Small and quaint, family run place. The guy was very helpful and patient. Don't let the atmosphere deter you as the food here is definitely worth a try. Their pork shoulder (a little salty but with the other items was great) 9/10 came with a rice (yellow or white) and beans (pinto or black) . We also go the empanadas - beef carne 9/10, cheesesteak 8/10, chicken 7/10. The yuca fries 9/10 were not what I expected as it wasn't fried but was very tasty. The seasoning here on all their items were great and on point. Definitely recommend a visit! read more

Emilio’s Place - Pork shoulder with yellow rice and beans 9/10 - Latin American Near Me - Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania

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Delicious food, very authentic Latin flavors and the service it's so nice it makes you feel right at home

OMG!!! The food is amazing!!! I was going to be in the Stroudsburg area today and from reading all those good reviews on yelp I decided I would stop by. The food is very very good. I ordered 2 beef empanadas with cheese. They didn't make it home. They were hot and juicy!! I ordered a Lg pernil with yellow rice and pigeon peas. The pernil is so juicy any tasty.the yellow rice was excellent! The portions are very big! The place is nice and clean. Prices are fare.I will be back again soon and try something different. read more

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While visiting family in Tannersville I found this little spot on yelp. Decided to take a chance on it, and I am so glad that I did. I walked into the most welcoming atmosphere I could of imagined. I mean it literally felt like I walked into my family dining room during thanksgiving. The food was absolutely amazing, I wanted to try everything (the guy behind the counter who was super friendly let me sample a few items and it was all delicious). I ordered the saltfish with yuca, pernil with rice and beans, and both beef & chicken empanadas. I definitely shared the food as it was plentiful. Everything tasted fresh and delicious like they had grandma in the back cooking. Will definitely patronize this place again when i'm back in PA. read more

Nice little family-run spot with friendly service. The pulled pork and chicken were pretty good, though the rice was overly greasy. The fried plantain was delicious, but it's not included with the entree -- you have to order it as a side. The lady behind the counter was very friendly and even let us sample items, which earns an extra star from me. On food alone, I'd give it a 3, but the warm service makes the experience more enjoyable. read more

I am SOOOO happy that we found this place!! We were only in town for 1 night..on our way to see the Cubs/Yankees game over the weekend. We ate not familiar with Puerto Ricon cuisine but Jessie walked us through it. My husband had the beef with yellow rice and pinto beans. I chose the baked chicken with yellow rice and black beans. Everything was AMAAAAAZING! Generous portions and great flavors. Nothing was too spicy. BTW...Jessie says they make everything fresh, every day! He says he would rather throw it away at the end of the day, than to reheat today's food and serve it tomorrow.. Give them a try!! read more

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Amazing food and awesome staff! They let us try the different meats so we could get exactly what we liked the most. We ordered way too much because we loved it read more

Emilio’s Place - Ropa vieja - Latin American Near Me - Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania

We made a stop at Emilio's place after a trip to the mountains. Our friends love their food and decided to get it for lunch. The moment we walked in, the lady greeted us and offered samples. She was extremely welcoming, it felt like we just walked into her home kitchen. We tried a few things and ended up getting a little bit of everything. We ordered ox tail, garlic chicken, yuca, pernil, white rice, yellow rice and a flan and mac salad. The guy at the counter was also very nice, and I dont think he charged me for the dessert or salad. He threw in extra house special hot sauce (The green one is my favorite). I have to say that the sleeper pick was the Yuca. It was soo flavorful and melt in your mouth. I decided I was going to go back the next day to bring some home. Unfortunately, I didn't realize they are closed on Sundays!! Bummer Highly recommend this spot for some home style spanish food. This is now a must visit every time we're in the poconos read more

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Authentic great tasting food and owners with the best personality ever! The chicken was on point and the service was outstanding. read more

Emilio’s Place - Baked Chicken - Latin American Near Me - Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania

Food is VERY GOOD. All of it. Service and folks working at this place make you feel like you are at your grandmas house. Price is right, and portions are huge. Give it a try, you will not be disappointed! read more

This place is fantastic! The Empanadas were wonderful, ask for a side of the white sauce. Had the pork, yellow rice and red beans. Absolutely delicious! read more

Emilio's in Brodheadsville had just opened recently, and as a foodie & chef myself I love Latin food and just had to stop. Upon waking in the aromas from the food made me salivate. The staff was warm and welcoming and walked me through their food options, answering all my questions. The ambiance was very fresh, inviting and clean. I chose the Oxtail w/ rice and beans and a beef empanada to go. The rice and beans were flavorful and cooked perfectly, the Oxtail was to die for! It was juicy, succulent and fall off the bone. The empanada was mind blowing, the meat was seasoned to perfection and the dough was buttery and flaky...it definitely left me wishing I order two of them. I will most definitely eat here again in the near future. read more

We were visiting Camel Back in Pennsylvania over the Easter weekend and decided to drive to Strousburg as dining options are really limited at the resort..We decided to try Emilios after looking at different restaurants..I must say we made the right choice!!! At first I was skeptical because of the limited reviews..When we arrived we were greeted by the owners ..I must say they were really nice and friendly..Place was very clean and the food was delicious!! Their Pernil was really tasty..The beans were a little bit watery but delicious..The Tostones (Fried Plantians) tasted fresh and yummy with the garlic sauce they gave us..The owner Emilio kept coming over and checking on us..He really had a great attitude and even told us how he ended up moving to Pennsylvania...I must also say that everything was reasonably priced!! It was an hour before closing and customers kept coming in..If you are ever in the area and in the mood for some delicious spanish food then pay them a visit..Thank you Emilio..(Pedro and Family) read more

Have really high hope about the food, but it came out dry and really salty . The rice and beans were good read more

Emilio’s Place - Latin American Near Me - Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania

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Originally came up here with my father to buy a motorcycle. Little to our surprise we picked this place off of google maps and it didn't disappoint. And not to mention Eric was an extremely awesome guy and made you feel welcomed. I recommend the Pernil/stewed beef/or empanadas read more

Emilio’s Place - Pernil sandwich - Latin American Near Me - Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania

Amazing food and great service! If you don't know what to get from the menu just ask. They do a great job explaining each dish and provide good recommendations. read more

Great place, the food was absolutely fantastic the staff was amazing YOU GOTTA TRY THE PERNIL read more

Delicious. Absolutely delicious. The service is always fast, friendly, and attentive. The inside is clean, with plenty of seating. Parking is a non-issue. Reasonably priced, large portions. read more

Yelp led me to this restaurant and I now know why it is so highly rated here. It is simply delicious! And the service was so friendly! I had the pork and I think I will dream of it until the next time I pass by this area. Definitely a place you should try! read more

Not only did it taste like home, it felt like home with the warm greeting we got straight from the door. Definitely will revisit the next time I visit. read more

Amazing food and service across the board. Family owned, and a family that cares about their product!

Fantastic people. If you consider supporting local businesses, this family deserves every penny. The food is quality and authentic. It's also very affordable for the amount of food you get. Most Puerto Rican restaurants aren't Puerto Rican. This one is! The food is just like you went to Puerto Rico. read more

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Are you staying in the nearby Poconos area? Are you looking for something more than pizza and pasta? Then come to Emilio's for AMAZING Latin food. Thanks to Yelp I was able to find this delicious place which was an easy 10 minute drive from Great Wolf. We had stayed a few days in the area and missed some rice and beans. The young man at the counter was very friendly and explained the menu to us as well as their fresh daily specials. We decided on some roast pork with yellow rice, bbq ribs, and chicken chicharrones. Every bite was better than the first and we left full and with plenty of leftovers! The prices are all very reasonable and as most Latin restaurants they are plentiful as well! The place itself is very casual inside, like a pizzeria so no need to dress up. They also had some delicious looking desserts but we were too full to try. Give this place a try if you are in the nearby area! read more

This is a hidden gem of a place in the Poconos. The younger guy who works the front is a very nice person and is super knowledgeable on the menu and is eager to help the patrons who come in and aren't totally sure what they want yet. I am posting about two trips I made here, and both were 5 star trips. The first time in he told me that typically when someone comes for the first time they get the Pernil (which is basically a Puerto Rican roasted pork shoulder) with the yellow rice and pinto beans. Uhm, okay buddy, say no more...you have me interested. This pork had fantastic flavor. I've had many Spanish pork dishes in my life and this was right near the top. The beans had a really great flavor to them and the rice with pigeon peas was also very good. I knew i'd go back as soon as I took my first bite. The second time in he talked me into trying their BBQ Chicken. Since I had gotten the pinto beans the first time around I decided I wanted to try the black beans but I stuck with the yellow rice and pigeon peas. As an added bonus he tossed in a little bit of their baked yuca for me to try. Holy wow. The Chicken was similar to most BBQ chicken dishes but with much more flavor. The black beans were also seasoned perfectly and this yuca was like nothing I had ever had before. I am used to having fried yuca with a dipping sauce, this was so much more like other tubers i've had that are baked. Lots of garlic flavor on it and super tender. I can't seem to find solid contact information for them or I would go in and film some footage for them for the blog, YouTube, and TikTok pages I have. This place was so very good and add on the caring and helpful staff members and it's a huge no brainer...Emilio's Place in Bartonsville, PA - Didn't Suck! read more

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[1139] 2/2021 We were skiing in the area so we decided to check out this local place. I'm so glad we did as the portions were HUGe and the prices were reasonable. I didn't see menus or a sign listing the items they had but I used the Yelp pictures. They had a warming table which was fine for the rice and side items. We also had tostones (wow) and a Cuban sandwich which hubby loved The chocolate covered strawberries were tasty. Hubby loved the tres leches and would come back just for the dessert (it was that good) They had a nice variety of empanadas but I didn't try them. Not a long wait time Not many tables inside but probably due to Covid. I'll definitely be back. read more

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We found this place while we were camping in the Poconos and it was fantastic, friendly people, food top notch and very very reasonable priced they even give you free samples read more

I travel a lot for work, I look for a whole in-the-wall places. Great food, great people. Great family meals. Give it a chance, you will love it. read more

Get the empanadas!! Their empanadas are amazing. This is a small family owned restaurant. The staff are so nice and the food is delicious. Their platter portions are very filling and delicious. Make sure to go early before things are sold out. read more

This is my favorite Spanish restaurant in the area. The food is so delicious and homemade!

Super nice family running this modest eatery. The pernil is off the hook and the oxtail (only offered on Saturdays) is nicely executed and flavorful, and it comes with bell peppers and olives in the sauce. The rice and beans-- which are often overlooked-- are also tasty. Rotisserie chicken is cooked well, empanadas are very good. I only wish there were more options for vegetables on the side, but this is great comfort food! read more

Emilio’s Place - Oxtails with yellow rice and black beans - Latin American Near Me - Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania

Owner is so polite, precious and gracious which has nothing to do with the delicious food, but it MUST be part of the recipes!!! I haven't been to Emilio's since the pandemic caused the food court in Stroud Mall to shutdown, but glad they hung in there because it's a great place for a meal with reasonable prices and no hype!!! Just GrEaT food!!! Bad part of review: Oxtails ONLY on Saturdays!!! Maybe bigger bellies will make it expand to 3 days a week... read more

Hot, and absolutely DELICIOUS AND AUTHENTIC!! 5 stars we were away on a quick weekend and wanted something completely different. This was the ticket thank you so much for the extra hot sauce read more

Great food served quick. Staff was friendly and helpful. When you're here your family. You're gunna like the way you look. Better ingredients, better mofongo read more

I'm not from this area and was craving some Latin food. I'm glad I came across this place! I was greeted with such a warm welcome! The food looked amazing but it tastes even better. I got the pork and the ribs. Don't forget to get plantains. I highly recommend this place (: read more

Impressed! Full of flavor! Great service! It definitely exceeded our expectations. We'll definitely be back. read more

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This place is truly a gem. The owners go out of their way to welcome you- and help make sure you will enjoy their food. The Food- just amazing. From perfectly cooked rice- tender yucca- different beans - and all the protein choices. The perfect pernil was Tender and juicy. The tostones were a delight A MUST GO (or uber eats) read more

Pernil was delicious as always! Great local place with friendly service and awesome food. Highly recommend!

I love the service and beautiful smile of the owner. Food is fresh. I always enjoy the ribs. Food is always hot, fresh, and presentable.

This place is absolutely a gem find. The food was so authentic, fresh!!! The service was exceptional. The staff and owners are incredibly kind making this experience so enjoyable for us. The ambiance was amazing - listening to salsa while eating!! So good. Very pleased and highly recommend! read more

I found this gem and so excited to share a review and their story, a father with a dream saving his money to open a restaurant then family emergency wipes him out of the dream so he starts small and now with the help of his children and wife they we're to finally open this place and name it after his father, in the picture we met the son and mother who to full-fill the fathers dream working 6 days a week. Now let's talk authenticity of the food being served all I can say I don't have to drive into NYC spend $14 toll, I have the authenticity of the food right here in Stroudsburg the OX tails was on point with the quality and flavors were out of this world, the rice and beans was sooooo good!!! The rotisserie chicken bursting with crazy outrageous flavors!!!!! The prices are reasonable the attention from the staff was supremely beautiful, this is going to be my new place so stop in grab good quality food with a smile, the restaurant is spectacular and spacious, great place for big crowds. read more

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