As a Puerto Rican from NY where we got it on every corner or i can make it at home, this is the best one you'll find in VB. Authentic, yummy, not salty all around great food. Theres another popular PR spot around here that a lot of people like but honestly that one doesn't stand a chance next to Borincano, they other one is grease central. The chicharon de pollo is great, the chuleta, churrasco and the sorullitos!!! That stands the real test,the sorullitos were crispy on the outside and nice and soft on the inside!!! read more

Walked in, food smelled good but the place is highly disorganized. The take out orders were all over the bar. No one came to seat us even though they looked at us. Not good service and you have to offer good service in this economy. Going to Rican Chief instead. Good bye El Borincono! read more

Wow! We are Puerto Rican living in Virginia, and we can solidly say that the food we ordered from this place was absolutely delicious!!! Authentic Puerto Rican food!!! So happy we enjoyed a delicious meal from this place. Will definitely order again from them!!! read more

Small hole in the wall. Not many tables. Alcapurrias were a little over fried. But still yummy. read more

El Borincano Restaurant - Very yummy. Wish they had added more potatoes to my dish. I only got like 3 small pieces. - Puerto Rican Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

Was visiting last week from Pennsylvania. The host and Cook/owner came out greet us. The food was straight out of my Mom's kitchen "excellent flavor and not over cooked. The seating is limited but well decorated and nice atmosphere. I told the hostess it was my birthday hoping to get a Flan on the house but I guess times are hard. Overall the food was delicious the owner represented Aguada, P.R. Highly recommended. read more

Okay, what's the hipe. Small restaurant. Plain decore with tight 3 - 4 table seating. The menu is the hype! Different exotic choices to chose from. I wanted to try them all. Lol I did go during dinner time, and the dishes are of average prices. The service was fine. I ordered "Chuleta" the pork was tasty comes,with side salad and rice. The "Conch salad" was yummy and big portions. I would definitely come back and try there other exotic dishes. read more

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1st time here and I'm so glad I tried it. They only have 2-3 tables so it's more of a takeout place. We ordered the fried pork with white rice n bean with fried sweet plantains. We also ordered the shaved beef plate with white beans n rice and plantains. The beans were deliciously flavored. The empanadas were so tasty and made fresh, ordered one beef one chicken. They came with a cream sauce but I asked for the red spicy sauce as well. Pro tip: order ahead as they get busy. read more

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Whaat? Consistency is key and this restaurant definitely consistently serves absolutely amazingly seasoned food! Service is very friendly and personal. Ambiance is very cozy, typical hidden gem in the neighborhood. Third time here in 3 weeks - this time I ordered the conch salad served with tostones (last time they ran out of tostones). My son ordered the beef and cheese empanada and beef with rice and beans sides. There were a couple of Puerto Rican military guys snd a family of 4, and tons of door dash orders being picked up - now you know that's indication of authentic cuisine! Highly recommended, there's plenty to try! read more

El Borincano Restaurant - Beef and cheese empanada - Puerto Rican Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

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Ever had a place so good and so tiny you didn't want to write the review for fear that the place would explode with business and you wouldn't be able to get a place to sit anymore? Well that's El Borinacano! This place was delicious and super affordable. We had the chicharron de pollo and a couple of empanadas. It was delicious, filling and cheap. Make sure you try the homemade hot sauce. It is wonderfully fresh and adds a nice kick. The service was excellent and everyone in the joint was smiling. Now if YOU go.... Get your food to go so I can still get a table. read more

El Borincano Restaurant - Chicken with rice and plantains - Puerto Rican Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

Peaceful meal, the food was like a literal hug from my abuelita, and the lady at the counter had patience with my broken Spanish (I get rusty) Signed A Puerto Rican read more

El Borincano Restaurant - Chicharron de Pollo - Puerto Rican Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

I'm obsessed with mofongo so I looked for a Puerto Rican spot for my birthday dinner. The whole fried red snapper photo made me drool a lil bit so I decided to check it out. Very small space with a few tables. Looks like a local spot in PR. Felt bad for coming 45 min prior to closing but the young lady greeted us with kindness. Fried cheese was fire!! Didn't even need a dipping sauce. I prefer my mofongo a lil crispy on the outside but I don't think I've ever had bad mofongo. Beef was tender and juicy like it had been stewing all day soakin up the flavors. Will definitely visit again! read more

El Borincano Restaurant - Dinner Bistec Encebollado - Puerto Rican Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

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The food is delisioso authentic you can smell the PR flavored...always clean and well manner Is a small place But the food is worth the trip I truly recommend any one That's visiting VA buen probecho read more

Excellent Puerto Rican cafe! I can't believe it's not crazy busy all the time - maybe people haven't discovered it yet?? The food is always delicious. And very reasonably priced! Lunch menu is $13.50 for entree and 2 sides, including a drink. So far my favorite menu item is the pulled pork. For sides, I prefer the rice and beans, and I alternate between the fried plantains and the sweet plantains. Get the pink sauce if you go for the fried plantain...reminds me of potato fries with a ketchup/mayo dip (I also like to dip my fried plantain in the red beans). Give this place a try...you won't regret it! Try everything bc I have almost tasted the entire menu now and still haven't found anything I haven't wanted to order again. read more

El Borincano Restaurant - Fried pork (how do they get it to be this flavorful and juicy?), sweet plantain, red beans and rice. - Puerto Rican Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

We were in town from Richmond for a shopping trip and decided to stop here for dinner. Food was very authentic, flavorful, and delicious. Small place, three small tables and had to wait about fifteen minutes but the wait was worth it. The Alcapurrias had a very thin masa but enough to have a good amount of meat. My daughter had the mofongo, I had the Pernil and my husband had the chicharron de pollo, again very delicious. If in town definitely check it out. read more

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I have been to a few Puerto Rican restaurants in the Virginia Beach and Norfolk areas of Virginia and by far this place has been 2/2 thus far. You would never think this little "hole in the wall" spot would have such delicious food. I had a "pollo guisado" which is basically stew chicken and was surely pleased by the warmth and flavor the food had. Jose is the hostess and he is super chiLLax and EMario is the chef who was also very humble. The food was plated nicely and had everything you would expect in a plate of "pollo guisado" with lettuce , tomatoes, white rice and red beans . I felt as though my Grandmother had cooked it and plated it for me (I'm sure she was happy to see me eating this amazing food from Heaven where she lives (God rest her soul). read more

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The food was good. I waited a little bit other than that was good. I pick up my food instead of delivery

Was expecting mid PRfood but omg QUE RICO!!! La comida cocinada perfecta, con sabor real a comida Boricua read more

El Borincano Restaurant - Puerto Rican Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

We ordered the Cubano and Pastrami Sandwiches , A side of Maduros , Sorullo De Queso and a Malta Malteada . The food was amazing and reminded me of home. Everything was hot and freshly cooked and made, the fries that came with my food were so crispy and tasted really good. Lastly the Malteada was so good I didn't even get a chance to take a picture of it because I couldn't put it down. Overall amazing place to eat, lady that attended us was super nice and helpful, the place was clean and had some good music playing, highly recommended! read more

El Borincano Restaurant - Cuban Sandwich - Puerto Rican Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

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Love this place! The food is always delicious and freshly made and even though the place is small and the seating is limited they don't rush the food to get you done and out. you sit, wait and then enjoy some great tasting food! The friendly service comes free with every meal. One of those rare places where you can count on being consistent, always on point. Highly recommend the empanadas, some of the best in town read more

El Borincano has been open a little over a month, located where La Yaroa Dominican used to be. Here, they serve authentic Puerto Rican food and it's delicious! It's owned by a husband and wife and the wife who served us was very sweet! I enjoyed everything from there, including the complimentary bread! I ordered off the lunch special and got the fried pork chop. It's a really great deal- it comes with a salad, white or yellow rice and beans and a drink for $6.75. I don't usually order pork chops and I always stick to the traditional bistec encebollado (which they also have), but the pork chop had the right amount of crisp and flavor to it. I also ordered a beef empanada and that didn't disappoint either. If you've ever visited La Yaroa, you know how limited seating may be. And this hasn't changed with the space. Of course, carry-out is always available. Although I did enjoy La Yaroa, service was not as speedy and pleasant as it is at El Borincano's. I would definitely return, service and food was excellent and the owner was so warm and gracious! read more

El Borincano Restaurant - Free bread, and it was sooo good! - Puerto Rican Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

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I place an order online for delivery , the food was great and the portions we more than enough. I will definitely go back once more

The night I decided to patronize this restaurant, there was MAJOR Police Activity. It was difficult getting there, but worked it out. The place is very small, very "cozy," intimate. It's definitely, an authentic Puerto Rican/Spanish restaurant. The food, good. I ordered the Roasted Pork, red beans and rice, a side of Plantain - which is usually included as part of the meal at other places, but, oh well. I also ordered the fried pork - which I love - primarily for the skin. Here, it's more pork, than skin. The total came to $35.00 with a menial tip - it was "to go." Over all, a good experience. I won't order the fried pork again though; not enough "skin." read more

el-borincano-restaurant delicious authentic Puerto Rican food. Food is made fresh once order. Great service from the waitress. Polite and professional service. read more

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Food is amazing! Service is also good! I'm never disappointed with my order! They have become a new favorite of mine. read more

El Borincano Restaurant - Amazing and filling! service is great! new favorite!! Never disappointed with my meal! - Puerto Rican Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

Very good puertorican food nice and fresh. Can't wait to get some more of this delicious food the taste the flavors are very good mmmm delicious. read more

I had a very delicious shrimp salad for take home only thing I would change is more olives and I really didn't taste vinaigrette in the salad so I'm assuming I should have gotten it on the side and did not get it. Regardless the salad was still very good as is and I would get it again. Tea is also tasty! I am Looking forward to trying more on the menu. El Borincano is very small restaurant four maybe five tables. read more

I don't write reviews! This place is the exception! The place is a hole in the wall but it's clean. The gentleman behind the counter was attentive and took my order right away. What I like most about this place is the food and service. The food was served hot and fresh as if it was just made and my server provided me with everything I needed to start enjoying my meal. I would definitely recommend this place to everyone it is worth the 25-45 minutes out of your way. They may be a bit pricey however, It is worth every penny. Done read more

A puertorican friend recommended this place, so decided to give it a try. The place is small; however, the important part is that the food is good. Ordered a carne frita with mofongo and my friend order a bistec encebollado with mofongo. The food came; it look really good and it tasted delicious. The only reason I wouldn't give them 5 stars is because they do not have a public restroom. Is this even allowed? A sit down restaurant without a restroom? read more

El Borincano Restaurant - Dinner Bistec Encebollado - Puerto Rican Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

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Food was delicious. We ordered: Empanada (pizza and beef &cheese) Pernil mofongo - so much flavor - 5 Bistec cebolla -5 Sorullito - 5 Pollo plancha - 4.5 (flavor but the meet was dry) Habichuela 4.5 Atroz con gandules 4 Service 5 read more

Delicious and fresh food. It's my best experience with Mofongo, it's the best Monfongo in the area (I don't remember better Monfongo in Puerto Rico) The owner always make sure if you had a good food. He a very humble person. 100% recommended. read more

Very authentic Puerto Rican food. Only place in the area that makes pollo guisado with cut up chicken parts instead of being lazy and using dry chicken breast. Only issue I had was the first time we ordered, we got a pretty huge serving of it and the beans were in a larger container. Second time it was a very small serving and the beans were in such a small container, there was barely enough for all of the rice you got. Come on. You know that's just wrong. lol! Alcapurrias were huge and delicious too. Don't skimp on the beans and food. You all know us Puerto Ricans just don't do that. read more

Really good authentic Puerto Rican food. It's a very small store front but the food is delicious and the pricing is perfect it's easy to consider this one of the hidden gems. I've gone to a few Puerto Rican restante here in va beach but this will be my go to now read more

Alcapurria de yuca, sorullitos, trifongo, flan de coco y queso. Las recomiendo a ojo cerrao' el trato excelente. read more

El Borincano Restaurant - Trifongo con camarones al ajillo. ¡RIIIIICO! - Puerto Rican Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

we waited 30 minutes as orders came and went after paying and leaving a tip the girl ask whats ya order did you pay im like yeah the lady in the back had a hella bad attitude and then i was told she don't know how long its going to take for my order to be done. i will be sharing this with all of my social media followers over 10k of them. and then she said she don't know why my order didn't print in the back but had the order receipt in her hand. service is everything because if it wasnt for hungey people they wouldnt be open. i will also be posting a video on multiple platforms. if you want dominican food please go elsewhere if service means a lot then a meal cause food is everywhere...... i will never come back i will not reccommed and every chance i get to tell someone to not go here i will. good part is i got my refund. just because i look african american dont mean i dont understand spanish its mandatory in hs and i speak it fluently and i didnt like what she said about me....#racist read more

My wife and I just enjoyed a great time and meal at this Puerto Rican Restaurant. I'm happy that Chef Mario has his own restaurant now. He cooks from the heart and it shows in the quality of the food ! It's a small five table cafe style restaurant. Excellent food, nice people, and great service! It's a must visit and a new addition to my restaurant rotation! read more

Neat place in Virginia Beach for good authentic PR and DR food. Nice atmosphere, great staff

My family and me we absolutely love this pace I order all my food there for the holidays and everything is delicious

Food is very delicious!! I had alcapurrias, maduros, and bistec encebollado with red beans and rice.

Bought Pork and Pasteles for our Christmas dinner it was excellent, like back home! Good seasoning and the pork just melt in your mouth. The place to go for P/R food. read more

Just visited this new restaurant in Virginia Beach. I ordered Pollo Guisado, Empanada, Arroyo con Gandules. Was very good! Will visit again to try other dishes. Great place for take out or dine in! Very clean and decorated with style! read more