We started a lunch club at work with a few coworkers...mission: to have some fun and try new restaurants. I have been craving Spanish food for the longest time!! So I was pleased when we had our first lunch at Negrita's today. A little hole in the wall place in New Britain, you can barely see the restaurant name past the huge tree in front of the restaurant. Waking inside, you get the strong feeling that the space used to be occupied by a Subway...same booths and layout. Seating is limited and booths only hold two people so if you're with a group, prepare to split up or take your food elsewhere to eat. Nothing is labeled and there are no menus, just a menu board up on the wall. I was not very adventurous on my first trip, but ordered yellow rice and beans with 1/4 rotisserie chicken. I also ordered one of those fried mashed potato balls with meat inside. No idea what it's called but I've always loved them. Another coworker also ordered the chicken, one got spare ribs, and one just got rice, beans and plantains. I really wish I had gotten some plantains!!!! My food was reasonable at $8.95 for the meal, the mashed potato ball and a bottle of water. I definitely have enough leftover for another meal. The chicken was moist inside but the skin was crispy. Perfect! The yellow rice and beans were fabulous. It's a perfect spot for a quick lunch because you don't have to wait long. I will definitely be back to try some of the other meats and the bacalaitos...curious to see how they compare to my Italian grandmother's codfish fritters that she makes every Christmas!! read more

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Ordered catering a few days in advance. Staff did not open the door or answer the phone when I went to pay for the deposit. I called to inform them that order was canceled and the staff member hung up on me. Horrible experience. read more

Amazing Spanish food. Everything was freshly made, some items bring brought out as we were ordering. A lot of food in the large portion size, enough for two people and maybe leftovers depending on how much one eats. Can't go wrong with a home cooked, authentic food read more

Negrita's Restaurant - Spanish Near Me - New Britain, Connecticut

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I order red rice, beans, and baked chicken which I paid $15.02. The rice was the worse Spanish rice I have had to this point as it was very dry and not fresh. The baked chicken was "day old" dried and the red beans were nothing to be excited about. This was a wasted $15.00. Since this was listed on Yelp with some great reviews, I would recommend not trusting every Yelp review. Had the meal been sold for $3.00 I would have felt cheated. read more

Wonderful, friendly service. I am obsessed with their rellenos de papá, alcapurrias and morcillas. They are very clean and wear gloves at all times while serving food. Love supporting local small businesses. Stop by and grab a fritura. You won't regret it! read more

Best sweet plantains in the world and Spanish rice.Just trust me on this.The place is small and it might not look too much from the outside but after you try the food you won't be disappointed.The owner is really nice and as a small family shop you have to give them praise after still staying in business with so many Spanish food restaurants in New Britain!!! read more

10 Stars for this amazing gem in New Britain, if you looking for authenticity you'll find it in every bite! I love this place it is my go to for Spanish food read more

This place is a gem!!! The staff is super polite, pricing is amazing and the food is always fresh and flavorful. The owner is Argentinian and the chef is Dominican. We drive 20mins just to get it! read more

Negrita's Restaurant - Pernil - Spanish Near Me - New Britain, Connecticut

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The pastelito tasted old and like the oil it was cooked in. The beans were watery and tasteless. Do not recommend.

H was inclined to try Negrita's after a recommendation from his coworker. We made the trek from WeHa and although we're not from the area, it wasn't a bad drive. There's only off-street parking. I can see how it would be difficult to navigate during high traffic or lunch time hours. Walking in, it's really right. There are tables on either side should you decide to eat-in. There were two women working the counter when we came in. Neither acknowledged me, but immediately focused on H- he speaks Spanish. Didn't think much of it until a Jamaican man (he said he was Jamaican) came in asking specially for an ox tail dish the store only makes on Wednesdays. The women had trouble understanding the Jamaican man (although he spoke English well and without an accent)... H ended up translating on each side. I guess my point is that it helps if you know Spanish. Anyway... Another Yelper nailed it when he mentioned that the food is not made to order. There is glass case which holds commonly prized fried foods like (excuse my lack of spelling...) alcapurria, papas de rellena, chicharrons, and platanos amongst many other items. On the opposite side (same rectangular area), there are food encased a buffet-like container which houses the ready made dishes. H commented on the variety of dishes and was amazed they had such a selection (we went in at 7:15 and they close at 8). We ended up with one extremely full bag and paid less than $20 including tip. Seriously. SOOO cost effective. We took the food to-go and the meal was easily heated up in a microwave (the chicharrons stayed crispy- that's a plus). The pernil (roasted pig) was delicious and super flavorful. The chicken and beef were both absolutely tender and well-seasoned. Apparently we had rabbit and I could've cared less (even if I had known it was rabbit beforehand). The empanadillas, papas de rellena, alcapurria and blood sausage were meh. We've had better. As a Puerto Rican (H) and a non-Hispanic (me), each party found the meats were really good and considered the fried foods to be sub-par. Well definitely come back during normal business hours (probably late morning) in order to get the best portion and freshest food possible. read more

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It wouldn't hurt to know a little spanish when going here, but the staff know enough english to take your order. They are friendly and welcoming. I chose the $6 Negrita's Special, which is "meat with rice and option of beans". The woman taking my order was surprised I chose stew goat as my meat dish. She raised her eyebrows. I guess I look very American to her. Everything is cooked and ready to serve, and not made to order, but the food still packs a punch that reminds me of my mom's Cruzan cooking! This is a (mostly Perto Rican) latin-influenced restaurant. Check this place out! Also, it's worth adding that Negrita is term of endearment in the 21st century, so don't let the name scare you away. read more

Negrita's Restaurant - Stew Goat with yellow rice and beans - Spanish Near Me - New Britain, Connecticut

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I was amazed by the customer service and delicious food! The gentleman taking our order made us feel like family with his exceptional service and the food was delicious....great food, exceptional service, and a great price, you can't beat that. read more

This is my new favorite spot. To my advantage criollisimo was closed although, was supposed to be open and I really wanted Spanish food- I have been to Mofongo and I find it horrible- googled this place on a whim and was so happy to see it open. I got chicken with yellow rice y gandules and my boyfriend got salmon with white rice and habichuelas. My chicken was so moist and flavorful and the rice- amazing. I also got a side of potato salad and it is the best I have ever eaten. My boyfriends salmon was so flavorful and fresh with peppers and other veggies included. The man at the counter was so sweet and took the time to show us all the food and tell us what it was. I will be here all the time! Gracias! read more

The lady inside was such a sweetheart. The chicken was moist and flavorful. I was not a fan of the beans or the pernil. Unfortunately we did not receive any fried plantains either which was a huge disappointment, but I would definitely try it again. read more

Negrita's was recommended by a Puerto Rican friend of mine. He ,like me, loves Puerto Rican cuisine and being recently transplanted from the island knows his PR cuisine. Walking in you are hit immediately with the wonderful smell of roast pork (Pernil) and you can see the variety of fried delicacies in their display window. The owners are very nice but have difficulty with English so bone up on your Spanish if you don't want any "lost in translation" moments. I ordered Roast pork with beans and rice and a Mofongo. If you order the mofongo either do it ahead of time or be prepared to wait. The star of the show was the pork. It was seasoned very well and was moist while the outside skin was crispy and full of flavor.The beans where OK but nothing special. The mofongo was very good and on par with Tatas of wallingford but for a fraction of the price. From the window I ordered a Alcapurria and a papa relleno, the alcapurria was filled with crab and had a great flavor to it. It was made with plantains not yucca which I grew up eating but it was great. This reminded me alot of Cuchfritos around New York City and the Bronx. Small divey places with good homemade Puerto Rican comfort food, nothing flashy. Complete with an old man talking to the owner all night right at the end of the counter.There's not alot of room so plan on taking your food to go, but the pork is worth the trip. read more

Negrita's is a hole in the wall in Downtown NB. I do like that the food is already prepared so there is no need to wait. I've had a little bit of everything here and I think the food is good. I have been disappointed in their baked chicken however, it is super dry some days and other days it's a bit moist. Never consistent so I don't order it any more. I would stay away from the chicken soup as they do not take out the chicken bones and some are small so it's a choking hazard especially for children. The service is good and there is some seating if you want to eat in but it is very small inside. Good for pickup and go! read more

Amazing restaurant. Small but cozy. Great service and amazing food. Always delicious regardless what plate I get. Best Spanish food in New Britain. read more

Great for take out! Very small inside. Never have been disappointed! Great prices. Their mofongo is huge & the best I have had in CT!