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    Natalia A.

    Wow! As a Rican from the island this was everything I needed! I will be back again! The lechón arroz con gandules everything was so delicious!

    Pernil was ok
    Erika P.

    Food 6/10 Service 6/10 Ambiance 6/10 Came this restaurant about a month ago when I was craving Puerto Rican food. This place was a hot mess from the moment we walked in. Came around 7 pm and per Yelp the hours said they were still open. When we get there it was clearly a club that also served food which I had no problem with but the man by the entrance and our waiter started arguing about letting us in since the waiter claimed they weren't open anymore. The guy argued they were still serving food. After a long time of seeing them in the corner argue back and forth she finally came to get our order... we ordered the Mofongo plate and the Lechon plate, both were extremely salty. Ever since I've been to Puerto Rico I've been looking for something comparable, but this unfortunately just didn't do it for me. Music was so loud, it was obnoxious. I don't recommend this place at all. It was expensive and not even worth it.

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    Richard M.

    Great service and the food was just like my mom's. Ambiance was good with latino music in the background.

    Dan M.

    We moved here from Chicago and couldn't find a Puerto Rican restaurant at all. This place popped up in search and thought we'd try it out. Good food and friendly service. A fun place, looks like it's a nightclub in the evenings.

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    Roselia G.

    We drove two hours to dine at the only Dominican restaurant that I could find in all of So Cal. And it was all deeeeelicious! I love that almost everything is fried, from the empanadas, to just straight up cheese. We also saw something else on the menu that we had never seen before, a pina mojito. The pineapple perfectly masked the alcohol so you couldn't even taste it. I had to get some fried empanadas to start. Dominican empanadas are actually called pastelillos and are all fried. These are meant to be an appetizer, but they're pretty damn big. Lechon plate is probably my favorite dish. This slow roasted pork is so juicy and served with pickled onions. The chimichurri burger will be my choice on my next visit.

    Yucca frita, lechon with arroz con condules, platanos, beef empanada, alcapurria

    Food was delicious and authentic. Call ahead because it's only pick up or delivery for now. Could have easily ordered more, but we're out of towners. Owner was super friendly and nice. Go check them out when in San Diego.

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    Alyssa G.

    Amazinggg place, a hidden gem for sure which is crazy cause it's right across from Hans and Harry's. Tostones- crispy and flavorful with a kickin garlic sauce for the garlic lovers (me) Empanada- breading is so thin and crispy, the filling was super flavorful but it did seem not filled enough Mofongo plate- the best thing there. a heaping amount of meat inside a thick bowl made of mashed plantains, simple but incredible. recommend replacing with their lechon, the best meat Bistec plate- sweet marinated steak that reminded me of tomatoes, good but meat was just slightlyyy too tough Jibarito plate- simple but delicious. the fried plantain is perfectly crispy and pairs great with the meat and spanish rice Parking is easy, located in a huge lot

    Connie G.

    Delicious and one of a kind. Done right with traditions and served with passion. Full of flavor and fresh. Staff are kind and greet you every time, been 2x and wait to go bank for more. Simplistic menu but definitely a few times to go to try it all. Readable prices with a happy hour too. Place is kept clean with plenty of tables indoors. Great music and plenty of parking.

    Picadera de Fritura/ Appetizer Sampler

    Food was great, service was on point. I had the sampler platter and it was hot and fresh. I would come again with my friends and family.

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    Babette B.

    So happy to have found this restaurant. Their food is flavorful and delicious. We had the Beef Pastelillio. It is hot and crunchy with yummy dip. We also had the Jibarito Lechon Plate and Pollo Frito Plate. Delicious. Our server was very nice and friendly. The restaurant was nice and clean. We will be back.

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    Would recommend. The food taste amazing and the customer service is awesome. Hit the spot.

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    Great atmosphere, great food, great music! Great place over all, we loved it and happy to have found this gem!

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    I drove half an hour to this place, I came during the hours stayed on the website and it was closed. Waste of my time.

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    Grew up in RD and craving some Mofongo and chimichurri?... chacho! Havana grill is pretty good up my way, but none of these. place seems legit, they got Presidente too?

    Dominican here - grew up with my mom's cooking. This place is legit. Get the lechon, pollo frito, and beef empanadas. The Jibarito steak sandwich is also 🔥🔥🔥

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    4.6(542 reviews)
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