I like this lil spot.. I was just driving pass hungry one day and decided to stop in. Kinda small…read morelocation but they make the best of it.. i ordered tostones which are fried plantains and fried pork belly...which is exactly what it sounds like. I was a huge fan of the tostones, it was crispy and crunchy and fried to perfection. They put tooo much garlic oil on mines but still edible. I was not a huge fan of the fried pork belly.. it was like I liked it bc I was hungry but I didn't like it enough to come back and order it again.. I think it was the seasoning and it was overly salty for me... besides that it was cooked to perfection. Maybe I need to come back and try something else on the menu but for now it's not a place I would rush back to and eat at.. I'm sorry I hate being mean but I have to be honest.

Was looking for Puerto Rican food and came upon the reviews of El Mofonguito…read more Parking is a little tough but we came early and were able to find street parking. We were greeted with a smile and guided to choose our own table. A basket of bread and butter was brought over promptly. I ordered appetizers, tostones rellenos de lechón and carne frita. They came out at the same time as the entrees. It only took about 10 minutes! We ordered a volcan with steak in red sauce (mofongo relleno de bistec en salsa), breaded chicken breast and lechón with arroz con gandules. The food was spectacular! Everything was very well seasoned and reminded me of home (born and raised in PR, moved here as an adult). I would definitely recommend that anyone come here for authentic Puerto Rican food. Be mindful that they are very generous with their portion sizes. We ended up taking about half of it home. There are worse problems one can have. :-)

We had a large group & Borinquen provided excellent service. Food was outstanding. Tostones are…read morethin & crispy.

I stopped by Borinquen and tried the pastel, alcapurria, steak jibarito with arroz con gandules,…read moreand an order of habichuelas. The alcapurria was the highlight of the meal, it was fresh and had a nice texture. Unfortunately, the pastel was very bland and lacked flavor. For my main dish, I ordered the steak jibarito with arroz con gandules and added habichuelas on the side. The steak was disappointing, as it was dry, chewy, and lacked the flavor I was hoping for. The arroz con gandules was okay, but nothing particularly memorable. The habichuelas were also a letdown, as they were watery and not what I'm accustomed to when ordering Puerto Rican beans. Overall, while the fresh alcapurria was enjoyable, the rest of the meal fell short of expectations. I wouldn't go out of my way to return.

My wife and l stop in for an afternoon dinner and it was amazing the food was off the chart and the…read moreservice was amazing . This is the stop if you're looking for a Lunch or dinner l would recommend it . Stop in and enjoy!!

I'll start by saying this was a spur of the moment meal well after the 2026 Puerto Rican parade on…read moreSaturday June 13th had ended. A friend and I decided to hit the Humboldt Park area (Western/Division) and take in some Borinqueña atmosphere and sights. After walking up and down Division Street awhile we stumbled upon Papa's Cache Sabroso. The place was jumping! The weather was amazingly gorgeous and outdoor seating was packed. There was a line for seating and takeout. The friendly host was doing an amazing job of keeping it all organized. We chose takeout and ordered a steak Jibarito con arroz y gandules and a side order of plátano maduro all totaling $22.27. As another reviewer noted it is a tad pricey but not overly so. It took about 20+ minutes to get the food...but like their sign states, something on the order of, "this is not a fast food place and good food takes time, please be patient". The Jibarito tasted good overall like other Jibaritos I've had in the past, however my friend commented that although the steak was flavorful, it was a tad chewy and I would slightly agree. The mayo, tomato and garlic kind of brings it all together for me, but I would've liked way more garlic...and there was even a small container of garlic "sauce", but it was very light on the mashed garlic paste. Whenever I dipped my plátano maduro, I couldn't get any pieces of garlic on until most of the olive oil was gone. The rice was standard and flavorful and I really did enjoy the plátano maduro. I would probably return to try the garlic chicken.

First time to this gem and it was a knockout! Food, service, ambiance all on point. We got the…read morecaribella skillet, a skirt steak special and shared the coquito French toast. The cafe con leche was strong and delicious. Can't recommend enough!

We went to Caribella since we wanted to go into the city to try something new and to go search for…read moreloose leaf teas. We stumbled on Caribella since it was near spots we wanted to do our errands at. We were delighted by their customer service and delicious food. Items we got: Caribella Skillet: 8.5/10, the plantains were a great addition to the skillet and it was the first time we had it like that. The seasonings that were adding were flavorful. Caribella 2 eggs any style: 7/10 my eggs I requested over easy. It was a lot rarer than I wanted the whites at the bottom were still raw and runny. The house potatoes were amazing, perfect texture and crunch. I love that they had sour dough toast as an option. The sausage links were good pairings as well. Matcha latte (hot): 8/10 great once I asked for additional simple syrup (I personally like it sweeter) They offered us some salsa to pair with the food and their salsa is a great delight for both the skillet and the eggs. Their salsa packed good flavors without being overly spicy for us. We ended up getting their 8oz bottle for $6. The ambiance is good as well for a date spot if you're in town. They open at 8am and we got in around 8:05 so it was not too busy yet for a Sunday morning. I would for sure recommend trying their skillet since the plantains were really good!!

Im so glad I took my girlfriend out to Marinas for a birthday date. They really did help make it a…read morespecial experience for us... the owner himself helped me arrange a little surprise for later that night BEFORE opening hours, so that accommodation in itself really shows what kind of place this is. Additionally with the warm welcome and exceptional service from our waitress, I appreciated the attention and care we were given throughout our Sunday evening The restaurant itself is a hidden gem tucked into a small plaza by Uptown. There is a parking lot which is small and tight but street parking should be very accessible. Beautifully decorated with a lush, botanical ceiling and wooden interior, its a great place for an intimate and quiet time with a special someone You are served complimentary, fresh plantain chips accompanied by a housemade guava dip that was honestly one of the highlights of the meal. The drinks were sweet and refreshing but on the stronger side The eggplant starter was really good, the breading being crispy and light, which still allowed the eggplant to be the star - also cooked to a really soft consistency as it should be. The main really sold the meal though - i had the beef ribs (no bones) which was braised to perfection - despite being a leaner cut for ribs, it was still extremely tender to the bite. Although the meat was on the saltier side, the yuca mash along with the sauce really helped balance each bite The portions are generous so by the time they presented the complimentary birthday dessert (believe it was their bread pudding), I was stuffeddd! Overall was more than satisfied with my experience at Marinas Bistro and would return for tradition sake

We made a reservation since there were six of us. It is very small inside so plan ahead. My friends…read moretried to eat here on Sunday night, but they were told the restaurant had run out of food. So we tried again on Friday. The service was exceptional. We loved our waitress. Everyone enjoyed their food. The craft cocktails were also good. If you are looking for authentic Puerto Rican food, you should try this spot.

Our friends ordered for delivery last night and OMG! IT WAS SO SO GOOD!…read more I typically have my doubts about ghost kitchens. But this one didn't disappoint. My fave was the steak jibarito. The steak was perfect! We also ordered a pollo guisado. I loved the rice (arroz con gandules) that came with it. And of course we ordered tostones and maduros too. There were a couple other things that were ordered but I can't recall at the moment. We will be ordering again. And again.

I will give it a zero star but l wasn't able to , it was the worse dinner l had . I'm a true Puerto…read moreRican and l know how food should look and taste and this was the worse l ever had the rice was soggy and l had a bacalito and it look like thin Pancake and it even had no taste so it's a place l will never come back to .and the service was horrible so this place l wouldn't recommend..

Hidden gem indeed. So hidden where sometimes we pass by & they aren't open. Got lucky this time…read more After letting our daughter play at the park, we decided last minute to grab dinner and to our luck, they were open! It's like a hole in the wall, mom & pop shop kinda vibe. Literally made fresh to order cause it took a hot minute to be ready. But I promise you the worth is worth it. Got the bistec Jabarito and it was massive like more than enough to feed 2 people and a child. We got 2 entrees and some empanadas and my husband loved those. Really wanna come back for lunch and we hope they are open & stay open.

I can't say enough good things! The food was legit (it was lunchtime-ish, so my spouse and I were…read morein the mood for jibaritos; he had the bistec and I had the cubano) - the yuca was just like my Abuela's; it brought a tear to my eye! - and everyone was so friendly. I rarely leave Yelp reviews (sorry), but this was so good that I had to!