UWS Chino-Latino gem w/ crispy chicharron de pollo & killer fried pork chops. A must-try for comforting, familiar flavors.
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, La Caridad 72, has reopened its doors after a pandemic closure, bringing back all the fan favorites. While the new space might lack some of the old-school charm, the classic dishes like the crispy chicharron de pollo and the highly anticipated fried pork chop remain as delicious as ever. Don't miss out on the shrimp in a sticky-sweet, bright orange devil sauce for a truly memorable meal.
La Caridad 72 offers a unique blend of Chinese and Cuban cuisine, often described as Chino-Latino or Sino-Cuban. Popular and recommended dishes include the boneless chicken crackling and fried rice combo, fried pork chops, chicharron de pollo, and oxtail. Lunch specials are noted for their excellent value. The shrimp in a sticky-sweet, bright orange devil sauce is also a standout.
"Highly recommended dishes include the crispy chicharron de pollo, fried pork chops, and shrimp in a sticky-sweet, bright orange devil sauce. The boneless chicken crackling and fried rice combo is also a standout, known for its large, splittable portions."
Customers are largely positive, praising the restaurant for its delicious and comforting Chino-Latino fare, particularly highlighting the value of lunch specials and the consistent quality of its classic dishes.
Important Note
The new location, while retaining beloved dishes, may have lost some of the old-school charm of its original space.
"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."
Positive"There's a Caridad on W 72nd."
Neutral"The user suggested La Caridad 72, describing it as Sino-Cuban with a diner vibe."
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