The customer service is amazing; the ladies there know how to treat a new customer. The place is…read moreclean and has outdoor seating only. Overall, I'd give the food a 3.5 out of 5; the flavors felt kind of weak. I got Arroz blanco con habichuelas guisada (white rice and stewed Puerto Rican beans) con carne frita (fried pork fritter) and the portion was a good ammount 5/5 there too. I also got two empanadas: one pizza, one beef, and cheese--those were a major hit, 5/5! I will be going back in the future to try all the other options they have because there's a lot to try

We tried El Jibarito today. Hubby had the Orejitas con Patitas (pig ears with pig feet) and the…read moremorcillas (blood pudding). I had a shrimp and octopus empanada and a king crab empanada. Hubby liked the piggy but looooved the morcilla so much we even got some to go. I loved the first empanada but was disappointed to find the second one was imitation crab. Service was nice. Owner Melissa is super sweet. Oh, and they have homemade picante (hot sauce) can't wait to try it. Will definitely go back later. They have a nice menu and outdoor seating.

Nice food truck. We had their food at a winery, so the menu was very limited. The price was rather…read moreaffordable; and even if you don't think so, the taste MAKES it so. Absolutely AMAZING chicken pastelillos. I was in love the moment I took the first bite. Very soft outer dough, deliciously moist chicken, and mouth watering flavor. I almost devoured it instantly. I would absolutely LOVE to have some again. I'm ashamed to say that the pastelillos were the only thing I got. Overall: Chicken pastelillos 11/10 Service 10/10 Price: $8 for two

From the owner: La Cocinita LLC has been serving delicious Puerto Rican food for everyone in the Philadelphia area…read moreto enjoy since 2022. The business is inspired and in honor of owner Jamie Ortega's late mother, who had a strong passion for cooking, and now Jamie spreads that same passion through her food truck. La Cocinita LLC always delivers the freshest of homemade Spanish/ Puerto Rican cuisine, including such favorites as their pastelillos (empanadas), their pincho (chicken shish kabob), or the simple route of plentiful rice and beans. We promise, you’ll love every bite, so book La Cocinita LLC today!

One of the best and best kept secrets in NJ, look for their new location in Pennsauken opening…read moresoon. The food is so delicious, portions are great. Cozy warm atmosphere and the staff and Chef Roberto are top notch, we love coming there and we can't stop talking about it to others. I just moved to Florida but when we come back to our Jersey homes we will absolutely visit Robertitos and you should to. Randy, Tito y Ann Garcia

Everything we ordered was delicious. Tasted like being back home on the island!! Will definitely be…read morereturning. Service was also great. Place was cute and cozy.

I decided to give this restaurant a try after seeing several positive reviews, but unfortunately,…read moremy experience did not live up to the expectations. The food was disappointing overall. The fried pieces of pork were mostly fat and not enjoyable, and the beef empanadas were excessively greasy. However, the arroz con gandules and tostones were good and were definitely the highlights of the meal. I appreciate that everyone has different tastes, but based on the reviews I saw, I expected a much better representation of Puerto Rican food.

The food was absolutely delicious! Everything was fresh and packed with so much flavor. You can…read morereally taste the quality in every bite. I would definitely come back and highly recommend it!

Easily some of the best Puerto Rican food I ever had outside of the island…read more The staff is incredible - super amiable to my request for a meat-free mofongo. The rice and beans were so good. I have no clue what the difference maker was but they stood out! My family loved the whole chicken. I would easily go back.

Awesome food, one of the best in philly. Cooked perfectly…read moreand great people. Everything looks clean including the bathroom.

Amy is an absolute sweetheart truly my girl! From the moment you walk in, you feel welcomed and…read moreappreciated. The atmosphere is warm and friendly, and they really treat you like family. The food is outstanding. The pastelillos are perfectly crispy on the outside and packed with flavorful filling. Honestly, anything you eat here is amazing the sides, the daily soups, the daily specials... everything is fresh, well-seasoned, and made with love. You can really tell they care about quality and about their customers. If you are in the area, please go support this wonderful local business and tell her LaTanya sent you! You will not be disappointed. Highly recommend and definitely coming back again and again!

I was in the area and heard and saw so many high compliment videos I had to stop by…read more Beautifully pink painted spot..It's a small corner shop that is very busy! I was happy and excited to try fare and loved looking at the decor as I waited. They have chairs outside for you to chill and wait for your order because they do fry the pastelillos on the spot! Staff was helpful and you can see they are passionate. I ordered the 2 pastelillos with 1 side. I chose the beef and cheese and the mofongo jawn that has the mofongo and pernil. My side was the pickled yucca. I have to be honest! I loved the sizes and filling of the pastelillos. They do not skimp here on the fillings. The dough is light and perfectly crisp. The Mofongos jawn was a bit dry to me and although the garlic seasoning was good it was just too overpowering. All I tasted was garlic and I love garlic but that was super garlicky. The beef and cheese was good but a bit on the salty side. The yucca was well seasoned and delicious. It was given cold as a salad I was looking for it to be warm, the traditional way. It was still Bomb! I heated it up and the spices and pickling are certainly on point. I'll be back try some vegan options and the arroz con gandules. You can feel the

Got a handful of different things to try and everything was delicious…read more Relleno de papa was HUGE. Like a billiard ball. I would have liked if it has a little more of the "meat" filling but over it was delicious and I'd definitely get them again The pinchos were also good, bar b sauce they used was sweet and smokey We tried # different pastelillos, one had a seasoned impossible beef filling and the other had the same meat from the pinchos skewers, I think I liked the beef one better but they were both great. Lastly, the desserts -- the cinnamon bun was top tier They also have a tres leches cake that we tried, it was good, but I'm not a vegan and I'm still stuck on the original tree leches cake Overall, 5 out of 5 Stars Oh, and the young lady working at the front was very kind, patient, and helpful as I struggled through trying to select which items I wanted for us and butchering the pronunciations lol. Would definitely return next time I'm in Philly

The food was fresh and crisp, definitely a great chef! I…read moreasked for a mocha late extra hot and came lukewarm, I have to say it was a bit disappointing because i emphasized it to be very hot. Small details make you to return to a place... or not..,

The food is delicious and authentic. I actually went to get flan and I was genuinely surprised by…read morethe huge selection of baked goods and food they offer. I got the flan plus quesitos, chicken mofongo, pastelillos and a bunch of other stuff. The mofongo was really good, I've had it other places where it was dry. Service was really nice and the prices were beyond reasonable. I love the pictures and the wall designs as well.

Huge portions for cheap all this for $29! We split the entree and still had leftovers…read more The coconut pudding was a knock out, we barely made a dent. My friend loves the garlic dip served with the tostones. Whole box for $3 is crazy!!! Definitely will be ordering from here again.

The restaurant is brightly decorated and very clean. Plenty of seating & the staff are friendly and…read moreattentive. This was my first time - really wanted to try the mofongo. I ordered the original pork mofongo with a side salad. The monfongo was seasoned well but was missing the crunch of the pork rinds. My partner ordered the white rice & beans with chicken wings. He enjoyed the beans & rice - unfortunately the wings were bland & you could taste the overused oil.

Buen servicio. Pedí el pargo frito y el churrasco. El churrasco bueno…read more El pescado frito, SECO. Como un pedazo de icopor. No se si fue recalentado en el microondas o que, pero parece que fue así. Los patacones tienen que ser aplastados para que sean crujientes. El plátano te lo sirven cortados en pedazos y medio aplastados y gordos - no crujientes. Los chips grasoso y la salsa, definitivamente barato y comprado en el supermercado (tipo Tostitos o Pace). Dos platos, dos jugos = $75. Con propina= $90. Muy caro y la calidad no compensa.

The food was delicious; excellent cuisine! Service was top-notch; our server, Maria, took…read moreexcellent care of us--and taught me a bit of Spanish along the way . What made the experience so special was enjoying a new culture--with cooking that made me feel I was with family. Very relaxing; I can only imagine the excitement at night! Highly recommend! And...it always does my heat GOOD to give to local businesses; well worth it!!! HOLLA!!! And GRACIAS!!!!

"El Meson in Philly: great service, amazing prices, live music on Tuesday nights!" Always have a…read moregood time and easily accessible parking