This NYC Restaurant Is Hidden in a Freight Entrance

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  • Опубліковано 27 сер 2019
  • Psst… We’re about to tell you about one of New York City’s hidden gems. It’s the Acuario Cafe, and you’ll find it in the Garment District on 37th Street. There’s no sign outside-you have to walk through a nondescript freight entrance to visit this tiny Latin American restaurant. Rodolpho Perez runs the neighborhood joint, and he takes care of his customers like family. For just $5, you can get a hearty plate of pollo guisado and other delicious Dominican dishes. Let’s lunch!
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  • @GreatBigStory
    @GreatBigStory  Рік тому +141

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  • @morningstarmig4853
    @morningstarmig4853 9 місяців тому +1476

    My father and I appreciate the warm comments I'm the son you see in the video. To update you guys we did close unfortunately, my father had to get surgery and wasn't able to walk until recently alongside 2020 being hard on our business while he became ill, we've been through tough times but him and the family are well! We've started to do catering until we can get another location if anyone is interested feel free to reply and let me know thanks everybody God bless you all

    • @rezvlt9285
      @rezvlt9285 9 місяців тому +65

      I saw online, very sad news 😔. I hope your family bring the business back. Better than ever hopefully. The food looks fantastic.

    • @thysquid2157
      @thysquid2157 9 місяців тому +61

      If this really is the son (sorry to doubt but it’s the internet after all) then thanks for the update and hope for the best for your family.

    • @morningstarmig4853
      @morningstarmig4853 9 місяців тому +46

      @@thysquid2157 much appreciated and I understand well about having doubts considering all the odd people on here but no problem I hope so as well it'd be a shame to let such good cooking go to waste

    • @erikf7560
      @erikf7560 8 місяців тому +8

      @@morningstarmig4853 awesome food brother pls come back i never ate at your restaurant but still became a fan im from mid-west btw just saw this video today

    • @noranizaazmi6523
      @noranizaazmi6523 8 місяців тому +3

      I wish the best to you folks! Hoping you manage to get the business back on track, good luck!

  • @AshishSharma-kg7zy
    @AshishSharma-kg7zy 4 роки тому +12090

    "If I think they need it, I give it for free"
    Its not always about the food, its about the caring attitude you have

    • @porogami7yearsagoedited754
      @porogami7yearsagoedited754 4 роки тому +43

      But then what stops others from asking for free food?

    • @mrcocoloco7200
      @mrcocoloco7200 4 роки тому +15

      You want the owner to give free food?

    • @cezarregala8403
      @cezarregala8403 4 роки тому +393

      @@mrcocoloco7200 well if he sees a hungry kid or homeless guy he'll probably help them out. He came from the DR which isn't the greatest country so when he sees someone struggling he helps them out, I think most people would do the same

    • @mrcocoloco7200
      @mrcocoloco7200 4 роки тому +34

      @@cezarregala8403 Oh never mind he was quoting what the guy said. Sorry for the confusion.

    • @tooreal8968
      @tooreal8968 4 роки тому +12

      In NYC that type of people usually get taken advantage of...

  • @thecrunchlator2500
    @thecrunchlator2500 3 роки тому +1027

    Bless that friend who said,"just put rice and bean."

  • @lemmiwinks09
    @lemmiwinks09 2 роки тому +2786

    Just went here today! They are still serving amazing meals during difficult times.

    • @danialimran7720
      @danialimran7720 2 роки тому +11

      Nice

    • @xing3010
      @xing3010 2 роки тому +49

      good to hear that they are still open. Just curious to know how much did the meun increase XD

    • @lemmiwinks09
      @lemmiwinks09 2 роки тому +102

      @@xing3010 I think it was $6-7. Really reasonable and full portions!

    • @xing3010
      @xing3010 2 роки тому +7

      @@lemmiwinks09 I must give it a try some time in the near futureXD.

    • @Justaguytriestoexist
      @Justaguytriestoexist 2 роки тому +1

      Say hi from us!

  • @grayhatesgrey
    @grayhatesgrey 4 роки тому +20837

    his outfits screams mob boss but his attitude screams wholesomeness even louder

    • @ksterlings197
      @ksterlings197 4 роки тому +774

      Why can't a man do both? Boss of the goat market at 4am, boss off the resturant at 5? He's a simple but genuine man.

    • @thenbagreatteller1855
      @thenbagreatteller1855 4 роки тому +246

      Classic example of not judging a book by its cover

    • @rayoup11
      @rayoup11 4 роки тому +253

      Bruh that's just a typical dominican dress code. They extra as fk

    • @gtassone1919
      @gtassone1919 4 роки тому +16

      This comment is amazing

    • @maxheadrum5452
      @maxheadrum5452 4 роки тому +3

      Not anymore it's not

  • @onety4438
    @onety4438 4 роки тому +1933

    First person to enter that freight entrance and smell food must have been so confused

    • @FlyBoiQ1
      @FlyBoiQ1 4 роки тому +87

      Shhiiiit if I worked there I would have been like "that food smells good, oh shit a restaurant right here hmmm weird but ok..... $5 ohh wait I'm all the way in"

    • @carval51
      @carval51 4 роки тому +8

      @@FlyBoiQ1 he said 3.50 at beginning now it 5

    • @nithinjayan6522
      @nithinjayan6522 4 роки тому

      before they had the sign 🤣

  • @ARSZLB
    @ARSZLB 3 роки тому +888

    “if they need it, i give it to them for free”
    there really are a few truly good people left in this world after all.

    • @mizukienriquez3197
      @mizukienriquez3197 3 роки тому +5

      That's heart warming!

    • @stdbandit5755
      @stdbandit5755 3 роки тому +6

      @GregLaz 01 true, a lot of hispanic people are like that.

    • @misslesliepink
      @misslesliepink 3 роки тому +1

      Asian does as well, ma bruh@GregLaz 01

    • @lethirrdpenguin631
      @lethirrdpenguin631 2 роки тому +5

      Arabs too
      Human genorisity doesn't have an ethnicity

    • @AJ-hs2ld
      @AJ-hs2ld 2 роки тому +2

      Lmao has nothing to do w race

  • @Movie_Games
    @Movie_Games 3 роки тому +2394

    After seeing this, I really want to try goat meat. Looked it up and the two restaurants near me charge $17 and $12 for Chivo Guisado

    • @dazzaMusic
      @dazzaMusic 3 роки тому +63

      Obvs that place is takeaway only Restaurant prices will always be more expensive

    • @Bas_Lightyear
      @Bas_Lightyear 3 роки тому +17

      I know a guy that can get you goat meat. Hit me up on MSN messenger & I'll hook you up

    • @user-ut5cv6xb6m
      @user-ut5cv6xb6m 3 роки тому +2

      It's not so good just cooked a little chewy

    • @luckyduck2928
      @luckyduck2928 3 роки тому +28

      It's a good stew meat. It's low in fat, slower the cook, the better it is.
      I used to work on an organic goat dairy farm in Oregon.

    • @KallainKrainea
      @KallainKrainea 3 роки тому +3

      its delicious if you made the goat meat to stew, soup, other food with broth and stuff

  • @MusicforMe123
    @MusicforMe123 4 роки тому +13981

    Midtown Manhattan at $5.00 a plate... he's doing you a favor.

    • @Gods_Child_777_
      @Gods_Child_777_ 4 роки тому +315

      Perfect.

    • @Alcantara7entero
      @Alcantara7entero 4 роки тому +320

      how much does a regular meal cost in that area?

    • @Alcantara7entero
      @Alcantara7entero 4 роки тому +205

      @Lameed Rahman Damn NY is expensive af

    • @eseereoj
      @eseereoj 4 роки тому +195

      If the food is good, I am willing to pay more.

    • @glennco8263
      @glennco8263 4 роки тому +72

      @@Ojt03 depends tho food from my country of that serving size costs like one to two dollars

  • @Sijan.G
    @Sijan.G 4 роки тому +3695

    “If I see they need it, I’ll give it for free”
    Well done hermano🙏🏻

    • @thesucker9632
      @thesucker9632 4 роки тому +51

      with those prices, everything he's giving is basically free, that ain't a restaurant, it's a charity

    • @privatejoshuadancer4370
      @privatejoshuadancer4370 4 роки тому +4

      Hey brother, I dont think his name is Hermano.

    • @willowisp415
      @willowisp415 4 роки тому +22

      Ronnie Radd i honestly hope this is a joke lmao

    • @Luis_Facil
      @Luis_Facil 4 роки тому +1

      @@privatejoshuadancer4370 lol

    • @kilvgamer7445
      @kilvgamer7445 4 роки тому +8

      @@privatejoshuadancer4370 Hey hermano, i dont think his name is brother.

  • @DarkEagle-vx9hd
    @DarkEagle-vx9hd 3 роки тому +351

    Man, this dude is like a breath of fresh air! So happy, generous, and upbeat. Every pandemic needs a guy like him to keep spirits up

    • @okaytree7711
      @okaytree7711 Рік тому

      Google says they are permanently closed 😔
      So they have another opening?

  • @Player-001
    @Player-001 4 роки тому +1783

    Ya know its good when he said "recipe from my grandmother"

    • @jenimarai1906
      @jenimarai1906 4 роки тому +5

      I realized that too

    • @chandrahermawan9184
      @chandrahermawan9184 4 роки тому +21

      Babushka recipe

    • @SchmuckCatChan
      @SchmuckCatChan 4 роки тому +2

      You know some grandmothers can't cook. Just sayin'.

    • @raulperez2308
      @raulperez2308 4 роки тому +16

      @@SchmuckCatChan yeah, but most are hella good cooks

    • @guser436
      @guser436 4 роки тому +9

      @@SchmuckCatChan most of them have the life experience to have been cooking for a long time
      Of course there'll be some bad but more experience means higher chance of being a good cook yafeel
      Sure as hell my grandma was an insanely good cook

  • @jasonross2439
    @jasonross2439 4 роки тому +2349

    5 dollars for all that food? You can’t beat that. Now I gotta visit that spot.

    • @Rahul_Sastry
      @Rahul_Sastry 4 роки тому +8

      It's On 69 Likes and I ain't gonna change that😂

    • @yungfruitsalad1401
      @yungfruitsalad1401 4 роки тому +3

      F.B.I Officer now it’s on 269 likes

    • @Xighor
      @Xighor 4 роки тому +1

      In New York too

    • @vyebey8934
      @vyebey8934 4 роки тому

      @@yungfruitsalad1401 lol was on 629 before I liked it

    • @alventuradelacruz522
      @alventuradelacruz522 4 роки тому

      You country food must be really expensive 😮 i'm from the same country that man is and here we eat a lot of food for really cheap prices lije 2 or three dollars

  • @jjosephBlack
    @jjosephBlack 2 роки тому +69

    These are the businesses we needed to help and bailout. Wholesome real hardworking and amazing for the community. Amazon does not need Government grants. These businesses do. I hope to visit you as many times as I can next time I'm in NYC and I will be sure to tell all my friends who live there now to support this.

  • @Mayurp008
    @Mayurp008 3 роки тому +14

    His energy towards the customers is soo positive!! These kinda people are so rare in this world!!
    God bless him! 😊👌🏻👍🏻

  • @tennisace101
    @tennisace101 4 роки тому +3394

    Dude starts cooking at 5 am, still manages to get ripped as heck 😂

    • @Moss_piglets
      @Moss_piglets 4 роки тому +38

      If he has customers all day he ain't getting ripped. He's making a profit. His rent is probably cheap or he owns the spot.

    • @delali6863
      @delali6863 4 роки тому +184

      @@Moss_piglets he owns the spot

    • @Seraphinus112
      @Seraphinus112 4 роки тому +491

      VisualAddict lol he was talking about how fit he was

    • @nailcandy
      @nailcandy 4 роки тому +7

      😂😂😂

    • @bxs963
      @bxs963 4 роки тому +175

      @@Moss_piglets I think he mean ripped as in working out (his physique) and not as in getting ripped off.

  • @Aiden-wx9xr
    @Aiden-wx9xr 3 роки тому +4396

    "Its not easy to make all the food, but we do everything fresh."
    Now that's what im talking about

    • @Wahl_Kade
      @Wahl_Kade 3 роки тому +14

      I read this comment exactly as he said it

    • @thanhat3415
      @thanhat3415 3 роки тому +2

      Wait Zote the mighty 😁

    • @Shreyaasreyli
      @Shreyaasreyli 3 роки тому +17

      Gordon Ramsay is happy

    • @Not_MissHina
      @Not_MissHina 3 роки тому +2

      @@Shreyaasreyli this is well done

    • @TeraAFK
      @TeraAFK Рік тому

      They cook all the meat at 5am, but are claiming everything is made fresh? It's been sitting there for 6hrs by noon

  • @sidewinder3422
    @sidewinder3422 3 роки тому +180

    Not only he's a Plumber, a Delivery man and an Astronaut but he's also a restaurant owner? My God a man of many skills, what a true legend.

    • @kazukanashii
      @kazukanashii 3 роки тому +6

      You sir win a best comment medal 🏅

    • @armandray080285
      @armandray080285 3 роки тому +15

      Dont forget he is sometimes fire fighter, cops and even hitman agent!:3

    • @StckYefingurinit
      @StckYefingurinit 2 роки тому +5

      He's was also an indestructible super hero for fun at one point

    • @Samxsonite505
      @Samxsonite505 2 роки тому +12

      I’m pretty sure that’s my wife’s gynecologist also, truly a multi talented man

    • @StckYefingurinit
      @StckYefingurinit 2 роки тому

      @@Samxsonite505 I was eating cereal and I got this notification I dropped my mothafuckin cereal cause of you😂

  • @myfavoritepointguard446
    @myfavoritepointguard446 3 роки тому +134

    He look like a mob boss but with a golden heart. Godbless this man

    • @Vorazun
      @Vorazun 3 роки тому +1

      ikr dont judge a book by its cover............................ very little of the time..........................

  • @shr3y4sh
    @shr3y4sh 4 роки тому +4787

    looks like a guy you to would take mission from in GTA

  • @nori633
    @nori633 4 роки тому +3759

    "If i see they need it i'll give it for free"
    protect this man at all costs

    • @YokeyDokey
      @YokeyDokey 4 роки тому +9

      astolfo best trap

    • @asianman3455
      @asianman3455 4 роки тому +3

      Yokey amen

    • @berry8392
      @berry8392 4 роки тому +27

      he probably has his own mafia protecting him anyways

    • @Michael-wk7ug
      @Michael-wk7ug 4 роки тому +1

      Onyx agreed

    • @kilvgamer7445
      @kilvgamer7445 4 роки тому +8

      dominican spirit my dude, you can see that shit happen all over the country.

  • @Dib420
    @Dib420 2 роки тому +2

    This dudes whole vibe made me smile :) may he live a long and prosperous life!

  • @jrfrondelli2023
    @jrfrondelli2023 2 роки тому +3

    This is too cool! I worked right next door to this restaurant, ate there MANY times for lunch, and they had awesome food, PLUS they were great people. Yeah, only in NYC would you find a hidden gem like this. 💖

  • @dextor0000
    @dextor0000 4 роки тому +4548

    5 $$ for that big ??
    I say he is going charity for past 25 years
    Good man

    • @ryanjones9498
      @ryanjones9498 4 роки тому +50

      Goat isn’t cheap either

    • @bander7983
      @bander7983 4 роки тому +9

      Anzu Wyliei shining soul which appears on people faces through smiles, eye contacts, and good energetic talk.

    • @alejandromurillo8979
      @alejandromurillo8979 4 роки тому +4

      I'm fron panama and in my university they have something called "the basic" witch is usually rice beans and chicken it only cost 0.50$ and 0.75 to take away.

    • @gutwounds
      @gutwounds 4 роки тому +5

      @@bander7983 psychopaths have that "brightened soul" look with no religious commitment and they'll stare you in the eyes with a smile as a blade pierces your gut

    • @vishalverma4659
      @vishalverma4659 4 роки тому +7

      In India you can get that plate for approximately 2 dollars or less

  • @doctorpanigrahi9975
    @doctorpanigrahi9975 4 роки тому +2956

    26 years and he couldn't lose his accent ! A true dominican.

    • @anayadanayad451
      @anayadanayad451 4 роки тому +139

      My parents came to USA from DR 39 years ago and their accent is still the same 😂

    • @Skankhunt-bl1tl
      @Skankhunt-bl1tl 4 роки тому +17

      Dr Ankit Panigrahi India way to assimilate 👍🏻

    • @randomgamerdude98
      @randomgamerdude98 4 роки тому +31

      My Dominican dad has been here since the 80s and he speaks like this 🤣 I love being dominican 🇩🇴

    • @norinajimeno9377
      @norinajimeno9377 4 роки тому +73

      People who immigrate to a place at the age of 12* or older tend to keep their accent. Those who move when they're younger than 12* lose their native accent and develop a mix of the accent (altho predominantly of the adopted accent). *edited, see below for citation

    • @Letsgoandgetit
      @Letsgoandgetit 4 роки тому +1

      Anayad Anayad klk

  • @The6426
    @The6426 3 роки тому +1

    I absolutely LOVE this guys' energy! He seems so passionate about his business!

  • @brishellrodriguez
    @brishellrodriguez 2 роки тому +8

    so happy to see my people doing good and positive things for that community and yes dominican food is delicious

    • @rramnath1981
      @rramnath1981 2 роки тому

      And you look delicious too 😍😋

  • @jeremyvillanueva1
    @jeremyvillanueva1 4 роки тому +2005

    This guys looks like a holy combination of Vin Diesel and Dwanye Johnson.

  • @shadowflare2255
    @shadowflare2255 4 роки тому +2630

    $5 a plate of wholesome *seasoned* food? Sheesh! A cupful of coffee and a cookie at starbucks is easily $7.
    This is a *FAVOR*

    • @Meteo_sauce
      @Meteo_sauce 4 роки тому +102

      Starbucks is easily the biggest trash ill have for breakfast

    • @tripled2505
      @tripled2505 4 роки тому +10

      Starbucks is good but overrated

    • @bilisahussein9076
      @bilisahussein9076 4 роки тому +5

      Starbucks is nasty

    • @myes344
      @myes344 4 роки тому +5

      A crappy sandwich small bag of chips and cup of sugar water is $10+!!!

    • @Shykeful
      @Shykeful 4 роки тому +3

      @jon fraer nah. Once at the airport I had to enter a Starbucks because it was all they had open at that day. Coffee was okay, "food" was meh.

  • @denisebledsoe8836
    @denisebledsoe8836 2 роки тому +9

    I love this story. If he see someone needs to eat he will give it to them at no charge. Made me tear up!

  • @williambrooks6252
    @williambrooks6252 4 роки тому +2171

    5 dollars a plate in NYC !!!! Someone buy this guy a beer!!!!

    • @hd-xc2lz
      @hd-xc2lz 4 роки тому +26

      Ingredients cost 1/4.

    • @saosaqii5807
      @saosaqii5807 4 роки тому +119

      h d yes wholesale.
      You don’t do things for free lol

    • @leagueaddict8357
      @leagueaddict8357 4 роки тому +51

      maybe but if you go to mcdonalds ur paying more for worst quality food

    • @eddiesaninocencio6635
      @eddiesaninocencio6635 4 роки тому +9

      Thats cheaper than a dime bag in the Bronx, at least i won't be hungry.

    • @bugglemagnum6213
      @bugglemagnum6213 4 роки тому +90

      @@hd-xc2lz and? How the fuck else is a restaurant supposed to operate? You're paying for the finished product not the ingredients dummy, anyone could go buy the ingredients that doesn't mean they can cook this and $5 for a plate of hot food is a bargain anywhere

  • @activememes5231
    @activememes5231 4 роки тому +7984

    he looks like a mob boss or some shit but he is just a wholesome person

    • @akpokemon
      @akpokemon 4 роки тому +121

      well if he were he certainly wouldn't advertise it in this video

    • @breakerlion4352
      @breakerlion4352 4 роки тому +147

      Dont judge a person how they look man

    • @christianserna7201
      @christianserna7201 4 роки тому +9

      Active Memes probably is .

    • @psd4349
      @psd4349 4 роки тому +5

      lol. like a boss.

    • @somenamethatincludesanemob8933
      @somenamethatincludesanemob8933 4 роки тому +97

      breaker lion I don’t know man, if you’re wearing in ahegao shirt in public I’m gonna judge you.

  • @obiwanjakobe9814
    @obiwanjakobe9814 Рік тому +1

    I always enjoy watching behind the scenes and seeing the owners happy and doing good

  • @Fahrenheit1617
    @Fahrenheit1617 Рік тому +11

    You can tell the food is good when the owner looks healthy and happy

  • @AverytheCubanAmerican
    @AverytheCubanAmerican 4 роки тому +2021

    Dominican restaurant hidden in plain sight, I like the sound of that. Love Dominican cuisine

    • @brettonfischer837
      @brettonfischer837 4 роки тому +22

      Avery the Cuban-American dude you’re literally in every comment section of videos I watch

    • @lai17
      @lai17 4 роки тому +2

      Wow so weird a Cuban who likes Dominican Republic

    • @mrcocoloco7200
      @mrcocoloco7200 4 роки тому +1

      @@lai17 What is wrong with that?

    • @theusa4052
      @theusa4052 4 роки тому +2

      Fortnite news Central same

    • @theusa4052
      @theusa4052 4 роки тому +5

      Why are you in every SINGLE VIDEO I WATCH (except for meme complations) but still every other video

  • @abuyudhistira4129
    @abuyudhistira4129 4 роки тому +15125

    I just hope he is ok during this pandemic,

    • @RoseXo
      @RoseXo 4 роки тому +380

      I was thinking the same :-(

    • @k.k.1
      @k.k.1 4 роки тому +492

      @Compass are you joking ?

    • @deanthy3rdofengland96
      @deanthy3rdofengland96 4 роки тому +655

      @Compass bruh how many brain cells did you lose while typing this comment?

    • @lemonke3774
      @lemonke3774 4 роки тому +553

      Korg that’s how they dress in the Dominican Republic. Don’t worry he seems so wholesome that he wouldn’t stoop down to drugs as a form of income.

    • @henz8303
      @henz8303 4 роки тому +27

      Yes I hope so

  • @kmjent1818
    @kmjent1818 Рік тому

    Idk why, but this made me very emotional. So sweet and pure the man is.

  • @ulisesr614
    @ulisesr614 3 роки тому +3

    I visited the place shortly after this video went live. I told him about it & asked for a hug. This man gives very tight hugs & painfully firm handshakes. I wish he would adopt me.

  • @jpet1626
    @jpet1626 4 роки тому +418

    I hope this guy does extremely well just because of his good attitude. Well done.

    • @bryanmac1958
      @bryanmac1958 4 роки тому +14

      The greatest thing he said was"if I see someone who needs it I give it to them free" kind hearted and I hope he stays successful his entire life

    • @rachkate76
      @rachkate76 4 роки тому +3

      @@bryanmac1958 you won't see many capitalism and money hoarding obsessed wipipo doing that.
      It's all about screwing over the person in front of them to better their own position and pocket.

  • @DebEternity
    @DebEternity 4 роки тому +889

    I absolutely love how enthusiastic & passionate he is about his restaurant...
    A lot of people end building up stress due to sheer pressure that comes from dealing with hundreds of customers every single day...

    • @palestalemale8831
      @palestalemale8831 4 роки тому +13

      I think it's a little different when you are invested in the outcome of the business. He loves his customers bc they visually represent his own personal success. It's a great way to do things. Selling a product you don't believe in or care about for someone elses profit is what usually leads to animosity towards the customer base.

    • @DebEternity
      @DebEternity 4 роки тому +9

      @@palestalemale8831
      I agree... :)
      People should try to be passionate in what they do...

    • @cupcakemcsparklebutt9051
      @cupcakemcsparklebutt9051 4 роки тому

      @@DebEternity you really don't get it huh, it's literally been explained in your face

  • @denisejones3017
    @denisejones3017 2 роки тому

    What a beautiful kind person , if they need it I give it too them for free . Need more kindness like this in the world

  • @BrutalOddball
    @BrutalOddball Рік тому +1

    What a lovely man. This is the kind of content that makes me sad that Great Big Story shut down

  • @vinaybhaskarchandratre7762
    @vinaybhaskarchandratre7762 4 роки тому +1512

    "If they need I give free" You know the secret of success. Earn the customer before you earn his penny. God bless you.

    • @hyosomoo1437
      @hyosomoo1437 4 роки тому +3

      DrinkwithaMexican Ayyyy get it.

    • @KinghtofZero00
      @KinghtofZero00 4 роки тому +89

      @DrinkwithaMexican God bless is just an expression of wishing good for someone, calm down jeez.

    • @KinghtofZero00
      @KinghtofZero00 4 роки тому +32

      @DrinkwithaMexican Are you trolling? God bless only means one thing and it's what I told you.

    • @chrispham2024
      @chrispham2024 4 роки тому +15

      DrinkwithaMexican “You need to stop with that Sky Daddy crap.” Holy shit that was beautiful. I’m using that. - Someone born a Catholic but is now an Atheist 😂👌

    • @Uppacutt
      @Uppacutt 4 роки тому +34

      DrinkwithaMexican may god help you out with that attitude

  • @buggyman286
    @buggyman286 4 роки тому +523

    $5 for homecooked style meal? God bless this man

    • @heartycann3783
      @heartycann3783 4 роки тому +18

      Exactly so healthy 1000x better than a dominos pizza

    • @basshunterdota625
      @basshunterdota625 3 роки тому +1

      @@heartycann3783 yeah

    • @beluwuga
      @beluwuga 3 роки тому +3

      Can’t get any better in Midtown

  • @jenatorres1249
    @jenatorres1249 3 місяці тому +3

    Sadly this place is Closed 😢. It's my go to lunch before,I miss it

  • @senseisharktv7380
    @senseisharktv7380 2 роки тому +1

    This guy is an amazing human! I hope to one day have the same amount of passion he does.

  • @Ender-vy1xc
    @Ender-vy1xc 4 роки тому +2561

    Well it's not hidden anymore

    • @drugaruka
      @drugaruka 4 роки тому +98

      I doubt they are complaining, more traffic for them

    • @7wiiskate
      @7wiiskate 4 роки тому +15

      Thank God is not hidden anymore.

    • @benjaminanderson6016
      @benjaminanderson6016 4 роки тому +74

      It’s still hidden from the street. They never said it was a secret.

    • @tyjaruchaiyakul7711
      @tyjaruchaiyakul7711 4 роки тому

      I was about to comment the same thing

    • @thienphucn1
      @thienphucn1 4 роки тому +2

      @@drugaruka why would they complain? More traffic = more customers = business grows

  • @darko6666
    @darko6666 4 роки тому +1556

    “This is my baby, you can never get out from your baby.”
    I wish my dad was like that...

  • @richardt1792
    @richardt1792 3 роки тому +2

    This is definitely my kind of place. I was planning to go to New York for the first time last year, and then the pandemic hit. I will have to remember this location.

  • @aashish406
    @aashish406 3 роки тому +1

    He has a very good heart. Really nice person

  • @arnoldnguyen7630
    @arnoldnguyen7630 4 роки тому +283

    $5 a plate in NYC!!! My god that man is generous!!

  • @2010stoof
    @2010stoof 4 роки тому +824

    Favorite part ...
    When I see they need it, I give it for free.
    And at $5 a plate, for that area, that's charity in itself.

    • @mugglepower
      @mugglepower 2 роки тому +7

      ya. you can easily spend 50, 60 bucks in a NY joint. And not even talking about the expensive expensive ones.

  • @edumalaysia00
    @edumalaysia00 2 роки тому +2

    his positive attitude is the definition of hospitality core value.

  • @jayarahul3658
    @jayarahul3658 3 роки тому +3

    People like this is the reason why there is kindness still around the world

  • @KitKat-gn2nn
    @KitKat-gn2nn 4 роки тому +3849

    Lol I'm actually close by. Might check this place out XD

    • @DebEternity
      @DebEternity 4 роки тому +181

      Reply after you've had a bite there and tell us how was it... :)

    • @WobblesandBean
      @WobblesandBean 4 роки тому +95

      Please do and report back to us! That goat meat looks amazing 🤤

    • @kristandeleon2392
      @kristandeleon2392 4 роки тому +33

      Lucky you.

    • @jonasnobes8122
      @jonasnobes8122 4 роки тому +11

      Lucky guy

    • @parmesanjon
      @parmesanjon 4 роки тому +102

      I've been there before, would recommend 100%. Food is extremely good!

  • @RayMak
    @RayMak 4 роки тому +5196

    He is such a humble person

    • @thermite218
      @thermite218 4 роки тому +120

      I've seen you in the comment section of so many videos lol.

    • @ipixiemonster
      @ipixiemonster 3 роки тому +22

      Omg I've seen you a lot in so many videos LOL

    • @eliasprodger
      @eliasprodger 3 роки тому +8

      Ray Mak hello again

    • @manojpandey7895
      @manojpandey7895 3 роки тому +34

      Get out of the comment sectiob

    • @ouissandy2806
      @ouissandy2806 3 роки тому +2

      there's also a Indian spot and a amazing Chinese spot all about five bucks. I eat like a king in midtown.

  • @foodie1986
    @foodie1986 Рік тому +10

    sadly closed

  • @humanbeing8338
    @humanbeing8338 2 роки тому

    He's stylist, charismatic, passionate, friendly, humble and have a big golden heart!

  • @catlion4925
    @catlion4925 4 роки тому +353

    I love how theese kinds of succesful restaurants owners have the same kind of mentality, they treat their costumers with love and hospitality just like their own family. It's just so heartwarming :)

    • @alesin1992
      @alesin1992 4 роки тому +8

      @Blood Beryl Bad day?

    • @alesin1992
      @alesin1992 4 роки тому +14

      @Blood Beryl What's with the piss and vinegar then?

    • @yopeepthestyle8308
      @yopeepthestyle8308 4 роки тому +7

      Blood Beryl its ok buddy. you dont have to project your personal negativity on others. just smoke that bong and enjoy

    • @brokenpotato4136
      @brokenpotato4136 4 роки тому +6

      @Blood Beryl you must be the kind of guy that nut within 2 milliseconds

    • @xXasd012xX
      @xXasd012xX 4 роки тому +1

      @Blood Beryl hey... you still ok there? just keep in mind there are people who cares for you

  • @slimegamingyt8356
    @slimegamingyt8356 4 роки тому +313

    This guy is so cheerful and joyful haha! Would definitely visit there someday

  • @SWORLD1991
    @SWORLD1991 2 роки тому +2

    This man, this business is life. So much more soul, integrity and quality than any multimillion franchise.

  • @messerschmitt3725
    @messerschmitt3725 9 місяців тому +6

    is a pity they closed :( ... the food was absolutely spectacular, i used to work in one of the TED headquarters like 5 minutes away, and i went almost every day for lunch, i hope they open somewhere around eventually!

    • @noobofalltrades9766
      @noobofalltrades9766 9 місяців тому +1

      really? like they closed CLOSED or they just relocated?

  • @denisejones3017
    @denisejones3017 3 роки тому +1

    Wow 😍 this is amazing hard working , kind and passionate. I love these stories

  • @bentasticotv9030
    @bentasticotv9030 4 роки тому +304

    I work near this restaurant and buy from here almost everyday. Delicious 😋 shoutout to all the workers they are very nice. The owner is very polite and shakes almost everyone’s hands when they come in🙌🏾

    • @a-aron691
      @a-aron691 4 роки тому +3

      yeah he does seem like a pretty cool guy

    • @bentasticotv9030
      @bentasticotv9030 4 роки тому +2

      rc car yes, customer service is A1😁🙌🏾💯

    • @SENPAIPHANTOMM
      @SENPAIPHANTOMM 4 роки тому +1

      Did you get the Pollo Guisado I see it's chicken but wants the little balls under it?

    • @bentasticotv9030
      @bentasticotv9030 4 роки тому

      NARUTOUZUMAKIFAN they”ll give it to you however you like

    • @bentasticotv9030
      @bentasticotv9030 4 роки тому

      Maximiliano Licona visit New York. Marriot, Homewood and Hilton Garden Hotels 🏨 are on the exact same block this is located🙌🏾

  • @egg4180
    @egg4180 4 роки тому +1316

    He’s the pitbull of Gordon Ramsey

  • @winkelkreuz3844
    @winkelkreuz3844 2 роки тому

    Authentic cuisine. Great food. Awesome guy and his simplicity.

  • @ashupatil9098
    @ashupatil9098 2 роки тому

    I somehow got recommended this again after 2 yrs...still love it

  • @mvzv3913
    @mvzv3913 4 роки тому +849

    $5 a plate in NY? With fresh cooked meal ? That man is doing a charity for the poor .

    • @joenuts7070
      @joenuts7070 4 роки тому +6

      Is food that expensive in NY? My country serves a lot of food with a reasonable amount at only 4-6 dollars

    • @joenuts7070
      @joenuts7070 4 роки тому +1

      @@stormblade9649 does this apply for most shops? I don't want to live there now unless I have a good salary or somethin

    • @reckless110
      @reckless110 4 роки тому +9

      That's not true. I'm a born and raised new Yorker that still lives here and I have never paid that much for coffee. At the corner store where I live I only pay $1.25 for a large. New York is only expensive if you are just talking about midtown manhattan.

    • @boznsjbruhstudios6383
      @boznsjbruhstudios6383 4 роки тому +2

      @@joenuts7070 I'm sure if you look hard enough you will find a good price where I live I found in Arabic shop that sells a box of cooked rice with a whole chiken for 5.00 dollars

    • @giaomila3956
      @giaomila3956 4 роки тому

      In Philippines u usually get combos with just 2 dollars lol

  • @JR-px7hd
    @JR-px7hd 4 роки тому +4024

    Yet people be charging $10 for a disgusting boiled hotdog.

    • @mikejuliet2619
      @mikejuliet2619 3 роки тому +115

      I refuse to pay anything under 12 for disgusting hotdogs

    • @micholakinola1053
      @micholakinola1053 3 роки тому +9

      Refuse it

    • @AlCasa52
      @AlCasa52 3 роки тому +188

      You'd have a heart attack if you discovered the month's rent that little hot dog cart pays to sit by central park. That's why his hot dogs are $10. This guys hole in the way cafe in a freight entrance has zero people walk by each day, its hidden. It costs much less than that hot dog stand on the corner. People find out by word of mouth. It starts with the laborers and building employees that find out about the cafe in the freight entrance. All the delivery guys who use the freight. Next thing you know the word gets out. Genius idea. I bet he also sells coffee and sweets at breakfast for all the workers

    • @HelloHi-pu4tl
      @HelloHi-pu4tl 3 роки тому +12

      B O I L E D H O T D O G S

    • @waq5258
      @waq5258 3 роки тому +6

      Doesn't hotdog license cost 71000 dollars or sm

  • @SandyRiverBlue
    @SandyRiverBlue Рік тому

    I grew up with a lot of dudes like him, passionate about their work, the community, and about family and friends. Good people.

  • @nightshark1156
    @nightshark1156 2 роки тому +6

    Aw man I was just in NYC! If only I got this vid recommended a week ago. Ah well, now I have a reason to go back!

  • @juansalazar62686
    @juansalazar62686 4 роки тому +294

    “If i see they need it, i give it for free.” A true gentleman and humanitarian 💯♥️

  • @shravan1010
    @shravan1010 4 роки тому +1012

    Fast and furious 10 : dom and his family's restaurant

    • @Antphoneigh
      @Antphoneigh 4 роки тому +54

      Feast and Furious 12: Dom's Kitchen Heist

    • @Delective
      @Delective 4 роки тому +28

      Food and furious 14: Dom Hell's Kitchen

    • @HunterYap
      @HunterYap 4 роки тому +17

      Feast n Furious 15: Dom's Delicious Revenge

    • @joshandrei9771
      @joshandrei9771 3 роки тому +12

      Fast and Furious 9999999999: THE HOLY KITCHEN RACE AGAINST THE DEMONS.

    • @McCaroni_Sup
      @McCaroni_Sup 3 роки тому +3

      Lmao just what I was thinking

  • @elitehaxxor8025
    @elitehaxxor8025 Рік тому +1

    His attitude towards his customers is exactly why he's a success. Bravo!

  • @b-nice894
    @b-nice894 2 роки тому +1

    This is what makes this country great... Delicious food from all over by people who have perfected their craft aka it's damn delicious... And he's a nice guy to boot (along with his family I'm sure) 😊

  • @vhlong287
    @vhlong287 4 роки тому +563

    Why does he look like he is about to go on vacation

    • @b0rtie
      @b0rtie 4 роки тому +34

      musix He probably got all gussied knowing that they were going to film him that day. Maybe? Lol.

    • @lithium13
      @lithium13 4 роки тому +58

      Tbh low-key its how us Dominicans dress 😂

    • @KnobleX3
      @KnobleX3 4 роки тому +5

      That's how he regularly dresses

    • @vegetto1426
      @vegetto1426 4 роки тому +5

      He was a spare actor for Scarface but decided to open a business instead

    • @AllenHanPR
      @AllenHanPR 4 роки тому +10

      If you love your job, it's not longer a job. But always a day off.

  • @MarcotheKorean
    @MarcotheKorean 4 роки тому +586

    It used to be cheaper than 5 dollars before, but 5 bucks for food for that price range in New York is doing everyone a favor.

    • @mimzymo2024
      @mimzymo2024 4 роки тому +38

      Makes sense. With the growing cost of life in nyc they gotta raise the prices overtime to keep business going

    • @Fewchore
      @Fewchore 4 роки тому +91

      @Blood Beryl We also got a sarcastic scumbag over here...

    • @Grimy_Aaronarr
      @Grimy_Aaronarr 4 роки тому +1

      Why is all these Americans keep saying he's doing the a "favor" I understand the meaning of the phrase but why are so many people saying it

    • @JBrander
      @JBrander 4 роки тому +1

      @@Grimy_Aaronarr must be an american slang or new yorker slang kind of thing.

    • @marshscarf7467
      @marshscarf7467 4 роки тому

      @Blood Beryl Sped

  • @CmonInn
    @CmonInn 3 роки тому

    such a genuine guy

  • @mrsbobbicisse
    @mrsbobbicisse Рік тому +1

    I’ve been several times over the years and the food is delish. I’ve been recommending it to anyone who will listen and walk over from Amtrak Penn Station

  • @vibrantjourneys6241
    @vibrantjourneys6241 4 роки тому +590

    These "hole-in-the-wall" spots are the best! That's why whenever I travel, I follow the locals, not the tourists!

    • @hwago123
      @hwago123 4 роки тому +23

      thatguybrad I prefer “hidden spots.” Most holes in walls that I’ve seen on the internet don’t have anything I want on the other side.

    • @ulisesr614
      @ulisesr614 4 роки тому +28

      When I visited The United States, one of the locals raped me.

    • @juancarl814
      @juancarl814 4 роки тому +5

      wtf

    • @hwago123
      @hwago123 4 роки тому +11

      Ulises R where were you? Did you report it to the police?

    • @shiv3710
      @shiv3710 4 роки тому +6

      @@ulisesr614 🤔

  • @_deity
    @_deity 3 роки тому +882

    THE FOOD HERE IS TRULY AMAZING AND MADE WITH SO MUCH LOVE! ...i used to work right down the block and during my lunchbreak it was my top favorite spot ❤ he honestly deserves this recognition!

    • @nalowaiian
      @nalowaiian 3 роки тому +11

      I'm not one to try new food, but with his attitude and passion, I REALLY want to try his cooking 😋

    • @_deity
      @_deity 3 роки тому +3

      @@nalowaiian lol I promise you will not be disappointed 😌 it's truly a hidden gem

    • @currynoodles4074
      @currynoodles4074 3 роки тому +4

      @@_deity are they still open?

    • @_deity
      @_deity 3 роки тому +11

      @@currynoodles4074 yes! Its called Acuario Cafe 306 west 37th street..they close early though, you can Google their business hours

    • @twitchcoolbob66
      @twitchcoolbob66 Рік тому

      @@_deity Dang I heard they closed permanently now :/

  • @weinmarkjoseph
    @weinmarkjoseph 3 роки тому +2

    This is undeniably delicious! I hope I will have the chance to try those mouth watering dishes.

  • @Lol-ul4gx
    @Lol-ul4gx 2 роки тому

    love when people have passion for their work and business

  • @taufanadikurniawan7170
    @taufanadikurniawan7170 4 роки тому +804

    He looks like Mr. International Cale ocho the Pitbull.. Uno dos tres..

  • @SirPreyas
    @SirPreyas 4 роки тому +183

    "I make people hungry when they see my food"
    100% accurate

  • @VancouverCatDogLover
    @VancouverCatDogLover 5 місяців тому

    This guy loves his customers. Always a smile on his face. Big portions, good price and some of the best food in NYC. I hope he stays in the same location. People like the hidden places

  • @iwanttodie7199
    @iwanttodie7199 3 роки тому

    I hope his business expands such a nice and humble guy.

  • @philiphurban9498
    @philiphurban9498 3 роки тому +2574

    Hopefully he is surviving the corona virus and still feeding people his delicious food

    • @evelyng2747
      @evelyng2747 3 роки тому +8

      Is it really out of business :o ?

    • @micholakinola1053
      @micholakinola1053 3 роки тому +5

      @For Truth so sadnif true love my Dominicans

    • @MastaFista
      @MastaFista 3 роки тому +184

      @@evelyng2747 temporarily but he'll be able to bounce back since he owns the space.

    • @lmao9526
      @lmao9526 3 роки тому +9

      does anyone have an update on him?

    • @allexsanchez2714
      @allexsanchez2714 3 роки тому +56

      Fuck this virus,
      It effected a lot of good people.

  • @Astro80s
    @Astro80s 4 роки тому +181

    The way he laughs, so much joy🤣🤣🤣

    • @jauxro
      @jauxro 4 роки тому

      Right?! It's a joy to see someone so happy, like he's found his calling

  • @therealtw90
    @therealtw90 3 роки тому

    Wholesome people like this make the world an awesome place. hope the restaurant survives the pandemic because its places like this that make NY so rad

  • @aprilbrown7227
    @aprilbrown7227 2 роки тому +2

    His personality is so beautiful!!!!

  • @samlee6152
    @samlee6152 4 роки тому +225

    $5 for a whole plate of food?? That's 2-3 times cheaper than any regular plate of food at take out places like this. If I worked in Manhattan I'd go every day!

    • @li-an7700
      @li-an7700 4 роки тому +6

      he said he has a customer who has been with him for 25 years

    • @davidlocoh
      @davidlocoh 4 роки тому

      little casers has takeout for 5$

    • @mightymochi6320
      @mightymochi6320 3 роки тому +1

      dsosa lol some shitty fast food place doesn’t compare to a hole in the wall place that delivers quality food.

    • @thanhquanky
      @thanhquanky 3 роки тому +1

      @@zerefragn5626 location location location

  • @hashslingnslasher
    @hashslingnslasher 4 роки тому +218

    Ate here every day when I worked for a studio on this block. Best chicken in ny!!

  • @kevincaballero770
    @kevincaballero770 3 роки тому

    what a chill guy. great job dude

  • @mahavakyas002
    @mahavakyas002 Рік тому

    an awesome person. good to see good people out there doing good things.

  • @peaceistheanswer275
    @peaceistheanswer275 4 роки тому +1052

    I have no doubt he's clearing $1 mil a year. With that price, in that area, in that city, with that little space, with only 3 or 4 workers, his bank account is massive. He will NEVER sell that place. Ever. It'll be passed down through generations in his family.

    • @gameguild2396
      @gameguild2396 4 роки тому +176

      I seriously hope so, he deserves it.

    • @tian2666
      @tian2666 4 роки тому +24

      Minus taxes

    • @ksterlings197
      @ksterlings197 4 роки тому +144

      Have you looked at the price of opening a damn hot dog stand in New York..?? I don't think he is the guy to count pennies, he is pretty simple, genuine and humble. Increase prices maybe but not cut corners. His grandmother would be proud of how he got her amazing recipes out there and fed his family with it... Try not to think too much and just enjoy the wholesome, tasty, economical food (:

    • @Nivek4g
      @Nivek4g 4 роки тому +55

      That would require him to sell 500+ orders a day, everyday at $5. This is hard labor.

    • @fishjuice3987
      @fishjuice3987 4 роки тому +22

      @@Nivek4g he said he got hundreds of customers a day

  • @joebudi5136
    @joebudi5136 4 роки тому +156

    Why would ANYONE on Earth give this video a thumbs down!? $5 plate of home style cookin' in NYC a thumbs down!? Geez people.

    • @AndradeSamir
      @AndradeSamir 4 роки тому +10

      It's a pocket of hope in a land of fast food and fake food

    • @MyBlackhawk007
      @MyBlackhawk007 4 роки тому +9

      They're Donald Trump supporters and don't want immigrants in America.

    • @joebudi5136
      @joebudi5136 4 роки тому +3

      @@MyBlackhawk007 Why would Oprah have a racist on her last week of her show? Answer. She didn't because Trump and the vast majority of his supporters are NOT racist. You are just dumb enough to let your little mind be manipulated by propaganda. You small minded twerp. Amazing how TDS enters stories about food shops. Reminds me of Monty Pythons "She's a witch". Shameful

    • @mybackyardparrots9198
      @mybackyardparrots9198 4 роки тому +3

      @@joebudi5136 - idiot - I'm manipulated by what comes out of that as@$%!
      own pie hole.
      As for Oprah - ever heard of ratings?

    • @mybackyardparrots9198
      @mybackyardparrots9198 4 роки тому

      @Iman Amatullah - so sad that you are so concerned about your food intake contaminating your innards - yet, so callous with your heart & soul😒

  • @Daynox1st
    @Daynox1st 3 роки тому +67

    I absolutely love walking around cities and looking for these little hidden gems. Better food than most so called 5 star restaurants.

    • @Mike_Dubo
      @Mike_Dubo Рік тому +1

      Especially if its food you're not used ti seeing. That's a treasure worth searching for, in my book.

    • @Daynox1st
      @Daynox1st Рік тому +2

      @@Mike_Dubo OH for sure... to find a place off the beaten path that has something that looks great, smells great and you have never tried before. Awesome.

  • @souravsusovansahoo8605
    @souravsusovansahoo8605 2 роки тому

    Such a humble personality.Keep up the good work sir ✌