Churrasqueria Genesis Restaurant — Restaurant in Town of Hempstead

I’ve passed this spot many times over the years but never when I was hungry… until today. The gentleman behind the counter was dressed as if this were a fine dining establishment. He was friendly and patient and answered my questions about prices. There was a QR code above the serving area and linked me to their expansive menu.

The fish and shrimp were out of my lunchtime price range, so I settled for a chicken skewer, plantains, and mixed veggies. The gentleman warmed up the skewer for me, then I took my tray and sat in one of the booths. The food was tasty… especially the chicken. The veggies were okay, and the plantains were good. My email came to around $11, which is much cheaper than the fish or shrimp which started around $20.

Afterward, a gentleman came over and collected my tray and wiped off the table. You can tell that they take pride in their restaurant and the service that...

This used to be my go-to spot for takeout. The portion sizes are generous—definitely enough to hold you over until the next day. They offer a solid variety, including fish, chicken, and more.

I wasn’t crazy about my most recent experience, though. I recently stopped eating chicken and beef, so for the first time, I tried their salmon. I ordered salmon with rice and two sides—plantains and macaroni salad. All of these items were familiar to me from previous visits, except for the salmon. Don't get me wrong—the portion was huge—but the salmon just wasn’t that flavorful. What really caught me off guard was the price: $31. I’ve never paid more than $14 here before. The price point always matched the food... until now.

That said, aside from this last visit, my experiences here have always...

Tasty and juicy roasted chicken is one of the best in town, hit or miss carne asada, rices, beans, nice fresh pupusas, good guac, ok salads, natural fruit juices... Regardless of its name, this isn't a Portuguese or Brazilian restaurant. Basically it's a cafeteria style Central American food take out restaurant with a seat yourself area. No alcoholic beverages are sold here. Spanish language Christian music plays in the background. Freeport's branch is smaller than the one in Hempstead, where they have ample tables to seat down and enjoy your meal. Freeport's seat down area...