Alegria Nica

TL;DR: Friendly owner and employees. Good food and vibes with slightly elevated prices. I used to frequent the now-closed Dickey’s BBQ Pit whenever I was in the area, but wasn’t surprised when they closed. As I was driving by the other day I noticed that a new restaurant had opened in its place. When I entered I noticed a bunch of balloons and decorations waiting to be hung. There were several people sitting at a table eating lunch. I asked if they were open and a woman (who I later learned is the owner) said that they were open and had been open for business for about four weeks. Alegria sells both Spanish food and barbecue, so you may have to visit twice to get the full experience. I was feeling a bit overwhelmed and asked for chef’s choice (basically letting them pick for me). I recei

Love the new "Dickies"... Algeria is a pleasant surprise to replace the old Dickies. Patricia (owner) is eager to please and make your visit as pleasant as possible. We ordered the usual brisket sandwich w/ sides. It was cooked well, flavorful, tender, and had a great taste! Don't be fooled by the "basic fastfood style" decor( one less star). Hopefully the new addition of Spanish selections to the menu will help with business. We will have to return to try some.

Food is very good but overpriced and the service is not the best even tho they are kind

I like the traditional Nicaraguan music, the lady was nice and food was delicious. I ate a corn tortilla like a Cachapa (Venezuelan food) and it was good. I also had a Tamarin with Chia seeds..

Friendly staff serving Nicaraguan food (a rarity in New York). Inside, you will find a variety of dishes that are displayed in a Chipotle-style manner and served on a plate if you’re dining inside.