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| - This is not what I was expecting. My mother is Mexican, which isn't Puerto Rican and I realize this, but I've known a few good Puerto Rican cooks. In Arizona, as many before me have said, it is hard to find good Puerto Rican food. It is even harder to find such warm and welcoming hosts.
My girlfriend and I decided to go here for dinner after seeing an article somewhere on the internet. The review sounded good, we had nowhere better to be, and we felt a little adventurous. Man, do I love it when being adventurous turns out this good, which is really rare.
I open the door to the sound of music and laughter. We were greeted by several, "Welcome!" 's and smiles. The night is off to a great start. We are seated promptly and there is a fairly large partly enjoying their meals. Our waitress was very friendly and jovial. More importantly though, she was prompt. We received our drinks shortly after being seated (who needs a drink menu with such great service? And while we are on the topic, I actually really do like the menu, just enough information, well organized, and it doesn't go overboard to where it is overwhelming). I asked about the stew, then before I knew it, I am sampling it. How often do you find that kind of confidence? While it was delicious, it wasn't quite what I was looking for and I went for the steak with sautéed onions. My girlfriend ordered the mofongo with shrimp (I cannot for the life of me remember what the true names of these entrées where). And if you are a coffee lover, they have some of the most incredible coffee I have ever had, but it might be a bit strong for some.
Hmm... I think I've gotten a little too excited here and maybe this review is starting to drag on. To just say everything was delicious would be too small and to say the service was outstanding would be a disservice to the wonderful people of El New Yorican. But I don't want to lose anyone that takes the time to read this. I have eaten at many, many restaurants in Arizona. This is now one of my favorites.
Will I return? Of course, yes.
Thank you guys for a great meal and a wonderful night
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