El Dorado

Sancocho so flavorful. large soup, chicken rice, avocado salad, & sweet plantains for $30

Was looking for something comforting and filling, and El Dorado really delivered. We ordered the mangu with cheese, salami, and egg, an egg and salami sandwich, and chicken soup for takeout, and overall everything hit the spot. The mangu is a classic Dominican breakfast mashed green plantains cooked until soft and creamy, served with fried egg, fried cheese, and salami. It was smooth, hearty, and deeply comforting, with the salty richness of the salami and egg balanced nicely by the pickled onions, which added a bright, tangy contrast. It felt like real comfort food done right. The egg and salami sandwich was good but a little plain on its own. That said, it has a solid base, and with a few tweaks maybe some sauce, onions, or cheese it could be even better. Still filling and satisfying a

We ordered brunch. Food was well prepared. Ordered coffee and a tea. They said they had no lemon for the tea and the coffee was a little weak. Not your typical strong coffee served in most Hispanic restaurants. They play the music too loud where you have to shout to be heard.

Came for brunch after church! Enjoyed the atmosphere and especially the food!

When it comes to Latin food there are a plethora of options in the 5 boroughs. When you can find a place that is priced reasonably well all while tasting good, you’ve found yourself a regular spot to go to anytime you are hungry and in need of a meal that will do you justice. El Dorado has been a spot I’ve gone to numerous times and not once can I say the food hasn’t been fresh. I see some reviews mention they are rude to customers, I think the language barrier makes things harder as they hardly speak any English if at all for some in there. But they are all amazing and I say this and I’m not Latin American so I’m not being biased. The menu is packed with options for all of your wants and needs when wanting to indulge. It’s no fancy spot to dine in, it’s a spot you go in alone, with friend