It is time for an Ecuadorian lesson.. shall we? Let's break it down:…read moreDefinition: "Chuzo is a brochette or skewer of marinated, grilled meat with bold seasonings, classic sides, and the unmistakable flavor of Colombian street food." "Bar" well we all know what that means, "vamos, vamos, vamos!" Since my first visit last year, I was hungry for more deliciousness and decided to go with Yelpie friend, Sharon for brunch. Bar Chuzo has the restaurant and bar attachment which is where we dined. I happen to like the bar room for dining, it's charming and quieter for a Sunday brunch. Bar Chuzo offers really nice Brunch selections from ceviche, salchipapas, tuna, steak and apps from delicious fries, calamari, crab, plantain chips, croquettes and so much more. Here's what we ordered: Apps- Plantain chips( dinamita !) with a side of salsa verde. Yuca Croquettes with Yuca, Chihuahua cheese, and uchucuta sauce( green herb chile sauce with nuts) Dinamita number two! Two different brunch menus, Menu 1 offers apps, sides, entrees, cocktails and desserts. Menu 2: Bottomless Brunch for 90 minutes choice of Margaritas for $35 or Mimosas for $30. Mains: Crab cake Benedict consists of sunny side up egg, crab cake, potato cake, uchucuta hollandaise sauce, crostini and Chuzo salad. Sharon enjoyed it very much.Dinamita number three. Chicken Chuzo: Brasa marinated chicken skewers, Andes Ecuadorian corn, yuca croquettes. There are two skewers with three pieces of chicken on each, scrumptious, loved the taste of the chicken, the croquettes ( yuca again) nice accompaniment and the corn was absolutely amazing. Highly recommend! Dinamita number four. Cocktail: Mango peach sangria hit the spot! Service: Gabriella is a great, professional and accommodating server. Absolutely wonderful and knows her stuff! Dinamita number five. There are delicious desserts as well but too full. The portions are generous and this meal for me was lunch/dinner. The vibe here is chill with Latin music seeping into your veins. 'Mis felicitaciones al personal!' ( my compliments to the staff). Bottomless Brunch: Saturday and Sunday from 11:30am- 3pm Lunch Monday-Fri 12-4m Dinner: Mon-Thurs 4-19pm. Friday 4-11 Bar Chuzo 9324 3rd Avenue Take R train to last stop 95th Street Bay Ridge,5 minute walk

This was my first visit but it was a wonderful experience. We were greeted cheerfully by a young…read morewoman who because we didn't have reservations, literally walked us out through the cold weather to the bar entrance and seated us in a beautiful, corner table. The wait staff was equally charming and attentive and we were directed to the QR code for the menu immediately. It was late afternoon so we opened the Happy Hour menu and it was surprisingly comprehensive. There were cocktails and specialty drinks all discounted for happy hour and a surprisingly large happy hour food menu. The cocktails were excellent (be sure to order a Crystal if you enjoy gin, or an espresso martini which my wife said was excellent) and we ordered Guacamole and chips and oysters which were à la carte and very reasonably priced. My wife doesn't care for oysters so I just ordered a couple for myself. They were beautifully presented on a bed of ice with a fresh lemon, a fresh spicy green mixture instead of horse radish and a sweet but spicy hot sauce. They were wonderful. The guacamole came with home made chips that were thick and well done so they held up to the guac very well. The guac was delicious and a bit chunkier than other places but the texture was wonderful with the thicker chips. For an entree, we chose Chuzos, skewered and grilled chunks of meat (chicken for my wife and NY Strip Steak for me) marinated and grilled to perfection. Both entrees came with large kernel corn which I had never tried before and yuca croquettes, also my first time. The corn was delicious but the kernels were a bit more like beans rather than the corn kernels you might be used to. The yuca croquettes were delicious and probably indistinguishable from potato croquettes in case you are worried you may not enjoy yuca. We actually finished neither entree and the kitchen packed our leftovers carefully for today's lunch (there was PLENTY left over). There was a nice dessert menu but we'll save that for another time. I cannot say enough good things about Bar Chuzo. The staff was friendly and attentive but not hovering or rushing. The food and cocktails were excellently prepared, reasonably priced but not cheap and the dining rooms were beautifully decorated. I will DEFINITELY be back to Bar Chuzo and if you haven't been, I urge you to check them out. You will not be disappointed.

I was super duper hungry but I didn't know what to get and I stumbled on this spot . I just wanted…read moresomething fast since I was in a time crunch and the China spot next door looked a little too fishy for me .... Long story short I was glad that I picked this spot. The pig feet dish is the dish I usually go for when i go for Spanish food . It was by the far best pig feet stew I ve ever had . The rice was a little hard but it didn't stop me from devouring it . I would definitely go back to try the ribs and other things on the menu . It's a selfish served location where they give u the food and you take it to the table.

Give this place a try. It is a solid Dominican spot with relatively inexpensive food and quick…read moreservice. I liked that the food was very hot during my visit. It arrived steaming. The setup is basic and straightforward. If you live in the area and do not feel like cooking, this is the kind of homestyle place you could visit often.

Puertas, sitting proudly on 3rd & 84th, is the kind of restaurant that walks into the neighborhood…read morelike it already knows it's the best-looking one in the room. The moment you step inside, you're hit with a masterclass in ambiance: dramatic paintings, modern industrial mirrors, lighting so flattering it could fix your credit score, and a neon‑blue bar that looks like it was designed by someone who said, "Let's make this place unforgettable." And they did. We arrived for our 7:15 reservation and were offered our choice of two tables -- a luxury in itself. It was a little stuffy inside, so we chose the table by the front window, where the air was breathable and the people‑watching was premium. Menus and water arrived immediately, followed by our server three minutes later, ready for drink orders like a man on a mission. I ordered a Shirley Temple; The Man ordered a Cacho Caipirinha. Three minutes after that, the drinks appeared along with a server who was clearly thirsty for our entrée choices. And let me pause here to say this: the service at Puertas is impeccable. Not "good," not "attentive," not "friendly." Impeccable. The kind of service where the staff moves with the precision of a well‑rehearsed ballet -- present but never intrusive, efficient without rushing you, warm without hovering. Every detail was handled with a level of professionalism that most restaurants only dream about. We ordered ceviche to share, I chose the Carne Asada, and The Man went for the Bandeja Paisa Colombiana -- a dish so large it should come with a legal disclaimer. What I forgot to mention is that Puertas had a live Latin band playing the entire time. Yes, live music. At dinner. In Bay Ridge. I nearly shed a tear. The ceviche arrived in five minutes, served with plantain patties and a need for a quick stir to distribute the seasoning. It was tasty -- bright, fresh, flavorful -- but let's be honest: it wasn't ceviche. True ceviche is raw fish "cooked" by citrus. This fish had clearly been cooked beforehand, likely to avoid lawsuits from people who fake food poisoning faster than they reach for Pepto Bismol. It's a shame, because a restaurant as talented as Puertas deserves the freedom to serve the real thing without fear of someone weaponizing a stomachache. But I digress. Entrées arrived about ten minutes later -- fast, efficient, and accompanied by music so good I briefly considered quitting my job to follow the band on tour. My Carne Asada was a beautifully grilled skirt steak topped with chimichurri, then topped again with crispy potato strings, all resting on mashed potatoes so smooth and flavorful they could convert a non‑believer. And I'm a mashed‑potato snob. The Man's Bandeja Paisa Colombiana was a platter large enough to feed a family of four, but he approached it like a man possessed -- eyes rolled back, no talking, no thinking, just pure blissful shoveling. Portions were enormous, so naturally we took home half the restaurant. Dessert was a religious experience. I ordered crème brûlée; The Man ordered tres leches cake. Two espressos joined the table, and suddenly everything in life made sense. The desserts were perfect -- rich, balanced, and absolutely worth the calories. The bill came to $184 before tip, and frankly, Puertas could have charged more. The food, the service, the atmosphere, the live music -- it was a five‑star experience without question. Puertas isn't just a restaurant. It's a full sensory event. A celebration. A place that knows exactly what it's doing and does it exceptionally well. Bay Ridge just got a new star, and I cannot wait to go back.

This spot was nice. I had the chicharrón de pollo (mini pieces of fried chicken) with tostones. The…read moreambiance is nice and lively. I've been to a great deal of Spanish restaurants and I have never seen chicharrón de pollo made like that.

I have been here for drinks in the past and the drinks are always solid. Honestly they often on the…read morestrong side which I don't mind. However I usually forget that they also had food because there are so many options for Mexican food around here. This time around I decided to stop and try their food out. We started with the queso which was ok nothing special. For my main I ordered the mole enchiladas and I actually like it. My boyfriend order the steak but they were out of stock so he settle for the pernil. He claims to be a pernil connoisseur and wasn't happy with his pernil here. I had two margaritas one regular and one with mezcal and left feeling a little tipsy. I think this is just a place for drinks and snacks but the food was just ok for me.

Ok I only came here for their drinks so I am not rating based on their food. This is a nice spot in…read morethe middle of a block in Bay Ridge neighborhood. They had a backyard area which I was surprised about but they made it look good. I ordered a French Bull dog and from the ingredients it looked like the only difference was instead of beer there was a small bottle of Hennessy, sounds awesome right. In my head and too so other places I've been to when you ask for a bulldog you get a nice big margarita glass with the bottle usually beer inside. Nope here they gave me a tiny glass with the cognac inside, no way you're calling that a bulldog and charging almost 20 for it. It was good but not justifiable at that size. I had this one drink and left. 3 stars maybe I'll try them again soon

I tried a good amount of stuff in their menu. I remember craving for nachos and their melty, cheesy…read moredip did not disappoint. I truly love the rotisserie chicken in this restaurant. I love that I can order the chicken (quarter or half) and it can come with two sides. My go-to is white rice and steamed veggies. I've also ordered their tacos and that usually hits the spot! One of my favorites is their burrito bowls. I've tried bistec and their rotiserrie chicken (makes for a good post-workout meal). Truly wonderful and the portions are amazing for the price. The servers here are nice and the drinks are amazing. I will definitely keep coming back/ordering to eat.

The quality here deserves recognition and celebration. You'll notice the spotless conditions and…read morebrightness immediately. The food here meets all expectations. The team creates a family-like atmosphere. This place offers a relaxed atmosphere.

Delicious !!! Always fresh seafood and the food doesn't disappoint :) I recommend the salmon with…read morerice and frijoles

This place is an equatorial restaurant filled with the typical Ecuadorian foods. They have a Caldo…read morede bola, which is plantain with meat and eggs and other good things and it looks like a ball so totally delicious. I also had the. Guatita, it's tripe with a peanut sauce and white rice, which is out of this world. I was going there for years and then they opened up the front on fourth Avenue, which makes it look more appealing. I recommend this restaurant highly. The staff is welcoming, but equators are known for their kindness. Everything they have is good.

This review is for their BAKERY ONLY…read more The Colombian baked goods here are phenomenal. The pan de bono is perfectly chewy and buttery, with the right amount of cheesiness inside. The empanadas are also really yummy. I find the actual food to be really sub-par, and would not recommend eating here (lots of burnt, crispy, fried foods with no flavor and hard to chew because of how badly burnt it is) but I highly recommend the bakery for true Colombian baked treats. The food portion and bakery are like night and day, which is why this is just focused on baked goods only.

You can stop by serving fresh food today's food was $40 and it's going to the garbage but it's very…read moreridiculous when you have a restaurant with high-quality pictures that your food is nice and fresh. This food is not fresh and I recommend that people stay away from your

This meal was enough for two people and it was served quickly. The place is small with limited…read moreseating, so you either need to eat quickly or take it to go if you prefer to eat slowly.

Ordered on uber eats. They didn't have my soup. Cancelled and was charged 19 dollars because the…read moregirl there couldn't cancel it on her end. Came in to speak the managerpersonally. No manager was present mid day 3 pm on a Tuesday. The girls that were there again didn't help and possibly didn't understand. I been going here since I was a kid but will never again. Castillo on 69 is better anyway. Lost my loyalty, thieves.

Best buffalo chicken pizza I have had in my entire life, the pizza is crispy yet flavorful.read more

This place is a new small family run business that deserves your attention. The owner and staff are…read morefriendly and polite. They go out of their way to make you happy. The food is fantastic and they have more than just pizza and pasta. They have Mexican as well and if you do not see what you would like either in person or on the menu just ask. Like I said the place is on the small side but there are four tables to eat at or space at the counter for a few people. I have tried other places with Big names and they all are just hype. Prices are very reasonable as well and they do catering as well.

I was passing through Sunset Park and hadn't eaten since breakfast. I saw an Ecuadorian spot near…read morethe train, but it had a B grade, so I passed. Defeated, that only made me want Ecuadorian food even more. I began a mission to get a plate of llapingachos (mashed potatoes laced with cheese and topped with peanut sauce, a typical dish in the Cuenca/Azogues area of Ecuador.) Yelp did not fail me. I walked south and found this place just after some scaffolding. I sat down and was promptly given a menu. Llapingachos are usually eaten with fritada (fried pork) or hornado (roast pork, like pernil.) Them I saw guatita (tripe with peanut sauce) and was almost lead astray and said to myself, No, you came here for llapingachos and llapingachos you shall have. The menu had pictures and I even saw a plate pairing them with steak and eggs. It was a hard decision, but I went with that. The waitress brought out green sauce, called ají in Colombia (not sure what it's called in Ecuador.) my husband ordered the bandeja paisa, a Colombian dish. I waited in trepidation, as I was starving at this point. The food came and I was unsure what to go for first. The meat, the llapingachos, the fried eggs, the salad, or the rice. I gave each a turn. What I love about Ecuadorian cooking, is that there's often a variety of foods on one plate. I hadn't had this plate in ages, so this was a real treat. I wasn't feeling 100% today, so the meal was hearty, yet had nothing to upset my stomach. It turned out to be just the right thing for me. My husband enjoyed his meal, though it was a riff on the traditional plate. They left out the area yet added a few pieces of pork on the bone. He seemed to enjoy his meal. I'd go back. In fact, a personal obligation will require me to be back in the neighborhood in a few days and now I have a little spot to go to that I can trust. I might just try the guatita this time.

A local friendly family restaurant. Came here on a Saturday afternoon, they are busy. We…read moreordered mango smoothie, land and sea platter, half a chicken, lamb stew and empanadas. The mango smoothie was delicious. The land and sea platter was ok, the meats are well seasoned but it was a bit dry. Lamb stew was tasty. The chicken was very flavorful and moist. The empanadas was a bit oily and dry for me. I will definitely come back to try the smoothie and chicken again.