El Encebollado de Victor 5
This Jackson Heights spot specializes in traditional Ecuadorian seafood soups like hearty encebollado and fried shrimp.
- Mon – Fri, 10:00 – 22:00; Sat – Sun, 08:00 – 22:00
- $$
- 79-09 Roosevelt Ave
- 4.3 (58 reviews)
Description
The menu's centerpiece is the generously sized encebollado triple, which loads the traditional soup with fish, shrimp, and pickled fish. Diners looking for fried options can opt for the breaded shrimp platter, served alongside rice, salad, and tostones. To round out the meal, the kitchen serves cheese and mixed bolones (green plantain dumplings), though reviews on their seasoning are mixed compared to the highly praised seafood and house hot sauce.