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You cannot rush when you make a sofrito, but when you eat at Sofrito you're rushed! We ordered the sampler appetizer for 7 + 2 additional appetizers and dinner was being served before they had taken the appetizer plates away from the table. Not only that, we hadn't even finished with the appetizers. They didn't even wait for all of us to finish eating before they started whisking away the plates of those who had finished. I had told them that it was my Dad's birthday and they brought a Flan and Tres Leches on a plate for him with a candle. However, they never asked any of us if we wanted dessert. Never asked if we wanted coffee or any after dinner drinks. Bill was shoved in our hands without even asking if we wanted coffee or anything else. I've eaten there either 4 or 5 times, but will think again before going back. It used to be a bargain, but it's not anymore. If I pay their prices I want to dine. For fast eating, I'll go to a deli.

This restaurant is nice but the 2 times we have been there, we were rushed out to the point of practically thrown out. It's not the greatest food so I don't see why you are rushed out. The food is good but I have had better on 116 Street. If you like to eat and run this is the place for you because you are forced to eat and run.

I enjoyed my birthday last evening at this unique, cultural, eatery, which my daughter has raved about for over a year. I found the food delicious, the staff and the service, a welcome invitation, to return in the near future, with friends. I regret, after reading some of the posted reviews that all don't share my enthusiasm. I realize however, that New Yorkers, (a discerning crowd), seek refuge and comfort in most outlets outside of business. That select group, might be better served by a fine therapist, and a peanut butter sandwich, for surely, Sofritos, will more than satisfy both palate & soul!

Loved this restaurant!!! Great Puertorican food, nice atmosphere, excellent service. Prices were a little high but this restaurant was worth trying. I will definitely come again.

Poor service and food just ok. My table only got water ONCE after begging. Water only came again after a personal entreaty to the manager, because our requests for more water went ignored or were met with exasperated rolled eyes by our server. Had to ask for my drink four times before it came. Most irritating was that there was automatic service charge on our bill because of the size of our party. I have only not tipped once in my life at another restaurant (and that's because the waitstaff were racist), but this service was so awful, I was tempted to forego a tip here also. Food definitely not worth the poor service.

I went here and shared a variety of empanadas with my boyfriend, and had the arroz con pollo for dinner. You would think a Spanish restaurant could make this entree well, but it was very bland. There were very few things on the menu that appealed to me at all. Their drinks were NOT good. The Sangria had a strange taste to it - almost chemical. The one highlight of the place is their empanadas. These were delicious, especially the shrimp ones. They are also SO cheap. Unless you are craving empanadas, do not bother.

As much as I would love to like this place I just cannot. With the exception of the décor, I would have to say that there is really nothing good about this restaurant with a Latino night club identity crisis. The food is NOTHING TO BRAG ABOUT, the cost is WAAAAAAY OVERPRICED, and the “bouncers” are taking their job way to serious. There really is no rhyme or reason as to who they choose to let in, so it basically it depends on how popular/close with the staff you are will determine if you are let into the club…I mean lounge….I mean restaurant. With the hard time they give you to enter, you would think that the experience would be unforgettable, but sadly it is far from that. Bottom line this place is too noisy to be a restaurant and too tiny to be a night club. Needless to say this place will never get my business again.