While visiting my daughter in Chester, NY, we were deciding where to go for lunch around 1:00 PM…read more She asked me to check Yelp, and I'm genuinely glad I did. After reading the reviews on Yelp and Google, it was clear this place was something special. About a 20-minute drive later, we arrived at Ingrid's Chicharrones, and we were immediately welcomed by Ingrid herself, which made us feel right at home. The space is small and simple, but don't let that fool you, the food and hospitality more than make up for it. Ingrid truly lives up to her reputation as a one-woman powerhouse. She runs the place with care and efficiency, and it shows in the quality of the food. Everything came out fresh and absolutely delicious. I ordered the mofongo with pork belly, and it was outstanding, so good I was already craving more after finishing it. A quick tip: half a pound of pork belly sounds like a lot, but it's not, so if you really want to enjoy it, go for the full pound. No regrets. One small downside: the place was very cold during our visit. They do have portable heaters, but it was still noticeably chilly. That said, it didn't take away from the overall experience. This is the kind of place you remember and look forward to returning to. Every time I visit my daughter from Atlanta, GA, this will be a must-stop. If you're looking for authentic Dominican food made with care and heart, this place delivers.

Stopped here looking for some authentic Dominican Food and was so pleasantly surprised. Everything…read morewas delicious and so very affordable. We will be back for sure.

So I was hungry level 10 hungry after not eating anything all day so my husband I came across this…read moreplace on the menus there's a clear picture and advertisement of Por chips chulettas with yellow rice and beans and and a pic of steak and onion they were out of the steak so we both ordered the pork chops it's took quite a bit time to come out but before then we sat a the table with no beverage or an offer to get one. After close to 30 minutes they came to our table

Extremely dirty!!! No staff members wearing gloves. Food took forever. Never again. Does the board…read moreof health even exist in this town? The second you walk in your overcome by the feeling of dirtiness!!!!!!

Delicious food. Nice staff. Atmosphere is authentic. Try…read moretheir hot corn and plantain beverages. They were very tastey

Wow! Just wow! This place is a GEM! I believe they opened not too long ago, but we are also new to…read morePeekskill. We were coming back from a hike and i wanted to try a new spot. I looked up lunch in the area and what got me with El Bambu is the photo of the Sopa de Galla. I mean cmon that looks so effing home made. The waitress said they have that soup on Saturday and Sundays so ill be going back for that! Edit: we came back a week later and the Sopa de Galla was exaaaactly as I thought it would be. Oh my god, it tastes exactly as the chicken soup my grandma made back home in Azerbaijan. Its healing and i asked the waitress to please never take it off the menu. (Like she has control ) - The people working here are super nice and polite. - Food is outstanding - we felt like we were actually traveling in Guatemala while we ate inside - price for the amount of food is more than fair - love that they dont blast the AC in the summer (seems like only a fan is on but it feels comfortable)

While passing through New York, my daughter and I stopped to try Machu Picchu and we are so glad we…read moredid. We tried the soup special, the fish ceviche and the lomo saltado. Every dish was delicious and authentic. My favorite was the ceviche as it was perfectly seasoned and flavorful. I couldn't help but notice the other diners all had large groups and got the rotisserie chicken which was roasting on spits when we arrived. Of If I ever come here again, I would be remiss in passing up the opportunity to try what is so clearly their specialty. Thanks Machu Picchu!

I ordered a steak and their rice. I did not enjoy my food. Their sauces are not good. The steak was…read moredecent but nothing to rave about. The rice lack flavor and texture. Overall I was very disappointed with my food. I'll order again somthing else and see if it's good.

So I hadn't been to this location in about three years and we were wanting some Spanish food and…read moredecided to pick up from here one Saturday night. We placed the order over the phone and when we arrived we noticed the name of the place was different and there was no longer any parking in the parking lot as it was totally blocked off by a fence. Luckily we found a parking spot on a side street. We picked up our order, brought it home, proceeded to eat it and realized it was definitely not the same. Sadly, everything was dry, bland, or undercooked. We ate what we could but didn't really enjoy it. Sorry to say that we won't be back.

OMG this is the worst Puerto Rican food that I have had I purchased arroz con gandules and pernil…read moreto go the plate it self is freaking small it's like you are feeding a small child the rice was cold the pernil was cold and to top it off the cost was 16.00 i definitely would not recommend this dump to any one

Service was perfect. Food was very authentic. Atmosphere was good. Owner is very sweet!read more

Found this spot on yelp while in the area and decided to give it a shot! Food is very good! So…read moretasty! Homemade and authentic! Service was quick and friendly and the place is perfect for a quick bite! So glad I stopped in. It's not easy to find decent food I was impressed. Ambiance is perfect food is worth it. Definitely enjoyed lunch today!

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

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

I come here frequently and it is always delicious. I always order the pupusas and they are always…read moredelicious. The pupusas are always well cooked and have a nice amount of filling. I have ordered the chicken and it was ok but it was the end of the day so I would order it again earlier in the day. They also provided sauces which are good. I also ordered the horchata and it was not my taste. It was good but I did not like it but other people might have liked it. The service is always good and they are friendly and the food is always prepared fresh. The place is always clean and very nice. This is my go to place and it never disappoints.

This is a relatively new place. It's tiny with a few small tables and seats about 20-26 people…read more It's very tidy and clean. The people are friendly and best of all the food is great. The pernil tacos were great, there weee four to the order. I also had a pupusa con chicharone that was delicious and nothing was greasy which I sometimes experience in other versions of pupusas. The yellow rice was recommended by the owner and she was right. I could have eaten two more servings if I had room. This place is twenty minutes farther than the place closer to us but I'll be back here for sure.

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.

From the first day I went to Colombia tropical They were so…read morenice they didn't have the tequila I like and the owner went to the store and got it for me the food came out and everything was amazing perfectly cooked they make you feel like you are a part of the family