A great option for a pre- or post- museum lunch. Small joint with nice decor. The dinner menu…read moreseems pricey, but the lunch specials were reasonable. Crispy Pork Belly: I'm not a keto guy, but I totally love this kinda keto food. Thick chunks of pork belly fried crispy. Livened up with the salsa on the side. A great unctuous way to get your appetite going. Steak & Onions: A very tasty complete lunch with nicely marinated steak, a ton of onions, plantains and beans. The place looked fancy, but this lunch special was comfortingly humble. Really hit the spot. Tres Leches: A perfect way to indulge after the meal. So moist and creamy!

We met friends at this cute little Colombian restaurant. If it's cold, sit in the back of the…read morerestaurant. There's a big draft from the front door. The staff were lovely. If you're an early bird, the happy hour drink deals are offered table side, which is awesome. Cocktails were on point. We started off with very good guacamole and chips. Chips were refreshed happily. The assorted empanadas were excellent, with crisp shells and savory contents. 3 of our party ordered the tiger prawns, which they liked a lot. I ordered the Lompoc saltado, which was pretty good. This nice neighborhood place is a good change of pace serving a less common cuisine.

La mejor comida in Manhattan with amazing service and a great atmosphere. Everything on the menu is…read moreamazing and very reasonably priced. It is perfect for any occassion. If i lived closer, I would eat here every day.

The empanadas, especially the chicken, were not very flavorful and quite bread-y. The meat with the…read moretostones was a bit better, but overall quite soggy.

I live a block away, and after doing laundry, I decided to try Cositas Cafe. I got two empanadas,…read moreChorizo & Cheese, and Potato & Cheese. They come with a red and a green sauce. I was all about that green sauce. Both empanadas were really tasty. I recommend this cute little spot if you're in the mood for a taste of Latin America here in the UES.

4.5 Cozy, friendly cafe in UES, dropped by on a weekday afternoon around 3:30pm and picked up an…read moreoat horchata $6.25 and empanada $4.65. They offer a number of baked Colombian pastries, empanadas, breakfast with eggs, coffee, milk-based drinks, and teas. The owner/staff(?) was kind and helpful in answering my questions about ingredients. I saw on their menu online that their horchata was made with oat and rice, which I was excited to see, since most places usually include some type of regular milk. She was able to confirm there was no dairy. I also asked for her suggestion for which empanada to get--chicken or beef--and she suggested both, then with a thoughtful gesture said she'd give me both if I bought one, since they were closing soon. Thanks for the chance to try both! An extra 1/2 star for excellent service! The horchata is on the sweet side, which is as expected since it's a sweet drink to begin with. I'd describe it a creamy, warm embrace with balanced notes of cinnamon. Personally I'd go a little stronger on the cinnamon though that's more of an individual preference. The empanadas had decent flavor, a fair amount of juicy meat filling and I was glad the filling wasn't too salty. This is a tiny store so there are only a couple seats inside, and a few additional seats outside. They've created a lively atmosphere with tropical wallpaper and a woven chandelier that creates a beautiful sprinkle of lighting around the cafe.

This Colombian place takes reservations for large parties and was decorated for the holidays. All…read morethe food was and lunch specials were flavorful and plentiful. The yuca frita, chicarron, and arepa con queso were great appetizers. This is a family favorite!

I went on a Tuesday morning at 10am. The lunch special is a good deal so I would return for that…read more However, everything else on the menu is very pricey for what it is. Taste was ok and nothing special. But I felt like I was spending special prices. My kids did not enjoy their meal and they're huge fans of meat rice potatoes usually. Portions are generous or maybe it just felt that way because we weren't devouring our food. I didn't feel like things were seasoned enough. I didn't like how the flank steak turned out- I was expecting actual steak, not something that looked like it was boiled for hours. I dunno- but it was just very meh all around. Service was quick and prompt.

Ordered: Iced Banana Latte (~$9)…read more Aya's take: Pueblo Querido is a Colombian coffee company that started in Brooklyn and this being their first location in Queens. The decor is fun and pays homage to Colombian culture which I appreciated. Their specials menu had an Iced Banana Latte which is totally up my alley so I decided to try it. I usually get a latte with a syrup and I assumed this was exactly that - a banana syrup. Unfortunately, it was more like a frappe where the espresso, banana, and milk was blended together. I think it's misleading to call it a latte as it wasn't what I was expecting. And for ~$9, I just expected more richness from the espresso but the milk was just overpowering. Even based on the appearance, it was very milky/foamy rather than coffee or banana-forward. If I find myself back here, I'll probably go for their classic coffees instead.

Yes the hotel had free coffee but sometimes you need a bit more. This place really fit the bill. It…read morewas right before I got to my subway station so it was an easy stop. I went 3 times. Each time the Americano was prepared perfectly. I take my coffee black so its impossible to hide crappy brew. Staff was friendly and on point so not much more you could want

I pulled up near closing time and grabbed a couple things they had left…read more I can't say I was fully welcomed in my gringo skin. The food was real good though. The plantains in the Sancocho were a lil more brown than I'm used to but it was all good. No corn just plantain, potato, and a little meat in a tasty broth. The lenitil and potato stew/soup was awesome too. Chicken over rice was fine, the rice was perfect, the flavor was there, the chicken... was aight

I love me a good bandeja paisa! This one was a mini platter and it was big for me haha. My friend…read morealso got so much food and we had to take some to go. I would definitely recommend and come back. The workers are so sweet and helpful. Love Colombia people!

The food is always consistent, very big portions and worth the money. Love me some Colombian food…read moreevery once in a while! The food comes out very fast and the staff is nice.

The food at Pollos A La Brasa Mario is absolutely amazing! The employees are always so friendly,…read moreattentive, and welcoming. I've been coming here since I moved to Astoria in 2019, and it's hands down one of my favorite spots for both lunch and dinner. Every dish is packed with flavor and served in generous portions. You can truly taste the love and tradition in every bite. The atmosphere is always lively, and the staff make you feel like you're enjoying a home-cooked meal straight from abuela's kitchen. I highly recommend this place to anyone who wants delicious, authentic Colombian food and phenomenal vibes. Tell them I sent you! ¡La comida en Pollos A La Brasa Mario es absolutamente increíble! Los empleados siempre son muy amables, atentos y te hacen sentir bienvenido. He venido aquí desde que me mudé a Astoria en 2019, y sigue siendo uno de mis lugares favoritos para almorzar o cenar. Cada plato está lleno de sabor y las porciones son muy generosas -- se puede sentir el amor y la tradición en cada bocado. El ambiente siempre es alegre, y el personal te hace sentir como si estuvieras disfrutando de una comida casera preparada por la abuela. Recomiendo este lugar a todos los que quieran disfrutar de comida colombiana deliciosa y un ambiente fenomenal. ¡Díganles que yo los envié!

I have been going to this little corner restaurant for quite a while now... I feel they have slowly…read moreevolved into a full service establishment... liquor and all. Went in for a few empanadas and they didn't have as many as I wanted. Asked me to wait 10 mins. to complete my order but took twice as long. Their empanadas have definitely been put on an inflationary diet (in order to keep their price low, I suppose). They were pretty good as they had freshly come out the frier. They do NOT provide you with plastic shopping bags any more... sort of a bad thing when you are taking a bunch of oily empanadas to go.

Solid place for Colombian food - I would recommend the steak over the empanadas…read more We ordered the Entrana, which comes with skirt steak, chimichurri, and 2 sides - I chose the coconut rice and plantains. The steak was cooked well though the chimichurri was a bit too oily for my liking. The rice and plantains were delicious. The empanada sampler was a cool concept, but I just wasn't a fan of how fried and thick the empanada casing was. But overall the environment is nice and the service is kind.

Bartender Juan Jose served me at the bar on Sunday 2/15/26…read more This place is perfect for Happy Hour because my Passionfruit Sangria was potent! I got tipsy at first sip, and I have a high alcohol tolerance. I ordered the Sunday lunch special: the Beef Rib Soup with a side of white rice, chicken, salad and corn cake. The beef was tough, but everything else was good. TIP: Ask for some extra green sauce. It is the tastiest green sauce that I have ever had. For dessert, I had the Torta de Almojábana, which is a warmed breading pudding made from Colombian cheese bread, cornmeal, cuajada cheese and guava. It was delicious, but I did not care for the side of soft "low quality" vanilla ice cream. I would have preferred that it had been hard "high quality" ice cream so it could have melted over the dessert. My favorite brand is Ben and Jerry's. The place is big enough to seat about 25 people, and the parking lot could fit about 50 cars. It is an excellent place to do an Event.

I use to love this place, the food was good, the portions were great and the service was wonderful…read more It was so nice to know that we still had decent restaurants in the neighborhood.But when you find out that shrinkflation is part of your business tactic, it is so disheartening to loyal consumers...When you raise a dish by 4-5$, remove the salad portion, and cut the meat portions in half-- you feel robbed. If you are going to remove the salad - remove it from your menu photos as well. Horrible. The service is still wonderful!!