La Taza De Oro

11/24/09

"Quintessential Latino"

by Samedaycmw at Citysearch

You don't have to be Puerto Rican to eat here but if your a blanquito gringo it doesn't hurt to bring a friend from San Salvador to give some credibility! The same daily specials are available every day. The food is all good. They don't fool around with the portions--- I'm sure they don't eat like this in those underdeveloped latino countries--God Bless America. Come flacco leave gordo!

• Pros: Good Eats
• Cons: Small Place

05/14/08

Not Much To Look At But Food For Days!

by kem31753 at Citysearch

I've been coming to La Taza de Oro for decades. When I lived in Manhattan, it was a once a week thing. Or even more when a friend would bring takeout to me at work. It's latino comfort food. Not much to look at, but plenty to eat. As others have mentioned, the rice and beans can feed a family of four. Don't even think about cleaning your plate. They'll have to roll you down 8th avenue afterwards. It's classic Puerto Rican / Dominican home cooking. Pork dishes to die for. Steaks, soup, plantains. All yummy! The decor has been the same for as long as I can remember. Cheap, good, and plentiful!

• Pros: food, price, not high falutin', comforting
• Cons: not much for ambience if that's your thing

12/17/07

Puerto Rican food at it's best!

by mellie1977 at Citysearch

I loved the atmosphere, service and food. I have to correct some who have said it's a Dominican and Spanish restaurant. This is pure Puerto Rican, including the owner! The decorations are very 1960's which adds to the vintage feel, and the location is great as well. I have to say I've missed the authentic Puerto Rican spots, we don't have enough these days. I can't wait to bring all my friends here!

• Pros: service, cleanliness, attitude, food

Editorial Review

by Contributor at Citysearch

There's a different menu for every day of the week at this largely Spanish and Dominican diner.

01/22/07

Good food, average service

by kinglear at Citysearch

This is a good place to get a nice, quick meal. Their Rice and Beans side dish is to die for. The meat portion of the meal can leave something to be desired, but overall, a great place to pick up a quick lunch or dinner.

10/28/05

Taza Forever

by pippatill at Citysearch

I want to get "Taza de Oro" tattooed onto my body. That's how great this place is. And the decor is an acid flashback to 1962, if you're into that sort of thing (I am).

10/29/02

my little heaven

by cybay at Citysearch

la taza de oro has the food of oro (gold) i have been eating at the counter since 1962 and it was like a second home to me the people have changed over the years but not the food,the food has remain muy bueno after all these years there breaded steak with there minced garlic is f.o the yellow rice and beans always fresh after noon taste better after a few hours and the price? where else can a family of four eat for thirty or so bucks don't miss out on this resturant.

• Pros: portions, price, location
• Cons: you will be full, money for the movies, crowded

05/28/02

Another mainstay falls...

by RCY at Citysearch

This place used to be fabulous. Living with a PR who cooks fabulous food, it was nice having an authentic place nearby that didn't insult the clientel who know the cuisine. That has all changed and the place has evidently changed hands. Last time, the Mondongo was not very good at all and this was one of my favorite dishes.

05/15/02

The best rice and beans

by susanchenelle_citysearch at Citysearch

This is not a place for vegetarians ... even the vegetable soup comes with a big ham hock in it. But the rice and beans are heavenly. Great, friendly service.

• Pros: Good food
• Cons: Not the cleanest