El Gustazo Empanadas Restaurant

I’ve been searching for a chicharrones spot in NYC for a long time and I’m glad I finally found a spot in Flushing! I got the chicharrones with rice and beans and potato salad (comes with half an avocado). Every aspect of the meal was delicious. The pork was perfectly crispy, the rice was soft and delicious. The beans also paired perfectly with the rice. The staff was also super sweet and friendly. I would definitely come back for more and for breakfast. I saw a lot of New York breakfast friendly options on the menu for a very reasonable price. They take cash, credit card, and apple pay!

Amazing Colombian food spot in Flushing, Queens. Great to see a classic neighborhood restaurant still open in this area! The food taste is delicious and good portions for a low price. Everything is delicious on their menu. I love the chicken cutlet, ground beef or chicharon is the best. Restaurant is comfortable and staff is professional. Food comes out quick, hot and fresh. Also available for take out. 10/10 on everything!

This is my second time come here. The last time the same food I ordered and it was delicious. So I order again today. But I change the soup as a lentail soup. It taste savory. the Portion is enough for 1 person. Service was so-so. But I will come back again for the food here

The service at this Colombian restaurant was friendly and attentive, which we really appreciated. The main course was okay, but I was surprised that the beans were charged separately as a side without being clearly explained in advance. That felt unexpected. I also ordered a Greek salad, but it wasn’t prepared in a traditional way. The cheese was not feta, and the salad included ingredients like lettuce and avocado. It tasted fine, but it felt more like a regular house salad with their own cultural cheese rather than a Greek salad as described on the menu. Overall, the service was good, but clearer menu descriptions and pricing transparency would really improve the experience.

El Gustazo Empanadas was such a satisfying meal. Everything tasted fresh, well-seasoned, and made with care. I ordered the grilled chicken with rice, a beets salad, and lentil soup — and each part hit the mark. The grilled chicken was juicy and flavorful, the rice was perfectly cooked, the beets salad was refreshing and balanced, and the lentil soup was warm, hearty, and comforting without feeling heavy. If you want a place that feels wholesome and filling while still tasting like real home-style cooking, this is it. I’ll definitely be back.