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Flor De Mayo
8.4
Vibes:
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Comfort Food Classics
Group Dining Gatherings
Hidden Gems Heaven
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.