I can say this right off the bat: this spot has only gotten better. I stop in randomly, at all…read moredifferent times, and no matter how long it's been, Fabio never misses. This time I came in with my parents after my wife kept raving about the Dominican chimi and the grilled chicken. We came specifically to try those and, as usual, left completely satisfied. I ordered the chimi and the picadera again, and once more we were blown away. The picadera was stacked with tostones, grilled chicken, fried chicken, fried pork chops, and fried ham. Everything was hot, seasoned well, and cooked exactly the way it should be. The chimi was excellent from the first bite to the last, and the mayo-ketchup tied all the flavors together perfectly. Honestly, just look at the food. I don't know why I even need to keep explaining it. Stop reading the reviews and go eat. Yes, it's that good. Yes, you get real value for your money. And yes, you will walk away full. You're welcome. 5/5 stars.

A New Restaurant in New City. We were going to sit down around the corner only to find out that…read moreShen is a takeout-only restaurant. I quickly consulted The Yelp and found this nice sit-down place, so we came on over and enjoyed a restaurant to ourselves on a Saturday afternoon. (I won't lie - "Ixchel Bakery" caught my eye first for the name alone - but I haven't checked that out yet; we were there for lunch, not dessert.) What caught me first is that the logo sign inside is exactly what Yelp events want. I told them about potentially hosting Yelp events in the future... Anyway, the menu is straight Dominican Republic, and I enjoyed comparing the similarities and differences to my local Honduran restaurant. Some very authentic dishes on the menu here, lovingly and authenticly prepared. We started with a pair of empanadas for appetizer, the res and the pollo y queso. I'm an empanada snob but these have a nice balance of ingredients and flavors, good size for the price. While the mondongo intrigued me, I went with the equally intriguing Yaroa, a Dominican street food with meat and cheese on a bed of green plantains (or fries, if you prefer), topped with ketchup and white sauce. I'm not a ketchup person, but I wanted the dish exactly as it comes, and that's good because it tasted excellent as it came. And it arrived right as we finished the empanadas. The staff were very friendly, but a bit focused on kitchen operations; I did have to flag someone down at one point for a water refill. So that is the one imperfection in an otherwise wonderful experience, and not worth docking a star over. I would absolutely come back here again. The owner was talking potential redecoration, I was talking about trying other dishes - so there are convenient excuses moving forward. :)

Food is delicious Ambience is adorable latin style…read more Service is amazing and professional.

From the instant we walked in I was impressed. The music was great. The people eating were…read morefriendly. We ordered drinks and they not only looked amazing but they were delicious. We were served in a timely manner. The food looked good and tasted even better. We drove 2 hours to get there from Brooklyn. It was well worth it!

Food, Service, Ambiance (By The Waterfront) "Excellent"! A Bit Pricey; But Portion Size More than…read moreMake Up for the Price!

Don Coqui is known for having authentic latin cuisines. I miss my latin food so when I found myself…read morein NY again I went straight there. The atmosphere is lively. They have a photographer onsite taking pictures of customers who want that experience. My best friend and I had our picture framed and we purchased it after dinner, it was a nice memory to have. The views from this place is serene since its by the water. Overall, great experience and I would continue to go back.

La comida riquísima, las habichuelas se parecen a las que hacían mi mamá en la isla que las…read moreablandaban en la misma casa, el flan delicioso, el coquito delicioso, la Coca-Cola deliciosa, la chuleta grandísima, el pollo delicioso, el arroz delicioso y el atención deliciosos Isima, buenísima buenísima, así que por favor vengan, no lo pienses dos veces. Gracias

Great food, nice portions and reasonably priced. Service is very good for eat in or take out…read more Similar to home cooked meals.

This was our first time trying papusas and we really enjoyed them. They were hot, and creamy and…read morejust delicious. We also tried other dishes. All was really good.

A super local eatery with fresh and tasty Salvadoran options. I found this restaurant thankfully on…read moreyelp and checked it out today during lunch. As soon as we walked in, we were a bit confused since there wasn't a waiter or anyone that would fit that job title. After 5 mins of waiting around, we were greeted and seated too. The menu is super simple and the food does take some time to come out unless your getting something from the hot bar. I ordered the grilled chicken, shrimp, salad, and sweet plantains. The chicken and shrimp was tender and cooked perfectly. The salad was fresh and the plantains was delicious! Along with my meal, I tried their horchata which was delicious with notes of cinnamon, chocolate, and even vanilla too. Everything here is very reasonable in price and the food was tasty too.

I love the food here, it's always a treat going to try something new. The atmosphere reminds me of…read moreColombia. It was a little wait on Friday night but the drinks made up for it.

I've been to this Colombian restaurant chain many times over the years, including locations in New…read moreJersey, Port Chester, and this review is specifically for the Nanuet location. Over the years, I've noticed that both the food quality and service have been inconsistent. There have been visits where I left very satisfied with both the staff and the food. However, there have also been occasions when unexpected charges appeared on the final bill, which was disappointing. On this most recent visit, the food was good overall, I'd describe it as average and fair for the price. The restaurant was busy, though not completely full, since they were showing the Brazil vs. Norway soccer match. They definitely have the setup and atmosphere for soccer fans, especially with the World Cup excitement. One downside involved our drinks. We ordered a Passion Fruit Margarita and a Passion Fruit Caipirinha. Since they looked almost identical, we weren't sure which was which when they arrived. The drinks were dropped off by the manager, not our waitress, and he walked away immediately. When we called him back to ask which drink was which, he replied in a slightly ironic tone, "Which one do you think it is?" We explained that was exactly why we were asking as we could not identify. He then said one had sugar on the rim and the other had salt. Unless you're a bartender or taste each drink, that's not immediately obvious. It wasn't a major issue, but I was surprised by the response. A simple, courteous answer would have been appreciated. There was another interaction that left a similar impression. We asked our waitress approximately how long the food would take because we were considering ordering an appetizer if the wait was long. Her response was simply, "I don't know, and I can't tell you how long." While I understand exact times aren't always possible, a more helpful response would have gone a long way. I would have gladly given this place one more star if those service interactions hadn't happened. The food was decent, but the customer service made the experience less enjoyable. I'm not sure whether I'll choose this location again, especially considering it isn't an inexpensive restaurant. I hope they can improve the level of hospitality because the food and for this World Cup season the soccer atmosphere certainly have potential.

Sangria's has been a go-to for us for years for good tapas and sangria, but we've now had issues on…read moreour last two visits, and this most recent one was especially frustrating. The food is still great. We had scallops, chorizo, brussels sprouts, and a flounder ceviche special. Everything was delicious. The ceviche in particular stood out -- fresh, well-portioned, and nicely "cooked" in lime juice. The sangria is still a highlight too. A big carafe, no ice watering it down, served with glasses full of fruit. The problem is the service. They had two servers and one bus person, and it showed. Everyone seemed to be scrambling, and it was hard to get a moment of attention to ask for anything or even be heard. Our food came out in pieces -- three items, then a long delay, then another. The last dish, calamari, never came. When I tried to tell the waiter we didn't want it anymore if it was forgotten, he didn't listen and insisted on bringing it anyway. We ended up waiting even longer, which just made the experience more frustrating. To top it off, they're now adding an operating/service fee (around 3-4%), which wasn't clearly communicated and just showed up on the bill. It's disappointing because the food is still very good, but the service issues -- and now the added fees -- are taking away from the experience. After this visit, we'll think twice before coming back.

Visited Sangria for the first tjme last night. Was able to try a lot of the tapas. The service was…read moregood, they were attentive to the requests of the group. The y have seating both at the bar and at tables. I would recommend trying this place.

Made a visit to this new restaurant in Spring Valley, NY called Colombia Tropical. This restaurant…read moreis located where the old El Bandido Mexican restaurant used to be. This restaurant is located on route 59 close to a central area; with its own parking. So if you are a Latin food lover this place could be for you. I went on the weekend, and for a new place there was a lot of people present. I tried the beef empanadas which comes with dipping sauces which bring them to life. I also had a guanabana soursop drink which was nice and cold, if there is an option for more creamy and sweet I would opt for that since it is cold weather. I also had the Salteado mixta with white rice and fried plantain. This dish has beef, shrimp, and chicken and sweet pepper strips. All foods were hot, the Salteado came out on a hot dish which kept the temperature. Overall the place was nice and clean, I sat in at the bar area as seating was easier for one person. I would come back as there are many good options to try. The food was good.

I wish I could give this place 6 stars! Located right on the…read moremain drag with a large parking lot, this a very convenient spot to grab dinner or lunch. The place is nicely decorated and has a very cool vibe. To start we had the Mini Empanadas and the Guacamole con Chicharron, both were scrumptious and the portions were more than enough for 4 of us to share. My son and I had the Churssasco, which was cooked to perfection and accompanied with Rice and plantains (Platanos Maduros). We also ordered sides of bean and Papas Fritas (which reminded my wife of the fries her grandmother used to make). My wife got the Arepa de Pollo, which was exquisite. My nephew ordered the Arroz con Pollo, which was great and such a large portion. My son and nephew split the flan between them, they are still talking about how delicious it was. The service was just perfect, the staff were attentive and friendly. The owner even came out to introduce himself and check on us. It was such an all around great experience, I can't wait to go back.

After a long hike and starving I went to this restaurant randomly to try the food. Its ride on the…read moreside of the road and sort of like a trucker stop kinda place. The restaurant itself is not much to write home about but the food... omg I was mind blown. The best pasdionfrit morisoñando we've ever. If you're dominican, you know. The food was DELICIOUS and very fresh. The chicharon, on point! The owner was there and makes you feel at home and welcomed Would definitely recommend.

Very cute. Delicious authentic food. Service is excellent. I had ordered a few trays of food for…read moreparty and everyone raved over the carnitas.

Order 1 small goat and yellow rice and 1 medium goat and yellow rice. After she made the small she…read moresaid "same thing?" I said yes, and then I proceeded to drive home and open the bag to find she gave me a small goat and yellow rice, and entire medium plate of just rice. Then when I called back nobody knew what I was talking about even though I was there less than an hour ago.

The food and service is great. I usually get the white rice and fried chicken chunks along with the…read morebeans on the side. I live in West Haverstraw and travel to the spring valley location because the service is better.