The foods was excellent. Yellow rice, baked chicken, plantains with gizzard, Yellow plantain with…read moreground beef and cheese was great! Thank you for great dining room service. Definitely will be back.!

Excellent home style PR food. I know my mother would have given it two thumbs up if she was with…read moreus. The ladies always serve up large portions with a smile. Love this place!

I was craving tres golpe all week before purchasing this after an awesome Zumba class. Firstly,…read morearriving at the restaurant everyone was super kind the woman with the glasses at the register it's just super sweet and reminds me of home. I do not regularly cook Dominican cuisine despite that being my culture, so I'm grateful I found this location that I can continue coming to

So ordered dinner yesterday for pick up.....once my husband brought it home, I realized they didn't…read moregive us the correct amount of pernil so I called and they realized they gave me half the amount I ordered so was a bit annoyed that had to go back out, and due to the inconvenience you would think they gave me a little extra but they didn't....no big deal....the pernil was good, a tad salty but good! The rice and beans was ok. A bit bland and no gravy or anything to go on it so it was a bit dry. We also ordered a whole chicken which was pretty good and ordered fried pork belly which was the most disappointing thing, it was dry and tasted like it was refried. Overall, not sure it was worth the $60.

The food is really good! The service is quick. It's a sit down spot but the food is already made,…read morehot, ready to eat. There's ample seating inside. The only thing is that this spot is a bit pricer than other Hispanic restaurants. Therefore I don't make it in often. But when I do come, I'm never disappointed.

Stopped by Mi Familia for some frituras. I usually don't order food from displays, but I can…read moredefinitely speak for their frituras, they're very good, just very pricey compared to the local panadería. They also offer juices and desserts. Overall, it's a great, family-oriented spot and, most importantly, Christian-based. Service is always good.

I happen to try this in passing and I really enjoyed the pork and the empanada! The woman at the…read morecounter was friendly! The service was very quick too!

Steak with rice and beans is really good! Will definitely be back :)…read moreWe've been back two more times! It's pick up only, but that's fine with us. Excellent empanadas. We had chicken drumsticks today, and they were great! Our new favorite spot for Puerto Rican food. The staff and really nice and helpful.

Highly disappointed that $5 gets you a 20% full empanada... if you are at the Clinton crossing…read moreoutlets don't eat here.... Better off clogging my arteries at McDonalds!

Went yesterday at Clinton outlets and thought me and my boyfriend should have a little snack with…read morean empanada. I got the chicken and my bf got the beef and we also shared a passion fruit juice. The juice honestly tasted watered down and just tasted like a diet drink. The chicken empanada lacked flavor and was really bland. I had a bite of my bfs beef empanada and the meat was mushy and unseasoned. We literally took a bite each and just threw it away. Definitely not worth 15 dollars

La Bouriquenna has a cozy atmosphere and friendly staff. The food had great authentic flavor, but…read morethe service was a bit slow and one dish wasn't as hot as expected. Overall, a good spot for Caribbean food, just a few small things to improve.

MUY BIEN !! I might be exaggerating just a bit, but the flavors took me back to a few trips I took…read moreto Puerto Rico ! Everything was delicious. The service was great, I was welcomed with open arms and I had the option to order in spanish or english. The shop is a bit small, but everything looked freshly made, seats for customers to enjoy their meals or take out options. The price was good, I'm from NY so whenever I eat puerto rican food I am able to get it at an affordable price. In CT it's always been over 20-25$, but I got a medium plate of Pernil, rice and beans, 2 alcapurrias, and 2 plates of plantain for 18.50$

So happy we found this place. My husband is Puerto Rican and says their food is just like mom used…read moreto make. Staff is so friendly, great variety of options, eat in or take out. Prices reasonable for the quality of food. HIGHLY RECOMMEND

Been a customer here for 7 years and I've never had one bad experience. The food is always amazing…read moreand continued to bring me comfort. The service is amazing and the family who owns the restaurant is incredibly hard working. Couldn't vouch harder for this place. Best food in New Haven easily.

Small place in not the most attractive nor well visited residential area in Bridgeport CT, but do…read morenot judge a book by its cover. Stopped by and was given a few tips by locals who were all so kind and raved about the food. Inside clean and well organized. Not a green or other color veggie in sight, but service was fast, friendly, and helpful, and prices were very reasonable. I had an empanada like dish which was highly recommended and was so delicious. On street parking.

This is my go to for Puerto Rican food! Even though its small and not in the best of neighborhoods…read morebut the food is delicious!! The lady's are super nice and always give you great service.

I Came back here again because I was in the area and hungry. Food is still amazing and this time i…read moredecided to try something different. I got a cherry tropical icee. It was delicious. I also enjoy a plate a food to include rice and bean and pork. Also I got a beef and cheese empanada. It was so good and had a good amount of cheese in it. Service was still great and restaurant was clean.

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.

La BoriChina - Waterbury, Connecticut…read more I saw someone mention La BoriChina and knew I had to check it out. Located at 105 Meriden Rd in Waterbury, Connecticut, this place serves Puerto Rican-Chinese fusion--a combination I've only ever had back on the island. I got up, dressed quickly, grabbed a coffee, and headed out, hoping for some fried chicken and Puerto Rican pork fried rice. The first thing that caught my eye was the drive-through. Around here, drive-throughs are usually just for fast food, so seeing one at a Puerto Rican-Chinese spot felt unexpected in the best way--like watching our food and culture evolve and progress. The building sits on a small incline, so watch your step when getting out of the car--the sidewalk has yellow-marked elevated sections. Outside, everything was spotless: no moss, no winter mess, and the parking lot was free of garbage. Walking in, the cleanliness continues: the front counter is large and brightly lit, bathrooms are to the left, and tables line both sides. It's mostly takeout-focused, but plenty of seating is available if you want to stay. Salsa music played, giving the space a warm, welcoming vibe that makes you want to linger. I even checked the restroom before ordering, and I was impressed--not just recently cleaned, but clearly maintained consistently. Ordering was easy. The employee was friendly, professional, repeated our order back, and handed over a buzzer. From our seats, I could see customers being helped quickly. The only wait was for the food itself--about 23 minutes. What we ordered (with prices): * Pork fried rice with pepper steak - $14.99 * Pork fried rice with pork chops - $14.99 * Garlic fried plantains - $5.95 * Three pieces of fried chicken with fries - $9.99 * Large passionfruit drink - $10.00 * Small piña colada with cherry - $8.00 * Coca-Cola - $2.79 * G100 to-go fee - $1.00 Desserts (ordered before leaving): * Coconut flan - $3.25 * Tres leches - $3.25 Subtotal: $6.50 Food impressions: * Pork fried rice with pepper steak: Rice was grainy (just how I like it) and pepper steak was soft and well-seasoned, though a couple pieces had cartilage. Fries came with it, but sweet plantains would've been a better fit. Rice needed a touch more salt, and fries were soft rather than crispy, though they tasted fine. * Pork fried rice with pork chops: Pork was soft, juicy, and pleasantly large. Well-cooked overall, though a little adobo, salt, or pepper would've elevated it. * Garlic tostones: Slightly soft but flavorful. * Fried chicken: Crispy without being overdone--the crunch was perfect, though could've used a pinch of salt. Portion sizes are generous. Two people could easily share one pork fried rice with pork chops. Drinks: The specialty drinks came from fountain dispensers, like a classic cuchifrito spot, and were cold and flavorful. I was especially pleased to see a fountain Acerola drink--a rare find I haven't even seen at the Cuchifrito back home. Prices were a bit high ($8 small, $10 large), but I'd still get them again, especially the passionfruit. I LOVE PARCHA! Service was consistently friendly. The employee who took my dessert order even complimented my handbag, and everyone behind the counter was sweet--eye contact always met with an immediate smile. Everything looked well organized and well-stocked, and all employees were well-groomed and clean. When we walked out, by the time we got to our car right in front, we could see them already cleaning the tables--talk about staying on top of things! And let me be clear--when I say clean, I mean abuela-and-all-the-Titi's-scrubbing-with-the-hose clean. The kind of clean we do back home. Would I go back? Definitely! The pepper steak was flavorful, and I'd love more. Next time, I want to try the Mongolian beef and grab another round of fried chicken. Maybe not too often--the drive is an hour and 15 minutes--but it's absolutely worth it for a taste of authentic Puerto Rican-Chinese flavors.

The place looked clean upon arrival. There was plenty of parking, but the entrance was a bit…read moreconfusing as it seemed like there were many people at the counter, but in reality there was only one person taking orders. The food was good, though the meat was on the saltier side and the egg rolls were too greasy. I asked for no garlic in the mofongo and requested it on the side instead, but I received mofongo with garlic and even more garlic on the side. On top of that, I was charged $1.00 for the garlic that should have originally been in the mofongo Although the portions are large and can be shared, I found it to be pricey, but I guess that's Connecticut for you. One combo was $15, and the total for the meal came to $55. Egg rolls were almost $5 each, and it was $1 extra for mayo ketchup. Because of the distance, I wouldn't go again unless I'm already in the area, but I would still recommend giving it a try.