Went here at 2pm on Super Bowl Sunday because a friend invited us. Unfortunately, the experience was like many other recent reviews :(
The guava and cheese empeñadas - it came with two. One had literally no filling, just an empty cavity, and the other wasn’t cooked. Pic attached.
Don’t get soup to go, they didn’t have to go containers for a huge bowl of soup we bought. It was bland and the chicken was almost rubber, for some reason!
The Cuban was dry and unsalted. The fries were unsalted, too.
The fried cheese and yuca - ours were totally cold with a solid center. Friends got an order - one was cold and solidified. The other had gooey and stretchy cheese.
Unfortunately, they said this is all how it was supposed to be. I went up and asked.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 1
Andres Castillo
The dominican fry chicken was 🔥🔥🔥🔥 2 starts because I had food from the buffet.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 2
Service: 5
Gabriel Porras
Food and service was good. But the place was really hot!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Lesly Camila
Mofongo Cafe was the last stop for our Nashville trip, and let me say we ended off with a BANG!!
Speaking as someone who has friends from the Caribbean we knew it was going to be a spot for us to judge and what it brought was a place that felt like home.
The food, the people, the space was so heartwarming. We were a party of 10 at 11:30AM and they did no hesitate in moving a table for us to all enjoy together.
For the amount of food, flavour, and love crafted within the meal, the trip and price is worth it!
Thank you Mofongo Café for a delighting experience!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
denise
we came about 20 minutes to close, and got the mofongo and mangu. both were very dry and flavorless. plantains were incredibly dry and stale, and did not taste sweet at all. i wanted to like this place because as someone coming from miami, i was so excited to see a caribbean spot. however, we were extremely disappointed with the quality of food. i would’ve preferred they told us it wasn’t going to be great because its the end of the day rather than allowing us to spend $60 on food that is simply not good.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 1
Service: 4
Juan Guzman
The fried platter was good not greasy.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Keonte anderson
It’s not really a Puerto Rican cuisine like I thought it was they gave me more rice than chicken. I only had three little pieces of chicken. It looks OK but I was looking for more of an actual authentic Puerto Rican cuisine I seen they didn’t have Arroz con gandules Chicken stew, pepper, steak or pernil . Just basic stuff .
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 4
Tony Russo
We love us some mofongo! The food is amazing and the people are even better!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Nikki Salgado
Authentic food from Dominican Republic, and Puerto Rico. That all you need to hear!
I always love stopping in at this place. I have NEVER had anything from here I havent liked. Dee is awesome as well!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Christa
Yummy food. Wonderful service with a smile. Cute dining area.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Empanadas Order, Chicken and Rice, Beans, Pollo
Brian Abston
Great little Puerto Rican restaurant right here. Very authentic.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Amber Miller
Delicious food, friendly staff, some good vegan options
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Seth Alexander
Mofongo Café is an absolute gem that brings authentic Caribbean flavors to Nashville with warmth and excellence. I stopped in for lunch and left thoroughly impressed.
The oxtails were the star of my meal – perfectly tender, richly seasoned, and falling off the bone. It was a pleasant surprise to find them on the menu, and they exceeded every expectation. The depth of flavor showed real care in the preparation, with that slow-cooked goodness that makes oxtails such a beloved comfort food.
I went with the rice & bean platter, which proved to be outstanding value for the price. The portion was generous, the flavors were spot-on, and everything was prepared with obvious attention to quality. While I was initially hoping to find pernil on the menu, this turned out to be a complete non-issue once I tasted what they had to offer.
The food speaks for itself here – authentic, flavorful, and satisfying. Mofongo Café has earned a spot on my regular rotation. If you're craving Caribbean cuisine in Nashville, this is where you need to be. I'm already looking forward to my next visit!
Went here at 2pm on Super Bowl Sunday because a friend invited us. Unfortunately, the experience was like many other recent reviews :(
The guava and cheese empeñadas - it came with two. One had literally no filling, just an empty cavity, and the other wasn’t cooked. Pic attached.
Don’t get soup to go, they didn’t have to go containers for a huge bowl of soup we bought. It was bland and the chicken was almost rubber, for some reason!
The Cuban was dry and unsalted. The fries were unsalted, too.
The fried cheese and yuca - ours were totally cold with a solid center. Friends got an order - one was cold and solidified. The other had gooey and stretchy cheese.
Unfortunately, they said this is all how it was supposed to be. I went up and asked.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 1
The dominican fry chicken was 🔥🔥🔥🔥 2 starts because I had food from the buffet.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 2
Service: 5
Food and service was good. But the place was really hot!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Mofongo Cafe was the last stop for our Nashville trip, and let me say we ended off with a BANG!!
Speaking as someone who has friends from the Caribbean we knew it was going to be a spot for us to judge and what it brought was a place that felt like home.
The food, the people, the space was so heartwarming. We were a party of 10 at 11:30AM and they did no hesitate in moving a table for us to all enjoy together.
For the amount of food, flavour, and love crafted within the meal, the trip and price is worth it!
Thank you Mofongo Café for a delighting experience!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
we came about 20 minutes to close, and got the mofongo and mangu.
both were very dry and flavorless. plantains were incredibly dry and stale, and did not taste sweet at all. i wanted to like this place because as someone coming from miami, i was so excited to see a caribbean spot. however, we were extremely disappointed with the quality of food. i would’ve preferred they told us it wasn’t going to be great because its the end of the day rather than allowing us to spend $60 on food that is simply not good.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 1
Service: 4
The fried platter was good not greasy.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
It’s not really a Puerto Rican cuisine like I thought it was they gave me more rice than chicken. I only had three little pieces of chicken. It looks OK but I was looking for more of an actual authentic Puerto Rican cuisine I seen they didn’t have Arroz con gandules Chicken stew, pepper, steak or pernil . Just basic stuff .
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 4
We love us some mofongo! The food is amazing and the people are even better!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Authentic food from Dominican Republic, and Puerto Rico. That all you need to hear!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Tasty food. Feels like home
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I always love stopping in at this place. I have NEVER had anything from here I havent liked.
Dee is awesome as well!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Yummy food. Wonderful service with a smile. Cute dining area.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Empanadas Order, Chicken and Rice, Beans, Pollo
Great little Puerto Rican restaurant right here. Very authentic.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Delicious food, friendly staff, some good vegan options
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Mofongo Café is an absolute gem that brings authentic Caribbean flavors to Nashville with warmth and excellence. I stopped in for lunch and left thoroughly impressed.
The oxtails were the star of my meal – perfectly tender, richly seasoned, and falling off the bone. It was a pleasant surprise to find them on the menu, and they exceeded every expectation. The depth of flavor showed real care in the preparation, with that slow-cooked goodness that makes oxtails such a beloved comfort food.
I went with the rice & bean platter, which proved to be outstanding value for the price. The portion was generous, the flavors were spot-on, and everything was prepared with obvious attention to quality. While I was initially hoping to find pernil on the menu, this turned out to be a complete non-issue once I tasted what they had to offer.
The food speaks for itself here – authentic, flavorful, and satisfying. Mofongo Café has earned a spot on my regular rotation. If you're craving Caribbean cuisine in Nashville, this is where you need to be. I'm already looking forward to my next visit!
Highly recommended – don't miss this place!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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