Jalao

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   Marlene

   New York City

   7 reviews

   5.0

   7 reviews

   Dined 6 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   I went to celebrate my birthday with family and close friends. I had such a great time at Jalao. The food was great. The staff were so friendly and kind.
   

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   Juanys y franklin

   New York City

   4 reviews

   5.0

   4 reviews

   Dined 7 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   La camisa muy rica y el servicio super atentos todo su personal
   

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   HECTOR

   Baltimore

   16 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   16 reviews

   Dined on 4 November 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Jalao continues to be on top of the line on Latin Kitchen influence, in New York City. However, many, too many of dishes on the menu are not available, which is frustrating
   

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   Darvin

   New York City

   1 review

   3.0

   1 review

   Dined on 12 October 2024

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 1

   I truly wish Dominican Restaurants would understand the level of noise , when you go to a establishment to eat and enjoy food and talk to your friend you don’t wanna be talking over then . Please consider this your food is good , your decor is amazing , your service it’s superb but the ambiance noise level it’s truly disconcerting, we left early Just for that reason.
   

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   Dawn

   Washington DC

   6 reviews

   vip
   2.0

   6 reviews

   Dined on 12 October 2024

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 4

   We had guacamole to share. I ordered the Pecao Frito and my partner ordered the Jalao Pasta. I have zero complaints about the food taste. The drinks were also good. I had a Santo Dominicano which I didn’t like so much but not because of taste but because I don’t like Espresso Martinis (I was not paying attention when I read the description). I also had the Morir Sonando. I highly recommend it. Not sugary. Nice blend of flavors. Our server, Yelina was also great. She checked on us and even tried to redeem the one issue I had. Now to the issue. They brought out my partner’s food and I didn’t mind because I figured mine would be coming out shortly after. Wrong! I sat and waited. Finally someone came in our vicinity and I told them that I hadn’t gotten my main course yet. They were apologetic. I thought okay surely it will come out any moment now. Sometimes you get busy and forget. Wrong again! In total it took approx. 45 mins AFTER my partner got their meal before mine finally arrived. I know that’s no fault of our server and every bit on the kitchen. Not quite sure I would be back as I feel like I was forgotten about for way too long. At the same time, hopefully if I do come back the owner/manager/whoever would have had a serious talk with the kitchen by then.
   

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   Hugo

   Atlantic City

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on 21 September 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Outstanding service and staff was exquisite. I was licking my pork ribs Nona’s. Delicious food and highly recommend it to anyone. Great for birthday, weddings.
   

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   Sureli

   New York City

   1 review

   3.0

   1 review

   Dined on 7 September 2024

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 1

   Service and food were really good. Beautiful restaurant and decorated! However, the music was so loud and the restaurant was not full and it is not a disco 💃🏻 🕺🏻 we had to be yelling to hear each other and by the time the food entries came in we ready to go. It would have been better if the music was at level to enjoy the music. Too loud. Too much. Not sure we will go back; maybe lunch is better noise level than dinner. We did ask our server if the music was always loud and the possibility to lower it however we were told that’s the volume management prefers it.
   

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   Rosemary

   New York City

   1 review

   1.0

   1 review

   Dined on 6 September 2024

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 1

   It wasn't quite what we were expecting. The Instagram page is not updated, so we were looking for more of a lounge/restaurant experience as advertised. However, it was nothing like that. It has changed and is now just a restaurant with nothing special about it.
   

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   Sheila

   New York City

   7 reviews

   vip
   4.0

   7 reviews

   Dined on 1 September 2024

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Went with a group and I was pleasantly surprised. The vibe is chill and our server was great. Food varied in satisfaction. For example the chicharrón to share was well cooked but lacked flavor. More other plates were good. Prices are too high so I’d have to think twice before returning but if asked I’d say, give it a try if your pockets allow.
   

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    Isamell

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 1 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    The food was so good, a little bit expensive, but worth it
    

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