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    Casa Adela

    4.2 (690 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    CASA ADELA ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    Mercedes L.

    Casa Adela is a small eatery of authentic Puerto Rican cuisine, just as cooked as our "abuelas" with flavor. I enjoyed the food as well as the informal atmosphere. The restaurant is very small, 6 tables. The service very nice the seasoned staff treats you like an old friend. A lot of to go/pick up orders. Try to go off rush hours, people wait in line for this great food. If you're craving real Puerto Rican food, specifically, this is the place to go.

    Rice and beans
    Bradford C.

    I was in New York the last week of March and beginning of April, and I wanted to find an authentic Puerto Rican restaurant, so like any normal person who has no point of reference for what Puerto Rican food should taste like, I checked Reddit. Everyone on Reddit said that Casa Adela was the place to be, and so I made the trip down to the Village to check it out, and I did not regret it. This was my first time ever having mofongo, and it was everything I ever hoped for. It was starchy and filling, and the pork cut through with its fatty texture perfectly. I also ordered the rice and beans, and it was so satisfying mixing it all together. The workers were incredibly friendly and nice, and I was surprised at how packed it was. It's a little small restaurant, but when I got there, it was at capacity that I had to wait for an opening. I don't remember how long I waited for, but it was worth every second. Keep in mind that they're cash only, which, fortunately, I had some on me to cover. I would definitely come back for them.

    kristin c.

    4.5 Really liked the food here, flavorful but not salty for me. This time, also ordered Bacalao; yuca with onions; mofongo which has pernil mixed in, and crispy chicharron on top (less pricey than the mofongo with pernil or chicken entree). Flan was so good and only $3. Chicken chicharron were crispy and tasty but were not meaty pieces. Pernil sandwich was pressed, kind of plain. 2 hours from being outside/waiting for a table to finishing our meal. I did notice that once seated, it took a while for our order to be taken. There were only 2 people attending to the tables but staff is very nice, homey feel when eating there. Kitchen was busy- noticed a lot of pick-up orders too. Small restaurant, tables near each other; with a small restroom.

    Chuletas Fritas (2)
    Ren Z.

    This is a spot that has been on our bucket list for a while now. It serves good old fashioned Puerto Rican comfort food that does not disappoint. The restaurant itself is tight - not many tables - and the menu itself was not very varied. However the basics were there. Service was friendly although the server was just a touch absentminded. Really good place.

    Full Table!  Ensalada de Aguacate 1/2 Pollo Pollo Guisada Mofongo Maduros Arroz Blanco, Amarillo, or Gandules Habichuelas
    Harry Q.

    Food is as authentic as it gets outside PR. Brought me back to my childhood (especially the flavors of the Pollo Guisado like my Mom use to make). Price is more than reasonable for the spread we had. The service and space is not fine dining white table cloth by any means but it's cozy and clean and that's all that matters.

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    Manny S.

    The food was delicious and the service was with a smile To bad someone stole my glasses

    Carne Guisada
    Melissa N.

    I am being quite biased with this one - I love Puerto Rican food. And this place serves authentic Puerto Rican cuisine. Unfortunately, NYC doesn't have those large Puerto Rican communities like they did in the past, so it seems like there are not many serving this type of cuisine. But there are some Puerto Rican culture/food still lingering around. I believe Casa Adela has been around for 50 years or so. We did had a long wait - It was Sunday and it is a small place. It also seems like they seat everyone at the same time. Anyways, once we were seated, we were taken care of fairly quickly. I had rice and beans, and carne guisada (beef stew). Oh, it was so delicious. The prices were quite affordable and service was friendly. I'm going to say a very high four stars rounded up to 5!

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    Trina S.

    I have been dying to go here since the pandemic. I saw a lifestyle video with Luis Gomez. I got recommendations and that was enough. My husband & I met my 2 high school friends. I can't speak for any of the other Yelpers, our experience was great. One of the owners seated 2 of the 4. He explained that we couldn't technically be formally seated until our entire party arrive but extended that we can chill until they did. Once we were all there he was very informative. The food was great. The overall service was very good. And everyone was very friendly. Great experience.

    Steak and onions

    The food was incredible and so filling. Nothing like a home cooked meal from family recipes! The price is extremely reasonable and the ambiance is quite homey and cozy too. Real soul food! Everyone was so friendly excellent service !!

    Chicken mofongo, yellow rice, pernil
    Kevin L.

    Friday 3pm, the was about 20 minutes not bad, it's a small place. The food was excellent! Mofongo was soft not dry the rice beans and pernil had so much flavor. The fried chicken season fried to perfection. Small place really busy but didn't feel neglected or forgotten about. I'll eat here often.

    1/2 Pollo con Tostones, Maduros o Papas

    DEFINITELY COME HERE!! I found this place while on vacation & it was the BEST! We came here because we heard about the great rotisserie chicken & let me tell you it was delicious! We the half order & comes with your choice of rice & beans & then we ordered another side of rice & beans as well as papas. The chicken is good for two people to share as everything was very filling! The flavors definitely give the style of home cooking & comfort. The place is small inside so you do have to wait as there is limited inside seating, but we only waited a couple minutes! Also BRING CASH! The prices are reasonably really good for the amount of food they give you! The servers were so nice & attentive! Still missing this place & probably will always think about it lol. Definitely try & visit if you are in the area for vacation!

    Esther R.

    As a Puerto Rican I was so excited to try this place. Unfortunately it didn live up to the expectations or the reviews. The place is super small and they only take cash. I immediately thought those were good indicators of "it'll be so worth it " but I was wrong. Food was ok. Not bad but definitely not restaurant quality. Service was phenomenal but the food wasn't.

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    I always go to Casa Adela early lunch. Food always fresh and and authentic Puerto Rican.

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    Everything was great! My Puerto Rican family has high standards and this exceeded expectations! Everything we tried was amazing!

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    Excellent customer service. Food was very good. Authentic Puerto Rican food. Will go back again when visiting New York.

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    Absolutely authentic and delicious Caribbean food. Everything that they serve is the best you will find anywhere.

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    Ask the Community - Casa Adela

    Can I call in an order for takeout.?

    Yes

    Is it hard to get a table here?

    If you go before 5 pm on weekdays. It is wort the wait

    Is there a Breakfast menu?

    Yes they do.

    Does this place sell drinks?(alcoholic)?

    BYOB bodega next door.

    Do they have another phone number? I've been trying to reach this restaurant for weeks for a catering and never pick up. I live in Virginia and we're going to have a get together with family in NY. I am hosting the party, I wanna do it in advance.

    Sorry, I was visiting my mom so I'm not a local anymore&dont have their #

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    El Rincón Boricua

    El Rincón Boricua

    4.4(10 reviews)
    7.4 miMelrose

    I had family coming to visit and they requested for PR food…read more Then It hit me, there's no more puertorican food places left! If you really think about it the Dominican food has taken over the Bx. I searched, and found this place. The moment you step in you are greeted with the warmest blessings. The 2 beautiful people that worked there made our time there so memorable. The food was out of this world let me tell you. Also, I will say it is AFFORDABLE. portion size was huge and the place was so CLEAN. Food: Pernil: 10/10 flavorful and tender Yellow (arroz con gandules) and Black rice with the beans: 10/10 both were good and couldn't even decide which one was better Pulpo 9/10 : fresh and tangy, cut into small pieces so you can top it on your rice Alcapurrias: 8/10 great and made differently then what I'm used to but it was sooo good I'd come again for this alone Juices: Ask them to try the juices and they will let you. We tried it all. Came home with passion fruit (parcha) and guyaba (guanabana) Delicious 10/10 It was so fresh and they don't add too much ice so you get all the juice taste. All in all I'm coming here from now on. A true BX staple for the community and a true essence of the Bori pride resides here. If you miss PR, come here.

    One of the few real PR restaurants left...food is delicious, workers are very nice. I had the…read moremeatballs (albondigas) with arroz con gandules. Tasted homemade, well seasoned, tender. Rice was the way I like it - soft, not too oily, flavorful. I will go back with my bf who was born and raised in PR to see what he thinks, but I'm already a fan. They also have a lot of variety so I plan on trying something new next time. The lady working there said that sometimes they make guanimes (some people call them guanimos) which I have never been able to find outside of PR. I hope I get to try them at this place. So glad I found this spot and recommend you all check it out.

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    El Rincón Boricua - Arroz con gandules and plantains

    Arroz con gandules and plantains

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    Que Chevere - Empanadas - available in beef, chicken & cheese

    Que Chevere

    4.1(75 reviews)
    2.0 miFinancial District

    Disappointed that we made it all the way here to find it closed, no update online, and no vivible…read moresign at the location giving any update. So to make sure it was not just one day that they weren't operating, I came through a second time in the same week. No signs of life. Reporting it closed to Yelp.

    This place has really fallen off. The food used to be tasty, and the portions abundant. I know…read moreeverything is expensive now but what's happening here is absolutely ridiculous. Earlier this year, I overheard the man who I thought could be the owner telling another customer that foot traffic had slowed down since the implementation of congestion pricing, and they weren't sure they were going to keep the place open past the end of May because they weren't making as much money at this location as they had previously. Well, they're still open, but it seems like since the place isn't a moneymaker, it's no longer a priority. I've only been back a handful of times since then because they seem to be taking shortcuts in an effort to save dough. The arroz con gandules is mushy and flavorless; the chicharron are small and dry; the serving of beans is literally two teaspoons of beans and the rest of the (downsized) container is cooking liquid. Every time I go back hoping for a delicious meal, I'm sorely disappointed. Today I found a piece of raw chicken mixed into my vegetables. Turned my stomach immediately. Now I'm just hoping I don't end up with salmonella.

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    Que Chevere - Our signature dish - Pernil, arroz con gandules y tostones

    Our signature dish - Pernil, arroz con gandules y tostones

    Que Chevere - A QC spread!

    A QC spread!

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    Cocotazo - Arroz con gandules peril maduros green salad and potato salad

    Cocotazo

    4.5(75 reviews)
    5.2 miEast Harlem

    Food was great, the service was also great ,the server was fantastic,she was very friendly knew her…read moremenus well explained dishes and specials well. The whole experience for since I was alone my husband could not attend was great ,I felt at home in the surroundings made a few friends ,atmosphere was cozy and family oriented.

    If you want authentic, homemade Puerto Rican food - this is the place to be! I felt like I was at…read moremy tia's house, waiting for food to be prepared. Some of the dishes are named after family members, which I thought was lovely, and there are family portraits all over the restaurant. It really felt like we were transported to someone's living room! I was chatting with a fellow diner at the table next to me, and we were raving about how comfortable and at home we felt. The chef Frances Roman also took the time to check in on each table and the people waiting outside the restaurant to see how they were enjoying the food and if they had any questions. The hospitality here is top tier! I ordered the bacalitos to start, which are cod fish fritters. They were nice and crispy. The sauce it came with really enhanced the flavor! I also ordered the guava and cheese pastelillos. Both pastelillos were also crisped to perfection. For my main dish, I had The Rican sandwich, which is a nice twist on the Cuban sandwich. The sandwich is made with pernil, Swiss, pickled onions, and the chef's own special garlic mayo sauce. It was absolutely delicious!! Cocotazo also has freshly, homemade juices. I recommend the Chi Chi Rodriguez, which is a mix of tamarind and passion fruit. It's not overly sweet. If you'd like to try the main dishes, I do recommend arriving hungry! The portions are super generous, and you will leave with happy and full bellies.

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    Cocotazo - Paintings for sale.

    Paintings for sale.

    Cocotazo - Rican Sandwich

    Rican Sandwich

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    Kiosko 787 - Shredded Sofrito Chicken Empanadilla

    Kiosko 787

    4.0(172 reviews)
    3.2 miGowanus
    $$

    The food was good and brought me back to when I last took a trip to PR. Very traditional flavors…read moreand on point. The place had a traditional PR vibe. Service was good. I would def go back.

    On Friday, 2/13, while visiting NY, we were looking for Puerto Rican cuisine after another…read moreManhattan restaurant we planned to visit turned out to be permanently closed with no online update. We found Kiosko 787 while searching nearby options. We tried calling three times, but the phone would ring, play a greeting, and disconnect. Despite that, we decided to give it a try and arrived around 2:30 pm. The exterior was colorful and inviting, reminiscent of Old San Juan. Inside was smaller than expected but vibrant and cozy. The restaurant was empty except for one hostess on her phone. When we asked to dine in (party of five), she immediately asked if we had a reservation and told us reservations had to be made online. She explained they do not answer the phone as it's only for online orders and business information. After waiting a few minutes, she was able to seat us. Three people in our group had never tried Puerto Rican food, so we were excited to introduce them. We ordered drinks and the Picadera Sampler, which was excellent -- flavorful fried chicken chunks and delicious fried cheese. We finished the entire platter. For entrées, two of us ordered the Chuleta Kan Kan to share, and the other three also shared one, adding a mofongo as an extra side. The menu describes it as a "mega thick cut pork chop" and shows a large cut including belly and rib, which is why we chose to share. When the dishes arrived, the pork chops were normal-sized, thin, and nothing like the description or photo. We jokingly renamed them "Chuleta Can't Can't." The server dropped off the plates without knives or checking in and remained distracted on her phone. When we asked about the size, we were told the butcher sends different cuts. We asked about adding extra meat, but were told we would need to purchase another full entrée as they could not sell us a portion of meat, even when we asked if carne frita/pork chunks or a pork chop would be an option. The pork was thin, overcooked, and dry. The rice and pigeon peas were bland and heavy on tomato paste or sauce flavor. The mofongo, however, was moist and delicious with a garlicky butter sauce. Shortly after, another staff member brought out an additional pork chop that they "found in the kitchen," which was appreciated but also very dry. Given we were the only table (aside from one later customer), more proactive service and a heads-up about portion sizes would have helped manage expectations and given us the chance to order differently. The restaurant was also extremely warm. When we mentioned the heat, the response was dismissive. We really wanted this to be a great introduction to Puerto Rican cuisine for our friends. Unfortunately, the service and misleading entrée presentation fell short. The Picadera Sampler and mofongo were the only highlights and the reason for the 2-star rating.

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    Kiosko 787 - Inside

    Inside

    Kiosko 787 - Come n Get Em' Best Cuban Sandwich, Tripleta amazing!

    Come n Get Em' Best Cuban Sandwich, Tripleta amazing!

    Kiosko 787 - Outside of the restaurant looks just like viejo San Juan

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    Outside of the restaurant looks just like viejo San Juan

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