Caridad — Restaurant in New York

Stopped in to grab dinner to-go with my mom and niece. There were three people sitting down, eating in the restaurant part, and no one at the back where you can order food. We stopped for a second to see what they are serving and a lady asks us what we wanted to order. We order, and with a rushed, stink attitude she takes our order. She rushes to put our food on a plate, and barely gives us a second to ask for extra gravy before she is sealing the food! Like I said before the place was not busy at all, so I was confused why she is rushing. She takes our orders with an attitude, to the point where my 12 year old niece, says "what is her problem?" She gave me three pieces of beef with my small order of beef stew!! Then low and behold, I order my food in Spanish and she has a look of shock on her face!!! Yes, I am African American, who knows some Spanish!!! I'm not sure if she was treating us with an attitude because we were black, or because we didn't come in speaking spanish, or because that is simply her personality! Of course when she was handing us our food, she tried to smile, but I'm not tipping for poor service! The cashier, not sure if he was the manager was nice, and I wanted to tell him, how she was treating us, but I let it go, and we left. This staff member needs to go to the Spanish restaurants in Corona or East Elmhurst, where they treat everyone the same, and are consistently nice to everyone! Food was good, cashier was nice, but staff by the take-out area,...

Not great. Very disappointed actually. Not sure how they got an A grade. The older woman that takes orders. Also takes out and serves the food. She handled the money and then cleaned the plate with her bare hand and a bowl..she just put her hand inside of it and dusted it off before putting food on it. Also the girl behind the counter, cleaned her nose and rubbed her eyes and then served food. They talk all over the food behind the buffet and use their hands and no gloves when serving. I saw a man come out of the cooking area and then pick up things from the floor. When I asked to have my food to go because I didn't want to eat it, they gave me a dirty take away container! I will never go there again. Bad things is I've ordered from them for delivery in the past. This was my first experience...

Caridad Restaurant is a hidden gem that’s as authentic as it is welcoming. With over three decades of serving vibrant Dominican dishes, Caridad’s reputation for quality and consistency is a reason for its customers. The moment you step inside, you’re wrapped in an aroma that feels like a warm hug from a familiar place. Their menu is thoughtfully curated with Dominican classics like pernil and mofongo, each with flavors that remind you of home, even if you’ve never been to the Dominican Republic. Caridad’s commitment to quality is evident in every bite, with fresh ingredients and expert preparation ensuring a meal that’s as satisfying as it is flavorful. For anyone seeking a Dominican dining experience, Caridad Restaurant is the place to go, where the perfect reminder of...