I’ve been coming to Joel’s for quite a few years (6) and they have gone from great, sub par, to not so great. Today I had the best roast pork and rice and peas in a long time! So yummmm! I also had plantains with garlic. Made to order. Fresh and delish!! Ten ten!! Cost with drink large: $17!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Alicia Boyd
First time I have been here and have to say that the food was not that good . The empanadas were dry and they appear to be overcooked and didn't have that much filling in them.
Great selection and food, hands down for a taste of the puerto rican island, Joel's is the spot. The owners and family are all really great people as well, with great customer service. I always enjoy my visit when eating here. ?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sweet Plantains, Roast Pork Rice Beans and Rice, Roasted Chicken with Rice and Beans, Beef and Cheese, Roasted Pork with Rice and Beans, Pork Chop and Sauce with Rice and Beans, Chicken with Rice and Beans
Big Train
We were visiting Utica for a day and saw Joel’s on Google Maps so we decided to try it out. We got the Beef stew, bacalao, and pernil roast pork all with rice and beans and it was on the money. Some of the best Dominican food we’ve had outside of the country itself and NYC. If youre looking for some authentic and delicious Spanish food and youre in the area, Joels is well worth checking out.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Roast Pork Rice Beans and Rice, Fish Rice and Beans
Fritz Bernardo
Average Spanish food. Goto place for roast pork!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Sweet Plantains, Roast Pork Rice Beans and Rice, Roasted Pork with Rice Beans and Rice, Roasted Pork, Beef and Cheese, Chicken and Cheese, Roasted Pork with Rice and Beans, Chicken Empanada
Jasko Kendic
This place is way better to the place on Bleecker Street. The food is more fresher. When you order the empanadas they’re more filled and they’re fresh and hot people are friendly there and I just prefer this food store than the one on Bleecker.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
J Ming (CEO JNBCLUKE316 LLC)
ALWAYS AMAZING AND BEST BANG FOR YOUR BUCK. SO IF EVER AND UTICA NEW YORK YOU MUST GO
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken with Rice and Beans
Lyndsey Tolman
This place knows what's up. Delicious. Legit Puertorican mofongo, arroz, pollo y tostones. Duuuurrro!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Mofongo, Roasted Chicken with Rice and Beans
Fabian Speciale
Food was pretty good. Good service.
Lissette N.
The service was nice. We did not go inside. But a plus is that they have an outside window. The food was good just a little salty for my taste.
I’ve been coming to Joel’s for quite a few years (6) and they have gone from great, sub par, to not so great. Today I had the best roast pork and rice and peas in a long time! So yummmm! I also had plantains with garlic. Made to order. Fresh and delish!! Ten ten!! Cost with drink large: $17!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
First time I have been here and have to say that the food was not that good . The empanadas were dry and they appear to be overcooked and didn't have that much filling in them.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Sweet Plantains, Roasted Pork, Yellow Beans
Great selection and food, hands down for a taste of the puerto rican island, Joel's is the spot. The owners and family are all really great people as well, with great customer service. I always enjoy my visit when eating here. ?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sweet Plantains, Roast Pork Rice Beans and Rice, Roasted Chicken with Rice and Beans, Beef and Cheese, Roasted Pork with Rice and Beans, Pork Chop and Sauce with Rice and Beans, Chicken with Rice and Beans
We were visiting Utica for a day and saw Joel’s on Google Maps so we decided to try it out. We got the Beef stew, bacalao, and pernil roast pork all with rice and beans and it was on the money. Some of the best Dominican food we’ve had outside of the country itself and NYC. If youre looking for some authentic and delicious Spanish food and youre in the area, Joels is well worth checking out.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Roast Pork Rice Beans and Rice, Fish Rice and Beans
Average Spanish food. Goto place for roast pork!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Sweet Plantains, Roast Pork Rice Beans and Rice, Roasted Pork with Rice Beans and Rice, Roasted Pork, Beef and Cheese, Chicken and Cheese, Roasted Pork with Rice and Beans, Chicken Empanada
This place is way better to the place on Bleecker Street. The food is more fresher. When you order the empanadas they’re more filled and they’re fresh and hot people are friendly there and I just prefer this food store than the one on Bleecker.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
ALWAYS AMAZING AND BEST BANG FOR YOUR BUCK. SO IF EVER AND UTICA NEW YORK YOU MUST GO
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken with Rice and Beans
This place knows what's up. Delicious. Legit Puertorican mofongo, arroz, pollo y tostones. Duuuurrro!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Mofongo, Roasted Chicken with Rice and Beans
Food was pretty good. Good service.
The service was nice. We did not go inside. But a plus is that they have an outside window. The food was good just a little salty for my taste.
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Spoiled chicken empanadas then to offer me another??! Like no please just return my money! This was years ago haven't been back since
Always when you're in the Downtown Utica area, get a taste of heaven. Always great, always courteous. (Try the Banana Milkshake).
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Food here is great. Very authentic Spanish food. The tostones and mofongo are freshly made. Very recommended.
Always when you're in the Downtown Utica area, get a taste of heaven. Always great, always courteous. (Try the Banana Milkshake).
I only bought a sopa and it was OK. The restaurant was recommended by daughter who often visited Utica. I go once a month I'm hoping to try again ?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5