Super cute place. Super nice staff. The "brunch" we were served was in a thimble sized dish.... We finished in four bites. Portion sizes are ridiculously small. Rather than listing this as a brunch main dish , it should be listed as a single tapa. It does not qualify as an appetizer. read more

Wepa Cafe - Puerto Rican Near Me - Garden City, Idaho

Wepa is a great Puerto Rican restaurant with a fun atmosphere and amazing service. The food is fairly unique and has a lot of options. We were enjoying our food and drinks so much I forgot to take photos of our entrees until about halfway through. Food: 4/5 Everything was pretty good, but only a few things were really great. My first sangria was just ok, but the second one was delicious (maybe my taste buds just needed to warm up to it?). The Bacalaitos in the appetizer sampler was my favorite part of the appetizer. The sauces that came with the sampler were also pretty good. The guava and cream cheese Pasetillos were also a favorite that just melted in my mouth. The entrees were both good, but nothing that I can't wait to try again. The pina colada cheesecake is another story... I have been craving that ever since we ate it. I think in the future I would get a variety of pastelillos for a meal. Service: 5/5 The service here was outstanding and very impressive! We arrived a little after 5pm on a Thursday to a nice gentleman that greeted us. Our waitress was extremely helpful with recommendations and our drinks and food came out promptly. Atmosphere: 4.5/5 Great, welcoming atmosphere. We can't wait to go back when it gets warmer and either sit on the patio or the rooftop. I will say the location is interesting and kind of off the beaten path, which isn't a bad thing. Kid friendly: 3/5 We didn't take our little one this time, but there were some kids there. I didn't notice a kids menu and don't know that I would recommend taking kids here. read more

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Amazing food! Great flavors! Cooked perfectly! Love the upstairs seating area and the service was great! This place is tucked away in a neighborhood so almost hidden read more

Tried Wepa Café for the first time and loved it! It was my first time having this type of food and everything we ordered was very good. We got the Wepa Bites, camarones, and pastalillos. The camarones were cooked perfectly, and the pork filling in the pastalillos was super flavorful. They've also got a really nice patio -- perfect for hanging out and enjoying the food. Can't wait to go back! read more

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Stumbled across this gem via google as my BFF is Puerto Rican and we were very close by at a local watering hole. Restaurant is very nice being the area it is in & wait staff and owner were very courteous, friendly, and efficient. As for the food, I ordered a vegetarian plate that consisted of yuca frita, sweet plantains, and rice and stewed beans. I chose the garlic base rather than the tomato base and it was wonderful. My friend ordered the carne frita plate and the cubed beef was marinated and cooked well and very flavorful. Entrees are very reasonable and the wine was good but almost as costly as the entrees LOL. Definitely a must try! read more

Wepa Cafe - Puerto Rican Near Me - Garden City, Idaho

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This place is amazing. Really friendly owners/staff, delicious food, great location tucked away near the green belt (perfect for a walk afterwards or some improv comedy at Recycled Minds a block away). If you haven't tried out this Boise gem yet, you are missing out. read more

Another great experience at Wepa. Nice menu options with two daily specials available. Friendly and attentive staff with a comfortable and laidback ambiance. I had the pork and the wife had the chicken rice combo and both were very good. Two sangria's and we were set. I would like to see a red bean and yellow rice option with a choice of protein added to the menu to have a simple and authentic option for purists like me. Perfect dinner option before a night at the Stagecoach theater near by. Cheers! read more

Very authentic PR cuisine! So many kinds of plantains I couldn't get enough. They have beer wine and canned cocktails but not a full bar. There is a small parking lot, inside is moderate size plus a rooftop patio. Most of the food is fried so don't let your eyes be bigger than your stomach; you'll fill up fast. The appetizer sampler is the best way to try a little taste of all the great flavors! read more

This is the Little Peace of Heaven on earth you've always been looking for.. Haha! Well, at least in Idaho.. We went here for lunch on Wednesday, April 6, for dinner.. wow!! What an amazing meal we had, from the fried tostonas (bananas) appetizers, to the main meals, to the Flan and cafe con leche!! Just so delicious and great service. We met the owner, Art, he explained the menu to us and recommended some dishes. We had such a great meal that we ordered food to go and ate them later for dinner and this morning for breakfast. So we literally ate food from Wepa for 24hrs.. LOL If your are looking for authentic Puerto Rican food or you just want to try something different but delicious, it's Wepa Cafe!! They will not disappoint and do everything to make you time there special. Please, ask for Art, and tell him Sergio recommended Wepa.. stay safe and keep on smiling Boise.. read more

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We went here seeking an authentic Puerto Rican meal and got exactly what we were seeking. The food and service were absolutely amazing. Highly recommended!!! read more

Wepa Cafe has a great location in Garden City- so close to the Greenbelt that you can smell the river. The staff here are friendly and personable and the newly renovated restaurant has a monochromatic modern flare with pops of artful color. I came here with a group of 5 on a Tuesday evening and was seated immediately despite not having a reservation. There's great indoor and patio seating! We sat outside and when it got a bit chilly- they turned on the heaters for us. The sky during the sunset/golden hour from here was gorgeous! This would be a great date night spot, since you can easily walk along the Greenbelt either before or after your meal! Mofongo was on my mind the instant I discovered this spot and it did not disappoint at all. Mofongo is kinda like a mashed potato made from green plantains with garlic and chicharones (fried pork skin). You can get it topped with either chicken or pork for an extra ($4) or steak or shrimp for an extra ($6). I ordered it without any extra toppings for ($7.95). It comes with a buttery sauce and I thought that it would come with a side of beans and rice but it did not... next time I will definitely be ordering an extra side of beans of rice with my mofongo. Pastelillos- are kinda like the Puerto Rican version of empanadas. They are $3 each and we ordered 5 total: (2) Picadillo- ground beef (2) Shrimp Criolla- shrimp with a tomato sauce (1) Guava and Cream cheese for dessert My favorite was the Shrimp but all of them were super tasty (as most things in a deep fried pouch are). I would definitely recommend ordering a few different ones to try them all! My vegetarian friend at the table ordered the Yuca Al Ajillo- which is yuca/ cassava that she described as "rooty". The Arroz Con Pollo was also ordered on our table, which is a solid chicken and rice dish. We all left Wepa Cafe happy and way too full. I'll be back for the mofongo for sure! read more

Y'all. I was shook. I wasn't expecting to find delicious Puerto Rican food on a trip to Boise but my sister in law said we had to go, because mofongo is in my top 5 favorite foods. And theirs is GREAT! We ordered so many things because I just can't stop myself with PR cuisine, and we left SO FULL IT HURT. Mofongo - I've never had it served in a cup/ramekin thing like this before, I'm more accustomed to it being on a plate, so I'll admit I dumped it out because it was easier to eat that way, but it was really good. The plantain mash was a little chunkier than I like but the flavor was incredible and the chicharrones were super good. Pastelillos - amazing. The cheese one was ok but the picadillo were SO GOOD! Tostones - bomb. So good. Appetizer sampler - a little of everything and it was deeeeelicious. I'd never had bacalaitos and honestly I could just eat a whole plate. Oooooh their beans, though. Spiced just right and even though I was full to the point of pain, I couldn't stop. Their pique (hot sauce)... I think I probably used half the bottle. I couldn't get enough. If they bottled and sold this stuff, I would have bought a case. You guys, it's so good. I think our server said theirs had pineapple in it. I'm drooling just thinking back on it. Go here. You won't be sorry. Super friendly, laid back, great food. I can't wait to go back next time I'm in town! read more

We had the Pernil, Tostones, Bacalaitos, Pastelillos, Arroz con gandules, and Malta drink. Where do I begin... The only thing I will recommend is the tostones and pastelillo w picadillo, and the malta. Service was great, and the place looks very nice. Gente please , please... make the Pernil tender, and add more seasoning, and where is the garlic?? The Arroz con gandules.... por favor... help me. I am not trying to be mean. I am married to a puerto rican... and believe me when I tell you, they need to add the seasonings. WHERE IS THE SOFRITO SMELL and TASTE ???!!!! Keep it real !!!! Chacho Por Favol !!!! read more

Wepa Cafe - Bacalaitos - Puerto Rican Near Me - Garden City, Idaho

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Service was excellent. Our party said we would return to try some of the other food on the menu

A friend of mine recommended this restaurant, so I decided to host a Meetup group here. Let me say this is the best restaurant I've been to in town. I had the steak, beans, rice, plantains, and avocado and tomato salad. The service was top notch and very friendly staff. I will definitely return. read more

Wepa Cafe - Puerto Rican Near Me - Garden City, Idaho

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It was our first time to come into Wepa. The food took me back to my childhood . The ambience was just a little loud as they have high ceilings and concrete floors. Great for family and group setting I'm not sure about romantic dinner. We ordered the Carne Frita ( fried Meat ) It came with rice and beans and fried plantains. Our waitress sheell was very friendly and attentive. The Mofongo was cold, They took it back and corrected that immediately with a new one. If you have not, tried Dominican, Puerto Rican or Cuban food great place to go. read more

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This place is not where you'd expect it to be, but once you find it, you'll be hooked. It's a small Puerto Rican place in Garden City, in a remodeled brick building, so it looks pretty snazzy. :) We got seated right away. Everyone was pleasant and accommodating. A few of us are gluten free, but there menu identifies their gluten free meal options. Yay! We've only been here twice, so far, but both times, the food was very good...delicious, even. My first time, I had the ASOPAO (stew) and it was so full of flavor, it caught me by surprise. Definitely a great option for a satisfying lunch. Cilantro, chicken thigh, spices, and rice in a tantalizing base. YUM. My hubs had the Pernil and thoroughly enjoyed every bit of it. He did wish there a bit more garlic sauce over the Yuca though. The second round consisted of the Churrasco. One would never think skirt steak could be this tender, but no joke, like butter! SO GOOD. It comes with rice and beans, but the beans look like a sauce, so USE THEM as such and pour them over the rice. You won't regret it. As far as ambiance, it's just a small, charming little place with modern decor with a group of really nice people working hard to make sure you have a great experience. Yes, please. read more

Wonderful Service, great gluten free and dairy free options. They have a dedicated gluten free fryer. Food so authentic. Feels like a home cooked meal. Ambience is lovely, feels like you are in a vacation. Location easy to find, street free parking and reservations are suggested but not a must. Been here twice and never too full at 6pm mark. Love it read more

Wepa Cafe - Puerto Rican Near Me - Garden City, Idaho

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Great service very fast and attentive, we sat on the patio in the shade facing the side street with little traffic, great location. The food was delicious we had the Arroz con pollo and the ceviche with a side of the garlic sauce. Absolutely the best Cafe con leche I've ever had! read more

Wepa Cafe - Ceviche with plantain tostones - Puerto Rican Near Me - Garden City, Idaho

It was a nice lunch spot. The restaurant is clean and nice ambient music. The food was tasty and we had great service. These guys even have gluten free options. I would definitely suggest this place. read more

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¡RIQUÍSIMO! I came here in a blinding, cold blizzard storm and found exactly what I needed to warm my empty belly. I got the churrasco which was a 11oz marinated steak with yuca and garlic sauce. Let me tell you, when I'm scrapping my plate to get the last juices with the very last rice kernels, you know you're dealing with some good food. read more

Wepa Cafe - Churrasco - Puerto Rican Near Me - Garden City, Idaho

Food and service was 4-5 stars. Ambiance is 3. Had to rate 4 overall. Food- we started with the appetizer sampler because we couldn't choose. They were super tasty but everything does have the deep fried flavor...wish something fresh was incorporated to balance the plate. My favorites were the Pastelillos and Alcapurrias. For The Pastelillos we chose the guava + cream cheese and pork. Both were great, I will say I was expecting pieces of guava but it was actually just guava flavored cream cheese, completely blended, no texture. But the flavor was sweet and tasty. For someone who doesn't eat beef often, omg, don't pass up the Alcapurrias. I have no idea what is added to them, maybe cucumber?, but the flavor is explosive. I could skip the other two apps, they were a tad underwhelming. The cod fritter has no fish in it, or ours didn't, it's just a crunchy piece of batter that tastes cod-y. And the tostones were fine, just not a whole lot of flavor compared to the other ones. For our entire we shared the Pernil (Roast Pork Shoulder) I love how simple yet flavorful this dish is. Nothing more than meat, rice and beans and it rocked our world. Meat was cooked perfectly and the beans had such a good flavor to them. It inspired me to start cooking more simply again! There is a house made hot sauce on the table that is high in vinegar content and compliments the dishes very well. Ambience - it's cold. Not temp wise, just no character and cold/sterile environment. The overhead lighting is so bright, honestly just some dim lighting in the evenings would do this place wonders. Service was attentive and had good recommendations. Check this place out. It's a great addition to GC. Will definitely be back to try more from the menu! read more

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Spent the weekend in BOISE ID searching for something the feast on, low & behold I saw these guys on YELP. I entered the establishment I was in LOVE with the ambiance/decor, friendly host escorted me to my table & handed me a clean picturesque menu. Waitress suggested the meal of choice for me since I was reluctant on wanting chicken but instead got the juicy succulent tender skirt steak. EVERYTHING was prepped with LOVE, from the white rice/red beans to sweet plantains to the skirt steak. Job well done read more

Wepa Cafe - White rice/red beans/juicy skirt steak/sweet plantains - Puerto Rican Near Me - Garden City, Idaho

A good Indian restaurant that offers a nice variety of vegetarian meals. Our group of eight enjoyed good service and tasty food in a newer, clean restaurant. I ordered a vegetarian Mofongo , which is mashed savory green plantains with garlic butter and vegetables. It is a huge portion, and I enjoyed the leftovers a couple days later. read more

Finally, a place I can come for some real comfort food! And in IDAHO The owner is the nicest person ever, he seems super on top of his game & making sure everything was going great, so that's awesome! Shows he cares about his customers. Food was 10/10, literally dreaming about my next guava & cheese pastelillo.. Waitress were friendly, service was excellent! 10/10 recommend! read more

Wepa Cafe - Pernil - Puerto Rican Near Me - Garden City, Idaho

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This place was busy on a hot Wednesday evening in July. No one was sitting outside in the uncovered patio but upstairs under the covered balcony it was lively. The restaurant inside has that industrial loft look with some paintings that emphasized the PR venue. The seats are hard so you don't want to sit there too long; maybe that is good for turning tables, lol. The worst part is the noise. The acoustics inside have practically zero sound dampening and everything gets amplified so be prepared. But the food was good. There is a small but decent alcoholic drink menu featuring some local beer. For appetizers we ordered the Bacalaitos, fried cod patties. They were skimpy on the fish and a little greasy but acceptable. They come with two sauces, a pink fry sauce and yellow PR ranch mix. The ranch was a bit tangy and acidic but complements many of their dishes. We also tried the Pastelillos (similar to Mexican empanadas) in both picadillo (beef) and shrimp with the dipping sauces. Both were excellent! On to the main courses. Wife had Camarones al Aljillo (shrimp with garlic sauce) and there was a tomatoey salsa sauce as an option. This entrée was tasty but the shrimp were on the small side which hurt the dish a bit. It was served on a mixed greens lettuce. Son had the Carne Frita, fried pork with sauteed onions which was seasoned well and delicious although not as tender as desired. I had the Pernil (roasted marinated pork) and it had some nice bark seasoning, tender underneath but a bit fatty. If you like Pork Carnitas at Mexican restaurants this dish is similar. They all came with white rice (topped with an avocado slice) and kidney beans in a tasty sauce. But we had our choice of Tostones (smashed & fried savory plantain chips), Maduros (sweet plantains), Mofongo (smashed plantains with garlic butter & chicharron), or Yuca in garlic sauce. We tried everything but the Maduros. The yuca tasted like a potato, very good. The Tostones were good in the dipping sauces, and the Mofongo was outstanding on its own. To top off the meal we shared a slice of Pina Colada Cheesecake topped with lime curd. Wow, outstanding! The cheesecake is high quality NY style. Service was good but not overly engaging. She did her job, checked at the right times and got us what we needed. There were an adequate amount of servers and bussers working so that no one had to wait very long. This was my first time sampling Puerto Rican fare so I don't have much to compare this experience to. But I'm glad that the Treasure Valley offers this cuisine. Pricing was reasonable for a specialty restaurant and today's inflationary environment. Give this place a try if you are adventurous. read more

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The owner is HORRIBLE. He is rude to his employees, and has no class. I went in with my family one night and I could hear him screaming at his servers and disrespecting them. He has no true passion for his restaurant and has no care for his own business. read more

What a wonderful find! Had dinner here in a recommendation from a local winery. I have never had Puerto Rican food so I was excited to taste and see what it was all about. First of all I was excited to see many gluten free dishes. We were a table of 5 and ordered the appetizer plate of filled turnovers (savory and cheesy flavors) , smashed plantains, and cod filled "egg rolls" with two different delicious sauces. Speaking of plantains, the majority of Puerto Rican dishes contain plantains, smashed, fried, roasted. I had the mofongo with garlic shrimp: green plantain smashed and ground with chicarones through it. Very delicious! My husband and his friend had the aroz con Pollo. They were slightly disappointed and thought that it could use a little more flavor. One dish had several green olives in it while the other dish didn't have any in it. Over all..I will come back many times to eat through the menu to try all the wonderful other dishes .. read more

Great ambience, amazing service, and excellent food. Serves local wine, how can you go wrong? The correct answer is that you cannot go wrong. Wepa is always right. read more

Wepa Cafe - Carne Frita...Tostones.... - Puerto Rican Near Me - Garden City, Idaho

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Friendly staff, great food, and be sure to make a reservation. We were looking for something unique and this did not disappoint. read more

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Best Puerto Rican restaurant in the Treasure Valley area! Started off with 2 patelillos. The empanada style crust is top notch! The shrimp one was good along with the sauce inside that was the right amount. The Puerto Rican ranch sauce paired very well. Then there's the Guava Cream Cheese one...BAM...very delicious. Should'ce saved that one for dessert. Today, my mom and I shared 2 entrées. She got the Mofongo and opted for vegetarian which they made beans on the side vegetarian as well. She added the shrimp to it. Cooked to perfection, all of it! The mofongo texture was great and the shrimp not overcooked. They recently updated their garlic sauce to have more garlic flavor and creamier texture which the owner said was changed after his recent visit to Puerto Rico. We loved it. As garlic lovers, we found the sauce to have the right amount of flavor without being too strong on the garlic side. I ordered the Yuca Al Ajillo since I never seen this dish before and wanted to test their vegan/vegetarian options. Texture and temperature was great. Flavor is good but it is yuca which is bland on its own. The tostones on the side were some of the best I ever had. Not over cooked and not greasy. The pink sauce goes really good with it. The "hot" sauce on the table was amazingly delicious. I put it on almost everything. There's slices of habanero in the bottle but the vinegar sauce that comes out is not hot, just flavorful. The staff was professional, nice and happy. Lovely vibrant paintings of Puerto Rico inside this modern style building that also has interesting big windows that are actually roll up garage doors. Next time I plan to try their Arroz Con Pollo since I am more of a fan of Puerto Rican flavored rice that contains ingredients like chickpeas, olives, sofrito, etc. read more

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Good vibes and amazing food! Will definitely come back and bring my friends here when I visit Boise again! read more

Wepa Cafe - Puerto Rican Near Me - Garden City, Idaho

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The service was terrific. Food excellent, ambiance very nice. Truly enjoyed trying items new to me. Finally had mofongo, Guy fieri talks about it all the time.. it's good! Really nice evening. So much skirt steak. Had it again the next day. read more

I really enjoyed the presentation of the food here and the open floor plan with great lighting! The service was great and the staff was knowledgeable about the unique menu items! The meat and rice had so much flavor and I appreciated the various dips to try and add even more flavor. The pastelillos had a perfect crisp texture much like a strudel and it was a great appetizer! read more

Wepa Cafe - Guava & cream cheese pastelillos - Puerto Rican Near Me - Garden City, Idaho

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I come here for the flank steak. It's always cooked perfectly. Very tasty and delicious food and waiters are always helpful and friendly. read more

Wepa Cafe - Flank steak - Puerto Rican Near Me - Garden City, Idaho

This Restaurant it's an authentic Puerto Rican food . I am from PR , I know the difference . The WEPA cafe it's very clean , ambience and service was exceptional by the owner and Victoria . We went to celebrate my bday yesterday . We were treated w so much kindness . This food it's amazing , colorful , flavorful and delicious. The owner Art , is very kind and welcoming . Thank you yo all read more

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Idaho's best kept secret! In town visiting our son and wanted to have food that we can't normally get at home. Wepa Cafe is so good! So good that during our trip we ate here twice Everything is delicious! The Shrimp pastilillos are to die for. The Arroz con Pollo is fluffy briney goodness and the plantains in any form are delightful. Easy to walk to from Whitewater park just a block or two off the greenbelt. Great space and wonderful serv read more

Wepa Cafe - Carne Fritas with mofongo - Puerto Rican Near Me - Garden City, Idaho

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this place is a hidden gem!! The food is excellent, portions are generous and the service is top notch. Ourserver Trip was amazing!! We will definitely be back!!! walk, don't run to Wepa! read more

Look, maybe my hopes for Idaho were set too low, but I did NOT expect to find fantastic Puerto Rican food here. I spent a big chunk of my life living in the Humboldt Park neighborhood of Chicago and fell in love with jibaritos and maduros and and bacalao, so I was hopeful but not optimistic when someone tipped me off about this place. I was DELIGHTED. Service was zippy, the place was clean, the owner and waitstaff were lovely, and the food was incredible. It's a quick jaunt off the greenbelt if you'd like to walk or ride your bike, otherwise parking is easy. I can't wait for warmer weather: what a treat it'll be to spend a warm evening there with the big doors wide open. read more

Consistently, Wepa serves authentic Puerto Rican cuisine. The Pernil, Mofongo, appetizers, all taste authentic and awesome. I've celebrated milestones, birthdays, etc here since they only catered. read more

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