Latin American restaurant

Blend LIC

Long Island CityQueens

4.5· 1,838 reviewsClosed now
Blend LIC — latin american restaurant — in Long Island City — Queens — NYC
Blend LIC interior — Long Island City

Long Island City

Queens

The brief

About Blend LIC

Casual cafe & lounge serving dishes from various Latin cuisines along with cocktails.

Community Rating

4.5

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1,838 community reviews

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Reviews

What diners say about Blend LIC

15 verified Google reviews · 12 with owner responses

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Stephanie Morales
a week ago

Camila was an incredible host! She provided us with excellent recommendations and ensured that we had no wait time. She was attentive and checked on us frequently. The food and drinks were absolutely delicious! Thank you so much for making our experience so wonderful.

Noah Lunn
2 weeks ago

Emily is the best ever. She is so sweet and cares so much about her customers. The drinks come out fast and strong !

Rob P
2 months ago

Went here on a date night the other night and it was perfect for grabbing a quick bite to eat. For apps we got the guac and chips and my partner had ordered a Caipirinha which was delicious. My partner and I had both ordered the Taco trio which was also very tasty.<br><br>I do wish they had an à la carte option for tacos because we did like one or two of the tacos more than the third option but it was all personal preference. Portion size were good, we were definitely full after the meal!

Response from the owner

Thank you for the 4-star review Rob!<br>We look forward to welcoming you back!<3

Stephanie Williams
2 months ago

This was from the lunch takeout…the way it looks is how it was cut.the steak had no seasoning, it is also dry, the fries are soggy. The best thing on the Steak & Cheese sandwich was the tomato, grilled onions & mayo.. t will never go back or recommend.

Response from the owner

Hi Stephanie! <br>We’re really sorry to hear about your experience, this is not the quality we aim to deliver. We appreciate your feedback and would love the chance to make it right. Please consider giving us another try.

Berto BandzLocal guide
3 months ago

Café con nieve was fire ! Great flavors. This reminded me of a famous drink in the Colombian culture called a nevado.

Response from the owner

Thank you for the 5-star review Berto! <br>We look forward to welcoming you back!<3

L.Local guide
4 months ago

+ Get $25 off using the link on my profile!<br><br>My pollo was so good! And the portion was large enough that I could have it over a couple meals. Good value for the price point. I’d love to come back for the same dish or to try something new.

Response from the owner

Thank you for the 5-star review L! <br>We look forward to welcoming you back soon!<3

Jo AtfoLocal guide
5 months ago

Staff was very friendly and attentive. The presentation of the food was really nice. My reason for 3 stars is because they food wasn't seasoned enough for me. The flavor just wasn't hitting. The bloody Mary was good though. It would have also been nice if they had non-alcohol drinks like juices on the menu too.

Response from the owner

Hi Jo! <br>Thank you for the feedback! We’re glad you enjoyed the friendly service, food presentation, and the Bloody Mary. We appreciate your notes on seasoning and non-alcoholic options — that’s helpful input and something we’ll definitely take into consideration. We hope to welcome you back and impress you even more next time!

Ismael OsegueraLocal guide
6 months ago

On December 19th 2025 around 6:30-7 pm some guys were arguing with someone inside blend where they proceeded to call him the N word with a hard R. This is not a reflection of blend what’s so ever but there needs to be an investigation on who those people are and they should be banned: help accountable for their hate speech. NYC needs to remain a safe city for us all and I hope the people at blend can assist in keeping nyc safe. Their food is amazing tho n love the staff

Response from the owner

Thank you for the 5-star review Ismael! <br>We look forward to welcoming you back!<3

Shenel Etheridge
6 months ago

I placed a direct catering order (not third-party) scheduled for 11:30 AM for a holiday gathering. The order arrived over an hour late, lukewarm, and without utensils—which made it impossible to serve guests properly.<br><br>To make matters worse, this large catering order was delivered on a scooter, which explains the poor temperature control and lack of professionalism.<br><br>Catering requires planning, punctuality, and basic attention to detail. This experience failed on all fronts and caused unnecessary stress during an event. I would strongly caution anyone considering them for catering or events.<br><br>Also for the amount that was paid, this amount of food doesn't compare. This isn't my first order from here but it will totally be my last!

Response from the owner

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We sincerely apologize for the frustration and disappointment you experienced with your catering order—especially during a holiday gathering, when timing and presentation are so important.<br>There is no excuse for your order arriving late, lukewarm, and without utensils. That is not the standard we aim to uphold, and we fully understand how this made it difficult to properly serve your guests and added unnecessary stress to your event. We also recognize your concerns regarding the delivery method and how that impacted temperature control and professionalism.<br>Catering orders should be handled with care, punctuality, and attention to detail, and we clearly fell short in your case. We are taking your feedback seriously and reviewing our delivery and catering procedures to ensure this does not happen again.<br>We are especially disappointed to hear this was not your first time ordering from us and that this experience has led you to feel this way. Your loyalty meant a great deal to us, and we regret losing your trust.<br>Please accept our sincere apologies, and thank you again for bringing this to our attention.<br>Message us at THECOLLECTIVEGUESTSERVICES@GMAIL.COM to discuss further!

Thieanna EstremeraLocal guide
7 months ago

My husband and I ate here in the late evening and we couldn't finish the food it was very filling and tasty. We had a variety of empanadas, arepas, chicken quesadillas, Maduro with cheese, and a mixed berry caipirinha. I would definitely visit here again. The music was good and so was the atmosphere.

Response from the owner

Thank you for the 5-star review Thieanna! <br>We look forward to welcoming you back!<3

Lili M
7 months ago

My husband and I stopped here on our way home from seeing a broadway show in Manhattan. Our waitress was really nice and patient, even though we came in close to closing time.<br><br>We started with the Mazorca for an appetizer, it was good. For entrees, we had the Pollo a la Plancha, which came with an amazing lemon butter sauce, and the Arroz con Pollo, which was seasoned perfectly. Overall, the food was great and the staff were super pleasant. The waitress even gave us a frozen margarita on the house. Definitely planning to come back to try more dishes.

Response from the owner

Thank you for the 5-star review Lili! <br>We look forward to welcoming you back!<3

Roger “Wyze” SmithLocal guide
7 months ago

Blend LIC is part of the family of amazing food, atmosphere, and service of the namesake Latin cuisine conglomerate that continues to feed New Yorkers bellies and gluttony. 😂 I am ah foodie so I can say that! Every experience at one of the blends is different than the last but you can expect delicious Latin cuisine, great drinks, and outstanding ambiance. Whether it’s a date, or family outing, no one will complain about Blend being the choice to dine and connect.

Response from the owner

Thank you for the 5-star review Roger! <br>We look forward to welcoming you back!<3

Jonathan CubitLocal guide
11 months ago

Food was so flavorful. Had the pernil with rice and beans 5/5.. beef tacos 4/5! Sangrita drink and frozen margaritas 4/5! Def look forward to going back. Great alternative if you don’t want to spend as much or wait for blends on the water. More casual. Great happy hour!

Response from the owner

Thank you for the 4- star review Jonathan!<br>We look forward to welcoming you back soon!<3

Jennifer JohnLocal guide
a year ago

Went to Blend LIC on a Thursday evening for their all day $7 martini special. I was pleasantly impressed by the quality of the food and drinks. My burrito was well seasoned and hot and my fries were deliciously crispy. I got a lychee martini on top of it and a passion fruit mojito which were both well made and strong. The service was really great as well, our waitress gave us good recommendations for food and drinks and was attentive and friendly. I’m definitely returning here for my evening meals!

Response from the owner

Thank you for your 5-star review Jennifer! <br>We can’t wait to welcome you back soon!<3

Tiffany LoveLocal guide
3 years ago

**Giving this 3 stars, might change if I ever come back. **<br><br>I have came here with my sister and mother to celebrate my graduation. We had a reservation at 6:45pm and they seated us right away even though arrived a couple minutes early. 10-15 minutes pass and a couple walks in and they get seated next to us. 5 minutes later the waitress attends them even though we sat before the couple. And it was like that the whole night. She never came and checked if we needed any or, to ask if the food was done to our liking. She attended all other tables and ignored us. The food was 1000%% delicious. It’s just a shame that the waitress sucked. If it weren’t for the tip being included I would’ve left $5.<br><br>Food: 10/10<br>Ambiance: 8.5/10<br>Waitress: 2/10

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