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.

Best blend crabs! Great service! ********************************************************read more

Service was great waitress was efficient and courteous…read more They serve your drinks in these mugs that have like 2 x what you would get in a normal glass. A little excessive! I ordered the crab cake dinner with a side salad and corn on the cob. The crab cake was missing some flavor and seemed to have more filling in it. The price was alright for what you got though. Ambiance was fine. Quiet and low key. The area its in is a little off putting but its not a bad place inside.

Tasty and friendly. Have been there several times with different groups of friends. Has a buffet…read moreat lunch and menu at dinner.

I ordered the Chili Chicken and Chicken 65, both at a medium spice level. Unfortunately, they…read moretasted almost identical. I even double-checked my receipt to make sure I wasn't mistaken--and it did list what I ordered. I could spot the curry leaves in the Chicken 65 (one of the main ingredients that usually sets it apart), but flavor-wise, both dishes were essentially the same. That said, I wouldn't fault the restaurant for the spice level itself--medium spicy can vary from person to person. Next time, I'll definitely go for the spicy level instead. I also ordered the Kheer (rice pudding dessert). One thing I've learned about kheer is that every restaurant has its own twist, and I really appreciate Sitar's version. The key things I look for are the texture of the rice and the creaminess of the sauce--and thankfully, Sitar nailed both. It was balanced, smooth, and comforting.

We always enjoyed Mexicali Cantina in Frederick, so when that location closed, we started thinking…read moreabout the newer one in Hagerstown. I'm happy to say the food's as good or better, with good service in an interesting setting. On crowded Massey boulevard with its strip malls and chain restaurants, it takes a keen eye to pick out this spot (hint - look for the Hobby Lobby parking lot). Then get ready for some unusual decor - the last occupant, a seafood place, did a LOT of intense decorating, including ocean-blue floors and dock pilings. We've visited this location 3 or 4 times now, and the food's been fine, partly out of our sentiment for the gone Frederick location. It's not hard to find Latino cuisine around here, but Mexicali had some of our favorites, including the delicious chiles rellenos (here, fried battered chilis, stuffed with cheese). When we went last week, it seemed clear they'd recently stepped up the game a little - new dinnerware and maybe even larger portions, and just as tasty if not more so. As usual, the chips were crispy and good (though our basket was mostly fragments) and the house salsa is a treat, fresh and zippy but not too hot. I had my go-to Azteca combo, with that chile relleno, a pork tamal, and a chicken enchilada, along with Mexican rice (though no beans this time, for some reason). My wife chose her favorite shrimp fajitas, also with beans and rice, though maybe a little skimpy on the bell peppers this time. My classic margarita on the rocks was big and zesty. Our server was attentive and polite. The crowd was thin on this Saturday night, so there were plenty of staff on hand. In an area with tons of Latin food choices, we depend on the consistent flavor and service here. Bueno!

Taco chips thin and crispy. Dip just right, not too spicy or too bland, con queso and guacamole…read moreprepared at the table we're excellent. All six of us enjoyed our entrees, along with sopapillas for dessert. Service was welcoming, attentive, and efficient. Will definitely be going back.

Wow!!!! Phenomenal food !!! Crab fried rice is some of the…read morebest I've ever had! The seafood is cooked perfectly every time! The staff is very friendly and helpful The chef definitely knows what he's doing. We will keep coming back over and over Highly recommend this restaurant !!!! Do not judge the food by the exterior of the building Just walk in you'll be happy you did!!!

Small from the outside, spacious inside with a bar. Decor &…read moreatmosphere very upscale with low prices.

Delicious flavor, friendly people, large portions. My sister was craving Jamaican food so we…read moredecided to try out a new (to us) spot in Hagerstown. We were looking for a spot that had good vegetarian options for our friends. I'm not super familiar with Jamaican cuisine beyond Jerk Chicken and rice and peas so I tried to pick some things that sounded good. I ordered over the phone and they were very patient with me not being able to pronounce everything perfectly but they took their time and made sure to get our order completely. They were super friendly and the food was ready to pick up quickly! We tried the Coco Bread which was huge as well as nice and sweet and fluffy. We also tried a vegetarian patty which had a great flaky crust on the outside. Next we tried the Ital Stew which I wasn't sure what it would be exactly but he said it would be a variety of mixed vegetables. The vegetables were cooked perfectly and had a very mild but great flavor! There were so many of them in the portion as well! The rice and peas were tender yet not overcooked at all, and deliciously seasoned... they had a hint of heat in the aftertaste that was very pleasant. My sister got the Brown Stew chicken with mac and cheese and rice and peas. The brown stew chicken was HUGE... had a nice sweet flavor and the chicken was tender falling off the bone. The mac and cheese was very good. You can tell it's homemade, in a good way. Like your favorite aunt whos been making it for years made it for the cookout. The steamed callaloo was an unexpected favorite for the table. We absolutely loved it- the greens were cooked perfectly and we felt it had a very light tasting flavor as opposed to some lard/bacon heavy methods of cooking greens like that. It doesn't taste overly vegetable-y either... I think little kids would even like it. And then a pleasant buzz from the heat of some peppers. The jerk chicken also had a pleasant heat, and again a huge portion for what was called a "small"!! There was also a nice tangy sauce on the side. All in all... the people were very nice and the food was so delicious! I love finding a place where I can eat vegetables that are cooked in a flavorful and healthy way. On top of that, the food is affordable and you definitely get what you pay for... everything was huge! I would definitely recommend Taste of Reggae.

Oxtail, rice, and peas were terrible! Oxtail was small and nothing but fat. The rice was…read moreundercooked.... Nothing had any flavor. I would t recommend

The vegetarian menu is extensive and the selections are unique and delicious albeit a bit…read moreundersized. Carry-out would be a 4.5. The sticky tables (yuck) and chairs all up on the tables at 7:00 and NO table service even though a dine in establishment is why the 3 stars.

Food, service, location! I work in Hagerstown on contract and decided to stay one recent snowy…read moreweekend to be safe. I wanted some dinner for my hotel sleepover. I looked up a few spots on Yelp and decided upon Hong Kong Express. The lunch special prices is honestly what sealed the deal for me! I saw a broccoli special with your choice of meat (I chose shrimp, more on this later!). It comes with white rice or plain fried rice. The have other options such as beef or shrimp fried rice or Lo Mein noodles for about a dollar or two more. For something a bit different, I chose the noodles. The meal comes with your choice of soup or egg roll (I chose the egg roll for my meals). I also bought the egg foo young lunch special with pork fried rice. I wasn't sure what to expect, but I wasn't expecting to be as delighted as I was with my food! The egg foo young was very tasty & well seasoned. The gravy was verrry delicious and bought the whole meal together! The egg patty was flavorful and the pork fried rice was very good. The egg rolls were lightly fried with a delicate, crispy, crunch. Nothing extraordinary about them, but they still were pretty good! Now the super star of it ALL...the broccoli Lo Mein and shrimp! Now, notice I didn't say shrimp Lo Mein. I believe this is mainly a broccoli dish with your choice of meat and whatever kind of rice or noodles you prefer. The broccoli was perfectly chopped in bite sized pieces, which is an underrated pro. Some places put big stalks of broccoli in the dish, making it hard to enjoy, especially if the broccoli isn't cooked long enough. Hong Kong does it right! I chose plain noodles to not take away from the shrimp and broccoli. It was a great pairing. The SHRIMP!!! Omg. The shrimp were BIG, plump and delicious!!! They were fresh and had no fishy flavor. I enjoyed this dish soooo much, I'm willing to go back for it alone! It was that good. I didn't include a picture of the egg foo young, but if you've had it before, it looks like that, lol! But I had to include to broccoli dish with the shrimp because the presentation was pretty by itself. The restaurant is honestly unassuming and I would've passed it by if the visit wasn't intentional. It's not fancy looking from the outside, but the inside is nice and clean. The owners/workers are very polite. Prices weren't bad AT ALL! For two lunch specials and a can of soda, the price came up to $17 and change. As I waited for my food I saw patrons come in and out of the restaurant, which lead me to believe that I made the right decision. I'll be back, for sure! 5 stars.

Outstanding food!! We enjoyed a taco salad with a homemade tortilla and tacos. Absolutely quality…read moreingredients. We could have tried everything! The restaurant is spotless and the server was friendly and knowledgeable. Highly recommend!!!!!

The best food around! Friendly and good service. I highly recommend!…read more Try their chicken enchiladas with green sauce. It's my favorite from there.