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.

I feel like Bark is more Dominican in concept than execution, but I'll give them points for trying…read moreto be a bit different. If you can deal with the long lines and chaotic ordering process, you'll be rewarded with some deliciously tender Brisket, super savory Longaniza, and incredibly rich Chicharron. We had to wait an extra 20 min for a new batch of Mac 'n' Cheese to be ready, but the big serving and ooey-gooey nature earned our forgiveness. Throw in the ample seating that's a specialty of non-Manhattan BBQ joints, and you've got a great spot for a casual dinner. Not sure I'd schlep out here just for Bark, but I'm not mad we tried it.

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!

The Cuban sandwich is to die for. Roast pork, ham, cheese, pickles on a crispy toasted warm bread…read more It is just great. Reasonably priced at $13. The Cuban sandwich is to die for. Roast pork, ham, cheese, pickles on a crispy toasted warm bread. It is just great. Reasonably priced at $13. Efficient service, neighborhood friendly.

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.

This rating is probably closer to a 4.5 for me. Homestyle Dominican restaurant, what a nice find in…read moreProspect Heights. They serving traditional eats and no frills. Went on a Friday with no reservations. They were super kind and fast with service. I came in hungry and order a ton - I had the tostone rellenos and ensalado del puerto. They hit! The tostone was creative, elegant and best bite of the evening. The salad had so much veggies and was very fresh the dressing it comes with is vibrant and lime-y. Great start to a meal. I had Churrasco which came with yellow rice and black beans. It was incredible, and I always get a tad scared with skirt steaks being overcooked but it was the perfect medium with grilled marks. The chimichurri was great too. I am nit-picking here but a little more salt and pepper on everything would of been great. Don't come with out having the sangria, they pack a punch!

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.

Came here for Father's Day with my family. The decor inside is cool - castle themed. We had fried…read morecalamari, Mofongo and the fish. The prices we were charged were more than the menu stated. The service was good and we finished all of our food.

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!

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.

This restaurant has easily become one of my favorite lunch spots. They provide generous portions in…read moretheir lunch specials. I love eating there. So far I have tried their soup, rotisserie chicken, yellow rice and pigeon peas, plantains and shrimp mofongo. All were delicious. If you're in the area, stop by for a hearty meal.

Stopped by real quick for the steak mofonguitos. Took about 10mins. Prices are a bit up there. It's…read moremore of a take out spot. The food was great! Wish the plantain cup had more seasoning on it like salt and pepper, but everything else added to it was delicious. Parking is hard over here.

Food was yummy. We had the 3 meats combo and hubby had the whole snapper. I would have taken a…read morepick of the whole snapper but my hubby devoured it! Food was very good and even better if they had table service but we to it to go. Will definitely order from there again.

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.

Sad to say as someone that is also of Puerto Rican heritage the colorism is real. I stopped by this…read moreplace because I was looking specifically for a Spanish food spot and I saw that this is like a little Puerto Rico in Brooklyn and I thought why not let me sit down for my hour lunch break, and eat here. Very wrong decision I walked in, there was an older woman with her daughter, and the daughter was helping her order her food and they were taken care of. I waited as it was very busy. I will say that. A gentleman walked in also Hispanic, but we can identify and assume what color of skin he was because he sat down right next to me, and the server literally went to him did not even look at me not once and asked him what he wanted and took his sit down order right next to me in front of my face! To my astonishment did not ask me what I wanted so I asked him. Do you not see me sitting here waiting to be served?! He didn't even respond. I was going to continue with my order, but it put such a bad taste in my mouth that I stood here in front of the establishment to download Yelp again and write this review. !!Please do not come to this establishment and spend your money because they will not respect you especially if you have of darker skin no matter what nationality you are.! Also the front is crowded with drug addicts!