Tried the Abuelo's Favorite Plate several times, and the Abuela's Favorite Plate once. Got extra…read moretostones every time. The food was excellent across the board. The pickup system is a little janky, but you get used to it.

Que Rico received a 10 out of 10 because the food was delivered at the right temperature and ready…read moreto chow down. My friend and I ordered two Abuelo's Favorite Plate and the rice and peas were proportioned, the shredded pork succulent and the ripe plantain sweet and delicious.We topped our order off with two guava and sweet cream pastelillos - pastry nice and flaky and the filling just the right sweetness to end this delicious meal on! Thank you Que Rico for a meal reminiscent of my childhood Sunday dinners!

Being born and raised in Miami and being of Puerto Rican descent, I never imagined that after…read moremoving away I'd find a place that could bring me back to the food I grew up with at family parties and home gatherings, but this place did exactly that. From the moment I walked in, it felt friendly and welcoming, and the food was absolutely delicious. It genuinely brought back childhood memories--the kind you don't realize you miss until something suddenly takes you back there. You can tell there's real heart, passion, and effort behind the food they make. It's more than just serving Puerto Rican food; there's a sense of love and pride behind it, and you can taste that in every bite. I feel incredibly lucky to have found a little piece of home away from home. Needless to say, I'll definitely be back... probably more often than I should

Great food, great taste and seasonings, just like the authentic PR food that our families cook back…read morehome. The servings are generous and the staff is personable. It is a far drive for me but when the cravings hit for a nice meal, it is all worth it. Their pernil (roast pork) is really good and the fritters, all of them. A must try!

If you are looking for Puerto Rican food at a reasonable price, then La Famosa is for you. They…read morehave a great variety of choices that are tasty and great portions. As a traveler passing through, I'm so glad that we chose to eat at this location! Try it you'll like it Buen Provecho

I've been coming to La Famosa for years and realized I've never left a review, easily 20+ visits…read more My apologies, because this place has earned one many times over. The food is excellent, the atmosphere is welcoming, and the service is always top notch. It's rare to find a restaurant that delivers this level of consistency, but La Famosa does it every time. The best part is your favorites are always on the menu. If you have the chance, grab a seat at the bar and ask for Brandon. He's an outstanding bartender who is friendly and very attentive. One recommendation you absolutely should not skip is the pastelillos. They are incredible and have become a must order every time I visit. If you're in the Navy Yard area and looking for a restaurant that gets everything right, La Famosa is an easy five star choice.

Had a lovely light dinner at Pikoteo last night. It was fantastic. Sat on the patio and enjoyed a…read morelovely cool evening. We had the chicharrones and the ribs, both were absolutely fantastic! Good drink prices, we also had the fries in beef tallow, which were crispy and delicious. They had a special lasagna made with Brisket and plantains, that we will be back to try it looked Amazing! Worth a try!!

4.12.25 I came for…read morelunch with a friend to celebrate her birthday. Upon entering, there was only one table of patrons. When those patrons left, while we were there, only one additional table was occupied. They aren't very busy even on a Saturday afternoon. The restaurant is beautifully decorated with a mural, colorful string lights, and decorative pillows. There is limited parking in front of the restaurant. They also have patio seating. Our server was wonderful - friendly, attentive and helpful answering questions and accommodating my friend with requests for her food. Although I love the ambience and service, I have mixed reviews on the food. The beef empanadas and flan were delicious, however, my smoked brisket mashed potatoes and potato wedges were just average. Although our server said that the brisket is popular and highly recommended, I thought it was chewy, hard, and the barbecue sauce wasn't anything memorable. It didn't really stand out and I have definitely had better brisket at Mission BBQ. My friend or mofongo, brussel sprouts, and Ropa Vieja. She she said of the three, the Mofongo was her favorite and really good. She also liked the brussels sprouts. Final thoughts: beautiful ambience, great service, but mixed reviews on the food.

It's quite rare to see a sit-down Puerto Rican spot around here (I've mostly only had food truck…read moreversions across the country). I'm happy to have found Sofrito! The place is nicely decorated and spotless, and the staff were friendly throughout. While I don't claim to be an expert in Puerto Rican food, overall the flavors were excellent. We started with the empanadillas, which were crispy and hot. The canoas were also delicious. The plantains were perfectly ripe and sweet, and the meat filling was flavorful and provided a nice savory balance. For entrees, we all went with combo plates. Each comes with pickled onions and a small side salad (kind of like a pico de gallo), plus your choice of rice, like white rice, tostones, maduros, or seasoned rice like arroz mamposteao or arroz con gandules. The pollo was moist with a really nice aromatic seasoning on top. The pernil asado was tender with crispy skin. The bistec encebollado was my favorite. The beef was very tender, tangy from the vinegar marinade (it actually reminded me a bit of Filipino adobo), and full of flavor. Both seasoned rice options were yummy, though we all slightly preferred the arroz mamposteao as it was a bit more flavorful. We finished with flan de queso, which tasted fresh and wasn't overly sweet. Street parking was easy even on a Saturday evening. I'd go there all the time if I lived nearby!

Came here for lunch a few weeks ago, since I was in the area. Didn't know what to expect because I…read morewas the only patron in the restaurant. The decor of the restaurant was cute. I had the mofongo (with the garlic sauce) with the carne frita (fried beef). I'm Puerto Rican and the carne frita was probably the best I've ever had. It was crispy but not hard and it was very tender and tasty. And the garlic sauce ... OMG, so delicious. I also got chicken and pizza empanadas and a plantain soup to go. Both were pretty good too. The waiter was nice and attentive and made good suggestions. My only complaints are that I had to pay for parking and I thought the food was a little pricey for PR food/lunch. But considering the portions were decent, that there aren't a ton of PR restaurants in MD and that it was delicious, I would go back there if in the area again.

Great neighborhood shop. Stumbled here because of inkind. Although I was shocked by the price that…read moreI paid for my plate, I was pleasantly surprised by how good tasting everything was. The plantains were the standout side for me. Also the employees were helpful with telling me what I should order. I would definitely come back!

Saw this on a YouTube vlog. Plentiful food & good prices. Not the most dazzling place inside, but…read moreit gets the job done. Was disappointed that they didn't have oxtails when we went. But overall it was a good experience.

I was super stoked to find out that this truck was run by Puerto Ricans. It was my first experience…read morewith PR food since I moved down here and was really looking forward to it. Empanadas: I got the sausage and peppers and the chorizo Mac. The chorizo Mac, to me, was not worth jt. The Mac was flavorless and so was the chorizo. And there wasn't that much meat. The sausage and peppers though was delicious. Although neither are typical PR fillings it was nice to have that fried shell in my hands again. Smothered Tostones: I don't know what to think of these. It was ok but not great. Tostones we're not crispy but it could be because they were covered with an absolute mass of food and pasted together with some melted cheese. The cheese caught me off guard, not sure if I missed it on the description of the meal or if it wasn't there. The rice and beans could have used a bit of seasoning but was ok. The meat was actually seasoned decently and there was a good amount of it on there for the price. I would get these again and ask for the tostones to be on the side. If possible I would want them to be a bit thinner too cause I don't care for chunky plantains that are that thick. Service was amazing, they were nice, quick, efficient and willing to work with what you needed and offered alternatives to what they didn't have. Ambiance is just a food truck, so not sure what you expect with that. Overall, I look forward to trying these guys again and trying some of the more authentic flavors to remind myself of home.

The food here is great I definitely recommend it, the service is fast because it comes out of a…read more food truck.

I've passed Qui Qui numerous times and finally on a Sunday afternoon I decided to stop in and…read moreinquire about having a birthday dinner here. I received the help I needed and decided to stop in to actually try out their menu. Between the hostess and the bartender, everyone was there to answer any questions I had and they were so kind. Qui Qui feels very homey and the menu definitely reflects that. I'm not Puerto Rican myself but grew up around a lot of people from PR and this reminded me of home. I ordered off of their happy hour menu which was a bonus for a Sunday afternoon. I tried the beef empanadas and fried pork with tostones and also got a passion fruit margarita. It was all delicious and tasted fresh. I'm looking forward to visiting again!

My husband and I have now visited Qui Qui for dinner 4 times, and have enjoyed every single thing…read morewe've tried off the menu! We've gone once just the two of us and the rest of the time we have brought friends and ordered a bunch of things to share with the whole table. My favorite items are: - Ensalada verde - so fresh! so delicious! big enough to share with at least 1 -2 other people - Asopao - OMG every time I die for the rich rice/shrimp/crab combination - Ensalada de pulpo - El OG - tres leches cake We've also sampled the drinks, and they're also good. I don't eat beef, but my friends also enjoyed the pastelillos. This spot is very popular, so be sure to book a reservation if you want to go at peak times!

Has the Cubano and pork sandwich. Delicious! Wife and I had half each. Quick service in the…read moreafternoon. They have a few tables on the sidewalk for people watching.

It's been years since I've had some good homestyle Cuban food. Visited on my last night in town. It…read morewas a really refreshing meal. I love a good grilled chicken breast. It was very flavorful with the citrus notes. I substituted the plantains for yucca, I'm a sucker for yucca. This meal was quite large and gave me plenty of leftovers for lunch the next day. The drink menu is extensive and they also offer mocktails. I included the bill which shows our 3 dinners, 2 drinks and an app. Extreme fair pricing for our current day.