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!

Very tasty food in a small family owned restaurant space. Spanish speaking is favorable here.read more

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.

I had lunch with my brother and his wife on Friday. We ordered arroz con gandules, pernil and…read moretostones. We tried pasteles and alcaparras. Everything was definitely delightful and delicious, hot and fresh. Well worth what we paid. I'm so glad their convenient. I'm looking forward to patronizing this place. They are clean, food is fresh and delicious.

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.

first timer today…read more. ribs and fried rice are the bomb! keep the fries and give me more ribs ...

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.

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.

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!

I finally had the pleasure of checking out Tex-Chick Eatery, a family-owned Puerto Rican restaurant…read morethat's been serving the community since 1982 and is now lovingly run by Titi Marilu and Grace. From the moment I stepped into this cozy spot, I instantly felt like I was back home in Puerto Rico. Just like our island, it's small, but filled with a huge heart. We spent time chatting with them about our families, childhood memories, and how happy we are that they've kept our culture alive right here in the Montrose area of Houston. We enjoyed a true Puerto Rican feast: arroz con gandules, pernil, mofongo con camarones al ajillo, pollo frito, empanadas de yuca y masa, flan de coco, limber de guanábana, and of course, more food to take home because we couldn't have it all at once! My personal favorite were the limbers with traditional flavors I don't recall ever having a limber outside of PR. This is a counter-service eatery, where you can see all the freshly prepared dishes right in front of you. You truly can't ask for better service; if there's something you're craving that's not in the menu for that day and they have time, they'll gladly make it for you! That's the kind of love and care you only find in places that cook from the heart. Prices are very reasonable although parking can be a bit tricky but that's mostly all of Montrose. Let's keep our culture thriving. s Support our local Puerto Rican businesses. WEEPA!

This small dive is one of our favorite Puerto Rican spots in Houston! Tiny but mighty with flavor…read more Authentic Puerto Rican food that will make you want to come back for more. They change the menu daily so check their Facebook page to know what they are serving. We had Mofongo with Pernil and Mofongo with bacalao (cod fish) which were delicious. Their empanadas (beef and corn beef) were light, flaky and very tasty. We had some platanos maduros (sweet plantain) and some tostones (fried green plantains). Topped the delicious meal with Malta & Flan. The parking is very sparse and the dining room only has 3 small tables and some seats along the wall. They sell till they run out so you want to go early.