Wasn't feeling well, so when my friend offered to get me a soup, I requested sancocho from this…read morenearby spot. The broth was rich, comforting, and packed with that slow simmered, homemade, Dominican flavor. I was hoping it would include a variety of meats, but it only had ham and pork, which is my least favorite of meats. I was glad it at least came with yuca, along with potatoes and carrots. I also tried the flan. Unfortunately, it wasn't packaged very well, and the liquidy made caramel sauce had leaked, getting all over my hands when I opened it. The texture and flavor weren't for me. I prefer flan with a custard pudding consistency, but this one was more like slime. I believe I had their combos before I started yelping, and it was good and affordable. I would give this spot another try, but I definitely won't reorder the items I tried today.

The food was excellent! The waitress was verey friendly. If you in rhe neighborhood stop by for an…read moreawesome Dominican meal for lunch or dinner!! Billy V.

This is not the same Rainbow Restaurant I grew up with. This restaurant was a Puerto Rican…read morerestaurant for a long time. The original owners were there for a very long time. They served traditional Puerto Rican dishes and always had a packed house. Currently they are owned by a Dominican woman. The food is still good. Most of the dishes are similar. Today we had some mondongo which was really good.

I give this place four stars because I love Latin-American food. You will find here a blend of…read morePuertorican style or made food and they have some items made to order like their mofongo or tostones. It is located on Eastmain St. Tip: Park across the Street. It has the look of a mom and pop cafeteria. There is a lot of movement, the place is usually full. Make sure to come before 5:30 because by then the best food is gone. Great place for grab and go. Make sure to have cash on hand as they don't take debit cards. Recommend: Mofongo, Chicken and cheese empanadas, Sorullo (ground corn filled with cheese-deep fried).

Place could be cleaner,…read more trying to eat my meal there with all the mirrors around me gave me a headache, Kitchen staff coming up front from the back really should be dressed more " food industry professional" black trash bag over shorts isnt it.

I'm so sad to write this review because I really want to support local businesses, especially a new…read moreone, but this restaurant put my digestive system through hell last night. My family and I ordered Mofongo de Chicharron, Empanadas, Pollo al Horno and we VOMITED it all up. Without going into all the gruesome details, we had food poisoning from this restaurant. Like I said, I want to support businesses, but I can't do it when I felt like I was dying after eating there. Can I recommend this place? Sorry, but not a chance!

Im not sure if I ate here before, so I decided to give it a try. The lady behind the counter was…read morevery friendly and inviting. She let me try both beef stew and pepper steak meat to help me decide. The beef was juicier than the steak, but the steak had more flavor. I ended up getting pepper steak with yellow rice, plátano maduros, and a Brazilian soda. The plátano portion was type small and the rice was disappointedly mushy and bland. For the guarana soda, I was instantly addicted. If I ever come here again I would try a whole different meal and avoid their rice.

A small eatery in the lower lever food court of the Westerfield Mall…read more Nice clean environment, plenty of sitting area to dine. I was very surprised to find a Latin style eatery in a food court. This is similar to the cafeteria style of ordering. And most of available options are right in front of you in the steam table. Typical offerings with the standard white and yellow rice and bean, bbq ribs,chicken roasted and fried, beef stew,pork and yucca soup,salad,roasted pork shoulder,empanadas There are a few items that can be made to order as well, such as the tostones. It was about 1:30 and the food was pretty fresh and tasty. Only wish they add some juices to the pork which tends to be a bit dry. Takes them all of 5mins to put you order together once you make up your mind.

Charcoal Chicken has been a favorite restaurant of ours for over 25 years. This family owned gem in…read moreWest Haven, Connecticut was founded in 1992. They are known for their phenomenal roasted chicken that's cooked in their charcoal rotisserie oven as evidenced by the steady quantity of takeout you can see every weekend. The quality of the food is fabulous and a decent value. Two of our favorites is the shredded chicken mixed with yellow rice, peas, carrots, onions ,green olives, with raisins and the Maduro sweet plantains which as usual were cooked to perfection. Their rice and beans are seasoned impeccably and are truly amazing. Their food has stayed consistently delicious even through the Covid pandemic. The service is attentive and welcoming. The restaurant is tastefully decorated and very clean. The location is convenient, but parking can be an issue when they are crowded. The highlight of this magical restaurant is if you know anyone under the weather, the chicken soup will cure all ailments.

I can't believe it has taken me this long to try this restaurant. I've known about it for at least…read more20 years. My friend used to speak highly of it. And, I pass it all of the time. I decided to use Uber Eats to place an order today and I'm so glad I did. I ordered a regular size, Arroz con Pollo. The portion was large enough to feed at least two people. It was supposed to have olives and raisins, the raisins were very limited, which I didn't mind as well as the olives. But the flavor was great. I also ordered a 1/4 size dark meat. It was seasoned nicely and roasted to perfection. Very juicy. Because I like it spicy, I ordered two hot sauces, but one would have been enough. It is very spicy. I feel like it's habanero, scallions, light seasoning, and vinegar. But delicious. I've never gone in the establishment, but it looks like it's a decent size and can accommodate a small crowd. There's also street parking or maybe even the vacant Rite-Aid across the street. Very causal. I highly recommend!

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!

Tonight I was in need of something to eat. I didn't eat much today and I barely ate at all…read moreyesterday, so I was lowkey starving. Because I didn't have all night and just wanted something quick and hopefully cheap, I did a quick search on Yelp and browsed down my options. That's when I came across this place I'd never heard of before tonight which apparently opened very recently and has just one review so far. Because that review was a 4-star and the food in the photos looked appetizing, I decided to head over there since it wasn't far from the train station at all. It's almost right across the street from where the southbound ramp to I-95 is located. Honestly, it's not an easy place to spot. It blends in well with other places here in East Main, so I wouldn't fault you if you completely missed the place, even if you were walking. It's very small inside, but like the other reviewer and fellow Elite mentioned before me, there are a few tables you can eat in at. I was obviously not doing that because the whole purpose of coming here was to get something and go. Ordering was a bit of a challenge for me, but I was able to indicate what I wanted just by pointing to what I had wanted and the employee was able to listen accordingly, so that worked out fine. Where I will criticize my ordering experience however is when it came time to pay. So they have that machine you use when want to use Apple Pay, so I attempted that first. The problem? I tried to hold it near the reader and my phone wouldn't do anything, even after a few attempts to get it to work. Thankfully I had my debit and used that, but either I suck with their machine or their Apple Pay feature ain't working. Either way, it would be nice to be able to use Apple Pay and have it be efficient, you feel? So getting to the food, I went with the 6 tender combo and an orange soda. In these combos you can choose between fries and fried plantains. Honestly, the fries looked unremarkable in person, but the plantains looked good in the picture, so the plantains I chose. One thing I will compliment this place on is that the portions are big for the price. I got this for a little over $15 all told, and there was so much food in my container that they had to use a rubber band to hold it closed. Once I got all my stuff, I headed back to the Bridgeport Train Station, and I could smell an alluring aroma all throughout my walk back. When I got there, I opened everything up and began my review of the food. The plantains looked and smelled quite a bit better than they actually tasted. When I had my first bite, I'd noticed that the plantain inside was thin and bland. Maybe I just took a bad one, so I tried a second one. Nope. Still bland. I next tried a tender. They taste similar to what you might get at a KFC, which isn't necessarily a bad thing. They at least give you some salt and ketchup for your meal, so I put on some salt on my food, about two packets worth. I decided to try the plantain again to see if the salt did anything. The salt was there, but other than that, I didn't really notice a change in how they tasted. For the chicken though, the salt did bring out the flavor there a tad more. As for the soda I got, it wasn't really sweet, but it was a good Dominican soda. Overall, I wouldn't rush to come here again, but I would choose this over that Chipotle whose shadow this place is in if I'm in need of something cheap in Bridgeport.

If you're craving Dominican comfort food, this spot definitely hits the mark. The fried chicken is…read morecrispy, flavorful, and exactly what you want from a good pica pollo. Pair it with plantains or fries honestly, you can't go wrong. Yes please! Since it's a new location, there are still a few kinks to work out with service and overall flow, but that's to be expected. The potential is definitely there, and the food already stands out. There are a few tables inside if you want to dine in, but it's also a great grab and go option. If I'm ever in the area again, I'd absolutely swing by to pick up some pica pollo.

We were in the neighborhood and the delicious smell coming from this place caught our attention. We…read morestopped in and had a wonderful experience. For starters we had an empanada made from plantain, it was very good, made better with a sauce they gave us. Next we shared a plate called Picada which was various types of fried meats which was excellent. It contained pork, chicken, beef and a type of sausage. It was served with tostones (fried green plantains). The serving was huge. We loved most of it, except for the beef, personally I like it more rare and it was over done. The restaurant has an extensive menu with breakfast, lunch and dinner options. When you enter don't be surprise if it looks like a corner store, they do have tables set up to eat in or takeout.

Eating through South America via Bridgeport. Tried Ecuadorean food and definitely a right choice…read more Big menu and a breakfast option, had the hot sweet corn drink with milk and it's delicious. Place is small, clean and comfortable. Parking is tricky. Ok enough about the establishment, let's chat food. So I ordered the fried steak with rice and beans but substituted the beans with avocado. When my food came out, it was like a 5 course meal. Seriously too much food for one person but hey a girl's got to eat - so not complaining because I definitely eat. This dish also came with an empanada (made with green plantains and dough mixture, tasted like oh so sweet butter!) Different from other empanadas and pastilles but in a good way. My lunch amigas ordered vegetarian option for empanada and Ecuadorean version of tamales. And banana plantain stuffed with crumbled cheese. Next time, we will make room for dessert and will continue this review for sure!