From the instant we walked in I was impressed. The music was great. The people eating were friendly. 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! read more

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

Went for lunch today and had an excellent meal, pork mofongo for me and bistec encebollado for my honey. Portions are large and we took some home for later. Service was very friendly and accommodating. Atmosphere and decor are inviting. read more

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Got Jibarito with steak (or can opt for chicken, pork or vegan patty). I've had Venezuelan plantain sandwiches so I was into this. A little hot sauce added was good. The Cuban sandwich was recommended. Another tasty sandwich (though I prefer the Jibarito). Vanilla flancocho was good but I would get the flan by itself next time. It was smooth and creamy. Service is very good, attentive. The place is lively with music playing. Wood and dark browns with small touches like the S, Y, P for the restaurant's initials, pop of color from the flowery hallway to the restrooms. There is parking available since it's in a cluster of restaurants. read more

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Tonight was our first time here. We ordered 3 empanadas as an appetizer and we both went with the pernil with a side of sweet plantains. Don't forget to ask for their garlic sauce! They need to bottle that stuff. We will definitely be back to try the Mofongo. I have not had a meal this good in a long time and we just spent 9 days in Italy! read more

Very hearty portions and excellent flavor! Great service from a very friendly staff.

Ordered take out. One dinner not in package. Called immediately. Manager said they would credit us. No credit received. Asked to speak to owner. Owner would call Sun morning No call We called owner would not credit us. Said we accepted food at 1030 we are not entitled to a credit. I did not ask them to deliver food at 1030. That was there choice. Very disappointed in how this was handled. Will not be back. read more

Stopped by on a Saturday for lunch. When we arrived, it was clear the restaurant had just opened--it was clean but empty. The bartender appeared to be on the phone taking an order and didn't acknowledge us until he finished the call. Once done, he told us to sit at any table and brought over the food and drink menus. Unfortunately, the bartender didn't come across as very friendly. It seemed like he was covering the tables because the server hadn't arrived yet. When the server did arrive, her energy was much more welcoming, and I wish she had been the one to greet and serve us from the start. We ordered the empanadas as an appetizer--two beef and one chicken. We wanted to try the shrimp but were told they didn't have any. The empanadas were flavorful and clearly freshly made. For my entrée, I ordered the arroz con pollo. I was expecting baked chicken with white rice and beans on the side, but instead, it was a one-pot dish with yellow rice, chicken, peppers, and plantains all on one plate. I realized later I had missed the "arroz criollo" description on the menu. While the dish wasn't what I had anticipated, it was still tasty. I'd return, but I'd order something different and only stay if the bartender isn't serving my table. read more

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24 hour update of eating Sazon y Pilon, I really hate to be the bearer of bad news but I got extremely bad food poisoning. I'm not really sure what happened because I have eaten here before but after experiencing what I've experienced in the past 24 hours has turned me off completely. I was able to reach out to their customer service email and get a refund. The customer service was pleasant so that is the saving grace. They stated that they would review there food handling practices. If you choose to eat here anyway, beware! Sorry!! read more

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I finally made it here with my mom, and we had such a great experience! She ordered the lunch special while I went with an entrée. Everything was absolutely delicious--full of flavor and wonderfully authentic. The staff was incredibly friendly, and the place had great music and a warm, inviting ambiance. I had the chimichurri with garlic, served with yellow rice and beans--amazing. My mom chose the pernil with tostones, and the sauce that came with it was out of this world. We finished off with a cappuccino and flan, both so good we ended up ordering seconds. So happy to have discovered this little gem in New City! read more

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Brunch was perfect. My friends and I ate while the DJ spun good beats. We had the unlimited mimosas and shared the breakfast pancake tacos, the Mangu mofongo style, and a traditional paella pot. The portions were satiating and the flavors are spot on authentic. The service was good. And we really enjoyed ourselves. There is even room to cut a rug if you feel like it. I definitely recommend brunch! read more

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My friends and I had a great dinner at Sazon y Pilon one Saturday night. I was so excited to try this place out. I ate SO much food and felt SO full afterwards so it was definitely a lovely experience. The restaurant is in a strip mall type area with plenty of parking. The restaurant has a very fun vibe to it, with a bar on the left when you first walk in. We were greeted and taken to a four top table. It's a bit smallish on the inside. We started with drinks. I ordered a coconut mojito and it was so delicious! I highly recommend that drink. It was creamy and minty and perfect! We ordered some empanadas for an appetizer and I wanted to try the black bean soup as well. The black bean soup was SO good. It came with sausage and sour cream. I had a shrimp empanada that was just ok, and my friends said the chicken empanadas were just ok as well. For dinner I ordered the Bistec Encebollado and my friends ordered different kinds of Mofungo. The Bistec Encebollado was awesome! The steak was cooked perfectly and the onions were delicious. It was a good sized portion, so I took half of it home. My friend shared some of her Mofungo with me and I didn't really like it. It tasted a bit too salty? I'm glad I went with the Bistec entree! For dessert you know I have to order the tres leches cake. When it first came out I thought it looked a little dry and was feeling like it may not stack up but boy was I wrong! It was definitely airy and moist. I loved the added cinnamon on the top. It was great! I also want to give a shout out to our waitress, Marissa, I believe her name is. She was so patient with us and our questions and she made great recommendations for us. Thank you Sazon y Pilon for a lovely girls night out! read more

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The food is always spot on and amazing, The Atmosphere is great and the service is exceptional! I always feel like family when I'm there.A MUST TRY!!! read more

Exceptional food, great vibes, and a cozy, intimate space--an unforgettable experience. I can't express how much I loved the atmosphere and the thoughtful attention to detail. Every moment felt special." And that one drink? Absolutely amazing--I highly recommend Puna Cana. read more

Sazon Y Pilon Kitchen & Bar - Paella Tradicional - Latin American Near Me - New City, New York

Fantastic food, service, staff and atmosphere. The drinks are 11/10 and the food is very flavorful. You literally cannot go wrong with any item on the menu. read more

Sazon Y Pilon Kitchen & Bar - Empanadas - Latin American Near Me - New City, New York

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Wow this is one of the best paella's I've ever had. Empanada was perfection. Going to try more!!! Best food I've had in a really long time. read more

I have eaten in both Sazon's (New City & Stony Point) and have found each one to be exceptional regarding their food. Extremely tasty, fresh, never over or under cooked & plentiful. Staff always friendly and glad to take menu questions. Each restaurant is on the narrow-side. If the restaurant was larger, they would still be full! read more

It would be a little over the top to claim to be a mofongo expert, but I will say that I've had a lot of it, and in both high-end and divey establishments in the NYC metro area and in San Juan. This was some of the best mofongo I've ever had, but unfortunately the service was not. I came here with one of my top-tier chums last night, along with a Meatball Honorary Young Pup approaching the ripe old age of 1 1/2. We showed up close to 5:30pm, and it was pretty empty; I think there was one other occupied table. We were immediately shown to a table on the left side toward the front, with a high chair procured for our worldly traveler. My chum immediately imprinted on the empanadas so we got that app, selecting the basics - cheese, beef and chicken. All were very good, and I enjoyed the dipping sauce, which had a chipotle vibe to it. Empanadas can run the gamut, but these were on the thicker side. I deferred to the chum but knowing what I was getting for my entree, I would have passed if it were just me. Regardless, tasty. The mofongo was as advertised, and I can't emphasize what an insanely large portion this was. I basically had an energy drink for lunch and barely got through 30% of it. It's very, very filling and basically the food equivalent of a milkshake - I probably won't have an appetite for another day or so. That said, it was delicious. The consistency was perfect, and the accompanying garlic butter sauce gave it some extra moistness that I'm honestly not sure it needed, but I took advantage of it nonetheless. The pork was tender and flavorful, as nature intended. My chum got the pernil dish (what I got without the mofongo, essentially), and loved it as well. She was a little apprehensive coming in here, dropping some not-so-subtle hints about possibly going to the nearby smokehouse instead, but I didn't hear a peep about that once she started eating. This was setting up to be close to a 5-star experience, but unfortunately there were a few unforced errors on the service side. The waiter's presence was very inconsistent - he was there to take our app order, and then another 10 minutes went by without a sign of him, and the hostess (she may have also been the manager/owner - definitely a gravitas to her) had to come over to confirm whether or not we'd ordered everything yet. Shouldn't be happening. And even with the hostess right there to oversee the order, they didn't get it right. My chum initially received an order of mofongo as well, which had to be replaced/returned. That didn't take long at all but was still a little annoying and easily preventable. The food showed up relatively quickly (mofongo is typically made to order so I was prepared for a longer wait anyway), but then after we were finished and very clearly ready to leave, literally packing up the Meatball's placemat, etc., multiple people walked by our table obliviously without asking if we wanted to check. We had to hail down an employee who wasn't even handling our table. They were very quick to bus dishes, but for whatever reason didn't have the overall vision to know when to stop by at other times. This last part to me is one where your mileage may vary, but I'm inclined to side with my chum. The Meatball...needed a bathroom visit/cleanup, if you catch my drift, so she went into the restroom to get that taken care of before we left. When she came back, she had the haunted look of someone returning from a warzone, which I guess she had except instead of blood there was something else. They didn't have any type of changing table in there, so it was...difficult. And I'm on the fence with this since this is not a restaurant that is aggressively marketing itself as young pup-friendly (we weren't exactly as Chuck E Cheese or anything), but my gut says if you have a section of your menu devoted to them AND you have high chairs ready to go, you should probably have the changing station as well. Anyway. The service was the issue for me more so than this, but I also didn't experience the warzone firsthand. The food was absolutely amazing and I'd come back even with the inconsistent service. Unfortunately, I don't think the Meatball will return for at least a few more years. read more

Sazon Y Pilon Kitchen & Bar - Empanadas (Cheese. Beef and Chicken). - Latin American Near Me - New City, New York

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Although the food is good here generally speaking, my sister encountered a horrible experience while eating the Mofongo with Pernil. She tasted something really toxic and foreign in her mouth and when she took it out whatever it was spread like a grainy spread of something. - she swears it could have been a mouse. The taste lingered in her mouth for a couple of hours. The worst part is that the manager tried to say it was the fat from the pork but as Puerto Ricans we've been eating pernil our whole life. There is no way that any customer has access to the kitchen to see the cleanliness or lack there of so there is no proof of the conditions back there. The manager also did not try to compensate instead offered her another dish which we had to pay the full price of. They lack accountability and asa side note, they don't know the difference between vegan and vegetarian dietary needs. Needless to say we will not be going back and hope they get inspected. read more

The servers here understand what hospitality really means. The items I've tried all have flavor. The service team offered care appropriate to the restaurant's style. Your return is practically guaranteed. I appreciate what this place brings to the area. read more

Great spot when you have that craving for Spanish food. Their empanadas were on point!

Food was amazing. We had the mofungo with the cream sauce (you must try it) and the pernil. Both were exceptional. Loved the ambiance and the little dimmable table lights. Will be back soon for more! read more

Food, service and staff were amazing. If you are looking for Puerto Rican style cuisine this is the place to go!! This is just what Rockland needs. The music is the topping to the ambiance. read more

We had the most delicious Mofongo with salsa criolla! The Sangria was yummy too. I recommend this restaurant for authentic Latin cuisine.

It's a bit of a drive for me to get here, but it's absolutely worth it. The team's care for guests is truly extraordinary. Each bite tasted fresh, well-seasoned, and perfectly cooked. Sazon Y Pilon Kitchen & Bar! You gave me a great evening. I plan to revisit if I'm in the area. read more

I'll start off by saying that I am 100% Puerto Rican and my wife is 100% Dominican. We both spent the majority of our lives down in New York City where Puerto Rican/Dominican cuisine is plentiful. We moved to Rockland County in 2006 and quickly realized that the only real Latin/Caribbean food options were back in the city. That changed this evening! There were seven in our party, and each one of us was absolutely impressed with the flavor, portion, size, presentation, temperature and service. This is not a large restaurant, but I have to tell you, the quality of the dining experience is second to none. The staff are all super friendly and understood the balance between ensuring that our party was satisfied while giving us time and space to enjoy our food and one another. If you enjoy Latin/Caribbean cuisine, a nice plate of rice and beans to accompany, tender pieces of thin steak, covered in onions or, my personal favorite of the evening, the Mofongo, then this is the place for you. We can't wait to return and try all the rest of the options on the menu. read more

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ABSOLUTELY DELICIOUS Puerto Rican/Dominican food! We had the chicken empanadas- best we've ever had! My husband loved the fish stew and I loved my fried shrimp! Drinks were also great!!! Highly recommend! read more

Pollo guisado was gooood. Good place. A lil pricey. Nice ambiance and accommodating service

Ordered on the phone, took a while for it to be ready. Food was alright, rather expensive and didn't live up to the expectations I had for it. Not something I would go out of my way to recommend read more

Food was really good! Very tasty, like someone's grandma might be in the back cooking or someone's grandma have some recipes and they put their modern twist on it. The tostones came with this garlic dip that was so addicting! Service was great, we came around when the kitchen was closing and they still took our orders. I got the Cuban sandwich and a side of tostones. Ambiance was trendy. Definitely will be here again. read more

Sazon Y Pilon Kitchen & Bar - Tostones - Latin American Near Me - New City, New York

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Came here for lunch while exploring the neighborhood and I was pleasantly surprised. From the great customer service to the quality, quantity, and taste of the food it all blended very well. The food had great flavor with the Spanish flair. The old school salsa tunes playing gave the place a nice, relaxing vibe. Definitely want to try other items on the menu but everything that was ordered was fresh, delicious, and filling. read more

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The compliments in other reviews all proved true during my visit. The experience was remarkable! You're getting premium-quality components in every dish they serve. The service team was pleasant and well-informed. I promise this restaurant delivers quality. read more

This place is an absolute disgrace, masquerading as a Dominican and Puerto Rican restaurant! It's hands down the shittiest food I've ever had the misfortune of tasting. The chicken stew? Bone-dry garbage - one bite and straight into the trash it went. Fifty bucks down the drain for a pathetic meal of two chicken thighs, rice, beans, and two sides of bland-as-hell sweet plantains. Anyone who left a good review here either has no clue what real Spanish food tastes like or they're just full of shit. read more

Jury duty continues and so I continue to eat my way through New City. This place was decent. I had the cubano with maduros and the food was tasty. The bread wasn't traditional Cuban bread but it was still good. read more

Happy faces good food! Lotta fun with the boys wit the mandemm innit we will come back next time read more

Sazon Y Pilon Kitchen & Bar - Latin American Near Me - New City, New York

This place is fantastic, from the food to the ambience, and the service was a perfect 10 out of 10. I had mofongo with shrimp and criolla sauce on the side, and it was incredibly delicious. My husband ordered white rice with bistec encebollado and beans, which was also amazing. My brother-in-law and father-in-law enjoyed the steak mofongo, and it certainly did not disappoint. The empanadas, flancocho, and flan are a must-try. I swear I felt like I was in Puerto Rico; the food was that good. They had a great playlist that we really enjoyed. This was our first visit, but it will definitely not be our last! read more

My son and his wife go here almost every Friday and recommended we go back as it changed "management" about 2.5 years ago. Our friends were also so glad we did. The food was delicious, esp the mofongo and skirt steak. The service was very friendly... Can't wait to go back! read more

Food was excellent, owner (I think) was walking around and was very friendly and personable. I will definitely be coming back! read more

Sazon Y Pilon Kitchen & Bar - Churrasco Steak, Salmon dinner, tostones, rice side - Latin American Near Me - New City, New York

I went there for brunch and let me tell you the Spanish breakfast was on point.. food taste and looked amazing... The staff was very friendly and welcoming to new customers. If you like to listen to music while you eat than this is the place for you.. They be lit at Sazón y Pilon!!! read more

Sazon Y Pilon Kitchen & Bar - Tres golpes - Latin American Near Me - New City, New York

My husband and I are New York City born and raised Puerto Ricans who moved to Rockland not that long ago. We have been searching to find a place that serves authentic Spanish/Puerto Rican food with a touch a home but have fallen flat with the places we have visited. Sazon and Pilon, thank you, we can look no further for we found our new go to place. The restaurant is clean, and the staff is friendly, we ordered on line and our food was ready at our pick up time and pipping hot. The food is so flavorful and not salty. The balance is perfect. The rice was fluffy, and fresh tasting. The red beans brought a tear to my eye, as they tasted exactly like the ones my mom made growing up, it had pieces of potato, calabaza (pumpkin) and ham, chefs kiss perfection. The bistec encebollado (steak with onions) was so tender, we were in awe of how amazing it was, so flavorful. The pernil was perfectly seasoned, shredded with slices of red onion, someone please give the chef a hug, you have managed to capture in a few bites of food memories of home cooked meals and we can feel the family love. We can not wait to return and continue our food journey through the menu that offers a huge variety for every taste. One last thing, the portions are huge, bring your appetite or save for later because after taking the first bite you are not going to want to share. read more