Bocaito Reviews Summary

Category: Latin American restaurant New York

Address: 81-15 Northern Blvd, Queens, NY 11372, USA

Phone: +13476171606

Rating: 4.3
based on 101 reviews.

Atmosphere

Pros:

  • "Best place to celebrate, the atmosphere, the quality food, it’s taste and presentation are unique around the area."
  • "All in all, great atmosphere that was enhanced by live music."
  • "The ambiance of the bar restaurant was inviting, with warm lighting and tasteful decor that created a cozy yet sophisticated atmosphere."
  • "The atmosphere is romantic and relaxing."
  • "Wonderful environment, fantastic food, fabulous drinks, great to latine music and the attention to patrons is warm and inviting."
  • "Great environment, outdoor seating is super cute on a beautiful day."
  • "If you're looking for an energetic atmosphere with good drinks and great food, you'll probably enjoy Bocaito!"

Cons:

  • "Music is extremely loud (you have to scream)."
  • "Parking in this area is horrendous. Not their fault, just worth mentioning."
  • "We were supposed to have a room for our celebration. The place is too small. They accommodate 3 groups in the patio. It's really uncomfortable and cold."
  • "Busy, packed, tight spots - if you’re COVID concerned - def not the place to be."

Service

Pros:

  • "Staff were attentive and friendly and the food was good and included 2 drinks (alcohol? Juice or coffee) and a fruit salad."
  • "The entire staff here was very, very friendly and efficient."
  • "Our waitress Gabriela was thoughtful in service and made sure we were doing great."
  • "The waitresses were really attentive and or food was delivered on time."
  • "The staff was very attentive and always on top of everything."
  • "Service is always attentive they check in with the right amount of times."
  • "Service was amazing."

Cons:

  • "Well that margarita tower cost $50 (which we spilt it in half $25) if you do the math our waiter who I think is Ecuadorian overcharged us."
  • "Servers are forgetful and others are so rude."
  • "The waitress did not have the best attitude."
  • "The food was good but the service was horrendous."
  • "Do NOT book here for a private event. Terrible service at a private birthday yesterday."
  • "Our server did not greet us the traditional way of most restaurants."
  • "Service is horrible, the manager has a nasty attitude."

Food & Drinks

Pros:

  • "The drinks were natural, they do their daily drink prep with natural ingredients. The drinks tasted great, no sugar pre made garbage."
  • "Excellent tapas-style foods."
  • "The food is mouth watering."
  • "We got 'Fresquita' was an amazing cocktail!"
  • "Food is delicious and the presentation is out of a magazine."
  • "The food at Bocaito was delicious and the drinks were really good as well."
  • "The food is very good, the service is excellent and the atmosphere makes everything perfect."

Cons:

  • "Very long wait for mediocre and cold food."
  • "Food has no flavor awful."
  • "Food tasted like frozen food and too expensive for the quality of the food."
  • "The wings are not house made they are from a bag of Tyson fried wings."
  • "The picadera came out kind of cold, the bandeja paisa was missing the frejoles."
  • "Drinks were good EXCEPT you get different sizes of the same drink for every order."
  • "Drinks are weak and over sweetened."

Pricing & Value

Pros:

  • "For what you pay and what you get...hard to go wrong."
  • "Great Colombian food, good prices."
  • "Drinks (Coconut and Pineapple Margaritas) were DELICIOUS and only $6 during their Friday Happy Hour!!"

Cons:

  • "Well that margarita tower cost $50 (which we spilt it in half $25) if you do the math our waiter who I think is Ecuadorian overcharged us."
  • "Prices are too high for the quality of food, atmosphere, and service."
  • "They charge mandatory tip and at the end of the bill charge twice for tip."
  • "Not sure it’s legal to add 18% tip without telling the customer."
  • "Drinks are good but expect to buy $14 each."
  • "Overpriced food for small quantities."

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