I have been going to Vicky's for over 10 years it's never been nothing but excellent !! The food…read moreis delicious , and made to order the owners are the best I order at Thanksgiving and Christmas the portion sizes can feed a family of 20 with plenty of left overs. If anyone says different they do not know what good food from a neighborhood merchant is

Picked up an order of empanadas for a trip. The gentleman who was at the counter was amazingly…read morehelpful, since this was my first time. Ended up buying a plate of ribs with black beans with yellow peas and rice, and a cookie lol. The food was delicious and the empanadas were also delicious. I will definitely be going back to get my chicharrones! You now have a repeat customer. Side note.... the lady who took my phone order was just as helpful. I didnt want to leave her out.

I came on a Saturday at 2pm its was empty, one waitress. I did like the atmosphere, and the food…read morewas okay. I will try them once more though, just to see if it is better or the same

We were warmly greeted and seated immediately. The ambiance is cute…read moreWe started with the fried yucca which is freshly made and not greasy but hot out of the oven. So crispy and creamy on the inside The arepa with cheese was crispy with tons of cheese. The sides of rice and beans are plentiful and portions huge The house platters were overflowing with food and hard to finish because of the portions. The breaded steak was hot crispy and also as big as the plate. Too much to finish in one sitting. Everything was delicious. We definitely will be back

I have been coming here since I was a young child, just moved back to long island and took my…read morefiance there since he's from Nassau and it's still the same. Service is quick and the quesadillas and tacos still hit the same!

Absolutely delicious food! Price of quesadillas is insane when they're so small. I'd recommend…read morelowering price on them. They don't deliver, def a downfall. And they only accepted cash at one point.

This order was unfortunately disappointing. The carne asada burrito I ordered was 85% rice. None of…read morethe food matched the descriptions on door dash. For example I was looking forward to the burrito containing guacamole as it said however there was not a drop of guac to be found. My associate ordered chicken wings and ordered fries on the side because there was no indication it already came with them. All of the food looks so drastically different than it did in the menu images. I'm not sure how that's even possible. The food was all pretty dry. The one highlight is the meat tasted pretty good, though unfortunately there was not a lot of it

Food portions are huge. One entree could feed at least 3 people. Food has a lot of flavor toooread more

We ordered take out. The meat I got was a little tuff. The guacamole is out of control delicious…read moreThe street corn was also really good. In one order you get two cobs

I had ordered here the other day for delivery I was really excited to try. We ordered a single…read morebirria taco with no onions separate from 2 regular ones. They had put them in the same box, even though they were ordered separately. Also only cane with one birria sauce, when ordered separately. When you do not want to share a dip with someone else, kind of inconvenient. The beef empanadas were nothing too crazy. Kind of average. The guacamole was heavily citrus flavored. I put it in my fridge and it didn't even turn brown after 2 days which I found odd for guacamole/avocados. The bean and cheese pupusa was okay as well. Nothing too amazing. I'd like to try other things next time.

Their Colombian empanadas were 5 stars!! Granted these were all I got, but they were perfect- with…read morecrispy satisfying fried dough and rich, flavorful fillings. I had the beef empanadas which had a savory and tender shredded beef filling, and the cheese empanadas which had a perfect blend of crumbly soft cheese and pull apart stretchy mozzarella inside the same delicious crispy shell. The chimichurri totally elevated both, adding a fresh, spicy, and garlicky layer of flavor. If these empanadas were any indication, I would love to try more of the food at El Patio Colombiano!

As usual, this place hit the spot!!! This is my go to spot for delicious colombian food and the…read morestaff is always welcoming, sweet, and attentive. The atmosphere is very cute and comfortable. Enough seating for small and big parties. The drinks are definitely incredibly delicious. That red sangria!!! Wow, a must try!!! But the main event as usual is the delicious food and the big portions. Omg, I have the steak and it was cooked right and wow, so tender. Another must try. Tell them, el gordito sent you!! Lol

Just a little update to show more love for The Refuge (and a note to self to come back in good…read moreweather to enjoy that huge, beautiful patio). I can't believe it has taken me close to 2 years to return. I think I had it in my head that it's far from my father's house in Wantagh (Melville sounds a lot further away than Farmingdale. I really don't know Long Island's geography at all since I do not drive here). My brother suggested we meet up at The Refuge after a cemetery visit in nearby Farmingdale and I immediately said yes, recalling the beautiful interior and robust vegan options. The first time, I came with my husband, so I was eager to see how the rest of my family liked it, especially my father. Last time I was at The Refuge, it was beautifully decked out for the holidays and this time it was no less lovely with early fall decor (not quite Halloween time yet, so maybe it'll look a little different in a few days). I just love the vibe here and after being so used to dining in tiny city establishments (which I love, don't get me wrong), it's refreshing to have space between tables and room to breathe. It's well-appointed, almost making you feel like you're in a really cool barn (I mean this in the best way). Party space that you can rent out is well-hidden in the back. The bar area is also large but so inviting. I hear it's lively on Friday and Saturday nights. We were there on a Sunday afternoon, just after brunch at around 3, so there was plenty of seating available and it was pretty chill although not empty. If you are vegan or GF ask for the separate menu! They really should note it on the regular menu because if you have such restrictions, at first glance you'll think there's nothing here for you. Last time I had the vegan ravioli and meatballs and as much I recall having liked it, I knew I wanted to try something new, so I had the protein-rich sauteed "chicken" served over a bed of quinoa. I know this sounds basic but it's anything but. The chicken cutlets are succulent and delicious (I believe Gardein, but they season and prepare them to perfection) and the quinoa has a rich tomato sauce, as well as artichokes and mushrooms making it utterly delicious. Meaning, I ate the entire thing. There was no avoiding that. It didn't even need salt or any other seasoning. My father is still talking about the Margarita pizza he had, so I know we'll be returning next time I'm in town. My brother and sister-in-law also loved their food. Happiness all-around. Even the iced tea is good (I tried my father's sweetened iced tea and I don't even like iced tea but this is more like an Arnold Palmer!) I had 2 glasses of a decent rose, but someday I'll be trying one of those cocktails or sangria. Now, just a plea for some vegan desserts!

Very nice place to have a meal and spend quality time with tour friends and family. Love the…read moreatmosphere the place exudes. GPS routed me to the other side of the building which was a bunch of offices but I kept driving and found the Refuge around the corner. Had I waited one road to turn Ii would have pulled into their parking lot. My mistake or rather my GPS' mistake. E we were a very large group of people and they were very accommodating. We had several tables set up and actually had another person show up and they quickly added another table for us. Everything was served in waves which kept things flowing and allowed us all to catch up on talking. Appetizers were excellent. The fried calamari especially, these are probably the best I have had as they were not as chewy as most other places. Great job. Entrees came out and we were amazed at the portions and taste of the meals. Excellent dining experience. Have to mention the bathroom area as there are all down a corridor with a small room for each toilet area. Comfortable and private. Overall a great place to dine and socialize.

My first time at this restaurant, I did not enjoy the ambience because the entertainment was beyond…read moreloud. I decided to give takeout a try last night (2/28/26), and the food was tasteless. - The steak was not seasoned nor cooked the way I requested. - The two pieces of the sweet plantains were the size of a quarter coin. - The platter I ordered should have had avocado, that was missing. - I can't begin to describe the beans. They were yellow in color with zero seasoning and watered down. The platters are pricey for what you're getting in terms of taste and serving. I do not have any plans to give this place a third chance. I wish I had a picture of the beans. Perhaps I could have taken the container out of the garbage to capture how much went to waste.

I have not had a chance to sit down and dine in yet- but I can't wait to! I did a take out order,…read moreit was finished quickly and the staff seemed very friendly. I ordered filete de tilapia empanizado, the sides I chose were rice and yuca frita. The food was delicious. The only thing I would have liked is if the dish came with lime for the fish & if the yuca could be cut smaller. I will definitely be going back!

How did I not know about this place. It's been open 10 years. Here you will get authentic…read moreDominican food. Food is beyond delicious I can't wait to try other things on their menu. Staff beyond amazing. The owner came out to talk with us and he's an absolute great guy who is very smart businessman. This place is awesome and we will be back! They even have an amazing out door patio and enclosed room for parties. The owner said he has a banging brunch menu with unlimited drinks. Goooo now

The place does have a few cute photo locations, however, the service is not stellar. A random…read moreDominican grandpa entered my friends and I's section unannounced/uninvited and made us feel really uncomfortable. No one in man stepped in for us ladies. Also, the drinks are very strong beware if you're a lightweight like me. I asked for a different one and was charged for both. Not worth the money.

We have always found the sandwiches here to be of good quality . The macaroni salad, cole slaw…read moreand potato salad are very flavorful and taste homemade . The Italian catering sandwich was filled with plenty of cold cuts. Minus One star for the woman answering the phone for catering , impossible to deal with . Someone needs to tell her yes , they will make a hero without tomatoes .

This is a very good deli with some nice people working behind the counter that makes some delicious…read moresandwiches,hot food and salads but my favorite is their homemade carrot cake, absolutely the best around and I also had their split pea soup that was hot and savory.so if you're in the area give them a try I don't think you will be disappointed.