Isla Verde Cafe
“We came across Isla Verde and were short on time so we decided to stop in to their express take-out counter.”
“Tuesday are the best day and I recommend everyone to go!!”
Isla Verde Cafe
Takes Reservations: Yes
Take-out: Yes
Accepts Credit Cards: Yes
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Good for Groups: Yes
Good For Dancing: Yes
Happy Hour: Yes
Has TV: Yes
Waiter Service: Yes
Caters: Yes
Price range.
$$ Price range $11-30
4 reviews
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BANDS A' MAKE HER DANCE!!
Coworkers took me here for a night (and morning) of dancing.. and that's what it was. One of my friends knows the owner, who definitely took care of us by getting us a table and bottle service even though this place was PACKED to the max the first time we came here (and each time thereafter as well). The service was much appreciated!!
It's a small spot in the heart of Parkchester. Apparently it is a restaurant during the day but my review is only for the nightclub part at night. They play a good mix of music – mostly merengue, bachata, and salsa… and I've heard them play plenty of techno, reggae, reggaeton and hip hop on other nights (depends on the DJ I guess). Good place to come and let loose by dancing until they turn on the lights at 4:30a. If you want a more loungey feeling where you can sit and talk, find another place.
I have a good time each time I come here. I've seen all age groups here – from the 20 somethings to the 50 somethings. (The 50 somethings always kill it when the Salsa comes on, btw!) Make sure you come with your own group of people to dance and have fun with because there's definitely a bunch of fools standing around waiting for vulnerable girls to dance with. Don't get too upset if someone bumps you while dancing, it's all in good fun and lack of space!
Been coming here with my family for years (shout out to Gabe!). The music is always bumping, food is delicious, & drinks are made strong. The people working here do their job & never fail. Many regulars come here every weekend so familiar faces become more & more common. Some people are too quick to wanna fight & that causes trouble at times. Luckily security is tough & plays no games. Cheers to many more great nights at isla!
Don't know if it was what we ordered but this place hit the spot.
My co-worker & I set out for after-work bites and libations. We went to an unnamed spot and ended up with the drunk cook?! taking our order. We skipped the food after being creeped out and set out for a new place to eat.
We came across Isla Verde and were short on time so we decided to stop in to their express take-out counter. We could not have been happier. We ordered the picadera for 2 and were in love. Crisp, fresh tostones, steak, a pastelillo and the BEST chicharon de pollo that I have had in quite some time!
We literally are dying to go back and it's only been a few days. Can't say much about the other food but really enjoyed our experience here. It's super close to the 6 train.
I spent a lot of time in Soundview volunteering with canoe tours on the Bronx River, and I've frequently passed Isla Verde Cafe. It always attracted me with its Copacabana-esque bright lights and palm trees, so my buddy and I decided to visit this past Saturday night.
It's a very fun spot. Latin music plays at a decent volume (not too quiet, not too loud) and the drinks flow freely. They use some pretty quality liquors in their cocktails (I think), so they truly sneak up on you.
But on to the food: This is really delicious food. Isla Verde serves up an Arroz Con Pollo that is actually an exciting experience, flavor wise. Dressed with tomatoes, onions and parsley, and some kind of heavenly green herbal mix/sauce thingy (I'm sure it has a name), this dish is the best Arroz con Pollo I've had in New York City. Usually, it's a boring, safe dish (I'm talking to you, Havana Central), but Isla Verde makes it something different.
The crowd is your standard Soundview: pretty ladies if that's your thing, and some decent looking guys if that's also your thing. The only strange part is that random peddlers kept walking into the restaurant selling flowers and cigarettes, and they'd leave sadly after they realized no one wanted to partake in their goods.
Brotip: Be careful with the bathroom door. It slams loudly and the whole restaurant learns that you just went to the bathroom… lmao…