My buddy hyped this up for so long and it did not disappoint. Delicious food, decent prices, and…read moregreat portions.

The place is very low key. The mofongo was one of the best I've tried in the continental US. Is not…read moredry!! Just needs a salt but you need to add to it to taste and a dash of garlic. Yet, that's my preference. The chicharrón de pollo was crunchy . The ambiance, I get kids are kids, but management needs to stand up and don't let high schoolers be disrespectful with unruly behavior towards the staff and harassing patrons when ordering. There aren't many chairs but I understand this is more of a grab and go kind of spot. Did I forget the alcapurrias? They reminded me of the ones that I ate at the school cafeteria back at home in Puerto Rico. Just hit the nostalgia taste buds. FYI, if you are looking for desserts to accompany the food sadly they do not provide it. This is more of a cafeteria than an actual restaurant type of place. That stated, if you are in the area by passing and want to grab something to eat this is a good place to stop.

They had tres leches cake during a festival I attended and I grabbed a slice to go…read more Life changing. I don't say that lightly. I'm a dessert connoisseur and eat my fair amount of sweets (more than I should probably) but this was one of the tops. The cream on top was so silky, and the flavor was unreal. I got the coconut cake, but they had other flavors and now I want to try them. I hope that they have this at more festivals and food truck events because this is my new favorite thing. Seriously, don't skip that slice. Get one. Get 10. Next-level dessert.

Parking can be a challenge because the parking area isn't very big. Inside, the seating is limited…read more The staff was nice and friendly. The food was tasty. I had a carne asada burrito with fries instead of rice ("Cali style" as they called it). I did order it with no lettuce and still the food had lettuce in it. I will be sure to check my order before driving home next time. Definitely worth a try!

The food is to die for, the service is great, the atmosphere is also great. Employee's and the…read moreowners are great and professional people, they make you feel welcome. The customer service is great. They make everything fresh. They have a lot of drink options. And the place looks very clean. OH and their sauces (ketchup mayo and Garlic sauce) to die for !!!

Look for the brightly colored sign featuring the Puerto Rican flag or else you might miss Mamia's…read moreIsland, an authentic family-operated Puerto Rican restaurant opened by owners Neymaris Sierra and Andrew Stewart along Route 104 in Ontario. Mamia's Island is a serve-you-at-the-counter type restaurant, with a small dine-in area with about 5 tables, but you absolutely don't want to skip trying this place out. My wife and I were on our way to Rochester on a day off, and had plans to grab lunch at a different restaurant there. My wife happened to spot Mamia's as we passed by on Rt 104 and we decided to turn around and give them a try instead, and we were very glad we did. This place was way more our speed. We love ethnic foods, and we pulled in right as they were opening and the small parking lot was already full - good sign. We went in and placed our order - we got a "medium" 2-meat plate with yellow rice, albondingas & pernil, along with 2 empanadas (1 beef, 1 chicken) and an order of mixed (yuca & plantain) tostones. Everything was delicious. The only complaint we had was we did end up getting a lot of connective tissue in our pernil, but other than that, everything was amazing. We did wish the tostones were served with some kind of dipping sauce, but fresh, they honestly didn't need anything. They were seasoned and salted perfectly, the empanadas were amazing, and it was enough food to feed us twice. The total was around $30. We'll be making the half hour drive to get food regularly.

We stopped at Mamia's restaurant during our lunch break. It was my first time having authentic…read morePuerto Rican food and it was incredible. Their meat selection has a lot of different options of chicken, pork, stew style meats, etc. I had their pork and meatballs and they both were so good. The meatballs are soft and sweet which go well with the yellow rice. We also sampled their empanadas and the guava cheese on is to die for! The service was also incredible, I enjoyed talking to the lady taking my order and she shared a lot of history behind the pictures in the restaurant and in general. If you're in the area, it's an absolute go to!

I was in Ithica for a day and found this place. Almost an hour drive. It better be good, I thought…read more It was a nice drive up. I found it and parking easily. I went in and ordered the fried chicken chunks, Chicaron de pollo. Nice dish. Allot of food. I don't know if they use chicken brest for the chunks. It would have been better, but it was still good. The rice and beans were also good. Except for my drive, I would come here again, next time I'm in town. I recommend.

Jibarito sandwich was absolutely on point with a solid wepa sauce. The tostones were PERFECT!…read moreRafael and his staff take their time to make a A+ meal so your patience will be rewarded and appreciated! I love how the place gave me La Perla vibes , you just know that the food is going to be amazing! Highly recommend

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!

This is a hot spot for the UE Highs School students because it is directly across the street from…read morethem. This is a great spot because they have something for everyone! The can accomodate even the pickiest of eaters, with burgers, fries and philly cheese steak sandwiches. For those who would like to be wowed wit a great culinary experience..Go for the traditional Puerto Rican cuisine! I had Pernil (seasoned pork), rice and beans, and beef and cheese empanada. The rice and beans were both seasoned perfectly, each complimenting the other. The meat was seasoned well and moist. Great portion Size and Wonderful service!

Delicious food! I am Puerto Rican, and the food was the most authentic I have had in the area…read more Great place :) viva Puerto Rico! La comida me supo a casa, lo recomiendo para quien tenga un anotojito boricua.

This place is so cute and the ambiance is lovely. They have a market with local foodie items. They…read moreserve Gimme! coffee, but they don't know quite what to do with it. When I asked the barista how many ounces of espresso went into their lattes or ameicanos, they didn't know, and then explained that they just press buttons. If I wanted coffee made by buttons, we could just go to Starbucks or McDonald's. It hardly justifies $5 for a latte, which should ideally be made by a person. That said, the my coffee tasted great. Unfortunately, my friend ordered an americano. When I saw the barista pumping a thermos into his cup, I asked them what they were doing. They said "Oh, we pre-make it so it's easier for us." I didn't know that coffee shops are made to be easier on the purveyors. And they clearly don't know that within 15 minutes, the precious and delicate and delicious qualities of espresso disappear. I'm still shocked by their response. Also, his Americano wasn't hot as most of those thermoses don't keep things hot enough. But at least they didn't have to stress, which seems a large concern considering no one else was in the place. Ugh.

Well, I live above Pure and it is truly the only reason I refuse to move out of my apartment. This…read moreplace makes living downtown amazing -- FIRST OFF: Gimme Coffee is my favorite (as someone who has had coffee in 12 different countries and 34 different states) and boy, do they know how to utilize it. My personal favorite: a vanilla (did i mention their syrups are HOMEMADE????) breve. My favorite breve in town. SECOND OFF: the food? local, fresh, made right. Also for those days when I can't really be around the public: amazing food to-go! Also very vegan-friendly. THIRD OFF: the goods! the variety! whether I want local honey, some kombucha, local cheeses....milk, lassi even! pastas, spices, just visit and see for yourself. FOURTH OFF???: the homemade baked goods (best kept secret: theyre $1 after 5 pm). I live for the chocolate croissants. FIFTH OFF: super fun weekly drinks! My favorite so far: Thai iced tea. SIXTH OFF AND MOST IMPORTANT: every single employee that works there is incredible, welcoming, loving, I consider them my cafe family. Truly. I refuse to leave this apartment if it means taking me further from Pure! For now, I only have to walk downstairs for dreams come true.