Morena's Kitchen Bar & Restaurant

We found this place randomly, but it was the best experience we could get. Family owned and operated, with the best recipes. I got crispy pork and the skin was fried to perfection. Combination of spices is not spicy, and flavorful For sure coming back!

An absolute must-try for authentic Dominican flavors! This new family-owned spot in Queens serves up phenomenal home-cooked Dominican dishes that'll have you feeling like abuela is in the kitchen. Whether you're a Dominican food lover or trying it for the first time, this place is a flavor explosion you need to experience! You won’t regret it!!

Every single food item was amazing. Loved the crispy pork particularly. And also the dessert! And the service was absolutely amazing.

Everything about this place was amazing. The decor , the staff , the food and service. Had the oxtails, mofongo, and so much more and it was all great definitely recommended. Also make sure to try the morir sonando cocktail.

Food was 5/5. The best way I can put it is everything (not counting the salad) from the rice and the beans to the oxtail were nicely flavored, especially the oxtail. The meal was delicious and really enjoyable to eat, and I highly recommend it. I was also happy about the portion size. Non-food related: I had come here because the website advertised lunch hours, when everything on the main menu would be offered at a reduced price. When I got to the restaurant I was redirected twice because of the language barrier (my Spanish/their English isn’t great) and told that there were no lunch prices, so they should remove that from the site since it’s pretty misleading. On top of that, I had asked whether there would be an extra charge if I used card to pay and was told cash and card were same price, but I was charged more for using card.

I visited during a layover and it was fantastic. The owner is super friendly, the food was very fresh and tasty, and the price is reasonable. You should def make a stop here when you can!!

I recently had the pleasure of eating here and I must say, the food tasted just like a home-cooked meal! Every dish was packed with authentic Dominican flavors that brought me back to family gatherings. From the perfectly seasoned tostones to the tender oxtail, everything was spot-on. The portions were generous, and the warmth in the service made it feel like I was sitting at my family’s dinner table. If you’re looking for that “made with love” touch in Dominican cuisine, this is the spot. Can’t wait to come back!

This place is like a hidden gem — the food is absolutely DELISH 👌 The tables, furniture, el baño, everything is super clean!! My family and I love it here already. All of the employees are friendly, funny, and big hearted. You can tell that both the customers and workers enjoy this place greatly 😄 Will keep returning!

Within walking distance of Citi Field, this clean and well-maintained restaurant is a good pregame dining option. My buddy and I stopped in for just that reason. The servers were very friendly. He had the oxtail with rice, and I had the shrimp with rice, which came with a salad. We shared an order of tostones and many Presidente beers. All were very good. And the walk to Citi Field helps burn off those calories. We will return next game.

An absolute must-try for authentic Dominican flavors! This new family-owned spot in Queens serves up phenomenal home-cooked Dominican dishes that'll have you feeling like abuela is in the kitchen. The service was amazing and the ambiance with lmusic creates a vibrant, welcoming atmosphere. Whether you're a Dominican food lover or trying it for the first time, this place is a flavor explosion you need to experience! You won't regret it!!

Awesome food, awesome service, and a beautiful restaurant. The owner and her family treated us very well and all of the dishes we ordered tasted great. We came after a Mets game and we are delighted to know that this restaurant is in the area.

Nice ambiance, warm service and best dominican food I ate outside of DR. All reasonable priced and they have about 3-4 parking spots reserved which is great considering they are on a busy street.