this place has a good vibe as soon as you walk in. music, cute dining area. friendly service too. but the food... amazing! mofongo, birria tacos, pastelillos all had so much flavor. and the tres leches cake was so creamy and delicious. will definitely be eating here again!! read more

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I really couldn't wait to try this place, and our lunch was quite good! Didn't totally line up with the hype/praise, but it was definitely good and we want to return and try other things. The unassuming old bank building is easy to find. Street parking behind it wasn't tough. There's a warning on the front door that this is a "takeout" establishment -- but there were plenty of tables. You can totally dine there! If you want alcohol, then definitely get your food to go. This is another place that has sadly gone person-free at the front with an ordering tablet. You lose so much in the lack of warm greeting, lack of assistance with ordering, etc. I don't like this tech trend! Setting that aside, we were able to order fairly easily. We had to fish around in the menu to find descriptions --- the print-outs and overhead menu had no details. The food: I had -- and would recommend -- the Flava Bowl with shrimp. That bowl was so packed, the lid almost didn't fit! Roughly 10 medium-sized sautéed shrimp over rice & peas (you get a choice of that or maduros or rice), with perfectly-cooked plantains & sautéed onions and red peppers. I had them add avocado. A good add, AND --- I sprinkled on some of their house made green hot sauce, a nice citrusy bit of heat. My husband was less high on his dish, the plantain sandwich- aka, the Jibarito with pollo ala plancha. He said it was quite dry, but it got better as he got some of the sauce (not sure what it was). It took 30 minutes to get our food, but the poor guy in the kitchen was totally alone fixing all of these orders (cooking, packing them up)! He was so apologetic; we felt bad for him. Our meal was good, though. The place clearly has a lot of heart. We'll definitely be back. Gotta try the mofongo. read more

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Food was very good! I tried the pollo guisado and pernil flava bowls! Very flavorful and I appreciate the options to purchase sauces to enhance the flavor. Portions for the bowls were decent and great for a filling lunch! read more

Secretos De Mis Abuelos - Flava Bowl: Pernil - Puerto Rican Near Me - Homestead, Pennsylvania

Secretos De Mis Abuelos (SDMA) was absolutely fire. I am not gonna lie, this is an authentic Puerto Rican restaurant and it is so good. They have all the familiar Puerto Rican entrées packed with flavor and honestly the food just warms your soul. From the moment you walk in, it feels cultural and very much like a family owned spot. You really get a little taste of Puerto Rico when you come here. When you walk in, you can see the menu displayed up top and then place your order on a tablet. After that, you wait for your number while they cook everything fresh in the back. The whole process is simple and the experience is great. This was my second time coming here and I loved it just as much as the first. I really hope this place continues to get recognized. Everyone should come try this spot. read more

Secretos De Mis Abuelos - Puerto Rican Near Me - Homestead, Pennsylvania

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We have replaced the local Chinese place with Secretos if we don't want to cook one night. Big portions mean we have leftovers the next day. Win! I do tend to find their rice dry, but the soft cooked plantains are amazing, and the yucca fries are really good. They have generous servings of meat, and also offer vegetarian/vegan offerings. read more

I love this place. This time I got the veggie plate with yellow rice and peas, avocado, red beans, yuca fries, and tostones. The entree was enough for 2, easily. I recommend takeout as their dining area isn't very cozy and you will leave smelling like their kitchen. The food is worth it, though! read more

Secretos De Mis Abuelos - Yellow Rice & Peas w/Avocado, Tostones, Yuca Frita, & Red Beans - Puerto Rican Near Me - Homestead, Pennsylvania

Authentic Puerto Rican food. I definitely wanted to taste their Pernil, and I was interested to see it comes with 3 sides. The staff is enthusiastic and helpful. You order from a kiosk up front, and they call your number when it's ready. I was disappointed they didn't have any tropical juice options, everything was soft drinks. I opted for dine in. But everything is packaged to go, which I don't care for. The music is good, although it leans heavily toward Reggaetón. read more

Secretos is so delicious! I've only ever had the birria tacos, empanadas, tostones, and plantains, but the quality is consistently excellent. I love pairing dinner at Secretos with a drink from Co-Sign Speakeasy (they're in the same building, The Bank on 8th). PSA the birria is SPICY. I love spice, but it is almost too much sometimes, my nose runs and my eyes tear up lol. But I still order it, because it is still a great dish! I can't wait to try more of the menu! read more

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We absolutely loved this place. It's a true Puerto Rican mom-and-pop spot with such a warm, welcoming vibe. The owners were so kind and we genuinely enjoyed talking with them -- it felt more like being welcomed into someone's kitchen than just ordering food. The ambience is cozy and full of heart, and the food was amazing. The plantains were perfectly cooked, the bistek was tender and full of flavor, and the empanadas were delicious and clearly made with care. You can tell everything here is made with love. We'll definitely be back. If there's no tables in the front ask to eat in the back! read more

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Food is absolutely fabulous! Been there twice and both experiences were exceptional! The menu is on a kiosk, so you pick your entree which comes with two side of your choice and all else is a al carte. I highly recommend this restaurant, if your looking for exciting flavors! read more

This is a small shop, there is some seating inside but you can also use the axe throwing area/bar to eat. The staff are very kind. The food is a lot more greasy than I thought it would be. But I really liked the plantains and the yuca fries. The small platter I thought was Extremly small for $8, we got the chicken stew small plate, but I think it's a good size for a child. read more

Secretos De Mis Abuelos - Menu - Puerto Rican Near Me - Homestead, Pennsylvania

The food is amazing I'll get into that but I want to talk about the staff. Felipe and his employees are nothing short of the kindest people in the world. Cam and I went in on Fridays night at 6:30 fully expecting to wait awhile. Most of their customers are ordering for pick up so there were tonsssss of people coming in and out We ended up waiting I think 45min. Gustavo made it feel like 10. He checked on us every 5-10 min to let us know where we were at in line, talked to us about his favorite dishes, gave use free chicken stew (it was insane) while we waited and a piece of flan. Thank you so much for your kindness The food. Empanadas. Perfect fry. Crisp outside, soft/flakey inside and doesn't feel like a grease explosion in your mouth. Rellenos de Papa. Holy fuck I was not prepared for that. Perfect fry on the outside to hold it all together and then it was smashed perfection on the inside Fried Yuca Frita are steak fries hotter sister with a tit job. Unreal from here. Maduros not overly fried and a hint of citrus to them. The Pernil. It was fucking solid and then once you add the chimicurri it was next level. Pork not dry, solid flavor and juicy My favorite dish. The Mofongo Rellenos. I was expecting to enjoy it but fuck. That was insane. Plantains in it awesome, birria cooked great with a hint of spice. Now here is what did it for me. I legit had a phobia of ketchup until I was 16. Now I just think it's disgusting. They top it with their Mayokechu. We got it on the side and I was open to trying it as I am with everything. I cannot believe I love it like I do. It was fucking insane. The dish itself doesn't need topping but man that made it fucking crazy Felipe you are the fucking man and I love the absolute pure homey made with love you bring here. I cannot wait to go back read more

I had been meaning to hit up this place for some time so I was delighted when I finally had the opportunity. I've never had tres leches cake before and this was delicious! It reminds me of tiramisu on some level but they are totally different. It goes very well with coffee as I found out when I got home. The chicken pastelillo was yummy and well seasoned. I could tell that it was homemade. Now for the churrasco y cebolla it was overcooked, dry and tough. They serve a large portion but that meant that I had to eat more of a bad dish. This was a huge disappointment and I will not be giving this dish another chance. The yucca frita was good as was the maduros. The garlic "sauce" is a bunch of oil with some garlic at the bottom and probably a bit of vinegar. This is not the garlic sauce associated with some other Hispanic cuisines; I didn't like it. One thing to note is that a whole avocado is listed as a side for $4.50!! What?? Either get an avocado as a side that comes with your meal or get one from the store and enjoy it at home. All this being said, I will come back to try the Burria tacos. Hopefully that will fare much better than the churrasco y cebolla. read more

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Ok this is a truly hidden gem. I wasn't really sure what to get so I tried the most popular meat and basically all the sides. There were a few tables inside you could eat at but we took ours to-go. The staff was super nice and helpful. Everything was so fresh and delicious I can't wait to go back! read more

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Can you love a country just from a restaurant? I have because Secretos De Mis Abuelos is my favorite restaurant in all of Pittsburgh and Puerto Rican food is amazing! This little slice of heaven is located in an old bank giving it a fortress feel outside. Inside you find a cute space decorated by the very proud Puerto Rican owners. I ordered at the counter from an I-pad like device than sat with eager anticipation. The smells coming from the kitchen made my mouth water something fierce. When my food arrived I was like a Mad Dog as I tore into my meals ( yes plural, don't judge ) I began by dumping my garlic sauce all over my Mofongo. Next I poured my shrimp over my rice and peas and now I was ready to eat. The garlic completely complimented the plantain mash and when I paired that with some of my shrimp from my other dinner it was a match made in heaven. The shrimp were not only cooked perfectly but they were huge and I generously got about 10 to my order. The rice and peas were perfectly flavored on their own but were made better with the addition of the shrimp & peppers along with their magical Criolla sauce . I also tried both the guava pastries as well as the Quesitos and both were fire . Overall the prices are really good for the quantity and quality of their food, service was quick and my only wish is they were closer to my house, but they are definitely worth the 35 mile trip read more

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this is the best place we've found to eat since moving to homestead. the food is ALWAYS piping hot, delicious, and fresh!! try everything

I've heard so many good things about Secretos so we tried them out on Friday night and I can't believe people aren't talking about this spot more?? Located in The Bank on 8th in Homestead, Secretos is truly a hidden gem (multiple friends called me saying they didn't know where to find it Friday night haha) with incredible food. You order at the iPad and they call your name when your food is ready and you can eat it in the general area with tables where the axe throwing is. The portions were massive and very reasonably priced. I'm obsessed with the birria tacos, the rellenos de papa, and the crispy tostones!! I regretted not having room for dessert but that just means we'll have to come back. It is a little confusing when you first walk in because no one gives you directions on what to do but I figured it out. Also, all their stuff is in styrofoam takeout containers and the place where you eat isn't pretty or well lit but this is a spot where you go for the food, not the ambiance or presentation. What we got: Pernil entree - signature slow roasted pork with three sides - we chose yuca frita, maduros, and tostones Rellenos de papa - battered and fried potato ball with your choice of filling, we chose chicken Pastelillo - fried turnover with your choice of filling, we chose beef Birria queso taco - spicy beef birria tacos quesadilla style, served with onions, cilantro, lime, and consommé Tostones locos - plantain nachos, choice of protein, beans, cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion, cilantro, cilantro, mayokechu, and lime Flava bowl (mini version of their main dishes) - carne frita edition read more

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Nothing not to love about this restaurant. Almost right across the tracks from the Waterfront on Eighth Avenue, this Homestead gem offers delicious Puerto Rican cuisine in generous portions. The seating area (if you dine in) shares a space with an axe-throwing club (they weren't there this visit). I got yucca fries which were nice and crispy and not greasy. The Pollo guisado was a great chicken stew with rich spices and heat to it. The rice and beans also had great seasonings and flavor too. And you can see from my pic, you get quite a bit. The women at the counter were super nice too. This restaurant is great and encourage anyone in the area to go check it out. read more

Secretos De Mis Abuelos - Pollo guisado, yucca fries, yellow rice and peas, and red beans - Puerto Rican Near Me - Homestead, Pennsylvania

Walk up counter and you order electronically. Next door is a bar and you can sit at a table and eat. I needed more sauce description. Great descriptions on the board otherwise. I got the Flava bowl lol Mofongo and churrasca y cebolla had good flavor. read more

Secretos De Mis Abuelos - Red beans and rice, flava bowl with my maduros on top, tostones and sauces. - Puerto Rican Near Me - Homestead, Pennsylvania

A hidden gem in Homestead! Saw some folks I follow on socials visit and then was invited by the owner to stop by! First of all, the owner (I didn't get his name) was so kind and walked us through the menu. Amazing service! The food is incredible. Amazing flavors and you can taste the authenticity and care put into the food. Our faves were the Pernil, yellow and rice and peas, and yuca frita! We took the desserts to go and they were also amazing. Great value, amazing portions for the price. Seating is open within the building where there is ace throwing and some other things so you could make a nice night of it! Secretos is a must!! We will be return customers again and again, I'm sure! read more

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Went yesterday afternoon to grab a bite to eat. I ordered churrasco y cebolla (chimichurri steak and onions), it came with 3 sides. I chose red beans (not pictured), yuca fritos and maduro. Didn't take long for me to get it which was nice. I was able to sit in ace axe throwing to eat and got a beer from them. It was all so flavorful and I tried a couple things I've never had before. read more

Secretos De Mis Abuelos - Puerto Rican Near Me - Homestead, Pennsylvania

I'm glad they are able to open in what will hopefully be a great location. This Illy Philly went to their grand opening at the Wanterfront where they share a space with Ace Axe Throwing, and I was not disappointed by the food. I ordered tostones, white rice and beans with the garlic sauce side and the mayoketcho side, and everything was delicious as usual. I hope they do well and they are able to bring back the rest of their menu. On another note....if someone buys a round of drinks....thank them for it. It's called manners, and as a fellow boricua, I was very disappointed in the lack of manners when I bought a 'round of drinks for the staff'. read more

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The food is excellent and it would get 5 stars had it not been for the extremely obnoxiously loud music. Best to come eat here alone because it's impossible to have a conversation during your meal. Again, absolutely amazing food - but the music is SO LOUD read more

Don't sleep on this place!!! Just like my abuela's in Puerto Rico!!! We ordered the rice, beef pastelillos/empanadas, beef rellenos de papa and absolutely delicious!!! Can't wait to come back!! read more

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I ordered delivery, where you never know of the quality, and it was so delicious. Get the pernil, with rice and beans and yuca or plantains, and add the chimichurri. I inhaled it so fast that I think I stopped breathing. Was a fan of the mofongo rellenos, with birria and mayoketcho, but a few bites had a weird consistency (maybe fried plantain bits) it was tasty. read more

I stopped by last week for the first time on a while. The Flava bowl was just the right size. And it was super flavorful. I decided to stay and eat my food there. The kitchen staff were super nice. read more

Me encantó el restaurante típico puertorriqueño su comida exquisita con un único saber de Puerto Rico . Los precios económicos no te vas arrepentir. read more

We like Mexican food so we thought we would give this place a try but the food was tasteless and overcooked. The service was slow and just seemed like they didn't really want you there. It was just an overall bad experience. I would never go back. read more

The food was great very original. The service was good. We love the pernil and the tostones. I love the decorations.

Great authentic food. Fried plantains were great. Counter take away. Space was ok. Street parking only.

Secretos de mis abuelos was just so delicious! Every part of it was great. We got take out but the inside looked more spacious than I thought. Some of the pictures on here of the inside are showing the old location so there is more space to eat. I totally recommend this place and I'll be back very soon! read more

I LOVED secretos. It was fantastic from the service to the food. Felipe makes the most authentic Puerto Rican I've had since I was actually IN Puerto Rico. His grandma has to be so proud! The ambiance is super different with all of the things in the building such as axe throwing & co sign speakeasy! I highly recommend you stopping in, even if you've never had Puerto Rican food - I think you'll love it! read more

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Really great mom & pop shop type of place. Authentic food & flavor. Portions are good sizes. I tried a variety of items- the Peril (pork shoulder, rice & peas, plantains, and the garlic sauce). My friend had the birria tacos & empanada and loved her food. I lovee birria so I will have to get it next time. Friendly employees, and the place just had a really nice vibe. You can tell they care about the food & the customers. Only suggestion is have some sodas or drinks, easy to get a bunch of soda for cheap & make a profit read more

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Amazing food, friendly staff, and great service! It was my first time experiencing authentic Puerto Rican cuisine in Pittsburgh. I don't believe we have any other. I got the frybox which had tostones, Platanos, and yuca fritas. for $8 there's a lot of food in the frybox. I also got beef empanadas. OMG their empanadas are so huge. I was expecting small ones like at other restaurants. Overall everything was flavorful and fresh. I am definitely returning back. I am so glad that Felipe and Doug opened up what Pittsburgh has been missing for years!!!! I can't wait to see them grow. read more

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My friend and I came to Secretos for dinner recently. There's a small stand where you can order on an iPad and then they will call your name when it's ready. The space is attached to an axe throwing room, equipped with tables and a bar. We were able to sit in there and enjoy our food. I ordered the Carne Guisada (beef stew with potatoes and carrots) entree and it comes with three sides and a salad. My sides were: yellow rice and peas, an avocado, and Maduros (sweet plantains). My friend ordered the Pernil (slow roasted pork - their signature) entree with red beans, rice and peas, and maduros. Our food was delicious! So much flavor. The owner and multiple employees came over to check to see how we liked the food. Definitely check them out and go support a small business! read more

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Secretos restaurant is a culinary gem. Every dish was outstanding, showcasing authentic flavors and dedication. We couldn't resist trying everything so we just bought a full spread, each bite was a delightful journey into authentic Puerto Rican cuisine. A must-visit for those craving genuine and mouthwatering experiences! Kudos to Felipe for bringing Puerto Rico to our tables with passion and authenticity. 5 stars across the board!!! read more

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Tucked inside an axe-throwing venue in Homestead, Secretos de Mis Abuelos may be easy to miss, but it's an absolute gem. After trying takeout here, we have become regulars who keep coming back again and again. The pernil is tender and flavorful, the queso birria tacos are packed with taste, and the maduros are perfectly caramelized every time. While the service may sometimes leave a bit to be desired, the quality and flavor of the food more than make up for it. If you're in the area and looking for authentic Puerto Rican cuisine, this place is a must! read more

This is my second visit to this restaurant. Both times I was greeted immediately and asked did I know what I would like or need help with anything. I appreciated the staff having patience with me while I decided on what to get. They were also helpful answering any questions I had. When you arrive the door does stick a little so use some elbow grease to get in. But once you get in you see this bright blue on the walls along with the mural I shared. There is a note encouraging guests to take a photo and tag the restaurant. My first visit I ordered a beef empanada and mofongo (fried and mashed plantain). The mofongo was delicious. It was fried perfectly and I absolutely loved the seasoning. I was less impressed with the beef empanada. It had an off taste to me so I didn't finish it. But I would order the mofongo again. This visit I ordered a chicken empanada, yellow rice and peas and a piece of tres leches. The chicken empanada was good. Outside crispy and golden. The inside had juicy, tender and flavorful meat. The rice was ok. The flavor was good but it seemed a little dried out. However, you get a huge serving. Way more than I would ever need and could finish. Now let me talk about this tres leche. All I will say is that I am happy I put the food to the side for this. The cake was worth it. So flavorful. I really could have had that for lunch and not worry about anything else lol. It was that good. Right now it will be hard finding parking near the location because of all the construction but if you work in Uptown it's worth visiting. Edit to add my servers name was Evelyn. She's great! read more

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Food was tasty but it did take a long time to come out and appetizers don't come out first. Everything just comes out together. When you enter, no one greets you or explains the process. You have to just walk around and figure it out for yourself. Heads up: if eating there, order your drinks from the bar at the back. Lots of options and better pricing. Ambiance is strange. Ace throwing in the back area has eating tables but it does get a bit loud with the axe throwing going on and sports on the TVs. read more

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We have had Secretos many times since they first opened as a food truck. I follow them on Instagram and absolutely love what they're bringing to Pittsburgh to an ever expanding Latin Food scene. We obviously have a long way to go. We took this opportunity for my husband to try the pork (pernil). He loved it. The lunch portion was generous and the perfect size. He thought it was so tender and flavorful. He would definitely get it again. He loves the rice and peas so it was nice he could get that since he doesn't eat beans. The sweet plantains were much better this time. Didn't like them that much in the past and I love them. They're much better now. We also got some of our favorites like the papa relleno, pastellitos (like empanadas) and the pollo guisado (chicken stew). Tonight, we tried the queso tacos in the birria style. They were the best that I've ever had since I visited Mexico. The meat was so flavorful and tender. The consume is a must for these tacos. It's spicy but so good. I also really like the steak with chimichurri which is so tender and flavorful. They actually had the tres leches this time which was great. They almost always out because they're obviously in demand. Unbelievably good! So moist and tasty! Love them and will continue to go there! What a great restaurant with even better people! read more

Secretos De Mis Abuelos - Most delicious birria style tacos that I've ever had outside of Mexico. - Puerto Rican Near Me - Homestead, Pennsylvania

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