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Most Popular Latin food in Uniondale, New York, United States
Reviews on Latin food in Uniondale, New York, United States. Uniondale is a hamlet and census-designated place (CDP), as well as a suburb in Nassau County, New York, United States, on Long Island, in the Town of Hempstead. The ZIP Code is 11553. The population was 24,759 at the 2010 United States Census. Uniondale is home to Hofstra University's north campus.
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6. Pollos El Paisa
Overall Ratings
4 based on 112 reviews
Reviewed By gcvsd-cy
We used to eat here years ago, but we stopped for some reason. But recently, it came to mind so we decided to have dinner there. Iâm glad we did.The place is not too big. Itâs tight, and itâs always crowded. It hasnât really changed much since the last time I was here years ago. Feels almost like a diner. Service was really good. The food is excellent I had the mountaineer platter, which is chiccarones(?), steak, fried egg, avocado, sweet plantains...all over white rice and beans. My wife had the whole fried snapper, which was very crispy, but the fish was not over cooked. We shared a half pitcher of sangria. They donât put ice to fill it up. So for a half pitcher, it gave about 6 glasses. Very tasty, and not diluted at all. Will definitely be going back!
5. Dominican
Reviewed By BosterCastle
This crazy place mixes NY life with latin flare in a dive you would find on a back road in Missouri and the sounds of aTex-Mex restaurantComplimentary toasted buttered bread basket and side salad came before the massive servings of main dishes! You will not leave hungry!! Tons of food for the price.Mango shakes, oxtail stew, garlic chicken in a seafood based sauce, and Cuban sandwich were all great!They need to have hand wipes at the table cause its all finger licking GREAT!!
4. The Cuban
Overall Ratings
4 based on 93 reviews
Reviewed By Zimmom04
While they seated are party of 12 fairly quickly, we found the place to be very disappointing. They did provide tortilla chips and made the guacamole tableside, and that was good. But after we ordered, it took a very long time to get food. Then they brought out 7 meals. Took about 15 minutes for 3 more meals to come out. Then about 10 minutes later 2 more meals, and then finally the last one-which was fruit nachos so not sure why that took so long. The music was way too loud. The waiter only served our food but did little else. The two people who ordered salads were very disappointed. All shredded iceberg, the radishes had black spots on them, the chicken would have been completely tasteless if it didn't have grill marks. The other salad was spinach but not good spinach, with a little pineapple and mango. Those 2 left hungry. They wouldn't do 2 separate checks, which was very difficult for out party. They wouldn't accept two payments for the check. And it was all very expensive. A plate with a piece of pork, mashed plantains and cooked spinach, was $25. All in all not a great experience. Would not go back.
3. El Mofongo
Overall Ratings
5 based on 13 reviews
Reviewed By mitch708
Excellent food, Excellent experienceWe yelped for a cheap restaurant near Hofstra (visiting the area), lots of chains scattered around, but El Mofongo popped up. Hey, isn't that what Kenan Thompsons' David Ortiz impression is always talking about? Maybe that's interesting, I don't know. The menu had 10 kinds of mofongo (mashed green plantain with your choice of meat) so I figured there should be -something- that wouldn't be too weird.We walk in the door and immediately it's "Here have a sample of this braised pork, wait have a sample of this succulent stewed chicken, how about a sample of...' on one side is seating along the wall, the other is the long deli case of all the varieties of everything and more. The owner, and two staff were offering us multiple samples... and already had huge plates ready to start serving us (they'd fill it up then we'd take it to our seat). Rice? Yes! What kind of beans? Enough to stuff a cow. Meat? There's this kind and this kind and this other kind and ... and this other kind .. and it keeps going. All the samples are great, ask for extra sauce oh they'll give you some even if you don't ask.The fill your plate so high, take it home with you, one plate enough for the rest of the week. Come once a week so you can go through all the selections one by one so you don't miss any.Decor is modest but very clean (seems like a hole in the wall from the outside but very nice once inside). Huge meals for low prices. Wait, I don't think I had any mofongo..that's an entire section of the menu I missed!
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2. Havana Central
Overall Ratings
4 based on 243 reviews
Reviewed By smeghead39
Very little of the food is actually custom prepared. By the nature of the menu, it is all done in advance and cannot be customized. Quality is variable- pernil, for example, can be delicious or overly fatty, depending on the luck of the scoop. Recently we had yucca fries that were not properly trimmed, and were partially inedible. If there is a band, as there often is, you will not be able to hear your conversation anyplace in the large restaurant- they are overmiked and not pleasant to listen to. That said, some of the food is very good for its genre, so add a star if you like Cuban food and own a pair of earplugs.Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback! It's disappointing we were not able to exceed your expectations. We offer a variety of dishes and sides for customization, and very much appreciate the chance to remake a dish if there's anything we can do to make your meal more enjoyable. We hope you'll come enjoy another Cuban meal with us again soon. Again thank you.Kylene S., Guest Relations Manager
1. Margarita's Cafe
Overall Ratings
4 based on 149 reviews
Fine Mexican cuisine in an elegant and modern environment. Our decorations and food make you feel like you are on vacation. We serve Long Island's best margaritas and have a live Mariachi band Friday thru Sundays. Having a special event? Bring your guests
Reviewed By Bumwns
Went to this place a few times now. However, as we were leaving work around 3:45 we decided to stop by for happy hour. Unfortunately, the bar was so crowded there was nowhere for us to sit or stand around the bar, so we decided to get a table only to find out that if you are not around the bar we cannot get the happy hour prices. We did not that stop us though even though we had to pay full prices for drink. We also ended up ordered full plates from the menu. Needless to say foods and drinks are always good here. You wonât be disappointed unless you are looking to do happy hour and there is no space.
