I may have died and gone to Heaven I have found the Best Empanadas in Springfield and can't wait to try the Cuban. Affordable and well worth the wait read more

This place is absolutely amazing. If you want to go to Puerto Rico just come here and the food will bring you there. I went on a Saturday during lunchtime, and I was blown away with the crazy amounts of people coming in. Service was absolutely amazing. Every worker was super friendly. The line moved fast with the number of workers they have. The first bite of the rice and beans was heaven. It brought me back to my grandmother's cooking. They have so many choices of authentic Puerto Rican food. This place is 2 hours away from my house but I guarantee you I'll be coming here quite often. They have seating but like I said first come first serve. Get in here before any rush hours and you'll be ok. They have a great amount of breads as well as Spanish pastries. The amount of food you get for what you pay is crazy. I ordered rice and lentils, with red beans, and roasted pork. It was literally enough for lunch and dinner or two people. This was dine in, not sure how much you get for takeout. Smart me I ordered my kids there own meal which had to be taken home as well. This is a definite go-to spot for Puerto Rican food. The location isn't in the best of towns, but everyone there was friendly and there to chow down. read more

Now this was a bit more of my standard for Puerto Rican food. The selections were aplenty and the place was bustling with people in and out. They specialize in PR sandwiches on Pan de Agua bread so they didn't have any Pan Sobao which was frustrating at first. I then gazed over at the fritura that they had and to my delight they had fresh alcapurrias and empanadas! They were absolutely delicious and made with fresh ingredients. They had plenty of sweet bakery items too. Service was brisk but very friendly. People come here seriously determined to get their food and the they are out! The place was bright with plenty of windows and pretty clean. There's parking too! read more

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They serve a lot of food for an affordable price! The food is really good too. I will come back again

Food is always delicious and fresh! Service is always great; attentive and caring, and they always double check to make sure you are getting what you want! This business is always full of customers but you do not have to wait for long for they are always ready! Very welcoming and filling! You will be full and happy. read more

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Tried giving this place another shot after 3 years and nothing has changed. Waited 10 Mins not even busy and they didn't even acknowledge me. Eff this place never again read more

Outstanding food and service, always leave 100% satisfied. A must visit when in Springfield, you'll feel like your back in Boriquen!

This place has had a non stop line since we walked in. The food is huge portions and reasonably priced. The amount of different empanadas is amazing I want to try them all. read more

Puerto Rican Bakery & Restaurant - chicken and rice in a styrofoam container - Spanish Near Me - Springfield, Massachusetts

Made me wait 40 min to get a damned Tripleta sandwich. Ridiculous. Absolutely horrible customer service. Get your damned act together! Never coming back. read more

Best food in town. The restaurant is clean. The service is quick and the staff is friendly. They always have what you want. They never run out. read more

First of all I love any type of authentic food. This place always has a line going into establishment. I pass this restaurant on my way going and leaving work. I promised myself that I was going to try it when it's not so busy! Well folks, today was the day about 1:30. All I really wanted was the yellow rice and pigeon peas. Once in I was surprised at the array of offering from dessert to hot food line and sandwiches. I ordered my rice and peas and 1 chicken wing. The wing was hot and crispy and a nice size. I only ordered one because I wasn't sure if I would like it! Well before I got out of the parking lot I had devoured the chicken wing. Absolutely delicious. Once I got back to work I tried the rice and peas and that too was well seasoned and delicious. Portion size was comparable to price. I can't wait to go back. I would definitely recommend this restaurant. read more

Puerto Rican Bakery & Restaurant - Yellow rice with pigeon peas! - Spanish Near Me - Springfield, Massachusetts

Empanadas de Aire mmmmmmmmmm Ordered yellow rice with pigeon peas OBVIOUSLY no yellow rice!? And the chicken stew, welp no meat just bone thought they're feeding a dog . Very disappointed read more

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My go-to for Puerto Rican food. This place is always busy it seems - and for good reason. The food is always great and always fresh. Customer service is always friendly. Prices are great as well. Always make my way here when in the area. read more

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I came here to get lunch and the place was packed. Just an FYI come the earliest you can or expect long wait times. My boyfriend ordered me the tripleta sandwich and it was incredible. So big and tasty. So worth the wait and the money. We also got pastellos and relleno de papa. The parking is difficult just fyi. The food is so authentic and this is supposed to be the beat Puerto Rican restaurant in Springfield, MA. Please give this place a try but be patient. read more

As places go in the Springfield area you definitely got quite a selection of spots for Puerto Rican food and such (also the fact that a high number of people who like in the area were once from Puerto Rico) and today I had delivered my bit from this spot and why the stars. I ordered a BBQ ribs with Spanish rice and a side of red beans and also potatoes (photo coming) and the food was tasty and such I didn't even need to put my own seasoning on it. Ribs man they pretty much just wanted to fall off the bones and also the sauce was very good as well & I did a little mix into the rice (and also the red beans I'll also add) and sense if you got a taste for even say octopus don't worry because yes they got that (shows that isn't only for sushi). Well all in all enjoy. read more

Puerto Rican Bakery & Restaurant - This is the dish that I mentioned in the review. - Spanish Near Me - Springfield, Massachusetts

Two visits and both have been great! The first trip- we ordered plantains (melt in your mouth good) and the shrimp in garlic sauce entree. More recently we ordered a beef stew concoction over rice and beans. Explosion of flavor in our mouths, and the most ridiculous portions. the prices are incredibly reasonable... we shared one plate and had enough for a full lunch/dinner, and a snack the next day. The line was spilling out the door... clearly a hot spot. highly recommend, will be back!! read more

Great food and service If you want puertorican food, this is the spot, best sandwiches around springfield

I would come here over and over and over again, no problem. Their empanada's were plump full of meat and delicious! The breakfast sandwich that included, ham, egg, and cheese was toasted perfect and a steal for $5, three of us ate from it, it was that big. It would be good if they had something more than just regular coffee though, I really missed having a foamy cafe con leche with my breakfast, but the coffee was still really good, nice and strong, can't wait to be back in the area, I'll be here again for breakfast! read more

Puerto Rican Bakery & Restaurant - Tasty and cheap breakfast - Spanish Near Me - Springfield, Massachusetts

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Rude as hell staff; the ones that show up to work that is. The line isnt because of food quality/flavor. Trust me there are better places for Spanish food in Springfield, MA. Overpriced too. read more

Holy cow is this place good. Located in Springfield, Puerto Rican Bakery & Restaurant is a spot where you can either have takeout or eat in the restaurant. The parking lot is very tight, so during busier times it could be difficult to get a spot. On my visits, the service has always been great. The folks behind the counter are very friendly, even when busy. The food is the star, though. The pork shoulder is cooked perfectly with great flavor. I've had both the rice and beans and rice with pigeon peas, and both are excellent sides to have with a meal. In terms of the fried options, the alcapurrias and potato balls are my favorites. Additionally, if you're a fan of monfongo, this place has an excellent one. Overall, I'd highly recommend this spot and it's worth the drive if you're north of Hartford or anywhere close to Springfield. read more

You guys.... you must come here. Get the rice and beans! Get the plantains! Get the shrimp with the creamy garlic sauce! It's all so delicious here. Sit outside in the sun and devour this food and your day will be made. read more

I got Pernil from this restaurant recently and found this This is absolutely unacceptable, I thought they were better than this. Now I don't plan on ever coming back read more

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This restaurant is one of the best you can go to also bring your family .Its crowed but once you get your food the wait is well worth it .The food is spectacular and so is the hospitality. You are truly well served and the portions on the plate is fulfilling. Take some time to go and see the restaurant have patience and wait in line. Dont be in a rush the lines are long. Be prepared to wait. Parking is hard to find during rush hours. 5 stars from me read more

Puerto Rican Bakery & Restaurant - Great meal - Spanish Near Me - Springfield, Massachusetts

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I come here just about every week. It never disappoints, they are fast, and give nice proportions. Even if you don't want a plated meal, get some empanadas. read more

Well my dad was from Puerto Rico so this is the food of my culture and I can tell you that this is very good Puerto Rican food. They are so busy that it is always fresh. There is always a big variety and the portions are generous. Parking here is tight and the lines can be tricky but the food brings me back. Don't leave without a loaf of bread. You can thank me later. read more

The service here was the worse I have ever encountered in my entire life. The tables were all dirty there is no line at all! You literally have to order your food like your in the New York stock exchange never again will I go here mind you I waited for an hour never got to order. Average wait time 1 hour and that's if one of the women behind the counter even want to serve you read more

Went to their II location. Amazing food. Some of the best beef empanadas I have eaten. Papa rellenos were excellent. Sweet pastries were as good as I have had anywhere. Will always have a special place in my heart because this was first place I introduced my son to empanadas and papa rellenos. Watching his eyes go wide as he declared "I'm a fan" was a great parenting moment. I have an affinity for getting any ethnic food in a place where I am among the only white people in the restaurant and it was fantastic to be able to share this food and this moment with him. read more

For authentic Puerto Rican food this is a great location. They have a wide selection from fritura (fried items) like pastelillos, relleno de papa, to arroz, habichuelas, chuletas, bistec con cebolla, yuca, guineo, pernil, etc. and the staff works the line quickly and efficiently. They give generous portions at unbeatable prices. If you ever wanted to try Puerto Rican food and are in the area - come here. The one thing to warn is that it was crowded when I went and the parking lot is extremely compact and tight just so you know. read more

Omg! No frills joint but good lawd is the food delicious. It's already prepared but it's taste so fresh. Super nice staff even wit a packed crowd. Probably my the most delicious stewed chicken I have had. We dint frequent it often but when we visit AIC college it's a must. I haven't tried the food yet because I get to filled up on the plates but I can't wait to try them. Super affordable, but I'd pay more lol read more

Puerto Rican Bakery & Restaurant - Spanish Near Me - Springfield, Massachusetts

As we were on the hunt for some delicious pastries for our upcoming wedding, we decided to stop in at this bakery and restaurant to see what they had. When we walked in the place was packed which was exciting. The smell of fresh made food hit us as we walked in, and we couldn't help but buy some. We ended up buying some empanadas which were incredible and I bought some morcilla which I have to say I thoroughly enjoyed. The staff here was polite and quickly got people in and out. When it came time to try their pastries we bought their flan. The flan itself was great and for the price they were charging, we got a ton of it. Overall, we really enjoyed both the food and the desserts here at this shop. We will make it a point to stop here in the future when we are in the area. read more

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Stopped here on a whim as we were driving by. Super cheap, pretty confusing to order (3 multiple lines, poor labeling of premade items). Food: Got a large tripleta sandwich, a fried mashed beef potato ball, shrimp empanada, and some dessert pastries. My wife was a huge fan of the pastries, especially the ones with guava filling. I'm more of a savory guy myself so the tripleta and the fried potato ball didn't disappoint. Super huge sandwich loaded down with meat , and delicious fresh bread. Not a fan of the empanda, the dough was good but the filling wasn't my favorite, probably try a chicken empanada next time. Definitely saw plenty of things I intend on trying next time. Ambiance/staff: With these prices I wouldn't care if they had a dirt floor. Pretty sparse interior wise, kind of reminded me of a fast food joint from the 90s. Clean, just very sparse. The staff were nice enough to let us know what various items were that they offered since many items aren't labeled. Definitely a local ethnic favorite, a very diverse mix of culture which normally means you found a gem in my experience. Bottom line: Crazy cheap prices for the quantity and quality of food they offer. Definitely give this place a shot. read more

Jenny J's review of this place is so on point - especially regarding the lines. Following her recommendation, I called in my order to take out. It was 2 p.m., so pretty late lunch, but there was still a line nearly out of the door for the regular food order line! Then, more people came through for the other lines! Since I called in my order ahead of time, I went to the "Pay here" line...I'm not sure if that was the right choice. In any event, I got a few smiles and other signs of acknowledgment, but no one actually asked me what I needed/wanted for a pretty good amount of time (approx. 15 min). Once addressed, the woman helping me was great. She was efficient, clear, and super friendly. She packed utensils and napkins without my asking. Now onto the food. I went to Puerto Rico a few years ago during college with my college roommate who is Puerto Rican. I was not only spoiled by the amazing food she made me, but she hooked me up with mofongo when we were in Puerto Rico. Since then, I have been searching for mofongo that had the complex flavors of pork rind, garlic, and I-don't-know-what-else or else I would have made it myself instead of searching so long. Simply, Puerto Rican Bakery & Restaurant was just as good, and maybe even better than I remember! I got it with the garlic, not tomato, sauce, and with shrimp. It came with a small side salad too which was great because it is kind of a heavy dish. Incredible amounts of mofongo and shrimp. There was plenty for lunch the next day. I also go a potato ball and beef empanada (or beef turnover on their menu). I wasn't impressed with the potato but the fried empanada was fantastic. All of this for only $15! I brought it back to the office, and my lunch was the envy of the entire office. I can't wait to come back and try some other things now that I've satisfied my mofongo itch. read more

Puerto Rican Bakery & Restaurant - Mofongo to go with garlic shrimp - Spanish Near Me - Springfield, Massachusetts

one of my favorite Puerto Rican restaurants in town. highly recommend! the food is always hot, fresh and ready! read more

Puerto Rican Bakery & Restaurant - Baked Chicken with Rice & Pigeon Peas, to the right is Pernil with Rice & Chicken Sausage - Spanish Near Me - Springfield, Massachusetts

For what this place is, it's nearly perfect. Truly great empanadas, the pernil was to die for, and the rice was perfect. Packed with regulars. read more

I highly recommend this place to everyone looking for good home-cooked Puerto Rican food and baked goods. Puerto Rico Bakery II is not fancy but the food is outstanding and the restaurant and bathrooms are always clean. The food is ordered "a la carte" at the counter and a server can place it on a plate to eat-in or a container to go. Beware though they serve HUGE portions! If you want a small or medium portion you have to let the server know in advance. Prices are very reasonable and the restaurant is family friendly. My favorite combination of dishes is the rice and beans with plantains and roasted pork (pernil). They also make "Mofongo" to order with pork or seafood. The bakery side offers dozens of delicious desserts like Flan, cakes, cookies, and more! The "to-go" boxes of cookies are always a hit at the office. They also make sandwiches to order. I usually order the pork sandwich or the Cuban sandwich and it is a 10 minute wait but it is well worth it. The bread is perfectly toasted and delicious! The sandwiches are so big and filling, I often split it with a friend and we end up paying $3 for lunch each! The best time to go is before the lunch time rush (before 11:30am) or after 2pm. Also, parking is really tight in that area. With patience, you might find a spot opening up as you pull in or may find a parking on the side street. Check out this blog I found with more info about great dishes offered at the Puerto Rico Bakery II - http://comradechufood.blogspot.com/2009/12/puerto-rican-restaurant-bakery-ii.html read more

Puerto Rican Bakery & Restaurant - Spanish Near Me - Springfield, Massachusetts

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Had Dinner here again today - Monday - May 14, 2018 around 6:00 PM EST. Please note that they close at 7:00 PM EST on Monday's. The place was busy, as usual, a good sign that they are doing something right. And yes, they are doing something right, as usual. Got an order to go of Pernil Roast Pork, which was moist and plenty of it too. And, the Rice with Peas was great and plenty of it also, as usual. Got the Side Order of Beans with Potatoes that is included as well as the Extra Large Jumbo Quart of Beans and Potatoes too. Had 4 LARGE Fried Chicken Wings which had just come out of the Deep Fryer. Also, took the Coconut Flan Dessert to go. Had some to eat here and took the rest home to the family. Large Portions and so much so that the plastic bag almost broke and I had to get another plastic bag to take out the food, which cost a total of $23.50. The plastic bag must have had like 5 pounds of food in there. A bargain, right? They really know how to take care of their customers and give them plenty of food for a reasonable price. We will continue eating here as they are very good nice people with plenty of food for a reasonable price. A BIG THANK YOU to them for being part of the Springfield, MA Community. We appreciate them very, very much!!! read more

I was yes Yelp say no more. I am born and raised in Puerto Rico. There's a familiar yet specific smell when you go to a bakery or restaurant in PR and this place has that ESSENCE. Is not about having Spanish music or speaking Spanish . The flavor, the variety of food and the way is made is HOME. The service was warm and the food portions are CRAZY! ...but the best thing is what you pay seems like there must be a mistake . I got a Tripleta, mini quesitos, coffee, passion fruit juice and a Relleno de papá to go" for $12.75!! Not to mention the size of my tripleta was way bigger than any foot long. Can't way to have another layover here! read more

Good specialty salads and sandwiches,soups,ECT the service is great to. Keep up the good work

I don't even know where to begin. SMH This place really made me feel sooo terrible! I don't like to ever play race card. I grew up in Harlem with alot of Puerto Rican & Dominican brothers & sisters. Frequented MANY hispanic restaurants growing up in NYC. But..this establishment truly is RACIST!! How do one orders & wait for a sandwich for 20 mins, then have to get back in a long line to pick up sandwich??! Funny thing is the hispanic patrons came in & ordered easily & left with thier food. There is one lady particularly, that gives you the evil eye if your not or appear to not be hispanic all the time! Please..my hispanic friends, your not WHITE!! read more

Love the food here and the sandwiches are excellent. Delicious and fresh. Some of the best you'll get outside of Puerto Rico. Actually having spent much time there I would say it's better than many areas in PR. Only thing this place really suffers in is there line/counter service. Quite frankly it's terrible. Confusing, disorganized. I've been coming here for almost a decade and it's still confusing. read more