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    Ralph W.

    There'a few local places that come to mind that get 5 stars, and they share the unique mojo of introducing cool, unique and non-typical ethnic/cultural food to the Valley (Little Damascus and Bombay Curry Grill come to mind...). Welcome Anna's Cookin to that list. Been hearing buzz, both word of mouth and on social, so had to make a stop. In short? Oh.....my.....Lord. THIS may have been one of my most "stop me in my tracks, do a double take, and is this place for REAL?" dining experiences in the last few years. Note, it's a small little place on Mahoning Ave, unassuming to look at. Menus (daily) on the wall, pleasant staff, great guy waited on us. Got carryout just threw darts at the wall- honey chicken, chicken empenadas, fried plantains, spanish rice, some rice n beans, just wanted a potpourri cuz I'm a grazer of sorts :-) . Met Anna, adorable, and she tossed in some pernil pork and mac salad gratis "for the new customer". Welp...got home, and was floored. Cuz really, post COVID seems like a lot of dining experiences are getting "meh"- seemingly more difficult to get good food out. Here? Not only a different cultural Puerto Rican twist, but again some of the best food I've eaten in a loooong time. Everything, and I mean everything, was spot on. Damn, I do enjoy food thats not run-of-the-mill standard fare, and Anna's kills it. As I say in all my reviews, the bottom line review you can give for any eatery is "would I come back?". A definite yes and an easy 5 stars.

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    3 months ago

    Anna's food is delicious and service is amazing.every time I've went it I have not 1 complaint.

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    2 years ago

    Amazing food and service. Would recommend getting it for your lunch or dinner. My favorite is Honey chicken

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    I ordered wings Anna's seasoning and Honey! Probably the best I ever ate! Also beef and chicken empanadas, very good! Very nice people!

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    3 years ago

    I found that the staff/employees are very nice, & helpful. I found their food outstanding. I will recommend them to my family & friends.

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    In town visiting family and Anna's was recommended by someone who goes there all the time and gets the honey chicken and rice.

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    Red Rican

    5.0(3 reviews)
    7.3 mi

    Really loved this place. Authentic Puerto Rican food and great service…read more The staff is engaging and willing to help you if you aren't familiar with Puerto Rican food. Lots of locals and lunch crowd. Staff knew people by name when they came in. Everything was made by them. The pulled pork bowl was my favorite. The fried plantains in the bowl were awesome. If there is one thing I would change it is the dinning room. It is clean and spacious but very utilitarian. For all the ethnic charm of the staff and vibrant flavors the dinning room is spartan. Highly recommend you try this place - I drove out of my way to get here and it was worth it.

    I have really been looking for something different to come to Niles. We've got plenty of Italian,…read moreChinese, Burgers, chicken, and a few Indian, and Japanese places. RR is just what this area needed! I've been here a few times now, and I love it. When I confessed to the staff that I'm not fond of spicy food, they insisted that Puerto Rican, while flavorful, is not spicy unless you ask for a spicy sauce. They were absolutely right on that description. So far, I've had Monfongo (w/ shrimp), ground beef & cheese Pastalillo, loaded Relleno, and Maduros. Everything was delicious, but special shout-out to the Pastelillo, which was EXCELLENT. It's flaky fried dough, stuffed with your choice of protein. In my humble opintion, this is the best item on a menu filled with great food. Also...just added to the menu are Tres Leches cake, and Chocolate Tres Leches cake. The chocolate was great. I love that it was sweet, but not *too* sweet. I'll be ordering food here a lot.

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    Flavor of Puerto Rico - Slow Roasted Pork/Pernil, Rice and Pigeon Peas, Red Beans in Sauce/Habichuelas guisadas, Beef and Cheese empanada

    Flavor of Puerto Rico

    3.9(32 reviews)
    61.7 miMt. Oliver

    I've been wanting to try Puerto Rican cuisine for a while now, and there aren't too many options in…read morePittsburgh. When I saw Flavor of Puerto Rico was offering a $6 discount on an online ordering app, I was definitely interested. Tonight, I ordered the baked chicken sandwich, sweet plantains (maduros), a beef and cheese empanada, as well as a slice of tres leches. It was a lovely meal at a great price. The sandwich was simple, but very good. Their chicken is roasted perfectly, and incredibly tender. They give you a pretty good portion for the price, too. Pan de agua, or water bread, is homemade and soaks up the chicken juices. It's great! There's also a bit of cheese in this sandwich, which was a nice touch. This was my first time trying maduros, so I wasn't too sure what to expect other than a sweet flavor. These were definitely sweet, and they are generous with their side portions. Maduros are caramelized on the outside and quite soft on the inside. I'm not the biggest fan of maduros now that I know their flavor, but these were clearly expertly made and still worth trying. The empanadas (or pastellitos) are an absolute must try when you visit this place. I got the beef and cheese, which was sooo good! The ground beef is juicy and flavorful, while the crust is light and crunchy. I didn't find any cheese in this empanada, though. I was a fan of their tres leches. It was very well soaked and creamy. It's topped with a nice coating and a dusting of cinnamon (the cinnamon flavor is not very prominent). The dessert is not too heavy, either. I do wish the portion was a little bigger. All in all, this is a hidden gem in Mount Oliver. There are only a few Puerto Rican places in Pittsburgh, and this surely excellent food which seems quite authentic! Now they have a more consistent menu, too, instead of just daily specials. Definitely worth a try for anyone who's curious about Puerto Rican cuisine.

    The pernil was the best!!!! Flavor of rice and maduros was also very good…read more I ordered a salad and the lettuce was not clean... Also, the portions for the price were not sufficient. Received a large takeout container of rice with a small scoop of the pork. The pollo guisado was okay.

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    Anna's Cookin - puertorican - Updated May 2026

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