The Freakin Rican

Came with a group of nine, and for a small 30-seat spot the staff handled it relatively well. Mateo was clearly juggling a lot but kept things moving smoothly and fixed my inexplicably burnt grilled chicken right away. The arroz con gandules and beans were heavy on cumin, and that’s mostly what you tasted. The salmon was delicious, the Cubano with real pan sobao pressed in garlic butter was excellent, and the boneless chicharrones, calamari with guava BBQ, and house shakes were all hits. The flan and budín were exquisite and the perfect sweet finish. Overall, seasoning could be more balanced, but great service and effort made it a solid experience.

This is my opinion. I am Puerto Rican. I ordered arror con gandules and pernil the lunch special. A chicken soup. One bacalaito. And pasteles and small chicken soup which was not as I expected to be as well. The pasteles taste good there are pretty small for the price, expensive. The arror con gandules and pernil was ok something seems missing with the taste I've visited Margaritas, in the Bronx and they are less expensive and the taste is memorable unfortunately this meal isn't. For the $45 dollars I expected it to leave me wanting more. Again this is only my opinion maybe it was just that day. I wish them the best! I will revisit Margaritas 915 Avenue St John The Bronx, NY 10455 and Sofrito on 679 riverside dr. Enjoy everyone not every place is for everyone. Hope you do enjoy our Puerto

A recommendation that went above the hype. I came to dine here with my parents and they are VERY critical of Puerto Rican food as natives. With each bite of the fritura we tried: alcapurrias, sorrullitos with mayoketchup, and relleno de papa my family and I were immersed back into the pueblos in Puerto Rico. They liked the food so much they said they would come back and that is saying something. Also, when you come in the coqui sounds go off. This place is a must eat at! The pasteles are awarding winning and we think they are good as people who make pasteles every Christmas. The Tripleta tastes better than the ones I have had in PR honestly.

First time coming here! Food was definitely worth it! Delicious food, excellent service! Highly recommend! I love the coqui sound when you arrive and when you leave. Very flavorful! Will definitely come back again! I empty my plate! That’s how great it is!

If you don't have Abuelita's house to visit anymore, The Freakin Rican is the best place to go to for authentic and delicious Puerto Rican food. 🇵🇷 The atmosphere, the vibe, the aromas are all amazing. I always buy the adobo and sofrito! Bring your Abuelita for the pernil and pasteles! She will love it.