If you want authentic Salvadorean or Guatemala food this is the place. First of all the staff is…read morevery nice and genuine. The prices are reasonable as well. The food is delicious clean ! And hits home. Everytime I go in there reminds me of my grandparents cooking.

Good food, great atmosphere. Friendly servers…read more This is a great addition to Baldwin, perfect for a ladies night or a family night out.

First of all, the restaurant is beautiful. Seating at the bar, booth, table, inside or outside. The…read moreservice is great. The whole experience is relaxing and enjoyable. Plus the food is fresh and delicious, and the Margaritas are expertly crafted. We loved it. And everyone else there seemed to love it as well.

Great patties, definitely above average and with a wide array of flavors…read more I recently tried the jerk chicken patty and it was very satisfying. Mild beef patty with cocoa bread was authentic and also satisfying...really filling. Service - typical "I could care less" Jamaican service. Ambiance - typical hole in the wall spot. Verdict - definitely return for the food - and nothing else, but that's ok!

Great spot to pick up a beef patty or 8! I bought 7 and they give you one free…read more They have a variety of patty flavors from bbq chicken to callaloo, impossible, and chicken. I always get a classic mild beef patty with Mozzarella cheese. Mmmmm good if you like mozzarella you should try it. They also carry Mistics which are hard to come by nowadays. So I love that as well. You can also get Jamaican food there but I've never gotten food always go for the patties. It's quick easy and they're always hot and ready. FYI, There's no seating it's strictly a take out location. I got 8 patties and 4 Mistics for $32

We've been regular customers for a while because the chicken is consistently good, but after this…read moreexperience, we won't be returning. Our group ordered several chicken combos, which include refillable sides (rice, salad, French fries, and vegetables), while the chicken itself is not refillable. From the start, the service was disorganized. We had multiple servers, yet they repeatedly forgot items. Some people in our group waited a long time for their vegetables, while others had to ask multiple times before receiving their French fries. It honestly felt as though the staff was doing everything possible to avoid bringing guests everything that was included with the meal. My husband and I requested one refill of rice. Since we didn't finish it, we simply asked for the remaining rice we had already been served to be packed to go. The server took the plate but never returned with it in a to-go container. When we asked about it, another server accused us of trying to get an extra refill, claiming we had already reached the refill limit. We explained several times that we were not asking for another refill we only wanted the rice we had already been served packed to go. Despite that, he continued insisting we were trying to get more than we were entitled to. What made the situation even worse was his dismissive response of "whatever" after we tried to explain the misunderstanding. Being treated as though we were trying to take advantage of the restaurant was frustrating and completely unacceptable. Unfortunately, this wasn't completely out of character. Most of the servers have consistently come across as rude during our previous visits. The owner, on the other hand, has always been friendly and does a good job connecting with customers. However, this time he was only a few feet away, appeared aware of what was happening, and never stepped in to address the situation or make things right. Allowing staff to treat customers this way reflects poorly on the restaurant. My advice to anyone dining here is to pay close attention to the sides that come with your meal and make sure you receive everything you're entitled to. We left feeling that the restaurant advertises refillable sides but does everything possible to delay or limit them, only to accuse customers of asking for more than they're entitled to. After years of overlooking the rude service because we enjoyed the food, this experience was the final straw. The way we were treated guaranteed that we will never return.

I had absolutely no idea what to expect when my dear friend/brother Giuseppe and his son told me to…read morebe at Hercules Churrasqueria at 7:30 pm precisely 9 hours before I was supposed to get to LaGuardia airport pre dawn. Wow! Amazing! Mind blowing! Seriously delicious! Beautiful seasoning! Everything from A to Z- from the entry where the beautiful flowers and decor were going up for Halloween and the fall to the warm welcome from the very sweet owner Nelson and his stellar team to the extraordinary food- each item better than the last to the very attentive and love love love in the service - was spectacular!! I felt like Hercules after - great food, real food, quality fare, energizing, filling and so tasty. The 6 of us ordered a ton I mean a mega ton of food! The garlic shrimp was to die for. The sauce was just so good. The meats per the guys were marinated, cooked to perfection.( photos). Our server Rosie was fun and took great care of all of us. The sangria kept coming. Before we realized, it had been a 150 minutes of an authentic Portuguese & El Salvadoran feast right here on Hempstead Tpke in West Hempstead. I have been to Fogo de Chao and other steakhouses. Hercules aka fame and glory is the winner - no contest!

This review and rating is strictly for the fried dumplings that I have at least twice a week. I…read morehave my partner go down there from the Bronx to pick it up. This location is all the way in Long Island. The fried dumplings are perfectly round, a gold brown and have a sweetness to them that I haven't tasted anywhere else. I recently tried the callaloo and it wasn't for me and the plantains weren't sweet but they never disappoint with the fried dumplings. The customer service could be better. Today was my first time actually going in and speaking with someone and it wasn't as I expected. The lady had me stand at the counter for over five minutes as she held conversation with someone in the back and when she finally got to me, she picked up a personal call. I was disappointed to say the least. It shouldn't take that long to get a few dumplings when everything is already on display.

Excuse my language but the lady at the register is a B***** . Very rude and unpleasant when taking…read moreorders and even giving change back she is just Nasty. . We ordered a small jerk chicken and a small soup with a bottled water for $16 and when I opened my bag to eat I couldn't believe it . The jerk chicken was so skimp and I feel like she did it on purpose . That lady just radiates evil wicked energy . This wasn't my first encounter with her and I always say I won't be back because of her attitude but this wasn't the last straw .

Popped in the other day for a quick cafe de leche but after smelling the aroma of incredible…read moreColombian food, I ended up ordering a bandeja paisa. They have massive portions and great prices, so you really get a great bang for your buck here. I ordered the small, as I came on foot and didn't want to carry leftovers with me. Well, like I said, the portions are huge so I ended up taking half to get anyhow! The flavors, the service, the quaint ambiance... I seriously love La Calidad. The staff are super welcoming and even though my spanish is rather juvenile, they're always helping me practice. 5-stars in my book, in every way possible. If you're craving Colombian food.. walk, jog or drive to them, any day of the week.

this place used to be very good but this is the third time I order the beef empanadas and their is…read moreliterally only potatoes and no beef. Very disappointing and dishonest to do to people that have supported your business through the years.

Food is excellent in house and with delivery. Great fish tacos! Staff is friendly and helpful…read more I'm a repeat customer!

My girlfriend and I came to the bungalow one afternoon to grab a quick bite to eat and try a new…read moreplace. I haven't been to. We come into the establishment and there is no one here. With no one being there, it either means that we are going to get great service or it's a bad sign. Unfortunately, it was the later of the two. Essentially the service was extremely slow, I have to mention again we were the only ones there at the restaurant, the food was way below par and there was a lot to be desired. Usually food in Long beaches, more expensive than other spots on the island, but you expect it to be decent at least. The bungalow is a combination of two things you don't want from a restaurant, bad food and expensive food.

We have been wanting to try Spice Gardens, especially since it has Kerala specialties. Elizabeth…read moretold us the chef is from Kochi! We began with the dragon chicken, Fish Polichathu (an off menu item she recommended with beautiful spices and served wrapped in a banana leaf), and the generously portioned samosa chat (my favorite samosa chat we have ordered to date with delicate, flaky pastry on the samosas!) For the entree, we tried two Kerala specials- the Alleppey Fish Curry and Nadan Chicken Curry. We were dining in the restaurant and Elizabeth was so attentive and sincere in ensuring our experience was pleasing so she had me taste each for the spice levels once they arrived at the table. We had children in our party so we decided the chicken curry might need to be less spicy and she took it back to the kitchen to add more coconut milk and brought yogurt to help. She initiated making sure that everyone was having a good experience. We also had chicken biryani and both poratta and garlic naan. So comforting and fresh! Everything is made to order. So it can be easily accommodated to any palate or allergy. Elizabeth even noticed one of my children was looking a little cold and offered to adjust the thermostat! She also noticed a couple younger children were favoring the breads over the curries so she recommended the butter chicken and then surprised us with the dish on the house! It was so sweet and creamy. A definite hit! We are looking forward to more experiences at a Spice Gardens! It is obvious they take this business seriously and have a high level of quality in everything they do. So many smiles- both from the staff and those dining with us! We highly recommend Spice Gardens and wish them well in East Meadow!

There's parking, finally after being in New York for almost over 29 years, there's a restaurant…read morewith authentic Kerala cuisine. We actually live near the other stores like dilbar and kuttanad, but this restaurant actually has really tasty food and reasonable prices so far, their beef cutlet and biriyani are really tasty. They also cater for events. You can mention the spice level and the type of rice you want for the biriyani. My only suggestion would be for the raita in the biriyani to add onions. Also an egg inside the biriyani would make it exactly to like Kerala style. The take out service is pretty quick, can call ahead and pick up. The portions are decent as well. I hope this business expand n comes more towards queens like Bellrose area.