Borinquen - Lancaster

We started to share with a bark cheese empanada garnelen empanada. we enjoyed both, but the garnels in creole sauce was delicious and very tasteful. we ordered the carne frita plate with red beans, the pernil (shrinked pigs) with yucca and rice el jibarito sliders. wow. it was all so different. the pernil was moist tasteful. the yucca (very similar to a potato consistency) with garlic was good. the carne frita was well seasoned tender, but the star of this plate was the red beans. so good! my man poured the red beans over the rice (I think he would have licked the soße from the side of the bean bowl) and stirred in the pieces of roast pork. he said that would be the best way to eat it. about my el jibarito slider. the fried clarinette bunkers were crispy and unique. the fillings were perfect. also ordered a side of the beautified garlic onions (only $2 extra) I would have eaten a bowl of those of myself and they were an excellent accompaniment to my sliders. I've been sharing the wobbles with the others. I loved the house sauce that was crashed over my slider, but my man was a big fan. I would say it seemed like a ketchup mixed with a garlic aioli type of creamy sweet tomato garlic Mayo sauce. if they are not sure they like it, I would arrange it on the side if they order one of the el jibarito sandwiches that come with him. I wish they could serve beer wine. perhaps in the future? will definitely return to try other menu offers. service was good, restaurant toilets very clean.

The staff is friendly and welcoming. The shrimp empanada was very flavorful and enjoyable. However, I wasn't a fan of the pork empanada; it tasted bland and dry without much flavor. The arroz con gandules was good, but it didn't have that distinct Caribbean flavor you’d expect from Puerto Rico or like my grandma makes. The yucca with onions was decent, but I've definitely had better. Overall, it's not a bad place to eat.

To make matters worse, the manager told us that due to the long wait and the chefs' lack of coordination, she would take care of our bill. However, when we were leaving, the waiter chased us down with the bill! We approached the same manager who had assured us she would cover the costs, only to find out that she meant she would provide a mere 10% discount. In the end, my group ended up paying for the terrible service, lengthy wait, and unappetizing food. I won't be recommending this restaurant to my family or friends – or to anyone else for that matter.

We got to meet the owner of this fine establishment she was so sweet and spoke with us for a while. She made us feel extremely welcome and even made us feel comfortable with our children running around or screaming stating she understood and they don't deserve to be reprimanded for something like that. Service was amazing and so accommodating. It was absolutely delicious. Definitely will be going again. The kids chicken was so good that my husband and I couldn't believe it was for children. If you are ever in the mood for authentic Puerto Rican food you have to try this place!!!

I visited this restaurant twice. During my first visit, I had the pernil with arroz con gandules and fried yuca. The pernil was similar to a traditional Thanksgiving-style dish, and this plate stood out in particular. On my second visit, I tried the carne frita with habichuelas guisadas, and it was just as impressive. The meat was flavorful and tender, and the beans were perfectly seasoned, allowing all the flavors to shine through.