Great authentic Puerto Rican food, with a more lively restaurant/bar feel than other PR spots. Out…read moreof some items but plenty of options. High turnover for both dine in and takeout. Trifongo was good but dense, pizza fritter had more of a sweet potato taste, was pretty empty and overly oily. Sorullos con queso were delicious and very cornmeal-y. The don't have pasteles every week, but when they do, they all contain meat. Definitely will return on a weekend night with friends, and will try some entree items and crab fritters. Parking lot was constantly full, hard to find a spot, likely would need to take chances with street parking.

solid food and friendly service ! good portions as well and the process is quick , highly recommendread more

Awesome place! Tasty food! The service was fast, friendly and welcoming!! Ambiance was top notch! I…read morerecommend this place if you're looking for Spanish cuisine!

The food!!!!! Very delicious. The stewed beef was lean, with plenty of jus to mix with the rice…read moreand beans. The onion rings may be the best I've ever had... super crunchy, and make sure you have Carmen's special onion ring sauce with it (a hint of bacon!). Also best empanadas I've ever had; the outer shell was crispy and did not by any means overpower the perfectly seasoned filling. I loved the tostones and the garlicky aranas. Top it all off with the perfect tres leches cake, and you've reached paradise. The atmosphere was super warm and friendly, thanks to Andre' (Carmen's partner in business and life). He made everyone who entered the restaurant feel at home. The physical space was immaculately clean, bright, and comfortable. I can't wait to try the other delights at Carmen's Cooking!

Updating my review since Que Chévere has a new standalone restaurant on Culver Rd, but they're…read morestill serving the same amazing food! This is my favorite place for empanadas. The crust is perfectly crispy and the fillings are SO flavorful. The beef and cheese is my favorite, but I highly recommend trying everything on their menu. The Parcha (passionfruit) juice is great and I also love the tostones.

A wonderful option near to park Ave, neighborhood of the arts and Winton neighborhood especially if…read moreyou're looking for something different for takeout, generous portions deliciously flavored

I have been meaning to write a review for eons. The place is always clean, the ladies are always…read moresmiling, and there is always many meat and rice options. The food blows me away every time and I have been coming here for years.

The portions are great. The service was very slow, the food was too dry and they didn't put hardly…read moreany beans in the rice it would have been better if not so dry

Great owner-operator who offers catering and special orders if ordered ahead of time. Menu is on…read moresocial media. Bacalao on some (or all) Fridays. Seafood salad with an olive-forward muffuletta-like mix was ok, texture was a bit tough. Would return to try more items, since one item can't be representative of a whole restaurant.

One of the best Puerto Rican restaurants in Rochester NY if you're looking for Authentic Spanish…read morefood !!

FANTASTIC addition to the well known Norton Pub! The food and the service were wonderful. It was…read moreLatin dance night, and the server very politely asked the DJ to turn down music a bit for us. The Mofungo was the best I've had stateside, and the pork was prepared perfectly. I recommend this to anyone looking for proof that the ROC food scene is finally maturing beyond garbage plates and Chicken French. We look forward to visiting again!

The fried pork was outstanding. Very little fat, but crisp and tasted amazing. I have to say I…read morehave never had tostones done as well as theirs. Perfectly fried and just the right amount of salt. The red rice still makes my mouth water when I think about it. So enough about the food The best part is that the waitress was so friendly and then the owner came over an introduced himself. That makes anyone feel at home. I'm impressed. The renovations are amazing. For anyone old enough to remember that the building was a nightclub (Inferno), will be blown away at the look of it now. I can't wait to go back for a little salsa dancing!!!

This looked like a new joint and we decided to walk in when we were passing by. We just tried the…read morechicken empanadas. They were alright. Have definitely had much better ones. The lady at the counter was very sweet though. She was very willing to answered questions about the food they had on display. They have a pretty limited menu. I would love to go back and try some of the other dishes. I'm not sure if they have dine-in though. It looks like a quick take out food joint mostly serving the office goers around. The place was very clean, perhaps because it was new. I hope they maintain it that way.

Recently opened, Bianca's currently offers a limited menu of Puerto Rican food, but they plan to…read moreexpand their offerings soon. The interior was clean and recently renovated. The staff was friendly. The chicken chicken empanada was flavorful and not too salty, and so was the yellow rice and beans. Bring cash for now, because they are not taking credit cards yet.

For some Puerto Rican cuisine, this might be a good to go spot to grab dinner before heading home…read more Right on Hudson near downtown, it is close to most areas in Rochester. Originally came here because I found a coupon with restaurants.com but upon arriving, the staff said they were no longer accepted. Bummer but I still ordered food. The pepperoni empanada was meh. Mostly dough. The beef empanada had more of a Jamaican Patty than Latino flavor but still delicious. The fried chicken was crunchy with moist meat. The pulled pork was succulent and the skin was crispy. The yellow rice and beans was full of flavor. I'll admit, the area is sketchy so grab food only in the daylight. The dining area isn't the most inviting either so take out is recommended.

Don't judge a store front by its food! I judge all Latino spots by the yellow rice and each time…read morethey don't disappoint-VERY tasty and seasoned well! AND cooked without meat/pork! A plus for me! Now if you could just make some vegetarian options, I would be even more ecstatic. Thank you for your service!

Loved this little bar. The service was not the only great thing about this place. The drinks were…read morealso top notch. We had a few drinks and all of them were delicious. The atmosphere was also fun and relaxed. The bartender was one of the best. He was attentive, talkative, gave great suggestions and even gave us a small shot to sample. I highly recommend this place if you are in the area. Great Vibe. Excellent Pizza Place with wood fired pizza is also two doors down.

Great Park Ave watering hole with friendly bartenders and an eclectic crowd. Fun to sit outside…read morewhen they have the couches out .