Bad Bunny Food I enjoy his music and in his honor I went deep in Puerto Rican territory in Brooklyn to sample the culture's cuisine. Random restaurant choice is Norwind's Norwinds in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. A neighborhood restaurant and warm reception. I love the menu options. I had La Isla Platter (carne frita, todtones, bacalaitos, alcapurrias), three kinds of empanada (shrimp, beef and chicken), their NorWings and my mocktail, Paloma. Thanks for the inspiration, Benito Antonio ! #curious_eater #puertorican read more

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Bad Bunny Food I enjoy his music and in his honor I went deep in Puerto Rican territory in Brooklyn to sample the culture's cuisine. Random restaurant choice is Norwind's Norwinds in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. A neighborhood restaurant and warm reception. I love the menu options. I had La Isla Platter (carne frita, todtones, bacalaitos, alcapurrias), three kinds of empanada (shrimp, beef and chicken), their NorWings and my mocktail, Paloma. Thanks for the inspiration, Benito Antonio ! #curious_eater #puertorican read more

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I visited Norwind's Cafe on Thursday, and my experience was concerning. A large flying water bug (roach) got into the dining area, causing customers to run away from their tables. A tall waiter then grabbed a can of bug spray and began spraying it while customers were still inside the restaurant. I was uncomfortable with insecticide being sprayed in an occupied dining area. I hope the cafe reviews its pest control procedures so situations like this can be handled more safely in the future. read more

Food was delicious Service was good , very attentive Great Ambiance , Great Music But music a little to loud if you take it down a few decibels people can talk without yelling . Will recommend to my friend read more

Went out last night in 18 degree weather for a quick bite, so glad we did. The food was amazing, the dj was playing all kinds of fun music and the waiter Hugo was super nice and accommodating. We went once for lunch and I never wrote a review, hence why I had to write one now. Really had a great time. Worth the cold night out lol! read more

Norwind's - Steak and yuca with mashed potato - Bars Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

I love to support a boricua owned business bc not many are left in the community but the service here is terrible. The food is good. It's a decent vibe especially in the summer but once again don't come here expecting good service. I was there last Saturday & the waitress took like 25 mins to even put menus down. Then when she came back with food & no utensils & we couldn't find her for like 20 mins so I had to walk up & get them myself. It wasn't even that busy & there was like 3 of them so I don't get why it's so terrible. But I really hope they get it together read more

Great place. I went there with my wife, dad, and newborn on a lazy Saturday afternoon. The owner was extremely accommodating. I love the vibe, classic yet modern Puerto Rican place. Everything was delicious. The bacalaitos were particularly on point. I ate every single morsel of rice on my plate. It's definitely worth a visit. read more

If you're looking for good food, fun vibes and great service, Norwind's is the place to be. The staff is attentive and go above and beyond to make sure you are comfortable. The food is delicious, which makes for a great dining experience. (Even better now that they've renovated their space) Make sure to ask for Nelly if you want to ensure excellent customer service. read more

Nelly is the best! Excellent service every time we go! Highly recommend!! Great vibes!!

I ordered a few dishes from the catering menu and most of it was ok except for the so called "Baked Chicken " I was told when I ordered that the chicken is shredded but it looked more like it was chopped up. It was very unappetizing as it had large pieces of fat, small bones (which by the way are a choking hazard) and all the parts of chicken that most people don't care to eat. It was disappointing and I couldn't eat it. I also had to remove as much of the junk pieces as possible before I served it to my guests. Overall not a great experience and I won't be ordering from them again. read more

They represent their latino culture. The food is delicious, the employees are considerate and accommodating. The vibe is party all day everyday, Will always go back. read more

Passion fruit and Henny sangria rozen drink!! Food is fresh! Nice spot Worth the trip read more

Norwind's - Great lil place. Food is fresh We had tostoobes tapados and jibarito sandwich - Bars Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Drinks were great. They have frozen henny sangria, margaritas, rum punch, and pina colada. The bartender service was great. Medium size establishment. Great atmosphere rustic decor. read more

The dining experience is top-notch! The ambiance is super inviting, rustic yet modern aesthetic. Nelly, our server, is amazing! Always goes the extra mile and provides incredible service. The food and drinks are also fantastic - never disappointed! read more

Service was slow but some what attentive if that makes sense. We were sat at a table that had just been cleared but not wiped down. Drinks were great and so was the music. It's a local neighborhood spot and the vibe was cool. Food was good, my one and only issue with the food would be that they drowned the mofongo in their sauce. Not matter how delicious the sauce is, it truly should've been a tad less or on the side. The sauce made the mofongo a tad mushy and it's already a semi soft fried version of a fried tostone. Overall everyone enjoyed their food and drinks, we were a crowd of 6. read more

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Garlic parm wings for starters Great service, stop reading and find out for yourself read more

Love their new space! The food never disappoints. Our waitress Nelly was extremely attentive, polite and provided great service. I've been here a few times and the food and service is always great. Highly recommend. read more

I've been here a few times and the food is always on point!!! They added a a couple of new items to their menu and they didn't disappoint. The vibe of this place is super cool, it's good if you just want to chill and have a good time with friends, I read in the other reviews someone mentioning a dance floor and I completely agree!! The couple times I've been the service was amazing, and special props to Nelly who is very attentive, such an amazing waitress. read more

This restaurant is amazing! Authentic Puerto Rican Cuisine, Great vibes, amazing people. If you have not been there yet, you MUST GO NOW!!! Nelly, our server, made us feel welcomed and comfortable. She has impeccable service skills!!! she got everyone's order correct and was attentive to our needs. The food and service is available quickly and delightful! read more

This is such a gem in the neighborhood! They have amazingggg Latin/Puerto Rican food, really decent drinks, and great music. The bartender and servers are also really friendly and super sweet. The Chicken Empanadas, Mofongo, and fried chicken were all really good. We saw a lot of people getting the platter of appetizers (which was huge!) and that also looked great. This is a perfect place to stop by for one drink, or to sit down with friends and enjoy a meal and great music. read more

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It seriously takes a lot of me to be "Wow'd" by my cultural food but Norwind's definitely left me very impressed. I ordered takeout through Grubhub and the food was absolutely delicious. I ordered the beef empanadas, Philly cheesesteak egg rolls and pulled pork sliders with French fries. The portions are very big and definitely fair to share with other people. I'd imagine I was going to get a small Philly cheesesteak egg roll but those things were big (2 stuffed pieces for $8) and a side cup of melted cheese, Yum. The empanadas were great but the beef did not have seasoning at all so I was least impressed with the beef empanadas. The sauce that comes with it (Mayo,ketchup type of delicious sauce) complimented the lack of flavor in beef empanadas though, so don't fret, it can be fixed. The pulled pork sliders were a huge hit! It was more like small sandwiches if you ask me. Those sliders were packed up with juicy pulled pork, white mozzarella cheese I believe and some sort of delicious pico de Gallo on top and of course some lettuce/tomato. I was really amazed by how delicious it was. I shared my Grub hub meal with 3 different people and I was left completely stuffed and satisfied as were they. It's like part of me just couldn't stop eating even though I was really full. I left a little in my to go container and had to throw it out with so much sadness because who really saves 1 bite of a pulled pork sandwich with maybe about 6 fries for the next day? Ha! I highly recommend Norwind's. In fact I'll be stopping by in person this weekend with friends so that I can brag about how I found a great restaurant with delicious food. read more

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Hey are there any Puerto Ricans left in NYC?! If there are any left, this is the place for you. This place is like a shortcut to Puerto Rico. It has a great atmosphere and its a must see. The service is great and so is the food. I highly recommend this place for a night out with friends to enjoy some Puerto Rican food and drinks. They have an outdoor area which is perfect in the summer time. Come here and dance salsa or reggaeton with your friends. You wont regret it. This place is special to me because its the place my man asked me to be his lady. Love you Norwinds! read more

Norwind's - My hubby and I came here the day we became an official couple! - Bars Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

I really do love this place! My husband took me here when we first started dating and it has authentic, yummy Puerto Rican food. I do not drink Henessey, but they have this AMAZING Henny sangria which I love! Staff and owner are friendly and welcoming. The patio is closed due to construction but they do have outdoor seating. Check this place out if you are in the area. read more

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Restaurant staff are rude and cannot read instructions. I placed an order via Uber eats and specifically asked them not to add sauce to my mofongo. Sure enough my order arrives and my mofongo and meat is drenched in garlic sauce. I called the restaurant immediately after and explained to the lady over the phone that I specially asked them to pour the sauce on the side. I explained to her that my kids will not eat it if it's soaked in sauce. I basically was out on $15 because they don't know how to follow instructions. I told her I wrote it in the comments of my Uber notes. Her response was to me was "WELL I DONT KNOW WHAT TO TELL YOU, HONEY". Basically it is what it is. Not once did she apologize nor ask to send me a replacement or refund. Complete waste of money. I will never order from here again. See pics. read more

Norwind's - My notes specifically asking them to serve the sauce on the side. Next photo of my mofongo drenched k. Sauce. SMH - Bars Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Found this place after a quick thrifting trip. We were seated immediately because only two other people were there. Appetizers: chicken empanadas. They were super seasoned and moist! The dipping sauce it comes with is yummy Entrees: Shrimp tacos (2) Cuban Sandwich. Let's get into the sandwich! The pork was seasoned to perfection, juicy and tender. The bread wasn't overly toasted at all. Would definitely recommend the sandwich! Drinks: Henny Sangria and Rum Punch. I HATE the size of these drinks. As you can see in the photograph the cups are like 8oz and they were also $10 each because it was "happy hour". Could you imagine what the price would be if it wasn't happy hour!? Although the drinks were good, I don't agree with the size for that price. Overall, I would recommend this place to eat. read more

Norwind's - Hennessy Sangria and Rum Punch - Bars Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Came in with my friends. Some of us ordered food and some of us only got drinks. i had a frozen pina colada, wasn't strong sweet the way i like it. My boyfriend got philly cheesestake egg rolls. They were SOO good, cheese sauce comes on the side to dip in the egg rolls in. My friends got Cuban sandwiches with a side salad and empanadas. He liked the chicken more then the beef. Nice place to hangout with friends, didn't feel rushed to leave. Would i come back? Yes very calm place and it's easy to find parking on their block. Worth the money? Yes. read more

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Great time food was excellent and the music and drinks were on point wish the place had a dance floor

I'm giving them a 4 mainly because of the drinks and service, but the food fell a littttttle flat. The wings were great, and I ordered the la isla platter and I was disappointed. The alcapurria was a weird loose super creamy texture and the bacalaitos were soggy underneath them. The chicarron de pollo was bland, and the pastelitos were decent. The rum punch was the clear winner, I was tipsy af off of 1.5 of them. I'd go back for drinks and appetizers. read more

This place has a great atmosphere. You definitely feel like you've stepped into a small Latino restaurant the minute you walk in. They have a very limited menu and the menu isn't all traditional Puerto Rican food. I came here with a friend looking for some rice and beans with pernil or some fried pork chops. This is Not that type of place. The food was good but definitely not a place I would go if I was looking for some food that reminds me of home. The drinks were amazing, though! Try the blended parcha with rum, you'll love it. read more

Do not eat here! After seeing the reviews on tictoc about a year ago we thought we would give this place a try. The food was not bad we were satisfied even though our table was very close to the bathroom . So we returned and toughed it out. Sunday was our anniversary so we went in. I ordered a Cuban sandwich which was trash, it seemed like carne beef, like they put it through the pasteles machine before they served it. It was bad! we have eaten in many food places and the food that we received was not up to par. My son was not satisfied with his food which came with tostones topped with chicken. It wasn't a meal it was some sort of an appetizer. My 15 year old son is upset but did not want to send it back he feared they might do something to the food. My wife was also asking questions like do you think they are still serving Puerto Rican food here. As a Puerto Rican the food they served us I wouldn't give to my worst enemy. I ate a bit of it and decided maybe a drink might help. It did not. We just asked for the check tipped the waitress and got the hell out of there. Never again! you should be ashamed of yourselves. I guess the other Party who were celebrating somebody's birthday were more important. Darn we should have bought tacos from the corner taco spot. Rip Norwinds! read more

Came on a Wednesday (Pre 4th of July) after work. Was able to sit in the patio area which was pretty large. I came with a friend that frequents the spot and said i had to try the Henny Sangria. Well folks to my surprise those things were a HIT!!! If you love sangria and drinks strong this won't disappoint. Our waiter was a bit sassy but nonetheless enjoyed this spot and see myself coming back again with a group as thats what the vibes outside call for. Music playing at a reasonable volume to enjoy but still converse with others. I'm curious to know if they do any special or themed events out there?! Ordered french fries but on the menu it doesn't specify that they are steak fries (which I'm not a fan of). The fries were cold too . read more

OMG, like where do I start..Place is awesome , the food was definitely old school Puerto Rican food. Sooooo bueno !!! The Pina Colada was simply delicious !! Our waitress Nelly is sweet kind and very attentive..The whole vibe and energy was off da hook . Freakin Rican watch out!! read more

Not the best Puerto Rican food I've had. The food was aesthetically pleasing but it was under seasoned so I was a little disappointed. They also did not have rice and beans - a Puerto Rican staple. There was only one waitress who was kind and helpful but the food was underwhelming read more

Norwind's - Shrimp mofongo - Bars Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Great taste but I did not receive the items that I paid for. I ordered steak and onions with arroz con gandules: I received tostones instead. Did not receive a call letting me know if they were out of arroz con gandules. read more

Everything was exceptional. The food, the service, the atmosphere all were great. I was sitting bouncing happy with the food and music!! read more

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They were so nice and the food was yummy. What a great vibe here the service was incredible! Highly recommend if you want some fire puerto rican food read more

I am defi a fan. I cam here on a whim and was pleasantly surprised. There arent a lot of authentic Puerto Rican food spots. We had been craving a good authentic taste from our home island and we cam here. At first we were reluctant because of its name but once the food came out, everything changed. We ordered Mofongo wth Chicharon de pollo, steak and onions with Yuca fries and carne frita with tostones. Each item was made to perfection with a great taste of seasoning and not over done. Place is a bit pricey but worth the cost. Only issue I had was the size of the cups that you get drinks from. They were very small. Aside from that, i am a fan and will be coming back. Oh btw parking sucks on the area so be prepared to drive around for a spot if you drive. read more

Been to this location for an event to see Judy Torres and George Lamond. The set up was Great and the food was Wonderful. Had an amazing time at this establishment. read more

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I don't really frequent this place. The henny sangria is about all that's popping. Don't come here for food. It's super greasy and everything is fried. Not really a fan! And after the place closed and we were still outside and needed to use the bathroom after spending over $100 there, they refused to let us use the bathroom. Again the drinks are definitely worth it but other than that eat down the block! read more

I've eaten at Norwinds once and ordered delivery several times and I can't get enough of it. Their cheesesteak eggrolls are so savory and their chicharron de pollo (chicken chunks) with rice make me miss my mom and dad's cooking all the time. Their mozzarella balls are a great side as well. Different take on a mozz stick but a welcomed one. I will continue to order from Norwinds when I get the craving for my Puerto Rican food!! read more