Skinny's Cantina

4705 Center Blvd, Queens
(718) 729-8300

Recent Reviews

Dorina Maxwell

I was in the neighborhood and being really hungry I gave this place a try.Ordered beef fajitas; the steak was leathery and chewy, a very inexpensive cut of beef and it wasn’t sizzling, it was boiling as they brought it to my table- stew like.This place might have a “great vibe” but it’s definitely not a place to dine. By far the worse restaurant food I have ever had.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 1

Service: 2

Tarundeep Kaur

Food is amazing and always such a fun/hip vibe

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Churros, Chorizo Nachos, Calamari, Queso Fundido, Steak Fajita

Dominic Wong

Beware of restaurant charging maximum 4% credit card fees to it’s

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 1

Rolfi Polanco

It’s a bit pricey but the quesadillas were delicious loved

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Nylia C.

If I could give 0 stars , I would just based off the service alone. My family and I went here on Sunday March 10th for brunch. It was a group of 8 and we had made a reservation for 3:15 and let them know the day before that we were coming for brunch. We got seated right away and our orders were taken at around 3:25 . We told our server that some of us were doing bottomless and she tells us that bottomless ends at 4:00. Other places I have been to at brunch, as long as you get seated before the time, they will allow you to do the full 90mins. We also called the day before, and they knew our reservation time. Although we were annoyed, we had a pulsd coupon so we still did it. After taking down the bottomless order she leaves to get the drinks however, she never comes back until 3:50 after we had to stop her. When we asked about it, she said she was going to give us pitchers on her "if we had given her a moment". After this, she seemed annoyed and not even lying, she NEVER came to check on us. We saw her interacting with other tables happily (even another group of 6+). When my dad spoke to the manager because gratuity was added , he said that she was probably "overwhelmed" and busy. Off of this service alone, I would not recommend. The only nice thing I have to say is that my sister said the birria tacos were amazing.

Kyla W.

The drinks were good and strong however the waitress was rude. She barely spoke to our table and it felt like she did not like us in comparison to the "other" customers. her name was Pamela and she was so rude. For there to have been no one in the establishment the staff was very slow. Overall the music was not bad other than the occasional depressing song.

Gloria R.

This is a great place to stop off for a bite before taking a walk around Gantry park. Delicious, moderately priced Tex/mex food and margaritas. I personally love the mezcalita, made with fresh ingredients so it's easy in the tummy. We gone here for happy hour, dinner and brunch and it's always busy so maybe call ahead.

B T

While I understand that some establishments implement mandatory gratuity fees, the approach taken by this restaurant is rather concerning. Upon receiving the bill, customers should be informed that a 20% tip (which seems excessive for the quality of both the food and service provided here) has been included. However, this restaurant does not do that and, moreover, there's still a line on the receipt for an additional tip, which feels misleading and manipulative. This is unethical, frankly.

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 2

Service: 1

Edward Pena

Was there on 3/3/2024 for brunch with party of 6 The host was very rude and told us we should have went to the Harlem Location We are a group of black and brown people the food was Disgusting the drinks was weak and the service was horrible I will never visit this location again They were catering to all the white customers and Indian customers

Mia Foster

My friends and I had a reservation for Brunch yesterday, we were told the reservation is not there that we probably should try the Harlem location (yes we are black and hispanic). Our friend that made the reservation is white but wasn't there yet. When our friend who made the reservations arrived they still said no reservation but will try to seat us in 15 minutes. The host was rude, service was bad, took long time for drinks and food. No DJ, food was not good. The staff needs to learn to communicate with their customers. We really tried to enjoy ourselves cause we have fun everywhere we go but the day was ruined.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

Internet 101

completely obnoxious that they charge 20% gratuity if you just get a drink at the bar - and don't tell you! PLUS try to get you to add tip. so that can mean $2 for a beer or $4 for a drink from the maragarita machine - just to pour it. Plus, they have the gall to ask for a tip on top of that???? Skinny, you are a scammer, shame on you.

Service: 1

A S

They now charge an automatic 20% gratuity, which is absurd. You shouldn’t automatically get 20% for pouring a drink at that bar — $4 just to pour a frozen margarita from the machine?!?! AND you prompt people for a tip on top of that? ? I won’t be coming back.

Service: 1

Arlene N.

First off they told my black friends that maybe our reservation was at the Harlem location, B what!! Which by the way I'm sure is way nicer and better than this location. Brunch food is mediocre, nothing special and small portions. The mimosas and Bellinis were trash, pure peach purée or whatever that crap is. There were babies everywhere , no brunch turn up vibe lol. I asked for ketchup, never got it , service sucked , place has a dirty feel to it. I will try another skinny location but won't be going back to this one. Oh yea no parking anywhere or lights just stop signs and no one knows when to go or stop or knows how to drive lol.

Kathleen S.

Went there yesterday, March 3 for brunch with friends. First they told us they did not have my reservation. We were able to get a table about 15 minutes past my reservation time. Brunch is all you can drink for 90 minutes with your brunch entrée. Took about 20 minutes before anyone even came to take our drink order. Had a hard time getting anyone's attention for drink refills and after the first 30 minutes drinks were pretty weak. Food was ok. Place is a little dark and not the cleanest. Will not be visiting again.

J J.

First time and last time visiting. 20 minute wait to be seated even tho we had reservations in place and there were available tables. Hostess seemed extremely flustered and overwhelmed. After being seated it took another 25 minutes for a waiter to greet us and take our order. We had the boozy brunch for $40. They brought us only 1 mimosa glass the entire hour we were waiting. We then had to flag them down to bring us refills. They brought us orange juice and forgot the champagne, not once but twice! Our food took at least an hour to come out. Food was good but not worth the wait. The restaurant was filthy. Dirty floors and windows and let's not even get into the bathroom. Disgusting! I can only imagine what the back of the kitchen looks like. They add a credit card fee and 20% gratuity even tho service was lacking. Parking is impossible in this area. Never again. Complete waste of time and money. It wasn't even a vibe. A bunch of babies. You couldn't even get a buzz. Wackkk. Do not believe the social media hype.

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