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Pollos A La Brasa Mario

3.5 (292 reviews)
Open 11:00 am - 11:30 pm
Updated 3 months ago

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Moderate noise
Dogs allowed
Good for kids

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La comida de aquí es deliciosa
Ariel Romeo S.

The food at Pollos A La Brasa Mario is absolutely amazing! The employees are always so friendly, attentive, and welcoming. I've been coming here since I moved to Astoria in 2019, and it's hands down one of my favorite spots for both lunch and dinner. Every dish is packed with flavor and served in generous portions. You can truly taste the love and tradition in every bite. The atmosphere is always lively, and the staff make you feel like you're enjoying a home-cooked meal straight from abuela's kitchen. I highly recommend this place to anyone who wants delicious, authentic Colombian food and phenomenal vibes. Tell them I sent you! ¡La comida en Pollos A La Brasa Mario es absolutamente increíble! Los empleados siempre son muy amables, atentos y te hacen sentir bienvenido. He venido aquí desde que me mudé a Astoria en 2019, y sigue siendo uno de mis lugares favoritos para almorzar o cenar. Cada plato está lleno de sabor y las porciones son muy generosas -- se puede sentir el amor y la tradición en cada bocado. El ambiente siempre es alegre, y el personal te hace sentir como si estuvieras disfrutando de una comida casera preparada por la abuela. Recomiendo este lugar a todos los que quieran disfrutar de comida colombiana deliciosa y un ambiente fenomenal. ¡Díganles que yo los envié!

Bandeja paisa, def large enough for 2!
Grace A.

I took off one star for not having any soup choices at 4p in the afternoon on a Friday. Aside that this a lovely location, food & drinks were delish. I don't understand how guacamole is served w zero chips but that said the guac was well seasoned & yummy. Lots of hustle & movement, def a popular spot. Can't wait to go back & try more!

Ox tail
Will M.

The food was out of this world. This establishment makes me proud to be Colombian! The place itself is like being there, ambiance with music included. We were greeted and then sat, nicely as we were indecisive about where. The waitress was attentive and got all our order correctly. The Bandeja Paisa is so well complemented. The beef, rice, beans, egg, avocado, pork belly, arepa and sweet plantain. All stellar flavor. Also had the ox tail soup. There was nothing left behind... and the soup comes with a plate of rice and salad. As always, a nice cold Aguila beer to finish it off. Absolutely recommend it here and we'll see you next time Mario.

41. 1/2 Roasted Chicken & steak
Amanda W.

Delicious rice and beans, fries lack ketchup, tostones were airy and delish but lacking a sauce dip maybe they only have rojo salsa, chicken was pretty dry and steak wasnt very seasoned or even at all, but chimichurri sauce was tasty and the server had a playful cuteness to her. Relaxing ambiance and fun bathroom, as well as decor. Mango juice was just meh(no pic sorry), but good price overall.

Mario platter
Sheila M.

We ordered takeout out. The restaurant was clean. Food came to me in a decent amount of time. But the chicharron, steak and chicken thigh was very dry. I almost choked. The sweet plantains was delicious. The rice and beans was very tasty.

Arroz con pollo
Ariel L.

Great food and ambiance. Service was quick & friendly! There was a couple breaking up behind us, which was decent entertainment too.

Fried filet of fish pescado

First and foremost, for what it's worth, this restaurant has had a consistently impressive amount of regular visitors for years. They also have always seemed to have a big volume of takeout. The times we've eaten here, it has been pretty good and the food tasting fresh. The fish was moist with a wonderfully crunchy breading. The flavor of the fish was great, without the metallic taste many places have lately, depending on their supplier. The maduros used to be better, softer and more carmelized, but are still good.

27. Langostinos al ajillo
Suzy P.

Great food, great service, great vibe! I love the big orange tree in the middle of the restaurant. I ordered the Langostinos al Ajillo (jumbo shrimp in garlic sauce) and it was soooo tasty. It came with white rice and french fries. The garlic sauce was really good, I would definitely order this again. I also got an arepa con queso on the side which was good, too. The portions are big, definitely really filling. I got a piña colada which was perfect. This will definitely be my go-to spot when I'm craving piña coladas. The noise level was fine, it wasnt loud or anything. We only had a 5 minute wait for a table. And the staff was attentive and friendly. I will definitely be coming back!

39. Grilled Chicken Breast
Paulie G.

Ordered grilled chicken with fries and it was cooked perfectly. I couldn't finish it and took it home. Next day it was still good ! My gf had the Bandera Tipica and was very happy. The deep fried pork was tender. Service was also friendly.

Cazuela de Mariscos, Chuleta de Cerdo Empanizada
Susan R.

Delicious food, excellent service- consistently good all around! You can't go wrong with anything you order on their menu. Love coming here on Sunday's... lovely ambiance, very familial, calm. The cazuela de mariscos came highly recommended by my boyfriend, and he was right! He thoroughly enjoyed his chuleta empanizado also. The sangria was strong and tasty. Buon apetit and cheers!

Bandeja Tipica
Evangelia L.

A solid authentic Colombian spot in Astoria ! My friend and I came here on a Tuesday afternoon. Wasn't too busy. We were seated right away and the service was great. The staff were friendly as well. My friend recommended me to try the Bandeja Típica. Also came with a tasty sauce on the side. This was a very delicious dish and everything was cooked perfectly ! After venturing through other Colombian restaurants, I have to say that by far, this restaurant made the best food. The pork skin was nice and crispy, plantains were sweet and fresh, and the food wasn't too salty. Feeling so hungry, I devoured the whole thing. All of the food was seasoned well and I felt very satisfied after my meal. The portion was also huge for a very generous price. Would definitely return and try more items on the menu. Highly recommend !

Bandeja Tipica
Mendo S.

Service is okay, staff are not very fluent in English. This is a chain restaurant and the vibe and design are the same ( cool orange tree in the middle of the restaurant). This restaurant feels like a family friendly space. The food is delicious but so so filling! The portions are huge so I would share with another person. I got the Bandeja Tipica, which is a deep fried pork dish, that also comes with grilled steak which I thought was too much ( I recommend sharing this dish), the beans seemed too liquidy, and I also requested yellow rice instead of white rice. Other than the dish being overwhelming, I liked the pork and yellow rice.

Louise D.

I always love coming here. Came here last week around 8pm and happy to see the place wasn't super crowded. Like usual ordered the tyipical plate and a cola. I'm giving 4 stars because this place has a habit of giving the wrong bill on several occasions that I've been here. ::Bathroom Alert:: Clean but not super clean. Soap was well stocked and there was a lot of toliet paper. The waiter was very nice to my significant other and I. I would definitely come back to this location. I always recommend any typical plate because it is a mixture of everything, I loves me some avocado.

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Excellent!! Service is great and the food is better! You should try try place as online and seat in.

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The restaurant is in a nice area. Meter parking is available & the service was great and the food was amazing!

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