What a true blessing for anyone who knows and deeply misses authentic Puerto Rican food to have…read morethis amazing place here in Denver! Mayra, the owner, is incredibly friendly and truly has the gift of cooking real Puerto Rican cuisine. Everything I ordered was absolutely delicious--I couldn't be happier! Highly, highly recommend!!!

Ok went to this place to try something new & it maps you to their old location. ... not the end…read moreof the world we typed in the new address & drive 20 min to the new address only to get there & there no new restaurant there. Called the phone # a few times - STRAIGHT TO VOICEMAIL! Fix your listing & Answer Your Phone! Thank you for responding & im sorry you are no longer in business.

Maybe I just wasn't searching correctly but I am absolutely shocked I did not find a Yelp listing…read morefor this food truck. If you happen to either come across this food truck by chance at a brewery or follow them on social media and seek them out be rest assured you will have amazing food! You walk up to the truck decide what you want and do all the ordering through a tablet with no contact/interaction. You leave your phone number so a text will let you know when your delicious food is ready! My local area has about one authentic Puerto Rican restaurants and it is tasty but this is leagues ahead! The menu was filled with so many tasty options that made it seem impossible to decide but both my wife and I wanted a plantain sandwich, the only difference she wanted steak and I wanted chicken. I had a difficult time deciding which was better and we also split a chicken empanadilla that was incredible as well. Give this food truck a try if you want tasty food with huge portions for the price!

Steak Jibarito was really tasty with lean and tender shredded beef and a great sauce. We split it…read moreamongst two and was plenty. My first time trying this dish and it didn't disappoint! Glad to find the Picaera food truck.

The service at this restaurant is the worst I have ever experienced. I ordered a catering…read moredelivery. They told me they were unable to find parking (there is parking directly outside the building). In the delivery instructions it said to go to the 22nd floor and go right out of the elevator. Instead of following instructions she just stayed in the lobby. When she came up to deliver the food she had a major attitude, and told me it was my fault she didnt know where to go because I didn't give parking instructions. I am sorry, do I need to tell you how to park your car in the designated area for deliveries? She was very rude and turned around and told me F-YOU as she left my office. Literally cussed at me and told me F-YOU. So, I don't even care if the food is good. I will not order food from a company that feels it is appropriate to cuss at their customers. I

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If you're driving around looking for some tasty Puerto Rican food, look no further. This spot has…read morebeen consistently delicious the three times we've eaten from here. They don't have an actual sit down restaurant which is quite disappointing, but the counter service gets the job done. My only gripe with this restaurant is the portions are very small which surprised me greatly considering the plates are pricey. Regardless, you are guaranteed a tasty meal whether you order mofongo, pernil, chicken breast, yuca, or even treat yourself to some flan. There's not many Puerto Rican spots around so don't miss out on this one!

I ordered via DoorDash and the food is delicious. I plan to visit in person but ordering was…read moreterrific. The portions are huge and I'm super happy to have found this place. I lived in Puerto Rico as a kid and living in Denver there are not many tastes of home. So glad Lechonera is here.

Great little place! The chicken was moist and the Mac n cheese was really yummy. The Puerto Rican…read morePastelillos and tostones were on point too. And the meals came with so much food! Each had a chocolate chip cookie, my husbands fried chicken meal (he also had salad as one of the 2 sides) came with corn bread as well. I think we'll definitely be going back again to check out the rest of the soul food options. They are a little hard to find so here's a tip: drive around the back of the hotel where the signs for the fitness studio are and you will see their sign in front of the double doors.

Rae's and Kay's food is EXACTLY what we need here in Colorado. The fried chicken was crispy and had…read moremagnificent taste throughout. The Pastelillos were absolutely amazing. I would make the drive to eat those any and all day. My nana is picky but even her and my aunt agreed this was the yummiest tastiest food we have ever had. The owners Isha and Sharkay made me feel at home like I was talking to my aunt or nana. They are now apart of my home and I can't wait to introduce everyone to their amazing flavors

Stumbled across this place for a birthday dinner and so glad we did! Delicious food, fun ambiance,…read moregreat service. The bread and butter was good ... the ham with chèvre delicious ... banafe dessert so good my non-banana-loving spouse who didn't feel like dessert wolfed down almost the whole thing. We will be back!

I really enjoyed Lucina. Not just their execution but the concept. I don't see a lot of creative…read moreLatin fusion where I am and it's always fun to experience. The paella was rich, well cooked and flavorful. The shrimp were unevenly cooked. Likely a rotate issue. But still excellent. The salad was a flavor bomb you don't expect. Very good. And man I love what they did with the pork belly. Tender with char. The cucumber salad was awesome. It's a quaint spot. Fun decor. Enjoyed our service. They make a good old fashioned. Highly recommend to Denver patrons and out of towners.

Tucked right in the heart of downtown Golden, this cozy little spot is easy to miss--but absolutely…read moreworth finding. The space itself is quite small, with just a few indoor tables and some seating out front to people watch. What really stood out was the warm, welcoming staff. Service was quick, and everything came out fresh and hot. We tried the beef super arepa and the pork pupusa--both were packed with flavor and seriously satisfying. The only miss for us was the coconut lemonade, which leaned more bitter than refreshing. That said, it didn't take away from the overall experience. The menu is on the smaller side, but honestly, that works in its favor--everything feels intentional and well-executed. Definitely a spot we'll be returning to, especially to work our way through the rest of the menu.

This restaurant is the best!!!…read more I come here often and get their vegetarian arepa. The flavors are delicious, it's a nice filling casual meal, and it's not too expensive. The actual shop is quite small but I rarely have an issue getting a table. It's run by a cute duo and they work nearly all the hours. Also, they are only open for lunch hours. I wish they did dinner too but I wouldn't want the duo to overwork themselves.

This review is based on their Jibaritos I had from their food truck. I haven't tried their…read moreempanadas, yet. Jibaritos is a new term for me, but I've had this type of dish before called tostones or as my Colombian friend calls them, patacones. They are all basically the same thing and that it is green plantains, smash down, and fried to make a round shape. Then, usually pulled chicken, tomato are served as the filling, and usually I've had them open-faced, but Mama's Empanadas is serving them as a little sandwiches that they call sliders. Let me tell you, tostones are much better than a basic bread bun! The sauce served in Puerto Rican food is a mix of mayo and ketchup, they have different names for this sauce, but it's something that is standard for this type of food. And it's really good, too! I already love each condiment alone, so mixing mayonnaise & ketchup together works for me and is really a nice condiment sauce for sandwiches. The sauce is like thousand island dressing but without the chunks. I would 100% get these Jibaritos again!! Yum.

You would think and considering the name of the food truck, the EMPANADA, would be a slam dunk…read more NOPE. Flavorless, boring, greasy and only the processed sauce out of a dispenser make them somewhat flavorful. Disappointing!

Just opened a brick and morter in RINO. Really good mufungo and meaty empanadas. Their availability…read morechanges, so be aware of that.

This place is good but is was a little hard to get inside. First, the parking was very limited on…read morethe streets. Second, I left my ID in the car and in order to get inside, everybody must show an ID to the bouncer. I have to run back to the car and get it. The place was packed and with 3 groups of people before me, the food took 40 minutes to be ready. We got the eggplant croquette, cassava fries, sweet plantains and rice and beans with tofu and fried plantain. The croquette were AMAZING! Also, the garlic oil that comes with the fries is absolutely delicious. I wish they offered as a side condiment to add to the rice and beans. Since the rice, beans and tofu, don't have to much flavor. Maybe a little bit of that garlic oil on top of the tofu will make a difference. The portions are just enough for one person that don't eat a lot. The prices are right for the quality of food they offer. I didn't see any deserts on the menu, so I'm not sure if they offer them.

Reservations: none, no dine-in. Carry-out only…read more Location: in an industrial lot, can be easy to miss if you're not looking closely, but otherwise easy to find. Parking: easy, in a lot with many spaces. Food: Empanadas - shell was crispy and well-cooked. The shredded chicken filling was good, nothing special but still tasty. Would try a different filling next time. Overall rating 3/5. Cuban sandwich - the bread was thicker and more "sub"-like than many cubanos I have had in the past. Also had garlic cloves in it which was a nice surprise (I love garlic). Came with rice and beans. Pretty good, would get again. Overall rating 4/5. Ropa vieja - comes with beans and rice. Quite salty on its own, but balances out nicely when eaten with rice. Would get again. Overall rating 4/5. Guava & cheese empanada dessert - same size as the appetizer empanada. Delicious! The cream cheese goes very well with the guava and is well-balanced. Would get again. Overall rating 5/5.

Efffing Delicious!!! My goodness, what a treat! We were hungrily surveying the post-9pm Broomfield…read moreculinary offerings with palpable dismay, when we found Taino's and placed an order. Such a good call! In between savoring bites of our mofongo with chicken, veggie empanadas, and maduros, we literally could not stop saying how amazing everything was! We'll be back!