Alex's Luncheonette

The food is definitely 100% great Dominican dishes. The service is great all around. Cooked fresh every day. I’ve noticed that some clients claim it’s cash only and that’s not true, payments can be made with all major credit cards and Zelle. If you haven’t had one of there hardy dishes, you are missing out a great lunch. Tryout the breakfast dishes combinations. There’s nothing like their daily made hot Avena to warmup the body in these cold mornings. A great way to get the day started. “Buen provecho a todos”

Been coming here for years I do recommend this place to anyone that wanna have good dominican food, I love the bbq ribs and also the yuca empanadas

This restaurant places preferences on non-Black people. They allowed hispanics to skip others who do not appear as Latinx. I went today to get food. Their lining system is very unproductive and they do not keep mind of the order. They allowed someone who was Latinx to skip me and when I addressed it to the client, it became an argument, rather than them acknowledging the concern and addressing the issue, they defended the client who skipped me. I speak Spanish, which they ignored of me because I am Black. Even after the argument, we both got our foods and they said in spanish that they were trying to push me out. This place is racist and their food isn’t even that good. I will be working with community members to address the anti-Blackness of this restaurant. Dominicans are racist and it’s sad that a place that has many Black Dominicans, they do not identify as such and treat Black presenting people differently. Please do not go here. They’re racist!

I ordered from this place on Saturday and had food poisoning. It was the only thing I ate on Saturday and ended up throwing up for hours and having stomach issues. And still currently recovering from all of that. Ya’ll should be ashamed! The dishes I ordered was the espaguetis and pastelon.

Very good food but sells out quickly! Got there late so I ended getting rotisserie chicken along with rice & beans. Huge portions and very well seasoned

I'm from Washington Heights, aka Little Dominican Republic, and after moving to Brooklyn 16 years ago, GOOD Dominican food has been hard to come by until...... I found Alex's Luncheonette. I only come here for Dominican food and little frituras like quipe's, pastelitos, arepitas, etc. It's good every single time

Food is excellent authentic Dominican food prepared, seasoned, cooked and served. The staff could work on their skills of mastering the arts of customers should all be seem in the same ways but " hey aim Dominican too but I do understand old habits-that Bushwick is gone forever" the owner and family that works at this location should just stop working there right now cause you all made this place politically handicap.

Very well run and organized quick friendly service with excellent food for quick lunch or dinner

Solid Dominican food! They're almost always busy and for good reason. I recommend their ribs and spaghetti--my favs! I also like their chicken empanadas the best. Their passionfruit juice and pear & pineapple juice are so good and refreshing. Their oatmeal juice is heavier and tastes just like Yakult LOL. Great to pair with your meal. They're a takeout/catering spot and they're popular around breakfast and lunch, so get here early!

One of those hole-in-the-wall spots that'll blow your tastebuds away! This place serves up rich, flavorful, high-quality Dominican food that's worth every minute of the long line outside. Mainly a takeout joint with just two tables inside, they cook everything fresh and restock as it sells - and believe me, it sells fast. They close early (between 5:30-7pm) because they sell out during breakfast and lunch. As a Dominican-born foodie, I can tell you, these guys are absolutely killin' it. I just wish they had more locations! A must-try for sure!

The food here is great, that's not my issue. The service has many times messed up my order. Today might be the last time I order from here. I ordered shrimp stew and white rice, usually it's sent in a black container with compartments..white rice on one side and the stew in the small two compartments. Today I paid over 18 dollars for 5 shrimp, as they only filled one part. This seems ridiculous to me

Looking for some good Spanish food look no further. It's a takeout spot that has a variety of dishes. The decor is basic as you're coming there for good eats not pretty decor. They tend to be busy so be prepared to stand in line for a little bit. You can't go wrong with the pepper steak or the rotisserie chicken and their red beans and white rice. Oh and the lemonade is worth the price. Even recommend ordering from them through the app as they have never gotten an order wrong

I come from a Dominican family of cooks restaurant owners and when I tell you AUTHENTIC DOMINICAN FOOD this is it!!! I have been to events where they catered, and I'm not going to lie, In Bushwick, If you are having a baby shower or catered event and it's not Alex's food... 88% chance I'm not going, lol I am serious. Their food is so fresh and authentic!!! The arroz con leche... no pero y el dulce de coco!!! Una maravilla!! I never have a photo of my food to share bc it's gone, just gone immediately. No time for pictures!! Nom nom nom Satisfied customer going 10+yrs strong!!

Everything here is so good. I've been eating here everyday. Taste like home. Si, mi gente!

Fire food!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The yucca and cheese balls are my fave! Get a fresh juice too

Best Dominican takeout in the USA! They have everything you would expect and then some. The food is authentic, it tastes like mom's cooking!

Super fast delivery! The packing of the food was done well. I'm very impressed. The food was delicious! I'll definitely will be ordering again. I had the cracking chicken with white rice and pea stew.

This restaurant's food is amazing and tastes good. What ever I buy from this restaurant has been good. I don't have any complaints about the food here. I would recommend this restaurant to anyone who is looking to eat Spanish food. The restaurant gets a bit crowded at times usually around lunch time but the wait is worth it.

The food and service is always consistent and amazing. Authentic Spanish food. Family style seasoning. I buy takeout for our holiday family meals.

Over priced $9 for mostly white rice with bean juice and one leg of chicken. I am very dissatisfied

Great food, fresh, hot and great portions. Never disappoints. Most of the time there's long lines which do move fast. It's all worth the wait. Sorry no pictures. Will post pictures next time.

Best arepas! Best beans! Best everything! Dont let the line scare you away.. goes by quick and worth the wait tbh

This is definitely the spot! Food is amazing! Always fresh! I usually eat the Masita de Cerdo with Morro ( fried boneless pork with Flavored rice & beans cooked together!! 5 stars there! But it goes without saying that no matter what you order here! You will love it. I'm all the way out in Midwood so I can't call for delivery but I drive an hour or so each way to eat here. That should tell you everything you need to know.

Never had any complaints about this spot. Sometimes it gets packed but it's worth the wait. You like Dominican food come to this spot in Bushwick. Today I got the rice with black beans and chicken breast and peppers. It was seasoned well. This place sells all types of meats and sides such as porkchops, Tilapia, oxtails, spaghetti, manguand more.

They serve Dominican food which they cook very good but the service is awful. I've trying to order a delivery for my work and they keep telling me call call in half an hour because the person in charge of taking big orders is not there. I give a star to this place solely for the quality of the food. By the way, I've lost my time they NEVER took my order and they told me I had to make the order 2 days in advance which I was NEVER informed. Please don't come here!!!

I called them to place a small catering order for the family of a friend who had passed away that morning. Excellent service, the woman who took my order over the phone took the time to make sure she understood and the food arrived on time at the bereaved's home and they enjoyed it. Thank you!!

aunque ellos son excelentes en el sazón y las diversas variedades que tienen , no es posible que se ordene una comidas a la 3:00 pm y son las 4:48pm y te dicen ya salió y aún son las 5:20 llama para. verificar y dicen que están cerrados , entonces a donde se llama para saber de su orden si no contestan ya el tel y son las 6:00 pm y todavía la comida no llega . En tres horas no se sabe nada de la orden. O es justo . No son responsables

I've been going to this restaurant for years and it's never a disappointment. Best food in the area, quick grab and go. It's always busy, with many options to chose from. If you're looking for good quick Dominican food, then this is your spot !

Here at work and ordered along with a few people , I ordered fish along with rice the fish was in a sauce very good not sure wat kind . Salad along with sweet plantains , and lunch was served amazing . Absolutely

It's not great. I have passed this time and time as it is the closest Dominican resturant, but it's okay. The rice is not good. The pernil is decent but either they make too much food or something because some pieces were dry as if it was old.

Ok mi gente!! Let's get down to brass tax. The pernil was crunchy and deliciously flavored!! Very juicy not dry at all i had it with the arroz Moro which was also flavorful and i got the last bit of moro!! How you like them apples?! The rotisserie chicken is something i don't normally get at Dominican or Puertorican places but the little mojo sauce they make I'd get 2 whole chickens because that's how good it was and that's how your boy rolls. rice and beans is a must and please do yourself a favor and try the maduros!! Cooked to perfection!!! The chicken empanada and cheese empanada were crunchy, packed with flavor! The whole damn place will be tried it's just a matter of time

The most amazing Dominican food - everything was so delicious. My favorites were the pernil, chicharron and the spanish drinks they make in house. The pernil was so crispy and fatty - I had two orders just by myself and the chicharron was even better. Also tried the chicken which they have their own sauce for that the owner, Alex makes himself. He's an amazing guy - super kind and generous. Nothing is bad - order everything!

Just moved to the area from Elmhurst, Queens and trying to find a new "go to" Dominican spot. Alex is the 2nd place I tried here, it was better than the 1st but still doesn't beat my Elmhurst spot (One Stop Shop Market if you're ever near there). My rice & beans and chicken order from here slightly tasted like Chinese food.

We have been using this company to cater events at my organization for years. Their impeccable service, timeliness, and delivery are beyond comparison. The food is incredible and delicious. I am a happy community partner. And I love that they are in my neighborhood.

After waiting 1 hour!!!!! I call back a second time and they tell me they can't give me an exact time on when my food will be delivered! Because the delivery boy isn't there yet. Had I known that I woulda picked up my food myself! But to sit here starving n waiting n now not get my food at all!!! Ridiculous!!!!! The food is really good though I can't say anything bad about the food.

Authentic. Delicious. Yummy. This spot is now a go to for me - especially when I am entertaining. The food tastes like grandma lords over the kitchen and the prices are sooooooooo affordable. The owner is pretty nice which adds the cherry on top!

There's a reason it's almost always packed with customers! That's because the food is among the tastiest you'll find on this side of the elevated train tracks. (The other side has Roberta's, though it's a different scene altogether.) Most any decent Latin American restaurant can be judged by its beans and rice, and Alex Luncheonette falls squarely in this category. The perfectly seasoned black beans have a subtle depth and flavor that's hard to replicate. I know; I've tried. The steamed rice, whether you get the white or yellow variety, is always delicious and ever-so-slightly fatty. Things really only get better from there. The rotisserie chicken holds the moisture that only a slow-cooked meat can, and the pork is luscious and juicy. It's easy to get carried away if you don't mind the cholesterol. The decor leaves a little to be desired, but with your face in the awesome food, you probably won't even notice or remember what color the walls are, just how long after you finished eating you kept licking your fingers!

I absolutely love this place! It's not a fancy sit down place but it's authentic Dominican food. They have a lot of options and the food is always hot and well seasoned. My office often caters from them and they have the best Pernil I have tasted from a restaurant. The wait staff can be a little brass but I think it's because of the language barrier. There also isn't much sitting room and it is not an ideal place to sit and eat as it's always hectic In there. But all in all best Dominican food in Brooklyn and the price is amazing ! At $11 you can get a meal that can feed at least 3 people!! Great value for your dollar!

I hunted for a restaurant like this, and boy was it worth it! Don't look for a menu on the wall, because they don't have one, and I hope you speak Spanish, cause If not you better to learn to point at things you like! This place is so good, I loved it and so did my bestie. I will visit each and every time I'm in NYC. The food is fresh and specials are added daily to the hot steam table. Super authentic, good prices, great portions and selections! Note: long lines that move fast Not many seats to sit inside excellent, I mean excellent homemade Pineapple juice Fast, friendly service!

The food here, every dish, is delicioso! I had to take 2 stars off because although they do not disappoint, they do not accept credit card as payment and the service can use some improvement. I know that they are a very busy place, but answering the phone takes a few simple words like " please hold for a moment". I called for a catering order and waited for some time LIVE on the phone until they were done with another conversation that was going on. The first thing they asked after I said I would like an order for the weekend was "how are you paying Zelle or Paypal". I don't have neither and planned on sending someone to pay because I guessed that they do not accept credit card. Later I found out that they don't accept credit cards. This is surprising. I personally have brought their business to our company luncheons in the past years. I did not feel welcomed when I called. Not that I was expecting special treatment, but even new customers should be given a better greeting. With the few forms of payments offered it is difficult to proceed because corporations pay with company credit cards and don't use Zelle or Paypal. I hope they will take my order because it is getting close to the day our company's luncheon and I am still trying to get someone to their location to put a down payment.

BRO, so good. The food here is legit. It's super fast paced because it gets pretty packed. There's no menu.. it's cafeteria style. Portions are super generous and super cheap!

The food is good here. Great prices. Love their passion fruit juice. One of my favorite is the mangu for breakfast. Love my Spanish food in my neighborhood.

The food here is awesome! You cannot go wrong with the variety they have. From fried pork skins to cod fish the food here has great flavor. Prices are fair and portions are good.

I'm giving Alex a perfect score because 1. The customer service was on point. 2. Alex, was very helpful with suggestions and had the ready for pick up as agreed. 3. THE FOOD WAS FREAKING DELICIOUS!!!!!!!!!!! I will only go to them if I need to cater my parties from now on. Thank you so much.

Food was amazing and portions were huge. The only downside was that the ordering process was a little anxiety inducing if you don't speak Spanish. Still, the staff was very helpful. P.S. Be adamant about what you want :)

The food is ok but I will not be back 1) it's out of my way 2) there are other places I would try instead

This is fantastic dominican food. You can tell it's legit because no on inside speaks english. I got a rice bow plate with all different types of meat: chicken, lamb, pork etc and was very full afterwards all for the price of $10. The atmosphere is very friendly. It seemed like a family owned restaurant becuase all the employees were stiking conversations with their customers and it made me feel at home. 10/10 would recommend and come back.

The Best Pernil in the whole entire world! I have never tasted it as good anywhere else. Not even in Puerto Rico ... The BOMB

I used to live across the street from this place as a teenager, so the last time I've eaten here was around 2004, but even back then the food was delicious. I always used to order the rotisserie chicken and yellow rice with olives and the chicken was always so juicy and well seasoned and the rice was tasty. I've been to a loooooot of spanish places around the city since then and they never compare to this place. Very cheap too, a small container of the chicken and rice was $3 and a large was $6; not sure what it is now. Luckily my girlfriend lives a few blocks from here so we'll be ordering from here very soon. Edit: So we went there and the food was as amazing as I remember. Get the baked chicken if you are there, it's seasoned so damn good. Unfortunately they didn't have the yellow rice with olives that I used to get when I went there, but get that if you get the chance because it was slammin when I used to order it years ago. Just be prepared to have to point out what you want because a lot of the staff speaks almost no to broken English with a few who speak perfect English, but they are super nice about you not being able to say exactly what you want and having to gesture your order. But this food is as good as it gets for spanish food as far as I'm concerned and I've been to tons of spanish places. I was worried nostalgia was clouding my judgement of this place, but after returning it is definitely that good.

You don't know good spanish food until you've eaten here. I'm talking mami's cooking, hole in the wall, authentic Dominican flavor. This place has no time for the fancy schmancy because they are spending their time and earnings on giving you the flavors you crave. If you want real home cooking this is the place for you. Get your order in early because a lot of the special good stuff goes fast like their dynamite pernil with the crunch cuerro (pork skin) Mmmmm mm YUMMY! Oh and they cater!! So if you have a party or lunch gathering impress your guests and order from Alex luncheonette!! The ONLY reason I give this 4 stars instead of 5 is because you can't sit n eat AND they close early 7pm and they don't open on Sunday's. But I guess for food this good, rest is essential :)

The food here is exceptional. Dominican food at its finest. If you're in the neighborhood stop by, you will not be disappointed. My family is Dominican and we have been ordering food here for our family parties for the last 10 years.

Yesterday I called to place an order for a turkey because of a last minute cancellation from another restaurant... never going back to that place since now Alex will be my new spot. I have to say I was nervous because it was my first time ordering from here and this was for a holiday lunch at work. The customer service I received was amazing, Alex was very accommodating, great price and most important the turkey was excellent!!! All my staff loved the turkey and kept asking where did I get it from. Thank you so much! Looking forward to continuing to order from you for future office and personal events!

The food here is amazing! Everything is delightful. The prices are good and serving sizes will have you loosening that belt a size up or two because your going to want to finish this tasty mountain of food. Delivery time is fair, only complaint is that there isn't enough space to dine in. Love the food.

There are three other Spanish food spots within seconds of this spot and I come here every time. Top Pick: Chuletas con arroz blanco y habichuelas Second Pick: Pollo Guisado con arroz blanco y habichuelas Who am I kidding this is my order every time I go in there. Food is good. Place is tiny so always packed. It's a neighborhood spot. Authentic Dominican food.

Everything in this place is delicious! They also do catering which will be a hit at any party. do yourself a favor and grab a bite from here!

The food is so good. If you want to eat from here is better if you go in personally to the restaurant. If you order for delivery it could take up to 2 hours sometimes.

Don't even question if the food is going to be good or not. The food is always so good!!! Literally can get anything and it will taste great.