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We went to Ajo y Oregano while we were in the Bronx visiting family, and it did not disappoint! The restaurant is always busy, but it's definitely well worth the wait. The food is absolutely delicious, and the fresh juices are a must-try. We ordered the mofongo de camarones and the Mar y Tierra, and both dishes were full of flavor and perfectly cooked. For drinks, I had jugo de chinola and chinola con leche -- both were fresh, refreshing, and the perfect complement to the meal. If you're in the area and craving amazing Dominican food, this spot is a must-visit!
Pretty impressed with Ajo y Oregano. Went here with my compadre to eat. The place was pretty packed. Loved the decor as I felt like I was in DR with all the designs it had. Me and my compadre had the mofongo with the fried chicken chunks. Very good flavor although I think the mofongo itself lacked the garlic but it had the chili sauce all over. Great food, good crowd as well as service
This by far is the worst restaurant ive ever gone for takeout. The amount of food that they give you for what you pay does not correlate. And even at that the food "freshly" made was not good whatsoever. First and last time ill be ordering from this place. Literal thiefs. They only give you 5 pieces of tostones and 5 pieces of shrimp for 28$. Also, the churrasco does not feel fresh for 38$ with 5 tostones as well. Had i known, i would have never tipped 9$. Waste of money.
Been here twice now and the food is EXCELLENT! Their garlic sauce that they pour over the mofongo is addictive and to die for! Although portions may seem small, the meals are quite filling, but kind of pricey considering the amount of food you are getting. Service? Both visits have been kinda poor to be honest. Most recently it took our party of 3 about 15 minutes to get an order in and another 45minutes just to receive the tostones appetizer... soo maybe my review the food may be slightly skewed by the increased hunger that developed as we waited (kidding the food is great!). After finishing our meal the bus boys were quick to clear our EMPTY plates, but we sat at an empty table for about 5-10minutes (while guests were waiting to be seated) before we could get a check and pay. I was quite disappointed that for a table of 3 the restaurant charged us an automatic gratuity of 20% considering the poor service and no signs or notifications of an automatic gratuity charge. This location is rather small and I would not recommend it for any group larger than 4 people. Hopefully you have some hand sanitizer with you because the bathroom was pretty dirty for a restaurant. My poor rating is based on service, ambiance, and price (including the automatic gratuity). The food however will keep me coming back... at least the next time I feel like spending about $40-50 a person for dinner, AMAZING GARLIC SAUCE, and poor service.
This is a restaurant that I've been coming here a lot and eaten a variety of their dishes. And I can express that this is somewhere you want to eat at while in Little Italy in the Bronx. My two favorite dishes are the Tostones Sliders because it is a take on the classic cheeseburger sliders but with a Dominican twist. You have the option to have it with tostones (green plantain) or maduro (sweet/yellow plantain) as your buns. And the Mofongo de Churrasco is a very filling dish with their sauce and your choice of meat, chicken, pork, shrimp, or cheese. The servers are very kind and welcoming to new and returning customers. Do keep in mind that this restaurant gets pretty loud with music blasting no matter what time it is and people having lively conversations. If the restaurant gets packed with a long wait period for the next available table, try sitting at the bar since they offer the same menu to order from. I recommend coming with a group of friends who love coming to Little Italy in the Bronx and trying some Dominican Food with some music blasting.
Food was amazing, esthetics felt like I was in Dominican Republic. Drinks go for the "flow pasión" and the "morir bebiendo"
Upon entering you feel as though you're walking into lil DR. The menu is displayed on huge tv screens across the room. The space is huge, they also have outdoor seating available. Every one was very friendly and helpful which was a plus being a first timer. I was informed of the popular menu items along with the secret faves. The food was amazing! First we started with a Chimi Tostones Slider, chicken. It was layered! Thick slice of queso frito (fried cheese), signature Dominican pink sauce and the crispiest, juiciest fried chicken chunk!! Deliciousss! My fried ordered tostones and carnitas (fried pork chunks) the meat was tender and flavorful, the tostones were nice and crispy. First they gave me the red beans tho, which were great but I had my heart set on the guandules w. Coconut . I had the churrasco with white rice and guandules w. Coco. The coconut guandules were a wonderful surprise! Also ordered a mofongo w. Fried cheese and if you don't eat pork, ask them to not include it mashed into your mofongo but if you're ok with it, TRY IT! The pink and white sauce convo was amazing and the strong garlic was a great hit!Lastly the mojito, hands down in my top 5 best mojitos! They come a bit warm to the table but grab that straw and SPIN. Spin that straw all around to move that ice, when your cup is nice and cold then you drink and enjoy how amazing it really is!! Our waiter was mehh but all the other people that brought our foods, got us to go boxes, cleared our tables, were all amazing!
An authentic Dominican place with a very creative decor. The vibrant colors and design will remind you of the shacks in the Dominican countryside. The food is even served to you in these mini calderos for the traditional look. Apparently, this place is popular on social media and I can see why. The food is not bad either! Their menu is mostly made of traditional stuff - rice and beans, stewed meat, mofongo, etc. For a change of pace, I'd recommend their tostones sliders and mofonguitos. The sliders are little chimi burgers but with tostones as the bread - very tasty and juicy. And the mofonguitos are small cups of mofongo and the perfect appetizer for sharing. They serve alcohol as well. I'd recommend the passion fruit margarita, which appears to be their most popular drink. Another recommendation I'd make is to avoid going here on the weekends, as it can be a long wait.
The surf and turf was good. The stew chicken in the gravy was really tasty. I liked how the the sea bass was fried perfectly it pairs perfectly with the coconut sauce. I had leftover so I am happy the waiter told me most people put it on the side. The bartender and waiter were awesome in which they were very helpful and nice to me.
So so so yummy! Totally recommend this place, food is amazing staff is also very nice.. very clean and well organize place.
Great atmosphere. The waiter was very attentive. My Churrascos was cooked medium just like I asked for it. The only thing is it was let to rest for too long so the meat was more at room temperature then I like. My girlfriend's Mofongo was great. The only thing I wanted to add was the food is quite salty every part.
I've wanted to try this place for a while, and it did not disappoint. We came in on a very rainy Sunday evening, and I was immediately impressed with the decor. It felt like I was in a Dominican house in el campo, down to the bright colors, wall murrals, and I love the pan that was repurposed as a bathroom sink and the plants growing in the motorcycle and pilon. The service was friendly but a bit slow, so you really felt like you're in DR, lol. Besides the cute and nostalgic decorations, I was truly impressed by the food. The chef lived up to the name of ajo y oregano, which are staples in Dominican cooking. We had the chicharron and yuca fries to start, and the chicharron was so good! I had the pepper steak with tostones. My cousin had the fried snapper made just like in Boca Chica, and it came with a Johnny cake. All of the food was seasoned perfectly and tasted just like it would taste in DR. My favorite was el jugo de guanabana. This was the best one I've tried outside of my grandparents' house. The guanabana juice alone made this place worth the drive and wait
1 month ago
Very authentic Dominican restaurant. The food is delicious, very well seasoned and presented well. The ambiance is amazing as the crew came in and sang happy birthday to one of our guests and did so in an authentic Dominican way, it felt like we were in the island. The staff were fantastic. They offer valet parking which is great for the area which is really crowded. The churrasco was so good I could have eaten another one. The only problem I encountered was that the Mofongo with Chicharron although it tasted great the, it was served in a small pilon, wooden bowl used to mash the plantains, with the chicharron on top. They poured garlic sauce over the top and it made a mess all over the bowl. Additionally the bowl was too small for you to eat it without pouring it into the plate. They should reconsider how they serve it because it was very messy to eat. The flan though was perfectly made, reminding me of Puerto Rican flan, light and airy. A really nice experience at this place, worth another visit. read more
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1 month ago
This was a hit or miss -we were going to go to an Italian restaurant but changed our minds the last minute. Best choice we did -the food was sooo flavorful-the pork fried pieces with fried tostones and side avocado salad amazing. Drinks were pretty good enjoyed them for sure. The flan the best I have had for awhile. The service was ok being that we were a group of 14. I loved that they sang our friend for her birthday-Feliz cumpleaños in a Latin rhythm -so much fun. They had a Dominican Republic reporter filming for Ajo y oregano exposure , I was also interviewed by the TV reporter so how exciting was that. Spanish music was playing the whole time we were there YAY! Why I didn't give it 5 star because they served no cafe WHAT!!!! read more
We went to Ajo y Oregano while we were in the Bronx visiting family, and it did not disappoint! The restaurant is always busy, but it's definitely well worth the wait. The food is absolutely delicious, and the fresh juices are a must-try. We ordered the mofongo de camarones and the Mar y Tierra, and both dishes were full of flavor and perfectly cooked. For drinks, I had jugo de chinola and chinola con leche -- both were fresh, refreshing, and the perfect complement to the meal. If you're in the area and craving amazing Dominican food, this spot is a must-visit! read more
Pretty impressed with Ajo y Oregano. Went here with my compadre to eat. The place was pretty packed. Loved the decor as I felt like I was in DR with all the designs it had. Me and my compadre had the mofongo with the fried chicken chunks. Very good flavor although I think the mofongo itself lacked the garlic but it had the chili sauce all over. Great food, good crowd as well as service read more
1 month ago
7 months ago
This by far is the worst restaurant ive ever gone for takeout. The amount of food that they give you for what you pay does not correlate. And even at that the food "freshly" made was not good whatsoever. First and last time ill be ordering from this place. Literal thiefs. They only give you 5 pieces of tostones and 5 pieces of shrimp for 28$. Also, the churrasco does not feel fresh for 38$ with 5 tostones as well. Had i known, i would have never tipped 9$. Waste of money. read more
1 year ago
Been here twice now and the food is EXCELLENT! Their garlic sauce that they pour over the mofongo is addictive and to die for! Although portions may seem small, the meals are quite filling, but kind of pricey considering the amount of food you are getting. Service? Both visits have been kinda poor to be honest. Most recently it took our party of 3 about 15 minutes to get an order in and another 45minutes just to receive the tostones appetizer... soo maybe my review the food may be slightly skewed by the increased hunger that developed as we waited (kidding the food is great!). After finishing our meal the bus boys were quick to clear our EMPTY plates, but we sat at an empty table for about 5-10minutes (while guests were waiting to be seated) before we could get a check and pay. I was quite disappointed that for a table of 3 the restaurant charged us an automatic gratuity of 20% considering the poor service and no signs or notifications of an automatic gratuity charge. This location is rather small and I would not recommend it for any group larger than 4 people. Hopefully you have some hand sanitizer with you because the bathroom was pretty dirty for a restaurant. My poor rating is based on service, ambiance, and price (including the automatic gratuity). The food however will keep me coming back... at least the next time I feel like spending about $40-50 a person for dinner, AMAZING GARLIC SAUCE, and poor service. read more
6 months ago
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2 years ago
This is a restaurant that I've been coming here a lot and eaten a variety of their dishes. And I can express that this is somewhere you want to eat at while in Little Italy in the Bronx. My two favorite dishes are the Tostones Sliders because it is a take on the classic cheeseburger sliders but with a Dominican twist. You have the option to have it with tostones (green plantain) or maduro (sweet/yellow plantain) as your buns. And the Mofongo de Churrasco is a very filling dish with their sauce and your choice of meat, chicken, pork, shrimp, or cheese. The servers are very kind and welcoming to new and returning customers. Do keep in mind that this restaurant gets pretty loud with music blasting no matter what time it is and people having lively conversations. If the restaurant gets packed with a long wait period for the next available table, try sitting at the bar since they offer the same menu to order from. I recommend coming with a group of friends who love coming to Little Italy in the Bronx and trying some Dominican Food with some music blasting. read more
1 year ago
Food was amazing, esthetics felt like I was in Dominican Republic. Drinks go for the "flow pasión" and the "morir bebiendo" read more
4 months ago
9 months ago
1 year ago
Upon entering you feel as though you're walking into lil DR. The menu is displayed on huge tv screens across the room. The space is huge, they also have outdoor seating available. Every one was very friendly and helpful which was a plus being a first timer. I was informed of the popular menu items along with the secret faves. The food was amazing! First we started with a Chimi Tostones Slider, chicken. It was layered! Thick slice of queso frito (fried cheese), signature Dominican pink sauce and the crispiest, juiciest fried chicken chunk!! Deliciousss! My fried ordered tostones and carnitas (fried pork chunks) the meat was tender and flavorful, the tostones were nice and crispy. First they gave me the red beans tho, which were great but I had my heart set on the guandules w. Coconut . I had the churrasco with white rice and guandules w. Coco. The coconut guandules were a wonderful surprise! Also ordered a mofongo w. Fried cheese and if you don't eat pork, ask them to not include it mashed into your mofongo but if you're ok with it, TRY IT! The pink and white sauce convo was amazing and the strong garlic was a great hit!Lastly the mojito, hands down in my top 5 best mojitos! They come a bit warm to the table but grab that straw and SPIN. Spin that straw all around to move that ice, when your cup is nice and cold then you drink and enjoy how amazing it really is!! Our waiter was mehh but all the other people that brought our foods, got us to go boxes, cleared our tables, were all amazing! read more
7 months ago
An authentic Dominican place with a very creative decor. The vibrant colors and design will remind you of the shacks in the Dominican countryside. The food is even served to you in these mini calderos for the traditional look. Apparently, this place is popular on social media and I can see why. The food is not bad either! Their menu is mostly made of traditional stuff - rice and beans, stewed meat, mofongo, etc. For a change of pace, I'd recommend their tostones sliders and mofonguitos. The sliders are little chimi burgers but with tostones as the bread - very tasty and juicy. And the mofonguitos are small cups of mofongo and the perfect appetizer for sharing. They serve alcohol as well. I'd recommend the passion fruit margarita, which appears to be their most popular drink. Another recommendation I'd make is to avoid going here on the weekends, as it can be a long wait. read more
The surf and turf was good. The stew chicken in the gravy was really tasty. I liked how the the sea bass was fried perfectly it pairs perfectly with the coconut sauce. I had leftover so I am happy the waiter told me most people put it on the side. The bartender and waiter were awesome in which they were very helpful and nice to me. read more
1 year ago
1 year ago
Great atmosphere. The waiter was very attentive. My Churrascos was cooked medium just like I asked for it. The only thing is it was let to rest for too long so the meat was more at room temperature then I like. My girlfriend's Mofongo was great. The only thing I wanted to add was the food is quite salty every part. read more
3 years ago
I've wanted to try this place for a while, and it did not disappoint. We came in on a very rainy Sunday evening, and I was immediately impressed with the decor. It felt like I was in a Dominican house in el campo, down to the bright colors, wall murrals, and I love the pan that was repurposed as a bathroom sink and the plants growing in the motorcycle and pilon. The service was friendly but a bit slow, so you really felt like you're in DR, lol. Besides the cute and nostalgic decorations, I was truly impressed by the food. The chef lived up to the name of ajo y oregano, which are staples in Dominican cooking. We had the chicharron and yuca fries to start, and the chicharron was so good! I had the pepper steak with tostones. My cousin had the fried snapper made just like in Boca Chica, and it came with a Johnny cake. All of the food was seasoned perfectly and tasted just like it would taste in DR. My favorite was el jugo de guanabana. This was the best one I've tried outside of my grandparents' house. The guanabana juice alone made this place worth the drive and wait read more
2 years ago
If you are looking for authentic Dominican food in the Bronx, then Ajo y Oregano is your spot. The food was flavorful and delicious, the ambiance brought me back to the island and the service was top notch, the servers were on top of everything. The space is tiny and can feel crowded but it's totally worth it. I left full and thoroughly satisfied! read more
11 months ago
6 months ago
This Dominican restaurant is authentic as it gets at least in my opinion I'm sure there's other restaurants which might be as good or better but I've definitely really enjoyed this one. To start off we got the chimi tostones sliders which was amazingly full of flavor and looked so appetizing! All the ingredients were paired so well. Whenever I come here I will always order this as my appetizer! As for the main dish I got the Churrasco Mofongo with the skirt steak on the side instead of being mixed in. By far the most flavorful and juiciest skirt steak I ever had, it was made to perfection !!!! The actual mofongo with the melted cheese was amazing as well, I would definitely recommend this dish for anyone who likes skirt steak. Our server was very nice and attentive. The inside decor is fabulous especially with the ceiling metal roof like in some houses back in the DR. Everything inside is very colorful and has cultural meaning to it. Overall this place is very nice and has warm cultural welcome to it! read more
4 years ago
I really wanted to try this place for over a year, but I'm rarely in the Bronx. I'm so happy I actually tried it. This place made my little Dominican heart happy. I kind of felt at home. Definitely a place I would bring my family. The decor brought so many memories. The restaurant is built to look like a typical Dominican home, my great grandmother had a house like it, with a tin roof. The music and the warmth make it feel homey. The food is truly delicious. I don't know who there chef is but props to them, he is definitely one of the best Dominican chefs out there. This is definitely a place you want to bring a person who has not experienced Dominican food as I'm sure they'll love it. Back to the food and drinks. I started with el mañanero. It's a drink served in a stove top expresso into a cup. It's a great presentation. The glass has a lightly smoked cinnamon stick causing the drink to smoke as you pour it from the expresso maker into the cup. It's a coffee mix with added alcohol. 10/10 recommend. For the appetizer we had chimi tostones sliders with beef and they did not disappoint For food I had the shrimp in salsa criolla. Probably one of the best shrimp I have had. Everything was perfectly cooked from the sauce to the shrimp. My fiancé had mofongo de churrasco, it was super good, I definitely sneaked a bite or two. I cannot explain how everything was so good I'll definitely be back. read more
The ambiance is beautiful!! The service was better!! The place was packed like always. The drinks were delicious got the Mojito coconuts and Mojito Tamarindo. The beers was icy cold just like back home. We order mofongulitos de Plantano delicious. I love that sauce. The churrasco a la palla was tasty. The side rice and red beans with maduros and yuca fries. If you're looking for an authentic Dominican spot, definitely should try out. read more
I'm always down for some good Latin food and I heard about this spot from a friend who raved about it so I figured why not check it out and see what it's all about, right? The food is super delicious and packed with flavor. And the Garlic sauce they use is so delicious to me. It's a great combination with the food. I had the grilled chicken, white rice and Tostones with some avocado and it all did not disappoint. The chicken was tender and well seasoned. The tostones were perfectly cooked, double fried so it has the perfect crispness. And the white rice.. You can't mess that up. The rice was perfect. I like to add a little garlic sauce to it. Avocado slices were soft and tasty especially with a little salt and lemon! The Mofongo was good but you'll need some sauce to add to it to flavor it up. The avocado salad was ok. We weren't too crazy about that. The service is always great, very nice, kind and accommodating. This is a Dominican restaurant so it's definitely lively with great vibes that reminds you of the islands and family. They play all types of Latin music at a comfortable level. Only gets loud for one song.. The 30 second birthday song when it's someone's birthday and the staff sings for them. Overall this is a great place to get some delicious Latin/Dominican food and have a great time while enjoying your meal. Now go up to Ajo y Oregano and you can thank me later.. have a great one y'all! read more
4 years ago
I've been planning on visiting for months now and finally got some time from my busy schedule to stop by and enjoy some dinner. I'm lactose intolerant and noticed that they put cheese on everything but I ate it anyway. The skirt steak was flavorful and the French fry potatoes that came with it was yummy. It was topped with cheese which I could have done without but overall it was still good. The chicherone de cerdo was visually appealing, cheesy, crunchy, and tasty. It was lukewarm and wasn't as hot as I would have liked when it came out but it is what it is. It was very filing and I would order it again. I washed it down with a passion fruit margarita that was soooo good, I had to order another one. The location is small yet colorful and the music was a little too loud but I had a good time nonetheless. Ig:@soooomuchfun read more
Food is always so good here. Like I've almost had everything on the menu and their specials be on point. Depending on the time of day it can be a a wait for a table but service is fast once you sit down. Love the decor just brings you back to the island. You must have the passion fruit juice but at the same time time the passion fruit Margarita from the bar is delicious . read more
The moment you pull up to this place, I immediately thought of the shacks back in DR. Even the decor took me back. Now I ordered the white rice with guandules con coco and Carne guisada, which amazingly was great. My lady had the pollo guisado with locrio de Carne de cerdo. His dish was also amazing. We've been following this place for about a year, but we finally made it. read more
2 years ago
The food never disappoints but be prepared to wait if it's busy. Most recently, I had the chicharrón de pollo sin hueso and my friend had the pescado frito... we were both pleased. My favorite part of my meal were the beans. They tasted homemade! read more
Came back! The food was AMAZING, as always!! Felt like we had bigger portions than last time, the Service was AMAZING, although we had to wait like 35 mins to get seated on a Sunday night, but was definitely WORTHY!!!! The ambiance, music was ON POINT! We were some of the last customers, and by the end the night the whole crew took some instruments and started going around the tables that were left and started singing and dancing! Made us feel like we were really in the DR, el Patio!! so nice, so gooooood!! Definitely BEST NIGHT in a long time! Went with 2 friends that are Dominican/American (More American lol) but they LOVED THE EXPERIENCE! Really recommend this restaurant, and will be coming back! - Just wish they would hold Reservations! (hint hint) read more
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Made a quick stop in the Bronx and decided to eat here. It did not disappoint! The food was delicious! The entire experience was positive. When we arrived, everyone was welcoming and attentive to my dad who has a disability and is unable to walk without a walker. They accommodated us with me asking. The wait staff were kind and quick. The food service timing was just right. The presentation- el final! My favorite was the mofonguito appetizers. I only wish we had a place like this closer to home. read more
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Does this restaurant have a bar and if not is it BYOB?
Last time I went 2019 they did not have a liquor license
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