La Perla

Vaya! Finally a place to get good Puerto Rican (Boricua) food, regularly, other than my friend Rico's pop up. I always test a PR spot for authenticity by ether ordering Lechon or a Pastele, because only a real PR chef can get these right. (Believe, me I have seen many try and…

I ordered the combination: CAMARONES a la CRIOLLA (Shrimp Stew) with the Puerto Rican rice, maduros (ripe) plantain, and a KOLA Champagne Soda. This was a hearty meal, much needed after a 6 mile hike. The portion size was OK, but it could have been more for the price. I…

This was an amazing experience. The food was amazing, especially the Mango Habanero Sauce, but more than that the hospitality, warmth, singing lol it felt like I was in a coming home for the holidays situation. I will definitely be back with friends and family, and this will…

I don't know what authentic Puerto Rican food tastes like, but one thing I know is that their food is damn good compared to most of latin american food spots I've been around this area. I especially liked their empandilla that was juicy, fragrant and had a nice subtle kick to…

Can I just tell you how hard it was to share the Plantains or the Mofongo or the or... ?! If I didn't have to make room on my plate for the Arroz con Gandules and the Chicharrones, which I was not about to miss, there would have been no plantains for anyone else 😏…