The restaurant itself needs some renovation and upkeep! Floors are bad, walls need paint and pictures on walls updated. Its a shame because otherwise food and service are good.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Flan De Queso, Mofongo Con Camarones Al Ajillo
Ash
This review is about my first experience last night at their Plena night. So I paid for tickets to attend this event that they said would start at 9. I get there a little passed 9 and they were still setting up. No one was checking for paid tickets. No one stopped to ask me anything. I saw people coming in after me and who is to say they even paid when no one was checking. I feel like I paid for nothing and lost $20 because I also could have just walked In for this event and watched for free.Then we ordered food . there is nowhere to sit so I asked the lady do we just stand around? Will you call our name ? And she said I’ll come get you because I recognize faces. So my husband and I find a corner to stand in and about 30 min go by my hubby goes and checks on our food. Our food was ready and put to the side. So had he not gone up and asked no one was going to come tell us the food was ready. The whole event seem unorganized. The space is small. They removed the indoor tables for space for this event but it still seemed too small and overcrowded. We took our food and found a table outside that we cleaned up , ate our food and left. We are just Disappointed by how everything was handled.
Food: 5
Service: 1
Edgar Rios
I usually love the food at this place. Reminds me of pthe cuchifritos from the Bronx, where I was born and raised. But yesterday I ordered their Chuletas Can Can. Normally very delicious. But a meal once priced just under $40, now over $65, should be prepared better. The Chuleta was deep fried. So over cooked, there was no meat to enjoy. Consider the large increase in price, I should have been able to enjoy my food. But it was TERRIBLE! Not the 1st time the cook has over cooked the chuletas. I always order Chuletas, because it is one of my favorite dishes. But they were slightly over cooked last time. Reason I didn't order for months. But having spent almost $80 and not being able to eat my Chuleta was upsetting. Worst part is that there is no owner or manager to talk too. As they are not there over the weekend? Not good for business. Be weary of ordering chuletas, cause cook is not good at getting them right. And check your meat is cooked properly before taking order. Very unsure when I will order again, after spending so much money on just rice, mofongo and tostones.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 4
leopoldo ramirez
I liked the atmosphere, it reminded me of my time when I was a baby ?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Angela Ayala
The food was cold. The mofongo was bad, it isn't really mofongo. They broiled the plantain and just smashed. I won't recommend this place. Sorry.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 4
Blue Owl
I had the Mofongo con pernil with tostones de pana, which was very good. Also tried the sampler. Service was quick. Everything was exquisite ? Highly recommended!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sweet Plantains, Pastelitos
Henry Villa
Great place to eat and the customer service is friendly I hope to come back soon, but sadly I moved all the way to Ontario, California, the food makes me feel like I’m back home.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Hector Mansancar
Nice taste of good old Puerto Rico, I enjoyed the food, I mean, it was well presented, super friendly server. In full honesty, I will give it 80% in original taste, but I guess if you want 100%, you would have to be on the island.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 5
Sonyan Cruz
This restaurant is a gem! We went on vacation and we wanted some warm puertorican food, the flavor took me back home! The server was incredible! I definitely recommend this piece of culinary art ♥️?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Carne Frita, Arroz Blanco Con Habichuelas Y Pechugas De Pollo, Sweet Plantains, Chicken Stew, Pollo, Chicken Stew Half Jibarito, Mofongo De Pollo Empanizado
Gail J.
I am being generous with the 2 stars. This place is a little over an hour away for us so we saved it for a Sunday drive. We were very excited to find them and eager to try the food. We ordered takeout. The disappointment began as soon as we tried to place our order. Again, this is our first time here, so we had a few questions about menu items. The girl at the register right away got an attitude with us. Finally she gave us a menu and told us to sit down and figure it out. We placed our order which came to over $60 then sat down to wait. While waiting we noticed that they had a brand of malta we like. We added 2 to our order and she seemed a bit peeved about that. When the food finally showed up, it looked visually very appealing. I give them that. But were we surprised to find that every single thing we got was loaded with salt? Nope...matched her salty attitude to a tee. We will not be back. This place was not worth the drive.
Horribly dry mofongo and terrible service. The lady with the short hair working basically ignored us the entire time. I was wondering why I never order mofongo outside of NYC or Miami but this place definitely reminded me why.
Parker R.
Hands down the only real Dominican and Boraqueno food in the LANd go see it, grab some Mangu, Sancocho and great service in the NoHo area it's a hike for most unless you live in the valley hit well worth it !
Ray B.
Having eaten there many years ago, I took a couple of friends for a special b'day dinner...boriqua style! Even though we had to wait for our table (we had a rez), we spent time talking out on their sidewalk patio. Once seated, I explained the background of traditional PR dishes (being puertoriqueño myself) and made recommendations for appetizers and main course. They were blown away by the flavors and variety! Having grown up in PR and ar, the authenticity of spices, recipes and menu items is why I love this small place!
Margaret C.
Food was okay. Prices were reasonable for the size plates. Place is very small and definitely not quiet. Servers were very nice though. Place has an upbeat energy but looks a little run down.
The restaurant itself needs some renovation and upkeep! Floors are bad, walls need paint and pictures on walls updated. Its a shame because otherwise food and service are good.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Flan De Queso, Mofongo Con Camarones Al Ajillo
This review is about my first experience last night at their Plena night. So I paid for tickets to attend this event that they said would start at 9. I get there a little passed 9 and they were still setting up. No one was checking for paid tickets. No one stopped to ask me anything. I saw people coming in after me and who is to say they even paid when no one was checking. I feel like I paid for nothing and lost $20 because I also could have just walked In for this event and watched for free.Then we ordered food . there is nowhere to sit so I asked the lady do we just stand around? Will you call our name ? And she said I’ll come get you because I recognize faces. So my husband and I find a corner to stand in and about 30 min go by my hubby goes and checks on our food. Our food was ready and put to the side. So had he not gone up and asked no one was going to come tell us the food was ready. The whole event seem unorganized. The space is small. They removed the indoor tables for space for this event but it still seemed too small and overcrowded. We took our food and found a table outside that we cleaned up , ate our food and left. We are just Disappointed by how everything was handled.
Food: 5
Service: 1
I usually love the food at this place. Reminds me of pthe cuchifritos from the Bronx, where I was born and raised. But yesterday I ordered their Chuletas Can Can. Normally very delicious. But a meal once priced just under $40, now over $65, should be prepared better. The Chuleta was deep fried. So over cooked, there was no meat to enjoy. Consider the large increase in price, I should have been able to enjoy my food. But it was TERRIBLE! Not the 1st time the cook has over cooked the chuletas. I always order Chuletas, because it is one of my favorite dishes. But they were slightly over cooked last time. Reason I didn't order for months. But having spent almost $80 and not being able to eat my Chuleta was upsetting. Worst part is that there is no owner or manager to talk too. As they are not there over the weekend? Not good for business. Be weary of ordering chuletas, cause cook is not good at getting them right. And check your meat is cooked properly before taking order. Very unsure when I will order again, after spending so much money on just rice, mofongo and tostones.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 4
I liked the atmosphere, it reminded me of my time when I was a baby ?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The food was cold. The mofongo was bad, it isn't really mofongo. They broiled the plantain and just smashed. I won't recommend this place. Sorry.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 4
I had the Mofongo con pernil with tostones de pana, which was very good. Also tried the sampler. Service was quick. Everything was exquisite ? Highly recommended!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sweet Plantains, Pastelitos
Great place to eat and the customer service is friendly I hope to come back soon, but sadly I moved all the way to Ontario, California, the food makes me feel like I’m back home.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Nice taste of good old Puerto Rico, I enjoyed the food, I mean, it was well presented, super friendly server. In full honesty, I will give it 80% in original taste, but I guess if you want 100%, you would have to be on the island.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 5
This restaurant is a gem! We went on vacation and we wanted some warm puertorican food, the flavor took me back home! The server was incredible! I definitely recommend this piece of culinary art ♥️?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Carne Frita, Arroz Blanco Con Habichuelas Y Pechugas De Pollo, Sweet Plantains, Chicken Stew, Pollo, Chicken Stew Half Jibarito, Mofongo De Pollo Empanizado
I am being generous with the 2 stars. This place is a little over an hour away for us so we saved it for a Sunday drive. We were very excited to find them and eager to try the food. We ordered takeout. The disappointment began as soon as we tried to place our order. Again, this is our first time here, so we had a few questions about menu items. The girl at the register right away got an attitude with us. Finally she gave us a menu and told us to sit down and figure it out. We placed our order which came to over $60 then sat down to wait. While waiting we noticed that they had a brand of malta we like. We added 2 to our order and she seemed a bit peeved about that. When the food finally showed up, it looked visually very appealing. I give them that. But were we surprised to find that every single thing we got was loaded with salt? Nope...matched her salty attitude to a tee. We will not be back. This place was not worth the drive.
Restaurantji Recommends
Horribly dry mofongo and terrible service. The lady with the short hair working basically ignored us the entire time. I was wondering why I never order mofongo outside of NYC or Miami but this place definitely reminded me why.
Hands down the only real Dominican and Boraqueno food in the LANd go see it, grab some Mangu, Sancocho and great service in the NoHo area it's a hike for most unless you live in the valley hit well worth it !
Having eaten there many years ago, I took a couple of friends for a special b'day dinner...boriqua style! Even though we had to wait for our table (we had a rez), we spent time talking out on their sidewalk patio. Once seated, I explained the background of traditional PR dishes (being puertoriqueño myself) and made recommendations for appetizers and main course. They were blown away by the flavors and variety! Having grown up in PR and ar, the authenticity of spices, recipes and menu items is why I love this small place!
Food was okay. Prices were reasonable for the size plates. Place is very small and definitely not quiet. Servers were very nice though. Place has an upbeat energy but looks a little run down.
Boricua approved!