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7414 37th Rd, Jackson Heights, NY 11372
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The Infatuation reports that Angel "does take reservations, but there's almost always a 15 minute wait anyway," and that walking in without one during peak hours means being "prepared to wait at least 30 minutes to an hour."
The crunch comes from the room itself: The Infatuation describes "around ten tables crammed into a narrow room that was clearly meant to be a counter spot," a footprint too small to absorb Jackson Heights demand at busy times.
Patterns as reported by press and regulars — not measured by damnlines.
Reservations: Accepts reservations, per The Infatuation
Walk-ins: Yes, but long waits at peak per The Infatuation
Original location closed; now operates a few blocks away on 37th Avenue with the same menu, per The Infatuation
The Infatuation says expect roughly a 15-minute wait even with a reservation, and 30 minutes to an hour as a walk-in during peak hours.
Yes, per The Infatuation, though holding one doesn't eliminate the wait.
Yes, but The Infatuation warns walk-ins during peak hours can face a 30-minute to hour-long wait given the roughly ten-table room.
Sources: The Infatuation