So after seeing all the posts flooding my Facebook about Puerto Rico Cafe, in Manassas, VA., we…read moredecided to make the one-hour drive to Manassas, yesterday, to see what all the hype was about. If you're even thinking about indulging in amazing Puerto Rican food, you need to make the drive to Puerto Rico Cafe in Manassas, VA. I'm serious, it's absolutely worth it. My Scottish fiancé and I (I'm Panamanian) literally drove from Frederick, MD, to Manassas, VA, just to eat there, and I would 100% do it again without hesitation. From the very first bite, I felt like I was back in Puerto Rico during my short but unforgettable year living there. The smells, the flavors, the warmth it hit me right in the soul. The carne frita...Perfect. Crispy edges, juicy pork, seasoned exactly how it should be flavorful and comforting in that "this tastes like home" kind of way. You can't fake that kind of flavor. It reminded me of my mom's cooking and even the food from my beautiful Panama. The pollo en crema de ajo was incredible. The sauce was creamy and full of real garlic flavor, but not overpowering, just perfectly balanced. My husband, who grew up eating completely different British/Scottish food, would not stop talking about it. That says a lot. The pollo en salsa criolla was just as delicious tender chicken with peppers and onions in that classic criollo sauce that tastes like it's been simmering all afternoon. The arroz blanco and arroz con guandules were cooked to perfection not mushy or sticky, but fluffy just like well-cooked rice should be. The yucca wasn't oily; they were crispy, nicely golden brown, and the tostones (patacones in my country) were crispy and lightly salted. And the desserts... listen. The quesitos con guayaba were flaky and buttery, filled with perfectly sweet guava. The pastelillos de guayaba were crispy on the outside, sweet and slightly tangy on the inside. We should have ordered more, I'm not even joking. Now we also ordered parcha and guava homemade juices to go. Nothing completes a meal without a sweet pucker of juice. This wasn't just lunch or dinner. It was an experience. If you're craving authentic Puerto Rican food made with love, this is it. We didn't just find a café we found a little piece of the island right here in Virginia. Thank you for the amazing experience, from a Panamanian and Scotsman. We will definitely be returning.

Fantastic! I'm Puerto Rican and this is the best Puerto Rican food in the DMV. We got multiple…read moreempanadillas peril, ensalada de papa, and some tostones. It was great! I just got back from San Juan last week and this was better than some of the restaurants there.

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.

El Coquí LLC is fantastic. The service is great, the staff is kind, and the food is incredibly…read moredelicious. I highly recommend this place if you want a flavorful meal and a great experience.

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!!

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!

The beef empanadas were fabulous. Please give them a try, they will not disappoint…read more Thank you, Adriane's Jewelry Box

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.

Always amazing! They have vegetarian and vegan options. The options are limited for walk in but if…read moreyou call and pre order kind of like meal prep they have a variety of great options like this Chimichurri Cauliflower or the Hearts of Palm "fish "sandwich. Delicious!

This review is for the restaurant not the food truck. This…read moreplace is all about the taste of food. True Puerto Rican items on the menu, full of traditional flavors. My oh my oh my! The "bacalaitos" are so good, made into a ball full of cod, are very flavorful, the best I've ever eaten. Equally spectacular are the empanadas de picadillo, just like my mom used to make them, I was transported to my childhood. Will, the chef owner, and his wife know how to get your tastebuds flowing. They are very welcoming. You come here to enjoy the PR flavors.

I stumbled upon this place searching for a specific cake for my fiancé who is from PR. I ended up…read morefalling in love with her Quesitos. He also gave them his seal of approval. They are stuffed with a sweet cheese filling and coated in a sugary syrup. Although, these can only be ordered in advance, she is quite amenable to last minute orders. We once gave her only a couple of hours notice. I have yet to find any Quesitos in the continental U.S. that are as tasty.

wao is the recommend, the flavour of our grandmothers. well sazonado.se what i recommend.5 stars…read morenot 100000 stars. good service and good taste. thank you