I said one time I loved Spanish food and my friend ran with it. Next on her list of great food was…read more"La Hacienda." And she was right, it was good, but I had some concerns. It's street parking, but that's normal in Hempstead. The outside of the building fit popular 90's store fronts. So it made me reminiscent of the past. Inside I was a little surprised. The place was a bit run down. Tables were not wiped clean and the wood trim around the food looked questionable. But those things don't stop me from eating. The staff behind the counter were incredible! They talked to everyone. When the restaurant started to get more customers walking in, they were on it. The woman who helped us was incredibly friendly and helpful. She explained everything and what it was (my friend translated for me) and I made my selections. The woman waiting on us offered me some kind of sauce. I figured "when in Rome." We took our plates and started eating. I instantly thought how glad I was to take that sauce. I wish I remembered the name of it. But trust me I took the rest home. The entire meal, including the sauce, amazing! That ring that looks like a donut, was in fact, not a donut, but I will recommend you try it, if you stop in. I will definitely be back. With all the other selections down the assembly line they offer, I have my work cut out for me. I mean, I didn't even try the rice yet.

Will not remove any stars for language barrier. They tried their best to give me a good meal and…read moreexceeded my expectations. Ez 5 stars. Feels like I'm eating at my imaginary Spanish wife's family's house!

We really enjoyed this restaurant! It's small but decorated well and they create good separation…read morebetween the tables. I also always enjoy a good booth. The service is good. Our waitress was responsive to whatever we needed. The prices are a little high for the portion size, but the food is great quality. My vinho verde was a nice size pour. My husband loved the Iberian ham here. We both had the garlic shrimp which were very well flavored but unfortunately didn't have even one garlic clove, which was disappointing and there were only 6 shrimp. The olive oil they were in was great though and we dipped our food into it and they were perfectly cooked. The paella is supposed to be for 2-4 people which I can see if you have more tapas but we finished it off. It came with a healthy amount of shrimp, grilled calamari and chorizo and was perfectly seasoned. We also appreciated how the rice was a bit crispy and not mushy. The table next to ours ordered what appeared to be a very good looking fruit cobbler of some kind but we were too stuffed for dessert. They also have a weekday happy hour before 6pm that looks good with deals on booze. Really enjoyed this spot! Conveniently located in the middle of garden city with ample free parking.

I ate here for dinner with my family for my brother's birthday. The restaurant is small and mostly…read moreis taken up by a long bar. They were able to seat us at a table and there were 8 of us. The restaurant is tapas style so a lot of small plates. I thought the presentation of the food was very well done. Our waiter was very knowledgeable about the menu and recommended great dishes. We ordered shrimp, steak on the bone, bone marrow, potatoes, polenta, broccolini, shishieto peppers, and paella for dinner to share. We all enjoyed our food. For desserts we got the lemon and blueberry pudding, was delicious. I loved the bread pudding. My grandfather enjoyed his Nutella chocolate.

This place is a GEM. Absolutely amazing, fresh, authentic, and good quality Spanish food. It's…read moreaffordable , $10 for the large plate. They pack it so much that this is enough food for 2 meals.

I've had Rincon Dominicano bookmarked for the longest time and finally made it here! This is…read moredefinitely a neighborhood secret! All the locals line up for this delicious food, and it's so worth it! Delicious food, great prices, generous portion sizes, large variety of menu options, great customer service! They have a HUGE menu! (See my menu photos). Most items (not all) are premade, and kept in hot steamer tables, ready for your order. There are a few items that are made to order. Our mofongo took about 15 min for them to make, but we didn't mind. The entire staff is so friendly and accommodating. They took such great care in packaging our food. I was so impressed! Each item is overflowing the containers since the portions are very generous. They make sure to wrap each item individually, in plastic wrap, to avoid any kind of spillage. Don't waste any of the delicious juices and gravy! I really appreciated that the food didn't get spilled in the car before I got home! Kudos to the staff! We tried: -- Sancocho Soup ($11/Large): comes with a pint of white rice. Comfort food at it's best. Very good! -- Mofongo w.Pork ($10): comes with a small container of gravy. The Mofongo itself was a bit dry but good after you include some gravy. Very good and worth the wait! This was a great first experience and I can't wait to go back to try their goat stew, roast pork and other goodies. This restaurant is very busy, so the fast turnover for the food kept the dishes fresh and tasty. Rincon Dominicano is more of a takeout place but if you'd like to eat in, they do have about 10 stool seatings by the counter looking out of the window. Restaurant is very clean. So glad I finally made it here, and we shall be back to try other menu items!

Best papusas in town. The staff is friendly. Never had a bad meal here. Also they have fresh juicesread more

El servicio que brinda la encargada de la atención al cliente En la fonda que está ubicada en la 9…read morefront st es pésimo, es pedante no tiene nada de amabilidad hacia el cliente , atiende como que si quisiera que no llegáramos y lo peor sus expresiones de fastidio. Así que definitivamente no volvería a visitar esta locación. Prefiero ir a una fonda que esté más lejos pero que atiendan con respeto y amabilidad. Sería bueno que los encargados tomaran esto en cuenta y trataran con sus empleados.

There is something deeply respectable about a kitchen that doesn't play games with portions. Over a…read moredozen visits to Mi Tierrita, and the baseline truth remains undefeated: the food is cooked exceptionally well, and the platters are monstrous designed to easily feed two. TIn regards to the decor, this isn't a place chasing modern trends, and it's all the better for it. The rotisserie chicken has that perfect, deeply seasoned skin that only comes from a kitchen that knows its craft, and the salmon is a exceptional. It's an authentic, unapologetic Colombian staple where you can just head to the bar, grab a cold beer, watch the game, and get exactly what you came for. Food (4/5): Fantastic. The rotisserie chicken is packed with flavor, and the salmon is consistently excellent. The sheer volume of food is staggering. Customer Service (3.75/5): Reliable and down-to-earth. The staff keeps things moving smoothly, whether you're at a table or sitting at the bar. Decor (3.5/5): It isn't modern, but it doesn't need to be. It feels accurate, warm, and entirely right for an authentic neighborhood Colombian spot. Price: Around $25 per person. In an era of shrinking plates and rising prices, the value you get for the sheer amount of quality food here is a total steal.

(03.26.26) It's been awhile since I've been here. And it's always delicious!…read more Drinks: Henny Colada Colombiana Entrees: Churrasco with rice and beans & Breaded Steak with salad, fried plantains, rice, and beans. Also, ordered a side of maduros (swet plantain) Our meal, service, ambiance was great! Will be back!

MMM MMM MMMM! Man I love Pollos a la brasa, the food here is delicious. I've been ordering take…read moreout from here for years since it first opened and was named something else. My go to orders include the whole rotisserie chicken (pollo entero) with sides of fries and salad. They typically give you several little servings of the green sauce....aka their comeback sauce. I've yet to discover what it's called, but for me at least, I've come to enjoy the mystery. One of my best friends has catered from here many times for her birthday over the years and everyone at the party goes straight to the sauce before serving themselves chicken. So yeah, it's delicious, but be weary if you can't handle a little kick. Another plate I love from here is the Jalea, which is essentially a plate of fried fish and calamari served with fried yuca and purple onions. The onions are seasoned aland juicy, with a crunch that brings all the flavors together and makes the jalea quite refreshing. It's big enough to share with two other people as an appetizer. I live close by and usually order pick-up so I cannot comment on delivery time but the food here is delicious and affordable.

-No flavor -no seasoning…read more-no spice -the chicken was underwhelming -the rice held none of the gravy from the beans -even the French fries were bland

We went for a birthday celebration. The waitstaff was very attentive- i asked for ice and it was…read moreimmediately there. The food was very good. We started with shrimp flamebe. I would have had this for my dinner. He had the skirt steak with rice and a salad (enough for 2) the steak was delicious. I had the valenciana paella for 1 (I asked for no scallops, there seemed like extra class and mussels) There was so much, even with sharing we took it home. Dessert was the chocolate lava cake. Again, so good. Definitely recommend.

Hadn't been in a while and it's still great! A ton of seating inside. The staff were very nice…read more Party of 4, came here for the Monday/Tuesday lobster dinner special (comes with a side and salad), but we didn't realize it was also restaurant week! 3 courses for $39. 3 of us has the lobster dinner (our sides were string beans, rice, broccoli) and 1 person had the restaurant week menu (fried calamari, seafood pasta fra diavolo, slice of chocolate cake). He requested a surprise birthday candle in the cake and they also put it on a plate that says happy birthday. Really nice presentation! He unfortunately didn't love their version of fra diavolo because it has a ton of peppers. Otherwise it was tasty, he just picked out most of the peppers. The seafood in it was cooked well and he said the shrimp was his favorite part. We also added extra tapas - -brussels sprouts (VERY good) -baked clams (these have stuffing with shrimp and a slice of bacon on top. We actually didn't like these, would prefer clams without a pile of stuffing).

FANTASTIC! Honestly, my first time ordering take out and it was unforgettable. Definitely, give…read morethis place a try! My CATERING ORDER was Large and my loved ones said it tasted great. Also the DELIVERY WAS ON TIME. A major plus! It's a Spanish-speaking restaurant, but from beginning to end the bilingual Male receptionist was pleasant and accommodating ( I like to ask fifty thousand questions and frequently call; to be certain)

Compré almuerzo en este restaurant hoy, pero la comida estaba insipida. Cuando abrieron…read morecondimentaban la comida , ahora no.

Absolute hidden gem. Amazing food, great prices, hardworking and kind staff, and very clean inside…read more We all loved our food! No complaints. Will definitely be back.

I I will not go back to that place. The parking lot is for that restaurant, but my nephew went to…read moreask for me went to the next door restaurant in a matter of a one minute. They wanted to charge him $179 because they put a boot on his car. I tried to contact the owner, but the owner never responded. Until I called the police. I will never go back there. My appetite was destroyed!!!

waited 2 hours. about a half hour in got a call telling me my food wasn't ready. i said it would…read moretake about 30 minutes to prep and deliver, to which i agreed. an hour and a half later, after receiving no food, i called the restaurant to check on the status of my order, and got the machine. at that point i called grubhub (i ordered from there) and canceled. can't say how satisfying the food is or not, but if you decide to eat there, i wouldn't recommend calling your order in first.