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.

Rico!!! The Jalapeño chicken cream cheese empanada was spicy and crispy. It didn't get soggy on the…read moreride back to our b and b. The pollo was crispy well seasoned and super tasty. The arroz con gondolas was my favorite! It had a great texture and flavor. The ladies were so kind and friendly. The food truck had the menu and was very approachable. There was a seating area right in front and luckily the weather was nice out.

The Maduros were fresh tasting and very well cooked paired well with a white sauce tasted like an…read moreherby garlic ranch! The woman working in the truck was very sweet and made the ordering process simple. They were out of quite a few things so I ended up just grabbing some plantains and then going to a restaurant for a meal but it was fine considering I was just kind of looking for a snack to hold me over for a long drive and these did the trick. This truck is designed so cute it definitely stands out in a crowd of food trucks. I thought it was odd that I didn't get my change until the end when I came back for my food though and then she forgot that she had to give me my change but when I reminded her she left the truck and came back with my change so I'm assuming and she just ran out of change. If I hadn't remembered though she would've came up on a 300% tip LOL Anywaaays, Overall a good experience.

Everyone needs to go visit Dee at her family run restaurant. Authentic Puerto Rican food at a…read morereasonable price. Easy on and off of I45 at exit 12. If you have never eaten Caribbean food, just ask the owner what to order and she will make sure to take care of you. Like the other poster, I plan on ordering and trying everything on the menu!

The flavors were there but portions felt a bit small for the price. Service was friendly enough…read more Worth a try if you're in the area, but I wouldn't go out of my way for it.

Just had an amazing experience at El Caribeño Restaurant! The food was absolutely delicious and…read morefull of authentic Caribbean flavor. The pernil plate was outstanding -- the pork was perfectly seasoned, incredibly tender, and had that amazing crispy edge that makes pernil so special. The portion was generous and paired perfectly with the sides. We also tried the tripletas, and they were fantastic. Packed with flavor, juicy meats, and perfectly balanced with the bread and toppings. Easily one of the best tripletas we've had. The yucas were cooked perfectly -- crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, and great for dipping. They were a perfect side to the sandwiches. For the kids, we ordered the chicken strips from the kids menu, and even those were great. Crispy, well seasoned, and the kids loved them. Overall, the food, flavor, and portions were excellent. If you're looking for authentic Caribbean comfort food, El Caribeño is definitely worth visiting. We'll absolutely be coming 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.

Agua de maracuya 10/10 Chicharron 10/10…read moreCriollo de pollo was soooo good 10/10 Mofongo was ok but everything else was soo good. Definitely coming again

I called to find out directions nobody speaks English and can't give me the correct directions. Too…read morebad they're losing business disappointed and then they just hung up on me twice rude

The food is amazing and the service adorable. I had a 3 Kings party and decided to use a catering…read moreservice. Wow. The food I received for the price that I paid was amazing. Highly recommend.

The food and service was great! The staff is super friendly and the food is the most authentic…read morePuerto Rican food we have tasted in the Houston/SouthEast TX area.

I've been coming here for years, way back in the day when they had a buffet for lunch, but I never…read morereally thought about writing a review because it's just one of those places that you go and eat a good meal and get back to work. I really enjoy they're oxtails, the ham croquettes, the sandwiches and of course they're wonderful coffee. The service has always been fast and efficient... Basically just a good honest meal with a Cuban flair and flavor.

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.

They change their location. Place is clean and small there food choose is the not the biggest and…read morenot all Puerto Rican food sold here. Service is good and very welcoming. Food looks good and taste really good. I paid $18 for my plate with a soda. I ordered some arroz con habichuela y carne frita con tostones. New address 21898-A Fm 1314 Rd Porter, TX 77365 in front of McDonald.

Amazing food and staff, great music and great seating too. Reminds me of home. Places like this are…read morefew and far between, and I hope they keep up the good work!

05.01.25 stopped by…read morehere for lunch today, wanted to try something new. great food, i had the goat roti, and my friend had the combo plate of jerk chicken and ox tail. the roti, this is the first time i had it, and i must say for me it was a bit too much, i did manage to finish all the goat meat however, the jerk chicken was a bit touch and a bit spicy, and the ox tail was great. only downfall i see at this place, they only serve drinks per bottle, and no free refills, like water, tea or soda.

I have had Carribean and I'm a real foodie/traveler from all parts of the world. My hopes weren't…read morehigh coming here, and should of went with my intuition. Didn't wanna drive all across town for good Jamaican food so I came here this week. Let's just say costly for the quantity they give, and very little to nothing. I've been places where 25.00 dollars for peas and rice, oxtails, plantains and cabbage, will be plentiful, and can't finish on a good day, with no shortening. I feel there isn't any competition in this area, so you get a sense of they are the best, when they aren't. Well if you know know, then you know. Wanted the oxtail plate, but was told approximately only four oxtails come with it. SMH, FOR THE PRICE. Yes, you can choose two sides per plate, although additional plantains are 6 dollars more for an order of maybe 6. That's a dollar each almost, and just wanted a double order with my meal. Sides are Carribean/American mixed. No this isn't a Jamaican restaurant with all your taste buds flavors, and your quantity per meal/price. So I asked about the Jerk Chicken plate, which I like my oxtail gravy on my chicken and rice because I can't have alot of spice, meaning the jerk sauce. The cook told me, they don't normally do that...but she will honor it that night. Once again, customer has a preference in gravy versus sauce. She went added it on the side. But encourage me to try the jerk sauce on the side. Maybe cause I'm well traveled that oxtail gravy on the side taste like the broth from oxtail, but more like regular beef broth, no gravy. And the jerk sauce on the side also was bland, and plain. The jerk chicken by the way taste like it had Mrs. Dash orginal seasoning written all on it, and the portions were small, not what I'm use to elsewhere for those orders. And I could only imagine the oxtail plate...Smh, glad i didn't choose that. The wet mac n cheese and plantains were the only good thing. I guess every Carribean Island country is different, and how they do there plates. St. Croix by the way. But no justification to the seasoning and sauces. The cashier said they been open about two years, and yes I seen alot of people with either food delivery or takeout like myself that night, but not dining in. They do have a 4.5 stars on Google review, can't explain it why. Well, for the price and what you are getting isn't worth it here from my thoughts. And not to mention the drinks/juices are like 5.00 dollars or more. I'll leave this place at a 1 star, for the mac n cheese and plantains only.