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    Monkey Brothers Lab

    3.5 (42 reviews)
    Closed 3:00 pm - 2:00 am (Next day)
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    Yaroa
    Shantelle C.

    The food that I received from here has to be the most disgusting food I have ever had delivered to me. I ordered a chicken quesadilla and it smelled FOUL!! As soon as I opened it, I knew something was off... Good thing I was smart enough to open it and inspect what was actually inside of my quesadilla. I found something inside that almost made me throw up; it was slimey and stinky.  The second was part of my order, the grilled chicken with tostones, had to be at least a day old. It was cold to the touch and rubbery.  Any place that serves this quality food to their customers does not deserve any support. -- Embarrassing.

    Poor hygiene practices

    Post keeps being deleted! Why support a business that puts your health at risk? I tried the food from here when they initially launched and were located on the parking garage by Made In Mexico. Something didn't sit right after consuming and I never returned. As I was walking home one morning I saw the unsafe practices of this food truck. Cleaning kitchen utensils and bowls on the curbside with dirty street water. No wonder so many previous customers are getting food poisoning. RESPECT YOURSELF AND AVOID AT ALL COST!

    EMPANAPIZZA
    Leruffo ..

    Looking for good food truck in inwood area? This is one of best place to go .Nice location I tried my fav: EMPANAPIZZA . They have more choices very good too @LERUFFOFOOD (5/5) EMPANAPIZZA : It has Corn cheese ham peppers and the secret truck sauce(sweet taste) Food always hot Fresh ingredients Cheese taste good When you bite the EMPANAPIZZA be careful bc the inside is hot When you bite it taste like sweet pizza thas very good taste in your mouth Good customer service Shoutout to the staff I RECOMMEND IT

    Jeimy M.

    This place is my absolute favorite! Been coming here since they opened & the staff is like family to my friends & I. Service is great & the food is amazing. Their cheese pastelitos are life! (Make sure you get the sauce!) if we're really hungry, we split an order of tostones with chicken & chuleta ahumada, BOMB! Definitely recommend anyone to come here, especially after a night out! Shoutout to Kathy, El Feo, Colitah & Christian! Okurrrrrr ;)

    amazing food
    Yanira V.

    They best fast food to go. It's tasty an the side salad it's everything. The quality of the food it's top start and the food arrives hot and juicy. The customer service is supper reliable with any questions or concerns and are open to any changes you for taste or health reasons have such as allergies or preferences. I recommend the food with eyes closed you won't regret it..

    Fritura de queso y chuleta con tostones
    Jennifer V.

    Great food! Delicious & savory! Will definitely buy again! Affordable and convenient spot'

    Chimichurri with fries
    Tasha G.

    I was on a quick trip to New York from Washington, DC been hearing a lot of hype about trying a Dominican Chimichurri...this spot was recommended by a friend so I tried it out for lunch........WOW, WOW, WOW it was absolutely amazing (Presidente beer was purchased at a nearby gas station). It was soooo good that I went back 4 hours later for another one. If you are looking for a good Chimichurri this is definitely the place (truck) to get it from.

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    2 years ago

    Good Eats mostly Dominican food but the Yaroa sooo good can't get enough. The burger pretty good also

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    3 years ago

    los trabajadores que estan ay ahora mismo no saben hacer chimi ni frutura es una porqueria y cara que es

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    6 years ago

    The Chimi Empanada burger is to die for - super amazing! Even better with extra special sauce . Worth the wait - popular truck to eat at !!

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    4 years ago

    By far one of the best chimi spots in uptown I go at least twice a week and they never let me down ...

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    8 years ago

    The best Dominican typical food in town hands down. Gotta try the yaroa and the enpana pizza

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    8 years ago

    Ufff the Yaroa and the pizza empanada! Soooo good!!! Deff need to try that when u go!

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    6 years ago

    Horrible customer service and food is not worth the prices, feels like a huge rip off.

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    6 years ago

    Love this place! Fritura and empanapizza always have me drooling. Plus the workers are super nice and courteous

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    8 years ago

    I had the churrasco salad while on a diet, food was cheap and delicious, i enjoyed every minute of it.

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    6 years ago

    I order uber eats late night from here all the time. The longaniza con tostones is best. Along with the chicken mofonguitos!

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    4.3(475 reviews)
    6.2 miMidtown East

    Getting a reservation here is very hard. One just popped up in my Resy app for lunch though, so I…read morewent for it. It was my first time here although, it has been around for ages. The front part where you first walk in is the bar area with some tables. This restaurant is on the darker side and brings you back in time. Once you walk in further that is where the main dinning room is. This is also on the darker side as you can maybe tell by my photos. The wall paper and art around the restaurant is cool and there are some monkey statues around the restaurant. I was seated in a corner table in a booth area that seemed to be for at least 2-3 people. I thought for sure they would seat me at the bar area. I had a wonderful waitress whose name I think was Taylor but I could be wrong. I ordered the Monkey bread to start off with. It's a very buttery bread with truffle and parm cheese on top. I have alot of allergies and I was searching online if I could even have truffles as I have a nut allergy. So, I asked the waitress and she said she had never heard this. But, she came back to me and told me that White truffle grows near or like over where Almonds grow from but that, they don't use white truffle so I was all good. Well, this was super nice of her to check for me. I had no idea she was going to do this. She said the restaurant has strict protocols when it comes to food allergies. I then got for my main dish the double cheese burger with onions and pickles. To drink I had the cucumber martini. WOW everything was pretty darn good!! I passed on dessert. If you get a chance or a reservation pops up in your resy to go, even if it is for lunch..I highly say go for it.

    From the moment we sat down, the service set the tone for the entire experience. Our server was…read moreincredibly warm, upbeat, and full of energy--one of those people who genuinely elevates a meal. I only wish I could remember her name because she deserves the recognition. We started with drinks, and mine ended up being a surprise standout. I ordered the coconut margarita, slightly hesitant since I'm not usually a margarita fan--but it completely won me over. It struck a perfect balance and leaned just enough into the coconut to make it feel unique without being overpowering. My sister-in-law, who's pregnant, had a non-alcoholic Ritual margarita and loved it, noting how convincingly it mimicked the real thing. Since we were sharing, we got to try a good mix of the menu. The monkey bread came first--definitely a splurge at $34, but it's one of those fun, indulgent starters that's worth ordering at least once. While I wouldn't call it the best bread I've ever had, I also wouldn't change anything about it. The crab rangoon was another highlight. Having it made with real crab made a noticeable difference, and the dipping sauces complemented it really well. It felt like a more elevated take on something familiar. For mains, the French dip was a hit. The meat was incredibly tender, the bread had that ideal crusty exterior, and the au jus was packed with flavor--I was very glad I ordered extra. It pulled the whole dish together. We also tried the smoked whitefish Caesar, which was the only dish that didn't quite land for me. It was a well-made, fresh salad, but the smoked fish flavor was a bit overpowering and took over the balance of the dish. Even though we were too full for dessert, the restaurant surprised us with a scoop of strawberry ice cream with chocolate sauce to celebrate my sister-in-law's babymoon. It ended up being one of the most memorable bites of the meal--we're still talking about how good that ice cream was. We arrived right at 11:45, and by the time we left, the place was absolutely buzzing. It's clearly a popular spot, and for good reason. Between the lively atmosphere, strong service, and well-executed food, I'd highly recommend making a reservation if you can.

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