Have been wanting to try this place for years after going to a movie premier where they catered the most amazing food. But we live so far and are never in the valley. Well finally we were in the area for a game and got to stop by! Firstly, the space wasn't the fanciest and the service wasn't very welcoming at all in fact the server seemed super grumpy which was surprising since we were the only customers there. A warm welcome or hello would have made us feel more comfortable. Anyway we sat ourselves because there was a sign that M-F you seat yourselves and order from QR code. We started to but the. The server removed the sign and brought us menus. Anyway they have a nice happy hour which allowed us to sample some yummy items that are hard to make or find. Husband ordered a bacalaito (a fish fritter looks like a tostada) and pastelillos (puerto Rican version of empanadas) de pollo and carne. All so delish! Although if you're used to bacalito from the island, this one was a little thicker and different but still good. For entrees we ordered the pollo guisao (chicken stew) and pernil plates. Our favorite part was the arroz con gandules. One bite took us instantly back to the island to my mother in laws house. It was a little more oily than it should be but the flavor was on point. Husband liked his pernil but we wouldn't order the chicken dish again. Anyway by the end of our meal the awkwardness with our server eased up and he actually smiled and joked with us (in his own grumpy way) by the end. They seemed to have consistent to go orders by regular customers which is def a good sign. Also saw the server cleaning front windows and tables which is important to me because it shows that they care and the kind of place I'd return to! read more

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I rarely leave reviews, but this place deserved some attention. We visited Puerto Rico years ago and absolutely fell in love with the cuisine, but ever since, we haven't been able to find good mofongo anywhere in LA...until now. We drove an hour to get here and arrived right when they opened. The gentleman at the counter greeted us warmly and asked if we'd ever had Puerto Rican food before. We told him about our trip and how much we'd loved the food, and from there, he proceeded to walk us through every single item on the menu--including the drinks and desserts. He was incredibly welcoming and clearly proud of the food they serve. After plenty of deliberation, we finally placed our orders. We started with the bacalaitos--a thin, crispy cod fritter served with garlic sauce. A tad greasy, yes, but what a treat! Then came what we had driven an hour for: the mofongo. Between the three of us, we ordered the pernil (slow-roasted pork shoulder), the churrasco with chimichurri, and the shrimp with garlic sauce. These are definitely not light meals, but WOW. The flavors were impeccable--rich, garlicky, savory, and incredibly satisfying. It immediately brought back memories of the food we loved so much in Puerto Rico. Needless to say, we found our mofongo spot. And yes, we will absolutely make the trek again. read more

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Wanted to try something new and stumbled upon this place. The waiter was happy to tell us all about mofongo, which is I guess is the food on a base of mashed plantains in sauce. I had the carnas fritas which was a fried pork, and it was a little hard and chewy, but still quite good (is that normal?). The fried chicken on mofongo was much softer. We took home a flan de queso for dessert and it was great! It was a flan pudding but thicker, closer to a cheesecake thickness, and absolutely wonderful. read more

Mofongos is a Puerto Rican staple in LA. It's one of the few restaurants in CA that seems relatively authentic. I recently visited about a month ago. The serving sizes are large, you definitely get 2 meals out of one. The pernil was delicious, moist & flavorful. The arroz con gandules is decent for a restaurant. I'm very picky though, but it's because I have high expectations. There's nothing like abuela's rice. The tostones are huge! Out of the appetizer platter, I enjoyed the pastelillos most. Service is a bit slow here, or at least the last time I came, and it wasn't that busy. Seems like they might be understaffed. Overall, I enjoy coming to this restaurant. It's definitely a great representation of our culture & the PR staples. read more

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Haven't been in a while! Was incredibly surprised how delicious the food was. The service was great I was so invested in tasting everything that I didn't take one photo! Food ordered- Bacalaoitos - super crunchy Sorullos w/mayo ketchup - delish Avocado salad Arroz con habichuelas y pernil - flavorful Red Snapper in lemon butter over Mofongo- delicious Mofongos con carne - delicious Sopa de pollo - delicious!!!! We are DEFINITELY going back! read more

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This is an amazing Puerto Rican hole in a wall spot!! I found it the other day and was able to try it yesterday before leaving NoHo. My wife is Puerto Rican so it hit home for her. We ordered the Pernil with Mofongo, pasteles de puerco and tripletas de pastrami. All of which was delicious!!! Will definitely back again when we're back in NoHo. I didn't catch my guy's name at the counter but he was very nice and gave us a little history and explained all the meals on the menu!!! definitely worth checking out!!!! read more

Mofongos - This is their dining table. I picked the PR flag but there's more than just the flag. - Puerto Rican Near Me - North Hollywood, California

I've been coming here for at least the past ten years. Not as often as I would like the past few as I'm not in the area as much anymore. I really missed their delicious food and made a point to place a recent order for pick up. I ordered in advance from the catering menu and everything was ready at the exact day and time requested. Everything was the perfect flavor and temperature. The staff is so kind and welcoming. I'm going to make it a point to visit Mofongos more often from now on. I'm glad they've been in business all these years. I'm from the east coast and grew accustomed to many Puerto Rican dishes that became some of my favorite foods. Until Mofongos for many years Puerto Rican food was non existent here in LA. Though there are a few other places now. I'm so glad they're still in business and continuing to thrive. Thank you Mofongos!! read more

There aren't many Puerto Rican restaurants in the Bay Area, so I was happy to discover one 6 hours away from home in Southern California. I came across this restaurant on Yelp and I had to give it a try. My significant other, who is Puerto Rican, has been craving for authentic Spanish food reminiscent of his hometown in Massachusetts. All I can say is, FINALLY! This restaurant is located on a busy street and lacks a private parking lot, but we were fortunate to find street parking in front. As soon as we walked in, the decor took me back to the Spanish eateries in New York and Massachusetts. The host, who also served us, was incredibly friendly and attentive. We ordered mofongo with Pernil, chuletas fritas with arroz gandules, alcapurrias, and two coquitos. Everything on our table was delicious, authentic, and tasted just like the restaurants in his hometown. We can't wait to come back! read more

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Service was ok, no water so we got our own food and it was ok. Went there for lunch special for 3 and got ripped off $170.00. Never again.

This Puerto Rican restaurant is an absolute gem! I was so glad I checked this restaurant out today. From the outstanding customer service to the delicious food..my experience was great! I had the bistec encebollado mofongo it was delicious and a great portion. I have to shout out our waiter Jorge who provided immaculate customer service while handling multiple tables. Definitely coming back. read more

Cute place just off of Lankershim. Placed order on the phone for a Cubano sandwich lunch special and the Pollo Caribe Salad. When you call they try to send you to the online order page which is sponsored by chow now, which probably means prices are marked up. So I called and waited to speak to someone at the restaurant. Placed my order and she said it'd be about 10 minutes. It takes 10 mins to drive there so I got in the car. Parking was easy - there was parking out front. Don't think there's a parking lot but not sure. The place has a homey feel - has a gate door in front of the regular door. Wonder if this used to be a house? Went up to the counter and told the lady my name for the order. She said it would just be a few minutes, so I paid and waited. Got the food and she said to check it just in case. I like that, because so many times you take the food and its not until you get home that you notice something is missing. All was good so I drove home. Food was good - my cubano sandwich was yummy as was the fries. My hubby enjoyed the salad and shared some with me. There were plantains in the salad and the chicken was tender and flavorful. Overall a good lunch spot. My food was very filling! read more

Mofongos - Puerto Rican Near Me - North Hollywood, California

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Great little spot. Cozy and nicely decorated. My luncheon friend was born and raised in Puerto Rico, and as a regular, he says Mofongos is legit. With that declaration, and his guidance, we ordered the following: Pastelillos (4) - One of each, beef, Chicken, cheese, and pizza. These mini empanadas are so tasty and full of flavor. It's a must order dish. Asopao de Camarones - shrimp soup with rice & peas Pure comfort food Delicious, hearty, and packed with flavor. Mofongo de Pechuga Asada - Mofongo stuffed with chopped chicken breast. A signature dish of Mofongos and a Puerto Rican classic. Arroz con Gandules - pigeon pea rice. Everything was delicious. This is Puerto Rican food at its finest. The flavors were full and authentic. There are few PR spots in LA, and this might be the best one. The service was very friendly and helpful. Mofongos is definitely with a visit. read more

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This location is in the Valley. Parking is on the street only. It's a small restaurant but packs alot of flavor. It's is authentic Puerto Rican food. It was very tasty with a very nice server. read more

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Authentic Puerto Rican Food In Los Angeles, Serving Mofongo and other Puerto Rican Cuisine! Open 7 days a week. 818-754-1051 Check them out! Boricua PR ! 10/10 service off the charts! The best food! Ambiance was lit! Amazing! read more

I am never disappointed coming here. Coming to this restaurant makes me miss the East coast and my family. When you're here they treat you like family. The food is so good. You really can't go wrong with what you get. I've been here multiple times and have gotten a few different things. Definitely check it out. read more

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If I could give this place a million stars.... I would!! The food was so good that I didn't even stop to take pictures. 10/10 would order the pastries and the mofongo with the pork shoulder read more

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The service & ambience is great, the young lady that waited on us today was very attentive and we appreciate that. We ordered the sampler 'un poco de todo' and some bacalaitos. My alcapurria was not cooked all the way, the bacalaitos had no flavor or bacalao. We then added carne frita on the side...and again...no sazon or adobo. Absolutely no flavor and lil crisp pieces that had no meat. I was very disappointed. I'm Puerto Rican so I know what this food should taste like. Not sure if I'll ever go back. But to be fair, perhaps the cook was having an off day ‍ because nothing we ate was good! read more

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We were celebrating my husband's fraternity anniversary and reaching 200k miles on our car and popped in not looking for anything spectacular but filling. This spot isn't too far from our home and we wanted to give it a try. It's unassuming and and set back from the street between less fancy establishments. All that being said, I wasn't expecting what I got --- well prepared, well seasoned food that knocked my socks off. We had the chicken soup to start. The chicken was freshly shredded and the soup was brimming with meat --- not watery. And start. We both had mofongo -- husband had fried pork and I had beef stew. I found the pork a little tough and less crispy than I like but that's the toss up of ordering fried pork. The stew was comforting and filled with everything you'd expect. The star -- as the name of the spot suggests -- is the mofongo. I could smell the taste before I put it in my mouth. Garlicky. Carby. Warm goodness. My picture was taken halfway through the meal because when he set the food down...it was on. I basically ate all of it. Recommend. I'll need to come again to be sure the mofongo hits every time: this def gave -- spot to bring friends to. The best of the area. read more

Mofongos - Mofongo de Carne Guisada --- half eaten because I jumped in. Tasty. - Puerto Rican Near Me - North Hollywood, California

We've been coming to Mofongos Puerto Rican Restaurant since 2003, right after we visited Puerto Rico and completely fell in love with the food, the culture, and the people. That trip made us lifelong fans of Puerto Rican cuisine, and Mofongos has always been one of those places that brings us right back to the island. It had been a minute since our last visit, but I'm happy to say the food absolutely did not disappoint and neither did the service. We reserved our table by the window, which made for a great, relaxed dining experience, and every dish we ordered was full of flavor and cooked just right. From the warm service to the comforting, authentic flavors, Mofongos continues to deliver after all these years. Highly recommend to anyone looking for real Puerto Rican food and a welcoming atmosphere. read more

Mofongos - Un poco de todo-little bit of everything - Puerto Rican Near Me - North Hollywood, California

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I finally made it in and dined at the only Puerto Rican restaurant in Los Angeles. I've been getting so many recommendations to try Mofongos over the years and decided to come in because of a pop-up I am planning to attend this weekend from a chef who recently moved here from Portland. My cousin from Portland suggested I try the Puerto Rican pop-up in DTLA this weekend. I ordered the mofongo de pernil (crispy roasted pork shoulder on green plantains) and arroz con gandules (rice with pigeon peas) which are considered national dishes of Puerto Rico. I have always had in the back of my mind someone telling me that she didn't like the food in Puerto Rico because it was "bland." The dishes at Mofongos were not bland. They were comforting and flavorful -- I need every bit of comfort these days! I am now considering a trip to Puerto Rico to sightsee... and eat! The service was warm and friendly. I definitely felt welcomed and would not hesitate returning to try more dishes along with some of the appetizers and cocktails like the piña colada or coquito. Plenty of parking on the street in front of the restaurant. read more

Mofongos - Mofongos de pernil (crispy roasted pork shoulder on green plantains) and arroz con gandules (rice with pigeon peas). - Puerto Rican Near Me - North Hollywood, California

This place was delicious! So happy to have finally found a great Puerto Rican restaurant in LA. Will be back soon. read more

A pleasant place, good and delicious food, the staff is friendly, and there is parking available. I recommend it to everyone. read more

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The place was nice and quiet, creating a comfortable atmosphere. The service was excellent, Jesus took great care of us. However, the food was a bit bland and could use more seasoning. On the bright side, the portions were generous and the prices were reasonable for the amount of food you get. read more

Mofongos - Mofongo con Pechuga y tostones. - Puerto Rican Near Me - North Hollywood, California

My wife & i came here on a Thursday afternoon. The food was absolutely amazing & the service was also awesome. My wife is from Puerto Rico so she recommended that we come here so i can try her cultures food. I give it a 10/10. Thank you! read more

Mofongos - Puerto Rican Near Me - North Hollywood, California

Food is average. Have been here two times and it does not feel like authentic Puerto Rican food.

My brother and I came here yesterday to celebrate our mom's heavenly birthday. She was half Puerto Rican so we were looking to celebrate and honor her with food from her culture. To say we were disappointed is an understatement. The food was so DRY, but it was more than just an overcooked thing. It seemed like it had been sitting out for a while. The sign outside said they needed help so I don't wanna go too hard on them bc I get it... the table next to us got the same thing I did and by the time we were ready to go, their food looked picked over as well. You can look at the picture and see how dry the meat was. I had asked to switch my pernil out with the pollo guisado and it was just as bad. I don't know how you can make stewed meat dry, but it was. The arroz con gandules tasted like tomato rice from the cafeteria and the mofongo was nothing like I had ever tasted. I dare to say it was overseasoned? But it made his stomach hurt. If I didn't have a reference for how the food was supposed to taste I probably wouldn't be as upset. We were both young when our mom passed, but my brother doesn't remember anything. So for this to be his first experience in such a long time was EXTREMELY disappointing. read more

Mofongos - Pernil and pechuga à la plancha - Puerto Rican Near Me - North Hollywood, California

We stopped by Oct. 26th for Sunday lunch as a group of three and had a great experience. The restaurant is cozy - maybe ten tables inside. There was one waiter (we think his name was Jorge), and one cook, and both were doing a good job keeping things running smoothly. Midway through our meal, a large group of over seventeen walk-ins arrived without a reservation, which could have easily overwhelmed any small restaurant. But Jorge handled it with incredible patience, professionalism, and grace. He continued to check in on all the tables, including ours, without missing a beat. The food was delicious, but what really stood out was the excellent service under pressure. Jorge went above and beyond, and it deserves to be recognized. read more

Mofongos - Mofongo de Pollo Guisado - Puerto Rican Near Me - North Hollywood, California

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Thrilled to find this Puerto Rican gem! Staff was so friendly and helpful. Food was amazing and authentic (trust me I'm Puerto Rican). So glad I found this place can't wait to go back. read more

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Finally got a chance to try Mofongos. Had to try the ... mofongos. If it's your first time at this restaurant, that is my recommendation since the namesake. But I did prefer my plate with special rice and beans. Next time I come back (and I will) I'd go for that. The coconut pudding tasted a little old, but that just makes me think it's very homemade :D. We also had passionfruit juice. Delicious but super sweet. Overall the service was nice, the waitress gave me recommendations and I couldn't have tried a little bit of everything without her. We went on a Sunday and it wasn't busy but I could see this place getting packed, they do take reservations! read more

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OK, so first off, this is my first time trying authentic Puerto Rican food, and let me tell you it was absolutely amazing! I don't remember the exact name of the dish, but I believe it to be the same as the namesake of the Restaurant. It was a soup like dish with plantains and chicken and an assortment of other delectable flavors. The service is absolutely top-notch, the gentleman that helped out me, and my partner was very uplifting, with a good attitude and he gave us some great recommendations on what to try. As for the ambience, it is a quaint little restaurant on Lankershim Boulevard in North Hollywood, and you might miss it if you're not looking for it, but trust me definitely give this spot a try, you will not regret it! read more

So I traveled all the way to this restaurant from Orange County, because it was highly recommended. I only enjoyed dessert. We had the PR sampler, the pork chops with rice and beans, my son had the stake and onions with arroz con gandules. Well I'm was disappointed, I spent over 100$ here and I didn't get full the food was mediocre and I'm Puerto Rican so I know flavor! But we wanted to try something new. The customer service was very good, I had an issue with my card, even though I had more than enough to cover the bill but my son had to go a couple blocks to the bank to get cash out. It's funny because we had just used the card to get a soda at a 7-11 earlier and it was just fine. But not at the restaurant idk why. Anyways the food was good but nothing to brag about, I gave it 3 stars because of the customer service and the flan were great.. I'll stick to Sr. Big Ed's or somewhere close by like my kitchen. Oh the ambiance was nice, a little warm but nice. read more

$20 for de to do- Sampler platter. Wow so disappointed, we just left from there. Pasteles sticky too much masa where's the pork? lol. They must be freezer burned or just old. Alcapurrias- sticky ground beef dry no flavor. Not fresh. Papa Rellenas, too much papa , ground beef again dry not enough seasoning . Not fresh. Empanadas, beef again no bueno chicken way better, dough was good. Beer good Medalla Kola Champagne good. Tostones good Arroz con Gandules -ok Pernil dry. Very Good size portions Cute restaurant. Free street parking if you can find a spot. LA for you. Good Service Waste of $73.00 Ugh. read more

Mofongos - Puerto Rican Near Me - North Hollywood, California

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Hate to say it but customer service is not important here. The Mofongo is mediocre. I'm from NY and I know enough to say they are getting by on the fact they are the only mofongo spot in the area. I wish for them to up thier game to the same level as the PR food in Phoenix and NY. read more

The food was delicious. The food takes a bit to come out but that's cause they make everything fresh. The service seemed a little frazzled once the line started stacking up but other than that it was great! We went with a Puerto Rican friend and she said the ambiance felt like back home. read more

Mofongos - Pechuga a la Plancha with mofongo - Puerto Rican Near Me - North Hollywood, California

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I've been twice! First time the food was amazing, 2nd time the pork was overly dry. BUT I'll still go back

Our waiter was friendly, helpful, and patient. It was our first at the restaurant. The food was delicious! We both had the Pernil over a Mofongo base. We ate half their and took the rest home. We were celebrating my friends recent engagement, so we ordered dessert. We shared the an order of flan de queso and coconut pudding. The food and dessert were an absolute, 10 out of 10! I cannot wait to return with my husband. read more

Put simply: a beautiful restaurant with flavorful food that exemplifies the passion for the culture along with service that makes you feel at home. Can't wait to go back! read more

Great place for savory dishes! Everything was excellent. We had the fish modongo, the soup which was delicious and the fried sample player of various appetizers. All excellent. read more

A little bit of home I managed to find when I first moved to SoCal. It's a wonderful little place with great staff, a stellar menu, and a warm home feel ambiance. read more

As a Puerto Rican I feel disrespected. I have been here on multiple locations and it's the first time I've been treated like garbage the service has sadly gone down hill. I entered the restaurant at 8pm the sign said closes at 9 pm . By 8:30pm with out receiving my food yet they turned the light off in the restaurant and turned off the music. I had to eat my dinner in silence and in the dark. I felt rushed and unwanted as the waitress stared as us from the corner with her arm crossed. I was close to walking out I'm sorry mofongos but you lost a customer I'll be taking my business to Taninos or Mr Ed's going forward you should never treat a customer that way especially when a meal for two is easily over 100 to be kicked out in 30 minutes and you expect a tip shame on you read more