I don't know that I can morally eat here unless I've been on an elliptical within the past day or two, but it's a very tasty meal. I came here with a chum on Friday for lunch (she opted for chicken curry nearby, which after sampling, I am absolutely getting soon as well). I've ordered from a handful of places in here before, and they've all been solid. Urbanspace still somehow feels like a bit of a secret in the area months after opening, maybe because the exterior/windows are so dark that you really don't know what's in here without physically wandering in. I assume other Urbanspaces pretty much look like this, but for me the best comp is District Kitchen in Jersey City, which I spent a lot of time in a few years ago - edgy, with some decent food options (and the best cortado in the world, courtesy of Modcup).
This was probably my third time at Que Chevere and the best experience. Without a doubt, that's in no small part due to them having the almighty mofongo available (which is a scrumptious recommend if you've never had PR cuisine - fried plaintains/garlic that pairs well with basically any seasoned meat). I've had mofongo a bunch of times in this area and in San Juan. This is the most generous portion I've had around here at least; as you can see from the pic, the mofongo is gigantic and I think I got through about half of it. The only way I think you can really mess this up is if you let it linger in the deep fryer for too long and don't provide accompanying sauces or juicy sides to moisten it up. Neither happened here (I did somehow lose my cilantro sauce on the way to the table. No idea how.), and the pernil/pork was excellent. I'd say both prior times there were at least one or two hunks of meat that were just charred up to the point of inedible and/or strips that were literally just fat that I avoided. Every piece of the shredded pork was on point this time around. My chum impulsively ordered a side of tostones, which I sampled a piece of (I mean, it's basically the mofongo in a different format) and was pleasantly surprised at the seasoning/taste.
The price point to me is all over the place in Urbanspace - I maintain that the Playa Bowls here and down the street is too overpriced, but the pizza in the corner is pretty competitive - but this one seems about right, MAYBE a dollar or two too much. The whole entree was $18 but again, you're getting a giant piece of mofongo made to order, and a huge helping of pork. Beyond that, the people behind the counter are always super friendly and perhaps because it's a little tucked away by the Coney Island stall, never seems to have too long of a wait either to order or receive food. This is definitely my favorite place in the food court. read more