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. :)

Great homemade chicken soup. Service was great. I will keep checking on their soup for cold days.read more

good food and service, delicious catering food, great staff. Normally not too busy so there's not a…read morelong wait

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.

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.

Siempre vengo y no sé porque la mujer que me atendió me dio uno servicio tan mal. No nos dijo…read moregracias ni nos saludó ni sonrió pero una actitud tan mala que no sé porque uno puede atender la gente así. Yo como cliente estoy pagando para una experiencia buena y me puso en mal humor.

Food was excellent and the staff was so nice. They helped to explain each item on the plate in…read moredetail. Prices were very reasonable. I will be going back.

Amazing spot…read more Always enjoy their chicken, empanadas and champero rice. Also, their horchatas was excellent.

El pollo campero de Spring Valley cada vez que voy ahí ay una mujer de cuerpo grande que siempre…read moreque yo voy ella está atendiendo a los clientes y ala misma vez está comiendo yo lo que se que para comer les dan el tiempo de comer y eso de comer cuando estás trabajando yo creo que es de mala representación del negocio para nosotros como clientes

This is a newer restaurant in the Spring Valley, Rockland County NY area. This is a Colombian…read morerestaurant, so if you're into Colombian or Latin cuisine it is definitely worth a visit. I have been here on different occasions to get some fresh Colombian cheese bread in which they have 2 types; both delicious. In this visit I had gotten 2-3 to try the food. The service has been good, staff is very attentive to guest. The location is convenient as there is a large parking. The dining space is nice and clean , but not very large. Overall there were some awesome flavor notes in the meal. I would go again and recommend to give a try