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El Coquí 515

5.0 (1 review)
Open • 11:00 am - 4:00 pm

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Puerto Rico Restaurant

4.1(59 reviews)
3.9 mi

Where do you start with such magnificance?…read more We were going elsewhere, but it was closed for vacation. We looked across the way and Lizzie said, let's go there. Neither of us had had Puerto Rican food, so we went for it. We started with the Trio appetizers. We had the beef Empanadilla, which was amazing, especially with the spicey mayo-esque sauce that comes with it. The chicken Alcapurrias, which were a surprise. I am not sure what I expected, but it was a new flavor to me. This wonderful, almost vinagery sort of undertone to it. I loved it. The Sorullitos, are a really tasty corn fritter, loved those as well. Lizzie had the Chicharrones De Pollo Mofongo with the Tostones. The Chicharrones were magnificent. Wonderful crunch on the outside, lovely and soft on the inside. She thought the Tostone were a little too salty, I really liked them. Both meals were on a bed of mashed green Plantains, which were marvelous. Rich, and thick and flavorful. I had the Carne De Cerdo Frita Mofongo, same sort of frying as Lizzie's chicken, same quality. Wonderful crunch to it. I had the potato salad. Lizzie preferred it. I thought it was wonderful as well. I am so glad that by chance we stumbled on this amazing little restaurant. We will go back soon!

If you want to "Bomba" after tasting the good traditional spices of Puerto Rico cuisine then…read moreventure into Bienvenidos in Windsor Heights tucked in a strip mall down the street from Hy Vee. The Pleasant and knowledgeable owner described some of the fan favorites which intrigued me in ordering an appetizer-- a deep fried ball stuffed with mash potatoes and ground beef with a garlic sauce on the side -- surprisingly not oily but deliciously flavored -- this is one I would order again. My entree was another dish I have never had -- Mofongo -- mashed plantains served in a dome shape -- richly spiced with garlic, olive oil, oregano and a plethora of other spices which brought this dish to above and beyond other Caribbean entrees that I have tried. The spices all complimented each other to make your sit down meal full of surprising goodness that put you in a Zen mood that made the peaceful environment feel down--home. Now go and " bomba."

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4.3(44 reviews)
29.2 mi
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It is, for sure, just one dude holding down this whole joint all by himself: cook, waiter,…read morebartender, all. Very basic dining room for sure, but it's really all about the food. The food is good and authentic. Took a friend who knows Colombian food well and this guy is doing it just like they do down there. I've never had arepas so good. We had the reinas pepiadas: really really tasty. I could see how some people are a little alienated by him, but also remember that he's there alone. You can go a little off the rails at places that have more people on staff to manage those kinds of patrons. When you walk in, you know that you can't push beyond what's offered and make special requests. This place is one of the more interesting places to eat around here; let's appreciate his/its strengths and not dwell on what this place isn't.

a restaurant run by one guy who is the chef/server/cashier etc. The food is Very Good and the…read moreportion sizes are solid. When I walked in he said the soup they had today was lentil soup. Very flavorful with a good variety of vegetables in there. Guava juice was in a large cup, and this wasn't one of those situations where the cup is 80% ice. Chicken arepas are great. Keep in mind that all this is made by One Guy and food may take a bit to come out depending on how many people are in your group.

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5.0(1 review)
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Still the best shrimp I've ever had in Iowa. They are at 980 73rd Windsor Heights, just north of…read morethe Freeway 235, on west side of 73rd. They also have mahi-mahi and corvina fish filets. The shrimp is sold head on so you peel and devein them. There's plenty of videos on YouTube that show you how to do this quickly and easily. I enjoy getting a feel for the product I have and this is the best way. I'm going to learn how to use the shrimp heads for soup flavoring--I've seen cooks do this from Mexico to Central America to the Caribbean and I want to try!

From the owner: We are a Food Truck, specializing in wild-caught Gulf/Atlantic Shrimp!…read more Individually quick frozen on the boat, heads on with no chemicals, antibiotics or processing of any kind. We bring to you seasonal Jumbo shrimp (16-19 shrimp per pound), Colossal shrimp (9-12 shrimp per pound) and as is available, the "King of Shrimp", Royal Reds (counts vary). All from the net to your table. We are at 600 East Court Ave in Des Moines, IA every Friday and Saturday from 10:00-6:00. We are also at the Norwalk, IA Farmers Market every Friday from 4:00-7:00. You can also find us at the indoor Freight House Farmers Market in Davenport, IA Saturday from 8:00-1:00, Sunday from 10:00-2:00 and Wednesday from 4:00-7:00

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Mayhew's Market - 980 73rd St, Windsor Heights across from Walmart and Sams.

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Mayhew's Market - This is what I cooked tonight, mushrooms, spinach, shrimp in olive oil garlic and served over thin fettuccine noodles with some Parmesan.

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This is what I cooked tonight, mushrooms, spinach, shrimp in olive oil garlic and served over thin fettuccine noodles with some Parmesan.

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