The ambience was very lively, and the server was very responsive. The food was incredible; it was…read moredefinitely some of the best Puerto Rican cuisine I've had on the east coast. The mofongo was off the chain, and the beef empanadas were equally fantabulous. The pasteles were perfectly seasoned. Everything was delicious.

The service here is great. There was only one server taking care of everyone, and he was quick,…read moreattentive and very friendly. This spot is adorably decorated to channel those tropical Caribbean vibes, and the sound of the coqui playing in the background was a lovely touch. As for the food, I ordered the grilled pork chops and arroz con gandules (rice with pigeon peas), and a salad. I love the addition of the salad and the slice of avocado. The rice and the pork chops, on the other hand, left me wanting a little more. It was seasoned for sure, but that soulful Puerto Rican flavor wasn't fully there.

I've seen this place on my IG and TikTok feed a few times and wanted to come for a while. I finally…read moremade a reservation on OpenTable and came with my bestie. First i was to say the staff here is so nice and friendly! Very attentive too. The restaurant is decorated beautifully and modern. Bathroom was super clean and decorated nice and culturally. I enjoyed my pina colada, my appetizers and meal. I loved the mojito they offered! It was sooo good!! Even the flan was good, although the caramel was a bit sweeter than I'm use to. I still enjoyed it. Great experience and i will definitely come back

I made a reservation here for my birthday and it was confirmed, but when I arrived the restaurant…read morewas closed. There was a sign on the door saying the gas had been turned off, and I received no notice or cancellation ahead of time which was incredibly frustrating after going out of my way to get there in the cold. Afterward, I looked into their recent health inspection reports and found MULTIPLE VIOLATIONS, which raises additional concerns about the situation and closure reasons. Between the confirmed reservation, no communication, and what I found afterward, I personally wouldn't feel comfortable ever returning. I'd recommend others look into this as well before making plans.

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Best chicharron on Earth, you hear me? I can only make it out here once or twice a year so all I do…read moreis yearn in between visits. The first time I ordered from here it was a shot in the dark but my food arrived with a sweet, thank you message on the bag and pure magic on the inside. Visiting is always a pleasure as well! Very warm staff who recommended I try their house-made garlic sauce which elevated a dish that already broke the scale. I think I'm ready to put somebody on payroll just so they can fetch this for me on a regular basis since I'm out of range on all delivery apps. I hear they're under new management as of the last year or so and I hope the quality of the food and kindness of the staff still remains. Stopping by will be my first order of business in 2026. **Can somebody local please update with their new phone number, the one listed is no longer accurate**

I had family coming to visit and they requested for PR food…read more Then It hit me, there's no more puertorican food places left! If you really think about it the Dominican food has taken over the Bx. I searched, and found this place. The moment you step in you are greeted with the warmest blessings. The 2 beautiful people that worked there made our time there so memorable. The food was out of this world let me tell you. Also, I will say it is AFFORDABLE. portion size was huge and the place was so CLEAN. Food: Pernil: 10/10 flavorful and tender Yellow (arroz con gandules) and Black rice with the beans: 10/10 both were good and couldn't even decide which one was better Pulpo 9/10 : fresh and tangy, cut into small pieces so you can top it on your rice Alcapurrias: 8/10 great and made differently then what I'm used to but it was sooo good I'd come again for this alone Juices: Ask them to try the juices and they will let you. We tried it all. Came home with passion fruit (parcha) and guyaba (guanabana) Delicious 10/10 It was so fresh and they don't add too much ice so you get all the juice taste. All in all I'm coming here from now on. A true BX staple for the community and a true essence of the Bori pride resides here. If you miss PR, come here.

Prime steak was tender and cook welled . Got the rice and plantains , can't go wrong with that …read more Guava juice was really good

Disappointed that we made it all the way here to find it closed, no update online, and no vivible…read moresign at the location giving any update. So to make sure it was not just one day that they weren't operating, I came through a second time in the same week. No signs of life. Reporting it closed to Yelp.

This place has really fallen off. The food used to be tasty, and the portions abundant. I know…read moreeverything is expensive now but what's happening here is absolutely ridiculous. Earlier this year, I overheard the man who I thought could be the owner telling another customer that foot traffic had slowed down since the implementation of congestion pricing, and they weren't sure they were going to keep the place open past the end of May because they weren't making as much money at this location as they had previously. Well, they're still open, but it seems like since the place isn't a moneymaker, it's no longer a priority. I've only been back a handful of times since then because they seem to be taking shortcuts in an effort to save dough. The arroz con gandules is mushy and flavorless; the chicharron are small and dry; the serving of beans is literally two teaspoons of beans and the rest of the (downsized) container is cooking liquid. Every time I go back hoping for a delicious meal, I'm sorely disappointed. Today I found a piece of raw chicken mixed into my vegetables. Turned my stomach immediately. Now I'm just hoping I don't end up with salmonella.

Price went up a bit, but still consider cheap eats. Some of the items are $12, and the steak or…read moreseafood can be $1 more. I got the roast pork , with yelliw ruce and black beans. It came with 2 piece of plantain. The roast pork is very flavorable. The juice will be absorbed by the yellow rice. It is a hearty meal for only $12. The place is a hole on the wall. At first, I didnt see the roast pork outside, but they got it from the oven ,which looks like the oven we use at home. I wonder how they pass food inspection. But, food taste good, and cheap, so that was my least of worry.

A good price for a large portion Dominican-style chicken,…read morerice and beans, and plantains

cocotazo is a small restaurant located in Manhattan East Harlem.cocotazo food ok if you're willing…read moreto spend $40 a plate. the owner was not friendly at all this person felt kind of entitled some staff members were nice others not so much. What I could say is try it for yourself and come to your own conclusion. once is enough for me being a small business owner myself I believe that being personable, humble and friendly overtakes all of the things.

If you want authentic, homemade Puerto Rican food - this is the place to be! I felt like I was at…read moremy tia's house, waiting for food to be prepared. Some of the dishes are named after family members, which I thought was lovely, and there are family portraits all over the restaurant. It really felt like we were transported to someone's living room! I was chatting with a fellow diner at the table next to me, and we were raving about how comfortable and at home we felt. The chef Frances Roman also took the time to check in on each table and the people waiting outside the restaurant to see how they were enjoying the food and if they had any questions. The hospitality here is top tier! I ordered the bacalitos to start, which are cod fish fritters. They were nice and crispy. The sauce it came with really enhanced the flavor! I also ordered the guava and cheese pastelillos. Both pastelillos were also crisped to perfection. For my main dish, I had The Rican sandwich, which is a nice twist on the Cuban sandwich. The sandwich is made with pernil, Swiss, pickled onions, and the chef's own special garlic mayo sauce. It was absolutely delicious!! Cocotazo also has freshly, homemade juices. I recommend the Chi Chi Rodriguez, which is a mix of tamarind and passion fruit. It's not overly sweet. If you'd like to try the main dishes, I do recommend arriving hungry! The portions are super generous, and you will leave with happy and full bellies.

This is somebody's house not a real business besides illegal who knows what the hygiene is like and…read moreno website or menu ! Other yelpers said they got bones in their pasteles and foot $4 each , no thank you

Food was apples and Tasted horrible. Especially the…read morepasteles! Poor quality and terrible service.