Just had an amazing experience at El Caribeño Restaurant! The food was absolutely delicious and…read morefull of authentic Caribbean flavor. The pernil plate was outstanding -- the pork was perfectly seasoned, incredibly tender, and had that amazing crispy edge that makes pernil so special. The portion was generous and paired perfectly with the sides. We also tried the tripletas, and they were fantastic. Packed with flavor, juicy meats, and perfectly balanced with the bread and toppings. Easily one of the best tripletas we've had. The yucas were cooked perfectly -- crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, and great for dipping. They were a perfect side to the sandwiches. For the kids, we ordered the chicken strips from the kids menu, and even those were great. Crispy, well seasoned, and the kids loved them. Overall, the food, flavor, and portions were excellent. If you're looking for authentic Caribbean comfort food, El Caribeño is definitely worth visiting. We'll absolutely be coming back!

Puertorican restaurant with good food and good prices. A…read moregroup of friends and I went and it was an ok experience. Normally you order at the front desk, but they helped us in our table since we were a group of 10. It's a small place with about 4 tables and only one restroom. The girl that helped us was attentive. One complaint is that they have Pepsi and not Coke but that's a personal preference. Food is ok, someone ordered Queso Frito, for my taste was too salty. But the Tostones with pork meat were really good. I got mofongo with camarones, the shrimp were good size, the mofongo was too dry but I'm not sure if it's supposed to be like that, I noticed they serve the mofongo not in the traditional way, which is like in a cup shape the protein in the middle, here they serve the mofongo in the shape of a small cake and the protein on the side. The arroz con gandujes was good and the pork was good. I feel they have potential. The restroom situation (only one) is not ideal though.

Vanessa was awesome. She treated us like family and had a great time. Restaurant is tiny, but that…read moreis what keeps the ambiance like family. They keep spots blocked in front for guests as parking in the area is a nightmare. The food was good. Better than in Puerto Rico! We will definitely be back! Next time, I promise I will remember to tip BEFORE I leave so I don't have to come back for that!

I finally had the pleasure of checking out Tex-Chick Eatery, a family-owned Puerto Rican restaurant…read morethat's been serving the community since 1982 and is now lovingly run by Titi Marilu and Grace. From the moment I stepped into this cozy spot, I instantly felt like I was back home in Puerto Rico. Just like our island, it's small, but filled with a huge heart. We spent time chatting with them about our families, childhood memories, and how happy we are that they've kept our culture alive right here in the Montrose area of Houston. We enjoyed a true Puerto Rican feast: arroz con gandules, pernil, mofongo con camarones al ajillo, pollo frito, empanadas de yuca y masa, flan de coco, limber de guanábana, and of course, more food to take home because we couldn't have it all at once! My personal favorite were the limbers with traditional flavors I don't recall ever having a limber outside of PR. This is a counter-service eatery, where you can see all the freshly prepared dishes right in front of you. You truly can't ask for better service; if there's something you're craving that's not in the menu for that day and they have time, they'll gladly make it for you! That's the kind of love and care you only find in places that cook from the heart. Prices are very reasonable although parking can be a bit tricky but that's mostly all of Montrose. Let's keep our culture thriving. s Support our local Puerto Rican businesses. WEEPA!

Second time trying this restaurant. First time at this location. Food tastes just as good as I…read moreremembered. Service was quick enough and you have self-serve soda fountain. Location newly built but so is the area! Atmosphere reminds me of a local neighborhood spot. Enough seating options but I saw they had drive through as well. We had two combination plates with 2 sodas and 2 egg rolls for a total of $41.

I had lunch here recently while in the area. Michy's is in strip center with plenty of parking in…read morefront. While this was my first time to dine here it appeared to me that it is a chain restaurant by the signage and decor. I wanted to try their fried chicken and the prices are quite low so I ordered the 4 pc fried chicken meal that comes with french fries for just $10! I asked for dark meat and they said it would take 8 minutes to prepare. While I waited, I did visit their self serve fountain drink machine. The food arrived in a big bag and after emptying it I found a box with 4 pieces of fried chicken sitting on a large bed of french fries. I was amazed at the quantity of the food given for just $10. The chicken was hot and the fries were not. In fact they were barely warm. Why do you give me fresh cooked hot chicken and old cold fries? On top of that the hot chicken was not that tasty. I have had far better. It wasn't bad but it wasn't that good either. Yes, the food is inexpensive and the serving size large but give me more taste and flavor both in the chicken and fries.

Been coming to La Perlita for a bit now after a friend introduced us to their food at a party and…read moreI'm honestly obsessed. If you go, the garlic tostones are a Must! non-negotiable. I get them every single time, and I've even ordered half trays for parties and yes, full trays for bigger get-togethers. They're that good. The lunch specials are such a steal too. The pork fried rice hits every time, and the fried chicken is solid crispy, flavorful, and not greasy or overly salty like a lot of places. Overall, it's one of those spots that just doesn't miss. Great food, great value, and definitely a go-to for both quick lunches and feeding a crowd.

I actually ended up trying this spot on the same day as my visit to the café next door. After my…read morepick-me-up, I was definitely ready for some food--and La Perlita Chino Boricua & Sushi immediately caught my attention. They offer a pretty healthy menu, but I decided on the Boneless BBQ Ribs combo with pork fried rice. You also have the option of vegetable fried rice or fries (you can do half/half), but the pork fried rice seemed to be the most popular. I was not disappointed. I've had BBQ boneless ribs years ago and have been chasing that same flavor ever since, and this really hit the spot. The ribs were flavorful, the portions were huge, and the prices were super affordable. If this place were any closer to my house, I could easily see it becoming a regular (maybe even a little dangerous lol). Either way, I'll gladly make the drive when the craving hits. The turnaround time was very quick. honestly, the longest part of my visit was just deciding what to order. The sushi station is partially open, so you can actually watch them making the sushi, which is a nice touch. Inside, the restaurant is spacious, bright, and has plenty of seating. Overall, this spot exceeded my expectations. Between the fast service, generous portions, and variety on the menu, I'm already looking forward to coming back to try their other options.

Authentic Dominican/Caribbean food in Willowbrook. Who knew?…read more I remember this place from a birthday party decades ago. The space was a bit bigger (they've since redesigned it smaller), but the crowds were smaller. Success hasn't tarnished their food. It was a very rainy and soggy afternoons and the place was packed. We managed a table and ordered. Can't go wrong with the delicious shrimp mofongo. I honestly think the sauce is the icing on that cake, made all the more delicious with a squeeze of lemon. Whew! Service was fast and dinner came out at a reasonable pace. The owner is so friendly and stopped by our table to make sure things were good. Better than good! If you're in the Willowbrook area do yourself a favor and stop in for lunch or dinner. Prices are a little steep, but what's isn't these days?

Food is very good, they have lunch specials during the week including pernil, pollo guisado, etc…read morefor about $12-13. I ordered the pollo guisado and moro, both were good and we have a little left over. My partner ordered the pica pollo and the fried chicken was decent. The food does take some time, and servers did not check in too often so I would recommend ordering ahead of time (unless you have a long lunch break), There are plenty of tables, but it is a little dark inside, 2 bathrooms inside. The juice was on the sweet side so just watered it down (wish they have smoothies), but they get 5 stars overall for the flavor and the price point. Plenty of parking as it's in located along other stores.

Agua de maracuya 10/10 Chicharron 10/10…read moreCriollo de pollo was soooo good 10/10 Mofongo was ok but everything else was soo good. Definitely coming again

I called to find out directions nobody speaks English and can't give me the correct directions. Too…read morebad they're losing business disappointed and then they just hung up on me twice rude

I don't know what I was expecting, but this restaurant is pretty good!…read more I ordered the plate with rice, 2 pieces of chicken and fries. This was a crazy amount of food. I had left overs for another meal! I will definitely be coming back, the fried rice was good, chicken was good as well! Definitely want to try other stuff here next time I go!

Overall, would recommend and will come back. However, certain items were a miss. I did enjoy my…read morecarne frita with mofongo a lot. That would be my favorite dish of the night. I also enjoyed the fried chicken and sweet plantains. The tostones were good, however I wish they were salted. The boneless BBQ ribs with pork fried rice were mid. Meat was dry and rice was decent. Egg rolls were average. I love how they infuse garlic flavor into their dishes here. Staff was friendly, but I didn't like that the gratuity options were listed at 20%, 25%, and 30%... we stand in line to place order, given a pager to come pick up your food when ready, and then you throw your trash away... pretty self serve. Not much service provided so that turned me off a bit.

They change their location. Place is clean and small there food choose is the not the biggest and…read morenot all Puerto Rican food sold here. Service is good and very welcoming. Food looks good and taste really good. I paid $18 for my plate with a soda. I ordered some arroz con habichuela y carne frita con tostones. New address 21898-A Fm 1314 Rd Porter, TX 77365 in front of McDonald.

Amazing food and staff, great music and great seating too. Reminds me of home. Places like this are…read morefew and far between, and I hope they keep up the good work!

Everyone needs to go visit Dee at her family run restaurant. Authentic Puerto Rican food at a…read morereasonable price. Easy on and off of I45 at exit 12. If you have never eaten Caribbean food, just ask the owner what to order and she will make sure to take care of you. Like the other poster, I plan on ordering and trying everything on the menu!

The flavors were there but portions felt a bit small for the price. Service was friendly enough…read more Worth a try if you're in the area, but I wouldn't go out of my way for it.

I highly recommend this establishment. My husband and I drove from Jackson MS to experience the…read moreviral Oxtail Sandwich. I must say it was worth the drive. We would recommend getting the mild if you have low tolerance for heat. We also order oxtails egg rolls , and meat pies. The purple lemonade was delicious as well. Oh the staff was excellent as well. Very satisfying with our experience.

For a large plate, this box feeds 2 people and a small child for sure! I got a NUFF NUFF Food plate…read morewith jerk chicken, oxtail, steamed cabbage, and handcut fries for $44. As a Vietnamese whose family made oxtail pho every other week, I can confirm these oxtail portions are huge, meaty, and generous. Jerk seasoning consists of soy sauce, thyme, allspice and scallions. I was able to taste all of these components beautifully blended and grilled. The chicken was my favorite cut, bone-in chicken breast and a chicken leg. The plantains were included and were soft, sweet, and paired perfectly with the rest of the meal. The box came with a sauce, (maybe BBQ sauce)? It was one of the highlights of this meal, I taste tamarind or pineapple notes. Overall, this food plate was hearty and warmed my soul.