While this isn't the best BBQ I've had (the best I've had were in Texas and Georgia!), this is…read morestill one of the better food spots in Dumbo - it's a touristy area and I've had tons of the overpriced restaurants, treats, and snacks in the area over the years as I took my friends and family. Overall, I'd say that Bark Barbecue is one of the better food spots in all of Dumbo, though still not mindblowing. I went several times at peak dinner service (30+ min wait) and the meat was soft, melt-in-your-mouth, flavorful, and incredible, but I went again around 6pm before peak dinner service (no line, yay!) and noticed the pulled pork was very dry and not as piping hot - definitely had been left out under the heat lamps for a while before I received my order. Pros and cons of the timing, I suppose! Love their BBQ sauce. Drenching the meat is my favorite part. Busy spot in Timeout Market but is always my personal must try if I MUST eat in Dumbo.

We went around 6pm and they were already out of carnitas and cornbread. The line was long and it…read moretook about 20 minutes, plus Time Out Market was super loud. Brisket was so tender, and I loved getting a piece with both fatty and lean parts. 7.5/10. I tried my friend's chopped chicharron & brisket sandwich, and the chicharron was sooo crispy without tasting greasy. 8/10. Tres Golpes was great when everything was eaten together. The pulled pork itself wasn't anything special, but the sandwich was nice and juicy and loved how the plantain made it sweet. 7/10. Mac & cheese was super cheesy and flavorful, but the texture was way too soft for me. There was even some unmelted cheese that you could mix in. 4/10.

I remember this place from over 40 years ago! I wonder if it is still in the original family? I…read moreworked in the area and it was an oasis. Roast pork /red beans/gravy/yellow rice - my go to - still looks as I remember! Also, my 1st Cubano experience - the best! Excuse me but waves of nostalgia washing over me. I may never get back but the fact it is still there is oddly comforting. Very much so. Memories.

One of my favorite restaurants in all of New York! I've been coming here for over 10 years and it…read morenever disappoints. The food is always fresh and so flavorful, as well as being cheap. Everyone who works here is very kind and makes sure you have everything you need. The restaurant is cozy and doesn't have anything flashy but it's more about the food than anything else. Can't recommend this spot enough!

Food was delicious and came with generous portions. We had…read morethe octopus, fried cheese, trout, and roast pork. All were fabulous. So good. Will be back.

Great interior decoration, casual and trendy place. I really like that they put lots of plants at…read morethe window. Food is good, I order Churrasco it is a grilled black angus that is delicious. Bistec Encebollado, the sirloin steak is too rubbery and too much fat and too salty. Flan is good and tostones is wonderful. Service is slow and long waiting.

The food here at El Castillo is delightful! I visited this restaurant during the early evening of…read moreSeptember 12, 2022. To satisfy my craving for Spanish food. Boy, am I glad they did not disappoint. From the warm reception to their willingness to serve the customer with "a gladness of heart" mentality. Every bit of my experience was greatly met. Furthermore, the food just simply tastes good! Needless to say, I've enjoyed purchasing their cuisine and will continue to do so in the future. I'm truly happy to have witnessed their desire. To serve the Flatbush Ave. community with THANKSGIVING! Sincerely, A valued customer

Food: 4/5 Excellent Dominican Food! A wide variety of…read moredelicious options - the chicharron and the pernil it's a must try. Portions are pretty decent and the value is solid. Service: 4/5 Friendly and kind service. They were extremely nice and helpful hosting a larger group of kids on a field trip. Ambiance: 4/5 Cozy and functional.

Speaking about Hidden Gems? This has got to make the top list for sure. An amazing Dominican…read morerestaurant hidden in the heart of Chinatown. Who would of guessed? They have a good menu to choose from. What stands out to me is the Dominican Smashburger which I did not get this time but will definitely get that my next time. This time I got the $11.95 All day special. You chose your choice of meat and comes with rice and beans or Spanish rice and soda or water. I got the roasted pork/pernil. It was so delicious. And every order of pork comes with the crunchy skin which they cut off separately. Nearby Transit: Canal Street Subway - J,Z,6 Trains. M9, M22 and M103 Bus

A welcomed inclusion in a sea of Asian lunch spots. Having lived in the Bronx, I expected each dish…read moreto be a slathered mess of greasy comfort but surprisingly they hold together pretty well and have a non-heavy clean taste to them. I appreciate not having to deal with cleanup but I was hoping for more of a savory punch. I ordered the flagship Dominican Smash Burger and yeah I dunno, I wanted that salty melty cheese flavor; it was more subtle.

Excellent, informal, and very authentic Peruvian restaurant in an out-of-the-way but increasingly…read morefoodie-friendly corner of Brooklyn.

There were five of us who dropped in to La Chacra for a late lunch on a chilly, but bright Saturday…read moreafternoon. We were greeted immediately by a friendly bartender, and quickly seated. That set the tone of attentive service, which continued throughout an exceptional meal in Bath Beach. This area is busy, in a locals doing their thing kind of way. It's a real neighborhood, and La Chacra is a great reason to check it out. We initially had decided on ordering the Combo La Chacra, which consists of a whole rotisserie chicken, yellow rice with red beans, an avocado salad, an order of salchipapas, and an order of maduros. We added an extra half chicken, and thought "that's a wrap". However, there was an appetizer special of thinly sliced octopus prepared Peruvian style that needed to be ordered too. The service was excellent. Not overwhelming, but just right. Dishes were cleared, napkins replaced, straw wrappers taken away as soon as they hit the table. It's not something that I'm used to writing about, but needed to be said. And then, the food. It was outstanding. Compared to both the basic, and the high end Peruvian restaurants that I've been to throughout the city, La Chacra is far and away the best. Everything was fresh, flavorful, and felt intentional. Nothing was just thrown on a plate. As full as we were, and we were quite full, there was no way that we were leaving without trying something from the desert menu. Another wise choice, as both the flan and the tres leche cake were fantastic. To wrap this one up, this spot is a solid five stars. The prices are very reasonable and the food, service, and charming atmosphere will have us returning soon.

LA ISLA!!!!! Whenever I'm in Brooklyn, this is one of my…read morefavorite spots!!!! The roasted chicken is delicious and seasoned well, the tostones are perfectly cooked to order, rice is flavorful. Hubby also loves the alcapurria! I have never had a bad meal here! It's counter service with only a handful of counter seats if you wanted to stay. Most items are ready to be served...just have to decide on what you want. Thank you La Islas for consistent deliciousness

I came here on a Friday afternoon with my dad and son for lunch. The place is extremely small and…read moreright across the street from boricua college. I really wanted jugo de parcha and unfortunately they didn't have it. So I settled for a jugo de coco instead! It was super tasty and was a good substitute but I still wanted my parcha lol. I ordered two chicken empanadas which were pretty good and dad ordered some cuchifritos. The service was incredible and so were the prices. However, we tried to order multiple things that were not available which was really annoying. The location in Bushwick is better. Next time ill go to the Bushwick location which always has very food item!

Came on a Sunday, ordered our meal to go, and our food was ready within 10 minutes. I would come…read morehere again! Passionfruit smoothie - asked for less sugar and it was still delicious Carne frita - good, would have loved a little lime and little more salt for flavor Arroz con gandules - delicious, had for 2 servings and great flavor, not supr salty which I appreciated. P.S. - the menu prices are a little outdated so the cost is a little more than shown on menu. They accept card payments & don't charge a service fee. Clean bathroom.

This was their recommendation:…read more The steak was extremely tough and rubbery--I could barely cut it with the knife. The staff noticed I was struggling and kindly offered to make me another one. I appreciated the effort, but the second steak was just as tough. It looked like a different cut, but it was still nearly impossible to chew. To their credit, they gave me a discount, which I appreciated. However, I still ended up paying for food I couldn't eat. I left hungry and had to go somewhere else for lunch after spending about 50 minutes there. The service was polite, but the quality of the meat was unacceptable, especially for a restaurant that promotes itself as one of the best.

I spy through the corner of my eyes, the fried delicious steaming hot food that is through the…read morewindow..perhaps that was what made my stomach growl. Decided to take a step in and had a great diner feeling. Ordered some fried delicious food in which they call of cuchifritos. The favorite was the empanada in which they call pastellios. Had some potato balls and plantains. Then decided to order their fried chicken and rice and beans to go. Boy was my bag heavy and to realize that it was insanely stuffed when I unwrapped it at home. The boyfriend completely approves of this place as he stuffed himself with food. The next week he asked to go to this place again and we ordered a pernil sandwich. Again, they did not disappoint!

Good service, the food was flavorless somehow. I'm used to…read morethe spot in the Bronx off of grand concourse (iykyk) so the food I bought from La Isla was disappointing. I was hoping it would be tasty so I could have a new local spot, but I'll keep looking I guess. The amount of food I got for the price wasn't bad. The only thing I can think of that was positive about the food is that the potato ball was alright, I would eat it again.

Saved once again by a 24/7 restaurant. These stuffed potato balls are great--hard to beat fried…read morepotato. And they are larger than you think. The blood sausage has a savory, rich flavor palette. I also ordered the fried cassava bites, but my serving was chewy and over-fried. If they were taken out of the fryer a minute sooner, they would be perfect. Very hospitable workers though.

We ordered food to go. The highlight was the passion fruit drink. The potatoe ball was my favorite,…read more not saying much. It was a fried mashed potatoe ball with some ground beef inside, pretty bland. My next favorite was the blood sausage, it was a little dry and very mildly seasoned. I didn't like the pastillito at all. It had pulled chicken inside that was extremely dry and bland. The cuchiftito also was bland. The peril was dry and lacked flavor. In fact the rice and beans also lacked flavor!