Super excited to have a Puerto Rican restaurant in the Whitestone-Bayside neighborhood. The food was incredible, well seasoned, flavorful. Everyone was so attentive to our needs. George the owner was kind enough to say hello and welcome us. The DJ was playing great music. Can't wait for the spring and summer to sit outside and enjoy one of their delicious cocktails. Definitely will be coming back!!! read more

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The staff and our waiter were terrific. Food was great drinks were wonderful. The restaurant is so beautiful. Music was just great. Definitely will be back. read more

Everything was fantastic! Elliot was great, we had a big party and he made sure everything came out perfectly! 10/10

Came here last Saturday for dinner and drinks. It is an upcale fairly new Latin restaurant. Sleek and modern decor and had a deejay until 10 that night. My lechoncito was huge and pretty good but the sides were very small. The octopus appetizer was good as well. The drinks could have been a little stronger especially for 16 dollars. They automatically charge 18% gratuity to your bill regardless of group size which seems to be a new trend that I am not in agreement with. Our server was cute and on point I wish I could remember her name. The table staff were aggressive in trying to clear the table before we were ready though at least 3 times. We came in for a late dinner so there was no need. No hat wearing policy in effect here as well. read more

Distasteful and Misleading experience My recent visit to Coquito Blu in Queens left me extremely disappointed, deceived and disgusted . They failed to disclose a 90 min table limit due to a band performance, while taking my reservation a few days prior . We were asked to leave shortly after having some drinks and appetizers and refused our entrees . We were rudely kicked out by management who had a bouncer hovering over us because another party reserved the table for a fee. Be aware of undisclosed charges and seek a better dining experience somewhere else . read more

I made a 5 pm reservation for Mother's Day. I was not seated with my party of 5 until 5:25. A walking was seated before us. We get taken to a shabby looking table by the exit sign. If I am going to spend 100$+ at a restaurant, I would at least like to be seated AWAY from the exit sign. My family and I stood in the middle of the restaurant waiting for them to figure out what to do with us. Once seated, It took about 10 minutes for the waiter to come and ask for our order. He then informed us that there was a prefix menu. But there was no price on the menu. After ordering a mocktail and a Coke, it was another 20 minute wait. I also noticed one of the waitresses touching all of the top of the straws with her fingers at the bar. after 20 minutes, my mocktail ended up being beet juice. I asked the waiter to return it and he replied," you know this is a mocktail right?" Like I didn't know what I ordered off the menu with WORDS. He asked if I wanted something else, I replied no since I did not want to wait an additional 20 minutes. Appetizers arrive, they're not bad. Little did I know, it was going to be another 40 minutes for the food. Main dishes arrive...I don't know who thought "yuca mash" was a lightbulb idea, but they don't deserve the credit. It literally looks like throw up and tastes like nothing. There is absolutely no seasoning in it. I ordered sweet plantains with my order, they ran out. The waiter sat down next to me, started speaking, spat on my food, to show me he put in the order of sweet plantains and the kitchen messed up. It would take about 10 minutes to flag our waiter each time. Ended up never receiving our dessert. When I didn't want to tip the manager came over asking what the issue was. When I explained it she called me aggressive. In reality I was upset it was Mother's Day and we received horrible service. Then they want you to tip 20%. I could have stayed home and made full dinner in 30 minutes. She had the audacity to tell me it was mandatory to tip. Where in the law does it say it is illegal to not tip? I arrived at 5, did not leave until 8. Just don't go here. Food is horrible and the service is worse. Be careful you might be mandated to leave a 20% tip. read more

Let me start off by saying that I will never step foot into this establishment ever again. Waited over an hour and a half for one appetizer out of the two ordered and watched other customers leave as they became fed up with the lack of service. The calamari was nothing but dried up tentacles with spicy sauce, and the drinks were served in miniature glasses loaded with ice. The food was taking so long that I told the waitress to just scrap the whole thing and print the check. Save your time, energy, and money. With the amount of restaurants in New York City, Coquito Blu is hands down the worst place of business I've ever been to. read more

Deeeelicious!!!! From beginning to end. If you want to be transported to the Caribbean instantly I highly recommend the Lechoncito Entree. The chef captured it perfectly. Perfectly roasted pork on a bed of potatoe salad accompanied by arroz con guandules and maduros. It's Latin comfort food with modern twist. I will be back. read more

We went out to Coquito Blu for dinner with friends and we were all impressed with the delicious food, drinks and the staff. We were seated immediately with a reservation. The person who greeted us was very friendly. Our waitress took the time to explain the menu since it was our first time here. The churasco (skirt steak) was awesome especially the yucca mash that came with it. The piononos appetizer was so good as well as my drink lavendertini. We will definitely be back again especially when it's warm enough to sit outside. read more

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Food and drinks were meh. Tried a few different drinks including a passion fruit margarita and a LI island iced tea and a red wine. All not fret. Had the chicken dish and it was overwhelmingly garlic and not good. read more

Long story short manager sucks Tanya is uncapable to manage at a high pace event very rude. Telling customers your on time out...listen don't tell me that I'm grown. Second we had reservation for 745 and we arrived at 710 to be safe and all all they sat us outside while we watched people being seated inside and had no rsvp. We kept asking hostess even owners where's our table and they just put their hands up in the air . Poor managing bring Omar back . Coquito Blu needs a time out Thanks Henry you looked out . Had to eat outside like if were dogs and wait for our treat to come inside. read more

I was driving down Frannie Lou one day, looked to the right and saw this beautiful restaurant called Coquito Blu. I walked in to get a look at the place and it felt like I was in a restaurant in the city. I asked if this was an authentic Puerto Rican restaurant because of the name "Coquito" but apparently the chef is El Salvadorian. I was confused but it seemed like a cool spot and decided to give it a chance so I took my fiancé there and we ordered appetizers, drinks and our meals. It took an HOUR AND A HALF to get our food. I went to the host who was very sweet, informed her, she was extremely apologetic and offered the excuse that it was the party of 50 that caused the slow up! My thought, if you have more than 50 chairs in your restaurant than on any given day you should be able to accommodate more than 50 people. When I attempted to complain to the waiter about the poor service, he pretended as if he could not speak English, this was absolutely disgusting, I felt as if this was a play on my intelligence, also it paints a very bad picture for people who truly cannot speak the English language. I then wondered what kind of tip he was expecting to receive from us and WALA! the bill came and his 15% had already been added to the bill. This was absolutely unacceptable! The service was poor and now they expected to get a premium tip for services that they did not render. After informing the hostess that we had to wait an hour and a half for our food, she brought out someone who looked like the chef/manager he looked at our table, gave us a dirty look and walked back in with the hostess never to be seen again! Were we in the twilight zone? Who treats customers this way? They behaved as if they were giving us a free meal, meanwhile the food is overpriced and expensive. My fiancé spoke with the host and demanded that we should be able to choose what tip this waiter earned, especially because we had to wait an hour and a half to for our food. Our request for choosing the tip that the waiter was to receive was accommodated. At this point we could not wait to get out of there. We were supposed to be brought a bag to carry our leftovers in and we never received that bag. We literally left with our leftover trays in our hands. Our reservations were for 6 PM we arrived at 6:05 PM we left the restaurant at about 9 PM. It took three hours for my fiancé and I to dine. As it began to get dark we started to see a different type of Denizen enter the restaurant. We became very uncomfortable and immediately asked for the check. As a person of Puerto Rican descent, who grew up in a pretty tough neighborhood, I know how to spot when things are not right. I've lived in Whitestone For quite some time and I hope that this restaurant does not attract the wrong type of crowd. Bad service is one thing but feeling uncomfortable because of the clientele is another. I give this restaurant a year tops before they shut it down! read more

Went here for their freestyle event on 7/13/22...horrible experience they were not prepared for an event like this and very unorganized. The new manager "Tanya" should not deal with the public. She is nasty, not a people person or knows what she is doing why they hired her is beyond me. Omar was so much better! They need to get rid of her she is on a power trip and had that place in shambles. As a "manager" you should know what your doing but apparently she is in the sheets with one of the owners that is how she got that position smh. Anyway will not be spending anymore money from here on at Coquito. It was good while it lasted. In response to the establishment's reply on Google: Unfortunately as a lot of things in life, people are shown what people want you to see but in reality it was not what really happened. Yes of course videos show happy customers and people having a good time it was all because of Judy Torres and freestyle night. It was not the establishment itself and management. As soon as she was done, everyone left. I appreciate the offer for dinner on you but I will respectfully decline as I have already made my decision not to return there. Like I said they need new management, why they changed is beyond me. Tanya Is rude and should not be working such a position. She decided to be bias and sit certain reservations while others waited and waited until she felt like giving a table to people that had earlier reservations. Horrible! read more

Great food, music and the live band. The service was excellent & all food was amazing.

Excellent service, delicious food & just the right music!! Five of us went out for my sister's birthday brunch & had a wonderful time. The best part of our experience was Sky. She is an exceptional server. She anticipated our needs, bringing refills on our bottomless Brunch beverages without having to ask. She has a stellar personality,! She's patient, knowledgeable & most of all, she's genuine. I look forward to visiting Coquito Blu again when she is there. We enjoyed the well-crafted white Sangria & especially loved the shrimp ceviche, salmon, arepa & spinach Benedict & the burger. The grand finale was when Sky brought out the guava cheesecake with a sparkler candle & we all sang Happy Birthday. Sky made a real connection with us & it made a lasting impression. I can't wait to have another memorable experience at this awesome restaurant with our amazing server Sky! read more

Drinks amazing!! Food could be better. Coconut rice with salmon is what I had. Coconut rice was Not my fav.

Food wasn't as expected. The service was ok they did take long. Unfortunately when we went the computers were down making things a little difficult for the orders. Ambiance is nice when we were there it wasn't the vibe as portrayed online. Sad to say we didn't enjoy our visit. It's to far from me for us to try again. We were a party of four. read more

Wish I can give this place zero stars. Terrible service , food was awful, music was terrible. Not age appropriate for anyone under 65 years old. Also manager enforces assigned seats to your party... that was weird!! Service took forever over and hour for drinks another hour for apps add another hour for food. Was there 5 hours for an hour and half brunch. They were taking pictures I guess for their social media so when we did eventually get the drinks or apps or food each time they placed it on the table next to us to waste another 5-10 minutes on taking pictures!!! Do yourself a favor save your money and your time!! There are much better places to go even the corner bodega is better than this place. read more

Service terrible Food takes forever Drinks take forever Don't even play Spanish music for a "Puerto Rican" restaurant Custom service just weird Disappointed cause the cooks are the only ones doing something right And when we were leaving the manager was outside flirting with guests and giving out phone numbers, very professional after we had waited over an hour for some apps. read more

This place is a gem in Whitestone. It might not be authentic Puerto Rican food but it is super delicious. Their drinks are really good and pretty. Went there for my father's birthday and we had a really good time. Up until the end when we needed our check our waitress disappeared and the other one refused to help us I had to go ask the manager for our check. Other than that it was a good experience will definitely be going back read more

My husband and I were excited to try a new place in the neighborhood. I ordered the salmon. It was tasty. However, it was supposed to come with asparagus. I was told it was in the rice. It wasn't. I asked the waitress if she could bring it to me on the side. When she went to the kitchen, the chef said they would not give it to me. How can you advertise it on the menu and then refuse to serve it? At $32, that is crazy! Also, we paid an 18 percent tip that was included on the bill. Then, when we got the credit card receipt, it was written as if there was no tip given. WILL NOT BE BACK!!! read more

Visually nice as you enter. The portions are very small, not very tasty & expensive. As an appetizer we had the guacamole and yucca fries, both were just okay at best. My friend who ordered the chicken had about 4 bites and left the rest (she said it had zero flavor) & my friend who had the salmon said it was just ok (she loved the rice that came with it). We were also annoyed that the 18% tip was already included but the service was good & so were the drinks. We decided that we would go back just for drinks (sit at the bar) and pass on the expensive bland food. read more

Service was good and the drinks were great!!! The restaurant is in dire needs of a makeover though. Very stark and lifeless decor. Also, it's a big place and lots can be done to improve the look. It's also more of a club like atmosphere than an eatery. Food was good, guacamole was great!! The atmosphere inside is pretty awful. Again, very, very, very loud! I think I saw some bouncers there as well. Yeah, not the kinda place I would be a regular in. Too old for that scene,lol. read more

not good. service was terrible. my friend and I were the only ones there at 645 and our waiter, who looked like he had been working in the kitchen still wearing an apron, was more interested in his phone than. taking care of us. we had 3 appetizer, no dinner, and 3 drinks and it was $140. Ridiculous! if you're going to charge those prices, the service, food and drinks should be outstanding and they aren't! and I just reaized that we should have not been charged for all the drinks since it should been happy hou. Not happy! read more

What a wonderful asset to Whitestone. The friendly staff and the beautiful atmosphere just enhanced my esperience. Sat at the bar, the food was outstanding. 2 of the owners made their way over to introduce themselves to us. I will definitely go back. I absolutely love this new addition to Whitestone, a nice change! Check is out, yes a little more pricy, but worth it, I think! read more

Honestly...this place is a huge disappointment. Being Puerto Rican, I recommended this spot to lots of people. What a mistake. Here's the short version: There was 6 of us. We we eating and drinking heavy. They forced the check on us (700+) Then the "manager" came to us and said "guys thanks for coming in and congrats on the anniversary but haha I'm going to need this table" We all looked around confused. We stood up. While getting up another "manager" told my girl 2 things 1."You guys don't have to leave we just need the table, you can stand by the crowded bar if you guys want to stay" 2."We keep people here based on consumption" Like whaaaaaat!!!! 780 bucks in 2 hours!!! Why would we want to stay here? I'm embarrassed that I told my friends about this place and will now take my friends and money elsewhere. read more

Went with my gfs for a Galentine's day dinner. We had a blast. Food was good and drinks too. Staff was on point and the DJ/music were great. All around a great evening. read more

Let me start this review by saying the food was amazing! This restaurant is exactly what I expected. They have a doorman, which is a very nice touch. The ambiance and the place are very nice. If the waiter lets you enjoy your yourself and the music while you are there. On the other hand, the service was horrible. Our waiter Michael was the worst waiter that I ever had. He saw when we were seated to our table and immediately asked us "WHAT DO YOU WANT". As we were still taking our coats off, we told him that we just sat down and weren't ready. He hovered over us until one of us asked him to that we will call when ready. We order drinks, tries to hand it to us instead of putting them down on the table. When we told him to put them down on the table he had a blank look. We ordered appetizers, before they arrive; he asked if we were ready to order our dinner. Again we said that we did not look at the menu and we will call him. Again he hovers. Again we tell him to leave. We order or meals, A party member in the group ordered a steak and he asked (HOW DO YOU WANT IT COOKED?). He leaves. As we are talking amongst us, he returns to ask us if we are ready to order or dinner. We tell him that we ordered 5 minutes ago and he argues with us that we didn't. A few minutes later, he asked her (HOW SHE WANTS HER STEAK COOKED?). She replied, I already told you Medium. He then returned a little later to ask again (HOW SHE WANTS HER STEAK COOKED?). Again she told him that she already told him twice MEDIUM. While we were eating, a manager came over to our table to ask us how everything was going so we told him all of the above, plus (too much to include in this review). He said sorry but did nothing about it. Another waiter saw what was going on and visited our table to make sure that the service was getting better. Then another person (who I thought was the owner) came to ask how everything was and again, we told him all of the above and more, he said sorry that you feel this way and did nothing about it. They didn't even change our waiter after we asked them to. Michael then comes to us while we are starting our meal to ask if we want the bill (as he called it). We told him no, that we are still eating. We had to tell him not to come back until we call him because he approached at least 6 times asking if we want our bill. One of the party members requested to see the Dessert Menu and he didn't know what that was and proceeded to ask "You want your bill? We had to tell him to come back in a while. He seemed to be under the influence of something. To tops it off, they included the tip to the bill. I will never go there again. All of this happened and the restaurant was empty. He was waiting on only two tables. If you go there and you are greeted by Michael, ask to be seated at another section if you want a pleasant experience. read more

Definitely try the amazing short rib arepas and the piononos rellenos. Great service from Sky. Will definitely return.

Let me preface this review by saying the food is amazing! I eat out a few times a week, in NYC and the food at this restaurant is not what I expected. The flavors were absolutely delicious. The ambiance and the place is very pretty. The fact that they have a doorman is also a nice touch. Now, let us address the service. I don't remember the last time a waiter was so bad. As soon as we sat down, the drink menus were on the table, the waiter came over and asked us what we wanted. I said to him "please give us a few minutes, we just sat down" - he said ok, but did not walk away he just stood there. I looked at him again and said - we need a few minutes. He also had an attitude - not sure why, the restaurant was not full. We ordered our drinks because he came back within a minute - and that should have given us an idea of how the night was going to go. He brings the drinks and he starts handing them to us and we look at him and said put them on the table. Then he said "what do you want to eat"? One of the guests at our table had been to the restaurant before so she knew the menu and ordered our appetizers. As soon as the appetizers were placed on the table he asked us "do you know what you want to eat"? Again with the rushing - so we ordered the food. He came back in 5 minutes and asked one of us - how do you want your steak cook - she looked at him and said I already told you, but she told him again. He came back in 5 minutes and asked her again, how do you want your steak cook? At this point, I got up and complained to the manager and he said he would talk to him. (WHAT? TALK TO HIM WHILE WE ARE STILL HERE)?? Ten minutes go by and the waiter comes over again and asks us if we are ready to order our food. My cousin swore she was being pranked and we were being filmed for a TV show. At this point, we are yelling - we already ordered and he doesn't seem to believe us. He goes back into the kitchen and comes back with the food. As soon as we finish - he asks us if we want the check - SERIOUSLY? We ordered dessert, I complain to another manager and he said "sorry about that, but do you like the food"? I will spare you the rest of the night - but the waiter asked us 6 times if we wanted the check! At one point, I asked him if wanted to go home, because the restaurant wasn't busy and if that is why he keeps asking us. Once again, I complained (loudly) to the manager that I have never been treated that way and for two managers to completely ignore us instead of giving us a new waiter or doing something, anything would have been nice, is completely unaccepted. To make matters much worse, we were presented with the check with an automatic tip for this horrible service. So as we paid the $400, we were all furious that we had to give this horrible waiter anything! We loved the food so much, that we actually thought we might go back - but I would not subject myself to such service ever again. In today's market when I can choose to spend my money anywhere and not make a trip to Queens, I will spend it anywhere else but there. If you choose to go there - you have been warned, management does not care. read more

Food and service were excellent. Great atmosphere and unique venue in The Whitestone/Bayside area where you can eat and enjoy good music under one roof. The ambiance, The Music was a decent mix of 2000 Hip Hop, Reggaeton and Carribbean Vibes. The staff, The service is great and the food/drinks were spectacular! Worth every $$$. Sunday brunch is a must. read more

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We came for the first time and it definitely won't be the last. From the minute you walk through the door, you feel so welcome. The good is AMAZING! There is a great variety of food - something everyone will enjoy. The Lechoncito was so flavorful and simply delicious. The desserts were soooooo good! The flan is to die for!!! It is really one of the best I have ever had. I am looking forward to coming back and enjoying another evening! read more

Made reservations for 830pm, I received two phone calls to confirm my reservation. We get there on time to have the host inform us that it will be a 15 minutes wait. I asked why if I made reservations and we were on time...What was the purpose of making reservations? The other issue I had we were seated at 840pm only because I called it to the attention of the manager about waiting with reservations. Once seated we waited 35 minutes before our orders were taken and it was only because I had to once again call the manager over and let him know that no one has taken our order. We finally got our food and drinks and it was ok. Once they cleaned our table we waited for our server to ask if we wanted anything else like dessert. We had to wave down the server to ask him for a dessert menu. He told us the two choices we had and we placed our order. Dessert was ok. I never experience service like this that we had to flagged them down to also give us our bill. To find out gratuity and service charge was added to our bill. I will not be returning to this place. Also another note asked if there was a dress code was told no baseball cap and track suits. Obviously they don't enforce the dress code, i saw a server with a cap and a customer with one as well not to mention another customer with jogging shorts, sneakers and a tee shirt. read more

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

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Once we walked in; it felt like you're entering a night club with the loud music. Waited about 40 minutes for a table. We were instructed to go to the bar and get a drink meanwhile we wait for our table to be ready. Waited about 20 minutes at the bar and the bartenders never took our orders. Once we got to our table we ordered at once to get our food and drinks ASAP. Took another 30-40 minutes to get an appetizer of just two empanadas.. and waited for the food about an hour. The food wasn't even the best. The salmon was dry and flavorless, lomo saltado was okay wasn't even hot, and the chicken was a big portion and a bit dry. The maduros were great though. Should've gone to McDonald's next to it. Other than that ... super pricey !!!!!!!!! read more

The food was perfect especially the drinks (coquito blu was the best) the service was great also always giving us water especially Eliot was a great waiter always asking us if we were okay if we wanted something else Eliot was the best shoutout to him read more

From drinks to food everything was great. Two issues with this place: first we sat outside because it's pretty but it was a nightmare, lots of mosquitos please take care of that. It's a nice outside for mosquitos. Second server is not professional: you can't take my apps before you ask me if I want to order drinks. Most def please fix the mosquitos issue. Food was yummy. Servers need training they don't have experience. read more

I went to coquito with my family. Was very excited to try this new addition to the neighborhood. The food was different but very good. My server delilah was amazing. She had the best recommendations and made sure she was very attentive. Would definitely go again just to experience the amazing food & her service read more

My experience at this place was terrible. I decided to take my husband here for fathers Day and we were so disappointed. The service was terrible. We ordered drinks and the waitress brought the wrong drinks. Our food took about 40 minutes to arrive. After she bought the wrong drinks we ordered more drinks and we had to go chase the waitress to find out about our drinks. THEY RAN OUT of desserts. NEVER heard of that. the music was extremely loud I felt like I was at a club with my kids. Skirt Steak was super dry. read more

Appetizers were good, drinks were good, beef empanadas was way too chewy and meaty (not properly washed). The flat water was really good! The entrees were not good at all. We got the fried bronzino and the salmon with pineapple rice and the steak with yuca mash, not good at all. Bill came out to over $300 way too over priced! read more

Worst experience I've ever had at a restaurant. When we get there we get seated quickly which was great. It was a Sunday brunch and they were super busy so we expected the service to be a bit slow. But this was on another level. Our order wasn't taken until we had 30 mins sitting there waiting. I know we should had just left then but it was busy and we were trying to be understanding. After we finally ordered. The drinks took another 30 minutes and then half of the food that the table order took another 45 minutes to come after drinks. 30 minutes after half the table received their food and ate it the other half got their food and it wasn't correct. We had ordered 2 coquito flatbreads that they ran out of the toppings but they served it anyways. Instead of asking us if we wanted something else. At that point we have a little over 2 hours dealing with disappointing service and we are so hungry. We ate half a flatbread and the other asked for a to go box. When the bill finally comes I ask to speak to the manager explained to him the situation and ask for a discount on the bill or for the 2 flat breads to be removed. The manager had the nerve to ask did you guys eat the flatbreads. I responded we tried to eat one and the other are taking it home as to not waste food. He replied well I'll remove one of the flat breads. At this point we are over it agree to that and pay the bill. We then had to wait another 30 mins to get the credit card back because of an error on their end charging us. read more