Maracas

121-08 Jamaica Ave, Queens, NY 11418, USA

Address:	121-08 Jamaica Ave, Queens, NY 11418, USA
Phone:	+1 718-848-7171
Site:	maracasny.com
Rating:	3.8
Working:	9AM–4AM 9AM–4AM 9AM–4AM 9AM–4AM 9AM–4AM 9AM–4AM Closed

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Reviews 19

Racquel Laraza

I was invited to Maracas by the artist performing at the club. I arrived early it was pouring outside and I couldnt find parking had left the people that I was with in my vehicle double parked with blinkers on. A 4x4 truck pulled out of the spot in front of the club I got in my vehicle and parked in the spot infront of the club sat there waiting for the artist for about an hour. There were 2 green cones behind my vehicle didnt think anything of them. A man with a Black tee shirt and combat colored shorts came to the passenger window and told me to move my car to another spot. I asked him why did I have to move and his response "cause I told you to I gave you permission long enough to park here my friend needs this spot " I asked if I was standing in a "handicapped parking" or a "no standing". He was loud and rude and said "Move cause Im telling you to move the car behind you is going to park here". I told him if I am not illegally parked there was no reason to move! He in returned said "All your people are problems" dont bother moving stay where you are you"re not coming in the club". When the artist Representative arrived I told him the issue, he told me not to move the car you are parked fine. We proceeded to walk towards the Maracas club door where we were stopped by this rude individual, and he told all of us that we were not allowed in cause we refused to move the vehicle. He was not wearing anything that identifies him as security for the night club. He wouldnt let us in until the spot was available for a known friend of his that had slipped him a roll of $$$ for my spot, we saw this. I decided to ask for the owner no one at the door wanted to call him or give me his name(we found out later inside "MIKE the owner was at the club when this happened at the door)", this rude security that takes money bribes refused to give me his name as well. I got soaked from head to toe moving my vehicle because the group I was with wanted to stay. At the end of the night inside the club I was told by people inside that this rude money taking bouncer is of Jamaican decent and he is the head of SECURITY AT MARCAS HIS NAME IS "DAMIAN" he is light completion with light colored hair. I would not recommend this club to any of "my latino people" as he stated we are problems! I dont feel its safe to be at a Night club where the head of security acts this way. I am strongly considering writing to Albany in the state of New York to report him, his Security license should be looked into. This is definitely not someone we need working as "Security" I cant begin to imagine how many more of "my Latino people" that "HEAD OF SECURITY DAMIAN" considers problems have had issues with him as well for not moving their vehicle to accommodate his paying customers for a luxury spot in front of the club in the pouring rain. The club Promoters were very nice & apologetic, the manager was also apologetic & very nice as well. Other customers told me they have had similar if not worse issues with "DAMIAN". I dont recommend this as safe, will not be going there again. Everything I wrote can be verified by the Maracas Security Cameras, I also have video of the SUV he had parked in the spot where I was. Hope no one else experiences this and the owner "MIKE" rethinks of putting this "DAMIAN HEAD OF SECURITY" in charge of the night club like he told us "Im in charge, Im the boss"! I guess he feels he owns the street as well..

Masha Merissa

My boyfriend tried booking a VIP section for my birthday and made an appointment with Shaz to come look at the place on Tuesday and put the down payment. Tuesday, Shaz never picked up his phone. My boyfriend tried calling Wednesday and Thursday thereafter to no avail. I called Shaz from my number RIGHT after my boyfriend tried calling and low and behold, he picks up and we set up a time to meet. Obviously he was avoiding my boyfriends call. Meeting was fine, everything was standard. He also advised that we settle the bill before the night is over, so there are no surprise charges from other people ordering on our tab. We did just that. On the night of my birthday party the bouncer told all my friends the VIP passes that Shaz gave us are not valid and they have to pay $20 to get in when Shaz told me the cover would be $10. It was embarrassing and annoying to go back and forth explaining and bargaining with the people at the front door. Apparently, they booked an artist last minute for the night, but no one ever told me that. Shaz said nothing about an artist being there nor did the person who collected the cake and decorations earlier that night. I tried calling Shaz that night and he never picked up his phone and never reached out thereafter to make amends. Also, the chef was not there, so we were unable to get the appetizers as per our contract. My friends and I will never step into Maracas or host another event there again. They dont know how to treat their patrons. Judging from the small turn out for the artist, its obvious that they were just trying to make some money that night and refusing to take the passes forced my friends to have to pay to get in. If I had not already closed the bill as per Shazs advice, I would have walked away and went somewhere else. A little bit of professionalism goes a long way in building future relationships. After that pappyshow, never me again.

Janay M

I enjoyed the music, the dj was great! But no one barley dances and it was Saturday which was annoying, me and my group of friends were the only one dancing on the dance floor until like almost 3 some people started dancing. But overall it wasnt bad but drinks are a little pricey but thats really all.

nicole mendonca

Great club. I am from the caribbean and when i need some good down time with great music this is my go to. Its very spacious and service at the bar is relatively quick . Music is always great. You are bound to enjoy yourself here especially on a Saturday night

Vone Saint Croix

Club was nice and spacious, kitchen closes late..saw about 3 fights but security had it under control quickly..they had too many djs who ran through the same set of songs. Would probably go again

Shawn Sukhu

Great West Indian club, but they have the same DJs/set all the time. Bouncers think they are large and in charge. Always give guys bad attitude.

Julisa Martorell

Food was good bottle service was cheap my only complain was the dj didnt let the music rock he kept changing it

Lalit Sareen

good music and bottle for $175...enjoy...TVs plays fights...:)

Henry Jean-Erick

One of the best clubs in Queens NY .... Love the foods too

Vishal Ali

Never fails Of having the best music and great night

Darron Herpershsd

One of the best place in NYC to get your groove on!