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    Jackson Y.

    Hidden in the village of Port Washington is Caminito Kitchen, an Argentinian Empanada and sandwich shop with some Korean influence. Ambience - the dining room is a standard cozy sandwich shop or cafe. The owner is Argentinian of Korean descent. There is actually a sign that reads "yes' I'm from Argentina", so I guess plenty of people are thrown off by the accent. Staff is super friendly and helpful with the menu. Food: we tried: Beef Clasica Empanada - the classic ground beef empanada. This was perfect. 5/5 Spicy Shrimp Empanada - shrimp, onions, coconut milk and Thai curry. This tasted like it came straight out of a Thai restaurant but stuffed in an empanada 4/5 Bulgogi Empanada - right out of your local K-BBQ, but in a baked pastry shell. 4/5 Milanese de Pollo - Fried Chicken cutlet in a baked roll. This was so fresh. The chicken was tender and flavorful. 5/5.

    Kathy L.

    Wow! Did not expect such flavor bombs. Not your classic empanadas, there are so many interesting flavors Our favorite was the Gorgonzola and nuts and tuna olive which will make it on the menu soon. We also really enjoyed the mushrooms, spicy beef and carnitas Also make sure you try the hot sauce with the red peppers. The owner was super nice and the empanadas came out a lot sooner than the 15 minutes they said. We will certainly become regulars!

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    Ryan L.

    Have been to Caminito a few times and it is always great! The empanadas are delicious, and the flavors are unique. The way that they are labeled is great as it can sometimes be tough knowing which is which if they all look the same! The passionfruit juice is also amazing, tart and fruity- one of the best I've had! The service is quick and easy, order at the counter. The ambiance is okay, small space with some tables and TVs. Usually do takeout..would recommend!

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    Paulina A.

    Im from Chile. So I know about empanadas!!! This new spot is delicious and vey affordable for the quality. The cheeSe they used is really good and the dipping sauce... YUM!! Also the prices are reasonable. They also have food and Havanna products (best alfajores ever). Sara the owner is super nice too! Love love love this place.

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    Mind blowing how good these empanadas are. Wish I knew about this spot sooner! The pork, chicken and bulgogi were really good.

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    Delicious empanadas and other options, welcome addition to the neighborhood! Pleasant and friendly service.

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    Awesome Empanadas. The owner (Sarah) was extremely nice. Highly recommend this establishment.

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    Truly excellent empanadas- they are made fresh and can take a few minutes so if you're in a hurry, just call ahead and then pick up.

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    After more than 25 years of being customers and spending hundreds of dollars per visit, we were…read moreessentially told we had stayed too long after finishing our meal. That was enough for us to decide we will not be returning. I have been coming to this restaurant for over 25 years. The food has generally been good, which is why my family continued returning and recommending it to others. Our history with the restaurant has not been without issues. Years ago, we stopped coming after a Mother's Day incident involving my grandmother. We had been seated in the upstairs dining room (when it was still open), only to later be told by the owner that we did not have a reservation and that we had to leave. After several years, we decided to give the restaurant the benefit of the doubt and eventually started coming back again. Unfortunately, today confirmed that the earlier incident was not simply bad luck. I was dining with my parents. We ordered two steaks, two appetizers, three sides, a bottle of wine and later a second bottle (of which we only drank half), along with four after-dinner drinks, cappuccino, and dessert. It was clearly a very busy day, and service was slower than usual. Because of the restaurant's pace, our meal ended up lasting a little over three hours. We were patient the entire time and never complained. After we finished eating and were simply finishing our drinks, the owner, Marcelo, approached our table and remarked that we had been there for three hours and were now only drinking alcohol, indirectly suggesting that his establishment was not a bar but a place for dining. Considering that we had just spent several hundred dollars and have been customers for decades, the comment was unnecessary and unprofessional. We immediately asked for the check and left. For context, I am a physician and understand the pressures of demanding work environments. However, professionalism and respect toward customers should always come first. Over the years, my family has typically spent between $300 and $500 per visit here. Unfortunately, after this experience, this will be the last time we come. There are many excellent Argentinian and Uruguayan steakhouses where customers are treated with appreciation and respect, and that is where we will be going moving forward. Después de más de 25 años siendo clientes y gastando cientos de dólares por visita, básicamente nos dijeron que nos habíamos quedado demasiado tiempo después de terminar nuestra comida. Eso fue suficiente para decidir que no volveremos. He venido a este restaurante durante más de 25 años. La comida generalmente ha sido buena, lo cual es la razón por la que mi familia y yo seguimos regresando y recomendándolo a otras personas. Nuestra historia con el restaurante no ha estado exenta de problemas. Hace años dejamos de venir después de un incidente en el Día de las Madres que involucró a mi abuela. Ya nos habían sentado en el comedor del segundo piso (cuando todavía estaba abierto), cuando posteriormente el dueño nos informó que no teníamos una reservación y que teníamos que retirarnos. Después de varios años decidimos darle al restaurante el beneficio de la duda y eventualmente comenzamos a regresar nuevamente. Lamentablemente, lo ocurrido hoy confirmó que aquel incidente anterior no fue simplemente mala suerte. Estaba cenando con mis padres. Pedimos dos steaks, dos aperitivos, tres acompañamientos, una botella de vino y luego una segunda botella (de la cual solo bebimos la mitad), además de cuatro digestivos, cappuccino y postre. Claramente era un día muy ocupado en el restaurante y el servicio fue más lento de lo habitual. Debido al ritmo del servicio, nuestra comida terminó durando un poco más de tres horas. Fuimos pacientes todo el tiempo y nunca nos quejamos. Después de terminar de comer y mientras simplemente estábamos terminando nuestras bebidas, el dueño, Marcelo, se acercó a nuestra mesa y comentó que llevábamos allí tres horas y que en ese momento solo estábamos consumiendo alcohol, insinuando indirectamente que su establecimiento no era un bar sino un lugar para cenar. Considerando que acabábamos de gastar varios cientos de dólares y que hemos sido clientes durante décadas, el comentario fue innecesario y poco profesional. Inmediatamente pedimos la cuenta y nos retiramos. Para dar contexto, soy médico y entiendo muy bien las presiones de entornos de trabajo exigentes. Sin embargo, el profesionalismo y el respeto hacia los clientes siempre deben ser una prioridad. A lo largo de los años mi familia normalmente ha gastado entre $300 y $500 por visita en este restaurante. Lamentablemente, después de esta experiencia, esta será la última vez que vengamos. Hay muchos excelentes restaurantes argentinos y uruguayos donde los clientes son tratados con aprecio y respeto, y allí es donde llevaremos nuestro negocio en el futuro.

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