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La Ponceña Restaurant

4.3 (112 reviews)
Closed • 9:30 am - 9:00 pm

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Casual
Moderate noise
Good for groups
Dogs allowed

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Kiana G.

The best and only Puerto Rican food you are going to find in New Brunswick. They have so many options!

Baked Chicken, Yellow Rice w/ Guandules & Yuca
Lindy Z.

This New Brunswick staple has been the longest and now the only standing Puerto Rican restaurant in the city. Approaching half a century, I've been coming here all my life. They are a true mom & pop restaurant that cooks the most authentic Puerto Rican food. I highly recommend their Yuca with pickled onions with an extra splash of vinegar. All of their main dishes are made with love and it shows. The bbq ribs, bistec encebollado, baked chicken, empanadas, alcapurrias...honestly you can't go wrong as their food is always fresh, flavorful and never dry! The placed is always packed, which serves as a testament. Lots of regulars and new folks fixing to get a great meal. The staff is always friendly but very, very, busy. They could use more hands during lunch but believe me the food is with the wait. Multiple seating options are available - booths, tables and bar seating. Give them a try and you won't be disappointed!

Chicken stew with white rice
Bianca S.

Food was amazing!! Reminded me of my grandmother's cooking. I highly recommend the alcapurrias! Stew Chicken

Stewed Chicken, yellow rice and beans.  Amazing!!
Janine P.

Puerto Rican food at it's FINEST!!! It's small, it's got tables and a bar-top to eat at. A variety of fresh, authentic dishes to choose from are right behind the counter, and the sweet, helpful staff will walk you through what each dish consists of. Honestly, the food will blow your mind. And they offer UberEats! Dooooooo IT!

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6 months ago

Love this place for years! Great food great workers and great owner. Authentic Puerto Rican food, absolutely Delicious, never disappoints.

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Ordered through Uber Eats and everything was amazing and tasted authentic and homemade! Great portions and pricing. Definitely recommend.

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4 years ago

Best Puerto Rican food in the area authentic food selection. Grandmother approved. Good service the way it's suppose to be.

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5 years ago

Very good Puerto Rican food. Nice people too. I picked up food for take out. Will come again.

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Wow!! I was craving Puerto Rican food and this place hit the spot!! Last time I had a coco Rico was over 10 years ago. I will be back

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El Rincón Boricua

El Rincón Boricua

4.4(10 reviews)
35.9 mi•Melrose

I had family coming to visit and they requested for PR food…read more Then It hit me, there's no more puertorican food places left! If you really think about it the Dominican food has taken over the Bx. I searched, and found this place. The moment you step in you are greeted with the warmest blessings. The 2 beautiful people that worked there made our time there so memorable. The food was out of this world let me tell you. Also, I will say it is AFFORDABLE. portion size was huge and the place was so CLEAN. Food: Pernil: 10/10 flavorful and tender Yellow (arroz con gandules) and Black rice with the beans: 10/10 both were good and couldn't even decide which one was better Pulpo 9/10 : fresh and tangy, cut into small pieces so you can top it on your rice Alcapurrias: 8/10 great and made differently then what I'm used to but it was sooo good I'd come again for this alone Juices: Ask them to try the juices and they will let you. We tried it all. Came home with passion fruit (parcha) and guyaba (guanabana) Delicious 10/10 It was so fresh and they don't add too much ice so you get all the juice taste. All in all I'm coming here from now on. A true BX staple for the community and a true essence of the Bori pride resides here. If you miss PR, come here.

One of the few real PR restaurants left...food is delicious, workers are very nice. I had the…read moremeatballs (albondigas) with arroz con gandules. Tasted homemade, well seasoned, tender. Rice was the way I like it - soft, not too oily, flavorful. I will go back with my bf who was born and raised in PR to see what he thinks, but I'm already a fan. They also have a lot of variety so I plan on trying something new next time. The lady working there said that sometimes they make guanimes (some people call them guanimos) which I have never been able to find outside of PR. I hope I get to try them at this place. So glad I found this spot and recommend you all check it out.

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