Went twice with my boyfriend each time my stomach hurt really bad afterwards and feel like they…read morewere judging us for being white. Bartender said maybe 3 words to us and rushed us the whole time. Tip whatever you want because there is never a thank you or even a goodbye. As people who work in the service industry this was a really strange experience.

Have been to this place 3 times now and every time have left over 30% tip. Never have been offered…read morechange on the tip or even gotten a thank you or a goodbye on the way out. Can't help but feel it's because I'm the only English speaking customer each time I visit. Food is good but overpriced. I will not be going back because I always feel unwelcome.

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!!!!!

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.

Great authentic Dominican food. they also make really good Cuban sandwiches…read more Very Clean establishment

This was good, but kinda also too salty and bad... I dunno, none of it made me think I absolutely…read morehave to come back, not saying that I wouldn't either.... That's all I can really say, it was okayyyy

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

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!

Super great food Nice people with great food…read more Just SO AMAZINGLY GOOD and awesome !!!!!!!!

Very good food and drinks. Ambiance was very nice. Wait staff attentive. Never disappoints!read more

, improve the quality of the food. Service was great. Very…read moreexpensive, drinks are very expensive. Restaurant was very loud. Went on a Saturday at 6:30 place was empty. As the time passed more people came in. One and done. Go to Sangria 71.

Got introduced to this wonderful Cuban restaurant when they were in Queens over 30 years ago. They…read moreclosed that location and now operate out of Huntington and New Hyde Park. Their food, service and hospitality has been always been five star. So when something is so good why change, just expand. We visit the Huntington location quite often. We start with Pina Coladas and Cuba Libre (rum and coke), for appetizers the chorizo and tamales. While there is an assortment of meats, fish and chicken, our favorite is the ropa veija, tender shredded beef in a wonderful sauce with the best steamed white rice and of course madoros. Another hit of ours is the breaded steak and my new favorite, the broiled flounder. Our next dish will be the paella. Just need to call ahead. The Flan, Tres Leches cake and Cuban coffee is always a good ending. The service is always top notch. Red and white table cloths. A bar area with a separate dining area. You may even be lucky to catch a unique celebration song and dance by one of the staff. Make sure you have your camera ready. And a special thank you to Raul. The last time we were there, I tried a new dish that was good, but not something that enjoyed. Don't you know it, Raul surprised me and sent me home with a serving of Ropa Vieja. Thank you Raul.

Food is hit or miss here! Sometimes it's great and delicious and others not as enjoyable…read more If you eat inside don't be shafted like we were with 1/2 pitchers just get the whole one even if you don't drink it all it's cheaper then 1/2 we asked the waiter and he suggested we buy 1/2's. Also dessert was fair. Overall though the times we were sitting down inside and not takeout. Was enjoyable. I gave 4 stars based on that one time. Take out not great, and expensive. Remember full carafes and you will save lot of money!!

Authentic Puerto Rican food. Very tasty and nice variety. I…read morereally enjoyed the atmosphere.

Today I visited Raíces Boricua in Oceanside, and let me just say--this place does NOT disappoint!…read moreFrom the appetizers to the entrees, every bite was packed with flavor. I didn't get a chance to try the dessert (thanks to a couple of good drinks ), but I'll be back for that! Our server Felix was amazing--funny, witty, and full of personality. The decor transported us straight to Puerto Rico , with vibrant touches and charm throughout the space. They even have an event area, complete with a dominos table right in the center, and a gorgeous outdoor space that's perfect for relaxing. I'm already planning to return this Saturday for some sancocho and dessert!

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.

Parking lot was a little cramped, but that's understandable due to the snow. I had a feeling I had…read morebeen here before, but it was a different restaurant. Found out later that it was formerly Watami. I recognized the window view from the inside. Arrived a few minutes before our reservation, and we were seated right away at a cozy corner. The place had several tables occupied, and it looks like we got there at the right time. Drink and appetizer orders were taken, and we had a little time to look through the menu. A bottle of wine and a couple of cocktails came out and entree orders were taken promptly. I had looked it up ahead of time, and had my sights set on the Paella Valencia. We also got the Grilled Octopus (perfectly grilled and seasoned), empanadas which were smaller than I expected, but delicious (Might have been too much if they were bigger). we also had the seafood-stuffed jalapenos, and calamari for appetizers, and others in our party got the lamb chops, stuffed sole, and salmon for their mains. I finished my entire pot of paella, it was fantastic. I always like when the chef comes around to see firsthand how the guests are enjoying their meals, and Chef Nunez did just that. I think we'll bring other people here next time, there were many other items that caught my eye that reminded me of our time in Spain.

We came here on a Thursday night in December. The parking lot was jammed packed and chaotic. Oddly…read morewhen we walked in the bar area and restaurant are upfront was pretty empty. Turns out there was a Christmas party happening in the back, must have been quite the rager. We were referred here by some locals that seemed to know most of the wait staff so that seemed promising. The drinks were average the food was SUPERB. We were a fairly large group (maybe), there were 8 of us. The food presentation was that of a high end restaurant, and it was definitely not my typical menu so that was a nice change of pace. Don't expect a Chilis menu or some other basic chain menu. One downfall, one of the dinners came out about twenty minutes after everyone else's. The manager took care of it which was the decent thing to do, maybe it was mixed into the party room, idk. Overall a great experience.