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Genesis

511 W. 181st St., New York, NY 10033
nr. Amsterdam Ave.  See Map | Subway Directions Hopstop Popup
212-923-3030 Send to Phone

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  • Reader Rating:

    7.0 out of 10

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    1 Reviews | Write a Review

  • Cuisine: South American
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Hours

Daily, 10am-10pm

Nearby Subway Stops

1 at 181st St.; A at 181st St.

Prices

$8-$20

Payment Methods

MasterCard, Visa

Special Features

  • Breakfast
  • Delivery
  • Lunch
  • Take-Out

Alcohol

  • No Alcohol

Reservations

Not Accepted

Delivery Area

171st St. to 191st St., Amsterdam Ave. to Pinehurst Ave.

Profile

We were stunned to learn that this tiny Washington Heights Ecuadoran joint had recently been renovated: With three tables and an open kitchen crammed with peppers, simmering stockpots, and bags of rice, what could it have possibly looked like before? Regardless, if you're interested in tasty, aggressively seasoned Latino fare at rock-bottom prices, make a pit stop here on your way to or from the Cloisters for big bowls of soupy, citrusy seviche, pollo guisado, and, on Saturdays and Sundays, a selection of Ecuadoran snacks like empanadas and llapingachos. Beware what looks like homemade coleslaw—it's full of aji pepper, and will blow you away. — Rob Patronite and Robin Raisfeld

Recommended Dishes

Ensebollado pescado, $10

7.0 "Recommended"
Average Reader Rating
on a Scale of 10		 Write Your Own Review
100% Would you go back?
0% Would you take a date?
0% Would you take kids?
0% Would you go on business?
0% Would you go on a special occasion?
Food: 8.0
Service: 5.0
Décor: 1.0
Value: 4.0

What happened?

pezcado from 10033 | Posted on 1/1/09

Overall Rating: 7 (Recommended)
Food: 8
Service: 5
Décor: 1
Value: 4

This restaurant is still there but is now only one room, including the kitchen. People are sitting on top of each other. The food was still very good though, so definitely try this one, but you might be happier if you order for delivery than arrive and expect to see what you see in these pictures.

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