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    Bodega Delights

    4.9 (128 reviews)
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    Stephanie C.

    Stopped in at bodega delights after a long hard day and the food made everything better! The tres golpes was phenomenal and the chimi was 10/10! Justin was so kind and helpful with the menu, and even gifted us a free dessert! My southern wife fell in love with the food and we will be coming back! Loved it !

    Marcus J.

    EASILY THE BEST EMPANADAS IN THE WORLLLDDD!!! The Yaroa fries are out of this world, the chopped cheese is cooked to perfection, and they are even OPEN LATE !! One of the few places you can get a DELICIOUS SMOOTHIE at 1AM. They have the coolest owners ever and they really bring that New York bodega taste and feel. Absolutely fire.

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    Melissa M.

    The food & smoothies are so good! Very friendly service. The spot is at a Grubhub kitchen with different other food businesses. I highly recommend if you love good food! Outstanding . Definitely coming back

    Carlie C.

    Was so excited when I saw this near my adventure yesterday. Plenty of street parking but make sure you don't block anyone's gate! Upon walking up I realized it's a ghost kitchen/multi-kitchen situation so you actually order online. The service was quick and the people working were very kind and sweet. There's a little table so we sat out front to eat. Very cute hanging lights, but the storm messed up the lil patio covering. We ordered the: Chicken and cheese empanada: okay, crispy wrapper that's reminiscent of a wonton wrapper. the best part was oddly the mozzerella, great cheese pull, but seemed to be concentrated in one corner Chimi sauce: okay Chop Cheese: was okay, ingredients were fresh, was looking for a bit more flavor Overall it was only okay, but I would like to try a couple more things for another review

    Robbie M.

    The late night munchies?!?! This is the place to grab you a few things. Located in a shared kitchen with multiple businesses in North Hollywood. Ordered three things from their menu to try out: 1. Dragonfruit Smoothie, made with almond milk, banana, strawberries, and agave. I love the stunning purple/reddish color it gives. It was literally so refreshing to have after a dance class. 2. 3 empanada special (2x chicken & cheese, 1x cheese), honestly I love how crispy and crunchy the texture of it, never really had crispy ones like these. The chicken & cheese had flavor and a perfect combo of protein with some creaminess and the cheese one by itself tastes yummy. These pair perfectly with the chimi sauce to give it the ooomph!!! 3. Chicken Yaroa Fries, I'm so big on potato's are those extra carbs hahah. Presentation wise and how it looks, it doesn't look appetizing because each element contains a similar color palette but it was tasty and has a burst of flavors. the chicken was cook nicely and was tender with each bite. So creamy from the cheese and the chimi sauce. Definitely, a good option to try and is a comfort food. I just felt really good eating it. Only come here if you want to eat delicious food that's comforting and full of flavor! Definitely recommend!!! P.S. You order with their QR Code/ on their app and pick it up when it's ready!

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    Cassie S.

    I was so delighted to find that this place opened next to a studio I frequent. It is located in a somewhat industrial area, so may be easy to miss, but has a big colorful exterior with seating on the outside. Justin was super friendly, helped us complete our order via the QR code on the door, and suggested some items to us. The cafe con leche was great and I'll definitely be back for the empanadas. We will definitely be back. This is a great and convenient option for nearby businesses!

    Mangu con los tres golpes
    Msjayfab G.

    So I'm pretty excited to finally find a good Dominican spot in LA! Y'all gotta try this joint, it's a ghost kitchen. The Bodega Delights staff was so amazing and warm, really made me feel like I was back east. I purchased beef cheese empanada, beef chimi, mangu con los tres golpes, morir soñando, green açaí bowl. When I say everything was good, I mean just that!! That empanada reminded me of something my abuela would make and that mangu just tasted like HOME. Wow, I'm so grateful for supporting this team and simply being able to have good Dominican food nearby. Oh and the chimi was legit! Come on by and support, I can tell you it's worth it.

    Chop Cheese (NYC Classic)
    Aaron O.

    This food is fantastic, and I can't wait to come back. I'll admit I didn't get to try food from the Dominican bodegas when I visited New York, so I felt like I finally got the chance coming here. What an awesome addition to my neighborhood! This is a little ghost kitchen style spot in a relatively empty building (there are a couple other restaurants here too, each with their own little space). You basically either order online or walk up and order at the door. I got to talk to the owner and he was super friendly and helpful while we figured out what to try. I wanted to get a bit of all of the best stuff while we were there, and I was not disappointed...we tried the mangu con Los tres gulpes, the classic chop cheese sandwich, and three empanadas. Everything was phenomenal, and the empanadas in particular were standouts for us - I'm still dreaming about the beef and cheese. One of my favorite recent finds and can't wait to try more of the menu.

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    Nicole W.

    The food is excellent. That's without question. Fresh, ample, flavorful- and consistent with East Coast NYC style Dominican Bodega bites. Priced right, and open late- this will not disappoint. Top it all off with an incredible, warm and friendly staff- this ghost kitchen kicks up neighborhood favorite vibes. Worth a delivery order- or a stop by to grab a quick (and yum) meal!

    Eliana B.

    I was visiting town and craving a legit chop cheese. They do no disappoint Fire !!!! And the service was even better. Friendly staff. They offer recommendations Food was insanely good. Even though I'm currently full I'm still thinking about the next time I'm going to try this place

    Flan empanada
    Dee R.

    Amazing food! I've tried a few things off the menu and I haven't been disappointed. You can tell they cook with their heart. Super friendly and fast. Also flan empanada!? Amazing!

    Half of the chimi burger and other half of chopped cheese
    Arely S.

    The place is great! We had the beef empanada and cheese and beef empanadas! Delicious. The beef was amazingly seasoned and the cheese was nicely melted! We also ordered a chopped cheese and chimi burger! We were not disappointed! Definitely place everyone must try and keep coming! Everything we had was chef's kiss! To top this delightful cuisine, we had kimalito de coco. The most delicious coconut creamy icy. The owners are super friendly and provided such excellent customer service! We will be coming back soon!

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    So delicious ! I will definitely be returning for this acai bowl 10/10 Also the service was amazing very patient very kind & generous. Also great portions!!

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    Tastes like my mom's cooking. Wow. Maybe even my grandmas. 10/10 gold stars I will be coming back asap

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