1 Star - Completely Disrespectful Experience About two weeks ago, I visited Don Coquí with my 11-year-old son. We had already eaten elsewhere and simply wanted to stop by for dessert and enjoy the view for a bit. It was the afternoon, and the restaurant was nearly empty. We were seated, and I politely asked for a table by the water inside. When our server came over, I clearly explained that we were only there for dessert. Not even two minutes later, a manager--an older bald man--approached our table in an incredibly rude and dismissive manner. Without any professionalism, he told us, "this is a dining place," implying that we weren't welcome just for dessert. He even raised his arms and made gestures while speaking, which only made the situation more disrespectful and uncomfortable. I was honestly shocked. I looked at my son, and he was visibly confused and embarrassed. No child should have to experience that kind of treatment in a public place. I kept my composure and told him his behavior was completely inappropriate. I also mentioned that I had been to this restaurant multiple times since it opened. It didn't matter to him. Instead of apologizing, he pointed to other empty tables and offered to move us--as if that somehow fixed the situation. Let me be clear: the issue wasn't the table. It was the attitude, the disrespect, and the way we were made to feel unwelcome for simply wanting dessert in a nearly empty restaurant. At that point, I refused to let my son be subjected to any more embarrassment, and we left. I have never felt so disrespected--especially in a Spanish-owned business where you would expect warmth and hospitality. This experience felt discriminatory and completely uncalled for. If your policy is that customers aren't welcome unless they spend a certain amount of money, then be upfront about it. Otherwise, don't treat people like they don't belong. Very disappointing. Definitely not a family-friendly environment. ESPAÑO: Una experiencia completamente irrespetuosa Hace aproximadamente dos semanas visité Don Coquí con mi hijo de 11 años. Ya habíamos comido en otro lugar y simplemente queríamos pasar por un postre y disfrutar la vista por un rato. Era por la tarde y el restaurante estaba casi vacío. Nos sentaron y pedí amablemente una mesa adentro, cerca del agua. Cuando el mesero se acercó, le expliqué claramente que solo estábamos allí para comer postre. No habían pasado ni dos minutos cuando un gerente--un señor mayor, calvo--se acercó a nuestra mesa de una manera increíblemente grosera y despectiva. Sin ningún tipo de profesionalismo, nos dijo: "esto es un lugar para cenar", dando a entender que no éramos bienvenidos solo por pedir postre. Incluso levantó los brazos e hizo gestos mientras hablaba, lo que hizo la situación aún más incómoda y falta de respeto. Honestamente, me quedé en shock. Miré a mi hijo y estaba visiblemente confundido y avergonzado. Ningún niño debería tener que pasar por algo así en un lugar público. Mantuve la calma y le dije que su comportamiento era completamente inapropiado. También le mencioné que ya había visitado ese restaurante varias veces desde que abrió. No le importó. En lugar de disculparse, señaló otras mesas vacías y ofreció cambiarnos de lugar, como si eso resolviera el problema. Quiero dejar algo claro: el problema no era la mesa. Era la actitud, la falta de respeto y la forma en que nos hicieron sentir no bienvenidos por simplemente querer un postre en un restaurante casi vacío. En ese momento, me negué a permitir que mi hijo siguiera pasando por esa incomodidad, así que nos fuimos. Nunca me había sentido tan irrespetado, especialmente en un negocio hispano donde uno espera calidez y hospitalidad. Esta experiencia se sintió discriminatoria y totalmente fuera de lugar. Si su política es que los clientes no son bienvenidos a menos que gasten cierta cantidad de dinero, deberían decirlo claramente. De lo contrario, no traten a las personas como si no pertenecieran allí. Muy decepcionante. Definitivamente no es un lugar familiar. read more

Incredible location in Edgewater NJ. Perfect setup for a great meal, music, cocktails, and quality. Service is amazing. I would recommend the chopped salad, am the pernil. Definite standouts on the menu. John has done a great job here. The staff is amazing. Anthony and Yanna make the best cocktails and are fast and accommodating for seats, food and beverages. Definitely give this place a try! Great music on Friday and Saturday evenings as well. read more

Came here on a Saturday night to celebrate a birthday with some friends. It was the four of us so I made sure to make a reservation. We arrived and had to valet our car as parking on our own would take a little walking and it was brutal cold out. The venue is located in the back of a shopping center. We were seated after having the wait a few minutes. Ambiance: I've been to the other locations and décor is on par for their brand. There are a few different sections to the place. There is a bar close the entrance and another at the start of the main dining area. There was a DJ there and my friends loved the 80s, 90s throwback part of his set. He did a really good job. The place has bright lights that changes colors. Service: Our server, Edwin, was kind and courteous. It was busy and he did his best to accommodate our questions. The manager went around introducing himself and making sure the guest were being taken care of. Food: We had the lobster shrimp cerviche, guacamole with tostones chips for appetizers. The cerviche came in a nice coconut shell on a ice plate. The portion was rather small for the amount paid. For dinner, we had lamb chops with a side of tostones and rice with pigeon peas ....all purchased separately. The tostones were definitely fried too hard. It was difficult to bite into and eat them. The lamb was good. Also order the salmon, grilled chicken with plantains, white rice and bean sauce, and a Caesar salad. No one was very enthused with their food. So I can safely say the food here is mediocre. Also had a mojito that was mediocre as well. Since it was my birthday, we order a cake and crew came out with a big three tier fake cake, sign with my name on it and sparklers. Very festive. I loved it. There's an upstairs that may be a lounge area, but I didn't go up to see. Overall, good vibes, great ambiance (people came dressed to impress that Saturday night) food was just okay. read more

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Took my girlfriend to Don Coqui for Valentine's Day. The atmosphere and design of the restaurant was unlike anything I've seen before. It was very creative and different. The service was not very great as the waitress seemed to do the bare minimum. The food was very good, but the appetizers were tiny portions. I loved how they had us celebrate with champagne to start the night and had us end with dessert. For the price I think we could've enjoyed somewhere else. The parking was a mess we had to walk from the other lot to avoid valet fees. It's already an expensive night that is just unnecessary. read more

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Came here with my partner to celebrate our anniversary and it was such a good idea! The ambiance is lovely, the view is outstanding, the service was nice. Our waiter was very attentive. The restaurant even had a happy anniversary sign on our table which was a very nice touch. What we ordered: Appetizers: Boneless Crispy Chicken & Montaditos Mar & Tierra. Both 10/10 and very flavorful. Entree: Ropa Vieja & Oxtail. Would definitely order again. The flavors were incredible. Drinks: The Don is a must try! The Mango Margaritas were good. All drinks are strong and delicious. Also had the Vivir soñando Dessert: Flan Brûlée was 10/10. read more

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I came here last night for my boyfriend's birthday dinner and we had an amazing time here. The restaurant is super nice and spacious and has a gorgeous outdoor seating with a nice view of the NY skyline. They had really good music throughout the night and the food and drinks were delicious and the service was very good. The chef and manager even came around to talk to each table. They put happy birthday and my boyfriend's name on the table when we arrived. It was a very nice personalized touch. It was nice for them go that extra mile to celebrate their guests occasions like that (they even did it to the couple next to us celebrating their anniversary). The only feedback i have is that their floor was very very slippery and a few people would slip when walking within the restaurant. I slipped walking to the bathroom about two times. Also, there were quiete a few of flying ant type bugs outdoors at night. They turned off some lamps outside for us to not attract them, which was super nice but would love for them to figure out a better way to keep so many of them out while dining outside (I know its summer and its hot out but it can be a bit gross while eating and seeing them on your table and near you). They eventually went away and we still enjoyed the evening. Despite that, I really do recommend this spot. The food and service were amazing. If you go, make sure you have reservations! We'll be coming back for sure. read more

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I was a big fan of the location they used to have in Queens. When I heard they opened one on the water in Edgewater I was eager to check it out. Decided to check it out for brunch. The location it's beautiful with great views of the NYC skyline. You can order from the brunch or regular menu which I liked. I started with the cocquito old fashioned and I was surprised by how great it was. It gave it a hint of coconut without making it too sweet. I had the shrimp mofongo. It came with plenty of shrimp and it was very garlicky. My dish was good but not the best mofongo I ever had. For dessert I tried the flan brûlée and threw leches. The flan was just okay but I really enjoyed the 3 leches. I was with 3 other people and everyone enjoyed their drinks and food as well. The location, food and drinks were great I just couldn't give it 5 stars because the service was a little lacking. Our server was very nice but the service was super slow. They have only been opened for 5 months so I'm hoping the service will get better as time goes by. read more

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Came to celebrate a friend's bday! It had recently opened up. Has only been opened for about a month. Our waiter, Victor was friendly and provided fast and efficient service. This venue has had its share of different owners I'm excited to see this place succeed. The food & drinks were yummy. Our party ordered two of the appetizer tower which is made for 2 ppl. We also ordered the Don Coqui Montaditos Mar & Tierra, nice portion packed with flavor. I tried 3 different cocktails: pretty in pink ( sweet lychee drink), passion de Fuego (my fave one, I ordered 2) and Tropical storm. Went with the pernil entree which is perfect for sharing (had to ask for a to-go). For dessert, we tried the flan de coco which in my opinion tasted like marshmallows. Overall, it was a great first experience. Only thing I would change is the advertisement for the Happy Hour 2-for-1. I think offering the promo throughout the restaurant, not just the bar will be a great way to get some regulars to come in and stay later to dine in. I will surely be back to check our happy hour at the bar! read more

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Bring the dance shoes! -their appetizers were so good we never made it to the main entree. -the drinks were good and the server would come by every 15 mins or so and our drinks were always full! -we had a birthday and unfortunately it seems like their birthday candles don't come out until they see that the table is picking up and ready to go. We requested ours and it still took until we were ready to pay for the candles to come out. -went on Thursday for their live band and it had us all dancing. -pricing is as expected for an experience and tip is already included. -they have outdoor covered, outdoor uncovered and indoor seating. The outside views are great for pictures too. -valet parking available or do a 2 min walk and park at the plaza. read more

What a great addition to the neighborhood!! Beautiful and modern decor!! Trendy and spacious with a spectacular view of NYC. This location had various owners over the past decade and I hope and think that this one will last! Staff was super friendly and service was attentive. We were seated right away. We were so impressed and surprised when we opened the menu - it lit up!! How thoughtful!! Everything we had was delicious! Guacamole was good. Steak with onion was amazing. Salmon was flavorful! It came with the rice in a small ceramic pot - how cute! Seafood paella was loaded with lots of seafood! Cheesecake was delicious. We also got free dessert and small cup of drinks to end a great night. Valet parking available but there are plenty onsite but also in the main lot by Target. Definitely a great place to hang out, have drinks and/or celebrate a special occasions. There were three birthday celebrations already while we were there. This place will definitely be popular when we come back next time! read more

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It was my first time going here and my friends brought me for my birthday dinner. We were already running late due to traffic in the area which we should've factored in being that it was Mother's Day Weekend. However, the staff was accommodating and within an hour we were able to sit. The place is beautiful ! Aesthetically checks off every box ! From the seating to the lights that decorate the place, to the music. You just feel like you're at a family members party. The staff was super nice and even sang happy birthday and brought a sign out with my name! But let's talk about the food, with a lot of "Hispanic" restaurants in the area I did not have high expectations, however this place truly has a chef cooking with passion in the kitchen. Everything was seasoned to perfection! I can't wait to go back. read more

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The food was delicious, the view and the ambiance were spectacular. The service was excellent. I cannot recommend this restaurant enough. I will definitely be back soon. I ordered the Land & Sea special which featured steak and grilled shrimp with mashed yuca and asparagus and it was delicious. We went to celebrate a birthday and it was truly very magical and special. The manager Jay was very nice as well. read more

Don Coqui - Tierra y Mar special Shrimp and Steak with mashed yuca and asparagus - Latin American Near Me - Edgewater, New Jersey

great food, good drinks and amazing views. this is my second time coming here and it was a fun time. the dj and the vibes of the night were great, we were celebrating my friends birthday. memorable night. read more

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Here's a refined version of your review that maintains your tone while enhancing clarity and flow: The food was just okay. Considering that, the $15 valet fee nearly covers the cost of crossing the bridge into NYC--something to think about. Free parking is available, but definitely not an option in the rain. The dishes I ordered weren't complex, yet the paella was noticeably subpar. On a positive note, the atmosphere was pleasant, and I could see this place appealing for drinks to as a hangout spot. But if you're going for the food, I'd look elsewhere read more

Great way to decompress for a few hrs after work or on the weekend. Don't be discouraged by the wait time, the great music and atmosphere helps forget the wait. The food is amazing! And the service was even better! Will recommend again and again for a fun night out with great food! read more

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We have been wanting to go here for a while. It has a great view of NYC. Now for Latin food it is pricy. I could get a mofongo closer to home for much less. You pay for the ambiance. The DJ and view. My drinks the Pretty in Pink and the Cocotini were excellent. The food was delicious as well. Now the smoked old fashion , the first time , did not come smoked. My husband wondered why there wasn't smoke but we didn't say anything. Then the COQUITo old fashion was missing the coco part. So we said something and a manager came over and brought him a new smoked old fashion. It came covered with the smoke. This one was done correctly. Overall a good night out. read more

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Great location! Ask to sit outside, weather permitting. Beautiful views of city and skyline. Enjoyed our fish paella and salmon. Service good. Valet is $15 or can park car at end of pier and walk. read more

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Newly opened in Edgewater and a welcome addition to the local dining choices. A stunning interior renovation of the building on the Hudson River waterfront truly transforms this restaurant an elegant space. The decor and lighting is amazingly well done. The menu is straight up Latin Caribbean fare with the exception of the jerk chicken dish. It's a bit pricey but the food we ordered was delicious and ingredients used is high quality. The salad was super fresh. We ordered the crab cake appetizer which was straight up pretty much all crab meat which was encased in crispy yuca batter-amazing! I've had lots of ropa vieja but their short rib version was off the hook. Round out this meal was the order of the churro tree accompanied by three different dipping sauces. Oh by the way we went on a Thursday night and the salsa band was on point with the salsa classics. We were a bit disappointed with the DJ's choice of music in between the band sets. Over all it was great dining experience and in the words of Arnold Shwartzenegger, all I have to say is "I'll be baack!" read more

Don Coqui - Churro tree - Latin American Near Me - Edgewater, New Jersey

What a disappointment? The noreaster was fast appeoaching so bumped pur reservation up 1 hour. The restarant, s appearance is a sight too see. Even the panoramic views were breath taking but the food and service was not at all what I expected. I didnt even take a picture of the food, not worth the print. Below was what took home. Mayka, a longtime friend of mine had the french toast. I had the chicken and waffles which were a busy. I have had more chicken. With chicken and waffles service is very tricky. For the chicken you can get chicken tenders as a substitue or not enough chicken at all. The drink of choice for both of us was the pink moscato which was a hit. I asked the water for alternative syruo which they could not accomodate. At the end of the meal, the server stood right by pur side until the bill was paid and a tip included. Not professional at all. We felt rushed. Finally Don Coqui had a photographer to take pictures and pettle them after dinner for a price. The picture came out manigfico! Don Coqui is a very popular and busy place but missed the mark for us wirh food, presentation and offerings! read more

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From the moment we walked into Don Coqui, it blew us away. The ambiance is effortlessly stylish--every detail of the design feels intentional and elevated, creating a space that's both modern and inviting. The view? Breathtaking. Whether you're there for sunset or under the evening lights, it's the kind of setting that makes you want to linger. The food and drinks were flawless. Every dish was bursting with flavor, beautifully plated, and clearly crafted with care. The cocktails were creative, balanced, and honestly some of the best I've had anywhere. It's rare to find a spot where the drinks are just as memorable as the meal, but Don Coqui nails both. The energy of the restaurant--the music, the lighting, the crowd--was just right. Fun, lively, but still relaxed. And the staff? Truly top-tier. Warm, attentive, and incredibly professional without ever being overbearing. Don Coqui is one of those places you want to tell everyone about... but also keep to yourself. Can't wait to go back! read more

Don Coqui - Seafood salad, shrimp octopus, mussels and clams - Latin American Near Me - Edgewater, New Jersey

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Located on a River pier overlooking Manhattan and Jersey City sky lines. The place feels retro, and service is very professional. The food was decent and portions generous. But here you are paying for the experience and location. They also served a Coquito Shot that was the best tasting I had from a commercial establishment. It's a nice place for a date. read more

Don Coqui - Pernil with Arroz con Gondulez is my recommendation - Latin American Near Me - Edgewater, New Jersey

Went to this establishment after viewing it on social media. Seem like it would be fun. A day before they sent me a texted asking the birthday persons name. Who happened to be me. I texted my name to this establishment. My reservation were at 8pm my whole party had arrived by 8:10. I kindly let the host know. It took a moment to be seated. I'm thinking the table was being set up. We were walked over to the seat and the sign reads. Happy Birthday Micheal ! Btw my name isn't Micheal, Upon sitting down at the table there were dirty glasses in which i'm guessing Micheal and his guest were drinking from. The bus boy came over and proceeded to take the dirty water glasses. Leaving the wine glasses never wiping the table. It's my birthday so i'm trying. not to get upset. Asked the bus boy to take all the glasses he said let me get you a manager. Either he didn't understand what i was saying or he just didn't want to be bothered. The server came to the table. Introduce himself as James. I politely asked him to remove the glasses. In which he did. Btw he even changed my name on the board that read Micheal. We proceeded to order apps. The apps came out we were a party of five and we had three silverware set ups and there was five of us. To get one person. attention in this restaurant on a Friday night is literally impossible. James eventually came back with my side plates. Then we realized we didn't have napkins. So we ask James for napkins. This server brought back three cloth napkins for a party of five. Anywho we proceeded to order dinner i wanted to substitute my black beans and rice for coconut rice. This server looks at me and say. It's to busy for substitutions. WHAT!!! meanwhile they promote a Dj but didn't tell you that the music would be spanish music and your lucky you may get a song you're danial with if you're black. I would say my meal was free and they did give shots for the table. But we didn't have any silverware and o did mention the table was never cleaned. We asked Nanrs for silverware this guy said. You asked me for napkins. Ok now i'm asking for silverware. This guy literally walked over to this table and places everyone's silverware on this dirty sad table with no napkin under it. Pissing me off real bad. I asked to see a manager. Once i finally got the attention of a bus boy. I watch him walk up to a manager with a bald head. Granted it was two of them. I'm speaking on the younger one. This mf looks over at our table and walked off never even approaching us. I finally got the attention of another manage. I forgot this gentleman's name. This guy was the only one who seem to genuinely care, Dessert time and i don't want no dessert majority of them are made with milk in which i can't have. I met James know i didn't want any dessert. This guy brought over the check. No Happy Birthday song just the check. Barely seen James the whole night. Once he drop that check off he was patrolling the area. I immediately called the manager over and told him to take that gratuity off of my check. This man was horrible and he will not benefit from it. Even though the manager did eventually came out to sing to me my night was already ruined. After the manager closed out my check. He said if you would like to leave him a tip you can write it on this line. I have been serving tables for 26 years if i ever treated a table in the manner me and my guess were treated here i definitely wouldn't be looking for a tip. Probably would have been looking for another job. The food was expensive spanish food. read more

The food was delicious! I would definitely recommend coming on a Wednesday if you don't want a busy, or loud ambiance. The service was great. The staff was very accommodating to my guest's allergies. They did a wonderful celebrating my birthday and making me feel special. read more

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The atmosphere was nice beautifully situated by the water -seating area was very nice. Started off with delicious towers of appetizers-shrimps-steak pieces-empanadas ( beef)-fried calamari . I ordered the teriyaki salmon with green coconut rice very tasty. What I didn't appreciate was that we had reservations for 3pm -my sister arrived maybe 15 min late but policy was if all are not there can't be seated -will we waited about 1/2 hour more after she arrive. Our server had many tables to handle I thought so he was slow in getting our drinks and appetizers-dinner came fast so we didn't get a chance to digest our first meal-most of us took our food home. I wouldn't mind checking this place out in the evening but only as a couple. FYI nothing personal toward Don Coqui as we all make mistakes but my nephew 's (11) mom ordered him a fruit punch and his mom always tastes it before he does and it had alcohol we told the waiter and he took it back -to my surprise no apology was given or maybe they did by not charging us the 5 dollars pp to slice a birthday cake and serve -which was much appreciated since we were 9 at the table. I know we are all human but bartenders and servers have to be more careful-I am just happy that she caught that. My other family members were not so crazy about the dinner-didn't have Puerto Rican flavors is what they said read more

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I had the most amazing birthday dinner at Don Coqui Edgewater and I couldn't have asked for a better experience! This spot got on my list the minute they announced opening., so I was beyond excited when my husband made the reservations--and let me tell you, it did not disappoint. From the moment we walked in, the service was impeccable. The staff was attentive, welcoming, and truly made the evening feel special. The drinks were perfectly crafted, the food was absolutely delicious, and the music set the perfect vibe for the night. But what really took it to another level was the view! We were seated facing New York, right by the water, and even in January, it was stunning. I can only imagine how breathtaking it will be in the warmer months. We had an absolute blast, and I cannot wait to go back! If you're looking for a place with incredible food, great ambiance, and an unbeatable view, this is it. Highly recommend! P.S. The customized menu was such a lovely detail (Warmed my heart) read more

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!! - must must must go!!! The second you drive in the Don Coqui premises, valet attendants will greet and attend your every need and guide you to entrance where another staff member will welcome and open the door for you. Hostess were nice and friendly - I quickly found my table full of cousins jamming to the Catchy beats- it was 5 of us. Between All of us we ordered 4 appetizers, 7 different drinks, 4 entrees, and 3 desserts- we also enjoyed complimentary "coquitos" served by the best and sweetest "KABEN". My only complaint- NO COFFEE- cappuccino or espresso! The shrimp appetizers, yuca crbcakes - delish!! Latin chino rice- picadillo, moro, salmon- fresh, tasty and so tender ; perfection!! I can't say enough about Don Coqui- staff, music, atmosphere, energy- birthday celebration - managers and Kaben super attentive!! Ohhhh- and the lady attending the bathroom- super nice, with her own little speaker playing dance provoking music- we almost stayed in there- we did dance a song while we handles our bizzznesss! lol!! And if that wasn't enough- we met Edgar Berlanga!!! It was a great time!! Awesome place to celebrate primas birthday - nice place to have drinks and a bite or dinner! You won't regret it- Saturday night very busy - but good jams!! DJ, had intense and relentless energy - extensive variation of music too!! A+++++ read more

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My girlfriends and I went to this location for a late brunch a couple of weeks ago. When you first walk in, you will see a cute waiting room. Inside the restaurant, you are greeted with a friendly staff. Our server was so patient with our questions about the menu. Even though it was 2:30pm, she was willing to let us order from the brunch menu. We went with the main menu though. The food did not disappoint. Everything tasted delicious. There a sweet birthday ritual where the staff runs over with a big sign, giant birthday cake, and sings to the birthday gal/guy. So much fun. We will be back for more. read more

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I was so impressed with this place! The place has been redone and it's really nice. The ambiance, the views, spectacular! The service superb by Victor! I only had shrimp scampi, but I enjoyed! The people I was with really enjoyed their meals as well. I am so happy a great restaurant finally came to this location. I will definitely be back to enjoy a full meal. read more

Don Coqui - Shrimp cocktail - Latin American Near Me - Edgewater, New Jersey

Excellent service provided by Marlon and supervised by Jerrus and I would return here a million times The hostess were annoying but it wasn't that serious. That was written more of a reminder for when I return. Katherine was super nice as well. The presentation on all the dishes was amazing Will return again read more

I was there yesterday, April 19 for my birthday reservation a party of two we arrived by 7:30 once seated our waiter came very dry not friendly at all we end up ordering our appetizers,ceviche and chicharrones with tostones , wrong choice , not sure who invented the menu but that was not ceviche The presentation was not even presentable. The ceviche was In small bowl , bowl was presented in a big bowl full of ice No taste the pork was all fatty no meat on it plantains were so overcooked and thin and cold My wepa drink was very heavy like so much syrup. It was too sweet., our main course was lomo saltado and shrimp al ajillo with white rice that was also very heavy and yellow no taste it just tasted weird , I'm not sure what went wrong I'm thinking they have a new chef and menu and Reservation were made as a birthday dinner our waiter saw my sign on the table birthday no one came to sing like everyone else , he was not attentive at all not happy with his service or the food , the music and the view of NYC was great , it's a great spot hopefully the come up with a better menu that goes with the name DON COQUI and train ur staff on professionalism and how to interact with customers!!! read more

This place was very disappointing to me. The view was amazing, the place inside was cute very instagramy. Unfortunately the food was not it, I had lamb chops my husband had skirt steak we were both disappointed. The taste, the way it looked, the cost just wasn't it. Glad I tried it & it's off our list but we won't be back. read more

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Very dissapointing to say the least. Called them to see if reservations were required they said no. Said you can come in and be seated right away. Got there $15 for valet (are you kidding me). Better to park by Tsrget and walk. When we went in the rude hostes said 1.5 hour wait. I asked why did you not mention this over the phone and her respobse was we dont give times over the phone! WHATT! I responded, " oh so your MO IS is not to mention the long wait (the place looked empty) and trick people into sataying because they shelled out $15 already. I got a snide response at that point walked out. Very bad customer management skills. Seems like there are so many better choices in the Gold Coast. read more

before I share my good review, I will share that "Yara" or "Mara", (I couldn't really hear her name) was very unprofessional. She was one of the bartenders, a blonde Latina girl behind the bar, she had a ponytail. She was flirting with the tall security so much so that one of the managers had to tell her to take orders and get to work. I visited the bar again, she saw me standing there waiting to order another drink (I am super friendly, not a Karen at all), and she takes a group of mens orders first, and then another man's order after that and they had just arrived - I was waiting there at least 10 minutes. I saw her give her number away once and in my observation, she pays attention to male customers first. Not a good look for her and not good service. I was there at 10-11pm on Saturday, October 25th. I hope she improves. Other than that, this is a fun and beautiful place to eat. The view is incredible, the place is clean, the service is amazing. The manager is on top of it and will ask if we have questions to find him. Truly professional and amazing service. They have photo services, birthday signs and a live DJ. I will definitely come here in the future (hopefully the bartender will provide a little better service to female customers). read more

Location, location, location. The outdoor area is beautifully decorated & serves as the perfect perch to take-in the NYC skyline and river. Service was exceptional and efficient without feeling rushed. Red Sangria was on point as were the fabulous appetizers: octopus, tostones, and yuca dusted calamari. Grilled lamb chops were perfect and the pernil was very good. Mofongo was on the dry side and lacked punch, but the accompanying shrimp were on point. Overall a wonderful experience and will revisit. read more

Don Coqui - Sangria & cocktails - Latin American Near Me - Edgewater, New Jersey

This place is Great. The service is fast and good Once I posted my review the mgmt two cars from handicapped and apologized. The food was great. Good amounts but a bit pricey. The atmosphere is a Party type with loud music and an upbeat feeling. On the way out, the Parking person refund me my parking fee and told me that two cars were two out of handicapped parking for not having any signs saying Handicap. read more

Don Coqui - Coffee after a Great Dinner. - Latin American Near Me - Edgewater, New Jersey

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Made a reservation for 2, reservation cancelled by Don Coqui few days before date. I received a reservation cancellation email but still charged $50 as a no show. I called several times spoke with a few people, sent a text message with the cancellation to a manager. Nothing, only after my CC charged back, I received a call from someone. I have a reservation for next day and the woman on the phone tells me. We take these things "very seriously" I guess after I get back my money. Basically, accusing me in being wrong when it's clearly a mistake on your end. Which was not an issue at all until you made it an issue and I am clearly going to have dinner there on second occasion because there was no issue, I just asked to cancel it why bother. I just made a reservation at Ventanas instead never had an issue there, seems like they have a better trained staff and their food, environment & experience. Shame was looking forward to Don Coqui read more

I wanted to write a 5-star review of Don Coqui; however, my experience was not spectacular. The setting is beautiful - on the river with Manhattan skyline in the rear. Nicely arranged and bright decor. Beautiful outdoor space. Our meals were ok. The menu is Latin American. The Citrus Marinated Chicken entree was flavorful but served lukewarm. The Roast Pork was well-seasoned and tender, but also served lukewarm. When you run a large restaurant, you need to have enough staff to serve the customers. The meals should be served hot. The service started out poorly. We sat at the outdoor bar on a Saturday evening and waited 30 minutes for someone to take our order. I even walked in to the indoor bar and asked if I could place a drink order and was told that there was no need. Even after our order was placed for two cocktails, we had to wait an additional 15 minutes to receive our drinks. While we were waiting for our first round, a bartender started taking orders at the outdoor bar. She made us a beautifully executed Caribbean Breeze which tasted far better than the one that was made in the inside bar. When you look at the photo of the two Caribbean Breezes, you will notice that they do not look the same. Bartenders need to be trained how to make the signature cocktails correctly so they taste and look good. My friends and I will go back to Don Coqui, and we hope that service will be better. read more

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The food was not good, I ordered the mofongo which was not what they stated on the menu. It was watered down with a sauce and had absolutely no pork skins in the mofongo. However, the shrimps were delicious. The manager did offer to give me a new mofongo but the new order again did not have the pork crackles or chunks/skins. I was very disappointed. The waiter was very nice. However the scenery is excellent the view of new York city sky line. I do not recommend this restaurant. You want a good Spanish restaurant go made in Puerto Rico in the bronx!! read more

I came here last Friday for a birthday celebration. It seems like a popular place to celebrate something because there were many birthdays, anniversaries and graduations being celebrated. The cocktails were good and strong. As an appetizer we got the "appetizer for 2 platter" which was split between the 4 of us. It was actually a lot of food. Everything tasted great but the calamari was my favorite. It was really good and I'm not even a real fan of calamari. Everyone enjoyed their entrees. I had the jerk chicken which was well seasoned. I liked how they mush the Maduros into the white rice instead of putting it on the side. The vibe was really fun. They had an entertainer going around drumming with lights all over (see video for reference). Each table that was celebrating something got their own sign and sparklers with their dessert which is nice. They also write a chalk sign at the table for the person you're celebrating. I took one star off because I brought a cake for the birthday girl and even though they gave me a ticket to give to the waiter, he still forgot about the cake. So when they came out with the sign they came with their own dessert and not the cake I brought. So I had to remind him on the side and it kind of made the reveal of the cake lackluster. Other than that, this is a cool place to celebrate something. The view outside is amazing as well. read more

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Loved this place! The location, Puertorrican misic, food, and drinks were amazing. I recommend the montadito mar y tierra, the mofongo and shrimp, coquito old fashioned, the skirt steak, and the creme brulee flan. Rudis service and recommendations were excellent. The prices are a little expensive, but totally worth it for the experience as a whole. They have live latin music Thursday night and djs Friday and Saturday. It has valet parking. Will definitely return next time I'm in town. read more

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