Mofongos is a Puerto Rican staple in LA. It's one of the few restaurants in CA that seems…read morerelatively authentic. I recently visited about a month ago. The serving sizes are large, you definitely get 2 meals out of one. The pernil was delicious, moist & flavorful. The arroz con gandules is decent for a restaurant. I'm very picky though, but it's because I have high expectations. There's nothing like abuela's rice. The tostones are huge! Out of the appetizer platter, I enjoyed the pastelillos most. Service is a bit slow here, or at least the last time I came, and it wasn't that busy. Seems like they might be understaffed. Overall, I enjoy coming to this restaurant. It's definitely a great representation of our culture & the PR staples.

Authentic Puerto Rican Food In Los Angeles, Serving Mofongo and other Puerto Rican Cuisine!…read moreOpen 7 days a week. 818-754-1051 Check them out! Boricua PR ! 10/10 service off the charts! The best food! Ambiance was lit! Amazing!

While I've not been to their brick & mortar shop, I was ever so lucky to encounter the lovely…read moreladies of House of Empanadas at The Bungalow's night market in Santa Monica. The service was fast & extremely friendly. The price was very reasonable. And, most importantly, the food was friggin' fantastic! I was so enamored with the non-greasy fried bundles of joy - chicken, Cuban, & guava-cheese - that we actually went back to the stand to get extras to take home as we were leaving. I hereby publicly commit to making the trek to their actual store to obtain even more of this deliciousness!

I work nearby so I decided to stop here for lunch and the empanadas were so good! I believe they…read morewere $3-4 a pop and I was told that 2 make a meal. They were very filling. I loved the beef and cheese. The El Cubano was one of their more popular flavors so I decided to try it. It was not my cup of tea, but it had lots of ingredients in it so I can see why it would be appealing to some. The woman who took my order was so nice and friendly, and was happy to give recommendations and answer my questions. There were plenty of clean tables open for me to sit at while I ate on my lunch break. I will be back!

We went out of our way to try Casa De Iris and they did not disappoint. Getting it just right is…read morenot easy and this place makes me think of my grandparents delicious homemade food. Many Cuban restaurants can get the food right but my family has found that not many PR places can do that. We're on a mission to try all the authentic PR restaurants and Casa de Iris is up there. Even their tostones are on target! Please support this business because it's authentic and delicious and we really hope it sticks around for a very very long time.

I think I just found my fav dessert in Long Beach - guava empanadas. I think their guava pastry may…read moreeven beat Porto's. And obra. And the tres leches dessert truck downtown (Catalina?). And I can't tell you how long it's been since I had fried plantains or tostones. It's more of an east coast delicacy. Only $5 for a side. So much better than fries. Lastly, I had a beef empanada for a few dollars. It was fine. I think I like the Uber bakery empanadas better but there were some things on this menu that I never seen before. I'm definitely gonna have to come back and try. This is the only Puerto Rican food restaurant I know I'm in Long Beach ~ definitely worth a visit!

The place is Gorgeous, a Classy island vibe. Clean and Fresh…read more The service was Great. Sharp Host and Amazing Server - Attentive and fun, professional and business minded. Their offerings of my Childhood Cuisine were Delicious. My Buddy and I left Happily Full with ToGo Boxes and wanting to return. We had the Fried Chicken and Mofongo, the Pernil, the Stuffed Potato Balls, the Tostones, the Beans & Rice. We ate.... and ate well. They have outdoor dining which is Key for this Lively Area. $ Street Parking. Free after 8PM. I can't wait till the City gives these people a Beer & Wine License. Call about Bottle service. Maybe get a wall knocked down. A Must Stop on your List.

My boyfriend and I were looking forward to trying this place and finally decided to today. We…read morearrived shortly after 7pm without a reservation but were seated fairly quickly, within 5-7 minutes. We ordered empanadas, the Churrasco And Yautía plate and Pernil & Arroz Con Gandules. The empanadas I would not get again nor the pernil dish but the steak was delicious. I would definitely recommend that dish and would come back for it. The empanadas barely had any filling and for $12, it was basically just a bunch of fried dough. The reason for 3 stars is they really really need to improve in staffing. There was a hostess who was helping seat people, clean tables, and help with water refills. There was only one waiter, maybe a second person but I hardly saw her? The one waiter was noticeably overworked and stressed out trying to help everyone. There is also only one cook and it took a really long time for most tables to get their food. My steak dish came out but didn't have a steak knife, I wanted to ask for a knife but there was no staff around for a while that I could ask. Also my rice was pretty cold when I got it and my boyfriend's dish was also not hot. Probably was standing out waiting to be brought to us but due to staffing could not be brought to us right as it came out is my guess. I really do think this restaurant has potential but only if the owner addresses the staffing shortages.

I have been coming here for 20 years. I love it so much it feels like home. I have had literally…read moreeverything on the menu, although I do have my favorites everything is amazing. Must try, chicken nachos, #12 the best sandwich I have ever had. Daily specials and family owned. Same owners all these years. This place is very special and you should definitely give it a shot.

Kenia is the best waitress we've ever had!…read more So friendly! Professional and super nice! We will come back again! Hopefully Kenia will be there!

I LOVE specialty food markets!…read more El Nuevo Mundo Market specializes in Cuban and Puerto Rican food products with variety of items and produce from Caribbean and Latin American countries. This cute little specialty market has a HOT-FOOD counter that makes delicious Cuban favorites. Ropa Vieja (shredded beef in tomato sauce), Arroz Congri (black beans mixed in rice), Lechon Asado (roasted pork), and Cuban sandwiches. We got some Oxtail Beef Stew that was so tender and delicious! Don't forget the pastries made in house and coffee - all great! Of course you can make everything yourself with ingredients from their store. Beyond groceries, I think they even have Cuban cigars here. The market is immaculate and service is wonderful! There is a small table inside where you can enjoy your coffee and pastries; or meal. Mostly people do takeout. Parking available in the rear back or side residential. Street parking on Gage Ave can be hectic when leaving... I love this place!

closest thing to grandma's cooking in cali. it's delicious and humble. i wish there was one closer…read moreto me in san fernando.

Food is flavorful and staff was polite and helpful! We tried the Cuban sandwich and the Jibarito…read more Both were delicious with different flavors. The fried plantain with pulled pork was a nice mix of sweet and savory, and the side mango was refreshing. The vanilla flan was just the right amount of sweetness.... creamier than traditional Mexican flan. Great experience here. Will definitely visit again!!!

We tried out Plaza Borinquen for the first time and w're not disappointed. The restaurant is small,…read morebut cozy and has a very inviting atmosphere. The staff were friendly and attentive. We started with a beef & cheese empanada each, which was flavors and well prepared. For my entree, I ordered the Plato tipico, which came with some roasted pork, rice with pigeon peas, and yucca. This restaurant is on 20th West, by Pep Boys, tucked way back in the parking lot. You are NOT likely to see this little spot from the street, so put it in your maps and head I over there. You will be glad you did!

I have been following this truck on social media as they are in Rancho Cucamonga every now and…read morethen. I'm totally all for supporting small/family business and was very excited to try their food. I finally placed an order online for 2 entrees and a side. With tax AND tip the total came out close to $40 which I paid with my credit card. When I was filling out their online form, there was an option for Curbside Pick up which I checked. It asked how they would recognize us and I had to provide the Make and Model of our vehicle. In the notes section, I also requested they put our order in the trunk of our car when we arrived. On the day of: ======================= 12:51 PM - Received a text message that our order was ready for pick up. "Once outside, reply HERE to this message or call 323-507-6404 and we'll bring your order to you." 12:51 PM [Us] - "HERE" 12:51 PM [Them] - "Please wait. Someone will be out soon to bring your order to you." 12:52 PM [Us]- "Okay can you put it in the trunk of our car. I parked right in front of you." 1:11 PM [Us]- "Almost ready?" We called the 323 phone number twice and nobody picked up. 1:23 PM [Us] - "Sorry we have to leave, can you cancel our order?" Called the (323) number one more time; no answer. At this point it's 1:30 PM, there's a long line and a lot of people are standing around waiting for their food. My husband has medical issues so there was no way he was going to get out and he would not let me either. We ended up waiting for ~45 minutes before we left around 1:35 PM. I figured I would have to contact them for a refund. I emailed them about the cancellation and requested for a refund. During these times, my husband and I have been EXTRA patient and understanding with businesses so is why we even waited. While disappointed, my husband and I were discussing that we would give them another shot next time they came to our area. 2:45 PM - I get ANOTHER text message saying that our order is ready and to come pick up our food. I replied that we were there 2 hours ago and left already. I had asked to cancel our order. Then a woman calls my cellphone and angrily said that we did not follow instructions and were supposed to check in at the window. I don't understand what the point of "curbside" is then. Plus the text message I received said "Please wait. Someone will be out soon to bring your order to you." which never implied we had to "check in" with them at the window. While my husband was trying to respond to her, she talked over him yelling and hung up on us! We were both surprised at how that was handled. I don't understand why she was so angry when we did follow the instructions provided. Later, I received an email response for my refund request and it basically copied and pasted instructions about having to check in at the window, again making it as though we did something wrong. We WERE willing to give them another try, but after that experience, it totally changed our minds. This was our first time ordering with them so if there was some misunderstanding on either end, I get that, but I thought the instructions were clear that we were doing curbside and someone was going to bring our food to our car. Even if they had apologized for the mix up, we would have returned, but after getting yelled at and hung up on, wow... no thanks. (After reading some of the other reviews, it seems like even if you pre-pay for your food, they still ended up waiting and some have experienced the same customer service as us.)

Wow!!! I just ate here and am in awe. Amazing food! I am new to Puerto Rican cuisine and this truck…read moremakes me want to eat it every day. This is truly special. L.A's only Puerto Rican food truck is a must try. The menu has a lot of choices, even vegan options. The photos are clear and really helpful. The truck is decorated well. I love their logo. Very friendly staff and prompt service, and very reasonable prices. Everything looks great and I can't wait to try it all. Tonight I tried the Grilled Cheese Tostones. Amazing combination of flavors and textures!! The Tostones are so crunchy, and the cheese is the perfect filling, plus the toppings are wonderful too. I had never had Tostones before and I am hooked. They are gluten free too. This is my favorite food truck.