If you want Latin food close to how Mom made it, this is the joint…read more The staff is friendly and makes sensible suggestions. The steam table has a wide variety of Latin food. Roast pork, chicken, codfish and potatoes, variety of rices. Best part is that they will make on the spot requests like tostones with mojo, chicaron de pollo, - they need a menu - but just ask. Been there twice and this is now our go to Spanish joint in Rockland. This is authentic Dominican food. Those who know, know.

Best stewed chicken I have ever had! Good ole reliable Haverstraw food spot! Never disappointsread more

Food is delicious Ambience is adorable latin style…read more Service is amazing and professional.

Went for lunch today and had an excellent meal, pork mofongo for me and bistec encebollado for my…read morehoney. Portions are large and we took some home for later. Service was very friendly and accommodating. Atmosphere and decor are inviting.

Once again, I wasn't looking for anything--yet I walked out already planning my next visit. It was…read morea lazy Saturday, and my wife was craving Avena. I figured I'd also grab my favorite handheld snack: an empanada. This is a small, no-frills counter-service spot with empanadas on display, a counter for fresh salads and juices, and a cooler leading into the kitchen. After a friendly "good morning,"we ordered the Avena, and I went all-in on empanadas: carne de res molida, pollo con queso, pizza, pepperoni pizza, and pollo. She bagged them up, and the moment she handed me the warm bag, the smell hit me--fresh, fragrant, and impossible to resist. I could hardly wait to dig in. On the side, I loaded up on their pink sauce and hot sauce (both highly recommended). As soon as we got home, I grabbed the carne empanada first. The crust was perfectly fried--crispy yet still doughy, and the filling was so flavorful I immediately made everyone at the table try a bite. The same went for the chicken, chicken with cheese, pizza, and pepperoni empanadas. The dough was consistently delicious--some flaky and soft, others crispier--but every single one was a winner. My only regret? Not buying more. This place nailed consistency across 5 flavors, and that's why I'll be back. 5/5 stars.

I stopped by here this past Sunday morning with my wife and twins. We didn't actually mean to come…read moreto Empanadas Monumental but happened to see it while walking around downtown Haverstraw. Since both my wife and I love empanadas we walked in and gave it a try. The inside of the shop wasn't too big and in all honesty I don't remember much about it other than a heated display case full or empanadas and a place to order. After looking at the display case on this morning I ultimately decided to have one ham and cheese, one pizza and one pepperoni and cheese. Now I know those last two aren't traditional flavors but I wanted to give some to my twins and figured that they might enjoy it. In any case the worker plucked my empanadas out of the display and we were on our way only $6 lighter in our pockets. My first bite of the empanada really showed off the dough which I loved as it was light and flaky. The fillings on the inside were good too and both my wife and I enjoyed all of them with my favorite being the pepperoni and cheese. The bottom line for me is that I would absolutely return here again in the future. I really enjoyed the crust of the empanadas and also thought that the fillings were good as well!

Don Coqui is known for having authentic latin cuisines. I miss my latin food so when I found myself…read morein NY again I went straight there. The atmosphere is lively. They have a photographer onsite taking pictures of customers who want that experience. My best friend and I had our picture framed and we purchased it after dinner, it was a nice memory to have. The views from this place is serene since its by the water. Overall, great experience and I would continue to go back.

Weather. View. Service. Food. Bring it all together. Pork, Skirt Steak, Sangria, Churros and start…read moresomewhere. Guac. All quite good!

La comida riquísima, las habichuelas se parecen a las que hacían mi mamá en la isla que las…read moreablandaban en la misma casa, el flan delicioso, el coquito delicioso, la Coca-Cola deliciosa, la chuleta grandísima, el pollo delicioso, el arroz delicioso y el atención deliciosos Isima, buenísima buenísima, así que por favor vengan, no lo pienses dos veces. Gracias

Great food, nice portions and reasonably priced. Service is very good for eat in or take out…read more Similar to home cooked meals.

Can't say enough about this place. We've never had a bad meal and we always come out saying omg…read morethat was good. Last night we had the salmon cakes for the first time and we're blown away, and the pernil was out of this word. My husband always gets the Cuban sandwich, which is a good size and really really good. My mother-in-law who is Cuban and an excellent cook and always critical of Latin food in restaurants, said it was the best Latin food she ever had in a restaurant (and she goes to the Cuban places in Jersey which are great.) Just when we thought we had the best meal ever, we shared the flan and now I'm ruined because it was it was the best flan I ever had. Don't be fooled by the semi-casual atmosphere, this is fine dining at an amazing price. PS - they go above and beyond for special orders, we had someone in the party who needed her soup to be puréed, and Richie himself brought it out.

I was looking for a place to order a quick lunch to takeout. I am happy that I came across this…read moreplace. I look forward to returning again and trying another dish. I ordered the pollo guisado with white rice and beans and it comes with sweet plantain. I also ordered a tamarind juice. The pollo guisado was very flavorful. The rice was good. I found the beans to be salty. I didn't enjoy the sweet plantains. The tamarind juice was very concentrated. It would be better if it was diluted. There is space to sit down and enjoy a meal. The individual who took my order was very pleasant. I received my meal very quickly. It took approximately 5-10 minutes from when I ordered it. Parking is convenient with metered parking outside the restaurant. Definitely give this place a try if you're in the neighborhood.

Order 1 small goat and yellow rice and 1 medium goat and yellow rice. After she made the small she…read moresaid "same thing?" I said yes, and then I proceeded to drive home and open the bag to find she gave me a small goat and yellow rice, and entire medium plate of just rice. Then when I called back nobody knew what I was talking about even though I was there less than an hour ago.

The food and service is great. I usually get the white rice and fried chicken chunks along with the…read morebeans on the side. I live in West Haverstraw and travel to the spring valley location because the service is better.

So sad they closed! Loved this bakery. Ordered cakes and pasties on several occasionsread more

Real Dominican cake in Haverstraw! Check it out Really good cake.!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!read more

From the moment we walked in, the service was top-tier. The staff was welcoming, attentive without…read morebeing overbearing, and made sure our table had everything we needed the entire time. You can tell they genuinely care about the experience, not just getting you in and out. Now the food... absolutely incredible. The quesadillas were perfectly crisp on the outside with a generous, flavorful filling inside. Every bite had that ideal balance of melted cheese and seasoned goodness. Easily some of the best I've had. The chicken Marsala was next level. The sauce was rich and savory with that smooth mushroom flavor, and the chicken was tender and cooked perfectly. It tasted fresh, homemade, and comforting -- like a dish you'd crave again the next day. And the drinks? Amazing. Well-balanced, strong but smooth, and beautifully presented. Whether you're going for something refreshing or something bold, they clearly know what they're doing behind the bar. Between the phenomenal food and outstanding service, this spot absolutely delivers. Definitely coming back -- and bringing friends with me next time. Highly recommend!

Hi, just ate here with my family…read more We had a lovely experience until the end when the bill came. There were happy hour cocktails listed on a menu that sat on every table. It being happy hour, my dad ordered two cocktails listed there. When the bill came we were charged full price for these. The catch on this menu: it is for "bar and lounge only." We were apparently in the restaurant, not the lounge. Why would they put the happy hour menu on the table where it's not available to be served, we asked ? We asked our server, who told us "I don't know anything about that, that's just what the owner does." She was apologetic only when pushed on it and offered for us to talk to the manager, Jennifer. "Hi, I heard you had something to say about the happy hour menu," Jennifer said as she came over. We explained that we thought it was unfair that these menus would sit on every table in the room where it's not allowed. The difference was $8 for the two cocktails. I asked if she would honor the price and she said she couldn't, because "you guys are the first people to ever say anything." Hopefully we are the last. See the picture of the menu. For $8 and an apology for the confusion she could have saved three customers. Food was really good. But we left with an awful taste in our mouths over this because no one would take the initiative to fix this problem.

I came with doubts but left understanding all the positive reviews. The employees moved with…read moreexceptional quickness and all staff demonstrated genuine happiness. Simply amazing food and service. The quality cooking comes in satisfying amounts at prices that work. I consistently endorse this restaurant.

Love the black rice and fried chicken but need to make the pickled cabbage more spicyread more