It should be ILLEGAL to serve food this good!! This spot is tiny, so be sure to make a reservation. We went on a Sunday and it was filled to the gills. I didn’t get the server’s name, but she was working the whole place and provided great service — most of all, she seemed genuinely happy to be there! The vaca brava + mofongo were favorites, and you can never go wrong with the empanadas or tostones. What a wonderful Sunday treat!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Beef Empanadas, Mofongo Con Carne Frita, Vaca Brava
Andrea Solano
The most authentic Puerto Rican meal I have had since leaving Puerto Rico! This meal took me back home to when I was a kid eating food prepared by my aunt and grandmother.I ordered a pernil with white rice, red beans, and a side of plantains. It was rich in flavor. They used authentic spices . I would rate this dish 6 stars if I could!!⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pernil Bowl
Stephen Monclova
I write this review with a heavy heart, as I was once a devoted fan of this establishment. However, my recent experiences have compelled me to share my disappointment, underscoring a swift and unfortunate decline in both service and dining quality.During my last visit, my request for a larger table was denied despite the restaurant being visibly uncrowded. This left my party cramped against a wall, an uncomfortable setup that dampened our evening. Further tarnishing our dining experience, our meals were served burnt not once, but twice—a clear indication that attention to detail in the kitchen has waned.This lapse in quality is paralleled by a stark degradation in customer service. On a separate occasion, while attempting to place an order over the phone, I was met with rudeness from the receptionist, who abruptly ended the call before I could even finish speaking. Regrettably, this was not an isolated incident but part of a recurring theme of discourtesy that seems to have taken root in the restaurant’s culture.It pains me to observe such a beloved place lose its way so drastically. A restaurant not only offers food but an experience, an experience that is significantly shaped by the respect and consideration shown to its patrons. It is clear that a change is imperative, starting with comprehensive training for both receptionists and staff to foster a culture of respect towards the individuals who choose to spend their time and money there.In light of these experiences, I cannot, in good conscience, recommend dining at this establishment. I hope this feedback serves as a wake-up call, prompting necessary changes to reclaim the high standards they once proudly upheld.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Recommended dishes: Beef Empanadas, Shrimp with Tostones, Roasted Pork with Rice and Beans
Alice Ramos
I came for Puerto Rican Sunday. The music was very good but I wanted to have dinner in the restaurant and they told us they could give us a table soon. We were waiting for 1 hour very hungry and in the end the bartender, Faith, saved the night. The food is good but the service of the waitresses really leaves a lot to say. I think they are "understaffed". The spout is rich. I want to support my Puerto Rican people in DC but they must be more organized.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Laia G
Loved this place! We went there because a friend recommended it and it did not disappoint. We had vaca brava and shared carne frita mofongo, the meat in both was well seasoned and cooked. I loved the rice of the vaca brava and the plantain chips.The drinks were also amazing, if you like piña colada, get it at this place. 4 drinks and 3 entrees was $170 with 20% gratuity included.Reserve in advance, it’s a small restaurant. Street parking can be hard depending on what time you go.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Mofongo Con Carne Frita, Carne Frita Con Tostones
Bianca AE
Absolutely love this restaurant. It transports you to Puerto Rico with the decor and style. I order the vegan jackfruit meal with rice, beans and yucca. Absolutely delicious and love how fresh it is!Vegetarian options: Has vegan options too
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Tostada De Jaca
Darlene Alvalle
Food was good overall! We had the chuleta kankan, bacalaitos and the yuca tostones. The parchita drink was okay.Although the restaurant advertised and had morcilla on their menu, they no longer serve morcilla. This was a huge disappointment as I drove over an hr and half specifically for the morcilla on their current menu.Gratuity is included at 20% - this came to a surprise as we were rushed out of the restaurant after only an hour and 5 minutes due to people waiting (which is not my problem) . We paid for the table and time and did not expect that to be an issue.We were charged $30 for a rum and coke double shot. This was also unexpected and outrages. Our total bill including gratuity was about $170.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 2
Recommended dishes: Chuleta Kankan
gio gio
Music was a little loud, service was great, food was good. A bit pricey for PR food. No assortment of desserts.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Roasted Pork with Rice and Beans
Oneris Barett (OB)
Wow, wow, wow! ? A bit of la Isla del encanto ?? in DC.1. Food - You'll love how deliciously and expertly cooked everything is!2. Service - The staff is incredibly attentive and genuinely cares about making your experience the best it can be!3. Atmosphere - It might not be exactly like being on an island, but it's definitely a place you'll want to bring your whole crew to enjoy!Handle: @thefoodpreacherI highly recommend this restaurant!!!Parking: I love this restaurant, but unfortunately, finding a parking spot nearby can be quite a hassle. I'm sure it discourages many guests from dropping in or staying longer to avoid getting a ticket.
Recommended dishes: Beef Empanadas, Carne Frita Mofongo, Mofongo w Chicken, Mofongo Con Carne Frita, Mofongo Con Camarones, Roasted Pork with Rice and Beans, Fried Corn, Tomahawk Porkchop, Mofongo with Fried Pork, Shrimp Mofongo, Pernil Bowl, Marinated Pork, Tostada De Jaca, Chicken Wings, Guava Flan, Carne Frita Con Tostones, Flan De Queso, Chuleta Kankan, Pastelon, Sorullitos
Alyssa Apuzzio
Great food & service. Window views of the street for some tables which is nice.
This was a place that we wanted to see when we got to Washington. It's definitely a nice little gem for people to come and enjoy authentic Puerto Rican food. The ambiance was incredible. The food didn't disappoint as well. The staff and the service were very good. This is a place to definitely come and visit. Make sure you call for reservations because it does get crowded. It's a small place but beautiful.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Fried Corn
Gabriel R.Calderon
Sorry but my order from uber eats 19.00 pasteles for was a rip off. Gave me a small to go box wont ever order again nor buy from
Food: 1
Service: 1
Recommended dishes: Pastelon
Alana Moore
I’ve been wanting to try this place for a couple of years now. So when I got the opportunity to dine here with a good friend I was more than excited. The service was spectacular and the food was delicious. I ended up ordering a nostalgic dish from my childhood; the arroz con guandules y pernil. My friend ordered the vaca with arroz con guandules. The only down side was that the rice was a lil mushy but the flavor was THERE!If you are ever in the mood for good puerto rican food please check this out!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Beef Empanadas, Roasted Pork with Rice and Beans
Ariana Speight
All I have to say is YUM! This place is bombbbb. Being Puerto Rican, it’s my life mission to find good authentic PR restaurants in the states haha. So my cousin recommended me this cute spot. You have to make a reservation bc it is super small. They make you pay a deposit of $10, but once you show up to the reservation you’ll get the money back. It’s soo worth it. We got there earlier than our reservation time and they were able to seat us early. The food was fast and fresh. I ordered the chicken empanadas, mofongo con carne frita and rice and beans with a Kola Champagne. Everything was a 10/10. I was so full and I didn’t even eat half of my food, so I had a good amount to take home for lunch the next day. The food was so good and authentic. Highly recommend for other boricuas looking for authentic food, or people just wanting a taste of PR! Wepa ??
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Mofongo Con Carne Frita
Gabriel Rosado
Order a pastelon from uber eats 19.00 was my total when I got the food and this what I get never again on top of that send you a message and you only look at it
It should be ILLEGAL to serve food this good!! This spot is tiny, so be sure to make a reservation. We went on a Sunday and it was filled to the gills. I didn’t get the server’s name, but she was working the whole place and provided great service — most of all, she seemed genuinely happy to be there! The vaca brava + mofongo were favorites, and you can never go wrong with the empanadas or tostones. What a wonderful Sunday treat!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Beef Empanadas, Mofongo Con Carne Frita, Vaca Brava
The most authentic Puerto Rican meal I have had since leaving Puerto Rico! This meal took me back home to when I was a kid eating food prepared by my aunt and grandmother.I ordered a pernil with white rice, red beans, and a side of plantains. It was rich in flavor. They used authentic spices . I would rate this dish 6 stars if I could!!⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pernil Bowl
I write this review with a heavy heart, as I was once a devoted fan of this establishment. However, my recent experiences have compelled me to share my disappointment, underscoring a swift and unfortunate decline in both service and dining quality.During my last visit, my request for a larger table was denied despite the restaurant being visibly uncrowded. This left my party cramped against a wall, an uncomfortable setup that dampened our evening. Further tarnishing our dining experience, our meals were served burnt not once, but twice—a clear indication that attention to detail in the kitchen has waned.This lapse in quality is paralleled by a stark degradation in customer service. On a separate occasion, while attempting to place an order over the phone, I was met with rudeness from the receptionist, who abruptly ended the call before I could even finish speaking. Regrettably, this was not an isolated incident but part of a recurring theme of discourtesy that seems to have taken root in the restaurant’s culture.It pains me to observe such a beloved place lose its way so drastically. A restaurant not only offers food but an experience, an experience that is significantly shaped by the respect and consideration shown to its patrons. It is clear that a change is imperative, starting with comprehensive training for both receptionists and staff to foster a culture of respect towards the individuals who choose to spend their time and money there.In light of these experiences, I cannot, in good conscience, recommend dining at this establishment. I hope this feedback serves as a wake-up call, prompting necessary changes to reclaim the high standards they once proudly upheld.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Recommended dishes: Beef Empanadas, Shrimp with Tostones, Roasted Pork with Rice and Beans
I came for Puerto Rican Sunday. The music was very good but I wanted to have dinner in the restaurant and they told us they could give us a table soon. We were waiting for 1 hour very hungry and in the end the bartender, Faith, saved the night. The food is good but the service of the waitresses really leaves a lot to say. I think they are "understaffed". The spout is rich. I want to support my Puerto Rican people in DC but they must be more organized.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Loved this place! We went there because a friend recommended it and it did not disappoint. We had vaca brava and shared carne frita mofongo, the meat in both was well seasoned and cooked. I loved the rice of the vaca brava and the plantain chips.The drinks were also amazing, if you like piña colada, get it at this place. 4 drinks and 3 entrees was $170 with 20% gratuity included.Reserve in advance, it’s a small restaurant. Street parking can be hard depending on what time you go.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Mofongo Con Carne Frita, Carne Frita Con Tostones
Absolutely love this restaurant. It transports you to Puerto Rico with the decor and style. I order the vegan jackfruit meal with rice, beans and yucca. Absolutely delicious and love how fresh it is!Vegetarian options: Has vegan options too
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Tostada De Jaca
Food was good overall! We had the chuleta kankan, bacalaitos and the yuca tostones. The parchita drink was okay.Although the restaurant advertised and had morcilla on their menu, they no longer serve morcilla. This was a huge disappointment as I drove over an hr and half specifically for the morcilla on their current menu.Gratuity is included at 20% - this came to a surprise as we were rushed out of the restaurant after only an hour and 5 minutes due to people waiting (which is not my problem) . We paid for the table and time and did not expect that to be an issue.We were charged $30 for a rum and coke double shot. This was also unexpected and outrages. Our total bill including gratuity was about $170.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 2
Recommended dishes: Chuleta Kankan
Music was a little loud, service was great, food was good. A bit pricey for PR food. No assortment of desserts.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Roasted Pork with Rice and Beans
Wow, wow, wow! ? A bit of la Isla del encanto ?? in DC.1. Food - You'll love how deliciously and expertly cooked everything is!2. Service - The staff is incredibly attentive and genuinely cares about making your experience the best it can be!3. Atmosphere - It might not be exactly like being on an island, but it's definitely a place you'll want to bring your whole crew to enjoy!Handle: @thefoodpreacherI highly recommend this restaurant!!!Parking: I love this restaurant, but unfortunately, finding a parking spot nearby can be quite a hassle. I'm sure it discourages many guests from dropping in or staying longer to avoid getting a ticket.
Recommended dishes: Beef Empanadas, Carne Frita Mofongo, Mofongo w Chicken, Mofongo Con Carne Frita, Mofongo Con Camarones, Roasted Pork with Rice and Beans, Fried Corn, Tomahawk Porkchop, Mofongo with Fried Pork, Shrimp Mofongo, Pernil Bowl, Marinated Pork, Tostada De Jaca, Chicken Wings, Guava Flan, Carne Frita Con Tostones, Flan De Queso, Chuleta Kankan, Pastelon, Sorullitos
Great food & service. Window views of the street for some tables which is nice.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
This was a place that we wanted to see when we got to Washington. It's definitely a nice little gem for people to come and enjoy authentic Puerto Rican food. The ambiance was incredible. The food didn't disappoint as well. The staff and the service were very good. This is a place to definitely come and visit. Make sure you call for reservations because it does get crowded. It's a small place but beautiful.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Fried Corn
Sorry but my order from uber eats 19.00 pasteles for was a rip off. Gave me a small to go box wont ever order again nor buy from
Food: 1
Service: 1
Recommended dishes: Pastelon
I’ve been wanting to try this place for a couple of years now. So when I got the opportunity to dine here with a good friend I was more than excited. The service was spectacular and the food was delicious. I ended up ordering a nostalgic dish from my childhood; the arroz con guandules y pernil. My friend ordered the vaca with arroz con guandules. The only down side was that the rice was a lil mushy but the flavor was THERE!If you are ever in the mood for good puerto rican food please check this out!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Beef Empanadas, Roasted Pork with Rice and Beans
All I have to say is YUM! This place is bombbbb. Being Puerto Rican, it’s my life mission to find good authentic PR restaurants in the states haha. So my cousin recommended me this cute spot. You have to make a reservation bc it is super small. They make you pay a deposit of $10, but once you show up to the reservation you’ll get the money back. It’s soo worth it. We got there earlier than our reservation time and they were able to seat us early. The food was fast and fresh. I ordered the chicken empanadas, mofongo con carne frita and rice and beans with a Kola Champagne. Everything was a 10/10. I was so full and I didn’t even eat half of my food, so I had a good amount to take home for lunch the next day. The food was so good and authentic. Highly recommend for other boricuas looking for authentic food, or people just wanting a taste of PR! Wepa ??
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Mofongo Con Carne Frita
Order a pastelon from uber eats 19.00 was my total when I got the food and this what I get never again on top of that send you a message and you only look at it