This review is not the easiest for me to write. I have been coming to the Little Columbian…read morerestaurant since 2015. I loved this place, their food was fantastic and the quality was super consistent; an excellent spot to get together with friends or a date. So much attention to detail was paid, house made dressing, salsa, all ingredients were super fresh, the meats were always cooked excellently, and the staff was friendly. I hadn't been to the restaurant in a while but at some point in the last few years the Little Columbian restaurant became My little Columbian restaurant. My friends and I went there for dinner at the end of October, there was one couple that was leaving the restaurant but we were the only ones there when we first walked in. The vibe of the restaurant has changed because they changed how they decorated the interior of the restaurant. I prefer their older vibe but no big deal. Our waitress was nice and very attentive all night and the staff in general was quite friendly. Here's my issue, the food quality is not as good as it was in the past. And if they are going to charge along the same lines as what they have, always been on the pricier side, then the quality should still be at the same level. There were a bunch of little things that added up. To start, the salad I ordered didn't have the same quality of greens (I think they used a spring mix in the past), there were some small bits of core in the salad. More to my disappointment the Salad dressing was no longer the house dressing they used to make it was Ken's balsamic dressing, which generally tastes like diabetes syrup. Maybe it was an off night for the salad and I could live with that but the lack of the old house dressing was disappointing. Speaking of cutting corners, the chimichuri used to be super fresh and of good quality ingredients. The chimichuri this time around had a lower quality olive oil and the parsley was dried instead of fresh. My friend ordered some empanadas, which were partially burnt and again the slasa wasn't the same quality as they used to make with the empanadas. For an entree, I ordered Bandeja Columbiana. The chicharon was a bit overdone but ok enough. The chorizo was probably the best part but you have to try to mess up chorizo. The maduro was kind of dry and somewhat bland. The chicken was a touch rubbery and the steak was fine; nothing to write home about. As I had mentioned before the food wasn't terrible, it was fine enough but it was not worth the price it cost. Much worse is the fact that the quality in general just isn't the same as it had been prior, maybe they just had an off night but something tells me this is how it is now. It's too bad this restaurant isn't quite what it was; it used to be one of my favorites.

Great food. Acceptable prices. In a sneaky little corner of East Haven. Would recommend to friends…read moreand family. Will go again. Be prepared to order in Spanish.

El Matador is one of our favorite restaurants in Patchogue. Emily (the owner) is so kind and…read moreaccommodating. We have had lunch and dinner on multiple occasions, both dining in as well as take out and they truly deliver quality options with wonderful service. Their cocktails are excellent and their food options are plentiful - even for the picky eaters in your life. We recently hosted a birthday party in their private room and could not have been more pleased.

So many great dishes. I enjoyed arroz con pollo and finished every last drop it was so good. The…read morerestaurant is spacious and the owners are so kind!

Great hidden gem. The pernil was cooked perfectly with nice flavor. There are some other great…read moreoptions for main and side dishes. I tasted why the line was long! Also, excellent friendly service!

They have a good selection of hot food to get. I got the pernil, rice and some red onion type…read moresalad. It was so amazing. I always crave it from here. I would recommend trying what they have. It might change from time to time. Limited seating inside. You can also get catered food which is how I discovered this location at one of my friends birthday parties.

Went twice with my boyfriend each time my stomach hurt really bad afterwards and feel like they…read morewere judging us for being white. Bartender said maybe 3 words to us and rushed us the whole time. Tip whatever you want because there is never a thank you or even a goodbye. As people who work in the service industry this was a really strange experience.

Have been to this place 3 times now and every time have left over 30% tip. Never have been offered…read morechange on the tip or even gotten a thank you or a goodbye on the way out. Can't help but feel it's because I'm the only English speaking customer each time I visit. Food is good but overpriced. I will not be going back because I always feel unwelcome.

Honestly the worst Mexican food/ Latin food I've ever tasted. Service was stunning in fact she was…read morereally nice and considerate. The food on the other hand was DISGUSTING. The rice had a moldy taste to it and was sticky and unseasoned. The beans tasted like coffee, not even joking, I even had to add lemon so that they could at least be eatable. The carne was good but again wasn't the best. If you want some good Mexican/Latin food call ur damn mom. It was pretty dirty around the entrance and the tables were sticky. Only giving 1 star because I'm forced to.

Everything here is exactly what I want as a grad student around the corner. Fast service, delicious…read morefood, huge portions, all at a good price! Servers are friendly and service is very much an, "ask-and-you-shall-receive" type of place. If you're not used to speaking up to get drink refills, calling over your server to order, or anything else you'd like, you probably wouldn't be comfortable here. Personally, this is my type of place because I don't need servers hanging all over me while I shovel delicious food into my mouth. My favorites are their arroz con pollo, short ribs, and Bandeja Montanera.

We took out dinner from this place and it was phenomenal. We got a burrito, pupusa and fried…read morechicken plate. Loved it all. Wanted to return for most of our trip but felt obligated to try new places. Would definitely recommend- already have- and would totally return.

Wow! So happy we came here for lunch the pupusas were delicious, probably the best I've had. Cute…read morelittle hidden spot, our food came out pretty quick too.

Good old Don Quixote! I've been coming here for years and never leave disappointed. The sangria is…read moredelicious and the food is always comforting and consistent. The staff is friendly and will provide some fun birthday picture opportunities. I've also seen live music here in the past but have not seen in the last few times I came. I especially like the ambiance here with nice decorations and white table cloths. The bar section is also quite fun to hang out at while waiting for your party to arrive. Thank you for being

Went here for Cinco De Mayo Tuesday. What a bs disaster. Should have just went to a regular…read morerestaurant/bar. What a rip off. $17.50 for a drink? Get the f out! Plus on top of this, service was just ok. It wasn't as though they were pouring doubles let alone anything above and beyond any other establishment. No buybacks as well. F this place. I will never return. I'll give my loot to Orto Daisy's Bench Warmers Grumpy Jacks Finnbar etc.

A nice little spot in the North Fork. I never thought I would find.Pupusas here but thank God I…read moredid. They're very delicious. Definitely coming back. I'm here for the whole summer. Can't wait to try the other stuff.

Good Salvadoran place in Long Island. Got pupusas, empanadas, steak tacos and huevos racheros. The…read morepupusas tasted authentic and delicious. Steak tacos and huevos racheros were pretty good. Didn't really like the chicken empanadas. Overall it was a good experience; the prices are a bit on the higher side since its in Long Island.

Food amazing Pick up on a Sunday evening was wild. Parking…read morelot chaotic a ton of drunk drivers and a rowdy crowd leaving the restaurant. I would definitely order again but may order delivery or avoid the weekends

Tasty food, decent normal portions but most likely you won't go home with leftovers if you arrive…read morehungry. Disappointed that they do not have Spanish coffee AKA cappuccino. Full bar. Menu clearly shows cash and charge prices. If you don't want the rice and beans that come with lunch and want tostones (green) instead there is an upcharge which the waiter did not advise us about this. We're spoiled by the many Dominican restaurantsthat we visited in NYC like El Gran Castillo which has a larger menu and offers bread and more choices (rice & beans or salad & plantains) for the same price. For Long Island this is a decent place and we'll be back. Brunch items look promising.

I love it!! I love it!! I love it!! the best latin food…read morearound!! their english is 50/50 but the service is great and the juices they make are the best

Food is quite good and plenty of it. Burritos are the best…read moreand don't forget the green hot sauce. We take out but service with a smile always.