Mary’s Restaurant

Let me start by saying… this place is EXTREEEEEEEEEEMLY OVERPRICED! Coming from a Dominican (which fyi this place is Dominican NOT Mexican), I’ve been to MANY Dominican restaurants and never have I’ve paid so much for basic dishes. The typical lunch specials they have here usually go for about $ 6 max in MANY other locations. However, not many options close by to my place of work so I guess it’s convinient.
Now the food…
Sometimes it’s a hit miss. One time I had ordered beef stew and the meat was so tender, went back again and it tasted like rubber. The baked chicken is ok, the Yuca is always bland therefore I have to add salt. The rice options are good. The pernil is NOT up to my standards. The chicharrón (fried pork) is pretty descent. The fried fish has been good thus far. The mondongo soup is good however, wish they had more options for soups because it’s usually the same 2.
Now as for the service. Ehh, nothing special. The owner though, can’t stand him and his arrogance. Wish he’d just stay home and let the rest of his family look after the place.
All in all, if u want beef stew ask for a sample prior to ordering it to make sure it’s a good tender day.

Love this place food is great. Only problem is everytime i go, i get the same thing but somehow always end up with a different price. you tell them thats whats on the menu and they say no its wrong.

I eat from here often. I typically have the food delivered. They take credit cards over the phone but charge a fee. I have never had something I didn’t like. One of my favorites is just roast pork and mayo on a hero. It is so good. The bread is great and the pork perfectly cooked and seasoned. I also like the chicken chicharonnes. I order a burger and fries a lot too. The homemade lemonade is great. The food doesn’t take too long to come.

Food was tasty — I needed my Dominican food fix and it did the job. I had the chicken mofongo and we ordered fried pork pieces which came with yuca and boiled bananas. Very tasty! I devoured the mofongo and my boyfriend loved the fried pork! Delivery took long, but I didn’t mind. It was a Friday night, so it is to be expected in my neighborhood.

During Lent they had some delicious fish options. The lunch special portions are huge, the staff are super nice, and the food is very tasty. It’s an excellent value and a very satisfying meal.

My go to place if I want a hot meal! You can get a full dinner for $ 7. I’m in love with their sweet plantains. So soft and gewy! Their chicken is awesome too. & the yellow rice with bean sauce is flipping awesome!

Excellent food here!!! I’m usually not into Mexican that much. but the wife introduced me to this. Fresh excellent guacamole, they have this basket that I never get tired of… had my party catered last night and got rave reviews, the chicken wings (surprisingly) were soooo good… I highly recommend this place.

Food is good for the area… friendly staff but ask how much when you order bc they may overcharge by a dollar or two if you remember your price over the phone or what was stated from the get go.

Good place to eat some Hispanic food and enjoy a beer. Not to get drunk or have multiple beers. If you like the home cooking of a hispanic mother and enjoy having a little extra fat on your meat, this is the spot in Valley stream NY (Actually its Rosedale). They used to owned by «el Primo», but he sold this and probably his other one that was in Brooklyn to the new owners. «Mary» is her name and the food is still good. Try the Potato salad, which you can get as a side if you’d like. And the Baked chicken and Pernil is juicy and Authentic to Dominican cooking. It get a three stars because they dont take cars anymore for delivery. Only Cash… Enjoy!

EFFI’N YUMMY ALL THE TIME. Whatever you get you won’t be disappointed. Ther pernil, the baked chicken, the damn Mangu is to die for. Authentic yumminess and they deliver too! I am never disappointed and you get a good portion at least 2 days worth for your buck $ 10-​$ 12 a plate.

Awesome pernil, rice and beans have great flavor. Make sure you try the potato salad! The price is right for a plate that will satisfy…

Right on the corner of Hook Creek Blvd and Merrick Road, you will find this Spanish food spot that you’ve been driving past for years.
There were never any spanish food places in the neighborhood because, for a long time, there were not many spanish families. But, the times have changed that. And now PERNIL HERE I COME!
The dinners are standard: two sides and an entrée. Roast pork, Baked chicken, chicarron, fish, ribs… all my favorite foods are making an appearance. The mofongo is good but the sauce needs to be a little thicker. Prices are reasonable (dinner can run about $ 5 to $ 7) and there is a place to sit down.
Sandwiches are good and will not break your pockets. The service has been excellent whether I am sitting down or taking out.
I am glad they are not crowded so I can always walk in, order and run out without a hassle. Highly recommended.