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    El Gustazo

    4.4 (103 reviews)
    InexpensiveColombian, Empanadas
    Open 5:30 am - 9:30 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    Bandeja Tipica

    First time trying El Gustazo. Y me Gustó!!! Nice little spot. The service was great and quick!! I have had bandeja Paisas all over. Colombia, all around New York and Florida. Even over seas and this would be one of the better ones. Everything on the plate was packed with flavor. Beans were cooked perfectly. Definitely will go back when in the Flushing area.

    Bacon, Egg and Bread
    Teresa M.

    Great place to go for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Love the window seating in the morning. Overall food is delicious and tasty. They serve fresh OJ which is amazing. Overall service is great as well, they are quick to take your order and serve you.

    Colombian Soda $2
    Tammer L.

    We wanted to try something new and came across this spot in Flushing. When we entered at 11 am, the restaurant was packed. We ordered a Colombian Soda, one chicken empanada, one beef empanada, Huevos Pericos con Arepa, Queso y Mantequilla, and Calenteado con Carne a la Plancha y Pericos. The Colombian Soda was different from popular flavors in the US; it had a bubblegum flavor to it. The salsa that came with the empanadas was amazing. It had a little spice to it and just hit the spot. The salsa was so addicting. The eggs in both dishes were great, but overall the Calenteado con Carne a la Plancha y Pericos stood out more. The steak in the Calenteado con Carne a la Plancha y Pericos was flavorful and a nice piece. Overall, we would go back to try other menu items and their empanadas and salsa again. Their menu featured a variety of different dishes, as well as special dishes depending on the day of the week.

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    Teresa C.

    If you're looking for a cheap, quick, filling meal, this is your place! Nothing fancy here. Most of the customers look like regulars, coming in from a mid day break from hard labor to get a hearty meal to keep them going through the rest of their day. The food seems very authentic, and judging by their customers, it's probably the best you're going to get in the area. The space is small and a bit dingy, but you don't come here for the decor. I got the meat platter and empanadas to share among two people which was plenty. The platter came with chicharon, steak, rice and beans, sweet plaintains, and corn cakes. Also had the beef and cheese empanadas which I really liked. The chicharon needed to be fried a touch longer because it was very chewy since the fat wasn't rendered long enough. The rice and beans were very satisfying and my bf liked the thin steak even though I'm usually not a fan. Altogether, the meal came out to about $17 and we left stuffed. I'd come back to try their soups that other customers looked like they were enjoying.

    Arroz con Pollo, Carne Empanada, Queso Empanada, Pollo Empanada, and chicken soup
    Kookie D.

    This is a really special place for me, I made a memory here. I just came by this place with my friend and its our favorite place. The arroz con pollo was so good and it was just seasoned nicely. The empanadas are a MUST! They're so good and they were seasoned just right, the chicken empanadas are one of the best things they have here. Their chicken soup was also really good. The staff were friendly. We tipped extra at this place because of how good the food was, its good quality cheap food! :) You won't dislike this place, its a literal hole in the wall.

    Calentado con Carne a la Plancha y Pericos
    Martin A.

    Breakfast was good . Had the calentado with steak and huevo pericos. Coffee was on point too. Definitely a hole in the wall with amazing food and the staff and cooks were friendly .

    Cindy R.

    Excellent service and friendly staff. I'm obviously not from the area and they went above and beyond to make me feel like a regular. Definitely going to go back soon!!

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    Food was fantastic the beef empanadas were fantastic as well. I also got 2 plates of chicken and they even threw in a whole half avocado!

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    Their cheese empanadas are the truth. Don't forget to add their delish hot sauce! Service is quick and staff are so friendly!

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    Had to order their cheese empanadas on their super super busy Sunday and they took like 5 min to get it . i was in a rush. Thanks so much!!!

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    this has to be one of the best colombian around this area! mom and pop type of spot! the food is excelllent!!

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    Pollos a La Brasa Mr Mario

    3.3
    (171 reviews)
    2.1 mi
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    Was walking around in College Point on a Friday evening and passed by Mr Mario, the Colombian…read morerestaurant. The hostess from the coffee shop next door comes out and tells us that they are also Mr Mario and that we could order from the same menu. Taking a quick look, we decided to sit in the coffee shop. Ambience: a modern cafe vibe, like a larger more upscale Starbucks. It was relatively empty on an early Friday night. The menus weee on IPads, so you have to navigate and scroll through several screens. Food: we ordered: They were out of Rib soup, the special of the day?! Tostones with guac and chicharron - fried pork belly with guac and tostones. Comfort food at its finest 5/5 Chicken consomme - a little salty. 3/5 Grilled chicken cutlet - well seasoned, cut thin and tender. 4/5 Service - very friendly staff. Had a little language barrier challenges while ordering but we made it work. Tip was automatically added for a party of 4.

    I went with a friend from Colombia and he thought this place looked authentic so figured that we…read morecould give it a try. Shortly thereafter, we realized that we were both wrong. The drinks were off I couldn't exactly point what was wrong. Maybe the Coke was flat I'm not sure but it just wasn't good. As for the food, my friend got the steak (well done which he says is the only way that steak should be eaten, I beg to differ) as well as the chicken. The food is incredibly land, and my chicken was honestly wet for a lack of better terms. I can't recall the last time that pechuga (chicken breast) was wet and that's probably because it's not supposed to be! The only reason that I gave this place two stars is that the employees here were nice, but I wouldn't return especially when there are many better spots nearby- not necessarily for Colombian food but great food in general.

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    What a great experience! From the moment we walked in, we were warmly greeted and escorted to our…read moretable, which made us feel welcome right away. The restaurant has a lively atmosphere with great music and beautiful décor that adds to the experience (I wish I had remembered to take more pictures!). The food was absolutely delicious. Everything tasted fresh and was cooked to perfection. The meat was incredibly juicy, tender, and full of flavor, and the green sauce served on the side was so good that I found myself putting it on everything. The jalea was outstanding--it came with a generous amount of shrimp, fish, calamari, and perfectly crispy fried yuca (cassava). Every bite was flavorful, and the seafood tasted fresh. The portions were generous, the service was attentive, and the overall experience exceeded my expectations. If you're looking for authentic Peruvian food with amazing flavors, a fun atmosphere, and friendly service, Inca Paisa is definitely worth a visit. I'll absolutely be coming back!

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