A pretty good experience I've had dining here. I was looking for a Latin Restaurant to add into my…read moreever building review resume on Google/Yelp and it led me to here. The place is pretty large despite it looking somewhat narrow outside but there's a lot of seating inside as well as some seating outside in the case the place gets crowded, fortunately I didn't have to worry about that. Credit to the service, two waitresses went above and beyond their duty to made sure I had a satisfactory time at their Restaurant and I will always give credit where it's due to the wait staff doing a solid job. Even though I'm giving this place a 5 star rating, there were two small grievances. I did have to wait for some time for my food to get to my plate, like an almost 15 minute wait, but for what it's worth, the food was solid. The other one, which was a small annoyance was that the empanadas I ordered along with the Pollo A La Brasa were forgotten and if I hadn't brought that to the waitresses attention, I would've went without my appetizers. They did make it up by giving me a complimentary margarita. I do appreciate the gesture, but I'm not a strong drinker, I'm a lightweight and after one sip of that, it was powerful enough to almost knock me out. I tried to endure it but I only finished half of that before giving up. Despite that, just the show of them caring for the customer is enough for me to know that they value their patrons here. That's more than enough for me. I like the vibe of the place, it has a Latin fusion feel but majority of their food is affordable. I'd make a 2nd visit here in due time.

I've been coming to Blend for years! My go-to is usually the churrasco but decided to switch it up…read moreand try the lomo saltado. The sauce was just how I like it, not too sweet and just right. The steak was tender and I devoured it right up. I also enjoyed the green sauce that they put on top of fries. Their happy hour menu is top tier. I love every single one of their frozen drinks. The service is a hit or miss. The busser was so quick to take away our dishes even when we were still working on it. He even took my godsister's margarita without her noticing, even though there was some left. I'd understand if they needed the table back and wanted us to wrap up but the dining room was pretty empty. Cleaning up aggressively while we're clearly still eating just makes an unpleasant experience.

This place gets a solid 3 stars and here's why:…read more 1. If you have a sensitive stomach ... don't come here 2. If the owner speaks to your own mother in a very demeaning and condescending way ... don't come here Now Here's a little back story. We came here because we are very familiar with 46st Sunnyside having various Peruvian restaurants and we enjoy trying new places. Although the food was good ... majority of it; as I feel the papa à la huancaina either had too many condiments or expired dairy products. Overall it was okay but the owner speaking to my mother in such a disgusting way in the end really had me flabbergasted. And I didn't get involve in their conversation as I had my baby with us. But best believe I wouldn't come back here or recommend it. Also I kind of figured you guys "owned the place" as while you sat down and ate your meal you were observing and listening to everything my parents and I were saying. The place was practically empty when we walked in; aside from the 3 people at the bar and a family sitting all the way in the back also with their baby. Our waiters were nice! I'm not going to take away from their attentiveness and way they spoke to us. Would I give it another chance? Never in my life. Now this happened on the first Saturday on this month and I still have a bad taste in my mouth and my stomach still aches ...

I went to Limeña with my friend who is Peruvian & we both enjoyed our meal (albeit him enjoying the…read moremeal definitely holds more weight as he was born & raised in Lima). We stuck with the classics & got the chaufa with chicken & jalea to share. Both were great but I personally liked the chaufa more. However, it was a bit dry so I used the sauce that accompanied the jalea with it. My friend also had two pisco sours as well which were both great- I personally liked mine (the mora) more. The ambience was also nice & our waitress was quite personable. I would be back :).

We came across this place on our way elsewhere to have some drinks and decided to stay since it's…read morea Colombian restaurant. Here is how it went : They have hooks to hang your bag and outlets to charge your phone at the bar and that's always a plus. The place I very cute and well decorated, the frozen margaritas are awesome and they have a big variety of flavors to choose from . The food was absolutely fantastic BUT... yes there is a but . Service at the bar wasn't really very good , the bartender wasn't exactly the friendliest and that is always disappointing. The other thing is they don't offer chips or anything to pick on while you wait for your food :( aside from that it was good and we will probably go back at some point , just hope they fix the bartender issue . She could definitely use more training on customer service .

I came in for the first time last Friday night, it wasn't busy and my party of 8 was able to get…read moresat right away. The place was on the smaller side I'd say but it was not cramped at all, everything was laid out nicely. For drinks I had the sangria, a coconut and mango Margarita. All were super delicious considering I'm extremely picky with my drinks as I am a bartender myself. For food I had the Salmon Al Limón and I was truly blown away at how much I enjoyed it. The salmon was not fishy at all and the lemon sauce added such a wonderful taste. My family also all enjoyed their food, no complaints. The server was very attentive, always made sure the table was clean, he may have been a little overbearing at times he was only trying to do his job well and everything came out perfect! Overall I rate it a 10/10

This is a Colombian restaurant that is walking distance from The Noguchi Museum. You get to view…read morebeautiful works of art then dine on some delicious Colombian food and good music which does get quite loud especially on weekends since there is a DJ set. Their menu offers an array of dishes ranging from small bites to feast for the eyes and your belly. One dish or rather protein that is a focal point in their menu is chicken since they serve a lean cut of chicken breast or rotisserie chicken paired with rice and other sides. Do prepare your stomach to feast at this restaurant and your ears to listen to some lively music while dining. The servers are very sweet, attentive, and patient for first timer such as myself visiting this restaurant especially in this NYC heat. But I do speak Spanish and part of my family is from Colombia so it was a plus and flex for me since I got to connect more with them. Overall, this restaurant is ideal spot to dine at after visiting The Noguchi Museum. That's my personal recommendation since you get to feed the mind with art history then feed yourself with some delicious Colombian food.

I've been to Inca Paisa before, and unfortunately it has never been my first choice. The only…read morereason I return is because it's my grandmother's preferred restaurant since she lives nearby. We arrived around 6:20-6:30 p.m. There were plenty of open tables, but we weren't seated until much later. During that time, the male waiter seemed more concerned with other tasks. He was seating a woman whose party of six hadn't yet arrived, going back and forth to the kitchen, handing out receipts, and collecting menus. After all of that, he finally approached us--not to seat us--but to ask, "How long are you going to take?" I replied, "Sir, we're here to eat." He responded that the side tables were for people watching the game. I explained that we were there to dine, as this is a restaurant. Even after we were seated, he avoided our table completely. He took the order of a table that had been seated after us while we continued waiting. About 20 minutes later, a female waitress noticed we had not been helped and took over our table. She was attentive, professional, and the only reason we received service. After placing our order, we waited about an hour for our entrées. The food was also underwhelming. The Papa a la Huancaína came with an excessive amount of sauce and very few potatoes. The Ceviche Mixto lacked the bright citrus flavor that ceviche should have. My grandmother, who is very familiar with Peruvian cuisine, found it bland, and even after taking it home we couldn't improve it. The Bistec Encebollado was slightly too salty for our taste. The beans simply weren't to my liking, though that's a matter of personal preference. Another issue is the dining room layout. The seating is extremely tight, to the point where it feels like you're almost elbow-to-elbow with the tables next to you, making the experience feel cramped. Overall, this visit was disappointing. Between the slow and inattentive service, the long wait for food, the cramped seating, and several disappointing dishes, the experience did not justify the visit. The female waitress deserves recognition for stepping in when we had been overlooked, but unfortunately she couldn't make up for the rest of the experience.

We originally came in because they were playing the game. And stayed for the food!…read more For apps we got the chulupaa and it was delicious. The sauce is a sour cream base which I wasn't expecting. Wish I had more. The birria seafood was so good! Never had it before but it tasted like eating a seafood boil, and boy do I love that! Their drinks were really good too I got their marg and service was super nice. The server asked if we wanted the game in English but we wanted it in Spanish duh! Super sweet of him to ask since we don't speak Spanish.

I was able to be seated on cinco de mayo. This place was packed but the staff handled it well…read more Solid spicy margaritas. Al pastor tacos were juicy. DJ and mariachi which was cool. I'll come back in a regular day to try other things.

This review exists in context of a bad day of service. I had been staying at the TWA hotel for an…read moreextended birthday weekend. If you've stayed there and your stay was anything like mine, it will leave you hungry for GOOD SERVICE. And that is exactly what Mar's provided. If you are having a rough day and looking for a pick-me-up, please give this place a try. The location is beautiful. Well-positioned on the corner of 34th and 35th, the ambiance is chic but comfortable. Featuring both outdoor and indoor seating, I would love to give this place a try in dryer air. We opted to sit inside, due to August monsoon season, and what a joy that way. The rustic and warm style adds so much to the experience. The food and drink were so fun. A high quality and extensive bar menu features special spritzes, craft cocktails and mocktails, and five pages of wine. Heads up! Some of the drinks are two part experiences. The food was delicious. I was extremely tempted to split the 26oz NY strip between the four in my party, but was too enchanted by the tapas and Seafood Orzo. The seafood across the board is this place's specialty. I must come back for a Sunday paella. The peak of my dining experience was our waiter, Steve (Stephen with a PH!) Especially after some disappointing service at the Paris Cafe in the TWA Hotel not knowing how to make us feel welcome, Steve was the antithesis of bad service. Always attentive and with a fantastic sense of humor, Steve reminded me what it was like to be with a MASTER of his craft. Just loquacious enough without lingering, Steve was so clear in his explanations and seemed genuinely excited to tel us about the specials. Steve made my birthday special and I am eternally grateful. The next time I am in Astoria, this is a must-go. I have to see this place through the seasons.

Can't believe I forgot how much I love this place. I used to live off 34th Ave and frequented Mars…read morepre-pandemic, but hadn't been back since. I was happy to see that not much has changed -- still the same cozy candlelit interior and sprawling bar that's made for making friends. I was there for happy hour so of course had to get an Oyster Martini. I'm not a fan of Gin, and was happy to taste that all the other flavors drowned out the taste of Gin and Vodka (almost too well). We kicked things off with a half dozen oysters, which were fresh and tasted like the sea (as they should). I was happy that they offered a mix of all the oysters they had available, even if it was just a half dozen. We also tried the anchovies that were on happy hour that came in perfectly wrapped up little bites on skewers, and the fries which were crispy and delicious. We were having such a good time that we stayed past happy hour and ordered octopus, the romaine salad and honey and cheese to share. Props to our server who made sure we had everything we need but ultimately left us girls alone to catch up (and also laughed at my commentary about "real" adults moving to CT). This was not a cheap visit, but everything we had was excellent so it was money well spent. I'll be back next time I deserve a little treat.

Came for the Ecuador world cup game! The fact that we could get in when everyone else was fully…read morebooked should've been a sign... Drink prices are great (6.50 for bottled beer, $9 margaritas included flavored and frozen), so maybe come here for that. We've been craving ceviche all week, so ordered that upon arrival. Took a minute to get, assumed it was because it was marinating. But uh. That was not ceviche. Cold, but as in hard cold shrimp, tails on, not "cooked" in citrus. It was some barbecue flavored sauce, absolutely terrible. Served with saltine-like crackers. Served confirmed we got the right order, but this isn't ceviche. By actual definition. Tex Mex, Colombian, Latino, doesn't matter. Questioning the authenticity of any of the food here, so considering the dozens of Latino restaurants on this street, you're better def going anywhere else. Esp since most dishes are $20-30+. Like why?

Really great food and good service. It has been our go-to for celebratory dinners. Only real major…read moredrawback is that it's so loud when it's busy that it's really hard to hear anyone talking.

Casual dining with live music on Fridays. So much meat for the price you pay, we were really…read moreimpressed! I definitely recommend the skirt steak as it was extremely flavorful and probably my favorite out of the trio we received. Our service was quick and friendly. We would totally be back

Valentine's dinner at Favela Grill was sooo nice! There were a lot of couples and a few families…read more The restaurant was decorated with red balloons and valentine's decor. It was dimly lit, they had live music, and the food was delicious. The servers were attentive as well. They offered a "valentine's dinner for two" menu for $150 which was a great deal, but we opted to order off of the menu. We both enjoyed the calamari and variety croquettes as appetizers. We got the Churrasco #2 which came with a ton of meats, all cooked perfectly. The sausage was my favorite- SO flavorful. We'll have leftovers for days. We enjoyed the rice and black beans as well. We wish we had room to try dessert!