Restaurants

Arizona (1) California (12) Connecticut (1) Florida (29) Georgia (5) Hawaii (4) Illinois (5) Indiana (1) Kansas (1) Maryland (3) Massachusetts (8) Minnesota (3) Nevada (2)

New Hampshire (1) New Jersey (2) New Mexico (1) New York (15) North Carolina (2) Ohio (8) Pennsylvania (7) Tennessee (2) Texas (15) Virginia (11) Washington (1) Wisconsin (2)

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Arizona, United States (4)

Havana Cafe
"Although the name brings to mind Cuban food, the menu is very diverse. I found several Puerto Rican entrees & appetizers on the menu. I lived in Puerto Rico for 20 years and I have to say that the food is authentic, moderately priced and the atmosphere is totally tropical. In addition they have local island vegetables, coffee & so forth. I was very impressed the first dined and I have been going back on a weekly basis," John Nieves said.

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California, United States (12)

Andres Patio
"Andre's is a Cuban and Puerto Rican Restaurant only 5 minutes from Downtown San Diego. Great food, good prices,"
Will Cornier said.

Azucar Latin Cafe
"Small cafe featuring Puerto Rican and Mexican dishes," Lori said.

Location 5253 Mission Oaks Blvd. Camarillo, CA 93012 (805) 482-0797

Brooklyn Dogs
"A family oriented restaurant, featuring 2 menu's: New York Style and Puerto Rican for you Boricuas,"
David Munoz said.

Location 817 C Street San Diego, CA 92104 (619) 696-1464 (619) 283-5486 fax

Ciudad Restaurante
"Contemporary Latin cuisine, a taste of Barcelona, San Juan, Havana, Lima and so on over the Latin world,"
Enrique J. Diaz said.

Location 445 S. Figueroa Los Angeles, CA 90071 (213) 486-5171

El Coqui

Location 509 W 2th St. Antioch, CA 94509 925-778-8008

Hours Mon-Tue: Closed Wed-Thu: 4pm - 9pm Fri-Sat: 12pm - 10pm Sun: 12pm - 9pm

Frutilandia
"It is a cozy restaurant in the heart of the Mission District. The food is great and has many traditional plates like: mofongo, lechón y arroz con gandules and habichuelas. Appetizers include: pasteles, alcapurrias, and tostones. The price range is as low as $6.95 to $11.95 which is great for this type of food. The service is excellent. I recommend going on Saturdays," Mario said.

Location 3077 24th Street, near Folsom San Francisco, CA 94110 415-648-2958

Hours Tue-Thu: 11:30am - 3pm / 5pm - 9pm Fri: 11:30am - 3pm / 5pm - 10pm Sat: 12pm - 10pm Sun: 12pm - 9pm Mondays closed.

Mofongos
"Mofongos Restaurant is the only place that serves a full Puerto Rican menu in Los Angeles County. Our goal is to provide affordable, authentic food with fast service and a great atmosphere. We are located in the NoHo Arts District and we strive to provide an eclectic, artistic, yet traditional Puerto Rican experience. Pa'Lante!" Kat said.

Location 5757½ Lankershim Blvd North Hollywood, CA 91601 (818) 754-1051 info@mofongosrestaurant.com

Hours Open daily 10am - 10pm

Señor Big Ed
"Service is excellent, followed by a family oriented atmosphere," Randy Silva said.

Location 5490 Lincoln Ave. Cypress, CA (714) 821-1290

Sol Foods
"Seven seats inside, and 12 seats outside, with counters and tables for two. Very small place, but warm and good ambiance. Most popular dish is the pollo al horno, 3 pieces of chicken, marinated in garlic/oregano, baked 7 served with large protions of rice & red beans, organic salad & two pieces of either fried green or yellow plantain ($8.95). I liked the mofongo, friend green plantain mashed with garlic and olive oil($5). Simple, country island menu," Edward J. Garrison said.

Location 732 Fourth Street San Rafael, CA (415) 451-4765

Sugarcanes Restaurant
Recommended by: Eric Flores

Location 3938 Grand Avenue, Suite A Chino, CA 91710 909-627-7223

Taste of the Islands
"We cater all events and specialize in Puerto Rican and Cuban Cuisine."
Recommended by: Steve Duran said.

Location 1625 S. Euclid Avenue Ontario, CA 91762 323-595-1584

Hours Mon-Fri: 8 - 5pm

Tropical Star
Puerto Rican and Latin American Cuisine. Capture the taste of the Caribbean at Tropical Star. The menu brings you authentic recipes from Puerto Rico, Cuba, Central and South America.
Dine In and Take out. Open Mon-Sat 11 am - 9 pm. Close on Sundays.

Location 6163 Balboa Ave. San Diego, CA 92111 Balboa Crest Shopping Mall (between Burger King and IHOP) (858) 874-7827

La Vallarta
"They have 20 locations throughout Southern California this includes Palmdale and Lancaster," Amarillys said.

Location 3425 Whittier Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90023 (323) 980-4400

Hours Monday-Sun 7am-10pm

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Connecticut, United States (1)

Criollisimo Restaurant
"The atomosphere is very puerto rican. Service is great and the food is great," Xiomara Ortiz said.

Location 340 Arch Street New Britain, CT 06051 (860) 801-6259

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Florida, United States (29)

Benny's Seafood and Puerto Rican Restaurant
"Family owned and operated. Everything on the menu is absolutely delicious and just like you remember having it on the island. Reservations are not required, it is a family atmosphere, and casual attire is O.K. They also have take out," Camille said.

Location 2500 S.W. 107th Avenue #1 Miami, FL 33165 305-227-1232

Hours Mon-Fri: 10am - 10pm

El Bohio
"Small, family owned restaurant. Very warm and friendly," David Rios said.

Location 4651 Babcock Street NE #14 Palm Bay, FL 32907 321-676-6500

Hours Mon & Tue: 11am - 4:00pm Wed & Thu: 11am - 9:00pm

Borinqueña Restaurant
"Great food and good prices," Israel said.

Location 6875 Stirling Rd. Davie, FL 33314-7012 (954) 587-2482

Caribbean Sandwich Shop
"This is the "hole in the wall" restaurant you have been looking for. It feels like you are in PR at a little deli. The owners and staff are very humble and friendly, the prices are very cheap at around $4 for a huge plate of food and the pork is maraneade all night to give you that real puerto rican flavor we only get during the holidays! On Saturdays, they feature our special vegetable roots soup just like grandma made it! This is the best puerto rican shop in town! Come visit and say hi to my dad, Narciso. He is the short sweet guy who serves you!," Gloryvee Cordero said.

Location 8240 West Waters Avenue Tampa, FL 33615 813-886-6913

Hours Mon-Sat: 5am - 2pm

La Casita
"Great mofongo-pleasant atmosphere and service. Be prepared for ample sized servings," George and Edith said.

Location 22777 State Road 7 Boca Ratón, FL 33428 (561) 482-6782

La Casona Rest.
"Authentic Puerto Rican food, alcapurrias, piononos, mofongo stuffed with seafood,whole red snappers and so much more. It's the perfect place to celebrate a special occasion, or just a nice relaxing evening," Martha C. Rivera said.

Location 5709 N.Armenia Ave. Tampa, FL 33603 813-414 9774

La Cocina Puertorriquena Restaurant
"I love their Mofongos variety! And the Lucy's specialty drink "Lucy's Best" - piña, mango & lemon juices blended with a rum base. They also have "Wholesale Food To Go" to help you with your own parties!"
Recommended by: Barbara Rivera said.

Location 6742 Pembroke Road Pembroke Pines, FL 33023 (954) 962-0777

El Coqui
Recommended by: Carlos D. Gonzalez

Location 4417 South Florida Ave. Lakeland, FL 33801 941-648-4374

Guavate
"Prices are great! It is like a cool restaurant/cafeteria atmosphere.If you have been to Guavate in Cayey, PR you know what I am talking about. The food is cooked by people that lived and cooked in Guavate, Cayey PR Wonderful food! It makes you want to go back home, believe me! ,"
Cecilia Delgado said.

Location 6096 East Colonial Drive Orlando, FL 407-765-2142

Ila Bakery
"The best Pan Sobao! They also have Pan de Agua, Mallorca, Tembleque and offer throughout the week true Puerto Rican food. Highly recommended," David Raposo said.

Location 15588 SW 72 Street Miami, FL 33193 (305) 382-3150

Hours Mon-Sun: 6am - 9pm

Isla del Coqui
"Home made coconut and pineapple ice cream. Tembleque is also served. Very casual atmosphere," Hazel Estrada said.

Location 3092 Jog Road Greenacres, FL 561-642-0204

Lantana
Puerto Rican & Tex-Mex Specialties. The owners are from Bayamon and are very friendly. We had the mofongo which was delicious. It's a small place but a friendly atmosphere. They following is a list of some of their tasty foods: Mofongo, Camarones, Pollo Frito, Bistec, Pastelillos, Alcapurrias, Papas Rellenos, and many more," Pamela Maestre said.

Location 6266 S. Congress Ave. Lantana, FL 33462 (561) 968-2211

La Lechonera
"Real Puerto Rican cuisine! Seems like you are IN Puerto Rico - honest! Very nice people, too - Eddie and Lucy are the owners. Very reasonable - not fancy at all."
Recommended by: Maria Valinote said.

Location 5601 N. Armenia Avenue Tampa, FL 33603 813-870-3504

Hours 10am - 10pm

Liborio's Café
"Comida criolla y cubana. Arroz, Habichuelas, Amarillos, Tostones, Yuca al Mojo, Pollo al Horno, Pernil, etc. Large portions...very tasty...great lunch deals for only $5.00," Kurt G. Soderstrom-Vega said.

Location 8240 Causeway Blvd. Tampa, FL 33619 813-623-1318

Le Mana Bakery & Deli
"Bakery & Deli offering typical Puerto Rican bread, desserts, sandwiches and dishes. Seats 75 customers comfortably. Menu includes: pernil, mofongo, ropa vieja, brandy glazed cakes, flan and more. Serving breakfast, lunch & dinner. Daily Specials. Catering available. Great Service!," Sandy Lamourt said.

Location 2332 W. Oak Ridge Rd. Orlando, FL 32809 407-859-5341

Hours Mon-Sat: 6:00am-7:00pm.

Martin's BBQ
"You can find rotisserie chicken, mofongo(plantain & yuca), tostones, sweet plantains, white rice and beans, yellow rice, fried pork(carne frita). Everythin is really good, with the island and grandma's taste that we all love. prices are really good, Combo meals start at $6.49 include ½ chicken, sides and soda. It provides a family atmosphere with great service in a beatifull and casual setting. Go end enjoy the great food, you will not regret it!," Aivin said.

Location 12701 John Young Pkwy, Suite 114 Orlando, FL 32837 407-851-6110

Hours Sun-Thu: 10am-10pm Fri-Sat: 10am-4am

Mi Viejo San Juan Restaurant
"They have mofongo and almost all the tipical boricuan food. Two can eat a great meal for $18. Wine and beer serve.," Maria said.

Location 7229 East Colonial Dr Orland, FL 32807 407-380-2061

Hours Mon Closed Tue-Sat 8:00AM to 8:00 Sun 11am to 8pm

My Tierra
"Puerto Rican cuisine. It's very family oriented. Alcapurrias de jueyes were great. Arroz con gandules was excellent. Very reasonable prices. Service is also very good," Edith Rivera said.

Location 1015 N State Road 7 Hollywood, FL 33021 954-964-3772

Mr. Mofongo
Recommended by: Sam Moon

Location 5643 E. Colonial Dr. Orlando, FL 32828 407-482-0150

Mary Mayra's Puerto Rican Cuisine
"This place is brand new. Family oriented with a home feeling. Great food at great prices," Carlos said.

Location 6389 Sheridan St. Hollywood, FL 33021 954-961-9299

Old San Juan Restaurant
"Family oriented atmosphere with excellent service. Not to mention great tembleque and arroz con dulce! Price range: $7.00 - $20.00," Alexia said.

Location 1200 S.W. 57 Avenue Miami, FL 33144 305-263-9911

Papa Rudy's Restaurant
"Copious menu with large variety of Puerto Rican as well as Cuban food... all well seasoned. They have about 5 different types of mofongos. Informal and inexpensive,"
Carmen Vazquez said.

Location 7173 West Flagler St. Miami, FL 305-265-5059

Puerto Rico Cafe
Recommended by: Juan R. Colon

Location 507 West Vine Street Kissimmee, FL 407-847-6399

Hours Sun-Thu: 8:00am - 10:00pm Fri-Sat: 8:00am - 12:00pm

Restaurant El Coqui
Recommended by: Eduardo

Location 7173 W. Flaggler Miami, FL 305-261-0512

Hours 10:00am - 10:00pm.

Richie's Puerto Rican Grill
"Richie's Puerto Rican Grill is a family-owned and operated restaurant specializing in Puerto Rican food. Rice and beans, alcapurrias, pasteles, pernil, mofongo...if it's Puerto Rican we have it! Prices range from $6.99 up and we can cook for your event! Dine-in, take-out, and catering."

Location 9350 W Hwy 192 Clermont, FL 34714 407-505-1492 richies@imorcorp.com

Hours Tue-Sat 11am-7pm Closed Sunday & Monday

El Rincón Boricua
"Tu Cocina Latina Para Cualquier Ocasion. Miguie Marcano-propietario El sitio es pequeno pero con un gran sabor puertoriqueño!," Pr. Rosa said.

Location 1898 Drew St. Clearwater, FL 33765 727-449-0135 727-857-2256

Hours Mon-Sat: 10am - 8pm

El Rinconcito #2
"Good prices and good food," Israel said.

Victor's Farm
Recommended by: Wanda O'Neill

Victoria's Borinquen Cafe
I'm Puerto Rican, I live in Miami Fl, I have been to almost all the Puerto Rican Restaurant the Best one so far is Victoria's Borinquen Cafe," Raquel

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Georgia, United States (5)

Borinquen Foods
"Family business, grocery store and restaurant. Food is great and the service genuinely friendly. Priced reasonably. Located near Ft Benning a military base. Yum!,"
Carmen Gridley said.

Location 3601-3613 S. Lumpkin Rd. Columbus, GA 31903 (706) 687-6273

La Garita

Location 2785 Cruse Rd Lawrenceville, GA 30044 678-924-7876

La Isla Restaurant

Location 1175 Commercial Ct. Norcross, GA 30093 770-931-2343

Mi Pilón
Restaurant specializing in Puerto Rican, Dominican and Cuban cuisine.

Location 5705 Buford Highway Norcross, GA 30071 770-797-2924

Hours Open Daily: 11am - 9pm

Millie's Corner Market
"Family owned restaurant, grocery store, deli, bakery and more. Located near Ft. Benning military base," Blanca Martinez said.

Location 2023 South Lumpkin Rd. Columbus, Ga 31903 (706) 682-6070 (706) 682-4846 (fax)

Pura Vida (Costa Rican food, Puerto Rican Chef)
Recommended by: puravidatapas@aol.com

Location 656 N. Highland Avenue Atlanta, GA 30306 404-870-9797

Raul's Latin American Cafe
Recommended by: Raul Thomas

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Hawaii, United States (4)

Aunty's Puerto Rican Kitchen
"Especializados en arroz con gandules, pasteles, ensalada de bacalao, guineos verdes y empanadillas," Orestes y Zamya Cancel said.

Mama Ding's Restaurant & Bakery
"Puerto Rican specialties: pasteles, arroz con gandules, ensalada de bacalao, habichuelas, empanadillas, morzillas, pescado en escabeche, etc. Meals range from $4.95 to $6.50. Casual dining atmosphere, with Latin and local music," Frank Caravalho said.

The Pastele Shop
"Tiny take-out restaurant with Hawaii-style Puerto Rican food -- pasteles, arroz con gandules, matura, chorizo, Spanish rice, ensalada de bacalao, morsella, panadesa, boiled banana."
Hours of Operation: Recommended by: Kyle Shinseki said.

Tropical Latin Beats
"Latin music, musical instruments, and all kind of goodies," Malama Padua said.

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Illinois, United States (6)

La Bomba
"It's gooood!," Nicholas Lopez said.

Borinquen Restaurant

Connexion Cafe
"Great Puerto Rican food... My favorite is the Jibrito sandwich which i had with chicken," Joseph said.

Delicia Tropical Cafe
"Pretty good food," Josie Hickman said.

La Palma Puerto Rican Restaurant
"Excellent and authentic food. Great friendly place for people who are not familiar with Puerto Rican food to go. Excellent pernil (roast pork), vianda con bacalao, everything is good! This place is a must for your list. The best in Chicago," Kandice Speers said.

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Indiana, United States (1)

La Perla Del Mar
"Family owned restaurant has a lot of special Puerto Rican art that was probably made locally. They have succeeded in adding their own special touches to the decor. Its very nice and clean, the service is very friendly, and the food is delicious. The price range is very affordable (ie: lechon con arroz con gandules was about 6.00..most dinner items were under 7.00) You can buy pasteles, if they have them, for about 1.50 each. They had many different frituras when I ate there that are all very affordable...1.00 seemed to be the going price. I highly recommend eating at La Perla Del Mar!"

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Kansas, United States (1)

Food 4 Less
"Located in the "Spanish side" of Wichita, Kansas. Has an isle devoted to Mexican food that includes some Puerto Rican spices. Goya brand products. Has juices like tamarindo, guava. A very good find in a city where otherwise you would not find very much Puerto Rican," Candice said.

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Maryland, United States (3)

El Coqui
"They sell Puerto Rican & Cuban products."
Hours of Operation: Monday-Saturday from 9:00am-9:00pm
Recommended by: Wanda Rosario said.

The Caribbean Cafe
"Puerto Rican food: pasteles, lechon, mofongo, alcapurrias, sorullitos, flan, tembleque, Cafe Crema, etc. The food is great with the island condiments and prices are reasonable. Small deli setup, great for take out. Small dine-in," Samuel Cotto said.

Manna Carry Out
"They offer foods from Puerto Rico, Santo Domingo, and Cuba. Even though it says carry out, they have a small restaurant inside that offers a great Latin atmosphere," Ivy Colon said.

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Massachusetts, United States (8)

Chicken & Ribs
Recommended by: Richard Toro

Cuchilandia
"They make all sorts of frituras: alcapurrias, rellonos de papa, carne frita, platanos maduros, arroz con gandules," Calmira said.

Fernandez Family Restaurant
"The best Puerto Rican food in all of Western Mass. It family owned and good people that keep the culture alive!," Angel Perez said.

Izzy's Restaurant & Subshop
Recommended by: Julio Santana

Mister Sandwich Shop
"Small family owned Restaurant they serve different kinds of Puerto Rican sandwiches: pernil, bistec, mariscos, etc.," S. Cruz said.

Old San Juan Bakery
Recommended by: Angel Perez

Soul Food & Spanish Delight
Recommended by: Tamaris Alicea

El Taino
"Authentic, home-made Puerto Rican cuisine, friendly bi-lingual service, Caribbean music," Leah Hutton said.

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Minnesota, United States (3)

Babalu
"The menu is extensive, yet easy to navigate; touting tropical specialties like Tapas, Cuban Mojitos, Puerco Asado and Ropa Vieja. A spacious lounge area offers complimentary live music three days a week starting on Thursday evenings," Ile Valencia said.

Location 800 Washington Avenue North Minneapolis, MN 55414 612-746-3158

Caribe Caribbean Bistro
""Best new restaurants, 2010" by Mpls St. Paul Magazine. Chef Tony Panelli from Ponce, Puerto Rico started Caribe Caribbean Bistro to share his love of Caribbean food with Minnesotans. Bold colors, tropical decor and dishes from Puerto Rico and other islands across the Caribbean. Beer, wine, and tropical sodas available. Unique weekend brunch. Cozy neighborhood restaurant," Heidi Panelli said.

Location 791 Raymond Ave. St. Paul, MN 55114 651-641-1446

El Meson
"Spanish/Latin and American Cuisine," John Hassam said.

Location 3450 Lyndale Ave. S. Minneapolis, MN (612) 822-8062

Puerta Azul
"Great Island atmosphere and wonderful tasting food. As close as you can get other than momies food at home in Caguas. The service is far better than I got when I was on the island a few years ago. Wonderful wine selection at a very cheap price," Juan Falcon said.

Location 1811 Selby Avenue Saint Paul, MN 55104 (651) 646-7999 (651) 646-7003

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Nevada, United States (2)

El Coqui Caribbean Restaurant
"Lunch Specials $5.95 Mon-Thu," Iris said.

Sabor Caribeño
"Authentic comida boricua. Like your mother used to make,"
Carmen L. James-Ancher said.

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New Hampshire, United States (1)

Don Quijote
Recommended by: Delia Rivera Lafayette

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New Jersey, United States (2)

Brisas Del Caribe Restaurant
"Price Range From 1.00 for frituras to aprox 25.00 for seafood like lobster," Angel Galarza said.

La Estrella Del Caribe
"Excellent Puerto Rican & Caribbean Cuisine! Plenty on the plate at reasonable price," Frank Estremera said.

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New Mexico, United State (1)

Guava Tree Cafe
"Panaderia-resposteria al estilo puertorriqueno con seleccion de sandwiches, postres y resposteria puertorriquena y caribena. Somos de la isla del encanto,"
Maricarmen Pijem said.

Location 216 Yale Blvd SE Albuquerque, NM 87109 505-990-2599

Hours Mon-Sat 10am - 7pm

Monroe's Restaurant
"Family style, casual dining serving primarily New Mexican food, with a few Puerto Rican dishes. The owner, Miguel Diaz, is from Santurce, PR, and declares a "Puerto Rican Night" every few weeks when he prepares his native cuisine for all who are craving it!," Kathy Diaz said.

Location 6051 Osuna NE Albuquerque, NM 87109 505-881-4224

Hours Mon-Fri: 11am - 9pm Sat-Sun: 9am - 9pm

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New York, United States (14)

El Bohio Lechonera Restaurant
"If you are looking for some great lechon. This is the place to go. If you are looking for excellent Puerto Rican food. This is where you will find it. I heard people come from New Jersey and Long Island just to eat there. Prices are very reasonable. Two can eat for $15.00,"
Jessica Rodriguez said.

Location 791 East Tremont Bronx, NY 10460 (718) 299-4218

Casa Adela
"Authentic Puerto Rican family restaurant in the heart of one of the original Puerto Rican neighborhoods in Manhattan, the Lower East Side (now often known as Alphabet City). The owner often goes so far as to have pasteles made for her in Puerto Rico and then have them flown to New York City for her restaurant," Steven Bookman said.

El Conquistador Restaurant
"Tienen sancocho los sabados y mondongo los domingos. Arroz blanco y amarillo combinado con pernil, pollo, biftec, pollo relleno. Tambien hay cuchifritos, mofongo, y postres. El precio de una comida es alrededor de 6.00 a 9.00 dolares," Carlos Robles said.

Coqui Latin Jazz Cafe
"Live music on Friday and Saturday," Tarah Greenidge said.

Location 331 Rt. 32 New Paltz, NY (914) 256-9575

Hours Wed-Sun: 5pm - 10pm

Country Rock Cafe
"Culinary and gourmet food also Puerto Rican classics like arroz con gandules, pernil, pasteles, alcapurias and empanadas. Country setting and very home like atmosphere, the fireplace makes this place a home like feeling," Eamon Torres said.

Location 2562 Rt 55 Poughquag, NY 12570 845-724-3959

Hours Mon-Sat: 7am - 5pm Sun: 7am - 3pm

La Fonda Boricua

Location 169 East 106th Street New York, NY 212-410-7292

La Lechonera Criolla
"The best Puerto Rican food in the Bronx," Dave said.

Location 1709 Webster Ave. Bronx, NY 10457 718-220-7855

O.T. Deli
"This is a hot food deli serving many traditional dishes, and sandwiches. Traditional Puerto Rican and Dominican. Large steam table to see how all that good food looks," Bobby Mac said.

Location 2213 Forest Avenue Staten Island, NY 10303 718-447-9070 718-420-0835

Old San Juan Restaurant
"The best place to eat 'criollo' in Manhattan. You can enjoy from the delicious 'morcillas' and 'yuca al mojo; to the exquisite 'pasteles'. Owners Jack & Adela are excellent hostesses. Visit them!,"
Maria C. Muniz said.

Location 765 9th Ave. New York, NY 212-262-6761

Hours Daily: 10am - 10pm

Panchito's Broadway Cafe
"Very reasonably priced Puerto Rican cuisine... a great family style restaurant. Catering, take-out and delivery are available. Seafood specialties, and also family size platters by the pound. Lots of delicious pastries and deserts as well. Very popular restaurant, with all types of cultures. Service is very friendly,"
Sarah Martino said.

Location 285 South Broadway Yonkers, NY 10701 914-423-5006

El Taino Restaurant
"Very typical Puerto Rican atmosphere. Lots of salsa music playing meanwhile you eat. Very friendly waiters. You will experience Puerto Rican cooking just like the home made cooking grandma used to make at home. Everything from rellenos de papas, pernil, arroz con habichuelas and even pulpo. Very reasonable prices. You leave the restaurant with a belly full and still money in your pocket," Yahismar Hau said.

Location Lyell Avenue Rochester, NY 14606 (716) 277-7354

La Taza de Oro
"The coffee is the characteristic strong but surprisingly unacidic Puerto Rican variety, and the main dishes usually center about rice and beans (multiple varieties of each) and a stewed or roasted (sometimes fried) poultry, meat, or seafood. They usually have pasteles, mofongo, and tostones, as well as an avocado salad and a few expected desserts of the cuisine such as flan and tembleque," Steven Bookman said.

Location 96 Eighth Avenue New York, NY 212 243-9946

Hours Mon-Sat: 6am - 11:30pm Sun: Closed

El Viejo Yayo Restaurant
"El "Viejo Yayo" has been on my list of most visited Puerto Rican Restaurants for over 10 years. The atmosphere is tropical and yet the seating is spacious. Excellent service and food dominate this location and I am sure you will love the prices. And, don't forget to order "El Viejo Yayo Montado a Caballo" for breakfast (Steak and Eggs)," Ricardo Veguilla said.

Location 36 5th Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11217 (718) 622-8922

Willie's Steak House
Recommended by: Evelyn Marcano Collazo said.

Location 1832 Westchester Avenue Bronx, NY 10472 718-822-9697

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North Carolina, United States (2)

Caribbean Restaurant
"The food is outstanding to please all the guests. most of all the latino. Who at times share critic of their own taste, but comeout satisfied. The atmosphere is pleasant and small with the latino music playing over the speakers. The service is excellent and they do aim to please. The menu with prices have a wide variety of choices. The parking is limited to a dozen cars more or less,"
Ernie Martin said.

Location 1345 LocKland Av. Winston-Salem, NC 27103 (336) 722-9001

El Coqui to Go
"Delicious home made Puerto Rican food freshly cooked. Food trailer located on Gender Rd. across from Gender Rd. exit, coming from Rt. 33 and Bob McDorman Car Sales,"
Monica Hawkins said.

Location 4117 Shannon Pond Dr. Canal Winchester, OH 43110 740-215-9374 614-524-4719 (fax)

Hours Daily: 11 am - 9pm

Gran Sabana Restaurant
"My favorite is pernil asado, a Puerto Rican dish starring pork shoulder that's marinated in a blend that includes vinegar, garlic and oregano before roasting until the flesh is succulent under layers of semimolten fat and crunchy skin," Ralph Nunez said.

Location 4853 Hwy 55 Durham, NC 27713 (919) 544-5855

Hours Mon-Fri: 11am - 2:30pm / 5pm - 9pm Sat: 11:30 - 9pm Sun: Closed

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Ohio, United States (8)

EigthyThree Degrees
"Romantic atmosphere and a Trio Music on Fridays and Saturdays," PR65 said.

Location 6212 Memphis Ave. Cleveland, Ohio 44144 216-741-4566

El Kafon
"Small dine in/carry out cafe at very affordable prices." Aimee Roldan said.

Location 1836 Broadway Lorain, OH 44052 440-246-6396

Hours Mon-Sat: 11am - 7pm Sun: Closed

Key Largo Seafood Market
"We are a fresh seafood market, special orders party trays, pasteles for the holidays. We also have a taste of Puerto Rican lunch specials weekly: arroz blanco, habichuelas, pollo guisado, roast pork rice, yuca, salted cod and more," Ruben said.

Location 11430 Montgomery Rd. Cincinnati, OH 45249 (513) 469-9300 Fax (513) 469-9301

Hours Mon-Sat 10am - 7pm Sun: Closed

Lozadas Restaurant
"Restaurant serves "pasteles", "arroz con gandules", "cabro y conejo en fricase", fried pork, "mollejitas", etc. Frequented by PR baseball players from Cleveland Indians. Its decorated with Indians team memorabilia and PR arts and pictures. Latin music is always heard through radio speakers," Luis A. Quinones said.

Location 1951 W. 25th Street Cleveland, OH 44113 216-621-2954

Primo's Kitchen
"Excellent Puerto Rican dishes including pasteles, pasteillos and just about any other dish. Family restaurant operated by a Puerto Rican and his spouse. Warm friendly atmosphere with very reasonable prices," Raymond Ruiz said.

Location 1904 E. 28th St. Lorain, OH 44055-1907 (440) 277-9996

El Tropical Restaurant
"Restaurant and Night Club,"
Carmen Nieves said.

Location 3589 W. 44th St. Cleveland, OH 44113 216-939-8388

Hours Mon-Thu: 11am - 9pm Fri-Sun: 11am - 2:30am

South Side Market
"Tienen una linea de productos latino, mexicano y americano, cervezas y vinos. Tienen de todo Puertorriqueno," Omaira Torres said.

Location 2811 Fulton Road Lorain, OH 44055 440-277-1275

Hours Mon-Sat: 9am - 9:30pm Sun: 9am - 7:30pm

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Pennsylvania, United States (7)

Brisas Del Caribe
"Pastellio's (beef patties) & chicharon are delicious! Small family run place, excellent prices!," Michele said.

Location 401 N. 8th Street Allentown, PA 18102 (610) 782-9247

Hours Mon-Thu: 10am - 2pm

La Familia Restaurant
"Owned and operated by the Hernandez family, the restaurant offers a nice dinner menu including pernil, chicken, bistek carne and pollo guisado, chuletas, fish and soups. A tasty assortment of salads and cuchifritos are always available as are sandwiches (including Cuban sandwiches). Everything is reasonably priced. The restaurant is "eat in" and "take out" but there is very limited seating so the majority of their clientele places orders to go. Make no mistake however, the food is great and service is quick. If you find yourself in South Central Pennsylvania this is the place," George F. Haskins said.

Location 424 South Duke Street Lancaster, PA 717-299-9688

Hours Mon-Thu: 10am - 9pm Fri-Sat: 10am - 10pm Sun: 11am - 7pm.

La Favorita
"Good alcapurrias, pastelillos de carne y pizza, arroz con gandules, yuca al ajillo, pionono, carne frita, carne guisada, arroz blanco y amarillo, tostones, ensaladas etc. They are nice people, the place is always full," Julia Colon said.

Location 1053 East 3rd Street Bethlehem, PA

Hours Mon-Fri: 10am - 6:30am

La Ideal
"We have a wide selection of Criolla foods from a menu to however you wish whatever you want we are a carry-out order store an restaurant so if you need anything else we are also a store with are you cooking needs for delicious Criolla cooking. Family owned by the Rivera family your treated like family and served with a smile!," Ismael Rivera said.

Sabor al Tropical Restaurant
"They have lots of traditional Puerto Rican frituras as well as pernil and chicken dishes. ," Lynelle said.

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Tennessee, United States (2)

Coco Loco
"Nice/lively atmoshere, good food, on weekends live music and dancing (salsa)," Michelle Rivera Hedge said.

La Placita
"Full market with a variety of Caribbean foods and vegetables," Mitch David said.

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Texas, United States (15)

Boricua Income Tax Restaurant
"Alcapurrias, pastelillos de carne y queso, bacalaitos, rellenos de papa, carne frita, tostones, mofongo, pollo al horno, arroz con gandules, pasteles y mucho mas ," Angel said.

Coffee Bistro
"Best Mofongo in the Houston area. Authentic Puerto Rican Food. Carne Frita Tostones Arroz con Gandules, Fish with Coconut sauce, and much more,"
Carmen Andujar said.

El Caribe Restaurant
"A fun place to dine. Latin Music played weekends in the evening. Good Puerto Rican and Cuban menu," Felix Colon said.

El Coqui
Recommended by: Sylvia Echevarria

Coqui Bakery
"Pan sobao, pan de agua, dulces, postrecitos boricuas y mas," Ralph B. Banchs said.

El Coqui Restaurant
Recommended by: Gloria Caldas

Las Croabas Restaurant & Grill
Recommended by: Diego

Cuco's Restaurant
"Informal atmosphere where you order at the counter and eat at your table. The restaurant features Cuban and Puerto Rican favorites such as: "tostones", "croquetas", "fricase de pollo", "yuca" and Cuban sandwiches. Also has a well stocked market of Goya and other Caribbean products. Inexpensive and always fresh," Julian E. Armstrong said.

Don Tito's Cafe Latino
"This restaurant offers great Puerto Rican dishes. Excellent food with authentic flavors. Located in downtown El Paso, it is the best boricua restaurant in the area. Family owned and operated. Friendly atmosphere, they make feel at home. They also offer catering services," Linda Binkowski said.

La Garita
Recommended by: Roberto Soto

Killeen Nutritional Center
"They have a good variety of hispanic food specially from Puerto Rico. Good Puerto Rican bread, quesitos, sandwiches, artesania, Maja products and all the good stuff for "Navidades". If they do not have what you need they do their best to find it. Very good persons. Recommended 100%," Manyoli Ortiz said.

Mofongo
Recommended by: Vivian

Puerto Rico Restaurant Bar
The Puerto Rico Restaurant Bar offers a paradise of Puerto Rican cuisine for those who live in or close to El Paso, Texas. Some of the mouth watering dishes available includes: Coctel de Camarones (Shrimp Cocktail), Pastelillo de Carne (Beef Turnover Pastry), Guineo en Escabeche (Pickled Green Bananas), Mofongo, Tostones, Pastelillo de Queso (Cheese turnover), and much more.

Rincon Tropical Restaurant
very cozy place with a Caribbean atmosphere. The food is delicious and the service is fast and courteous. Is located close to Ft. Bliss, TX, the prices are affordable and all kind of Puerto Rican delights such as "alcapurrias,rellenos, pastelillos,mofongo and cuajito can be find there daily," Tomas Santos-Cruz said.

Tex Chick
"Un rinconcito de Puerto Rico en Houston donde puede saborear los más deliciosos platos de la comida criolla como la que hacian nuestras abuelas. El menu incluye: bistec encebollado, arroz y habichuelas, arroz con gandules, pasteles, chuletas, carne frita, mofongo, tostones, carne guisada, flan y mabí," Myrna Torres said.

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Virginia, United States (11)

Amadeus Café
"Restaurant by day. Lounge by night. Salsa, merengue, bachata, techno, house music every Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Great Puerto Rican, Cuban and Dominican cuisine. Ambiance - "muy elegante". 21 and up," Annette said.

The Alibi Lounge & Restaurant
Recommended by: Mafalda

El Boricua
Recommended by: Tito

El Coqui
Recommended by: Mafalda

El Latino Deli & Bakery
"Puerto Rican food and pastries, including fritters and desserts. The food is great and prices are reasonable. Small deli setup, great for take out. Small dine-in," Al Garcia said.

Macondo's Caribbean Restaurant
"Mixture of mostly Puerto Rican flavors with Cuban, Jamaican and Spanish flavors. They have a Paella to die for and the cuban sandwiches are a hit!," Rosa E Rivera said.

La Palmera Restaurant
"Lugar tranquilo, y puedes encontrar pasteles, alcapurrias y rellenos de papa. No venden bebidas alcoholicas. Precios razonables," Monica said.

Padrinos
"Small place with excellent food. Prices are very reasonable. $5 for lunch $7 for dinner from buffet line plus a la carte available," Annette said.

Sabor Latino
"Our mofongo the Norfolk is our specialty," Chickie said.

Teresita's Latino Bar & Grill
"Wide range of authentic foods of Boriqua, from frituras to mofongos. Simple, relaxed atmosphere with salsa music and Island-themed paintings. Bar and restaurant area," Ron said.

Mi Tierra Latin Store
Recommended by: Mafalda

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Washington, United States (1)

La Isla
"The interior design makes you think of Viejo San Juan and there is a touch of the kiosk of Luquillo," Miguel said.

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Wisconsin, United States (1)

El Farol Restaurant & Grocery
"Place is nothing fancy, but food is pretty good," Karen said.

Salinas
"The food is excellent (it's as good as grandma's) and the owners as well as the employees are very friendly (first name basis). They are expanding the seating as we speak. They have dine-in, carry out, and delivery. They also have other foods for those with different taste buds. I recommend the "Build Your Own" with Arroz Con Gandules with Habichuelas, Lechon, and a side of Tostones!," Nick Martinez said.

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