Food: 4.5/5 Authentic Colombian cuisine. Everything was…read moreexceptional! From the Chicharon to the costellas (ribs). The portions were generous and I devoured my leftovers! Service: 5/5 We were well taken care of during our dining experience. The staff is friendly and the food is brought out in a timely manner. Ambiance: 4/5 Chill and laid back. An awesome place to spend quality time and share a nice hearty meal. Good for families, friends and even solo diners.

We drove all the way out to Maspeth because I was craving lechon and once I saw the pictures online…read moreof Lechoneria New York 1, we immediately got on the highway. Street parking was pretty easy to find, as it was on a mostly residential street. The place was basically empty when we got there with about 2 tables occupied. The menu says one price but they charged us a different price. On the menu, there is a very small sticker that says "prices are subject to change" in Spanish but was not communicated to us until I pointed out the price difference. There is also a surcharge for credit card. Their dish la lechona Colombiana was quite unique, you're presented with a piece of the skin on top of a bed of fried rice consisting of beans and lechon meat with an arepa on the side. The skin was definitely very crispy and flavorful but I really wished there was more of it. The chaufa tasted a bit old, with rough pieces of pork. My boyfriend agreed that we both preferred lechon with the meat intact. It was his first time trying bandeja paisa whereas I grew up with it and had it for many years from different restaurants in different cities. He liked the amount of protein in it, however he didn't really like the overall taste as much. He didn't like that the carne asada was so chewy and hard to cut, not to mention we were charged an extra $2 for it (before tax + surcharge) and wished we had just kept the original carne molida it came with. As for the chicharron, I liked the portion they provided. However, it had the same problem as the carne asada except worse. The chicharron was so frustratingly chewy that I was at war with it for so long before I finally gave up and decided to wait until we get home to throw it into the air fryer to crisp it back up. For context, we ate the food right away since we were nowhere near home so the chicharron and carne asada really should not be chewy at all. As for the rest of the bandeja; the chorizo was juicy and flavorful, the platano was alright (nothing wrong with it, I just prefer my platano maduro to be more soft), the aguacate was borderlining going bad and was probably refrigerated for that reason, the fried egg and white rice was decent, and both arepas were room temperature (this varies by restaurant, but typically arepas are best served warm or slightly grilled before serving - for those not as familiar with Colombian food, it's like eating a room temp tortilla vs a nice warm tortilla - it really makes a difference!). Overall, the meal was halfway decent (good in portion size, OK in taste, bad in texture) but we would've appreciated more transparency with the pricing. I noticed a couple other reviews mentioning hidden charges so definitely heads up on that.

Food is incredible!!! I bought some picadas for New Years and was not disappointed…read more Carolina was kind enough to loan me a delivery bag for me to carry. She and the rest of the staff are sweethearts. This is a must go to spot if craving Colombian food and some great hospitality.

I absolutely love this place. It's a neighborhood staple for sure. The food is always so fresh and…read moreserved hot. The flavors are deep and rich and give you a real sense of what good Colombian food should taste like. The plates are affordable and filling as well. Greta combination for my wallet! The ladies who work there are incredibly friendly and knowledgeable about each dish so feel free to ask questions. It's a small place that fills up easily, but once you're seated you will be comfortable and don't have to worry about getting rushed out. At this kind of restaurant, they will almost always ask if you want a tinto or small coffee after your meal, which is thought to help settle the belly. Go for it if that's your thing! I can't recommend this place enough!

I love Colombian Food and the one of my favorite dishes is their bandeja paisa…read more This is my go to dish when ordering in a Colombia restaurant. Took the entire family to this place for a birthday celebration . They were great in accommodating all of us. The service was good and quick. The food hit the spot when you are craving the chicarrón. If you know you know. The rest of the family order from their seafood menu very delicious and will go back. Need to take pics next time.

I used to LOVE THIS PLACE . I had rated it 4 previously. I…read morehad rated 4 I've been here countless times and ALWAYS order the same thing and always sit in the same place. They know me. Consistency in recipes AND presentation is crucial. I went in tonight, expecting the same flavors, appearance, as I've always had. Tonight was especially awful, food AND service . The meat was completely cooked on a cast iron pan , instead of browned on the grill then placed in the pan . If not it braises and not grills ( initial moisture ), The onions were not even soft, previously always translucent The potatoes weren't roasted on the pan with the meat, they were deep fried separately and put on the plate . They used to be Roasted with the meat .Normally the meat is charred and as it sets on the platter AuJus drips out for the onions to cook in. Service was abysmal. She never came to the table after the entree was brought. I asked for Flan and coffee. The flan came, coffee didn't come till much later. There was WAY TO MUCH SOCIALIZING. Two waitress were talking and not looking up to see me waving like a motorist Stuck waiting for AAA. The chef had me and one other table, of an adult and a child. Actions like this by employees have a direct impact on the business. I don't complain, but as much as I've loved this place, I'd never go back. STOP GOOFING OFF CHEF, AND THE Two ladies on the floor. Such a shame, No ignoring customers just to chat with fellow employees. I am a retired Personal Chef, I Only expect CONSISTENCY. Remember: Specials are the chefs chance to recreate and create. One must NEVER change recipes regulars are used too

This place was rated very high on Google so I had to know what the hype was about. The restaurant…read morewas a good size, it was about five o clock and there were no lights on, so ambiance was a little darker than expected. Food was really good with large portions and came out very quickly after ordering Wait service was lacking - the waitress and bartender (the only two employees on the floor) ate together despite there being customers and it took a while for us to get out. Needed to get boxes for our food and pay our check- I finally had to get up and go pay it at the bar. Note that the tip is already added so maybe that has to do with the service you are getting since you are already tipping anyway.

The calamari was delicious, perfectly crunchy and savory. The sopa de plantain verde tasted…read moreperfect. I felt the waitress, Jinneth was very attentive and made sure I had everything I needed. Overall a great meal and has left me satisfied

The food here is DELICIOUS!!! I've been here several times and each time I go I can't wait for my…read morenext visit! The restaurant is pretty big and they have several tvs so a great place to also catch a soccer match. Servers are great and friendly. My go to order has been the guatita and seco de Chivo. The bolon mixto is also great and my sister really enjoys their encebollado and ceviche!

Very cute family friendly restaurant. The food was delicious. The Bolon and Muchin were very cheesy…read moreand flavorful. The encebollado was amazing specially was the weather is getting cold. The service was great very friendly staff. Definitely coming back. Also the prices were good for the amount of food you get.

Luis was the best!!!! El mejor mesero :) El servicio fue…read moreexcelente. Me gusto el lugar y el ambiente en general 10/10

Ate here today by myself for lunch on Presidents' day that I got the grilled pork loin over rice as…read morea lunch special that it comes with orange lime drink and beef stewed soup. As an overall, it was definitely great and delicious. The service there was also attentive and very pleasant, respectful and kind and thanks to my server named David for keeping me company and spoken some broken Spanish of what I really wanted to order. I couldn't agree more about it. Finally, I would definitely eat and come back again next time! :)

La Choza is definitely an experience in itself. The decor, atmosphere and the servers are on a…read moremission to transport you to a section of Colombia all in the USA. I really enjoyed my food although it wasn't prepared how I'm used to both by my parents and in Colombia. The flavors aren't authentic but the food does taste good. My friends reported a hit or miss but I think it depends on what plates you get. I got the soup and didn't enjoy it too much but their bandeja looks amazing. The meats here are definitely great I would just think twice about getting other things. They get the high rating solely on my love of their drinks and the quality of their meats.

Not sure why people are hating on this spot! Sooo happy to be asked to go to a meeting here because…read morethis place was so fun!!! Totally decked out for Halloween we took a seat all the way to the right and towards a corner. We were a group of six, and we came with appetites. To start, we had tacos (I tried the beef) and guac with chips. Both solid dishes and a great intro to my chicharrones ceviche which the server gave me a big smile when I ordered so I thought made a good choice. It was confirmed when I got it. Also, being that we are in sober October, I got a virgin mojito and it was delish! A bit on the sweet side, but I wasn't mad about it.

5 stars for friendly staff and a fun environment. It's very casual and has tvs to watch futbol…read moregames. It seems like a local place because I didn't spot any tourists while I was there. For east coast Salvadoran food, I'd say it's good. If I'm comparing it to other areas, it's just okay. Revuelta and loroco pupusas are good, but I'm used to them being more filled that they gush open when you slice it. It's good for the area, but I miss them from back home. I also wish their cabbage salad was spicier and had more of a kick. The spicy sauces weren't spicy to me. Quite shocked by that.

Ate here today after work as a paraprofessional at P.S. 12 Q for lunch and dinner trying out El…read moreSalvadorian food for the first time. I definitely got different kinds of pupusas with Salvadorian soda and for dessert I got the sweet milk empanada that it had tasted really good and delicious. The service there was also attentive and super fast. Finally, I would definitely eat and come back again next time.