I was here 3 years ago and we had an amazing time for my dad's birthday. I'm glad that the issue I…read morehad 3 years ago was fixed they added the gratuity from the very beginning. They had a performer that could sing and she was super cool she came to our table several times to sing to my dad and even gave my niece and I the mic to sing along as if it was karaoke. The food was good as always. Always good times.

All the locations are amazing. The restaurant is decorated with colorful decor and fun…read moreInstagramable walls. The food is fresh and delicious. I love the garlic jumbo shrimp. The sauce is incredible. I put it on the rice and even dip fries in it. Sometimes I get a side of sauce. Their guacamole and plantains is a perfect appetizer to start with. Service is fine. Everyone is friendly.

Life is pretty amazing. Every day we get priceless opportunities to meet and learn from some great…read morepeople and experience their love and care. I am most definitely one of those who was fortunate to walk into El Manguito Deli and meet their fantastic owner Amil and his dear Mom and get the most amazing meal served with a lot of love and kindness. Tuesday morning: holy cwap it is 45 degrees F and 30 degrees cooler than yesterday; workout,coffee, pick up platters for Mom's lunch with her friends and then I did a Yelp current location search by Mom's house in New Hyde Park and found El Manguito Deli. In the Yelp From the Business and Meet the Owner section, Amil wrote: "This is a family business. After working in different areas of the food field, my mother and myself decided to open up a place where anyone from different cultures can come in and enjoy our variety of dishes from vegetarian all the way to great steaks and chicken dishes. We put a lot of love into what we do because we want all of our guests to feel welcome when from the minute they step into our business." Amil, you say X and do X. Love it, respect it!!! I saw a photo of this gorgeous salmon, quinoa and veggie dish and walked in with it on my phone. I loved the aroma of the delicious food as I walked in and saw a bunch of folks enjoying their meals and happy. Walked past the beautiful freshly prepared dishes and asked about the salmon. Got to meet Amil who was just so polite and kind. He said he could definitely make it and it would be 30 minutes. I threw another quarter in the meter, put on some Bocelli and Enya and pushed the seat back. 30 minutes later I had the healthiest, tastiest and probably the best salmon, quinoa and veggie lunch platter( with pico de gallo and lemons) I have ever had. Only $12 for this quality and taste!! I have never tasted quinoa so flavorful and fresh; the salmon was done just right. The cauliflower, broccoli and carrots were spot on. The pico de gallo was chug worthy. Amil said he could make some fish tacos next time as he gave me a menu and asked me to call 30 minutes ahead. The chicken looked divine. The meat dishes looked really appetizing. Everything really!!! Plenty of soda, juice,drink and chip options. Lots of seats inside. Loved the music playing. Loved the packaged cakes and dessert options. El Manguito was spotless. The entire food area was immaculate. Had a great meal, got so much love from Amil and all of his employees and could not wait to tell you all and plan to head back for breakfast soon as they open at 5:30 am. Life is pretty amazing!!

WOW what a gem I found today!!!! Cant wait to try everything on the menu! Tacos al Pastor is what…read morewe decided to try...10/10! So much flavor in one bite. Portion is very generous and the sauces are great. The avocado sauce...needs to be bottled and sold in stores. Great place very inviting. Super attentive to detail. Im thrilled!

I said one time I loved Spanish food and my friend ran with it. Next on her list of great food was…read more"La Hacienda." And she was right, it was good, but I had some concerns. It's street parking, but that's normal in Hempstead. The outside of the building fit popular 90's store fronts. So it made me reminiscent of the past. Inside I was a little surprised. The place was a bit run down. Tables were not wiped clean and the wood trim around the food looked questionable. But those things don't stop me from eating. The staff behind the counter were incredible! They talked to everyone. When the restaurant started to get more customers walking in, they were on it. The woman who helped us was incredibly friendly and helpful. She explained everything and what it was (my friend translated for me) and I made my selections. The woman waiting on us offered me some kind of sauce. I figured "when in Rome." We took our plates and started eating. I instantly thought how glad I was to take that sauce. I wish I remembered the name of it. But trust me I took the rest home. The entire meal, including the sauce, amazing! That ring that looks like a donut, was in fact, not a donut, but I will recommend you try it, if you stop in. I will definitely be back. With all the other selections down the assembly line they offer, I have my work cut out for me. I mean, I didn't even try the rice yet.

Will not remove any stars for language barrier. They tried their best to give me a good meal and…read moreexceeded my expectations. Ez 5 stars. Feels like I'm eating at my imaginary Spanish wife's family's house!

There is something deeply respectable about a kitchen that doesn't play games with portions. Over a…read moredozen visits to Mi Tierrita, and the baseline truth remains undefeated: the food is cooked exceptionally well, and the platters are monstrous designed to easily feed two. TIn regards to the decor, this isn't a place chasing modern trends, and it's all the better for it. The rotisserie chicken has that perfect, deeply seasoned skin that only comes from a kitchen that knows its craft, and the salmon is a exceptional. It's an authentic, unapologetic Colombian staple where you can just head to the bar, grab a cold beer, watch the game, and get exactly what you came for. Food (4/5): Fantastic. The rotisserie chicken is packed with flavor, and the salmon is consistently excellent. The sheer volume of food is staggering. Customer Service (3.75/5): Reliable and down-to-earth. The staff keeps things moving smoothly, whether you're at a table or sitting at the bar. Decor (3.5/5): It isn't modern, but it doesn't need to be. It feels accurate, warm, and entirely right for an authentic neighborhood Colombian spot. Price: Around $25 per person. In an era of shrinking plates and rising prices, the value you get for the sheer amount of quality food here is a total steal.

(03.26.26) It's been awhile since I've been here. And it's always delicious!…read more Drinks: Henny Colada Colombiana Entrees: Churrasco with rice and beans & Breaded Steak with salad, fried plantains, rice, and beans. Also, ordered a side of maduros (swet plantain) Our meal, service, ambiance was great! Will be back!

Most of the food looks food and the items I tried were decent. The chicken was under seasoned but…read morethe ribs white rice and black beans were good. My issues with this place is that they don't post prices and most important, they don't have homemade salsa or hot sauce.

So, I have to honestly say I wanted to love this place Oh So Badly, but unfortunately I can't eat…read morethe atmosphere. This place has street parking and is located near a hospital so parking can be a little tricky. Service was awesome and the place is so clean inside. The food was so underwhelming, it comes off as nasty, it's made correctly but it has NO FLAVOR, NO SEASONING what so ever, Honestly I was shocked.

Make sure to visit Casa Margaritas. The food is always delicious and good portions. The ambiance…read moreis always wonderful with Latin music and the staff are friendly. My husband's favorite breaded pork and I like to many to decide on one dish.

Great food, service and drinks. You can catch it early in the day and have a chill vibe with good…read moredrinks and good food or you can come later during the weekend and it's active. It's great for most age groups too. All cultures welcome. I'm black and the bartenders are always welcoming and professional . Only annoying thing is the chairs are too short for the high bar counter! Lol

Really dope quiet spot in the cut Columbian food fresh and…read morehot The waitresses are pretty cool and knowledgeable about the menu

My husband and I visited Makondo and were amazed at not only the quality of food, but also the…read moreservice. This is easily one of, if not the best meal we've ever eaten. I cannot recommend this place enough! Such a warm and welcoming environment! The food at Makondo is amazing and exceptional! Very tasty and well prepared and you can chose among many menu options. I love the service. The whole experience from start to finish was great, Melissa, Diana and Arelis are always so friendly and kind. The prices are fair for the portion size. The place is very clean. Always a great spot to get great food. I highly recommend this place! Mi esposo y yo visitamos Makondo y nos sorprendió no solo la calidad de la comida, sino también el servicio. Esta es fácilmente una de las mejores comidas que hemos comido, si no la mejor. ¡No puedo recomendar este lugar lo suficiente! ¡Qué ambiente tan cálido y acogedor! ¡La comida en Makondo es increíble y excepcional! Muy sabrosa y bien preparada, puedes elegir entre muchas opciones en el menú. Me encanta el servicio. Toda la experiencia de principio a fin fue genial, Melissa, Diana y Arelis siempre son muy amables. Los precios son justos para el tamaño de la porción. El lugar es muy limpio. Siempre es un magnífico lugar para conseguir muy buena comida. Recomiendo este lugar!

FANTASTIC! Honestly, my first time ordering take out and it was unforgettable. Definitely, give…read morethis place a try! My CATERING ORDER was Large and my loved ones said it tasted great. Also the DELIVERY WAS ON TIME. A major plus! It's a Spanish-speaking restaurant, but from beginning to end the bilingual Male receptionist was pleasant and accommodating ( I like to ask fifty thousand questions and frequently call; to be certain)

Compré almuerzo en este restaurant hoy, pero la comida estaba insipida. Cuando abrieron…read morecondimentaban la comida , ahora no.

My first time at this establishment and I will definitely come again. Great staff, helpful, clean…read moreseating area. I ordered chicken empanadas they are $2.50 each. The food was good the empanadas was nice and warm good crunch, nice amount of chicken in it taste really good. They also have fresh baked bread and cakes. There tres leches cakes starting price is $29.00 and that's for a small cake. They also have a breakfast, lunch and dinner menu.

Worst Cholado ever! Expensive for no reason! Empty shelves. Overfilled the cup couldn't close and…read morespilled everywhere!

MMM MMM MMMM! Man I love Pollos a la brasa, the food here is delicious. I've been ordering take…read moreout from here for years since it first opened and was named something else. My go to orders include the whole rotisserie chicken (pollo entero) with sides of fries and salad. They typically give you several little servings of the green sauce....aka their comeback sauce. I've yet to discover what it's called, but for me at least, I've come to enjoy the mystery. One of my best friends has catered from here many times for her birthday over the years and everyone at the party goes straight to the sauce before serving themselves chicken. So yeah, it's delicious, but be weary if you can't handle a little kick. Another plate I love from here is the Jalea, which is essentially a plate of fried fish and calamari served with fried yuca and purple onions. The onions are seasoned aland juicy, with a crunch that brings all the flavors together and makes the jalea quite refreshing. It's big enough to share with two other people as an appetizer. I live close by and usually order pick-up so I cannot comment on delivery time but the food here is delicious and affordable.

-No flavor -no seasoning…read more-no spice -the chicken was underwhelming -the rice held none of the gravy from the beans -even the French fries were bland