Reviews for Flavor of Puerto Rico in Pittsburgh, PA
I paid $8 for extra meat, and received an obscenely small amount of meat on both of my platters. Not to mention the cooking was... subpar. Read more
GARBAGEEEEEEEE... It is already super difficult to find good Hispanic food in the area, and I really had high hopes. I am not... sure if anyone who is ACTUALLY Puerto Rican is in this kitchen. Not worth the drive, not worth the price.. This was seriously awaste of time. Read more
Haven't had Puerto Rican food since I lived there back in the early 2000s. Ordered the red beans & some maduros yesterday. I... must say.....OH MY GODDDD!!! They were phenomenal! I've raved so much about it that my coworker is now intrigued & looking atthe menu! I would've gave it 5 stars but I ordered a side of pan de agua con manteguilla. I received a super small square of 2pieces of water bread (like small like my palm & i wear a size S glove) that I'm assuming they covered the inside pieces withbutter and then pressed in a panini press (totally stuck together). I was charged $3.75 for that. I wanted a couple chunks ofpan de agua along with pats of butter so I could sop up the sauce from the red beans! (hint hint guys!!) Next time I'mdefinitely trying the empanadas!! (or lightbulb food as my dad used to call them when we lived in Joyuda. Everytime i'd gointo a little bodega i'd get one..."you eating that lightbulb food again....it just sits there under those light bulbs!" LMAOOOO!!") Read more
I've been wanting to try Puerto Rican cuisine for a while now, and there aren't too many options in Pittsburgh. When I saw... Flavor of Puerto Rico was offering a $6 discount on an online ordering app, I was definitely interested. Tonight, I ordered thebaked chicken sandwich, sweet plantains (maduros), a beef and cheese empanada, as well as a slice of tres leches. It was alovely meal at a great price. The sandwich was simple, but very good. Their chicken is roasted perfectly, and incredibly tender.They give you a pretty good portion for the price, too. Pan de agua, or water bread, is homemade and soaks up the chickenjuices. It's great! There's also a bit of cheese in this sandwich, which was a nice touch. This was my first time tryingmaduros, so I wasn't too sure what to expect other than a sweet flavor. These were definitely sweet, and they are generous withtheir side portions. Maduros are caramelized on the outside and quite soft on the inside. I'm not the biggest fan of maduros nowthat I know their flavor, but these were clearly expertly made and still worth trying. The empanadas (or pastellitos) are anabsolute must try when you visit this place. I got the beef and cheese, which was sooo good! The ground beef is juicy andflavorful, while the crust is light and crunchy. I didn't find any cheese in this empanada, though. I was a fan of their tresleches. It was very well soaked and creamy. It's topped with a nice coating and a dusting of cinnamon (the cinnamon flavor isnot very prominent). The dessert is not too heavy, either. I do wish the portion was a little bigger. All in all, this is ahidden gem in Mount Oliver. There are only a few Puerto Rican places in Pittsburgh, and this surely excellent food which seemsquite authentic! Now they have a more consistent menu, too, instead of just daily specials. Definitely worth a try for anyonewho's curious about Puerto Rican cuisine. Read more
I?m a Boricua that moved to Pittsburgh from another state and I finally found a legitimate Puerto Rican food spot!!!!!!! This... restaurant had awesome owners, amazing food and the vibe was set with that Salsa music that reminded me of my parents showingoff their fire dance moves at the Salsa club. There is no other spot like this in Pittsburgh!!!!! Go in and grab yourself adelicious plate! ~Just another José~ Read more
So, I got alladis for $11! They didn't even hold me on the plantains...I got like 50/11 plantains for $2! The chicken was so... juicy and seasoned like fuuhhh. I'm not finna lie, the rice was a smidge too salty for me, but I buried it in hot sauce anyways.Lol It is good, but a girl is trying to watch her salt. They do give healthy portions of rice too and made sure to pour some ofthe juice over it; I loved that. The empanadas are fire too. ???? ???????? The customer service I received here was amazing,and this establishment is truly COVID-19 safe! I love that they're going the extra mile to keep themselves and their customerssafe. These are great people. All in all, the food is fresh, the service is great, and the flavors are right. It's a familybusiness, so I hope it gets tons of support! Read more
I?d suggest going here. The food is delicious and as someone who has lived in Puerto Rico growing up, this place is the closest... you will likely get to Puerto Rico here in Pittsburgh. Note: there is no seating. So you pick up and go. The owners are alsoreally nice. It?s a husband (American)/wife (Puerto Rican) team. Read more
I?ve been in search of a good Puerto Rican joint since moving to the Burg and I?m happy to say my search has ended!! The... atmosphere alone is on point but the food is honestly spectacular, and for fair prices! I will be coming back to try more on themenu! Read more