Celebrate my husband birthday here with family the service was neh I didn't like how the waiter kept wipping down the table because of our drinks was leaking ,I felt he was only doing it to our table ,it was very very uncomfortable I felt like ok let me not put my drink down it was embarrassing drinks was watered down the waiter kept talking so low i couldn't here over music my husband and son enjoy food my daughter and i thought it was bland, I Luke how they sing happy birthday gave us shots on the house i return hopefully better service next time BTW nice decor
Adriana Fernandez
Hair in the food and terrible customer service when brought to their attention.
dalia caballero
Festive atmosphere with salsa music Staff attentive Tasty food & pina colada🙌
Alianie Delgado
At first glance, the restaurant was beautiful. It had very intricate details and everywhere I looked I saw something new. Eric, our server, was very patient and kind.
The food is pricey but a lot of restaurants in the area are around this price range. However, I do think it can be a little more affordable depending on the item. For example, the pasteles are a little smaller than I’ve seen and they are $7 for 1. My passion fruit juice was $18. I would say it was worth the price if it tasted better. The theme is bring uptown downtown but the food wasn’t as good as it is in Harlem.
I give 4 stars for the atmosphere and service especially since my grandmother had to say something to the server about the pasteles. She was very blunt and the server took it on the chin and was very respectful. Also, my little cousin is picky so we had to send back her ice cream because we asked for vanilla ice cream and it was drizzled with what I think was guava syrup and they were more than happy to take it back and bring a new bowl. There’s lots of places to take pictures too.
Overall, I think you’re mostly paying for the atmosphere and accessibility, not really the food.
Becky
The best in town ! Eric makes the best drinks make sure to come see him !!
Cigar B (Cigarbuddha)
I enjoyed my dinner, I ordered the pork chops with arroz con gandules, my sister had the pernil. The tostones were very good, I found the pork chops to be a bit on the dry side, and the arroz con gandules were perfect! I would definitely revisit when I’m in the area.
Nathan Otero
The food was great, but unfortunately my experience today was disappointing. I came with a group of six, and we felt that the level of service did not match the quality of the food. We had to repeatedly call for the waiter to get drinks, food, the check, and even a take-home box. It felt as though our presence wasn’t acknowledged, and we were largely ignored. I hope this can be addressed so future visits are more enjoyable.
Margarita Garcia
Food is absolutely amazing! Best restaurant I’ve had in all my NY stay. Food is 100% authentic. Please drop in!
Melanie Flores
No complaints! Good food, price and alcohol.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Alcapurrias
The Boricua
This has been my second time here and I am hooked. The food is authentic, very flavorful and delicious. The service is amazing and the atmosphere is inviting. Great job guys! Wishing you continued success!
Absolutely delicious authentic food you will not be disappointed it’s a great place to eat and enjoy drinks
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Steak, Mofongo with Shrimp, Alcapurrias
Jade Williams
Went for my bestie bday brunch for 4. Food was good. Cubano didn't taste like a Cubano but was a good sandwich. Piononos, empanadas, guac & chips were good. Some apps tasted reheated rather than fresh. The presentation was awesome. We ordered some apps and one main dish each. There was only one server but it wasn't very busy. One other 6 person table, one couple, and a few individual people eating. If you have a birthday you get one dessert on the house which is sweet.
They forgot to bring the arepas out, and when we told them it was ok but to take it off the bill the server said "I saw you eating the arepas" and doubled down multiple times. When she later went to the kitchen to check and realized she was wrong, she never apologized for her attitude. I won't be back. I don't need to be on the defensive when I approached you with respect. We were not rude when we asked for it to be taken off the bill, and she was abrasive with her response before even checking if we were right. A sincere apology goes a long way. ~60 per person
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 1
Recommended dishes: Piononos
Enrique Gonzalez
As someone who grew up on homemade Puerto Rican food, I can say this was hands down some of the best Puerto Rican food I've had in Manhattan. The flavors were authentic and everything tasted fresh. Service was very good and quick despite being a busy Saturday night. Overall great vibes, the music was good, the drinks were good, the selection of food choices is great (they also have Cuban, Mexican, Dominican dishes). We tried the pernil (roast pork) with arroz con gandules, mofongo with peril and the empanadas /alcapurria. Everything was delicious, but highly recommend the arroz con gandules & mofongo ! The flavors were on point. We will certainly be returning.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Mofongo with Shrimp, Alcapurrias, C&B Empanadas
Mel V
Delicious food. Great service.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Mofongo with Shrimp, C&B Empanadas, Black Beans
Celebrate my husband birthday here with family the service was neh I didn't like how the waiter kept wipping down the table because of our drinks was leaking ,I felt he was only doing it to our table ,it was very very uncomfortable I felt like ok let me not put my drink down it was embarrassing drinks was watered down the waiter kept talking so low i couldn't here over music my husband and son enjoy food my daughter and i thought it was bland, I Luke how they sing happy birthday gave us shots on the house i return hopefully better service next time BTW nice decor
Hair in the food and terrible customer service when brought to their attention.
Festive atmosphere with salsa music
Staff attentive Tasty food & pina colada🙌
At first glance, the restaurant was beautiful. It had very intricate details and everywhere I looked I saw something new. Eric, our server, was very patient and kind.
The food is pricey but a lot of restaurants in the area are around this price range. However, I do think it can be a little more affordable depending on the item. For example, the pasteles are a little smaller than I’ve seen and they are $7 for 1. My passion fruit juice was $18. I would say it was worth the price if it tasted better. The theme is bring uptown downtown but the food wasn’t as good as it is in Harlem.
I give 4 stars for the atmosphere and service especially since my grandmother had to say something to the server about the pasteles. She was very blunt and the server took it on the chin and was very respectful. Also, my little cousin is picky so we had to send back her ice cream because we asked for vanilla ice cream and it was drizzled with what I think was guava syrup and they were more than happy to take it back and bring a new bowl. There’s lots of places to take pictures too.
Overall, I think you’re mostly paying for the atmosphere and accessibility, not really the food.
The best in town ! Eric makes the best drinks make sure to come see him !!
I enjoyed my dinner, I ordered the pork chops with arroz con gandules, my sister had the pernil. The tostones were very good, I found the pork chops to be a bit on the dry side, and the arroz con gandules were perfect!
I would definitely revisit when I’m in the area.
The food was great, but unfortunately my experience today was disappointing. I came with a group of six, and we felt that the level of service did not match the quality of the food. We had to repeatedly call for the waiter to get drinks, food, the check, and even a take-home box. It felt as though our presence wasn’t acknowledged, and we were largely ignored. I hope this can be addressed so future visits are more enjoyable.
Food is absolutely amazing! Best restaurant I’ve had in all my NY stay. Food is 100% authentic. Please drop in!
No complaints! Good food, price and alcohol.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Alcapurrias
This has been my second time here and I am hooked. The food is authentic, very flavorful and delicious. The service is amazing and the atmosphere is inviting. Great job guys! Wishing you continued success!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Alcapurrias
Restaurantji Recommends
The food is so good.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Absolutely delicious authentic food you will not be disappointed it’s a great place to eat and enjoy drinks
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Steak, Mofongo with Shrimp, Alcapurrias
Went for my bestie bday brunch for 4.
Food was good. Cubano didn't taste like a Cubano but was a good sandwich. Piononos, empanadas, guac & chips were good. Some apps tasted reheated rather than fresh.
The presentation was awesome.
We ordered some apps and one main dish each. There was only one server but it wasn't very busy. One other 6 person table, one couple, and a few individual people eating. If you have a birthday you get one dessert on the house which is sweet.
They forgot to bring the arepas out, and when we told them it was ok but to take it off the bill the server said "I saw you eating the arepas" and doubled down multiple times. When she later went to the kitchen to check and realized she was wrong, she never apologized for her attitude. I won't be back. I don't need
to be on the defensive when I approached you with respect. We were not rude when we asked for it to be taken off the bill, and she was abrasive with her response before even checking if we were right. A sincere apology goes a long way.
~60 per person
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 1
Recommended dishes: Piononos
As someone who grew up on homemade Puerto Rican food, I can say this was hands down some of the best Puerto Rican food I've had in Manhattan. The flavors were authentic and everything tasted fresh. Service was very good and quick despite being a busy Saturday night. Overall great vibes, the music was good, the drinks were good, the selection of food choices is great (they also have Cuban, Mexican, Dominican dishes). We tried the pernil (roast pork) with arroz con gandules, mofongo with peril and the empanadas /alcapurria. Everything was delicious, but highly recommend the arroz con gandules & mofongo ! The flavors were on point. We will certainly be returning.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Mofongo with Shrimp, Alcapurrias, C&B Empanadas
Delicious food. Great service.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Mofongo with Shrimp, C&B Empanadas, Black Beans
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