El Fogon Costeno Corp

Food is good, I think since I did not get the appetizers we order for the table and they brought the main course before the appetizers. Also they brought my rice and 10 minutes later the waitress came by and told me that they gave my food to a different table. Now I have to wait again to get my food. Never coming back, so much for Father’s Day dinner with the family.

Don’t you hate it when you are hungry and after an hour of waiting for delivery, most of it turned out horrible? The Bolito was okay, but it was 4 lbs and huge! Didn’t expect that if the term was «Bolito». Had to throw the empanada in the trash because the meat inside had turned sour. After a couple bites of the shrimp ceviche, we were pretty grossed out because it tasted old and fishy. I’m surprised I’m not in the hospital with a food borne illness. Gross! Why are there no decent Ecuadorian restaurants in NYC? Sad.
PS — If you want to run a restaurant, do it right or don’t do it at all!

Food was decent; however, my low grading is for the service– or lack there of! As soon as I was seated at the table there is a note on the table stating «plates are served as indicated on the menu» — that rubbed me the wrong way cuz right from the jump they r trying to tell u they don’t want to make accommodations… Then we order– the waitress waits until my dish comes out to tell us they are out of what my mother ordered — really? U couldn’t tell us before? we couldn’t eat at the same time… Fine — I ordered fish and asked them to plz cut the head off (I don’t like my food looking at me) and the waitress refused to ask the kitchen to do so– it was only after I made a big deal about it that they agreed to do so (I’m sure my fish came back w a booger in it) … And the whole time the waitress didn’t ask how the food was or if we needed anything– very uncourteous! Long story short — food mediocre — terrible service ! But maybe I just had a bad experience — good luck !

Amazing! I’ve never visited this place, I only order online. Best food in area. It has very fast delivery, always 30 mins or less.

Delicious! I’m Queens for work and it was walking distance from the hotel. Great, fresh food with amazing flavors. This was the only time I’ve liked a plantain And the chicken with lemon sauce was succulent.

The food was delicious and our server was quick and very friendly. We had the bandeja paisa, empanadas and tamales and the homemade lemonade. It was ALL SO good!

Im a Colombian living in NYC. This place serves typical dishes from «The Caribbean Coast Of Colombia» where I’m from btw. Our food is a little bit different from the rest of the country. I have been going to this place for about three years already and I love the Food and the Environment. Last time i went with my boyfriend on a Sunday afternoon for a late lunch. we had Carimañolas and Butifarras for appetizer. Carimañolas are always great, they are like empandas stuffed with ground beef but the dough is made of Yuca. Butifarras are Ok, not a big fan, but i wanted my boyfriend to try then. For main dish we had Mojarra frita with Coconut rice and Patacones. I love coconut rice and this one is really good, patacones were very freshly fried and the Mojarra fish was good. Also if you go on a Sunday afternoon you will live the full experience of the Colombian «COSTEÑOS» culture, they have live music, Vallenato, salsa, cumbia, porro and al kind of Colombian rhythms that would make stand up and dance. ;)

Unfortunately, I was excited about Colombian food, only to be let down. The service was really great, and I enjoyed the plantains, but the food was average and on the greasy side. Also, they don’t take Amex and the printer doesn’t print a section for a tip.

This is the only place in new York where you’ll find all the delicacies from the Atlantic coast region of Colombia. Arepa e’ huevo. butifarras, bollo, mojarra frita, they are all there. Just like in the beaches of Cartagena. Also try their Cazuela de mariscos. Do it!

Any time we are in Queens, we always Stop by and enjoy a great dinner. Also we must mention the great chicken soup. A must!
It always nice to see the same staff keeping the great integrity which creates such a welcoming enviroment. If u wish for a great home cooked meal. You just found it.

Had the Friday soup special– delicious! My daughters had the arroz con pollo and neither left a bite behind! Spanish language skills would help but the English translation is underneath. Loved the plantains. Reasonably priced.

Great food, I got the Hawaiian pork chop… delish. My wife is Colombian and I was delighted to find this place across the street from my hotel, whether you are a Colombian food groupie or not the food is great

Living in Corona, I’ve been too plenty of Colombian spots to eat. I decided to try this place today cause it’s 2 blocks from me. Needless too say I will never be eating there again.
Maybe the people who gave it 5 stars have different taste from what Colombian food is or I ordered the wrong things.
I asked for a lemonade and they gave me Agua pamela with some lime in it lol I should’ve walked out right there.
I ordered a chicken soup which was really good but then…
I ordered roasted chicken with tostones. The worst tasting and dried chicken I’ve ever eaten at a Colombian spot. The tostones was just drenched in oil. I didn’t eat that. The rice was cold. The beans was decent.
I left 75% of the food and no one acknowledged that. Whatever, I paid my bill and went to the store next door to get something to drink to get that «lemonade» taste out of my mouth.
Oh the 2 stars was because the soup was good and the place looked clean and was somewhat roomy.

This place has authentic Colombian food from the coast like arepa de huevo, mojarra frita (fried porgy) sancochos, carimañola which is mashed yuca made like an empanada stuffed with beef and then is fried. They have sangria and beer The place is well decorated and has good service. Can’t beat the good prices

I heard a lot about el fogon costeño I finally got to try it all the hype is true really great food I started with yuca carimañolas and butifarra so good then the grilled salmon with sweet pineapple sause delicious also their natural batidos are great try the guanabana. overall great food.

Great food! The seafood
Soup is like this delicious medley of seafood in really delicate cheese. It took 20mins to cook. The salad was great and i tried a guanabanana shake.

Service is very good, nice ambiance & the food was absolutely amazing. Even the rice had its own special flavor! The house made hot salsa is one of the best I have ever had. Wish I could take a whole gallon home with me. I highly recommend El Fogon Costeno to anyone willing to try something new or with a love for Columbian cuisine.

Take it from a New York City Born Colombian Kid! El Fogon Costeno is the best Colombian Food spot in the city.
Nelson, the owner, takes pride in his establishment and has a live Accordion Player, Foncho Castellar, every Sunday and available for special events.
Take a moment and come by to have the Bandeja Paisa with some Flan y café to top it off… and I will assure you this will not disappoint.

Colombian restaurants in the Jackson Heights and Corona neighborhoods of Queens are a dime a dozen. Whenever I am in the mood for this cuisine, I find myself going back to the same places that I know are good, but I recently decided to change that and head into a few more of the better looking locations. Personally I think that better Colombian food is to be found in New Jersey neighborhoods such as Englewood and Elizabeth. I’m hoping I can change this attitude with the right finds in Queens.
The first location I decided to descend upon in Corona is the well out-​of-​the-​way El Fogon Costeño, a restaurant that is actually owned by Uruguayans and promises specialties from the Caribbean coast, a distinct subset of food from Colombia. The menu is large and covers most of the country’s usual «hits» though, as well as a nice focus on seafood dishes.
The restaurant has a full breakfast menu which I have not tried, and being open for three meals leads me to believe that there is something special about this place, which is not only a decent distance from the majority of Colombians in Jackson Heights, but out of the way to most people in general. Economical lunch options each day are what to come for, in my opinion. Each day has a different special, priced from $ 6 to $ 8, and is plenty of food for one person.
The empanadas de carne ($ 1.25) are satisfying and not too greasy. Add the aji they give you at the table to give the meat and potatoes a little zing.
Alongside the empanadas, an arepa con huevo ($ 2.50) is a common sight on the streets in cities near the coast, especially early in the day. We tried the one here, which is very good and made me want to be enjoying it on the beach.
Also of note are the carimañolas de carne ($ 2), similar to the empanada but made with yuca. It is a simple snack also common for breakfast in the Caribbean region.
Between courses is a good time to enjoy the rest of your first Aguila and the start of your second, as well as the hodgepodge of various Colombian murals and knickknacks decorating the place that have no scheme or focus. Vallenato music plays on the sound system, sweeping you away in spirit right to the coast.
Friday is a day worth seeking out this place for, which is exactly what I did on my return visit, specifically for the sancocho El Fogon ($ 7) the special of the day. It has a mixture of meats and entrails in the hearty stew, potatoes and yuca. It is served with a plate of rice, which you can dump into the soup or take spoonfuls of and add broth, satisfying either way. There was even a delicious chicken heart inside, a pleasant surprise indeed!
The rest of the menu is expansive and difficult to select just one thing. Having a group of five or six would be a real asset here. On our first visit, my Colombian friend and I were excited to try the sobrebarriga a la criolla ($ 13.95), a grilled steak with a sauce dominated by red and green peppers. It is mild despite its appearance, but full of flavor.
We asked for a side of coconut rice ($ 5) but they can swap it for the regular white rice for just $ 1 extra. This is a good order, another specialty of the Caribbean coast.
When we asked for some recommendations from the seafood menu, something we completely neglected, the server mentioned that the cazuela ($ 17.95), a seafood stew, is excellent. On our next visit, we will have to tackle this portion of the menu, hopefully with a big group.

I like this place its around the corner from where I live so that’s first.
The people are very nice and friendly there. The restaurant is clean and cozy.
I have eaten a few dishes and haven’t been disappointed yet!
The Price is reasonable, if you are looking for a nice small restaurant that looks good this is the place to go.
I haven’t been there in the last few months so I am going to check it out and update you on what I had. I remember eating some empandas and yuca frita which were amazing. I’ll keep you posted on the dish I’ll have on my next visit :-)