The service was amazing! Food came fast and hot. I am so excited to visit on a Friday, Saturday or Sunday night for the live music.

A lot can improve with this restaurant! I was eager to try it once again after their horrific closing. We walked in and was immediately greeted and sat down, great!, we ordered a few items from the happy hour menu and one of them was incorrect, which we ignored and just ate, we brought it to the waitress attention and didnt even bother offering to replace it or offer anything as courtesy, we ordered more drinks and small dishes to which we notice had VERY LITTLE TO NO ALCOHOL! After asking for the check, the waitress asked if we were from a certain country, so to our discretion, we thought maybe they thought we were from a certain religious background which whom do not consume alcohol and they weren't making the drinks properly. If that was the case, its very unacceptable!, I hope they hold some type refresher course for the staff because i'd love to see this restaurant thrive as it seems to be, just a bummer that not everyone gets to walk out with having the best experience read more

Everything was amazing from the service to the food & atmosphere Cant wait to go again read more

I am soooooo happy this place is back opened.. the atmosphere is so cool- live music - the vibes are aces. A must go! read more

Tilila Casa Publica & Cocina - Pollo Wasakaka con Yuca Mash Chimi w/ French Fries Sangria - Dominican Near Me - Bronx, New York

Well the server Ivette is the most awesome servant . She help me and my wife mucho . As always the food was amazing. Let me make this clear , tilila is the where you take your first date , this would be mandatory. Also , take your sweetheart here to make her feel like your first love . I would also recommend that you take your family here for lunch , si !!!!! Please . Happy hour after workday read more

Food was delicious, ambiance and music were great BUT as a party of two, we were charged a 20 or 25% gratuity automatically and did not see any indication of this on the menu. Feels very icky and is deceptive. I will not be going back read more

I was intrigued by this spot from driving around the area so decided to check it out on a saturday. we got there around 6 and were told the kitchen doesn't open until 7 (didn't see this noted anywhere online) but we were invited to stay and have drinks. none of our drinks tasted water down as other reviews state, but they are definitely sweet. in terms of food... not really anything to write home about but nothing incredibly offensive. wish we would've gotten to hear the live music but they didn't come on til 10pm. probably a better spot to just stop by for a quick drink vs have dinner at pork- good but very sweet sauce and incredibly decadent fatty cut tuna- sauce was overkill sweet but generally this was fine mini tacos- really heavy mayo, chicken felt canned consistency and there was no pico de gallo read more

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Friday night we headed to Tilila to listen to Lee Burgos. Once we got there nobody greeted us at the entrance it was like a self service, you can sit where ever. The chips and salsa didn't taste good. The chips tasted like platanito chips from the bodega and the salsa that came with was just bad ( it was salty and heavy).We ordered the chicken marsala (pollo para el alma) and as you can see in the picture the chicken was not cleaned properly since it had a lot of extra gooey skin. As soon as I saw that I lost my appetite.Also, the fried platains and yuca fries were very large and it was hard to get small bites from them. The waiter that was serving us was rude. She asked us if we could move to another table because a group of six came and they wanted to sit together, like what!? This is just a plain disrespectful and disorganized place. The only good okay part was Lee Burgos singing. But we couldn't enjoy it either because she wrote on her instagram account that she was going to be at Tilila at 10:30pm and the Tilila instagram wrote that she was going at 11pm so we got there around 10pm. She ended up signing at 12:30pm!!!!! That's just not professional. I don't recommend this place at all- not going back. read more

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Was there today with my husband for happy hour, had the sangria and it was SUPER good. Had a chimichuri, my husband had a sandwich and we had the batata fries. Food was good and and well presented. The sauce for the chimichuri was excellent. The setting, music was good. Bar tender was very friendly and professional Will definitely will come back read more

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I do love this place but I can't give it a 4/5 based on my experience last night. Most of the staff were pretty good and the drinks ARE NEVER watered down. Food is pretty decent too. However, one waitress (NOT Paula) with the brassy orange hair was extremely rude. Keep in mind, it was not busy and she was just standing there, at the end of the bar, staring off into space. I called for her as I couldn't find my waitress to get my check. She stared above my head. She then looks down and then at my shoulder. I then waved and she proceed to whip out her CELLPHONE in deliberate attempt to ignore me. That was hella disrespectful. read more

Es un buen ambiente latino. Loved the food and the crowd. I wish it was closer to my area.

Oh Bronx you never stop disappointing me I keep finding this hidden jewels hole in the wall type of places and tilila is perfect example of that the food was great the service a waiter manny was so amazing that even my wife felt the need for a generous tip( and she's so cheap) the decor and the life music made for a better night that we expected a quick dinner ended up been a 3 hour party for me and my wife... the Bronx keeps reminding me that u can not judge a book by its cover.... the Bronx is that rose the rises through the concrete jungle agains all odds.. can't wait to see what else I find... read more

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The manager is extremely rude. The service is very slow. It is unfortunate that we spent our money in this establishment.

Never disappoints, great delicious food and service !! A+. From the moment you walk in till you leave, makes you feel at home. read more

Tilila Casa Publica & Cocina - Dominican Near Me - Bronx, New York

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Came here for a bday celebration. Great place for group gatherings. It was 7 of us. The food here is delicious, 4/5 because the drinks were a little to sweet and not strong enough. Had the berenjena dip, spinach/cheese pastelitos and maduritos gratinados. They have hookah. read more

I love this place, it's wonderful. Good music all night, super comfortable and quiet, I felt at home, in my beautiful Dominican republic, the super typical decorations of our country and the place is in a wooden house. the super rich food, I ate a picadera even with chicharron. definitely here they will see me very soon read more

Tilila Casa Publica & Cocina - Dominican Near Me - Bronx, New York

Tilila Casa Publica & Cocina you are absolutely magnificent, I had a wonderful experience here today. Reasonably priced and quality. The most flavorsome dish was Tostones, me and my friend genuinely loved it. It was so tasty. Pleasant afternoon and the staff is awesome! Tilila Casa Publica & Cocina is now certainly one of my go to's when I come to this area. read more

I love Tilila! The staff treat you like family and the drinks are always on point! Definitely a great place to come and enjoy moderately low music and lower crowds. read more

Tilila Casa Publica & Cocina - Dominican Near Me - Bronx, New York

I stopped by Tilila on a Saturday around 5pm during NYC recently indoor dining. We were greeted at the door and we sat indoors. The decor is so beautiful! Deff reminds me of a traditional country side house in the Dominican Republic. They have a variety of small plates, and 3 strong dinner plates, but there is variety and a little bit for everyone. The chicken is delicious! And you cant never go wrong with the patelitos! The veggies ones were to die for! Drinks were also delish! Strong and straight to the point! They also have hookah (if you are into that) and outdoor dining. Will deff be returning! read more

Tilila Casa Publica & Cocina - Dominican Near Me - Bronx, New York

Let me just start with the CAIPRINHIA amazing drinks that they have and the environment felt so homely. I ended up having one too many drinks they had a live karaoke session that night and there I was with my drink singing my life away !! I really enjoyed the close knit homely feeling in this location please go there on karaoke nights read more

Excellent Dominican food, service, place... everything is just perfect. We went on Sunday evening and they have a band playing music. The place is casual and decorated just perfect reflecting Dominican culture. Very nice to go with friends and family. read more

Tilila Casa Publica & Cocina - Dominican Near Me - Bronx, New York

I usually come here on fridays or saturdays but I decided to come on a sunday afternoon and dam, night and day difference. I walked in and it was empty. I placed my order for chicken with wasakaka. my friend got the paella. her paella came out first. after 20 minutes I asked the waiter where my food was and he said these exact words "i'm sorry, but the chefs were in the back arguing whether to give you the frozen chicken or the fresh chicken, but don't worry you're getting the fresh one, just 5 more minutes"..well ok then. I continued to wait and when I finally got it it was halfway cooked. the most disgusting chicken ever. I gladly sent it back. i'll stick with the friday and saturday night drinks. sadly won't be back. makes sense why this place was empty and the place next door was packed. read more

I love the décor in this place and the staff is very friendly. They have happy hour drinks like margaritas for $5. The margaritas were very tasty and the girl that helped us was very sweet. She kept coming back to check up on us. I tried a couple of things from the menu but my favorite has the cheese yucca balls. They are very delicious. They have delicious sauces, I kept asking for more sauce. Next time I go I'm going to ask for a whole bowl of their green sauce. I had the Ricki it was ok. I felt like it was missing something...I cant put my finger on it! There were other items on the menu I wanted to try I will return and try new items. I heard it gets a good crowd. They have good music and they offer hookah. read more

A sweet gem in the Bronx! This restaurant/bar has a cozy, Dominican, casa de campo feel. The decor and atmosphere add to the restaurant's cozy environment. The drinks were delicious, and the bartender was very generous with the liquor. I ordered a coconut mojito, my sister ordered a passion fruit mojito and my boyfriend ordered "the passion mule" we were all very pleased with our drinks- the taste and presentation were on point. Order the platter- the chicharrón is delicious; succulent and crunchy. Also in the platter is chicharrón de pollo, tostones, a few shrimp, and casave. We ordered the large platter for $45 and it generously feeds 4-6 hungry people. I truly recommend trying this local spot out! read more

Such a nice surprise... on a Monday Night. Celebrating my friend's Birthday we ended up at La casa azul aka Tilila Casa Pública & Cocina for Karaoke night. The Dj was amazing, the food was delicious, the crowd was mature (but not old) but best of all were the folks that got up to sing Spanish songs from Merengue to Salsa y baladas. Awesome time and lots of laughs. Friday/Saturday nights the place is jumping too but very crowded. read more

I was invited to Tilila Bar & Grill by my friend Hector Mercado, to have a little get together to celebrate my bday. I'm forever grateful that he suggested this magical place, and happy that I agreed to it. Place makes you feel like you are at home back in the Dominican Republic. I enjoyed the live music, decoration it's awesome and really liked those rocking chairs on the sidewalk. I wanna thank Joselito (co-owner) for taking such good care of our table and making my night unforgettable. Even tho Henry didn't remember me from visiting Tin Marin, I do know he's a great host and really understands the concept of running a business, doing it while treating customers like they are his friends. They are really humble and down to earth guys who I truly admire and wish them all the best in this difficult journey Your friend, Ingrid Garrido Brooklyn, NY read more

Tilila Casa Publica & Cocina - Great Bday night - Dominican Near Me - Bronx, New York

This place is a great spot from the food to the waiter the tall skinny guy( forgot his name) i been here twice once on a Friday it was packed however they accommodate us... We order a pitcher of sangria & i was surprise of how big is the jar we spend a hr or more drinking from the same jar & we were 3 now on to the food since we were not that hungry we order appetizer & it was delicious & they have live band & singer every day... today we cane back & still a amazing place read more

I really enjoy coming here. The food does not disappoint. The food is fresh and always consistent. I love ordering something and every time I return it tastes the same way. They are always on Point. This is definitely my restaurant of choice when I'm home visiting my family. The decor is great too! I feel like I'm in Latin America. Extremely quaint. The service, let's just say.......always service with a smile and very helpful in choosing the right wine with your meal. All and all I give a thumbs up and an A+ Note to folks from Riverdale, Washington Heights and Westchester venture out and check it out. You will thank me. read more

I went last night with a few friends, it's a really cute place in the neighborhood with yummy sangria we shared a variety of appetizers my only complaint was the waiter could've notified us when Happy Hour was over as the drinks increased from $5 to $8, otherwise it was a good time read more

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This place is a quaint little place- it was my first time last night- there was live music, the service was nothing out of this world, like we weren't checked on often. My friend and I ordered the wings and the kibobs and along the night about 3 beers each. We both got sick within hours - we believe it was the food. The decorations are nice, the vibe is cool and overall it was a good experience- I will just be careful with the food next time I go just because I do not want to get sick again- hopefully by then there's a change in how they're cooking their food. read more

Dam! They got 5 stars!!! I gave 5 stars cos the drinks were in point, they had valet parking, the food was very good, service was good and the live music was excellent!!!!!!!!!! I went with 5 friends and we closed the place.. they sang all the requests we had and the artist sang on point!!! Its a dominican atmosphere and crowd but an adult mature crowd. Una noche bohemia! read more

Tilila is a true gem. Located off the beaten path on Bailey Avenue, it offers a unique and genuine Latin American experience. The restaurant's decor is one-of-a-kind and leaves a lasting impression. The walls are lined with trinkets of all kinds, like bird houses and antiques you'd find in your grandmother's home. The food is well-imagined, and it is always served fresh and full of flavor. Paired with the Caribbean feel of the restaurant, it serves as a temporary escape to a warmer place. There is no shortage of friendly faces amongst the staff here. From the hostess to the servers and bartenders, Tilila makes sure its customers are well taken care of from start to finish. read more

Service was superb! Shout out to Roma..best hostess! Vibe was upbeat, decor was modern mixed with tropical and traditional! For a moment we forgot we were on Bailey Avenue and not in my abuela's galleria! read more

Tilila Casa Publica & Cocina - A treasure hidden in my backyard! - Dominican Near Me - Bronx, New York

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Nice neighborhood spot, With a great atmosphere Good place to relax and enjoy an afternoon. Service is great will be coming back read more

Tilila Casa Publica & Cocina - Nice mixed appetizer for a good price. - Dominican Near Me - Bronx, New York

We need more business like this in this community. Drive down Bailey ave., find parking right in front, feed the meter if you have to (depends on the time) take a couple of steps and arrive in Domincan Republic. I love this place. The decor, according to my Dominican friend, makes her feel as if she is at her grandma's house back in DR. The atmosphere is incredible and when they have live music you never want to leave. Their food is also good and the service is on point. So come in to dance, to chill and drink, on a first date or just to watch a baseball game you won't be disappointed. read more

I love tilila the vibe it's super nice, the workers are very friendly. The sangrias are the best.

thought is was one one of those hidden gems,, boy was I wrong.... cocktails overpriced for the smallest cups they had,, bull**** valet parking(no way I was letting them drive my car), had an appetizer, how does a steak taquito taste like tuna fish in a taco shell read more

the atmosphere was nice for a Saturday night , we entered around 9 and it was pretty empty by 11pm it was full and vibrant. We had a few drinks, appetizers, and we both had full entree. The food is absolutely amazing , however the drinks were watered down. They had a live band in the evening and they were amazing . This restaurant would have gotten atleast 4-5 stars had it not been for the service portion. To begin with our waiter micheal was inattentive, several others had to be notified when we wanted another drink ... you would think for $11/$12 they would hurry on by to see if you wanted another. Around 11ish we decided to slow down on the drinks as we waited for our friends to arrive . The waiter asked us if we wanted another drink and we said not at the moment. A few minutes later I was about to order another drink when he finally came by he showed up with the check in hand , he said his shift was over so he had to close the tab . WTF kind of service is that? Our bill was almost $200 and we were about to order more drinks ... how do you shut down service on a client because someone is leaving? If anything introduce the new waiter and have a goodnight . I would understand if people were lining up outside but seriously ? Get it together . You don't close tabs because you are done for the day ... read more

This platter was $20 , comes with 3meats, plantains few cubes of cheese & 4 crackers.the pork pieces was mostly fat. The dips were good. The Empanadas are very good. I had 3kinds. All of them were Fab!!!!They have many Different kinds of beers Good prices range from $5-6. Every Thursday nights they have open Mic, poetry whatever u want to do. Older Spanish crowd mostly 40-. It's a nice place to go have an appetizers & a few beers. Parking is very hard to find!!!!! Enjoy a few beers & music:) read more

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Nice spot. It never got super crowded and the crowd that was there was really chill. Food and drinks were great!