Good fresh fast delivered Spanish food My favorite is the " carne guisada" with rice and beans …read more My mom is a fan of the Chicken stew with rice and beans. As Larry David would say...... Pretty-pretty good

This Restaurant is a great place for lunch and dinner they cook with love and passion for customers…read moreand their family and friends to enjoy the area as well as you come patience !

Really good food and coconut drink. Service is fine. Ive ordered in store and online for pick up…read moreboth times were good. The flavors and portions are good. Theres a few seats inside but if the weather is nice going to the park is nice.

I've been going to La Isla since I was a child, and it honestly warms my heart to see this place…read morestill standing strong. To survive the sands of time and continue feeding the community the way they do says everything. La Isla is more than a restaurant--it's family. It's home. It's el barrio. I have my all-time favorites that I've been ordering since childhood, and this visit was no different. I wanted pasteles with rice and a coco drink, and that's exactly what I got. No disappointments, just comfort food done right. The food is always good, the atmosphere feels familiar and welcoming, and the service is fast and solid. Walking into La Isla feels like being back home, like being surrounded by family, even if you're just stopping in for a quick meal. If you know, you know. And if you don't--this is your sign to go experience it.

La Fonda offers authentic Puerto Rican cuisine with the kind of hospitality that makes you feel…read morelike you're being welcomed into a loved one's home. They want to feed you well, make you feel cared for, and create a genuine sense of connection and the portions are big :). The bacalaítos were flavorful and well seasoned. They were a little too oily for my personal taste, but the oil tasted fresh and the flavor was excellent. The fried chicken chunks were a standout...light, flaky, and crispy on the outside, yet moist and succulent on the inside. The red beans were delicious and perfectly seasoned, and the rice had the ideal texture and plenty of flavor. The cocktails were well balanced and made with freshly squeezed lime juice, which made a noticeable difference. The owner is wonderful. He has built genuine relationships with regulars and members of the community and takes the time to check in with every table. They are also pet friendly. I definitely recommend La Fonda to anyone looking for great food, welcoming vibes, and an authentic Puerto Rican experience.

It's been a while since I've had really good Puerto Rican food, and La Fonda did not disappoint…read more We started off with chicken pastellios and my bf got the red sangria while I went for the Puñeta drink(which was sweet, but not overally sweet. Sooooo good). I was craving Mofongo and the pernil Mofongo was definitely the best option. Mofongo can sometimes get dry so the fact that there was a lot of calldito (the soup/sauce) I was livingggggg. They had a really cool back area of the restaurant and it was fairly quiet so you could have a conversation and hear each other. I would bring bug spray in the summer though, I did get bit up a few times. Service was great. The servers were lovely and I will absolutely be coming back! I would check their Instagram, I had no idea when I made reservations that there was an event happening. It was a Friday night and they were teaching/having chess matches! So random, but a lot of people were there! The group is called @Chess_Place on Instagram if you wanna learn more.

Yum! This place was within walking distance of where I was staying and my friend recommended it to…read moreme. All the other restaurants were jampacked with people watching the FIFA games. This place didn't have a TV so we were able to grab a seat and some food. Their chicken Chicharron is absolutely delicious. Arroz con gandulees also a hit. There is plenty of seating which I appreciate when all the other places are so small. I went back again.

I don't recommend this place, they force you to give them tips without your consent, recently I…read morewent to eat and gave them some tickets to collect the bill and they kept my return, the girl took my money and took care of another client, she left me waiting half an hour for my return and never gave it to me, in the end I had to leave and leave her my money because the waitress assumed that I gave her all my money. The food also lacks flavor

When you visit Cuchifritos, expect a constant line and no air conditioning. The staff isn't super…read morefriendly, but they are highly efficient and keep the crowd moving quickly so you get your food fast. We ordered a lot to try. The arroz con gandules was a solid, well-seasoned base for the meal and came in a generous portion. We also grabbed a couple of pastelillos. The pastelillos con carne and the pastelillo con queso both had a great crunch and were packed with filling. The alcapurria was fried well with a solid exterior, and the inside was full of seasoned meat. To finish it off, we had the bacalaitos, which were huge, savory codfish fritters with crispy edges. It gets hot inside and you will have to wait, but the efficient service and excellent food make it a strong 4 star spot.

Cuchifritos 168 E. 116th. St…read more New York, NY 10029 Coca Drink Alcapurria Pasteles En Hoja Blood Sausage My curiosity has led me to East Harlem to explore traditional Puerto Rican cuisine. The prices are very reasonable and the taste of the food was pretty decent. However, the attraction was lacking. Coca drink: The coconut beverage was cool and refreshing. It was definitely the next best thing to slurping from an actual coconut. Alcapurria: The Alcapurria had equal ratio of meat and fritter filling. Pasteles En Hoja: I have to admit that the artistic look of this meal was not eye catching. The pasteles reminded me of vomit, but tasted like a tamale. Blood Sausage: The blood sausage has a physical resemblance of feces. Identifying one of the meats as "blood" is not the best idea. In the end, it was a sausage link. Surprisingly, all the dishes still tasted decent. Whenever I come across plates that don't look attractive I'll always keep an open mind and will definitely try everything. #alcapurria #pasteles #bloodsausage #cuchifritos #cocodrink

I stopped into Cocotazo after a long start to my workday and happened to arrive right as they…read moreopened. From the moment I walked in, I felt welcomed: everyone said hello, and my waiter was genuinely kind, speaking with me in English or Spanish, whichever I preferred. The atmosphere: Honestly, I felt like I was sitting in a restaurant in Puerto Rico. The decor, the little casita on top, Kola Champagne in the fridge, the right coffee. Every detail feels intentional and full of love. The food: * Drink: The Chi ChinRodriguez, tamarindo mixed with parcha. Refreshing and delicious. * Appetizer: The bacalaíto was a standout, crispy, very flavorful, not greasy at all, and topped with an amazing sauce. * Main: Roasted chicken with perfect skin, a side salad with a wonderful dressing, white rice made exactly the way it should be (it tasted just like my grandmother's), and beans. * Dessert: Café con leche and a slice of their cake. The frosting was awesome. The star of the show: The chef came out to say hello and talk with me. She was so warm and welcoming, and I was amazed to learn she's still the one behind the stove doing all the cooking. That kind of care shows up on every plate. I'd absolutely come back, and I can't wait to bring my family. ¡Gracias, Cocotazo!

I took my favorite Nuyorican here for her birthday so she could enjoy a taste of home, and Cocotazo…read moredelivered. Even though I arrived an hour late for my reservation, the hostess graciously found a way to seat us. They don't serve alcohol, but there's a liquor store around the corner, and with a $20 corkage fee, our bottle of sangria paired perfectly with dinner. The space is nostalgic, modern, and incredibly welcoming. Hearing La India playing while we enjoyed bacalaitos and pastelillos was the perfect touch. Our entrées: pastelón, blackened salmon, and La Gallina were all outstanding. The birthday celebration was unforgettable, with singing, maracas, and music, followed by delicious bread pudding and tres leches cake. Chef Francis even stopped by our table! My friend realized she had missed the blood sausage on the menu, and they surprised her with a complimentary order to take home. That thoughtful gesture perfectly captured the warmth and hospitality of Cocotazo. The standout dishes for me were the bacalaito and the pastelón, both are must-orders. I also recommend making a reservation in advance on Resy. If you're driving, street parking can be tough, but there's a convenient parking lot just one block away at 409 E. 110th St.

El Chevere Cuchifrito is right next door to the El Chevere Bakery. I've been there and didn't…read morerealize the shed outside was seating for a restaurant. If you are looking for a place to go for Cinco de Mayo this is a good place for fresh food prepared daily. It's right next door to the bakery. This place is a pork lovers paradise. When I walked into the restaurant there's stools at a bar. The employees were cleaning behind the counter and bringing out the meat for the day. You can see the food selections in the front window and there's an extensive menu on the wall as you enter. Prices are very very reasonable. It's a comfortable, although fancy outdoor seating shed. I prefer to sit inside at the counter or purchase something to take home for later. The reviews are good so you may want to give El Chevere Cuchifrito a try. I had a good experience.

OK for a quick bite but lacking flavor. Was in the area so…read moreit was quick and easy, but wouldn't recommend coming here

So sorry to hear that you're closed. Tried to support you during and after Covid. Good music and…read moredelicious food in the neighborhood. This place was an oasis in a sea of fast food spots.

It was a long, eventful rollercoaster of day... desperately in need of some sustenance, we looked…read morefor a spot in route to our final destination. With one of my favs, we decided to visit Amor Cubano, based on a found memory of their champagne mojitos. It was a cold Saturday night in January and all the stars aligned. We pulled and found parking right outside the door. We entered and was seated immediately without reservation even though it was crowded and the first week of NY restaurant week. We perused both the regular and restaurant week menu. In an attempt to keep it simple we went the regular menu and ordered everything at once. Of course two champagne mojitos and empanadas to start. For entrées, we went with Arroz Con Pollo (for me) and Churrasco- grilled skirt steak (for my partner in crime). Customer service was good, food came quick and hit the spot. We enjoyed it all while listing to the live band. This was a nice ending to an eventful day. Just A Note: A tag on IG... gets you a spin of the bonus wheel. I snagged a gift card for my next visit.

Ordered from Freakin Rican for my son's high school graduation party. Not only was the food a huge…read morehit (it was truly delicious) - the service was also top notch. We loved the ease of ordering, responsiveness and when it was time to pick up our food, the packaging and overall pick up experience was top tier. We traveled an hour for the food because a few local restaurants were not responsive or offered poor service. Ordering from Freakin Rican was well worth the travel and we will support them for future events. Thanks!

Great food! I've never visited the restaurant in New York. I live in Pensacola, Florida. But they…read moredeliver, the very next day in fact, and I am very pleased with their food and service thus far. Thank you!

Good taste and service. Small portions for the price but good experience overall. Got hamburgers…read moreand beer pitchers

Nicole A. Was absolutely lazy and acted as if my table was doing her a disservice just from coming…read moreto the establishment to eat. What an embarrassing to stop in here with folks from out of town to have to justify that service shouldn't be like that. Also pretty obvious of the facial expressions after our requests. Water, napkins, straws, absolutely are basics things to supply and absolutely not an inconvenience as expressed by her smirks or dimple that would merely oppose from the crest of her cheek.