El Pilon - Central Islip

The staff here are incredibly rude. Additionally, they charge excessively while serving very small portions. The food itself is not impressive either. Overall, a disappointing experience.

The service is great, the music is excellent, and the food is fresh. The owner is very humble. Overall, a wonderful experience!

I really love El Pilon. The service is wonderful, and the staff is very friendly! The food is always fresh and prepared to order. Every time I place an order, the food is fantastic!

Nice decor...Mofongo was good! prices comparable to other restaurants for same

I'm sorry, I hate giving such a bad review when the people that work at the establishment are fairly cordial, but the food here isn't good. After the 1st time I went I swore I would never go back but 5 months later due to a few other stores closing due to Covid my son asking if he could order something. I'll start with the beans, no seasoning and watered down the same for the yellow rice. (How does they happen? The pork chop was hard and dark in color I want sure if it was grilled or pan seared. The beef tasted spoiled and the chicken was dry like sawdust. This place seems to get business but I honestly don't understand how I've NEVER been to a Latin restaurant where the food doesn't have flavor. Some better than others of course. I've eaten in Brooklyn, Bronx, Queens, Hempstead/Nassau and Suffolk and I honestly have to say this is one of the worst places flavor wise I have ever eaten.