Omg.. so my boyfriend and I have been wanting PR food for a minute and found this place on Google…read moredecided to drive the 35min to try it... The atmosphere was on point. Music had me and my bf chair dancing from the moment we sat down. The food was everything we hoped for. Will definitely be back..

Puertorican restaurant with good food and good prices. A…read moregroup of friends and I went and it was an ok experience. Normally you order at the front desk, but they helped us in our table since we were a group of 10. It's a small place with about 4 tables and only one restroom. The girl that helped us was attentive. One complaint is that they have Pepsi and not Coke but that's a personal preference. Food is ok, someone ordered Queso Frito, for my taste was too salty. But the Tostones with pork meat were really good. I got mofongo with camarones, the shrimp were good size, the mofongo was too dry but I'm not sure if it's supposed to be like that, I noticed they serve the mofongo not in the traditional way, which is like in a cup shape the protein in the middle, here they serve the mofongo in the shape of a small cake and the protein on the side. The arroz con gandujes was good and the pork was good. I feel they have potential. The restroom situation (only one) is not ideal though.

I really wanted to love this place because I absolutely love the concept of blending Latin and…read moreChinese flavors. Unfortunately, the food just didn't live up to the idea. The restaurant itself was very clean, the atmosphere was nice, and I was happy to see limbers on the menu. Service was also pleasant. But when it came to the food, it was a letdown. The vegetable fried rice had very little flavor, and both the sweet and sour chicken and orange chicken were just okay, nothing particularly memorable. The biggest disappointment was the crab rangoon, which was honestly the worst I've ever had. It lacked flavor and texture, and I couldn't finish it. The tostones needed salt they were a bit too soft too. Overall, I left wishing the food had more seasoning and more of the bold flavors that make both Latin and Chinese cuisine so special. The concept has so much potential, but this visit missed the mark for me. Sadly, the food wasn't something my Puerto Rican ancestors would be proud of. Hopefully it was just an off day, but based on this experience, I don't see myself returning.

I had lunch here recently while in the area. Michy's is in strip center with plenty of parking in…read morefront. While this was my first time to dine here it appeared to me that it is a chain restaurant by the signage and decor. I wanted to try their fried chicken and the prices are quite low so I ordered the 4 pc fried chicken meal that comes with french fries for just $10! I asked for dark meat and they said it would take 8 minutes to prepare. While I waited, I did visit their self serve fountain drink machine. The food arrived in a big bag and after emptying it I found a box with 4 pieces of fried chicken sitting on a large bed of french fries. I was amazed at the quantity of the food given for just $10. The chicken was hot and the fries were not. In fact they were barely warm. Why do you give me fresh cooked hot chicken and old cold fries? On top of that the hot chicken was not that tasty. I have had far better. It wasn't bad but it wasn't that good either. Yes, the food is inexpensive and the serving size large but give me more taste and flavor both in the chicken and fries.

Been coming to La Perlita for a bit now after a friend introduced us to their food at a party and…read moreI'm honestly obsessed. If you go, the garlic tostones are a Must! non-negotiable. I get them every single time, and I've even ordered half trays for parties and yes, full trays for bigger get-togethers. They're that good. The lunch specials are such a steal too. The pork fried rice hits every time, and the fried chicken is solid crispy, flavorful, and not greasy or overly salty like a lot of places. Overall, it's one of those spots that just doesn't miss. Great food, great value, and definitely a go-to for both quick lunches and feeding a crowd.

As soon as I walked in, it smelled heavenly. I was craving sushi, and a couple of employees…read morerecommended the Churrascos Roll, so I decided to try it. Unfortunately, I didn't enjoy it. It felt like I was eating mostly sauce--I couldn't really taste the steak or the plantain because the sauce completely overpowered everything else. That said, I loved the decor of the place. The paintings on the walls were fun, colorful, and really vibrant. Even though I didn't like what I ordered, I would definitely come back and try something different.

Authentic Dominican/Caribbean food in Willowbrook. Who knew?…read more I remember this place from a birthday party decades ago. The space was a bit bigger (they've since redesigned it smaller), but the crowds were smaller. Success hasn't tarnished their food. It was a very rainy and soggy afternoons and the place was packed. We managed a table and ordered. Can't go wrong with the delicious shrimp mofongo. I honestly think the sauce is the icing on that cake, made all the more delicious with a squeeze of lemon. Whew! Service was fast and dinner came out at a reasonable pace. The owner is so friendly and stopped by our table to make sure things were good. Better than good! If you're in the Willowbrook area do yourself a favor and stop in for lunch or dinner. Prices are a little steep, but what's isn't these days?

Food is very good, they have lunch specials during the week including pernil, pollo guisado, etc…read morefor about $12-13. I ordered the pollo guisado and moro, both were good and we have a little left over. My partner ordered the pica pollo and the fried chicken was decent. The food does take some time, and servers did not check in too often so I would recommend ordering ahead of time (unless you have a long lunch break), There are plenty of tables, but it is a little dark inside, 2 bathrooms inside. The juice was on the sweet side so just watered it down (wish they have smoothies), but they get 5 stars overall for the flavor and the price point. Plenty of parking as it's in located along other stores.

Let me start off by saying my family was born and raised in Managua, Nicaragua. I've been coming to…read morethis spot since it was a food truck then evolved into this brick and mortar location. I've always gotten the fritanga which I feel you can't go wrong with. The fritanga comes with your choice of meat between beef or pork, though there may be another option I'm not thinking of. I've always gotten it with beef (carne asada) which my family and I love. It comes with your choice of gallo pinto or arroz con gandules, and I always get gallo pinto since I'm not a fan of the alternative in general, but never had it here. It also comes with your choice of maduro or tajadas (forms of plantain) and delicious queso frito (fried cheese). Again, this is my go to and will continue to be. The reason I gave 4 stars vs 5 is because of the gallo pinto. I'm blessed enough to have family who has made it my entire life which is way better. It wouldn't be fair to hold this against the restaurant because of this alone, but theirs legit just tastes like unseasoned rice and beans mixed together. Everything else is delicious. We also got their quesillo which is basically a big tortilla covered with beans and cream and cheese. This was a 6/10 for me. Their enchiladas Nica was amazing and huge. Will def get this again. I recommend checking them out if you haven't already!

I've been traveling to Houston for work and wasn't sure if find a Puerto Rican restaurant at all…read more Luckily, Antojitos BoriNic is 5 minutes away from my office! I took my manager the first time I went last week and was happy to see that she enjoyed the chicken empanada (she's not very adventurous when it comes to trying new food). She ordered 2 but only finished 1. I ate the other one and was blown away by the taste and how full of meat it was! I ordered the plate with Arroz con gandules, and carne frita (fried pork chunks) with platanos maduros. I loved the rice and plantains; the carne frita was flavorful but a little dry. I'm very particular about what I consider to be good food- my parents owned a Puerto Rican restaurant in NJ for 10 years and I judge everything against their home cooked food, and honestly, very few places can compare. I went back yesterday (October 15) after work for dinner. I had the arroz con gandules again (delicious!), but instead of the carne frita, I asked for the cerdo asado- it tasted like it had been cooked over an open flame and was incredible! The maduros were perfect, and I used the dipping sauce as a salad dressing. I washed it all down with medium size jugo de maracuya (parcha), and I was completely satisfied! I haven't tried the Nicaraguan food yet, but if it's a good as the entrees I've had so far, I'm sure I won't be disappointed.

A solid fast food option! This Puerto Rican Chinese food didn't disappoint! I was craving for some…read moreAmerican style orange chicken and found this place. Spacious and clean seating inside, it's to go style so you order at the counter and they buzz you when the order is ready for pick up. We waited a bit longer for our plates, like about 20min but it's ok since the food was yummy. Orange chicken with the fried rice and fries is 9/10, not as crispy as I wanted but the balance of sweet sourness was perfect. Chicken was tender and soft, not heavily coated too. Fried rice was my favorite because I don't like peas and carrots, there's none of that, instead they got some bbq pork and egg, not salty and great rice texture (every grain is well seasoned and separated) Jalapeño Churrasco with the mofongo is like a 8/10. Beef is juicy but super chewy. Every piece has a light grill smokey taste. Highlight is the sauce, it's little tangy but not really spicy unless you eat the jalapeño. Was my first time trying the mofongo, very interesting texture and really garlicky. Dipping the mofongo in the churrasco sauce was a great pairing though. Overall, I really like the place. I will be back to try more in the future, especially that boneless pork ribs that I see a lot of reviews about.

I don't know what I was expecting, but this restaurant is pretty good!…read more I ordered the plate with rice, 2 pieces of chicken and fries. This was a crazy amount of food. I had left overs for another meal! I will definitely be coming back, the fried rice was good, chicken was good as well! Definitely want to try other stuff here next time I go!

Gran colombia is my top Colombian restaurant in Houston!…read more This place has been around for more than 10 years and they have since slightly moved locations but stayed in the same area. They renovated and everything is much nicer inside. Area is much bigger and modern. They have indoor seating with a huge covered patio and a playground for kids. Over the years their quality, flavor and good customer service has remained consistent. They treat you like family. I love that they offer a dish called Tipiquito it is a smaller version of the traditional Colombian dish known an 'Bandeja Paisa'. Not all Colombian restaurants offer this smaller version. I am happy to share about my experience when I helped coordinate a work event to feature Colombian food and I secured a catering order with Gran Colombia! They were quick to help me over the phone, they answered all my questions, they were willing to make the drive to memorial area to deliver the food. Every single step to complete the order was so easy and received the best customer service. Everyone was very happy with the food and service. I will always recommend Gran colombia! It is a must try! My go to Colombian order : Tipiquito (smaller version of Bandeja Paisa) Jugo de leche en mango (mango smoothie) Empanadas (meat)

Out of all the times coming here,this time was the worst. The bandeja paisa used to be served…read moreenough for 2 people, the service has changed so much. Although, the restaurant was not full at all, seemed like they attended the other 4 tables better than ours. Even the Bandeja paisa we received was mediocre, seemed the size big enough for a child to eat. We asked for sauce and they said they were still making it although we had been there for more than 45 minutes. Our food wasn't even hot, I was really disappointed. Last time coming here.

The server was very attended and friendly. I love the Cappuccino! In my opinion the best in…read moreHouston. I ordered to go the medium flan, and it was amazing ! I ate it the same day (hahaha).

We went here to celebrate my sister's birthday on a Saturday night and had a great time! There is a…read morelittle club in the back where you can also order food and they have a live band and it was so much fun! I do find it interesting that they charge $10 for it, even if you're ordering food. The food was actually pretty good too, I was skeptical at first because of the rating on yelp and mixed reviews. My friend and I shared the Cameron's al Ajillo and it was soo delicious, we ended up ordering a other one! The sides we got were the Tostones and Arroz Amarillo con Vegetales and they were soo yum too! We also asked if they had a spicy sauce and they did, my mouth is watering thinking about it! Oh and the Carajillo was sooo good, I think the Cuban espresso is what made it perfect!

One of my Cuban heritage colleagues recommended this place, and it did not disappoint. Off an…read moreunassuming strip mall on Highway 6, this place has great menu variety and value for the price. For starters, I appreciated the complimentary Cuban bread (which they graciously gave us another serving of)! I had the Bistec de Palomilla, the traditional skirt steak, with a generous serving of black rice and beans and yummy plantains which were a sweet treat to end the meal with. My partner had the ropa vieja, the sauteed shredded beef with onions and peppers, along with some garlic yucca. Overall, I recommend this place to Cuban food seekers in the area. With a great price point, traditional menu, and fantastic service, this place can't be beat.

In the mood for some Cuban food while driving through the area, we stumbled upon Rincón Criollo…read morelocated in the Barker's Oak Plaza, south of Addicks. This family-style restaurant instantly takes you back to Miami or even Cuba. We were greeted with a smile, invited to sit wherever we liked, and attended to right away. Our food arrived in less than 15 minutes and was very tasty. Overall, it was a great experience and a spot we'd happily return to.

My better half was craving pollo guisado so we figure we give this place a try. It's not far from…read morewhere we live so it was an easy option. Once we arrived, the establishment was bigger than expected. The decorations were fun and vibrant. The first thing I noticed on the menu was how expensive everything was. I'm sure the only thing they didn't charge for was ice cubes. Although the food was okay, there is no way the portions matched the price they were charging. I officially had the smallest piece of steak I've ever seen on any bandeja dish. I'm sure this could be hurting them because of its location and having many other options for Latin/Caribbean food. The service was alright. When we first got there we just picked a place to sit and waited for menus. The first waitress barely said a word, no welcome, no greeting. Looks like she was getting ready to leave. The second waitress was a little more friendly however I still feel like they lacked customer service here. Needless to say they didn't have the pollo guisado, only bottled waters and soda cans. Be prepared to spend, specially if you come to feed a family.

Caribbean food is really hard to find in houston especially Puerto Rican and Dominican food so when…read moreI passed this place I immediately had to stopped by. We got a couple things to choose from. I thought the mofongo was phenomenal. It was cooked to perfection. Very authentic to what I would have in Puerto Rico! Although the food was delicious, I'm giving it 4 stars because of how long everything took. There was only one other table of people but it took about an hour & 15 minutes for our food to come out!