Classic Chino-Latino on the UWS. Beloved spot known for crispy chicharron de pollo & massive portions, perfect for sharing. Great value lunch specials.
Willa Moore revisits La Caridad 72, the beloved Upper West Side Chino Latino spot that reopened after a pandemic closure. Discover if the fried pork chops and other classics still hit the spot.
The Upper West Side's beloved Chino Latino spot has reopened on 72nd Street, bringing back all the classics that fans remember. While the new location has a shinier, more modern feel, the food remains true to its roots, offering comforting and familiar dishes. The crispy chicharron de pollo and the highly anticipated fried pork chop are still highlights, ensuring a satisfying meal.
This restaurant offers a unique blend of Chinese and Cuban flavors, often described as Chino-Latino. Popular dishes include the boneless chicken crackling and fried rice combo, known for its large, splittable portions, and highly recommended items like chicken and oxtail. Lunch specials are noted for their excellent value.
"Highly recommended dishes include the boneless chicken crackling and fried rice combo, the fried pork chop, and oxtail. The chicharron de pollo is also noted for its consistent crispiness."
Customers express strong positive sentiment, praising the restaurant for its excellent value, generous portion sizes, and consistent quality of its unique Chinese-Cuban fusion cuisine.
Important Note
The new location, while serving familiar favorites, may have lost some of its original old-school charm.
"La Caridad is mentioned as one of the old-school Chino Latino places on the Upper West Side."
Neutral"La Caridad 72 is listed among several restaurant recommendations."
Positive"La Caridad 72 is praised for its massive portions and great mix of food, with the commenter currently enjoying leftovers."
Positive"La Caridad 72 is recommended."
Positive"The user notes that the restaurant is now called La Caridad 72."
Neutral"The user notes that La Caridad 78 is now called La Caridad 72."
Neutral"The user recommends La Caridad 78."
Positive"La Cardad, described as Cuban/Chinese, is located on 72nd street."
Neutral"Responding to a comment that La Caridad is not Mexican, this user clarified that it is Chinese-Cuban."
Neutral"This commenter visited La Caridad 72 and confirmed the food is the same as the previous location (La Caridad 78), also noting a good lunch deal."
Positive"This commenter stated that La Caridad is Cuban Chinese, clarifying its cuisine type."
Neutral"This commenter identified 'La Caridad' as a Chinese-Cuban establishment and mentioned it as a past go-to spot that remains solid even after reopening and relocating."
Positive"This commenter stated that 'La Caridad 72' replaced 'La Caridad 78' and provided a YouTube link related to it."
Neutral"The commenter reminisces about La Caridad 72 and UNO's Pizzeria being their old go-to spots after museum visits."
Neutral"For Le Caridad 72, chicken and oxtail were mentioned as recommended dishes. The user also mentioned always getting the fried chicken lunch special."
Positive"A user asked for a comparison between La Dinastia and Le Caridad 72, and for recommendations on what to order at Le Caridad 72."
Neutral"Le Caridad 72 was recommended as a place for quick bites on the Upper West Side."
Neutral"La Caridad 72 on 72nd Street offers an interesting mix of Cuban and Chinese cuisine, with the boneless chicken crackling and fried rice combo being a large, splittable portion. The servers were noted for being kind and playful."
Positive"Le Caridad 72 is included in a list of restaurant recommendations for the Upper West Side."
Positive"Caridad 72 offers Chino-Latino food such as rice and beans. The lunch specials are of excellent value."
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