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This is a nice date night spot! We ordered an the tostones con churrasco y guacamole. It was flavorful and the perfect appetizer. They had a great female DJ and it definitely gave lounge vibes. I would come back for a date or girls night. I had a Hennessy pina colada to drink. Pretty good!
I highly suggest if you're a big party, save yourself the money and find a better restaurant. Food was ok not that great for the price we paid $60 for a prefix menu. Service was average. $25 a plate for two kids for 3 chicken tenders. The music was extremely loud and the place was extremely cold. On top of this they charged themselves 25% gratuity without our approval. Do not recommend for big parties you can find better places in NY.
Atmosphere- buzzing, energetic with great music on the TV. The decor was cool. Service - good. Solo waitress/ bartender for 4 tables. It was fairly empty( Tuesday night ). She forgot to get our waters. Food - average. The photos looked really good but the food was so so. Artichoke arepa was deep fried and tasteless. The side of beans was tasteless and blah - I mean this is a Colombian restaurant! My summer salad plus add shrimp ( $16+ $10) was a bit disappointing with more croutons ( I counted 25) than greens. The balsalmic dressing was good. The shrimp were in a nice garlic sauce. I was dying for a cup of Colombian coffee ; their sign stated fresh coffee served all day but they did not have any. Parking on Steinway - free after 7 pm. Easy access. This was an ok experience. Not going to be back!
The food here tastes good and there is variety bc it's fusion Latin food. But the first thing you notice is that the music is way too loud. We could barely hear each other sitting super close to each other. The atmosphere is like a night club but it's a restaurant so it's confusing. They had a live DJ tonight 3/28/25. The DJ was great. The music is really good though esp if you like Bad Bunny and all the cool Latin singers. The drinks are good and fun. The Hennessy colada was good and had plenty of alcohol but the ice was lumpy so it didn't get blended fully. I really enjoyed the choices of food coming from El Salvador (Curtido), Venezuela, Cuban, Mexican, etc, I loved the Maduros bc they were done perfectly and were ripe. The tostones were very crispy and some were too hard. The pernil was good but a bit dry. The food was good but the best part of this place is that there's a fusion of dishes from different countries.
We went to a restaurant down the block from here but ended finding out we couldn't get in unfortunately but everything happens for a reason. I'm glad we found this place and enjoyed the game and delicious food and drinks, they were also packed out but we're able to accommodate me and my wife to seats and amazing views and still get incredible service. The ambience was love and loud and beautiful, definitely recommend this place!
Note: a lot of the photos/menus on Yelp are actually outdated because they no longer have a build your own bowl. It seems the place has been renovated since those menu photos were posted. Most up to date is the website! This bandeja paisa platter is probably artery clogging, but so satisfying. You get a huge slab of pork belly, steak, rice, beans, eggs, avocado and plantains. The skin on the pork belly was pretty chewy but the meat was delish (can't go wrong with the belly meat). The rice and beans were fabulous. The steak was a no frill grilled steak, there is a green sauce that comes with the plate and pairs well with the steak. It's almost $30 for this plate. Would I get it again? Probably not. More so for the price and also how unhealthy it is!
Had the lunch special here. Il tell you rite now this place caught me off guard. The soup was like they had someones grandmother in the back cooking. And they even blessed it with chunks of chicken. Amazing. Drinks was decent too. The girls in there treat you like you a papi so service is definitely on point.
I loved everything about this place - the hospitable service, the delicious food, and the fun ambience Food: I don't think you can go wrong with anything on the menu here! My favorite thing was the cachapa! So for cachapas and arepas, you can choose out of three different types of fillings! We got the mozzerella, plantains, and beans! We added grilled chicken and honestly it was heavenly! It's so large and filling and oozing with flavor! The sweetness of the cachapa compared to the saltiness of the cheese and chicken was a great mix! We also got a vegan chicken arepa. The arepa itself was pretty bland and I wasn't a huge fan of the fried "chicken" but my friend really enjoyed this! We also got a bowl with grilled chicken which came with fries, rice, grilled chicken, and beans! The bowl is great if you want something more protein heavy! This was a lot for two people so we had tons of leftovers! Service: everyone who works here is incredibly nice and joyful! They made us feel very welcome and gave suggestions of how we can customize our orders! They were very attentive Price: reasonable prices for everything but I thought the bowl was a little pricy for what it was! Ambience: loved the vibe of this place! Very fun and I would come back for drinks becuase it definitely seems like it would have fun bar vibes
I love the Latin fusion vibe. The food, the platting, drinks are very good. Patricia, the waitress is so sweet with the nicest personality. She knows exactly what drinks we want. Passion Fruit Sangria with condensed milk. I go there every time I'm in Queens. La Vecina, is one of the better Latin restaurants in Astoria. I definitely recommend this place.
I came here after my friend kept raving about it. I have to say she wasn't kidding the food here is excellent. I came before 7pm and they were having happy hour which I took advantage of. I did the build your own arepa. Had the sweet corn arepa with chorizo, beans and cheese. My husband had the same but did chicharron (fried pork belly) for his meat. Both were delicious and the portion is more than generous. I can't wait to come back to try their other dishes.
I was attracted to this restaurant for 2 reasons. 1) One being that I was craving Columbian food. 2) Secondly but most importantly, I liked that they have a build-your-own Latin bowl option. (Some places offer things on their plates that I don't necessary like, so it's nice to know that I can choose what I like) Of course, I chose to make my own Latin Bowl. I opted for brown rice as my base, ropa vieja as my protein, beans and plantain as my 2 toppings and also added sweet corn as an additional topping. My friends and I also decided to share salchipapas. Everything was really good and super filling as Columbian food always is. Service was good. Restaurant is very spacious with table spread out. Price is reasonable. My friends and I really liked our experience here.
Wow! We live in Harlem and do not have good Colombian food nearby. Luckily La Vecina is a short drive away and so worth it!!! Started off with the tamarindo margarita and it was very tasty (although it had more ice than drink I think.) This time around we did not have an appetizer but I have had their yuca balls before which are very tasty and come with a delicious garlic dipping sauce! The paisa bowl comes with lots of protein and we've actually shared it in the past when we get apps. My boyfriend is Colombian and really enjoyed it! I ordered the build your own with ropa vieja, calentado rice, Colombian cheese, curtido & avocado. Everything was VERY good and only cost 14 dollars despite the ropa vieja, rice & avocados which were extra. Very filling cannot wait to go back!
2 months ago
I went here with a group of friends, and when we first arrived, the restaurant was pretty empty. By the time we ordered, though, it had filled up quickly. Even with the crowd, the atmosphere was comfortable, and they had the game on, which made it a fun place to hang out. I ordered the chicken with mushrooms and a lime mojito. The chicken with mushrooms was a 10/10 absolutely delicious and full of flavor. The passionfruit lime mojito was too strong. The service was also great. Our waitress was kind, patient, and polite throughout our visit. Since my friends and I don't speak Spanish, we really appreciated how understanding she was while taking our order, especially since it seemed Spanish was her primary language. Overall, I had a great experience. The food, service, and atmosphere were all excellent, and I'd definitely come back. read more
4 months ago
$16 - chicharron appetizer $20 - tostoncitos de churrasco $3 - can soda 18% mandatory tip 25% mandatory tip of 8+ parties This is more like a 3.5 stars (TLDR: QR coded menu, small portions for $$, nice latino bar / date night spot, but mediocre service) Menu is a bit pricey for the portion size. For example, the chicaroon appetizer is a regular sized link that you would get in a typical Colombian bandeja paisa or the size you would get at a colombian bakery (the one that comes with a boiled potato). It came with two mini fried arepa cakes. Overall this item was fatty and the skin was not as crispy as expected. The tostoncitos with steak was 3 pieces for $20. This appetizer tasted great. Guacamole was smooth, and the steak pieces were well seasoned and cooked. Service was mediocre. The waitress came to take our order/provide water but that was pretty much it so 18% mandatory gratuity is a disappointment as there was nothing that warranted that during our visit. It looks like a potential spot for a date/pre-game night as they serve alcohol including mixed drinks for $16 and bottle service type drinks for table (ie: patron reposado for $200, aquardiente azul $200, and buchanans $200, etc). They do have a lunch menu Monday to Friday from 12-330pm that comes with 3 sides and an entree for $15. It seems promising, but I'm not sure I will be back. They also have Happy hour specials everyday, but we were not told of any when we sat down. Overall, I will probably not come back again. The portions/prices and service weren't amazing/spectacular enough to justify the mandatory tip %. read more
La Vecina is a fantastic spot to eat & catch any game at as there are multiple TV monitors. The staff here are great as well. I didn't have any drinks here but would try them out next time. I had the ropa vieja tostones & they were great, my friend liked his meal too. All in all, I'd be back. read more
This is a nice date night spot! We ordered an the tostones con churrasco y guacamole. It was flavorful and the perfect appetizer. They had a great female DJ and it definitely gave lounge vibes. I would come back for a date or girls night. I had a Hennessy pina colada to drink. Pretty good! read more
3 months ago
I highly suggest if you're a big party, save yourself the money and find a better restaurant. Food was ok not that great for the price we paid $60 for a prefix menu. Service was average. $25 a plate for two kids for 3 chicken tenders. The music was extremely loud and the place was extremely cold. On top of this they charged themselves 25% gratuity without our approval. Do not recommend for big parties you can find better places in NY. read more
Atmosphere- buzzing, energetic with great music on the TV. The decor was cool. Service - good. Solo waitress/ bartender for 4 tables. It was fairly empty( Tuesday night ). She forgot to get our waters. Food - average. The photos looked really good but the food was so so. Artichoke arepa was deep fried and tasteless. The side of beans was tasteless and blah - I mean this is a Colombian restaurant! My summer salad plus add shrimp ( $16+ $10) was a bit disappointing with more croutons ( I counted 25) than greens. The balsalmic dressing was good. The shrimp were in a nice garlic sauce. I was dying for a cup of Colombian coffee ; their sign stated fresh coffee served all day but they did not have any. Parking on Steinway - free after 7 pm. Easy access. This was an ok experience. Not going to be back! read more
11 months ago
4 months ago
The food here tastes good and there is variety bc it's fusion Latin food. But the first thing you notice is that the music is way too loud. We could barely hear each other sitting super close to each other. The atmosphere is like a night club but it's a restaurant so it's confusing. They had a live DJ tonight 3/28/25. The DJ was great. The music is really good though esp if you like Bad Bunny and all the cool Latin singers. The drinks are good and fun. The Hennessy colada was good and had plenty of alcohol but the ice was lumpy so it didn't get blended fully. I really enjoyed the choices of food coming from El Salvador (Curtido), Venezuela, Cuban, Mexican, etc, I loved the Maduros bc they were done perfectly and were ripe. The tostones were very crispy and some were too hard. The pernil was good but a bit dry. The food was good but the best part of this place is that there's a fusion of dishes from different countries. read more
11 months ago
2 years ago
We went to a restaurant down the block from here but ended finding out we couldn't get in unfortunately but everything happens for a reason. I'm glad we found this place and enjoyed the game and delicious food and drinks, they were also packed out but we're able to accommodate me and my wife to seats and amazing views and still get incredible service. The ambience was love and loud and beautiful, definitely recommend this place! read more
4 years ago
Note: a lot of the photos/menus on Yelp are actually outdated because they no longer have a build your own bowl. It seems the place has been renovated since those menu photos were posted. Most up to date is the website! This bandeja paisa platter is probably artery clogging, but so satisfying. You get a huge slab of pork belly, steak, rice, beans, eggs, avocado and plantains. The skin on the pork belly was pretty chewy but the meat was delish (can't go wrong with the belly meat). The rice and beans were fabulous. The steak was a no frill grilled steak, there is a green sauce that comes with the plate and pairs well with the steak. It's almost $30 for this plate. Would I get it again? Probably not. More so for the price and also how unhealthy it is! read more
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Had the lunch special here. Il tell you rite now this place caught me off guard. The soup was like they had someones grandmother in the back cooking. And they even blessed it with chunks of chicken. Amazing. Drinks was decent too. The girls in there treat you like you a papi so service is definitely on point. read more
9 months ago
I loved everything about this place - the hospitable service, the delicious food, and the fun ambience Food: I don't think you can go wrong with anything on the menu here! My favorite thing was the cachapa! So for cachapas and arepas, you can choose out of three different types of fillings! We got the mozzerella, plantains, and beans! We added grilled chicken and honestly it was heavenly! It's so large and filling and oozing with flavor! The sweetness of the cachapa compared to the saltiness of the cheese and chicken was a great mix! We also got a vegan chicken arepa. The arepa itself was pretty bland and I wasn't a huge fan of the fried "chicken" but my friend really enjoyed this! We also got a bowl with grilled chicken which came with fries, rice, grilled chicken, and beans! The bowl is great if you want something more protein heavy! This was a lot for two people so we had tons of leftovers! Service: everyone who works here is incredibly nice and joyful! They made us feel very welcome and gave suggestions of how we can customize our orders! They were very attentive Price: reasonable prices for everything but I thought the bowl was a little pricy for what it was! Ambience: loved the vibe of this place! Very fun and I would come back for drinks becuase it definitely seems like it would have fun bar vibes read more
1 year ago
I love the Latin fusion vibe. The food, the platting, drinks are very good. Patricia, the waitress is so sweet with the nicest personality. She knows exactly what drinks we want. Passion Fruit Sangria with condensed milk. I go there every time I'm in Queens. La Vecina, is one of the better Latin restaurants in Astoria. I definitely recommend this place. read more
I came here after my friend kept raving about it. I have to say she wasn't kidding the food here is excellent. I came before 7pm and they were having happy hour which I took advantage of. I did the build your own arepa. Had the sweet corn arepa with chorizo, beans and cheese. My husband had the same but did chicharron (fried pork belly) for his meat. Both were delicious and the portion is more than generous. I can't wait to come back to try their other dishes. read more
1 year ago
I was attracted to this restaurant for 2 reasons. 1) One being that I was craving Columbian food. 2) Secondly but most importantly, I liked that they have a build-your-own Latin bowl option. (Some places offer things on their plates that I don't necessary like, so it's nice to know that I can choose what I like) Of course, I chose to make my own Latin Bowl. I opted for brown rice as my base, ropa vieja as my protein, beans and plantain as my 2 toppings and also added sweet corn as an additional topping. My friends and I also decided to share salchipapas. Everything was really good and super filling as Columbian food always is. Service was good. Restaurant is very spacious with table spread out. Price is reasonable. My friends and I really liked our experience here. read more
5 years ago
Wow! We live in Harlem and do not have good Colombian food nearby. Luckily La Vecina is a short drive away and so worth it!!! Started off with the tamarindo margarita and it was very tasty (although it had more ice than drink I think.) This time around we did not have an appetizer but I have had their yuca balls before which are very tasty and come with a delicious garlic dipping sauce! The paisa bowl comes with lots of protein and we've actually shared it in the past when we get apps. My boyfriend is Colombian and really enjoyed it! I ordered the build your own with ropa vieja, calentado rice, Colombian cheese, curtido & avocado. Everything was VERY good and only cost 14 dollars despite the ropa vieja, rice & avocados which were extra. Very filling cannot wait to go back! read more
2 years ago
3 years ago
I was by hungry for lentil soup and I've got to say, it was simple but delicious. I would highly recommend the soup with the rice and tostones. I was excited for the yuca croquettes but I will say it's missing something. It's very bland. Even with the cheese, just bland. Maybe a different sauce may make all the difference. I ordered through Uber Eats so I didn't get to visit the restaurant or experience customer service. I would order the soho again. read more
4 years ago
Service was quick and the wait staff were very friendly. The food options were huge and the guys was dinner very well. Salchipapas we're done if the best I've had and the fries were super crispy holding up well with the nicely cooked cut up dogs on top that still had a good snap to the casing. Only suggestion is sharper cutlery to get through that nice crunchy lechon and sightly better lighting read more
1 year ago
Today is Colombian independence day so I decided to have lunch at a small Colombian restaurant @lavecinaastoria . The drinks were on point and on this hot and humid day in NYC it hit the spot. The appetizer which was called tostones relleno with shrimp was excellent and honestly I should have been done with that alone but I was pretty hungry and the main dish was too good to leave any on the plate. Pollo a la plancha con champiñones (sorry I forgot to take a pic of the other dish amd drink ) Come check them out if you are ever in the Astoria section of queens. #nycalive #nycalivefoodrun #colombia #colombian #colombianindependenceday #foodblogfeed #foodie #foodporn #eatoutny #nyc #queens #astoria #foodforthegram #foodoverload #imsofull read more
The food at La Vecina is so good. I've gone there a handful of times and it never disappoints. Their drinks are also really good-- very well made and balanced. They had a DJ on Saturday night around 9 pm and that can be loud if you're trying to have a conversation but if you're looking for good food and some good beats, this is a good spot. Also the customer service is very good. read more
3 years ago
We were overall very pleased and glad we came, the food itself that we ordered is why we recommend visiting. The elote and mini arepas had a wonderful smokey taste. The crispy artichoke was unique and lightly breaded, not heavy. The arepas were large, I imagine the platters on the menu would be very large. Service was good, ambiance/decor a bit rough and ready but the highlight is the food. The checkout system is set up to calculate the automatic tip options based on the total after tax, as opposed to pretax as expected. You have the option to choose custom tip if you want to calculate your tip on a pretax basis, as customary. Check out their clear notes on their menu/website about automatic gratuity for parties of 4+ so you know what to expect and then can have a great time. read more
Very kind and attentive wait staff, we were sat right away. I got an arepa with chicharron and fried egg, as well as pollo empanizado. Both were delicious, but I preferred the arepa. The beans weren't my favorite and the chicken was lacking a bit of flavor but was very crunchy. The chicharron was delicious. My margarita with a coronita was also so good! Everything came out very fast. read more
2 years ago
5 years ago
I wanted to give a second chance and try to this place since last time food was tasteless and dry. Maybe it's my bad luck with this place because I don't understand the high reviews! I ordered a picada today potatoes were dry, tasteless, and all tostones/tajadas (however you wanna call it) were raw! Garbage! Garbage! How come you have people in the kitchen making tostones/tajadas close to an inch thick ? There is not a third try for this place read more
3 years ago
2 years ago
3 years ago
Had dinner for my birthday with family. The service and food was amazing! Everything was delicious! Would definitely go back again! read more
4 years ago
My co-workers and I have not been to this local Astoria business since the pandemic. We were fans of there delicious bowls with their pickled onions and garlic rice, however those options were no longer on the menu. Please bring back the garlic rice! Due to our ability to adapt we ordered the roasted pork and crispy chicken cutlet lunch special meals. The meals were moderately priced and very delicious. To go along with our meals we ordered the margarita and sangria, and the drinks did not disappoint. read more
8 years ago
I really wanted to love this place. I really did. Unfortunately i can not. I ordered the roasted portobello veggie arepa (the only vegan arepa in the menu unless you modify the other veggie arepas). The flavor of the arepa was just off. It left a weird tingly feeling and taste in my mouth. I couldn't even get myself to finish it. The flavor was just to too strong that instead of it being appetizing it became inedible. I was excited to try this place because of the good reviews but I was left disappointed. Positive: Spacious and clean space. They also have boardgames that you can use. Staff was also very helpful. read more
6 years ago
This place has been on my radar for a while however,the arepas were okay. Even thought I ate it right away after they packed it for me. The cheese was not melted totally and the arepa was dry not moist. The best thing I had at this place was the agua panela. The agua panela is made from sugar cane and they add lemon to make it like a lemonade. Will like to go back to try other dishes. read more
2 years ago
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