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| - Full disclosure - I am a Nuyorican - a New York Puerto Rican - and I approve this restaurant. I heard about the restaurant from a neighbor and, of course, had to try it out right away. To sum it up in two words: GREAT MOFONGO
First - without even trying the food first - I would give 5 stars just for the service. I was immediately greeted and asked if I wanted to sit down. I ordered take out, but said I would wait for it. The waitress was so friendly and wanted to talk to me about how good all of the food was. She told me about the specials. I didn't know what one of them was, so she had the chef bring a small bowl of it for me to try. It was sancocho, a beef and vegetable stew, and it was delicious. Then, a few minutes later, the waitress brought me a small plate of tostones
(fried plantains) on the house. I was sold...
I ordered a couple of dishes so the family could sample the offerings. The tostones and maduros (sweet plantains) were perfectly done, as was the pasteles. The mofongo (mashed plantain with garlic) was out of this world and served with crisp fried pork. We also tried the pollo frito with rice and beans (the kids loved the beans almost as much as the maduros) and the peril (slow roasted pork) with arroz con gandules (yellow rice with pigeon peas). All were excellent, freshly prepared, with excellent service.
This is a good family friendly restaurant run by a family and not by a corporation. Give them a try! My only gripe, it was a little warm so maybe the AC wasn't working so well, but they have been open for only two weeks so I am sure that will get ironed out.
Please give this restaurant a try. You will not be sorry. Buen Provecho!
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