Morena's Kitchen Bar & Restaurant

A Hidden Gem in Corona, Queens Everything about Morena’s Kitchen is amazing. From the moment you walk in, you’re hit with the warm, inviting energy and the space itself is absolutely beautiful. It feels like I’m back in the Dominican Republic at my grandma’s house. Lorena did an incredible job with the decor, creating a space that’s both cozy and vibrant. The food? Out of this world. Their happy hour deals are unbeatable $7 Patrón margaritas, flavorful oxtail rellenos, and the creative tostada de chivo are all must tries. Even the traditional dishes like the meatballs, moro de guandules, maduros, and potato salad are on point. They also have some house made sauces that are delicious , I purchased one myself. Everything is packed with authentic flavor and made with so much care. I’ve also tried their wine and was really impressed by the selection. Lorena is super knowledgeable with pairings and made great recommendations to complement our meal. Great energy, great food, and amazing service. Morena’s Kitchen is a true hidden gem that I recommend to everyone.

This spot has been on my list for the longest, and I’m so glad I finally made it. The service is truly top tier you feel right at home the moment you walk in. Everyone’s smiles are so genuine, and Morena, the daughter, is incredibly sweet. She shared the history of the place, which makes it even more special knowing it’s family owned. The food was outstanding! I loved my chicharrón de pollo, and even my picky husband was impressed with the chivo. We’ll definitely be back to try the rabo!

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I had the pleasure of using the catering services from this incredible family-owned Dominican restaurant and it was a hit! The food was absolutely delicious, full of authentic flavor, and made with so much love. You can truly taste the tradition and pride in every bite. Everyone at my event raved about the dishes—from the perfectly seasoned PERNIL, PASTELÓN, QUIPES & EMPANADAS everything was fresh and beautifully presented. The service was just as amazing friendly, professional, and attentive every step of the way. Lorena handled everything so seamlessly. If you’re looking for genuine Dominican food and a team that treats you like family, this is the place. Highly recommend for your next event or even just a great meal out. ¡Gracias por todo!

In my opinion , this place had the best mofongo I’ve had yet in New York. This is the closest you’re going to get to the best mofongo from DR or PR and had oxtail gravy with it. Food was made with love. Pernil was really good, mofongo was really good , yaroa was really good, flan was slamming and can’t forget the bev but the morir soniando was one of the best. Nice restaurant , great service , great food, solid prices. Can’t ask for more.

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!

Fantastic food, I was a bit worried since I am a picky eater but I was able to get white rice and while my dish included beans I didn't want any and they accommodated that. The pork I had was fantastic, simple yet so good. When I ordered water I was provided with a water bottle which was nice and the dishes everything came in was super cute. Service was extremely quick, 10/10 would recommend.

Definetly a "Hidden Gem" the service, cleanliness, decor, great vibe, and delicious food a must visit family owned restaurant. I tasted the oxtail "the best rabo I ever had" wanted to taste the entire menu but I will return and repeat the great food and service Morena's restaurant offers. this is a 10/10 highly recommended. Great food, good vibe and excellent service. The bar deco was cozy and inviting. when ever in Queens this is a must visit restaurant.

The food here is very good. However the service was verrrrrrrrry slow. We were almost about to leave but the lady claimed that the server was new. But kinnda funny how a year ago another review said that shebsaod the server was new. Im not sure if that was an excuse but oh well. But the rabo need to be cooked for another hour to make it more tender. The seasoning was good tho. So A for effort. But im about to go to another place and eat more foodm I left still hungry.

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.