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Food Quality 5
Service 5
Atmosphere 5
Value 5
Consistency 5
Cultural Relevance 5

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Flor De Mayo 8.4
Upper West Side (Central)
Flor De Mayo is a long-running Chino-Latino restaurant where roast chicken, fried rice, and Peruvian plates share space with Chinese-American standards. Portions are generous, prices stay moderate, and the dining room remains a go-to for groups who want a full table of food without special-occasion spending.
Must-Try Dishes: Rotisserie chicken with fried rice, Lomo saltado, Fried rice with roast pork
Scores:
Value: 8.7 Service: 7.7 Consistency: 8.6 Food Quality: 8.5 Atmosphere: 6.5 Cultural Relevance: 8.3
What makes it special: Heaping Chino-Latino plates and rotisserie chicken priced for big group feasts.
Who should go: Hungry groups wanting big plates and leftovers on a budget.
When to visit: Prime dinner hours for full buzz without late-night crowds.
What to order: Half rotisserie chicken, lomo saltado, pork fried rice.
Insider tip: Share a whole chicken and sides; it feeds more than expected.