This rating is probably closer to a 4.5 for me. Homestyle Dominican restaurant, what a nice find in Prospect Heights. They serving traditional eats and no frills. Went on a Friday with no reservations. They were super kind and fast with service. I came in hungry and order a ton - I had the tostone rellenos and ensalado del puerto. They hit! The tostone was creative, elegant and best bite of the evening. The salad had so much veggies and was very fresh the dressing it comes with is vibrant and lime-y. Great start to a meal. I had Churrasco which came with yellow rice and black beans. It was incredible, and I always get a tad scared with skirt steaks being overcooked but it was the perfect medium with grilled marks. The chimichurri was great too. I am nit-picking here but a little more salt and pepper on everything would of been great. Don't come with out having the sangria, they pack a punch! read more

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Came in on a Wednesday evening when it was moderately busy. I sat at the bar and ordered a Beef and cheese empanada and the Bistec y queso sandwich. Both were so good! The steak in the sandwich was so flavorful, and the empanada was also delicious. The empanada paired well with the green sauce it came with, and the waiter who delivered the empanada asked if I would like some hot sauce too. I could not pick a favorite between the two things I got. The guy working the high tops was very nice and was the one who recommended the sandwich to me. I will definitely be back to try more dishes here. read more

Puerto Viejo - Bistec y Queso Sandwich - Dominican Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

During a business weekend in NYC and impromptu stop along Washington Avenue before First Saturdays at Brooklyn Museum, me and my peeps received recommendations to stop at PV .... we were not disappointed. Warm welcome. We chose to sit at the bar and both enjoyed expected facorites carne asada and a pollo con arroz renditions. The rice waa heavenly and the hot sauce should be tried with everything. There are bottles for sale. The maduros with avocado was incredible especially with ghe provided sauce and hot sauce. So fessh .. so good. Lets not even talk about the mint ginger etc tea which you can get cold or hot ... hot won the day for me on this -4 RealFeel day. The vibe is right for a variety of group sizes from a date to fdiends chilling. read more

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Solid Dominican spot. The ambiance is lovely. The food was good. We had a chinola, some apps like the maduros y yuca fries and pollo a la horno. Felt a little dry but overall still flavorful. The yuca fries salsa was awful tho so don't have that. read more

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Tucked between several auto shops in Crown Heights, Brooklyn you'll find a cozy casual spot serving authentic Dominican dishes! Oh btw they also have some rotating lunch specials Monday to Friday. Pernil for $9 in this economy?! + Bistec y queso sandwich (with Yuca fries) - grilled sirloin steak with muenster cheese, caramelized onions, lettuce, and tomato + Pulpo a la parilla - grilled octopus + El mas durito (not pictured) - sweet plantain topped with avocado and homemade chimichurri sauce + Morir soñando (also not pictured) - orange juice, milk, and vanilla Ok the octopus here is cooked so well! Not chewy or rubbery at all and the sauce provides a nice acidity and brightness. The steak is tender and well-seasoned and we loved the Yuca fries! The real highlight for us was the sweet plantains. Wow the chimichurri and the pickled veggies it comes with contrast the plantains so well! Definitely recommend checking this spot out if you're looking for a casual meal or even a nice date night :) Follow my Instagram and TikTok @thephotographerfoodie for more! :) read more

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Everytime I go here, I feel a sense of relief. I went on a Wednesday, but absolutely no wait or fuss and quickly serviced. There was about 4 people in the restaurant which increased to 12 by the time I left, but the volume and calmness remained the same so I barely even noticed. The host was chipper, but new and the waiter was older, didn't say much but offered us suggestions and was not pushy. Now the thing that makes it great is the ambiance- warm yellow lighting, wood material and a huge wood island. We sat near the window/ door but didn't feel a draft and the real plants were a nice touch. Music is at a decent volume where I can definitely hear my date but noticed a reggae and reggaeton song. Food was yummy. First they had authentic passionfruit juice (tart flavor ) and the sangria cocktail had no complaints. Also, the sKirtsteak / chicken entrees were flavorful and the perfect portion Sizes. I still opted for the coconut flan/hot chocolate For dessert. I wish they came out together and they were ok - not too sweet but I wouldn't necessarily go out of my way to get them again. The flan didn't have a coconut flavor, but thick coconut shreds on top Which was a little disappointing. Still a great time. read more

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Pros: Authentic Dominican Food, tastes great, great service Cons: Way overpriced for quality and quantity, small portions, food took long to come out read more

Nice neighborhood spot with tasty food at affordable prices! Came here with a friend on a Friday night. The place stayed relatively busy throughout the evening, but there was never a wait for a table. For food, we got: - Pernil: honestly the pork was a little bit dry, but my friend seemed to enjoy it. - Chicken mofongo: I really enjoyed this! Definitely also very filling, loved the sauce that came with it. - Yucca fries: very tasty and filling, served with a side of garlic sauce (that was not nearly enough given how delicious it was). Servers were friendly and the overall ambiance of the restaurant is really lovely, with plants and nice details. Definitely worth a stop if you're in the neighborhood! read more

Puerto Viejo - Pernil - Dominican Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Oh my goodness what a good meal. I picked up Pastelon and Pasteles en Hoja with yellow rice on New Year's Eve. I have to tell you as someone who grew up with my mom and aunt making these during the holidays I was missing it and this place satisfied me so much. Great food. The pasteles were the perfect version I remember from childhood. The Pastelon was amazing, a favorite dish of mine, with it being slightly different than the version I grew up with, this was more cheesy but no complaints. I absolutely loved it. The rice was good, not very flavorful but a perfect compliment to the flavors of pastele and Pastelon. Very highly recommend this place. read more

We stopped here by chance on Friday afternoon for lunch and were seated straight away. We started off with a beer and a berry sangria (very tasty, highly recommend). We ordered the Picadera to start which was a nice selection of items. We then took advantage of their lunch specials (such great value) and ordered the Pollo Al Horno and the Carne Guisada. Both were tasty but the Carne Guisada was the stand out, so delicious and flavorful. The service was great as well, food came out quickly but we never felt rushed. All in all would highly recommend and will definitely be back (I have to try the trece de leche cake!). read more

Puerto Viejo - Picadera - Dominican Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Quality food at a good price point. This is such a gem in the neighborhood and it deserves more love. I came in for their lunch special and it did not disappoint. I mean, where in 2024 can you get a meat-forward entree and a side for $9? I opted for the pernil, which was so tender and full of flavor. You can tell this is roasted to perfection. For my side, I went with maduros because I just can't get enough of sweet plantains. These weren't overly sweet or overly fried, just a kiss! I also loved the homemade hot sauce they provided. I did also add on a cheese empanada (3.50) and this was the perfect little creamy dairy pocket for me. Again, loved the dipping sauce this came with. This meal was the perfect portion for lunch, very filling. The interior is cute and casual. A place that seems perfect for both dinner or lunch. A few steps up from a no-frills place but also not pretentious at all. A good neighborhood spot. Service was good and fast. I will definitely be back. 4.6/5 read more

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I approached with caution after reading reviews but found quality food and service. The staff was pleasant and efficient in helping. All my selections have proven to be good choices. Puerto Viejo employees never leave you standing unnoticed. I'd recommend this place to anyone who eats out. read more

The entrance launches a journey of discovery. Their cooking style is innovative and each plate offers distinctive tastes. The staff member's positive approach made our initial Puerto Viejo experience wonderful. This place serves acceptable cuisine in amazing spaces. Service was professional, food quality was high. read more

The food here is so flavorful. The waiter I think may also be the owner and he is always friendly. It is a relatively small neighborhood spot but nice for lunch or a casual dinner. I do wish they served rice with all of their meals since it's smaller portions. You could swap the yuca for the rice if you ask but rice is usually standard especially given the cost. read more

This is a review for delivery through Uber eats. I had a late night craving for Dominican food. This one popped up in my search with good review. I took my chance and ordered. I am glad that I did. The chicken was fried perfectly. Because of the delivery, it was not as crunchy as it should be. But still warm and yummy. Rice and bean are also perfect. I will go to the restaurant next time to order rest of their delicious menu. read more

Puerto Viejo - Chicharrones de Pollo - Dominican Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Amazing!! I definitely recommend stopping by! Just had a great experience all around it felt just like home and the food was out of this world!! read more

I had my last meal here before delivering my baby. The food was good and the portions were controlled. I really wanted the pastelon so that's what I ordered. I would have had a second pastelon pregnant or not lol it was so good! Happy hour was ending so we got 2 empanadas as appetizers and my husband got a beer. Everything was delicious! It was a chill ambiance with music going in the background. The service was good. We enjoyed our meals and would definitely come back! read more

Puerto Viejo - Pastelon de Carne - Dominican Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Such a good place! Only bad part about the restaurant was that the AC was on too high and I was cold. The vibes were great, the food was delicious and service was attentive! My favorites were pernil and the fried platter. I thought the tres leches could've been soaked for longer. But still delicious nonetheless. read more

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Had a fantastic and tasty meal last night at this little neighborhood gem. Cozy little Dominican place that's at the corner of Dean Street and Grand Ave. Attentive service and we started with some seafood croquettes served on a bed of greens. The home-made hot sauce was a fantastic addition. Then moved on to pork rib stew (costilla guisado) with a side of moro (dirty rice and beans) and my wife had the garlic shrimp in white wine sauce. Both were exceptional. Highly recommend getting a pitcher of the white sangria. We've eaten here a few times and it never fails to impress. Everything on the menu is great! read more

Phenomenal. Just phenomenal. My husband and I ordered the moro, rotisserie chicken, platano maduro, tostones, oxtail, white rice and beans, and tres leches cake for dessert. Everything single item was splendid. The moro portion is so large that we're still having leftovers 2 days later. My toddler LOVES it, and is requesting "arroz" every day now (will need to learn to make this...). The pastelitos are so good too! They taste very authentic and true to Dominican roots. We ordered and they delivered all the way to Bay Ridge (which is amazing in and of itself) but it was SO good we want to venture out and make the hike over to Bushwick to check them out in person. Lots of the reviews mention how friendly the service is and that just makes this an all around 5 star restaurant for me. The food is authentic and delicious, the portions are generous, and the dessert is top notch. Can't recommend them enough! read more

Had this on my foodie list for a while, and decided to pop in with my daughter and her bestie. We walked in and loved the vintage decor. Not what I was expecting at all. As a Dominican, I am always hesitant to try Dominican food from restaurants, as they tend to over season their food. That wasnt the case here. We ordered oxtail and maduro empanadas to start. The crust was flakey and the maduros were a hit. My only advice is to season the oxtail a bit more, as you could barely taste it in the pastry. Maybe add a weeee bit of kick? My sancocho was perfect on a cloudy cold April day. It was smooth, had plenty of Viandas (root veggies) and pork ribs. I ordered mine with a side of white rice and avocado as is tradition. My daughter ordered the Completo Sandwich. She loved but would have preferred it was on the same bread used on the Bistec Sandwich (which her friend ordered) and pressed. Wasnt a huge fan of the Dulce de Coco. It wasnt bad, but it wasnt the texture I was expecting when compared to traditional Dulce de Coco I have had. We will definitely come again and will recommend to our friends. read more

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Fully vaccinated, my husband and I decided to try outdoor dining for the first time since the start of the pandemic. Lured by the lovely outdoor seating area with tables appropriately spread apart at Puerto Viejo, we enjoyed the chicken guisado lunch special ($9, plus $1 for maduros) and the mofongo with pork ($13). While the chicken guisado stew was quite delectable, it only came with three paltry pieces of chicken and not quite enough black beans or stew to accompany the rice. However, the mofongo was amazing. The soup paired superbly well with the mofongo, adding richness in flavor. So glad we ordered this star of a dish. Altogether, the Dominican food was well-spiced and tasty, though not particularly large in portions. I left still a bit hungry. The service was friendly and brisk. They did charge $1 extra for credit card payment--without notifying us in advance. read more

Puerto Viejo - Mofongo with pork ($13) - Dominican Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Came here for happy hour with a few friends last week. The deals were pretty good, including amazing empanadas. They were very light and flaky and came with a good sauce. I recommend the chicken empanada. They do not serve hard liquor/spirit here- just the pre-made cocktails, sangria and beer. Service was a bit slow and they had an additional credit card charge that we were not aware of so bring cash if you can. read more

Puerto Viejo - Happy Hour Menu - September 2021 - Dominican Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

If I could give this place 100 stars I would! I came with my friend for lunch and their lunch is a great steal for the quality of food! Our server was very sweet and so attentive! I loved all the plants they had near the windows too. Next time I'm back in nyc, I'll be here for sure. read more

This place was recommended to me by my friend. I was looking for a Spanish spot to take my dad out for his birthday. The place is a hidden gem right in the heart of Brooklyn. The restaurant is small, not much seating. If you are going to try this spot with a large group of people, I would recommend calling for reservations. Everything on the menu sounded good. We ordered empanada, codfish fritters, as starters. Empanadas were nice and flavorful, and so were the codfish fritters. For our main entrees, we ordered the pernil, which was super juicy and well seasoned. The Pollo guisado was super tender, and meat was falling off the bones. The whole red snapper was delicious. The churrasco steak was super flavorful and tender. The mofongo with shrimp was delicious, especially the sauce it comes with. The red sangria was delicious and strong. For desserts, we couldn't decide, so we ordered the flan, tres Leche and the dulce de coco. The flan and tres Leche was my favorite. Tres Leche was nice and moist. Flan literally dissolved in your mouth. I will definitely recommend Puerto Viejo. It's good to have a real authentic dominican restaurant in Brooklyn. Great vibes and staff at this restaurant. We look forward to coming back! read more

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Food was delicious and the prices are amazing. The service is quite slow so don't expect to be here for a quick meal. I got the carne guisada which was super flavorful and tender, but the meat was a bit cold. I also got yucca fries which were dry and had little seasoning. But overall it was a hearty meal and I would definitely come back. read more

Puerto Viejo - Carne Guisada - Dominican Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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My friend brought me here on a Saturday evening around 7pm hoping to snag one of their outdoor tables, but it would've been a 45min wait, so we ended up sitting inside. I was hesitant, but it seemed like most people wore their masks aside from eating so it made me feel better. As for the food, we ordered Chicken Empanadas, Tostones, and Yuca Frita for appetizers, and Pollo Guisado and Carne Guisada for main dishes. This was my first time having Dominican food and it did not disappoint. Everything was super flavorful and the textures were perfect. We didn't end up being able to finish everything, but it was still worth it. Our favorite was definitely the Chicken Empanada. I would definitely come back again to try out more of their menu! read more

Puerto Viejo - Chicken Empanadas - Dominican Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Although grubhub tries its best to ruin businesses this place did a great job getting us hot food. After an hour past the delivery window we suspected the food would have to be warmed up but the food was a perfect temperature and nothing was dried out. The oxtail with maduro empanada was super creative and perfectly executed. The sancocho was yummy and perfectly salted, but the hen was a bit too tough and the platano chunks were very hard. The beans (red) were a bit sweet for my taste so I added a smidge of the soup and that seemed to balance it out. Once fixed the beans were drenched on yellow rice and devoured with the succulent pernil. Overall although super pricey for what's offered (nothing you can't get at any cheaper establishments) and the portions can be a tad on the small side, at times, it is worth venturing to or waiting a couple of hours for because the flavor is always on point. read more

Dominican food at its finest. Let me begin by saying As a young girl I frequently visited puerto viejo with my parents for their amazing mondongo and I'm so glad it's still on the menu. Today I went for something different, mofongo and wow it was so good I ate it all The grilled octopus was amazing can't wait to go back for that. The kids enjoyed chicharrones with French fries while my dad enjoyed maduros with an avocado topping that was divine. Street parking Indoor/outdoor seating Check out puerto viejo next time you're in prospect heights. read more

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Food taste like shit, portions were small. Oxtail empanada taste like mincemeat, regular meat empanada taste like crap. You can see from the pictures what the presentation looks like with two empanadas for $28. I feel like all those good reviews were paid because they're very misleading. I gave one star because there were no negative ratings read more

Puerto Viejo - Mangu - Dominican Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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I'd probably give this more of a 3.5 if I could but overall - even though I thought it was decent food it was just middle of the road for me and I felt like I've had better DR food more flavorful and succulent in other places - so I probably wouldn't actively go back but if someone else wanted to go I wouldn't be mad about it either. Their berry sangria drink was a hit - and no skimping on the alcohol there either which was a plus. Service people were good and attentive. The portions aren't that insane and theyre definitely more generous portions to be had in other DR places in the city. So again - overall - it's OK. read more

Puerto Viejo is my go to spot if I'm ever in the need of some Dominican. I've been coming here for years & I've never been disappointed. Over the years I've tasted most of their dishes, two of my must haves every visit are the empanadas (chicken, cheese, beef & oxtail) as well as their Sangria. Some of my favorite dishes are their Chicharrones De Pollo, Churrasco, El Mas Durito, Pollo y Aguacate sandwich, Pollo a la parilla, & Tres Leches Cake just to name a few. read more

I really enjoyed my burger this is the first time i had a Dominican style burger and I enjoyed it. Especially enjoyed the yuca fries that came with but the sauce they provided was kinda strange- i would ask them to give you ketchup instead. read more

Puerto Viejo - El Chimi Burger - Dominican Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Yummm. Definitely satisfied my craving for Dominican food! My friend and I ordered a chicken and beef empanada. They were fried just right, I liked the beef better. For entrees, I got the oxtail stew and my friend got the chicken stew. Both were delicious, but the portions were pretty small, so I was still hungry afterwards. read more

Puerto Viejo - Oxtail stew - Dominican Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

I've gotten takeout twice here so the review is on takeout only, not dine in. One experience was a knock of the park fantastic one, the other was just okay, so I think I can safely call it a four. The knock out of the park meal was the Pastelón de Carne - just, wow!! I had never had this dish before and it was soooo tasty and well made. It is made of mashed plantains with beef in the middle and cheese on top and frankly I don't know what more you could even ask for. It was excellent. The second time I got an empanada - the one of plantains and oxtail, and it was very tasty too. I'd definitely give it a solid 4/5. Where the food got average to just ok was the mofongo - and tbh I think it's more a matter that it didn't carry out well than it not being good. By the time I got it home (about .5 miles from the restaurant) it was just HARD. Also, the app quoted it would be ready by 7:05 at the earliest - I showed up at 6:50 and it had already been sitting there for it seems like a while. So the app misquoted me, plus the carry out time, and it was just hard and not good by the time I was home. I think if it was hot and fresh I could have liked it more. Lastly, I got the Tisana Fría drink and it really didn't pack the flavor I was expecting. I'd probably try another drink next time. I hope this review doesn't come off negative because I don't mean it to - I LOVED the pastelón. Loved. Also really enjoyed the empanada, and this restaurant has soooo much on the menu I want to try again (plus dine in sometime). The takeout mofongo just didn't do it for me. read more

Not your average Dominican restaurant from the hood, however the flavors are as abuelita as it gets! Stopped in on a rainy Saturday before prime dinner time (5pm), and seating was quick. The hot buffet was available but we ordered from the menu to truly taste the flavors. The arrival of the food was slow even though the restaurant was not at full capacity, they want you to savor every morsel. Decor is also super cute, say yes when they ask if you want to try their hot sauce! read more

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This place is everything! My friend and I were looking for a place to try morir soñandos! But also a place that had yuca fritas and empanadas... and I came across this place when researching for a trip I planned to NY. My friend and I sipped some delicious ice cold morir soñandos after walking in the hot sun to get here! The service was amazing. We ordered the yuca fritas and tried all their empanadas. The sauces they paired them with were so good too! The place itself is beautiful. I love the vintage luggage and plants on display. Their AC is on point. Y'all please come here, it's a total gem! I read more

Puerto Viejo - Morir Soñando, empanadas, yuca fritas - Dominican Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Video Review Here: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMdjq8YHR/ What a gem! A small, underrated, cultural gem that is Puerto Viejo! I am more than glad that I came across this place on Google. They pride themselves on serving authentic Dominican cuisine that makes you feel warmth when you eat it. It truly tastes like home cooked food. First off, it's such a cool decor. Really gives me South American vibes and energy. The music, the overall mood gave me Dominican Republic vibes. I was happy to hear that they do have a happy hour, so I ordered a sangria, which was honestly one of the best I've had in some time, and I know a couple places that makes some good sangrias. This one at Puerto Viejo however, just had something different about it in flavor. I can tell that it was intentional, and that whomever made it, is skilled at sangrias. It really was just what I needed. Tropical, chilled, refreshing. One of the main reasons I came here was because I saw that they have pastelon on their menu, which I only recently tried from a friend. She's a great cook, and her pastelon left me wanting more! Pastelon is pretty much a lasagna, made with beef, cheese, and ripe plantains. It's made differently in every culture, and I've yet to try Dominican pastelon. I ordered it, and as it was coming out, I was in awe at how beautiful it was. So simple. So homey. So comforting just by the look of it. I dig into it with my fork, take a bite, and am instantly blown away. They weren't lying on their website when they said authentic. It tasted as such. But also, it tasted like love. The ripe, sweet plantains, with the contrast of the savory, well-flavored beef. The cheese, that gave me a different vibe from most cheeses I've eaten. It was so comforting. I knew right away that they cared about their food and what they serve their guests. I tasted their culture and their pride in it. It really was a special dish. Damn.... I also wanted dessert. I saw on the menu that they serve tres leches cake. I have a thing with tres leches cake, where I either love love love it and it gives me life and purpose, or it's sad, therefore making me sad that no one cared about making it properly, and also sad that I wasted calories. I asked the waiter if it was made in-house. That's always the determining factor for me. If it isn't made in-house, then I won't even try it. He told me that it was made in-house and that it is one of the best, that is is VERY good! His confidence is what sold me.....and girl, I'm glad it did. When he brought out this tres leches cake, I didn't even have to taste it to know that I was gonna love love love it! I could sense the love that was baked into this slice of cake. I could feel it. It sounds dramatic, but it's REAL. There was a layer of milk at the bottom of the bowl, allowing the cake to continue to soak. I bit into it, and drifted into the heavens. It was extremely lite. Rich, yet lite. Moist. Decadent. Loving. Scrumptious Dominican tres leche cake. It truly was the best I've ever had. After eating, I saw the owner. I recognized her from IG. I went over and expressed my gratitude for her delicious food. I was blown away by it and everyone needs to go RIGHT NOW to Puerto Viejo! Tell them Kevin's Cravings sent you! read more

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Was needing a new spot and landed on Puerto Viejo. Love some good empanadas and thought some of the main dishes looked really good. The chicken empanada was good, the beef...delicious. Damn, really wished I gotten two of the beef, it was so good! Also had the carne guisada, so much flavor, huge chunks of beef along with some nice rice and beans. A completely filling meal and definitely going to be needing to go back soon! read more

Puerto Viejo - Dominican Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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I ordered a bunch of takeout with friends, and I'd say everything was hit or miss depending on the item. Pernil: delicious! Empanadas: just okay. Tostones: not bad. Chicharrones: amazing! Rice & beans: I've had better. El mas durito: no flavor whatsoever. Tres leches: not the best. I probably wouldn't order from them again, but I'm always happy to support a local business. read more