"Since 1994, this small restaurant in Jackson Heights has offered quaint charm within its stucco walls, and epic portions. With no shortage of tchotchkes, tapestries, and multiple old clocks in the shape of Colombia and/or the colors of its flag, coming here feels like visiting grandma’s house. This hypothetical grandma of yours is also a very good cook—there’s a full menu of classic beef, chicken, pork, and fish dishes (and platters for the very hungry), but we especially love their gargantuan chicken cutlet. Avail yourself of the sweet, tart hot sauce and a frosty bottle of Aguila, or possibly several, if you’d like to use this as a springboard to visit the many bars along Roosevelt Ave." - molly fitzpatrick, bryan kim