This NYC Restaurant Is Hidden in a Freight Entrance

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  • Опубликовано: 27 авг 2019
  • Psst… We’re about to tell you about one of New York City’s hidden gems. It’s the Acuario Cafe, and you’ll find it in the Garment District on 37th Street. There’s no sign outside-you have to walk through a nondescript freight entrance to visit this tiny Latin American restaurant. Rodolpho Perez runs the neighborhood joint, and he takes care of his customers like family. For just $5, you can get a hearty plate of pollo guisado and other delicious Dominican dishes. Let’s lunch!
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  • @GreatBigStory
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  • @morningstarmig4853
    @morningstarmig4853 9 месяцев назад +1486

    My father and I appreciate the warm comments I'm the son you see in the video. To update you guys we did close unfortunately, my father had to get surgery and wasn't able to walk until recently alongside 2020 being hard on our business while he became ill, we've been through tough times but him and the family are well! We've started to do catering until we can get another location if anyone is interested feel free to reply and let me know thanks everybody God bless you all

    • @rezvlt9285
      @rezvlt9285 9 месяцев назад +65

      I saw online, very sad news 😔. I hope your family bring the business back. Better than ever hopefully. The food looks fantastic.

    • @thysquid2157
      @thysquid2157 9 месяцев назад +61

      If this really is the son (sorry to doubt but it’s the internet after all) then thanks for the update and hope for the best for your family.

    • @morningstarmig4853
      @morningstarmig4853 9 месяцев назад +46

      @@thysquid2157 much appreciated and I understand well about having doubts considering all the odd people on here but no problem I hope so as well it'd be a shame to let such good cooking go to waste

    • @erikf7560
      @erikf7560 9 месяцев назад +8

      @@morningstarmig4853 awesome food brother pls come back i never ate at your restaurant but still became a fan im from mid-west btw just saw this video today

    • @noranizaazmi6523
      @noranizaazmi6523 8 месяцев назад +3

      I wish the best to you folks! Hoping you manage to get the business back on track, good luck!

  • @AshishSharma-kg7zy
    @AshishSharma-kg7zy 4 года назад +12090

    "If I think they need it, I give it for free"
    Its not always about the food, its about the caring attitude you have

    • @porogami7yearsagoedited754
      @porogami7yearsagoedited754 4 года назад +43

      But then what stops others from asking for free food?

    • @mrcocoloco7200
      @mrcocoloco7200 4 года назад +15

      You want the owner to give free food?

    • @cezarregala8403
      @cezarregala8403 4 года назад +393

      @@mrcocoloco7200 well if he sees a hungry kid or homeless guy he'll probably help them out. He came from the DR which isn't the greatest country so when he sees someone struggling he helps them out, I think most people would do the same

    • @mrcocoloco7200
      @mrcocoloco7200 4 года назад +34

      @@cezarregala8403 Oh never mind he was quoting what the guy said. Sorry for the confusion.

    • @tooreal8968
      @tooreal8968 4 года назад +12

      In NYC that type of people usually get taken advantage of...

  • @thecrunchlator2500
    @thecrunchlator2500 3 года назад +1028

    Bless that friend who said,"just put rice and bean."

  • @lemmiwinks09
    @lemmiwinks09 2 года назад +2786

    Just went here today! They are still serving amazing meals during difficult times.

    • @danialimran7720
      @danialimran7720 2 года назад +11

      Nice

    • @xing3010
      @xing3010 2 года назад +49

      good to hear that they are still open. Just curious to know how much did the meun increase XD

    • @lemmiwinks09
      @lemmiwinks09 2 года назад +102

      @@xing3010 I think it was $6-7. Really reasonable and full portions!

    • @xing3010
      @xing3010 2 года назад +7

      @@lemmiwinks09 I must give it a try some time in the near futureXD.

    • @Justaguytriestoexist
      @Justaguytriestoexist 2 года назад +1

      Say hi from us!

  • @MusicforMe123
    @MusicforMe123 4 года назад +13981

    Midtown Manhattan at $5.00 a plate... he's doing you a favor.

    • @Gods_Child_777_
      @Gods_Child_777_ 4 года назад +314

      Perfect.

    • @Alcantara7entero
      @Alcantara7entero 4 года назад +319

      how much does a regular meal cost in that area?

    • @Alcantara7entero
      @Alcantara7entero 4 года назад +204

      @Lameed Rahman Damn NY is expensive af

    • @eseereoj
      @eseereoj 4 года назад +194

      If the food is good, I am willing to pay more.

    • @glennco8263
      @glennco8263 4 года назад +72

      @@Ojt03 depends tho food from my country of that serving size costs like one to two dollars

  • @grayhatesgrey
    @grayhatesgrey 4 года назад +20838

    his outfits screams mob boss but his attitude screams wholesomeness even louder

    • @ksterlings197
      @ksterlings197 4 года назад +774

      Why can't a man do both? Boss of the goat market at 4am, boss off the resturant at 5? He's a simple but genuine man.

    • @thenbagreatteller1855
      @thenbagreatteller1855 4 года назад +246

      Classic example of not judging a book by its cover

    • @rayoup11
      @rayoup11 4 года назад +253

      Bruh that's just a typical dominican dress code. They extra as fk

    • @gtassone1919
      @gtassone1919 4 года назад +16

      This comment is amazing

    • @maxheadrum5452
      @maxheadrum5452 4 года назад +3

      Not anymore it's not

  • @ARSZLB
    @ARSZLB 3 года назад +888

    “if they need it, i give it to them for free”
    there really are a few truly good people left in this world after all.

    • @mizukienriquez3197
      @mizukienriquez3197 3 года назад +5

      That's heart warming!

    • @stdbandit5755
      @stdbandit5755 3 года назад +6

      @GregLaz 01 true, a lot of hispanic people are like that.

    • @misslesliepink
      @misslesliepink 3 года назад +1

      Asian does as well, ma bruh@GregLaz 01

    • @lethirrdpenguin631
      @lethirrdpenguin631 2 года назад +5

      Arabs too
      Human genorisity doesn't have an ethnicity

    • @AJ-hs2ld
      @AJ-hs2ld 2 года назад +2

      Lmao has nothing to do w race

  • @Movie_Games
    @Movie_Games 3 года назад +2393

    After seeing this, I really want to try goat meat. Looked it up and the two restaurants near me charge $17 and $12 for Chivo Guisado

    • @dazzaMusic
      @dazzaMusic 3 года назад +63

      Obvs that place is takeaway only Restaurant prices will always be more expensive

    • @Bas_Lightyear
      @Bas_Lightyear 3 года назад +17

      I know a guy that can get you goat meat. Hit me up on MSN messenger & I'll hook you up

    • @user-ut5cv6xb6m
      @user-ut5cv6xb6m 3 года назад +2

      It's not so good just cooked a little chewy

    • @luckyduck2928
      @luckyduck2928 3 года назад +28

      It's a good stew meat. It's low in fat, slower the cook, the better it is.
      I used to work on an organic goat dairy farm in Oregon.

    • @KallainKrainea
      @KallainKrainea 3 года назад +3

      its delicious if you made the goat meat to stew, soup, other food with broth and stuff

  • @onety4438
    @onety4438 4 года назад +1933

    First person to enter that freight entrance and smell food must have been so confused

    • @FlyBoiQ1
      @FlyBoiQ1 4 года назад +87

      Shhiiiit if I worked there I would have been like "that food smells good, oh shit a restaurant right here hmmm weird but ok..... $5 ohh wait I'm all the way in"

    • @carval51
      @carval51 4 года назад +8

      @@FlyBoiQ1 he said 3.50 at beginning now it 5

    • @nithinjayan6522
      @nithinjayan6522 4 года назад

      before they had the sign 🤣

  • @Player-001
    @Player-001 4 года назад +1783

    Ya know its good when he said "recipe from my grandmother"

    • @jenimarai1906
      @jenimarai1906 4 года назад +5

      I realized that too

    • @chandrahermawan9184
      @chandrahermawan9184 4 года назад +21

      Babushka recipe

    • @SchmuckCatChan
      @SchmuckCatChan 4 года назад +2

      You know some grandmothers can't cook. Just sayin'.

    • @raulperez2308
      @raulperez2308 4 года назад +16

      @@SchmuckCatChan yeah, but most are hella good cooks

    • @guser436
      @guser436 4 года назад +9

      @@SchmuckCatChan most of them have the life experience to have been cooking for a long time
      Of course there'll be some bad but more experience means higher chance of being a good cook yafeel
      Sure as hell my grandma was an insanely good cook

  • @DarkEagle-vx9hd
    @DarkEagle-vx9hd 3 года назад +351

    Man, this dude is like a breath of fresh air! So happy, generous, and upbeat. Every pandemic needs a guy like him to keep spirits up

    • @okaytree7711
      @okaytree7711 Год назад

      Google says they are permanently closed 😔
      So they have another opening?

  • @shr3y4sh
    @shr3y4sh 4 года назад +4786

    looks like a guy you to would take mission from in GTA

  • @Sijan.G
    @Sijan.G 4 года назад +3695

    “If I see they need it, I’ll give it for free”
    Well done hermano🙏🏻

    • @thesucker9632
      @thesucker9632 4 года назад +51

      with those prices, everything he's giving is basically free, that ain't a restaurant, it's a charity

    • @privatejoshuadancer4370
      @privatejoshuadancer4370 4 года назад +4

      Hey brother, I dont think his name is Hermano.

    • @willowisp415
      @willowisp415 4 года назад +22

      Ronnie Radd i honestly hope this is a joke lmao

    • @Luis_Facil
      @Luis_Facil 4 года назад +1

      @@privatejoshuadancer4370 lol

    • @kilvgamer7445
      @kilvgamer7445 4 года назад +8

      @@privatejoshuadancer4370 Hey hermano, i dont think his name is brother.

  • @sidewinder3422
    @sidewinder3422 3 года назад +180

    Not only he's a Plumber, a Delivery man and an Astronaut but he's also a restaurant owner? My God a man of many skills, what a true legend.

    • @kazukanashii
      @kazukanashii 3 года назад +6

      You sir win a best comment medal 🏅

    • @armandray080285
      @armandray080285 3 года назад +15

      Dont forget he is sometimes fire fighter, cops and even hitman agent!:3

    • @StckYefingurinit
      @StckYefingurinit 2 года назад +5

      He's was also an indestructible super hero for fun at one point

    • @Samxsonite505
      @Samxsonite505 2 года назад +12

      I’m pretty sure that’s my wife’s gynecologist also, truly a multi talented man

    • @StckYefingurinit
      @StckYefingurinit 2 года назад

      @@Samxsonite505 I was eating cereal and I got this notification I dropped my mothafuckin cereal cause of you😂

  • @jjosephBlack
    @jjosephBlack 2 года назад +70

    These are the businesses we needed to help and bailout. Wholesome real hardworking and amazing for the community. Amazon does not need Government grants. These businesses do. I hope to visit you as many times as I can next time I'm in NYC and I will be sure to tell all my friends who live there now to support this.

  • @jasonross2439
    @jasonross2439 4 года назад +2349

    5 dollars for all that food? You can’t beat that. Now I gotta visit that spot.

    • @Rahul_Sastry
      @Rahul_Sastry 4 года назад +8

      It's On 69 Likes and I ain't gonna change that😂

    • @yungfruitsalad1401
      @yungfruitsalad1401 4 года назад +3

      F.B.I Officer now it’s on 269 likes

    • @Xighor
      @Xighor 4 года назад +1

      In New York too

    • @vyebey8934
      @vyebey8934 4 года назад

      @@yungfruitsalad1401 lol was on 629 before I liked it

    • @alventuradelacruz522
      @alventuradelacruz522 4 года назад

      You country food must be really expensive 😮 i'm from the same country that man is and here we eat a lot of food for really cheap prices lije 2 or three dollars

  • @tennisace101
    @tennisace101 4 года назад +3394

    Dude starts cooking at 5 am, still manages to get ripped as heck 😂

    • @Moss_piglets
      @Moss_piglets 4 года назад +38

      If he has customers all day he ain't getting ripped. He's making a profit. His rent is probably cheap or he owns the spot.

    • @delali6863
      @delali6863 4 года назад +184

      @@Moss_piglets he owns the spot

    • @Seraphinus112
      @Seraphinus112 4 года назад +491

      VisualAddict lol he was talking about how fit he was

    • @nailcandy
      @nailcandy 4 года назад +7

      😂😂😂

    • @bxs963
      @bxs963 4 года назад +175

      @@Moss_piglets I think he mean ripped as in working out (his physique) and not as in getting ripped off.

  • @myfavoritepointguard446
    @myfavoritepointguard446 3 года назад +134

    He look like a mob boss but with a golden heart. Godbless this man

    • @Vorazun
      @Vorazun 3 года назад +1

      ikr dont judge a book by its cover............................ very little of the time..........................

  • @Fahrenheit1617
    @Fahrenheit1617 Год назад +11

    You can tell the food is good when the owner looks healthy and happy

  • @dextor0000
    @dextor0000 4 года назад +4548

    5 $$ for that big ??
    I say he is going charity for past 25 years
    Good man

    • @ryanjones9498
      @ryanjones9498 4 года назад +50

      Goat isn’t cheap either

    • @bander7983
      @bander7983 4 года назад +9

      Anzu Wyliei shining soul which appears on people faces through smiles, eye contacts, and good energetic talk.

    • @alejandromurillo8979
      @alejandromurillo8979 4 года назад +4

      I'm fron panama and in my university they have something called "the basic" witch is usually rice beans and chicken it only cost 0.50$ and 0.75 to take away.

    • @gutwounds
      @gutwounds 4 года назад +5

      @@bander7983 psychopaths have that "brightened soul" look with no religious commitment and they'll stare you in the eyes with a smile as a blade pierces your gut

    • @vishalverma4659
      @vishalverma4659 4 года назад +7

      In India you can get that plate for approximately 2 dollars or less

  • @activememes5231
    @activememes5231 4 года назад +7984

    he looks like a mob boss or some shit but he is just a wholesome person

    • @akpokemon
      @akpokemon 4 года назад +121

      well if he were he certainly wouldn't advertise it in this video

    • @breakerlion4352
      @breakerlion4352 4 года назад +147

      Dont judge a person how they look man

    • @christianserna7201
      @christianserna7201 4 года назад +9

      Active Memes probably is .

    • @psd4349
      @psd4349 4 года назад +5

      lol. like a boss.

    • @somenamethatincludesanemob8933
      @somenamethatincludesanemob8933 4 года назад +97

      breaker lion I don’t know man, if you’re wearing in ahegao shirt in public I’m gonna judge you.

  • @Mayurp008
    @Mayurp008 3 года назад +14

    His energy towards the customers is soo positive!! These kinda people are so rare in this world!!
    God bless him! 😊👌🏻👍🏻

  • @jenatorres1249
    @jenatorres1249 3 месяца назад +3

    Sadly this place is Closed 😢. It's my go to lunch before,I miss it

  • @nori633
    @nori633 4 года назад +3759

    "If i see they need it i'll give it for free"
    protect this man at all costs

    • @YokeyDokey
      @YokeyDokey 4 года назад +9

      astolfo best trap

    • @asianman3455
      @asianman3455 4 года назад +3

      Yokey amen

    • @berry8392
      @berry8392 4 года назад +27

      he probably has his own mafia protecting him anyways

    • @Michael-wk7ug
      @Michael-wk7ug 4 года назад +1

      Onyx agreed

    • @kilvgamer7445
      @kilvgamer7445 4 года назад +8

      dominican spirit my dude, you can see that shit happen all over the country.

  • @Aiden-wx9xr
    @Aiden-wx9xr 3 года назад +4396

    "Its not easy to make all the food, but we do everything fresh."
    Now that's what im talking about

    • @Wahl_Kade
      @Wahl_Kade 3 года назад +14

      I read this comment exactly as he said it

    • @thanhat3415
      @thanhat3415 3 года назад +2

      Wait Zote the mighty 😁

    • @Shreyaasreyli
      @Shreyaasreyli 3 года назад +17

      Gordon Ramsay is happy

    • @Not_MissHina
      @Not_MissHina 3 года назад +2

      @@Shreyaasreyli this is well done

    • @TeraAFK
      @TeraAFK Год назад

      They cook all the meat at 5am, but are claiming everything is made fresh? It's been sitting there for 6hrs by noon

  • @denisebledsoe8836
    @denisebledsoe8836 2 года назад +9

    I love this story. If he see someone needs to eat he will give it to them at no charge. Made me tear up!

  • @doctorpanigrahi9975
    @doctorpanigrahi9975 4 года назад +2956

    26 years and he couldn't lose his accent ! A true dominican.

    • @anayadanayad451
      @anayadanayad451 4 года назад +139

      My parents came to USA from DR 39 years ago and their accent is still the same 😂

    • @Skankhunt-bl1tl
      @Skankhunt-bl1tl 4 года назад +17

      Dr Ankit Panigrahi India way to assimilate 👍🏻

    • @randomgamerdude98
      @randomgamerdude98 4 года назад +31

      My Dominican dad has been here since the 80s and he speaks like this 🤣 I love being dominican 🇩🇴

    • @norinajimeno9377
      @norinajimeno9377 4 года назад +73

      People who immigrate to a place at the age of 12* or older tend to keep their accent. Those who move when they're younger than 12* lose their native accent and develop a mix of the accent (altho predominantly of the adopted accent). *edited, see below for citation

    • @Letsgoandgetit
      @Letsgoandgetit 4 года назад +1

      Anayad Anayad klk

  • @williambrooks6252
    @williambrooks6252 4 года назад +2171

    5 dollars a plate in NYC !!!! Someone buy this guy a beer!!!!

    • @hd-xc2lz
      @hd-xc2lz 4 года назад +26

      Ingredients cost 1/4.

    • @saosaqii5807
      @saosaqii5807 4 года назад +119

      h d yes wholesale.
      You don’t do things for free lol

    • @leagueaddict8357
      @leagueaddict8357 4 года назад +51

      maybe but if you go to mcdonalds ur paying more for worst quality food

    • @eddiesaninocencio6635
      @eddiesaninocencio6635 4 года назад +9

      Thats cheaper than a dime bag in the Bronx, at least i won't be hungry.

    • @bugglemagnum6213
      @bugglemagnum6213 4 года назад +90

      @@hd-xc2lz and? How the fuck else is a restaurant supposed to operate? You're paying for the finished product not the ingredients dummy, anyone could go buy the ingredients that doesn't mean they can cook this and $5 for a plate of hot food is a bargain anywhere

  • @Dib420
    @Dib420 2 года назад +2

    This dudes whole vibe made me smile :) may he live a long and prosperous life!

  • @brishellrodriguez
    @brishellrodriguez 2 года назад +8

    so happy to see my people doing good and positive things for that community and yes dominican food is delicious

    • @rramnath1981
      @rramnath1981 2 года назад

      And you look delicious too 😍😋

  • @jeremyvillanueva1
    @jeremyvillanueva1 4 года назад +2005

    This guys looks like a holy combination of Vin Diesel and Dwanye Johnson.

  • @shadowflare2255
    @shadowflare2255 4 года назад +2630

    $5 a plate of wholesome *seasoned* food? Sheesh! A cupful of coffee and a cookie at starbucks is easily $7.
    This is a *FAVOR*

    • @Meteo_sauce
      @Meteo_sauce 4 года назад +102

      Starbucks is easily the biggest trash ill have for breakfast

    • @tripled2505
      @tripled2505 4 года назад +10

      Starbucks is good but overrated

    • @bilisahussein9076
      @bilisahussein9076 4 года назад +5

      Starbucks is nasty

    • @myes344
      @myes344 4 года назад +5

      A crappy sandwich small bag of chips and cup of sugar water is $10+!!!

    • @Shykeful
      @Shykeful 4 года назад +3

      @jon fraer nah. Once at the airport I had to enter a Starbucks because it was all they had open at that day. Coffee was okay, "food" was meh.

  • @The6426
    @The6426 3 года назад +1

    I absolutely LOVE this guys' energy! He seems so passionate about his business!

  • @foodie1986
    @foodie1986 Год назад +10

    sadly closed

  • @DebEternity
    @DebEternity 4 года назад +889

    I absolutely love how enthusiastic & passionate he is about his restaurant...
    A lot of people end building up stress due to sheer pressure that comes from dealing with hundreds of customers every single day...

    • @palestalemale8831
      @palestalemale8831 4 года назад +13

      I think it's a little different when you are invested in the outcome of the business. He loves his customers bc they visually represent his own personal success. It's a great way to do things. Selling a product you don't believe in or care about for someone elses profit is what usually leads to animosity towards the customer base.

    • @DebEternity
      @DebEternity 4 года назад +9

      @@palestalemale8831
      I agree... :)
      People should try to be passionate in what they do...

    • @cupcakemcsparklebutt9051
      @cupcakemcsparklebutt9051 4 года назад

      @@DebEternity you really don't get it huh, it's literally been explained in your face

  • @Ender-vy1xc
    @Ender-vy1xc 4 года назад +2560

    Well it's not hidden anymore

    • @drugaruka
      @drugaruka 4 года назад +98

      I doubt they are complaining, more traffic for them

    • @7wiiskate
      @7wiiskate 4 года назад +15

      Thank God is not hidden anymore.

    • @benjaminanderson6016
      @benjaminanderson6016 4 года назад +74

      It’s still hidden from the street. They never said it was a secret.

    • @tyjaruchaiyakul7711
      @tyjaruchaiyakul7711 4 года назад

      I was about to comment the same thing

    • @thienphucn1
      @thienphucn1 4 года назад +2

      @@drugaruka why would they complain? More traffic = more customers = business grows

  • @jayarahul3658
    @jayarahul3658 3 года назад +3

    People like this is the reason why there is kindness still around the world

  • @jrfrondelli2023
    @jrfrondelli2023 2 года назад +3

    This is too cool! I worked right next door to this restaurant, ate there MANY times for lunch, and they had awesome food, PLUS they were great people. Yeah, only in NYC would you find a hidden gem like this. 💖

  • @jpet1626
    @jpet1626 4 года назад +418

    I hope this guy does extremely well just because of his good attitude. Well done.

    • @bryanmac1958
      @bryanmac1958 4 года назад +14

      The greatest thing he said was"if I see someone who needs it I give it to them free" kind hearted and I hope he stays successful his entire life

    • @rachkate76
      @rachkate76 4 года назад +3

      @@bryanmac1958 you won't see many capitalism and money hoarding obsessed wipipo doing that.
      It's all about screwing over the person in front of them to better their own position and pocket.

  • @abuyudhistira4129
    @abuyudhistira4129 4 года назад +15124

    I just hope he is ok during this pandemic,

    • @RoseXo
      @RoseXo 4 года назад +380

      I was thinking the same :-(

    • @k.k.1
      @k.k.1 4 года назад +492

      @Compass are you joking ?

    • @deanthy3rdofengland96
      @deanthy3rdofengland96 4 года назад +655

      @Compass bruh how many brain cells did you lose while typing this comment?

    • @lemonke3774
      @lemonke3774 4 года назад +553

      Korg that’s how they dress in the Dominican Republic. Don’t worry he seems so wholesome that he wouldn’t stoop down to drugs as a form of income.

    • @henz8303
      @henz8303 4 года назад +27

      Yes I hope so

  • @ulisesr614
    @ulisesr614 3 года назад +3

    I visited the place shortly after this video went live. I told him about it & asked for a hug. This man gives very tight hugs & painfully firm handshakes. I wish he would adopt me.

  • @obiwanjakobe9814
    @obiwanjakobe9814 Год назад +1

    I always enjoy watching behind the scenes and seeing the owners happy and doing good

  • @vinaybhaskarchandratre7762
    @vinaybhaskarchandratre7762 4 года назад +1512

    "If they need I give free" You know the secret of success. Earn the customer before you earn his penny. God bless you.

    • @hyosomoo1437
      @hyosomoo1437 4 года назад +3

      DrinkwithaMexican Ayyyy get it.

    • @KinghtofZero00
      @KinghtofZero00 4 года назад +89

      @DrinkwithaMexican God bless is just an expression of wishing good for someone, calm down jeez.

    • @KinghtofZero00
      @KinghtofZero00 4 года назад +32

      @DrinkwithaMexican Are you trolling? God bless only means one thing and it's what I told you.

    • @chrispham2024
      @chrispham2024 4 года назад +15

      DrinkwithaMexican “You need to stop with that Sky Daddy crap.” Holy shit that was beautiful. I’m using that. - Someone born a Catholic but is now an Atheist 😂👌

    • @Uppacutt
      @Uppacutt 4 года назад +34

      DrinkwithaMexican may god help you out with that attitude

  • @buggyman286
    @buggyman286 4 года назад +523

    $5 for homecooked style meal? God bless this man

    • @heartycann3783
      @heartycann3783 4 года назад +18

      Exactly so healthy 1000x better than a dominos pizza

    • @basshunterdota625
      @basshunterdota625 3 года назад +1

      @@heartycann3783 yeah

    • @beluwuga
      @beluwuga 3 года назад +3

      Can’t get any better in Midtown

  • @chrisgouger9299
    @chrisgouger9299 3 года назад +8

    Home cooked meal for 5 bucks...
    can't beat it...

  • @elitehaxxor8025
    @elitehaxxor8025 Год назад +1

    His attitude towards his customers is exactly why he's a success. Bravo!

  • @AverytheCubanAmerican
    @AverytheCubanAmerican 4 года назад +2021

    Dominican restaurant hidden in plain sight, I like the sound of that. Love Dominican cuisine

    • @brettonfischer837
      @brettonfischer837 4 года назад +22

      Avery the Cuban-American dude you’re literally in every comment section of videos I watch

    • @lai17
      @lai17 4 года назад +2

      Wow so weird a Cuban who likes Dominican Republic

    • @mrcocoloco7200
      @mrcocoloco7200 4 года назад +1

      @@lai17 What is wrong with that?

    • @theusa4052
      @theusa4052 4 года назад +2

      Fortnite news Central same

    • @theusa4052
      @theusa4052 4 года назад +5

      Why are you in every SINGLE VIDEO I WATCH (except for meme complations) but still every other video

  • @darko6666
    @darko6666 4 года назад +1556

    “This is my baby, you can never get out from your baby.”
    I wish my dad was like that...

  • @edumalaysia00
    @edumalaysia00 2 года назад +2

    his positive attitude is the definition of hospitality core value.

  • @kmjent1818
    @kmjent1818 Год назад

    Idk why, but this made me very emotional. So sweet and pure the man is.

  • @arnoldnguyen7630
    @arnoldnguyen7630 4 года назад +283

    $5 a plate in NYC!!! My god that man is generous!!

  • @2010stoof
    @2010stoof 4 года назад +824

    Favorite part ...
    When I see they need it, I give it for free.
    And at $5 a plate, for that area, that's charity in itself.

    • @mugglepower
      @mugglepower 2 года назад +7

      ya. you can easily spend 50, 60 bucks in a NY joint. And not even talking about the expensive expensive ones.

  • @nuutasi
    @nuutasi Год назад +7

    In remembrance of Acuario Cafe 😢 so sad its gone.

  • @messerschmitt3725
    @messerschmitt3725 9 месяцев назад +6

    is a pity they closed :( ... the food was absolutely spectacular, i used to work in one of the TED headquarters like 5 minutes away, and i went almost every day for lunch, i hope they open somewhere around eventually!

    • @noobofalltrades9766
      @noobofalltrades9766 9 месяцев назад +1

      really? like they closed CLOSED or they just relocated?

  • @SWORLD1991
    @SWORLD1991 2 года назад +2

    This man, this business is life. So much more soul, integrity and quality than any multimillion franchise.

  • @KitKat-gn2nn
    @KitKat-gn2nn 4 года назад +3849

    Lol I'm actually close by. Might check this place out XD

    • @DebEternity
      @DebEternity 4 года назад +181

      Reply after you've had a bite there and tell us how was it... :)

    • @WobblesandBean
      @WobblesandBean 4 года назад +95

      Please do and report back to us! That goat meat looks amazing 🤤

    • @kristandeleon2392
      @kristandeleon2392 4 года назад +33

      Lucky you.

    • @jonasnobes8122
      @jonasnobes8122 4 года назад +11

      Lucky guy

    • @parmesanjon
      @parmesanjon 4 года назад +102

      I've been there before, would recommend 100%. Food is extremely good!

  • @catlion4925
    @catlion4925 4 года назад +353

    I love how theese kinds of succesful restaurants owners have the same kind of mentality, they treat their costumers with love and hospitality just like their own family. It's just so heartwarming :)

    • @alesin1992
      @alesin1992 4 года назад +8

      @Blood Beryl Bad day?

    • @alesin1992
      @alesin1992 4 года назад +14

      @Blood Beryl What's with the piss and vinegar then?

    • @yopeepthestyle8308
      @yopeepthestyle8308 4 года назад +7

      Blood Beryl its ok buddy. you dont have to project your personal negativity on others. just smoke that bong and enjoy

    • @brokenpotato4136
      @brokenpotato4136 4 года назад +6

      @Blood Beryl you must be the kind of guy that nut within 2 milliseconds

    • @xXasd012xX
      @xXasd012xX 4 года назад +1

      @Blood Beryl hey... you still ok there? just keep in mind there are people who cares for you

  • @humanbeing8338
    @humanbeing8338 2 года назад

    He's stylist, charismatic, passionate, friendly, humble and have a big golden heart!

  • @BrutalOddball
    @BrutalOddball Год назад +1

    What a lovely man. This is the kind of content that makes me sad that Great Big Story shut down

  • @egg4180
    @egg4180 4 года назад +1316

    He’s the pitbull of Gordon Ramsey

  • @RayMak
    @RayMak 4 года назад +5196

    He is such a humble person

    • @thermite218
      @thermite218 4 года назад +120

      I've seen you in the comment section of so many videos lol.

    • @ipixiemonster
      @ipixiemonster 3 года назад +22

      Omg I've seen you a lot in so many videos LOL

    • @eliasprodger
      @eliasprodger 3 года назад +8

      Ray Mak hello again

    • @manojpandey7895
      @manojpandey7895 3 года назад +34

      Get out of the comment sectiob

    • @ouissandy2806
      @ouissandy2806 3 года назад +2

      there's also a Indian spot and a amazing Chinese spot all about five bucks. I eat like a king in midtown.

  • @denisejones3017
    @denisejones3017 2 года назад

    What a beautiful kind person , if they need it I give it too them for free . Need more kindness like this in the world

  • @tkp97
    @tkp97 Год назад +9

    its closed now omg

  • @JR-px7hd
    @JR-px7hd 4 года назад +4024

    Yet people be charging $10 for a disgusting boiled hotdog.

    • @mikejuliet2619
      @mikejuliet2619 4 года назад +115

      I refuse to pay anything under 12 for disgusting hotdogs

    • @micholakinola1053
      @micholakinola1053 3 года назад +9

      Refuse it

    • @AlCasa52
      @AlCasa52 3 года назад +188

      You'd have a heart attack if you discovered the month's rent that little hot dog cart pays to sit by central park. That's why his hot dogs are $10. This guys hole in the way cafe in a freight entrance has zero people walk by each day, its hidden. It costs much less than that hot dog stand on the corner. People find out by word of mouth. It starts with the laborers and building employees that find out about the cafe in the freight entrance. All the delivery guys who use the freight. Next thing you know the word gets out. Genius idea. I bet he also sells coffee and sweets at breakfast for all the workers

    • @HelloHi-pu4tl
      @HelloHi-pu4tl 3 года назад +12

      B O I L E D H O T D O G S

    • @waq5258
      @waq5258 3 года назад +6

      Doesn't hotdog license cost 71000 dollars or sm

  • @slimegamingyt8356
    @slimegamingyt8356 4 года назад +313

    This guy is so cheerful and joyful haha! Would definitely visit there someday

  • @CompelledUsername
    @CompelledUsername 2 года назад +9

    $1.50 inflation after a quarter of a century? Incredible

  • @denisejones3017
    @denisejones3017 3 года назад +1

    Wow 😍 this is amazing hard working , kind and passionate. I love these stories

  • @mvzv3913
    @mvzv3913 4 года назад +849

    $5 a plate in NY? With fresh cooked meal ? That man is doing a charity for the poor .

    • @joenuts7070
      @joenuts7070 4 года назад +6

      Is food that expensive in NY? My country serves a lot of food with a reasonable amount at only 4-6 dollars

    • @joenuts7070
      @joenuts7070 4 года назад +1

      @@stormblade9649 does this apply for most shops? I don't want to live there now unless I have a good salary or somethin

    • @reckless110
      @reckless110 4 года назад +9

      That's not true. I'm a born and raised new Yorker that still lives here and I have never paid that much for coffee. At the corner store where I live I only pay $1.25 for a large. New York is only expensive if you are just talking about midtown manhattan.

    • @boznsjbruhstudios6383
      @boznsjbruhstudios6383 4 года назад +2

      @@joenuts7070 I'm sure if you look hard enough you will find a good price where I live I found in Arabic shop that sells a box of cooked rice with a whole chiken for 5.00 dollars

    • @giaomila3956
      @giaomila3956 4 года назад

      In Philippines u usually get combos with just 2 dollars lol

  • @vhlong287
    @vhlong287 4 года назад +563

    Why does he look like he is about to go on vacation

    • @b0rtie
      @b0rtie 4 года назад +34

      musix He probably got all gussied knowing that they were going to film him that day. Maybe? Lol.

    • @lithium13
      @lithium13 4 года назад +58

      Tbh low-key its how us Dominicans dress 😂

    • @KnobleX3
      @KnobleX3 4 года назад +5

      That's how he regularly dresses

    • @vegetto1426
      @vegetto1426 4 года назад +5

      He was a spare actor for Scarface but decided to open a business instead

    • @AllenHanPR
      @AllenHanPR 4 года назад +10

      If you love your job, it's not longer a job. But always a day off.

  • @senseisharktv7380
    @senseisharktv7380 2 года назад +1

    This guy is an amazing human! I hope to one day have the same amount of passion he does.

  • @CmonInn
    @CmonInn 3 года назад

    such a genuine guy

  • @shravan1010
    @shravan1010 4 года назад +1012

    Fast and furious 10 : dom and his family's restaurant

    • @Antphoneigh
      @Antphoneigh 4 года назад +54

      Feast and Furious 12: Dom's Kitchen Heist

    • @Delective
      @Delective 4 года назад +28

      Food and furious 14: Dom Hell's Kitchen

    • @HunterYap
      @HunterYap 4 года назад +17

      Feast n Furious 15: Dom's Delicious Revenge

    • @joshandrei9771
      @joshandrei9771 4 года назад +12

      Fast and Furious 9999999999: THE HOLY KITCHEN RACE AGAINST THE DEMONS.

    • @McCaroni_Sup
      @McCaroni_Sup 4 года назад +3

      Lmao just what I was thinking

  • @bentasticotv9030
    @bentasticotv9030 4 года назад +304

    I work near this restaurant and buy from here almost everyday. Delicious 😋 shoutout to all the workers they are very nice. The owner is very polite and shakes almost everyone’s hands when they come in🙌🏾

    • @a-aron691
      @a-aron691 4 года назад +3

      yeah he does seem like a pretty cool guy

    • @bentasticotv9030
      @bentasticotv9030 4 года назад +2

      rc car yes, customer service is A1😁🙌🏾💯

    • @SENPAIPHANTOMM
      @SENPAIPHANTOMM 4 года назад +1

      Did you get the Pollo Guisado I see it's chicken but wants the little balls under it?

    • @bentasticotv9030
      @bentasticotv9030 4 года назад

      NARUTOUZUMAKIFAN they”ll give it to you however you like

    • @bentasticotv9030
      @bentasticotv9030 4 года назад

      Maximiliano Licona visit New York. Marriot, Homewood and Hilton Garden Hotels 🏨 are on the exact same block this is located🙌🏾

  • @SandyRiverBlue
    @SandyRiverBlue Год назад

    I grew up with a lot of dudes like him, passionate about their work, the community, and about family and friends. Good people.

  • @nightshark1156
    @nightshark1156 2 года назад +6

    Aw man I was just in NYC! If only I got this vid recommended a week ago. Ah well, now I have a reason to go back!

  • @juansalazar62686
    @juansalazar62686 4 года назад +294

    “If i see they need it, i give it for free.” A true gentleman and humanitarian 💯♥️

  • @MarcotheKorean
    @MarcotheKorean 4 года назад +586

    It used to be cheaper than 5 dollars before, but 5 bucks for food for that price range in New York is doing everyone a favor.

    • @mimzymo2024
      @mimzymo2024 4 года назад +38

      Makes sense. With the growing cost of life in nyc they gotta raise the prices overtime to keep business going

    • @Fewchore
      @Fewchore 4 года назад +91

      @Blood Beryl We also got a sarcastic scumbag over here...

    • @Grimy_Aaronarr
      @Grimy_Aaronarr 4 года назад +1

      Why is all these Americans keep saying he's doing the a "favor" I understand the meaning of the phrase but why are so many people saying it

    • @JBrander
      @JBrander 4 года назад +1

      @@Grimy_Aaronarr must be an american slang or new yorker slang kind of thing.

    • @marshscarf7467
      @marshscarf7467 4 года назад

      @Blood Beryl Sped

  • @aashish406
    @aashish406 3 года назад +1

    He has a very good heart. Really nice person

  • @aprilbrown7227
    @aprilbrown7227 2 года назад +2

    His personality is so beautiful!!!!

  • @vibrantjourneys6241
    @vibrantjourneys6241 4 года назад +590

    These "hole-in-the-wall" spots are the best! That's why whenever I travel, I follow the locals, not the tourists!

    • @hwago123
      @hwago123 4 года назад +23

      thatguybrad I prefer “hidden spots.” Most holes in walls that I’ve seen on the internet don’t have anything I want on the other side.

    • @ulisesr614
      @ulisesr614 4 года назад +28

      When I visited The United States, one of the locals raped me.

    • @juancarl814
      @juancarl814 4 года назад +5

      wtf

    • @hwago123
      @hwago123 4 года назад +11

      Ulises R where were you? Did you report it to the police?

    • @shiv3710
      @shiv3710 4 года назад +6

      @@ulisesr614 🤔

  • @taufanadikurniawan7170
    @taufanadikurniawan7170 4 года назад +804

    He looks like Mr. International Cale ocho the Pitbull.. Uno dos tres..

  • @anonanon7235
    @anonanon7235 2 года назад +2

    I like this guy, great character. You can tell he got dressed up for the interview and he kept showing his guns on purpose...really cool guy.

  • @richardt1792
    @richardt1792 3 года назад +2

    This is definitely my kind of place. I was planning to go to New York for the first time last year, and then the pandemic hit. I will have to remember this location.

  • @_deity
    @_deity 3 года назад +882

    THE FOOD HERE IS TRULY AMAZING AND MADE WITH SO MUCH LOVE! ...i used to work right down the block and during my lunchbreak it was my top favorite spot ❤ he honestly deserves this recognition!

    • @nalowaiian
      @nalowaiian 3 года назад +11

      I'm not one to try new food, but with his attitude and passion, I REALLY want to try his cooking 😋

    • @_deity
      @_deity 3 года назад +3

      @@nalowaiian lol I promise you will not be disappointed 😌 it's truly a hidden gem

    • @currynoodles4074
      @currynoodles4074 3 года назад +4

      @@_deity are they still open?

    • @_deity
      @_deity 3 года назад +11

      @@currynoodles4074 yes! Its called Acuario Cafe 306 west 37th street..they close early though, you can Google their business hours

    • @twitchcoolbob66
      @twitchcoolbob66 Год назад

      @@_deity Dang I heard they closed permanently now :/

  • @samlee6152
    @samlee6152 4 года назад +225

    $5 for a whole plate of food?? That's 2-3 times cheaper than any regular plate of food at take out places like this. If I worked in Manhattan I'd go every day!

    • @li-an7700
      @li-an7700 4 года назад +6

      he said he has a customer who has been with him for 25 years

    • @davidlocoh
      @davidlocoh 4 года назад

      little casers has takeout for 5$

    • @mightymochi6320
      @mightymochi6320 3 года назад +1

      dsosa lol some shitty fast food place doesn’t compare to a hole in the wall place that delivers quality food.

    • @thanhquanky
      @thanhquanky 3 года назад +1

      @@zerefragn5626 location location location

  • @Vroshir
    @Vroshir 2 года назад

    My faith in humanity is slightly restored when I see such humbleness and love for what a person does.

  • @Daynox1st
    @Daynox1st 3 года назад +67

    I absolutely love walking around cities and looking for these little hidden gems. Better food than most so called 5 star restaurants.

    • @Mike_Dubo
      @Mike_Dubo Год назад +1

      Especially if its food you're not used ti seeing. That's a treasure worth searching for, in my book.

    • @Daynox1st
      @Daynox1st Год назад +2

      @@Mike_Dubo OH for sure... to find a place off the beaten path that has something that looks great, smells great and you have never tried before. Awesome.

  • @Astro80s
    @Astro80s 4 года назад +181

    The way he laughs, so much joy🤣🤣🤣

    • @jauxro
      @jauxro 4 года назад

      Right?! It's a joy to see someone so happy, like he's found his calling

  • @philiphurban9498
    @philiphurban9498 3 года назад +2574

    Hopefully he is surviving the corona virus and still feeding people his delicious food

    • @evelyng2747
      @evelyng2747 3 года назад +8

      Is it really out of business :o ?

    • @micholakinola1053
      @micholakinola1053 3 года назад +5

      @For Truth so sadnif true love my Dominicans

    • @MastaFista
      @MastaFista 3 года назад +184

      @@evelyng2747 temporarily but he'll be able to bounce back since he owns the space.

    • @lmao9526
      @lmao9526 3 года назад +9

      does anyone have an update on him?

    • @allexsanchez2714
      @allexsanchez2714 3 года назад +56

      Fuck this virus,
      It effected a lot of good people.

  • @anest4141
    @anest4141 3 года назад +4

    ''If I see they need it I give it for free''
    The guy is so heartwarming i swear.

  • @winkelkreuz3844
    @winkelkreuz3844 2 года назад

    Authentic cuisine. Great food. Awesome guy and his simplicity.

  • @SirPreyas
    @SirPreyas 4 года назад +183

    "I make people hungry when they see my food"
    100% accurate

  • @drane1210
    @drane1210 4 года назад +1805

    Edited original comment now the replies make no sense

    • @4A33
      @4A33 4 года назад +294

      @DrinkwithaMexican Wow, incredible, this isn't Thailand, though. You'd be hard pressed to find a decent portion of food for $5 in NYC.

    • @bangtansweetheart1007
      @bangtansweetheart1007 4 года назад +75

      $5 for that set of meal is consider cheap and reasonable. I can't get that price for that set of meal. The least it cost around between $7 to $8.

    • @143katieb
      @143katieb 4 года назад +11

      drane1210 I live here and I think 💭 that’s a great price. The place on my corner that makes the same food 🥘 same plates are $7.50/9.00$and don’t seem as NICE as this GUY😊

    • @Revivalheb
      @Revivalheb 4 года назад +15

      DrinkwithaMexican people in Thailand also earn far less then us workers.

    • @RizkyFebian258
      @RizkyFebian258 4 года назад +39

      @DrinkwithaMexican well this is New York, darling, the most EXPENSIVE city in the world to live in. So $5 dollars for that delicious food, take my money.

  • @ashupatil9098
    @ashupatil9098 2 года назад

    I somehow got recommended this again after 2 yrs...still love it

  • @HimelOnYT
    @HimelOnYT 11 месяцев назад +2

    His foods are awesome no doubt about that but the man himself looks very friendly & fresh energetic. Need more individuals like him around us.

  • @ghgjgjgjghjgjgjg
    @ghgjgjgjghjgjgjg 4 года назад +122

    He bought the building, and it looks like the employees are just him, his wife and kids. He must be banking so much! Great to see stuff like this

    • @Mr-Ad-196
      @Mr-Ad-196 4 года назад +1

      Hrmmm yea I had a friend where the only helper he has is his ritired dad and he alone cook,take order and make drink and since it a small shop I don't need he need extra worker its like he and his dad alone was enough his shop could fit like 8 to 10 people only.

    • @eddiesaninocencio6635
      @eddiesaninocencio6635 4 года назад +18

      This is the true American dream, work hard, save money and open a business, and put your kids through college like i did, I'm proud of my country, i even served in the Army, retired disabled veteran, land of opportunity, and i took that opportunity.

    • @zydian_
      @zydian_ 4 года назад +3

      @@eddiesaninocencio6635 ye, everyone can do it right. And if not all, the vast majority can.... *cringe* maybe use statistics instead of personal experience.

    • @yallaharab247
      @yallaharab247 4 года назад +6

      He sells a thosand plates per say and it costs $5 a piece. 5×1000= $5000 a day.

    • @akshayy_xd
      @akshayy_xd 4 года назад +2

      @@yallaharab247 lmaoo no

  • @joebudi5136
    @joebudi5136 4 года назад +156

    Why would ANYONE on Earth give this video a thumbs down!? $5 plate of home style cookin' in NYC a thumbs down!? Geez people.

    • @AndradeSamir
      @AndradeSamir 4 года назад +10

      It's a pocket of hope in a land of fast food and fake food

    • @MyBlackhawk007
      @MyBlackhawk007 4 года назад +9

      They're Donald Trump supporters and don't want immigrants in America.

    • @joebudi5136
      @joebudi5136 4 года назад +3

      @@MyBlackhawk007 Why would Oprah have a racist on her last week of her show? Answer. She didn't because Trump and the vast majority of his supporters are NOT racist. You are just dumb enough to let your little mind be manipulated by propaganda. You small minded twerp. Amazing how TDS enters stories about food shops. Reminds me of Monty Pythons "She's a witch". Shameful

    • @mybackyardparrots9198
      @mybackyardparrots9198 4 года назад +3

      @@joebudi5136 - idiot - I'm manipulated by what comes out of that as@$%!
      own pie hole.
      As for Oprah - ever heard of ratings?

    • @mybackyardparrots9198
      @mybackyardparrots9198 4 года назад

      @Iman Amatullah - so sad that you are so concerned about your food intake contaminating your innards - yet, so callous with your heart & soul😒

  • @Lol-ul4gx
    @Lol-ul4gx 2 года назад

    love when people have passion for their work and business

  • @mahavakyas002
    @mahavakyas002 Год назад

    an awesome person. good to see good people out there doing good things.