This is a local restaurant in Mount Vernon which is a hit or miss with the food. A few times I went…read morethey didn't have any food ( only white rice, no pork etc...) Also depending on who's preparing the food it's excessively over seasoned. But overall I do occasionally catch them on their "A" where they have what I want and it banging.

Authentic and solid Dominican Restaurant. The owner, is very pleasant and helpful. The servings…read moregenerous! Aaaand the flavor, hits the spot! All of it! I ordered Mondongo, Sancocho, Shrimp Salad, and Chicken Noodle Soup. Everything delicious! And for the price? I mean, it's definitely a steal! Go check 'em out!

Amazing dinner at Buleria Tapas & Wine Bar. This Spanish restaurant has a causal and modern…read moreatmosphere that offers authentic and flavorful Spanish cuisine. Service was also very attentive. For cocktails, I had the white sangria and my husband had the berry mojito. Both drinks were refreshing and well balanced, too pretty to drink! For tapas, we shared empanadas (angus beef, shrimp & chorizo, organic chicken), a tale of two countries (burrata, eggplant agrodolce, serrano ham) and land & sea (NY strip & sea scallops). We loved them all, so delicious and flavorful. For our entrees, we had the churrasco (char-grilled black angus skirt steak) and pollo gitano (organic chicken thighs, sweet sausage, hot cherry peppers). Also very good and beautifully presented, the pollo gitano had a little kick to it. For dessert, we had the churros con chocolate and flan, very tasty and perfect to end our dinner. Great date spot or casual outing with friends. You won't be disappointed. I'll absolutely be back.

I went here for dinner and it was awful. The staff were nice and the ambiance was great but the…read morefood; not so much. I ordered a burger with Swiss cheese and it was some of the funkiest smelling Swiss cheese I've ever smelt. So much so I couldn't eat the burger. Even after taking the cheese off the burger the smell remained on the bacon and meat so I didn't eat it. My husband gave me his appetizer which was Bronzino bites in a cream sauce with asparagus and capers. It was decent. I won't be trying it again though.

Just came from the restaurant because it showed up on my instagram feed from la comelona esa…read more Its a typical Dominican restaurant and nothing out of the extraordinary here. Service was ok, I was the only one at the counter and the lady was not really focused but picking up her phone. Food: large variety and decent prices for an entire family combo. I got combo#10 goat meat as that is their "specialty" The food is good, the is really good but for me, it needs a bit more of spiciness or maybe more Oregano as the original recipes. I lnow I cant ask for that as the goat meat in the USA comes mostly from Australia and not from DR where they eat oregano thus come pre-seasoned. Anyways, i will come back to have food to go. Ps: fix your platano maduros.. si estan malos, no lo vendan asi..

Good taste good, was deceived. The meat was not "bistec encebolla" /steak w onions!…read more The true appearance and flavoring. It was beef stew meat. Literally. Rice and beans were good.

Tentempié Madrid is a gem in Mamaroneck. It's cozy and intimate, with only about five or six…read moretables. The owner runs the front of house while his wife cooks in the kitchen, and together they create an experience that feels personal, warm, and authentically Spanish. The food was phenomenal. We shared a mixed cheese and meat board to start. Then came the ham croquetas (the flavor changes daily, and we lucked out with my favorite), mini albóndigas (tender beef meatballs in tomato sauce) and champiñones (mushrooms in a rich brandy sauce). Every dish was flavorful and felt homemade. For dessert, we had the Torta de Santiago (almond cake), which was the special of the day -- light, nutty, and the perfect finish. The service was amazing. If you're looking for authentic Spanish tapas, this place is a must-try.

If you can get a reservation you are in luck. It is in high demand for a reason! The ambience,…read morefood, and service are all 5/5.

We no longer have to go to the Bronx for Puerto Rican food because it's all here. This brother and…read moresister duo cook like they're back in the homeland making their mama's down-home Puerto Rican meals- but still keeping up with the different Vegan and Vegetarian eating lifestyles. Amidst a pub, animal hospital, smoke shop and a few other storefronts, is El Cantito Cafe on Central Ave in Yonkers. No reservations, just walk in. But the lady on the phone said to come right away and grab the only 2-seater available. Bet. Tito Rojas, Victor Manuelle and other Salseros were blasting up in this joint when we came on a Friday night. Debbie as it turns out, is the sister in this duo and greeted us like we've been long-time friends- and our table was in fact waiting for us. Large framed photographs of Puerto Rico and Vejigantes decorate Cantito's dark grey walls. Our Mojito and Lemonade Spiked with Coconut something had strength but had too much ice. Service was excellent and so friendly. Our server was a sweetheart and the brother in this partnership, greeted us. My Creole Shrimp with a side of white rice/red beans was good. Hubs liked his fried pork chunks and remembers that particular taste and seasoning growing up. Typical Puerto Rican mofongo calls for chicharrón in it- but Cantito doesn't include any which is a great, creative-thinking Vegan move for a classic dish like this one. I'm not sure what else I can say about this Puerto Rican spot, except for the fact that the food is tasty, you're greeted like family (hubs felt right at home) and the music is banging.

I will definitely be telling everyone in the world about this gem…read more We watched an episode of Kitchen Nightmares with Gordon Ramsay and El Cantito Cafe was the most memorable and heartwarming episode I've ever watched. So we visited and had an amazing meal. Even better, we got to meet the most humble and appreciative people ever, Debbie and Julio Santana are charming. I urge everyone I know to take a trip and have a great meal while supporting a deserving family owned business.

On our way to Resorts World wanted to have some Spanish food before trying our luck at casino…read more Saturday night around 8 only one other table was occupied. We were greeted and said we could sit anywhere and told no yellow rice and chorizo. Except for decor a mural of Old San Juan nothing authentic but we are here for the food. Ordered chorizo and maduros Empanadas appetizer tripeleta sandwich with side of tostones. Wife had Mofongo with shrimp. Empanada was really good never had that combo before so good start. Triplelta is steak pork and chicken and super soft hero/pan bread. Nice flavor tostones were big and were accompanied by a garlic white sauce. I like just ajo in oil which they did not have. Wifes mofongo was a little salty as were the jumbo shrimp in white sauce. She did receive a wonderful citrus dressing which she used on the little salad which she loved. We took most of it home since we were not looking to fill up prior to the casino. Saw a few people order takeout not sure if that makes up a large part of business or not. My wife and I have been in hospitality for 30 years and if you see a new face wouldn't you want to welcome them and thank them for trying out the restaurant? I think so. Not sure if it was owner or manager but he spoke to the one other table throughout our meal. I think he missed an opportunity to talk with us about our experience. Waitress spoke only English which is stark contrast to every Spanish restaurant in Brooklyn where we lived for 30 years. My wife is Puerto Rican so she was looking for that connection to no avail. So to close the food was decent but not sure I would make the trip back. We will keep trying til we find a real Spanish restaurant.

Food was a 6 out of 10. I enjoyed the appetizers more than the entree. Starting with the empanadas,…read moreI'm used to it being packed with meat and cheese. These had a lack of that, The alcapuras were nice and crispy and had flavor, but one seasoning used was unfamiliar, and they didn't need to add it. As per my sofito burger that had avocado, fried cheese, some sort of aioli really wasn't a marriage for me. It did not all go together. The ground meat was too thick and bland. I guess if you're starving, it'll taste good. Yuca fries were thick and hard. My husband's entree was better tasting but wasn't hot. The parcha juice was a 10/10.

Best sancocho in town. Like you're in the DR. Amazing mojito salsa, arroz com habichuelas. Great…read moreDominican home-made options. Muy simpatico pero non demasiado elegante. Como la cocina de mamá.

I was touched on my behind by one of the male workers in there. The owner and this man were talking…read morebefore he did it and laughed afterwards. I was in shocked and then came back to confront them. The owner wanted to have a private talk with me, which I declined. Made a police report and have the video. Fui tocada en mi parte trasera por un trabajador de este establecimiento. El dueño y el señor que hizo esto estaban hablando y se reían sobre lo sucedido. Estaba en asustada y reaccioné justo cuando salí del restaurante y regresé a confrontarlos. El sueño quiso que tuviéramos una conversación en privado, la cual negué. La policía sabe de esto y hice un reporte. Las cámaras grabaron todo.

This restaurant is one of the best Dominican restaurants in the Hudson Valley. As a Dominican…read moremyself I can assure you that this restaurant is worth it. They are also so welcoming and friendly. They have a wide variety of food,drink and desserts. My favorite things to get are the yellow rice with red beans and pernil,with plantains. Or the white rice with black beans instead of the yellow. Regardless a taste of everything is amazing. The ambiance is beautiful and almost picture worthy it's just a whole vibe and wonderful to have something different.

It looked great. But, it was way way overrated, like the cook is in love and doesn't pay attention…read more while salting the food. Kid said it was saltier than the ocean. Also we went at night and the food was dry-ish, plantains were not fresh and yammy as u love them. Oxtail was dryyyy. Yukka (for extra $2) was dryyy. From the meat options we got the best was chicken, chicken in my (super salty) soup was perfectly cooked. Grilled chicken was great too, juicy with crunchy skin. Beans were cooked perfectly. Too much rice in every plate and not enough beans though. I really do t know if during lunch time all that food was freshly cooked and juicy and just got dried up by dinner time. I might give it another chance if I am in the area and super hungry, cos it was generously served.

Super quint little Spanish Tapas restaurant. I would recommend reservations as it fills up quick…read more Service was quick and the food was as well. We ordered a bottle of wine from a wonderful wine menu. We had the filet mignon bites with spicy peppers and the mussels with a spicy tomato sauce. Food was great. We loved the beautiful decor and the vibe.

Came here with a group on a Wednesday night. The place was packed and bustling. And after trying…read morethe food I can see why. I split the paella along with the mushrooms, lamb chops, and got the cheese cake for dessert. All were delicious. The portions were also generous. I ended up taking some of the paella to go. The cheesecake was definitely one of the best I've had. It was crisp and had a smooth texture.

Dominican restaurants in the White Plains area (and a bit beyond) are few and far between. So when…read moreone opens, I want to experience how my people are cooking or doctoring up the foods I grew up with. Plus, I've had Gustico on my radar ever since they opened down on Central Ave in Yonkers a few years ago. Despite their current average rating, they're still a firm favorite so decided on take out. The space is small with their food warmers taking up a lot of space on the right. A few high top tables on the left and lots of tropical faux greenery to invite you further in. Gustico has all the hearty Dominican staples- think: sancocho, stewed goat, stewed fish with coconut, chicharrones de cerdo (fried pork chunks), etc. The seafood though, isn't offered daily as menu might suggest as the restaurant may not have received their supply for the day. That was the case when I came here and was told they didn't receive the fish because of the rainstorm. I ordered yellow rice- that looked like white rice doused in yellow food coloring, a container of white rice, a small container of each of black and red beans. Both beans were tasty- but the thinly sliced celery in each threw me off since traditional Dominican cooking doesn't call for that and I also picked up baked chicken for hubs which he liked a lot. Tamarind and Passion fruit juices were the real thing- maybe way tooo sweet- but tasty. Don't pay any mind to their strip small location, come for the soul-soothing Dominican stews+other foods and warm service practically all year round. However, aside from their 3+ year mark, Gustico needs to straighten out themselves big time and not cut corners because it seems EVERYBODY is complaining about them. Just do better.

The truth is that I was not expecting much. Typically, these kinds of establishments are all the…read moresame. Good food, good prices, in and out and 0 service. Since I'm with my family, service must be included. I was so disappointed when we received great service. Food was delicious and cheap. The space has 3 tables, tiny. They should take advantage of the summer and put some tables outside. They were featured in the Westchester Magazine and don't disappoint. Supporting local businesses is what the game is about. Glad the business is thriving and doing great.