Puerto Rican Restaurants in NYC (home, food, venue)

[Chava61]

Does anyone have recommendations of good Puerto Rican restaurants in Manhattan, Queens or Brooklyn?

[bellakin123]

Don Coqui in Astoria. Have been there a few times and its ALWAYS packed.

[pierrepont7731]

Originally Posted by bellakin123

Don Coqui in Astoria. Have been there a few times and its ALWAYS packed.

Is that really a good representation though? Don Coqui is chain.

[melle7790]

Originally Posted by Chava61

Does anyone have recommendations of good Puerto Rican restaurants in Manhattan, Queens or Brooklyn?

Sazon or sofrito. Both owned by the same person

[bellakin123]

Originally Posted by pierrepont7731

Is that really a good representation though? Don Coqui is chain.

I usually find when a restaurant is crowded to be a good sign. I didn't even know it was a chain. The food doesn't appear to be like a chain the way Applebees or TGIF's is.


All I know is that the food and drinks are really good

[pierrepont7731]

Originally Posted by bellakin123

I usually find when a restaurant is crowded to be a good sign. I didn't even know it was a chain. The food doesn't appear to be like a chain the way Applebees or TGIF's is.


All I know is that the food and drinks are really good

If the OP just wants decent food, then it may be fine, but whether it's authentic Puerto Rican food is another question. They also state they serve American cuisine, which I figured just looking at the menu. I have had home made Puerto Rican food, and I certainy don't recall having some of the things they've listed.

[NYC refugee]

Casa Adela on Avenue C. A bit of a greasy spoon, but the food is the real thing.

[kapikap]

If its still open, old san juan on 10ave and 50st, manhattan?

Or for a traditional authentic dominican cafeteria, margon on 46 st, lunchener sstyl, awesome food, but not open for dinner.

[kapikap]

With the exception of hidden gems, most of the good PR food has moved to florida

[Chava61]

Originally Posted by pierrepont7731

If the OP just wants decent food, then it may be fine, but whether it's authentic Puerto Rican food is another question. They also state they serve American cuisine, which I figured just looking at the menu. I have had home made Puerto Rican food, and I certainy don't recall having some of the things they've listed.

I am not really sure what real Puerto Rican food is but that is what I am interested in trying. Perhaps someone can also tell me what are some real Puerto Rican dishes that I might consider ordering.