As you may notice I always give you my full review from start to finish…read more Parking was very easy. Area where it's located is not appealing but don't hesitate to visit. They now have a backyard patio which is so cute. Feels like I was at La Isla bonito - the beautiful island itself. Mask worn by waiters, sanitizing between guest and seating considering social distancing. Taco Tostones of Shrimp was yummy. Topped it off with Steak & Onions with Mofongo. Mofongo was one of the best I have had. It was delicious. Salsa music in the background and nice views. I will be visiting again without question. Family owned business , friendly staff, and great food!!

The worst place on earth rude staff the waitress are lost and the manager is a scamner charging a…read morelot of money for nasty unfla food DI NOT WASTE YOUR MONEY they have pictures of mofongo en el pilón and everything but is nothing like the advertisement

Today I had one of most amazing experience going to what I consider the BEST Puerto Rican food in…read moreBridgeport, CT. I am biased bc I truthfully have not tried every P.R. restaurant in Bridgeport, CT. However what I love most about Coquito is there yellow arroz con condules. OMG! So flavorful and the taste of the sofrito comes through in there rice every time for me. I crave their rice. Okay enough let me get to the food we ate today. The steak was VERY tender and flavorful. Rice and beans are always cooked well. Not overcooked or undercooked. Perfect on the flavor. The bacaloa was delicious and paired WELL with the monfongo y camarones. Oh man, when we ordered it we went early to get seating and the chef said im gonna make it. She asked if we wanted it on a plate and we said yes. Oh boy the sauce ughhhh was ahmazingly garlicky and seasoned well. The cilantro notes came through. It was my 1st time having it but my fiancé 2nd and it did not disappoint. We came in for monfongo y camarones, we planned for the surf n turf, but changed it for the pepper steak with yellow rice beans. We also ordered the bacalao with yellow rice once i discovered they had it on the menu. We also ordered two beverages with coconut milk or coconut juice with coconut coquito and parcha juice with coconut coquito (co-workers recommendation). I don't know what this is called though. This is soooo refreshing. I've seen people ordered this so many times and never knew it was this amazingly delicious! The service is always good when I come here. I've been coming here since their old location and i must admit the service and food have definitely came a long way. Good ambiance. We did have to go early to avoid long lines and open availability for table and booth access to dine in as well as parking. This is a frequent P.R.restaurant I visit and so far my favorites have been the yellow rice, carne fritas, pastelios, pepper steak, and bacalao. I also tried the Jibarito which was delicious

This was our first time here and all the food looked fresh and delicious with constant replenishing…read morefrom the busy kitchen. We tried the beef empanadas and the alcapauria and liked them both. I would love to try any of the other dishes, as all looked and smelled so good. The entire place was clean, including the restrooms. Business was constant the whole time we were there. 2 parking lots on either side for off street parking if you can find a space.

What can I say always have a sweet spot for feeling like I am on the island. I've been looking for…read morea place that has bacalaitos. Found it!!!! This place brings that vibe back to life. Order your food, head to the beach, grab your food and you are back on the island.

Delicious! a little pricey but worth it. The best little hole in the wall in Bridgeport. The ladies…read morewho work there are super nice.

We happened upon this gem when I searched for fish tacos on the Yelp app and what a winner. We…read morewalked in and was completely surprised that every table was taken. Even the bar seats were full. This place was bustling with orders of delicious smelling food passing by. We were seated in the back and ordered our tacos. We decided then, we will be back to enjoy more of the menu but for tonight the tacos were delicious and left me wanting more.

Cute spot !! Came here for an anniversary dinner . Everything was good !! From the appetizer , the…read moreneon course , the drinks and the service !! The only thing is at the end three of us next to each had left overs , they boxed them inside and we didn't know who's dish belonged to who !!

This Mecca for homemade Spanish food is nothing short of AMAZING!…read more The exterior has had a recent update that is clean and inviting. Inside you are met with the glow of neon lighting. There is a hot-table cafeteria style to the left for take-out. To eat in, you take a seat and you're promptly given a menu. The restaurant is very clean with neat rows of tables and chairs for seating about 24-30 people. We were warmly greeted by 3 different folks. The woman who worked the register also waited on us and was not only very friendly, but also really good at her job, getting our beverages, answering questions and taking our order without writing a thing down and getting it all on the money! The menu is easy to read, very extensive and authentic. We've eaten here before and had in mofongo with pork and the beef stew on our minds! The stew was served with yellow rice and beans. The beef just falls apart and the carrots and potatoes are perfectly done. It is loaded with flavor and very filling. The mofongo is what legends are made of... if you haven't had mofongo, it is a mash of plantains with seasoning, you can get it with pork, shrimp, seafood and several other compliments. Get the garlic oil for an additional boost of flavor... We got it with the pork... again, just tender and bursting with flavor. We could not stop eating until we were stuffed! Oh, did someone say dessert? We immediately decided to split the Flan... nothing short of the BEST we have had! Despite our best efforts, we still had enough to take home for another meal. All this for $40, including a 20% tip! Now granted, East Main Street is not known for its inviting nightlife, but we parked easily in front and felt very welcomed into the restaurant. We have talked several times to several different people today of our food journey last night and can't wait to go back (with friends)! Highly recommend!

Stopped in here yesterday after a beach day. The place is…read moresmall, very casual and it's clean. The young lady working behind the counter is friendly and efficient. We ordered Cuban sandwiches and food to go. The rice & beans & chicken plate was good. Lots of flavor. The toasted bread for the Cuban sandwiches was great. I am disappointed that each sandwich only contained one piece of ham, one piece of cheese. one tomato halved, and a very small amount of thinly sliced pernil. They were dry. There was no mustard or pickles on the sandwich which would classify it as a Cuban to me. I asked for these condiments & got ketchup & mustard packets. Before we started eating there was a bottle of hot sauce on our table but for some reason it was taken away when the drinks were brought out. Next time I'll order the mofongo & hopefully they're not as light on the filling with that.

This is not the same Rainbow Restaurant I grew up with. This restaurant was a Puerto Rican…read morerestaurant for a long time. The original owners were there for a very long time. They served traditional Puerto Rican dishes and always had a packed house. Currently they are owned by a Dominican woman. The food is still good. Most of the dishes are similar. Today we had some mondongo which was really good.

I give this place four stars because I love Latin-American food. You will find here a blend of…read morePuertorican style or made food and they have some items made to order like their mofongo or tostones. It is located on Eastmain St. Tip: Park across the Street. It has the look of a mom and pop cafeteria. There is a lot of movement, the place is usually full. Make sure to come before 5:30 because by then the best food is gone. Great place for grab and go. Make sure to have cash on hand as they don't take debit cards. Recommend: Mofongo, Chicken and cheese empanadas, Sorullo (ground corn filled with cheese-deep fried).

Terrible service. Cheap ingredients, they overcharge and dirty. I wanted to like this place (we are…read morepuerto rican) and love to support local business, and won't be coming back. The bread is the only thing that is decent. If you do decide to risk it and go, be careful of the "hidden charges" and clarify everything from small plastic cups and spoons to basic add ons to your meal.

Once again, coming back to this place thinking that things have changed and as you can see, the…read morequality control is terrible and the price change. give them an F minus terrible work making this bread. Six breads and out of the six only two look great. $3.00 you would think you're getting better quality bread.

I have been eyeing this restaurant for sometime waiting for the opportunity to try and today was…read morethe day! Lovely family owned restaurant on a quiet off street in Bridgeport. Warm, clean and casual place away from the traffic and hustle of downtown. Our waiter was attentive and friendly. We ordered 3 empanadas to start: chicken, beef, and the El Pueblito, beans, rice, sweet plantains, pork rind. All were good, but really loved the El Puebilto. Coarse corn meal coating really accentuated all of the delicious fusion of flavors within. Super. 2 simple salads of iceberg lettuce, onions, shredded carrots started off the feast. Perfect. Next up was the Bandejita Vegetariana: rice, beans, 2 eggs, sweet fried plantains, avocado and corn cake. I was missing avocado, but did not even realize until later as this is a filling meal! Rice cooked perfectly, beans had nice flavor. My dining partner had a pork cutlet, beans, rice, sweet plantains, salad. Loved the seasoning and crunchiness of the cutlet. Generous portions at most reasonable prices. Relaxed, inviting restaurant which I recommend trying.

I ordered a tray for a family gathering, but the chicharrón was too hard, and the steak was not to…read moremy liking.

This hidden gem is fire!! Chef Mike makes amazing food. Some of the best Spanish dishes I have…read moretasted in Bridgeport. Very friendly and welcoming environment. I would recommend if you looking for something that tastes like it was made at home!!

Wish I could rate this a 10 by far thee best Spanish food I've ever had hands down the ambiance and…read morefamily vibe there is incredible and it matches the quality of food I am beyond pleased with the service and the food you can taste the love in every bite I will definitely be back

ordered takeout for pickup on my way home and decided to try their new crispy chicken with French…read morefries, curry spicy sauce on the side, and cilantro rice. The chicken was probably crispier when it left the kitchen, but it had softened by the time I got home. From it being packaged with no air vent for the steam to escape. The chicken itself didn't do much for me either. It looked like dark meat, possibly thigh, but instead of being juicy it was a bit dry; the The portion could have been more generous. The cilantro rice was mushy. I also ordered a side of ají verde, and for the small portion, I thought it should have been complimentary. A lot of places offer a sauce like that as a courtesy. Overall, I wasn't a fan of what I ordered this time. That said, I wouldn't rule the place out. Their tacos and happy hour margarita specials might be better, so I'd be willing to come back and give those a try. Their happy hour runs daily from 3-7 p.m., and the taco selection looks much stronger than the non-crispy chicken.

I visited here after searching for the best nachos and decided on Lantina Cantina based on YELP…read morereviews. I arrived on a Sunday afternoon and there were no cars in parking lot so I was unsure if they were open. They were. I entered and it took some time before I was acknowledged and I almost left...but after waiting at front I was told to sit wherever I chose; the place was empty and I decided to sit at the bar. The bartender was gracious, friendly, and accomodating. Super guy. I ordered a margarita and nachos with steak. Both were delivered quickly. Tortilla chips were said to be made in house, but these were not. They were multi.colored and not made in house. Nacho cheese from a can, not cheddar as advertised. Like the cheese you get at a 7 11 or gas station. Yuck. I was not impressed at all by nachos or steak and at $18 would never order again. Service was top notch and friendly, and the place was clean, inclluding the restrooms. Great Happy Hour deals daily so may return for that but cannot recommend the nachos.