Excellent food, drinks, and overall vibe. I've been going here for years and its the best Ecuadorian food I've found in the US, which has also been confirmed by my family that has visited from Ecuador. Owner and staff are all very friendly and attentive. Favorites dishes from here include Lomito Salteado, Llapingachos, Seco de Chivo, Seco de Pollo, and Empanadas de Verde.Can't recommend this spot enough. :)
Isabel Castro
So sad they will be closing at the end of this month. They have the most amazing food and very authentic recipes. Go get the fritada with mote and the bolon de verde. The staff was also super attentive and very friendly. Overall a wonderful experience here !!
Fernanda
My first time it was small but cozy and the service was good.
Julissa Mercogliano
The food was ok (mind you this is coming from someone who grew up with an Ecuadorian grandma who cooked authentic Ecuadorian dishes everyday, so it's hard to compare). The bolon was delicious. I highly recommend getting the Nano Agrio cocktail drink! Overall a good experience, the staff is very nice and attentive.
karen
Found this place by casualty. The location itself is cozy with 6-7 tables, it is a little cold even with a curtain covering the door the wind creeped in. The food was really good! As an Ecuadorian I was doubtful of a good Ecuadorian place in Manhattan but was pleasantly surprised. Definitely recommend the llapingacho plate and the watita. The tres leches was okay not a big fan.
Erica Loaiza
Great Ecuadorian food without having to travel to Queens. Space is small, so make sure to make a reservation if you want to go during busy hours. They do have outdoor seating. Space for maybe ~12 inside. Food was great, large portions and a lot of options for everyone. I reccomend getting the bolon mixto as an app it was amazing!
Ana Paula Gil
This place is very tasty. The flavor of the food is worth the drive/walk/trip. Inside is very small, they just have a couple of tables. They also have tables outside but during winter is hard to sit there because of the cold. The service here was very good. Our waiter was super courteous and he paid attention to all details. The food took about 45 minutes to get to us but the flavor made up for the wait time. If you want to try good Ecuadorian food, this is one of the best places to go. Our favorite plate was the Bolon mixto which is definitely a MUST. The prices are fair compared to other places. I would want to go back and try different plates.
bellaestrella1
Excellent ecuadorian lunch and fantastic & friendly service by Angel. We enjoyed the loaded bolón de verde and black coffee to start. Caldo de bola was a hit at our table. I ordered a bandera: guatita, seco de chivo, ceviche de camarón. Though it wasn't my favorite, the dish was beautifully plated and included yellow rice, sweet plantains, and sliced avocado. We plan to visit again when we're back in NYC- this time sticking with the lighter meals and definitely getting the bolón again!
Luis Zapata
We came here for lunch, I ordered the pollo salteado and it did nit dissapoint! Service was great and familiar, food felt authentic and like home. The drinks seemed really attractive but I did not order any since I didn't really feel like drinking at the moment.Definitely recommending to anyone looking for authentic Ecuadorian food, or just a nostalgic bite from latinamerica.The food did take its time, but presentation service and flavor definitely made up for it.
Francisco Fuentes
I really enjoyed this place. I decided to try the Ecuadorian beer and liked it very much. Their empanadas Verde are also very good. I ordered the Seco de Pollo
Delicious flavors. Came early on a warm Friday, seated outside on a patio, only ones there. The seafood in coconut sauce was the highlight; other dishes were great too.
Arex S
As always this little spot delivered an amazing experience. The cazuela mixta as always came out boiling hot and flavorful. I paired my meal with white sangria.The restaurant is tiny but now they do have outdoor patio which made it easier getting a table
Brinley Hineman
Make sure you make a reservation, because there aren’t many tables. The food is delicious and the service is wonderful. I got the goat dish, which was superb. The sangria is also great!
Patricio Camacho
Small and cozy place, amazing service, delicious food. Just 4 tables inside, you should make a reservation
Evelyn S
For those who would like to try Ecuadorian food and above all have the experience of its food and people (quality) El ñaño is the best place in New York, the attention is spectacular and fast, the food is very fresh and delicious, the owner is very friendly and always makes sure you are having a good time! I told him I was from Manabi and he was so excited that he played traditional music from my province and I felt at home! A place to come back
Excellent food, drinks, and overall vibe. I've been going here for years and its the best Ecuadorian food I've found in the US, which has also been confirmed by my family that has visited from Ecuador. Owner and staff are all very friendly and attentive. Favorites dishes from here include Lomito Salteado, Llapingachos, Seco de Chivo, Seco de Pollo, and Empanadas de Verde.Can't recommend this spot enough. :)
So sad they will be closing at the end of this month. They have the most amazing food and very authentic recipes. Go get the fritada with mote and the bolon de verde. The staff was also super attentive and very friendly. Overall a wonderful experience here !!
My first time it was small but cozy and the service was good.
The food was ok (mind you this is coming from someone who grew up with an Ecuadorian grandma who cooked authentic Ecuadorian dishes everyday, so it's hard to compare). The bolon was delicious. I highly recommend getting the Nano Agrio cocktail drink! Overall a good experience, the staff is very nice and attentive.
Found this place by casualty. The location itself is cozy with 6-7 tables, it is a little cold even with a curtain covering the door the wind creeped in. The food was really good! As an Ecuadorian I was doubtful of a good Ecuadorian place in Manhattan but was pleasantly surprised. Definitely recommend the llapingacho plate and the watita. The tres leches was okay not a big fan.
Great Ecuadorian food without having to travel to Queens. Space is small, so make sure to make a reservation if you want to go during busy hours. They do have outdoor seating. Space for maybe ~12 inside. Food was great, large portions and a lot of options for everyone. I reccomend getting the bolon mixto as an app it was amazing!
This place is very tasty. The flavor of the food is worth the drive/walk/trip. Inside is very small, they just have a couple of tables. They also have tables outside but during winter is hard to sit there because of the cold. The service here was very good. Our waiter was super courteous and he paid attention to all details. The food took about 45 minutes to get to us but the flavor made up for the wait time. If you want to try good Ecuadorian food, this is one of the best places to go. Our favorite plate was the Bolon mixto which is definitely a MUST. The prices are fair compared to other places. I would want to go back and try different plates.
Excellent ecuadorian lunch and fantastic & friendly service by Angel. We enjoyed the loaded bolón de verde and black coffee to start. Caldo de bola was a hit at our table. I ordered a bandera: guatita, seco de chivo, ceviche de camarón. Though it wasn't my favorite, the dish was beautifully plated and included yellow rice, sweet plantains, and sliced avocado. We plan to visit again when we're back in NYC- this time sticking with the lighter meals and definitely getting the bolón again!
We came here for lunch, I ordered the pollo salteado and it did nit dissapoint! Service was great and familiar, food felt authentic and like home. The drinks seemed really attractive but I did not order any since I didn't really feel like drinking at the moment.Definitely recommending to anyone looking for authentic Ecuadorian food, or just a nostalgic bite from latinamerica.The food did take its time, but presentation service and flavor definitely made up for it.
I really enjoyed this place. I decided to try the Ecuadorian beer and liked it very much. Their empanadas Verde are also very good. I ordered the Seco de Pollo
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Delicious flavors. Came early on a warm Friday, seated outside on a patio, only ones there. The seafood in coconut sauce was the highlight; other dishes were great too.
As always this little spot delivered an amazing experience. The cazuela mixta as always came out boiling hot and flavorful. I paired my meal with white sangria.The restaurant is tiny but now they do have outdoor patio which made it easier getting a table
Make sure you make a reservation, because there aren’t many tables. The food is delicious and the service is wonderful. I got the goat dish, which was superb. The sangria is also great!
Small and cozy place, amazing service, delicious food. Just 4 tables inside, you should make a reservation
For those who would like to try Ecuadorian food and above all have the experience of its food and people (quality) El ñaño is the best place in New York, the attention is spectacular and fast, the food is very fresh and delicious, the owner is very friendly and always makes sure you are having a good time! I told him I was from Manabi and he was so excited that he played traditional music from my province and I felt at home! A place to come back
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