S-Meat & Hueso

Colombian restaurant · 35-50 31st St, Astoria, NY 11106, United States · United States

★ 4.8 on Google · 3,920 reviews · View on Google Maps

38 / 100

Manipulation score

Clean

Completed Jul 19, 2026 · 321 reviews flagged

How this score works

The score estimates how strongly this place's review record matches known manipulation patterns, from 0 (no signs) to 100. Verdicts: Clean below 40, Suspicious from 40, Likely Manipulated from 70; Review Drive when the flags are mostly staff asking customers for named reviews. It rises with the share of reviews flagged and how suspicious each one is.

Burst: — an abnormal spike of five-star reviews in a single day compared to the place's usual pace.
Low activity account: — the reviewer has almost no other reviews, photos, or Local Guide history; throwaway accounts look like this.
Duplicate text: — the wording is nearly identical to another review of the same place.

Verdicts are statistical estimates based on public review patterns, not accusations. Full methodology, signal definitions and known limits →

Case conclusion

What the numbers say

1,000 reviews examined

Google rating: 4.8★
Not-flagged average: 4.8★
Flagged: 32%
Coverage: 26%

“Not flagged” means no configured Revdict signal matched; it does not prove a review is genuine. Data fetched Jul 19, 2026.

Review brief

What reviews not flagged by Revdict say

Reviewers report a lively, welcoming atmosphere with energetic music and a strong sense of Colombian hospitality. Many guests praise the quality of the food and drinks, as well as the attentive service provided by the waitstaff.

+ Repeated strengths

Attentive and friendly service

Multiple reviewers highlight specific staff members for providing exceptional, welcoming, and attentive service.

2 supporting reviews

5★ · 2025-12-04
Alex was great! Above and beyond. He provided the most amazing service and always checked up on us making sure we had everything we needed or a refill! He was so nice and helpful when it came to replacements. I’ve been coming here a lot but...

5★ · 2025-12-13
Our waiter Alex was incredible!! The food service and music was a legitimate 10/10. Perfect for a dinner of two or even a family.

Delicious food and portions

Reviewers frequently praise the flavorful dishes, generous platters, and popular items like the skirt steak and picada.

1 supporting review

5★ · 2025-12-11
If you’re craving bold flavors, endless plates of perfectly seasoned meats, and a lively dining experience, S-Meat is a must-try. Shout out to Alex who was a fantastic waiter.

Lively ambiance and drinks

Guests enjoy the energetic atmosphere, entertainment, and well-crafted cocktails.

2 supporting reviews

5★ · 2025-12-13
Such a great time! Music was pumping and I was bumping 😉

5★ · 2026-06-20
Great place to watch the World Cup! The drinks are great and the servers are a vibe. Would definitely come back in the near future

− Repeated complaints

Automatic service fees and added costs

Reviewers complain about automatic gratuities and credit card fees added to the bill without prior notice.

2 supporting reviews

3★ · 2025-12-14
The drink was really good, the service was nice, the only thing it is the receipt, they charged you a tip without noticed you, they printed it out then hitting it on a folder, so they give you another receipt with a blank spot for a tip so...

3★ · 2026-06-19
The food was good and the service was decent, but the pricing felt excessive. In addition to New York sales tax (8.875%), the restaurant charges an extra 4% fee for using any debit or credit card, and a 20% gratuity is automatically added t...

Excessive noise levels

Some guests report that the music is too loud, making conversation difficult and causing headaches.

2 supporting reviews

4★ · 2025-12-20
The place is very nice but the music is very noisy, especially at lunchtime, a real headache. Otherwise, the food and service were excellent.

4★ · 2026-01-31
Music too loud Alex was great

Inconsistent food quality

A few reviewers mention that certain dishes can be greasy, undercooked, or lack flavor.

2 supporting reviews

5★ · 2026-01-17
Good atmosphere and decent drinks. Unfortunately the food fell a little short in taste and presence. Chicharron was still undercooked and fatty -- was missing that crunch factor we all desire. I've seen better BBQ in flushing meadows park....

1★ · 2026-04-30
I'm rating this according to what I got charge the food was dry no flavor potato was over cook everything tasted like it was from yesterday and they just warm it up and serve it plus they add a service fee more than 30%!!! Highly dont recom...

Good for

Group celebrations and birthdays
Sharing large meat platters
A lively night out with music and drinks

Avoid if

You prefer a quiet environment for conversation
You object to automatic gratuity or card processing fees

Review anatomy

Reviews per month

Nov ’25

Jan ’26

Mar ’26

May ’26

Jul ’26

Reviews per month, total and flagged
Month	Reviews	Flagged
Nov ’25	23	8
Dec ’25	181	46
Jan ’26	102	36
Feb ’26	84	33
Mar ’26	145	45
Apr ’26	123	41
May ’26	178	52
Jun ’26	101	39
Jul ’26	63	21

Rating distribution

5★

4★

3★

2★

1★

Evidence

burst 14 five-star reviews on 2026-02-15 vs avg 2.7/day weight 1
low activity account 312 reviews flagged weight 0.8

Flagged reviews

Showing the 10 most suspicious of 321 flagged reviews.

Sofia Pesantes

1 review

★★★★★

2026-02-15

Our waiter Alex was very kind 💙 Thank you, everything was delicious!!

Johanny Aragones

1 review

★★★★★

2026-02-15

Wolfnars Construction

1 review

★★★★★

2026-02-15

Alex waiter very friendly and attending. Food service was good, minimal wait time.

Janexis Rodriguez

1 review

★★★★★

2026-02-15

geralin Beltre

1 review

★★★★★

2026-02-15

Great atmosphere and good food

XIMENA CRUZ

5 reviews

★★★★★

2026-02-15

Kelly Quintero

12 reviews

★★★★★

2026-02-15

Elvin Duran

5 reviews

★★★★★

2026-02-15

Excellent service, with respect and kindness, thank you Alex ☺️ blessings

Jp Londono

3 reviews

★★★★★

2026-02-15

10/10 experience great food great service!

pedro nunez

4 reviews

★★★★★

2026-02-15

Very good, may God bless him 🙏🏽🙏🏽

Report generated Jul 19, 2026. Reviews change — you can request a fresh investigation.

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