El Pachango - Austin

I cook better, but no pork just for me and my wife. eating was in order, but there was a lot of important ingredients in his season. very limited menu and even... read more I cook better, but no pork just for me and my wife. eating was in order, but there was a lot of important ingredients in his season. very limited menu and even then, some items in the menu was not even available and I went early, so they didn't run out. Born and raised on the island, this is very far away from the real thing. it's like rican food gor gringos.

Amazing Cuban sandwich! One of the best I had! Friendly staff! Only note, the size was a little small for the price. If it was a little bigger, it?d be perfect! read more Amazing Cuban sandwich! One of the best I had! Friendly staff! Only note, the size was a little small for the price. If it was a little bigger, it?d be perfect!

I came back from my trip to PR missing the hell out of Puerto Rican food, and imagine my joy when I found the best place in Austin for it just down the street f... read more I came back from my trip to PR missing the hell out of Puerto Rican food, and imagine my joy when I found the best place in Austin for it just down the street from me. The carne frita here is fried perfectly, the chicharron de pollo has the perfect amount of garlic (hint: lots), and the arroz con gandules and tostones are on point. Everything here is tasty and possibly even better than some of the originals I had in PR. The owner, Jose, is hilarious and awesome. Have him put on some salsa music while you feast on his mofongos and lechon asado.

The pernil arroz con gandulees is absolutely mind blowing! The yucca is also mouthwatering. For those of you who have never been to Puerto Rico, save yourself a... read more The pernil arroz con gandulees is absolutely mind blowing! The yucca is also mouthwatering. For those of you who have never been to Puerto Rico, save yourself a trip because this is as Puerto Rican as Puerto Rican food gets! Jose has absolutelymastered the flavor of the culinary Caribbean island flavors.

Talk about some amazing authentic goodness prepared fresh by the owner who delivered us perfection on every thing our party of four ordered. read more Talk about some amazing authentic goodness prepared fresh by the owner who delivered us perfection on every thing our party of four ordered.