Great Spanish restaurant / bar. Very friendly knowledgeable staff , Margarita amazing!!!read more

Everything was great from the friendly greeting when we arrived, to the delicious dinner and…read moredrinks. We ordered sangria and Latin fried rice and chicken. Music was awesome.

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

Hello all and welcome to the 7th episode of Ass or Gas!…read more Today we went all the way to Long Island to try Caribeno. I've had this place one other time a while back. Let's get into it. To start off this is place is a small hole in the wall, that's how you know it's gonna be gas. I got empanadas and chicken and rice, and wow guys it was unbelievable. Tender chicken, flavorful rice, and crispy empanadas with juicy chicken! I also purchased a piece of their finest tres leches cake(three milk cake). The best cake I've ever had no exaggeration everyone. I could go on and on and so could my colleagues. In conclusion this is by far the best place Ass or Gas has ever been! This meal was...GAS‼

I order through Uber and am so disappointed. I have been in there and the food has been good but…read morethis was not acceptable. Do better Cari!

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!

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!

Last night's dinner was the perfect combo of a casual night out with family and a unique menu full…read moreof delicious choices. Pair that with Edwin, our top notch server, and Emily, an amazingly welcoming manager, it was a great experience! I went with Edwin's recommendation of Pernil Asado as my main course, it was incredible. Emily sent over some coconut shrimp, served in a coconut style platter on skewers, also delicious. Everyone loved their drinks, their food, and the atmosphere. Such a clean and fun restaurant, the only problem is trying to choose which dish to go with. Bring friends so you can share!!!! Loved it, see you again soon!!!

Been here once before for a special occasion. Returned for Christmas Eve dinner. Had the skirt…read moresteak with rice and beans. Rice and beans were great! The skirt steak was better the first time I went. This time it was not as tender and it was rolled up vs the first time it was nicely cut and presented. My daughter's carne asada was the better choice because it was nicely sliced and a more tender cut of meat. The appetizers were really delicious, we had nachos, baked clams and calamari. The nachos are not on the menu but when we asked for it, they made it for us. For dessert the standout was their flan and chocolate lava cake. The place was a little chilly inside. Our water glasses were frequently refilled and service was very friendly.

Great Cuban food and good service. Decent price! Had the chicken and ham…read more Highly recommend!!!!!

I've been to Rincon Criollo several times now. The entrance and parking is in the back. Parking was…read moreterrible that night so I had to park on the street. My friends parked in nearby business' parking lot and luckily they didn't get towed. They always have great service and great food here! The margaritas are so good. This time around I got the passion fruit and my friend got the coconut one. We were heading to the movies after dinner so I couldn't have another drink, but I wish I had more than just one. Come during happy hour and they're 50% off! I'm a creature of habit, so since it's a Cuban restaurant, I always have to go with their staple dish: Ropa Vieja. I got it with white rice and black beans and I added a side of maduros, because what's ropa vieja without maduros? My friends got chuletas and the other chicharron de pollo. The chicharron de pollo was a let down, didn't think it would come out the way it did and it wasn't described well either. We tried the bunuelos for dessert, but we were so stuffed that we couldn't finish it. The receipt says Raul was our server, and if it was him, he was so hospitable, hilarious, and caring.

Overall great experience!…read more It was my first time visiting this restaurant. The staff was very friendly. The ambience was very comforting. Good music very nice crowd. Awesome drinks! The alcapurria was not greasy at all! The Bistec Encebollado was done medium and actually came out flavorful and medium! Fresh onions, and the arroz con gondulez were not salty or hard. from the bottom of my heart, this was a very at home meal for the culture! I heard they do a karaoke night! I 100% will be back! Thank you Raices Boricua! I found my new favorite place! 10/10 I definitely recommend! Bring a friend bring a date bring your family!

Food flavor was 10/10. Their rice and peas was one of the best I ever had. Our food came out very…read morefast which we really appreciated because we were famished. The only hiccup was that the food portions were smaller than expected to include the servings of passion fruit juice. Other than that, the seasoning was phenomenal and the tenderness of the steak and pork chops was ideal! The restaurant decor reminded me of that of restaurants in Puerto Rico. Service was phenomenal as well. I'll definitely be back here.

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.

Stopped here after reading a review in local paper of black owned businesses. Review was on point!…read more Excellent food and a very friendly staff. We asked and received advice from staff about what to order as we had never tasted Jamaican food. On their recommendation we enjoyed the jerk chicken served with side of delicious coconut rice, plantains and a cabbage dish. We also tried the vegetable and beef patties. The staff was genuinely sweet and even insisted on us trying some off item options like the cabbage dish and the oxtail sauce on the chicken. The space itself is small and unassuming but based on the foot traffic we witnessed; the neighborhood is enjoying it on a take out basis. Our hot tip is order the patties for your next bbq- at $3.50 a pop a dozen will be a great and unique addition to the ho hum usual bbq offerings.

Mmmm mmmm mmmm finger licking good! I wish I visited Stop N Nyamm sooner because I was blown off…read moreall hinges! Guys I highly recommend THIS PLACE ! No for real they offer an array of Jamaican food freshly made daily! The jerk chicken, the beef stew and the curry goat all looked so delicious. I started my adventure by being blown away by the interior and ambiance, it's like walking into a little restaurant in the heart of the beautiful island of Jamaica. The music, the vibes and definitely that intoxicating smell of the food makes it all worth it! Highly recommend trying out their mouth watering, tender and fall off the bone Oxtail tale. I got a large and it was perfectly delicious. Fall off the bone tender Oxail meat, with the mixture of spices and juices dripping off my fork when dig into their Mac and cheese, cabbage and Plantains, they all complement the Oxtail perfectly. Definitely have to stop in by, you won't be disappointed.