There are times when you enter a Spanish establishment and your not Spanish the looks the stares the assumptions but as much as I notice it I sit down and order.. I break the ice it works everytime! Went for happy hour for for photos but I ordered white sangria , plantains And arroz Amarillo with gandules was YUmmy! Rodolfo was the bartender and waiter we sat at the bar for happy hour!! Forgot to take photos of small bites.
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On 7/12/25, a group of us decided to go to the restaurant, after an event we were promoting in the Bronx with a number of recording artists and politicians who showed up. To our surprise it was the worse experience we had. We all sat down while the waitress was very friendly and taking our order. As we waited for our food we heard pop shots followed by two more pop shots, thinking it sounded like gunshots inside, everyone was running and going under the tables and many ran out to their back patio, running for their lives and screaming. Some tripped over each other and slippers were left behind. People were running for their lives. It appeared that all this was because a drink was dropped on someone’s foot, as we had heard. We did not stay around to see if it was actually gunshots or not. The cops arrived but we didn’t stay around. Many left and left their food behind. We decided to go to another restaurant to eat. I Will never go back to this restaurant again. People do not know how to act. If I can give a zero I would. What we can say is, at least many of our lives were saved or spared.
Yulia Sip of Europe
Perfect happy hour / dinner spot near The Met Cloisters. I got a frozen piña colada and paella. They were delicious, the amount of paella could probably feed 4 people! I was super hungry, ate about 1/3 and took the rest to go. I sat at the bar so my service was speedy. A music was blasting but i did not mind it. Place has different offers including unlimited dining experience, i would probably be a regular if i lived nearby! Very affordable.
Ps. That day they had a cerveza República promotion from Dominican republic, there were a lot of people and a very fun atmosphere
lorraine Flores
Arrived at 915, by 1045pm still waiting for the food, mind you the place says it closes at 11, they were picking up the outside seating while we were still waiting for food. Bathroom had no toilet paper, it was not even at capacity, literally 7 tables with people 🙄. Completely disappointed.
diana delgado
Services suck, everyone looks like they done like their job. Food is not is a 5 out of 10. Prices are little over price. DJ isn’t that great. I was sitting at the bar. Theirs a lot of fruit flies. I told the waitress, her reply was its fruit fly season.
claribel pons
My daughters and I picked this place for the ambiance we experienced for my moms birthday. We visited here again on 10/26/24 on a Saturday to have dinner for my daughter's birthday with a few friends and family. The all red ambiance I craved was set up beautifully for Halloween. Shout out to Irene the host for accommodating us last minute at a busy time 7pm and to our server Gabriel for taking care of our needs there was another young lady at the door that showed us great hospitality and the young lady at the bar did not disappoint. The atmosphere was mellow well lit and they were playing good latin music and the Yankee Game on the Big screen TV, if you know you know. It was full but not crowded for a Saturday night. We sat at the Bar and had some drinks before moving on to our table as our guest began to arrive as well as other patrons for the business. The tres leche coquito was amazing. I tasted the Passion fruit Henny Colada But the Henny Colada always a fave. Our appetizer chicharon de pollo ordered at the bar was a little delayed and we ordered from an early bird special for $19.95 at the table which include a house salad or soup. We thought that was a deal and decided to order from that menu. Welp that was not a good choice as it was not its best quality food they serve there. We saw other steaks from the more expensive menu come out on the cast iron fryers still hot and sizzling. The pork chops were pale and tough and the rice and guandules was tasting like to much tomato sauce was used. Not to mention there was a slight 1hr delay in us being served our food and yet another appetizer was delayed. They said they wanted to bring it all out when we were seated at the same time. I guess we sent mixed messages as some of us kept going outside to the outdoor seating area. The salad and soup were very good. They don't allow outside bottles and the do provide bottle service. In the end you pay for the Birthday slice of Tre Leches Cake $7-8 a slice and they sing Happy Birthday. There is photographer on site that takes really nice pictures and a nice Halloween wall for pictures at $20 ea. Although it was a little on the pricey side I regret not ordering food from the more expensive menu as I have before and it was great. I recommend the Mama Juana sushi with pollo and chicharon and sweet plantain amazing. Overall they were very attentive to my table and we enjoyed our night. My daughter was happy and thats all that mattered.
Parking: Street Parking come early enough you can park right in front of the place.
Kid-friendliness: Kid friendly
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Chuletas Fritas Con Tostones, Skirt Steak, Mamajuana Bronx Roll
Carolina Gonzalez Giraldo
Excellent!!! With the best band playing live!!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Edward
Good food and great entertainment. Music can be a bit loud.
Monique Smith
Perfect Girls Nite.... food, music & service was good. Only complaint was the table & chair was not wiped off. But, maybe the bus boy was rushing.
Zenovia Z
Beautiful atmosphere and service.Food and drinks are good. Music was great!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Skirt Steak, Chicken and Waffles
Over all pretty good, just becareful with Bartenders over pricing and adding unexpected tips..ask 1st
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Kristy3 G
Not bad at all. Good service The atmosphere is great.Just that I had to yell .Music was extra loud that day .
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Emma Sanchez-Pacheco
Mamajuana's cafe is the Tuesday night spot of the Bronx. Great ambiance and delicious menu at reasonable prices. Come meet new friends and dance the night away with the best music with no charge for admission! See you there next Tuesday!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Mamajuana Ceviche, Chuletas Fritas Con Tostones, Empanada Trio, Skirt Steak, Mamajuana Seafood Paella, Mofongo Mix with Shrimp, Sopa De Mariscos
Sanyi Monegro
For the price, I thought it would be better. Not coming back
There are times when you enter a Spanish establishment and your not Spanish the looks the stares the assumptions but as much as I notice it I sit down and order.. I break the ice it works everytime! Went for happy hour for for photos but I ordered white sangria , plantains And arroz Amarillo with gandules was YUmmy! Rodolfo was the bartender and waiter we sat at the bar for happy hour!! Forgot to take photos of small bites.
On 7/12/25, a group of us decided to go to the restaurant, after an event we were promoting in the Bronx with a number of recording artists and politicians who showed up. To our surprise it was the worse experience we had. We all sat down while the waitress was very friendly and taking our order. As we waited for our food we heard pop shots followed by two more pop shots, thinking it sounded like gunshots inside, everyone was running and going under the tables and many ran out to their back patio, running for their lives and screaming. Some tripped over each other and slippers were left behind. People were running for their lives. It appeared that all this was because a drink was dropped on someone’s foot, as we had heard. We did not stay around to see if it was actually gunshots or not. The cops arrived but we didn’t stay around. Many left and left their food behind. We decided to go to another restaurant to eat. I Will never go back to this restaurant again. People do not know how to act. If I can give a zero I would. What we can say is, at least many of our lives were saved or spared.
Perfect happy hour / dinner spot near The Met Cloisters.
I got a frozen piña colada and paella. They were delicious, the amount of paella could probably feed 4 people! I was super hungry, ate about 1/3 and took the rest to go.
I sat at the bar so my service was speedy. A music was blasting but i did not mind it.
Place has different offers including unlimited dining experience, i would probably be a regular if i lived nearby! Very affordable.
Ps. That day they had a cerveza República promotion from Dominican republic, there were a lot of people and a very fun atmosphere
Arrived at 915, by 1045pm still waiting for the food, mind you the place says it closes at 11, they were picking up the outside seating while we were still waiting for food. Bathroom had no toilet paper, it was not even at capacity, literally 7 tables with people 🙄. Completely disappointed.
Services suck, everyone looks like they done like their job. Food is not is a 5 out of 10.
Prices are little over price. DJ isn’t that great.
I was sitting at the bar. Theirs a lot of fruit flies. I told the waitress, her reply was its fruit fly season.
My daughters and I picked this place for the ambiance we experienced for my moms birthday. We visited here again on 10/26/24 on a Saturday to have dinner for my daughter's birthday with a few friends and family. The all red ambiance I craved was set up beautifully for Halloween. Shout out to Irene the host for accommodating us last minute at a busy time 7pm and to our server Gabriel for taking care of our needs there was another young lady at the door that showed us great hospitality and the young lady at the bar did not disappoint. The atmosphere was mellow well lit and they were playing good latin music and the Yankee Game on the Big screen TV, if you know you know. It was full but not crowded for a Saturday night. We sat at the Bar and had some drinks before moving on to our table as our guest began to arrive as well as other patrons for the business. The tres leche coquito was amazing. I tasted the Passion fruit Henny Colada But the Henny Colada always a fave. Our appetizer chicharon de pollo ordered at the bar was a little delayed and we ordered from an early bird special for $19.95 at the table which include a house salad or soup. We thought that was a deal and decided to order from that menu. Welp that was not a good choice as it was not its best quality food they serve there. We saw other steaks from the more expensive menu come out on the cast iron fryers still hot and sizzling. The pork chops were pale and tough and the rice and guandules was tasting like to much tomato sauce was used. Not to mention there was a slight 1hr delay in us being served our food and yet another appetizer was delayed. They said they wanted to bring it all out when we were seated at the same time. I guess we sent mixed messages as some of us kept going outside to the outdoor seating area. The salad and soup were very good. They don't allow outside bottles and the do provide bottle service. In the end you pay for the Birthday slice of Tre Leches Cake $7-8 a slice and they sing Happy Birthday. There is photographer on site that takes really nice pictures and a nice Halloween wall for pictures at $20 ea. Although it was a little on the pricey side I regret not ordering food from the more expensive menu as I have before and it was great. I recommend the Mama Juana sushi with pollo and chicharon and sweet plantain amazing. Overall they were very attentive to my table and we enjoyed our night. My daughter was happy and thats all that mattered.
Parking: Street Parking come early enough you can park right in front of the place.
Kid-friendliness: Kid friendly
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Chuletas Fritas Con Tostones, Skirt Steak, Mamajuana Bronx Roll
Excellent!!! With the best band playing live!!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Good food and great entertainment. Music can be a bit loud.
Perfect Girls Nite.... food, music & service was good. Only complaint was the table & chair was not wiped off. But, maybe the bus boy was rushing.
Beautiful atmosphere and service.Food and drinks are good. Music was great!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Skirt Steak, Chicken and Waffles
Restaurantji Recommends
Nice place for a brunch. DJ was on point
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Over all pretty good, just becareful with Bartenders over pricing and adding unexpected tips..ask 1st
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Not bad at all. Good service The atmosphere is great.Just that I had to yell .Music was extra loud that day .
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Mamajuana's cafe is the Tuesday night spot of the Bronx. Great ambiance and delicious menu at reasonable prices. Come meet new friends and dance the night away with the best music with no charge for admission! See you there next Tuesday!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Mamajuana Ceviche, Chuletas Fritas Con Tostones, Empanada Trio, Skirt Steak, Mamajuana Seafood Paella, Mofongo Mix with Shrimp, Sopa De Mariscos
For the price, I thought it would be better. Not coming back
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 4
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