Caribe Star
“The chicharron mofongo was huge and contained nice pieces of pork and crispy skin.”
“We came here on a recommendation a few years ago and the breakfast is always tasty.”
“The place is prob' the best spot if your looking for an actual decent sit down type atmosphere.”
Caribe Star
Delivery: Yes
Take-out: Yes
Accepts Credit Cards: Yes
Bike Parking: Yes
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Good for Kids: Yes
Good for Groups: Yes
Has TV: Yes
Waiter Service: Yes
Caters: Yes
Price range.
$$ Price range $11-30
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NO. NO. NO. NO. NO. N-O
Caribe Star is disgusting. Yes, disgusting is harsh — but in this case, it's relevant. I decided to check out Caribe Star since the delicious Rico Pollo was closed for renovations. I walked in with a friend under the expectation that I was going to get some delicious Dominican cuisine. There was 2 things I was craving: 1. pernil 2. yuca. As an appetizer, I ordered the croquetas. Now, I know I was realllllly being risky with this order. Croquetas are rarely done right in NYC. I was right! They were soggy, tasteless and just not even edible. I allowed Caribe Star to take that L. Good croquetas are hard to come by. I wasn't going to let that ruin my experience with the rest of my food. My pernil came out. It was burnt. Not the "omg, give me that delicious crunchy pork skin" burnt. More like the "opps, forgot that was cooking burnt." It wasn't tender, it was not flavorful. It was a disgrace! But again, I still wanted to give Caribe assess if this was really yuca I was consuming. They clearly just boiled the yuca and threw some red onions on it. I LONNNNNNNGED for the garlic-ly goodness that Rico Pollo gives me. This entire meal was a disappointment. Needless to say, Rico Pollo is back up and running and I'm sure I would have no reason to ever go back to Caribe Star.
I didn't want to spend too much time studying the lengthy menu, since the L train was scheduled to go all "L train is out of service, passengers looking for Manhattan take a bus to Maspeth and hitchhike."
So when I saw pernil mofongo was available I read no further. It was good, especially with the sauce added, although it wasn't as garlic-filled as it could have been. I also got the sancocho soup which was o.k.
Judging by the photo evidence, I might try the pork chop next time. The fried meat combo also seems like it could be a compelling once-a-year treat.
I like to roam, walking around my new neighborhood taking in the good and the bad. Just trying to adjust to my new life here in Brooklyn. While walking down Wycoff, we found the M and L train hub that is the Myrtle/Wycoff crossroads and were pleased to see so many local businesses and shopping. During our stroll at night, this diner was like a shining silver beacon in a sea of dullness. My husband and I both looked at each other and said, "We have to try this place!" If you cannot tell, we have been desperately searching for a diner within arms reach. And, Montas appeared to look just like a classic diner. However, once you enter, you realize that it is much more. As others have noted, this is a Domincan Diner, which just looks like a classic American diner from the outside, but has more to offer.
The menu does offer some classic diner breakfast items, french fries, and hamburgers. But, you will see when you enter the front door and look to the right at the huge counter of roasted chickens and whole roasted pig that it is more of a Lechonera. After we ordered and were able to take the time to look around at what other customers were ordering, I realized that everyone had Mofongo in front of them. Which is something that I contemplated, but alas did not order. I come to find out that it is their specialty and one must order it. Next time!
Most of the entrees are between $9.50-$34.00, ranging from beef and pork to more expensive seafood items like lobster. The portions are very large, and you will never be able to finish the entire meal with the side dishes included. On top of that, as soon as you are seated you are given a bread service of pressed and buttered toast. They also have mixed drinks and even Pina Colada Daiquiris. I tried the lemonade, which tasted like a mix even though there was some lemon pulp in the bottom of the glass.
We had one cheese and one chicken empanada, with the chicken being the best. The chicken was hand pulled dark meat, which is always my favorite, even if you find a tiny bone or two inside. My fried pork chops were crispy and tough, to be expected, but they really hit the spot. My husbands sliced fish was full of bones and also had the skin on it, so after picking there was really not much fish there to be consumed. The rice was buttery, chewy, and cooked perfectly. There is only one choice of beans here, of the red variety, and they are so flavorful and full of porky goodness. The sweet plantains were abundant and the crispy, candied edges are my favorite.
The waitresses here are not patient at all, and you will need to order without asking questions. My husband wanted the pork sandwich, with just pork and onions, the waitress just shook her head no. So all you high maitenence people, just be prepared for the menu "as-is." Overall, we were fairly impressed, and the total for two was $28. I will definitely be back again for the Mofongo.
The name has changed to Caribe Cafe, but they still have the same food, same menu, same employees.
If you don't eat meat then don't eat here. The empanadas were very good. The chicken being the best and most filled with meat. I did like the shrimp and the cheese one as well. The chicharron mofongo was huge and contained nice pieces of pork and crispy skin. Very filling and glad I ordered it for only $7.00. My wife ordered the Pork Chops in garlic sauce. 2 big chops smothered in sauce which were great and full of flavor. One of the chops had alot of bone and grizzle but for $9.00 they were perfect. Ordered a homemade lemonade even though they had a full bar. Loved it! Place is very clean and service was very nice. I will be back to try other dishes for sure.
Oh tradition stranglehold. The family and I always end up here after we get out new glasses from Sterling Optical. So at this point, we just kind of have to go here but don't let my family's oddball choice of tradition scare you off.
We came here on a recommendation a few years ago and the breakfast is always tasty. Big servings at a decent price, great staff, and an interesting atmosphere. The breakfast is mostly American with a bit of Dominican flair to it so if you get an eggs with sausage platter, then you can bank on Spanish spices adorning your sausages. It's great and always a little unexpected. If you're not looking for breakfast, they do have their usual Dominican lineup whether you want it as a meal in store or you want it to go. I love their empanadas and they've got a few to choose from.
I went here last night for dinner, and I was disappointed to say the least. To begin, the food was poorly prepared- and grossly abundant.
My friend and I shared an avocado salad and, other than our beers, this was the best part of the meal. While it only consisted of shredded iceberg lettuce, sliced tomato, and sliced avocado, the avocado was perfectly ripe, and hit the spot! However, when our main courses arrived, the quality quickly declined.
I ordered the lemon chicken with a side of fries. The chicken itself was tasty enough, but was covered in grease. And the fries were soggy. My friend ordered the fish stew, and it seemed to be flavored almost entirely of bouillon cubes. And it was enough to feed four.
Why anyone would want to pay three times the price of other area restaurants for a much lower quality is beyond me. I certainly don't.