I dont know if our experience was a fluke or if Puerto Rican food is just this dull. Im…read morerecommending it anyway because I've heard such good things from others. Our experience went good at the start. This is (at least from what we saw) a counter service restaurant. You order at the counter, pay, and take a seat. I do not remember the names of what we ordered but my husband had a kebab dish and I had a plantain dish. The music in the background was nice and went well with the theme. Everything was clean and the food did smell really good. At the time we were the only two in the dining area although a few others showed up later. The disappointing part for us was the food. The food looked great, but then...nothing. Very bland with very little flavor. Maybe this is normal? It smelled and looked so good that it was very surprising that it had such a bland flavor. Id still give it another try just because of all the great reviews

Pretty much would be my last resort of places to go to in the area?. Really liked that they were…read morecoming to town, tried ordering a couple of times, either sold out of anything I would order or closed unexpectedly for heat, water, electricity or something else being out. Hope they turn it around but for now I wouldn't go to.

Nice little place, staff are friendly. Pork is amazing, the root thing tastes little like bleach…read moresmell, wish it comes with the sauce. Everything else is good.

Awesome and authentic Puerto Rican food…read more We ordered the lechón and pollo guisado with arroz con gandules and amarillos. Really tasty and fresh. The staff is amazing, very friendly. Plus it's a great deal! Definitely recommend.

Great food for a decent price. I got the pernil sandwhich with fries. The sandwhich is enormous…read more Everything down to the bread is made in house. Comes with lettuce tomato onion. Pernil made fresh daily. 14$ with the ginger ale. Also, the owners were very friendly. Will be back.

I was in Worcester for a meeting , I googled Puerto Rican food and Brisas came up with a rating of…read morealmost 5 stars. Location , not the safest as there were a group of ...people with nips and wine bottles asking for money. Anyway, let's get to the food , take a look at my pictures , this food held up fantastic on the 1 1/2 hr drive home. The mofongo was soft and paired perfectly with the chicken , sauce and peppers. The arroz was flavorful and the pernil was tasty as well. I would've loved bigger pieces instead of the smaller but that's ok !! The Colombian style empanadas were packed with filling and were delicious. This mom and pop restaurant with the vintage menus gets an B+ in my book. Mucho gracias.

I may have died and gone to Heaven I have found the Best…read moreEmpanadas in Springfield and can't wait to try the Cuban. Affordable and well worth the wait

Now this was a bit more of my standard for Puerto Rican food. The selections were aplenty and the…read moreplace was bustling with people in and out. They specialize in PR sandwiches on Pan de Agua bread so they didn't have any Pan Sobao which was frustrating at first. I then gazed over at the fritura that they had and to my delight they had fresh alcapurrias and empanadas! They were absolutely delicious and made with fresh ingredients. They had plenty of sweet bakery items too. Service was brisk but very friendly. People come here seriously determined to get their food and the they are out! The place was bright with plenty of windows and pretty clean. There's parking too!

As close as you can get to Dominican Republic. Delicious food but wished the portions were as big…read moreas they are in Dominican Republic lol. I recommended their rice and beans and breakfast options. I always say I will take a picture but forget each time. The aroma food smell capture me every time.

This is a small restaurant in downtown Fitchburg. They have great reviews so we tried them out…read morewhile in the area. There's some seating, but most folks were taking their food to go. Service was great, lovely, friendly ladies are working the front. Portions are big, price is a steal compared to Boston. There's plenty of variety and I was surprised to see they had sancocho on a Wednesday. Food is good, not outstanding. Overall, I would recommend giving them try.

Hidden Gem and Unassuming is exactly how I'd describe El Criollo Restaurant in Dracut. Last night…read morewas date night with my two girlfriends and we met up with some of our foodie friends for another food adventure--this time, it took us to the Caribbean. Criollo is located in a small strip mall and doesn't look like much from the outside, but as soon as you open the doors you know you're in for a treat. The decor is polished and cozy with a nice bar area; the kitchen is semi-open so you can see the flames as your food is firing. They have fantastic Caribbean and Puerto Rican fare with beautiful, thoughtfully crafted cocktails. Everything was fantastic from start to finish. Here were some of the highlights: -Chicharron: crispy pork belly bites, need I say more -Alcapurria jueyes (Fried crab fritters): golden, crispy fritter with a crunchy exterior and soft, savory inside with flavorful crab filling. The fresh bites from the onion slaw were a nice touch with these. -Chicken empanadas: dip these in the pink sauce with a touch of their spicy sauce and you're in heaven. Slightly crisp and flaky exterior with a tender, chewy bite, perfect for holding the delicious filling. -Mofongo with shrimp and garlic sauce: if you've never tried garlic sauce on Mofongo, I highly suggest it. It's creamy and garlicky in all the right ways. The shrimp was cooked perfectly and the Mofongo brought me right back to my trip to Puerto Rico where I first fell in love with it. -Churros: truly the best ones I ever had. It was a last minute add on because "why not!" and the best decision! We made reservations for 6:30pm and when we arrived it wasn't overly busy, but by the time we left every table was filled. And that's no surprise based on our experience.

Small but very nice ambiance and the food is great! Good…read moreportions and the menu is diverse. The owners are super nice and the staff very friendly. Presentation of dishes are excellent. The flavors are really unique, with the definite Puerto Rico touch. Prices are reasonable for the amount of food you get.

This place is amazing! I ordered a platter for a party and it was the best thing. The alcapuria was…read moremy favorite but everything was delicious. Highly recommended!

Great Puerto Rican food, a big selection on the menu and excellent service! Best plantains in Bostonread more

5 Stars - A Taste of Puerto Rico Right Here in Fall River!…read more Walking into El Jibarito felt like coming home. As someone who deeply misses the taste of my Puerto Rican roots, this place brought me right back to the island--where food is more than a meal, it's a celebration of culture and love. I had the Tripleta sandwich and wow--every bite was packed with flavor, perfectly grilled and seasoned just like the ones from the food trucks back home. My wife had the arroz con longaniza y chuleta can-can, and she couldn't stop raving about it--crispy, juicy, and full of that authentic boricua sazón. From the atmosphere to the hospitality, El Jibarito doesn't just serve food--it revives memories, family, and tradition. Thank you for keeping our culture alive and delicious. ¡Los felicito de corazón y sigan pa'lante!

Amazing service, delicious food and the decor & ambiance is so up to par for the island of Puerto…read moreRico's Caribbean Vibe.

Great hidden gem for Puerto Rican food…read more Pernil, rice & beans and sweet plantains were amazing! Chicken with green bananas were okay but green bananas aren't my thing. They have typical Puerto Rican food. It's a mom and pop shop that is grab and go or sit down and eat. There's a full bar. Dining area has murals on the wall that gives you all the vibes of being in PR. I loved it. There's also seating outdoors. Service was good. Can't wait to return!

Easy access from Broad Street Plaza. Dine in/Carry…read moreout/catering options. Fresh food Friendly staff/clean and bright carry out room. Known for their Mofongo platters. Excellent deals.

Service was amazing host was informative and inviting…read more Food was good with big portions as far as the plates go. Empanada's are worth every dollar. My favorite was the Hawaiian flavor. The limeade was a 10/10

As the son of a Cuban mom and fantastic cook, Mima's food hits the bullseye…read more Well seasoned and large portioned, the Mofongo with Cicharones was super delicious. Coupled with white rice, black beans and a Miami Cuban sandwich I was in heaven. Nice staff, comfortable tables and Latin music (a tad loud for my senior ears) made for a wonderful Sunday Lunch.