Reservations for 11 for a Friday night. When you enter it gives that island feel to it. Bar is…read moresmall. My group was seated in the back room. The music was on/off--they had some difficulties--which we didn't mind--we were there for the food lol. Seated right away--and our server was great. They brought out complimentary plantain soup--it was soo good. I'm not a soup person, but every drop was gone. We got the appetizer platter--so worth it. Everything on it was delicious. I ordered the Kan-Kan--wow! My whole group was so happy with their meals. They abs loved it. I believe the owner even stopped by to see if we were ok, she was so sweet. For a group of this size, along with our many alcoholic beverages the bill was not bad--which made everything much more worth it. I'll def be back. This place is great for groups or date night.

When this place first opened, wow! It was great from service to food and how welcoming they were…read more Now, if you want to be served by a ghetto careless waiter then this is where you should go. Truth is how can you trust a person with your food that carries an attitude from the minute you walk in till you walkout. Throughout the entire service time she's just un attentive and rude. God forbid you ask her a question.. don't believe me go and see for yourself! Not good for business at all. This was my fourth time here first two times was great. Third time was a let's try it one more time maybe it was a bad day for her. Today was my fourth and last! Mind you she sat us down we mentioned it was cold she looked at my daughter and practically grilled her. Smh. I don't understand why work here then find another job this is food you're serving! She must be the owners son for sure! We waited exactly 20 minutes on the table before we decided to get up and leave. We walked out and there she was on the phone in front of the restaurant. We were never even asked what we wanted to drink for starters. I noticed she walked back in once we walked out. Smh not worth it! I rather eat at a local restaurant that serves Spanish food as well and guaranteed a smile at least on the waitress face.

First time trying this place. Owners are very nice. Its where the old 494 was. Authentic Puerto…read moreRican food. Everything we ordered was delicious. We took it home to eat. We definitely recommend. I had an empanada that was very good too.

Hole in the wall restaurants always has the best food. Great food and hospitality. We had lunch…read morehere and it was delicious. Warm and friendly staff. If it's food that matter and you don't care much about decor, it's a good place. Definitely a Staten Island gem. Highly recommend it. Will definitely come again.

Ever time we go there the place is closed. Want they once when they were open and the food was good…read morebut now like I said we have try to go back a few times and every time it's been close

The food was amazing. my family of 5 enjoyed the food from the empanadas to the churrasco. My 5…read moreyear old got chicken nuggets with fries and she was obsessed. We also ordered empanadas and bistec and it was all so delicious. I had a piña colada and it was good too. I will definitely be back. Loved the way the chef came to introduce himself, great job Benito.!!!! We also loved the tres leche cake since it was fluffy and not super sweet.

We were estatic to have our home land cuisine. Unfortunately I don't give this place a 5 star…read morerating. Here's why: - The Sancocho was watery didn't have the thickness to its base like all sancochos - The alcapurrias gave my husband a stomach ache unfortunately - flavor of food was ok I wish we wouldn't have been disappointed as new locals. Anyone who is from aCaribbean island expects for flavors to touch your soul!! We also ordered for take out, maybe dinning is a different experience.

One of the things I love about New York, you can literally eat your way around the world. I was…read morelooking for a Cuban restaurant, because I wanted a good Cubano, and instead, I found this place, which is food from across Latin America. They had the Cubano, but they had so many other things, I decided to go for something different. It is a nice space, with Latin music playing loud and proud. They have parking behind the restaurant, but it is shared with the other businesses in the small shopping center that the restaurant is in. Parking may be tricky. The food is on a cafeteria line, you just tell them what you want. It was Sunday, so I wanted to try the goat. Unfortunately, they were sold out. Instead, I decided to go for the chicken stew. For my sides, I decided to go for the rice and pigeon, peas, and the yellow plantains. Dear lord, I couldn't believe the size of the plate that she handed me. The chicken was bone in, but it was so tender and juicy, it was literally falling right off the bone. It was seasoned well and had an amazing flavor. I loved the rice, and the pigeon peas kind of reminded me of Black Eyed Peas. I liked the nutty flavor. The plantains were done very well. I love plantains, they reminded me of a banana, only a little bit less sweet. I had enough food for two full meals, and each of them left me stuffed. For all of this amazing food, and a soda, it was only $16 and a few cents, plus tip. I want to come back and try more things. Thank you very much....

The Latin flare all dishes have that authentic latin flavor. The oxtails are weighed by the pound…read moreand very good but pricey cause a bone has weight. The stewed chicken is always my favorite. Rice and peas always a good choice.b they even have Mac n cheese for those who like pork chops too. Salads, pulpo, seafood salads and more. The empanadas for a quick bite were very tasty too. Seating on the restaurant side and take out offered.

Authentic Puerto Rican food. Very tasty and nice variety. I…read morereally enjoyed the atmosphere.

Today I visited Raíces Boricua in Oceanside, and let me just say--this place does NOT disappoint!…read moreFrom the appetizers to the entrees, every bite was packed with flavor. I didn't get a chance to try the dessert (thanks to a couple of good drinks ), but I'll be back for that! Our server Felix was amazing--funny, witty, and full of personality. The decor transported us straight to Puerto Rico , with vibrant touches and charm throughout the space. They even have an event area, complete with a dominos table right in the center, and a gorgeous outdoor space that's perfect for relaxing. I'm already planning to return this Saturday for some sancocho and dessert!

I love this place . The owner is very friendly, always greets me with a smile. Also the food is…read morevery flavorful and good.

Sazon Latino, located on Main Street in Boonton just a few steps from the NJ Transit station, is…read moredefinitely a hidden gem. It's a very casual, cafeteria-style spot with a semi-open kitchen, but don't let the simplicity fool you -- the food is incredible and the staff here is friendly and patient. The highlight of the experience is the small buffet that features a variety of freshly-made Latin cuisine -- including pulled pork, chicken and beef stews, and other traditional Latin entrees and sides. You can build your own plate by selecting one or more entrees and sides - which are priced accordingly. As a 'gringo' who wasn't entirely sure what everything was, I really appreciated them taking the extra time to explain all the different options and give me their honest recommendations. The counterstaff is bilingual and were pretty patient with my elementary school level Spanish vocabulary and grammar. I ended up going with the pulled pork platter with two sides ($7) and it was terrific -- the perfectly seasoned and tender pork, black beans and rice, and macaroni salad were delicious and very filling. You can tell they use fresh ingredients, and the portions are very generous for the price. If you're looking for authentic, home-style Latino food in a laid-back setting, this is the spot! PRO TIP #1: Bring a bottle of wine or beer from home to enjoy with your meal. Sazon Latino is a BYOB establishment and does not serve alcohol. PRO TIP #2: Sazon Latino offers free off-street parking in a small lot behind the restaurant and there's plenty of free on-street parking on Main Street.

The food was amazing & great customer service. The food didn't take long either for the wait .read more

Highly disappointed, I had high hopes for this restaurant, my family and I drove in from Brooklyn…read moreto try it. There was a bug in my food, alive! Enough said. I, almost 5 months pregnant, was disgusted and emotional because I just wanted to enjoy a meal with my family. Had it been my husband and I, we would have walked out but I didn't want to disrupt the rest of my family's meal. You make your own judgment.

A must go. I've been wanting to check it out since I saw a YouTube video on it, and in my first NYC…read moretrip I decided to trek all the way to it to try it myself. First time having Puerto Rican food. Would go again. Food was amazing. The mofongo con pernil was perfect. The service was great. I had a small conversation with the waiter and I felt right at home talking to a family member. The restaurant is small and well kept and it felt like I was at grandma's house eating something personally made by her. Go check it out.

It's a four. It's a solid four…read more I arrived a little after 4pm with the intent on getting a 1/2 rotisserie chicken. I'm guessing they sold a lot already that day as the chicken still had to cook for approximately 2 more hours at that point. With that, I opted for the pernil. It was flavorful but some pieces were slightly dry. I may have gotten the end of a batch, because the guy next to me also ordered pernil and all of the pieces looked juicy and were hot. The vibe inside is authentic Puerto Rican. They've got the checkered tablecloth along with the condiments on all tables. The place is small - wait to be seated if you're eating there or order at the counter if you placing an order to go. I also got arroz con gandules, black beans, tostones & a salad. Yes, I brought home leftovers. At the moment, they're selling bottles of coquito for the holidays. It's a little steep in my opinion, at $45 per bottle. Cash only. But, they will also accept Venmo & Zelle. I think there was a third option to electronically send money. A very affordable meal for sure. Without tip, my total came to just under $27. A neighborhood spot and a NYC institution... Casa Adela.

I was so happy to see Filoncino branching out to the north side of Staten Island! I absolutely love…read moretheir bakery treats, delicious lattes, and fresh made sandwiches. Most of their ingredients are imported straight from Italy, and you can really taste the quality in every bite. This new location is beautiful! My only dilemma now? Deciding which location to visit on Saturdays to get my little moment of happiness from that first sip of my iced latte.

This is my second visit and I Love this place! Service was excellent, food delicious and place has…read morenice home like feeling. I came for diner the first and breakfast the second and on both occasions was delicious! Keep up the great work guys! I'll definitely be back