Mamajuana Cafe The Bronx

Came here for Mother's Day. Well they had a prix fixed menu which was three-course and ~$69.<br><br>They also ran out of the dessert I wanted also. So we had only 2 options to pick from. The drinks were good but they took forever to come out and yes, I understand it was a busy day as it was Mother's Day but a restaurant should be prepped up for that kind of rush.<br><br>The server was nice but she forgot a few things, including the utensils when the entrees came out. Inside it was super loud and there were hookahs everywhere including around smaller children.<br><br>This place wants to give high-end vibes, with cuchifrito service.<br><br>The food was mid at best. And to finalize the bill was approximately $400+ dollars.<br><br>I do not recommend sorry.

Would love to mention don’t understand why this restaurant doesn’t have more stars and better reviews. If the food here was amazing and the atmosphere music exactly what you need on a Friday night. The owner Willie is an amazing man.

I told the waitress what I wanted which was $25. She said some add on which she implied that it was included. She didn't explained herself correctly and when I got the bill it was $50. I had to speak to the owner and he was trying to debate me. First of all the place was super loud and a waitress who doesn't explain the menue properly. Also on the bill they add automatically gratitude which is illegal if it wasn't disclosed in the beginning. In the end the owner did gave me cash back but I will not go there again. They need proper training for these waitress.

Brunch Latino style! Good service, good food, great price.

I recently came here with a party of 11, and honestly, this was one of the worst dining experiences I’ve had in a long time. We had a reservation, so you’d think they would’ve been prepared but nope. They squeezed us into a super tight area with barely enough seating, and everyone was uncomfortable from the moment we sat down. It felt like they just threw the table together last minute without thinking.<br><br>We had the pre-fixed menu with the “unlimited” drinks for two hours, but that turned out to be pointless because the service was unbelievably slow. Our waiter was horrible constantly disappearing, joking around, and not paying attention to our table at all. Because of how long he took to come back each time, most of us only managed to get two drinks within the whole two-hour limit. Definitely not worth the money.<br><br>The food didn’t save the experience either. The appetizers made a few of us feel sick almost immediately, and instead of checking in, the staff seemed overwhelmed and uninterested. When the entrées finally came out, some orders were completely wrong, some plates were cold, and nothing looked like it was made with care. For such a big party, you’d expect better coordination, but it felt like chaos the entire time.<br><br>Overall, this was just a horrible experience from all angles!!!! service, food, organization, everything. I would not recommend this place at all, and I definitely won’t be returning. Save your money and energy and go literally anywhere else.

Music was way too loud. So loud, I couldn't hear anyone speaking to me. My drinks were given to me in a plastic cup and didn't look like the pictures on the menu at all. I'll say the drinks tasted great, but presentation sucked. Food: my appetizer with the pinchos was great, however, for the entree I had to send it back because it was made wrong and I got the wrong things. My waiter then switched our table to another waitress because he got upset that I sent the food back. I'm not going to sit here and settle for a plate I'm paying 39$ for. Fair to say, I'd likely not go back.

Because we went early there is no wait but I do suggest that you schedule a reservation as this is a very busy place.<br>Also it is a little bit loud inside due to the amazing music and great DJ so I would not suggest as a place if you are looking for a quiet restaurant vibe. This is more for you and your friends to hang out, drink,and dance. The Sunday brunch is great. It's a out $50- $70 spending wise. Definitely more on a Saturday. The staff is so pleasant and attentive. Everything is clean as well. This may be the 1st time I didnt ask for a cup of hot water for utensils

The atmosphere is very nice the food was absolutely delicious the only issue that we had was a language barrier with the wait staff other than that. The experience was definitely worth it. I would return for another visit there are items on the menu that Im interested in tasting.

Perfect happy hour / dinner spot near The Met Cloisters.<br>I got a frozen piña colada and paella. They were delicious, the amount of paella could probably feed 4 people! I was super hungry, ate about 1/3 and took the rest to go.<br>I sat at the bar so my service was speedy. A music was blasting but i did not mind it.<br>Place has different offers including unlimited dining experience, i would probably be a regular if i lived nearby! Very affordable.<br><br>Ps. That day they had a cerveza República promotion from Dominican republic, there were a lot of people and a very fun atmosphere

What an Amazing place for a Sunday Brunch! The atmosphere was amazing and filled with of life. I had avocado toast and the steak and eggs. They have unlimited mimosas and sangria

The food is soooo good, especially if you don’t mind waiting. The wait times in between food, apps and drinks were long. The coquito was kinda too thick. But there was a table blowing soo much hookah smoke into my face bc they were so close that i immediately threw up whatever I ate in their bathroom 😭. I was super excited to go out but it kinda ruined the night for me. Food wise - definitely try it.

Had dinner with my sister here. It was a Tuesday evening, plenty of seating available, they accommodated us with a table outside as per our request. We ordered drinks and an appetizer. We ordered the maduro relleno to start, chuletas and rabo al guiso. The dishes were pretty tasty. The sangria was awesome too. The server was nice, but as the night progressed we saw less of him. It was a good nite altogether. We will def make another visit in the future.

Complete and utter transparency:<br>Prior to arrival, I called to ask if I needed a reservation, the staff member told me yes. I made a 3:30pm reservation on a Saturday. Arrived at 3:45pm. When I walked in they were ready to seat me without even asking about the reservation. It took 5 minutes for staff to come and address the table, which was odd because the restaurant was empty. Our waitress was inattentive during our dining experience; which aggravated me because as you can see in the photos, the place was empty. Every time we looked up, she was too busy smoking hookah and hosting conversation with her friends at the bar. Food finally comes and it's not even hot. It was as though they cooked it and had it just sitting in the kitchen. I had fried pork chops, rice and beans, and my friends got the bento box. The pork chop had an odd taste to it. It also lacked flavor! I'm aware that vinegar is a staple in a Hispanic kitchen but that was all I tasted. No spices, no Sazón, no adobo, JUST VINEGAR. The meat tasted almost rancid. My friends didn't care for their food either, it lacked flavor. Then when asked how the meal is, I honestly explained I didn't like it and gave reasons why. They offered to change it for something else and I said no thank you because my friends don't like their meal either. To make matters worse, our waitress gathered with her coworkers near our table to talk badly about us in Spanish because they assumed we didn't know Spanish. I guess employees don't value quality customer service when they know gratuity is automatically added. The best aspect of the restaurant is the busboy who frequently checked to see if we needed more water. When we left, whatever little bit I ate, I vomited. I was sick for the rest of the night. I will never go back to this place!!

I've been here a few times and I enjoy myself each time, especially for brunch which turns into a live club atmosphere after 3:00/3:30P on Sundays. A negative is you must check your outwear unless you plan on keeping it on and it's a $1 cash fee. Another negative is the tight ladies restroom, especially for anyone of a larger figure, the ladies restroom always fills up much faster than the men's restroom so I feel there should be more stalls available, etc. Overall, it's a great environment to dine and party all in one.

My first ever time being here and it was a fantastic experience. The chicken chunks, the chuletas we're so juicy, and my girlfriend couldn't get enough of her food either; the atmosphere was a 10. The music selection was not too loud and kept the experience pleasant, I greatly appreciated the service. I will be returning 💜