I'd make a beeline for it right after my dinner. As usual, I got the original tart with my favorite mix-ins: a scoop of melted chocolate crunch, cheesecake bites, mochi, strawberry, kiwi, and blueberries. The froyo wasn't as creamy as what I was used to, but it was still really good and satisfying to my craving. Similar to most Pinkberries, the shop itself was a bit small in space, so it's more fitting for a quick visit. Too bad I don't live in NYC, otherwise I'd definitely hit up this spot (and the other Pinkberry shops) a lot more often!

    I've tried every other ice cream spot on the block (Anita Gelato and 16 Handles), so naturally I…read morehad to give pinkberry a try. I ordered the dairy-free coconut, which is the only vegan flavor they offer. It tasted pretty good and had a nice creamy texture. I do find it to be expensive and I don't like how they serve it for you. You have the option to get with or without toppings for a standard price, but you're only limited to 4 toppings, and any additional topping is an upcharge. They put the toppings for you with a tiny scoop, so the price difference didn't seem worthwhile in my opinion. There was a line and multiple DoorDash orders going out, so the service was a bit slow, but not a crazy wait time. The shop was pretty small, but has the same frozen yogurt look as other places, with limited seating. Given that there is another frozen yogurt shop legit 2 stores away, I just wanted to provide a comparison. 16 Handles has more vegan options, but tastes more like soft serve ice cream compared to yogurt. It's cheaper, you can control the toppings to ice cream ratio, but it seems like there are usually kids/students around. Pinkberry only has 1 vegan option, tastes more like yogurt, but they're sparse with the toppings and it's more expensive. However, there wasn't any many kids, I assume due to the counter service rather than serving yourself the yogurt. They both provided similar experiences in terms of customer service. Both frozen yogurt shops, though entirely different experiences. I would return here if I wanted more of a yogurt flavor, but wouldn't bother with the toppings. This place, like 16 Handles, is not Ike neighboring upscale ice cream shops in UES. It's cozy, a 2010 yogurt shop vibe, and is solid for casual ice cream. I would return!

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    3.1(37 reviews)
    0.6 miUpper East Side

    Nice little shop close to levain, very small seating inside. The staff was very welcoming and…read moreoffered frozen yogurt samples. I follow the owners instagram for her nail content so I was curious to travel across coast to try haha. The strained yogurt is thick, similar to how you make it at home with press (thick, dry) not as smooth as labneh (which has a more tofu smooth like texture). It is thick, isn't sour, but also doesn't have a super rich in cream flavor. The toppings seem healthily made (canned/ from scratch granola) , but just seemed kind of empty for the price. They would do well with better packaging (smaller, maybe like gelato cups) and a better price point for customized options. It feels healthy and is a good snack. The froyo didn't really catch my eye or taste buds when I sampled. I also got a dubai chewy cookie which was a hit for the bite and surprisingly I was able to share it amongst quite a bit of people. Not too dry or sweet, decent flavor and overall solid experience. Not as big as the other one I've seen or super high quality, but its a good starting/first try one. The packaging did break apart in the bag I had and dust things with cocoa powder lol. Please check your teeth after biting. Overall, aesthetic staff. I feel for the price paid I'd rather have meals but Im also not from new york so maybe its common for the COL.

    Small venue, with no seating…read more Aside from the ambiance, this venue has many different flavors of fro-yo. I do wish that the froyo was self serve or customizable. Customers can only choose 1 flavor and then fill it up with a bunch of toppings. Mango is their limited time flavor for the spring. Service was quick, despite there being a shortage of staff. I appreciated that. As for the mango flavor, it was sweet and similar to sorbet.

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