I ordered El Navideño and I have to tell you, as a Puerto Rican who's been eating pastel is all her life, this was just so sad. It was either sitting in water for hours, or seriously undercooked and you can see it in the attached photo. It was like a plantain soup and hopefully I won't get sick off of it. The arroz con gandules was bland. Where is the Sofrito? The alcapurrias mushy and greasy. The potato salad was just bland chunk of potato with a few pieces of scallion in it. It was really pathetic. For what they charge, I expected much better quality because their prices are out of control. I know firsthand you can get it a lot cheaper and better tasting PR cuisine, and my mom was a perfect example of what quality food means because she made amazing, authentic and delicious Puerto Rican dishes. What a disappointment. 
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Trish C
Emerging Expert • 12 contributions
Didn't like
• 3/27/26
• DoorDash order
The Bacalaitos were greasy and had hardly any meat! Tasted like you were eating a soggy sponge! Not good at all!
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Cecille B
3 contributions
Didn't like
• 6/21/24
• DoorDash order
As a Puerto Rican native raised on authentic home-cooked meals, my recent dining experience left much to be desired. I was hopeful for a taste of home, but sadly, the flavors missed the mark.
The mofongo, a staple I hold dear, arrived disappointingly dry and tasted like it had been reheated. It was missing the robust garlic flavor that characterize a well-prepared mofongo.
Moving on to the bacalaitos, they were a letdown. Instead of the crisp, savory goodness I anticipated, they were strangely stale. It was clear they had not been freshly prepared, lacking that essential crunch and freshness that makes bacalaitos irresistible.
Even the carne frita, though promising in appearance, fell short. The onions accompanying it had too much vinegar, overpowering the dish with an unpleasant tanginess that detracted from the meat's flavors.
As someone who cherishes the rich culinary heritage of Puerto Rican cuisine, this experience was disappointing. Authenticity was sorely lacking.
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Ileana I
3 contributions
Loved
• 12/6/25
• DoorDash order
The best place for Puerto Rican food. Our favorites are the asopao de camarones and the Sorullitos. All their food is authentic and delicious.
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SILVIA V
2 contributions
Didn't like
• 3/15/25
• DoorDash order
The Pastel de platano is delicious. The taste is authentic, and it's cooked perfectly. The Arroz con Pollo was too salty to enjoy.
