Chino-Latino comfort food w/ massive portions. Crispy chicken & classic Cuban/Chinese fusion.
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.
This beloved Upper West Side Chino Latino spot has found new life on 72nd Street after its original location closed during the pandemic. The reincarnation brings back all the classic hits, featuring a perfect blend of Chinese and Cuban flavors. While the new space might be shinier, the crispy chicharron de pollo and other comforting dishes remain as delicious as ever, making it a go-to for locals.
This establishment offers a unique Chino-Latino fusion, blending Chinese and Cuban flavors. Popular dishes include the boneless chicken crackling and fried rice combo, known for its large, shareable portions, and the highly anticipated fried pork chop. Lunch specials are noted for their excellent value, and the chicharron de pollo remains a crispy highlight.
"Highly recommended dishes include the boneless chicken crackling and fried rice combo, known for its generous portions, and the fried pork chop. Oxtail and chicken are also mentioned as good choices."
Customers generally have a positive view of the restaurant, praising its unique blend of Chinese and Cuban cuisine, generous portion sizes, and good value, especially for lunch specials.
Important Note
The new location may have lost some of the old-school charm of its predecessor.
"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."
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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