Puerto Rican Restaurants near Yonkers, NY

“Carlos the waiter was cordial and very welcoming. Food was like Mom’s home cooking in Puerto Rico. David the owner has created a very welcoming environment that gives a feeling of being back in the island of Puerto RIco right here in Yonkers, NY. If you are looking for a good Puerto Rician dish then this is the place to go. Excellent.“

“Dining at this Puerto Rican restaurant was a memorable experience from start to finish. The staff is incredibly warm, friendly, and attentive, making you feel right at home. Highly recommend for anyone looking to enjoy delicious food, great service, and a true taste of Puerto Rico.“

“Great food and cool ambiance!“

“One of the best places to get delicious Puerto Rican food!“

“This is a special place, only open Saturdays and Sundays. I suggest arriving earlier, the line is pretty unavoidable, my friends and I arrived close to 1pm, we ended up getting our food about two hours later, so do not expect this to be a quick ordeal. It was worth waiting, two of my friends and I biked from north Brooklyn. Bring a book or some friends, maybe a drink for the line. The line is lively and has a fun and great spirit, mixed with locals, long time regulars, and other who are coming from other places that have heard about the amazing food like us. Piraña, the owner/chef is warm and friendly and hilarious! You can tell that he cares about every single person’s experience and is not rushing you through, every plate is made with care and love, he also gives back, as we waited we witnessed him give food away to those without means to buy food, elderly, etc. Once we finally got our food, we walked to some tables across the street at a playground and we were instantly smiling as we ate our delicious pork! Also the shrimp, crab, and then the octopus salad that you can get in your platter with rice and plantain are all really great and worth trying! Highly recommend, but give yourself a half day for this!“

“Amazing food and a warm, inviting atmosphere that feels like a little slice of Puerto Rico! The flavors are authentic, and every bite takes me right back to my island. The owners have poured so much love into the new location, beautifully painting different stories that showcase the rich history of Puerto Rico. Their dedication to creating a welcoming environment is evident in every detail. I also deeply respect how involved they are with the community—it’s inspiring to see a business so committed to making a positive impact. Highly recommend!“

“Best pernil and chicharrón ever“

“Great ambiance and exceptional service. Food was delicious and great drink options!“

“The food is great here! Really home cooked taste. Very reasonable also.“

“I had the Morcilla n it was delicious. Gotta go n try everything lol“

“A hidden gem in the bronx new village area. I had a wonderful time with Peter gunz, Melba from the famed restaurant Melba's, the bronx borough president was there, Jimmy & his sister was there. The legend Eric B, was there also. And many other stars and of course Db. Shark the celebrities favorite was in the house.“

“Food was delicious. Bacalao Guisado with Rice n Pink beans was excellent not salty and real bacalao not Pollock. My friend had a Palomillo steak wrap in a plantain which was succulent. The Alcapurrias though a little over fried had the taste of a kiosko in Puerto Rico. We topped it off with 2 Medalla beers. Overall the food is authentic. Our server Amar was very attentive, and courteous. Will come again with more friends so they can see the difference between Caridad franchises, and an authentic Criollo restaurant“

“It’s a excellent place to spend time with your family and friends in The Bronx, excellent service“

“The service and food is amazing! Love the vibe“

“absolutely delicious 😋 food, anything they cook is amazing.“

“The food here was great❕️Authentic Puerto Rican🇵🇷 style Lechon with arroz con gandules. I like how the place is outside & inside, it felt like i was back on the island in PR.🇵🇷 It's in the cut, but it's a chill small place with good reggaeton music being played. I recommend. 🏙🔊🎶🏝🇵🇷 🐷🍗🥩🍛🍚🍴🥤🐸👍🏽“

“The pasteles were delicious! I took a chance since I saw this add first on Facebook and I was not disappointed. They deliver to NJ at an additional cost. Los pasteles muy ricos!! Me tomé un chance ya que fue en Facebook y sabemos que cualquiera cosa puede suceder y valió la pena. Ellos hacen delivery a NJ a un costo additional. Definitivamente vuelvo a ordenar. Ordené de yuca con pollo y plátano con pollo. Me llegaron 2 de yuca con pernil y también estaban delicioso!“

“I was at a nearby hotel looking for a delicious smoothie and got so much more than I imagined. I walked in and immediately the vibe felt right. A very kind woman gave us the lowdown. There were not a lot of options but enough for breakfast/brunch. I ended up with a smoothie, ginger turmeric shot, and the chai pancakes. These pancakes were not light and fluffy. They were soft and dense and beautifully topped with granola and nuts and bananas and I truly enjoyed every bite! Smoothie was good but the mint was a bit too much for my tastebuds. Highly recommend this place! Updated from previous review on 2026-03-03“

“Food was okay not the best I won’t lie but good price for what it is however the service are so sweet as 67 year old lady there was a girl called Sophie who was so patient with me so if you see this Sophie thank you! The atmosphere was good however it was a bit loud but I would guess that. If anyone finds the Olivia who owns this place tell her we have the same name.“

“Havent been here in years (15+ years) and was in town and decided to stop in like I used to years ago before heading back out of town to go home and was kind of disappointed that the food is nothing like I remembered it to be. It was just cold and no flavor.“

“Great food and service. Just moved here in the area and all I want is Spanish good for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Everything’s well done and juicy! (Pause) I recommend boneless chicken, white rice, red beans and salad. In the morning mungu, cheese, salami and eggs or a sandwich.“

“Excellent! Visited from upstate Ny and they were so amazing to me and the family. My daughter loved their food and loved their potatoes in their stew chicken and they made my daughter feel special by giving her extra while eating and to take home . Felt like I was with family. Great food great everything don’t let the negative reviews keep you away, I Will be back !“

“This place has earned my repeated business. The kitchen delivered more than I imagined. The look of this place is incredible. The employees displayed friendliness and menu expertise. After my recent relocation, finding this place was a pleasant surprise.“

“We hadn't been here in a while. Looked forward. Start positive: White rice, red beans, and arroz con gandules, very good. However, on a Friday evening (7ish) , there was only 1 server for the entire section. It was not crowded. Empty tables in our section.We placed our orders right away with drinks and an appetizer. We waited more than 30 minutes for our drinks and appetizer. Appetizer never arrived, but our main courses (both the same) did. The fried pork chops were overly cooked - dried excessively. They were more like fried pork chunks. Difficult to eat. Knife had a difficult time cutting the meat. Margarita was subpar at best. Management needs to step up. I am a strong supporter of local restaurants, especially Puerto Rican/Latino establishments. This restaurant is an East Harlem icon. Overall: disappointed.“

“ALWAYS BUSY!!! Don't let that deter you though this place is an every other day staple for my fam. Great Spanish food. The mojito is delicious, the coconut juice always fresh and the servers are pleasant just busy. Alex is one of the best and been working there a long time!!!“

“Willie's Steak House has Salsa Dancing Fridays and Saturdays. Food is regular The Barmaid Mariana is very professional and a hard worker knows how to treat her customers without her the bar is not the same.“

“My family has been enjoying cuchifritos for as long as I can remember & im turning 36 this year ! 😫anyways we haven’t been to a cuchifritos in a min cause we’re from nj . My family is from nyc so we’d get cuchifritos when in nyc . Today we got some cause we was in nyc . We bough so many frituras we spend $101 . Insane but worth it .“

“The food is very good, the owner is very nice person, the guys from the delibre are very good person but the person who works in the afternoon and a skinny one there talk to you as if you were a dog, you ask for chicken and they send you goat, you ask for oatmeal and They send you a mess of coffee but if they manage to send you what you really ordered the place is 5 stars“

“I've been going to this place for over 20+ years with my family! It remains one of the best places to get crispy pork and rice and beans in the bronx! New owners have come along and other dishes they sell dont really hold up to the level of the pork. Stick with the crispy pork and you will be in 5 star heaven!“

“The food and atmosphere was very good , and there is parking right in front of the restaurant. The woman working there is very helpful, hardworking , and pleasant. The meat portion was very small however, and so lunch felt like it mostly consisted of rice and beans.“

“This review is long overdue! This is my FAVORITE Spanish restaurant ever. Their chicken is juicy and tasty, along side the mojito sauce; Amazing! They never fail, I’ve been going to them for over 8 years now. So good that I moved and still travel to eat from them.“