Mangu

Moved to the area recently and decided to give this place a try, despite all the terrible reviews. I’ve gone twice to eat in now and both times I’ve had very little to complain about. The first time we had to request water three times, and the second visit it took them a bit to sit us (they could use a few more people in the wait staff). Other than that, there’s really nothing to complain about.
We had the same waitress both visits and she was always very friendly and accommodating. Each visit I had different family members with me, and both groups were very satisfied with the way she treated us. She even made sure to let us know when our food was going to take a bit long, and checked on us every chance she got.
The food was delicious! The first time I had the steak with onions which was fantastic. The taste was just right, plenty of onions and the portion was too much for me (I took half of it home). My uncles got the shrimp mofongo and my husband the chicken chunks with bones, with a side of rice and beans. Everyone loved their dish! I’ve tried each dish as takeout and have to agree, specially the shrimp mofongo, it was amazing, saucy and overall tasted super authentic.
The second time I went was yesterday and I tried the longaniza mofongo. It was fantastic, and I very much recommend it. Everyone enjoyed their food, and drinks (definitely recommend the morir soñando and the lemonade).
I understand why so many people complain about the service, they seem to be understaffed and overly popular. But the food is delicious, and at least the waitress I’ve had, was very polite and friendly. I’ve been there to takeout as well and the girls behind the counter were also very friendly. So based on my experiences, I definitely would recommend this place, and will continue being a customer.

Horrible horrible service! Took over 2 hours to deliver the most simplest plate they have and did nothing to make up for it. They act like they don’t care. There food is barely making the cut the only reason they are in service is because theres no dominican food for miles so it’s convenient for us college pointers. Fine things happen and deliveries take long i am a very reasonable person but don’t act like you don’t care. We are your customers we make your business based on your service!

Have to say the food is really good, but the employees could use a bit of manners. I walk in say «hi how are you «they just look at me and say nothing, I ask for some rice and beans she just points at the tray still saying nothing. I say thank you still no reaction, not a welcome or a wave. A middle finger would have been acceptable at this point as an acknowledgment that you see me in your place of business

Consistently good food with big portions. You just have to know what to order. The pork is good, the goat is great, the fish is usually dry. The roasted chicken is kinda dry but good once slathered with hot sauce. The stewed chicken is delicious. They seem to be cutting back on the portions a bit but you still get a lot of food. I ordered chicken tacos once but found there were too many little bones in the meat. I also tried the mofongo but it was a bit underwhelming. I usually stick to the buffet items. They sometimes have a chicken and spaghetti dish that is also very good. Empanadas are made to order and served piping hot. This has consistently been one of the best/​cheapest dining options in College Point for years.

This past weekend I traveled to NYC myself and Friends were looking for a breakfast place in NY and happen to come across this restaurant. The breakfast on the pictures looked amazing and to top it off they opened at 6:00am. We parked in front of the restaurant and they were closed we ended up waiting outside till past 8−9am so that they could open. By the time we got in the food wasn’t ready so we had to wait for another hour. We were so hungry we ordered a piece of cake which looked like it was there for a few days but the hunger made us order a piece. When we finally got the food the Mangu was horrible, it tasted like pure milk. I think this place has potential but they needs to organize and update their social media so clients are aware of new prices.

The longaniza monfongos was great. This is the first time I have eaten Dominican food. Our waiter was eager to recommend dishes. They were all good. The prices are very reasonable. This is going on my cheap eats list.

I usually only eat the whole chicken they sell here. It’s really good!!! But the few times I’ve had their food it’s pretty good. However, I find it a little salty even though I’m Dominican I should be used to the seasonings… but maybe it’s because I’m used to consuming low amounts of sodium in my diet. Nevertheless I’d recommend it!

The place is called Mangu… MANGU for god sake! You’d think the mangu is their signature dish. NOT!!! It has got to be the worst mangu I’ve ever had. It was like eating a mashed plantain with some sort of sticky jello texture. Yuck! The sausage was sliced very thin and the chicken finger looking fried cheese was too chewy.
You would think I bought the mangu late in the evening, but Nooo… I was there first thing in the morning and I was very hungry. The manager (I think) was not even friendly. I would ask him questions and it would be a one word answer. If your food isn’t that great, please have a better personality.

The Food is pretty good… The place is well decorate… Service is pretty good… Parking is limited…

Food is delish and authentic! Catering is great, convenient and well priced. Staff isn’t rude just straight to the point. We order from here all the time.

This people take for ever. The mofongon with chicken come with the mofongo and one chicken, one chicken. The order took over an hour, the delivery guy knock twice and he was already leaving. The sodas came warm.

Only giving it 2 stars because of the service. The food is good but they have a bad attitude.

Food was really good! The service was good. Dominican food at its best. Defiantly going back again.

Ordered here last weekend when I was starving! Delivery took FOR EVER when we are three blocks away, serves me right for being lazy I guess…
Ordered Bistec empanizado (breaded steak) and I cut the steak and ALL the breading just flaked off. ew. The steak underneath was okay, but if I wanted plain steak I would have ordered it. Dissapointed.
My boyfriend got bistec encebollado (steak and onions) and he liked it.
We also had a side of rice and beans, and fries. Overall it was okay, but maybe it was also because we were absolutely starving. Not sure if I would try again