READ THIS- realistic assessment. I moved to this neighborhood two years ago, so I am not just saying this because this is all I know. I'm a foodie and even though I have only ever left a couple reviews I finally did it for these guys tonight. They are literally steps fromy door and I have eaten here about once a week for 2 years. To the people reviewing it's loud, and they are rude etc. let me tell you, EVERY SINGLE DAY THIS PLACE IS FULL, ALL HOURS. The food is delicious, cheap and FAST. I come here once a week for two years, they ARENT NICE. I CANT BLAME THEM! they are a small business with the same employees working day in and out, lines out the door. Get your amazing food, pay, and leave. Have you ever seen the soup episode in Seinfeld. I only go once a week, but about 5 time each week I look through the door, to see if it's packed. Usually it is so I move on cuz I ate crowds. (When I say packed I mean it because there is not seating, it's just an order counter and pay counter inside.). I indulge once a week when I'm lucky enough to see a line 2 deep or less. Here is my problem. My first time in there, rookie, I wanted to try a burrito. But they are so busy and it's they have a lot of food in hot pans to make plates. But the burrito they grill the raw chicken right in front of you, and I couldn't help but feel like I hold up lines. I will tell you though, when that thing comes through, hot, fresh and mounded high with chicken for 7 bucks! I was floored. Cheaper than a garbage taco bell burrito for 8.69 half the size and less than half as good. I was hooked. But today, I grabbed one of their rotisserie chickens from the oven in the window. I am not telling y'all any lies. Best. I . Have. Ever . Had. Now I love fired chicken, breading is great yada yada. But never had a roast chicken this good. Only one pointer, they default give you a garlic sauce, either it doesn't need it or ask for something you spicy if you like a little kick, cuz this sauce is pointless. So no, you can't sit down and eat. Not it's not quiet, no they don't have time to be friendly. If you want TASTE for VALUE then you know what to do.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Marsha
Service was good, food was okay, the restaurant wasn’t in the most sanitary condition. The food looked great but wasnt all that flavor wise. Maybe it was a off day
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 3
Service: 4
Larry Guerra
I love the food taste so good. It’s awesome.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Monique Hill
One of my favorite restaurants over 25 years
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Tyanna Farmer
They are rude and they food are not good at all ,, and gannies is better on 143
victoria m
Good Food 👍
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
MONET ADAMS
The food, service, atmosphere and the OWNER 100%. I went there on Friday 8.15 @7:30pm( they close at 9:00pm) the line was OUT THE DOOR!! I purchased chicken chunks yellow rice fresh made salad ( Garlic and Bleu Cheese on the side) DELICIOUS!!!! The owner served with a SMILE!!!! I reside in Queens, i only go to POLONCOS when im in HARLEM!!!!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Coco 155
Good food but they always run outta chicken
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Larry Morris (L's)
My go to stop. My mother used to go here for lunch and she told me about it. Now I live right around the corner.... I just wish they had Pepper Steak more often!!! The line can get a bit long now and again because people don't know how to order and move over!!!
Very very good food to eat and very very helpful as well.nice variety of Domican dishes here
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Dj Bilal
All Black people need to stay away from here. They talk about us in a negative way in front of you in Spanish. They don’t respect us and will have you waiting while the tend to they people plus they have roaches. Please. All people stay away from here!!!!!
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
LaKisha Lamb
The man at the checkout door was very belligerent and didn't think I knew Spanish and called me a PANDEJA, FOOD IS BLAND, SERVICE IS NOT AS GOOD AS IT WAS YEARS AGO!! I WOULDN'T WASTE MY TIME OR MY MONEY THERE. I ENCOURAGE ALL MEMBERS OF SERVICE TO EAT ELSE WHERE. NOW I KNOW WHY MY NYPD FAMILY DOESN'T EAT THERE ANYMORE!!!!
Leonard Washington
I HAVE BEEN GOING TO THIS PLACE FOR YEARS FRENDLY
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Venezuelans and Immigrants Aid Inc
Few places so small and so hidden offer food of great quality and flavor like this Polanco BBQ Restaurant. The grilled chicken is one of the best in terms of Latin style and they are generous with the accompaniments, all typical predominantly Caribbean dishes. The place fills up quickly and people line up to get in. There are no chairs or tables, they only serve takeout. Very economical considering that it is not fast food. Rather, it has a homey and familiar touch.
Few places so small and so hidden offer food of such a great quality and flavor like this Polanco BBQ Restaurant. The rotisserie chicken is one of the best in terms of Latin style and they are generous with the side dishes, all typical predominantly Caribbean cuisine. The place fills up quickly and people line up to get in. There are no chairs or tables, they only serve takeout. Very economical considering that it is not fast food. Rather, it has a homey and familiar touch.
Great food and service, a must try destination.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
READ THIS- realistic assessment. I moved to this neighborhood two years ago, so I am not just saying this because this is all I know. I'm a foodie and even though I have only ever left a couple reviews I finally did it for these guys tonight. They are literally steps fromy door and I have eaten here about once a week for 2 years. To the people reviewing it's loud, and they are rude etc. let me tell you, EVERY SINGLE DAY THIS PLACE IS FULL, ALL HOURS. The food is delicious, cheap and FAST. I come here once a week for two years, they ARENT NICE. I CANT BLAME THEM! they are a small business with the same employees working day in and out, lines out the door. Get your amazing food, pay, and leave. Have you ever seen the soup episode in Seinfeld. I only go once a week, but about 5 time each week I look through the door, to see if it's packed. Usually it is so I move on cuz I ate crowds. (When I say packed I mean it because there is not seating, it's just an order counter and pay counter inside.). I indulge once a week when I'm lucky enough to see a line 2 deep or less. Here is my problem. My first time in there, rookie, I wanted to try a burrito. But they are so busy and it's they have a lot of food in hot pans to make plates. But the burrito they grill the raw chicken right in front of you, and I couldn't help but feel like I hold up lines. I will tell you though, when that thing comes through, hot, fresh and mounded high with chicken for 7 bucks! I was floored. Cheaper than a garbage taco bell burrito for 8.69 half the size and less than half as good. I was hooked. But today, I grabbed one of their rotisserie chickens from the oven in the window. I am not telling y'all any lies. Best. I . Have. Ever . Had. Now I love fired chicken, breading is great yada yada. But never had a roast chicken this good. Only one pointer, they default give you a garlic sauce, either it doesn't need it or ask for something you spicy if you like a little kick, cuz this sauce is pointless. So no, you can't sit down and eat. Not it's not quiet, no they don't have time to be friendly. If you want TASTE for VALUE then you know what to do.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Service was good, food was okay, the restaurant wasn’t in the most sanitary condition. The food looked great but wasnt all that flavor wise. Maybe it was a off day
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 3
Service: 4
I love the food taste so good. It’s awesome.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
One of my favorite restaurants over 25 years
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
They are rude and they food are not good at all ,, and gannies is better on 143
Good Food 👍
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The food, service, atmosphere and the OWNER 100%. I went there on Friday 8.15 @7:30pm( they close at 9:00pm) the line was OUT THE DOOR!! I purchased chicken chunks yellow rice fresh made salad ( Garlic and Bleu Cheese on the side) DELICIOUS!!!! The owner served with a SMILE!!!! I reside in Queens, i only go to POLONCOS when im in HARLEM!!!!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Good food but they always run outta chicken
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
My go to stop. My mother used to go here for lunch and she told me about it. Now I live right around the corner.... I just wish they had Pepper Steak more often!!! The line can get a bit long now and again because people don't know how to order and move over!!!
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Very very good food to eat and very very helpful as well.nice variety of Domican dishes here
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
All Black people need to stay away from here. They talk about us in a negative way in front of you in Spanish. They don’t respect us and will have you waiting while the tend to they people plus they have roaches. Please. All people stay away from here!!!!!
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
The man at the checkout door was very belligerent and didn't think I knew Spanish and called me a PANDEJA, FOOD IS BLAND, SERVICE IS NOT AS GOOD AS IT WAS YEARS AGO!! I WOULDN'T WASTE MY TIME OR MY MONEY THERE. I ENCOURAGE ALL MEMBERS OF SERVICE TO EAT ELSE WHERE. NOW I KNOW WHY MY NYPD FAMILY DOESN'T EAT THERE ANYMORE!!!!
I HAVE BEEN GOING TO THIS PLACE FOR YEARS FRENDLY
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Few places so small and so hidden offer food of great quality and flavor like this Polanco BBQ Restaurant. The grilled chicken is one of the best in terms of Latin style and they are generous with the accompaniments, all typical predominantly Caribbean dishes. The place fills up quickly and people line up to get in. There are no chairs or tables, they only serve takeout. Very economical considering that it is not fast food. Rather, it has a homey and familiar touch.
Few places so small and so hidden offer food of such a great quality and flavor like this Polanco BBQ Restaurant. The rotisserie chicken is one of the best in terms of Latin style and they are generous with the side dishes, all typical predominantly Caribbean cuisine. The place fills up quickly and people line up to get in. There are no chairs or tables, they only serve takeout. Very economical considering that it is not fast food. Rather, it has a homey and familiar touch.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
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