Calle Ocho

A little late on the review, but noticed that they're moving to a new location.  This is one of my top brunch spots that I you'll hit up or recommend to all my friends considering an entree includes bottomless sangrias!  It's definitely one of the cheaper options when it comes to AYCD brunches and I'm hoping it stays that way when they reopen.  For the bottomless drinks, there's 8 different sangrias to choose from and you can try all of them in one sitting if you dare!  They come in pretty large glasses so they'll fill you up pretty quick!  Food has never really disappointed myself or any of my friends.Definitely a good spot for large parties if you need, but I'll definitely be keeping an eye out for this place when it reopens! More...

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Such a great place for brunch! The Havana Banana sangria was delicious. Food and service was excellent. Constantly making sure everything was good and refilling our glasses. One of the best boozy brunches I've had! Highly recommended :) More...

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Beautiful  place, for $35 brunch n complimentary  sangria? Give me a break!!! Went to cilantro, Dallas bbq, Arriba Arriba , no body has the same deals that u guys had, sirey for being so cheap and demanding,,,,,,, once I took xtra care of a waitress n she was very attentive,,,, xtra sangria of course! !!!went out with cheap friends that made me look so bad!!!! $2 dollars tip for a check of $40 give me a break!!!! So I decided to choose my friends wisely! I promise  that when u open will take care of u even better!!!! And just there are 3 bathrooms  for women, so if u have to go, better go otherwise  do not complaint  about the line,, it takes forever when u have to go, otherwise  drink less,,,, good suggestion! I wish this place was like Burger King! My way! But is not!!!! So if u go there be nice to the crew n they  will take care of u!!!!! Of course if u are broke stay home! More...

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This is an incredible place. Very appealing to the eye and then great Service and even better food. They were on time for our reservation and there was a lofty lounge area for us to wait as we arrived early. The food was excellent and the price was just right. I took my father there for a retirement dinner and it did not disappoint. They had something for every age group and every palate. They are temporarily closed but I look forward to going to their new location once they reopen in October. More...

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We had my daughter's 30th birthday surprise dinner celebration at Calle Ocho.  The food was delicious and plentiful.  The drinks were outstanding.  Several friends ordered the Mojitos, which were made perfectly.  The service was excellent.  The party was in their back room, which was pretty, and we were able to add finishing touches with loads of balloons and orchids for each table. Overall, a spectacular evening! More...

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Good service and very good traditional Cuban meal.  Enjoyed small rolls bread basket with black bean dip and shared the traditional Cuban ropa vieja with plantains, black beans, and rice.  We shared two desserts: traditional flan and chocolate layered cake served with dulche de leche ice cream.  The restaurant is inside the Excelsior Hotel and we did not happen to stay there.  I normally would have not considered a restaurant without direct access but we both enjoyed the experience. More...

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So I found this place in Yelp, had good reviews and I decided to give it a try for my partners birthday. Made a reservation. The location was a little hard to find being its located inside a hotel but we arrived and were seated at our table. Ambiance was nice, dim.we ordered our food and drinks and during our wait time received a nice variety of buns, so good and warm. The drinks were a little on the weak side nothing to go crazy about. The food didnt take too long to arrive and it was definitely worth the wait. Great portion and it was so so good my partner and I had to walk it out in a nice stroll by the park lol. I would definitely recommend this place. I will suggest the bartender works on the drinks though especially for the price your paying but aside from that comfortable place to go have a nice dinner for any occasion. More...

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One of my favorite brunch places. The food and sangria are amazing and you can't beat the price. Bonus points because its in a nice hotel and in a fun area with lots to do after you eat.

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Awesome brunch spot and the food is great. I like the red sangria they taste a bit stronger then the white sangrias. I ordered the stake with rice and fried egg it  was so good, the stake was juicy. I would come back again to try the rest of the sangrias they offer you at brunch for the set price of 35.99. More...

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My first time at Calle Ocho did not disappoint. My friends and visited on Memorial day for their bottomless brunch. This brunch isn't like regular brunches where your timed an hour or two for bottomless, this brunch is throughout the duration of your meal.  I made my reservations on Open Table and was seated immediately so reserving is suggested.They have a good handful of white and red sangria's to choose from during bottomless as well as a drool worthy menu. The sangria's are poured in a good portioned glass so you feel like you're getting your moneys worth for sure. To start off our meal they gave us free mini corn muffins ( I think they were corn) and a strawberry spread. They were so good, a different touch on the regular free appetizers at restaurants. There were some vegetarian options such as Puerto Rican Coquito dipped french toast (YUM), salmon, omelettes, home fries and more. Of course, you can opt out of adding meat on dishes as well.I ordered the Cachapa Con Salmon which was two sweet corn pancakes topped with salmon, scrambled eggs, cucumber salsa, avocado, pickled onions and lemon caper cream. I thought the sweet corn pancakes with salmon would be weird but it was satisfyingly delicious.  My friend ordered the Gallitos which is a platter of soft tacos, scrambled eggs, chorizo, lettuce, salsa, avocado salad and home fries. That platter was huge and could be split between two people for sure. I loved the ambiance of the place as well as the music that was playing in the background. The waiters were attentive and made sure we always had water and sangria which was a plus. The bottomless brunch will run you about $34.95.I was able to fit in 4 drinks throughout the duration of my meal which was good since every glass of sangria was like 2 glasses in one. Will be back to try the Puerto Rican Coquito french toast! More...

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My favorite restaurant in NYC. I come here often and order the vaca frita with a mojito. Also this place makes the best mojitos!

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Greta brunch spot. Definitely suggest making a reservation, as it gets pretty crowded. I got the Ropa Vieja and it was delicious! The bottomless Sangria options are also great. More...

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We had a good meal. The best part is the paella, which is both filling and tasty!  ^^

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A really good Cuban, Latin restaurant hidden inside the Excelsior Hotel on the Upper Westside. It would probably be more diners if you can see it from the street. The food is really good and the service even better. Portions are big so you will go home with food. More...

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Life changing. I decided to go to graduate school because we ate here during interview weekend.Bread-addictive, slightly sweet and cheese. Pairs wonderfully with the bean dip.Vegetariano (Mushroom paella): I have dreams of this dish. Very umami. Flavorful and not too filling. I always come back and order this same dish. Not a huge fan of bean sprouts but it works with this dish.Dessert: Cocos- deliciously coconuty ice cream covered in chocolate to look like a coconut (so cute). Not too sweet.Dominos- my mother when we went here for her bday got this for free (such a great surprise)- sweet and chocolately. Pretty rich!Sangria: so many choices! Very strong and fruity. My mother became tipsy after half of one glass so that made her bday dinner very entertaining! My mother had the camarones and she calls them "shrimp candy"--months later she still talks about it.I have gone here 4 times for dinner...now I must try brunch! Seriously, if you want delicious but not greasy food this is the place to go to! I am always satisfied by the food and the service! More...

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OBSESSED with this place for a bottomless brunch!!!We did not get a reservation for brunch like you almost need to since it gets crowded very quickly. However, they let us sit at the bar, which is what I will always do from henceforth. (Being at the bar means being closer to the drinks, amirite )They gave you an assorted basket of pastries and croissants, and we ordered one of the choice of 8 sangrias (4 white, 4 red). Each 20 oz glass was filled to the brim. We ended up trying all 8, and each had its own delicious flavor. I ordered the Latin eggs benedict and it was very filling and delicious. I'll definitely be coming back. More...

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Love this place! Ceviche is splendid! Wait staff is kind and helpful and the restaurant has a warm feeling to it. One block from Central Park.

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Came here for brunch and they were nice enough to seat us even though we were late to the reservation (I blame the A/C/E line). The bottomless sangria was fantastic!! They have multiple red and white sangrias that you can choose from and can choose different ones to try throughout brunch! My favorite was Fresas- a fruity red sangria. We had to wave down our waiter a couple of times to get more sangria, but he was super nice. As for food, I got the Maiz y Camarones, and it was delicious! It had more shrimp in it than I had thought, but there was definitely room for more shrimp (there's always room for more shrimp). Bottom line: if you're looking for a true boozy brunch, this is the place to go. More...

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This is a fabulous dining experience. I've been here many many times. The food is divine. The dishes I highly recommend is  steak & yuca fries ( to die for), the taco platter, the sangria & mojito's, and the empanadas are all fab. The restaurant management runs it impeccable, the service is great & super attentive. The atmosphere is a blast. What more can u ask for in a dining experience? More...

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I LOVE this place! Read a lot of reviews about it, so decided to come w a friend for restaurant week. The service is AMAZING. The staff are nice and willing to answer any questions. And the food was good but the sangria the waiter choose for me was on point! I hear a lot about the brunch so I might pop in one day to see what that's about. But overall my experience here was amazing and I will be coming back very soon More...

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Umm honestly baffled how anyone could give Calle Ocho less than 5 stars. The sangria is fricken bomb, and the food is stellar as well. I love drunk brunch and I've tried a ton of places, and hands down Calle Ocho comes in at the top. The breakfast muffins we got as an app were almost as heavenly as the homemade strawberry butter we got to smother all over them. For a meal, I got the vaca frita, which I highly recommend. Pro tip: the fresas is the best sangria so just pound down those. More...

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By far one of my favorite weekend brunch spots! Endless sangria with your meal, say no more!!! I've actually never sat in the dinning area though because reservations need to be made way in advance. Me and my friends always take advantage of quick access to the sangria by sitting and having our meal at the bar top! There is also lounge seats around it. Tip your bartender people, he'll make sure your glass is never empty Only thing that would make this place even better would be a small dance space since they play a variety of Latin music.. But don't get confused this isn't like your typical uptown/Dykman turn-up brunch More...

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The food and the service were both great.  We chose to eat from the fixed restaurant week menu.  A great three course meal for under $45. 00.  We left stuffed!  Will be sure to visit Calle Ocho again when we return to NYC. More...

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Such a great place to come for sangria and the comfort of their beautiful couches! The entire staff was so wonderful and really made my day date with my boyfriend all the more special with great suggestions and even some laughs!

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Great brunch. Book weeks in advance of you want to come. Food is outstanding as is the service. Unlimited drinks is a plus!

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Love this place. Super fun, great food and delicious sangrias. Sunday brunch, if you can get a reservation is the best. A little noisy but worth it.

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Yesss I've been waiting weeks to try this place. As my first bottomless brunch experience, Calle Ocho definitely did not disappoint. First and foremost, I loved how accommodating they were with my reservation. I initially made a reservation for 4 people as they said that it was the max they could accommodate; but on the day of, they were more than happy to accommodate my party of 6. Reservations are a must because the restaurant is absolutely packed on the weekends!Before your meal, they give you a complimentary basket of baked goods for the table, which is a nice added bonus. For entree, I ordered the ropa vieja which was tasty, but too meaty in my opinion. Although there is a nice variety of entrees, the sangria is the real star of the show. The list has 4 whites and 4 reds and all seem super yummy. My favorites were the Blanca (really light and refreshing), the Havana Banana (very banana-y), and the Fresas. Be careful though because the wine glasses are huge and they are stronger than you would expect. If you love sangria and brunch like me, this is the perfect place! More...

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Great place for a boozy sangria brunch but make sure to reserve far in advance!Service - Waiter seemed new and unfamiliar with the menu, and that may have contributed to the slow service. Bread - Freshly baked, and paired well with the strawberry cream cheese. Dough was nicely rolled, moist, and had a hint of sweet.Ropa Vieja - Meat was tender, and paired well with the egg and avocado. Loved the finishing touches with the crispy sweet potato shreds. Tacos - Great for sharing over sangrias! More...

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Easily the best brunch deal in all of NYC if you're looking for good food and unlimited drinks. Can order an entree for about $20 then get free sangria and can choose from a selection of about 10 flavors. You also get free bread and muffins as an appetizer. More...

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After looking everywhere for a nice place to host my daughter's baby shower, we finally discovered Calle Ocho. I am from Houston, TX and not a brunch person, so I was pleasantly surprised. The private room was the perfect size for the 35 guest attending. The food was amazing (and as I said, I'm not a brunch loving person), and the sangria was delicious. They even offered several options for the three children who attended.  There were several people assigned to our room to help with everything we needed. They were very helpful and willing to even help with set up, take down, and moving gifts to our car.  I highly recommend Calle Ocho for a baby shower, or bridal shower, or any type of event. More...

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One of the best brunch places in Nyc. Although, the food during weekdays is amazing. One of the Best sangrias I've ever had, complimented with the juiciest lobster (poached).

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Great Brunch spot highly recommend. Food and Sangria awesome. Will be back soon.

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My favorite brunch place in the city. I always get Ropa Vieja and turn everyone else on the dish for life. I wish they gave you a few minutes to enjoy your bread/sangria before bringing out the food (it's mass produced and comes literally no less than three minutes after you order). It's pretty evident they have the revolving door policy with their reservations. I get it... you have a business to run! But it's still hospitality! Stalk OpenTable for any reservation you can get! Delicious food and drink, great atmosphere, even greater price! More...

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I had low expectations prior to coming here. When I sat at The bar for a cocktail I was underwhelmed. HOWEVER when I finally ordered food I was quite impressed. Generous portions, fresh food, quality ingredients, good taste. Average prices. I will be returning More...

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Their brunch is great! We had ropa vieja and vaca fritas, and both were on point. We asked for a side of hot sauce, and I don't know what kind of hot sauce it was (house-made maybe? ), but it was the cherry on top of our yummy meals.The sangria is NO JOKE. It's tasty, but it really does pack a punch. It's disappointing that it comes in such large glasses, because I wanted to try them all, but I totally understand why. I was tipsy in no time, and all the mixing of different alcohol + sugar gave me a headache that lasted most of the day :( that won't stop me from doing this again though - especially considering I live in the neighborhood!On the way out, I asked the hostess if reservations are required for brunch, or if some tables are reserved for walk-in... and I was told that reservations are needed. Bummer. I was hoping to maybe pop in one day for an impromptu brunch, but looks like that probably won't happen. So... guess I'll have to plan a few months in advance, like everyone else! More...

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It was tough to nab a reservation for this place, but with delicious unlimited sangrias for the duration of your meal, it's easy to see why! They say your table reservation is for a two hour meal and that you can keep ordering sangrias until your party has finished eating the entree, but I don't think they enforce these policies strictly. The sangrias come in a variety of flavors and are served in huge glasses - the coconut one is my favorite of the ones I tried. On the other hand, because of the large size of the drinks, you can't finish them as quickly or sample as many of the different drinks in the time allotted (so ... drink fast). The food was pretty good, reasonably priced (especially so when you add in the free alcohol!) and very well portioned, though not out of this world. The bread basket in the beginning though, WAS a special assortment - I liked better than the entree and dessert.Overall super bargain for a boozy brunch. Will definitely come again. More...

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Came with a few other people - of course, no space.  Sat at the bar, which I actually think was better.  It was quieter in the bar than in the main seating area.  Also, the bartender was very attentive and probably more attentive than in the main seating area, where one server might have multiple tables.  Loved the music - latin pop!  But again, loud enough to hear it and get in the mood, but not so loud that you couldn't hear or have conversation.Food is ok, but i think people come here more for the sangria and overall environment.I would totally come here again and I think I would actually sit in the bar on purpose.  TIP:  if you wanna sit in the bar, come early.  They open at 12:00, but you can sit somewhat before.  My party and I arrived a few minutes before, which was enough time to snag a seat.  If we arrived 10 minutes later, it would have been a different story. More...

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I had a Saturday brunch for my best friend's birthday and it was our first time coming here. The staff is absolutely amazing! They are sooooo helpful; they were able to help me pull off a surprise and it turned out to be even better than I imagined. Rose in the front was super helpful and kind; our waiter Justin was very attentive, kind, and pleasant; and lastly Peter (the hotel staff) was so sweet. The sangria was BOMB. They say to sip slowly because it creeps up on you, and boy they were not lying. I only got to try the tropical sangria but it was really delicious and I definitely walked out of there more than tipsy. The food is where they lost a star. With all of the wonderfulness that this place had to offer, the food was not as great as I hoped. It lacked in flavor - especially for Hispanic food - and the plates were a little small in my opinion. Very nice place for groups - just know that you only have two hours from the start of your reservation for the unlimited drinks, so get there on time! Overall a very decent place - hope to come back for dinner one day. More...

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Came here for dinner once with a date... we were looking for a place to eat after going to a museum and happened to stumble upon this place. We came in, but it didn't open yet for dinner so we stayed at the bar for about 20 min and ordered a drink until they told us we were ready to be seated.I ordered the paella, which I love so much. The portion is pretty big !!! Can't believe I finished it all myself....but it was delicious!! Had lots of clams, shrimps, mussels and also had a lobster in it too. It was like $30ish for the paella, little pricey but worth it!! The rice was very flavorful and the seasoning was on point.We also ordered a pitcher of sangria... no complaints about that. Can't go wrong with sangria! More...

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My wife and I had the opportunity to have dinner at Calle Ocho in the Upper West Side during our visit to NYC. We love food and part of our trip was dedicated to trying as many of the best restaurants in NYC as we could have time to visit. Needless to say, we ate a lot during our trip, but none of the dining experiences were better than our dinner at Calle Ocho.The food was superb, with great flavors and perfect presentation, definitely the type of dishes worthy of showing off to your facebook friends. We had the Gallitos which consisted of 3 different meats, all delicious. My wife had the Paella, seafood rice, and the seafood was perfect.We also love drinks and Calle Ocho didn't lack in their drink options. I was able to enjoy an amazing Costa Rican beer called Imperial which is rare to find in restaurants in the US and we also enjoyed many complimentary sangrias, tropical being my favorite and coconut being my wife's favorite.It was all topped off with excellent customer service, I never lacked a drink and my food was timely. It was the best dinner we had in NYC, exceeded all of our expectations and we highly recommend it to anyone visiting or living in NY. This will be the first restaurant we go to when we make it back. More...

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I only came here for brunch on Saturday. Mostly for the bread, because that's better than the food. The food is good, but nothing out of the ordinary. The bread on the other hand... I always ask for a second basket. The Sangria is good. My friends and I always order every Sangria flavor on the menu and share. I think it's a decent price for unlimited booze-- I split the $33 entree with my friend. Staff is friendly and accommodating. I called a day before for a reservation. I'd recommend making one before coming in-- if you are a table of more than four. Very crowded during the weekends that I've been here, but that's not too bad in my opinion. More...

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Very much fun for brunch. All sangrias good quality. Limited brunch menu but Good enough. Cindia (correct spelling) one of the best waitresses ever. Very loud, but a lot of fun.

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I've been here before for their bottomless brunch and once in just a regular day and time. Both times were very much worth it. The food is definitely full of flavor and personality. The atmosphere is relaxing. Both times I've been it has been pretty crowded but the staff works fast to get you a table. My favorite is the bread they serve with the pink spread! More...

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I've had this restaurant bookmarked for months now and I finally gave it a try.The restaurant itself though the building seems to be under construction is beautiful. It'll be great for a birthday celebration for big groups or even a small intimate date.MAKE SURE TO CHECK IN WITH YELP FOR A FEEE SANGRIA!We used the yelp check in and got the Tropical and the Havanna Banana Sangria, They were both amazing. Im not to much of a sangria fan as i do not like fruits so I hardly ever order them but I gave this one a try. If you are like me you'd enjoy these sangrias lol.FOOD- To start the bread rolls are amazing !I ordered the Peruvian Pollo  again I am trying something completely new and I absolutely loved it. Its a sweet plantain with a stuffed breast of chicken topped with sausage and appeared sauce. My meal was made to perfection. My cousin ordered the Salmon that she loved as well. It was cooked just how she liked it not too dry but also not to moist Overall we had an amazing dinning experience and will definitely be returning More...

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There's no side entrance so you have to enter the hotel to get into the restaurant. This is a nice brunch place, and it offers bottomless sangrias! We were told by phone that reservations were fully booked and that there were first come first serve seating at the lounge and bar. They stated that brunch started at 11, so thinking that was correct we came early to ensure we would have a table by the lounge area. When we arrived, we found out the info provided was incorrect and that brunch actually started at 12. Luckily we were there early anyways, so we got our table way before it started getting crowded. One thing's for sure is that this is definitely a very popular brunch spot, and I can see why.Food was alright, didn't stand out. I ordered the omelet but it was just ok. Perhaps I should have ordered something else? The bottomless sangrias was nice though, plus the ambience as well, which is why I'm giving this place 4 stars. More...

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