Came with some friends who ate here before and recommended the Dominican food here. While service…read morewas a bit slow, and you're charged for water (no tap, only bottle), food was bomb. I got the fried Boca chica red snapper fish with yucca fries. Fish was fried to perfection. Fries were delicious and in an addictive garlicky sauce. I was disappointed because they have a specials menu but the waiter said none of the specials were available (and they had an oxtail stew for Sunday which would've been bomb)! My husbands fried chicken dish was so good. The wings, thigh, and drumstick were fried to perfection and super juicy inside. The tostones were delish too! There is valet parking but i think it's $15.

I rarely leave one-star reviews, but this experience--and the response to my feedback--left me with…read moreno choice. My friends and I arrived at Sho J Oregano's Crescent Avenue location at approximately 9:45 PM. The restaurant's posted closing time was 10:00 PM, yet we were told they would not seat us. Disappointed but willing to give them another chance, we paid for a taxi to their White Plains Road location, which was listed as being open until 11:00 PM. We arrived around 10:00 PM only to be told that they were also closed and would not serve us. The result? We wasted time, money on transportation, and an entire evening chasing a meal at a restaurant that was supposedly open. What made the experience even more disappointing was the response after I shared my review. Rather than acknowledging the inconvenience or apologizing for the confusion, the restaurant chose to challenge my account. I have no reason to misrepresent what happened. My review reflects exactly what my group experienced that evening. This isn't about expecting to be served after closing. It's about arriving during the posted business hours at two separate locations and being turned away both times. If the kitchen closes early or there is a last-seating policy, that information should be clearly posted online and at the restaurant. Customers shouldn't have to guess whether "open" actually means the business is still serving guests. For a restaurant that has received so much praise, I expected far better customer service and accountability. Great food can earn awards, but honesty, consistency, and respect for customers are what earn loyalty. Based on my experience, I cannot recommend making a special trip here unless you're prepared for the possibility that the posted hours may not reflect when they'll actually serve customers.

The portions are HUGE, so definitely come hungry or bring people to share with…read more The fried fish was easily a 9/10. Super fresh, delicious, and enough to feed probably 3-4 people. One bite had me mentally sitting on a beach in the Dominican Republic with the ocean breeze hitting me. That fish took me somewhere for a second. The pork belly was another 9/10 -- absolutely loved it. The wings were a solid 7.5/10, very sweet but still really good. Drinks were solid too. The passion fruit drink was an 8.5/10 and super refreshing. My other drink gets a 7.5/10 -- the presentation and cup were amazing, but the actual drink didn't hit quite as hard as it looked. Mofongo dumplings not my favorite 5/10. Overall, great food, massive portions, and definitely a spot worth checking out. The fish and pork belly are what I'm coming back for.

Place is small, but food is phenomenal. Adore the ambience. Romantic setting, dim lights with…read morecustoms drink options. Perfect for small groups or couples. Moderate music, and trendy. Every area is perfect for pictures. Definitely a hidden Bronx gem. I enjoyed my time there, and service was good.

What a hidden gem! Santiago's Garden serves incredible Dominican comfort food. The fried chicken…read morewas perfectly golden, juicy, and flavorful, and the drinks were refreshingly authentic. The garden atmosphere with fairy lights makes it such a fun and unique spot for dinner with friends. Warm service and delicious food. I will definitely be returning!

Music was extremely loud, thought I was walking into a dance club instead of a restaurant;…read moreoverkill. Caught laryngitis the following day from having to talk loud over the music. We did ask to sit outside and was denied because we were told we didn't make reservation, even though there were lots of empty tables. The server mistakenly served red wine and then Champagne instead of Chardonnay when asked for it. Instead of saying "we don't have Chardonnay," she should have simply informed the customer. After our meal, we stacked our plates and placed them aside to signal the server that we were finished. We endured a 30-minute wait for our bill, which was an unpleasant experience. Additionally, we desired to depart promptly due to the excessive loud music, which was getting on our nerves. Definitely not our place to go eat out; very disappointed. Oh, and food was okay, that's all I can say.

Best sancocho in town. Like you're in the DR. Amazing mojito salsa, arroz com habichuelas. Great…read moreDominican home-made options. Muy simpatico pero non demasiado elegante. Como la cocina de mamá.

I was touched on my behind by one of the male workers in there. The owner and this man were talking…read morebefore he did it and laughed afterwards. I was in shocked and then came back to confront them. The owner wanted to have a private talk with me, which I declined. Made a police report and have the video. Fui tocada en mi parte trasera por un trabajador de este establecimiento. El dueño y el señor que hizo esto estaban hablando y se reían sobre lo sucedido. Estaba en asustada y reaccioné justo cuando salí del restaurante y regresé a confrontarlos. El sueño quiso que tuviéramos una conversación en privado, la cual negué. La policía sabe de esto y hice un reporte. Las cámaras grabaron todo.

Was snooping around with my friend thinking on what to eat then I saw los balbuenas, I haven't been…read moreto this place in about a decade so I decided to try it because it's been a long time.we saw food that we liked and the lady offered to try the food before buying it which was awesome and it was great. Very low priced too and great tasting food, they were very nice people and gave us free pieces of chicken to take home while we was sitting down eating our food.I highly recommend this spot they're very nice great,service,great tasting food.

delicious inexpensive home made Guatemalan food. Saffron…read morerice and beans with chicken, pork or meat. Green plantains, casava. If you're at Paradise, eat here.

The best Dominican spot hands down Never disappoints…read moreAnything you order at this place will blow your mind away

The iconic Dominican restaurant is a joyful, loud and welcoming place. The line begins early but…read moremoves quickly. We ordered a lovely red wine and enjoyed our entrees: my friend had the half chicken; I ordered the calamari, which is house made. Although it stayed busy, we didn't feel rushed. We paid and headed across the street to the Imperial Palace to see Dudamel perform. It was a great meal followed by an amazing performance in a breathtaking setting.

Great food Great taste…read moreGreat prices Plenty of food, you will not regret it Great hospitality with the waiters

Masitas de Puerco y Morrir sonando! Ensalada de aguacate! Amazing Dominican food, typical…read moreCaribbean hospitality mixed with New York attitude, and lively music playing.

This will always be my favorite Spanish food restaurant. I was introduced years ago and I used to…read moreget the boneless chicken with rice and beans; my mouth is watering right now! After I started eating hall meat only including get it anymore. I decided to try the shrimp with a garlic sauce one day and it was soooooooo good! I would even have the white rice with beans alone if I had no choice! Lol

I would give one star, but the food is not bad. However, the customer service sucks. I literally…read morejust walked out because I'm waiting for someone to take my order and there's three girls on their phone, not even acknowledging the fact that I walked in so after standing around for five minutes, I walked out. The owner needs to rearrange it. It's also way too dark in there.

The drinks, service and place gets a 10 out of 10 for me. The food is cooked perfectly. Sometimes…read moreI'll go to places that exaggerate on the salt and spice but this place is balanced! The portions are not too big or small. A meal here will for sure do the trick without an appetizer. Highly recommend coming here or ordering out. Everything was clean (especially the bathroom). Even with a full house the staff was attentive to cleanliness. I will for sure be returning. Service animals are welcome!

Went with some friends around 11 in the morning, we went up to the counter and each asked for a…read morelunch to eat at the restaurant. They brought us our food and we started eating. No special attention or anything was given by the people. We finished eating and asked for the bill, $87 dollars, $29 dollars each. They charged us double of the normal amount of what the normal lunch cost. The food is good but, I would be careful and ask how much they're going to charge before they rob you. Another reason i don't like going to the Bronx.

Very authentic Dominican restaurant. The food is delicious, very well seasoned and presented well…read more The ambiance is amazing as the crew came in and sang happy birthday to one of our guests and did so in an authentic Dominican way, it felt like we were in the island. The staff were fantastic. They offer valet parking which is great for the area which is really crowded. The churrasco was so good I could have eaten another one. The only problem I encountered was that the Mofongo with Chicharron although it tasted great the, it was served in a small pilon, wooden bowl used to mash the plantains, with the chicharron on top. They poured garlic sauce over the top and it made a mess all over the bowl. Additionally the bowl was too small for you to eat it without pouring it into the plate. They should reconsider how they serve it because it was very messy to eat. The flan though was perfectly made, reminding me of Puerto Rican flan, light and airy. A really nice experience at this place, worth another visit.

This was a hit or miss -we were going to go to an Italian restaurant but changed our minds the last…read moreminute. Best choice we did -the food was sooo flavorful-the pork fried pieces with fried tostones and side avocado salad amazing. Drinks were pretty good enjoyed them for sure. The flan the best I have had for awhile. The service was ok being that we were a group of 14. I loved that they sang our friend for her birthday-Feliz cumpleaños in a Latin rhythm -so much fun. They had a Dominican Republic reporter filming for Ajo y oregano exposure , I was also interviewed by the TV reporter so how exciting was that. Spanish music was playing the whole time we were there YAY! Why I didn't give it 5 star because they served no cafe WHAT!!!!