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    Borinquen Bakery

    3.7 (47 reviews)
    Open 5:00 am - 7:00 pm

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    Tripleta
    Jason P.

    I recently ordered a Tripleta sandwich (three meats, steak, pernil and ham on a long flat roll with lettuce, tomato, etc.) and a Papas Rellenas by Door Dash. Sometimes, when you have a great version of a sandwich, less good versions of the sandwich eaten around then suffer by comparison. Such is the case with the Borinquen Tripleta. The meat wasn't as good as the other sandwich. The toppings weren't as good. The bread wasn't managed as well. The sandwich was fine. Average. But since Borinquen is near the other place, I wouldn't order a Tripleta from there again. I might try them for bakery goods. The Papas Rellanas, a fried mashed potato ball stuffed with seasoned ground beef, was pretty good. 3 Stars

    Coconut Cake Slice
    Caryn M.

    Really enjoyed trying this bakery. They have a large assortment of sweets including cakes, doughnuts and other pastries. We tried the carrot, lemon pound cake, coconut cake and red velvet. I personally loved the coconut cake. It was so moist, not overly sweet, just the perfect pillow. Service was fast and there were a few employees available to take orders. Seemed pretty busy on a weekday during lunch time with some patrons sitting inside enjoying their fare. Definitely plan to return when in the area.

    Monica B.

    To go order this time. They get pretty busy so I was lucky to find an empty parking spot. I had to wait a little bit to pick up my order but the ambiance inside was very bright and relaxed. Spanish music playing in the background, made me feel like I was on a resort island. The bread for the Cuban sandwich was very good and warm however, I was missing mayonnaise and pickles, which I thought were pretty standard.I will definitely return and try something else.

    El Jibarito
    Allison C.

    After one visit, it's easy to see why Borinquen Bakery is known as one of the best Puerto Rican bakeries in the state. We were impressed with everything we had! Cases full of goodies, beautiful custom cakes, and even delicious lunch options. We went at 7:30am on a Sunday to avoid the line and look over the cases before they were picked over, and we're so glad that we did, because there was definitely a line by 8am. Some stand out items were the ham egg and cheese mallorca, pan quesito, and their fresh loaf of bread. Everything here is high quality and authentic. We will definitely be back!

    Ordered Cuban sandwich and asked to be cut in 3 parts. Response was "no". When I received my sandwich, it barely had pork meat and meat was dried. The little pork that was in the sandwich, was in the middle of the sandwich so it appears is enough. In addition, they used yellow cheese. Normally Cuban sandwich requires swiss cheese. Cheesecake was also poor quality and dried. Poor customer service and extrelly disappointment with food.

    Doughnut with icing and sprinkles
    Marissa R.

    This is my first time here. Great service, the staff were friendly and attentive. I ordered all three different preparations of their guava pastries and they were delicious! I missed the ones I would get in Adjuntas, PR and these hit the spot. The place was also set up with COVID-19 precautions which I appreciate, such as see through protectors, spacing between people, everyone wearing a mask, and a one way in one way out system. I will be coming back again!

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    Sho R.

    This is the first time I am visiting a Puerto rican bakery. Prices were reasonable. there was a small line inside the store. Also the store had some tables and chairs. They also have a small parking lot attached to the side. Tembleque was my favorite item here. It was like a coconut pudding with some cinnamon sprinkled on top. It was not that sweet. Flancocho was a layer of flan on top of a layer of cake. They had a kind of ice cream similar to italian ice. I tried the parcha (passion fruit flavor) and it was good. Guava pastry was good too.

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    The best pastries, cookies, everything. The kids ate cake and cupcakes and devoured them. Will def be back

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    There flan is absolutely amazing!! Cute little hidden gem with awesome customer service :)

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    There sandwiches are so so so good the staff are friendly there deserts are ver good and it's very clean

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    Love love this being a resident of New Britain this is my to go place sandwiches are awesome bread just like P.R makes it

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    El Sitio

    4.3(28 reviews)
    6.0 mi

    Enjoyable meal and great selections. Clean eating area for a take out resturant vibe. Great helpful…read moreservice next time I'll read the menu I picked with my eyes. Lots of leftovers.

    My first time here over the summer was good overall! The food was hot and the staff was friendly,…read morewhich I appreciated. They have a good amount of seating available inside and great options to choose from. We did end up grabbing some made to order alcapurrias. All 3 tasted good but they needed hot sauce, lacking in flavor. I felt as the chicken one lacked the most flavor but was ok when hot sauce added & so did the pork one. I'll say that the ground beef alcapurria was my favorite out of the 3; although I still personally felt they all needed some hot sauce to add that kick missing. An alcapurria is a known Puerto Rican fritura/fried street food, growing up to even being an adult it's one of my favorite things if done right. We also had the bistec with rice, a side of beans, & a side of plantains. As well as the pernil with yellow rice. Both of these dishes lacked flavor, again needing hot sauce or missing something. The beans did have a good amount of flavor, which I enjoyed, & the plantains were slightly over fried. The visit itself was satisfying, I would return to give them another shot as well as hopefully try their carne guisada plate, which wasn't available at the time I went that day. I didn't give this business a 4 star rating simply because of the lack of flavor in mostly each item ordered. I would give it a solid 3.8 if I could.

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    La Bori China - Chicken wings and fried rice

    La Bori China

    3.4(57 reviews)
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    La BoriChina - Waterbury, Connecticut…read more I saw someone mention La BoriChina and knew I had to check it out. Located at 105 Meriden Rd in Waterbury, Connecticut, this place serves Puerto Rican-Chinese fusion--a combination I've only ever had back on the island. I got up, dressed quickly, grabbed a coffee, and headed out, hoping for some fried chicken and Puerto Rican pork fried rice. The first thing that caught my eye was the drive-through. Around here, drive-throughs are usually just for fast food, so seeing one at a Puerto Rican-Chinese spot felt unexpected in the best way--like watching our food and culture evolve and progress. The building sits on a small incline, so watch your step when getting out of the car--the sidewalk has yellow-marked elevated sections. Outside, everything was spotless: no moss, no winter mess, and the parking lot was free of garbage. Walking in, the cleanliness continues: the front counter is large and brightly lit, bathrooms are to the left, and tables line both sides. It's mostly takeout-focused, but plenty of seating is available if you want to stay. Salsa music played, giving the space a warm, welcoming vibe that makes you want to linger. I even checked the restroom before ordering, and I was impressed--not just recently cleaned, but clearly maintained consistently. Ordering was easy. The employee was friendly, professional, repeated our order back, and handed over a buzzer. From our seats, I could see customers being helped quickly. The only wait was for the food itself--about 23 minutes. What we ordered (with prices): * Pork fried rice with pepper steak - $14.99 * Pork fried rice with pork chops - $14.99 * Garlic fried plantains - $5.95 * Three pieces of fried chicken with fries - $9.99 * Large passionfruit drink - $10.00 * Small piña colada with cherry - $8.00 * Coca-Cola - $2.79 * G100 to-go fee - $1.00 Desserts (ordered before leaving): * Coconut flan - $3.25 * Tres leches - $3.25 Subtotal: $6.50 Food impressions: * Pork fried rice with pepper steak: Rice was grainy (just how I like it) and pepper steak was soft and well-seasoned, though a couple pieces had cartilage. Fries came with it, but sweet plantains would've been a better fit. Rice needed a touch more salt, and fries were soft rather than crispy, though they tasted fine. * Pork fried rice with pork chops: Pork was soft, juicy, and pleasantly large. Well-cooked overall, though a little adobo, salt, or pepper would've elevated it. * Garlic tostones: Slightly soft but flavorful. * Fried chicken: Crispy without being overdone--the crunch was perfect, though could've used a pinch of salt. Portion sizes are generous. Two people could easily share one pork fried rice with pork chops. Drinks: The specialty drinks came from fountain dispensers, like a classic cuchifrito spot, and were cold and flavorful. I was especially pleased to see a fountain Acerola drink--a rare find I haven't even seen at the Cuchifrito back home. Prices were a bit high ($8 small, $10 large), but I'd still get them again, especially the passionfruit. I LOVE PARCHA! Service was consistently friendly. The employee who took my dessert order even complimented my handbag, and everyone behind the counter was sweet--eye contact always met with an immediate smile. Everything looked well organized and well-stocked, and all employees were well-groomed and clean. When we walked out, by the time we got to our car right in front, we could see them already cleaning the tables--talk about staying on top of things! And let me be clear--when I say clean, I mean abuela-and-all-the-Titi's-scrubbing-with-the-hose clean. The kind of clean we do back home. Would I go back? Definitely! The pepper steak was flavorful, and I'd love more. Next time, I want to try the Mongolian beef and grab another round of fried chicken. Maybe not too often--the drive is an hour and 15 minutes--but it's absolutely worth it for a taste of authentic Puerto Rican-Chinese flavors.

    The place looked clean upon arrival. There was plenty of parking, but the entrance was a bit…read moreconfusing as it seemed like there were many people at the counter, but in reality there was only one person taking orders. The food was good, though the meat was on the saltier side and the egg rolls were too greasy. I asked for no garlic in the mofongo and requested it on the side instead, but I received mofongo with garlic and even more garlic on the side. On top of that, I was charged $1.00 for the garlic that should have originally been in the mofongo Although the portions are large and can be shared, I found it to be pricey, but I guess that's Connecticut for you. One combo was $15, and the total for the meal came to $55. Egg rolls were almost $5 each, and it was $1 extra for mayo ketchup. Because of the distance, I wouldn't go again unless I'm already in the area, but I would still recommend giving it a try.

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