Was super curious about this spot in passing. The alcapurrias were absolutely fuego. Wish we…read moreordered more. The empanadas were okay and the flan definitely hit the spot. Food was fresh and staff very friendly.

Best and most authentic Puertorican food around! Me and my family try to go at least once a month…read moreand it's the best! Lots of options on the menu, great taste and great service!

I recently tried a Puerto Rican spot out in Elgin and had really high hopes going in…read more I ordered a jibarito with a side of rice, plus an alcapurria and a pastel to try a little bit of everything. Starting with the jibarito, it was honestly a bit of a letdown. The meat was a little chewy and the overall sandwich felt dry, which took away from what should've been a really flavorful dish. The rice also missed the mark for me. It lacked flavor and had a bit of an odd aftertaste, which made it hard to enjoy. For the pricing, I was a little surprised $15 for a small jibarito and $5 for a small side of rice didn't quite match the quality or portion size. That said, not everything was a miss. The alcapurria was definitely the highlight fresh, well-made, and full of flavor. I'd absolutely order that again. The pastel was just okay in my opinion there were a lot of potatoes and not as much meat as I would've liked, so the balance felt a bit off. Overall, it was a mixed experience. There are some strong items on the menu, but between the inconsistency and the pricing, I'm not sure I'd rush back.

Great food at this Puerto rican restaurant!!…read more I just love the varieties they serve here. My favourite is the chicken jaberitos!! Service is quick and the people working here are really sweet. Typical Puerto Rican Ambiance:)

Tried their bowls today. Should have ordered them before!!! This is what chipotle wants to be when…read morethey grow old. Flavor wise, outstanding. Then much bigger. Note. Their jalapeños are not from a can. These are grilled and spicy. I've been coming to this place for a while and to be honest this place one of the best kept secrets of the area. Check the pics.

I loved everything about this place. It was nice and open and very clean. The service was patient…read moreand very nice. The food had so much flavor. I ordered the steak jabrito with beans and white rice. I also had their coquito cupcake which hit the spot. Those beans were fantastic. I could eat a large bowl of the jabrito had a good flavor and everything was balanced. I had my hands full and they helped me get everything to my car. I also ordered the pistachio cheesecake which was a bit fence for me but the subtle flavor is what I like.

I like this lil spot.. I was just driving pass hungry one day and decided to stop in. Kinda small…read morelocation but they make the best of it.. i ordered tostones which are fried plantains and fried pork belly...which is exactly what it sounds like. I was a huge fan of the tostones, it was crispy and crunchy and fried to perfection. They put tooo much garlic oil on mines but still edible. I was not a huge fan of the fried pork belly.. it was like I liked it bc I was hungry but I didn't like it enough to come back and order it again.. I think it was the seasoning and it was overly salty for me... besides that it was cooked to perfection. Maybe I need to come back and try something else on the menu but for now it's not a place I would rush back to and eat at.. I'm sorry I hate being mean but I have to be honest.

Was looking for Puerto Rican food and came upon the reviews of El Mofonguito…read more Parking is a little tough but we came early and were able to find street parking. We were greeted with a smile and guided to choose our own table. A basket of bread and butter was brought over promptly. I ordered appetizers, tostones rellenos de lechón and carne frita. They came out at the same time as the entrees. It only took about 10 minutes! We ordered a volcan with steak in red sauce (mofongo relleno de bistec en salsa), breaded chicken breast and lechón with arroz con gandules. The food was spectacular! Everything was very well seasoned and reminded me of home (born and raised in PR, moved here as an adult). I would definitely recommend that anyone come here for authentic Puerto Rican food. Be mindful that they are very generous with their portion sizes. We ended up taking about half of it home. There are worse problems one can have. :-)

If you are looking for an authentic Puerto Rican spot this is a great spot. It is a smaller spot…read moreand fills up quick. We got takeout and it is a great takeout place. They were fast and efficient. They offer everything authentic jibaritos, chicken, and different types of plates as well. The staff is friendly and it is family owned. A great and cheap spot to grab dinner.

Vsited Papa Cache Sabroso hoping for a memorable meal, and while the experience was perfectly…read moreadequate, it didn't quite reach the level of "must-try." ​The menu offers a nice selection of classic Latin dishes. We got that the Papa's Medio Pollo Chon to share for a family of 3. The Medio Pollo Chon is the signature half-rotisserie chicken at Papa Cache Sabroso, and while it's certainly edible, I found it to be just okay. My husband compared it to a Costco rotisserie chicken. Don't expect a gourmet experience, but you'll get a decent plate of food for a fair price. It's an okay 3-star experience--nothing to complain about, but nothing I'll be rushing back for next week, either.

Rellino de papa was good. Has lots of flavor. Would order again. If you're looking to take you back…read moreto the island with a different twist. Stop by and enjoy.

Street Food Kings throw down. Their Puerto Rican is authentic and absolutely delicious. The portion…read moresize is huge and so delicious I can't help making a happy plate. All food is made to order so it does take a while for your order to be completed, but the food is well worth the wait. The staff is helpful and approachable. It is a gem in the heart of downtown Elgin. I definitely will continue to order from them.

This place doesn't scream CLEAN but the service is super sweet and the food is so much better than…read moreokay. We ordered an horchata which was AhMazing. The Pastelillo which was okay and the Colombian Arepa. This arepa was super delicious. Like. Really good. Makes me drool to think of it now. My husband got the Lechon Jibarito Dinner. He enjoyed it. And I got the Asopado de Camaron. Also delicious. It was served with fried plantains. Omgoodness. Slap yo mama so good. I hope I spelled everything correctly. I really did try my best. There's street parking.

The food was delicious and the service was excellent! Small restaurant but the food speaks for…read moreitself! Please stop by and have a taste of some of the best Latin cuisine in East Chicago.

Rubi Agave was recommended to us by family. As someone who recently moved down to the area from…read morecloser to the city, it's been a struggle to find a place like this! The service was quick and attentive, and although the place was busy we didn't have to wait on a Friday night. We were fairly unfamiliar with the menu options but came with a big appetite, our waiter recommended the empanadas for an appetizer and they were great! Perfectly fried and super crispy, and you could tell the oil they were using was clean which is always a great sign for the rest of the experience for me. The decorations were SUPER cool. They went over the top for the holidays. Even if it's almost February... Both my lady and I ordered margaritas, and they were the best we've had since we moved down. They were STRONG, but not overly so. 1 was enough, 2nd was for fun. As we were leaving the table next to us ordered a pour of tequila and they did it tableside. I had the Colombian flank steak plate. While I can say I came with a big appetite and I can eat, this was about the first time I can say I left a restaurant still hungry. I knew what I was getting into since the menu did state the size of the steak, and I guess it's not a huge minus I left wanting more! The margaritas probably played a part too. The plate was phenomenal. I ordered the steak medium rare, but it was a little on the rare side which I don't mind at all. Everything molded perfectly and no flavor overpowered the other. One of the tastiest meals I've had in a long time. The only thing holding back this place from a 5 is the portions and prices. $4 for two shrimp seemed insane, and adding options to the margaritas makes each one almost $16. It certainly doesn't deserve the low 3 star rating on this app. Can't wait to come back!

The food and service is amazing here! It's a fun night on Fridays with the DJ! The drinks are great!read more

Food was amazing! Customer service was excellent. Restaurant Felt nice and homey. I highly…read morerecommend it.

First time there. 11:45am. I ordered a steak Jibarito, tostones, rice and 2x beef pastellilo. I was…read moretold they were out of tostones, which was a bummer after driving so far and being within an hour of opening. The gentleman at the front was a nice guy. I'm not dissing this dude. He must have been on the phone with his dad or mom because he said he had a customer and ended with an "I love you". All good. But I stood there long enough to hear that all play out, waiting to order haha. Anyway the funnier thing was he said "I'll have it to you in under 20". Which I thought was a funny way to phrase when my food would be ready. Like this could be a comedy bit almost. Usually you try to instill confidence that food will be out right away, not establish an upper limit for the time frame haha. Whatever, it was a kid. Also it took 21 minutes (per my receipt time stamp vs watch) The serious part tho... food review. 1. Jibarito was 7/10. Decent flavor on the steak but lacked a bit more. I wont blame the sogginess on the restaurant, it was a long drive home. I put it in the air fryer later. 2. The rice was salty - and I usually like salty. Also more wet and compounded, while also being a little dry like it was from the bottom of the pot? It's hard to explain, but I didn't love it. I wish it had more peas and maybe some pork and less seasoning TBH. 3. Maduros was my side - it was good. 4. Beef pastelilos - 7/10. They were the puffy kind, but more hollow than I'd like - i.e. meat to air ratio. But they were overcooked. I could taste the burned-ness of the dough and it didn't sit well. 5. No tostones - they were out. but a funny story is about 5 mins into my waiting another worker came in, so I could hear them talking in the back. The prior kid said something to the effect of "oh we are out of tostones".. "but I can figure something out". Like it was possible to make... the tostones... which weren't available to me at the time of my ordering... I kind of had a "hell naw" moment, but decided to suppress it. Net net, I ate half my jibarito because it was big. I could not eat anymore rice because it was too salty. And I had one pastelilo because now I'm full. One suggestion - make some pique. I asked for some hot sauce as I received my order and all they could offer were generic packets of what is probably louisiana style hot sauce. I want that habanero pique!!! I think it'll help, at least cut through some of the salty TBH. Also work on the service and timing. 20 mins is too long for 1 jibarito and sides. Thanks!

I have never had Puerto Rican food before and I could kick myself. Came here with coworkers for…read morelunch. The line moved pretty quick for orders being placed. I ordered a plate with steak/onions, white rice, potato salad and beans. Every single bite of every dish was absolutely delicious! So flavorful and just damn good. I can hardly wait to go back.

Absolutely delicious! The Jibarito Stop iis a real gem if you love Puerto Rican flavors. The…read moreJibarito's there is out of this world--super garlicky, perfectly crispy, and the chicken and steak is so flavorful. The staff is super friendly, too--makes you feel super welcome. I'll definitely be going back for more! And now they offer delicious alcoholic beverages; A must try, you will not be disappointed.. 10 out 10!!!