Calidad Latina Restaurant

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(212) 255-3446

132 9th Ave
New York, NY 10011 40.7436 -74.0032

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Neighborhoods: Chelsea, Midtown

Years in business

Established in 1995

Price:

$$

Last updated 12.22.09

Category:

Restaurants

Payment Methods:

American Express, Visa, Discover, MasterCard

Restaurant Special Features:

Food Delivery

Cuisine:

Spanish, Caribbean, Mexican

What People Are Saying About Calidad Latina Restaurant

Featured Review

Contributor

Contributor

Cuban and Dominican cuisines are the specialty at this Chelsea restaurant with a full bar.

Editor's Tips

When to Go:
The weekday happy hour from 4pm to 7pm features $3 beer, wine, and margaritas.
ambiance
100.0% positive
  1. The environment is cozy and intimate which is great for both groups or couples.
food quality
70.0% positive
  1. Besides being cold, the food was dry and uninspired.
  2. All authentic, HUGE lunch specials and at a Cheapy-Eepy price.
  3. My favorite meal is the chicken picata which is packed with great garlic flavor.
  4. had Lobster Tails ala Enchilada and the dish was absolutely amazing.
  5. definate stop for all who like authentic latin cuisine!
  6. If you're looking for strong sensations, order the rice.
  7. Bad Service, Bad food, Awful attitude.
  8. The marinated steaks were dry, but the Chicken Marsala was ok.
  9. Amazing food and the best Margaritas!
  10. The food, I must truly say, is divine!
service
0.0% positive
  1. My only complaint was the awful service we received.
  2. Our waiter was extremely rude and unfriendly.
value
100.0% positive
  1. The prices are super affordable and the portions are heafty.
  2. All authentic, HUGE lunch specials and at a Cheapy-Eepy price.
1 Star Rating: Poor

03/25/08

Awful experience from beginning to end

by Nessie917

Bad Service, Bad food, Awful attitude...

The staff was extremely unfriendly and unhelpful. We had to switch waiter, because we couldn't communicate. The owner was bitter, borderline aggressive when taking our order. We had to wait a long time for the food and our order was mixed up. They were totally unapologetic.

Besides being cold, the food was dry and uninspired. If you're looking for strong sensations, order the rice... Bright orange substance... rice Cheetos anyone???

The prices are more than those indicated on their website, just an additional plus...

... STAY AWAY

  • Pros: We didn't get food poisonning, which was not guaranteed at first
  • Cons: Food, Service, Menu, Quality, Ambiance...
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

07/02/07

Amazing food and the best Margaritas!!

by raeboogie630

As soon as you walk into this place, it's like total comfort. The wait staff is super-friendly and are at once catering to you. The food, I must truly say, is divine!! I had Lobster Tails ala Enchilada and the dish was absolutely amazing. My husband and stepdaughter were equally impressed w/ their dish, all of us vowing that we will definately return. Did I mention their Margaritas, which are totally sinful? My hubby and I had the Mango Margarita and were quite pleased. A definate stop for all who like authentic latin cuisine!!

  • Pros: Exquisite food.
4 Star Rating: Recommended

03/08/07

Great spanish cuisine and bar anyday of the week!

by ceelinda

I've been to this restaurant several times and been serviced exceptionally well. The environment is cozy and intimate which is great for both groups or couples. I like the fact that I don't have to wait to be seated, there's always a a spot for me to dine. The magaritas are full of flavor and has a great kick to it. My favorite meal is the chicken picata which is packed with great garlic flavor. The prices are super affordable and the portions are heafty. Go to Calidad, you won't be disappointed!

  • Pros: Excellent service and food for the price
  • Cons: Limited Parking
3 Star Rating: Average

01/25/07

GREAT AUTHENTIC LATIN FOOD.

by elgrano

Leave home the girly-man or just girly-girl friends that pick atmosphere and hip over food. And no fusion food here!!! All authentic, HUGE lunch specials and at a Cheapy-Eepy price. Roast chicken, black beans and tostones highly reccomended. Don't waste your time at a wannabe Latin trendy nouveau fusion place that serves you one piece of meat and 2 grains of beans. At Calidad Latina, you will eat and be stuffed as if Mom is cooking for you! Highly Reccomended!!

  • Pros: Friendly Service, Waitstaff reccomends dishes.
3 Star Rating: Average

05/24/05

User review by spoks

by spoks

i recommend you do the take out routine. try the roast chicken.

The Details on Calidad Latina Restaurant

Place Categories:

  • divine food
  • authentic latin
  • awful experience
  • authentic huge lunch
  • intimate environment
  • unfriendly waiter
  • like authentic latin cuisine
  • absolutely amazing dish
  • full magaritas
  • great garlic flavor
  • order rice
  • favorite meal
  • recommend takeout
  • awful service
  • awful attitude
  • bitter owner
  • super affordable prices
  • dry marinated steaks
  • nice cuban dinner
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