I really enjoyed the food and how well decorated this restaurant was. Once we entered the…read moreestablishment, we were greeted right away and were given menus to look through before our order was taken. This was our first time here so the menu was big and it had a lot of options to go through. Although some items were on the pricier side, they all looked very good and were worth to try. I got carne guisada with maduros, white rice and red beans as my dinner. We also had gotten salami con queso which came with tostones as an appetizer. The presentation was great but it made it a bit of a hassle to go back and forth between all the little pots as you are trying to eat. I love to mix all my food so that's what I said that. The guisado was a little too oily and over-seasoned, a little too salty for my liking. Overall I'm glad we were able to try yet another Dominican spot. Give it a try, there is something on the menu for everybody.

I really wanted to enjoy this place more than I did. It's not often I come across a Dominican…read morerestaurant so I was looking forward to getting a taste. The menu looks great and has plenty of options. The decor is super cute and it looks like they have some work space available. My only complaint there was the seating. The chairs just didn't fit well under the tables so I was constantly kicking my partner since I tend to move a lot. Each dish that came out was very well presented. Maybe sometimes too much going on the table with all the cutting boards, cute little pots and pilón. On to the food! The salami con queso hit the spot but was not well balanced with the amount of tostones provided. Definitely needed more salami & cheese. The salsa rosada paired well. I followed with the mofongo de chicharron. The chicharron was perfectly cooked. The skin was very crunchy and had a nice chunk of pork. The way this dish is presented made it hard to eat as I normally would. Even after clearing the way, the mofongo was very dense inside of the pilón. This made it hard to mix in the accompanying sauce. To make things extra awkward, I felt as if I was being watched most of my meal. Maybe because we were the only patrons dining in but combined with the difficulty of eating my meal, it just made for a less than ideal experience.

Got the oxtail with moro $19, slice pineapple cake $6, pastelito de beef $2.50. The pastelito and…read moreoxtail was decent and the Moro was delicious, the cake was moist. I'd make the drive down again.

One of the things I miss most from living back out in NY is the Dominican cuisine, so I was…read morenaturally ecstatic to find Dominican Grocery Y Deli on the stretch of Richmond between Hillcroft and Westchase where Latin businesses are seemingly everywhere. Compared to many of the Caribbean all-encompassing establishments that exist, this place is most definitely legit. Like many family-owned places in the area, it is part convenience store and part restaurant. The dining room is deceivingly spacious, with ample seating for all sorts of groups. They are primarily a takeout joint and are especially busy during lunchtime where they offer some of the areas best hot lunches. It's a lot more quiet at night, which would be advantageous for a big group looking to go somewhere where there's plenty of room. I'm extremely pleased with the authentic options, which include mofongo, bizcocho, sancocho, mangú, pollo guisado, yuca con mojo, arroz con gandules, locrio, and espaguetis (#1). I've only been able to sample a handful of items and am eagerly on the hunt for pastelón (#2) and am very keen on trying their version of tres leches. The pollo guisado I had was full of flavor and perfectly stewed over habichuelas and rice. My espaguestis was a tinge on the salty side, but had a nice amount of olives and the indulgent greasy finish that I would want in any pasta meal. Lastly, the mofongo was quite tasty, thought I do wish we had more chicharron in the mix. The staff is most definitely Dominican as well. I was greeted every step of the way, followed with a "que lo que" and I appreciated the kind service. Prices are solid for the area and cash is preferred here (#3). I am so pleased an option is here and I look forward to many future meals. __________ (#1) Dominican style spaghetti. (#2) Dominican style lasagna. (#3) Read: credit card fee.

Authentic Dominican/Caribbean food in Willowbrook. Who knew?…read more I remember this place from a birthday party decades ago. The space was a bit bigger (they've since redesigned it smaller), but the crowds were smaller. Success hasn't tarnished their food. It was a very rainy and soggy afternoons and the place was packed. We managed a table and ordered. Can't go wrong with the delicious shrimp mofongo. I honestly think the sauce is the icing on that cake, made all the more delicious with a squeeze of lemon. Whew! Service was fast and dinner came out at a reasonable pace. The owner is so friendly and stopped by our table to make sure things were good. Better than good! If you're in the Willowbrook area do yourself a favor and stop in for lunch or dinner. Prices are a little steep, but what's isn't these days?

Food is very good, they have lunch specials during the week including pernil, pollo guisado, etc…read morefor about $12-13. I ordered the pollo guisado and moro, both were good and we have a little left over. My partner ordered the pica pollo and the fried chicken was decent. The food does take some time, and servers did not check in too often so I would recommend ordering ahead of time (unless you have a long lunch break), There are plenty of tables, but it is a little dark inside, 2 bathrooms inside. The juice was on the sweet side so just watered it down (wish they have smoothies), but they get 5 stars overall for the flavor and the price point. Plenty of parking as it's in located along other stores.

If I had to choose one word to summarize my experience at Mamajuana Café, it would be: perfect…read more The restaurant describes itself as a Latin American dining experience. Our waitress explained that the menu is a fusion of Dominican and Japanese cuisine. Since I have never visited either the Dominican Republic or Japan, I cannot speak to its authenticity. What I can say with confidence is that they have mastered flavor. The team at Mamajuana Café clearly pays attention to every detail--from timing and presentation to the thoughtful combination of ingredients and spices. Every dish felt carefully crafted and intentionally prepared. I only wish I lived closer so I could return more often and explore more of the menu. We ordered the burger and the filet mignon, and I highly recommend both. In fact, the burger was excellent. My only regret is ordering something familiar instead of taking the opportunity to try one of their more unique creations. If our first visit is any indication, Mamajuana Café is a place well worth returning to.

My friend suggested this place. When I seen it was Latin American with a hint of Caribbean, I was…read moreimmediately turned off. However, you don't just a book by its cover. The food was good. The vibe was everything. Our waiter, Chelsea was amazing. Super personable and overall sweet. She definitely added to the experience. Ya'll... this place is amazing. The vibe, the decor, the music, everything was great. The food was amazing. The drinks strong. I looked at the menu before arriving and I was just going to get a drink. But no. They have an all day brunch on Sundays only. Definitely take advantage of that. They have bottomless mimosas with your choice of a specific meal item for $50. It's a great deal if you're a mimosa person. I am. I will be returning.

The pineapple bizcocho is sooooo good, the cake is so moist, will definitely come back again…read more Hopefully they add bring back the passionfruit cheesecake so I can try it since they didn't make it when we went. They also have food items and some meals as well including costilla de res, pollo guisado, pernil, moro, etc. We ordered the costilla with more, and the costilla de res (beef) was fall of the bone and the moro was yummy, for $16 we have at least 2 meals. They also have pastelitos, but by the time we got there (2pm weekend), they only had cheese (will try the beef pastelito next time.) There are tables in case you want to eat indoors and plenty of parking since this is in a shopping center.

A New Yorker in Houston... finally feeling at home!…read more As a New Yorker now living in Houston -- and a Colombian who loves Dominican food -- I have been searching everywhere for authentic Dominican flavors. I have especially been craving Bizcocho Dominicano, and since my fiancé and I got engaged on February 1, I had only ONE non‑negotiable for our wedding: it had to be a Dominican cake. Honestly, I searched online with very low expectations, thinking there was no way I would find a true Dominican restaurant in Houston... and then I discovered Antojitos Dominicano. We visited on Saturday around three o'clock in the afternoon. We arrived late, so some of the daily specials had already sold out (which we regret!), but everything we did try was absolutely delicious -- comforting, flavorful, and authentically Dominican. Then came the moment of truth... the cake tasting. And let me tell you -- the first bite lifted a huge weight off my shoulders. I turned to my fiancé and said: "We found our wedding cake!" The flavor, the texture, the nostalgia -- it was everything I had been missing and hoping for. Pure perfection. I am beyond grateful to this New York family for bringing true Dominican cuisine to Houston. Their food, their cake, and their warmth make the restaurant feel like home. If you are Caribbean, a former New Yorker, or simply someone who loves great food, do yourself a favor and visit Antojitos Dominicano. Houston truly needed this gem.

Alright y'all, here's an update from about 3 years ago. I finally got to go in person. It wasn't…read morebusy at all and Maria took my takeout order. I ended up getting the Oxtail plate with Rice and Peas and a double order of Collard Greens. The Oxtails this time around was very meaty, tender and flavorful. That's exactly how I like my Oxtails. I ate everything up within 15 minutes. Maria is amazing at her job, she was telling my about the live music that will be going on tonight and also offered me pepper sauce which gave this dish a bit of a kick, which I love. All in all, I will most definitely return to this establishment.

I've visited a few times since writing my first review and I hate to say it, but I've been…read moredisappointed every time. They are always, and I mean always out of something. I asked for a chicken roti, they were out, and out of any roti for that matter. My husband wanted curry goat, they were out of goat. I ended up getting a beef patty and jerk wings which were too tough, I could hardly chew them. I also ordered some Collard greens which were just okay. I overheard a phone order that they were processing where the person asked for red snapper fish, they were out of that. The only fish they had available was salmon. But if you take a look at their extensive menu you would see they offer many different types of fish. And lastly, we arrived at the rice and peas (which my husband calls them being stingy on the serving size). The amount of rice given is the smallest serving size of rice and peas I've ever seen served in a Caribbean restaurant. It's not nearly enough to go alongside the rest of the food. Be prepared if you order to go, you'll probably need to order a side of rice in addition to what they give you. The service is good, it's always good, they are friendly and helpful, but it doesn't make up for what they lack in food.

The only bad news about this visit was learning that the owner will be closing this location at the…read moreend of February. I was immediately impressed with the sparkling clean interior, spicy warm aromas, and attractiveness of this restaurant. The lady working the front of the restaurant was polite and attentive. The food was wonderful. We started with beef, spinach, and chicken empanadas. Each had a crispy crust, savory filling and great dipping sauce. Next was the fish and shrimp with fried plantains... crunchy fried goodness. Our finale was the oxtail served with rice and peas, collard greens, and candied yams. Nothing beats a good serving of oxtails and these were good. I will have to visit their Missouri City location the next time I am in the mood for soul food in a Carribbean flair.

Looking for some Lat-Am/Caribbean food? Braised oxtails, plantains, empanadas... This is the spot…read more Comfort Foodies gave me comforts from "home." I'm not from the Dominican Republic, but I grew up eating this food, as a girl from Queens, who would eat at my friend's house, after school, and her abuela was always cooking the best home cooked rice and beans, and tender arroz con pollo. I drove out here about 40 minutes from Southwest Houston and was very happy with my meal! TY Comfort Foodies! Bonus mention-- the tres leches cake for dessert... YES. Get it. They also have a kids menu, and lunch specials. Yay for that! Not many places have it anymore!

Used to live in the neighborhood so decided to come back and celebrate my upcoming birthday with…read morefamily. I missed the guava and cheese pastelitos which were still as good as I remembered. The shredded beef with plantain and arepa were a great breakfast. So much food. Well worth it. The feel hasn't changed over the last so many years. It is a simple decor. Nothing over the top but foods just right. Honestly I wish it was closer to where I live now to go back more often. The Venezuelan coffee had the perfect level of sweetness. Only downfall was a bit of a hiccup with the food but it worked out in the end.

I love this restaurant! I love the pabellón criollo, both the plate or the pabellón criollo…read moreempanada. The arepa is delicious as well. They also have guava cheese pastelitos and tequeños! They even have chicha, a fermented red corn beer that I have yet to try. I would recommend any of these, with a cup of Venezuelan coffee. Service is fantastic. They take care of you, and will speak Spanish to you - which I appreciate. Ambiance is super fun and colorful. Got to love Venezuela.

Did they change the recipe of the picadillo??? It's more like soup now instead of solid picadillo…read more Took a friend and she ordered the ropa viaja. She loved it!! Me being a regular noticed the difference in the food. Also portions were much bigger. Service was great!! It was nice going in a day where is wasn't packed!!

I ordered a vaca frita plate. I was excited to taste a genuine Cuban frita with its lemon and…read moregarlic flavor. I was also expecting a crispy shredded beef. I was disappointed. It was a fried shredded beef alright. No trace of lemon nor garlic on it. I have to request some slices of lemon to add on it. Beef are not crispy. It was far from being a vaca frita. I will comeback. I hope they do better next time. By the way I just came back from Miami.

Thank you for the hospitality Fabian, amazing place and so fun. Five different rooms to choose from…read moreplus food is great and the whole staff is amazing, to your continued success

I would not come back to this place i felt discriminated here, I was wearing a tank top and I…read morecouldn't go in certain places to the bars, but while I was checking they let some people with tank tops and shorts go in and I couldn't go in because I was wearing a tank top, I was watching people going in what they were wearing and a lot of them didn't pass the dress code!!! They need better improvement