Fantastic food. Bring your appetite! MOFONGO, Empindadas (especially the Oxtail) both amazing. Service was great. Can't wait to come back. read more

My friends live a block away from Puerto Viejo and I get it EVERY time I go over- which is a lot!! As a Dominican from Miami, I can confidently say that their pernil and asopao is deliciously authentic, and their yuca is to DIE for. Crazy to think that anyone would even think to give this place less than 5 stars- especially since they've stayed strong through Covid times! read more

Love Puerto Viejo. Run by great people, always delicious -- and not very expensive. We get the whole chicken, red beans and plantains -- lasts for two meals for us as a couple. Chicken is so well cooked, it falls off the bone and comes in amazing brothy sauce. Comes with a little hot sauce too. Super yummy. read more

Service was good food was awesome service was awesome Staff is friendly they have draft beer nice and fresh read more

Puerto Viejo - Platano chips - Dominican Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Food is amazing, not a GREASY-SPOON at all! The service has been really good, I didn't expect much initially. I was wrong. It's more of a modern eclectic spot, hip and happening. Carribean/Latino food with a flare. A good find... read more

Puerto Viejo - Grilled Chicken, Mashed Yuca, amazing. If your going no carbs swap the mashed with salad. - Dominican Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

love this place!!! They have a great happy hour with $1.50 empanadas and 6 dollar sangráis or house wine. This is a hidden gem, that offers authentic cuisine from the Dominican Republic. Love that they have gluten free options and some vegan/vegetarian options. The decor is quaint and trendy, really love the atmosphere and the staff is super nice and attentive. Menu has great authentic dishes and really embodies the type of food that people eat in the Dominican Republic. Can not go wrong with their steak sandwich, chicharrón de pollo with yellow rice and beans. The mofongo is good and gluten free. read more

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Still our favorite restaurant after 3 years we were even engaged there on the 11th. We have officially had everything on the menu and no complaints! The food is still amazing and the staff, friendly as ever. If you haven't made it here, go! You're missing out. Weekday happy-hour is from 5-7. read more

$6 for a pre-mixed morir soñando, $10 for a Cuban sandwich with 1 slice of ham, and more bread than fillings. Decent empanadas but overall overpriced dominican food. If you have a better spot, save 40% and go there. read more

Best empanadas and food. I lived down the street from this place for years. Gosh, I miss this place. Do not miss these!

+++ - The music is on point. We came at 1 in the afternoon, and it was still like a Latin party - Wooden decor gives a nice rustic feel - Morir Sonado was probably the best drink I've had in 2015...I'm sure the alcoholic version is even better ++ - The wife liked the berry sangria, altho I thought it a little strong, which is good if you're trying to get crunk - Homemade empanadas were quite delish + - Altho it was tasty, given all the other positives, I expected more from the bistec and mofongo dishes. They were just alright. - Pretty empty during lunch hour, service was quick read more

So I order from this spot all the time but this time they really pissed me off so I decided to write a review. First of all the spot is not the best spot for Latino food but def not the worst, I would give them an average rating. BUT THIS IS WHAT REALLY PISSED ME OFF...I go in to pick up my food and as Im leaving I ask for the green spicy chimi sauce that Latino spots have in abundance. *I had forgot they were cash only so found the cash in my car and got 13 cents in return after I paid* The lady then tells me that the sauce is 75 cents....knowing that she returned 13 to me. I tell her that I don't have enough, she deadass didn't give me the sauce and shrugged! Smh cheap and terrible customer service when I go there frequently, so tacky. read more

Server was amazing! She was from Dallas, Tx. Forgot what her name was!? Absolutely amazing service! Best Dominican food ever! Just hate the fact, it's cash only!! Accept credit Cards! Please!! read more

Food is good. I had the cash for my order.. but i asked if they take cards. the lady behind the counter said yes. cool. then i look at my receipt and i'm charged a credit card fee! it upset me because now i'm paying even more money to pay... i couldve just paid with my cash! then when i asked her about it she was super rude and dismissive as if i was being annoying. customer service definitely needs some work. won't be returning for a while. read more

So I ordered the lunch special with steak and onions. Not at all what I expected. It was more like pepper steak . The steak was good what little they gave me . The white rice was just that white rice. The red bean were horrible they were flavorless. I ate the few pieces I got and threw the rest away. I also had the Sancocho which was delicious however for 10 bucks you would think I would have gotten at least one piece of meat! I got all carrots, and banana. I also find it super inconvenient that they are a cash only business! Maybe I will be back maybe I won't. We'll see. I could take it or leave it!! read more

I'm going to keep this simple. Everyone from the host to the assistant server (busboy) had a smile and were courteous. The esthetics is an ode to yesteryear mixed with Caribbean craftsmanship and flair. The food? Damn! It was fantastic! If you've read any of my posts you'd know in big on service, after all it's a main reason we eat out. Puerto Viejo is family owned and operated and you feel just that...right at home. See you guys soon! read more

Puerto Viejo - Dominican Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

My boyfriend came across this spot for breakfast one morning and would not shut up about it so he decided to take me for brunch. We were mainly excited to order the grits along with some bacon, sausage, eggs, and toast. Nothing to write home about but it was definitely delicious. Warning: STAY AWAY FROM THE HOMEMADE HOT SAUCE Seriously, I almost died. Oh and as someone who's OBSESSED with lemonade, I must say it was above average .. Freshly brewed! Overall, great spot for delicious authentic Spanish food. Our bill was $21, not even IHOP can beat that! read more

Puerto Viejo - Did I mention our entire bill was $21! - Dominican Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

So I thought the food was actually quite delicious and the space was very cute. If I were to leave w review on just the food and space it would be 4.5 stars. However, unfortunately I thought the noise levels and how noise traveled in the space was bad(loud and echo-y). I don't love cash only...it's 2019 come on . These 2 would be 3 stars. The thing I hated the most was just the level of service we received. We walked in and waited at the bar for a table. All started well but at some point the bartender completely ignored us for 20-25 min and we really just wanted a drink and maybe a snack before we would get a table. I hated watching two-3 other couples get drinks and we just sat there thirsty as f. She finally acknowledges us and we order drinks that one just has to pour or open a bottle. It then took another 5-10 min...like why did we bother. I get my drink and it was wrong (I ordered bubbly wine), I got wine without bubbles So it was obvious either the brut was flat or it wasn't brut. I tasted it and then confirmed it was wrong. She eventually replaces it. She confirms w me that I ordered a bubbly drink...and carries on as of nothing happened. All the while I felt like she could've given a sincere apology for ignoring us or screwing up my simple drink...like just that acknowledgment would've made The experience a bit better. She dropped the check so fast and we got a table and I was just sorely disappointed by the her service and the service to follow wasn't anything great. I wouldn't come back here. read more

Delicious food, generous portions and a welcoming staff. You can't go wrong with their very full menu

One of the worst food experiences of my life! I'm so ultimately embarrassed for this to be called Dominican food, I ordered a roasted chicken with a mofongo and black beans with rice. I received a watery mess of no flavored chicken, the chicken actually tasted like steel, like the heating containers they put the food. The mofongo didn't even taste like anything but old grease, I couldn't even taste the garlic !THE GARLIC was not even present, mushy rice with watered beans. How is this even dominican and a bistro at that ?! read more

Puerto Viejo - Roasted chicken - Dominican Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Last minute birthday celebration , Spoke to Alvaro and he accommodated my party of 9... great time , great food ! read more

Puerto Viejo - Can't complain , food and service were phenomenal !!! - Dominican Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Never had Dominican food before. My friend and I went to this restaurant for lunch. I couldnt remember the name of the food we ordered, but they were all delicious. The best chocolate cake ive ever had. I was so full from the meal but i could not stop eating the dessert. The place is very cozy. We were there when the weather was cold and windy. And they kinda kept the door opened so the restaurant was a little chilly. Despite that I think I would go back there when we are back in New York. read more

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I ordered the lunch special (chicken with rice and beans) here and I'm not sure if they don't put effort into their specials but none of it had much flavor. The gallery photos of their food looked so good and maybe going there for dinner would be different. But I'm finding that this area caters a lot to white people because the food in Crown Heights has no salt. Be true to your palate, not to a white-washed version of it. You're Dominican for god sakes! read more

The food was ok. We had 3 different guisados, and they all tasted bland and boiled instead of seared and cooked in individual sauces. The morir sonando was good and the tostones rellenos and bacalaitos apps we're good as well. read more

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Run, don't walk but definitely visit this establishment. The only thing that I did not like was that I did not know they only except cash. The service was superb the food was absolutely delicious and everything was amazing. Please go and give this small business a chance it is well worth it!!!! read more

This Dominican corner bistro did not dissapoint on a spur of the moment dining. lively music and outdoor seating which was socially distanced- an immediate plus. We were seated right away and given menus. We ordered the chicken and vegetable empanada as a starter, which were a bit on the small side, but delicious nonetheless. For drinks we decided on the sangria, which we thought were going to be light, but boy were we wrong! The combination of wine and rum made it a more " happily buzzed" night. For entrees we ordered yellow rice and black beans with tilapia and a catfish sandwich with yuca fries. Yellow rice and fish were on point. The tilapia was well cooked and paired nicely with the yellow rice and black beans. The catfish sandwich was said to be ok, just a little dry, but nothing a little chipotle sauce couldn't fix. Yuca fries weren't overly cooked- soft to the bite with a light crunch. At the end we were happy diners. I would've given it 5 stars but felt the drinks were a bit on the high end ($11), still would back back again for the "happy buzz" though read more

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Came here Friday night with a friend. We liked the ambiance but the food was really bad. He woke up with a stomach ache. None of their beer draft selections were available. We had four epenada's that were ok. Ordered a burger that they didn't ask how I wanted it made, which I caught, so I asked for medium-rare. No response but it was clearly stated. Burger cane well done and was not good. We also had the oxtail which was very well done and fatty but not in a succulent way. Fatty over cooked in a inedible way. Everything was very very SALTY. No one at any time came by and asked how the meal was. Awful food & negligent service. read more

Not 1 or 2 but 3 types of Sangria, homemade empanadas (with veggie love) and they serve mofongo (with veggie love)! This place needed 10 stars but I had to end up giving it 4. It was a hit with the dinner itself from all of us in the party and espc myself included because of the veggie love! I tried 2 types of Sangria but loved they had 3 options. Red which was strong and filled with plentyyyyy potently fermented fruit. The berry was more sweet than but also more refreshing. The food was heaven sent! Empanadas were soft and filled to perfection with a flavorful veggie mix. My friends had the tostone pork sliders and inhaled them in 3 min. (There were only 2 so she's not that much of a savage) Mofongo was delicious with mixed veggies and a veggie bean kind of stew to dip. I was fulfilled but not stuffed when leaving. Damn - I forgot there were some downsides... The wait staff could've been more attentive to our requests and billing. Maybe it was his first day so I'll give him benefit of the doubt. He just seemed a bit all over the place, mixed up drink orders, and we needed to send the bill back for added items needing corrections. Also my friend didn't quite like her fish appetizers. (I don't eat fish so couldn't find out for myself) but she has a palate of perfection and knows good food. She says, "they tasted rubbery". Just stick to veggies! :) This restaurant's food is def worth it despite any of those petty nuances. read more

Puerto Viejo - Berry Sangria and Veggie Mofongo - Dominican Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Definitely a new favorite. They have all the great dishes I grew up enjoying. From the sampler platter to the empanadas and fried yucas. I enjoyed a plate is beef stew with rice and beans (concon! Was my favorite part. The Berry Sangria was delicious. Great job! Thanks guys for a wonderful dinner in company of my mother and siblings. read more

Puerto Viejo - Dominican Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Did I just really pay almost $10.00 for 3 tostones? Really? I can buy the whole plantain for a buck at my local supermarket! and honestly, I can get a whole meal(1/2 chicken rice and beans, salad and tostones) at my local Dominican restaurant for $10.00 or just make the entire meal myself since I am Puerto Rican and have made every dish they serve in that restaurant. Then it dawned on me. Duhhhhhh...look at the location of the restaurant......perhaps these gringos cant cook this food or perhaps does not want to venture into the hood to get some of that authentic dominican food...smart move restaurant owners!!! as for me this is the last time I am coming here.... read more

Great Dominican food, very cute clean place, does the Dominican fix (home food feel, that I miss) I was needing before leaving NYC.

ite place to eat. The price is right! Everything is delicious. Service - very good - friendly and attentive. This place is a jewel and I will be eating here regularly. read more

I had delicious Tilapia that was seasoned and cooked perfectly. I got it with yummy yellow rice and beans. My side of sweet plantains were tasty too. Pork chops were perfect and tasty, not too much fat.Passion fruit juice was refreshing and not too sweet. Lastly, the service was excellent. Our server was friendly, helpful and checked in on us. I was in on a Monday afternoon, it was quiet and had a nice vibe. read more

The food tastes good. I ordered chicken mofongo through grubhub. Usually the orders come with rice and beans at Spanish restaurants. It didn't say on the menu that it didn't include that. And I got a small portion for the price and I barely taste the chicken. I don't think I will order from here again. read more

I'm fully prepared to upgrade this rating if I have two consistently good experiences. I'll also chalk it up to growing pains. But the wait post-order was nearly an hour. I understand: unforeseen things can happen. It appeared that the kitchen just got behind. Here are two reasons I wasn't more understanding: 1) The rampant takeout/delivery happening under our noses. Making tipping customers wait while you fulfill takeout and delivery orders is a bad look, and it's an ugly trend with startup eateries that want to "hedge". Read this carefully. You're risking alienating your first-time customers in the quest to to have it both ways. 2) There was no apology made or communication with us. Here's how you handle an unforeseen kitchen delay gracefully. -Let us know immediately, as soon as the delaying event occurs, and offer to let us cancel our orders and walk. -Free drinks. Soooo, relatively big blind spot on the customer service side. Not insurmountable, but I have my doubts about whether anyone is aware enough or cares enough to fix it. read more

I can't rate this place anything less than five stars. Amazing food and sangria, and terrific and helpful service. Also very accommodating to vegans and vegetarians. Thank you! read more

The sauces here are made fresh by members of the family. I had the plantain appetizer with a Dominican vinaigrette that I would like to take home in a bottle. The place has been here for 32 years, but the details are fresh and new, the work of Maritzia, the owner's daughter. The prices are incredibly reasonable. I am sitting with a lovely glass of Rose, so glad that I stumbled upon this slice of heaven. Coming back soon to have beef with that chimmichurri! Anybody want to join me? read more

Puerto Viejo - Dominican Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

It's 10 pm after a 30 minute wait for a table so it's an understatement when I say we were HUNGRY! Placed our orders and the drinks came promptly and that's where it all went downhill. Half an hour later still waiting for our food.. Appetizer and entrees came out together. Meanwhile other patrons that were seated after us are already working on their dessert. No apology from our waiter because who needs customer service, right? The only redeeming quality is the food but then again their customer service leaves much to be desired. read more

Some of the food was quite good (the burger, the mofongo, the maduros) and the restaurant clearly has the capability to be good. However, our visit was marred by two things: 1) Easily fixable--some items (like the bacalaitos) come doused in what is essentially Russian dressing with no mention of that on the menu (or I'd have ordered it "on the side" or not at all). Come on, restaurants. Don't serve surprises. List it on the menu or bring it on the side. 2) Not so easily fixable, but pretty important...the service. The water guy was very assiduous and everyone was super-friendly. That's good--great, in fact! However, the time it took for our food to come was insane...and the restaurant was only half-full, at 8pm. (It took more than 20 minutes for one of the two appetizers we'd ordered--a lonely empanada--to arrive. We watched my brother-in-law eat it. Twenty minutes later my (spurted-on) bacalaitos arrived, and everyone watched me eat them. More than twenty minutes after that, the meals arrived, well over an hour after we'd arrived. The staff clearly weren't assholes or bums; there was no lounging around or dirty looks. I think there must be some kind of systemic tweaking that needs to be done so things happen properly. After our food finally arrived (again, more than an hour after ordering), with our drinks exhausted, we asked for two more Cokes. They were clearly visible ten feet away from us in an illuminated bar refrigerator. They were cold and tempting. Five minutes passed and they did not arrive. A server came over and assured us he was getting the Cokes, but they had to "go through the bartender" so would just be a moment. We worked through our food and were finished by the time they showed up. I get that restaurants have lockups sometimes, but the weird thing is that at no point did someone come over and say, "hey, sorry it's taking awhile*" or "can we bring you a round of drinks [while you wait over an hour for food]?". I don't think that's asking too much and, in fact, is kind of standard. * At no point during the pre-food hour; he did seem to recognize that the Cokes were taking way too long, but that was well after the food arrived an hour late. read more

Puerto Viejo is amazing! It's everything a great neighborhood restaurant should be; delicious, affordable, perfect atmosphere for any occasion... date, dinner with the girls, dinner with the parents.... I've been here a couple times. The owner (I think), is really cool and approachable. He's usually sitting at the bar. The service is also really great. I always ask 5 million questions when I eat out and the server was able to answer them all, and she was happy to ask the chef the things she couldn't answer. The food that I've tried was amazing.. I've had... Bacalao (codfish stew): Delicious. I've been thinking about it for 2 days. If you like salt fish stews definitely try this with the boiled yuca... so freaking good... and it's only $9! Monfongo: Starchy, hearty and amazing.... perfect thing to eat before running a marathon.... or if you just want something amazing in your mouth. Pastelon special: Pastelon is a Puerto Rican Lasagna that's made with sweet plantains instead of pasta, meat, sauce and cheese. If sweet and savory is your thing, you'll love it. Those are the 3 things I've had so far... I can't wait to go back and try the oxtail stew and the pernil.... and have the codfish and monfongo again. Seriously, I could eat here every day. The only things stopping me from giving Puerto Viejo 5 stars are that it's cash only and they only serve beer/wine. I wouldn't be too upset about the cash only thing if the ATM didn't have a $2.00 surcharge. WTF? Don't inconvenience me AND gouge me! ....shady. Also it would be lovely to have a nice cocktail with my meal, but i'm sure that's coming soon. Try this place! You won't be dissapointed! read more

I am currently at Puerto Viejo as I write this review, and sadly the service atrocious tonight. This restaurant has a super strict rule about not seating less than 4 ppl at tables meant for 4. This is super irritating - since there could be 3 empty tables for 4, but they will allow your party of 2 to languish waiting for the "appropriate" sized table to become available. my husband and I arrived at 10:36 pm - they close at 11. There were 3 empty tables, and the rude hostess was insistent on seating us at the long high top communal table. When I asked if we could use any of the empty tables that I doubted would be occupied in 20 min she refused. I sent my husband to ask the owner and she got even nastier - speaking to the waiters about us! The owner seemed hesitant to get involved, and wasn't much help. She told me I am the hostess and you cannot sit there. After we finally sat at a table, she continued complaining about us - gesturing towards us. so unprofessional. definitely pur LAST time here. I drive WAY too far to deal with this sort of attitude and the boss' hands off approach, when he knows we come here all the time. read more