Alma was absolutely amazing and truly made my birthday dinner so special! We had a large group of 24 people and she handled everything with such grace, patience and professionalism. From the moment we arrived, she went above and beyond to make sure everyone was taken care of and orders were correct. She stayed attentive, kind and organized the entire time, which is not easy with such a big group. What stood out the most was her positive attitude and willingness to accommodate every request with a smile. She made sure the night flowed smoothly and that we all felt welcomed and celebrated. Alma truly exceeded our expectations and I'm so grateful she was part of such an important night for me. (Also, let me add Diana, so pleasant, the event planner, was extremely attentive and just truly a sweetheart to work with!) Thank you for making my birthday dinner unforgettable! read more

Beautiful modern restaurant with friendly and accommodating staff. The food was delicious, and the cocktails ALMOST too pretty to drink! There's street parking but also a parking lot in the back. There's also an outdoor patio for warmer months, and I am told this place gets busy for brunch. There's also a DJ booth. read more

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This review is for happy hour and brunch. Let me start off by saying Coquito Blues happy hour it's so worth it. Top shelf drinks and great appetizers with great flavors. Been to brunch around 4 times and it never disappoints get ready to dance and have a good time. Drinks are constantly being refilled:) read more

We got here at 6pm. We were promptly seated and our drink and dinner orders taken. Our drinks came out 45 minutes later. We then waited another 35 for our dinner. The place wasn't crowded so it didnt make sense to me. The food was good. The ambiance was just OK. No music just the TV on. I enjoyed the food and had an OK time. To be honest I'm a bit disappointed. I expected better serviice. read more

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A fantastic new spot with a warm and welcoming team--the hostess, manager, and waitstaff were all on point, making sure we had everything we needed. We tried every appetizer on the menu and enjoyed plenty of drinks, all of which were excellent. The atmosphere was lively and had a club-like energy, especially with live music on Fridays. The place was packed! The open, spacious dining area is perfect for large parties, and the long, well-designed bar offers plenty of seating. Definitely a great place to check out! read more

Coquito Blu - Latin American Near Me - Whitestone, New York

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Food menu is Caribbean Puerto Ricans and Dominican's love it. The brunch are good but lacked have to make reservations and don't make it late because you will wait. read more

Coquito Blu - Steak and salad. - Latin American Near Me - Whitestone, New York

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At Coquito Blu, the food is terrible! False advertisemen. was supposed to have band and never put them on. terrible customer servic! I do not recommend this place AT ALL read more

This is a modern, fresh take on Latin cuisine in Whitestone, Queens. It has an attractive bar with seating, well stocked and with an innovative mixologist (see some of the photos!) The margaritas and mojitos were very good, and the specialty cocktails (Santeria and Purple Rain) were as refreshing as they were beautiful. Our server Alma was an absolute delight and helped us get a good cross-section of their offerings. We started with bacalaitos en el aire (codfish fritters - awesome!) and, interestingly, Asian chicken dumplings (delicious but very small portion).Our mains consisted of Habana chicken (marinated half chicken with rice, beans and maduros) and Peruvian Lomo Saltado (steak sauteed with onions, peppers and Latin spices served with rice and fries). Both dishes were tender, juicy with loads of exotic flavor. We finished with the passion fruit cheese cake, which is a nice change from the standard dessert offerings around town. We had a great time there, and are looking forward to going back again soon. read more

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Everything is great here. The waiters, the music, the people and the food . Always a good time when we go and will recommend read more

Coquito Blu - HABANA CHICKEN - Latin American Near Me - Whitestone, New York

First of all the place is beautiful. A recent remodel was done tastefully and still warm and cozy. Our server was a sweetheart and attentive. The background music of classic salsa was enjoyable and at the right volume where you could still talk to your dinner companions without having to raise your voice. The drinks were great. Espresso martini, coquito blu and jardín de rosa were excellent. The food came out hot and delicious. We had piononos and bacalaitos as appetizers. Our main dishes were Peruvian style Lomo Saltado, churrasco al carbón and bistec encebollado. Everything was well seasoned and plentiful that we had to pack to take home. For dessert we had coffee and coconut flan. This was an enjoyable meal all around. read more

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A four star that's inches from a five. The location is good, parking is easy, the place looks beautiful. The service was great, we had Anthony and he had a great vibe with attention to his job! We went around 4 where we got to enjoy the restaurant without the place being full. We had great music and quick service as a result. The drinks. Yes. Just yes. They are perfection. Coquito blu is top notch but the my didn't miss with the Blu Paloma or the Tu Sueños cocktail. The good food is great food. Not everything was to my taste so we venture a bit into the negatives. Highly recommend the Pioninos Rellenos, the Grilled salmon is good but the coconut rice is the star of the show. If you came hungry, DEFINITELY get the Lechoncito Boricua and thank me later. I'll wait... The Nutella Tres Leche dessert will have you floating in the air on cloud 9. Other than the added gratuity for drinks above $50 (kind of hidden but understandable) and the few items I wasn't a huge fan of (skip the salads), there's no way you DONT come back. This is a new staple for me for sure! read more

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First time trying this place- went with a large group. The DJ & musics was great. The place was full and jumping but not overly crowded. The food was actually pretty tasty as were the cocktails. I think it's a great value for Brunch. While the service is sweet and attentive, it is SLOW. We allotted 2 hours for our Brunch and entrees weren't out in that time. We did have apps and drinks. We had a group of 17. Those that were able to stay enjoyed a good meal. The apps and drink were more liked than the entrees however. read more

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Beautiful restaurant BUT slow service. I was here on a Sunday for brunch. The place is gorgeous with a great DJ and music. Food took a long time. But was delicious. There were a lot of birthday parties, and probably not enough staff. Sometimes one or two people did not get food with the rest of the group. Management-improve your service, and you will have a great restaurant. read more

Coquito Blu - Cameron Con Coco - Latin American Near Me - Whitestone, New York

Never disappoints with the Noche in San Juan- the drinks, exceptional, the aura, great, the ppl, even better! Enjoyed sime Lobster and shrimp chaufa and def hit the spot! Salud! the service was on point as usual and the ambiance never disappoints read more

Coquito Blu - noche in san juan - Latin American Near Me - Whitestone, New York

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Food was horrible. Pork chops were overcooked and hard to eat. My wife's fish was smelling. Service no where to be found. No bueno.

I wish I could give more stars since I actually did have a very nice time. The place is very nicely decorated and has an elegant vibe. It has a beautiful bar fully stocked. There is a dj in the middle of the dining area who hypes up the patrons. When I came here on a Sunday, it was extremely busy. My friends and I were seated and waited a good while to be asked for drinks. Our server was very sweet and apologized for the long wait. Once we got our sangrias, he took our appetizer and entrees order. My sangria was beautifully decorated and he made sure to have our glasses full at all times since it was a bottomless brunch. The music was great, the drinks are flowing but the amount of time we waited even just for the appetizers were as unreasonable. We waited at least an hour for the appetizers which were actually delicious, we got a variety of pizzas, shrimp, empanadas and guacamole. By the time our entrees came, we all asked for to go containers and we took them home. Heating up the food at home, I did not get to enjoy the food the same way. I would give this place another chance but they really have to work on bringing the food out at a reasonable amount of wait time. read more

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Food - 8/10 Drinks - 10/10, non - the mocktails are amazing! Service - 8/10, attentive and speedy Atmosphere - 9/10 the music is amazing! Reservations needed - Recommended, but did accept walk - ins read more

Coquito Blu - Mocktail - Latin American Near Me - Whitestone, New York

The restaurant is beautifully decorated the outside seating is nice vibe i visited on a Sunday and there was Latin music playing The service was amazing my server Anthony was very attentive & helpful great hospitality The food was so good great portions drinks were good too definitely will be back read more

Coquito Blu - Amazing drinks - Latin American Near Me - Whitestone, New York

Went on a Saturday night and the house was packed. Great vibes with live music. A bit loud, so don't expect to have a conversation, but definitely enjoyed ourselves. The food is delicious and really big portions. None of us were able to finish the food on our plates. The drinks are just as equally delicious. Come prepared to spend. - but overall great place and great service. read more

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This was my second time going here for Brunch. Since the first time I went for Brunch it was so amazing, I decided to take my whole family for a Father's Day Brunch. The whole experience had nothing to do with the first Brunch I had there. The appetizers were so small, they changed the whole Brunch Menu for smaller portions. Also they ran out of burgers, and stake with onions as main courses. We ended up asking for churrasco and they were so hard and not a great flavor. Also the sangria wasn't as good as the first time. I think the food could have been better and bigger portions since Father's Day was a celebratory occasion. The whole reason I came back to this brunch was because the previous one was a lot food and the sangrias were amazing. Too bad this experience wasn't the same. The only thing that remains the same is the service. Alma is an amazing and professional server. She has a 5 start review from me and the reason my review is 4 starts is because of the quantity of the food, and the quality of the food and drinks. I really hope this things improve because I love this place, the vibes and the restaurant in general. read more

Food was amazing. Great vibe with great music. The service was excellent! The staff was friendly and welcoming. Highly recommend this place.

The bartender absolutely SUCKS. She does not ever remember your order and then forgets to put it in. When we sat down, my son ordered a drink... it came out incorrectly. When we ordered appetizers, she completely forgot about putting in our order- after asking 2x. She has a very long pony tail and has no clue what is going on. Do NOT sit at the bar with her! read more

I finally had the chance to visit this spot after hearing so many glowing reviews from friends--and it absolutely lived up to the hype. We came for Father's Day brunch to celebrate both my dad and my husband, and it turned out to be such a memorable experience. From the moment we arrived, the atmosphere was vibrant and welcoming. We started with the empanadas and the flatbread as appetizers--both were flavorful and perfectly prepared. For our entrées, we ordered the steak, chicken, and salmon, and honestly, every single dish was delicious. Each plate was seasoned just right and cooked to perfection. The drinks were phenomenal--creative, strong, and beautifully presented. And the music? On another level. It really elevated the entire vibe. The DJ had the whole room in sync, and my group was having such a great time, I literally had to beg them to leave. No one wanted the day to end. I also want to address something I've seen in a few other reviews--some people have described this place as "ghetto." That was not my experience at all. The crowd was incredibly diverse, stylish, and full of people who just wanted to enjoy good food, good music, and good company. I sincerely hope that kind of comment isn't rooted in racism, and if it is. Stay home!  All in all, I highly recommend this place. Whether you're coming to celebrate or just unwind, it delivers on all fronts. read more

Went to the sip and paint yesterday with 2 of my friends and had a great time. Second time for me there for the S&P and it's been good vibes. Had white sangria and ordered a bunch of appetizers which was delicious. Can't wait for the next event. I heard they were going to start having Karaoke nights there so I can't wait for that. read more

Great atmosphere and service is on point. Food and music really build up the vibe of this location.

I didn't take picture of the sangria for brunch but if you read this review, TAKE RHE SANGRIA...YOU WONT REGRET IT. I came to support my friend's brunch event and it was delicious. I had no complaints about the service and the manager or owner was very nice and attentive. If you have a chance, take a visit. The brunch prefix menu is $50 with 90 mins of unlimited drinks with appetizers and entrees. Take your friends and enjoy yourself! read more

Coquito Blu - Omelette with home fries and salad - Latin American Near Me - Whitestone, New York

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I really like the decor at this place. It is very modern with a bit of Mediterranean feel. It was fun having a dj but if you arent a fan of loud music, you may want to opt for the outdoor seating. I was impressed by how tasty the chicken pastel was and our server, Anthony, made sure everything was to our liking. I really enjoyed the Un Verano en NY drink but forgot to post it. Definitely will be back for the food, drinks and music! read more

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an amazing experience !!! great food and drinks all the people over there are very attentive and welcoming!! read more

Lets start with the positive. Upon arrival everyone was attentive our table was prepared and we were seated quickly. We were a party of 7 and did not experience the wait time that had been noted. The music is loud honestly we loved it and it was a nice cheerful ambiance and a chic place. The drinks looked amazing and the best was the coquito. The food was good not to overly seasoned, the pernil a tad dry, yuca fries were fresh, steak was good. Overall I had a good experience and would possibly come back if it was closer to my home. read more

Coquito Blu - Drinks - Latin American Near Me - Whitestone, New York

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The steak was delicious but black beans were bland and flavorless, this place can use more menu items. The drink was good but can't taste the alcohol at all. I would've tipped more but once you add your own tip that's all you'll receive. I hope they improve on the menu items. Place is nice but way too dark inside. I don't know what they are trying to achieve but just have more options and the place will be rockin. read more

Coquito Blu - Latin American Near Me - Whitestone, New York

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If I could have given this place 0 stars, I would have! Stopped in for a quick drink. The bill came and they charged 18% gratuity... for 2 drinks!! Disgusting! Won't be back! read more

Coquito Blu - Latin American Near Me - Whitestone, New York

It was packed on a Friday night. The Coquito Blu Guacamole with tostones and chicharron was delicious. The Coquito Picadera was huge and fed the entire table. The Flatbreads are all good. The Lomo Saltado with filet mignon was so tender and delicious. My group had the Lechoncito and Paella. Both dishes were really good. The Paella was really flavorful and they do not skimp on seafood. Everything we had was great! The servers, food, DJ and Latin band did not disappoint. We will definitely return!!! read more

Coquito Blu - Empanadas, Calamari, Coconut Shrimp, Chicken and Pork Chicharrones, Guacamole, Yuca Fries and Tostones. - Latin American Near Me - Whitestone, New York

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I am only writing this review so the management can make changes because I've been here several times and the food is tasty. The issue we had was the service. It was Father's Day weekend and we expected it to be busy however what we experienced as well as others who sat near us was below standard. We had a reservation and we didn't get seated until 45 min later. We were patient and wasn't too upset about it again given it was a holiday weekend. However it is what took place after. We sat at our table for another 30 minutes before a waitress came to us. I asked several waitress that passed by and they stated they would get us our waitress. Our waitress , when she finally came made a general apology and she just seemed annoyed the whole experience. We put in both our appetizers and dinner choices as well as our drinks all at once because we knew it probably take a long time due to what we experienced already. It took another 20 minutes to get our drinks and another 30 minutes to get appetizers . The people next to us were also upset and after they received their appetizers decided to leave without even eating dinner because they didn't want to wait anymore . There was another couple next to us who never got any food and they decided to leave after about 45 min of waiting. After getting our appetizer finally , our dinner came out about 30 minutes later. I like the food there but am reconsidering about going again. While I was waiting for our food, I decided to look at previous reviews and it seems this is an area this establishment needs to work on. read more

Second time at Coquito Blu and both times had an amazing time. The Hospitality was an incredible experience. The food was delicious especially the Yuca mash with Manchego cheese. Can't forget about the Churrasco Flatbread that was very good as well. The music was banging. I will be back very soon. read more

Coquito Blu - Yuca Mash with Manchego Cheese delicious - Latin American Near Me - Whitestone, New York

Came to Coquito  Blu with a group to celebrate my husband's 60th birthday The cocktails were very good. (I had the lycgee martini) The appetizers were plenty to share. Everyone's dinner was delicious (i had the pernil (which i will be eating leftover for days)  Our waiter, Dale , was attentive and knowledgeable about ths food. And because we were celebrating a birthday DJ Nano mde the night complete!! Loved how he played a variety of music. The ambiance was perfect! We had a great time and we will be back!! read more

Came here to celebrate a birthday very low key. The food portions were good they had that authentic Puerto Rican flavor. The mojitos were delicious. Service was good until it started getting a little busy. Surprising the prices are kind of on the high side. read more

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I want to share how unprofessional and the lack of service this place has. Prior to arriving to the location I called the previous day to reserve a table for 10. Their social media page stated that they had a "Teachers Happy Hour on Thursday and Friday from 3-7PM". When I called and spoke to a lady the night before she clearly stated that she would have a table for us to attend. I was not informed of the "Happy Hour Policy" or the "Time limitation". When I arrived on Friday Sept. 15 with all the Teachers, I informed the waiter that I had called and the lady I spoke to told me to come in at 3 PM that they would have a table for me and not to worry. I also reached out to someone I knew from the place (Mr. Henry) to inform him that I was going to bring in 10 Teachers. The waiter which was extremely passive aggressive informed me that they do not open until 4 PM, that the kitchen was closed and that we would all have to sit in the bar. After going back and forth with him about who I spoke with he finally let us sit on the table and attempted to get out orders. However, He proceeded to give us a time limit informing us that we had 90 minutes to order, eat and drink. Mind you the place was completely empty. After this he repeatedly asked if we were going to eat as well but it had to be from the normal menu. As professionals we all know and have some respect with our customers. One thing for sure is my staff at the school drink, eat and also of course we would have to dine there as well if we were given the time to do so. I have never felt so humiliated and embarrassed in front of my school staff members in my life. I am a constant planner of events and I usually go out often with friends and coworkers to different restaurants and we have always been treated with respect, courtesy and empathy. I am really saddened to see that this place is so unreliable. Please do not count on their social media IG page because it clearly was fake news. After going back and forth with the waiter and realizing that everything was a problem to him I decided and refused to spend money in this place. I informed my teachers that we would be going somewhere else in Bayside. Thankfully we did because we had no issues whatsoever. We were given a table without a problem, we were able to split the bill without a problem, we were not given a time limit and the waiter was so wonderful and welcoming. Its extremely sad that a place that is so beautiful inside would provide this type of service to educators who literally live day by day to provide and educate the children from the community and boroughs in NYC. read more

Please don't go by the reviews, experience it yourself! This place is the place to be for a Sunday Brunch with family or friends. The ambiance is welcoming and full of energy. My visit with 4 of my girlfriends was amazing, our waitress (Sky) was very nice and helped us decide what to choose from the menu. The Brunch menu is to the point, 1 appetizer, 1 main entree, and bottomless mimosa. Another young man (Leo) was the sweetest with us (Please tip the waiter/waitress helpers). In the end, the manager (Julio) was such a nice person to us, very polite and friendly. Omg, he gave us before we left coquito WOW it was so good. The place is clean and very cozy. The food is good. The live Dj was on point with the music. The bathroom was clean (extra points for that) We had a great time and plan to come back for dinner. read more

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Rumor has it that a new Puerto Rican restaurant is in Whitestone! My boyfriend checked out the place a few days before our 10th anniversary (June 8th). He was SO excited to try this "authentic" Puerto Rican Restaurant after a staff member confirmed the place was Puerto Rican. NOPE. Upon our arrival, 3 people came to greet us. It was a little weird, like in an episode of the Twilight Zone, because the place was mostly empty. The server was very friendly and attentive (until the large party arrived) but a bit pushy and invasive. Some would argue that this type of "friendliness" belongs at a local Applebee's, not a "higher-end" restaurant. At one point, the server was so animated that some spittle flew out their mouth. Yikes. When I asked for the price of the lobster "tail" special, she waved her hand and agreed with my boyfriend to forget about the prices. I didn't want to be "that person," so I didn't question further. Cocktails were good but only about 4 - 6 oz and $12 - $16 each. We ordered two appetizers - Trifonguitos (very good though heavily fried) and "brick oven roasted jumbo shrimp." I was shocked when we received 6 shrimp about 1" x 1"! We didn't want to seem cheap, but I couldn't help asking a staff member if this was the jumbo shrimp dish. They answered very matter-of-factly, "YES." I tried again by asking if they knew this was not jumbo shrimp. Answer was, "Yes, but it's bigger than the 1st batch, which was even smaller." I inferred that we should be happy with what we got and not to be cheap. Again, I didn't want to be "that person" so I said, "Maybe don't add "jumbo" to the menu." The staff member said they'd speak to management, but no one came by. The shrimp was not only comically small but was also soaked in oil and way too spicy. For entrees, we ordered the lobster "tail" special and the salmon. As a half-joke, my boyfriend asked if the lobster tail was tiny, and the server said it was big. The lobster "tail" was a loaf/patty with a few pieces of lobster (that we could see). The server saw us looking for the lobster "tail" and informed us that the lobster was chopped up. Thinking we somehow missed this info earlier, we didn't say anything. The salmon was small and very dry, the accompanying asparagus was oily and limp, and the coconut rice was tasty but soggy. The next day, I called to speak to the owner, George. After a week of no response, I called back and spoke to Tonya (the new manager). She apologized for not getting a call back, said she would refund me in cash so there is no chargeback to them (we used a credit card), and invited me back to "change my experience." She did not address my main issue with the shrimp. Tonya made a reservation for the following Wednesday, June 22nd. I thought this was a transparent attempt to grant me a refund only because we'd be returning to spend more money. It turned out my boyfriend had to work late, so I went myself around 5:30 pm. When I arrived, Tonya was very professional and nice. She extended her hand and introduced herself and expressed how disappointed she was that my boyfriend couldn't make it because she was, "... really looking forward to meeting him." Upon realizing that I would not be dining alone, the "warmth" evaporated, and her vibe was instantly hard, judgmental, and accusatory but well-cloaked in "professionalism and friendliness." Honestly, I felt subtly bullied. (1) She tried twice to convince me to dine alone with unrelenting and aggressive eye contact, (2) pointed out that we "consumed" the shrimp (why not mention that before?) in a shaming tone, and (3) made a copy of my ID and had me sign a statement that I received a cash refund (she explained it was to make sure I'd not dispute the charge on our credit card later). Like I'm going through all this trouble for $16; this was about principle. When I reiterated that my boyfriend is Puerto Rican and how disappointed he was, I didn't get far because Tonya interrupted me and made a point (twice) that I, "... stressed that he is Puerto Rican a lot," and I told her that many times before. A bit exaggerated and I don't know what that was about... maybe she wanted to let me know she "caught" me in some ridiculous attempt to use my boyfriend's ethnicity to get a refund. Good catch, Sherlock. I made another attempt to figure out what kind of restaurant they were - authentic Puerto Rican or not? The answer was that it's a Latin restaurant that caters to the demographics of the area, but the chef is 100% Puerto Rican, and traditional dishes like rice and beans are authentic. Lol. Um... okay. Like other reviewers noted, they ran out of many items, and it felt like the place was struggling as if the owners and management never ran a restaurant before. Never returning to Coquito Blu again and I predict they won't be in business long if this is how they treat patrons. read more

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Came across this gem on my search for a restaurant in the area. Elliot was our guide and waited our table fantastic, very attentive and had great recommendations. I went on a Saturday afternoon food was delicious. For the appetizer had The chicaron con guacamole it also came with some plantain strips chip. For dinner the churrasco with cheesy yuca purée my husband the the pernil with rice and beans (hint took the left overs home it was even better lol). Dessert we had mango salsa fan delicious. Drinks were amazing!!!!!! Un verano en Nueva York was my favorite my husband loves the Blu Coquito. To top it off they had a live DJ and made everyone dance the music was mixed English and Spanish my new spot! read more

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