Authentic unpretentious Puerto Rican food! I have the shrimp mofongo and absolutely loved it! My…read morego-to going forward!

Hidden Gem Alert!! This spot might not be on everyone's radar yet, but it definitely should be! I…read morestopped by with my mom and was blown away by how good everything was. I ordered the Pechuga a la Criolla mofongo, and wow--what a dish! The portion was super generous, packed with tender, flavorful chicken all the way to the bottom of the bowl. Every bite was delicious! My mom ordered the carne frita mofongo but I loved mine more!! Lol. Her's was good too if you prefer that type of meat. I also got a side of alcapurria, and it was piping hot, clearly made fresh. Crispy on the outside, perfectly seasoned on the inside... Absolutely hit the spot! The lady at the counter was kind and patient, answering all my questions since I wasn't familiar with a few of the menu items. Her helpfulness made the experience even better. This place feels like one of those underrated treasures you're lucky to stumble upon, and I can't wait to go back! Very authentic vibes inside... Loved it!

What happened??!! Just got there and it's closed!! Signs off!! This hurts my soulll!! Hands down…read morethe best Puerto Rican food in south Florida

In short : Come for the authentic Puerto Rican comida and stay for the beautiful atmosphere…read more It was my father's birthday and I wanted to take him for Puerto Rican food. He is Puerto Rican :) and we do cook some but not all of it . Anyway... Backstory: Chef Iram Ayala was born and raised in Caguas, Puerto Rico. This is considered Jibaro territory and they are known to be great cooks ! He has worked in many high end hotels such at The Breakers, Ritz Carlton etc. He started in the Hollywood farmers market and his comida became so popular that he opened this restaurant in honor of his grandmother Sara. Wela is short for Abuela which means grandmother in Spanish . Atmosphere: it's a tiny space located directly off Hollywood blvd but hard to miss because of the colorful storefront. Inside it feels as if you are stepping in Puerto Rico. Taino artwork is all over the walls ( Taínos are the indigenous people that all Puerto Ricans descended from). It's breathtaking. Appetizer: We ordered beef empanadillas (what Ricans call empanadas ) , Alcapurrias, and croquetas de mofongo. The empanadillas were fresh and came with a mayo ketchup sauce. Alcapurrias are specific to PR cuisine and they are a plantain fritter stuffed with whatever meat you desire . We had beef and they disappeared instantly . The croquetas stole the show in my opinion. They are unique in that they are made out of mofongo, stuffed with cheese (or whatever you want ) and served with a guava salsa. They were fire! Get these! Dinner: My father had the chuletas with arroz con gondules , my son and nephew both had steak and I had a pernil mofongo. Let me just take a moment to say this mofongo was probably one of the best I've had in a looonnngggg time . It wasn't dry.. it was so flavorful and the pernil was amazing. I had to stop myself for eating it all. Everyone liked their meats but the arroz con gondules was a bit lacking . It could've had more gondules and some green olives and/or pork. I'm used to My dad and Abuelita making it so flavorful so my standards are high on that side dish. For dessert we had the homemade tres leches . It was light , almost too light . Service was good.. our waitress was very nice. Overall I would definitely come back again.. Especially when they have their live music .

We have been in the spot a couple of times and me and my wife have to say that is the best…read morepuertorican in Southeast Florida, not only for the food, the service and environment are very comfortable. The food taste took us straight to the island and also the prices are very affordable. So if you really wanna have a boricua experience go to Patria food truck, promise you it won't be the last one...

Great food and service..Luz and Orlando made us feel back in our beautiful island PR with our…read moredelicious plates and we were also able to played dominoes while waiting.. We came from Kissimmee and we will definitely be back....

I had a great experience at La Empanada Loca. I ordered the pollo a la plancha and it was…read moreabsolutely delicious--well-seasoned, cooked perfectly, and very satisfying. What really caught my eye, though, were the mofongo dishes coming out of the kitchen. They looked incredibly authentic and beautifully plated--definitely something I'll be coming back to try. The portions were generous, which made the meal feel like a great value. Overall, flavorful food, solid portions, and a spot I'd happily return to.

Delicious & Authentic I had the chuletas with rice and the coconut flan, and everything was…read moredelicious! The chuletas were flavorful and cooked just right, the rice was seasoned perfectly, and that coconut flan was the perfect way to finish the meal. Everything tasted fresh, flavorful, and comforting. Definitely a spot I'd recommend if you're looking for some good Puerto Rican food. I'll definitely be back to try more from the menu!

From the owner: Selling traditional puertorrican seasonal Christmas food and more…read moreMasa para bacalaitos, alcapurrias carne y jueyes, pasteles de masa o yuca, de cerdo, pollo, vegetales, tofu . Pastelillos de carne, pollo, lasagna, camarones, jueyes, pescado. (Regulares, medianos y de cocktail). Sorullos de maíz con o sin queso y más, mucho más! Tenemos 25 sabores de Coquito.

DELICIOUS!! I stopped here and picked up white rice, beans and police and also ordered carne asada…read more everything was soooo good! Well seasoned!! Definitely pleased!

This is a nice little spot that has more towards to go food, as the name implies. There are tables…read moreon the side to eat at though but this is mostly a cafeteria setup. This place is a perfect spot to grab some quick food to go. The portions are huge for the price they charge. They have different items depending on the day and they offer both breakfast and lunch items. The also have some coffee that is great for a little pick me up in the afternoon. The food was all pretty good but a little on the saltier side for my taste. But overall, a great spot to grab a quick bite.

This quaint shack is very cute and small. The staff is nice and welcoming. The food is delicious…read more The pizza is definitely something to fill up on. I dont come to Hollywood but this is one place to bring you to Hollywood.

Amazing food, party atmosphere, great location in downtown Hollywood!…read more Great Food: This was my first experience having Dominican food and I am glad it was. The food was authentic and had EXCELLENT flavor! The presentation was also pleasantly surprising. - Steak Mofongo- Mofongo (Fried green plantain mashed) wrapped with tender steak and topped with a creamy garlic sauce. Out of this world. The flavors were authentic, robust, and the presentation was beautiful. You can tell they really enjoy cooking and plating their dishes. - Creamy Shrimp and Lobster Mofongo- Mofongo served with a creamy garlic shrimp and lobster sauce. This dish was bursting with flavor. The savory, creamy, garlic shrimp and lobster sauce was absolutely delicious. I enjoyed every bite. - Fried snapper- Whole Fried snapper served with tostones (Fried green plaintain). The fish was well seasoned, crunchy on the outside, and tender and flaky on the inside. Seating: -  Large restaurant with lots of tables, large bar, and a big dance floor. This place is definitely meant to be a party atmosphere. Since they are new to this location they are currently trying to pick up a vibe so it wasn't overly packed with people. The music is a mix of hip hop, reggaeton, dancehall, and soca. Fun atmosphere with great Latin and Caribbean vibes. Parking: - Street meter parking or there is a nearby parking garage. Staff: - Friendly and accomodating. The only downfall for me is that they do not speak English. If you do not have someone dining with you that speaks Spanish it is very hard to communicate your needs and order food. Nevertheless, they are very friendly and helpful. COVID 19 Regulations: - Some staff members wear masks. They clean and sanitize after each customer. Overall: - Great experience. Excellent food. Fun party vibes and great music. They definitely have my business.

Great food and the people are nice! They offer cantina service during the week which is a bargain!…read more Always fresh and their soups are delicious! They recently remodeled it so looks much nicer and also a great place to watch the soccer games (especially when Colombia is playing!)

I arrived 1pm Sunday, place was busy. We sat ourselves and waitress came within a minute. Took our…read moredrink orders. She was back within 3 minutes. Took our orders and food was at our table within 10 minutes. We had to ask for to go containers due to an emergency we had. I got home ate my food, I ordered Pechuga a la plancha ( chicken breast) with rice , beans and salad( instead of fries). The food was good, the chicken was rather bland, the beans made up for it in taste. I had coffee with milk, it was strong like I like it. Colombian food generally is well seasoned, I would advise management to consider If I only ordered chicken and it tasted well seasoned, I would be a customer who returns for the taste. The food portions are plenty.

Que comida tan rica !! Y que hartura, la semilla. Pedimos de todo: morro de gandules, arroz blanco,…read morehabichuelas, gandules, pollo, plátanos maduros, batata, chicharrón, y jugo de chinola. Todo salió fenomenal. El servicio era excelente y muy agradable. Me llene y me quedó comida para mañana jajaja. Tienen bastante mesas entre los dos salas que tienen. Los baños estaban a limpios. Buen servicio. Y bien barato. 10/10 Moral of the story: amazing all around and I would highly recommend!! 10/10

An end unit in the Dunkin' plaza and needed a jolt before playing cards. Greeted with a big smile…read moreby the staff upon entry. There was a two sectional dining room and not busy during an early lunch time. The charred skin on the roasted chicken was glistening and smelled spectacular in the display case next to the homemade empanadas, although, sadly no spicy beef. The medium dark roast Colombian espresso was excellent with a great aroma and for $2.00 it's a steal. Pollo Tipico does not personally deliver but offers Door Dash. The gender assigned bathroom was clean with beautiful light brown wood panel flooring.