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    Nelly's Restaurant

    3.7 (73 reviews)
    InexpensiveDominican
    Closed 9:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Oxtail, yellow rice, plantains and jarritos pina
    Saad H.

    Que rico! My favorita para la comida dominicana. This place is THE spot to get oxtail, every other place over charges or is always out by afternoon. Get the oxtail, yellow rice, and plantains.

    I went into the store and asked for a small rice and oxtail and a small rice with two baked chickens. I ran to my car to get my cash because I didn't want to use my phone to pay because I would have to hand my phone over to her and she would go to the corner and pay. When I came back the food was bagged so I paid for it and came home. I opened the bag only to find out I had the two pieces of chicken with no rice. I called them to understand why I paid the amount I money I did. And the lady was initially speaking English with me with no issues, told me the rice and oxtail was a medium. She couldn't explain why I got a medium when I asked for a small. When I tried to ask her to give me the breakdown of what I paid for since I didn't get any rice she couldn't do that either. And all of a sudden she couldn't speak English. On their menu it says that a small oxtail is $10 and a small baked chicken is $7. I also got a tres leche which on the menu says $4. I paid $24 and didn't even get rice with my chicken. What frustrates me the most is the faking that she could not speak English when she started speaking English with me to begin with. I would not recommend this restaurant to anyone. There are other Latin restaurants in the area with better customer service and better food. My mistake was not asking for a receipt.

    Oxtail on white rice! Delicious sauce, not too spicy, just right!
    celia s.

    A hole in the wall full of goodness! Clean, pleasant bilingual staff. Many choices of Dominican food. We tried the pernil, delicious, the oxtails with white rice, was finger liking good. You can seat and enjoy the food at the few tables in the restaurant or choose the take out, we did!! If you want a taste of the DR this is the place too go! Prices are more than reasonable, like they say " try it, you'll like it!!

    Pernil, Rice & Beans = The Trinity
    Willis W.

    Nelly's is straight FIRE. This place is the ONLY reason I go that far down Main Street in Poughkeepsie. Their menu is huge and the daily specials make it hard to make a choice. I've eaten in and had take out. The food is absolutely slamming. Yeah, I went 90s slang on you. This is the first restaurant in this area where I feel like in home in the Bronx on Burnside Ave getting my cuchifritos. The chicken? Good. The yellow rice & beans? Better. THE PERNIL? DAAAAAMMMNNNNN SON. Go to Nelly's and grab a plate, fam. They're legit AF.

    Stewed chicken, Black beans with rice and a bean sauce. Yum!
    Dave K.

    My wife and I were here late Saturday afternoon Feb. 9 2019. As residents of Saugerties NY we were just a little skeptical of the area as a location to park our car and eat. Btw...do not park in the empty lot next door. So we found a spot down the street just a bit. So is the neighborhood a little sketchy? Sure, but Nelly's is Soooo worth it

    Delicious, hot and so well priced! This giant plate of food, my husbands giant plate of food and 2 drinks for $16! I dream about this food.

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    As a born and bred 100% puertorican, I approve of everything here!! Delicious and authentic P.R & D.R food. A comer!!!!

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    Terrible store hard rice and the food is really salty. Wouldn't recommend coming here!

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    I've been coming here for years and it is always well worth the trip. Great food for a great price!!

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    I just take out here, sometimes finding parking is a little tough, best place for Latino/Dominican/PR/Hispanic/...Great Food, decent price

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    Love their food but the roast pork is a little salty. Would go back but not for the pork.

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    9 years ago

    Great food great people work there. My wife and I eat there every time we go to Poughkeepsie.

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    New Nelly’s Restaurant II - Steak

    New Nelly’s Restaurant II

    3.5(17 reviews)
    8.3 mi

    There was a little bit of a communication problem when we arrived. The young man at the counter did…read morenot speak English. He did smile a lot though! I thought to make it easier, we would just point to what looked good and he could charge us whatever but after a minute or two, he went to the back kitchen and an older gentleman came out who did speak English. He told us that we had a choice of three rice and a meat selection. So I went with oxtail and he went steak. We both got the yellow rice. You also get a choice of beans on top of the rice. I opted for no beans. I thought the portion size was good (lots of rice). Oxtail was fine but not fall-off-the-bone good. I would have liked more sauce. The steak was also fine and had a distinctive spice which we could not figure out. We ate outside on the picnic table. There is not much seating inside. After finishing our meal, I went to use the restroom. The toilet was not nailed down so when you sit, there is a loud sound as it hits the floor. There was also no toilet paper or paper towels. I guess I could have asked but then I would have to encounter the language issue again. Luckily I had extra napkins in my purse!

    Food: Extremely salty... I asked for red beans over my meal,…read moreand I was given a teaspoon of red beans. I had to ask her for more. There is a charge for the red beans anyway. REALLY A TEASPOON Service: ATROCIOUS!!!! The woman behind the counter is very RUDE, EXTREMELY UNPLEASANT. I asked this person for a menu, no menu, and I looked on my phone for the menu and prices. the prices of the food were different. Then she started quoting me prices. Different as well. There also was another woman sitting at the table, a worker. The woman who was attending me was angry with her. The plate of food was very small. For $18.00 I asked this person if there was a charge to use a card. Her answer was yes. This charge is not posted anywhere. NEW YORK STATE LAW READS: Businesses are not allowed to advertise a price and add a surcharge at the point of sale when a consumer elects to pay with a credit card. Instead, businesses are required to inform consumers of the higher credit card price for a product or service by posting the higher price. Ambiance: HEAVY with NEGATIVITY UNPLEASANT I will never return.....

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    New Nelly’s Restaurant II - Inside dining and ordering

    Inside dining and ordering

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    Oxtail

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    Cafe Con Leche - Churrasco Mofongo

    Cafe Con Leche

    4.1(199 reviews)
    6.9 mi
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    Off the beaten path in Wappingers falls Cafe Con Leche was perfect for our Sunday brunch. Outside…read moreseating available under a deck. Inside was nice with plenty of seating for groups and AC to keep you cool on hot summer days. Acoustics were great we were able to enjoy our conversation without having to yell over loud music. Bathrooms were clean with a touch of Puerto Rico as ambient coquí frogs sing in the background. The staff were amazing, friendly attentive and helpful. Our waitress was top notch took care of our coffee and food orders with a smile on a rainy cloudy day. Ordered the Coquito latte, delicious- paired with the sweet and spicy chicken and Coquito batter waffle!! Wow the flavor was great didn't even need syrup. Loved the contrast of sweet and salty. Great portion sizes for the price. My wife got the Coquito French toast with scrambled eggs hash brown potatoes and bacon served on a charcuterie board. Eggs were fluffy and delicious the French toast was soft and buttery.

    My second visit to this absolutely fabulous place!! Jenn was our waitress this evening... she took…read morewonderful care of us again!! The food this evening was perfect! Everything tastes seasoned to perfection.. one of our favorites is the brussel sprouts.. the rice & beans and the chicken thighs.. scrumptious!!! This is now my " favorite place"!! The ambiance is always cozy ! Reservations definitely were needed this evening.. parking is always plentiful.. and the smiles going in & out the door put the stamp of approval on my nite!!!

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    Cafe Con Leche - Bar area. Very nice

    Bar area. Very nice

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    Churrasco skirt steak

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    Merengue Restaurant

    Merengue Restaurant

    4.3(8 reviews)
    49.1 mi

    I came here after placing my order over the phone because this was the only restaurant in my area…read morethat had mofongo. Once I arrived, I was immediately greeted by the hostess/server. The inside of the restaurant is decently sized, clean, and even has a space where you can host a DJ, which is a nice touch. There was a slight language barrier, but it wasn't a big issue. I waited about 5-10 minutes for my to-go order since the hostess/server was the only one working outside of the kitchen staff. I ordered the MOFONGO MIXTO (Mixed Mofongo), which is crispy green plantains mashed with garlic and olive oil, paired with chicharrón, chicken, or cheese. It was solid--rich, tasty, and especially delicious with the salsa blanco, which was creamy and garlicky. That sauce was a first for me, and I loved it! While I've had mofongo that included rice and beans elsewhere, this version stood on its own nicely. A couple of notes: parking is a bit challenging, and I'd recommend placing your order through an app to help navigate any potential language barriers. Overall, a good experience, and I'd definitely give it another shot!

    This is a brand new restaurant and bar that is conveniently located close to the Stamford train…read morestation. It is a family run establishment and having just opened, the place is super clean and super modern. There is a good amount of seating, so they can accommodate a large group easily. They are open late and on certain days, they have a DJ and the place turns into a club. The food was extremely fresh and is home cooked style. The chivo guisado was extremely juicy and the meat was so tender - falling off the bone. The pico pollo was great too and very well seasoned. Portions sizes were generous with very reasonable prices too. The staff are very friendly too. It's a nice place to come and enjoy some authentic Dominican food with some bottles of Presidente or cocktails. I recommend giving them a try. You will not be disappointed.

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    Merengue Restaurant
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