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324 Bowery, New York, NY 10012 (at nr. Bleecker St.)
New York, NY 10012

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Best

Agozar Cuban Bistro infuses the Bowery with the liveliest Cuban food NYC has to offer. Our Cuban restaurant...

Worst

Maybe they're just getting their sea legs. I don't know. But here's what I thought. The margaritas were too tart. The space cramped. The service disorganized(though very nice...

I love Bossa Nova 1/5/2007

Some forget that you're not simply paying for an amount of food, or the organizational skills of the host.\r \r You're getting the unique culinary creations from the chef. You're getting a fun, inviting interior. You're getting great music from a wonderful female-fronted Bossa Nova band.\r \r Agozar has a lot of personality, and is a great place. It's definitely not ideal for everyone, but that's always the case when something is distinctive. Stop by early on a weeknight and peek your head in, have a drink at the bar, and test for yourself whether it's for you. You might be pleasantly surprised. Pros: Great food, fun interior, Bossa Nova Cons: Uptight people may scoff at the lax service more
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I love Bossa Nova 1/5/2007

Some forget that you're not simply paying for an amount of food, or the organizational skills of the host. You're getting the unique culinary creations from the chef. You're getting a fun, inviting interior. You're getting great music from a wonderful female-fronted Bossa Nova band. Agozar has a lot of personality, and is a great place. It's definitely not ideal for everyone, but that's always the case when something is distinctive. Stop by early on a weeknight and peek your head in, have a drink at the bar, and test for yourself whether it's for you. You might be pleasantly surprised. Pros: Great food, fun interior, Bossa Nova Cons: Uptight people may scoff at the lax service more
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AWESOME HAPPY HOURS 12/17/2006

THEIR HAPPY HOURS ARE THE BEST ITS M-F FROM 5-8PM..... THE TAPAS ARE SO TASTY AND THEIR MOJOITOS ARE TO DIE FOR!!!!! HONESTLY, I ONLY GO FOR THE HAPPY HOUR SPECIALS SINCE THE PRICES ARE GREAT BUT WHEN THEIR HAPPY HOUR IS OVER I AM OVER, BECAUSE THEIR ACTUAL ENTREES ARENT THAT GREAT!!!!!! Pros: HAPPY HOUR PRICES more
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AWESOME HAPPY HOURS 12/17/2006

THEIR HAPPY HOURS ARE THE BEST ITS M-F FROM 5-8PM..... THE TAPAS ARE SO TASTY AND THEIR MOJOITOS ARE TO DIE FOR!!!!! HONESTLY, I ONLY GO FOR THE HAPPY HOUR SPECIALS SINCE THE PRICES ARE GREAT BUT WHEN THEIR HAPPY HOUR IS OVER I AM OVER, BECAUSE THEIR ACTUAL ENTREES ARENT THAT GREAT!!!!!! Pros: HAPPY HOUR PRICES more
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Happy hour specials (drinks and tapas) 11/1/2006

Recommend el Coco for drink. The bartender there makes it really good! Buy one get one free on mixed drinks Mon-Fri; i think till 8PM. The tapas are half price (around $3-$4 after discount) during happy hour. Recommend the chorizos if you're going to order Tapas. I went with a large group and the people at the restaurant were fairly accomodating. I shared an entree (a real entree to share - its on the menu) with another girl and boy was it wayy too big for us to finish. Prices are fair. Food was average. Pros: Happy hour - BOGO on drinks; 1/2 off on tapas Cons: None from my experience more
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Happy hour specials (drinks and tapas) 11/1/2006

Recommend el Coco for drink. The bartender there makes it really good! Buy one get one free on mixed drinks Mon-Fri; i think till 8PM. The tapas are half price (around $3-$4 after discount) during happy hour. Recommend the chorizos if you're going to order Tapas. I went with a large group and the people at the restaurant were fairly accomodating. I shared an entree (a real entree to share - its on the menu) with another girl and boy was it wayy too big for us to finish. Prices are fair. Food was average. Pros: Happy hour - BOGO on drinks; 1/2 off on tapas Cons: None from my experience more
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spicy start, smooth finish 9/11/2006

Prompt seating even though my party ran late. Freshest sangria I've ever tasted set off spicy tapas nicely. I rec the shrimp in double garlic sauce if you can handle it. The chicken "lollipops" are a great option for kids. For entrees, the strip steak and pork loin were equally lean and well seasoned. Sweet plantains were a great offset to spicy sides. I tried to pace myself but was lost. Portions were healthy without seeming over the top grotesque. Lovely presentation. Just went last Friday and returning this week for part 2. Pros: ambience, quick seating, fresh food and drink (no canned sangria mix) Cons: slight language barrier with waiter (could've been just mine) more
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spicy start, smooth finish 9/11/2006

Prompt seating even though my party ran late. Freshest sangria I've ever tasted set off spicy tapas nicely. I rec the shrimp in double garlic sauce if you can handle it. The chicken ""lollipops"" are a great option for kids. For entrees, the strip steak and pork loin were equally lean and well seasoned. Sweet plantains were a great offset to spicy sides. I tried to pace myself but was lost. Portions were healthy without seeming over the top grotesque. Lovely presentation. Just went last Friday and returning this week for part 2. Pros: ambience, quick seating, fresh food and drink (no canned sangria mix) Cons: slight language barrier with waiter (could've been just mine) more
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Great Drinks & Tapas 7/31/2006

Took my group of 8 to the restaurant for a birthday dinner and was seated promply and had a good time. The drinks are awesome and the tapas just the same. I would not recommend the dinner portions since they are mediocre. It gets busy on Friday nights but we really enjoyed the atmosphere, decoration and overall company. The service is slow and needs to be worked on. I would suggest going during happy hour for the best deal. Pros: Great Drinks, Sultry Atmosphere Cons: Bad Service, Entrees, Waiters more
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Great Drinks & Tapas 7/31/2006

Took my group of 8 to the restaurant for a birthday dinner and was seated promply and had a good time. The drinks are awesome and the tapas just the same. I would not recommend the dinner portions since they are mediocre. It gets busy on Friday nights but we really enjoyed the atmosphere, decoration and overall company. The service is slow and needs to be worked on. I would suggest going during happy hour for the best deal. Pros: Great Drinks, Sultry Atmosphere Cons: Bad Service, Entrees, Waiters more
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Mojito~licious 6/29/2006

The best mojitos ever and if you stop by during their happy hour you get 2-4-1. I haven't had a full dinner here yet but if it's anything like thier apps I'm sure everything will be great! Try it...it's worth the trip downtown. Pros: mojitos, music more
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Mojito~licious 6/29/2006

The best mojitos ever and if you stop by during their happy hour you get 2-4-1. I haven't had a full dinner here yet but if it's anything like thier apps I'm sure everything will be great! Try it...it's worth the trip downtown. Pros: mojitos, music more
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Mediocrity reigns... 6/22/2006

I had some friends visiting from out of town and needed to make a last-minute reservation for 6 people on a Saturday night. I was surprised to find that Agozar had a table available at 4pm that Saturday... after eating there, I'm not surprised why. \r \r Everything about the place was mediocre. Sangria was ok, food was ok, decor was ok... except maybe the service was less than OK. The waiter got my friend's order wrong, and when she flagged him down to tell him that it was not what she ordered, he looked at her like it was her fault that she didn't want to eat it. I asked for my skirt steak medium, and when it came charred and well done, I sent it back and asked for a less well done steak. Apparently, that was understood to be that I wanted it cooked even more because I got my SAME steak back, charred even more. \r \r They have 2 for 1 drink specials during happy hour and that is probably the ONLY time I will go back to agozar. Pros: Cheap happy hour drinks Cons: Service, mediocre food more
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Mediocrity reigns... 6/22/2006

I had some friends visiting from out of town and needed to make a last-minute reservation for 6 people on a Saturday night. I was surprised to find that Agozar had a table available at 4pm that Saturday... after eating there, I'm not surprised why. Everything about the place was mediocre. Sangria was ok, food was ok, decor was ok... except maybe the service was less than OK. The waiter got my friend's order wrong, and when she flagged him down to tell him that it was not what she ordered, he looked at her like it was her fault that she didn't want to eat it. I asked for my skirt steak medium, and when it came charred and well done, I sent it back and asked for a less well done steak. Apparently, that was understood to be that I wanted it cooked even more because I got my SAME steak back, charred even more. They have 2 for 1 drink specials during happy hour and that is probably the ONLY time I will go back to agozar. Pros: Cheap happy hour drinks Cons: Service, mediocre food more
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Terrible Service 6/18/2006

The service was so bad, it overshadowed the great food and drinks. After being seated, we waited 15 minutes before flagging down a waitress to take our drink order, and it was not even busy! After taking our order, we never saw our waitress again, not even for the check. The table next to us caught fire (no, I'm not kidding), and a waiter and busser walked by without doing anything to help. We finally threw our glasses of water on the fire, which were not refilled for the remainder of our meal. Although I am craving the yummy "El Coco" mojitos, I will not go back due to the terrible service. If this restaurant wants to remain on the "Best of" lists, I highly suggest hiring a new waitstaff and a good manager. Pros: Good food, drinks Cons: Terrible service more
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Terrible Service 6/18/2006

The service was so bad, it overshadowed the great food and drinks. After being seated, we waited 15 minutes before flagging down a waitress to take our drink order, and it was not even busy! After taking our order, we never saw our waitress again, not even for the check. The table next to us caught fire (no, I'm not kidding), and a waiter and busser walked by without doing anything to help. We finally threw our glasses of water on the fire, which were not refilled for the remainder of our meal. Although I am craving the yummy ""El Coco"" mojitos, I will not go back due to the terrible service. If this restaurant wants to remain on the ""Best of"" lists, I highly suggest hiring a new waitstaff and a good manager. Pros: Good food, drinks Cons: Terrible service more
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Great Atmosphere! 6/4/2006

This place is a blast! I set up a birthday dinner for my friend here and couldn't have asked for a better time. Took advantage of the 2-4-1 Happy Hour special for a couple hours before dinner which cost us next to nothing. 8 people, 6 tapas, 4 Parilladas (mixed grill for 2), 8 desserts and LOTS of booze came out to less than $50 a head. Service was phenomenal also. Live latin music, fun atomosphere and people made such a great vibe that we ended up staying and drinking almost until closing time. Def come here if you're with a group of people that are looking to eat, drink and be merry. Pros: Atmosphere, Inexpensive, Service more
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Great Atmosphere! 6/4/2006

This place is a blast! I set up a birthday dinner for my friend here and couldn't have asked for a better time. Took advantage of the 2-4-1 Happy Hour special for a couple hours before dinner which cost us next to nothing. 8 people, 6 tapas, 4 Parilladas (mixed grill for 2), 8 desserts and LOTS of booze came out to less than $50 a head. Service was phenomenal also. Live latin music, fun atomosphere and people made such a great vibe that we ended up staying and drinking almost until closing time. Def come here if you're with a group of people that are looking to eat, drink and be merry. Pros: Atmosphere, Inexpensive, Service Cons: none more
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WOW! 4/26/2006

I went to agozar last weekend with some friends for a low key birthday celebration... the drinks were great as usual, especially the mojitos! I've been a few times before but they must have changed the menu around... we ordered some appetizers and tapas plates and we all loved them! I highly recommend if you're in the mood for some good cuban food! Pros: drinks, nice range of prices, fun ambiance more
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WOW! 4/26/2006

I went to agozar last weekend with some friends for a low key birthday celebration... the drinks were great as usual, especially the mojitos! I've been a few times before but they must have changed the menu around... we ordered some appetizers and tapas plates and we all loved them! I highly recommend if you're in the mood for some good cuban food! Pros: drinks, nice range of prices, fun ambiance more
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  • The Scene
    The bar's upbeat Latin music, colorful stools and cocktail napkins, and a fruity drink menu are the first confirmations that Agozar lives up to its translation: "A good time." Add gracious staff, 25 tasting-sized tapas and lively noise from the dining room and you'll be planning your second visit before you've been seated. Mingle at the angled bar or hit the narrow back room where the city's pretties are celebrating birthdays like it's their full-time job.

    The Food
    Cuban-raised siblings Diana and Gerardo Perez now offer their household favorites for sharing. (Servers suggest two per person for passing.) Groups will appreciate larger plates such as the harmonious Cuban sandwich with plantain chips, or mussels steamed in a banana leaf. But smaller dishes, including skewered marinated pork, breaded steak (Grandma's recipe) and four empanadas with four sauces, are where the chef shines, making each bite a small Cuban feast.

  • 5/9/2005 Provided by Citysearch
Additional information
  • Hours: Mon-Thu 5pm-12am Fri 5pm-2am Sat 5pm-3am Sunday - closed, but open for private parties
  • Payments: American Express, Visa, Discover, Master Card
  • Neighborhoods: Downtown, East Village, Bowery
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