A small transport to Puerto Rico…read more It felt so nice here. The decor, the service, the food, etc. We stopped in for breakfast and a few to go items. Everything was delicious. Everyone was friendly. An array of homemade hot sauces were for sale. The homemade kind my dad used to make. Loved this place!!

Fabi's is a small Puerto Rican restaurant on the downtown side of Fair Haven. They have a number of…read moreprepared foods in the case. Good looking stuff. You can also order things that they'll prepare. There are seats, but most people got take out. Both the workers and customers were welcoming. I ordered pernil, Arroz con Gandules and a pizza empanada. And also a large Guava Agua Fresca. I was mixing that big tub of Agua Fresca with water for days. So good. The rice and pork were both good too. I'd probably get a sandwich next time I go. I didn't this time because I had already eaten and bought the rice and pork for later. The empanda was on par with other similar Puerto Rican spots. Fabi's is definitely worth checking out. I understand they're on one or more of the delivery Apps for the New Haven area. 4.25 Stars

I ordered takeout from here and I tried the Shrimp Lover Mofongo Bowl, which comes with two types…read moreof shrimp, white rice, yellow rice, and mofongo and it did not disappoint. The mofongo was incredibly soft and flavorful; I honestly couldn't stop eating it. I also tried the birria tacos. The hot sauce was great, but the dipping sauce could use a bit more flavor. That said, I'll definitely be back for the mofongo dishes. It was that memorable I'm still thinking about it!

Tasty lunch to go! My boss ordered for me when he picked up his pulled pork rice bowl (which he…read moreloved!) but since my adobo chicken mofongo took a bit longer, I walked back over to pick it up. The friendly lady there, Rosa, was kind enough to hold for me so my boss could come back and get to work. The mofongo was delicious! This hidden gem might become my go to lunch spot!

This food truck definitely exceeded my expectations. The pernil (pork shoulder) was moist and had a…read moresmoky BBQ flavor. The rice and beans was, as always, very satisfying. You get a choice of yellow or white rice. I highly recommend yellow. The beans are served over the rice and the bean juices add a ton of flavor and moisture to the rice. The beans are easily worth the extra $2. The Paradise Plate also comes with a little side salad of spinach, tomato and grated carrot with a vinaigrette dressing. The portion was enough to share between 2 people. We also got the sweet plantains. They were crispy on the edges and soft in the middle - exactly the way it should be. I HIGHLY recommend this food truck, especially if you haven't had Puerto Rican food!!

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!

so I have been driving by all of these latin food truck for years and finally stopped, and boy they…read moredid not disappoint. the food was amazing, and the atmosphere was great. took the kiddies with me and we sat across the street and ate, and watched the boats go by. this place has been a a main-stay for years and I would recommend all of the trucks here for great latin food. you can see more info: https://visitnewhaven.com/dining/new-haven-food-trucks/

We stopped at the food trucks while driving back to New Jersey. The husband loved the pork belly…read morewith the beans & rice. The lobster empanada was tasty too. If the wait hadn't been so long , we would have gotten food to go. If in the area again, I'll definitely look for Eduardo & his food truck.

We are very blessed . . …read more That our area of Southeastern Connecticut has such a large Puerto Rican population - - or we may have never tasted the wonderful food that this restaurant offers. One of the best, if not THE VERY BEST, restaurants in the local area. My only concerns: 1) I didn't see a bathroom, but I didn't need one ‍; 2) we could have used a knife for the pork stick, but we should have asked. The staff is extremely helpful. Wonderful designs, with lots of inspiration. Now for the food: - Chicken Steam Plate: Chicken leg, rice & beans, fried plantain pieces. Chicken super moist, rice was outstanding, & plantains were very tasty. - Beef Stew: very good, similar to Filipino Beef Mechado. - Pork Stick: great tasting pork - - for me, I would have liked a bit more "fatty" on my stick, but it was really meaty!!! - Beans were nicely done. - Smashed Plantains were served with 1000 Island dressing: probably just as good without the dressing. - Ground Beef Empanada: good, a bit of vegetables would have put it over the top (potatoes, onions, carrots, peas) - - but that's there style. - Chicken Empanada: ok, a bit salty for us. Enjoy!!!!!

Horrible just horrible I order chicken empanadas, they took an hour to come out and when I got it…read morethey were freezing cold and when I bit into it was a pocket of grease and my husband shitted all of it out absolutely disgusting

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.

Took a lil road trip to CT and it definitely did not disappoint. The welcoming aroma of fresh brew…read moreand sweet delights baking. The colors and art work displayed reminds me of the panaderia in town. We had the Iced Guava & cheese latte 10/10. Iced flan latte 8/10. Of course we went home with pastries and 1lb de pan a la Boricua Sobao

We tried the matcha, and it was very sweet and delicious, also loved the pastelillo de guayaba. It…read morewas really big, good amount of filling, and was perfectly flaky. Everyone was friendly and nice. The bakery had a warm, welcoming atmosphere, playing salsa music too which was fun!

My food experience was amazing! I learned of this restaurant some time ago. I was finally able to…read morestop in and order some takeout. They do have a few booths and high seat dining. It smelled amazing as soon as I stepped in. I was greeted by a young lady. I ordered the arroz con gandules (yellow rice with pigeon peas) and red beans. I was so happy to see that they have plant-based options which included empanadas made with Beyond meat. I ordered the regular Beyond meat empanada and another one which had mozzarella cheese and sweet, plantains inside along with the Beyond meat. They are made to order, so it took about 15 minutes, which I had no problem with. They didn't have the potato balls available with the Beyond meat, but hopefully they will next time. The food was delicious. That was the best rice and beans I've ever had. It was perfectly seasoned without being salty, and the texture was on point. I ordered a medium and I was able to get about three servings out of it. I've never had an empanada with "meat", cheese, and plantains, but it worked so nicely. It was also seasoned to perfection, the cheese added a nice, mild creamy element, and the plantains were sweet and provided a nice contrast to the seasoned beyond meat. As I'm writing this, I'm thinking about the rice. They are closed on Sunday and Monday, but I am going on Tuesday. Lol. They do have pernil, and a variety of chicken options from what I saw.

Came here for lunch to meet up a friend. It was my first time here and I was excited to see what…read morethey got. There were three plate sizes and I got a medium. Which honestly can feed up to two people. They had a variety of stews and meats. Parking was plentiful which I love seeing. Walking in your are greeted by the staff who point out what the have for the day. There is a set up of prepared food and you pick and choose what you want on your plate. There is also a good amount of seating if you want to sit in. I ordered the roasted pork and yellow rice. It was delicious and not too salty. I couldn't help be eat it all in one seating. With the food, drink and tip it was about $20 which is pretty good for what you get. I am looking forward to come back and try other items.

Food was delicious! Beef and chicken very tender. Empanadas crispy and had the beef & cheese my…read morefavorite. Rice and beans, Maduros all good. Only problem the wonderful flavor is high in salt for me but we treat ourselves on occasion. The staff were friendly-my husband is Puerto Rican so can converse and interpret. We like the hours it's open.

Went here with my friend she had the white rice and beans with pernile pork and fried plantains. I…read morehad yellow rice with pigeon peas and a chicken and cheese and a beef and cheese empanadas. They were good the pork very tender . Nothing was marked to Pick . It was good but not hot my empanada was gone but not hot inside . I might try it again The staff was not overly friendly. Enjoy Chris m

The best food! It's so hard to find good vegan food with big portions at a fair price and these…read moreguys hit the mark every time without fail. We always have full, happy bellies with leftovers to enjoy the next day. The food is consistently amazing and the staff/owners are wonderful! We choose this place over any local vegan option nearly every time and happily make the 30 minute drive without hesitation! A must try even if you aren't vegan

In this food bar, stainless-steel food trays inside a glass case enable you to view exactly what's…read moreon the daily menu. You choose to fit your appetite. The large combo platter comprises your choice of seven dishes, the medium platter is five choices, and the small is three. The five items depicted in my photo of my medium-size plate are, clockwise from the top, grilled tofu, steamed broccoli, baked sweet potatoes, sautéed green beans with red peppers, and curried potatoes. The above descriptions double as the simple names of the dishes. The food does not masquerade behind pretentious titles, nor does it appear flamboyant or pretend to be fanciful. What you're served are affordable and generous portions of delicious and nutritious food. Real food. Americans call this natural food. In the Rasta lexicon, natural foods are redefined as Ital foods. As you might adduce from the photo, the café's two owners are Rastas, and their cuisine is authentic Jamaican Rastafari Ital. "Ital" is derived from the word "vital." To provide "vitality," Ital food on your plate differs little from how it looks on the farm. Ital food is usually vegan, but not always. Only four of the five Rasta cafés in Connecticut and nearby Worcester are strictly vegan. As there is no Board of Ital Cuisine to issue certifications, Ital cooking does vary with the territory. The Ital food served at Caribbean Style Vegan is, as its name attests, always vegan. It also is always nourishing, colorful, and skillfully prepared. Nothing is ever too spicy or too salty or too sweet or too oily or overcooked or undercooked. Grilled in a spicy barbecue sauce, even the jerk tofu is humanely spiced. With just the medium platters, I always feel satiated but never bloated, evidence of the frugal use or total absence of oil. Never drowned in oily sauces, the veggies remain visually recognizable and inherently flavorful. Caribbean Style Vegan stands as my favorite of the seven Ital cafés in which I have dined both stateside and in Jamaica. At the two Ital cafés that I visited in Kingston, neither served any mock meats. Yet at some cafés in the U.S., their varieties of mock meats almost equal their numbers of veggie dishes. I am mystified that in our corner of New England they serve so many highly processed mock meats, a concession to the American lust for meat. In contrast, Caribbean Style Vegan upholds a higher standard. It serves only a single mock meat. Grains, beans, greens, and root vegetables predominate. Most veggies are steamed; a few are sautéed; none are deep-fried. My kind of food. For in-house dining, you'll find two sunlit tables along the south-facing wall of plate glass window. Still, the café is more conducive for takeout. I have witnessed a steady flow of regular customers who sometimes place multiple orders of takeout meals to deliver to their families waiting at home. Yet even when other customers wait in line with you, the wait is always short. Their social media accounts is seldom updated. So view only their website. Yet, the website menu is viewable only during open hours. To place an online order or simply to view the website menu, you must wait until 12 noon, Wednesday to Saturday.