Rice & Beans Restaurant

Went with my boyfriend and ordered pernil mofongo + pastelitos + a plate of steak stew with rice and beans and only paid $ 19 plus a side salad or drink for each entrée.
My boyfriend’s family orders Dominican food almost on the daily from Elena’s on franny lew, and this place blows them out the water when it comes to flavor.
The mofongo is so fresh and also not too dry and tasted amazing especially with their homemade garlic sauce and gravy! My boyfriend’s plate was such a huge portion and could easily feed 3 people. Last but not least, their pastelitos!!! They only had beef available, but the owner did say they make chicken and cheese as well. They were perfectly crispy and just damnnnn delicious.
Side note: they serve mangu from Thursday to Saturday!

Those hole in the wall type of places? This is your good solid Spanish food. Tasty, authentic, and hits the spot all the time. Definitely a blessing to the neighborhood.

Great food, love the king fish and chicken, Great atmosphere. Love this place.
Come and try this place.

This place is off the beaten path but I’m glad to have ventured to this mom-​and-​pop place. Having ordered from this place a few times, the dishes are delicious. I’ve tried to roasted chicken, pernil, oxtail, fried fish and pork chops and haven’t been disappointed. Service is great. Take-​out since there’s no seating.

I’m leaving this review after several visits since my initial review. I’m pleased to say that the food has been consistently good and generously served each and every time. I’ve yet to have a single bad meal or experience. The staff work efficiently, even in tight quarters and when the place is lined up with customers waiting their turn to be served.
I cannot think of another local place that I would choose to dine at and get a solid, home cooked tasting meal for just over $ 6. Again, that’s factoring in the quantity of food they give you for that price. Honestly, even if they charged a dollar or two more for what they give you, I would gladly pay the increased price. I’m just hoping they can sustain this place for many years to come. I know how expensive it is to operate a restaurant in the New York City area and sometimes low prices equal small profit margins.
If it sounds like I’m heaping praise on this restaurant… I am. Well deservedly so!

Every time i walk in, i am greeted by the staff as if i am part of the family. Tonight, i walked in when a fresh pot of arroz and moros was coming off the stove. I will start by saying this rice was loaded with pork bits, bacon, garlic and onion mixed in are the black beans. Can you say Tasty? I had the home made chicken soup with yuca and chucks of chicken (legs and thighs) little bits of celery and potatoes. Overall, expect pork in just about everything you order here. The pernil was falling off the bone, garlicky, tender and delicious. I had enough food for 3ppl for under $ 20
As back up i order yellow rice and pernil, yeah it was good but not as porky as my arroz con moros. Totally yummy meal. Thank you rice and beans, for providing us with such home made meals.

The people here are amazing I will always love Rocco and his family god bless them. The food is phenomenal always has been since they stepped foot in the neighborhood whenever we want Spanish food this is the place to get it in Queens Village.

What a lovely little establishment filled with allot of love family owned and great roast hicken, my family and I think it’s great food for a great price.

This place is absolutely hands down deliciously fresh Spanish food. My husband and I have ordered from here twice! And can say we will frequent!

I purchase three (3) meals to try out as much as I could costing me a little over $ 18. All of the food tasted cheap. For instance, the maduros (plantains) tasted like chicken because the oil they used to fry them was previously used/​old oil they had fried chicken with. Even the rice wasn’t up to par. I’m Dominican and understand not all Dominican food tastes the same. I’m not bothered with how they seasoned their meal. I’m more bothered how they cooked and that they reused cooking products to save money and time. The chicken tasted like it had some kind of steak in it. I’m guessing they used the same grill/​pot to cook whatever other meat and didn’t clean it in between. The inside of the shop has nowhere to sit and eat. It’s a small messy location that is not inviting at all. I wonder how they got an A rating. I wonder why I even ordered after seeing it the way it was. I will definitely not return.

Do not be fooled by the outside of the restaurant. This place has some of the best Dominican food in Queens. The owner is waaayyy cool and the staff is very pleasant. The owner’s mother handles the register. I go for the food and to talk to her. She is FAB-​U-​LOUS.
The pollo guisado is off the hook. The portion sizes are huge, they can easily feed two.
I do not write reviews often but I had to give a shout out to Rice & Beans. The food in this place is great. The pernil was done to perfection and make sure you ask for the mojito.
The prices cannot be beat. Do yourself a favor and try the food. You will be so glad that you did. Buen Provecho!

Best Dominican food ever! The portions are excellent, the service is friendly and food is amazing. I’ve tried almost everything and it’s all so good — especially the pernil (Pork) and chicken

Amazing customer service! !
The food is delicious and affordable ! I ordered pernil and it was very good! Will definitely go back.

Walking my way to work… I came in and decide to take lunch to go. Half of a rotisserie chicken, yellow rice and red beans. Apparently this come with either a green salad or a potato salad. Enough food for 2 days worth of lunch only $ 7! And it taste good too! So definitely found a new spot in this neighborhood for Dominican food!

One of the besttt Latin restaurants I’ve been to! They aren’t anything fancy but they provide the quality! The employees are so friendly and nice, the owners are just as nice and respectful to all of their customers! Definitely a spot I hit every time I arrive in New York :)

A few excerpts that I agree with from other reviews:
«Hole in the wall»
«Local gem»
«Don’t let the outside fool you»
Rice & Beans is easy to miss, but will be tough to avoid once you try their food. It is takeout only, so don’t expect to spend too much time here. I ordered the Cuban sandwich and two chicken empanadas for lunch. The sandwich, toasted and pressed, was savory and cheesy throughout the last bite. Definitely filling and worth the wait. The empanadas were a little overdone, but had plenty of filling to make up for it; though, I must note that they gave me FOUR beef empanadas instead of two chicken… So, I really can’t complain.
There was a line of guests who were getting platters of everything on the menu. The staff was very personable and greeted everyone with warmth and excitement.
I was just a bit disappointed that they were out of tres leches cake. And it seemed to be that way for a while. I will definitely recommend & be back myself to try some other entrees.

Very Friendly and food is awesome
They also make fresh juices!!! Quick service too!!!

This is my go to restaurant when I am in the mood for some good Spanish food. The outside of the restaurant looks sketchy, but the food is delicious!

This is a small «hole in the wall» place but nevertheless very good. I’ve been eating here for many years. The food is always fresh and tastes well.
In the summer, I enjoy their naturally squeezed juice.
There is always parking outside, no long lines and very fairly priced. It’s somewhere to go grab take out instead of getting Chinese or pizza, just a different something.

Spanish food will always have a place in my hearty digestive system since growing up in the L.E.S. of NYC. Living in far east of Queens, finding a good… really good… Spanish food is far and few in between.
The Rice and Beans Restaurant is conveniently located on Springfield Blvd off 91^st Ave and near Hillside Ave (Queens Village). It’s a small restaurant in a row of mom/​pop businesses.
The food we ordered: Chicken Stew, Beef Stew and Rib Stew platters include plantains, yellow rice and side salads were some of the best Spanish food ever!
The owner was so nice and wanted me to come for more, he include a free order of roasted chicken… awesome…I wouldn’t mind free Oxtail Stew but it’s on of the items that quickly sells out.
The prices are very reasonable from the generous portions served.
Rich and Beans is strictly a «take out» restaurant and will recommend to fellow Unilocalers…