This spot seriously hit the spot. We were just wandering…read morearound and ended up here...funny enough, because ChoongMan Chicken didn't have any chicken (go figure). As a Puerto Rican, I was pleasantly surprised at how good everything was. The pernil was juicy and full of flavor, and the arroz con gandules? Perfect. I've had plenty of rice in my life, and it's usually either way too dry or oily with no taste. This one was spot on. I even got a side of red beans and they tied it all together. Flavor? On point. Service? Super friendly. Not sure when I'll be back since I was just visiting, but if I am ill definitely coming here again.

Everything at Taino's is absolutely delicious with perfect portions. I love the mofonogo. chicken…read moreand rice, salads and weekly specials. This location has great seating and vibes. Highly recommend!

I absolutely recommend Taino's Kitchen for Puerto Rican food that is deliciously authentic. I…read moreordered Pollo Asado, arroz con habichuelas y maduros. And I ordered rellenos de papa to take home. I love the look and feel of the restaurant and I'm excited to go back when the weather is warmer to eat in their outdoor dining area. The decor is beautiful and the people who greeted and served my friend and I were warm and inviting. I have finally found my food home. Absolutely in love with Taino's Kitchen!

Went for lunch with some coworkers on a Tuesday afternoon. The place wasn't super packed and we…read morewere able to get a table for 6 pretty quickly, despite the place being somewhat small with not many big tables. The food took very long to come out, around 30 minutes, which is inconvenient if you're, like us, set to go back to work within an hour. I ordered their parcha juice as a my drink. It was good, but not as flavorful as others I've tried or those from the island. Their pernil was very good and so were their tostones. I got vegetables on the side in garlic sauce and was pleasantly surprised at how good those were as well. I definitely think, if you have the time to be there for a while, this is a spot to check out!

Authentic Puerto Rican Foooood!!…read more PROS 1. Chicken Stew was Delicious! 2. Baked Chicken was Delicious! 3. Beef Stew was Tender and Delicious. 4. Mofongo was made well. 5. Alcapurias was made well and freshly fried! 6. Pepper Steak Stew was Tender and Delicious! 7. Rice and Peas was cooked well. 8. White Rice was cooked well. 9. Friendly Staff. 10. Prices are Reasonable. 11. Portions are Huge. 12. Uber Eats Friendly. Yesss!

Delicious Puerto Rican food! Everything is made with love on the spot. You can smell how great it…read moreis from outside. It's the holiday season, so if you're looking for pasteles, you're in luck. They can give them to you as is (wrapped in banana leaves) or they can actually cut them out and prepare them for you to eat in/ take out. I had rice, beans, and stewed chicken. The portions are HUGE! For being a small restaurant, they're doing their best with covid. Social distancing is enforced, there is very limited seating, and the staff wears masks. If I'm in the area again, I'm coming back!

First time trying this place. Owners are very nice. Its where the old 494 was. Authentic Puerto…read moreRican food. Everything we ordered was delicious. We took it home to eat. We definitely recommend. I had an empanada that was very good too.

Hole in the wall restaurants always has the best food. Great food and hospitality. We had lunch…read morehere and it was delicious. Warm and friendly staff. If it's food that matter and you don't care much about decor, it's a good place. Definitely a Staten Island gem. Highly recommend it. Will definitely come again.

A small venue in a strip mall lot, so plenty of free parking. Simple interior with some original…read morePuerto Rican inspired art on the walls. Food is made to order, so if you're in a rush order ahead. Friendly & fun staff, not too busy to explain things to you. We had Alcapurria (Yuca), Cubano, Cheese Empanada, Papa Rellena, Chicharron Polo, Chimichurri Chicken, & a Vanilla Tres Leche. Everything was very good & definitely worth a revisit. A very casual place with a super chill vibe. Grades: Alcapurria (Yuca): A+ Cubano: A Cheese Empanada: A Papa Rellena: A+ Chicharron Polo: B+ Chimichurri Chicken: A Vanilla Tres Leche: A+

Caught them at the Just Jersey food truck festival last weekend. Tried the chicken empanadas and…read morethey were pretty good. Nice size portions etc, however, it was the start of the event and the truck had no sour cream. That's literally the one thing we eat these with, so they offered us a similar version of sour cream with some kind of crema mixed in, but it was too spicy for my kid, so she wasn't a fan and therefore, couldn't finish her food. I def think SC is something the truck making Latin food should keep on hand! It's pretty common.

Came with my family food was wonderful. The service was amazing. Ambiance was great.read more

Went here for breakfast and we are coming from 35 minutes away just to try their Puerto Rican…read morebreakfast and this place did not disappoint what so ever. The food came out fast and hot. We had (which I'll picture) two coffees, oatmeal (avena), ham and cheese sandwich (with the works) and a breakfast platter. This reminded me sooooo much of breakfast from the island. We enjoyed all of it and we will definitely come back out to try lunch & dinner food as well. But we wanted auth pr breakfast and that's exactly what we go. Not many around like this. I wish they would update the restaurant a little bit, it's a bit outdated and it has so much more potential for a nicer ambiance. Regardless the food was on point.

Okay, so it was my bf's and my first time visiting El Sol de Caribe tonight and we WENT TO TOWN…read more We got stewed chicken, BBQ chicken, roast pork over red beans and rice, and also a house made flan, okra stew, and sweet plantains on the side. The total came around $30, a very fair price considering generous portion and absolutely delicious food all lovingly made on site. Also there happened to be a birthday party when we went (I think she was a family member of the owner) and one of the family members offered us to take home a slice of cake! It was such a sweet surprise and my bf and I were both charmed by their kind gesture. We very much felt welcomed, as if we were their own family, even though it was clear that we were not from the neighborhood. We are so glad we drove 15 min to try out this place and certainly will be back for more delicious Dominican home cooked food!

They don't open on time, came at 10am and there was a Dominican lady with an attitude at the front…read moresaying they open later. They need to fix their hours online if they're not going to have reliable employees to Open up and take care of customers.

Had the worst time trying to get this to this place no parking…read moreJust to go around like an idiot and see that they're closed If you're closed, update your yelp page so people don't waste their time It says you're open till seven. We arrived at 5:15.

A favorite restaurant of mine during undergrad…read more My personal favorite items are the pastelon, arroz con gandules, and platanos. I'm a creature of habit, so I haven't tried many other items on the menu, however the empanadas are top tier. They are fresh, and the beef empanada, on top of being large enough to be a meal in itself, is very juicy and delicious. The line moves quickly. If you aren't familiar with Cuban food, it can be overwhelming ordering, however if you don't have allergies, you have nothing to lose if you choose a food that looks good but you have no idea what it is. You'll find that anything you try at La Cocina is delicious.

Reservations for 11 for a Friday night. When you enter it gives that island feel to it. Bar is…read moresmall. My group was seated in the back room. The music was on/off--they had some difficulties--which we didn't mind--we were there for the food lol. Seated right away--and our server was great. They brought out complimentary plantain soup--it was soo good. I'm not a soup person, but every drop was gone. We got the appetizer platter--so worth it. Everything on it was delicious. I ordered the Kan-Kan--wow! My whole group was so happy with their meals. They abs loved it. I believe the owner even stopped by to see if we were ok, she was so sweet. For a group of this size, along with our many alcoholic beverages the bill was not bad--which made everything much more worth it. I'll def be back. This place is great for groups or date night.

When this place first opened, wow! It was great from service to food and how welcoming they were…read more Now, if you want to be served by a ghetto careless waiter then this is where you should go. Truth is how can you trust a person with your food that carries an attitude from the minute you walk in till you walkout. Throughout the entire service time she's just un attentive and rude. God forbid you ask her a question.. don't believe me go and see for yourself! Not good for business at all. This was my fourth time here first two times was great. Third time was a let's try it one more time maybe it was a bad day for her. Today was my fourth and last! Mind you she sat us down we mentioned it was cold she looked at my daughter and practically grilled her. Smh. I don't understand why work here then find another job this is food you're serving! She must be the owners son for sure! We waited exactly 20 minutes on the table before we decided to get up and leave. We walked out and there she was on the phone in front of the restaurant. We were never even asked what we wanted to drink for starters. I noticed she walked back in once we walked out. Smh not worth it! I rather eat at a local restaurant that serves Spanish food as well and guaranteed a smile at least on the waitress face.

Cousin Mo and The Weekend Spot never disappoints me! I moved to Atlanta and when I come back home,…read moreI try to get to The Weekend Spot!!! Since I have already done a review, I'll just share that I'm so glad they are still here! I can go back to Atlanta with a full stomach! Ha! Again, the Caramel Chocolate Crunch Cake will make you slap yo mama!! So I ate mine before I got back to her!!! We ordered Smothered Turkey Wings, Stew Beef, and Kettle Fried Chicken! Sides included mashed potatoes, corn souffle, yellow rice, Gaelic string beans, mixed veggies, and mac 'n cheese! Dessert: Cheesecake w/ Raspberry Drizzle and Caramel Chocolate Crunch Cake!

We were looking for Puerto Rican food in the area and saw this option. We couldn't have been more…read morepleasantly surprised! We were intrigued by the 'Rico Soul' cuisine and it was delicious! The owner of the restaurant was not only friendly but very accommodating. In addition to our order, this restaurant was putting out catering orders and more walk ins like us. I highly recommend anyone looking for something both Latin and Soul food - home cooking at its best...made and served with lots of love! Notable were the greens, cornbread, Pollo Guisado, potato salad and the Arroz con Gandules. Take out only.