Dominican Restaurants near Rockaway Park, NY

“We were supposed to eat at another restaurant, Anny, but when we got there, they informed us that they would only accept cash. Yet there was no ATM. We started walking on 116th, looking for an ATM. Instead, we found this place to eat. It's a buffet style place with only one booth style table. The best thing was that the food was good and the price was right.“

“The chicken beans and rice was so delicious! Chicken was tender flavorful & perfectly cooked. Everyone who works here was so kind and attentive. Dominican food as good or better as any i’ve had in the city. Definitely come here before after or during your beach day.“

“Service great... Food authentically season👌🏾“

“Excellent breakfast this morning , freshly cooked using good ingredients and lovely coffee!! Staff were very friendly, overall a great experience. We will be back next time we passing through!!“

“I went today and omg it was great. Delicious fresh empanadas. I highly recommend empanada city ❤️“

“A Home Run of flavor I just devoured at Lugo's Restaurant & Lounge, and I'm still reeling from the culinary hat trick. This dish is the MVP of my food here - succulent shrimp, indulgent lobster, and tender skirt steak join forces to create a flavor trifecta that will leave you screaming 'Triple Crown!'

The shrimp was so juicy, it practically swam onto my fork. The lobster? Butter-tender and begging to be devoured. And don't even get me started on the skirt steak - cooked to perfection and practically singing 'Take Me Out to the Ball Game' with every bite.

Lugo's Triple Play is a grand slam of flavors, a culinary World Series champion. If you haven't tried it yet, drop everything and get to Lugo's - your taste buds will thank you. Five stars, ten stars, a million stars - this dish is the real MVP."“

“July 8 2024 order some rice and 2 porkchop the lady gave me 2 ham steak which was very salty not too please at all so when you order make sure it's what u ask for I don't speak Spanish!!!!!“

“Excellent service and food.
White rice with a taste no other white rice I have tried. Rico Pollo is what it stands for Rico Pollo. Highly recommended. Best coffee on the block!

Kid-friendliness: They have high chairs available“

“Oh my goodness, Went got food from here twice & both visits it has been fresh, flavorful & juicy (not dry or salty). Best fried chicken in the area for me! Better than Kennedy Fried chicken ? & I’d rather walk from dyckman to this spot on 207th for this chicken. It’s worth it ❤️

Kid-friendliness: They have wings,drum sticks & French fries incase your child can’t eat thick cut tostones & huge thighs.“

“I’m Puerto Rican and when I’m feeling homesick (often lately) I come in for a feast. Best rotisserie chicken, perfect seasoning, tasty crispy skin. Arroz con gandules is my favorite but the congris (black bean rice) is a close second. Also, I have a severe gluten allergy and have never had an issue! Love this place!“

“Friendly people, Great customer service. The food is good and made when you order so you know it's always fresh! And the prices are affordable considerating the neighborhood. Definitely recommend this place. It's been in the community for years!“

“Always busy, clean. Good prices. I have noticed overtime Walmart breads are salty/high in sodium. Whenever I eat I feel so very thirsty. I don't get that feeling at eating bread from elsewhere. Anyways I go there mostly for car oil and Gatorade.“

“Absolutely delicious food & great service! We come from Smithtown Long Island and it’s worth the trip every time never disappoints!“

“Local gem!!!! I have been coming here for years. I recommend my favorite, which is a chicken sandwich with the rotisserie chicken on hero bread with the lettuce, tomatoes, onions, jalapeño, mayonnaise and avocado. Your belly will thank you for the fulfilling-ness of this meal. I also get a smoothie with papaya, apple, pineapple, orange and cayenne pepper.
Staff is friendly and this a family oriented type spot. A total recommendation.

Vegetarian options: Non-meat options are available such as salads, rice, beans, soup, yuca, plantain’s etc.

Dietary restrictions: Dietary options available. Smoothies, veggies, salads, yuca, plantain’s etc.

Kid-friendliness: Safe space for kids, just no childcare. So keep an eye on your child.

Wheelchair accessibility: Wheelchair access, first floor business. The front door is just a bit heavy.“

“I live a block away. It’s my first time. Amazing food. I had chicken soup and an empanadas. Mi novia had pigs feet y spaghetti…delicioso…the best part was the customer service was very friendly especially the guy at the register. Great energy. Packed during lunch.“

“(Translated by Google) Good flavor, very friendly and helpful staff, parking available and easily accessible. Thank you for your good attentions.(Original)Buen sazon, personal muy amable y servicial, parqueo disponible y de facil acceso. Gracias por sus buenas atenciones.“

“Oh, this place has delicious Dominican food! They season their food just right, not too salty or too bland. My friend and I always come here because the food is amazing and it doesn't upset their stomach. We're both addicted, I might go there later today..“

“If you are looking for a place to have a great breakfast, look no further. Though primarily a Dominican style restaurant, they have a variety of choices that cater to multiple ethnic groups and tastes. Their breakfast menu is the stand out for me. The oatmeal is done perfectly and everything is fresh. The people working there are friendly and helpful. It’s my go to spot and you should definitely try it for yourself. The look of the place leaves a little to be desired since it’s a little on the plain side, but the place is clean and that trumps any aesthetic concern.“

“I'm used to seeing pork legs only with potatoes and carrots, but these have everything, I saw it differently, but when they gave me a try, uffff, what a surprise, I couldn't resist and bought it, yummy, I would go back to buy it 10 out of 10“

“Excellent customer service from A to Z, thanks chef PaPi food 🥘 and drinks amazing 😉!!“

“El Rey always get the oder wrong you ask for pork chops they give you chicken other thing is they are very slow serving and other thing is they always changes there prices one day you pay $17 and the next day you pay $20 I stop going there service is bad“

“I visited El Ambiente Restaurant and Lounge on 4/14/24 for Latin Karaoke. We enjoyed our visit very much. The ambience is family oriented, nice decor, food and service was excellent, affordable, I highly recommend. I also found parking on the corner, which was convenient. Will definitely return to Eddie’s karaoke night!? My type of vibe!“

“Muy buena atención y la comida muy rica“

“food service environment clean good prices“

“Guys so first of all I googled this place I went of your reviews thank you and it did its job it was delightful the rice nice and fluffy well done the beans smelled like grandma had just made them the baked chicken was good and a side of salad“

“For good spanish food on the go Jenny 2 restaurant is awesome and these are the reasons. The food is not salty at all very tasty. One can taste all other condiments, not overbearing well manged in taste.Their seafood doesn't taste fishy at all. Their price went up just like everything else in live but Jenny 2, the restaurant the food is worth every penny, awesome food made by Dominicans.

Kid-friendliness: The ladies and men who serve the food are very kind and pleasant, and they don't take a year to serve one.“

“Hangs down. This is one of the best Spanish food restaurants in the neighborhood. The place looks like a hole in the wall, but don't sleep on the rotisserie chicken with the tostones with the garlic source. It will have u thinking next time I'll get the whole chicken. The rice and beans complimented. Let's get back to the hole-in-the-wall part, this place has been here for more than twenty years. Don't let that fool you or stop you. Four places have popped up around this place. And they all suck. Sorry. Great atmosphere, but shitty food. This place fire.“

“This was another happy discovery, and a nice place to stop in for old-fashioned Spanish comfort food. My favorite dish from here is the garlic chicken with rice and beans, as well as the fresh juices. One can make a dish off of the snack foods and smaller dishes by themselves; the standard rice platter that came with the aforementioned chicken lasted me for a few days, there was so much. They also have a wide variety of breakfast dishes and don't mind customizing them as needed.“

“I have placed an order for catering. I ordered maduros, chicharrón de pollo sin hueso, and pollo guisado. All large trays and food was great. I did wish I was able to order over the phone and do a deposit by card but I had to come in person for it. I don’t live the borough but the food was worth it. The workers overall were great and very accommodating. My food was ready on time for pick up and they carried it out to my car. Food was very delicious and everyone loved it.“

“The food was great !! The owner is a really nice guy I previously had a issue with a employee of his but he rectified the situation !!
Note from wife>the food here is soooo amazing it literally made her cry (shes pregnant lol) 🤰 and says she would 10000% recommend...the chicken BTL is fireeee
Home fries amazing
Empanadas boooommb
Steak shrimp even my picky 8 year old loved it. I love the burgers 🍔 😋 worth every penny ..“

“excelentes recetas son muy buenas“

“The place was nice, the service was good, and it would have been nice to see the menu with the prices. Our order changed from $28 to $42 dollars and we were not too happy about that. It's okay. We may come back and we need to save money for that. The place felt more like a bar.“

“What a great food establishment. I’ve lived on the same block at this restaurant for years and have always enjoyed their great tasting food. Food is always fresh as they cooked daily. Best if you go order early because they sell out fast. They have great menu selections. Staff are always friendly and the portions are very good. Highly recommended.“

“Great food, family environment well established and good culture cuisine, customer service friendly and most importantly clean and overall friendly!

Parking: I never had a bad experience parking out front or around the establishment.

Kid-friendliness: Family oriented environment.“

“My Titi Delilah recommended it, It’s good. Good people. I saved a bee; they always follow me even in winter. They even tried to find a paper but I thought fast ripped the paper….there you go. Bees especially aren’t supposed to be killed. If they go the world goes remember that.

Kid-friendliness: They have some good looking fried chicken Spanish style so you know it has the right amount of flavor. Watch out Popeyes.“

“That ai poyo is delicious ? ? and that ripe banana with coconut oil ? that spicy poyo is delicious wao k chicken ? I give you my fingers ? uuuu

Vegetarian options: To the many barieda

Kid-friendliness: Follow and table“

“El Sabor de la Esquina is a fantastic find! The food was fresh, authentic, and bursting with flavor — truly felt like a taste of home cooking. The staff was warm and welcoming, making the experience even better. Highly recommend for anyone craving delicious, genuine dishes in a friendly, casual atmosphere.“

“This is a small restaurant but full of flavor, the food is very fresh and delicious. A breakfast ? or lunch is perfect here, it is not expensive, I highly recommend the meatballs, they are delicious and when they make tail, my mouth waters. I recommend you try it, and the ladies who serve are very nice and attentive, they don't make faces or have an attitude at all, I really love it“

“The Dominican food is delicious very authentic 🇩🇲🥘🥩“

“The food is acceptable but what I liked the most was the sweet plantains that I bought for my whole family. I have given it many chances and I kept buying it but it doesn't improve. It tastes horrible. The bananas are sometimes semi-green, not sweet at all, without any flavor. and they make the pieces smaller and at $5 I wouldn't mind the price as long as it was delicious but it isn't like that I hope they fix it“

“New customer here. This restaurant was recommended by the JP auto people and it did not disappoint.

Context: The stars represent the real value of place, not to say the five star for food here compares with a 5 star Michelin rated establishment that cost 300 percent more.

I ordered half chicken half steak on Spanish rice with a country club Frambuesa Raspberry soda. The bill came to about 15 dollars with tip. They deserve more!

The food was delicious. Chicken was tender and marinated in a flavorful broth. The steak was similarly tender but had additional peppers and onions and other flavors that made it stand out. The rice was full of flavor and really could be it's own meal.

The service was exceptional and the woman at the front desk was very thoughtful and stepped through all the dishes they had to offer while giving great suggestions.

The atmosphere was good to. This is not a fine dining experience, but a local spot for and by locals. I could tell the people that team the business and the patrons of it were friendly and that created a really warm atmosphere.

I recommend you try this place out of you are even curious about Dominican and Spanish food or just want to support a local business.“

“Great spot, solid basic food, no frills, fast service. One of the few places you can eat decently without getting a ton of plastic (they serve food on plates with metal utensils). And they don't raise their prices every few months like Claudette's, Super Burrito, the bagel place on 96th, everywhere on the boardwalk, etc.“

“Whenever I want some delicious food, I have to stop in here!!! Their chicharrones, beans, white rice with sweet plantains with some delicious pernil and a jarrito, are amazing! The girls are really sweet too.

They also cater if you're having a get together! 10 stars **********“

“I tend to order from here almost once a week, place is always great I sometimes eat in its clean, friendly staff, once made a mistake 3 times in a row and they changed it over and over again. No questions asked and actually seemed to care and asked if something was wrong with me (in a good way I mean) what I’m trying to say is they are great people and care about there customers!!!“

“Food is always good! Going there for years“

“When my girlfriend was alive, I used to accompany her there with her sister. Just for the hell of it during the holiday season, I will invite my late girlfriend's sister out for lunch.“