My friends and I decided to check out Pan De Vida Cafe for the first time. It's a restaurant that is tucked away in Evans Mills. So unless you drive around or Pan De Vida is recommended to you by word of mouth, you might not think about stopping here for a bite to eat. I'm glad that we took a chance and stopped by to eat here. Our food was quickly prepared and we were served in timely manner. During our first visit, my friends and I ordered the Sautéed Steak with Yellow Rice, the Mango BBQ Pork Sandwich, the Tripleta with White Rice, a Small Side of Sweet Plantains, and Pork Empanadas. The food was all very tasty. So, if you are looking for a new place to check out while you are stationed at Fort Drum or visiting Evans Mills. I recommend giving Pan De Vida Cafe a chance. read more

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Does not seem In business and hasn't been updated in 3 months ! I would have loved to try it. read more

The people there are very friendly & the food is good. If you're not familiar with the cuisine they'll gladly explain!

Delicious and always fresh food! If you can get someone on the phone, good luck... my only complaint!! They are so hard to get in touch with. The alcupurrias are amazing, and the mofongo is the bomb. read more

Pan De Vida Cafe - Veggie mofongo is very good! - Puerto Rican Near Me - Evans Mills, New York

I ordered takeout through DoorDash and it was a huge mistake . I ordered a Cuban sandwich , tostones , and a flan . I was notified my order was ready for pickup . I drove to the spot and it was kinda hard to see , it's very small , sort of a hole in the wall kind of diner. I walked inside and I told them I was picking up my order and I gave them my name and they said the order was never placed and that they were also out of the items I had ordered . I was just baffled , however I did get my money back . read more

Pan De Vida Cafe - an empty parking lot - Puerto Rican Near Me - Evans Mills, New York

The food was good. We tried tostones, empanadas, Jibarito, white rice and beans, baked chicken. The atmosphere needs a more Caribbean vibe like music, tvs, paintings/PR artifacts, etc. The staff was friendly but you need to ring a bell for service. read more

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For me, what stood out the most was how upbeat and friendly the servers are. Living up here, there isn't much variety as far as food goes so when we heard about this place we made it a point to get there! It's a decent sized space and you seat yourself. There are a few other rooms available (I guess they're used for parties?) The menu has a good amount of variety with, of course, the staples. Roasted pork, empanadas, pasteles, rice and beans, mofongo, chicken, etc. We had the empanadas sampler, tostones-and I had the beef with rice and beans with plantains. The food came out hot and fresh and the taste was worth the drive from Canton (about an hour- which is good for north country lol). This is a family run restaurant and they are very friendly and upbeat. The mother (and I guess the one cooking in the back) made sure to come out and speak with us which I thought was a very nice gesture. The prices are fair for the amount of food you get and I love the Goya drinks ( they have Malta and pineapple soda:-)) read more

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Awesome restaurant for authentic Caribbean Food. Everything is good, but I liked the variety with the combo plates with the macaroni salad. read more

First off, I want to say that this rating isn't based off the food. Food is easily higher than 2stars. My complaint is that whenever I order, I make sure to check the menu..then when I call half the things are "no longer offered". So, maybe if they can update their menu, I'd be happy to give them a higher rating read more

Tucked away in a very unassuming parking lot is perhaps one of Evan's Mills best kept secret. I am talking about Pan de Vida (Bread of Life) restaurant right in the middle of town. Food there is very authentic in keeping with Puerto Rican dishes and flavors. Yes, it does lack the ambiance of a Caribbean place on the beach, but this is upstate NY. When you go, I recommend the tostones to start with and follow that up with a cubano sandwich. You won't walk away feeling hungry. read more

Pan De Vida Cafe - A Caribbean flavor in NNY AND it tastes pretty good! - Puerto Rican Near Me - Evans Mills, New York

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Got the tripleta and an empanada. The empanada was pretty good. The tripleta was a little lackluster. It needs some sauce

The empanadas are to die for! Everything taste so homemade and fresh can't say enough great things about this place! Definitely a hidden gem! read more

Who knew there was a good PR restaurant in the North Country, I sure do now! It's a small place with upbeat music playing in the background. My husband and I were greeted as soon as we walked in the door and were told we could sit anywhere we would like. Our waitress was absolutely amazing, very on top of everything and if we had any questions she said she would be happy to answer. We both ordered their special that was on their board (2 empanadas and a side) and we also added a small order of green plantains togo. The food came out hot and it was delicious. The prices are good for the amount you get. This is a must try, we can't wait to go back. read more

Pan De Vida Cafe - Puerto Rican Near Me - Evans Mills, New York

My husband tried this place first and he insisted that I give it a try. We finally went for dinner and we both had the Cubano Despeinado sandwich. I was impressed! It doesn't look like much but it's full of flavor! It was super delicious! We will definitely making this a restaurant we visit often. read more

Pan De Vida Cafe - Puerto Rican Near Me - Evans Mills, New York

Who would of thought that so far from Home you can find this warm place. Not only warm in heat and food but also in Spirit. I feel like I'm sitting in my favorite Family Restaurant back in My Puerto Rico. For All those Jibaros and those who have been in the Island I HIGHLY RECOMMEND "PAN DE VIDA". Ladies and Gentlemen this is a TRUE HONEST PUERTO RICAN EXPERIENCE. God Bless the Family. read more

The food was pretty good and speed of service was great. Wish they were open for dine in.

Outside deceives this place, food and atmosphere is on point! I got the tripleta, some plantains and horchata. Very impressed with price and food altogether. read more

This is a little while in the wall, but the food was really good and flavorful. The service was awesome and they were nice and helpful. They were able to explain what all the food was and made suggestions. They are going to have Mexican night also starting on April 20th. The prices were good for the amount of food given. Would definitely eat here again. read more

It's hard to find this type of food here in upstate NY without traveling super far. With that being said, Puerto Rican food is one to be highly criticized do to it's "Home made, like grandma made it" demand. We all know if grandma didn't make it then we can never give it a 5, so that's why it has a 4 from me. I appreciated their homemade touch and tasting their take on food from the island. read more

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Killer empanadas. We had the sampler and it come in an assortment of seven flavors which made a total of 14 fried mini delight. However, the mofongo was very dry along with the pork tips. Salty and the drink, I believe it's hatchata was so sweet. Still, this place is a gem in the Fort Drum area and worth checking out. read more

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I really liked this place the moment I walked in. Great little restaurant in a little quaint town. The place was almost empty except one small family in the corner. I have no idea why it wasn't packed because the food was awesome and the people who I assume were the owners were incredibly nice. I had the mango pork dinner. Absolutely delicious. The sweet plantains hit the spot as well. Cooked to perfection. I can't wait to come back and try some other menu items. I'll probably be adding to this review in the future. read more

We loved the place as soon as we came through the door. The service was very good very friendly and helpful, the food was authentic varied and delicious, and the Latin American music made a festive atmosphere. The empanadas, horchatas and sandwiches were delicious, authentic and generous proportions! Bring your appetite and try something new and you won't be excited. As adventurous eaters we were very excited to find a Puerto Rican restaurant in upstate New York! We'll be back. read more

Absolutely LOVE this restaurant! The food is excellent and authentic Puerto Rican! The service is impeccable and fast while being very courteous; the owners show their Christian values. The menu has lots to choose from at VERY REASONABLE PRICES! Everything is homemade and delicious! They are a family business in the local community and everyone should at least try their food, give them a shot, lots of food for the money, so very economical for the whole family! read more

The food and service are unbelievable. This is definitely a hole in the wall that is worth the stop! The empanadas are out of this world.

Legit. Small place that is right off the main road. Excellent service and food. Kinda confusing if you walk in from the side door because there are other establishments inside the building, but once you walk into the restraint, you know you've came to the right place. Just found this place and I will be returning. read more

Delicious, fast and full of flavor. I would recommend this place for those looking for food, PR cuisine. I would definitely recommend the pork bites and the guava and cheese empanadas! read more

This is by far one of the best Puerto Rican restaurants that I have eaten at. The atmosphere at A Lo Boricua is like having Puerto Rico in your back yard. With each bite, the flavors exotic spice melt in your mouth. The staff is friendly, polite, and patient with every order. I highly recommend many many more people to come enjoy this Puerto Rican delicacy. read more

Best authentic Puerto Rican cuisine I've had in awhile. Especially for this area, you can't go wrong. Food is great, customer service is on point and the prices are fair. This is definitely my "goto" place when I'm in the area. I recommend the Pork Bites, yellow rice w/ pigeon peas, and mac salad. The habanero hot sauce is house made and tasty. Their boiled yuca is also delicious. Give it a try and I'm sure you won't be disappointed. read more

Definitely one of the best restaurants in the Watertown area. Excellent, authentic food with exceptionally friendly service. A must visit if you're in the area! read more

Amazing food, great prices & wonderful service! Their homemade pastries are so delicious!! My favorite sandwich is the pernil mango bbq.

Amazing food and customer service is on point. I recommend this place to everyone to try out.

The food didn't taste authentic. I tried this place twice and I was not impressed with the meat.

Flavor is great. Mofongo was amazing but portion size seems to be much smaller than what I'm used to at Carribean spots.

I would have to agree with all the other positive reviews. Very friendly. Great service. Fabulous food. Empanadas were really tasty. Delicious pork chop and chicken. read more

Is a small casual restaurant with an excellent service. The food is mostly puertorican and Caribbean with delicious varieties for all taste buds. They also have various pastries made to order and simple options for a quick bite like empanadas. The experience was so pleasant and I'm happy that I found a Caribbean restaurant tha offers vegetarian options without cutting on the flavor. read more

very slow service. called ahead for pick up and they said 20 minutes. i was 20 minutes away when i called. i have been sitting in here for 15 minutes. plus there are some people here that have been waiting longer than me and they're still waiting and starting to look very impatient. read more