*Cross posted to Google for visibility* Casa Borinqueña is seriously something special. I stopped in and ended up chatting with one of the owners--he was so kind and clearly loves what he does. He walked me through the menu and pointed me to some favorites, which made the whole experience feel really personal. I got the Bori fries and the mofongo cups (one "chicken," one "beef"), and everything was incredible--rich, savory flavors, crispy plantains, perfectly cooked plant-based meats, and that mama sauce tying it all together. When I asked about desserts, he even gave me a cinnabon bun to try, and it was unreal--warm, soft, perfectly sweet. Already planning my next trip back. I can't wait to try more. read more

Casa Borinquena is so delicious! I have been a fan since their pop-up days in Oakland and I was excited to bring my parents here and they absolutely loved it. We got a ton of stuff to share: the loaded tostones with beef, the Bori fries (yucca) with mushrooms, pinchos, rice with gandules, and pastelillos. Everything was really great, but I think our favorites were the tostones and yucca fries! Great flavors, well-seasoned, really just perfect! It's delicious Puerto Rican food that just happens to be vegan as well. The restaurant is fairly small, and you order at the counter. The person helping us was super nice and helpful in making recommendations. Everything is served in takeout containers even if you eat in, but I don't think that's a big deal. It's casual, in a good way. We also got a bunch of desserts to take home... and that coquito tres leches cake was soooooo good! Highly recommend! I hope Casa Borinquena has a long & successful run in Philly, so make sure you visit! read more

Stopped in here for some take out. It was almost closing so they were out if rice and I feel like we missed the best part. Nonetheless we ordered the alcapurria, mofongo cups with mojo mushroom and impossible beef, sancocho, and cinnamon buns. We were so hungry that we ate it in the car and forgot to take photos. My favorite is the mushroom mofongo. The sauce was truly the best part. Its definitely one of those foods that you have to eat right away because its not good reheated. All of the food was pretty good especially being vegan. I am not vegan but I enjoy good vegan food. The woman behind the counter was nice and made great suggestions. The place overall was a small and cute. Its definitely more of a take out spot. The decor was very culturally and lgbtq inclusive which I loved. Have to go back for the rice! read more

Casa Borinquena - Vegan Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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If you vegan this the place to be for some great vegan appetizers great service pineapple cake awesome don't forget the lemonade drink on point! read more

Ordered delivery (via UberEats) on a Friday night - I'm always worried with UberEats because restaurants often get the order wrong / it takes forever, but Casa Borinquena was cooked & delivered on time with a perfect order. We tried BBQ chicken skewers, pastelillos (fried vegan beef-stuffed turnovers), relleno de papa (fried potato ball with vegan beef center), alcapurria (crispy long fried fritter stuffed with vegan chicken), and arroz con gandules (rice with pigeon peas). Everything was delicious! The fake meat was chewy and tasty and satisfying. Would order again, especially the pastelillos. read more

Casa Borinquena - Lulu's famous Pastelillo, Side of Arroz Con Gandules, Relleno De Papa - Vegan Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Best vegan food I've ever had! We got the bbq chkn sampler, mofongo cups with the mojo mushroom pork, relleno de papa and the sancocho and everything was perfect especially the gandule rice. I usually avoid beyond meat but this was seasoned and cooked so well I couldn't even tell what brand it was. Prices match the portions and my non vegan partner even loved everything too. I'm going to be thinking about this food for days, can't wait to try everything on the menu! read more

Best bbq vegan chicken I've ever tasted hands down! The crispiness and flavor packed into those skewers were unbelievable I checked to make sure it wasn't real chicken every time I took a bite because I couldn't believe it wasn't chicken haha. Even the dag on olives in the rice was good LOL I'm ordering this again for lunch today--Can't wait! 10/10 read more

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I was sold at vegan Puerto Rican food. Admittedly, I'm not vegan, but have a dairy allergy so it's nice to enjoy foods knowing that I can safely consume everything at any given restaurant. I had the platter with "chicken" bbq skewers and it was delicious. The winner was the rice. It had the perfect flavor and texture. The service was friendly. They took their time explaining how the food was made to my friend who was not familiar with the cuisine. I will definitely be back soon! read more

I was so excited to try Puerto Rican food for the first time! I highly recommend trying the Pincho BBQ "chicken" sampler platter if you can. It comes with a really nice assortment of yummy food - yellow rice, salad greens, perfectly fried plantains, and some really excellent vegan chicken on two skewers. It's a super cute place - so bright and cheerful and fairly easy to get to. We found parking easily and it's also a quick walk to the El. The owner was really nice and the food came out really quickly even though there were a ton of people there that day. read more

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Casa Borinqueña in Philly is that spot! The second you walk in, the culture, artwork, and energy hit you it legit feels like stepping right into Puerto Rico. I tried the loaded tostones with the mojo mushroom "pork," the BBQ pincho, and a pastelillo, and every single thing was NEXT-LEVEL. The flavors were crazy good, super fresh, and perfectly seasoned. Their vegan options? Shockingly delicious they really understood the assignment. Customer service was top tier. We met the owner and he was incredibly warm, welcoming, and full of good vibes. You can feel the love in the food AND the space. Plus: they're wheelchair accessible and kid friendly, which I loved the space is open, comfortable, and genuinely welcoming for everyone. If you're in Philly and haven't pulled up to Casa Borinqueña yet, you're sleeping! This spot is a MUST-VISIT. I'm already planning my next round! read more

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I will start by saying I'm not vegan and I was pleasantly surprised. I didn't even miss the meat. The flavor is authentic, the portions and prices are reasonable, the vibe is inviting, colorful, cultural, and clean. We met the owner and the staff, they were super friendly. They're still trying out new things (hours & menu items), I would 10/10 recommend for a casual bite or quick breakfast. We had the sampler menu, with papas rellenas, and coquito tres leches cake, with sodas on the side. I definitely see it becoming a staple in this area. read more

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We used Casa Borinqueña for birthday catering and it was honestly one of the best decisions we made. The food showed up hot, fresh, and smelled amazing right away. Every single person at the party kept asking where it was from. You can really taste the care in the cooking. Everything felt homemade, not rushed or generic. And the portions were more than enough for everyone, which we appreciated. On top of that, the whole process was smooth and easy. They were friendly, reliable, and clearly take pride in what they do. 100% recommend them. We'll definitely be ordering again. read more

Soooo good. Stopped in for lunch and got mofongo cups - soft, crunchy, delicious. I asked for salt, and that brought out all of the flavors. So satisfied. Really friendly staff too, very welcoming to a newcomer. It is a great place for gluten free food, and they were good at conversing at what is safe, what might have cross contamination. read more

Service and food were great. Staff were nice and everything was fresh and delicious. Inside was chill with lots of culture and good music. Prices were good too. read more

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I got the Bori Fries which is fried yuca topped with a sauce and vegan meat , and they were so crispy even covered in sauce and the "meat" was seasoned so well it tasted soooo good. The pineapple upside down cake was also very good. We got our food pretty quickly which was great. 10/10 literally so good. read more

Casa Borinquena is easily one of the best new vegan spots in Philly, a true must eat. The food was so good I ended up ordering a second meal just to take on the road, and it was absolutely worth it. Every bite was flavorful, fresh, and clearly made with care. The service was great and the vibe made the whole experience even better. If you're in Philly and looking for amazing vegan food, this place should be at the top of your list. read more

Absolutely delicious Puerto Rican food! We go to PR every year and this food was a good or better than any food on the island. Fair prices and very friendly server. read more

The food here is amazing. We were greeted by 1 of the owners Kane. The place is such a homage to Puerto Rico. From the Decor to the food everything was perfect! If your a vegan looking for a place to eat some authentic Spanish food this place is a must! The food is fresh and delicious!! I give it 10 stars read more

Casa Borinquena - Vegan Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Fantastic flavors, wonderful service, lots to choose from for GF diets too. We got lucky and found a street parking spot nearby. We'll be back again soon! read more

There was a hiccup with my delivery order but the restaurant made everything right. Got a call back and the order was delivered even though a refund had already been offered. Party saved! read more

Wow. The plate with the bbq "chicken" with rice, salad, and plantains was excellent!!! The "meat" was super crispy and flavorful. Small cute spot with a few tables... happy to see them busy. Will absolutely be back. read more

Amazingly flavorful food across the board. I am also a meat-eater, but if all vegan cuisine had this much going for it I'd be a full-on convert. Skewers were wonderful, along with the rice, plantains, and even the salad, served along side of everything in a delivery container, was fresh and vibrant. The pasteles were also incredible. I had this as delivery, so I imagine that it must be even better sitting down there, which I'll be doing ASAP. read more

Delicious food! Loved the rice and peas, plantains (maduros) and the relleno de papa.

I typically don't like vegan food but I heard really good things about this place, so my wife and I went a got the yuca fries, pastelilos, and the rice. 10/10! The food takes us right back to Puerto Rico which is our favorite place to vacation. The service was amazing, the cashier was so nice and helpful. Absolutely love that they have a pride flag! Can't wait to go back! read more

Casa Borinquena - Vegan Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Absolutely delicious food. I tried the sample platter and loved everything. My favorite item so far is the mofongo cup.

It was my first time going to this restaurant. My daughter placed the order online through Uber Eats. The app said the order was ready, we arrived and we were told the rice wasn't ready and we needed to wait 30 minutes. Keep in mind, this is after we were notified it was ready. My daughter had to leave so I waited for the order. In the meantime, I ordered an empanada and some Yuca fries. You didn't give me an empanada in my order, I'm not sure what was in the box, I threw it out when I realized you didn't put in the empanada I ordered. I waited 45 minutes for the rice to get ready. I was called to pick up my order and I specifically asked the Middle Aged Black Man that was working behind the counter, "is the rice in the order?" He assured me it was and showed me the two boxes that had the rice. He was LYING! He LIED to my face. I got home and not only didn't I have the rice that I waited 45 minutes for but several parts of my order were not included. My daughter called the place when we realized the order didn't include the rice and two other items. The same Middle Aged Black Man lied and said there was a miscommunication and he thought we were substituted the rice for plantains. A complete LIE! If you place an order at this place, CHECK your order BEFORE you leave. I sure wish I HAD!! IN RESPONSE TO THE OWNER- For the record, I didn't berate an employee on the phone----that is another unfortunate LIE. I guess stating in your response to my post that, "I was inappropriate and berated the staff on the phone," is an attempt by you to discredit this review. I think customers are smarter than you think. Truthfully, in my review of the restaurant, I was only cautioning patrons of Casa Barinqueno to check their take out order bag(s) before leaving the restaurant to ensure that they get the food they ordered and paid for. While in the restaurant -- You gave me the bag with my order in it. I specifically asked you, "Is the rice in the order?" I asked about the rice because I had already waited 45 minutes for it. You said, "Yes." I said to you, "Are you sure?" That is when, you pointed to TWO of the brown containers inside the bag and said, "Yes this is the rice." On the phone-- when we called to complain about the order-- I said, "You LIED to my face when you told me that the rice was in the order you gave me. I specifically asked you about the rice." Your response on the phone to me, "There was a miscommunication and I thought that you said you wanted to substitute the rice for plantains." A LIE My response, on the phone to you, "I had waited nearly 45 minutes for the rice and I NEVER asked for a substitute." FOR THE RECORD: I have no reason to lie about this incident. I never said anything inappropriate to the staff on the phone. I was lied to and misled. And the review of this place was just a caution to other patrons to check their orders before leaving the restaurant. I sure wish I had!!!! I will never recommend this place or come to it again. read more

Drove from Jersey straight to Philly to try this place and it did not disappoint!! Sooo amazing the vibes and food were so good & very awesome family experience for us and will def be visiting again! Thank you so much for this amazing experience! read more

The food here is tasty. The people working there are super friendly and fun to talk to. I arrived after they had closed but we sparked up some convo and they ended up sending me home with FREE food. The cake was very delicious. Super sweet but yummy. The Rice is delicious! There are beans and olives in there! I need a gallon to go! Ill be back to try some more of the menu items when I can get there earlier in the day. Ill report back after I get to really test their skills. Go check em out! read more