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Super cool spot, almpost feels like a secret place. Food is simple but comforting. Ladies are hospitable and overall a unique experience.

A. Kasper

Food was delicious and authentic. Unfortunately half of the menu was unavailable, which was disappointing. This is mainly a "to-go" place as there are only 2 tables. It's a literal hole- in- the- wall- place like a loading dock or something. Still enjoyed the food, but the place itself, and the loss of menu items could be overlooked if it weren't for their prices. It was almost $40.00 for two of us for just one portion of beef stew with lentils and white rice each.

Jeffrey To

The pernil was tasty and moist but a little less salty than I usually prefer. I love when pork packs a punch but I can’t expect every restaurant to have the exact same recipe. The beans were great and the rice was incredibly fluffy. If you can’t handle heat stay away from their complementary hot sauce available at the tables. Food was reasonably priced especially for the neighborhood however, I guess somewhat predictably, the portion sizes were on the small side. If you bring your appetite you just might need to get second lunch.

Xin Zhang

This is an interesting place. We stood on the street for while and couldn’t find the restaurant until I saw their menu on the door of an entrance. There is no ambiance and I don’t think they care. The restaurant looks more like a good truck and next to it there are a few dumpsters. It made me slightly uncomfortable and worried about the food safety. But the food was actually pretty decent. If you are around and you are brave enough, give it a try. It is damp cheap anyway.

Denisse

I was so excited to try this place after hearing good things but unfortunately it left me very disappointed. The food was pretty plain and felt expensive for what it was. The space is very small and can be hard to find seating. I wouldn’t go back.

Taste Bud

Not a bad place for a cheap lunch if you are in the mood for Latin food. The place is literally inside a loading dock so you will see guys walking around pushing hand trucks. The place has daily specials that include chicken, pork and beef with rice and beans. If my pockets are jingling and not crinkling, this is the spot on limited budget.

Charlie Shay

Solid easy-to-miss lunch spot (and breakfast too, I suppose) in the Garment District. All items are served at very reasonable price (all entree are less than $8 as of March 2017). Portion is decent and flavor is spot on. Highly recommend their hot sauce - it adds a lot of flavor and isn't burn-your-tongue-off spicy. Cheese empanada is also very good, especially when it's hot. Cash only.

David Ding

Nice service and courteous staff, very nice but spoke little to no English. Language and accounting can be a challenge, but the food is pretty okay. Habanero sauce is pretty good and competition cam be challenging for the offering provided. Good luck!

Steve Siegel

Sin sabor. I was craving Ecuadorian food. Decided to get the seco de chivo (goat stew). My abuela made this for me all the time. Unfortunately, this had no flavor, mostly bones and the rice was soggy. Delivery was very quick though.

Alfredo Veliz

Awful. My friend and I asked for seco de pollo and were given a piece of chicken with tomato paste brushed on top of it. When I asked if they had run out of seco, the owner told me that it was seco and that in NY seco and chicken stew were basically the same thing (!!). Been in NY for several years and never heard of this, besides what was served wasn't stew either. Seco is seco everywhere and NY has some pretty good seco. Why not be honest and just say you didn't have seco? I'd have ordered something else easily. It's a shame places don't realize that providing good service and food will keep customers coming back.

the amazing sb

While searching for Aquario, a Dominican restaurant I hadn’t visited in years, I accidentally came across another spot. Curiosity got the better of me, so I decided to give it a try. I ordered the beef stew served with white rice and a chicken stew with the same base. Unfortunately, the rice was a big disappointment—completely devoid of flavor, lacking any hint of salt, and resembling clumpy, wet Chinese rice rather than the fluffy texture I expected. The beef stew was passable, but the portions were meager; I barely found any beef in it. As for the chicken stew, it was even worse. I was served just two drumsticks, and the chicken itself was bland and unappetizing. Overall, with the plates costing around $15 to $16 each, I ended up wasting $31 on a meal that fell flat. Regrettably, I don’t see myself returning to this place anytime soon.

Euphemia Stones

Earlier today I had a craving for hispanic food so I wished to try this particular spot, which reminded me of another spot that used to be in the area years ago. What I received was not only disappointing, it made me feel completely disgusted. The gentleman at the counter was very dismissive, given a very street-style demeanor. He did not seem to speak Spanish, and when I ordered in Spanish, he reiterated the dishes in English. Aside from not having half of the menu when I had ordered, the rice was clumpy and the chicken was very undercooked. Avoid this place at all costs! They are not even graded so beware!