The restaurant is very clean. I've met the new owners Leannette and Karla, super nice! Food is incredible, very garlicky how it should be Love their bifteck encebollado with tostones. They have Puerto Rican bread, coffee and quesitos. Love this place! read more

El Mofongo - Bistecs encebollado - Puerto Rican Near Me - Arlington, Texas

Updated 3/2025 The lady who took my order over the phone was a darling. A complete sweetheart. I wanted pernil but was told it wouldn't be ready for another two hours. So I ordered pork chops, white rice, and beans. I got home and could tell everything was old. The food didn't look or taste like it was made fresh. I didn't ear more than one bite. In the trash it went. Maybe it was an off day I'm not sure. I'll return and give it another try as I like to support small businesses and the customer service is always top notch here. read more

Fun evening with delicious food. Found a Puerto Rican restaurant to try. Most of the terms were difficult for us, the server was gracious to help us through the translation and break down what the items on menu were. We started with a single Alcapurrias De Carne. For entrees we had Camarones A La Ajillo con Arroz Con Grandules and Pechuga De Pollo Al Ajillo Von Bifongo with a side of salsa de queso. If that does not make sense, read the photo of the menu items. The food was very delicious, it was also freshly prepared. We will have this as a place to return. read more

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We started with frituras: Sorullitos with cheese were generously portioned, Rellenos de papa perfectly crisp on the outside and succulent inside and the Alcapurrias brought some nostalgia, as they tasted similar to the ones abuela use to make, simply delish! El Arroz Mamposteao was so flavorful with each bite and the mofongo con camarones al ajillo cooked to perfection. Chicharrones de pollo were a hit. We wound up going back again during our stay. Staff was welcoming, friendly and attentive each time offering up other items available like Limber, Mallorca, quesitos and such. They even offer frozen frituras by the dozen to take home. The ambiance felt like we were all in familiar back on the island, with beautiful garita paintings and Vejigantes hung along the wall coupled with tropical music to add that special sazón. Great selection of imported soft drinks like old colony variety, Kola Champagne and Coco Rico. Weekends may surprise you with special menu items like Chuletas KanKan. Overall superb experience. read more

Family run restaurant and it looked like three generations were present! Friendly service. Delicious shrimp mofongo. Everything on the plate was perfect. read more

El Mofongo - Shrimp Mofongo with salad. - Puerto Rican Near Me - Arlington, Texas

My husband's coworker recommended this restaurant to him last month. We were excited to try it out. It did not disappoint. The owner greeted us and was very friendly. She explained the menu and was patient while we decided what we wanted to try. We each tried something different, the kids menu was great and my very picky 8 YO found his fav to eat. I cleaned my plate. The food was great! We bought pastries on the way out as we were too stuffed to eat them there. The Guava and cheese was fantastic the next morning with my coffee. Go try them out! read more

I'm a fan of Caribbean food but this was my first time trying Puerto Rican food. I was so happy with our decision to try out this place because the food was good. The restaurant is located in a strip mall so it doesn't look like much from the outside. The decor on the inside leaves a little to be desired but who cares if the food is good. We were greeted immediately and allowed to pick our own table. You have to scan the QR code to view the menu. I wish they had pictures or descriptions of their appetizers for newbies. We ordered tostones, carne frita (fried pork), and camarones al ajillo (garlic shrimp) with yellow rice and pigeon peas. The shrimp was cleaned well, fresh, and well seasoned. The garlic flavor came through but was not overpowering. Hubby enjoyed his fried pork and commented that it was similar to Haitian griot. We washed down our meals with kola champagne. The staff was friendly and came by often to check on us. The place was packed and I see why. I'll definitely be back to try other menu items. read more

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As a Puerto Rican myself, this was one of the best mofongos I've had in a long time. Sabroso. 100% recommend, the food was delicious & the service was amazing. Walking in the ambiance,I felt like I was stepping into a chinchorro in PR, salsa blasting from the speakers & being greeted as soon as I came in. Sentí el calorcito de PR, gracias al equipo de El Mofongo. read more

El Mofongo - Fritofongo with shrimp & churrasco. Best churrasco I've had in a minute, all of it was very filling, I even have leftovers. - Puerto Rican Near Me - Arlington, Texas

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Food is phenomenal. Okay customer service Price is okay. I really enjoy every time I go

The staff was incredibly friendly and helpful. It wasn't a busy time of day and we were able to have prompt service because of it. The owner explained all of the meals and homemade drink selections. The food came in large portions and was incredibly good. Chicken was juicy and the cream sauce was excellent. Definitely will return.... read more

El Mofongo - Pechuga relleno mofongo and yellow rice and pigeon peas. Yummy! Tamarind juice is exceptional! - Puerto Rican Near Me - Arlington, Texas

Food n service? Impeccable!! I love the flavoring n spices. It's not hot spicy food. The seasoning is perfect on the beans, meat, tostonas, mofongo, n shrimp. The cozy feel goes hand n hand with the food. Good sized portions n a large menu of deliciousness!! Enjoy everyone! read more

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Is an awesome place great people and great food love it. They are really nice and clean

The food was absolutely delicious! The second you walk in you are welcomed like family. Dona Soco was so sweet and personable, she takes pride in her cooking and you can taste the love in every bite! I recommend the alcapurrias and mofongo, it was so good read more

El Mofongo - Sorullitos and Alcapurrias - Puerto Rican Near Me - Arlington, Texas

Delicious! So hard to find Puerto Rican food anywhere and this was delicious. Many of the items were unavailable when we went but what we had was amazing. read more

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Ever since I went to Puerto Rico I have been searching for authentic Puerta Rican food, especially Mofongo. This place is the real deal. The appetizers cover the basics of Puerta Rican street food and the entrees cover all the different Mofongos you could dream of. The food is superb. The mofongo, pork, steak and sauce are all extremely delicious. read more

El Mofongo - Puerto Rican Near Me - Arlington, Texas

The food here is so delicious. Made to order, hot, tasty. It does feel like you're eating at a food place back in the island. There was a lady who was the server and she was the best, prompt service, suggested desserts which were delicious as well. The ambiance was calm, more like a cafetín but nevertheless spectacular. read more

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The food is delicious, honestly the best Puerto Rican food I've had in a long time ! A must try if you are looking for a good Spanish food place read more

They don't have a menu visible, and lady cashier just point out at the scanner and it did not open up a menu. So I left bc she did not offer additional help. I tried many times to open up on my new phone, I couldn't so l turned around and left. All I wanted was a mofongo. read more

Came to Arlington for the weekend. Of course looking for something good to eat. We love Puerto Rican food and this place did not disappoint. We were greeted as soon as we walked in, and given lots of suggestions but we came in for the mofongo. It was nice and hot, and so flavorful. We will definitely visit again when we come back to town. Definitely recommend trying it. read more

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Loved the shrimp mofongo in salsa. Very authentic. Service was great and fast. I honestly Felt like I was at my Titi's house. I will be back for sure to try more dishes. read more

1st time trying PR food and I loved it! The young man taking the order was very patient and informative. Would definitely recommend!

Food was very good. Awesome customer service both times that I went there. Can't wait until December for the pastries.

Meh. Went here for dinner at 6pm and there was too many items on the menu that was unavailable. We were disappointed because we drove 40minutes just to eat at this place. They even ran out of rice and beans, the basic items. The salad is just lettuce cut up with nothing on it(see pic below). It's a sad little salad. I would not call it a salad and not something worthy of a side. The pina colada good and the frito fongo was okay, but the parmesan cheese overpowered the mofongo. It would've been better if they didnt put too much parmesan. The service was slow but it was busy when we arrived. Be ready to use Google Translate if you are not spanish speaking person. Unfortunately, I won't be back. It's something you try once. read more

El Mofongo - fritofingo - Puerto Rican Near Me - Arlington, Texas

I was very disappointed on my recent visit. I went on May 1st for lunch and was not pleased. I've been going to this restaurant for quite some years now and I'm hoping they were just having an off day. They didn't have previous offered items like the pernil (shredded pork) and the place inside seemed with out any motivation. No music playing. It was so quiet in there that we were cautious of carrying a conversation cuz everyone else there can hear each other's conversations. I will at least give it another try in future but if it stays the way it is now I will not recommend this place. read more

One of the best places to eat authentic Puerto Rican food! Place is very busy and we can see why. On weekends, you will definitely have to wait to be seated, as this humble little restaurant is not too big. The customer service is what makes this place a complete 5 star. The sweet woman who own this restaurant greets everyone and makes sure you are satisfied with your food. She even helps expedite clearing the tables for the next customers to have a seat. I even saw her buying candy from the quarter machines for some young girls. Warms my heart! The service is excellent!! Our waiter treated us like we were long time friends as well as anyone else who came to help deliver the food. I'm very picky with my mofongo, and this place is one of the best. You won't go wrong with anything you pick. You absolutely have to get appetizers AND dessert. The guava flan we ordered was amazing! They even have the soda brands you find at the Island ( coco Rico, Kola Champagne)and natural drinks like Parcha (passion fruit). It's about a two hour drive from Tyler TX but absolutely worth it. Just come to visit these beautiful and friendly people, with the food being the completion of an excellent time. read more

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Decided to take my Puerto Rican boyfriend to a local place I found that serves Puerto Rican food. This is my first time trying this kind of cuisine. We ordered conch and octopus pastelillos. They were very greasy and made a mess but I enjoyed the flavors of them. I liked the crispiness and texture of the pastry. He thought the octopus tasted straight from a can and didn't enjoy it. We also got their alcapurrias which were okay. It didn't have the right flavor he's use to having. I thought the texture seemed like it was over cooked in oil. For the entree, I tried a mofongo dish with steak and shrimp. The presentation of it looked intimidating. It was a lot of food. It had so much Parmesan sauce on it. I thought it was overpowering the actual mofongo. But I can't deny the sauce was really good with the shrimp. The steak was alright. Kind of tough but not bad. Overall it was a pleasant meal to me. My boyfriend didn't enjoy his entree and appetizers as much and told me he could cook better than this. For me I'd definitely come back. read more

El Mofongo - Puerto Rican Near Me - Arlington, Texas

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As soon as we walked in, we were greeted with a smile and complete hospitality. When we sat down, we were attended with a smile and service. The food we ordered was absolutely delicious. My partner is Puerto Rican so we were hesitant about the authenticity of the food, however we were pleasantly surprised. The food is authentic and absolutely delicious. We will definitely be back. read more

El Mofongo - Puerto Rican Near Me - Arlington, Texas

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Made from real fruit, no syrup, the strawberry lemonade is the best I have ever had. The food is always delicious.

Fresh from a trip to San Juan PR, my wife and I decided to give this establishment a try. Needless to say, we're very happy that we did. As soon as we walked in, we received a VERY warm welcoming. We were seated very quickly. I decided to order the pernil with beans, white rice and mofongo while my wife had the frito Mongo. Both dishes were very delicious. You can taste the love that went into the cooking. An added plus, the lady in charge (may have been the owner) gave us a brief history lesson of Puerto Rico. We will definitely be back. Mask were worn. read more

El Mofongo - Pernil, mofongo with beans and rice. - Puerto Rican Near Me - Arlington, Texas

Wow, our experience was simply spectacular! We arrived on an early Monday afternoon and were immediately greeted with enthusiasm by an amazing, older woman. She made us feel right at home and comfortable. She went straight into explaining everything on the menu. By the time she finished, we were all drooling with excitement. When the food finally came out, it definitely lived up to our expectations. It was delicious, full of flavor and culture. It's hard to put into words just how good the food was. You'll have to go there yourself to experience the amazing vibe and taste the full range of Puerto Rican flavors that will have you asking for more. read more

Great service and friendly staff. Clean area with plenty of space along with the staff wearing masks too. Even though we drive a distance from Las Colinas it's worth the trip for homemade Puerto Rican food. read more

El Mofongo - Surrullo rellenos de queso. - Puerto Rican Near Me - Arlington, Texas

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The food and service were great! Definitely recommend trying if you live Puerto Rican food.

My friends and I went here for lunch today and it was delicious! We all got some variation on chicken. The dishes came out in a reasonable amount of time and were fresh. The food quality was high and the restaurant was clean, highly recommend! read more

El Mofongo - Vanilla flan and clean plate! - Puerto Rican Near Me - Arlington, Texas

My girlfriend is half Puerto Rican and wanted to take me here for dinner. I've never had it before but it was very good and I would go back to try something different next time. It's so fun trying new foods from new places!!! read more

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My wife and I met with some friends for lunch. First the service was great and got even better when Doña Soco came out to let us know about the food. We ordered alcapurrias, sorullitos as appetizers and were outstanding, the main dish for my wife was mofongo de yuca with garlic shrimp and I had the skirt steak with red beans and rice and again very impressed with the taste. To finish we ordered the coco & cheese flan and you guessed it very good. If you are from the island like we are you know how difficult it is to find great food here. We will definitely be back for the food and to see Doña Soco. read more

Wow wow wow! This is the best place for Puerto Rican food ever!! I had chicken and churrasco mofongo for the main course and relleno de papas for appetizer. Both were cooked fresh and were perfect - crisp in the outside and soft on the inside. The recipes were all authentic and flavorful. The flan was light and soft with sweet coconut and crème flavor. Great service too! read more

Wow!! All i can say, i have always loved Puerto Rican food and every time I'm near a home style restaurant i must stop and this stop was to die for, the food was amazing. The waiter she was great, outgoing and answered all my questions, she offered her advice and everything, we talked about our days and how the food was made and everything, i really loved the environment and the restaurant, it felt like i was in someone home; i can't wait to come back again one day. Thank you guys for everything, i really appreciate it. Your food was amazing; and i will definitely tell friends to come and try it. They have this passion fruit drink it's to die for, it's a must try. read more

El Mofongo - Puerto Rican Near Me - Arlington, Texas

La comida muy excelente; los sorullitos están deliciosos. La atención es como si fueras parte de la familia. read more

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Service is awful. Food is horrible and expensive af. It's never open, which doesn't matter bc I would never go back. My husband is from the island and was so disappointed. read more

Fresh and delicious Caribbean fare in an inviting atmosphere! The family of staff were so helpful in describing and recommending dishes- it was SOOO GOOOOOD we are about to dig into our leftovers!! He had a beef empanadas and the fried pork with Mofongo, I had the shrimp versions. We shared the cheesy cornbread-like fritter appetizers read more

El Mofongo - Shrimp with Mofongo, pork in the back, cheesy-corn fritters in the middle YUM! - Puerto Rican Near Me - Arlington, Texas