Pasteles are like home! Everyone should come here for some delicious authentic puerto rican food! Yummers! Don't expect anything fancy, just great @ a good price! read more

I've eaten at some great home-cooked style restaurants in Puerto Rico, 3 times this year alone, and the Arroz con Gandules and Amarillos at Señor Big Ed's are as good and authentic as any I've had on the island. I didn't have anything else from the Puerto Rican part of the menu, but I'd come back just for the rice and plantain alone. Highly recommended and I got a free drink offer through Yelp to boot! Excellent taste, served fresh and hot. You can't ask for more. read more

It's a shame that SoCal residents haven't been able to really get into Puerto Rican food. It's probably because there are so few Puerto Rican restaurants out here. For me, Sr. Big Ed's is one of the places I come to when I crave "comida criolla". The food is good, the portions are big and the prices are right. I grew up in NYC and my mother owned a PR restaurant so I developed a discriminating palate for PR food. Unfortunately, few places west of NYC, make the cut for me. Nonetheless, it's worth coming to Sr. Big Ed's if nothing for a taste of the arroz con gandules. ¡Buen provecho! read more

Horrible Puerto Rican food! Frozen & Old. They lied to us about the food being cooked fresh daily. Extremely slow service. Food made me sick. Tried it 3 times & I'm never going there again! read more

When I need a monfongo fix...this is the place. It's not close but it's worth the drive. It's not a fancy place but the food is good. Plantains rule! read more

I was introduced to Senor Big Ed quite a few years ago by my son who lives in Orange County. It is not too near my house but I've frequented the Restaurant several times. This year when my husband lost his brother and the family wanted to celebrate his life after the Funeral Services I suggested that we catered from Senor Big Ed, and we were very pleased with their delicious food and the delivery service, besides their modest prices. So whether you are looking for a quick take out, sit in dinner or planning a celebration, I strongly suggest that you try Senor Bid Ed ... you won't regret it. read more

Senor big Eds is a local Gem! If your hungry for Mexican or Pureto Reca this is your place. I just wondered in here and wow huge eye opener. Great customer service and awesome tasty food. If you want authinic you have to give them a try!! read more

I don't understand how this place has a 4 star rating! I've had GOOD Puerto Rican food in SJPR, and this comes nothing close to it. We had the sampler platter and pork chops, all of which was dry and tasteless except for the chop. I mean, come on... HOW can plantains be dry and tasteless? All I can say is thankfully I had a Groupon, otherwise it would have been a $31 bad experience instead of a $21 one. read more

I really wanted to love this place, but it made me realize that there is no Puerto Rican food that can compare to my Mom's. We went on a hot day and the place was so stuffy; I felt sorry for the kitchen staff and servers. We sat under a broken ceiling fan. I honestly couldn't wait to leave. The service was okay and the food was flavorful. Everything was a bit too greasy for my taste buds. I was not overly impressed and I don't desire to come back any time soon; definitely, not during the hot, summer months. I know they've been around a long time and have regular patrons. They should invest in some renovations. The restaurant looks and feels neglected and dated. There are not a lot of Puerto Rican restaurants to choose from, so I guess there's no real motivation for raising the bar. read more

First time ever trying Puerto Rican food. I loved the food even though I'm very picky with what's on my plate! This place sure does live up to its reputation. read more

So good!! The place was pretty laid back ..wasn't sure what to order so the waitress helped us pick our food.. Everything was delicious!!! Amazing food, FRIENDLY service, reasonable prices, something for every one including my picky kids!! Will definitely be back :) read more

We have been coming to Senor Big eds for years after our cousin recommended it to us. Since that we come often and bring friends and family who have all loved it. The employees here are really nice people friendly and attentive. Come hungry you not be disappointed. read more

Awesome food.... the man had the chile rellenos which where different tasting then most. But in a very good way... hard to explain but definitely delicious. The mexican rice that came with it was quite bland though. I had the chicken fricasse which was awesome the chicken was falling off the bone and the stewing sauce with it was soooooo yummy! The rice with pigeon peas was also delicious and the sauce soaked in it made it even better. I tried both the tostones and the other ripe plaintains (not sure what they are called) they both were not good at all the tostones were extremely bland tasted like absolutely nothing and the ripe ones were overcooked and waaaaay to mushy. Ive had better of both elsewhere. So overall id give it three and a half but we will definitely be going back to try the mofongo.... it sounds delicious. read more

Good place if you crave authentic Mexican cuisine. The restaurant is casual and quiet. Nice to go on a cold night with the kids. Prices were moderate. I ordered a wet burrito for 6.95. More pricey than Taco Bell but so much better. In the end, it was perfect. I would not consider this a date night place or even a place for girlfriends. Good for a quick lunch from work or family night. read more

The server was very nice and the food came out fast. The food was nothing to rave about. We ordered the chicken and beef mofongo and it just taste didn't like PR food.The mixed rice was good and the plantains. read more

I am not great with Puerto Rican food but everything is good. Will def. Be back.

Hands down best Puerto Rican fix especially since there aren't any in San Diego. Always a pit stop when coming home from LA or OC.

5 years ago, I had my first taste of this food at a Puerto Rican festival. When there isn't a festival,I drive 35 miles to this restaurant and get a dose of pastel, meat turnover and pernil!! D E L I C I O U S!! read more

I've been to Senor Big Ed's a few times, usually to get some Pasteles, but I am married to a Puerto Rican and been in Vega Baja PR with him and my Mom-In-Law owns a little Restaurant in P.R so I deffinitely learned a lot. Unfornutalely here in California we don't really find the ingredients to make good and uthentic Puerto Rican food :( It's really hard to find Culantro which is used to make Sofrito and usually Sofrito goes into the Rice and Soups and that's make a huge difference in real Puerto Rican Food!! Now the rice.... in Puerto Rico they DO NOT use long grain, they use medium grain called ARROZ RICO and this also makes a huge difference in taste! But for being sooo far from the island I guess this is the only option :( read more

Overall good food... If you are in the neighborhood, give it a try! The beef stew was very good... Also tried the sampler... Some parts better than others. It was plentiful though!! read more

I love this place. The food is cheap and well portioned. I had the taco salad and an enchilada a la cart and I tried some on my bfs taquitos and those were so good. It all was sooo good. I am coming back soon to try more delicious plates. read more

I've come here for over 30 years. It's a bit further away now, but I still make the drive on occasion. This is comfort food and always tastes great to me. read more

Great food and good service! The servers were really attentive and had great recommendations. I came here with a bunch of friends, and we all tried different dishes and they were all delicious. The rice alone is to die for! Definitely on the heavy side! Loved the free drink special they have if you check in also! read more

Ate here for lunch and had the enchilada lunch special and I have to say it was delicious. Loved the small town feel of it.

I have been eating here since I was a kid. I usually always get the same thing, the wet red and a hard shell beef or chicken taco. If I know I'm going to be in the area, I usually plan a route past this place. It's my fav Mexican/PR place ever! read more

The best Puerto Rican food on the West Coast! It is a little far for us, but worth the drive. The food is AMAZING here but the restaurant is pretty simple. Don't let the looks fool you. Prices are great and everything is authentic and homemade PR food. read more

Our server Michelle was sooo sweet! We came to this place with hesitation since we don't eat fried food and know that much of Puerto Rican food is fried and somewhat fattening. It was a "treat" for us to consider even coming here and well worth the effort!!! The food was YUMMY and the Mexican cheese flan was the BOMB and I don't even like flan! My hubby had plaintain stuffed with ground beef and topped with cheese. It was sweet and savory. I had chicken with potatoes (healthier) and it was so flavorful, the chicken just fell of the bone. Definitely coming back here, for sure! read more

I think the only reason it doesn't get a 5 because I've gone about 10 times every time is differently. Im Puerto Rican and I know Puerto Rican food and wow amazing delicious food!!!!!! But the service Ehh first time I was there the ladies were very helpful and would refill our drinks then after 4th trip went down hill... Some were rude... Or just disappear and I would have to go up front to pay about 45 min after I was done. Like I said everytime is different. But for food you will really enjoy it. read more

Brilliant brilliant brilliant. Mofongo!!!!!! Great food, nice decor, I love the flavors and I love the Rican Flavors.

This is going to be a hard one to write. I chose the #4 (chicken en fricase) from the Puerto Rican menu with Puerto Rican rice. It was more than I could eat and really really good. I saw in the background that the chicken had been stewing in a huge pot. The kind that you would sit in a small wooden chair & stir over 2 hours. The color of the stew is a yellowish orange. The flavor of the stew was not over-powering but enough great flavor that u wanted to pour it in the rice & anything else you could find. The chicken was really tender. It also had small chunks of potato in it. I picked the sweet plantains & they were done to perfection. The density wa soft & reminded me of my mom's cooking. Everything reminded me of mom's. I've never had Puerto Rican rice. It comes with small slivers of shredded beef in it & is colors burnt orange with seasoning. It comes with black beans in it. Last thing, don't come here thinking this is a beautiful establishment. All the pictures on the wall are extremely dusty, old, & you can tell they have their pride with the living photos of family & other famous Puerto Ricans. I am going to have to make special trips out here to have more of this great food. Thanks for reminding me of mom. Xo I forgot my picture.... read more

Senor Big Ed - #4 chicken en fricase. - Latin American Near Me - Cypress, California

The best for Puerto Rican and Mexican food. It's a family owned joint, and been in business for more than 30 years. There's a good reason why... Anytime you're in the mood for some plantenes or burritos in the area, this is the place to go. The food is delicious, but it's the service of the staff that makes it shine! Wonderful food and wonderful people. read more

I keep forgetting to write a review for this place. We have never dined in, so I can't tell you about the dining experience... The food is tasty when we do take-out, so I'd imagine it would be just as good or better while dining in. We usually order the chicken fricase and the oxtail dish-I can't seem to remember the name right now. We always choose the fried plantains as a side. Service is always good and the food is always tasty. I haven't tried the Mexican dishes, but our guest who ordered a burrito said it was good. read more

They need to get some sofrito for their beans and some sazon for some color. Their mofongo is ok. Don't order their bistec encebollado is grilled and onions on top. read more

This is the only place around I know of where they have real PR Food! My wife says this place tastes just like grandma's cooking. Everything I have tried was great so far and I want to try some of the other things... read more

I love Big Ed's!! Family owned and operated. There are no serious Puerto Rican restaurants in OC or So Cal for that matter. Senor Big Ed's is as good as it gets. I like their carne guisada, mofongo, and canoa and the guandules are very good too. During the holidays, sometimes they'll have people in playing music which we enjoy as well as seeing the older folks playing Dominos on Friday nights. read more

The food is great service is Ok at best but you can't complain when this is one of the VERY few places you can get pr food in socal. I prefered the original owners food before the business was sold however the food is still great. great selection of dishes and a resonable price tag for the food. I can't comment on the mexican food well cuz i'm not a fan of mexican foods. Good location however limited parking..............overall good place read more

I love this place and if you like Chicken Tacos and the Wet Burrito with green sauce delicious. It is a Puerto Rican Restaurant with a hispanic twist. read more

I've been a regular here for years. Great food in general. Live the pollo en fricasse, mudurros, and flan!

I don't know more about Puerto Rican food but I was surprised by the long menu . Is a family own placed .. Very relaxed ! Go w someone who knows Caribean food ! read more

I love this place. I am a Cuban guy and i love puerto rican food because i feel like im eating my cuban food. With ten bucks u can eat almost like a pig , i have had to take food to home because it is too much for one person. read more