L'Americana
Italian · Gramercy Park · $$
Gramercy Park, New York, NY · $$$
Chica and The Don is a vibrant upscale-casual Latin restaurant and cocktail bar in the heart of Gramercy, New York City. Chica and the Don aims to celebrate the traditions and flavors of Latin America while offering a modern twist in a lively and fun atmosphere. Chica and the Don, more than a restaurant name; it's an invitation to embark on a flavorful journey through the diverse landscapes of Latin America. "Chica," evoking the spirited essence of a lively girl, represents the vibrant and dynamic flavors that make up our culinary tapestry. On the other side, "The Don" brings a touch of authority and mastery to the table, symbolizing the curated excellence and sophistication of our Latin American fusion dishes and cocktails. Imagine a Latin American market where vibrant street food meets refined culinary artisans—the spirited "Chica" and the masterful "Don" working in harmony to craft a menu that tells the story of Latin American culture through every savory bite.
“A hidden gem in NYC. Incredible vibe, music food, amazing cocktails. The best place, the best food, and finally we can say we found the best chicharron (pork belly) in town🥹 And look at these empanadas, and saffron shrips 🤤 TITO’s cocktails are amazing - drinks directly to the heart😍 And all the staff are so heartwarming♡”
“Came here tonight for my birthday! Armando was truly so kind and amazing. Made the experience so memorable. It was an honor being able to chat with Chef Max. The food was delicious, fresh and we ordered some to take back to the hotel for some midnight munchies. Don’t forget about the drinks! We tried the Media Noche, Oro Blanco and La Chica. Each one was fantastic, La Chica was my personal favorite! The hospitality, food, drinks and vibe were off the charts. Thank you all again! (Try the Blue Crab Tostada, yw)”
“Came here for my birthday with my family. It was my first time such a beautiful space. The food was delicious and our server was so knowledgeable and helpful and recommending items off the menu. I didn’t give it a five star for ambience because due to the weather, the Samba night was canceled, and that was one of the things I was looking forward to the most. Besides that everything was great I would definitely return especially because I want to see the Samba.”
“This place is fantastic and I can’t wait to come back and try more of the food. For drinks we had the salvaje and the espresso martini esque drink and they were both amazing. Ordered the shrimp, chicken empanadas and elote ribs and they were all 10/10. The inside is so colorful, fun and vibrant. Such a vibe! My only nit is that the stools at the bar were very cheap. They were so weak and hard to sit on!”
“HARASSMENT! I think that word explains absolutely everything I felt from the first moment we sat down. The attention? Extremely fatal, and watch out here, I'm talking about what MY experience was like in this place that I will never return to and for no reason would I recommend to ANYONE. The person in charge of our table was absolutely rude, restless, he rushed us to order seconds after giving us the menu. When my friend went to order the dish she wanted (lomo saltado), he didn't think it was a better idea to tell her that he didn't recommend it, that she better ask for a more expensive one. I don't usually drink, not cocktails, nothing, but he kept insisting that I ask for something, I always refused. We ordered an appetizers first, but he wanted us to be able to do everything at once. The pressure was so great that we ordered a whole chicken (and it wasn't what we wanted or what we expected), but only for that gentleman outside our table to do everything too quickly. When the food arrived, and after the waiter himself did not trust what they themselves cook, well, we already felt prejudice with the food and the truth is that we could not enjoy it as we would have liked. We ordered dessert, that was good. That's all I'll say. The only thing I could rescue. We still had a little dessert left and it appeared on the table with the bill. Really? At that point we just wanted to leave that place. I totally regret having paid almost $300 in that place. But I think if a group is going to consume that kind of money, they should get better treatment from their staff. I DON'T RECOMMEND IT. FOR THAT PRICE, YOU CAN GO TO A LOT BETTER PLACES.”
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