Easily some of the best Puerto Rican food I ever had outside of the island…read more The staff is incredible - super amiable to my request for a meat-free mofongo. The rice and beans were so good. I have no clue what the difference maker was but they stood out! My family loved the whole chicken. I would easily go back.

Awesome food, one of the best in philly. Cooked perfectly…read moreand great people. Everything looks clean including the bathroom.

Great family run restaurant giving us a pleasant dining experience in regard to taste, selection…read moreand dining comfort. I am not Brazilian so you might think I have no idea what good Brazilian food would be but 1 of my dining companions is and loves this place. I am glad she brought me here. I hope to return soon.

Ive eaten inside and gotten takeout both always good and flavorful. One time I went they had…read moreguacamole which was bomb. They haven't had it since tho. The meat is always hot the sides tho aren't. I wish they had them in the pans that had the fire underneath to get sides a little hotter

We drive from our hometown about an hour and a half away, recommended by a friend, is in north…read morePhilly so don't expect a luxury restaurant, their thing is simple amazing puertorican food and flavors, the staff was very polite, the place had a welcoming clean vibe, prices were fantastic, and the service was incredibly fast. Now the food... As soon as they bought the first appetizer (morcillas) we felt the island culinary richness. The alcapurrias, OMG as perfect as they can be and if you know what this are, you understand the complexity of getting it right, the Rellenos de Papas, different on the outside but the same rich savory flavor. Pernil (pork) was moist, not greasy and well-seasoned, tasteful cuerito. Default on the side was the Mayo-ketchup for the salad, how more Puerto Rican could it get? The tostones were fried to perfection with mashed garlic on top. The chuletas smelled like chicharron just the right amount of tenderness, flavorful with the crispy edges. The arroz blanco, habichuelas and carne guisada (rice & beans with beef stew) bring back our mothers and grandmothers' taste to the mouth. Cuajito, now we knew we had to take our hats off for the authentic incredibly good taste. Is not a place for selfies but to eat excellent traditional Puerto Rican food, so if you're in Philadelphia or nearby I highly recommend you stop here and get the true taste of Puerto Rico!!!!!

Authentic Puertorican cuisine. Steak and tostones are my favorite. I get the yucca all the time…read more Rotisserie chicken excellent. They also serve morcilla, not all places make good but her it is delicious. N

Been there twice. Can't speak to authenticity as a person w no Dominican experience, but I can…read morespeak to yumminess & value. Went Once for lunch, once for breakfast. Everything I ate & drank was delicious. Breakfast was Tres Golpes - perfectly cooked egg over easy, over mashed plantains with fried salami and cheese. SO good - the egg over the plantains was an awesome new flavor combo for me. I had a tamarind juice, my wife had the passionfruit - both fresh & tasty. Service was also excellent. Lunch - I literally just pointed to what looked tasty, got it on my plate, and ate - everything was full of flavor. Prices are reasonable for the neighborhood.

I was in the area and had marked this spot down to try, so I ordered a pork mofongo to go, went in…read moreto pick it up, and as I was waiting, I saw the maduros and they were calling my name, so I got an order of those too. Prices are very reasonable for restaurant food, I think, and the quality is absolutely there. They have all the food in heated pans at the front, though the mofongo had to be prepared separately. When I ate the food later on, everything was absolutely delicious. If I'm in the area again, I'll definitely order again! Inside, there are a few TVs, and you order at the counter even if sitting in for a meal. Looks clean and cozy enough, and I would imagine fairly crowded at the right times, but I was there mid/late afternoon, so I only saw one table w/ a customer eating. I wouldn't be opposed to it sometime other than having to pay for parking!

This authentic Mexican bakery/restaurant is cool. We've only had their baked goods so far. The…read morestaff doesn't speak too much English and that's ok. Due to COVID-19 the restaurant part was closed for dining in. Some of the pastry's were a little too dry for me. The selection of prepared snacks were plentiful as well. They keep a few cooked foods under the warmer ready to go. Overall is cool little spot to grab some sugary tasting bread.

Here you can- humbly dine in, take out, order on ubereats,  grab baked goods, grab tacos, Mexican…read morefood,  or fresh made juices and Horchata.   Mexican Bakery with a humble dining area and extensive Mexican food menu and a huge selection of cultural juices and horchata at great prices on the North 5th street Latin District!   My ratings are based on a scale of 1 to 5 stars, where 1 is tragic and 5 is Ouuww terrific!  Overall ratings- 5 stars! Customer service- always 5 stars Food taste- 5 stars! Best Carne Asada tacos I've had in Philly!  Ouuwwww! Food portions- 4 star Cleanliness- the bathroom could be cleaner but eating areas 4 star Ambiance- humble low key bakery with the soccer games on. 4 star for what it is. Decor- 3.5 stars for what it is. It looks like a Mexican bakery with no gimmicks.   Get the Carne Asada tacos with the side of grilled onion bulbs! Omgeeee!

*Cross posted to Google for visibility*…read more Casa Borinqueña is seriously something special. I stopped in and ended up chatting with one of the owners--he was so kind and clearly loves what he does. He walked me through the menu and pointed me to some favorites, which made the whole experience feel really personal. I got the Bori fries and the mofongo cups (one "chicken," one "beef"), and everything was incredible--rich, savory flavors, crispy plantains, perfectly cooked plant-based meats, and that mama sauce tying it all together. When I asked about desserts, he even gave me a cinnabon bun to try, and it was unreal--warm, soft, perfectly sweet. Already planning my next trip back. I can't wait to try more.

Casa Borinquena is so delicious! I have been a fan since their pop-up days in Oakland and I was…read moreexcited to bring my parents here and they absolutely loved it. We got a ton of stuff to share: the loaded tostones with beef, the Bori fries (yucca) with mushrooms, pinchos, rice with gandules, and pastelillos. Everything was really great, but I think our favorites were the tostones and yucca fries! Great flavors, well-seasoned, really just perfect! It's delicious Puerto Rican food that just happens to be vegan as well. The restaurant is fairly small, and you order at the counter. The person helping us was super nice and helpful in making recommendations. Everything is served in takeout containers even if you eat in, but I don't think that's a big deal. It's casual, in a good way. We also got a bunch of desserts to take home... and that coquito tres leches cake was soooooo good! Highly recommend! I hope Casa Borinquena has a long & successful run in Philly, so make sure you visit!

I've been ordering the family picanha meal from Sergio's for a few years now and always without a…read morehitch.. I decided to try one of their American style burger offerings. I got the BBQ burger and fries, the order came in about 10 minutes later. The fries was cold and stale, the burger itself was lukewarm at best and smelled a bit sour. It was all reheated quickly and given to me take home. In no way it was prepared fresh on the spot, I live real close by and it would've made it home still hot... It goes without saying I trashed all of it. What a disappointment, I may never comeback.

On service maybe one or two people speak English but they are HARD WORKING & Will help if anything…read moreis wrong which is rare= B Ambulance normally pack on weekend so look to take out..( that means food is good =C Food is Full Flavor And somewhat unique but Great presentation and well worth the few Dollars .. everything is fresh And the fries are crispy =B+ A definite recommendation ( coming from a BIG BOI)

I've been to this place several times. I enjoy it as a solid comfort food spot. I think the staff…read moreis efficient and they've never gotten my order wrong. I also think that the decor is gorgeous and the music is always amazing! The reality is that they don't go above and beyond and honestly no one's mad. Sometimes they forget a sauce that I know I got from a previous order or they give me guac that's too brown for my liking to eat. BUT I enjoy the food so much that none of those things are factors! Things are always fried to perfection, flavors are always hitting and I always love waking through those doors!

It's so cute inside and the staff is super nice…read more The drinks and cheese sticks things were delicious. The patron piton was delicious.