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From Google Maps reviews.
Casa Melania is located in an industrial area of Maspeth, Queens. It really is a hole in the wall, a hidden gem of Ecuadorian Cuisine. Although I did not hear any Ecuadorian music playing, the food that was served to our party of 2 adults, 2 teenagers, one child and one toddler needing a high chair, was surprisingly and exceedingly delicious. I had been to the Ecuadorian staple of El Tropical before, but this was a different experience. The food was fresh and the seasoning was just right. The se
HIGHLY recommend this Ecuadorian restaurant. Foods was flavorful and really good, and servers were attentive. Love their mixed Bolon, their Bandera (pictured) and their Blackberry smoothie.
As a non Ecuadorian dating an Ecuadorian woman, I can admit that this place is one of the best to go for Ecuadorian food. The food is amazing, the service has always been good to us every single time we’ve gone, and I personally love that I usually don’t have problem getting parking nearby. They are very attentive and ask if there’s anything you need as well as asking you how’s the food, but they’re not hovering over you making you feel awkward. I’ll continue to keep going back and try some of t
From the Feb 12, 2025 health inspection. Lower-priority items are listed after the serious ones.
Cold food was held above 41°F, warm enough for bacteria to grow.
Shelves, ledges, or equipment exteriors aren't clean or easy to clean.
Plumbing issues: poor drainage, backflow risk, or wastewater handled improperly.
No working thermometer in the fridge or hot-holding unit.
The required wash-your-hands sign wasn't posted.
Single-use items were reused or left unprotected.