Acuario Cafe

Dominican restaurant · Hell's Kitchen ·

Acuario Cafe

Dominican restaurant · Hell's Kitchen ·

Big bowls of Dominican food, huge portions, great prices

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306 W 37th St, New York, NY 10018 Get directions

$1–10

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"A loading-dock luncheonette in the Garment District with brick walls and concrete floors, a steam table of stewed, roasted and fried daily specials, and an efficient, cheerful counter staff; the menu skews Dominican-style with yellow rice, legumes, and staples like fried fish and oxtail stew, and the space serves a diverse crowd from garment workers to tourists seeking filling, inexpensive comfort food." - Natan Dvir

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Acuario Cafe

Steph D

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This Latin lunch spot is one of the best eats in New York City! Hidden in an alleyway that not many people know about, they serve up big bowls of rice (yellow or white), beans (black or red) and your choice of meat or fish for $5-$7. I ordered the lamb dish and for $7, the price can't be beat! The meal is so filling and could easily be two meals. Come hungry, otherwise you'll find yourself very full like I did after finishing the meal.

Arun G.

Google

This place is worth trying if you are a food lover. The line was long due to the lunch hour. Good portion of chicken, Rice, and beans. Owner is a Superstar. He asked his staffs to add some Pasta on my plate. That pasta was best. Staffs are nice. Some reviews here say staffs are rude but I can say they are not rude it's just the cultural difference. Believe me and Go try them.

John L.

Google

Bro! This food is delicious! The whole bowl of Dominican food - chicken, beans and rice - is only $5! It’s so tiny, and a few feet up a delivery area off the street, but I’m so glad I followed the recommendation of Here Be Barr on YouTube. Incredibly flavorful! It’s cash only though, so be ready to drop a 5 on a great value for lunch!

Renan G.

Google

This place offers up really good food at basically half the price of all the other places that I've been to before and the food was just as good. I recommend this place. A plate of chicken with rice and beans is only $5.

John L.

Google

Truly a hidden gem ! This is homestyle food which I love. I had the beef stew with the rice and habichuelas sooo good. Definitely suggest you try them out if you haven't already. Its worth it and then some. The other great thing is it is very reasonably priced. The ladies that work the counter are sweethearts and worth tipping a few dollars if you can. Gracias a Rodolfo por dandonos su menú super rico !

Bandy M.

Google

Huge portion of dominikan food in heart of New York is just for 5$ is one of the best option. Rice, lentils and pig. I recommend it for everybody who visits the Big Apple.

Angel C.

Google

Awesome latin food, huge portions, great variety, even better prices. There's nothing I do not like about this place. The line can get a bit long especially during lunch times, but other than that, this is a great place to lunch in Manhattan.

Peggy P.

Google

A great place to go for lunch with a reasonable price!! Although there is always a long line, but it is moving fast enough. I will go again when I travel to Midtown area.

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Acuario Cafe

Steph D

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Arun G.

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John L.

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Renan G.

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John L.

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Bandy M.

Google

Huge portion of dominikan food in heart of New York is just for 5$ is one of the best option. Rice, lentils and pig. I recommend it for everybody who visits the Big Apple.

Angel C.

Google

Peggy P.

Google

A great place to go for lunch with a reasonable price!! Although there is always a long line, but it is moving fast enough. I will go again when I travel to Midtown area.

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