The best Colombian in the area (that I've had). A bit pricy when it comes to food in the area but they come in huge heaping plates. Service is quick and staff won't rush you out. Chill ambiance with upbeat tunes. Menu is extensive and almost everything has a picture so you know what you're getting! Come hungry! I always manage to only put away half before surrendering to the take out boxes to take home the rest. read more

Cositas Ricas - Chicken platter + pork loin plate - Bakeries Near Me - Jackson Heights, New York

Ate here today after work as a paraprofessional at P.S. 12 Q for dinner. I had gotten a big plate of fried plantains with lots of meat on it with salad that it tasted really good and delicious that I felt super full afterwards. The service there was also attentive and super fast. Finally, I would definitely eat and come back again next time. read more

Cositas Ricas - Bakeries Near Me - Jackson Heights, New York

Food is unmistakably Colombian cuisine in regards to ingredients, flavors and plating. It's difficult to be disappointed with any menu selection here. The disappointment may set in with the service, they move so much food that the staff at times gets overwhelmed. The ambiance is of proud Colombian culture, heritage and life. The cuisine expresses that lovely with every bite. Yummy Tummy read more

The breaded pork- chuleta al estilo de Palmira is huge- enough for either 3 people or three meals to go We had the breakfast- eggs, pandebono, chorizo and arepas-- all delicious. My girl has the super bandeja - rice beans, steak and chicharrón. All the food was delicious. The waitresses were quick and attentive: The place has plenty of seats, and TVs where we watched the Thanksgiving day parade. read more

So I have to say the food was delicious but they ripped me off and didn't even tell me until I noticed. I ordered the Friday soup special which was 13.99 after ordering the lady came back saying she didn't have a sancocho style chicken but she could have it substituted for beef or chicken she didn't bother to tell me that it was gonna cost six bucks extra just because it was a piece of grilled chicken. Service was good until I realized that. Ambience great. So food wise I'd give it five stars but since they charged me without letting me know. read more

Cositas Ricas - 49. Chicharron y Chorizo Arepa Combination de 2 - Bakeries Near Me - Jackson Heights, New York

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If the meal is cheap here, there's a reason why... I came for lunch with a friend and I ordered Bistec a Caballo ($14.25): grilled steak topped with 2 eggs, yellow rice, and French fries--the steak was awful. And if the main protein doesn't taste good, the rest of meal is disappointing. The only reason I'm giving a 3-star rating, though, is because my friend ordered Tiras de Lomito ($40) and it was goooooood--but again, it's because it's on the pricey side. Overall the experience is ok, not something I need to repeat, but the restaurant ambiance is busy non-stop, so very happy for them! read more

Cositas Ricas - 29. Tiras de Lomito - so good, but pricey - Bakeries Near Me - Jackson Heights, New York

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We were in the area and decided to check this spot out as we were in the mood for chicharron and our friends recommended it. I'm so happy we popped by! It wa super busy, loud, and fairly packed, and seems to be a local favorite with many regulars eating there. That being said, we were seated pretty quickly. The staff was very friendly and kind, answering whatever questions we had and making recommendations. We ended up ordering Repollina al Patron, Arepa Combinacion, and Lomo de Cerdo a la Parrilla. For drinks, we decided to try the Lulo and Burojo. The Repollina was absolutely delicious! It's a mix of chicharron, chorizo, shrimp, and shredded pork served on fried green plantains. Everything was well seasoned and well made, especially the shredded pork, which was tender and juicy. It was a very generous portion for the price. The Lomo de Cerdo was so good! The pork was well seasoned and cooked, and wasn't tough to cut through. It was juicy enough and I enjoy it with the beans and rice. This was also a really generous portion and filled up my entire plate. The Arepa Combinacion was also really good and was a very generous portion. I wish the chicharron wasn't as oily but it was still really tasty. I loved the Lulo, which tastes like passionfruit mixed with citrus. It was a very unique flavor that's tart but also sweet. The Burojo was also really delicious and tasted like a milkshake when blended with the milk. It has a malty taste and is moderately sweet. I enjoyed both drinks. Overall, this is a great spot with delicious food that's generous with its portion and decent with the price. It was fairly busy when we went but seating didn't take too long. I recommend popping by if you're in the area and looking for some good food! read more

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The reviews on this place are WAY too low! We had an absolutely delicious Colombian feast for $13.95 each (Friday special)! We were stuffed and so happy after a very early morning flight into LaGuardia. 1000% recommend! read more

Cositas Ricas - Bakeries Near Me - Jackson Heights, New York

You can't go to Queens and not eat Colombian food. Cositas Ricas makes outstanding Colombian food. And they are open 24 hours - which means you can have your Colombian food at 3 am if you are so inclined. And don't worry about missing the Mets game, while you eat. The Mets play on 13 screens in one small room. You not only won't miss a single play. You won't miss a single ad. * * * Before I gush anymore, let me put out one word of warning. My wife is not as keen as Cositas Ricas as I am. She ordered a Salmon in an outstanding salad dressing with good vegetables ... But the fish was way undercooked. I don't think this was the cook's intention. I think it was a goof. These things happen. * * * It probably happened because the cook was devoting his or her full attention to making me one of the best seafood dishes I have ever had. This was your basic "every kind of seafood you can think of in a rich tomato sauce." You can find a million dishes of this caliber in Marseilles, or Italy or Spain. It is as Mediterranean as cooking gets. San Francisco has its cioppino which is outstanding eating as well. Well, Colombia has two coasts and Colombia has tomatoes. They can play this game as well as anybody. * * * Which did I like better, the incredibly rich and tasty sauce, Or each of the many kinds of perfectly cooked fresh-off-the-boat shellfish? * * * Yes, to both of the above. read more

My good friend and I were in the neighborhood and we were craving Colombian food. So we decided to dine at Cositas Ricas. This restaurant is located on 79th Street and Roosevelt Avenue in Queens, NYC. We took the E train to 74th Street and then walked 5 blocks under the 7 Train tracks. There are loads of Spanish restaurants in this area. FYI, we have been to other Colombian restaurants here, but thought we would give this place a chance. We absolutely enjoyed the relaxing atmosphere. This place is definitely family oriented maybe it's because we'd went for dinner at 7PM EST on a Thursday night. Totally liked how spacious this place is with loads of seats both indoor and outdoor. We'd sat indoor. They had a huge selection of appetizer, entree, dessert and drinks. I'd say this place is definitely budget friendly. Their meal portion is huge. I'd ordered breaded boneless chicken, fried plantains, a scoop of rice, loads of onions and some salad on the side. It was only $17 USD. My friend and I'd decided to share this meal. There was no way I was going to finish it all by myself. I'd also ordered a strawberry margarita which was pretty delicious. Overall I had a a delicious meal and was completely satisfied. The staff here was very chilled and welcoming! read more

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I've been coming here for 20 years and was sooo happy to see this place still open when I was visiting NY. It hasn't changed and the food is still as yummy as I remember it. If you want authentic Colombian food this place definitely doesn't disappoint. Service is great, food is amazing. Their Colombian baked goods are soooo delish! Definitely take a few to go home with. Whether you're from queens or visiting definitely check this place out. read more

Cositas Ricas - Bakeries Near Me - Jackson Heights, New York

I walked in around 11 AM looking for something delicious and satisfying. It's a cold brutal wintry day think 30 degrees in NYC. I felt like something hot, so I went with the daily special: chicken soup. It tasted yummy. And I had no wait. I went in with my good friend so it wasn't hard to find seating. The decor is decent, but it's kind of like a diner but cuter. The service was okay. It is neither rapid or fast. I had table service, and my waiter spoke English and Spanish. Our meals (calentado and sopa) didn't take a long time. I also found the food pretty good. I definitely left feeling full, and it tasted flavorful to me. I also saw that there was plenty of seating next to the window letting in all the light and also more outdoor seating for warmer weather. I have to recommend that it's not the place if you need to get in and get out. I see some people ordering take out so that's an option as well. All around me, I observe families having a blast just chilling inside and enjoying the meals. It seems like a good place to me. I would return! read more

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Wow , this place is just wow . We came Sunday Easter ; my dad loves this place . We had to wait 40 min for a table , my sister when in and out her name and number , lady said they will CALL her . Lies ! We waited and no one called her. I went to ask and I see a family got sat down when they came after us. I told the lady what about us ? They said my sisters name was already sat down . I said no , she is here . She said Jazmin already sat down : wtf? I told the manager he said " usted se puede enojar Todo que pueda, pero yo ya no puedo hacer nada" like excuse me wtf !! How dare he speaks like that to as customer and how dare you just say that and shrugged his shoulders . I love cositas ricas but now , forget you. We went to Pollo A la grasa 2 new favorite place for us and , GOOD BYE COSITAS RICAS ! read more

Cositas Ricas - Bakeries Near Me - Jackson Heights, New York

The waitress is extremely rude. I was waiting 20 minutes for the menu to be given to me. The only waiter that was very attentive was a male that is working there. All the waitress are extremely rude and lazy. Never coming here again. I rather go to Mario pollo. They should fire those waitresses or train them better. read more

We have waked past this place for 2 yrs since living in the neighborhood and one random day decided to actually try it and we were so amazed by the variety of the dishes. We always do a pitcher of a medium sangria. Its quite a lot for 2 people and you will definitely leave tipsy. Steaks are pretty good and everything can be shared because they are all latge portions! Money well spent and the service is quite amazing. They are all very attentive. If I do have to say, a little bit on top as in 2 occasions trying to clear our plates that we are still working on. . Food here is amazing, local vibe. What more can you ask for? read more

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My friend and I was looking for a Colombian restaurant to try in Jackson Heights and we randomly decided to go here. Huge portions for the price, so make sure you come with an empty stomach...our meals were well made and seasoned. Plenty of Colombian locals were eating there...loved the lively diner vibe during lunch! I tried the Super Bandeja - it's a big platter with rice, fried pork, grounded meat, chorizo, egg, plantain, arepa, and avocado. I sampled my friend's dish - the Chicken Churrasco. It was grilled chicken with salad (tasted kinda like cole slaw), fried cassava, and rice. Pros: 24/7, friendly and attentive waiters in cute outfits! Great bang for the buck for big platters of meaty dishes. read more

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Esta Restaurante es unos de los mejores en Jackson heights sus comidas y buen servicio es muy bueno, se lo recomiendo a mis amigos y familia, mejores sopas en queens read more

Cositas Ricas - Colombian topical breakfast - Bakeries Near Me - Jackson Heights, New York

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This is a mainstay of Little Colombia. Been around for ages, at least since the 90s when I was in my 20s needing to eat (and wanting to eat well) late at night after partying. I've moved out of Queens long ago, but still come here when I visit family and friends, and still only when I want a hearty meal when other places have closed for the night. Read between the lines... I wouldn't come here during the day when it's busy and service is less than stellar. I understand the poor reviews. The 4 stars I'm giving is for dining past 10pm. The other diners at that time look like they are there for the same reason... stumbling from the nightclubs next door, coming off the train after a long day of work, or in my case, wanting solid food to share with loved ones before I head back to NJ. See my photo and you'll know why my eyes light up at the food when it arrives. I've never had a problem with service, but I do have a problem with crooked tables and subpar cleanliness, hence the docking of 1 star. read more

Cositas Ricas - 39. Ropa Vieja A solid deal at $12.99 with plantain AND fried yucca! - Bakeries Near Me - Jackson Heights, New York

Best Colombian food in Jackson Hts! Always busy. Very clean place. Friendly service Sufficing portions worth the price. Had a hearty meal ‼Just luved the soup of the day ‼ read more

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Today I ordered 3 bandejas paisas and the food had absolutely no salt, no flavor, like a gringo made mi bandeja. All week waiting for my cheat day to have my bandeja paisa with my Colombian rice con carne molida and I got Chinese rice with something that looked like meat. Before I left the bad review I called them to see if they would make it right. And the cara de chimba manager said there is a new law limiting how much seasoning and sodium could be used in food. This place has done a 180 in the past years. Service is terrible, food is gross and waitresses are deformed. This is not a good representation of Colombian dining. FYI, I noticed a few people say that they are racist and get treated poorly if you aren't Colombian. That's not true, they treat us like shit too. read more

FOOD: 9/10 SERVICE: 8/10 AMBIENCE: 7/10 RECCOMENDATION: #14 parihuela de mariscos y arroz con coco MAJOR KEY ALERT!!!!! This is my second time here and all I can say is that they don't disappoint. Both times we got the #14 and both times it was bomb. Creamy like clam chowder, with a variety of seafood inside, it will definitely be good to share with two people. Sadly they rose the price of this soup from $25 to $28 so I'm crying a little but it's ok cause im a G. Definitely come here and try this soup with some plaintains if you like Colombian food. read more

Cositas Ricas - BEST THING ON THE MENU: #14 - Bakeries Near Me - Jackson Heights, New York

This Restaurant has turned into one of my favorites around here, it's open until really late, their dishes are super cheap and so are their drinks, order a long island ice tea and you won't remember what you did that night, they make it strong, would definitely recommend cositas ricas!! read more

I've been a regular customer here, first of all, the food is great, but the last time I came here the waitress who took out order was extremely rude, she even yelled at us. We asked her kindly to bring us some lemons and hot sauce, she brought the sauce but not the lemons, my dad ask her nicely "I'm sorry, I ordered some lemons too" and she was like "WHY YOU DIDNT TOLD ME BEFORE" like really rude. We ask to switch for another waiter. It's really sad to stop coming here just because of someone. read more

"Buen Hecho" I dropped by on NYE actually at 6am and was pleasantly surprised that the restaurant was open and bumping. The food portions are humongous for the price; you probably could get away with splitting a plate between two people. The food is ok but I didn't mind because Where else are you going to cheap, good food at 6am? read more

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This is a very good restaurant. I ate the calentado and arepa which was very delicious. The service was pretty good as well. Definitely going back ! read more

Cositas Ricas - Bakeries Near Me - Jackson Heights, New York

Came here for Colombian breakfast after a night shift. It's pretty similar to Pollo a la Brasa Mario. I got a typical breakfast platter with steak. Compared the Mario, Cositas Ricas' steak was cooked better and had more flavor. It was still cooked to a well-done, but at least it wasn't mealy to eat. Still not a great steak. But for the price, it's hard to be too upset about that. There was a large serving of beans, which was really good at first because they were simultaneously sweet and savory. But it soon became too salty. I started eating it with the steak to give the steak a bit more flavor, but by itself it was very overly seasoned. This is what brought them to three stars from the four I was going to give them after tasting the steak. The avocado slices were fresh, the arepa with cheese as well as the rice were standard. Their coffee was pretty good as well. Overall, a decent breakfast, but nothing memorable except the overly salty beans. read more

Cositas Ricas - Breakfast - Bakeries Near Me - Jackson Heights, New York

Great for locals. Nice service, very friendly staff. Latino vibe, They have soup of the day, they seemed tasty. I had a chicken with rice l, salad and tostones and was delicious, the serving was pretty big, I had left overs. Place get crowded for a regular week day. So seemed popular. Good prices. Family environment. Would recommend if you are in the area. read more

overall, it was OK. Didnt find anything spectacular about it. the portions were decent, but pricey at the same time. You should definitely come here on an empty stomach though. Get the chicharrón (fried pork belly), it was surprisingly really good. skin was crispy and meat was just the right about of saltiness. read more

It was a crowded Friday night and they were short staffed. But once our order was taken our food came in quickly! The food was satisfying and was served generously. Priced just right. This place needs a physical upgrade though. read more

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For all my fellow Colombians, this place makes feel like I'm back at home! I love that it's open 24 hours for those late nights lol. The workers are super nice and helpful and the owner is always attentive to people's needs. Overtime, this place has changed (they used to have a full bakery up front) but I think the food is still amazing here. The wait is completely worth it for me if I come on a busy day. If you're around stop by and try anything I'm sure you will NOT regret it. Bandeja Paisa with a jugo de tomate de arbol en agua is always what I go for. Every place in the area is good so you always have options if you don't see something you like here. read more

La mejor comida colombiana del mundo , la atención súper! las meseras súper atentos y que decir de la comida , deliciosa 100% recomendado , vallan!!!!!! read more

Conozco este lugar desde hace muchos años pero últimamente el staff se ah vuelto arrogante....... Por otro la voy a pollos Mario y siendo el mismo dueño el personal de de servicio es muy amable y servicial read more

My Sunday favorite comfort food place, always busy with the best value..!! Excellent service, sometimes there's a waiting time.. but worth it, soups, fish, grilled meats, shrimp cocktail.. some of my favorites... read more

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I can only describe this place as a crazy Latin American diner that also has a bakery. It's a good late night spot, is always crowded but tends to run out of a lot of items. You can't go wrong with any type of chicken and everything comes in huge portions. The fried plaintains are great. However, this place seems pricy for the type of food they serve. The waitresses are very pretty, if there is a man in your party, his eye will stray. read more

Siempre vamos a comer a ese restaurante por su buena comida pero hoy fue una experiencia desastrosa. Llevé a mi madre a desayunar y nos atendieron muy mal. Como el lugar estaba muy lleno, nos atendió el mánager y prestó un servicio miserable. Pedimos café light y no lo trajeron oscuro como a los 10 minutos. Inclusive cuando nos trajeron la comida , todavía estábamos esperando el café. Los huevos pericos de mi madre estaban crudos, cuando pedimos leche en un vasito para aclarar el café, la mesera nos dio mala actitud. Que triste...y lo peor de todo es que el mánager sabe que somos clientes de allá y no le importó proveernos un mal servicio. read more

Cositas has the best authentic Colombian cuisine, and they are my favorite for breakfast. I give them 5 stars because the food is just so good and you get a lot for the price. The tostones are my favorite side dish, and the arepa con queso and scrambled eggs are the perfect breakfast combination. For dinner I always get a chicken dish, with the mushroom sauce or shrimp sauce and a big side of white rice. The meal is so large you'll either take some to go or leave stuffed. They have so much to choose from, practically every type of meat you could want. Milo frio is a really good side drink (I take mine cold) that is chocolaty and the consistency of a milkshake almost. They have a lot of fruit juices to choose from that are blended and made with milk or water. They have typical Colombian coffee that's pretty good for breakfast too. The atmosphere is unique; neon lights everywhere and it almost reminds me of a play set or something. My favorite part of Cositas is how it makes me feel like I'm in Colombia getting served a traditional delicious Colombian meal. I go here at least once a week! read more

Cositas Ricas - Breakfast with arepa, huevo y chorizo. - Bakeries Near Me - Jackson Heights, New York

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I don't eat red meat in the regular basis, but once out of the blue I get in the mood for it, especially holidays, we ordered the sirloin steak and the skirt steak, (entrana) the portions were big for the price , you get what you pay for, flavor was very good and the best of this place was our very nice waitress. She was very attentive and kind. The atmosphere is very casual and laid back, it also has bakery products like the very typical colombian stuff. read more

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My family would often take trips to NYC and we'd always make it a ritual to stop in Jackson Heights just to have some authentic Colombian food. This place NEVER disappoints! We arrived during the peak hours of the morning and we were greeted by the friendly manager during our wait. We had a table within 10 min. Our server was very friendly and the food was out within 10 minutes. My bf had the Bandeja Paisa and I had Huevos Pericos with Calentao. Absolutely everything was delicious. In sum, the attention was great, yummy authentic Colombian food, and last--beautiful Colombian servers! read more

Cositas Ricas - Bandeja paisa - Bakeries Near Me - Jackson Heights, New York

All meats were cook nicely, parihuela seafood soup with coconut rice love it and it has plenty mix of seafood, t Monday was a perfect day to come not to crowded and fast service... please clean your bathrooms is Monday not weekend read more

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Located right on the corner under the 7 train, this place always taunted me as I walked by with their patron's big, delicious looking dishes. This Colombian joint is a bakery, restaurant and bar area combined. The first meal that I took part here was a nice plate of salchipapas for breakfast. That is only because we missed the breakfast menu by 2 minutes (ok...maybe by my watch). It is surely in contention with that of Pio Pio's. Who can say not to 2 die hard faves: potatoes and hotdogs fried together. The breakfast platters look so good, but we look at it in fear and knew what we had to do: share the lil' bugger. We decided to take a day off just so we can make it within the appropriate time frame for eating breakfast and we did. We ordered some kind of steak dish and when we got it, my eyes were beaming big! The steak had 2 eggs placed on top of it with yellow rice, lettuce, tomatoes & a heap of fries with it. It was amazing and filling for only $12 a dish. I washed it all down with a mini pitcher of blended Mora (blackberry) with milk. Interesting tasting! This place is a hit destination. While I was stuffing my face silly of fries, meat and rice, my friend brought to my attention that a bus load of tourists stopped in-front and began to wave at us from their bus. I turned my head to see the commotion and realized she was totally not over exaggerating for sure. I began to wave psychotically back w/that crazy smile o-mine and broke into a case of giggles. To our surprise, the bus let them off and the majority of them came in (oh yeah, they continued waving at us from inside there too). Hey, if those two lil' Asian girls are eating there, it must be great! Well, that's what I like to believe they came it for it. Service there is always very friendly, but it does get a little crazy during peak eating hours. Take advantage of the down time...do a little hookie foodie day like I...whatever it takes to get a taste of what they have to offer. This place is a total share or good enough for the average human food disposal unit... read more

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