Had the chicken stew over yellow rice w beans and it was delicious. Nice portion at a nice price. The family is friendly and I'm glad I found a good lunch sport 5 minutes from work.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Zachary Agustin Rodriguez
I love the food it is so good the service that was amazing shout out to Evelyn Jessica and Janice it is the best restaurant I've ever been
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Colin B.
The food quality is good (average). The meat portion of what I ordered was ridiculously small. Ordered a takeout meat dish that comes with rice and beans. I got 90% rice and beans and 10% meat. Can you believe that? I paid almost $14.00. So, basically I paid $1.00 for the tiny meat portion and $13.00 for the cheap rice and beans. First and last visit. Go elsewhere.
Edwin “Felese” Feliciano
I just had the white rice and beans with the pork chop. It was so good!!!! This is coming from a Puerto Rican who grew up eating Puerto Rican food. This is definitely a good place! The rice and beans didn't taste oily at all like in other restaurants ive been too. The food really felt like i visited my grandmothers house in PR and she set me up with a little to-go plate to take home.I've been to the spots in Fishkill and Wappingers and for Puerto Rican food, this spot is by far the best one.With any kind of Caribbean restaurants, the food sits out on a hot plate, typically, places like this produce rice and beans that are dry and hard. But not this place! I read other reviews and they may have had a bad batch. Cuz the food I just ate was delicious.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
DAVE ACE
So, I decided to stop by and try it out. Looks like the mother was running the show that day. Immediately, I noticed the beef stew tray through the glass was dry. Pork chop tray, chops looked dry. That was a bad sign. The food looked like leftovers from the day before, not fresh, and it was only 11:39 am. In the pernil tray, there was barely any pernil, and no skin left. I decided to give it a shot. I had the Pernil and tostones.Pernil had barely any flavor. I was shocked. I have never had bland pernil. The tostones were the thinnest I have ever seen in my life. She must have used about 1/3 of ONE plantian and sliced it super thin to get the most out of it. I asked for mojito, and she said she didn't have anymore. how do you run out of mojito? So I had plain, dry plantains. It was like having plantains chips.My honest opinion;I am very disappointed in the food. There is absolutely no love and/or pride put into the cooking. The lady was very sweet, that was about it.My opinion comes from experience, being a cook, and being puerto rican myself.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 1
Service: 3
M Mac
Terrible food. Ordered lunch steak & onions with yellow rice & peas, and pernil & with same yellow rice. The rice was awful like one of the reviews says: “who messes up rice!”-bland, it tasted reheated and mixed with pegao! the pernil was dry & tasteless and also appeared not made fresh that day/ lastly the steak ($12 ) was the absolute worse - it was made in a pressure cooker , sliced, had no taste or seasoning and covered with vinegary onions which then resulted in bland dark dry pieces of cheap flank or hangar steak.I wanted to like this place but I can’t in good conscience- my order went in the garbage. They may be a nice family but I’m going there for the food - it is apparent they have no culinary training or skills. And people claiming this food reminds them of their Abuelita- I challenge you if she is alive to bring her the pernil or please, the steak & onions. I promise you there is a chancleta with your name on it coming your way.Be guided accordingly- the food is not palatable.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 1
Lillian C.
Super cute clean and tidy place! Food is good. Lots of options. Definitely will go back!
Mil M.
Ordered lunch steak & onions with yellow rice & peas, and pernil & with same yellow rice. The rice was awful like one of the reviews says: "who messes up rice!"-bland, it tasted reheated and mixed with pegao! the pernil was dry & tasteless and also appeared not made fresh that day/ lastly the steak ($12 ) was the absolute worse - it was made in a pressure cooker , sliced, had no taste or seasoning and covered with vinegary onions which then resulted in bland dark dry pieces of cheap flank or hangar steak.I wanted to like this place but I can't in good conscience- my order went in the garbage. They may be a nice family but I'm going there for the food - it is apparent they have no culinary training or skills. And people claiming this food reminds them of their Abuelita- I challenge you if she is alive to bring her the pernil or please, the steak & onions. I promise you there is a chancleta with your name on it coming your way- try to duck.Be guided accordingly- the food is not palatable.
Virtually Liz
I’ve had about everything on their menu. The food is authentic Puerto Rican cuisine and I’ve never had a complaint. From the pernil, the arroz con gandules, their sancocho and specialty items that are not often served like the pulpo salad…are on point. I also love that they try to accommodate their customers by offering Valencia cakes…if you’re PR you know…make sure you also pick up their bread pudding. ?? ??
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Rosemarie S.
My favorite Puerto Rican food spot. Food is so fresh and you feel like your eating your grandmothers cooking . Its not salty like most places around here. Very tasty and great variety of food. My favorite is the stewed chicken. The flavors make my pallet song. Great with their rice and beans. Authentic Puerto Rican Food. A family owned business which is wonderful. You see how hard they work and makes happy to support such a great local business who cares what they are cooking and serving. Staff is amazing and explains everything so well makes you want to eat everything on me menu.
Awesome place, delicious food and the atmosphere was great!Would definitely recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
nancy mejia
WeePaa!!! Went in there to get some food before church. I had rice , beans , and some baked chicken. Delicious !! Love this place . Can't wait to go back and have some more ! I also tried the pork . It's just like how abuela used to make it . I was happy to see they sell cake and Puerto Rican merchandise !! I'm coming to buy my flag ! WeePaa!!!!❤️
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Roasted Chicken
Janice W.
Great homemade authentic Puerto Rican food. The restaurant is family owned and run. Everyone is so nice and helpful, and there is wonderful customer service. The restaurant is small but has plenty of seats. There is even a Domino table in the corner! Takeout style, so no real plates. The food is so good!!! This has become my new takeout spot!!!
L.I. C.
I always give a second chance to restaurants in Dutchess County even though I shouldn't. The rice and beans are good and the empanadas. The two different meats I had on these visits were subpar. If you find a dish you like don't deviate.
Lady G.
The food, the service & the ambiance was Amazing and the staff is very pleasant! Finally a place that makes dishes native to Puerto Rico in Dutchess County! It's a small restaurant but the food, service and ambiance make it worth it. Had a late lunch at the restaurant today and like it so much I actually finished the whole meal and bought a little something to take home also. Will definitely return for authentic Puerto Rican food like grandma used to make and does at El COQUI.By the way the authentic Puerto Rican music in the Restaurant keeps you entertained while eating there.
Had the chicken stew over yellow rice w beans and it was delicious. Nice portion at a nice price. The family is friendly and I'm glad I found a good lunch sport 5 minutes from work.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
I love the food it is so good the service that was amazing shout out to Evelyn Jessica and Janice it is the best restaurant I've ever been
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The food quality is good (average). The meat portion of what I ordered was ridiculously small. Ordered a takeout meat dish that comes with rice and beans. I got 90% rice and beans and 10% meat. Can you believe that? I paid almost $14.00. So, basically I paid $1.00 for the tiny meat portion and $13.00 for the cheap rice and beans. First and last visit. Go elsewhere.
I just had the white rice and beans with the pork chop. It was so good!!!! This is coming from a Puerto Rican who grew up eating Puerto Rican food. This is definitely a good place! The rice and beans didn't taste oily at all like in other restaurants ive been too. The food really felt like i visited my grandmothers house in PR and she set me up with a little to-go plate to take home.I've been to the spots in Fishkill and Wappingers and for Puerto Rican food, this spot is by far the best one.With any kind of Caribbean restaurants, the food sits out on a hot plate, typically, places like this produce rice and beans that are dry and hard. But not this place! I read other reviews and they may have had a bad batch. Cuz the food I just ate was delicious.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
So, I decided to stop by and try it out. Looks like the mother was running the show that day. Immediately, I noticed the beef stew tray through the glass was dry. Pork chop tray, chops looked dry. That was a bad sign. The food looked like leftovers from the day before, not fresh, and it was only 11:39 am. In the pernil tray, there was barely any pernil, and no skin left. I decided to give it a shot. I had the Pernil and tostones.Pernil had barely any flavor. I was shocked. I have never had bland pernil. The tostones were the thinnest I have ever seen in my life. She must have used about 1/3 of ONE plantian and sliced it super thin to get the most out of it. I asked for mojito, and she said she didn't have anymore. how do you run out of mojito? So I had plain, dry plantains. It was like having plantains chips.My honest opinion;I am very disappointed in the food. There is absolutely no love and/or pride put into the cooking. The lady was very sweet, that was about it.My opinion comes from experience, being a cook, and being puerto rican myself.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 1
Service: 3
Terrible food. Ordered lunch steak & onions with yellow rice & peas, and pernil & with same yellow rice. The rice was awful like one of the reviews says: “who messes up rice!”-bland, it tasted reheated and mixed with pegao! the pernil was dry & tasteless and also appeared not made fresh that day/ lastly the steak ($12 ) was the absolute worse - it was made in a pressure cooker , sliced, had no taste or seasoning and covered with vinegary onions which then resulted in bland dark dry pieces of cheap flank or hangar steak.I wanted to like this place but I can’t in good conscience- my order went in the garbage. They may be a nice family but I’m going there for the food - it is apparent they have no culinary training or skills. And people claiming this food reminds them of their Abuelita- I challenge you if she is alive to bring her the pernil or please, the steak & onions. I promise you there is a chancleta with your name on it coming your way.Be guided accordingly- the food is not palatable.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 1
Super cute clean and tidy place! Food is good. Lots of options. Definitely will go back!
Ordered lunch steak & onions with yellow rice & peas, and pernil & with same yellow rice. The rice was awful like one of the reviews says: "who messes up rice!"-bland, it tasted reheated and mixed with pegao! the pernil was dry & tasteless and also appeared not made fresh that day/ lastly the steak ($12 ) was the absolute worse - it was made in a pressure cooker , sliced, had no taste or seasoning and covered with vinegary onions which then resulted in bland dark dry pieces of cheap flank or hangar steak.I wanted to like this place but I can't in good conscience- my order went in the garbage. They may be a nice family but I'm going there for the food - it is apparent they have no culinary training or skills. And people claiming this food reminds them of their Abuelita- I challenge you if she is alive to bring her the pernil or please, the steak & onions. I promise you there is a chancleta with your name on it coming your way- try to duck.Be guided accordingly- the food is not palatable.
I’ve had about everything on their menu. The food is authentic Puerto Rican cuisine and I’ve never had a complaint. From the pernil, the arroz con gandules, their sancocho and specialty items that are not often served like the pulpo salad…are on point. I also love that they try to accommodate their customers by offering Valencia cakes…if you’re PR you know…make sure you also pick up their bread pudding. ?? ??
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
My favorite Puerto Rican food spot. Food is so fresh and you feel like your eating your grandmothers cooking . Its not salty like most places around here. Very tasty and great variety of food. My favorite is the stewed chicken. The flavors make my pallet song. Great with their rice and beans. Authentic Puerto Rican Food. A family owned business which is wonderful. You see how hard they work and makes happy to support such a great local business who cares what they are cooking and serving. Staff is amazing and explains everything so well makes you want to eat everything on me menu.
Restaurantji Recommends
Awesome place, delicious food and the atmosphere was great!Would definitely recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
WeePaa!!! Went in there to get some food before church. I had rice , beans , and some baked chicken. Delicious !! Love this place . Can't wait to go back and have some more ! I also tried the pork . It's just like how abuela used to make it . I was happy to see they sell cake and Puerto Rican merchandise !! I'm coming to buy my flag ! WeePaa!!!!❤️
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Roasted Chicken
Great homemade authentic Puerto Rican food. The restaurant is family owned and run. Everyone is so nice and helpful, and there is wonderful customer service. The restaurant is small but has plenty of seats. There is even a Domino table in the corner! Takeout style, so no real plates. The food is so good!!! This has become my new takeout spot!!!
I always give a second chance to restaurants in Dutchess County even though I shouldn't. The rice and beans are good and the empanadas. The two different meats I had on these visits were subpar. If you find a dish you like don't deviate.
The food, the service & the ambiance was Amazing and the staff is very pleasant! Finally a place that makes dishes native to Puerto Rico in Dutchess County! It's a small restaurant but the food, service and ambiance make it worth it. Had a late lunch at the restaurant today and like it so much I actually finished the whole meal and bought a little something to take home also. Will definitely return for authentic Puerto Rican food like grandma used to make and does at El COQUI.By the way the authentic Puerto Rican music in the Restaurant keeps you entertained while eating there.