A must go. I've been wanting to check it out since I saw a YouTube video on it, and in my first NYC trip I decided to trek all the way to it to try it myself. First time having Puerto Rican food. Would go again. Food was amazing. The mofongo con pernil was perfect. The service was great. I had a small conversation with the waiter and I felt right at home talking to a family member. The restaurant is small and well kept and it felt like I was at grandma's house eating something personally made by her. Go check it out. read more

It's a four. It's a solid four. I arrived a little after 4pm with the intent on getting a 1/2 rotisserie chicken. I'm guessing they sold a lot already that day as the chicken still had to cook for approximately 2 more hours at that point. With that, I opted for the pernil. It was flavorful but some pieces were slightly dry. I may have gotten the end of a batch, because the guy next to me also ordered pernil and all of the pieces looked juicy and were hot. The vibe inside is authentic Puerto Rican. They've got the checkered tablecloth along with the condiments on all tables. The place is small - wait to be seated if you're eating there or order at the counter if you placing an order to go. I also got arroz con gandules, black beans, tostones & a salad. Yes, I brought home leftovers. At the moment, they're selling bottles of coquito for the holidays. It's a little steep in my opinion, at $45 per bottle. Cash only. But, they will also accept Venmo & Zelle. I think there was a third option to electronically send money. A very affordable meal for sure. Without tip, my total came to just under $27. A neighborhood spot and a NYC institution... Casa Adela. read more

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Delicious homecooked meal that feeded my group of 6 for less than 100 dollars, incredible experience! The service is curt, (which people might not be used to, but I love it!) quick, and efficient. Bring cash and I recommend the pernil with the rice and beans. Absolutely will be coming here again. read more

Casa Adela - Latin American Near Me - New York, New York

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. read more

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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. read more

Casa Adela - Rice and beans - Latin American Near Me - New York, New York

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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. read more

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Loved it food was amazing !!! Had to wait a bit . But the wait was worth it . I would recommend it to anyone want homemade PR food . read more

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. read more

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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. read more

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I ordered steak with onions and rice with pigeon peas. The steak was amazing and very tender. I also enjoyed the rice and pigeon peas. It is a small place but warm and cozy . I was there on Thursday March 12,2026. The staff was friendly and helpful. read more

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

Casa Adela - Sancocho - Latin American Near Me - New York, New York

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! read more

Casa Adela - Carne Guisada - Latin American Near Me - New York, New York

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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. read more

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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 !! read more

Casa Adela - Steak and onions - Latin American Near Me - New York, New York

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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. read more

Casa Adela - Chicken mofongo, yellow rice, pernil - Latin American Near Me - New York, New York

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Walking into Casa Adela feels like stepping into a family kitchen in Puerto Rico. The aromas of sofrito, garlic, and slow-simmered stews hit you before you even sit down -- instantly comforting, instantly familiar. I ordered the rotisserie chicken, and it was everything I hoped for: juicy, seasoned through and through, with crispy skin that tasted just like my abuela's. The arroz con gandules was perfect -- fluffy, with that deep, earthy flavor that can only come from a pot that's been watched carefully and stirred with love. The tostones were golden, crunchy on the outside and soft inside, exactly the way they should be. What makes Casa Adela so special is more than the food -- it's the feeling. The staff greets you like family, the walls carry decades of stories, and every dish is served with care. Eating here reminded me of being back in Puerto Rico, gathered around the table on a Saturday evening. If you want Puerto Rican food that truly feels like home, Casa Adela isn't just a restaurant -- it's a return to your roots. read more

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

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! read more

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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. read more

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

I came back here a few days ago and brought my husband to eat here. It was his 1st time. He was so surprised how genuinely authentic & delicious everything was. He has already asked me to come back w/ him to eat here again. We ordered the rotisserie chicken, sancocho, yellow rice & beans, tostones, chuleta, pastelon. Rotisserie chicken - One of the most juiciest, most tender, well seasoned rotisserie chicken we have both eaten. Highly recommended! WOW! Sancocho (soup) - This soup is still as good as the 1st time I tried it. It is authentic and so flavorful and delicious! The best sancocho we both had! Also highly highly recommended! Yellow rice & beans - One of the best, most delicious & well seasoned yellow rice & beans we have had. This has so much flavors, it's amazzzzing! Also highly highly recommended! Tostones (comes w/ some garlic oil dip) - Super crunchy on the outside, and soft on the inside. It is well seasoned & when eaten w/ the garlic oil dip - it was even more delicious! Loved it! Chuleta (pork chop) - One of the most tender, well seasoned pork chops I have eaten. My husband also agreed. It was soooo delicious & I love chuletas so much that this is my most favorite one I have eaten in NYC so far. Pastelon - This item shocked us the most. It was truly orgasmic! It had so many flavors - sweet, savory, cheesey, etc. It was amazing and super delicious! I would get 2 of this next time we come back (one to eat there & one to take home). Super super super delicious! Highly highly highly recommended! Please order this - it will change your life. Staff were all very sweet and friendly. This place gets busy, but it is worth the wait! Cash only read more

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Adela was a legend, best PR food anywhere in NY. This is like momma's cooking. Have been coming here for over 30 years, its like coming home to eat. read more

The pernil sandwiches are almost as small as hot dog buns. And the meat tiny and dry too. Pitiful size for what they charge, Cibao's on Clinton would've been so much better. I can't believe this, my family came over and were so disappointed. My order for Pick up was quoted 20 minutes. It took 40 minutes. The guy knew it was late and didn't even tell me anything, I wasted time here, so crappy customer service too. The bacalao was tasteless. Waste of time and money, overall bad quality. I should've just stayed with Rossys or Cibao in the LES, especially for the holidays. Lesson learned. read more

I've been searching for years for a true Puerto Rican restaurant and have been disappointed too many times. Until now. Casa Adela is the real deal. In a no frills atmosphere you are served authentic mouth watering Puerto Rican comfort food. Tip: Go mid-afternoon when it isn't crowded. Limited seating. Highly recommended if you want the taste of home cooked delicious Puerto Rican food. read more

Casa Adela - You have to have flan for dessert! - Latin American Near Me - New York, New York

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It was beautiful place in person was not able to experience the sit down aspect I had to go pu the kids The food was just like my grandmother's very NOICE fresh n hot off the stove flavorful all real deal ingredients Authentic af no doubt no shortcuts luv this place already Miss you MA RIP I will be making this a regular stop on a weekly basis no doubt Everyone when you in town or need a good PR latin meal fix this is your go to spot Family owned and runned reminds me of being home growing up Beautiful family staff and qaulity food presentation old school as it can get ENJOY pls hit me back up when you do try out read more

Delicious. Visiting from California and tasted Puerto Rican food for the first time. The staff was patient in recommending items from the menu. Mofongo - YUM. Would definitely order again. Arroz y habichuelas - flavorful, elevated rice and beans. Pollo asado - tasty but added some salsa to moisten it up Great restaurant for lunch and would definitely recommend read more

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

My favorite Puerto Rican spot, tiny and expect a wait. But the food is the best!!! Staff are friendly. The restaurant is a staple of the lower east side! read more

CASH ONLY*** I wish I would have read that in the reviews prior to arrival, but stuff happens! If you don't have cash, there's an ATM next door. Being Boricua and from Florida, I had high expectations for this meal. We ordered wayyy too much food, but everything was so good. My personal favorite was the pernil and the tostones, honorable mention for the habichuelas rojas. This is a real local spot, it seems to be a family running it. The place was packed the entire time we were sat (about an hour), with a line literally out the door. That's how you know it's good! The only thing I'd pass on if I were to return would be the papa rellenas, they were fried hard almost like an alcapurria and it took away from the flavor inside. read more

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YOU MUST plan accordingly. CASH ONLY!! CASH ONLY!! The long wait will be worth it!! Trust me!. If you're in a rush, take out will be a faster option.. As a kid my abuela and titi would make all the typical Rican dishes. The had their own way of making traditional dishes like Mofongo, alcapurrias, and delicious chuletas. I remember vaguely coming here way back with my cousins, getting alcapurrias to go. I then saw on Tiktok and my memories came back. The wait was long, but it was nice chatting with Luis the owner, who treats all of his patrons like family. This visit I got: Sancocho. Absolutely delicious!! The rich broth and tasty pieces of oxtail to say the least. Mofongo their specialty.. reminded me of my family's recipe (but better) don't tell them lol. Drink ok yall yall got to try this , the name is funny but it's called: Morir Sonanado. ( to die while dreaming) Orange juice, milk, cinnamon sugar and vanilla. Very refreshing and a great choice to wash down your meal. Get a lot of alcapurrias to go!! I'm definitely coming back. read more

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I had wanted to try casa Adela for the longest and finally made it happen. We went in on a thurs for dinner for four. When we got there, there was only a table for two but the workers quickly told us it would only be a few mins before it was available. We were sat down and were able to order rather quickly. When we sat down there were so many tables available and then around 8pm, it got packed. It isn't a gigantic space so beware when going for dinner rush. We ordered arroz con gandules, 1/2 pollo, mofongo con pernil, carne guisada with rice and beans and mofongo de camaron. EVERYTHING was delicious. You could tell everything is like homemade and fresh with the tastiest flavors. I especially loved the mofongo de camaron because it comes with this sauce that compliments everything well. Can't wait to go back and try more items! read more

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

Cash only! The rotisserie chicken with rice and beans was delicious! I think these were the best beans I've ever had. I also got a chicken pastelillo. Not bad for just $2.50 in NYC, but if I came back I would prob wouldn't reorder. We went around 2:30pm and ended up waiting for about 20-30 min for a big group ahead of us to finish up. There's one table that can seat up to 8 people, 2 tables that seat 4 people, and one more table that can seat 6 people. I think there's a bathroom in the back. There's no AC of course. This is one of those neighborhood establishments that remains happily in the twentieth century with its cash only and handwritten receipts. read more

I have been to 87 Diners Drive Ins and Dives, this place deserves to be on that show and would be in my top 10! It is small inside, but worth the wait! We ordered 1/2 Rotisserie Chicken; Pechuga De Pollo Empanizado (breaded chicken breast), Mofongo with a side of Pernil (Deep - Fried green plantains mashed together with Garlic ,Roast Pork and Chicharon), Maduros (Fried Sweet Plantains), Red Kidney, Black, and Pinto Beans, flan and some kind of friend cornmeal with fruit and crème filling! The food was amazing! We like to order a lot to try out what they have. Best flan I've had! I almost never give a 5 * rating, normally you get. 4 unless you are amazing...hence, this place gets a 5. I've been to Puerto Rico 3 times, and another Puerto Rican restaurant from DSD, this was the best I've had. You gotta try it if you're nearby! read more

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Inside is very small - 5 tables to sit and eat. We came on a Tuesday and still had to wait a bit LOL. The shop is very very casual and feels homey. Workers bustling around completing orders and serving customers. Regardless, the waitress was sweet and got us seated in a timely manner. The food was delicious. The rotisserie chicken is packed with flavor and the chicken is moist. The Mofongo is fried and yummy and the moduros hit the spot. Could've eaten like 20 moduros ! This place is worth the hype. Entire meal was less than $30 !! read more

Casa Adela - Rotissierrie Pollo - Latin American Near Me - New York, New York

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Authentic Puerto Rican food! Great service! I have been here once before and only had the sancocho and it was delicious a filling soup. This time. I had the bacalao and it was seasoned with onions and red and yellow peppers, as well as Spanish seasonings. It was full of flavor but felt light on calories! The sweet plantains/maduros were perfectly ripened and fried! This is a CASH ONLY RESTAURANT! You can also bring your own wine and beer for a fee! read more

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Every busy service validates their approach to food and hospitality. I'm confused by the positive feedback this place gets. Their dishes stand out even among excellent restaurants. Every employee showed dedication. The cost aligns with the experience. read more

This restaurant has been changing throughout the years since the beginning the food was amazing. The service was like back home.. but now things have changed. It's not the same thing. It's not the same food. It's not the same love the ambience in the places welcoming but when you're there like I said, it's so different than it was before and then I hear that they have a Michelin star I don't know how that happened, but it's not in the category at all so sorry that the mismanagement of the restaurant has gone to this situation. read more

I went to Casa Adela in LES. A lil gem in the city. Puerto Rican vibe all the way. I got there and was immediately greeted and took my ordet. I got an alcapurria , while I waited. It was Delicious. Tasty, well seasoned and really, really good. I ordered the mofongo with a side of pernil. Absolutely divine it even had cuerito on top. I will absolutely go back whenever I'm in LES. Truly a hidden gem in the concrete jungle I call home NYC. read more

Casa Adela - Casa Adela - Latin American Near Me - New York, New York

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This restaurant deserves all the praise it gets and more. Great location, very friendly and polite staff. The whole family agrees this place serves good food. Team members display sincere kindness. I intend to visit again. read more