Yes! That makes more sense. You were coming from Long Island, not going to Long Island. I'd word…read morethe opening like this: We're from Staten Island and were coming from Long Island, and as a Yelper, I decided to look for a Dominican restaurant with great reviews. I searched Yelp for Dominican restaurants and came across El Campeón de Los Pollos--and we were definitely not disappointed! I was especially impressed by how clean the restaurant was. The food was beautifully displayed buffet-style, and everything looked fresh and appetizing. You order and pay at the register, and they serve your food on a tray with your drink. I ordered a lunch with a drink for $16.33, which I thought was very reasonable considering how expensive everything is nowadays. The food was good, the portions were satisfying, and even the bathroom was very clean--which honestly made me happy! I would definitely come back. My only complaint is that it's a little far from me! But if I'm in the area again, I'll definitely stop by.

Came here and the restaurant is pretty big. There are many Dominican food to choose from. And it…read moregets very busy with people in and out. It's right in front of a bus stop and next to a school. There were so many options. I settled for Combo 2, which includes 1 whole chicken, rice, beans, small salad and soda. The chicken was a bit dry and the pieces were huge. The rice and beans were really tasty, the beans had so much flavor. The salad was simple and small. I tried the Colombia coke and it was a cream soda, very refreshing with the meal. I also ordered a medium oxtail with rice and it was $14. The huge amount was pretty worth it. They didn't skimp on the oxtail. It was more on the saltier side, but still very tasty. I will come again when I'm in the neighborhood and tried their soup. Next time I might even get a small size to try a bunch of other options.

Incredible getaway without leaving NYC! Once we entered (on a whim) Pop's Cocina & Bar, I felt like…read morewe were on vacation in a foreign country. The music and elegance of the atmosphere was rejuvenating and relaxing. I was so glad we walked into this beautiful hidden gem on Jamaica Avenue. I couldn't believe that such a place existed here. I felt like I walked into a restaurant in Manhattan. We started with drinks. Kids drinks came in plastic containers while adult drinks came in glass ones. We ordered Diet Coke, Sprite, Mango juice and Strawberry juice. The juices were thirst quenching and hydrating. We had steak and eggs for the 1st time and it was perfectly pink in the center with a crispy, juicy exterior. The potatoes were just right. The Eggs Benedict was just right with the yolk oozing out after you bite into it. The fettuccine Alfredo was sauced just right, not too much or too little. The California Omelette was delicious and done just right. The kids pancake was just the way our kids liked them, with sliced strawberries on top. The strawberries were so yummy, we ordered a side of them just for our kids to munch on. It was smart to give our kids crayons to draw on the paper tablecloth. It kept them busy and helped our family create a happy memory of tic-tac-toe between parents and kids. POP's Cocina & Bar definitely deserves my Yummylicious Stamp of Approval and two thumbs up! Thank you so much for an amazing foodie experience!

Lovely local place Great decor…read more Simple menu Drinks are delicious Prices are affordable but not happy hour on Fridays which is a bummer Food is tasty and well served Staff is friendly I look forward to coming back to try different dishes and drinks.

The portions are large but I believe overpriced for the quality. The service is fast and friendly.read more

la comida es muy rica buen ambiente, la atención la recomendación del tallarín con chinita y Papa…read moreHuanca Ceviche. Buenísimo. Él puede la brasa me da uno de mis Restaurante favoritos y al probar la tallarín con chanfainita viajé por un momento a mi hermoso peru , recomiendo venir a todo es A1

Love this place. My go to always!!! Love the stew chicken and empanadas... the yellow plantains…read moreand Peruvian fried rice are amazing ....

I don't know why I torture myself with ordering from tu casa. Their web app gives an estimated…read moredelivery time of 30 minutes, doesn't arrive for an hour and a half. Food is cold. Workers are unhelpful. Not a friendly neighborhood business.

I wanted to like this place more than I currently do…read more Don't' get me wrong - it's still good enough for me to return if I'm already in the area and hungry. But here are the misses: - empanadas aren't that great - bread options also not that great - stop serving fresh juices early in the afternoon - service could be more friendly - needs better dessert options Aside from these drawbacks, the hot dishes are great, as well as their soups - and are definitely among the better options in this side of Jamaica, Queens. Usually there's also plenty of seating, and the area is clean.

- [ ] NutriPan Bakery 2 (Jamaica NY) - corner neighborhood Colombian bakery - nice spot for lunch…read moreor a snack (both savory and sweet). Stopped by to pick up a few empanadas, and they were pretty steady for lunch with many dining in. The lovely lady at the cashier was friendly and welcoming. I had a short wait for the cheese empanada and left also with a chicken and beef empanada. They were pretty good, I love Colombian empanadas because they put potato. Of course cheese is always a winner, and out of the meat empanada, I liked the chicken best. Super cute and reasonably priced.

I went here for a birthday party yesterday and the workers were rude. The food made me sick the…read morenext day then I ended up throwing up. I recommend to not go there because of the food and workers and they won't bring out a lot of water even if I asked for more.

Service is solid been coming here for years.The green sauce is so good here , I love it on…read moreeverything!

Came with a small group of 5 and a baby and waited maybe 20 min for our table on a Sunday…read moreafternoon. Not too bothered even though the weather was humid. However, they did seat me right under the AC and it was dripping right on me so I wasn't too happy for that but it was a full house. We asked to switch seats but another party walked in and looked at their empty table so their hands were tied. You can never go wrong with the pargo Frito or any of the steaks for that matter. Everything always comes out sizzling fresh and portions are huge so you can actually consider sharing with one other if you don't have a huge appetite. I think I had the Casuela de mariscos which is so so rich in flavour and soup. Loved this dish so much and having steak on top of that? Amazing!! Service was great - our server was attentive and got us everything we needed. Sometimes the other servers don't pay much attention to you but maybe that's just the vibe here. Would still return for the food bc it's one of the best!

I've been going to the Woodhaven Blvd location for over 10 years now and the food has been…read moreconsistently good since I started going there. The portions are generous and they can't feed you enough. The servers are nice and the sangria is good. The decor is cool and I've been wondering where they got that pirate statue in the front for years. They can get busy depending on when you go but they are always so nice!

The pescado ceviche was great but a lot of attention to details and improvements needed for the Bib…read moreGourmand status to maintain. We are local, our 1st time trying this restaurant. We tried because of the Michelin guide recommendation. Ceviche with 2 plantain chips for $29, who are kidding? walked in and there was no host to attend us, we waited for a bit, I had to walk up to the kitchen and they said to take a seat of preference. We chose the bar, they said the bar setting table was not stable so we had to sit down inside the restaurant while it will still sunny out (it's summer in NYC, so obviously lightning is key). Then, we ordered the chicken combo of 1/2 with rice & beans which is only to-go service and they didn't have but their menu listed. The ceviche took about an hour to arrive which is the only appetizer and 2 beers we ordered, while the restaurant wasn't even full & then we landed up ordering 1more beer while still awaiting the ceviche. Then came the check- they said their system was down so no cards & only Zelle or Venmo- which we Zelle them the $ and then the owner went to verify in the back if they received after she took my phone to double check the amount. I'm sorry but not sorry, we have travelled 60 countries together for 12+ years and this is not the experience we expected from Bib Gourmand / Michelin FALSE Guide! I hope you can take notes from this comment and make improvements to thrive because this is NYC & the options are infinite!

We stopped in for an early Saturday dinner and were surprised to find the place completely empty…read more It felt like a hidden gem, especially given its years of Michelin recommendations. We shared the ceviche mixto, arroz con mariscos, and a dulce de leche dessert with tulle and cookies. The appetizer and entrée were excellent; the ceviche mixto was incredibly fresh, and the seafood in the arroz was perfectly cooked, with rice that was well-seasoned and flavorful. Unfortunately, the ice cream in the dessert was grainy, as if it had been sitting too long. This could have easily been a five-star experience. I wouldn't have held the dessert against them, but the service fell short. When we arrived, the server was on her phone and minimally attentive. Communication was a bit difficult, especially when asking about desserts which weren't on the menu. We had moved a candle from another table because it was so dark, and although she noticed, she didn't offer assistance. After dropping off our food, she didn't check on us at all and remained up front on her phone. She did inform us ahead of time that the credit card machine wasn't working, so payment would need to be cash or Zelle, which was fine. However, when we paid in cash, she didn't return with change, we had to ask for it, and she then disappeared to the back to retrieve it. The whole process was awkward. That said, the entrée was so good that I'd consider coming back to try more dishes...hopefully with better service next time.