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.

My friends and I decided to visit Boriken after seeing it suggested on Instagram a few times and I…read morewish we would've came sooner!! I can confidently say that the food we had was absolutely phenomenal, and one of the best meals I've had on Staten Island in a while. The service was great, and decor and ambiance of the restaurant itself was beautiful, but the food was 100% the star. We got the sampler platter to share (highly recommended) and I got the skirt steak mofongo, amazing. We'll definitely be back!

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!

Really nice people. Food was fantastic. We went with a large party and everybody loved their food…read more Pork chops, the yellow rice, the maduros All really good.... Happy to have a place like this in Oceanside. Appetizers entrees and drinks for three adults came out to less than what I pay at Nathan's.

empanada good yup. plantain good indeed. the dude at the register was a bro also. yup.read more

From the owner: Pucho's Puerto Rican Food truck uses all fresh ingredients to create authentic Puerto Rican recipes…read morehanded down from generation to generation. Pay us a visit and give your taste buds a taste of the island of enchantment.

This place was highly recommended from someone that worked at Newark Liberty Airport. I stopped by…read moreon a saturday. I ordered Bacalao with brown rice, maduros and red beans on the side. The dining area is 'family style' which is kool! I got mine 'to go' because I miss my sofa. The food was onpoint!!! The bacalao and the rice had great flavor (5). I was too tired/sleepy to write a review after I ate. I will definitely return, maybe I'll give 'family style' a try.

I decided to give this place a try after seeing a TikToker's review. When we got there, my husband…read morementioned that the food didn't quite look the same as what was shown in the videos, and I have to agree. However, the flavors were definitely there, which is what matters most. I tried the alcapurria, and while it was decent, I've had better. The chicken inside was a little dry and could have used more seasoning and flavor. On the other hand, the chicken empanada was really good. The chicken was tender, flavorful, and had a nice seasoned taste that stood out. That's definitely something I would order again. Unfortunately, I forgot to take pictures of my lunch, but I also ordered pernil with rice and gandules, as well as baked chicken with rice and gandules. As someone who loves pernil, I have to say that Puerto Ricans make some of the best pernil. It's always well-seasoned, flavorful, and tastes clean rather than overly greasy. The pernil here did not disappoint. The rice and gandules were also very good. While it doesn't quite compare to my husband's aunt's homemade version, it was still packed with flavor and complemented the meal perfectly. Overall, I enjoyed my experience and would come back to try more items from the menu. If you're in the area and craving Puerto Rican food, I think it's worth giving this place a try.

What an amazing little restaurant filled with the Latin flavors that I grew up with. The food was…read moredelicious, and going inside makes you feel as though you have step into your Latin community. Very friendly and make you want to eat more. Puts a smile in my face. Must do while you're on the island

We came here as a recommendation and we were so excited to try the food. Que Rico is newly opened…read more The restaurant is cute and decorated beautifully with fun music playing. Anthony the owner is so nice and very welcoming. We looked at the menu and ordered the Cuban sandwich with fries and the Mofongo with shrimp and red sauce. The sandwich is a big portion. It was filled with delicious shredded pork and thinly sliced ham, Swiss cheese, pickle and mustard. We were super happy we order this sandwich. I really enjoyed the flavors. The mofongo was really good it was moist and went well with the shrimp and red sauce. It was garlicky and delicious. It was a large portion with 5 shrimp. Overall, I love this addition to the neighborhood. I will def be back to try more menu options.

So glad I discovered Taino's! I was passing through Newark and enjoyed a delicious meal here…read more Clean, casual dining spot. I had a shrimp and chicken Mofongo with avocado and a virgin piña colada. I overheard another guest raving about her chicken empanada. Happy staff singing from the kitchen. Wish I had a place like this close to home. SO many things I would have loved to try!

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 on their menu is absolutely amazing ! Their Pork is so fresh and tender , RIBS fall off…read morethe bone .. rice and beans authentic and fresh ! And prices are great for the portions you get ! Definitely recommend this place

The food here is amazing literally to die for and their tres leche cake is so good whoever made…read morethis food needs to get smacked! in a good way lol!!! Love it here and will be coming back! I would've posted a picture for the review to let people know how it looks the food, but I ate it all before I can. It was so yummy. QUE RICO WOW !

Food is delicious Ambience is adorable latin style…read more Service is amazing and professional.

Went for lunch today and had an excellent meal, pork mofongo for me and bistec encebollado for my…read morehoney. Portions are large and we took some home for later. Service was very friendly and accommodating. Atmosphere and decor are inviting.