Seemed like they were rushing us but food was amazing, especially for the
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Tostones
Julian Steve
‘The Freakin Rican’ rocks! I got a Pernil Sandwich with fries and a Guanabana drink. I loved how warm the food was and how natural the drink was. The Spanish music was amazing. The atmosphere was amazing. I even loved the aesthetic of the restaurant! Definitely planning to comeback??!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ivette Gonzalez
I Enjoyed an amazing lunch today at The Freakin Rican with my husband and brother. The wait was short, super fun and chill vibe and the food was authentic, fresh, generous servings, and absolutely delicious! We enjoyed a feast of bacalaitos, empanadas, sirullitos, sweet slaw, maduros, Cuban sandwich, fried whole snapper (perfectly cooked) no easy task. Crunchy on the outside moist inside, arroz con gandules, white rice with black and pink beans, flan, budin (bread pudding) So good not overly sweet, banana shake, delicious Cafe con Leche from Puerto Rico. Believe me when I tell you this is a gem of a restaurant and you need to get there now! You can taste the freshness and see the care Derrick takes to beautifully plate each dish. Enjoy! Oh! and we had tons of leftovers!Vegetarian options: Rice,beans,salads,slaw,plantains,shakes,Seafood and more. Extremely helpful and accommodating servers.Dietary restrictions: Gluten free, vegetarian etc.Parking: We parked on the street about a block away. Safe and clean neighborhood.Kid-friendliness: High chairs available. Kid friendly options.Wheelchair accessibility: No stairs. Movable chairs.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Cuban, Fried, Surrullitos, Salad, Bacalaitos, Pasteles Award Winning
Yvette Nunez
The food never disappoints.... love the food. Shrimp Trifongo is the best, along with the alcapurrias(I'm sure I spelled that wrong). Service was great as well, very attentive. Will be eating here forever.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Trifongo, Alcapurrias
Juanita Flores
Food exellent hospitality exellent and very clean environment they have all the spanish food I grew up eating ????
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Nilsa Morales
I loved everything about it. The atmosphere, decorations, music. The food was great along with the staff.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Puerto Rican Pernil with Arroz Mamposteao, Mofongo with Chicharron De Cerdo, Alcapurrias, Freakin Crispy Wings, Bacalaitos
Steve Tom
The food is amazing. The Alcapurrias are great. You get meat with every bite. The pasteles are the best. This is the way everyone's grandmother makes it. The mofongo is probably one of the best I've had in NYC. Other restaurants, the mofongo is dry by the time you've eaten half of it. Not at The Freakin Rican. They even have their own hot sauce. Great place to eat if you're looking for authentic Puerto Rican food.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pasteles - Award Winning, Alcapurrias, Shrimp Mofongo
Bella Fifty
Cute, cozy, quaint, clean atmosphere. Small but comfortable. The food was good! The waiter and staff were very nice, friendly and accommodating, and freshened up our meal (heat)! I had the Thursday 'lunch special' which was pastalon with white rice & red beans and a salad for an affordable price. Very flavorful! I enjoyed it! I purchased a "frozen" yuca chicken pastele and a 2-piece fried chicken with french fries to go. I know they're delicious too!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pasteles Award Winning
V G
I was really disappointed with the food. It was salty. The waiter even forgot part of our order. The place is very tiny and the wait staff not friendly. The owner was cool. I hope it gets better because I do want him to succeed.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Nicole
The mofongo transported me back to Puerto Rico. Amazing steak also.They had a special for the night that the waitress was pushing which wasn't great but overall the food was amazing.
The staff and the owner Derek Lopez made you feel at home and welcome. The food was delicious and all the Puerto Rican artifacts took me back to the island.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Puerto Rican Pernil with Arroz Mamposteao, Pasteles - Award Winning, Alcapurrias, Papa, Bacalaitos
Marco Lopez
The only thing from this experience I'd like is a bigger space for them bc they were busy. Was surprised how many ppl were coming in and out. But when you have a delicious menu like 'The Freakin Rican', you'll understand. ??
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Puerto Rican Pernil with Arroz Mamposteao, Pasteles - Award Winning
Sally Mercado
I finally was able to get to eat at his restaurant and I must say the food was so tasty, fresh and the workers were so attentive and a very kind. I’m so happy I got to meet the chef and taste his food in person. You know of course I bought his sofrito and adobo and a mug!!! Got to represent !! Thank you for creating great food!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Puerto Rican Pernil with Arroz Mamposteao, Alcapurrias, Fried Pork Chops
Crystal Skervin
Ordered takeout and the food was amazing and flavorful! My faves were the trifongo with garlic shrimp, beef empanadas, maduros, and the pasteles! Definitely going back to try more of their dishes.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Trifongo, Pasteles Award Winning
Peggy Walsh
We live in Niagara Falls, New YorkOn TV Commercials & Facebook. We will be driving down this year. I have not had authentic Puerto Rican food since I stopped cooking for 2 is not fun, it only reminded me of better days when I feed Cops in outlet Area. My 2 children are now retired but they were both with RPD FOR MANY YEARS!!!!!!!BLUE LIVES MATTER!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Puerto Rican Pernil with Arroz Mamposteao, Pasteles - Award Winning, Flan, Cuban, Bacalaitos
Seemed like they were rushing us but food was amazing, especially for the
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Tostones
‘The Freakin Rican’ rocks! I got a Pernil Sandwich with fries and a Guanabana drink. I loved how warm the food was and how natural the drink was. The Spanish music was amazing. The atmosphere was amazing. I even loved the aesthetic of the restaurant! Definitely planning to comeback??!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I Enjoyed an amazing lunch today at The Freakin Rican with my husband and brother. The wait was short, super fun and chill vibe and the food was authentic, fresh, generous servings, and absolutely delicious! We enjoyed a feast of bacalaitos, empanadas, sirullitos, sweet slaw, maduros, Cuban sandwich, fried whole snapper (perfectly cooked) no easy task. Crunchy on the outside moist inside, arroz con gandules, white rice with black and pink beans, flan, budin (bread pudding) So good not overly sweet, banana shake, delicious Cafe con Leche from Puerto Rico. Believe me when I tell you this is a gem of a restaurant and you need to get there now! You can taste the freshness and see the care Derrick takes to beautifully plate each dish. Enjoy! Oh! and we had tons of leftovers!Vegetarian options: Rice,beans,salads,slaw,plantains,shakes,Seafood and more. Extremely helpful and accommodating servers.Dietary restrictions: Gluten free, vegetarian etc.Parking: We parked on the street about a block away. Safe and clean neighborhood.Kid-friendliness: High chairs available. Kid friendly options.Wheelchair accessibility: No stairs. Movable chairs.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Cuban, Fried, Surrullitos, Salad, Bacalaitos, Pasteles Award Winning
The food never disappoints.... love the food. Shrimp Trifongo is the best, along with the alcapurrias(I'm sure I spelled that wrong). Service was great as well, very attentive. Will be eating here forever.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Trifongo, Alcapurrias
Food exellent hospitality exellent and very clean environment they have all the spanish food I grew up eating ????
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I loved everything about it. The atmosphere, decorations, music. The food was great along with the staff.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Puerto Rican Pernil with Arroz Mamposteao, Mofongo with Chicharron De Cerdo, Alcapurrias, Freakin Crispy Wings, Bacalaitos
The food is amazing. The Alcapurrias are great. You get meat with every bite. The pasteles are the best. This is the way everyone's grandmother makes it. The mofongo is probably one of the best I've had in NYC. Other restaurants, the mofongo is dry by the time you've eaten half of it. Not at The Freakin Rican. They even have their own hot sauce. Great place to eat if you're looking for authentic Puerto Rican food.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pasteles - Award Winning, Alcapurrias, Shrimp Mofongo
Cute, cozy, quaint, clean atmosphere. Small but comfortable. The food was good! The waiter and staff were very nice, friendly and accommodating, and freshened up our meal (heat)! I had the Thursday 'lunch special' which was pastalon with white rice & red beans and a salad for an affordable price. Very flavorful! I enjoyed it! I purchased a "frozen" yuca chicken pastele and a 2-piece fried chicken with french fries to go. I know they're delicious too!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pasteles Award Winning
I was really disappointed with the food. It was salty. The waiter even forgot part of our order. The place is very tiny and the wait staff not friendly. The owner was cool. I hope it gets better because I do want him to succeed.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
The mofongo transported me back to Puerto Rico. Amazing steak also.They had a special for the night that the waitress was pushing which wasn't great but overall the food was amazing.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
The staff and the owner Derek Lopez made you feel at home and welcome. The food was delicious and all the Puerto Rican artifacts took me back to the island.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Puerto Rican Pernil with Arroz Mamposteao, Pasteles - Award Winning, Alcapurrias, Papa, Bacalaitos
The only thing from this experience I'd like is a bigger space for them bc they were busy. Was surprised how many ppl were coming in and out. But when you have a delicious menu like 'The Freakin Rican', you'll understand. ??
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Puerto Rican Pernil with Arroz Mamposteao, Pasteles - Award Winning
I finally was able to get to eat at his restaurant and I must say the food was so tasty, fresh and the workers were so attentive and a very kind. I’m so happy I got to meet the chef and taste his food in person. You know of course I bought his sofrito and adobo and a mug!!! Got to represent !! Thank you for creating great food!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Puerto Rican Pernil with Arroz Mamposteao, Alcapurrias, Fried Pork Chops
Ordered takeout and the food was amazing and flavorful! My faves were the trifongo with garlic shrimp, beef empanadas, maduros, and the pasteles! Definitely going back to try more of their dishes.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Trifongo, Pasteles Award Winning
We live in Niagara Falls, New YorkOn TV Commercials & Facebook. We will be driving down this year. I have not had authentic Puerto Rican food since I stopped cooking for 2 is not fun, it only reminded me of better days when I feed Cops in outlet Area. My 2 children are now retired but they were both with RPD FOR MANY YEARS!!!!!!!BLUE LIVES MATTER!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Puerto Rican Pernil with Arroz Mamposteao, Pasteles - Award Winning, Flan, Cuban, Bacalaitos