Only been here once. The goat stew was good but small…read moreportion and too much rice. Mom had the pernil (roast pork) and she didn't like it too much. It looked dry. Dad had the oxtail and some came out burnt. He said it was okay. He gave me a couple and it wasn't good. The meat was very tough. They took foreverrrrrrr to give us coffee because our server forgot. Overall i probably wouldn't come back. Place was empty

Great place to come with the family. Bring mulahhh. The food is what you would expect. Come hereread more

Fire!!!! Or as they say on the internet, "dat bih gah!". Best Dominican/puerto rican food I've had…read morein years. At first bite, I was Instantly brought back to time as a teen in the Bronx waking up in the morning, running to the local hole in the wall mom and pops Spanish food spot to grab my cup of avena and small plate of rice beans and meat of choice. Thank you for bringing my taste buds back to life during my Poconos vacation. 5 stars for sure!!!

La Parada Latina in Swiftwater is an authentic Dominican restaurant offering guests a taste of…read moretreasured, intimate family recipes prepared with fresh vegetables, flavorful meats, and hearty rice. It's no surprise that their rotisserie chicken has been labeled "the best in the Poconos." All dishes are made from scratch and reasonably priced. Menu Highlights~ Tender, roasted pork with yellow rice and beans is a cultural staple that is a popular item. Fried pork chops, grilled tilapia, and stew chicken are available in combo meals that include rice, beans, salad, and drinks. The traditional soup known as Sancocho is so good you need to taste it My favorite is some kind of steak sitting in just a brown sauce made in a miracle of seasoning, served over whit rice. You'll be in heaven eating this dish

I am Dominican American. I've lived in NYC (Washington heights/little Dominican Republic) as well…read moreas the capital of Dominican Republic (santo Domingo) My family was upper middle class and we dined in the best establishments down there. KLK (text version of Que lo Que which is our causal way of saying hello. "whats good or what's what?") KLK brings marinated flair and delicate execution of our favorite Dominican cravings (antojos). I enjoyed: The Ribeye with Chimichurri The mofongo with skirt steak The plantain cups with shrimp The plantain cups with thin and crispy. It did not take away from the tasty shrimp filling in the center. Great balance. Crisp. Flavorful. The Ribeye and the Chimichurri had an aftertaste that made you nostalgic. Not sure if it was Cooked in its own fat, but WOW. Yucca fries were crisp. The ripe plantains were very ripe and thinly sliced. Super sweet with charred edges. The mofongo came with skirt steak. No gristle or membrane. Not chewy. Just perfect. Very flavorful. The mofongo had 5% room for improvement. I would have liked to taste the pork cracklings in it more. A little crispy surprise on the bite. Over all, best mofongo I have tasted from Harrisburg PA in between to NYC. I took some Pica Pollo to go, I had to have a bite before we left and it gave me pechurina (chicken tender, not whole fried bone in chicken) vibes. It Could be the bite I took. The breading was very crisp and flavorful. Not heavy but light and crunchy. I can't wait to throw them in the air frier for dinner tonight! Yucca fries and tostones were great! Tostones were thin but lofty. Yucca fries were crisp with fluffy airy center. Just right! Service was good, I can tell they are family run, and try very hard to please you. Do not come here expecting several servers manning different sections of the restaurant at super speed. They are spread a little thin. But they do treat you very well and the food more than makes up for it! Ta to'. Buen provecho amigos.

The food was delicious. I highly recommend the special they have of the day, is 15$ with a side of…read moreyour choosing (the ribs with rice and beans was 15$). The pica pollo was delicious. I highly recommend. The service is quick. The ambiance is energetic with a lot of Dominican songs in the background. You can bring your own bottles for free.

This restaurant is one of the best Dominican restaurants in the Hudson Valley. As a Dominican…read moremyself I can assure you that this restaurant is worth it. They are also so welcoming and friendly. They have a wide variety of food,drink and desserts. My favorite things to get are the yellow rice with red beans and pernil,with plantains. Or the white rice with black beans instead of the yellow. Regardless a taste of everything is amazing. The ambiance is beautiful and almost picture worthy it's just a whole vibe and wonderful to have something different.

It looked great. But, it was way way overrated, like the cook is in love and doesn't pay attention…read more while salting the food. Kid said it was saltier than the ocean. Also we went at night and the food was dry-ish, plantains were not fresh and yammy as u love them. Oxtail was dryyyy. Yukka (for extra $2) was dryyy. From the meat options we got the best was chicken, chicken in my (super salty) soup was perfectly cooked. Grilled chicken was great too, juicy with crunchy skin. Beans were cooked perfectly. Too much rice in every plate and not enough beans though. I really do t know if during lunch time all that food was freshly cooked and juicy and just got dried up by dinner time. I might give it another chance if I am in the area and super hungry, cos it was generously served.

I have now ordered 4 times from this place- both for personal and catering... the food is…read moreDELICIOUS!!! EVERYTHING is well seasoned, they are generous with their portions and are such kind people! GRACIAS!!!!!

Muy deliciosa comida dominicana y excelente servicio Mi…read morefavorita fue el rabo con arroz

As a Dominican, I truly love supporting Dominican businesses, and I fell in love with this place…read morethe moment we walked in. The space is filled with so many Dominican touches that brought back pure nostalgia. From the sayings and pictures of our history painted on the walls to the explanations behind them, it was beautiful to see our culture and history represented so thoughtfully, and even better that others get to learn about our country through it. Dining in with my family was a great experience. Having the option to choose from the prepared food or order directly from the menu was a huge plus. Everything we ate was incredibly flavorful and clearly made with love. I didn't just leave with a full belly, I left with a full heart. Truly a special place.

Very tasty food! My family enjoyed a variety of items from the menu and all were delicious…read more Initially had concern as they said they were out of rice (cooked) and it might be 45" to an hour for there to be more. Gotta have our rice and beans! It turned out okay though and we enjoyed a delicious Yaroa de pollo, which was listed as an entree but was an excellent appetizer with flavorful shredded chicken, mixed with French fries with mayo and ketchup and covered in melted delicious cheese. A big hit for all of us including a 2 year old! Entrees came with very good beans and the rice showed up too! The sweet plantains were very good as an added side. A variety of frosty beverages, sodas and fruity drinks were offered. BYOB seems to be accepted. We had a very friendly server and the place had a nice vibe. I loved hearing the Dominican music in the background as it just made it all feel very tropical. This place is worth checking out.

I ordered food from this place for Mother's day and I didn't get my whole order but I was charged…read morefor it. I didn't notice until my wife was ready to eat. So I'm pissed off

I'm a local resident. I wanted to give this place a try and I wish I didn't. I always go to El…read moreRincon Caribe because there is so much better. I got yellow rice and it's very bland and has no seasoning or flavor. I can't lie the pork is very good. The beans tho are also very watery and bland with very little flavor. To pay 23 dollars for that is insane. The service was not bad but not great. Definitely go to El Rincon Caribe rather than here!!

Food is pretty good. Trying it again so I know for sure. The portions were great. The steak was…read morevery flavorful

Food was absolutely delicious, went in here just to get something quick and I will definitely be…read morecoming here again. The service was fast and the platters are inexpensive. Small place on a busy street but the food is definitely worth the hassle.

Food,service is top notch. I got the roasted pork w/beans rice. Very good the owner and Chef is…read morevery welcoming

They're amazing, great staff and great food. Been there 4 times already, and will definitely keep…read morecoming back.

Wow! What a nice surprise. Once we stumbled upon this authentic Caribbean food spot in the Poconos…read more The food was excellent! I had curry, chicken, rice and peas and cabbage. I ordered a side of rice and peas and cabbage, because we weren't sure if we would be able to get out the house the next day. My girlfriend ordered coat and she said it was great. The young lady at the counter was very pleasant and I guess we ordered so much food she threw in a soda. The service was great. She shared a story about her grandma who still cooks for the restaurant. Cool area to sit down if you must eat there. I would definitely recommend this place!! I was so hungry and the food was so delicious. I didn't even take a picture. If I'm ever in the Poconos, I will definitely return.

I was in the mood for Caribbean food and found this spot. I called in my order of the whole red…read moresnapper with rice and peas and cabbage. She said it would take about 30 minutes. When I arrived I parked in the plaza lot. I walked in and was greeted. My food was ready, I paid and left. When I got home I dug in and the snapper was ok. I wasn't feeling the carrots and onions in it. The rice and peas was good. The meal overall was ok.