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    Lyla's Bodega

    4.9 (19 reviews)
    Closed 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

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    Pernil
    Marissa S.

    HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!! Great service, great price, great people. Came on a Friday and grabbed some pernil with white rice and beans. I got a side of potato salad too! Everything was delicious!

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    Susan K.

    Muy bien! This is a nice neighborhood local hole-in-the-wall Spanish takeout eatery. They also sell candy and soda drinks. I had a good Spanish meal. Yellow rice and beef with a bit of salad and platanos. Support small business! Located across the street from Crunch Fitness, Redeemer Church and next to Hertz car rentals.

    Beef Stew, Yellow Rice, Black Beans, Salad- includes a free can of soda ($11)
    James W.

    What a great addition to the neighborhood! Lyla's Bodega is not a traditional bodega (there's no bodega cat), but it serves snacks and amazing Spanish food. They have white/yellow rice, black/dark beans, beef stew, chicken stew, steak and onions, empanadas, etc. I ordered the yellow rice, black beans, and beef stew. It came with a small side salad, a few mini pieces of caramelized maduros, and a canned drink which came out to ($11 + credit card fee)! I wanted to also get an empanada, but I saw how big the portions were and decided to get it the next time. Oh yes, there will be a next time. I workout at Crunch (across the street) and this will probably become my go-to place whenever I'm in the neighborhood. My only qualm is that I wish there were more seats (there are only 2 stools at the front). Credit card is accepted (for a small added fee).

    There is a wonderful Haitian gentleman in the back of the bodega who's serving up some dishes from his motherland that are quite simple and bold and truly satisfy!!!

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    The best! Empanadas are our absolute favorites. Friendly owners, true neighborhood spot.

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    The cheese empanadas are everything!! Customer service is great. The chicken empanadas wasn't my favorite.

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    1 year ago

    So delicious and amazing prices! I had a plate of Pernil and Arroz con Gandules w Maduros for like $8. Highly recommend

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    So delicious. The empanadas are amazing . And so is the chicken and rice. Thank you Lyla!

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    Cask - Bar Front

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    4.1(1.6k reviews)
    2.8 miMurray Hill, Kips Bay, Midtown East
    $$$

    Wednesday girl dinner is a must try. For $25, you get a martini, salad (Cesar or market), and fries…read more(truffle or regular). I got the market salad with grilled chicken which was very filling and packed with flavor. The grilled chicken was an add on so cost a little bit more than $25 but still an amazing deal. 10/10 recommend!

    Stopped into Cask Bar & Kitchen in Murray Hill for a casual dinner and loved the quirky, cozy vibe;…read moreit kind of feels like having dinner in your grandma's living room (in the best way possible). Think vintage wallpaper, little knick-knacks, and warm lighting. It's got character. I ordered the market salad with mixed greens, honeycrisp apples, goat cheese, candied pecans, and sherry vinaigrette. It was a hearty portion - super fresh and flavorful, and honestly more than I could finish (not a complaint!). I also ordered a Diet Pepsi with grenadine; they don't carry Diet Coke, which I almost docked a point for, but the mix was unexpectedly delicious. Highly recommend it. My date ordered the hanger steak and said it was absolutely amazing. Only hiccup: his first glass of wine he got came out hot... like, microwave-level warm. Fortunately, the server brought a new (cold) one and the rest of the meal was smooth sailing. Service was friendly, the vibe was homey and relaxed, and the food was solid across the board. Would definitely come back, especially for that salad and another round of grenadine magic.

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    Sarge’s Delicatessen & Diner - Corned beef and pastrami

    Sarge’s Delicatessen & Diner

    3.9(1.7k reviews)
    2.7 miMurray Hill, Midtown East
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    After a weekend of rich, indulgent meals, we were looking for something a little more…read morestraightforward and comforting. We also wanted to try a classic pastrami on rye--but without committing to the long lines at Katz's Delicatessen. Sarge's ended up being the perfect alternative, just a quick five-minute walk from our hotel. We arrived around 5:00 pm on a Sunday and were seated right away, which already felt like a win. The meal started with coleslaw and both a half sour and full sour pickle--such a classic deli touch, and a great way to kick things off. I ordered the half sandwich with matzah ball soup, and the portion sizes were no joke. The soup alone could have been a full meal: a huge bowl with an equally massive matzah ball. The broth was warm and soothing, and the matzah ball was incredibly light with a perfect texture. The half pastrami on rye was just as impressive. Even "half" was stacked high with flavorful, tender pastrami. Adding a bit of mustard from the table brought everything together--it was simple, classic, and exactly what I was hoping for. Not only was it one of the more reasonably priced meals of the trip, but it was also genuinely satisfying. If you're looking for a no-fuss, traditional deli experience without the wait, Sarge's is a great option.

    Nice little deli/dinner in Murray Hill! We had the Matzo ball Soup, Pastrami Sandwhich and Fries to…read moreshare for 3 people. And we even had leftovers! The sandwiches are huge so keep that in mind. They were willing to split ours into 3 to share. We went on a weekday around 11 and plenty of seating available, I know it gets busier though a bit later. Everything was yummy and the waitress was very kind and helpful! Enjoyed the experience for a quick diner meal.

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