Let's just start at the front door ... The owners/chef and staff were so friendly and genuinely…read morecare about their customers. It was our first time here and we couldn't decide what we wanted. After drooling over the plates that went by, we asked the owner to help us narrow down our options. We landed on the Chicharron Sampler for an appetizer. For our main courses, we had the Bandeja Paisa and the Paella Caribena. We were also eyeing the Dominican-style beef stew and the Sancocho Soup. We asked for a sample of the Sancocho soup and that's when we found out they make everything to order - including the soup! His wife went into the kitchen and whipped up a sample of the soup ... we didn't mind the wait for the sample as we knew she was working her magic! It did not disappoint. We ordered a large soup to go! It'll be cold later this week and this will be perfect in the rainy weather. This place reminds me of home - the way my mother cooks ... the flavors are developed and everything was cooked to perfection. I did a little dance in my chair with each bite! The portions were large - we'll have left overs for the next several days! And I CANNOT wait! We're looking forward to coming back and trying something new! PHOTO DISCLOSURE: We dove into the Chicharron Sampler before we took the photo. What you see is just a small portion of the actual serving size. Also, the photo of the soup was the made from scratch made to order sample of the Sancocho soup.

I was driving home on Rt. 1 (Richmond Hwy) and notice a restaurant just past Corporate Drive that I…read morehaven't seen before. So I pulled in, parked, walked in and the restaurant was cleaned with a beautiful bar. I ordered 3 items: 1) Beef empanadas 2) Cuban sandwich 3) Buffalo wings. As the appetizers arrive to the table, though I only chose one empanada out of the three flavors they offer: cheese, beef or chicken. I chose beef which was served with a special sauce (mayo and ketchup), because it was well seasoned and the filling was packed, the sauce wasn't needed. The crust was thin, flaky and delicious on its own. The buffalo wings served their homemade ranch, with 8 pieces were juicy, tender and delicious. Unfortunately the Cuban sandwich fell flat for me. The ingredients were ham, cheese, roasted pork, pickles, mayonnaise and mustard. The sandwich was flattened like a panini and I was excited for the first bite but the protein was too dry. As I lift the bread, there was only a teaspoon mayo and mustard spread. It was served with matchstick fries and a ramekin of ketchup. I wanted to ordered desserts but unfortunately they do not make all of their homemade desserts (flan, tres leches, rice pudding) every day. You will have to called in to see what they have before dining in. The only dessert available that day was their flan. My server Karla was friendly and attentive. I would make another visit to try other items on their menu.

So funny! I worked in the office complex where this restaurant is located and had no idea it was…read morethere. On the last day of our lease, some coworkers and I decided to take one last walk around the Bowman office building where we realized this is a restaurant open until 2:00 pm most works days. So we orders sandwiches. . . Anyway, this place has the BEST Cuban sandwich I ever had! Absolutely fantastic. Highly recommended for any eating planned before 2:00 pm workdays.

The food truck, Will's food truck, was at Strangeways and so delicious. The food was amazing…read more(chicken nachos with PR style sauces, pulled pork sandwich and flan) and he is so awesome and friendly. He found us to deliver food when it was ready and was so great with our toddler too. We can't wait to visit the brick and mortar location and have them become a staple for us!

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!

Pretty good food if you have a craving for Puerto Rican food…read more The Pastelillos were delish. I ordered a ground beef and a chicken with cheese. They were crispy, good amount of filling and nice flavor overall. Fantastic. I think they should serve the meal with a bit more rice. The Pernil, pulled pork was sort of dry and unfortunately the large side of garilc mojo sauce (garlic oil) was sideways in the bag and by time I got it home, the oil had all leaked out into the paper bag and onto the floor mat inside my car. The mofongo bites listed as 5 bites, however I only received 4. They were on the sweet side. The masa from the plantain taste too ripe for my liking. I prefer more green plantains in my mofongo. The tostones were pretty good. The pictures made them look a bit larger, but oh well. This was my first time ordering from a ghost kitchen, and the concept is a brilliant idea because you can order from so many cuisines! You can try so many restaurants in one place. Quite amazing.

*Food: Appetizer: 11/10 (Empanadas)…read moreEntrées: 8/10 (Steak&Eggs, plantains) *Service: 10/10 Carlos made the experience fun as he made every item fresh, tailored to our taste, and showed intense passion for his cooking. He threw in multiple things to try & made it feel like a select food tasting. Special experience that felt underpriced. *Ambiance: 8/10 Interesting area with colorful decoration & theme. New York style art meets Latin culture in a unique sit down restaurant. Smaller store with outside seating, that is one of a kind. [5 being average]

Very cute place! Server was nice and patient. Unfortunately the food wasn't worth the price. We got…read morethe pork chop breakfast, one of the omelets, & tequenos. The omelet wasn't an omelet and it was just very bad. The tequenos were served w bottled sauce that wasn't meant for tequenos. It's a 4 piece but they're so small, all 4 can equal 1 good sized tequeno. I really wanted to like this place :( They also added their own gratuity which was 20% We planned to tip since she was so nice, but that caught us off guard for sure.

He did my repass for my husband on the 18 th. The food was delicious! He was very professional…read more I highly recommend this catering service. The meat was juicy. The pollo guisado was delicious. The fried chicken was delicious! Peril tasted so good! white rice, and yellow rice .... everything was delicious !

The rice and beans were pretty good. The pernil ( shredded style Puerto Rican pork) was ok. The…read morechurrasco ( similar to flank steak or skirt steak) in the USA. Left a lot to be desired. We order potatoe salad, but I am not sure about what we got. It didn't taste anything like your traditional Puerto Rican salad. The staff was pretty friendly.

El Coqui, es una restaurant muy Rico!…read more Awesome service and the family vibe! I recently moved from Fort Worth, Texas where there was just Tex Mex and BBQ, and I missed the FL lifestyle where I could get Puerto Rican, Cuban, or whatever type of food I wanted. Being new to the area I chatted with the hotel staff this guy Clearance and he told me about El Coqui once he found out I was Puerto Rican. Missing my mom's cooking I decided to try it, and let me tell you El Coqui did not disappoint! Que Rico es lo comida!! Buen provecho!!

My husband and I visited El Coqui for the first time last weekend, and it won't be our last! We…read morestarted with the sweet and salty appetizer, which was delicious and came with two sauces. We both preferred the mayo ketchup , it had a ranch-like flavor. The real highlight, though, was the Mojitos. I had the strawberry Mojito and my husband had the spicy mango Mojito, and both were made to perfection. I'm a lightweight and definitely underestimated mine. I drank it too fast and was already tipsy by the time we hit the door! On top of the great food and drinks, the service was friendly and helpful, which made the whole experience even better. Overall, the food, drinks, and atmosphere were fantastic. We're already looking forward to coming back, especially to enjoy the live music.

Amazing Puerto Rican food! There are not many Puerto Rican spots here and coming from Florida,…read morethat's a huge bummer. So that basically means I'll drive pretty far to try something if it's authentic. This place definitely fits the bill! They have a rotating menu and are only open on the weekends, so you have to check in advance to see what they're serving that day. My husband and I came on a Sunday and they were already sold out of the pernil which I really wanted to try. We got the carne guisada and the bbq chicken and both were amazing! We also loved the juices and the food had tons of flavor, and also loved their alcapurrias and empanadas too.

Food and quality are second to none! Love the portion sizes and authentic flavors! Fees like im…read moreeating at a vacation! Love the new patio addition being built by a sexy shirtless puerto rican wolverine! Dinner and a show

I'm from New York and Spanish food is my love language. I love this food. The service is impeccable…read moreand is a quaint atmosphere.

So my sister's mother (my bonus mom) came into town to visit and my Sister thought it would be a…read moregreat idea to host a small gathering to introduce mom to some of our friends! Being they are NY born and raised Puerto Rican's she also thought it would be great to share the beauty of PR cuisine and Harlem South RVA did not disappoint! My sister was blown away by the customer service and the meals she'd previously ordered from their food truck and found they also offer catering! So she ordered appetizers of empanadas (chicken and beef) which they can customize...they were well seasoned and fried to perfection, Pernil (roasted pork) tender pieces of pork that literally melted in your mouth and very flavorful, Arroz con Gandules (rice and pigeons peas) this side dish was so familiar as it was part of one of the first dishes my bonus mom prepared many years ago, and last but certainly not least was the fried sweet plantains a bit of sweetness that paired so well with the entire meal! Their hours vary but they are on Facebook and Instagram where the days/hours are updated. Sis, bonus mom and extended NY family approved of all the dishes as some of the best authentic PR cuisine! Give them a try!

Delicious lunch! Buffet style with an assortment of Dominican entrées. I had the rice and peas with…read morethe stewed beef, which was extra tender and deliciously seasoned. Also got a side of the roasted pulled pork, which was also great. One of those places where you want to try everything on the menu at least once to see how good it can be.

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.

This was my first time trying out this restaurant. Cassie greeted me with her pretty smile with…read morecourtesy. I had jerk chicken, oxtails, cabbage and red beans and rice. Most places you get oxtails from serve mostly fat and bones. This place gives you a lot of meat on their oxtails. With the right amount of heat and spices, you can't go wrong eating here. I will definitely come back again to try more dishes that they serve. Keep up the good work. Jerry E.

Excellent and delicious food that'll bring you straight back to the island of Jamaica!…read more The service was honorable and I have no complaints in this area. Small space but great comfort. The view inside was unique enough however I'd take advantage of the television and mobile sound system to pump in more Caribbean vibes. Overall it was a great experience. 4 OUT OF 5 STARS!!